Rock
Meg Ryan fights to erase an 83 movie history
The image of Meg Ryan, the undisputed queen of mainstream romance, often conjures notions of polished glamour and effortless stardom.
Who played the mandolin on Losing My Religion
The creation of some of rock’s most enduring anthems often follows a surprisingly simple, yet explosive path: a raw spark
Mel Brooks calls genius ‘There was only one’
Mel Brooks, a master of comedy who has carved out an inimitable niche in the entertainment industry, often reserves his
Song that attacked critics now streams 375 million times
The early days of Paul Simon were filled with the melodic magic of collaboration, particularly with Art Garfunkel, as they
Brian Wilson wrote a classic love song in one hour
Some artists are simply tuned into the cosmic frequency of creativity better than others. For Brian Wilson, that tuning allowed
Christine McVie asks: Am I in the band
In the tapestry of Fleetwood Mac’s legendary sound, Christine McVie was not just a member; she was an essential, glittering
Rush dressed for a prog-rock epic and faced tourmate embarrassment
The story of Rush is less about quiet musical perfection and more about a glorious, loud, and slightly ridiculous quest
John Wayne: $250k in 15 mins highway robbery
In the high-stakes world of Hollywood, true genius often isn’t about talent alone; it’s about knowing how to wield power.
Dick Clark robs Simon and Garfunkel of their first $221 pay packet
The history of pop music television is a rich tapestry, filled with iconic moments and unforgettable faces. From the UK’s
Who plays the banjo on Neil Young’s Old Man
In the sprawling landscape of rock history, few artists manage to carve out a path entirely their own. By 1972,
Eddie Van Halen’s incomprehensible 1974 song “What are you playing there”
It is a common misconception that musical genius is simply a matter of talent. Most artists, regardless of their fame,
Cat Stevens’ record went wrong and changed his life
The Solitude of Success: How Cat Stevens Mastered the Art of Keeping Secrets Even with global recognition for his catalog,
Ringo Starr’s extreme view on music: Procol Harum’s mass suicide
To call themselves a group full of melancholy and despair might seem a dramatic understatement, but for Procol Harum, it
Prince dies without his hero ever calling
In 2016, the music world mourned the passing of Prince, a figure whose influence stretched across genres and redefined the
Jack Nicholson flat-out rejects it: “That’s true”
Some stars simply possess a magnetic quality—a type of presence that demands attention whether they speak or simply exist in
Ron Howard’s most hilarious movie ever
Ron Howard is often celebrated as one of Hollywood’s most experienced comedic operators, yet for much of his career, the
Techno Godfather Juan Atkins Dies at 64
The electronic music world mourns the passing of Juan Atkins, a visionary Detroit artist whose futuristic sound helped define the
Joni Mitchell’s first musical obsession the 1905 composition
Given how luscious and ornate her works always have a tendency to be, you might assume that the love Joni
Tom Hanks reveals his worst self in 1988 still his proudest achievement
Tom Hanks has always approached his career with a distinctive appetite for risk, driven not by chasing blockbusters, but by
Bruce Springsteen calls it every rock star’s dream
The myth of Bruce Springsteen is a fascinating tapestry woven from blue-collar reality, roaring stadium anthems, and the haunting pursuit
Don Arden threatens Keith Moon for a project in 1966
In the heart of the 1960s music scene, while many bands and projects were known for their overlapping lineups, there
Test your Rush knowledge with this tough quiz
Five decades. Nineteen studio albums. Eleven live recordings. When you consider the sheer volume of musical history packed into that
Tarantino’s belief in the greatest movie ever made
When we talk about cinematic perfection, the conversation often leads to lofty, impossible debates. There is no single, definitive greatest
Woman who saved his career murdered jazz legend
In the heart of New York City’s East Village, a story of glittering jazz and grim reality unfolded within the
Beyond reach The Beatles reunite on John Lennon’s lost songs
The dream of a full Beatles reunion was tragically extinguished by the murder of John Lennon. Yet, even in the