The one director William Friedkin said would thrive during any period in cinema history
William Friedkin had some very kind words for a young director, one he said would be a success no matter what period of time he was working in.
“It was harder”: The Oasis tour Liam Gallagher struggled to sing
Despite Liam Gallagher being one of the biggest frontmen of the 1990s rock scene, everyone has to admit that even gods can make mistakes.
The movie Mel Brooks risked his entire career on: “I knew I was on thin ice”
As well as generating some of the biggest laughs in the history of the silver screen, Brooks has also courted his fair share of controversy. Blazing Saddles was nearly buried by Warner Bros because ...
‘I’d Swear There Was Somebody Here’: The David Crosby song that emerged as a “hallucination”
David Crosby was a master at pouring his emotions into his work. One of his most arresting numbers emerged in a "hallucination", when he was at his lowest.
The role Mark Wahlberg lied through his teeth to get: “Which was pretty cool”
Mark Wahlberg once made up huge details about his past in order to get a part in a movie. Read more about his experience and ...
‘Compared To What’: the Austrian soul stomper that took 50 years to be released
Exploring the story of Stefanie Vyhnak and 'Compared To What', the infectious soul stomper recorded in 1972 that was given its first official release last year.
Anthony Bourdain’s final meal: “Bad food is fake food”
Anthony Bourdain hungered to get out there in the happening world. The Kitchen Confidential chef and documentary star ...
‘Breakfast In Bed’: the pivotal Dusty Springfield song that challenged societal attitudes
Revisiting 'Breakfast In Bed', the Dusty Springfield single that perfectly captured her power and defiance, moving away from the love songs of her early career.
“Tune in, freak out”: The songs mentioned in Hunter S Thompson’s ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’
Exploring all the songs mentioned by Hunter S Thompson in his groundbreaking gonzo masterpiece 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas', which typified counterculture.
Who was the first Black artist to win a Grammy?
Ever since 1959, a Grammy has been the marker of musical mastery, but who was the first ever Black artist to be awarded one ...
Where was Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Red House’?
Red House' is one of the most renowned Jimi Hendrix songs, but for decades, fans have wondered whether it is a real place. Read more here.
Which session drummer has played on the most songs?
With around 2,000 albums and singles to his name, one session drummer has been discovered to boast the most studio credits in his field.