‘Word on a Wing’: David Bowie’s overlooked Nietzschean masterpiece on the vapid modern age
Ghosts, ghouls, and apparitions can appear out of David Bowie's songs years after their time has been and gone. The 'Station ...
The actor who transformed Will Smith into a movie star: “The first person to really explain it to me”
Will Smith is one of the most recognisable celebrities in the world, and it turns out, there's an art to it, and Smith had an ...
“Amazing”: Frank Zappa’s favourite pop song
From The Beatles to The Velvet Underground, there weren't too many groups that Frank Zappa liked. However, he had a soft spot ...
The roles Denzel Washington has never been offered: “Maybe they’re not interested”
Denzel Washington has had a glittering career, starring in projects such as 'Gladiator II' and 'Glory', but has named the one ...
The movies Samuel L Jackson refuses to make: “No thanks”
Samuel L Jackson is an icon of the film industry who has earned a legendary status through his work in films like 'Pulp ...
‘Juicebox’: the “ugly” song that became a smash for The Strokes
Everyone told Julian Casablancas that this one song was "ugly" and mocked his experimentation. But in the end, it turned out ...
Jack Black names the best actor he’s ever worked with: “My favourite co-star I’ve ever had”
With years of iconic comedic performances under his belt, Jack Black named the best actor he's ever worked with. Read more ...
The actor who turned down the chance to end Jack Nicholson’s retirement: “No, we’re not”
After retiring, there was one script that nearly lured Jack Nicholson out of retirement, but this plan was thwarted by one ...
The movie John Wayne only made to spite Clint Eastwood: “I thought I could be Dirty Duke”
John Wayne turned down the role that became iconic in Clint Eastwood's hands, and the film's success made him want a 'Dirty ...
“You couldn’t tell me anything”: the song Stevie Nicks refused to release for years
Stevie Nicks always had her own say in her solo career, and if that meant losing this classic ballad from her discography.
Guillermo del Toro’s favourite Steven Spielberg movie of the 21st century: “A little masterclass”
Guillermo del Toro once shared his favourite Steven Spielberg movie from the 21st century – an award-winning Leonardo DiCaprio vehicle.
How did Jimi Hendrix get his stage name?
It's an often overlooked point, but Jimi Hendrix was a stage name, not his birth name. The reason he chose it is a simple one. Read more about it here.