Iconic Music Videos That Defined The Past Few Decades

“Work It” by Missy Elliot (2002)

Featuring cameos from Timbaland, Eve and Halle Berry, and Alyson Stoner in her official debut, this tribute to Aaliyah and Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes commemorated their recent deaths. The opening scene was indeed shot with live honey bees, but only one crew member was stung. Also, fun fact, the same crew member forgot to replace the glass of wine with a glass of water during the restaurant scene, so Elliott accidentally ended up getting drunk on set. “Work It” earned Video of the Year at the 2003 VMAs.

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The More You Know

  • Before joining Queen, Brian May studied astrophysics. He later completed his doctoral thesis and earned his PhD.
  • Most department stores tend to play slower music, in order to slow down customers and keep them shopping longer. The opposite is true for restaurants.
  • Morrissey was asked to guest star on the TV show Friends but he declined because he didn’t want to sing with Phoebe.
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers recorded Blood Sugar Sex Magik in a haunted house that was previously owned by Harry Houdini.
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