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Dolly Parton never stopped hustling or caring
It’s hard to write about Dolly Parton, but not for lack of things to say. It’d be easy to spend the days following the pop culture icon’s passing penning paragraphs about how awesome she was. But rather than reading somebody else’s words about her, it’s more entertaining to remember the gems she actually said herself.
The 25 greatest NBA players who never won MVP
It takes a lot to be named the MVP. Everything has to work out perfectly, from individual achievements to team success. This means that for one reason or another, some all-time greats actually missed out on picking up an MVP trophy. These are the league's greatest players who never won the award. Not only is Stockton the all-time leader in both total steals and assists, but nobody is particularly close, and his records are unlikely to be broken.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations. These are the greatest individual performances in NBA Finals history. Nobody really had an answer for Shaq in the late '90s and early '2000s, and that remained true of the Pacers during the 2000 Finals. O'Neal was simply unstoppable, putting up averages of 28 points, 16 rebounds, and nearly 3 blocks per contest.
OK Go’s “Here It Goes Again” helped make YouTube a music video mecca
Fourteen years ago, Psy did what seemed impossible: his “Gangnam Style” music video became the first upload in YouTube history to reach a billion views, dethroning Justin Bieber’s “Baby” and confirming music’s domination on the platform. That impact persists today: of the site’s ten most-viewed videos ever, five are music videos. All ten are, if you count children’s classics like Pinkfong’s “Baby Shark” as music videos.
20 NBA players who peaked in their 30s
An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA. These are some of the greatest players who were at their best in their 30s. Nash's career got off to a slow start in Phoenix and Dallas, spending four years displaying promise but ultimately serving as a role player.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts. History has shown, though, that this isn't the only path for everybody. These are the best NBA players who never played a second of collegiate basketball. Chandler was never much of an offensive talent, but on the other end of the floor, there were few bigs who were better than him.
The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars
At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver. These are the NBA's best-ever clutch players who weren't stars. Iguodala was a star early in his career, but it was during the second half of his NBA career, when he took on more supporting roles, that he had his most clutch moments. They most notably came with the four titles he won as a Warrior.
Skyrockets in flight: When “Afternoon Delight” became one of the biggest sex songs ever
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Skyrockets in flight: When “Afternoon Delight” became one of the biggest sex songs ever
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The 15 best NBA seasons ever by a player over age 40
The average age of an NBA player tends to be around the mid-to-late 20s. A good number of guys play into their 30s, though, and an even rarer selection are still in the league once they cross the 40-year mark. These are the best seasons by players who were 40 or older during the year. MJ's two-year comeback with the Wizards didn't live up to the heights of his days with the Bulls, of course. But he still put up at least 20 points a game both years, remaining an offensive threat.
The 25 best NBA players over 7 feet tall
Basketball is a game ruled by tall people. Some of these big folks have used their size to their advantage in different ways, whether it's to be a bully in the paint or to be a challenge to disrupt farther from the basket. In NBA history, these are the best players who stood at least 7 feet tall. There were a lot of great centers in the '90s, and Ewing was right up there with the best of them.
The disastrous “Celebration of Life” was the Fyre Festival of 1971, but much worse
The 2017 Fyre Festival was pretty bad: influencers were fed cheese sandwiches. The horror! The issues, in reality, ran deeper. A lot happened, so here’s a simplified retelling: logistical problems forced a change of location just months before the event. Everything else fell apart, too. The caterer pulled out on short notice, and so did most of the artists set to perform—a lineup that included Pusha T, blink-182, Kaytranada, and some others.
Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected. Sometimes, though, second-round picks outplay their projections in major ways. The Magic don't have a rich history of hitting on second-round picks, with Pachulia being perhaps the best example.
10 Game Boy Advance Games That Aged Like Fine Wine
Published Jun 14, 2026, 10:45 PM EDT Derrick has written about everything from video games to music to basketball since starting his journalism career in 2012. His work has appeared in The AV Club, The Boston Globe, Engadget, The Guardian, Nintendo Life, Paste, Uproxx, and other publications. He also created the Pokémon-focused Kanto Weekly newsletter. Derrick joined the Games team at CBR in 2026. He's based in the Portland, Maine area.
10 Greatest Pokémon Mobile Games, Ranked
Derrick has written about everything from video games to music to basketball since starting his journalism career in 2012. His work has appeared in The AV Club, The Boston Globe, Engadget, The Guardian, Nintendo Life, Paste, Uproxx, and other publications. He also created the Pokémon-focused Kanto Weekly newsletter. Derrick joined the Games team at CBR in 2026. He's based in the Portland, Maine area.
10 Hardest Platformers of All Time, Ranked
Derrick has written about everything from video games to music to basketball since starting his journalism career in 2012. His work has appeared in The AV Club, The Boston Globe, Engadget, The Guardian, Nintendo Life, Paste, Uproxx, and other publications. He also created the Pokémon-focused Kanto Weekly newsletter. Derrick joined the Games team at CBR in 2026. He's based in the Portland, Maine area.
5 Pokémon Clones You've Probably Never Heard Of
A Pokemon Red screenshot featuring the player character standing in Pallet Town Image via Nintendo Derrick has written about everything from video games to music to basketball since starting his journalism career in 2012. His work has appeared in The AV Club, The Boston Globe, Engadget, The Guardian, Nintendo Life, Paste, Uproxx, and other publications. He also created the Pokémon-focused Kanto Weekly newsletter. Derrick joined the Games team at CBR in 2026. He's based in the Portland, Maine area.
Bradley Nowell didn’t get to see himself become the voice of a generation
There is no one defined path to music stardom. Sheryl Crow’s first paying gigs were singing commercial jingles for McDonald’s and Toyota, then touring with Michael Jackson as a backing vocalist in the late Eighties. Diana Ross was Berry Gordy’s secretary at Motown Records before he gave her a shot at singing. The Bee Gees experimented with tons of sounds that did not involve ultrasonic falsetto before 1979’s Spirits Having Flown, their fifteenth LP, became their first #1 album.
15 Years Ago, Adele Won a Huge Year in Pop
2011 was one of the poppiest years in music history. We’re talking about singles because that’s not necessarily true of albums: there was a three-week stretch in January and February where Cake, the Decemberists, and Amos Lee all had chart-topping LPs. The indie trend was reversed over the next three weeks, though, thanks to #1 releases from Nicki Minaj, the Now compilation series, and Justin Bieber.
5 Forgotten SNES Games That Are Officially 10/10, No Notes
Published May 21, 2026, 11:15 PM EDT Derrick has written about everything from video games to music to basketball since starting his journalism career in 2012. His work has appeared in The AV Club, The Boston Globe, Engadget, The Guardian, Nintendo Life, Paste, Uproxx, and other publications. Derrick joined the Games team at CBR in 2026. He's based in the Portland, Maine area.
15 years ago, Adele won a huge year in pop
2011 was one of the poppiest years in music history. We’re talking about singles because that’s not necessarily true of albums: there was a three-week stretch in January and February where Cake, the Decemberists, and Amos Lee all had chart-topping LPs. The indie trend was reversed over the next three weeks, though, thanks to #1 releases from Nicki Minaj, the Now compilation series, and Justin Bieber.
5 Best Pokémon Puzzle Games That Are Surprisingly Deep
Derrick has written about everything from video games to music to basketball since starting his journalism career in 2012. His work has appeared in The AV Club, The Boston Globe, Engadget, The Guardian, Nintendo Life, Paste, Uproxx, and other publications. Derrick joined the Games team at CBR in 2026. He's based in the Portland, Maine area.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source. These are the most surprising 50-point games in the league's history. As of 2026, Bam has only averaged 20 points per game twice, and for his career, he has just two games of 40 or more points.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers. These are the greatest home-grown players in league history.
The Top Gun soundtrack’s hits are still massive 40 years later Original
With thousands of movies made since the dawn of the medium, it’s hard to stand out and make history. A select few works have, though. 1888’s Roundhay Garden Scene is, as best as we know, the oldest surviving film. 1939’s Gone with the Wind is frequently cited as the highest-grossing movie of all time when adjusted for inflation. In the history of cinema, the 1986 classic Top Gun has the shirtless, oil-chested beach volleyball scene with the highest HFPM (high-fives per minute).
The Top Gun soundtrack’s hits are still massive 40 years later
With thousands of movies made since the dawn of the medium, it’s hard to stand out and make history. A select few works have, though. 1888’s Roundhay Garden Scene is, as best as we know, the oldest surviving film. 1939’s Gone with the Wind is frequently cited as the highest-grossing movie of all time when adjusted for inflation. In the history of cinema, the 1986 classic Top Gun has the shirtless, oil-chested beach volleyball scene with the highest HFPM (high-fives per minute).
This Pokémon Spin-off Was the Only Game To Use a Rare N64 Peripheral
Published May 13, 2026, 11:15 PM EDT Derrick has written about everything from video games to music to basketball since starting his journalism career in 2012. His work has appeared in The AV Club, The Boston Globe, Engadget, The Guardian, Nintendo Life, Paste, Uproxx, and other publications. Derrick joined the Games team at CBR in 2026. He's based in the Portland, Maine area.
The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history
Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away. These are the best rookie seasons in the history of the NBA.
The biggest Game 7 moments in NBA playoff history
Ideally, NBA teams want to avoid a full seven-game series and move on to the next round of the playoffs as quickly as possible. When a postseason series does go all the way, though, with both teams' backs against the wall, magical things can happen. These are the most memorable Game 7 moments in the history of the NBA playoffs. Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving were supposed to be a special trio in Brooklyn, but the three rarely took the floor together.
The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history
The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No. 2 picks in NBA history. Glenn Robinson was another first-overall pick his team couldn't have been too upset about: Over eight seasons in Milwaukee, he made a couple of All-Star teams and was good for at least 20 PPG in all but one of those years.
Every NBA team's most famous playoff moment
Some NBA teams have had more playoff success than others. All of them, though, have one postseason moment that stands above the rest in franchise history. These are the biggest-ever playoff moments for every NBA team.
Derrick Rossignol on “Let’s Go Away for Awhile”
The Pet Sounds Project is Paste’s two-week celebration of the Beach Boys’ eleventh album, which turns sixty years old on May 16, 2026. Here’s an Eighties and Nineties television trivia fact: the popular family sitcom Full House sometimes featured guest appearances from a group called the Beach Boys, but did you know they were actually a band in real life, outside of the show?
One of the Most Iconic Pokémon Spin-Offs Was Nearly a Metroid Game
Ash's Pikachu gives a friendly smile in Pokemon. Image via OLM Derrick has written about everything from video games to music to basketball since starting his journalism career in 2012. His work has appeared in The AV Club, The Boston Globe, Engadget, The Guardian, Nintendo Life, Paste, Uproxx, and other publications. Derrick joined the Games team at CBR in 2026. He's based in the Portland, Maine area.
27 Years Ago, Pokémon Created a Non-Violent First-Person Shooter
A Pokémon Snap promotional image featuring Pikachu, Psyduck, Gyarados, Pidgey, Charmander, and Squirtle. Image via Nintendo Derrick has written about everything from video games to music to basketball since starting his journalism career in 2012. His work has appeared in The AV Club, The Boston Globe, Engadget, The Guardian, Nintendo Life, Paste, Uproxx, and other publications. Derrick joined the Games team at CBR in 2026. He's based in the Portland, Maine area.
15 years ago, Beastie Boys gave a perfect farewell
By late 2010, the plan had changed significantly. In an email update shared with fans, the group explained that, essentially, Part 2 had become what was initially envisioned as Part 1 but with some minor changes. “We just kept working and working on various sequences for part 2, and after a year and a half of spending days on end in the sequencing room trying out every possible combination, it finally became clear that this was the only way to make it work,” they explained.
15 years ago, Beastie Boys gave a perfect farewell
By the 2010s, Beastie Boys had built up a legendary legacy. Licensed to Ill was the first rap album to ever reach #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The trio won Grammys and MTV Video Music Awards. They rhymed “such a drag” with “porno mag” on a top-10 single, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!).” Ad-Rock (Adam Horovitz), MCA (Adam Yauch), and Mike D (Michael Diamond) were silly, but they were, above all, artists.
15 years ago, Beastie Boys gave a perfect farewell
5 hours ago An Iowa couple expected nothing more than a routine first visit to their new home after closing on March 31, 2026. Like most buyers, Richard Galvan III and his girlfriend had already completed their final walkthrough and were eager to step into a space they could finally call their own. But when …
15 years ago, Beastie Boys gave a perfect farewell
By the 2010s, Beastie Boys had built up a legendary legacy. Licensed to Ill was the first rap album to ever reach #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The trio won Grammys and MTV Video Music Awards. They rhymed “such a drag” with “porno mag” on a top-10 single, “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!).” Ad-Rock (Adam Horovitz), MCA (Adam Yauch), and Mike D (Michael Diamond) were silly, but they were, above all, artists.
7 Nintendo Games That Are Perfect From Start to Finish
Derrick has written about everything from video games to music to basketball since starting his journalism career in 2012. His work has appeared in The AV Club, The Boston Globe, Engadget, The Guardian, Nintendo Life, Paste, Uproxx, and other publications. Derrick joined the Games team at CBR in 2026. He's based in the Portland, Maine area.
26 Years Ago, Pokémon's Biggest Disappointment Became Its Best-Selling Spin-Off of All Time
Derrick has written about everything from video games to music to basketball since starting his journalism career in 2012. His work has appeared in The AV Club, The Boston Globe, Engadget, The Guardian, Nintendo Life, Paste, Uproxx, and other publications. Derrick joined the Games team at CBR in 2026. He's based in the Portland, Maine area.
7 Best Decks for Ranked Battles in Pokémon TCG Pocket
Image via The Pokemon Company Derrick has written about everything from video games to music to basketball since starting his journalism career in 2012. His work has appeared in The AV Club, The Boston Globe, Engadget, The Guardian, Nintendo Life, Paste, Uproxx, and other publications. Derrick joined the Games team at CBR in 2026. He's based in the Portland, Maine area.
7 SNES Games That Are Perfect From Start to Finish
Derrick has written about everything from video games to music to basketball since starting his journalism career in 2012. His work has appeared in The AV Club, The Boston Globe, Engadget, The Guardian, Nintendo Life, Paste, Uproxx, and other publications. Derrick joined the Games team at CBR in 2026. He's based in the Portland, Maine area.
26 Years Later, the Most Underrated Pokémon RPG Is Worth Revisiting
Pokémon Trading Card Game screenshot featuring the player character navigating the overworld map Image via Nintendo Derrick has written about everything from video games to music to basketball since starting his journalism career in 2012. His work has appeared in The AV Club, The Boston Globe, Engadget, The Guardian, Nintendo Life, Paste, Uproxx, and other publications. Derrick joined the Games team at CBR in 2026. He's based in the Portland, Maine area.
The 25 greatest second options in NBA history
Some players thrive by leading a team, by being the No. 1 option. Others are more comfortable or effective in a sidekick role, supporting the team's star and bringing indispensable value of their own. These are the best second options in NBA history.
After Headlining Coachella, Karol G Will Take Over The Rest Of The World With A Huge Tour
The run will keep Karol busy for a whole year, from July 2026 to July 2027. The North American shows span from this July to November, while December on will see her visiting South America and Europe. There’s a pre-sale starting on April 27, registration for which is open now until April 24 at 10 a.m. ET. The timing of the general on-sale varies by market and more information can be found on Karol’s website. Find the full list of dates below.
Suki Waterhouse Is Pulled Between Her Past And Present Selves On ‘Loveland,’ Her Upcoming Album
A few weeks ago, Suki Waterhouse dropped a new single, “Back In Love.” That was the start of a new era, which has now been formalized: Today (April 21), Waterhouse announced the album Loveland, set for July 10. Another new single, “Tiny Raising,” is set to drop this Friday, April 24. “Loveland to me lives in the distance between a former self who felt most alive in romance, fantasy and momentum, and a present self reaching for something steadier, more intimate and more true.
10 Greatest Nintendo Switch Games in 2026
Derrick has written about everything from video games to music to basketball since starting his journalism career in 2012. His work has appeared in The AV Club, The Boston Globe, Engadget, The Guardian, Nintendo Life, Paste, Uproxx, and other publications. Derrick joined the Games team at CBR in 2026. He's based in the Portland, Maine area.
Shaboozey Goes Full Storyteller On His Just-Announced New Album, ‘The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales’
Shaboozey’s 2024 album Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going is a tough act to follow. The project made him a star thanks to the success of the long-running No. 1 single “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” Well, he’s ready to give it a shot: Today (April 20), he announced a new album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales, and shared a trailer for it. The project is set to drop on July 31.
Olivia Rodrigo Admits It’s ‘Scary’ To Start Releasing New Music Again
You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love is her third album, but that doesn’t mean the process is always comfortable. For Rodrigo, it actually scares her in some ways. In a recent interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Rodrigo said: “It’s scary. I haven’t put out music in a long time and it’s a really vulnerable thing to be like, ‘This is what I’ve been going through, this is what I’ve been thinking about.’ It’s a very unique experience to be so personal on such a large scale.
Sombr Covers An Old-School Radiohead Classic During Coachella’s Second Weekend
Elsewhere in the set, he busted out Billy Idol’s “Eyes Without A Face” accompanied by Idol himself, along with Idol’s longtime collaborator Steve Stevens, who co-wrote the 1984 song with Idol. Find Sombr’s upcoming tour dates below.
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