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Why One Direction Didn’t Dance in the ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ Video
Boy bands are known for dancing but One Direction didn't dance in the video for 'What Makes You Beautiful." Here's why.
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Stray Kids Once Talked About Fans Who Don’t Understand Korean Lyrics
K-pop has been blowing up all over the world. Bands like Stray Kids and BTS have ridden a cultural moment called the Korean wave into international prominence. Fans across the globe enjoy the genre’s slick beats and the personalities of its stars. Interestingly, many fans of K-pop do not actually speak Korean. Two members of …
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‘Rain on Me’: Why Working With Lady Gaga Made Ariana Grande Cry
"Rain on Me" is a new dance song from Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande. Interestingly, both artists cried while creating the song
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John Lennon: The Life He Would Have Traded for His Time in the Beatles
John Lennon was perhaps the most famous of the Beatles. That doesn't mean being a member of the Beatles was his ideal life.
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Beatles: The Lyric From ‘Revolution’ John Lennon Regretted
"Revolution" remains one of the Beatles' most potent rock songs. However, John Lennon regretted one of the song's lyrics.
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Why Wendy Williams Once Thought Lana Del Rey Was a Porn Star
Wendy Williams sometimes gets her facts wrong. Here's why she once believed Lana Del Rey was an internet porn star.
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Why Drake Once Wore Blackface in a Photograph
Drake is one of the most successful rappers alive. That doesn't mean that everything he's done has garnered a universally positive reception.
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‘Star Wars’: Lando Calrissian Actor Once Said He Didn’t Really Betray Han Solo
Lando Calrissian is sometimes seen as the ultimate traitor from the Star Wars franchise. Billy Dee Williams doesn't see it that way
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Ben Stiller Once Called His Dad, Jerry Stiller, While Tripping on LSD
Ben Stiller and his father, Jerry Stiller, had an interesting relationship. Here's what happened when Ben tripped on LSD>
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The Time Prince Was Pelted With Food at a Rolling Stones Concert
Prince was a well-loved musician. However, he was show outright hate the time he opened for the Rolling Stones.
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The Paul McCartney/Ringo Starr Song You Never Got to Hear
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are two of the most beloved musicians who ever lived. Both Paul and Ringo became famous during their Beatles years and they managed to each have multiple hits as solo artists. One might think a collaboration between the two of them would be a big deal. Paul and Ringo did …
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Michael Jackson’s Number-One Hit Ballad About a Killer Rat
Michael Jackson was an innovator. He's probably the only musician in history to have a number-one single about a killer rat.
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Beyoncé: How ‘If I Were a Boy’ Was Taken From Another Singer
"If I Were a Boy" remains a classic Beyoncé song, despite the fact that it wasn't intended for Beyoncé at all. Here is the song's story.
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‘Friends’ Reunion: Targeted Film Schedule Hints at When TV Production Might Reopen After Pandemic
Fans have long awaited the Friends reunion. When will the reunion happen and what will could its release say about the future of television?
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Nirvana: The Shockingly Risque Meaning of ‘Heart-Shaped Box’
Nirvana's "Heart-Shaped Box" is a difficult song to understand. Here's what Courtney Love had to say about its meaning.
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Robert Downey Jr.: Which of His Films Does He Think Is the Best?
Robert Downey Jr. is one of the most popular film actors of all time. Which of his numerous films is the best in his opinion?
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Michael Jackson: Why ‘Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough’ Scandalized His Mom
"Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" is a classic Michael Jackson hit. Interestingly, his mother initially wasn't a fan of it.
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Beatles: Why Michael Stipe of R.E.M. Called Their Songs ‘Elevator Music’
The Beatles’ music has been influential since the early days of the band. The Fab Four’s catalog had a renewed prominence in the 1990s. Part of that was due to the release of the Beatles Anthology. Another reason for their renaissance was a new generation of rock bands who took influence from the Beatles. This …
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The Iconic ‘Halloween’ House Is Making a Spooky Return in the Sequel
The Halloween franchise is one of the most influential in horror history. The original Halloween helped to establish many of the conventions of the slasher film genre. Without it, the world might not have other slasher films like Friday the 13th and A Nightmare on Elm Street. The series had a return to form with …
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Michael Jackson: The ‘Thriller’ Track Janet Jackson Helped Him Make
Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson were the most famous siblings in pop history. Here's what happened when they worked together for Thriller.
