Pitbull's line "I got it locked up like Lindsay Lohan" in his 2011 song "Give Me Everything (Tonight)" didn't go over well with Lohan, who sued him for defamation. Around this time, she was in a downward spiral and often getting arrested. Her case was thrown out, but she did get her life back together.
"Babylon," in David Gray's song, refers to London, which was once known as the "modern-day Babylon."
Britney Spears was just 16 when her first single, "Baby One More Time," was released. She quickly became a top search term on something called The Internet.
Prince released "The Most Beautiful Girl In The World" on his own label to prove he could generate a hit song whenever he wanted. He made his point: It was a big hit around the world.
The only cover of "American Pie" to chart is by Madonna, whose 2000 version was a minor hit in America but went to #1 in the UK.
Lots of life lessons in these Eagles lyrics - can you match them to the correct song?
Songs where something goes horribly wrong (literally or metaphorically), and help is needed right away.
MTV, a popular TV theme song and Madonna all show up in this '80s music quiz.
The men of Sparks on their album Hippopotamus, and how Morrissey handled it when they suggested he lighten up.
The singer-songwriter Melanie talks about her spiritual awakening at Woodstock, "Brand New Key," and why songwriting is an art, not a craft.
