For most of the history of the recording industry, artists rarely owned the master recordings of their music. In recent decades, however, more artists have begun challenging that system, and their legal battles have reshaped conversations about artist ownership and creative freedom. The musicians below chose to fight against the system—and won.

The ’90s gave us some of the most instantly recognizable songs ever recorded—tracks that still show up at weddings, in movies, and on every nostalgic playlist imaginable. But here’s the twist: while everyone can belt out the chorus, far fewer people can actually name who sang them.

Before streaming queues and autoplay made decisions for us, television required commitment. You showed up at a specific time, watched with everyone else, and actually waited a week to see what happened next. The 2000s didn’t just produce great shows—they transformed TV into something sharper, riskier, and far more addictive. It was the era where storytelling leveled up across the board, and suddenly the small screen didn’t feel so small anymore.

If there's one relationship in country music that continues to make us believe in true love, it has to be Faith Hill and Tim McGraw.

Stevie Wonder is one of the most celebrated musicians in history, but his life story begins with a challenge that shaped everything that followed.

From the unforgettable soundtrack of Almost Famous to the escapism of Call Me by Your Name, these are the most authentic nostalgic movies.