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The Satanic Origins of Michael Jackson’s ‘Smooth Criminal’
Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" is Satanic. It's not a song about Satan, but it is a song about a Satanist.
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The Rolling Stones’ Debut Album Turns 60: 5 Facts
The Rolling Stones' self-titled debut album came out on April 16, 1964. It boasts one awesome collaboration with another 1960s rock icon.
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Who Has a Higher Net Worth: Madonna or Michael Jackson?
Michael Jackson was the King of Pop and Madonna is the Queen of Pop. Shockingly, one of them was worth over a billion dollars more than the other.
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Michael Jackson’s Brother Said 1 Thing Would Have Saved His Life
Michael Jackson's brother, Jermaine Jackson, felt his brother's life would have been saved if he had made one decision. Interestingly, it is a decision Jermaine made himself.
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Michael Jackson’s Biggest Hits Have an Unlikely Inspiration
Michael Jackson's biggest hits were all inspired by one style of music — and it's not pop. It's not even modern.
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The Rolling Stones’ Debut Album Turns 60: Ranking Every Song
Today, The Rolling Stones' debut album turned 60. Hats off to Mick Jagger and company for staying together this long against all odds!
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Madonna’s Mom Gets a Heartbreaking Tribute in a ‘Like a Prayer’ Song
Madonna's 'Like a Prayer' was a major sea change in the Queen of Pop's career. She never seemed more honest than when she put out that album.
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5 Classic Madonna Songs That Only Peaked at No. 2
Madonna's had an impressive array of No. 1 songs, but she's also had something rarer: an impressive array of No. 2 songs. Some of her defining hits missed No. 1.
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This Lady Gaga Song Sounds Way Too Much Like Madonna
It’s no secret that Lady Gaga took lots and lots of inspiration from Madonna and there is nothing wrong with homage. However, sometimes, homage becomes theft.
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Hot Take: ‘Beat It’ Isn’t Michael Jackson’s Best Rock Song
Michael Jackson's "Beat It" proved that the King of Pop could be the King of Rock. While "Beat It" has an iconic music video, it isn't Jackson's best rock tune.
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Madonna Sampled an ABBA Song and Made It So Much Better
When Madonna sampled one of ABBA's best disco tracks, she could have desecrated a classic. She didn’t look at it that way.
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Madonna Had a Cowboy Era Before Beyoncé
Beyoncé recently turned a lot of heads by releasing 'Cowboy Carter', a tribute to cowboy culture. Madonna also made a statement with her cowboy video.
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Michael Jackson Was Convinced to Record a No. 1 Song in a Single Take
Michael Jackson recorded his first No. 1 song in one take. In retrospect, it is not one of his better songs.
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Michael Jackson’s Disco Defense Proved He Was the King of Pop
Michael Jackson said disco was better than rock music in some regards. That was a very provocative statement at the time!
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Before Beyoncé, Nancy Sinatra Begged Another Icon to Use ‘These Boots Are Made for Walkin”
Beyoncé recently sampled Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" in her new track "Ya Ya." Sinatra once begged an icon from a different medium to use that song.
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Nancy Sinatra’s Explanation of ‘These Boots Are Made for Walkin” Proves Why Beyoncé Sampled It
Beyoncé set the internet ablaze when she sampled Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'." "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" paved the way for great Beyoncé songs.
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‘Off the Wall’: Michael Jackson Couldn’t Get Through 1 Song Without Crying, So It Made the Album
Michael Jackson's 'Off the Wall' includes a pop ballad that was so sad it repeatedly made Jackson cry. Here's a look at the tragedy that inspired this song.
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Madonna Said Writing ‘Live to Tell’ Felt Like a Supernatural Experience
Madonna almost gave "Live to Tell" to another singer. Here is why the Queen of Pop kept the ballad for herself.
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Madonna Said Her ‘Provocative Performances’ Started With a Song by The Who
In school, Madonna performed one of The Who's most famous songs in school and was shunned by her peers. Eventually, that sort of controversy would work out in her favor.
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A Lady Gaga Song Accidentally Sounds Like Madonna’s ‘Papa Don’t Preach’
Lady Gaga accidentally took inspiration from Madonna’s “Papa Don’t Preach” — and maybe some other Madonna songs as well. The Queen of Pop wasn’t Gaga’s biggest fan.
