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40 Years Ago: John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd Say Goodbye to 'Saturday Night Live'

Their last episode on the now-venerable program was the finale of the fourth season. Continue reading…
40 Years Ago: The 'Alien' Cast Gets an Actual Terrifying Surprise

The director of 1979's 'Alien' sprang a terrifying surprise on his cast during filming, which made one actor lock himself in a room for hours afterwards. Continue reading…
How Bernie Taupin Rejected Fame on 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'

This 1973 No. 2 hit remains one of the most explicitly autobiographical lyrics he ever wrote for Elton John. Continue reading…
The Beatles, the Band, the Sex Pistols and the 'Curse' of San Francisco

Was the Black Keys' Dan Auerbach right to suggest the area has a way of bringing careers to an end? Continue reading…
The Best Song From Every John Lennon Album

The Beatle released less than 10 solo albums during his lifetime. These are their essential tracks. Continue reading…
50 Years Ago: Harry Nilsson's 'Everybody's Talkin" Helps Make 'Midnight Cowboy' a Film Classic

The movie was one of the earliest to include pop tunes as background music. Continue reading…