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A scene from “The Greatest Night in Pop”

The Greatest Night in Pop: 10 Facts About the Making of “We Are the World”

In the ’80s, pop music decided to take on the world’s problems. There was Band Aid, Live Aid, Farm Aid, and of course, USA for Africa's “We Are the World.”

The Long, Contentious History of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U”

The winding tale of “Nothing Compares 2 U” begins in 1984, when Prince wrote the song, and continues through to 2021, when Sinead O’Connor declared it “my song.”

Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor on the set of 'The Sandpiper' (1965).

9 Unforgettable Breakup Letters From History

These famous couples (and some lesser famous ones) didn’t mince words in their breakup letters.

Mark Mothersbaugh performs with Devo at the Whiskey A Go Go in 1979.

Why Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh Turned Down the Chance to Play Doc Brown in ‘Back to the Future’

Mark Mothersbaugh—frontman for Devo, the band behind the 1980 mega-hit “Whip It”—could have also played a role in one of the biggest movies of the '80s.

Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway in 'Chinatown' (1974).

Almost Perfect: 55 Movies With 99 Percent Ratings on Rotten Tomatoes

Rotten Tomatoes’s best movies might be in the elite 100% Club, but those in the 99% Club aren’t far behind.

1999 in Review: 25 Songs Everyone Was Listening to 25 Years Ago

From TLC's “No Scrubs” to Limp Bizkit's “Nookie,” 1999 was both a good year for pop music and a weird one.

Responsible pet owners should follow his advice.

How Bob Barker’s Wife Inspired His Animal Advocacy

Bob Barker's 'The Price is Right' sign-off encouraging people to get their pets spayed and neutered was largely thanks to his wife, Dorothy Jo.

(Left to right) Angela Merkel, Marlene Dietrich, and Beethoven.

20 German Names You’re Probably Mispronouncing

From ‘Angela’ to ‘Wolfgang,’ these German names are commonly mispronounced by English speakers.

John Carpenter on the set of 'Halloween' (1978).

10 Surprising Facts About John Carpenter

From his 1978 classic “Halloween” to his love of video games, there’s a lot to appreciate about John Carpenter, but here are some other cool facts you might not have known about the storied director.

James Gandolfini Wasn't the First Choice for 'The Sopranos'

It's hard to imagine anyone else in the role of Tony Soprano, but producers tried.

(Left to right) Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook, and Jeremy Strong making a meal fit for a king in HBO's 'Succession.'

‘Succession’ Prop Auction Features Waystar Royco ID Badges, One Ludicrously Capacious Bag, and More

Heritage Auctions is giving you the chance to own all that iconic 'Succession' fashion.

James Cameron was indeed "The King of the World"—and the box office—in the 1990s.

The 25 Highest Grossing Movies of the 1990s

Box office success does not always equal critical acclaim. But many of the biggest hits of the 1990s are still being talked about, and revisited, today.

Rihanna, David Bowie, and Bjork have all had their names mispronounced—frequently.

14 Musician and Band Names You've Probably Been Mispronouncing All Along

From pronouncing the name of one of the Beastie Boys to how to say “Sade” correctly, here are a few tips for your tongue.

Bessie Coleman, David Bowie, and Martin Luther King Jr. all have January birthdays.

10 Famous Birthdays to Celebrate in January

Some of our favorite figures from history, literature, music, pop culture, and more were born in the first month of the year. Do you share a birthday with one of these famous folks?

George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley are coming for you this Christmas (and "Last Christmas").

A Brief History of Whamageddon—the Game that Forces You to Avoid Hearing Wham!’s “Last Christmas”

“Last Christmas” is now the centerpiece of a growing holiday tradition based around ... not listening to it.

Not the Same: How Creative Strife Led to the Creation of U2’s “One”

U2 was at a breaking point when “One,” which has been repeatedly named one of the greatest songs of all time, brought the band back together.

Bob Geldof (L) and Midge Ure (R) outside a London recording studio while working on "Do They Know It's Christmas?" on November 25, 1984.

Band Aid: The Charitable—and Controversial—History of “Do They Know It's Christmas?”

Band Aid's charity song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" enlisted everyone from Sting to Bananarama, but its efforts to help the Ethiopian famine didn't go exactly as planned.

Margaret O'Brien and Judy Garland in 'Meet Me in St. Louis' (1944).

How “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” Went From Morbid Omen to Holiday Mainstay

The original “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” implied that you’d never have a merry Christmas again.

Timothée Chalamet at the premiere of 'Wonka' in London, 2023.

15 Surprising Facts About Timothée Chalamet

Timothée Chalamet contains multitudes, from his rapper alter-ego to an obsession with 'The Office.'

45 of Google’s Top Trending Searches of 2023

Google Trends is summarizing a year in data spikes.

The Final Days of John Lennon

Shortly before 11 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 1980, John Lennon was gunned down in front of his New York City apartment building by an obsessed fan. This is the story of the days leading up to that tragedy.

john krasinski & rainn wilson making eachother break for 8 minutes 21 seconds | The Office Bloopers

Watch ’The Office’ Stars John Krasinski and Rainn Wilson Make Each Other Laugh in These Outtakes

John Krasinski and Rainn Wilson were more prone to giggle fits than the characters they played on ’The Office.’

Now’s a good time—so good, so good, so good—to dig into the rich history of “Sweet Caroline.”

Unraveling the Many Mysteries of Neil Diamond’s ’Sweet Caroline’

Now’s a good time—so good, so good, so good—to dig into the rich history of Neil Diamond's iconic tune.

Make “Believe“: How Cher Staged One of Pop Music’s All-Time Greatest Comebacks

In 1998, Cher reinvented herself yet again—and forever changed the way hit songs were made—with “Believe.“

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