Fun Fact: Thursday marks the 30th anniversary of U.S. Supreme Court case Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. The case involved rap group 2 Live Crew whose song Pretty Woman parodied Roy Orbison's classic (Oh) Pretty Woman. Despite significant changes, including portraying the "pretty woman" as bald and hairy, the Court deemed it fair use. This established a crucial precedent, legalizing parodies and allowing artists like "Weird Al" Yankovic and countless others to contribute to today's music scene.

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Miley Cyrus' Bangerz era, circa 2013, remains a pop culture touchstone. Back then, the 20-something's rebellious antics grabbed headlines, often overshadowing the music itself. Critics argued that Miley's schtick was more about manufactured shock than substance.