There’s a Swedish power metal band called “Sabaton” who teach history through their music, including an album devoted to teaching about World War Two.
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Keith Richards heard the riff to "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" in a dream. He woke up, played the riff on a tape recorder and mumbled "I can't get no satisfaction" and went back to sleep.
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Michael Jackson used a special shoe to perform his "Smooth Criminal" lean trick.
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Rihanna's legs are insured for $1 million. She states they are her main focus when exercising.
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Britney Spears’ music is used by the British Navy to scare off Somali pirates.
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In Montreal, there's a bus stop with swings that play musical notes when you swing on them.
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Akon's birth name is Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Bongo Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam.
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