“Weird Al” Yankovic was used to rejection by the time he parodied "Smells Like Teen Spirit," but he was still nervous about asking for Kurt Cobain's blessing.

POP CULTURE
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'The Dating Game,' a precursor to 'The Bachelor,' focused on love, not money, as the reward. Television hasn't been the same since.
The 1985 film 'The Goonies' has maintained a loyal audience for more than 30 years. It's finally back, but not as a sequel and not in the way you'd expect.
If you were alive during the first half of the 1980s and lucky enough to have access to HBO, you've probably seen 'Midnight Madness' more times than you can count.
James Dean made just three films before his death at age 24, but his impact on pop culture has lasted decades.
More than any other reggae artist, Bob Marley embodied the political righteousness and defiant joy inherent to the genre.
'The French Connection' still stands as one of the greatest films of the 1970s because of its gritty visual style, powerhouse performances, and one of the greatest car chase sequences ever put on film.
Emily Hampshire on getting her big break as Girlfriend Number One on Nickelodeon and when she knew 'Schitt's Creek' hit big.
Based on these results, the current reigning king of the best romantic comedy movies is Judd Apatow.
One of Frank Sinatra's toilets sold for $4250—about $2000 more than what similar luxury commodes are valued at.
Bearded pitchman Billy Mays used skills honed on the Atlantic City Boardwalk to convince a nation it needed OxiClean in every kitchen.
Oscar-winning actor Christian Bale once endorsed Pac-Man cereal, proving that everyone has to start somewhere.
The 'Magnum, P.I.' and 'Blue Bloods' actor has had a career spanning six decades. He also batted for the Detroit Tigers in 1991.
Paintball has its origins in the 1970s, when two friends wanted to decide who was more equipped to deal with outdoor survival.
The most financially successful show in history isn't a Marvel movie. It's not Harry Potter. It's not a theme park ride. It's not what you think.
Though you’d be hard-pressed to find a car enthusiast who doesn't know the name Carroll Shelby, until recently his teammate Ken Miles has remained little known outside the racing world. That’s all changed with the release of 'Ford v Ferrari.'
'Sesame Street' ran into problems during its first season in 1970 when a small group of Mississippi television consultants decided it was too controversial. The reason? Black cast members.
Find out more about the iconic actor behind Harry Potter’s Professor McGonagall and Downton Abbey's Dowager Countess.
The apparel arms race at sporting events began when the San Antonio Spurs mascot wanted to blast people in the upper deck with free stuff.
The Rankin/Bass cult classic 'The Last Unicorn' featured Jeff Bridges, Mia Farrow, and enough terrifying beasts to fuel your nightmares for decades.
If Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Parasite’ wins the Best Picture Oscar this year, it’ll be the first foreign film to ever achieve the honor.