One-hit wonders of the 1990s

Stacker compiled a list of one-hit wonders from the 1990s using Billboard chart data and music industry news.

Standish author’s latest thriller chills

In a blog post for Barnes & Noble, local author Marcie Rendon writes of the stories that lurk at the edge of our consciousness, waiting to be told. Stories that are “too disturbing, too …

Riverview Theater one of few one-screen theaters still operating locally

It was Dec. 30, 1948, that the Riverview Theater at 3800 42nd Avenue opened its doors, showing the film “June Bride,” starring Bette Davis. The neighborhood icon caters to its community …

Creativity and community in a time of Isolation

In 2021, retired University of Minnesota filmmaker Paul Eide and a few members of his family pictured a way to fight pandemic isolation – a way that creatively drew them together.Just before …

Classics Lost ‘n’ Found Theater presents new holiday production

Classics Lost ‘n’ Found Theater company presents the premiere of “A Christmas Carol Krampus or It’s A Pretty OK Life,” a new holiday production for adults, written and …

HOPE, HEALING, GROWTH & UNITY

Kalpulli Ketzal Coatlicue Dance Troupe performs during a mural unveiling at Wells Fargo (2919 27th Ave. S.) on Sept. 22, 2022. Artist Charles Caldwell, a lifelong Minneapolis resident, set the mural …

Richest models in the world

Stacker created a list of the richest models in the world as of Nov. 15, 2022, using Celebrity Net Worth data. The models' annual salary is included where available.

America's 50 favorite actresses of all time

Stacker assembled a list of America's favorite actresses of all time using YouGov Ratings (current as of November 2022).

TASTING LOCAL BREWS

Local brewers were among the booths dotting Boom Island Park during the 21st Autumn Brew Review on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. There were among 95 breweries from across the state at the annual event …

Seward Co-ops’s changing of the guard

Local grocer Seward Co-op’s 50th anniversary is coming to a close this year, but there’s also another significant occasion taking place where many folks shop for sustainable and fair …

FARMERS MARKETS

Summer in the cities finds metro residents flocking like sheep to partake of the bounty offered at more than 15 local farmers market from various neighborhood locations. (See sidebar on page 3.) …

It’s time to plant your summer vegetable garden

After a long, wet spring, the planting season is finally underway. The last week of May and first week of June are a great time to plant a summer vegetable garden – the days are getting long, …

CRAFT BEERS WITHOUT ALCOHOL

The only true 0.0% non-alcholic craft beer in America was birthed in East Bde Maka Ska. When Paul Pirner decided to give up alcohol and couldn’t find an alternative he liked, he began brewing …

Best Robert De Niro movies

To find out which of Robert De Niro's films stand out among the rest, Stacker found his top 50 movies based on IMDb user ratings.

Whitney Houston: The life story you may not know

Stacker compiled a list of 16 significant events in the life of the late iconic singer and actress Whitney Houston.

Best and worst Al Pacino movies

From Michael in "The Godfather" to Aldo in "House of Gucci," Stacker ranked all 53 Al Pacino films from worst to best via IMDb user ratings.

10 casino movie myths debunked

OddsSeeker looked into the history of casinos on film and identified 10 movie myths created about gambling or going to the casino.

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.

Online Bettors Gearing Up for Biggest NBA Season in Decades

(NewsUSA) - The NBA season tipped off Tuesday, October 18th with no true consensus favorite to take this year’s Championship title. The NBA Championship futures market at BetUS.com shows the …

Nickelodeon’s ‘That Girl Lay Lay’ Star is Here to School Gen Alpha

(NewsUSA) - There’s a new generation running the show in the Kidverse: Generation Alpha. Defined as those born between 2010 and 2024, this new group of kiddos succeeding Generation Z is more …

Filmmaker Turns Loss into Award-Winning Documentary

(NewsUSA) - The award-winning documentary, “Adapting to Dive,” follows filmmaker David Marsh on a transformational journey. Marsh lost his son to an opioid overdose on Thanksgiving, one week …

100 best dramas of all time, according to critics

Stacker compiled data on all feature-length dramas with at least seven critic reviews through Metacritic and ranked them according to Metascore.

100 best TV episodes of all time

What's your favorite TV episode ever? Stacker ranks the most unforgettable episodes of all time.

50 best season finales in TV history

Stacker counts down the 50 best season finales in TV history, a list chock full of sentimental gangsters and mischievous media moguls.

The best (and worst) Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson movies

Stacker compiled the definitive rankings of the 40 films featuring The Rock using an index of IMDb ratings and Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer.

100 best American movies of all time

Stacker compiled data on thousands of American movies to come up with a Stacker score—a weighted index split evenly between IMDb and Metacritic ratings—that allowed us to rank the 100 greatest American movies of all time.

100 best movies of all time

Stacker ranked the top 100 best films of all time, using data from IMDb ratings and Metascores to create a score equally weighting the two.

18 of the most expensive celebrity engagement rings of all time

Stacker compiled a collection of 18 images of the most expensive celebrity engagement rings of all time.

Controversial figures who still found success

Stacker compiled a list of some of the most influential and controversial figures.

Major TV debuts from the year you were born

Stacker explored more than 70 TV debuts from the year you were born and the inspiration behind them.

Highest-paid players in the NBA

You may know which NBA players make the most points, but who makes the most money? Stacker compiled a list of the 25 highest-paid NBA players using Nov. 8, 2022 data from Spotrac.

Richest soccer players

Stacker compiled net worth data as well as life and career insights from the wealthiest soccer players in the world using Celebrity Net Worth and other sources.

10 technologies that have shaped online gambling

Gambling doesn't just take place in casinos anymore. OLBG reviewed research from across the internet to understand the different technologies used by online casinos.

The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event internationally—here's how it stacks up to other US events

OLBG collected data on the U.S. television ratings of recent major sports championships to see how the Men's World Cup ranks in popularity against some of the most-anticipated sporting events.

Players with the most penalty minutes in NHL history

OLBG ranked the best enforcers in NHL history, based on all-time leaders in penalty minutes, according to Sports Reference's Stathead tool.

100 best TV shows of all time

Stacker compiled a definitive list of the 100 best TV shows of all time by analyzing data from IMDb.

Top 100 musical films of all time

Stacker compiled a list of the 100 best movie musicals of all time based on IMDb user ratings. Films had to be listed as a musical on IMDb and have 2,500 votes.

Biggest box-office bombs of all time

Stacker compiled a list of 50 of the biggest box-office bombs of all time using data from The Numbers.

10 times real cases got the 'Law & Order' treatment

Louthian Law Firm compiled a list of 10 "Law & Order" franchise episodes that drew inspiration from real-life events, and the cases that inspired these episodes.

Best John Travolta films

Stacker ranked every John Travolta feature film according to IMDb user rating. Documentaries and cameos were not included.

25 child stars who quit acting

Stacker compiled this list of 25 child actors who quit show business, pulling from historical news coverage to include everyone from Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen to Carrie Henn, who played the little girl in "Aliens."

Ranking George Clooney's films from worst to first

Stacker ranked all feature films—excluding cameos and documentaries—starring George Clooney, from the start of his career to his most recent picture, "Ticket to Paradise." Movies were ranked by IMDb user rating, with ties broken by votes.

100 best miniseries of all time

Using data from IMDb, Stacker compiled a list of the 100 best miniseries of all time, which includes everything from BBC nature documentaries to HBO originals and foreign-language dramas.

Bestselling girl groups of all time

From 1970s rock 'n' roll and 1980s country through to the pop and R&B of the '90s, Stacker combed through the bestselling artists of all time, according to the Recording Industry Association of America, and ranked the 10 girl groups with the most sales.

50 famous firsts from TV history

Stacker explored pioneering moments in TV history.

Why these famous films were banned around the globe

Stacker delved into the reasons why dozens of famous films were banned around the world.

20 TV shows that made major comebacks decades later

Stacker compiled a list of 20 television shows that made major comebacks at least 20 years after the original aired its final episode.

100 best films of the 21st century, according to critics

Stacker collected data on the top movies of all time on Metacritic (as of October 2022) and ranked the top 100 from the 21st century according to Metascore, with ties broken by the number of IMDb user votes. Films with less than seven reviews were not considered.

Most-watched TV series finales of all time

Stacker ranked the top 50 most-watched TV series finales, according to Nielsen Ratings. See how "Game of Thrones" compares to "Seinfeld" and "M*A*S*H."

100 best TV show seasons of the 21st century, according to critics

To choose the 100 best television shows, Stacker compiled the data for all TV reviews available on Metacritic, averaging reviews for each season and ranking shows according to the highest average.

10 TV spinoffs that are better than the original, according to data

Stacker dug deep into IMDBb ratings to research the history of TV shows and find out which spinoffs are better than the originals.

Sitcom history from the year you were born

Stacker takes a look at iconic moments in the history of sitcoms from the year you were born, using various entertainment news sources including The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and IMDb.

A closer look at the rising use of virtual locations for film and TV in the last decade

Giggster examines virtual productions' history and rising popularity in TV and film.

How movie ticket prices and sales have fluctuated over time

Giggster pulled data from The Numbers to track how movie ticket prices and sales (adjusted for inflation) changed over the past 25 years.

15 great films based on the lives of their directors

Stacker highlighted 15 well-regarded films that were autobiographical for the directors who made them.

25 of the most expensive divorces of all time

All is fair in love and war, and 2022 was a year filled with celebrity breakups. Stacker highlights 25 of the most expensive divorces of all time, based on our independent research.

25 great films with huge ensemble casts

Stacker researched and compiled data from IMDb and Metacritic to create a list of 25 great films with large ensemble casts.

Movie lovers' 25 favorite movies

Stacker delved into the films that Letterboxd users chose as their favorites.

Best Pixar films, according to critics

Stacker ranked every Pixar film according to its critical reception as of October 2022, as represented by its Metascore. Ties were broken by IMDb user ratings.

Famous party venues from Atlanta history

Giggster spotlights five iconic party locales from Atlanta's history, from 1930s jazz fests to 2000s hip-hop dinners.