We now know that by the late 1980s, Princess Diana was struggling with her marriage to Prince Charles. But even at the time, rumors were circulating that all was not well in the seemingly fairy-tale ...

The 1980s had no shortage of rock power ballads. It was the call of the day, moving many rockers to slow things down without sacrificing any punch. The four rock songs from the 80s below all still hit ...

The ballad originated as a poem to be sung. But also as a song you could dance to. You’ll notice the word “ball” inside the word, as in a social dance. I tell you this not for the English lesson, but ...

Throughout the late '80s, the hard rock band Guns N' Roses produced plenty of hits, including "Sweet Child O' Mine" (1987), "Welcome To The Jungle" (1987), and "Patience" (1988). Rose also explained ...

Plus, listen to her voice memo to "John Candy: I Like Me" producer Ryan Reynolds, where the "Wicked" star sings a bit of the track. Grab some tissues because Cynthia Erivo is about to make you cry.

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions slow dancing? For many of us, it’s those slightly awkward but unforgettable school dances, dimly lit gymnasiums, basement parties, or ...

J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...

The '80s was probably the best decade ever for power ballads, and one of the most iconic examples would have to be Night Ranger's "Sister Christian." Now, over 40 years after the song was released in ...