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Nowadays, celebrities are made not just in blockbuster movies but also on reality television shows and viral videos. As their stature has grown in modern culture, so, too, has their power to sway consumer choices—a power some have chosen to exercise by being entrepreneurs themselves and thus finding more stability in their financial futures. Rihanna, … Read more
On August 30, 1867, what is believed to be the first documented automobile race took place in Manchester, England. Two drivers steered their road steam carriages over an 8-mile countryside course, excited about pushing the boundaries of self-powered vehicles (but wary of attracting the attention of authorities). By the late 19th century, officially sanctioned and … Read more
The Academy Awards turn 94 in 2023, making the show a little more than a year older than Clint Eastwood (if you can believe it). Like Eastwood, the prestigious awards ceremony has seen it all by now. Over decades, the Oscar has been handed out to an X-rated movie (“Midnight Cowboy”), four actors who didn’t … Read more
The 2023 NBA draft may not be happening until June 22, but there’s already plenty of hype over it, and for good reason. While many teams will be vying for playoff seeding, those that had lackluster seasons will be fighting over something else: the #1 draft pick. French player Victor Wembanyama is projected to go … Read more
Whether you were a fan or not, it is difficult to deny the impact the Beatles made on the last 60 years of music, and there would be no Fab Four without the group’s founder, John Lennon. His name has been lifted among the lauded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time; his … Read more
With intriguing stories and expert acting, Korean dramas attract viewers from all corners of the world—not just in Asia. Netflix is betting big on K-dramas, investing $700 million since 2016 and announcing another $500 million in 2021, according to CNN. Calling these series K-dramas can be misleading, however. While they all have high production value, … Read more
Climate change and environmental disasters are tough subjects to broach with children. But they have become unavoidable topics as we continue facing environmental crises every day, and headlines swarm our newsfeeds warning of global warming’s impact. However, there is a way to start conversations with children about our relationship with nature, hopefully leading to questions … Read more
Becoming a successful actor is a long shot at best, and parlaying that career into high-grossing box office stats seems like an impossible dream. But plenty of young movie stars have done just that, establishing themselves as next-level echelons in the film industry and making their mark long before they hit their mid-life years. To … Read more
Many of us have stood in front of a mirror, hairbrush in hand, imagining what it might be like to perform for a crowd of adoring fans. To some, being a pop or rock star is the ultimate dream, something to muse about at your 9-5 job. It might seem strange, then, why so many … Read more
Feeling hungry? Learn about the signature dishes famous chefs have become known for—ones that made our mouths water, built travel itineraries around for a taste, and even dared to make at home to impress our loved ones. Stacker compiled a list of 20 celebrated chefs from around the world—Michelin star recipients, James Beard Award winners, … Read more
