Ask people to name one magician and most probably they will say, “Harry Houdini.” He’s a popular escape artist, illusionist, and stunt performer most famous for his escape acts. And he’s often most quoted and imitated by magicians that lived after him, until today. Houdini first attracted attention through vaudeville in the … Read more
There are few musical forces in the world as influential, as widespread, and as unrelenting as Beyoncé. Her career is full of simultaneous Billboard hits, Grammy nominations and MTV Video Music Awards. She is often lauded as one of the most significant cultural figures of her generation because of her music, image, … Read more
We all know that Stevie Wonder is a legendary musical artist. His music changed the music landscape, and most of us know his songbook and hits. Wonder is often hailed as a genius, and his use of electronic musical instruments like synthesizers in the 1970s reshaped the conventions of R&B, and the … Read more
Disney, as a company and an empire, has become a staple in American pop culture. Known for its feel-good animated movies, beautiful castle-filled theme parks and memorable characters – the Disney brand had a large contribution to both American and international media. Collectively, Disney had a large influence to the world, and … Read more
Frank Sinatra was one of a kind – an artist that will only come once in a pop music history. His career was full of ups and downs, and his life was both a fairytale and a reality-show real. This is why there has never been (or probably never will be) a … Read more
If pop culture were a team sport, Steve Jobs would have played the quarterback. He may not have recorded a song, never directed a film, never made a TV show, and never wrote a book – but he became a pop culture icon in the latter part of the 20th century until … Read more
During their 50 years as a band, The Rolling Stones changed rock ‘n’ roll and changed our culture forever. But just like any other band, they also started out small, playing at small venues and paying musical tribute to their influences. The only difference between them and most bands is that they … Read more
One of the most influential personalities in cinema history, Steven Spielberg is the best-known director in Hollywood, and one of the richest filmmakers in the world. There’s an extraordinary number of commercially successful and critically acclaimed credits to his name, either as a director, producer, or writer. He has helped define popular … Read more
For most people under the age of 40, it’s hard to remember a time when there wasn’t Oprah. She’s been a household name and an icon for the last few decades, a beacon of calm beaming out of televisions all over America. Considering her upbringing – a poor, sexually abused black girl … Read more
Alfred Hitchcock is one of the most important and most significant directors in film history. A household name who directed more than 50 films in his career, he was in front of the camera as often as he was behind it – making cameo appearances, starring in Alfred Hitchcock Presents, making himself … Read more