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New Exhibition Explores the Life of Alexander Hamilton, Courtesy of Lin-Manuel Miranda
Wait for it: The exhibition is opening on Chicago's Northerly Island next month. In the fall, it will travel to select U.S. cities.
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12 Things You Might Not Know About Elton John
Elton John's career has spanned five decades and dozens of hits. And he still does weddings. Find out some other details about the man born Reginald Kenneth Dwight.
10 Fab Facts About George Harrison
George Harrison, who was born on February 25, 1943, was only 27 years old when The Beatles broke up.
The Stories Behind 10 Famous Johnny Cash Songs
On February 24, 1969, Johnny Cash performed "A Boy Named Sue" for the first time at California's San Quentin State Prison. The words, however, were written by Shel Silverstein.
15 Facts About Singin’ in the Rain
The Oscar-nominated musical is also a history lesson about Hollywood in the late 1920s, when silent pictures were giving way to talkies.
Queen Throws Its Support Behind a Breakthru-Inspired LEGO Set
A fan-made, motorized LEGO set that pays homage to the Queen song 'Breakthru' just made its own breakthrough, so to speak.
13 Fascinating Facts About Nina Simone
Nina Simone—who was born as Eunice Waymon on February 21, 1933—was known for using her musical platform to speak out.
Bob Dylan's Lyrics, Poetry, and Prose Showcased at Chicago's American Writers Museum
Dylan's personal copy of "The Catcher in the Rye" is one of the rare items on display. In it, he wrote notes and drew doodles.
7 Songs That Aren't Quite as Romantic as They Sound
A quick reminder that just because a song has the word "love" in its title doesn't mean it's a love song. So be sure to listen to the lyrics before choosing "your song."
10 Facts About The Beatles's 'The Ed Sullivan Show' Debut
On February 9, 1964, The Beatles—identified in a press release as a wildly popular quartet of English recording stars—performed on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' in New York City and changed the course of music history.
15 Magical Facts About Wicked
The beloved musical 'Wicked' first opened on June 10, 2003 in San Francisco—and it was just announced that it will be turned into a film, hitting theaters December 2021.
10 Fascinating Facts About Buddy Holly
On February 3, 1959, musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson (along with pilot Roger Peterson) were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. The date became known as "The Day the Music Died."
The Eccentric Entrepreneur Who Put Bhutan on the Map With Talking Postage Stamps
In 1972, Bhutan released a set of stamps that could be used to mail a letter—or be played on a turntable.
How Tone-Deaf Are You? This Test Can Tell
Before you audition for 'The Voice,' you might want to spend five minutes making sure you're up to the challenge (or at least won't completely embarrass yourself).
8 Catchy Facts About "Baby Shark"
Your kid's favorite song (doo do doo doo do doo) was once about dismemberment (doo do doo doo do doo).
‘Lost’ Footage of David Bowie’s TV Debut as Ziggy Stardust Found
The original footage was deleted long ago, but a fan happened to record it.
10 Facts About The Beatles's 1969 Rooftop Concert
On January 30, 1969, the Fab Four appeared on the rooftop of their record label’s headquarters, unannounced, and started performing. It would be their final live show.
11 Things You Should Know About Rent
The rock opera’s uplifting message still strikes a chord with audiences everywhere.
Why Will Smith (Almost) Never Swears In His Music
Before he became a major movie star, Will Smith built up his acting resume through his television work—most notably as the star of 'The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air.'
6 Questions We Still Have After Watching Netflix and Hulu's Fyre Festival Documentaries
Did anyone get to swim with the pigs?
The Massive Elvis Festival That Rocks One Tiny Australian Town Every January
Over 27,000 Elvis fans attended in 2019—more than doubling the town's population.
12 Larger-Than-Life Facts About Carol Channing
Give her an old trombone, give her an old baton! Carol Channing never let the parade pass her by.
50 Things Turning 50 in 2019
From the first manned Moon landing to Monty Python, here are 50 things marking a half-century on this planet (and beyond).
This Amazing Poster Charts the History of Alternative Music
Hang this on your (wonder)wall.