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A collection of 115 issues

Guess I Got What I Deserved: How 'Breaking Bad' Breathed New Life into Badfinger's 'Baby Blue'

Badfinger's 1971 song 'Baby Blue' saw a massive resurgence after being featured in the 'Breaking Bad' finale in 2013. The perfectly placed track skyrocketed in sales and streams, making its historic debut on the UK charts at No. 73, over four decades after its original release.

Sacred Heart Was Real: The All-in-One Hospital Set That Made 'Scrubs' a Classic

The TV show Scrubs achieved its unique authenticity by filming in a real, decommissioned hospital. The North Hollywood Medical Center wasn't just the set; it housed writers' rooms, editing suites, and even served as the cast's dressing rooms, immersing the entire production in its world.

More Than a Name: The True Story Behind Radiohead's Talking Heads-Inspired Moniker

Before they were Radiohead, they were On a Friday. The iconic name came at their label's request, inspired by the Talking Heads song 'Radio Head.' For Thom Yorke, the name captured the band's ethos of receiving and processing information, a theme that would define their groundbreaking music.

Usher's 'Confessions' Weren't His: The Jermaine Dupri Secret That Sold Millions

For years, fans believed Usher's hit 'Confessions' detailed his own affair and breakup with Chilli. The truth? The entire dramatic story of cheating and a secret child belonged to his producer, Jermaine Dupri, who used his personal drama to craft a blockbuster album for the R&B star.

Spells & Subpoenas: How Wizards of the Coast's Pinkerton 'Raid' on a YouTuber Shook the Magic Community

Wizards of the Coast hired Pinkerton agents to confront a YouTuber at his home and retrieve unreleased Magic: The Gathering cards. The agents allegedly threatened the content creator and his wife, causing a significant community backlash over the company's aggressive tactics.

Hollywood's Most Cursed Film Set: The Unbelievable Chaos of 'The Island of Dr. Moreau'

The 1996 production of 'The Island of Dr. Moreau' was a legendary disaster. Plagued by hurricanes, on-set egos, and personal tragedy, its curse culminated in the original director being fired, only to sneak back onto set in a creature mask to watch the chaos unfold.

The Oscar Gambit: How 'The Deer Hunter' Invented the Modern Awards Season

Facing dismal commercial prospects for its grim Vietnam epic, Universal Pictures pioneered a new release strategy for The Deer Hunter in 1978. A limited one-week run qualified it for the Oscars, and the subsequent nominations transformed it into a must-see event for its wide release.

From Anarchy to the TARDIS: The Punk Rock Past of Peter Capaldi and Craig Ferguson

Before he was Doctor Who and he was a late-night TV host, Peter Capaldi and Craig Ferguson were bandmates in a Glasgow punk rock group called The Dreamboys. This unlikely friendship, forged in art school and acid trips, is a fascinating footnote in the history of two entertainment icons.

Time's Glitch: The Bizarre Reason Your SNES Is Faster Today Than in the 90s

Your old SNES is running faster than it did at release! A tiny, aging component in its sound chip is slightly overclocking the console, a change so subtle only speedrunning robots can detect it, leading to a fascinating detective story in the retro gaming community.

The Shout That Started It All: How One Line Birthed the Rocky Horror Cult

The chaotic audience participation at The Rocky Horror Picture Show began in 1976. It all started when a quiet teacher, Louis Farese Jr., yelled "Buy an umbrella you cheap bitch!" at the screen during a midnight show, transforming the film into a legendary interactive experience forever.