Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider faced Congress in 1985, challenging Tipper Gore and the PMRC over heavy metal, censorship, warning labels, and the growing battle over music and parental control.
Madonna’s $5 million Pepsi deal collapsed after the controversial “Like a Prayer” video sparked backlash, but the song still soared to No. 1 and became one of her biggest hits.
Discover how Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg’s provocative duet “Je t’aime...moi non plus” survived BBC censorship, Vatican condemnation, and international controversy before becoming a historic UK chart-topping hit single.
Relive the greatest American Bandstand performances, from Buddy Holly and Chubby Checker to Prince, Madonna, and the Jackson 5, ranked by cultural impact and unforgettable television moments across four decades.
Crystal Gayle entered the music business with one enormous advantage and one equally enormous problem. Her older sister Loretta Lynn was already one of country music’s defining stars, which opened doors but made comparisons unavoidable.
