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Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation’ Can Crash Some Computers

Janet Jackson released her smash album 'Rhythm Nation 1814' in 1989. The album has been lauded for its message and its music in the decades since its release. The album also has a tendency to crash some computers.

Taylor Swift, who almost appeared in 'Twilight,' performing on stage wearing black

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Taylor Swift Wanted to Be in ‘Twilight,’ But the Director Didn’t Want Her in the Movie

Taylor Swift has been a looming figure in pop culture for over a decade, and her image is unmistakable wherever she shows up. Apparently that was a problem when 'Twilight' was being filmed, as Swift herself wanted to be in the film, but wasn't allowed.

Snoop Dogg, who has his own children's show

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Snoop Dogg Has a New Children’s Show Called ‘Doggyland’

Snoop Dogg has been known for his various ventures and projects outside of th music over the years. His latest project is a children's TV show called 'Doggyland.'

Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock posing together

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Kelly Clarkson Spends Vacations With Her Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock

Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock were married and had two kids together before eventually getting divorced. Despite their split, the two still spend time together in their former shared home in Montana.

Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar's cousin, wearing a suit

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VMAs 2022: Best New Artist Nominee Baby Keem Is Related to a Hip-Hop Icon

Baby Keem is nominated at the 2022 MTV VMAs for Best New Artist. The California-bred emcee is related to an iconic rapper with a big reputation.

Beyoncé, who is nominated at the VMAs for Song of the Summer, wearing green

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VMAs 2022: Only a Few Song of the Summer Nominees Went No. 1

The 2022 VMA for Song of the Summer category includes nominees like Beyoncé, Doja Cat, and Rosalía. But of the 16 songs included in the category, only a quarter of the songs went No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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VMAs 2022: How to Vote For Each Category

The 2022 MTV VMAs have open voting for a handful of categories. In the days leading up to the show, fans can vote themselves for their favorite artists for certain awards.

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Inside Jay-Z and Cam’ron’s Beef

Jay-Z and Cam'ron are two New York rap icons with decades of experience in the industry. At one point, the two rappers had a tense relationship. But they've since been able to bury the hatchet.

Madonna, who has remixes with Beyoncé and Saucy Santana

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Madonna’s Recent Remix Collaborations Include Beyoncé and Saucy Santana

Madonna has been a looming figure in pop music and pop culture for decades. In recent releases, Beyoncé and Saucy Santana both reworked classic Madonna songs into their own music.

Nicki Minaj, who achieved a record that Lauryn Hill did

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Nicki Minaj Just Achieved a Feat No Female Rapper Has Done Since Lauryn Hill in 1998

Nicki Minaj and Lauryn Hill have both made an undeniable impact on the world of hip-hop. Both artists achieved firsts throughout their careers, and Minaj just joined Hill in an exclusive club of female rappers.

Rapper Kendrick Lamar performs during day three of Rolling Loud Miami 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium

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Kendrick Lamar Explained Why He’s So Private in a Rare New Interview

Kendrick Lamar leads a largely private life outside of the public eye. He revealed the reason behind his secluded nature in an August 2022 interview.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, who had their wedding ceremony in Georgia

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Got Married At the House Ben Bought For Them Back in 2003

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had a Vegas wedding before having an official wedding ceremony at Affleck's Georgia home surrounded by their closest family and friends.

Anitta, who performed at the VMAs, smiling for a photo

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VMAs 2022: Anitta Is a First-Time Nominee, But She’s Performed At the Show Before

Brazilian pop star Anitta has made a splash in the Latin music world in recent years. She's nominated for her first MTV VMA in 2022, and is performing at the show as well. But it's not her first performance on the VMAs stage.

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Kanye West Scrapped His Entire ‘Ye’ Album Weeks Before Its Release

Kanye West's 'Ye' album was recorded in Wyoming in 2018. But weeks before the album's release, Ye scrapped the project he was working on and started over from the beginning.

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Diddy and Jermaine Dupri Agree to a Battle, But Not a ‘Verzuz’

Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Jermaine Dupri are both music moguls with decades of experience in the industry. The two have had a friendly rivalry, and they revealed that they'd like to do a battle of some kind — but not a 'Verzuz' battle.

Sean "Diddy" Combs, founder of Bad Boy Records, didn't sign 50 Cent to his label

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Diddy Once Abandoned 112 in a Blizzard

Sean 'Diddy' Combs founded Bad Boy Records in 1993 and signed many hip-hop and R&B artists over the years, such as hit band 112. One time, however, Diddy left them out in the cold — literally.

Christian Bale, who did ballet as a kid, wearing a black shirt

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Christian Bale Was Once the Only Boy in His Ballet Class

Christian Bale got his start as a child actor. But before he became famous as an actor, he was a ballet dancer in training. He was even the only boy in his ballet class.

Nicki Minaj, who sampled Rick James, wearing sunglasses and a multicolored top

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Nicki Minaj’s ‘Super Freaky Girl,’ MC Hammer’s ‘U Can’t Touch This,’ and Other Songs That Sample Rick James’ ‘Super Freak’

Nicki Minaj is just one artist who has sampled Rick James' classic 1981 hit song 'Super Freak.' Here's a list of songs that sample the beloved song.

Dr. Dre, who worked with Jay-Z on the Super Bowl, performing at the Super Bowl

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Dr. Dre Almost Backed Out of the Super Bowl Halftime Show Until Jay-Z and Nas Convinced Him to Do It

Dr. Dre performed at the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show with Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, and Kendrick Lamar. But it almost didn't happen: Dr. Dre had Jay-Z and Nas convince him to do the show.

112, seen here performing, got their name from a unique place

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112 Had an Unforgettable Studio Experience With The Notorious B.I.G.

112 was signed to Diddy's Bad Boy Records in the mid-1990s, the same label The Notorious B.I.G. was signed to. When 112 met Biggie at the studio, they had an unforgettable experience watching him record.