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Chris Morgan

Chris Morgan is a Detroit-based culture writer who has somehow managed to justify getting his BA in Film Studies. He has written about sports and entertainment across various internet platforms for years and is also the author of three books about '90s television.

EXPERTISE:

Movies, TV, Sitcoms, Indie Music, 90's Culture, Classic Films, NFL, NBA, NHL, Soccer

Every Teen Choice Awards host

The Teen Choice Awards are, well, an award show for teens. Once you’ve graduated from Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, but aren’t quite ready for, say, the Oscars or Grammys, there are the Teen Choice Awards.

The 20 greatest catchphrases from TV shows

Many shows over the years have featured characters who become famous for one thing they always said, and those phrases often entered the lexicon. Here are some of the most famous TV catchphrases from the airwaves over the years.

The best act at every Lollapalooza

Lollapalooza began life as a touring concert act, the brainchild of Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell. It was peak Gen X and even got parodied on “The Simpsons.” Then the tour failed, and Lollapalooza sat dormant for years — that is, until it was reborn after the millennium, this time as a festival that stayed in Chicago.

20 iconic albums that only get better as the years go by

Some things improve with age. Wine is the obvious example, but what about music? Indeed, some albums feel like they get better as years go by. Maybe they were ahead of their time, maybe they got overlooked or maybe they were always awesome but just sound even better the more you listen to them.

The most surprising Emmy winners ever

Sometimes an Emmy win comes with zero surprise. Eventually Julia Louis-Dreyfus winning for “Veep” became inevitable, for example, and then she won a couple of more on top of that.

24 films that feature classic closing scenes

If you have to go out, why not go out with a bang? We’re talking about the movies with the most memorable endings. Oh, and if it wasn’t obvious already, spoiler alert!

20 famous actors who had regular careers prior to getting into acting

“Don’t quit your day job!” This is something skeptics say often, but some actors did not heed that advice. Many actors had success in other fields when their acting careers started to take off. Here are some of the actors who left other gigs by the wayside to keep us entertained.

ESPYs hosts through the years

Before the invention of the ESPYs, the idea of an award show honoring athletes seemed odd. Yet the ESPYs seem to work, as this year will be the 27th edition of the preeminent sports award show in the world.

The greatest moments in women's sports history

There have been many memorable, iconic moments in women’s sports. Here is but a slice of the greatest moments and events in women’s sports history.

Ranking the greatest films of Tom Hanks' career

The two-time Oscar winner has portrayed so many iconic characters, and sometimes he’s even done memorable work in movies that maybe weren’t so great. Here is a ranking of the 25 most legendary Hanks roles over the years. Long may he reign.

Celebrity couples who have been together the longest

Here are some of the longest-married couples out there in Hollywood these days. Fingers crossed that doesn’t change anytime soon.

The 10 best Gary Busey performances

Gary Busey has been a bit of a punchline for a while. If we set aside Busey the personality and focus on Busey the actor, there are some memorable roles worth talking about.

The most shocking sports suspensions of all time

Maybe it’s the reason for the suspension or the length of the punishment. It could just be that we don't expect the athlete in question to run afoul of the sporting world. With that in mind, here are some of the most shocking suspensions from sports history.

The indie music summer playlist

Summer is here. The weather is warm. You can actually go outside and do stuff. You know what you need to take your summer to the next level? An awesome soundtrack.

Biggest upsets in Women's World Cup history

It took a while for the talent pool in women’s soccer to grow around the world. That means that early Women’s World Cups didn’t have a ton of upsets. However, that also means that the upsets that took place really packed a punch.

The best pick from every NHL Draft

We’ve looked through every NHL Draft to find the best pick from every class. Value matters, but some first-overall picks still made the list.

Top of the class: The No. 1 pick from every NHL Draft

Let’s take a trip down memory lane, even if the memories will be painful for some of these teams.

Strangest facts and stories from Women's World Cup history

There have been many memorable Women’s World Cup moments. The 2019 competition has already brought us one, with the USWNT's 13-0 win over Thailand. That and many other moments have been a little unusual and a little offbeat.

MTV Movie & TV award hosts through the years

What’s an award show without a host? Well, as we learned at the most recent Oscars, sometimes it can be all right. However, a great host makes watching a bunch of famous people get awards that much more enjoyable.

MTV Generation Award winners by year

Here is every actor, each and every one a movie star, who has taken home the Generation Award.

Meet the 2019 U.S. Women's World Cup team

The women of the United States soccer team are looking to repeat as World Cup champions. If they pull off the double, becoming the second women’s team to do so after Germany did it in 2003 and 2007, some of these ladies will become household names — well, several of them already are.

Where are they now? The 1999 U.S. Women's World Cup team

The U.S. women’s national soccer team became heroes by winning the 1999 World Cup. It was their second title, but the first, in 1991, came in a different era for women’s soccer.

The most memorable spy films

We could make a list of just Bond films and be done with it. Where’s the fun in that, though? So we’ve set a “one Bond film per Bond actor” rule, but not every Bond actor has made the list.

Every Conn Smythe winner in NHL history

The ultimate goal of any NHL player is to hoist the Stanley Cup. However, there is another trophy that is pretty great to lift when the playoffs end. We’re talking about the Conn Smythe Trophy, which goes to the postseason’s most valuable player.

Ranking the greatest U.S. women's soccer players of all time

The United States has arguably the finest women’s soccer team of all time. After all, the USWNT has won three World Cups, more than any other team, and has taken home Olympic gold four times.