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God Defend New Zealand (Aotearoa) God Defend New Zealand An encyclopedic overview of New Zealand's anthem 'God Defend New Zealand' — its origins, composers, Māori translation, official status, cultural uses and notable distinctions.

God Hates Us All — Slayer's eighth studio album God Hates Us All God Hates Us All is the eighth studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer, released on September 11, 2001. Noted for its aggressive sound, bleak themes, chart performance an…

God Is a Woman — Ariana Grande song and cultural response God Is a Woman Overview of Ariana Grande's 2018 single 'God Is a Woman': musical style, themes of feminine divinity, music video (Madonna cameo), chart performance, reception and cultural impact.

Godey's Lady's Book A leading 19th-century American women's monthly (1830–1898), published in Philadelphia by Louis A. Godey and edited by Sarah Josepha Hale; known for fashion plates, domestic guidan…

Going Back (Phil Collins album) Going Back (album) Going Back is Phil Collins's 2010 album of 1960s Motown and soul covers, his eighth studio release marked by nostalgic arrangements and a return to studio recording after years of…

Goku Goku is the central protagonist of the Dragon Ball franchise, a Saiyan warrior created by Akira Toriyama. This article outlines his origin, powers, major transformations, relations…

Gold Vol. 1 (Celine Dion compilation) Gold Vol. 1 Gold Vol. 1 is a greatest-hits compilation attributed to Canadian singer Celine Dion, presenting a curated selection of her early and popular recordings for casual listeners and co…

Gold Vol. 2 (Céline Dion compilation) Gold Vol. 2 Gold Vol. 2 is a compilation album by Canadian singer Céline Dion, the second release in a 'Gold' greatest‑hits series. It collects notable previously released recordings; editions…

Goldberg Variations (BWV 988) Goldberg Variations A keyboard masterpiece by J.S. Bach: an aria followed by 30 variations that explore canons, dance forms and virtuosity; composed c.1741 and celebrated on harpsichord and piano.

Golden (Kylie Minogue album) Golden is the fourteenth studio album by Kylie Minogue, released 6 April 2018 by BMG. Largely recorded in Nashville, it blends pop and country elements and was promoted on the Gold…

Golden Age of Radio (album) — Josh Ritter's early breakthrough Golden Age of Radio (album) Golden Age of Radio is Josh Ritter's second studio album, self-released in 2001 and later issued nationally after he signed to Signature Sounds. The album established his narrative…

Golden Earring: Dutch rock band known for 'Radar Love' and long career Golden Earring Golden Earring, formed in The Hague in 1961, is a Dutch rock band best known for 'Radar Love'. They sustained a multi-decade career with a stable core lineup, many albums and a str…

Golden Road (Keith Urban album) Golden Road (album) Golden Road is the 2002 breakthrough studio album by Keith Urban, blending country, rock and pop influences and spawning several successful singles and long chart runs.

Golden Sun (Game Boy Advance role-playing game) Golden Sun Golden Sun is a 2001 fantasy role-playing game for the Game Boy Advance. Developed by Camelot and published by Nintendo, it is noted for its Psynergy magic, Djinn system, puzzles a…

Golden Sun (video game series) Golden Sun (series) Golden Sun is a fantasy role-playing series for Nintendo handhelds, noted for its Alchemy-themed story, Psynergy puzzles, Djinn mechanics and two-part narrative spanning GBA and DS…

GoldenEye 007 GoldenEye 007 — the 1995 James Bond film that relaunched the franchise and the landmark 1997 Nintendo 64 first-person shooter; overview of film, game, development, gameplay and leg…

GoldenEye 007 (2010 video game) A 2010 reimagining of GoldenEye for Wii and DS that updates the 1997 N64 shooter with modern FPS elements, local and online multiplayer, and an enhanced console port in 2011.

Gone Girl Gone Girl: a widely known title spanning Gillian Flynn's 2012 novel, David Fincher's 2014 film adaptation with screenplay by Flynn, a film score, and earlier musical uses such as J…

Good Charlotte (self-titled debut album) Good Charlotte (album) Self-titled debut album by American pop punk band Good Charlotte, released September 26, 2000; noted for its youthful lyrics, guitar-driven sound, and songwriting by brothers Benji…

Good Girl (Alexis Jordan song) Overview of "Good Girl", a single recorded by American singer Alexis Jordan for her self-titled 2011 debut album, covering composition, themes, release and reception.

Good Girl Gone Bad (Rihanna album) Good Girl Gone Bad Third studio album by Barbadian singer Rihanna; a stylistic shift toward pop, dance-pop and R&B. Features singles like "Umbrella" and "Don't Stop the Music" and is noted for its co…

Good Kid, M.A.A.D City — Kendrick Lamar album (2012) Good Kid, M.A.A.D City A concept-driven studio album by Kendrick Lamar released in 2012. It chronicles youth, violence and choices in Compton through cinematic storytelling, notable singles, guest artist…

Good Life (Kanye West song) Good Life 2007 single by Kanye West featuring T-Pain from the album Graduation — a celebratory hip hop track that samples Michael Jackson and became a mainstream hit.

Good Morning Good Morning (song) Good Morning Good Morning A 1967 Beatles song written by John Lennon (credited Lennon–McCartney) on the Sgt. Pepper album, noted for its domestic lyrics, rock arrangement and animal-sound transition into th…

Good Morning Revival Good Morning Revival is the fourth studio album by American pop punk band Good Charlotte, released March 27, 2007. It marked a stylistic shift toward dance-rock and electronic-pop…

Good Night, and Good Luck: the film and its examination of McCarthy-era journalism Good Night, and Good Luck 2005 black-and-white drama directed by George Clooney about Edward R. Murrow’s challenge to Senator Joseph McCarthy and the role of broadcast journalism during the 1950s Red Scare.

Goomba (Mario series enemy) Goomba Goombas are one of the most recognizable enemies from Nintendo's Mario series: small brown mushroom-shaped creatures with simple behavior and many variants across the franchise.

Gorilla Grodd — DC Comics supervillain and foe of the Flash Gorilla Grodd Gorilla Grodd is a telepathic, super-intelligent gorilla from DC Comics and a recurring enemy of the Flash. Debuting in 1959, he hails from Gorilla City and appears in comics, anim…

Goro (Mortal Kombat) Goro is a recurring antagonist in the Mortal Kombat series: a four-armed Shokan champion who serves Outworld and is famous as an imposing, memorable sub-boss and occasional playabl…

Gospel (Christianity): Meaning, Content, History and Importance Gospel A clear overview of the Christian gospel: its meaning as “good news,” core themes, oral origins, the four canonical Gospels, historical development, uses in worship and theology, a…

Gospel of John: overview, authorship, themes and significance Gospel of John An introduction to the Gospel of John: its place among the four gospels, authorship questions, literary features, major theological themes, and its historical and religious importa…

Gospel of Mark: Overview, Origins, Structure, and Significance Gospel of Mark A concise, balanced introduction to the Gospel of Mark: its authorship, date, structure, themes, textual issues, and its place among the Synoptic Gospels.

Gospel of Matthew: overview, structure, themes, and historical context Gospel of Matthew An encyclopedic introduction to the Gospel of Matthew: its content, authorship questions, themes (Messiah, law, discipleship), relationship to other Gospels, and its role in Christ…

Gospel of Thomas A non-narrative early Christian collection of 114 sayings attributed to Jesus, preserved in a Coptic codex from Nag Hammadi (1945). Scholars debate its date, origins, and relation…

Got 2 Luv U — Sean Paul featuring Alexis Jordan Got 2 Luv U Pop-reggae single by Sean Paul featuring Alexis Jordan, released as the lead single from his Tomahawk Technique era; known for a Ben Mor-directed video and a number-one peak in Swi…

Got to Be There (debut album by Michael Jackson) Got to Be There Got to Be There is Michael Jackson's 1971 debut studio album for Motown, issued when he was a child; it produced several hit singles and sold millions worldwide.

Gotta Get Away — single by The Offspring Gotta Get Away “Gotta Get Away” is a 1994 single by Californian punk rock band The Offspring from the album Smash; a mid‑tempo song about anxiety and pressure that reached No. 6 on Billboard’s Mo…

Götterdämmerung — Wagner’s final opera in The Ring cycle Götterdämmerung Götterdämmerung is the fourth and concluding music drama of Richard Wagner’s Der Ring des Nibelungen. A prologue and three acts combine mythic tragedy, dense orchestration and leit…

Graduation (Kanye West album) Graduation (album) Graduation is Kanye West's third studio album, released Sept 11, 2007. It marked a stylistic shift toward electronic, arena-sized production, produced broad influence on hip hop an…

Graffiti (Chris Brown album) Graffiti (album) Graffiti is the third studio album by Chris Brown, released December 7, 2009 on CBE and Jive Records. It followed widely publicized legal and personal controversy and marked a shif…

Gran Turismo (PlayStation Portable) Handheld entry in Polyphony Digital's Gran Turismo series for the PSP, delivering realistic driving simulation, hundreds of licensed cars and varied race modes adapted for a portab…

Gran Turismo — 1997 PlayStation driving simulation and racing game Gran Turismo (video game) Gran Turismo (1997) is a PlayStation driving simulation by Polyphony Digital, noted for realistic physics, a vast lineup of licensed cars, varied race formats and deep tuning optio…

Gran Turismo 2 1999 racing simulation for the PlayStation by Polyphony Digital. Praised for its large car roster, varied circuits and deep single-player modes, it helped define console driving si…

Grand Theft Auto — overview, history, gameplay and cultural impact Grand Theft Auto Comprehensive introduction to the Grand Theft Auto video game series: origins, major titles, gameplay design, commercial success, controversies, and cultural influence.

Grand Theft Auto IV: overview, design, setting, and legacy Grand Theft Auto IV Grand Theft Auto IV is a 2008 open-world action-adventure game by Rockstar North set in Liberty City. It introduced a darker narrative, refined physics, online play and two major e…

Grand Theft Auto V: overview, development, gameplay, and legacy Grand Theft Auto V Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) is a 2013 open-world action-adventure game by Rockstar Games. Noted for its three-protagonist design, massive sandbox world and long-lived online mode, i…

Graphic novel A book-length work of sequential art combining illustrations and text. Graphic novels include original long-form stories, memoirs, reportage and collected comic editions, sold in b…

Grass Roots — the unreleased debut by A.T.B.A.N. Klann Grass Roots Grass Roots is the unreleased 1992 debut album by A.T.B.A.N. Klann (later The Black Eyed Peas). Planned for Ruthless/Relativity, it was shelved; tracks later leaked and influenced…