Curtis Mayfield had already lived several musical lifetimes by the time fate intervened. He’d helped invent socially conscious soul, soundtracked the civil rights movement, and quietly influenced generations of artists who followed. Then, in 1990, a falling stage light changed everything. What came next wasn’t a dramatic comeback or a victory lap—it was a slow, stubborn refusal to stop creating. This is how Curtis Mayfield kept making music when almost nothing worked the way it used to.
Somebody’s got to play the harmony, keep the groove, or hold the tambourine while the frontman takes all the credit. From Garfunkel to Oates to Ridgeley, these “Number Twos” are music’s unsung heroes. But who is the greatest number two of all?
Jimmy Stewart won the hearts of audiences everywhere with his “aw shucks” charm, making him one of the most popular Hollywood actors of all time. But sadly, Stewart didn't always live a charmed life. Haunted by trauma and tragedy, few know that his secrets had the power to destroy him.
This quiz isn’t here to coddle you with options. You’ll get a quote (maybe legendary, maybe sneaky), and it’s up to the film nerd in you to prove that you’ve got it.
Tired of predictable Hollywood romance? French directors understand that love isn't always pretty or simple. Thanks to platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, MUBI, and Hulu, offering English subtitles, such classics are just a click away.
From “Oldboy” to “The Intouchables,” explore 25 times American cinema butchered a beautiful foreign film. Discover how Hollywood remakes and mistranslations stripped these international masterpieces of their soul, subtlety, and cultural meaning.
Every sci-fi fan has that one movie they pretend to love because everyone else calls it a masterpiece. But talk to the genre purists—the tech-obsessed, lore-picking, physics-correcting diehards—and they’ll tell you the uncomfortable truth: some “classics” just don’t hold up under fandom-level scrutiny. Do you agree?
Television doesn't owe permanence. A star might headline the posters, but the story may quietly outgrow them. Sometimes, a new voice takes the lead, or the center just blurs.
Discover the 25 most iconic mid-season finales in TV history—from jaw-dropping twists to emotional cliffhangers. This fun, engaging guide breaks down the most unforgettable mid-season TV moments ever, perfect for fans who love drama, suspense, and binge-worthy storytelling.
He never asked for your sympathy. As cameras flashed and crowds cheered, Chadwick Boseman quietly carried a terminal illness and chose not to tell the world.
Hollywood’s family tree is more intertwined than you’d ever imagine. From distant cousins to unexpected half-siblings, you may be surprised to discover who's related to who.
Young fame moves fast, and so do the choices that come with it. Before most people pick a career path, some celebrities already face beauty pressure that nudges them toward changes they never pictured in their teens.
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