Everyone's heard of California, but this documentary showcases the state's natural beauty and wildlife. It has a fascinating range of geographical features and is home to many unique species of animals.

Kelp is a fascinating plant. What we see on the surface has little in common with what's actually there. Californian harbor seals are mammals but they do a lot of hunting underwater.

Every fall, the monarch butterflies migrate back to their breeding grounds in California. These fascinating and stunningly beautiful creatures weigh only a gram, yet travel extraordinary distances to complete their lifecycle. In the early spring, deep in the Yosemite valley, the sun warms the wet ground, forming clouds of misty fog.

Alive since ancient times, the giant sequoia trees stand colossal and majestic. Deep in the valley, a pair of coyote hunt in the winter snow, while in the Mojave Desert, Joshua trees and cactus plants have adapted to survive the searing heat.

Life can be hard in the Californian desert, but many plants and animals are adapted to survive the hot, dry conditions. Jackrabbits, owls, hummingbirds, and the green stick tree all thrive in this harsh climate as they wait for the rare blessing of rain.

The harbor seals gather in a sheltered cove to give birth. But even hidden from predators, there is no guarantee of survival, and we witness the tragic death of one newborn that gets trapped in its amniotic sac. Within a few hours, the pups that survive the birth are already into the waves, getting to know their new watery world.

Off the coast of California, an island of floating kelp provides refuge for fish in the open waters. The many small fish then attract larger species, including the ocean sunfish that seek relief from their parasites, and the predatory blue shark.

Prince said this about his song: "...Stay happy, stay focused, and you can beat the de-elevator [the "down" elevator as a metaphor for Satan]." It may be hard to understand the lyrics in this performance, but they're worth checking out. Find extended lyrics here

PopTopic TV – Pirates of the Caribbean Review: Captain Jack Sparrow (Depp) crosses paths with a woman from his past (Cruz), and he’s not sure if it’s love—or if she’s a ruthless con artist who’s using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth.

Pop Psych analyzes what’s wrong with our favorite fictional characters. This time its Nintendo's Super Mario's turn on the couch.

The nation's first Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman recites her poem "The Hill We Climb" at the inauguration ceremony for the 46th presidency of the United States of America. So many people were emotionally touched by this performance that we wanted to share it with our Yabla learners. It's a living example of contemporary American poetry and was part of a unique moment in American History.

Musicians Nat and Alex Wolff pay a visit to the offices of VEVO, a music video hosting company. Much to everyone's surprise, the two are not wearing white T-shirts, but then, musicians can be such rebels sometimes, can't they?

Pixie Lott covers the Kings of Leon!
This acoustic cover is now available on iTunes.

Enjoy Pink Floyd’s song Shine On, You Crazy Diamond.

The song "Learning to Fly" is from Pink Floyd's album A Momentary Lapse of Reason. David Gilmour wrote the song, and was inspired by his experiences as a pilot.