‘I Fought So Hard’: Mean Girls’ Lizzy Caplan Recalls Landing Janis Role, And The Reality TV Star Execs Initially Wanted I can't imagine anyone else playing Janis in that OG film. Cinemablend · Nov 25, 2025
"Winona Ryder was confused. She wanted to know why we'd write a song about her. I told her: 'It has nothing to do with you.'" How a cult 90s rock band's song about a beaver sparked a surprise encounter with a Hollywood A-lister When Primus wrote this weird art rock classic, they weren't expecting a visit from one of America's coolest actresses Metal Hammer · Nov 19, 2025
"It’s about those times when you’ve got no feeling left or you just don’t care." The song that helped Linkin Park kiss goodbye to the nu metal era - and that got a new lease of life courtesy of one rap megastar Few bands have two separate versions of one song celebrated equally as classics, but Linkin Park did that Metal Hammer · Nov 18, 2025
"It was pretty surreal. All of our families, friends and haters saw that live on TV!" The surprise smash hit 90s single that saw an underground punk band beat Alanis Morissette, Weezer and Portishead in one of the biggest award upsets ever No one saw this coming in 1995! Louder · Nov 16, 2025
Millennials Prefer Coinbase, Gen Z Likes UberEats, Gen X Is Playing Call Of Duty And Baby Boomers Use DoorDash An annual list of the fastest growing brands from Morning Consult shows consumers love DoorDash Inc (NASDAQ:DASH), artificial intelligence, TikTok and more. Benzinga · Nov 12, 2025
"It's an ode to a Goth girl who was so into herself that she once held a mirror over my face so she could see herself climax." Sex, vampires and black lipstick: the story of Type O Negative's goth metal anthem, Black No. 1 (Little Miss Scare-All) Allegedly written about a self-obsessed goth Peter Steele was infatuated with, there's a reason Black No. 1 is still on every self-respecting Halloween playlist Metal Hammer · Nov 11, 2025
Who Is Jack Osbourne? Ozzie Osbourne's Son Working as a Paranormal Investigator, and now On 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here' Jack Osbourne's journey from reality TV fame to adventure shows and paranormal investigation reveals his inspiring transformation and enduring spirit. International Business Times UK · Nov 11, 2025
A massive retro revival is happening on the music scene, and this 80s-style radio is all the proof you need Retro audio gear is making a comeback, and the Crosley Tribute Radio is one of my favorite ways to listen to the best songs. Tom’s Guide · Nov 9, 2025
“I could see downtown Hollywood and all the transformers were blowing. It looked like the city was being bombed”: How Terminator 2, a banned video and a massive earthquake shaped a classic Tool song The story of Tool‘s classic 1993 single Prison Sex Metal Hammer · Nov 8, 2025
“There’s no special effects – there were kids falling through ceilings, flying through glass, jumping off roofs”: From kicking booze to an anarchic video shoot, the story of Slipknot’s biggest single, Duality Slipknot were one of the biggest names of the nu metal era – then the lead single from their third album made them immortal Metal Hammer · Nov 7, 2025
"It felt like my head was going to explode." Alligator murder, police raids and abandoned adult theatres: the story of the chaotic video shoot that helped make an underground 90s band cult legends Long before nu metal bands were getting arrested for making music videos, Acid Bath were setting a precedent Metal Hammer · Nov 7, 2025
Ridiculousness Cancelled: Did Rob Dyrdek's Massive Net Worth Push MTV to Cut His Show? Ridiculousness is cancelled after 46 seasons. Fans wonder if Rob Dyrdek's massive salary and fortune played a role in MTV's surprising decision. International Business Times UK · Nov 1, 2025
MTV Cancels Ridiculousness After 46 Seasons—Rob Dyrdek's Viral Clip Era Ends MTV has canceled Ridiculousness after 46 seasons. Rob Dyrdek's viral video show ends as the network shifts toward new programming. International Business Times UK · Oct 31, 2025
MTV mainstay Ridiculousness axed after 14 years amid reports of star’s $32 million salary The Rob Dyrdek-created series premiered in 2011 The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025
The Mary Sue · Oct 31, 2025 An MTV staple has been canceled MTV just cancelled one of their staple shows as the Paramount restructuring continues. Ridiculousness, starring Rob Dyrdek, is no more as the entertainment giant scrambles to cut costs. TMZ reports that MTV has made the decision this week. This current season will continue, but after that it’s time to hang…
Metal Hammer · Oct 31, 2025 "I dug the record 'cause it was incorporating hip hop into rock. I was like, 'This is cool!'" How one rap legend joined the unlikeliest tour ever to help bring hip hop to the nu metal generation The idea of Ice Cube and Korn sharing a bill might not seem strange now, but in the 90s, it was a thrilling novelty
Metal Hammer · Oct 31, 2025 "I've always hated it. I sound like a little kid!" From label interference to an acrimonious split, the story behind the classic Evanescence song that Amy Lee (eventually) learned to love It's one of Evanescence's biggest songs, but it's safe to say Amy Lee was not keen on it at first
Metal Hammer · Oct 29, 2025 "It was about a feeling of being a terrible person and f***ing up everything." Rejected by MTV, lonely nights on the road and the start of a split: the story of Nightwish anthem Nemo How Nightwish's goth-tinged anthem turned them into symphonic metal's brightest stars
The Conversation · Oct 28, 2025 The story of MTV: The downfall of music disrupter When The Buggles’ music video “Video Killed the Radio Star” aired on August 1, 1981, it marked a historic moment for both television and music. The day marked the launch of the Music Television channel (MTV).
Newslaundry · Oct 24, 2025 Awful and Awesome Ep 396: Search, Wayward, the good old days of MTV While starting the discussion:
GOBankingRates · Oct 22, 2025 Gen X’s 3 Main Financial Struggles That Are Being Overlooked Here's a look at a few of those financial challenges of the MTV generation that may be getting overlooked.
Louder · Oct 22, 2025 "I'd argue that it was the single most important thing that happened in the history of MTV": The story of the song that found 21 missing children The song made Soul Asylum superstars, if only for a little while
Cinemablend · Oct 21, 2025 MTV Co-Founder Recalls A Wild Visit With David Bowie And Paul McCartney In A Sauna In Switzerland, And My FOMO Is Too Real I Want My MTV!!
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025 Sombr hits back at viral video slamming his concert behavior — but his response might have just made things worse ‘Back to Friends’ singer brushed off the criticisms, saying that he’s ‘never uttered a serious word in my life’
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025 Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan details ‘immeasurable grief’ after sister dies aged 19 The reality star, 33, revealed Darci passed away ‘peacefully holding my hand, surrounded by family and her best friends’