Chance is a part of reality: we are continually shaped by the forces of coincidence, the unexpected occurs with almost numbing regularity in our lives. Petula Clark –Who Am I (1966) Nothing erases unpleasant thoughts more effectively than concentration on pleasant ones and nothing adds more valu...
Afrofuturism is a label that usually gets slapped on Flying Lotus, the Los Angeles, California native, but not one that normally sticks. The man born Steven Ellison was always known as being left-of-center, but in 2008, he delved into sci-fi as a way of ...
All of these artists have been critically and commercially lauded for their solo work and sometimes, their solo material is greater and more popular than the output they had with their original band. The aforementioned artists are great examples of this. There are plenty of grea...
Chuck Berry’s music is the essential guide to Rock N Roll and every branch of music that has evolved since the mid 50’s. Vintage clips of Chuck at the top of game is like is like watching an American vintage car in all its splendour, more feel,more history and takes your breath ...
Every rally needs music — the only problem is, musicians don't always want to lend their songs to political campaigns. Here are some of the musicians who've spoken out against politicians playing their tracks at events, ranging from Bruce Springsteen going up against a trio of Republicans to...
“Shine On You Crazy Diamond” is a legendary nine-part rock saga written as a tribute to Syd Barrett. Barrett was a founding member of Pink Floyd and was its lead guitarist, singer, and songwriter for the first few years until he was asked to leave in 1968. But Barrett cast a longer...
Kellye Nakahara (born 1950) is an American actress, best known for playing Nurse Kellye in 165 episodes of the television comedy M*A*S*H. Birthplace: Oahu, USA, Hawaii Nikita Pearl Waligwa Age: 15 Disney actress Nikita Pearl Waligwa, known for her role as Gloria in Disney's Queen of...
Some of the most iconic roles in film and TV could have looked very different had they gone to the original casting choices. Before Billy Crudup brought Stillwater singer Russell Hammond to life in the 2000 music drama, director Cameron Crowe had his eye on Brad Pitt, who was "just ...
“Well, I officially have the coronovirus [sic],” she captioned a selfie. “Just focusing on healing,” she added, thanking “everyone kindly wondering about” about her other on-going health challenges. She said she is doing “OK” overall, alongside of a photo of her feet on ...
Gloria Estefan Brings the Olympics to the Super Bowl (1999) In 1999, Gloria Estefan brought out two professional ice skaters, Brian Boitano and Dorothy Hamill, to commemorate the Olympics that year. The show was a complete spectacle, featuring a parade of dancers on the field and giant snowfla...