Bob Dylan

Young Robert Allen&nbsp;Zimmerman, graduated from Hibbing High School in 1959 and never looked back changing his name to the famous Bob Dylan. As&nbsp;one of the most influential poet-musicians of all time, Dylan remains an enigma to many music fans. You might think you know all about the singer-songwriter after watching Timothée Chalamet in A Complete Unknown, but there's a lot more to Dylan than you thought. &nbsp;These interesting facts from his long and legendary career will&nbsp;help shed some light on the man behind the harmonica.

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Who do you think are the most famous people and groups in the whole wide world? Vote up the flesh & blood human beings whose names we will chant into the infinite—who, sealed in the collective consciousness, will prove to be immortal.

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When it comes to 2024's most popular music&nbsp;artists, who do you think takes the cake as the most famous singer in the world? While we all have our own idea&nbsp;of who the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers">best singers of all time</a> are, the most famous takes a little more into account. Sure, many of these popular musicians could also be considered the best ever or&nbsp;the best of their time, but talent isn't the only factor in determining the most <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous singers </a>alive right now. In determining who's number one, you might also consider who often makes the headlines, who releases the most chart-topping songs, or even who has the best image.So, who's the most famous singer in the world? With all of this in mind, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/artists-like-billie-eilish/jared-baly?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">singers like Billie Eilish</a>, Ariana Grande, and The Weeknd&nbsp;could all top the list of popular singers out right now. However, these big names are just a few of the world's most famous current singers. You also have Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-female-artists/ranker-music">top female vocalists</a>&nbsp;Demi Lovato, Dua Lipa, and so many more. From American and English celebrity vocalists, to the biggest international heavyweights&nbsp;it's up to you to decide just which of these people are the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-actors-right-now/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous star</a> singers today.Take a look at the list of top singers below and vote up those who you think are the most famous right now.

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Modern science fiction movies provide&nbsp;audiences with a wide range of subject matter. The genre offers a lot of flexibility, as it is capable of telling stories set on Earth or in outer space. Often times, the two are combined, with aliens visiting our planet&nbsp;or by having&nbsp;earthlings journey to another planet. Audiences have long enjoyed the speculative nature of sci-fi - the way it imagines amazing scientific breakthroughs, futuristic societies, interstellar battles, and more. It taps directly into our collective imagination.The best new sci-fi films have continued this tradition. The genre has benefited from modern advancements in special effects technology. As CGI becomes more and more sophisticated, it's possible for movies to take on bigger ideas and to depict astonishing sights with more authenticity than ever before. Consequently, a couple of the more recent sci-fi movies have already come close to achieving "classic" status.&nbsp;Vote up your favorites from this list of new sci-fi movies. Check back as the latest new sci-fi movies are added to this list.

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The Shining (1980)

Turning a novel or short story into a movie isn&#39;t always an easy task. Besides translating the written word and inner thoughts of characters into visuals, screenwriters and directors sometimes have to contend with the literary fanbase and, in some cases, the authors of the original works.

This is especially true for Stephen King, who wrote his successful horror novel,&nbsp;The Shining, in 1977;&nbsp;Stanley Kubrick adapted the book&nbsp;into a film in 1980. The movie went on to become a horror masterpiece and&nbsp;staple of modern pop culture -&nbsp;even some Pixar movies are <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/pixar-movies-with-the-shining-easter-eggs/amanda-lynn" target="_blank">rife with&nbsp;hidden Shining references</a>. But despite the film&#39;s success and staying power, King has always maintained an outspoken hatred of the film, primarily criticizing Kubrick&#39;s treatment of the characters and overall narrative. While film buffs tend to disagree with King&#39;s stance, others insist that the author makes some valid points,&nbsp;his&nbsp;attachment to the material notwithstanding.

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Mission: Impossible Franchise

The Mission Impossible series is still chugging along almost 30 years after the original movie, and the franchise has evolved considerably since those days. It began as the first project produced by Tom Cruise’s production company, Cruise/Wagner Production, and was an adaptation of a TV series of the same name that ran from 1966 to 1973.&nbsp;The eighth installment in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/every-mask-reveal-mission-impossible/thomas-west ">Mission: Impossible film franchise</a> is currently only a few months away. Before going to see Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Two , check out our list for best Mission Impossible movies for your rewatch marathon. For new fans, it’ll help you know where to start. For diehards, hopefully it’ll help you keep the movies straight.&nbsp;

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Hindsight is 20/20, and "Easter eggs" are inside jokes and references hidden for observant audiences, but there's a different name for the hints writers give at what's to come later in the story.

It's Called Foreshadowing

M. Night Shyamalan

M. Night Shyamalan’s filmography is littered with surprise twist endings. After a few critical disasters, Shyamalan triumphantly returned to the genre that kicked off his career. More recent <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-m-night-shyamalan-movies-list-of-m-night-shyamalan-films/reference">Shyamalan films</a> - such as The Visit and Split - make excellent use of Shyamalan’s signature <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-with-twist-endings/anncasano">twist endings</a>.When Shyamalan is at the top of his game, his films have a unique ability to shock an audience and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/m-night-shyamalan-fan-theories/ashley-reign">force them to rethink each scene</a> that came prior. In retrospect, the ending can seem almost obvious, yet somehow audiences always fail to notice those little signs and clues foreshadowing each film’s conclusion.

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Queen

Bohemian Rhapsody might make you sing, cheer,&nbsp;weep, and even squint in suspicion more than once. In fact, most of what happens in Freddie Mercury&#39;s 2018 biopic&nbsp;has been manipulated to represent a more mainstream movie format.&nbsp;These&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/behind-the-scenes-recording-bohemian-rhapsody/melissa-sartore" target="_blank">Bohemian Rhapsody</a> inaccuracies exist for several reasons:&nbsp;some false facts create more narrative tension, while others present a sanitized version of Freddie Mercury&rsquo;s&nbsp;personal life. Plus,&nbsp;there are a few experiences Queen can&rsquo;t legally discuss.&nbsp;

Bohemian Rhapsody&nbsp;is hardly the first <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-inaccurate-biopics-musicians-bands/erin-mccann" target="_blank">innacurate biopic</a> to come out of Hollywood, and the film&nbsp;fulfills&nbsp;its purpose of providing an entertaining Queen movie for nostalgic fans, but there are also a few&nbsp;problems. The most controversial issue&nbsp;is the group&rsquo;s life gets streamlined into an easy-to-swallow version of their story. The history of Queen is as messy as it is fascinating, but&nbsp;probably inappropriate for a PG-13 audience.&nbsp;

From <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/queen-live-aid-performance/melissa-sartore" target="_blank">Queen&#39;s legendary Live Aid performance</a> to the timeline of other important events in the band&#39;s career, Bohemian Rhapsody&nbsp;works&nbsp;its movie magic on the real story&nbsp;of Queen.&nbsp;

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John Candy

From his early appearances on SCTV&nbsp;to his numerous movie roles during the 1980s and 1990s, John Candy was a standout on the small and big screens alike. The comedian had a knack for being funny, relatable, and maybe even a little bit lovable.

As a leading man in movies like&nbsp;The Great Outdoors, Uncle Buck, and&nbsp;Planes, Trains and Automobiles,&nbsp;Candy provided hours of comedic entertainment. Cameos and supporting roles in classics like&nbsp;National Lampoon&#39;s Vacation and&nbsp;Home Alone&nbsp;are also among his most enduring and endearing performances. Candy wasn&#39;t only a funny man; he also took on dramatic roles, like Dean Andrews Jr. in&nbsp;JFK. He was also an avid sports fan, animal lover, and a dedicated father and husband.&nbsp;

Candy&#39;s untimely death in 1994 shocked the world and resulted in the posthumous release of his last two movies,&nbsp;Canadian Bacon&nbsp;and&nbsp;Wagons East.&nbsp;Candy&#39;s death left a void, but his work continues to attest to his gift. There&#39;s a lot about Candy his fans never knew, things that continue to contribute to his legacy. Take a look at what we learned about Candy and vote up the facts that made you say &quot;Uncle... Buck!&quot;

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Our collection of Naruto lists that offer constructive critques of the series. Some of these might fall into the hot take category...consider yourself warned!

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Naruto is one of the most well-known and beloved <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-shounen-anime-ever-made/ranker-anime">shonen anime series</a> to date. The series has close to 15 years of air time, over 700 episodes, and a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/boruto-plot-summary/anna-lindwasser">spinoff-sequel</a>. It's no surprise that it has its fair share of criticisms and mixed opinions regarding the story and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/list-of-naruto-characters">characters</a>.Do you think Danzo gets too much hate? Is Itachi completely overrated in the fandom? Would it have been better if these takes were teleported into Kamui's dimension? If you're looking for some hot takes, you're in for a treat.Here are some of the spiciest takes from Naruto fans. Let everyone know which hot takes you think are valid!

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Jeopardy!

Ken Jennings established himself as the best Jeopardy&nbsp;contestant of all time with his victory in the&nbsp;Jeopardy: Greatest of All Time&nbsp;tournament in 2020, but long before that, Jennings rewrote the rules for show with a record-breaking run of dominance. He won 74 consecutive games, earning more than $2.5 million, and establishing the bar for all future contestants on the show.

But even Jennings got stumped from time to time. In the 75 games he played during his initial run, he missed 24 <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/jeopardy-questions-that-stumped-best-players/damon-davis?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Final Jeopardy questions</a>. With the help of <a href="https://j-archive.com/" target="_blank">J! Archive</a>, we have collected all 24 questions that got the GOAT.

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Sean Connery

When Sean Connery passed in October 2020, tributes poured in from the <a href="https://deadline.com/2020/10/tributes-sean-connery-trailblazer-true-legend-1234607064/" target="_blank">biggest players in the entertainment industry.</a> It shouldn&#39;t be surprising that Connery, a veteran of seven&nbsp;decades of acting, comprising roles in The Man Who Would Be King, The Untouchables, The Hunt for Red October, The Rock, and the original James Bond films, elicited noteworthy responses. But what might be surprising is the diversity of responses. The handsome, hyper-masculine, serious performer was that and much more behind the scenes, as so many of his directors, writers, producers, and co-stars have pointed out.

Take a look at how everyone from Nicolas Cage to George Lucas to Roger Moore described Sir Sean regarding these&nbsp;intimate Sean Connery stories.

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Ranking the plot twists that got us good. Warning: Spoilers ahead.

Didn't See That Coming

M. Night Shyamalan has kept moviegoers on the edge of their seats for over two decades with his signature plot-twist endings. From finding out the actual setting in&nbsp;The Village to discovering the cause of all the chaos in The Happening to realizing just how many dead people there are in The Sixth Sense, Shyamalan's films have garnered a cult following. That said, there are some plot twists that are just a little too hard to believe or worse too easy to guess.Here are Shyamalan's films and their (sometimes) shocking&nbsp;plot twists - be warned: Spoilers abound. Vote up Shyamalan's worst plot twists, and vote down the ones that were surprising in a good way.

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Emily Blunt

The more we watch Emily Blunt on the screen, the more we seem to want more Emily Blunt movies. The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-english-actresses-working-today/ranker-film">British actress</a>, the recipient of numerous awards, accolades, and nominations, continues to light up screens, both big and small, with charisma and charm.Despite struggling with a stutter in her childhood, Blunt was encouraged by a teacher to act, and in doing so, corrected her speech and gained the requisite confidence. Today, she has millions of fans worldwide who love to watch Emily Blunt films, from fun but stylish flicks like The Devil Wears Prada, to action movies like Sicario and Edge of Tomorrow, and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/small-details-a-quiet-place/erin-maxwell">A Quiet Place</a> movie franchise made with her husband, John Krasinski.&nbsp;

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James McAvoy

Born in&nbsp;Scotland in April 1979,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.biography.com/people/james-mcavoy-241293">James McAvoy's&nbsp;career</a> began with TV and movie&nbsp;appearances in England. His early work includes&nbsp;The Inspector Lynley Mysteries and Foyle’s War, but his breakthrough role was Mr. Tumnus in 2005's&nbsp;The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. McAvoy went on to participate&nbsp;in a diverse array of projects including&nbsp;The Last King of Scotland, Becoming Jane, and Wanted. He also played&nbsp;Professor X in Fox’s X-Men series.&nbsp;Although he is a recognizable name in the superhero&nbsp;and villain universe, fun facts about James&nbsp;McAvoy may still surprise fans. From an early affinity towards priesthood&nbsp;to the way he prepares&nbsp;for roles, the actor is as complex as some of the characters he has played.&nbsp;

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Fascinating Actor Facts

Steve Martin

Most people know the name Steve Martin, especially if&nbsp;you have ever watched any of his comedies from the &#39;80s and &#39;90s. However, did you know that Martin&rsquo;s real name is Stephen Glenn Martin and that he is more than just an actor? He also happens to be a comedian, playwright, musician, and producer. Martin has continued to bring joy and laughter to many people globally during his lengthy and distinguished career. With such an influential presence in Hollywood, it&rsquo;s surprising that there are many facts about him that we don&rsquo;t know.

Vote up the facts about this enthralling comedian that are most fascinating&nbsp;and surprising to you.

Steve Martin Has Lived A Life That's Even More Fascinating Than Any Of His Characters

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The original versions and real stories behind the fairy tales we've been whispering to sleepy children.

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Did you know there&#39;s a real-life Snow White? The real life stories and inspirations behind classic <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tragic-childhood-fairy-tale-stories/melissa-sartore?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">childhood fairy tales</a>, like <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/story-of-the-real-beauty-and-the-beast-couple/genevieve-carlton" target="_blank">the tragic and very real couple</a> who inspired Beauty and the Beast, are fascinating, if not a bit detrimental to childhood memories. After all, every story has an inspiration, or an origin, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarves is no exception.

Snow White&#39;s story was first made popular by the <a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/snow-white-real-look-back-life-story-countess-margarete-von-waldeck-701110" target="_blank">Brothers Grimm</a> in the early 1800s, and has been <a href="http://mentalfloss.com/article/29186/snow-white-not-just-fairy-tale" target="_blank">engrained</a> into pop culture with the advent of the adorable 1937 <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-movie-writers/reference" target="_blank">Disney movie version</a>. Although the tale seems far fetched &mdash; a beautiful girl is sent to be killed by her stepmother, and has to live among dwarves in the forest until she is poisoned, only to be rescued by a magical royal kiss &mdash; it was actually inspired by potentially one of two women, and the equally intricate and devastating lives they lived. The real Snow White story is farther from fiction than you&#39;d have ever guessed.

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The World of Quentin Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino's films have left an indelible mark on modern cinema with their unique storytelling and visual flair. From gritty crime thrillers to stylized historical epics, his movies showcase a cinematic genius that fans and critics alike celebrate. This list ranks all of Tarantino's films, including iconic titles like Pulp Fiction, Inglourious Basterds, and Django Unchained. Each film is a testament to his audacious narrative techniques and unforgettable characters, blending fact with fiction in a way that captivates audiences.This ranking is a collaborative effort by dedicated Rankers, reflecting the collective voice of cinephiles around the world. Whether you're revisiting these masterpieces or discovering them for the first time, this curated list invites you to appreciate the bold storytelling and innovative style that define Tarantino's work. Don't forget to check out the "Where to Watch" buttons that make it easy to find these films on popular streaming platforms like Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, Max (HBO Max), Apple TV+, Paramount+, and more.

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