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Since its original opening in 1884, the Hotel Chelsea has made headlines for its celebrity residents, bizarre deaths, purported paranormal activity, and beyond.
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10 Captivating Facts About Judy Garland
Judy Garland was one of the most iconic and recognizable movie stars of all time. She also (might have) helped kick off the gay rights movement.
Pronounced Effect: When Prince Changed His Name to a Symbol
In 1993, the musician decided to protest his restrictive record contract by making his name unpronounceable.
11 Surprising Facts About Prince
You might love his music, but there are probably a few things you don't know about the artist formerly known as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince.
Mariah Carey Is Being Sued Over “All I Want for Christmas Is You”—Everyone’s Favorite Holiday Song
All Vince Vance & The Valiants want for Christmas is $20 million in damages.
Thank You for the Music: Unpacking ABBA's Everlasting Appeal
When ABBA took an indefinite hiatus in 1982, they couldn’t have predicted the goodwill they’d garner over the next several decades.
Unlicensed Elvis Impersonators May Not Be Officiating Las Vegas Weddings for Much Longer
Important information for anyone planning to get married in Las Vegas by an Elvis Presley impersonator.
15 Songs That Brought People Out of Comas
Whether it's a Bon Jovi classic or James Blunt ballad, these tunes have helped patients wake up.
How Kenny Loggins Became The King of '80s Movie Soundtracks
After helping to invent the supremely chill, lightly funky sound known as “yacht rock” in the ’70s, Kenny Loggins went full speed into the ’80s and took the highway to the danger zone of movie soundtracks.
Spurt: The Johnny Cash Mural on an Arkansas Water Tower Is Leaking From an Unfortunate Place
The intentions of the prank may have been playful, but the leaking bullet hole on the Johnny Cash water tower is costing Kingsland, Arkansas, thousands of dollars.
Time to Turn It Up to 12: A 'This Is Spinal Tap' Sequel Is Coming
England's greatest fake band is reuniting for a real sequel.
The iPod Touch is Officially Dead. Long Live the iPod Touch
Apple products come and go—but your memories of the iPod touch will last a lifetime.
Could a Guitar Store Really Ban Someone From Playing 'Stairway to Heaven'?
The overplayed song has scorched the ears of many a guitar store employee. But can they legally ask you to stop playing it?
A 300-Year-Old Stradivarius Violin Played for 'The Wizard of Oz' Could Fetch $20 Million at Auction
The Stradivarius was owned by Toscha Seidel, who taught Albert Einstein.
"Potato Pride": Inside the Secret World of North Korean Music
Music may be North Korea’s most powerful, and pervasive, political gimmick.
21 Fun Facts About "Weird Al" Yankovic
Since first getting national airplay on the Dr. Demento radio show, "Weird Al" Yankovic has spent decades building his reputation as America's preeminent parody songwriter.
10 Fab Facts About 'Yo! MTV Raps'
It’s been more than 30 years since 'Yo! MTV Raps' brought hip hop to MTV and the world at large. Now it's coming back for a whole new generation.
How Celine Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On,' a Song No One Wanted, Became a Titanic Hit
Even 25 years later, "My Heart Will Go On"—the love theme from 'Titanic'—can still make audiences weep. But it's a miracle it got made, as James Cameron wasn't interested in including a pop song in his historical drama and Celine Dion hated the song.
For Sale: Kurt Cobain’s Iconic “Smells Like Teen Spirit” Fender Guitar
The Nirvana frontman didn’t just play the blue Fender Mustang in the “Smells Like Teen Spirit” video—it was also his favorite kind of guitar.
Shake It Off: Taylor Swift Is the Namesake of a Newly Discovered Millipede
‘Nannaria swiftae’ was named by a dedicated Swiftie whose favorite Taylor Swift songs are ‘betty’ and ‘New Romantics.”
How The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert Became the Biggest All-Star Gig of the '90s
On April 20, 1992, the world's biggest musicians took the stage at London's Wembley Stadium to honor the late, great Freddie Mercury. Some tributes fared better than others.
5 Fascinating Facts About Billie Holiday
The life of Billie Holiday, the songstress known as “Lady Day,” was just as engrossing as her legendary music.
The 22 Best Movie Soundtracks of the 2000s
From anachronistic rock songs in 'Moulin Rouge!' to various versions of Bob Dylan in 'I'm Not There,' the 2000s were a very good time for movie music.
The 10 Most Popular Artists on Vinyl, According to Discogs
It has been more than 50 years since The Beatles broke up, yet their music lives on and on (and on and on).