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Carrie Fisher once delivered a cow tongue inside a Tiffany box to a predatory producer who had assaulted her friend.
She wrote, "The next delivery will be something of yours in a much smaller box."
Tracy Chapman is the first Black woman in history to have the sole songwriting credit on a
#1
country hit, when Luke Combs’ cover of her 1988 song “Fast Car” hit the top of the chart last year.
Journalist: "What do you think is your greatest achievement?"
David Bowie: "Marrying my wife."
"But as a musician?"
"Nothing else matters."
On this day in 1992, David married Iman and remained together until his death.
Bruce Springsteen’s “Born In The U.S.A.” has jumped to
#8
on the U.S. iTunes Song Chart, the 39th consecutive year of people not listening to the lyrics.
Journalist: "What do you think is your greatest achievement?"
David Bowie: "Marrying my wife."
"But as a musician?"
"Nothing else matters."
On this day in 1992, David married Iman and remained together until his death.
A 13-year-old opened a hot dog stand in front of his home in Minnesota, causing a complaint to the health department.
Instead of shutting him down, the inspectors helped him bring his stand up to code and paid the $87 fee for his permit out of their own pockets.
Bruce Springsteen’s “Born In The U.S.A.” has jumped to
#9
on the U.S. iTunes Song Chart, the 40th consecutive year of people not listening to the lyrics.
"Prince was the only guy who could show up at your party, in frills, and steal your girlfriend. Then steal her clothes, then steal someone else's girl in your girlfriend's clothes.” - Charlie Murphy
Lisa Marie Presley — the only child of Elvis Presley — has died at 54. She just attended the Golden Globes and recently wrote a heartbreaking essay about her grief following her son Benjamin Keough’s death by suicide in 2020.
Rest in peace, Lisa Marie.
Ryan Reynolds secretly paid $10,000 for permission to wear a t-shirt with Bea Arthur's face on it in the movie "Deadpool."
In the comics, Deadpool has a love for Arthur and "The Golden Girls."
Happy Birthday to Sade Adu, who practically invented neo-soul, created 6 still-brilliant albums, once took a 10-year hiatus to raise her daughter, and doesn't use social media or do interviews.
Just a reminder that Dolly Parton's Dollywood Parks & Resorts continues to pay all tuition costs, fees, and books for all part-time, full-time, and seasonal employees who pursue higher education.
Give Dolly ALL the statues.
I can't be the only one who, when my dog is curled up beside me, try to explain to them the reason I'm getting up and that I'll be right back and not to move?
You know that photo of the construction workers having lunch on the unfinished Empire State Building in 1932?
Here's the photographer Charles Ebbets taking that photo.
Remembering Minnie Riperton, who passed away 45 years ago today. Known for her five-octave vocal range and the timeless classic "Lovin' You," her music continues to inspire and captivate listeners around the world.
Here's her daughter, Maya Rudolph paying tribute to her on SNL.
In 1954, Betty White was criticized after having Arthur Duncan, a black tap dancer, on her show.
White said, "I'm sorry. Live with it," and she gave Arthur even more airtime. The show was canceled soon after.
Protect her at all cost.