20 years of pop culture, in 20 striking photos

Beyoncé and Jay-Z, the very first iPhone, and more

Beyonce and Jay-Z.
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Jacob Lambert
Jacob Lambert

Jacob Lambert is the art director of TheWeek.com. He was previously an editor at MAD magazine, and has written and illustrated for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Weekly, and The Millions.

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