Allison Rapp is a New York City-based music and culture journalist. Her work has appeared in Brooklyn Magazine, City Limits and more. She tweets at @allisonrapp22
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Watch New Trailer for Aretha Franklin Biopic ‘Respect’
Movie starring Jennifer Hudson as the Queen of Soul arrives this summer.
35 Years Ago: ‘Captain Midnight’ Jams the HBO Signal
For one broadcast industry worker, $12.95 per month for the cable net was simply too much.
How ‘Xanadu’ and Village People Helped Birth the Razzies
The famous satirical awards show began as an impromptu post-Oscars party in 1981.
Original ‘SNL’ Writer Anne Beatts Dead at 74
TV pioneer also created 1982 sitcom 'Square Pegs.'
35 Years Ago: ‘Police Academy 3′ Is Where the ‘Gluttony’ Begins
The hit series goes to the well "one too many times."
How a Rare Mistake Led to Eddie Murphy’s Big ‘SNL’ Break
The 19-year-old's sharp improv skills landed him a regular gig on the show.
That Time Orson Welles Got Drunk Filming a Wine Commercial
A series of inebriated outtakes featuring the legendary filmmaker have circulated for decades.
Did Prince Get Away with Swearing on ‘Saturday Night Live?’
A cast member who definitely used the word that same night got fired.
James Bond Almost Battled a Terminator-Type Robot in Unmade Movie
A new book reveals the details behind what would have been Timothy Dalton's third 007 film.
65 Years Ago: Marty McFly Invents Rock ‘n’ Roll
'Back to the Future' time traveler went to the past to push music forward.