POP CULTURE

Dye Hard: How Blue Man Group Took Performance Art Mainstream

The Smurf-colored trio came up in the counterculture. Then Intel came calling.

Watch Nearly 90 Minutes of Memorable ‘90s Commercials

If you lived through the 1990s, the retro commercials in this video may look familiar.

When Tina Turner Set a Guinness World Record

On January 16, 1988, Tina Turner performed for approximately 188,000 fans at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil—and made history.

'Blunder': What 'Little Mermaid' Sidekick Flounder Is Called Around the World

Ariel's skittish sidekick is known by other names.

11 Iconic Perfumes of the 1980s

There was nothing understated about the ’80s—and that included the most popular perfumes of the decade.

Harrison Ford on the set of 1981's 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.'

8 Things You Might Not Know About Harrison Ford

The actor once hit the road with The Doors and was a little ticked off over 'Titanic.'

Chung broke through multiple barriers on her path to becoming a celebrated broadcast journalist.

10 Interesting Facts About Connie Chung

Broadcast journalist Connie Chung was the first Asian American woman to co-anchor a major network newscast.

This LEGO ‘Batman Returns’ Batcave Will Take You Back to 1992

The 3981-piece LEGO ‘Batman Returns’ Batcave set even comes with Alfred Pennyworth and a tiny Christopher Walken.

There are two sides to every story—and every song.

Layla in Real Life: 10 Songs Written About Pattie Boyd

The former model and ex-wife of music legends George Harrison and Eric Clapton made music history in her own right.

Johnny Cash (left) in 1969 and Elvis Presley in 1958.

Watch Johnny Cash Impersonate Elvis Presley For a 1959 Rendition of ‘Heartbreak Hotel’

Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley occasionally impersonated each other in concerts—here’s the proof.

Relive MTV's First Two Hours on the Air in Real Time

MTV launched at 12:01 a.m. on August 1, 1981. Now you can relive the first two hours of the music network's existence.

‘Uncomfortable’: Remembering the Quick Demise of ‘The Chevy Chase Show’

In 1993, Fox thought they could win the late-night wars with the premiere of "The Chevy Chase Show." Unfortunately, that was until Chevy Chase walked on stage.

TJ is pretty accomplished for a four-year-old.

‘Sesame Street’ Just Debuted Its First-Ever Filipino American Muppet

The first Filipino American Muppet on "Sesame Street" is a boy named TJ whose grandmother is helping him learn Tagalog.

"Careless Whisper": How George Michael's "Flippantly" Written Song Became a Career-Defining Hit That Still Endures

Although “Careless Whisper” just might be George Michael's most enduring hit, the singer (who also wrote it) wasn’t a huge fan of the song.

Is ‘Main Character Energy’ a Real Thing? Here’s What It Is—and How To Tell if You Have It

Social media has been buzzing about "main character energy" for years, but what does it actually mean?

The Hidden Link Between 'Succession' and David Fincher's 'The Game'

There's a clever homage hidden in the opening credits of HBO's "Succession."

The show is a launching pad for emerging businesses.

25 of the Most Successful Products from ‘Shark Tank’

ABC’s “Shark Tank” is a launching pad for entrepreneurs and their inventions. Check out 25 of the show’s most successful products, including Bombas socks, the Comfy, and more.

On the set of 'Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope'

65 Facts About the ‘Star Wars’ Universe

Here are some fascinating facts about the ‘Star Wars’ universe—any one of which makes a perfect response the next time someone says “May the 4th be with you.”

8 TV Shows That Were Creatively Altered by a Writers Strike

Writers strikes have a major impact on TV and film production, as the most recent strike—which began on May 2, 2023—has made clear.

15 Enterprising Facts About George Takei

George Takei may be best known for his role as Mr. Sulu on ‘Star Trek.’ But there's far more to Takei than manning the helm of the USS ‘Enterprise.’

A Handy Guide to Barbie’s Friends and Family

Who is Midge? Why did Barbie’s little sister Kelly disappear? Is Nikki actually Christie’s little sister?

The Gang Gets a Board Game: New Monopoly Edition Is Based on ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’

Rack up properties like Paddy's Pub in the new ‘It’s Always Sunny’ edition of Monopoly.

Disney waved goodbye to these discontinued foods.

10 Discontinued Disney Parks Foods

While some foodie favorites like churros and Mickey ice cream bars have been staples for years, other beloved treats have been unceremoniously yanked from menus.

Queen frontman Freddie Mercury's possessions will soon be up for bid.

Freddie Mercury’s Treasured Belongings Are Headed to Auction

The Queen frontman’s crown, mustache comb, and handwritten lyrics are among the items hitting the auction block.

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