In the 1970s, radio was full of songs people loved to complain about—some because they were overplayed, others because they were bold, obvious, theatrical, or even a little embarrassing. People groaned, mocked them, and secretly knew every word. Ask those same listeners today, and most would probably admit that this kind of fearless personality is exactly what modern music is missing.

When Basic Instinct premiered in 1992, Sharon Stone went from working actress to global phenomenon almost overnight. The film didn’t just elevate her career—it brought fame and fortune. But it also reshaped how the public, the press, and Hollywood viewed her in ways that would follow her for decades, and into parts of her life she never imagined (or wanted).

Discover the strangest TV merchandise ever made, from bizarre toys and scented candles to questionable collectibles inspired by iconic television shows. This entertaining list dives into 25 officially licensed TV products so weird they have to be seen to be believed.

Some bands get better with time, while others come out with their first album and knock it out of the park right from the get-go. The songs land, people pay attention, and while what comes after might still be good—sometimes very good—it never quite hits the same way again.

The Rat Pack operated as a closed circle built around Frank Sinatra’s influence. Sinatra was widely known for holding grudges and withdrawing professional and social support when relationships ended badly. Something women who orbited the group often found out the hard way—particularly in Las Vegas and studio systems where Sinatra’s approval carried weight.

2025 was one of those years that felt like a steady stream of bad news—icon after icon, voice after voice, presence after presence. Some were legends who’d been around forever. Others were gone far too soon. Either way, the cultural void they left behind was impossible to ignore.