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14 Fascinating Facts About Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Despite what you might have heard (or seen on the big screen), famed composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart probably wasn’t poisoned by Antonio Salieri—but he did spend time with a young Marie Antoinette and keep a starling as a pet.
If You Knew: The Short, Brilliant Life—and Lasting Legacy—of Jeff Buckley
If the only thing Jeff Buckley ever did was record his 1994 cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” he would still have a permanent spot in music history.
The Surprising Name Origins of 20 Famous 1990s Bands
Limp Bizkit did it all for the nookie ... and the chance to make people not want to listen to their music?
The Cruel (But Effective) Agony of the Kars4Kids Jingle
The omnipresent radio spot has made millions suffer. And the organization behind it couldn't be happier.
“My Bologna Has a First Name”: The Origins of Oscar Mayer’s Iconic Jingle
Oscar Mayer's famous jingle taught America how to spell bologna, but how did it get made in the first place?
8 Entertaining Facts About Harry Belafonte
You know Harry Belafonte's hits—here are some facts about the artist behind them.
Whoa! How ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ Reinvented Its Iconic DeLorean for the Stage
The creative team behind ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ inherited the heavy task of recreating the movie's time-traveling DeLorean for the stage.
The Fascinating Stories Behind 15 Celebrity Stage Names
From Snoop Dogg to Brie Larson, here's how 15 public figures came up with new names.
12 Unbelievable Music Conspiracy Theories
Whether it's about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce or Jay-Z’s part in the Illuminati, these music conspiracy theories are good for a laugh—and maybe a deep-dive on Reddit (or two).
Have Oscar Nominees Ever Competed Against Themselves? Yes—Surprisingly Often
Someone gets nominated twice in the same Oscar category nearly every year, surprisingly.
Wild Misconceptions About the 1970s
Were the '70s really the height of disco, punk, and the sexual revolution? Host Justin Dodd investigates in this episode of “Misconceptions."
12 Memorable Facts About ‘The Jon Stewart Show’
On October 25, 1993, late-night viewers caught a glimpse of the future of talk television when ‘The Jon Stewart Show’ premiered on MTV.
When ‘In Living Color’ Faced Off Against the Super Bowl Halftime Show—and Won
In the 1990s, Super Bowl halftime shows were lame. Fox decided what people needed was Jim Carrey setting himself on fire.
Watch The Beatles Arrive in New York City for the First Time in 1964
Not even John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, or Ringo Starr could imagine the fandom that awaited them when they headed to the U.S. for the first time.
How Nelson Mandela Helped Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” Become a Hit
Tracy Chapman’s 1988 classic “Fast Car” might never have risen to the near top of the charts if it wasn't for a technical mishap.
Why Hold Music Is So Annoying
There are some psychological reasons why being put on hold is such a frustrating experience.
The Greatest Night in Pop: 10 Facts About the Making of “We Are the World”
In the ’80s, pop music decided to take on the world’s problems. There was Band Aid, Live Aid, Farm Aid, and of course, USA for Africa's “We Are the World.”
The Long, Contentious History of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U”
The winding tale of “Nothing Compares 2 U” begins in 1984, when Prince wrote the song, and continues through to 2021, when Sinead O’Connor declared it “my song.”
Why Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh Turned Down the Chance to Play Doc Brown in ‘Back to the Future’
Mark Mothersbaugh—frontman for Devo, the band behind the 1980 mega-hit “Whip It”—could have also played a role in one of the biggest movies of the '80s.
1999 in Review: 25 Songs Everyone Was Listening to 25 Years Ago
From TLC's “No Scrubs” to Limp Bizkit's “Nookie,” 1999 was both a good year for pop music and a weird one.
What’s the Difference Between an Arena and a Stadium?
Seating capacity is just one part of it.
All 19 Members of the EGOT Winners' Circle (and 17 Almost-EGOTs)
On January 15, 2024, Elton John won his first Emmy—and officially became a new member of the EGOT winner's circle.
Watch These Dance Moves That Defined the ’90s
From the Humpty Dance to the Macarena, these moves were mainstays of ’90s dance floors.