The “sanitised” artists Billy Joel thought the world should forget: “Boring, bullshit guys” Playing it too safe. Lauren Hunter Jun 20, 2026
The 1959 performance that made Matthew Rhys want to be an actor: “In command of his talent” A genre-defining movie. Jacob Simmons Jun 20, 2026
The 1955 movie Katharine Hepburn considered her best performance: “It would have to be that film” She didn’t even win an Oscar for it. Scott Campbell Jun 19, 2026
The 1956 sci-fi novel John Carpenter always dreamed of adapting: “Wouldn’t have been an intimate film” “It couldn’t be done”. Tim Bradley Jun 19, 2026
The 1955 album that reduced Frank Sinatra to tears Blue eyes brimming with tears. Lauren Hunter Jun 19, 2026
‘Puppy Love’: the curious story of Dolly Parton’s first single way back in 1959 A 13-year-old star… Ben Forrest Jun 18, 2026
The legendary 1950s act Paul Simon thought epitomised “American culture” “Even more powerfully”. Kelly Murphy Jun 16, 2026
What was the payola scandal and how did it change music? In politics, it’s simply called lobbying. Andrew Clayman Jun 16, 2026
The 1956 Elvis Presley song that changed Damian Lewis’ life: “I was stuck in the ’50s” Was obsessed with the ‘King of Rock and Roll’ as a teen. Tim Bradley Jun 15, 2026
The best rock songwriter Bruce Springsteen ever heard: “The greatest” The heart behind the riffs. Tim Coffman Jun 14, 2026