When people say Alicia Silverstone “disappeared,” it usually comes with a shrug—like her career just fizzled out on its own. But that version skips over what actually happened. Silverstone didn’t vanish. She was pushed aside, mocked, and quietly punished when Hollywood decided her body was no longer acceptable.
While there are definitely some great albums on those critics lists, there are some other great ones (even greater ones) that keep getting left off. So, let’s fix that with this 50 Greatest Albums list (in no particular order). And feel free to go ahead and agree or disagree loudly.
In an era when artists are loudly reclaiming their work, Anita Baker did it her way—softly, strategically, and without turning it into a spectacle. Long before reclaiming masters became a trending headline, Baker was fighting a battle behind the scenes for ownership of the music that defined late 80s and early 90s R&B.
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.
When Celine Dion finally admitted, “I can’t do this anymore,” it was a breaking point. And the story behind that moment is heavier—and longer—than most people realized.
No ranking, because that’s a whole other argument—and that’s not the point here. The point is simple: pick the 30 best films from the best movie decade. And here they are (again, in no particular order)…
Ending a TV show is a high-wire act. Do too much and it feels forced. Do too little and fans riot in the streets—metaphorically, of course. But every once in a while, a series sticks the landing so cleanly that even critics have to slow-clap. According to critics, these are the most technically perfect TV series finales of the century. The kind that tied up arcs, honored themes, and closed the curtain with precision instead of panic. No messy loose ends. No emotional cheap shots. Just beautifully engineered goodbyes.
At the start of the 2010s, there was quiet chatter that hip hop had peaked. The blog era was fading, radio felt repetitive, and the old guard was either experimenting or coasting. Then the new class showed up—loud, weird, melodic, political, viral, regional, global—and suddenly the genre wasn’t just alive, it was sprinting.
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