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The White Stripes join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame − their primal sound reflects Detroit’s industrial roots

Spontaneity, lack of set lists and real-time creativity were among the hallmarks of the White Stripes’ spellbinding live shows.

31 celebrities you may not know are nonbinary

Stacker researched nonbinary, genderqueer, or otherwise gender-nonconforming celebrities that you should know.

Black artists music wouldn't be the same without

Stacker takes a look at Black artists music wouldn't be the same without, from Sister Rosetta Tharpe to Tupac Shakur.

DIY project gone wrong? California builder comes to Utah, bringing HGTV renovation show with her

The Salt Lake Tribune reports Jasmine Roth has moved to Utah with her family and her HGTV show, "Help! I Wrecked My House," bringing fresh challenges.

Movies and TV shows casting across the US

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting across the US.

20 slang words popularized by hit songs

Stacker culled through news and entertainment resources to come up with a list of 20 slang words that originated from or were popularized by songs.

The best movies of 2025 so far

Stacker ranked the best films of 2025 as of Oct. 17, using data from Metacritic. Find out which movies the critics are loving this year so far.

Gambling superstitions that many Americans actually believe

OLBG reports that American gamblers are superstitious, often relying on lucky charms, rituals, and specific numbers to influence outcomes.

What Taylor Swift's "Life of a Showgirl" era teaches us about reinvention and resilience

LifeStance Health reports Taylor Swift's "Life of a Showgirl" era highlights the importance of reinvention and resilience in personal growth.

25 iconic TV shows that are so bad they're good

Stacker researched bad but beloved shows and spotlighted 25 that live in a horrible part of television history.

25 actors who quit or were fired from hit film franchises early on

Stacker reviewed news articles, interviews, and oral histories to compile a list of 25 actors from popular movies who were cut from franchises early on.

30 celebrities you might not know are Canadian

Stacker compiled a list of prominent celebrities you might not know are Canadian—Ryan Gosling, Mike Myers, Pamela Anderson, and Keanu Reeves, among them.

30 iconic musicians you may not know were LGBTQ+

To honor singers and songwriters of the LGBTQ+ community, Stacker researched music history to highlight 25 icons you might not have known were queer.

10 biggest bingo wins in American history

OLBG reports on America's top 10 biggest bingo wins, including a $10M prize in Las Vegas, highlighting the game's life-changing potential.

Made in the USA: American artists rule Spotify at home and abroad

Skoove reports that U.S. artists dominate Spotify, capturing 79% of charts domestically, with notable local loyalty variations across cities.

America’s nostalgia economy lifts sales of music, games and more

Temu reports that the U.S. collectibles market, driven by nostalgia, is thriving with surging sales of music, games, and memorabilia.

The luckiest US states to gamble in

OLBG reports that states like California and Florida lead in lottery wins, while smaller states like Delaware excel in per capita jackpot success.

Taylor Swift’s 'Showgirl' era sparks major sales for brands

Shopify reports Taylor Swift's "Showgirl" era boosts sales across various brands, with significant increases in themed items post-album announcement.

The movies leaving Netflix this month

Stacker compiled a list of movies leaving Netflix in November 2025.

Selena Gomez just proved accessibility is the new luxury: Are brands listening?

AudioEye reports on Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty line that is useable for people with limited hand mobility, proving that accessibility builds loyalty and resonates with consumers.

Labor Day on screen: 5 unsung films that dramatize American workers‘ history

The Conversation shares five unsung films highlighting America's labor history, showcasing workers' struggles for rights and dignity.

Casinos where Billboard’s most influential musicians have performed

OLBG reports on top casino concert venues, highlighting how casinos have become intimate settings for major artists like Beyoncé and Adele.

Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’ still speaks to a nation vacillating between hope and despair

Bruce Springsteen performs in Atlanta on Aug. 22, 1975, during the 'Born to Run' tour.

Springsteen initially hated the album so much that he tossed a test pressing into a pool. But its operatic tracks about freedom and fate, triumph and tragedy, continue to resonate today.

Best albums of all time by Black artists

Stacker analyzed data from Best Ever Albums to rank the top 100 albums by Black artists.

8 celebrities whose real names would totally surprise you

Spokeo reports on celebrities who changed their names for self-reinvention or branding, revealing their surprising birth identities.

10 pop culture moments that destigmatized weed

Stacker takes a look at 10 pop culture moments that destigmatized weed, using a variety of sources such as IMDb, CannabisNow, KQED, and more.

Top casinos globally by visitor reviews

OLBG reports on the world's top land-based casinos, highlighting gaming gems offering luxury and unique experiences that attract millions annually.

How a music industry pronoun dataset unpacks gender equity

Chartmetric reports on a dataset tracking artist pronouns in music, revealing gender disparities and progress in visibility.

A still from the Japanese anime 'Spirited Away.' Choo Yut Shing via Flickr, CC BY

Exploring questions of meaning, ethics and belief through Japanese anime

Anime characters often face challenges that connect to long-standing Buddhist and Shintō teachings. In this course, students look closely at what anime is saying about life.