10 iconic rockers who were kicked out of their bands
Playing in a band is a tricky proposition. In addition to sounding good together, all the band members have to like each other, or at least be able to tolerate one another. Sadly, in the […]
Don’t be ashamed to love these ‘guilty pleasure’ songs from the ’80s
Everyone knows what a guilty pleasure is. They know this because they have many of their own and won’t tell you what they are. Honestly, most of us pretend we’re cultured and sophisticated and patronize […]
Country music artists who went to jail
As any cultured and educated person knows, many country music songs are about jail. In fact, many country music albums are about the experience of being incarcerated and don’t mention a dying puppy even once. […]
The worst one-hit wonders of all time
The one-hit wonder is one of nature’s most curious phenomena. For one thing, we can all be happy that the artist has one hit and one hit only, and it’s the only thing we’ll ever […]
10 of the weirdest & most upsetting concert performances ever
In the early days of rock and roll, it didn’t take much to shock audiences. From Elvis Presley gyrating to the Beatles’ unkempt hair, people were easily scandalized and sent to the fainting couch with […]
Country music’s greatest bar brawl songs of all time
It’s hard to beat the sweet twang of a classic country music song when it comes to excellent comfort music. Interestingly, that same music also provides a great soundtrack for getting liquored up and starting […]
Disbanded: The dumbest musical breakups of all time
On the outside, many bands seem to consist of musicians with a common cause and something to say. Behind the scenes, it can be a very different story, which can be an angry one that […]
Pixar movies that delight kids & destroy parents
Pixar Animation Studios made its first film in 1995, the critically-acclaimed box office hit “Toy Story.” Since then, the studio has been known for its high-quality animated films that delight and amaze children of all […]
How were they hits? Some of the worst summer songs of the 1990s
The era known as the 1990s was a historic one by any measure. It saw the fall of communism, the purchase of lots of flannel, and the mailing of many unsolicited AOL discs to innocent […]
How were they hits? Some of the worst summer songs of the 1990s
The era known as the 1990s was a historic one by any measure. It saw the fall of communism, the purchase of lots of flannel, and the mailing of many unsolicited AOL discs to innocent […]
Overrated ’70s ballads we hate to admit that we love
In the 1970s, the syrupy romantic ballad reigned supreme. Artists from across the musical spectrum lined up to record them, convinced as they were that the formula would bring them chart success, adoring fans, and […]
Trash TV that we can’t stop watching
Truly great television shows are timeless, resonating with audiences today as much as when they first aired. Sadly, television churns out much more noise than signal, and for every “Seinfeld” or “60 Minutes”, there are […]
Movie scenes so cringe they make us want to poke our eyes out
Some emotional responses may mask what we’re feeling. For example, when we’re nervous, we may laugh even though nothing is funny. Other responses are exactly what they appear to be. If you say something to […]
Movie sequels we like much better than the originals (and you should, too!)
Movie sequels are often a step down from the originals. See 1983’s “Staying Alive,” a wholly unnecessary follow-up to “Saturday Night Fever.” The 1977 original influenced popular culture and produced a timeless soundtrack, but the […]
The most disturbing celebrity autopsy revelations in Hollywood history
Few things galvanize the public’s attention like the passing of a celebrity. Whatever else is happening in the news, life seems to pause as people worldwide try to come to terms with the loss. Shortly […]
10 classic country songs that will feed your soul
In his 1697 play The Mourning Bride, British playwright William Congreve wrote, “Music has charms to soothe a savage breast.” Few would argue with that point – music is a lifeline during dark times and […]
The most disturbing celebrity autopsy revelations in Hollywood history
Few things galvanize the public’s attention like the passing of a celebrity. Whatever else is happening in the news, life seems to pause as people worldwide try to come to terms with the loss. Shortly […]
This world-class Texas national park belongs on your travel bucket list
You may think you know Texas, but if you don’t know Big Bend National Park, you’re missing a big piece of what makes the state the unique attraction that it is. Big Bend is one […]
Our favorite superband reunions of all time
In early September 2021, fans of the Swedish pop group ABBA were treated to an announcement that they never thought would come. A full 40 years after their very bitter split, the group was reuniting […]
Every top summer song since 1958
Lizzo, Harry Styles and Beyoncé may be topping this summer’s music charts, but the joyful songs of summer go way, waaaaaaay back. Do you know what the big summer radio hits were in the year […]
Why Elvis Presley is still making millions, 45 years after his death
Elvis Presley may have died 45 years today, but you would never know it by looking at the data. According to the streaming service Spotify, he averages roughly 16.5 million listeners every month, thanks to […]
These are America’s oldest operating restaurants
The restaurant business in the United States is notoriously competitive. Approximately 60% of new restaurants don’t survive more than a year in business, and 80% don’t last five years. And that was even before coronavirus […]
28 reasons to visit Maine’s extraordinary Acadia National Park
If you love sunrises, you can see the first glimpses of light seen anywhere in the United States by visiting Maine’s Acadia National Park. Just southwest of lovely Bar Harbor, Acadia is situated along the […]
Bill O’Reilly & 12 other celebs who proved that ‘cancel culture’ isn’t real
In the last few years, much has been made of “cancel culture.” an allegedly widespread phenomenon in which a public figure will make a comment or engage in an act that runs afoul of […]
How much do you love fast food? Do you love it this much?
After months of social distancing, masks, and vigorous hand-washing, one would think Americans would be more health-conscious and ready to turn over a new leaf concerning their diets. One might think that, but one […]
17 American burgers so extravagant you won’t quite believe they’re real
When it comes to food and drink, there are two highly personal decisions we each must make: how you take your coffee, and what you like on your burger. While getting someone’s coffee right is […]
Glorious photos of one of the most stunning national parks in the US
If you’re a fan of the wilderness, you need look no further than Yosemite National Park. Nearly 95% of it is designated as “wilderness,” thanks to the Wilderness Act of 1964, which was enacted by […]
19 bizarre connections between Leonardo DiCaprio & Leonardo da Vinci
Human beings are like snowflakes, in that the closer you examine them, the more their similarities become obscured, and the more their differences are thrown into stark relief. Does this maxim still hold true when […]
The best places in the world to hide out when the apocalypse comes
Between a deadly virus, social unrest, and geopolitical uncertainty, you could be forgiven for thinking the state of the world is getting downright Biblical. The academic community agrees, so much so that it’s begun the […]
This Hank Williams-Van Halen mashup is nothing short of glorious
Not all heroes wear capes. Some toil in obscurity, slaving away at efforts that will improve life for the rest of us. We never learn their names, we never see their faces, but like […]