Category: Entertainment
This day in history: Soap opera General Hospital premieres
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
April 1st is known to many as April Fools’ Day, but for television fans, it was the day the small screen got serious about drama. On …
This day in history: Pop star Selena is slain
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On March 31 1995, the world lost Selena Quintanilla-Perez, the “Queen of Tejano Music.” Though her life was tragically cut short at just 23 years old, …
Forgotten ’90s TV shows that deserve a rewatch
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Forgotten ’90s TV shows that deserve a rewatch The 1990s stand as television’s golden decade, producing enduring classics such as “Friends,” “Seinfeld,” and “The X-Files” that …
This day in history: Happy Birthday, Celine Dion!
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
Celine Dion is one of the most successful and recognized voices in music history. Born on March 30, 1968, in Charlemagne, Quebec, Canada, she was the …
10 cringy ’80s trends we thought were hot (but totally weren’t)
Written by: Jacqueline Jack Perez
10 cringy ’80s trends we thought were hot (but totally weren’t) The 1980s presented a peculiar vision of female empowerment, one that, in hindsight, often prioritized …
This Day in History: First star laid on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On March 28, 1960, the first permanent star was laid on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This first star honored the legendary film producer and director …
Commonly misheard ’80s song lyrics
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Most commonly misheard song lyrics of the 1980s You’re belting out your favorite ’80s anthem at the top of your lungs, completely confident in every word, …
Can you name these famous musicians based on just one weird hint?
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Can you match obscure facts to iconic musicians? Think you know your rock stars? Prepare to have your obscure music knowledge put to the ultimate test! …
This Day in History: F. Scott Fitzgerald’s first novel published
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On March 26, 1920, a 23-year-old writer named F. Scott Fitzgerald had his first novel, This Side of Paradise, published by Charles Scribner’s Sons. The book …
25 musicians who quietly disappeared: What are they doing now?
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
25 musicians who quietly disappeared from the spotlight Fame is a peculiar beast. It promises everything but often delivers isolation, pressure, and a loss of the …
One lyric, one song: Guess even more 1970s hits
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
One lyric, one song: Guess even more 1970s hits Readers keep asking for more, and we are happy to oblige. Since our first 1970s pop quiz, …
This Day in History: Happy Birthday, Aretha Franklin!
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
A gifted singer and a talented pianist, Aretha first began performing by touring with her father’s traveling revival show. This early experience in gospel music helped …
Memorable moments when actors went off-script
Written by: Daniela Suarez
Top 10 moments when actors went off script Some of the most unforgettable moments in film and television weren’t written in a script– they were made …
10 albums from the ’70s that missed the mark
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
10 albums from the ’70s that missed the mark The 1970s were meant to be the shining era of rock music. Following the groundbreaking ’60s, we …
This Day in History: Halle Berry becomes first Black woman to win Best Actress Oscar
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On March 24, 2002, at the 74th Academy Awards, Halle Berry became the first Black woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress. She received the …
14 songs from 1968: Can you name them from just one line?
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Can you name them from just one line? Get ready to test your knowledge of the iconic year 1968 through its unforgettable music. This was a …
This Day in History: James Cameron’s “Titanic” wins 11 Academy Awards
Written by: Nourhan Sandouk
On March 23, 1998, Titanic took over the 70th Academy Awards, winning a record-tying 11 Oscars. Before the ceremony even began, Titanic was already making waves. …
26 famous celebs laid to rest near Marilyn Monroe
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
26 famous celebs laid to rest near Marilyn Monroe It’s hard to imagine Marilyn Monroe has been gone so long, given how influential the award-winning actress …
Quiz: Can you name these ’90s TV shows from their catchphrases?
Written by: Ricardo Ramirez
Quiz: Can you name these ’90s TV shows from their catchphrases? Before streaming, before binge-watching, before anyone had heard the word “algorithm,” there was just the …
80s songs we have a secret crush on
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Greaties from the ’80s We’re all familiar with the concept of a “guilty pleasure”—those secret indulgences we guard closely, often too embarrassed to admit them publicly. …
