The longest opera ever written is Richard Wagner's *Der Ring des Nibelungen*, which, when performed complete, lasts over 15 hours. elaborate share
Usher has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. elaborate share
Jay-Z's original stage name was Jazzy. elaborate share
Lady Gaga's real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta. elaborate share
The lyre, an ancient stringed instrument, was said to have been invented by Hermes (Mercury in Roman mythology) from a tortoise shell. elaborate share
Kanye West's original stage name was "The Chosen One." elaborate share
Green Day's song "American Idiot" was originally intended to be a concept album, but grew into a rock opera. elaborate share
