7 Fun Facts About Britney Spears’s ‘Oops! … I Did It Again’
Go behind the scenes of Britney Spears’s second album, ‘Oops! … I Did It Again.’
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11 Classic Pop Songs Banned for Unusual Reasons
Reasons for banning some of these pop, rock, and punk classics range from alleged nudity to offending the queen of England.
Tune Twist Quiz #35
Welcome to Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
What Did Dinosaurs Sound Like? This 3D-Printed Fossil Instrument Gives You an Idea
Did dinosaurs really roar? Artists Courtney Brow and Cezary Gajewski challenge this idea with 3D-printed skulls that bring prehistoric sounds to life.
12 Cultural Shifts Sparked By the 1975 Digital Revolution
Life looks a lot different than it did in 1975, and that’s largely thanks to the digital revolution that took place 50 years ago.
17 Songs About the Vietnam War
From a now-regretted counter-counterculture anthem to an oft-misunderstood ’80s hit to the song that allegedly got its singer followed by the CIA.
Tune Twist Quiz #34
It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
When John Denver Almost Went into Space
The country music icon spent years trying to get higher than any musician had ever been.
Tune Twist Quiz #33
It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
The Vienna Vegetable Orchestra Turns Produce Into Musical Instruments
This record-breaking band specializes in vegetal instruments—from celeriac bongos to pepper horns.
A Simple Twist of Fate: The Surprising Connection Between Bob Dylan and Nora Ephron
The link between singer-songwriter Bob Dylan and writer Nora Ephron is mostly a forgotten footnote in pop culture history, but the story behind it all is absolutely fascinating.
16 Facts About ‘This Is Spinal Tap’
Ahead of ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,’ which comes out this fall, discover more fun facts about Rob Reiner’s original film, which turned a fictional heavy metal band into bona fide musical superstars.
The Phony Disease That Helped Researchers Identify Bach’s (Purported) Body
Johann Sebastian Bach was buried in an unmarked grave in 1750. Nearly two centuries later, a doctor identified the composer’s bones from skeletal evidence of “organist’s disease.”
Tune Twist Quiz #32
It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
When the Smithsonian’s National Zoo Gave Its Animals Musical Instruments
If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing an otter play a keyboard, today’s your lucky day.
Tune Twist Quiz #31
Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
Do Dogs Enjoy Music?
Some scientific evidence has shown that dogs exhibit calmer behavior while listening to soothing music.
Tune Twist Quiz #30
It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
Dolly Parton Is Launching Her Own Line of Frozen Southern Meals
The country singer‘s frozen dinners include chicken and dumplings and country-fried steak.
20 Great Songs to Use for CPR
From Taylor Swift's "22" to Missy Elliott's "Work It," these CPR songs will help you find a life-saving tempo.
8 Unforgettable Lip-Sync Incidents
From Milli Vanilli to Mariah Carey and beyond.
Certified Stinker: The Leonardo da Vinci Musical Financed by Guano
‘Leonardo: The Musical: A Portrait of Love’ didn’t exactly soar on stage. But don’t blame the bird poop that helped get it there.
Tune Twist Quiz #28
It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?
Can You Guess the Band’s Original Name?
Let’s see how well you know your rock ’n‘ roll history.