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The first number-one of the 1960s came from an unlikely and forgotten source before the charts were dominated by the evergreen names that followed suit.
Jim Carrey remains one of the most beloved comedic actors of all time. Here, he names the track he goes to when he's in need of a shot of raw energy.
Starting his 1.5-star review as he meant to go on, Ebert called it “a movie weary almost unto death with the sameness of its genre,” summarising it as “another mindless slog through the familiar ...
John McVie's role in Fleetwood Mac's discography gets sadly overlooked. But his writing of this bassline changed the course of the band's history.
Thanks to his incendiary stand-up comedy routines and presence on Saturday Night Live, Murphy wasn’t exactly an unknown when he made his feature debut in 1982’s 48 Hrs, but Walter Hill’s action ...
Neil Young has always done things his own way, and that won't be changing in 2025. But what exactly is his own way?
Diane Keaton called Meryl Streep "my generation's genius" in a speech at her AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony, and Streep returned the favour years later.
Bob Dylan had many avenues to go down as a performer, but he felt that some guitarists could make their instrument sing like nobody else.
You can call Samuel L Jackson a whole number of things, but just don't call him this one word (that's usually a positive).
From Elvis Presley to Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Patsy Cline and Miles Davis, the 1950s created a wellspring of music stars overnight.
Plenty of artists have taken on the music of The Cure over the years, but Robert Smith has a fondness for one cover of 'Just ...
George Harrison has always been able to find the balance of emotions on any album, but he knew when some projects could be a pain in the ass.