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Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The Obscure Martial Arts Movies Behind Wu-Tang Clan’s Name, Samples, and Mythology
The Wu-Tang Clan developed their name and mythology through rapper RZA’s interest in kung fu movies and his friendship with a Shaolin Monk.
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Photo by Fryderyk Gabowicz/picture alliance via Getty Images This MTV Performance Didn’t Technically Break Up Oasis, but It Definitely Got Close
When Liam Gallagher backed out of Oasis’ MTV Unplugged at the last minute, Noel rose to the occasion, singing all of the songs himself.
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Photo by Santiago Felipe/GC Images From Laser Butt Plugs to Stuffed Panties, This Madonna VMAs Moment Has the Internet Doing a Double Take
In the strange opening ceremony of the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, Madonna’s dancers shot laser beams out of their butts.
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Photo by Jason Kempin/FilmMagic Longtime Pearl Jam Member Foreshadowed His Departure From the Band With a Seemingly Innocent Joke
Jeff Ament and Matt Cameron used to joke about leaving Pearl Jam, but it turned out to be very serious for one of them.
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Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images Life Is Tough, but Watching These Bears Bop Their Heads to a 70s Prog Rock Icon Playing Piano Helps
On September 24, 2026, former Yes pianist Rick Wakeman performed for an audience of 150 bears at a sanctuary in Vietnam.
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Photo by XNY/Star Max/GC Images Madonna Reveals Why Her Manager Was Convinced Her ‘Career Was Over’ During a Touching VMA Acceptance Speech
Madonna recalled her first-ever MTV VMAs performance in 1984, where her then-manager told her she’d never make it.
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Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage for ABA 3 Y2K Pop Stars Who May Find Second Life With Gen Alpha
Millennial parents who grew up on Y2K pop are bringing their Gen Alpha kids to concerts, offering a second life for these pop stars.
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Photo by Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images 2026 MTV VMAs: Gener8ion and Yung Lean Smash a Moonman While Performing ‘Storm II’ Live With a Mesmerizing Dance Crew
Yung Lean and Gener8ion performed “Storm II” at the 2026 MTV VMAs, kicking off the set by smashing a moonman statue on the ground.
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Photo by John Shearer/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management Taylor Swift Honored with Inaugural ‘Artist Director’ Award at the 2026 MTV VMAs, Debuts New Music Video for ‘Patient Zero’
Taylor Swift received the inaugural “Artist Director” award at the 2026 VMAs, and then she debuted her brand-new music video.
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Photo by Frank Micelotta 2026 MTV VMAs: Nirvana Member Accepted the Coveted Video Vanguard Award With a Lit Cigarette in Hand
Nirvana guitarist Pat Smear appeared on stage at the 2026 MTV VMAs, lit cigarette in hand to accept the Video Vanguard Award.
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Photo by Kevin Mazur/MG25/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue Madonna Opened the 2026 MTV VMAs With a Sultry Performance Featuring Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX and More
Madonna opened the 2026 MTV VMAs with a stunning performance that featured both Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX.
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