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Alvin, Simon, and Theodore in Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007).

The 10 Most Annoying Holiday Songs Ever

Christmas is a time for joy, thankfulness, love … and, when it comes to Christmas carols, the occasional bout of cringe.

14 Amazing Facts About Lin-Manuel Miranda

'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has managed to cram a lot into his 40 years, including a Pulitzer Prize and a MacArthur Genius Grant. Yet he can't help thinking that Paul McCartney was much further along when he was the same age.

The Story Behind Keith Richards's Most Famous Birthday Gift

Happy birthday to both Keith Richards and his memento mori.

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6 Grammar Lessons Hidden in Christmas Songs

What exactly is going on with the word yon in "Silent Night," and the word troll in "Deck the Halls"? Drop these facts about the grammar in your favorite carols when you're out caroling this holiday season.

The 20 Best-Selling Movie Soundtracks of All Time

Film soundtracks can be big business—sometimes bigger than the film itself. (And sometimes better than the film itself.)

Frank Sinatra's Yarmulke Just Sold for Nearly $10,000

The singer would have celebrated his 103rd birthday today.

Nickelback's Ryan Peak, Chad Kroeger, Daniel Adair, and Mike Kroeger perform at the iHeartRadio Theater in 2014.

Nickelback Responds to Once Upon a Deadpool Trailer Shout-Out

The universally loathed Canadian rockers have at least one superfan in the Merc With a Mouth.

25 Surprising Facts About John Lennon

Before he was one of the world's most iconic musicians, John Lennon was a choir boy and a Boy Scout.

Interactive Music Map Showcases the Most Sung-About Places in the World

You can probably guess what No. 1 is.

'The 179 Days of Christmas' Is a 9-Hour-Long Holiday Song That's Designed to Be Hated

Do you have the stamina?

12 Shiny Facts About Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Rudolph could have been Rollo or Reginald the Red-Nosed Reindeer. (Romeo and Rodney were also in the running.)

The Time Johnny Cash’s Estate Went to War Over Hemorrhoid Cream

"And it burns burns burns, that ring of fire ..."

Los Angeles Philharmonic to Perform a Piece of Music that Involves Dropping Melons on the Ground

The performance is part of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Fluxus Festival.

When David Bowie Launched His Own Internet Service Provider

BowieNet allowed users to download music clips, participate in live chats, and get their own @davidbowie.com email address.

13 Things You Didn't Know About Sam Goody

The trendy music store was once a staple for mall rats everywhere—but it started as more of an indie record shop.

Aretha Franklin Concert Documentary Being Released, Nearly 50 Years After It Was Filmed

'Amazing Grace' was filmed in 1972 by the late director Sydney Pollack, but is only now making it to the big screen.

Does Hearing Christmas Music in Early November Enrage You? You're Not Alone

It's normal to get annoyed when radio stations play Christmas music before Thanksgiving. Over a third of shoppers admit to having left a store to avoid holiday songs.

9 Celebrities Who Have Written Comic Books

From comedy legends to sci-fi icons, some pretty major names have cut their creative teeth in the comics world.

The Time Freddy Krueger Became a Nightmare for Will Smith

The rapper's 1988 song, "Nightmare on My Street," made reference to a killer named Fred who was "burnt like a weenie." New Line Cinema didn't find it funny, but it has just been rediscovered online.