The Quest for Truth, the Maintenance of Career: Ray of Light at 20
In 1998, a self-proclaimed “happier, more grounded” 39-year-old Madonna made a show of change. Evolution had been…
Mariah Carey's Butterfly Is the Truth: The Album at 20
You should never fully trust someone who’s trying to sell you something, but looking back at the press for Mariah…
Twenty Years Later, the World Is Still Bullshit
Twenty years ago today, Fiona Apple—only 19—took the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards and spoke her truth.
The View Reaired Its 1997 Premiere Today, and It Was an Incredible Time Warp
In honor of the 20th anniversary of a show that launched a thousand jokes, careers, and imitators, ABC re-aired the…
Open Thread: Happy 20th Anniversary, Harry Potter
If, today, you encountered social media, a periodical, or—in any likelihood—another person, you undoubtedly learned,…
'Who's Chasing You?': My Best Friend's Wedding at 20
Twenty years ago today, P.J. Hogan’s My Best Friend’s Wedding hit theaters. It would eventually become the…
Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip at 25
TLC touched down at the tail end of 1991 in a neon blaze, and it took a minute for people’s eyes to adjust. The trio’s…
Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet Has Been Making Tweens Horny for 20 Years
On November 1, 1996, young people across America began packing movie theaters—not to see an action movie or a teen…
It's Been 25 Years Since Thelma & Louise Sailed Into the Grand Canyon
Ridley Scott’s Thelma & Louise was released in theaters on May 24, 1991, which means its been exactly 25 years since…
Board a Roller Coaster and Cross Your Legs, It's Time to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Fear
Twenty years ago today, Fear entered theaters and scared the living daylights out of parents and teens everywhere.…
Is She's the Man Your Favorite Movie? It's 10 Years Old Today!
A decade ago today, Amanda Bynes, pre a few difficult years, starred in the best movie I’ve ever seen.
It's Been 20 Years Since Fargo Introduced the World to the Great Marge Gunderson
Marge Gunderson, introduced to the world 20 years ago in Joel and Ethan Coen’s Fargo, is one of the great characters in…
I'm a Golden Girls Superfan, and You Should Be, Too
The Golden Girls, a sitcom that aired on NBC from 1985 to 1992, is currently on American television—specifically the…
Happy 10th Anniversary to Jessica Simpson's Fashion Line!
Wow, time goes by really fast, doesn’t it? It was a decade ago that Jessica Simpson, American cultural icon, first…
Thanks to His Fuckup Brother, Jeb Bush Has Only One Wedding Pic
Traditionalists can gripe about wedding guests relentlessly taking smartphone pictures during weddings, or the…
TBT: Mariah Carey's 'Heartbreaker' Hit No.1 Fifteen Years Ago Today
Please take a moment to celebrate this very important anniversary: It was 15 years ago today that "Heartbreaker" by…
The 'Evolution' of Sexy: Every Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Ever
Sports Illustrated is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its annual swimsuit issue this year. Here, we examine all 50…
Happy 2014! As Sociological Images reminds us, this year marks the 40th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity…
Celebrate the Anniversary of Sliced Bread and the Golden Age of Carbs
Ever since the beginning of the Great Struggle Against the Carbohydrate Empire, people have tended to deride bread when…
President and First Lady Celebrate their 20th Anniversary With Barf-Inducingly Cute Video
Tonight, the Mitt hits the fan when President Obama and Governor Romney face each other in a talking points slapfest…