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Daniel Radcliffe Is Playing "Weird" Al Yankovic in a New Biopic
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11 Fast Facts About the Ramones
By stripping rock and roll down to its four-chord essentials, the Ramones helped pioneer the punk rock movement of the 1970s.
Our 25 Most Popular Stories of 2021
Based on our most popular stories of 2021, it seems safe to say that our readers adore their pets, are fascinated by the strange features they see on motor vehicles, and really want to know what happened to all that white dog poop they used to see.
1997 Flashback: 25 Songs Turning 25 In 2022
In 1997, the first Harry Potter book was published in the U.K., 'Titanic' arrived in theaters, and you probably had Hanson's "MMMBop" stuck in your head—whether you liked it or not.
Winnie-the-Pooh, Bambi, The Sun Also Rises, and Other Important Works Will Enter the Public Domain January 1
You want more 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies'? Because this is how you get 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.'
Our 40 Favorite Stories of 2021
From Universal Orlando's wild (and usually inoperable) 'Jaws' ride of the '90s to the very real—and very captive—tiger shark that threw up a human arm and sparked a 1935 murder investigation, the Mental Floss team is sharing some of our favorite stories f
Christmas Number One: Behind the Battle To Have the UK's Top Song On Christmas Day
If you’ve ever seen 'Love Actually,' you know that for a musician, being at the top of the UK charts on Christmas Day is a coveted place to be.
10 Facts About Run-DMC’s "Christmas In Hollis"
It took a little convincing, but in 1987—fresh off their smash hit album 'Raising Hell'—Run-DMC agreed to record a holiday song for the star-studded charity album 'A Very Special Christmas.' And a Christmas classic was born.
Watch Paul McCartney Write "Get Back" While Waiting for John Lennon
The new Beatles documentary 'Get Back' shows Paul McCartney writing one of the band's greatest hits on a day when John Lennon was running late.
Listen to Louis Armstrong Recite “’Twas The Night Before Christmas”
Louis Armstrong’s 1971 narration of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” was his last-ever commercial recording.
15 Gift Ideas You’ll Want To Hear About if There Are Audiophiles on Your List
From Crosley turntables to Bose headphones and more, these gift ideas for audiophiles will make their heart skip a beat (even if the music doesn't).
A Dallas Bar Has Banned Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You From Its Jukebox
The Stoneleigh P bar in Dallas has banned "All I Want for Christmas Is You" from its jukebox until December 1—and after that, it's only allowed to play once per night. Both fans and Mariah Carey herself have taken notice.
10 Provocative Facts About Madonna
Madonna has been an innovator in music for four decades and counting, but doesn't mean she still doesn't get called for jury duty.
Raising Hell: How Iron Maiden Mounted the Bloodiest Heavy Metal Concert Ever
In 1993, Iron Maiden teamed with macabre magician Simon Drake to put on a horror heavy metal concert that left some members of the audience feeling faint.
Take a Listen to a Bizarre 1964 Album Released by The Munsters
This long-forgotten 1964 album features a version of ‘The Munsters’ theme song with lyrics and an alphabet song that includes “J is for Jack the Ripper.”
Create Some Cool Fart Licks With This Guitar Pedal Tuned for Toots
An enterprising Kickstarter campaign has introduced a fart pedal for guitarists. You'll never look at "Wind of Change" quite the same way again.
Miss Live Music? These Are the 10 Best Cities Around the World to Catch a Concert
From music festivals to concert venues, these cities outperform the rest when it comes to live musical entertainment.
Discover Emerging Musicians Daily With These Scratch-Off Christmas and Hanukkah Playlists
Discover new music daily with these scratch-off holiday playlists for Christmas and Hanukkah, available at Uncommon Goods.
How Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit" Shocked Listeners With Its Brutal Confrontation of Racism
Named the “song of the century” by TIME in 1999, “Strange Fruit” continues to devastate listeners nearly a century after its original recording.
Hell On Heels: How Madonna's Shoe Mishap Scandalized the 1984 MTV VMAs
Madonna wasn't yet a household name when she opened the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards by humping the stage, leading some people—including her own management team—to believe her career was over.
Turn Memos Into Jazz Masterpieces With This Musical Word Processor
Few people would call the sound of typing "musical," but a new word processor called JazzKeys aims to change that.
Hoping to Identify a Song Just by Humming? Google’s Hum-to-Search Feature Can Help
To search a song by humming, you don’t need perfect pitch—but you do need the Google app or Google Assistant.
15 Songs To Put On Your Halloween Playlist
Your house is decorated for Halloween and your jack-'o-lanterns are lit; now all you need is a spooky party playlist. We have a few song suggestions—and fun facts to drop while you listen.
11 Surprising Facts About Jim Morrison
Jim Morrison was the self-styled Lizard King, a leather-pants-loving rock deity who fronted the Doors and represented the dark and druggy flipside of the utopian ’60s dream.