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Are These the Best Rock Love Songs?

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to argue about music rankings, and Billboard gave rock fans plenty to debate.

The magazine’s editorial staff released its list of the 50 Best Rock Love Songs of All Time, pulling from six decades of music and covering everything from classic rock staples to modern favorites.

If you are building the ultimate love song playlist, or just looking for an excuse to revisit some legendary tracks, this list has you covered.

Taking the top spot is David Bowie’s “Heroes” from 1977. Billboard’s staff crowned it the best rock love song ever, praising its emotional weight and larger than life feel. It is a love song that feels hopeful, defiant, and cinematic all at once, which is probably why it still hits just as hard today.

Right behind it at #2 is “Maps” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs from 2003. It is raw, vulnerable, and painfully honest, showing that love songs do not need to be polished to be powerful. Coming in at #3 is The Beatles’ “Something”, released in 1969, a track often described as one of the most sincere and beautiful love songs ever written.

Here are the Top 25:

“Heroes”, David Bowie (1977)
“Maps”, Yeah Yeah Yeahs (2003)
“Something”, The Beatles (1969)
“Just Like Heaven”, The Cure (1987)
“In Your Eyes”, Peter Gabriel (1986)
“Your Song”, Elton John (1970)
“Still Into You”, Paramore (2013)
“Because the Night”, Patti Smith (1978)
“Sweet Child O’ Mine”, Guns N’ Roses (1987)
“Can’t Help Falling in Love”, Elvis Presley (1961)
“This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)”, Talking Heads (1983)
“I’ll Stand By You”, The Pretenders (1994)
“Maybe I’m Amazed”, Paul McCartney (1970)
“Happy Together”, The Turtles (1967)
“Come to My Window”, Melissa Etheridge (1993)
“All the Small Things”, Blink-182 (1999)
“Harvest Moon”, Neil Young (1992)
“Never Tear Us Apart”, INXS (1987)
“I Want to Know What Love Is”, Foreigner (1984)
“There Is a Light That Never Goes Out”, The Smiths (1986)
“May This Be Love”, Jimi Hendrix (1967)
“Eres”, Café Tacvba (2003)
“Just the Way You Are”, Billy Joel (1977)
“Lovesong”, The Cure (1989)
“You Make Loving Fun”, Fleetwood Mac (1977)

The list jumps across eras and subgenres, from classic rock and new wave to pop punk and alternative. It is a reminder that rock love songs are not just slow dances and power ballads. They can be joyful, heartbreaking, awkward, or explosive, sometimes all in the same track.

If you are building a Valentine’s Day playlist or just looking for an excuse to revisit some all time greats, Billboard’s ranking makes a strong case that rock music has never been short on love.

15 Horror Movies to Watch This Valentine’s Day If Rom-Coms Aren’t Your Thing

If Valentine’s Day usually means dodging rom-coms and pretending you’re “busy,” this list is for you. Here are 15 horror movies that still count as love stories, just with more blood, trauma, and extremely questionable relationship choices.

“Bones and All” (2022)
A tender road-trip romance where the couple connects emotionally, spiritually, and occasionally through cannibalism.
“Bram Stoker’s Dracula” (1992)
The most dramatic vampire love story ever made, featuring tragic passion, flowing hair, and a man who desperately needs a blood alternative.
“Bride of Chucky” (1998)
Two killer dolls on a road trip somehow manage better communication than most movie couples.
“Crimson Peak” (2015)
A gorgeous gothic romance set in a haunted house that is very clearly trying to warn everyone to leave.
“The Fly” (1986)
Love, science, and the slow realization that your boyfriend is becoming a full-on nightmare bug.
“Lisa Frankenstein” (2024)
A teen girl reanimates a corpse and decides he’s boyfriend material, which honestly feels on-brand for high school.
“Mandy” (2018)
A breakup movie turned revenge nightmare, starring grief, chainsaws, and Nicolas Cage losing his mind in spectacular fashion.
“Misery” (1990)
What happens when your biggest fan loves you so much she absolutely refuses to let you go home.
“My Bloody Valentine” (1981), plus the 2009 remake
A Valentine’s Day slasher that proves chocolate and murder have always gone hand in hand.
“Possession” (1981)
A marriage falling apart so violently it somehow involves subway breakdowns and something truly unholy.
“Spring” (2014)
A vacation romance gets complicated when one person turns out to have an extremely intense personal secret.
“The Strangers” (2008)
A couple enjoys a quiet night in until random people decide to emotionally destroy them for no clear reason.
“Valentine” (2001)
A group of friends learns that being awful in high school can come back later with a knife.
“Nosferatu” (2024)
A moody, gothic nightmare about obsession and dread, and why some crushes should absolutely stay unreturned.
“Heart Eyes” (2025)
A Valentine’s-themed slasher where couples are literally the target, making staying single feel like a survival strategy.

Sydney Sweeney’s Bra-Stunt at the Hollywood Sign Might Cost Her

Sydney Sweeney just pulled a Hollywood power move—and might end up paying for it.

The Euphoria and Anyone But You star recently scaled the iconic Hollywood sign under the cover of nightfall and hung strings of bras from the letters. Why? To promote her new lingerie line, Syrn. Because nothing says “bold brand launch” like draping undergarments across one of the most recognizable landmarks on Earth.

But there’s one small issue: she wasn’t exactly supposed to do that.

While Sweeney reportedly did get permission to film near the sign, she did not have clearance to climb it, touch it, or accessorize it with a Victoria’s Secret explosion. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce owns the sign and holds the intellectual property rights tied to it. So naturally, they were not amused when the bras made their surprise cameo.

They’ve since sent her a strongly worded letter—translation: lawyer talk is incoming—asking her to get in touch to work out an “agreement” for using their property. That’s usually code for “let’s talk about how much you’re going to pay us.”

To be fair, the stunt definitely delivered on spectacle. Sydney had a whole camera crew capturing the moment, and video of her climbing the sign is already making the rounds online. It’s guerrilla marketing at its most glamorous… and riskiest.

While the Hollywood sign has seen its share of antics over the years (remember when it was changed to say “Hollyweed”?), the Chamber of Commerce has been increasingly protective of it in recent years, especially when commercial ventures try to use it without paying up.

No official lawsuit has been filed yet, but depending on how negotiations go, this could turn into one very expensive lingerie photoshoot.

Sydney may be facing some legal headaches, but from a branding perspective? Mission accomplished. Syrn is now a household name, and the bras-on-the-sign image is already seared into social media feeds everywhere.

So yes, she might have to write a check… but she also just pulled off one of the boldest fashion launches in recent memory.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Producer Says Anthony Kiedis Was Tone Deaf

Is it possible for a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band to have a tone deaf singer? According to a former Red Hot Chili Peppers producer, the answer is a very casual, very confident YES.

A music producer named Michael Beinhorn, who worked on the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ third and fourth albums (1987’s “The Uplift Mofo Party Plan” and 1989’s “Mother’s Milk”) just dropped a surprising bit of trivia about frontman Anthony Kiedis, and it came straight from a Reddit “Ask Me Anything” session.

When a fan asked why guitarist John Frusciante handled lead vocals, or at least dominated the mix, on the song “Knock Me Down”, the producer did not sugarcoat his response.

According to him, the reason was simple. The song was melodic, and Anthony Kiedis was, and still is, tone deaf. His exact explanation was that Kiedis “can’t hear pitch,” which made Frusciante the better choice to carry the melody vocally.

If that sounds shocking at first, it somehow makes more sense the longer you sit with it. The Red Hot Chili Peppers have never been known as a band built around pristine vocals or technical perfection. Their sound has always leaned more on raw energy, rhythm, personality, and attitude. Kiedis’ talk-singing, rhythmic delivery, and chaotic charisma have been part of the band’s DNA from the very beginning.

The producer also pointed out that Frusciante essentially wrote “Knock Me Down,” including the melody, which made it feel less awkward for him to sing it. In other words, this was not a case of pushing Kiedis aside. It was more about playing to everyone’s strengths, even if one of those strengths was knowing when not to sing.

Over the years, fans have debated Kiedis’ vocal abilities endlessly. Some love his unconventional style, others joke that the band succeeds in spite of it. This revelation feels less like an insult and more like confirmation of something longtime listeners already suspected. The Chili Peppers were never about hitting perfect notes. They were about vibes, funk, chaos, and somehow making it all work.

And clearly, it did work. The band has had massive success, countless hit songs, and a permanent place in rock history. Tone deaf or not, Anthony Kiedis remains one of the most recognizable frontmen of his era.

These Are the Movies People Claim to Love, but Secretly Might Not

There are two ways a movie earns the dreaded “overrated” label. Either it never lives up to the hype, or it was revolutionary at the time and modern technology has since made it feel less impressive.

Screen Rant leaned all the way into that debate and released a list of the 12 most overrated movies people pretend to love. And yes, this list is guaranteed to start arguments.

Topping the list is “Avengers: Infinity War” from 2018. It was a massive cultural moment, packed theaters, and set records everywhere. But critics of the hype say it leaned too hard on shock value and cliffhangers, especially when you already knew most of those characters were coming back eventually.

Next up is “Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi”. It is beloved, iconic, and endlessly quoted, but detractors point to the Ewoks, the lighter tone, and the idea that it does not quite match the magic of “The Empire Strikes Back”.

“The Silence of the Lambs” shows up at number three, which feels almost sacrilegious. It won multiple Oscars and gave us one of the most famous villains ever, but some argue its reputation has grown so large that it overshadows the movie’s slower, more procedural moments.

“Frozen” lands at number four, likely triggering parents everywhere. There is no denying its cultural impact, but years of nonstop “Let It Go” may have dulled the magic for a lot of people.

“The Greatest Showman” follows, with critics pointing out that catchy songs sometimes distracted from storytelling.

“Avatar” sits in the middle of the list, which feels appropriate. When it came out in 2009, it was visually mind-blowing. Today, the visuals are still impressive, but the story feels more familiar than groundbreaking.

“The Shining”, “Forrest Gump”, and “Chinatown” all appear next, proving that no era of cinema is safe from reevaluation. These films are undeniably important, but modern audiences sometimes struggle to connect with them the same way earlier generations did.

“Jaws” also makes the list, which is wild considering it basically invented the summer blockbuster. Still, some viewers feel its legacy has outgrown the actual experience of watching it now.

Rounding things out are “The Notebook” and “Fight Club”, two movies that inspire very strong reactions in opposite directions. Both have passionate fan bases, but both also inspire eye rolls from people who feel the hype has gone too far.

What movie or movies would YOU add to the list?

There are a lot of modern “auteurs” who inspire extreme reactions; Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Nolan, Emerald Fennell, Ari Aster, Robert Eggers, Greta Gerwig, and Wes Anderson, to name a few. There can be no doubt all of these artists who have “fans” who only sing their praises because they think it’s cool to do so . . . or that it’s not cool to dismiss them.

Is There Such a Thing as a Perfect Comedy? These 10 Come Pretty Close

Is there such a thing as a perfect comedy movie? Probably not, because comedy is wildly subjective.

What makes one person laugh until they cry might barely get a nose exhale from someone else. But Collider.com decided to give it a shot anyway, rounding up what they call the 10 nearly perfect comedies of all time and ranking them from top to bottom.

Their list spans decades, styles, and generations, from sharp political satire to absurd slapstick and endlessly quotable bro comedies. And while you will absolutely argue with at least one of these placements, that’s kind of the fun.

Taking the top spot is Stanley Kubrick’s “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb” from 1964. Yes, a Cold War nuclear satire somehow beat out fart jokes and improvised man-children. Collider praises it for being fearless, dark, and still painfully relevant decades later. Not bad for a movie about the end of the world.

Right behind it at number two is “Airplane!” from 1980, a film that basically redefined parody comedy. It is relentless, absurd, and packed with jokes so fast you probably miss half of them on the first watch. Number three goes to “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” the 1975 classic that turned medieval legend into coconuts, killer rabbits, and quotes that refuse to die.

Rounding out the top five are “Some Like It Hot” from 1959 at number four and “Ghostbusters” from 1984 at number five. One is a black-and-white classic with Marilyn Monroe, the other has proton packs and a giant marshmallow man. Both somehow belong on the same list.

The rest of the rankings lean into cult favorites and modern comedy staples. “The Big Lebowski” lands at number six, followed by “Groundhog Day” at seven, a movie that somehow gets funnier and more thoughtful every time you see it. “Step Brothers” takes eighth place, proving that yelling and drum sets can age surprisingly well.

Closing out the list are two late-2000s comedy giants: “Superbad” at number nine and “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” at number ten.

So are these the 10 nearly perfect comedies of all time? Maybe. Or maybe your favorite is missing entirely. Either way, this list is a pretty solid excuse to cancel your plans and start a comedy marathon.

“Mr. Blue Sky” Named the Happiest Song of All Time

If you’ve ever heard “Mr. Blue Sky” by Electric Light Orchestra and not immediately felt at least 12% happier, you might want to check your pulse.

According to a new survey of 1,300 people, the 1978 classic has officially been crowned the happiest song of all time. And really, is anyone shocked?

The survey didn’t just single out one feel-good anthem. It also declared the late 1970s the era with the most happy songs overall, which explains why disco balls, falsettos, and aggressively upbeat melodies refuse to die.

For younger listeners, “Mr. Blue Sky” might feel more like a movie song than a classic rock staple. Thanks to its placement in the opening scene of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”, the song got a second life with a whole new generation. Nothing says joy like slow-motion alien battles soundtracked by pure sonic sunshine.

The rest of the Top 10 happiest songs list reads like a greatest hits playlist for instant serotonin.

Coming in at number two is Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now,” which somehow sounds like Freddie Mercury personally cheering you on through life. Right behind it is the Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive,” a song so upbeat it makes walking down the street feel cinematic. ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” lands at number four, proving that a piano intro can still trigger happiness decades later.

Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” takes the fifth spot, reminding us that screaming the chorus in a car with friends is basically therapy. “Come on Eileen” follows, a song that turns weddings, bars, and family parties into chaos in under five seconds.

Paul Simon’s “You Can Call Me Al,” Katrina and the Waves’ “Walking on Sunshine,” and Depeche Mode’s “Just Can’t Get Enough” all made the list, reinforcing the idea that the 1980s were powered almost entirely by optimism and catchy synth lines.

Rounding out the Top 10 is Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up,” which is both genuinely uplifting and permanently linked to the Internet’s favorite prank. Somehow, it still works.

One important detail here is the survey’s age range. They only polled adults between 30 and 55, which likely explains why the list leans heavily toward late 1970s and 1980s music.

Nostalgia is a powerful thing, and happiness often sounds like whatever was playing when you were younger and carefree.

The full list includes 50 songs total, but the takeaway is simple. If you need a mood boost, science says you should probably start with “Mr. Blue Sky,” turn it up loud, and let the happiness do its thing.

Netflix Is Making Movies for Distracted Viewers

If you have ever hit play on a Netflix movie and immediately picked up your phone, congratulations, you are officially part of the problem.

According to Matt Damon, Netflix knows a huge chunk of its audience is half-watching movies while scrolling social media, and the company is now shaping films around that reality.

Damon recently talked about how Netflix movies are being adjusted to keep distracted viewers locked in. One big change, he says, is pushing filmmakers to open with a major action scene almost immediately. The idea is simple, grab people’s attention in the first five minutes before they drift off to Instagram or TikTok.

But that is not all. Damon says Netflix has also suggested repeating key plot points several times throughout the movie. Not once. Not twice. Three or four times. Why? Because executives assume viewers might miss important details while checking texts or doomscrolling.

Damon quoted Netflix as saying it would not be terrible if characters reiterated the plot multiple times in the dialogue since people are often on their phones. That suggestion did not exactly thrill him. He said this approach is starting to infringe on how stories are told, and that it can affect the creative process in a big way.

This is not exactly shocking news, but hearing it spelled out so bluntly feels a little wild.

Movies used to assume you were actually watching them. Now they are apparently being designed for an audience that might look up every few minutes and ask, “Wait, who is that again?”

Damon knows this world well right now. He and longtime collaborator Ben Affleck just made a new movie for Netflix called “The Rip”, which is currently streaming. While he did not say Netflix forced those changes into that specific film, his comments make it clear that this kind of feedback is becoming more common.

The bigger takeaway here is how streaming has reshaped storytelling. Movies made for theaters assume a dark room, a big screen, and zero distractions. Movies made for streaming assume your couch, your phone, maybe a snack run, and possibly a group chat blowing up at the same time.

For viewers, this might explain why some Netflix movies feel like they spell everything out. For filmmakers, it sounds like a frustrating compromise between art and reality.

So next time a character explains the plan for the fourth time, just know it might not be lazy writing. It might be Netflix politely assuming you were busy liking memes instead of watching the movie.

The Disney Movie Moments That Traumatized an Entire Generation

If you grew up watching Disney movies, chances are at least one of them emotionally wrecked you before you hit middle school.

What was marketed as wholesome family entertainment somehow managed to sneak in grief, abandonment, death, and existential dread. And now the internet is collectively unpacking it.

People online are sharing the Disney movie moments that traumatized them the most as kids, and honestly, reading the list feels like flipping through a childhood therapy intake form. These scenes were supposed to build character, but they mostly taught us that no one is safe and happiness is temporary.

Mufasa’s death in “The Lion King”: Disney said, “This is for kids,” then immediately introduced betrayal, death, and generational trauma before lunch.
Miguel singing to Mama Coco in “Coco”: Looks harmless, sounds sweet, then suddenly every adult in the room is crying and pretending they have something in their eye.
Bambi realizing his mom didn’t outrun the hunters in “Bambi”: No dramatic music, no explanation, just vibes and lifelong emotional damage.
Jessie’s flashback scene in “Toy Story 2”: A song about being abandoned that made thousands of children side-eye their toy boxes that night.
The opening of “Up” when Ellie passes away: A cheerful animated movie that speed-runs an entire relationship and emotionally body-slams you in under ten minutes.
The dog being shot in “Old Yeller”: Parents everywhere learned a valuable lesson about not warning their kids ahead of time.
The toy monkey scene in “Toy Story 3”: Pixar casually dropped a horror movie villain into a kids film and acted like it was normal.
Kids turning into donkeys in “Pinocchio”: A fun little morality lesson that somehow involved body horror and screaming children.
The Evil Queen’s transformation in “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”: The moment Disney decided jump scares were appropriate for toddlers.
The older brother’s death in “Big Hero 6”: One second you’re watching a fun superhero movie, the next you’re staring at the screen like, “Wait… did that just happen?”

The 4 Captains of Yacht Rock

If you love smooth, breezy, soft-focus ’70s and early ’80s vibes, you’ve probably got a Yacht Rock playlist hiding somewhere on your phone.

And if you don’t, congratulations, you’re about to mentally set sail. A new ranking is stirring up the waters in the Yacht Rock world, because UltimateClassicRock.com has declared their official Big 4 of the genre. Yes, the Mount Rushmore of smooth. And no, Christopher Cross fans, you might want to sit down.

According to the site, the core four captains of Yacht Rock are Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs, and Michael McDonald.

Those names are basically SEO gold for Yacht Rock searches, so if you’re looking for the essential artists behind the genre’s most iconic songs, this is where you start.

For longtime Yacht Rock diehards, Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald feel like no-brainers. Loggins basically lived on the Billboard charts during the era, and McDonald’s voice is so buttery smooth that even butter is like, “tone it down.” Boz Scaggs also fits comfortably in the mix thanks to polished staples like “Lowdown” and “Lido Shuffle”.

The most controversial passenger on this very classy yacht is definitely Steely Dan. Their fans tend to resist the label, and Ultimate Classic Rock acknowledges that plenty of Steely Dan tracks don’t fit the Yacht Rock mold at all. But when they do drift into smoother waters with songs like “Peg”, “Dirty Work”, and “Hey Nineteen”, the site says they set the “studio standard” for the genre. Their take is basically: when Steely Dan got silky, nobody did it better.

Still, it’s hard not to notice the Christopher Cross–shaped hole in this list. The man wrote “Sailing”, which many people would consider the official national anthem of the Yacht Rock lifestyle.

Not including him on a Mount Rushmore of Yacht Rock feels a little like leaving ketchup off the Mount Rushmore of condiments. He’s not mentioned in Ultimate Classic Rock’s reasoning, but fans are definitely pointing it out.

Whether you agree with the list or want to angrily rearrange it in the comments section, it’s fun to see Yacht Rock getting another moment online. Nostalgia cycles come and go, but something about this genre just sticks. Maybe it’s the breezy harmonies, or maybe it’s the fact that sometimes you just need music that makes you feel like everything in life comes with a complimentary mai tai.

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