20 Of The Most Sampled Songs Of All Time
The rise of rap in the early '80s coincided with a new piece of hardware: the sampler. Here is the musical motherlode - the most sampled songs of all time.
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Musicians Who Died Of Liver Failure
The death of Smash Mouth's Steve Harwell has shone a spotlight on a condition that has claimed the lives of more than a few musicians: liver failure. -
TV Theme Songs That Became Huge Pop Hits
Many TV theme songs have faded into obscurity, but a few have taken on lives of their own, sometimes outshining the shows they were meant to introduce. -
The People Who Caught Some Of The World's Most Dangerous Serial Killers
The public has had a morbid fascination with serial killers, but few people have managed to put some of the most dangerous murderers on the planet behind bars. -
12 Of The Greatest Songs Based On Historical Events
Bands and musicians get their inspiration from all sorts of places, including history, and have produced some great tunes that tell a true story. -
Rare Things You Probably Can't Do With Your Body
Most of these things have a genetic component, a few can be learned, and all of them are pretty rare, so if your body can do one, consider yourself special. -
12 Iconic People Tony Bennett Had Duets With
Tony Bennett was well-known for his collaborations with other iconic artists. From Judy Garland to Stevie Wonder, here are some of his most notable duets. -
Massively Popular Musicians The Grammys Snubbed
The Grammy Awards has for decades saluted the greatest musicians to grace our ears. But if you think that all great musicians win at least once, you'd be wrong. -
The Highest Blood Alcohol Levels Ever Recorded
Being drunk and behind the wheel of a vehicle is no joke. And these inviduals with some of the highest BAC levels ever were no laughing matter. -
Pro Athletes Who Died Before Turning 45
Whether engaging in competition, practicing their athletic pursuits for fun, or just living their lives, these professional athletes died before they turned 45. -
11 Red Flags That The Titan Sub Was Doomed From The Start
The fateful final voyage of OceanGate's Titan sub may have shocked the world, but the marine exploration community had seen the warning signs for years. -
Times Fans Injured Musicians Onstage
Being a pop star has its advantages, but getting pelted by foreign objects, bum-rushed by concertgoers, and otherwise assaulted onstage aren't among them. -
How Hot Can Earth Get And What Would Happen Next?
It seems like summers these days just keep getting hotter, and as it happens, they really are. But what if this continues, and just how hot can Earth get? -
What Happened To The Band Aqua?
While you may have forgotten about the band Aqua, their hit single "Barbie Girl" has probably been an ear worm a time or two. -
Musical Cameos Performed By Major Stars
Some of the biggest pop and rock stars of all time, from Mick Jagger to Prince, have made surprising contributions to hit songs recorded by other artists. -
Music Stars Who Died Penniless
A shocking number of musicians have gone from rags to riches and back to rags again. Some have clawed their way back to the top, but others weren't so lucky. -
Billionaires That Died In Tragic Accidents
Here's a look at billionaires from around the globe who died in tragic accidents — sometimes in spite of their ultra-wealth, and sometimes because of it. -
X Games Athletes Who Died Too Young
X Games athletes are prone to engaging in extremely risky behavior, and some have paid the ultimate price. Here are the X Games athletes who died too young. -
The Tangled Life Of Hunter Biden
As son of President Joe Biden, Hunter Biden has come under major scrutiny in the last several years. -
The Untold Truth Of Josh Freese, The Foo Fighters New Drummer
In May 2023, Josh Freese joined Foo Fighters as their new drummer. If the question on your mind is, "Um, who?" the answer should satisfy you completely. -
Cities Around The World That Are Sinking
There are many large urban population centers around the world that are literally sinking - and if drastic measures are not taken some of them could disappear. -
Unsung Heroes Of Modern Pop Music
If you've ever jammed out to '80s music or hip hop, enjoyed a music video, or listened to pop radio like, at all, he's the less well-known people to thank. -
Musicians Who Died In The 1980s That We Still Miss
From iconic legends to rising stars who never got a chance to shine, these are the musicians who passed away during the '80s that we've never stopped missing. -
The Worst Things Joe Biden Has Ever Said
A self-proclaimed "gaffe machine," President Joe Biden has had his fair share of word blunders. Here are the worst things Biden has ever said. -
The Horrifying Story Of The Last Call Killer
Richard Rogers, also known as the Last Call Killer, preyed on the LGBTQ community, and almost didn't get caught. -
The Worst Things Ron DeSantis Has Ever Said
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has become a rising star in politics and has made a name for himself over his questionable rhetoric. -
Killers Who Were On TV Before Being Caught
While these killers are infamous for the murders they committed, they got their first moment in the spotlight appearing on TV.
