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Ryan Gosling's stellar 'I'm Just Ken' Oscars performance inspires huge jump in streams

Ryan Gosling performs the song
Can you feel the Kenergy? Ryan Gosling’s 2024 Academy Awards performance of the “Barbie” power ballad “I’m Just Ken” stole the show earlier this month. The popularity of his star-studded, …

30 years after firing, a soprano returns to the Met Opera for a recital

FILE - Opera star Kathleen Battle performs during the grand opening gala celebration for the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Ky., on Nov. 19, 2005. Battle, 75, is returning to the Metropolitan Opera for a recital on May 12. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke, File)
Soprano Kathleen Battle is returning to the Metropolitan Opera at age 75 for a recital on May 12. It's only her second appearance there since the company fired her in 1994 and publicly accused her of …

James Burton, John Anderson and Toby Keith join the Country Music Hall of Fame

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James Burton, John Anderson and Toby Keith are the newest members to join the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Country Music Association announced the 2024 inductees on Monday in Nashville, Tennessee. …
Freddie Mercury's home is on the market for first time since 1980 minus his 'exquisite clutter'

The mansion that was Freddie Mercury's sanctuary in London and where he lived the final decade of his life is on sale for the first time in nearly 45 years. Garden Lodge, as the home in the posh …

Book Review: 'Newshawks in Berlin' illustrates tough choices news organizations face in wartime “Newshawks in Berlin: The Associated Press and Nazi Germany” explores the challenges the world's largest news organization faced in its coverage of World War II. The book is by Randy Herschaft …
Stolen 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers will go on an international tour and then be auctioned A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” were returned their owner, nearly 20 years after the iconic shoes were stolen from a museum in the late actor’s hometown. But …
Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 24-30 Celebrities having birthdays during the week of March 24-30 include singer Norah Jones, Val Chmerkovskiy from “Dancing with the Stars” and actor Jessica Chastain. Singer Celine Dion turns 56, …
A new Banksy mural sprouts beside a cropped tree in London. Many see an environmental message A new Banksy mural has drawn crowds to a London street, even before the elusive graffiti artist confirmed the work was his. The artwork in the Finsbury Park neighborhood covers the wall of a …
Cockney Rebel singer Steve Harley, who had a hit with 'Make Me Smile,' dies at 73
British musician Steve Harley, whose band Cockney Rebel had a huge hit with the song “Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me),” has died. He was 73. Harley’s family said Sunday he had “passed away …
Usher, Fantasia Barrino, 'Color Purple' honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards
Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color. After Usher accepted his award Saturday night, the superstar …
Vice President Harris, rapper Fat Joe team up for discussion on easing marijuana penalties
Vice President Kamala Harris says it's “absurd” that the federal government classifies marijuana as more dangerous than fentanyl, the synthetic opioid blamed for tens of thousands of deaths in …
Music Review: Justin Timberlake returns on nostalgic 'Everything I Thought It Was'
In its better tracks, Justin Timberlake’s first new album in six years, “Everything I Thought It Was,” is a return to form for the musician. In the moments when his immediately recognizable …
Theater Review: Without Gosling or geese, Broadway's 'The Notebook' goes for the guts, without guile
The romantic tearjerker “The Notebook” lands on Broadway in awkward musical theater form this spring having previously conquered books and movies. Associated Press critic Mark Kennedy says it is …
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How the Academy Awards became ‘the biggest international fashion show free-for-all’

The Oscars are no longer just a celebration of movies. They’ve also become a fashion show, with fans, designers and the media celebrating and critiquing Hollywood celebrities as they stroll, pause and pose on the red carpet of the annual awards ceremony. …
When Taylor comes to town: The economic impact of the Eras Tour
Lyft digs into rideshare data to see what the economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has been.
From ‘Jaws’ to ‘Schindler’s List,’ John Williams has infused movie scores with adventure and emotion
When Harrison Ford saddles up once again in “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” he has an invisible partner along for the ride: composer John Williams, who received his 54th Academy Award nomination for scoring the movie. …
How non-English language cinema is reshaping the Oscars landscape
This year, of the 10 films nominated for an Academy Award for best picture, three of them – “Anatomy of a Fall,” “Past Lives” and “The Zone of Interest” – are non-English language films. …

How much does it cost to win Best Picture? Breaking down the biggest and smallest budgets.

Stacker looked at data from The Numbers on production budgets of Oscar-winning films to see what it costs to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

With Beyoncé’s foray into country music, the genre is finally breaking free from the stereotypes that have long dogged it

On Super Bowl Sunday, Beyoncé released two country songs – “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em” – that elicited a mix of admiration and indignation. This is not her first foray into the genre, but it is her most successful and controversial entry. …

The best movies of 2024 so far

Stacker ranked the best films of 2024 so far, using data from Metacritic. Keep checking back to see this list grow as the year progresses.

Best Picture losers that won the most Oscars at their ceremony

Using data provided by the Academy Awards, Stacker compiled a list of 25 Best Picture losers that won the most Oscars at their ceremony.

24 of the most anticipated movies coming in 2024

From the "Mean Girls" musical to the "Nosferatu" remake, Casino Bonus CA highlighted 24 films audiences are most looking forward to in 2024.

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Highest-grossing Best Picture winners of the last 50 years
Stacker compiled a ranking of the highest-grossing Best Picture winners of the last 50 years, using domestic box office gross from The Numbers.
Best films turning 50 in 2024
Stacker ranked the top 50 films turning 50 years old in 2024, providing a strong overview of the innovative and long-lasting impact of 1974 cinema.
Are the Grammys biased against hip-hop and rap? Here's what the numbers say.
Stacker dove into Grammy nominations, Billboard charts, and Spotify and Last.fm data to quantify the Recording Academy's predisposition to hip-hop.
10 first-time Grammy nominees for 2024
Stacker highlighted 10 artists nominated for a Grammy at the 2024 awards ceremony for the first time.
Take laughter, add tears: The secret recipe for the most-liked Super Bowl ads
The Conversation looks at Super Bowl ads and what makes for a successful one.  

25 actors who've come out after playing an LGBTQ+ character

Stacker referenced various news articles to compile a list of 25 celebrities who have come out after playing an LGBTQ+ character.

25 celebrities who you may not realize have learning disabilities

Marker Learning compiled a list of 25 celebrities you may not realize are affected by learning disabilities, using a variety of news sources.  

Biggest NFL playoff upsets of the last 70 years

ATS.io compiled a ranking of the biggest playoff upsets in NFL history since 1952 using historical point spread data from Stathead.

Highest-grossing genres at the 2023 box office

Casino Bonus CA broke down 2023 box office data to determine which movie genres have brought in the most money as of early December.

10 popular '90s artists going on tour in 2024

Stacker compiled a list of 10 popular '90s artists going on nostalgic tours in 2024, including full-blown reunions and album anniversaries.

Osage history comes to Hollywood in 'Killers of the Flower Moon'
The Daily Yonder looks at the cultural and local impact from Martin Scorsese's latest film retelling a dark chapter in Oklahoma's past.
10 reality shows that were hits in other countries before the US
OLBG found 10 reality shows that were hits in other countries before they became household names in the United States.
Top 25 stars of 2023, according to the people
Stacker used IMDb data on 2023's top stars to showcase the stars who consistently ranked the highest on IMDb's STARmeter throughout the calendar year.
Symbol of a superhero empire: The evolution of Marvel's logo
Trademark Engine dives into the history of Marvel's logo, tracing its evolution from a simple design to an iconic emblem of superhero and cinematic excellence. 
5 of the best holiday travel movies
'Tis the season for travel! Airalo researched holiday travel movies and curated a list of five of the best, consulting user ratings on IMDb.
Mark Wahlberg plays an adventure racer who befriends a dog on a 435 mile trek through the jungle in “Arthur the King." It's based on the true story of Mikael Lindnord who wrote a book about the …
Frida Kahlo used her own experiences to inform her art. In that spirit, Kahlo’s personal writings are used to help tell the story of her life in a new documentary, “Frida.” Filmmaker Carla …
Composer Hans Zimmer’s film scores have soundtracked magic movie moments in “The Lion King," "The Dark Knight” and both new “Dune” movies, to name a few. This fall, the “Hans Zimmer …
It's a perfect role for Anthony Hopkins: a modest, elderly man who disdains fuss, keeping his secrets to himself. In “One Life,” Hopkins plays the real-life character of Nicholas Winton, a London …
Saturday, March 16   AFG Spinning WheelóPour Painting w/Debbie Southard  2 to 4 p.m. Let's decoupage some eggs for Easter! Everything you need is supplied. If you like the …
Saturday, March 16   Audio-Reader Pittsburg   Audio-Reader Pittsburg meets from 2 to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday at the Homer Cole Center to read to the visually impaired and print …