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Picture this: A punk rock icon who wasn't even a natural blonde.

Debbie Harry became a rock icon as the lead singer and co-founder of the band Blondie, but here are some things you might not know about this natural redhead.

Erika Wolf




George Michael performs during his "Faith World Tour."

The idea of pop stardom fundamentally changed in the 1980s, in part because of George Michael and his blockbuster solo album debut, 'Faith.'

Kenneth Partridge


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.

Rebecca Pahle


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.

Erica Palan














The legendary parodist helped change pop culture forever.

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.

Roger Cormier
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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.

Scott Beggs