Why did Bowie start singing about murder and art? Because in 1995, being “regular weird” wasn’t enough; you had to be “industrial weird.” Part of… Read More »1995 Legacy: David Bowie (Outside)

 Why did MJ build giant statues of himself in Europe? Because in 1995, that was the only way to be taller than the tabloid headlines.… Read More »1995 Vintage: Michael Jackson (HIStory)

 Why was every woman in 1995 burning photos of their ex? Because Whitney told them it was the only way to “exhale” with class. Part… Read More »1995 Archive: Whitney Houston (Waiting to Exhale)

 Why was this movie a hit? It wasn’t. But in 1995, we learned that eating French fries in a swimming pool was the most dramatic… Read More »1995 Archive: Elizabeth Berkley (Showgirls)

 Why did Robbie Williams leave the band? Because in 1995, he realized there was only room for four identical haircuts, and he wanted his own.… Read More »1995 Classic: Take That

 Why did the Beatles release a new song 25 years after breaking up? Because in 1995, technology was finally fast enough to summon John Lennon’s… Read More »1995 Archive: The Beatles (Free as a Bird)

 Why did she wear so much fur in Las Vegas? Because in 1995, being a mob wife meant sweating for fashion even in 100-degree heat.… Read More »1995 Legacy: Sharon Stone (Casino)

 Why did Superman become our biggest hero in 1995? Because he showed us that real strength isn’t about flying, but how you get back up… Read More »1995 Classic: Christopher Reeve

 Why did he win an Oscar for drinking? Because in 1995, he was the only actor who could make a hangover look like high art.… Read More »1995 Vintage: Nicolas Cage (Leaving Las Vegas)

 Why didn’t Hugh Grant need a map on Sunset Boulevard? Because he was looking for a “short stop” that turned into the longest apology tour… Read More »1995 Legacy: Hugh Grant & Divine Brown