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10 reality shows that were hits in other countries before the US

OLBG found 10 reality shows that were hits in other countries before they became household names in the United States.
Top 25 stars of 2023, according to the people
Stacker used IMDb data on 2023's top stars to showcase the stars who consistently ranked the highest on IMDb's STARmeter throughout the calendar year.
Symbol of a superhero empire: The evolution of Marvel's logo
Trademark Engine dives into the history of Marvel's logo, tracing its evolution from a simple design to an iconic emblem of superhero and cinematic excellence. 
5 of the best holiday travel movies
'Tis the season for travel! Airalo researched holiday travel movies and curated a list of five of the best, consulting user ratings on IMDb.

The highest-grossing Christmas weekend movies from the last 40 years

Casino Bonus CA compiled a ranking of the highest-grossing movies during Christmas weekend since the 1980s using data from The Numbers.

50 years later, 'The Exorcist' continues to possess Hollywood's imagination, reflecting our obsession with evil

The film went on to gross nearly $450 million worldwide. Movie Poster Image Art/Getty Images When the “ The Exorcist ” premiered 50 years ago, in December 1973, some theatergoers fainted …

From A-listers to tennis legends: 20 famous figures who are also surprisingly musicians

Skoove scoured the internet for 20 famous figures, from athletes to actors to politicians, who you might not know are also musicians.

20 of the best Christmas albums of all time

Using data from numerous music websites, Stacker compiled a list of 20 of the greatest Christmas albums of all time across a variety of genres and eras.

The Napoléon that Ridley Scott and Hollywood won’t let you see

The 1802 Battle of Crête-à-Pierrot was part of Napoléon's effort to retake Haiti − then known as Saint-Domingue − and reestablish slavery in the colony. Wikimedia Commons …

Entertainment 2023
15 unconventional Christmas albums from the past 50 years
Stacker brings readers 15 of the most unconventional Christmas albums, from new material to covers to those totally made up for an alternate universe.
Landmark portrayals of LGBTQ+ characters in US sitcom history
Stacker compiled data from GLAAD and scoured historical news coverage and documents to investigate the history of LGBTQ+ representation in American sitcoms.
25 most covered country songs of all time
Stacker looked at data on recorded covers from Second Hand Songs and ranked the top 25 songs that fit in the country genre.
Best albums by The Rolling Stones
Stacker compiled data on every studio album by The Rolling Stones from Best Ever Albums, which ranks albums according to their appearance and performance on 40,000 charts.
One-hit wonders of hip-hop
Stacker compiled a list of one-hit wonders of hip-hop using a variety of sources including Billboard, Complex, and The Kennedy Center.   

25 most covered rock songs of all time

From Elton John to Cyndi Lauper to the Beatles, Stacker looked at the 25 most covered rock songs of all time, using Second Hand Songs data.

Norman Lear's ’70s TV comedies brought together people to confront issues in a way Gen Z would appreciate

Producer Norman Lear on the set of his hit TV series 'All In The Family,' standing between its stars, Jean Stapleton and Carroll O'Connor. Bettmann Archive/Getty Images Even Americans who strongly …

One-hit wonders who have found success behind the scenes

Stacker created a list of one-hit wonders who have gone on to thrive in the music industry behind the scenes.

The most sampled Bollywood songs

Using WhoSampled, Stacker found the Bollywood songs record producers have sampled most and revealed which songs they helped to go mainstream.  

The 10 best NBA player performances in the FIBA World Cup

The Game Day compiled a ranking of the 10 best NBA player performances in the FIBA World Cup using data from RealGM.

Conservatives' 'anti-woke' alternative to Disney has finally arrived
Daily Wire co-CEO Caleb Robinson, co-CEO Jeremy Boreing and editor emeritus Ben Shapiro attend the red carpet premiere of 'Lady Ballers' on Nov. 29, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Jason Davis/Getty Images …
From 'Spacewar!' to 'Starfield': A history of video gaming
Gamesville dove into the research labs and dusty arcades to piece together the history of video games—and how technology is advancing them today.
Shifts, shuffles, and kerfuffles: A history of American late-night television
From Allen to Fallon and from Carson to Colbert, Stacker compiled the essential chronology of late-night television from the past seven decades.
Misheard lyrics from iconic country songs
Stacker compiled a list of 25 misheard lyrics from iconic country songs, using news articles, music publications, and social media posts.
Has Pixar's star truly fallen? How this once-golden studio compares to its major rivals.
Stacker looked at the numbers to see just how far Pixar's star has fallen when compared to its rival studios using Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes.
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