Gary Cooper was strong, silent – and anybody’s. Long before he became America’s principled sheriff in High Noon (1952) – a ...
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This day in pop culture for January 7

On this day in pop culture history, Zoey had an extraordinary playlist, “Rudolph” became #1, “Fame” debuted on TV, and an UFO might have caused a crash?
Fleetwood Mac's Rumours and The Beatles' Abbey Road are among the greatest classic rock albums that provide nothing but ...
The accordion is gaining worldwide popularity. Germany has declared it the instrument of the year for 2026. This versatile ...
The Controversial History of the Word ‘Hillbilly,’ Which Was First Defined in Print 125 Years Ago. In 1900, a political writer described the “hill-billie” as someone who t ...
Betty Boop and “Blondie” are among the highlights of titles entering the public domain with the arrival of 2026. The first ...
As we approach the end of 2025, the Massachusetts Daily Collegian has listed a few of those musicians who died this year, who ...
The Netherlands’ guttersnipe answer to French chanson and German schlager is as popular as ever – but has it lost its roots as the defiant voice of the working class? Our writer sways along at the Muz ...
As Radio Ceylon turns 100, trace how war, music, and commercial radio shaped Asia’s most beloved broadcaster. A story of ...
When we think back to the 1950s, often ideas of a squeaky-clean life come to mind. In movies, whenever characters go back in time to the 50s, life always seems so square and simple compared to today.
The hybrid chart draws a wide variety of artists far beyond country. By Melinda Newman Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart often showcases a wide range of artists, some of whom are deeply entrenched ...
Apple's Shazam has dropped a new feature that aims to help users find the most attention-grabbing part of the song called 'Popular Segments. Shazam Launches Popular Segments to Highlight Parts of a ...