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Time Magazine
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Magazine
The Top 10 Music Videos of All Time According to AI
This article is published by a partner of TIME. Music videos have long been a cornerstone of pop culture, combining visual artistry with compelling music to create unforgettable experiences. Since the launch of MTV in 1981, music videos have transformed how we consume music, offering a new dimension of storytelling and performance. Some videos stand out not just for their artistry but for their cultural impact–the way they push boundaries and set trends. The best music videos elevate the songs they represent, creating a lasting impression that resonates far beyond their original release. Whether it's through groundbreaking special effects, intricate choreography, or powerful narratives, these videos have shaped the music industry and inspired countless artists. They have become cultural milestones, defining eras and sparking conversations. This list explores the top 10 music videos of all time, using research assistance from ChatGPT. These selections celebrate innovation, cultural significance, and artistic vision. Each video is accompanied by a summary and key details. 1. Michael Jackson – "Thriller" Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' revolutionized music videos with its cinematic approach, blending music, dance, and a chilling horror story. Directed by John Landis, the 14-minute video features groundbreaking choreography, special effects, and an unforgettable storyline that redefined the medium. Release Year: 1983 Director: John Landis Key Moments: The iconic zombie dance sequence, Vincent Price's narration Cultural Impact: Credited with turning music videos into a legitimate art form Awards: Won three MTV Video Music Awards Legacy: Inducted into the National Film Registry 2. Beyoncé – "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" With its minimalist black-and-white aesthetic and impeccable choreography, Beyoncé's 'Single Ladies' became a cultural phenomenon. The video showcases her incredible dance skills and empowers viewers with its message of independence. Release Year: 2008 Director: Jake Nava Key Moments: The now-iconic hand gestures and dance moves Cultural Impact: Inspired countless parodies and imitations Awards: Won Video of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards Legacy: Cemented Beyoncé's status as a global icon 3. Lady Gaga – "Bad Romance" Lady Gaga's 'Bad Romance' is a visual feast of avant-garde fashion, surreal imagery, and bold storytelling. The video pushed the boundaries of creativity, showcasing Gaga's artistry and eccentric style. Release Year: 2009 Director: Francis Lawrence Key Moments: The fiery ending scene and iconic white costume Cultural Impact: Redefined pop music videos with its bold aesthetics Awards: Won seven MTV Video Music Awards Legacy: One of the most-watched music videos of its time 4. A-ha – "Take On Me" This innovative video used rotoscoping to combine live-action and animation, creating a groundbreaking visual style. 'Take On Me' remains one of the most iconic videos of the 1980s, blending romance and artistry seamlessly. Release Year: 1985 Director: Steve Barron Key Moments: The transition between animated and live-action worlds Cultural Impact: Pioneered new visual techniques in music videos Awards: Won six MTV Video Music Awards Legacy: Frequently listed among the greatest music videos of all time 5. Queen – "Bohemian Rhapsody" One of the first conceptual music videos, 'Bohemian Rhapsody' set the standard for the genre with its operatic elements and surreal visuals. Its innovative approach helped establish the music video as a key promotional tool. 6. Madonna – "Like a Prayer" Madonna's 'Like a Prayer' tackled themes of religion and race, sparking both acclaim and controversy. Its provocative imagery and powerful narrative made it one of the most talked-about videos of the 1980s. Release Year: 1989 Director: Mary Lambert Key Moments: Madonna dancing in front of burning crosses Cultural Impact: Generated global debate and redefined artistic freedom Awards: Won the Viewer's Choice Award at the MTV Video Music Awards Legacy: A trailblazer for socially conscious music videos 7. OK Go – "Here It Goes Again" This video features a simple yet mesmerizing concept: a choreographed routine performed entirely on treadmills. Its low-budget creativity and charm captured the world's attention and made it an internet sensation. 8. Peter Gabriel – "Sledgehammer" Peter Gabriel's 'Sledgehammer' is a masterpiece of stop-motion animation and visual effects. The video's surreal imagery and playful tone made it a standout in the 1980s and a hallmark of creative experimentation. Release Year: 1986 Director: Stephen R. Johnson Key Moments: The claymation sequences and animated fruit Cultural Impact: Set a benchmark for visual creativity in music videos Awards: Won nine MTV Video Music Awards Legacy: Frequently cited as one of the greatest videos of all time 9. Childish Gambino – "This Is America" 'This Is America' is a powerful commentary on race, violence, and social issues in America. Its choreographed chaos and layered symbolism sparked widespread discussion and acclaim. 10. Björk – "All Is Full of Love" Björk's 'All Is Full of Love' is an ethereal and futuristic video featuring robotic lovers. Its minimalist aesthetic and emotional depth make it one of the most visually striking music videos ever made. Release Year: 1999 Director: Chris Cunningham Key Moments: The intimate interaction between two robots Cultural Impact: A blend of art and technology, ahead of its time Awards: Nominated for a Grammy and won multiple MTV Video Music Awards Legacy: Celebrated for its groundbreaking visuals Conclusion on Top 10 Music Videos The top 10 music videos of all time showcase the power of combining music and visual art. These videos have not only defined their respective eras but also pushed the boundaries of creativity and storytelling. Whether through technological innovation, powerful narratives, or iconic performances, these videos have left an indelible mark on the music industry. To experience the magic of these masterpieces, watch the YouTube links in this article and dive into the visual and auditory brilliance that has captivated audiences worldwide. Related Articles: About the Authors: Richard D. Harroch is a Senior Advisor to CEOs, management teams, and Boards of Directors. He is an expert on M&A, venture capital, startups, and business contracts. He was the Managing Director and Global Head of M&A at VantagePoint Capital Partners, a venture capital fund in the San Francisco area. His focus is on internet, digital media, AI and technology companies. He was the founder of several Internet companies. His articles have appeared online in Forbes, Fortune, MSN, Yahoo, Fox Business and Richard is the author of several books on startups and entrepreneurship as well as the co-author of Poker for Dummies and a Wall Street Journal-bestselling book on small business. He is the co-author of a 1,500-page book published by Bloomberg on mergers and acquisitions of privately held companies. He was also a corporate and M&A partner at the international law firm of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. He has been involved in over 200 M&A transactions and 250 startup financings. He can be reached through LinkedIn. Dominique Harroch is the Chief of Staff at She has acted as a Chief of Staff or Operations Leader for multiple companies where she leveraged her extensive experience in operations management, strategic planning, and team leadership to drive organizational success. With a background that spans over two decades in operations leadership, event planning at her own start-up and marketing at various financial and retail companies. Dominique is known for her ability to optimize processes, manage complex projects and lead high-performing teams. She holds a BA in English and Psychology from U.C. Berkeley and an MBA from the University of San Francisco. She can be reached via LinkedIn.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Firing, hiring and a mystery: The 225-year-old Library of Congress has never had a moment like this
The Library of Congress, a 225-year-old Washington institution, has never had a moment like this. A week ago, the Trump administration fired the longtime librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden. The man appointed by President Donald Trump to be interim librarian, Todd Blanche, may not actually be the interim librarian. And Hayden's ouster may not even be legal. Here's more about the library, Hayden's ouster and the mystery of who's in charge now: What is the Library of Congress? The country's oldest federal cultural institution, the Library of Congress was founded in 1800 under legislation by President John Adams and has traditionally enjoyed bipartisan backing. In addition to its billing as 'the largest library in the world,' it could also be called the country's unofficial memory bank. It contains more than 100 million books, recordings, images and other artifacts and offers a vast online archive, and its contents span three buildings on Capitol Hill. Each year, the library's National Film Registry chooses 25 movies 'showcasing the range and diversity of American film heritage.' The National Recording Registry selects for preservation sound recordings that 'are culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant, and inform or reflect life in the United States.' The library also manages the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, which responds to tens of thousands of requests from Congress each year. Communications are confidential from disclosure under the 'speech or debate' clause of the U.S. Constitution. Library of Congress events include an annual book festival, tours, films, exhibits and conferences. The Library of Congress is not a traditional circulating library but is instead a research library. No one under 16 can get a reader card to access the collection. Those 16 and 17 require a parent's permission. What does the librarian of Congress do? The librarian has a wide range of responsibilities, from overseeing the Library of Congress' collections to selecting the country's poet laureate to awarding the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song and the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction. Librarians serve 10-year terms, and Hayden's was scheduled to end in 2026. Her predecessors include James Billington, Daniel Boorstin and Archibald MacLeish. Who was fired? Who was hired? Late last week, the Trump administration abruptly fired Hayden, the first Black person and the first woman to hold the position. Hayden, nominated by President Barack Obama in 2015 and confirmed 74-18 by the Republican-led Senate the following year, was informed via email that 'your position as the Librarian of Congress is terminated effective immediately. Thank you for your service.' More upheavals quickly followed. The White House fired U.S. Copyright Office head Shira Perlmutter, whom Hayden had appointed in 2020. The Justice Department then announced that Blanche, the deputy attorney general, had been named acting librarian of Congress and that Paul Perkins, an associate deputy attorney general and veteran Justice Department attorney, was acting director of the Copyright Office. Blanche was a member of Trump's defense team in his New York hush money trial, which ended last year in a conviction on 34 felony counts. Why was Hayden fired? The White House cited no specific reason in its email to her, although Trump has been purging officials he believes opposed to him and his policies. The conservative American Accountability Foundation had alleged she was promoting children's books with 'radical content,' and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that she was 'putting inappropriate books in the library for children.' A copy of virtually every book published in the U.S. during a given year is given to the Copyright Office, with the Library of Congress deciding whether to include it in the main collection. Hayden's firing was denounced by Democrats, librarians, educators and others, including the outgoing U.S. poet laureate, Ada Limón. Appointed by Hayden in 2022, Limón called her the 'kindest, brightest, most generous Librarian of Congress we could have hoped for as a nation.' Did the White House have the legal right to fire her? Despite being nominated by the president, the librarian of Congress is a legislative branch employee and appoints leaders to other positions under it, such as the assistant librarian and the director of the Copyright Office. That's why a dispute between Congress and the White House has erupted as Republican leaders sort out how much authority the president -- the head of the executive branch -- has in tapping an acting librarian. Usually, if that position is vacant, an interim librarian is chosen from the current ranks of the Library of Congress. Who is in charge right now? Although Blanche was announced as acting librarian, he has yet to turn up at the Library of Congress offices, according to a person with knowledge of internal operations. The person was not authorized to speak publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. The library is currently being run by Robert Randolph Newlen, the person says. Newlen had been principal deputy librarian, and, per library regulations, was in line to succeed the librarian of Congress in case of absence or temporary unavailability. ___ Associated Press writer Seung Min Kim contributed to this report from Washington.
The Independent
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Firing, hiring and a mystery: The 225-year-old Library of Congress has never had a moment like this
The Library of Congress, a 225-year-old Washington institution, has never had a moment like this. A week ago, the Trump administration fired the longtime librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden. The man appointed by President Donald Trump to be interim librarian, Todd Blanche, may not actually be the interim librarian. And Hayden's ouster may not even be legal. Here's more about the library, Hayden's ouster and the mystery of who's in charge now: What is the Library of Congress? The country's oldest federal cultural institution, the Library of Congress was founded in 1800 under legislation by President John Adams and has traditionally enjoyed bipartisan backing. In addition to its billing as 'the largest library in the world,' it could also be called the country's unofficial memory bank. It contains more than 100 million books, recordings, images and other artifacts and offers a vast online archive, and its contents span three buildings on Capitol Hill. Each year, the library's National Film Registry chooses 25 movies 'showcasing the range and diversity of American film heritage.' The National Recording Registry selects for preservation sound recordings that 'are culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant, and inform or reflect life in the United States.' The library also manages the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, which responds to tens of thousands of requests from Congress each year. Communications are confidential from disclosure under the 'speech or debate' clause of the U.S. Constitution. Library of Congress events include an annual book festival, tours, films, exhibits and conferences. The Library of Congress is not a traditional circulating library but is instead a research library. No one under 16 can get a reader card to access the collection. Those 16 and 17 require a parent's permission. What does the librarian of Congress do? The librarian has a wide range of responsibilities, from overseeing the Library of Congress' collections to selecting the country's poet laureate to awarding the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song and the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction. Librarians serve 10-year terms, and Hayden's was scheduled to end in 2026. Her predecessors include James Billington, Daniel Boorstin and Archibald MacLeish. Who was fired? Who was hired? Late last week, the Trump administration abruptly fired Hayden, the first Black person and the first woman to hold the position. Hayden, nominated by President Barack Obama in 2015 and confirmed 74-18 by the Republican-led Senate the following year, was informed via email that 'your position as the Librarian of Congress is terminated effective immediately. Thank you for your service.' More upheavals quickly followed. The White House fired U.S. Copyright Office head Shira Perlmutter, whom Hayden had appointed in 2020. The Justice Department then announced that Blanche, the deputy attorney general, had been named acting librarian of Congress and that Paul Perkins, an associate deputy attorney general and veteran Justice Department attorney, was acting director of the Copyright Office. Blanche was a member of Trump's defense team in his New York hush money trial, which ended last year in a conviction on 34 felony counts. Why was Hayden fired? The White House cited no specific reason in its email to her, although Trump has been purging officials he believes opposed to him and his policies. The conservative American Accountability Foundation had alleged she was promoting children's books with 'radical content,' and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that she was 'putting inappropriate books in the library for children.' A copy of virtually every book published in the U.S. during a given year is given to the Copyright Office, with the Library of Congress deciding whether to include it in the main collection. Hayden's firing was denounced by Democrats, librarians, educators and others, including the outgoing U.S. poet laureate, Ada Limón. Appointed by Hayden in 2022, Limón called her the 'kindest, brightest, most generous Librarian of Congress we could have hoped for as a nation.' Did the White House have the legal right to fire her? Despite being nominated by the president, the librarian of Congress is a legislative branch employee and appoints leaders to other positions under it, such as the assistant librarian and the director of the Copyright Office. That's why a dispute between Congress and the White House has erupted as Republican leaders sort out how much authority the president -- the head of the executive branch -- has in tapping an acting librarian. Usually, if that position is vacant, an interim librarian is chosen from the current ranks of the Library of Congress. Who is in charge right now? Although Blanche was announced as acting librarian, he has yet to turn up at the Library of Congress offices, according to a person with knowledge of internal operations. The person was not authorized to speak publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. The library is currently being run by Robert Randolph Newlen, the person says. Newlen had been principal deputy librarian, and, per library regulations, was in line to succeed the librarian of Congress in case of absence or temporary unavailability. ___
Winnipeg Free Press
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Firing, hiring and a mystery: The 225-year-old Library of Congress has never had a moment like this
The Library of Congress, a 225-year-old Washington institution, has never had a moment like this. A week ago, the Trump administration fired the longtime librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden. The man appointed by President Donald Trump to be interim librarian, Todd Blanche, may not actually be the interim librarian. And Hayden's ouster may not even be legal. Here's more about the library, Hayden's ouster and the mystery of who's in charge now: What is the Library of Congress? The country's oldest federal cultural institution, the Library of Congress was founded in 1800 under legislation by President John Adams and has traditionally enjoyed bipartisan backing. In addition to its billing as 'the largest library in the world,' it could also be called the country's unofficial memory bank. It contains more than 100 million books, recordings, images and other artifacts and offers a vast online archive, and its contents span three buildings on Capitol Hill. Each year, the library's National Film Registry chooses 25 movies 'showcasing the range and diversity of American film heritage.' The National Recording Registry selects for preservation sound recordings that 'are culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant, and inform or reflect life in the United States.' The library also manages the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, which responds to tens of thousands of requests from Congress each year. Communications are confidential from disclosure under the 'speech or debate' clause of the U.S. Constitution. Library of Congress events include an annual book festival, tours, films, exhibits and conferences. The Library of Congress is not a traditional circulating library but is instead a research library. No one under 16 can get a reader card to access the collection. Those 16 and 17 require a parent's permission. What does the librarian of Congress do? The librarian has a wide range of responsibilities, from overseeing the Library of Congress' collections to selecting the country's poet laureate to awarding the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song and the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction. Librarians serve 10-year terms, and Hayden's was scheduled to end in 2026. Her predecessors include James Billington, Daniel Boorstin and Archibald MacLeish. Who was fired? Who was hired? Late last week, the Trump administration abruptly fired Hayden, the first Black person and the first woman to hold the position. Hayden, nominated by President Barack Obama in 2015 and confirmed 74-18 by the Republican-led Senate the following year, was informed via email that 'your position as the Librarian of Congress is terminated effective immediately. Thank you for your service.' More upheavals quickly followed. The White House fired U.S. Copyright Office head Shira Perlmutter, whom Hayden had appointed in 2020. The Justice Department then announced that Blanche, the deputy attorney general, had been named acting librarian of Congress and that Paul Perkins, an associate deputy attorney general and veteran Justice Department attorney, was acting director of the Copyright Office. Blanche was a member of Trump's defense team in his New York hush money trial, which ended last year in a conviction on 34 felony counts. Why was Hayden fired? The White House cited no specific reason in its email to her, although Trump has been purging officials he believes opposed to him and his policies. The conservative American Accountability Foundation had alleged she was promoting children's books with 'radical content,' and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that she was 'putting inappropriate books in the library for children.' A copy of virtually every book published in the U.S. during a given year is given to the Copyright Office, with the Library of Congress deciding whether to include it in the main collection. Hayden's firing was denounced by Democrats, librarians, educators and others, including the outgoing U.S. poet laureate, Ada Limón. Appointed by Hayden in 2022, Limón called her the 'kindest, brightest, most generous Librarian of Congress we could have hoped for as a nation.' Did the White House have the legal right to fire her? Despite being nominated by the president, the librarian of Congress is a legislative branch employee and appoints leaders to other positions under it, such as the assistant librarian and the director of the Copyright Office. That's why a dispute between Congress and the White House has erupted as Republican leaders sort out how much authority the president — the head of the executive branch — has in tapping an acting librarian. Usually, if that position is vacant, an interim librarian is chosen from the current ranks of the Library of Congress. Who is in charge right now? Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Although Blanche was announced as acting librarian, he has yet to turn up at the Library of Congress offices, according to a person with knowledge of internal operations. The person was not authorized to speak publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. The library is currently being run by Robert Randolph Newlen, the person says. Newlen had been principal deputy librarian, and, per library regulations, was in line to succeed the librarian of Congress in case of absence or temporary unavailability. ___ Associated Press writer Seung Min Kim contributed to this report from Washington.
Associated Press
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Firing, hiring and a mystery: The 225-year-old Library of Congress has never had a moment like this
The Library of Congress, a 225-year-old Washington institution, has never had a moment like this. A week ago, the Trump administration fired the longtime librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden. The man appointed by President Donald Trump to be interim librarian, Todd Blanche, may not actually be the interim librarian. And Hayden's ouster may not even be legal. Here's more about the library, Hayden's ouster and the mystery of who's in charge now: What is the Library of Congress? The country's oldest federal cultural institution, the Library of Congress was founded in 1800 under legislation by President John Adams and has traditionally enjoyed bipartisan backing. In addition to its billing as 'the largest library in the world,' it could also be called the country's unofficial memory bank. It contains more than 100 million books, recordings, images and other artifacts and offers a vast online archive, and its contents span three buildings on Capitol Hill. Each year, the library's National Film Registry chooses 25 movies 'showcasing the range and diversity of American film heritage.' The National Recording Registry selects for preservation sound recordings that 'are culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant, and inform or reflect life in the United States.' The library also manages the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, which responds to tens of thousands of requests from Congress each year. Communications are confidential from disclosure under the 'speech or debate' clause of the U.S. Constitution. Library of Congress events include an annual book festival, tours, films, exhibits and conferences. The Library of Congress is not a traditional circulating library but is instead a research library. No one under 16 can get a reader card to access the collection. Those 16 and 17 require a parent's permission. What does the librarian of Congress do? The librarian has a wide range of responsibilities, from overseeing the Library of Congress' collections to selecting the country's poet laureate to awarding the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song and the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction. Librarians serve 10-year terms, and Hayden's was scheduled to end in 2026. Her predecessors include James Billington, Daniel Boorstin and Archibald MacLeish. Who was fired? Who was hired? Late last week, the Trump administration abruptly fired Hayden, the first Black person and the first woman to hold the position. Hayden, nominated by President Barack Obama in 2015 and confirmed 74-18 by the Republican-led Senate the following year, was informed via email that 'your position as the Librarian of Congress is terminated effective immediately. Thank you for your service.' More upheavals quickly followed. The White House fired U.S. Copyright Office head Shira Perlmutter, whom Hayden had appointed in 2020. The Justice Department then announced that Blanche, the deputy attorney general, had been named acting librarian of Congress and that Paul Perkins, an associate deputy attorney general and veteran Justice Department attorney, was acting director of the Copyright Office. Blanche was a member of Trump's defense team in his New York hush money trial, which ended last year in a conviction on 34 felony counts. Why was Hayden fired? The White House cited no specific reason in its email to her, although Trump has been purging officials he believes opposed to him and his policies. The conservative American Accountability Foundation had alleged she was promoting children's books with 'radical content,' and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that she was 'putting inappropriate books in the library for children.' A copy of virtually every book published in the U.S. during a given year is given to the Copyright Office, with the Library of Congress deciding whether to include it in the main collection. Hayden's firing was denounced by Democrats, librarians, educators and others, including the outgoing U.S. poet laureate, Ada Limón. Appointed by Hayden in 2022, Limón called her the 'kindest, brightest, most generous Librarian of Congress we could have hoped for as a nation.' Did the White House have the legal right to fire her? Despite being nominated by the president, the librarian of Congress is a legislative branch employee and appoints leaders to other positions under it, such as the assistant librarian and the director of the Copyright Office. That's why a dispute between Congress and the White House has erupted as Republican leaders sort out how much authority the president -- the head of the executive branch -- has in tapping an acting librarian. Usually, if that position is vacant, an interim librarian is chosen from the current ranks of the Library of Congress. Who is in charge right now? Although Blanche was announced as acting librarian, he has yet to turn up at the Library of Congress offices, according to a person with knowledge of internal operations. The person was not authorized to speak publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. The library is currently being run by Robert Randolph Newlen, the person says. Newlen had been principal deputy librarian, and, per library regulations, was in line to succeed the librarian of Congress in case of absence or temporary unavailability. ___ Associated Press writer Seung Min Kim contributed to this report from Washington.
