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The von Trapp family performs on a London radio show in December 1937.

The Real History Behind The Sound of Music

Julie Andrews immortalized the charming tale of Maria von Trapp and her musically inclined family in 'The Sound of Music'—here’s how it really went down.

Mulan faces off against a menacing Hun during the climax of Disney's Mulan (1998).

11 Memorable Facts About Disney’s Mulan

Gear up for Disney’s live-action ‘Mulan’ with entertaining tidbits about the 1998 animated classic and the story that inspired it.

The critters at the Cincinnati Zoo are ready for their livestream close-ups.

7 Amazing Livestreams to Watch Right Now

Special events like the Cincinnati Zoo's daily Facebook Lives and the Budapest Festival Orchestra's 'quarantine soirées' make social distancing feel a bit less mundane.

The wacky Kaikaia gaga is fashionably just designed to be rad.

This New Insect Species Was Named After Lady Gaga for Its 'Wacky Fashion Sense'

There are a million reasons why we should be paying more attention to treehoppers, entomology student Brendan Morris says.

Liza Minnelli performs on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1992.

14 Showstopping Facts About Liza Minnelli

Find out about the dazzling life and career of ‘Cabaret’ star and daughter of Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli.

Wash Your Hands to Your Favorite Songs With This Website

Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds is the best way to protect yourself from coronavirus. If you're looking for a way to pass that time, this tool can help.

Queen's Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury, Brian May, and John Deacon pose in London in 1973.

The Original Names of 30 Popular Bands

What's in a name? A lot if you're a popular music band. So imagine if Radiohead was still On A Friday? Or Ozzy Osbourne was still performing under the name of his mother’s favorite talcum powder? The stories behind these groups’ original names are curious

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Can You Name the 16 Songs Depicted in This Hospital Scene Brainteaser in Less Than 5 Minutes?

This hospital scene is filled with visual brainteasers, each one representing the title of a different song about a body part.

Julia Stiles at the Golden Globe Awards in 2011.

49 Notable Columbia University Alumni

Columbia University, Manhattan's Ivy League institution, boasts Alexander Hamilton, Barack Obama, and even Alicia Keys (sort of) among its former students.

You'll never look at these hit songs quite the same way again.

“I Wanna Hold Your Ham” and Other Hilarious Misunderstood Song Lyrics Grace These Unique Coasters

You can find misheard hits from the Beatles, the Eagles, Pat Benatar, and more on these coasters from UncommonGoods.

The Violent Shootout That Led to Daryl Hall and John Oates Joining Forces

One of the biggest duos in pop music history, Daryl Hall and John Oates first encountered one another during a dance hall riot in 1967 Philadelphia.

Why Air Supply Changed the Lyrics to “All Out of Love” for American Fans

The mellow duo Air Supply found success in the 1980s thanks to their easy-listening love songs. But one lyric was so strange it had to be revised.

Bob Dylan performs a concert at the Warfield in San Francisco, California, in 1979.

14 True Crime Songs About Murder and Mayhem

The phrase “ripped from the headlines” doesn’t just apply to 'Law & Order' episodes. Songwriters throughout the history of popular music have drawn inspiration from real-life tales of murder and mayhem.

When “Weird Al” Yankovic Asked Kurt Cobain for Permission to Parody "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

“Weird Al” Yankovic was used to rejection by the time he parodied "Smells Like Teen Spirit," but he was still nervous about asking for Kurt Cobain's blessing.

Violinist Dagmar Turner played George Gershwin's "Summertime" and other selections during her brain surgery performance.

Watch: Woman Plays Violin During Brain Surgery to Help Doctors Avoid Damaging Her Fine Motor Skills

She flexed her fine motor skills with a mid-surgery violin performance that featured George Gershwin’s “Summertime” and more.

25 Most Popular Songs to Clean the House To, According to Spotify

Looking to the build the perfect cleaning playlist? These are the songs Spotify users are most likely to clean their homes to.

Jim Morrison of The Doors photographed in 1968.

Rare, Early Portraits of Jim Morrison and The Doors Are Headed to Auction

The Doors only existed for six years before Jim Morrison’s death at age 27, so there aren’t tons of tour photos.

10 Legendary Facts About Bob Marley

More than any other reggae artist, Bob Marley embodied the political righteousness and defiant joy inherent to the genre.

Frank Sinatra’s Used Gold-and-Marble Toilets Sold for More Than $10,000 at Auction

One of Frank Sinatra's toilets sold for $4250—about $2000 more than what similar luxury commodes are valued at.

7 Weird Super Bowl Halftime Acts

From Indiana Jones to an Elvis-impersonating magician, the Super Bowl halftime show has featured some truly strange performers.

Mia Farrow and Alan Arkin in The Last Unicorn (1982).

12 Enchanting Facts About The Last Unicorn

The Rankin/Bass cult classic 'The Last Unicorn' featured Jeff Bridges, Mia Farrow, and enough terrifying beasts to fuel your nightmares for decades.

L to R: Depeche Mode members Martin Gore, Dave Gahan, Alan Wilder, and Andrew Fletcher in Berlin in July 1984.

10 Surprising Facts About Depeche Mode

Few bands inspire faith and devotion like Depeche Mode. Over a career spanning four decades, the boys from Basildon, England, have redefined what electronic music can look and sound like.

Dr Pepper's Wild Guns N' Roses Publicity Stunt to Give Everyone in America a Free Soda

Dr Pepper tried to drum up publicity by promising a free bottle to everyone in America if Guns N' Roses came out with their long-delayed 'Chinese Democracy' album in 2008. No one expected the band to do it. When they did, Dr Pepper suddenly had to make go

The World’s Oldest Christmas Carol Is One You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

The Catholic Church chose its first Christmas song before it even chose a day to celebrate the holiday on.

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