Mention the name Stanley Kubrick, and people will get a favorite movie, character, scene, or line of dialogue in mind. His appeal as a filmmaker is felt by film nerds, artists, casual movie watchers, designers, photographers, students, and more. He is frequently cited as one of the greatest filmmakers in cinematic history. … Read more
A legendary artist and musician of the ‘50s, Ray Charles is often credited with pioneering the soul music genre. Often called the “Father of Soul,” he combined jazz, blues, and gospel to create groundbreaking hits like “Unchain my Heart,” “Georgia on my Mind,” and “Hit the Road Jack.” Charles was blinded as … Read more
Lee Jun-fan, commonly known as Bruce Lee, is a martial arts megastar. He is often credited for changing the perception of Chinese culture and Asians in the western world. According to critics, commentators, media and martial artists, Bruce Lee is the most influential martial artist of all time. He’s the 20th century … Read more
Known as the “Princess of Pop,” Britney Spears has been a force bigger than life. If you’re a millennial, you most probably grew up with her hits blasting on your speakers at home. You’ve seen her name and face in almost every magazine and newspaper you held. And you’ve probably sang along … Read more
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
Bruce Springsteen is the archetypal rock star of the ‘70s and ’80s. He’s an arena rock performer and a well-regarded singer-songwriter. His best-known songs usually talk about his working-class roots in New Jersey. His breakout record, Born to Run, united arena rock with relatable, human-sized tales of working-class America. With dozens of … 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
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