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All Hail the Rickroll: Rick Astley’s "Never Gonna Give You Up" Music Video Hits 1 Billion YouTube Views

If the YouTube view count of Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" video is any indication, we’re never gonna give rickrolling up.

A 2018 Kidz Bop performance in New York City.

11 Hilariously Censored Kidz Bop Songs

Unfortunately, there’s no official Kidz Bop version of “WAP.” But there’s no shortage of other comical covers to amuse yourself with.

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20 Fascinating Facts About The Launch Of MTV

Although MTV has more recently become synonymous with reality TV and cheap clip shows, there was a time when the network truly did live up to its name. And it all began at 12:01 a.m. on August 1, 1981.

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Why Do Performers Say 'Break a Leg'?

The tongue-in-cheek—and superstitious—saying "break a leg" has several possible origins in the theater world.

Can You Spot the Hidden Images in This Magic Eye Music Video?

The Montreal-based band Suuns released a new music video that can only be viewed with unfocused eyes.

"Kurtus Cobaenus" performing in Belgium in 1991.

Watch and Listen to Nirvana’s 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' Performed in Classical Latin

Calling all Latin teachers and classics scholars: this is the “Smells Like Teen Spirit” cover of your dreams.

35 Great Songs From the Ultimate '90s Movie Soundtracks

You may not remember some of these songs from the films for which they were recorded; you may have forgotten about some of these songs (or movies) entirely. But each one captures a very specific moment in the life cycle of the films, the artists, the deca

David Bowie at his first solo art exhibition in London in the 1990s.

A Painting by David Bowie Bought at a Thrift Store for $4 Will Sell for More Than $60,000

Original David Bowie artworks don’t surface often—but one was recently unearthed in a donation bin in Canada.

Beyoncé Knowles performs during the 2003 MTV Europe Music Awards in Edinburgh, Scotland.

20 Defining Pop Culture Moments of the Past 20 Years

From Beyoncé to Baby Yoda, the past 20 years have been jam-packed with moments that will long live in the memory of pop culture enthusiasts.

Brothers Russell and Ron Mael in Edgar Wright’s The Sparks Brothers (2021).

10 Surprising Facts About Sparks

Over the past 50 years, brothers Ron and Russell Mael—a.k.a. musical duo Sparks—have been on the forefront of popular music trends, from glam rock to power pop to electronic music to new wave and beyond. Now they're the subject of Edgar Wright's first doc

Watch YouTuber Seth Everman Cover Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" in 12 Quirky Musical Styles

Thanks to Seth Everman, we now know what Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" would sound like as music for a video game’s water level.

8 Subscription Boxes That Make Perfect Father's Day Gifts

This Father's Day, get your dad everything he wants delivered right to his door, from beard-care supplies to vinyl records.

Bob Dylan performs in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1978.

It’s All Overdue Now, Baby Blue: Man Returns Bob Dylan Album to Ohio Library 48 Years Late

"I am returning with this letter an overdue item (by my count, approximately 17,480 days overdue as of this writing)," Howard Simon wrote.

The West Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, India.

In the Indian Village of Kongthong, Babies Are Given Songs for Names

In the village of Kongthong in Meghalaya, India, mothers compose a unique song for their children that acts as their name.

What Do iPhone Ringtones Sound Like A Cappella? This Group Recreates Those and Other Iconic Tech Noises

The ‘crunch’ you hear when you toss a file into your trash folder in Microsoft Windows? Just as satisfying a cappella.

98 Degrees at Madison Square Garden in 2000.

11 Surprising Celebrities Who Sang Over the End Credits of ’90s Disney Movies

Time to take a mental stroll through the ‘animated Disney movie’ section of your VHS collection. Sting will be there. So will 98 Degrees.

11 Facts About Napster

Napster forever changed the way we listen to music. Here are 11 facts about this industry-changing computer software.

Andy Dwyer (Chris Pratt) during Li'l Sebastian's funeral.

Mouse Rat, Chris Pratt’s Fake Band From Parks and Recreation, Is Making a Very Real Album

'5000 Candles in the Wind' will of course be featured on it—and so will Duke Silver’s saxophone skills.

Norway's TIX performing at the first semifinal of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest.

U.S. Residents Will Be Able to Stream the Eurovision Song Contest Live on NBC’s Peacock

Past Eurovision winners have included Celine Dion and ABBA—this year, U.S. residents will be able to watch the winning performance in real time.

Kurt Cobain during a Nirvana performance at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards.

For Sale: A Few Strands of Kurt Cobain’s Hair

When the Nirvana frontman got his hair cut by a friend in 1989, she didn’t throw all the hair scraps away.

Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant performs at New York City's Madison Square Garden on September 3, 1971.

11 Facts About Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven"

In the pantheon of classic rock songs, there are none more classic than “Stairway to Heaven.” Led Zeppelin’s 1971 opus has it all: mystical lyrics, memorable riffs, a monster guitar solo, and crazy urban legends involving Hobbits and the Devil.

Paul Stanley of Kiss brandishes his mangled axe at a New York concert in 2019.

A Brief History of Guitar Smashing, From Pete Townshend to Phoebe Bridgers

The road to Jimi Hendrix’s guitar fire, The Clash’s ‘London Calling’ album cover, and other epic guitar smash moments began in London’s Railway Hotel.

The 50 Most Streamed One-Hit Wonders

From ’80s one-hit wonders like Dexys Midnight Runners to ’90s one-hit wonders like Vanilla Ice—and beyond.

David Bowie, a.k.a. Ziggy Stardust, poses for the cover of his 'Pin Ups' album in 1973.

The Bizarre Alter Egos of 11 Major Celebrities

In showbiz, personality goes a long way. Personalities go even further. From Ziggy Stardust to Sasha Fierce, artists have used alter egos as a means of stepping outside of themselves, if only momentarily.

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