POP CULTURE

Why Rock and Roll Pioneer Alan Freed Won't Stay Buried

15 Amazing Facts About Thunder ... Thunder ... ThunderCats!

Thirty years ago, millions of children (and more than a few adults) became obsessed with 'ThunderCats,' that quintessential ‘80s cartoon about a race of sword-wielding cat people who arrive on Third Earth to protect its inhabitants from the evil Mumm-Ra.

16 Movies That Almost Starred Al Pacino

Michael Corleone as Han Solo? A look back at the many iconic roles that could’ve been for Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino.

NASA, ESA, and Hubble Heritage (STScI/AURA), W. Blair (STScI/ JHU) and R. O'Connell (UVA) / TASCHEN

15 Magnificent Images from the Hubble Telescope

On April 24, 1990, the Hubble Telescope hitched a ride aboard the space shuttle Discovery and began its ascent into low-earth orbit, where it has remained ever since.

Amy Madigan and Kevin Costner star as Annie and Ray Kinsella in Field of Dreams (1989).

43 Fast Facts About Field of Dreams

Phil Alden Robinson's Oscar-nominated baseball movie is still being talked about, more than 30 years after its initial release.

How 12 Famous Rappers Picked Their Names

A Brief History of Princess Leia’s Buns

George Lucas claims that Princess Leia's iconic buns are from turn-of-the-century Mexico, but our investigation into the matter tells a different story.

7 Songs Written by Prince That Others Made Famous

Prince wrote countless hits over his decades in the music business—and a number of his hits have been popularized by other musicians.

15 Fun Facts About Minecraft

Whether you’re an avid player or have one in your life, you’ve probably had at least a brief encounter with Minecraft by now. Here are a few things you might not know about the gaming juggernaut.

11 Logo Designs That Angered the Masses

Hillary's 'H' isn't the first branding-related kerfuffle and certainly won't be the last.

15 Surprising Facts About Mortal Kombat

Spanning more than a dozen games, two theatrical films, and an endless extended universe of comic book literature, the original Mortal Kombat remains one of gaming’s most influential titles.

Utterly Spoiler-Free Game of Thrones Preview

Season 5 starts tonight. We're not saying who's dead, who's alive, or what happens. But our little birds are whispering.

This Sunday: Silicon Valley, Season 2

Tragedy, comedy, money troubles, and more female characters. Tune in Sunday night.

5 Movies That Got Their Filmmakers Arrested

While some audiences would like to have filmmakers brought up on charges for a truly bad movie, no such law currently exists. It takes more than creative misdemeanors to put cast or crew in the back of a police car.

15 Fun Facts About Mr. Bean

Rowan Atkinson may have more than 50 acting credits on his resume, but to most of the world he’ll always be best known as the ridiculously rubber-faced Mr. Bean.

20 Surprising Facts About The Care Bears Movie

Care Bear stare! Gather around, Brave Heart Lion, Share Bear, Birthday Bear, and the rest of the gang, and let’s learn something new about 'The Care Bears Movie.'

Stephen Sondheim speaks at the Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars annual gala hosted by The Dramatists Guild Fund on October 21, 2013.

The Stories Behind 6 Classic Stephen Sondheim Songs

Composer, lyricist, and Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim passed away on November 26, 2021 at the age of 91. Celebrate his life with a look back at a few of the many iconic songs he wrote over the course of his career.

How Nintendo Conquered Manhattan in 1985

“We’re launching in New York,” Hiroshi Yamauchi said, “because that’s where success happens.”

The fate of J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman) had millions of 'Dallas' viewers spinning all sorts of theories.

10 Unforgettable Television Cliffhangers

Nothing unites a nation of TV watchers like a pulse-pounding cliffhanger—especially when it involves the collective misery of having to wait up to a year to find out the answer to whatever burning questions a season finale left behind.

The USA Team celebrates their 4-3 victory over Russia in the semi-final of the Ice Hockey event at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York.

20 Memorable Facts About the 'Miracle on Ice'

The Miracle on Ice, one of the biggest upsets in sports history, took place on February 22, 1980 at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.

The Ghostly Remains of "Tom's Diner"

Suzanne Vega's a cappella track helped make the MP3...but what was lost in the process?

15 Pop Culture-Inspired Wines

Drink in the vino, soak up the pop culture

Fred Ward and Kevin Bacon in Tremors (1990).

20 Fun Facts About Tremors

'Tremors'—which is easily the greatest subterranean monster movie ever made—is the definition of an underground classic. '

George Michael, Bono, Paul McCartney, Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, Howard Jones, Bob Geldof and other musicians gather on stage for the finale of the Live Aid concert at London's Wembley Stadium on July 13, 1985.

40 Things Turning 35 in 2020

While 1984 was iconic, 1985 was an even bigger year for pop culture: New Coke, 'Back to the Future,' WrestleMania, Live Aid, Calvin & Hobbes, the first .com domain ... it all happened.

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