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POP CULTURE

Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones in 'Men in Black.'

Forget everything you thought you knew about the Oscar-winning alien comedy franchise, which premiered 25 years ago.

Garin Pirnia






Picture this: A punk rock icon who wasn't even a natural blonde.

Debbie Harry became a rock icon as the lead singer and co-founder of the band Blondie, but here are some things you might not know about this natural redhead.

Erika Wolf










George Michael performs during his "Faith World Tour."

The idea of pop stardom fundamentally changed in the 1980s, in part because of George Michael and his blockbuster solo album debut, 'Faith.'

Kenneth Partridge








Judy Garland

Judy Garland was one of the most iconic and recognizable movie stars of all time. She also (might have) helped kick off the gay rights movement.

Rebecca Pahle