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Ultimate Custom Night A sandbox-style entry in the Five Nights at Freddy’s series, Ultimate Custom Night (2018) is a customizable point-and-click survival horror experience with 50 selectable characters…

Ultramega OK — Soundgarden's debut studio album (1988) Ultramega OK Ultramega OK is Soundgarden's first full-length album, released in 1988 on SST Records. It blends grunge, psychedelic and punk influences, earned a Grammy nomination, and marked th…

Umbrella (song) — Rihanna featuring Jay-Z Umbrella (song) 2007 lead single by Rihanna featuring Jay‑Z from the album Good Girl Gone Bad; a global pop‑R&B hit noted for its hook, chart success, awards and lasting cultural influence.

Unapologetic (Rihanna album) Unapologetic Unapologetic is Rihanna's seventh studio album, released in November 2012. It blended pop, R&B and EDM, featured the hit "Diamonds", notable collaborations, and became her first US…

Unbreakable (Janet Jackson album) Unbreakable is Janet Jackson's eleventh studio album, released October 2, 2015. It marked her return with new material after seven years, featuring R&B-influenced singles and colla…

Uncle Ben (Benjamin Parker) — the moral catalyst of Spider-Man Uncle Ben Uncle Ben (Benjamin Parker) is Peter Parker's uncle in Marvel Comics. His death and the line 'With great power, comes great responsibility' define Spider-Man's origin and moral pur…

Under the Lilacs A juvenile novel by Louisa May Alcott, published in 1878; a gentle, episodic story for young readers emphasizing friendship, charity and everyday adventures in a small-town setting…

Under the Pink (Tori Amos album) Under the Pink Under the Pink is Tori Amos's second solo album, released January 31, 1994. Piano-led and lyrically bold, it produced several singles including "Cornflake Girl" and reached number…

Undertale Undertale is an independent role-playing game by Toby Fox that blends turn-based combat, bullet-hell dodging, and player choice to explore themes of morality, mercy, and consequenc…

Undertow (Tool album) — 1993 debut full-length and its legacy Undertow (Tool album) Undertow is Tool's first full-length album, released in 1993. This article summarizes its recording, music and themes, artwork and videos, critical reception, and lasting influence…

Unforgettable (Selena album) Unforgettable is a four-disc promotional box set issued in April 2005 during the Selena ¡VIVE! tribute; it compiles hits, live performances and rarities that renewed interest in Se…

United States Reports The United States Reports are the Supreme Court's official bound opinions. They provide the authoritative text, citation format, and archival record used by courts, lawyers, schola…

Univers (typeface family) Univers Univers is a large sans‑serif typeface family designed by Adrian Frutiger in 1957, notable for its systematic range of weights and widths and its influence on modernist typography…

Unrepentant Geraldines (Tori Amos album) Unrepentant Geraldines Unrepentant Geraldines is the 14th studio album by Tori Amos, released in May 2014. Piano-led and song-focused, it explores identity and relationships and was supported by a world…

Until Dawn: interactive drama survival horror game Until Dawn Until Dawn is a cinematic, choice-driven survival horror video game by Supermassive Games. Released in August 2015 as a PlayStation 4 exclusive, it emphasizes branching narrative,…

Unwritten (album) Debut studio album Unwritten (2004) by Natasha Bedingfield. Released in the UK in 2004 and the US in 2005, it yielded five singles including its title track and was reissued in Nor…

Up All Night (debut album by One Direction) Up All Night Debut studio album by British–Irish boy band One Direction, released in November 2011. Pop-focused record that launched their international success and produced the hit single "Wha…

Up-Tight (Everything's Alright) — Stevie Wonder album Up-Tight 1966 studio album by Stevie Wonder on the Tamla label featuring the hit single "Uptight (Everything's Alright)"; a key early commercial breakthrough blending R&B and pop-soul.

User Guide (User Manual): Purpose, Structure, and Best Practices User guide A user guide explains how to operate a product or software. This article describes its purpose, typical structure, writing considerations, formats, localization, and maintenance be…

Utopia (book) Thomas More's 1516 book Utopia describes an imagined island commonwealth; part satire, part political thought experiment, it coined the term 'utopia' and influenced later debate ab…

Utopia, Limited: The Flowers of Progress — Gilbert and Sullivan operetta Utopia, Limited A comic operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan (1893), Utopia, Limited satirizes imperialism, government and corporations. It opened at the Savoy Theatre and ran for 245 performances.

Uzbek Wikipedia (Oʻzbekcha Vikipediya) Uzbek Wikipedia The Uzbek-language edition of Wikipedia, created in December 2003, serving Uzbek speakers with articles in Latin and Cyrillic scripts and maintained by a volunteer community.

V for Vendetta: Alan Moore's dystopian graphic novel and its influence V for Vendetta A concise overview of V for Vendetta: its story, characters, publication history, themes, film adaptation, and cultural impact, including the Guy Fawkes mask and political readings…

Vaan (character from Final Fantasy XII) Vaan Vaan is the young streetwise protagonist of Final Fantasy XII. An orphan from the city of Rabanastre, he seeks freedom and adventure and appears in XII and its related spin-offs.

Valentines (EP) — Mariah Carey Valentines (EP) Valentines is a limited-edition EP by Mariah Carey, released in the U.S. on January 1, 2000 by Columbia Records. It is notable for including Carey's cover of 'Theme from Mahogany.'

Valley of the Damned — DragonForce debut album Valley of the Damned Valley of the Damned is the debut studio album by British power metal band DragonForce, released 25 February 2003. It introduced their high‑speed, virtuoso guitar style and fantasy…

Vandhal Sridevi (Tamil TV series) Vandhal Sridevi Vandhal Sridevi is a 2018–2019 Tamil romance-drama serial that aired on Colors Tamil. A remake of the Kannada serial Lakshmi Baramma, it starred Ananya and Nandhan and ran April 20…

Vanilla Ninja (debut album) Vanilla Ninja (album) Debut studio album by Estonian girl band Vanilla Ninja, released in the early 2000s. A pop-rock record that introduced the group's sound in the Baltic region and helped launch thei…

Variety (magazine) Variety is a long-running American entertainment trade publication founded in 1905 that reports on film, television, theater, and the business of show business in print and online.

VeggieTales — Christian-themed children's animated franchise VeggieTales VeggieTales is an American children's animated franchise featuring talking vegetables, songs and comedy to teach moral and biblical lessons. Debuting in 1993, it expanded from home…

The Ventriloquist (Arnold Wesker) — Batman villain who uses Scarface Ventriloquist (comics) Arnold Wesker, known as the Ventriloquist, is a Gotham City criminal who commits crimes through a gangster puppet named Scarface. A recurring Batman antagonist exploring identity a…

Venus and Adonis (poem by William Shakespeare) Venus and Adonis A narrative poem by William Shakespeare first published in 1593, retelling the classical myth of Venus and Adonis; noted for its lyrical style, six-line stanzas, and exploration of…

Venus of Willendorf: Paleolithic Female Figurine and Its Interpretations Venus of Willendorf Small Upper Paleolithic statuette discovered in 1908 near Willendorf, Austria; carved from oolitic limestone and widely discussed as a fertility symbol, portable object, or self-po…

Versus (EP) Versus is a 2010 extended play by Usher that served as a companion and final chapter to Raymond v. Raymond; it features pop and R&B production, two hit singles, and moderate commer…

Vesper Lynd — Bond character from Casino Royale Vesper Lynd Vesper Lynd is a pivotal character in Ian Fleming's Casino Royale and its film adaptations, known for her complex loyalties, relationship with James Bond, and lasting influence on…

Vetus Latina: Early Latin Bible translations before the Vulgate Vetus Latina Vetus Latina denotes the variety of Latin biblical translations used in the Western Church before Jerome's Vulgate. This article explains their nature, history, surviving witnesses…

Vexillology (album) Vexillology is the second studio album by Canadian electronic producer deadmau5, released November 6, 2006. It collects instrumental electronic tracks; the title refers to the stud…

VH1 Storytellers (Kanye West album) Live album documenting Kanye West's VH1 Storytellers performance, recorded February 2009 and released January 5, 2010 by Roc-A-Fella Records; features intimate renditions and onsta…

The Vicar of Bray Vicar of Bray A satirical English song and cultural epithet about a clergyman who repeatedly alters his principles to retain his post amid changing religious and political regimes.

Victor Frankenstein: creator, scientist, and tragic protagonist of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Victor Frankenstein Victor Frankenstein is the ambitious scientist who creates the Creature in Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein. His life, choices, and downfall examine ambition, responsibility, and…

Victor Zsasz Victor Zsasz is a fictional Batman villain: a psychopathic, non-superpowered serial killer from Gotham City who marks each murder with a tally carved into his skin. Appears in comi…

Vigilante 8 — 1998 Vehicular Combat Game and Its Legacy Vigilante 8 Vigilante 8 is a late‑1990s vehicular combat game developed by Luxoflux and published by Activision for PlayStation, Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Color; it spawned a 1999 sequel.

Villain: Definition, Types, History and Role in Storytelling Villain An overview of the villain in fiction: definition, etymology, types (including supervillains), narrative roles, notable examples, and how villains shape audience responses and them…

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano A classic Tuscan DOCG red from Montepulciano made mainly from Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile), aged in oak and notable for savory red-fruit character; distinct from Montepulciano d'A…

Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77 (Brahms) Violin Concerto (Brahms) Johannes Brahms's Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77, completed in 1878 for Joseph Joachim, is a major Romantic concerto known for its symphonic scale, lyrical slow movement and te…

Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, BWV 1042 (Bach) Violin Concerto No. 1 (Bach) A three-movement Baroque concerto for solo violin and orchestra by J. S. Bach (BWV 1042), composed c.1730. Fast–slow–fast form in ritornello style with a lyrical central movement a…

Virgin of the Rocks Two related paintings by Leonardo da Vinci depicting the Virgin, Child, John the Baptist and an angel in a rocky setting; notable for composition, technique, and disputed history.

Virtual XI Virtual XI is the eleventh studio album by Iron Maiden, released in March 1998. It features Blaze Bayley on vocals, received mixed-to-negative reviews, and represents a transitiona…