‘The Muppet Show’ special brings back the magic of the original — and a couple of Muppets

Director Alex Timbers spoke about helming the Muppet special that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the show and the return ...
Los Angeles Daily News

50 years later: 11 classic albums that hit No. 1 on the charts in 1976

In 1976, record shoppers knew what they liked – the Eagles and Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder and Bob Dylan – and they bought it in droves. Only 11 different albums reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 ...
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This man reported the same premonition over and over until it came true

Before the Hither Green rail disaster, a Post Office switchboard operator repeatedly submitted warnings about a serious train accident. His reports were logged as part of an official experiment known ...
AZ Central

It's been 50 years. Do you remember 1976? See what Arizona was like

The Phoenix Suns made their first NBA championship appearance, losing to the Boston Celtics. Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson filmed scenes for "A Star is Born" at Arizona State University.
Ultimate Classic Rock

50 Years Ago in Rock: 1976’s Biggest Tours

The 1976 touring schedule was highlighted by some important firsts and some very memorable endings. New bands, new sales plateaus and new frontmen certainly provided their share of bright spots, but ...
Wall Street Journal

The 1976 Supreme Court Decision That Saved Democracy

Journal Editorial Report: What will happen in 2026 by Kyle Peterson, Allysia Finley, Jason Riley and Dan Henninger. Photo: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images/Hans Pennink/AP/Zuma Press Fifty years ago ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1976, Bob Dylan Peaked on the Charts With a Protest Song That Helped Save an Innocent Man From Two Life Sentences

Sometimes, Bob Dylan writes music that enacts social change on a national, even global, level. Other times, Dylan’s music has effected change on an individual level, zeroing in on how broad injustices ...
Sports Illustrated

The Topps 1976 baseball card set turns 50 in 2026 - 5 things to know

Like many vintage baseball card sets, 1976 Topps only gets better with age. On the occasion of its 50th anniversary here are five of the greatest things about this classic set. The year 1976 was no ...
Deadline.com

From ‘On The Lot’ To ‘Final Destination’: Zach Lipovsky & Adam Stein Dish On Their Blockbuster Year With ‘Bloodlines’ And Raft Of New Projects

Ever in search of the next big thing, Hollywood got it when Final Destination Bloodlines arrived in theaters on May 16. Both the best-reviewed and highest-grossing installment in the long-running ...
Cleveland.com

Kenny Atkinson’s premonition comes true in Cavs’ 114-104 loss to Houston Rockets

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson tried to warn his team. They didn’t heed his message. Cleveland got blasted by the Houston Rockets, 114-104, on Wednesday night at Rocket Arena. The loss ...
American Songwriter

Watch a Rare 1976 Video of The Rolling Stones Performing Their Hit Ballad “Fool to Cry,” Featuring Mick Jagger on Piano

In the video of the Paris performance of “Fool to Cry,” Jagger also plays piano while singing the tune. Touring keyboardist Billy Preston appears next to Jagger, playing organ and string parts while ...