cartoons
The Simpsons Hits 800 Episodes with Classic Springfield Fun
The AP celebrates The Simpsons' 800th episode milestone with behind-the-scenes insights, iconic characters, music evolution, and the show's lasting cultural impact.
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Culture
Dizzy Gillespie’s 1964 Presidential Run: When Jazz Entered Politics
Dizzy Gillespie, Magilla Gorilla, and Yogi Bear led 1964 satirical presidential campaigns, mixing humor, pop culture, and American politics.
Culture
Tony Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal on Gibson TV
Tony Iommi: See the birth of heavy metal from the factories of Birmingham to the global stage, where crushing riffs and dark tone reshaped rock history forever.
food
Will Shat: William Shatner Sells Raisin Bran Cereal
Will Shat: Legendary actor William Shatner leans into toilet humor for Kellogg Company’s Raisin Bran, turning fiber and fame into unforgettable marketing.
Entertainment
Stretch Armstrong: The 1976 Toy That Stretched Limits
Stretch Armstrong became a 1976 toy sensation with incredible stretch power, massive sales, and lasting pop culture impact across many generations.
Entertainment
Star Wars 1976: Novel, Comic-Con, and MidAmeriCon Debuts
The 1976 Star Wars novel, MidAmeriCon, and San Diego Comic-Con panel in Kansas City sparked early fan excitement, laying the foundation for a legendary franchise.
animation
Cartoon Network Classics and Warner Bros. Cartoons for Free on Tubi
100 Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. Animation series stream free on Tubi starting March 1. Relive Animaniacs, Teen Titans, Scooby-Doo and more classics tunes.
art
Meet Bruce Asbestos: The Playful Large-Scale Pop Artist
Bruce Asbestos creates bold, full-scale pop art, from immersive installations and dynamic performances to large public sculptures that captivate audiences worldwide.
art
The Monobloc Chair and Its Surprising Design Story
Learn how the Monobloc chair became a global design phenomenon, shaping modern furniture and everyday outdoor living.
art
Marvel 2027 Calendar Reissue Turns Back Time
Marvel reissues the 1977 Memory Album calendar for 2027, featuring art by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee’s era in a 12 month spiral bound classic.
Entertainment
Spider-Noir: The Dark Origins of Marvel’s Most Gritty Spider-Man
From the shadows emerges Spider-Noir. Read his comic origins, unique powers, and Spider-Verse rise before the Nicolas Cage Prime Video series premieres May 27.
cartoons
Peanuts on Ed Sullivan and Broadway’s Big Moment
Ed Sullivan’s influence and heartfelt simplicity of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown helped cement Peanuts as a cornerstone of American entertainment history.