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The Cover Uncovered When The Wedding Present paid tribute to their sporting hero George Best

The Cover Uncovered: When The Wedding Present paid tribute to their sporting hero George Best

A controversial icon.

Reuben Cross
Jun 17, 2026
The cult legacy of ‘Sunday Night’, Lorne Michaels’ short-lived showcase of live music and unlikely mash-ups

The cult legacy of ‘Sunday Night’, Lorne Michaels’ short-lived showcase of live music and unlikely mash-ups

A format that Jools Holland later adapted for the UK audience.

Andrew Clayman
Jun 17, 2026
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The 1989 song Tina Turner knew would last forever: “This is the best moment”

Freedom at its finest.

Lauren Hunter
Jun 17, 2026
Billy Bob Thornton - Actor - 2024

The two “ridiculous” movies Billy Bob Thornton can’t stand: “I can’t even discuss those”

Don’t bother asking.

Scott Campbell
Jun 16, 2026
Tom Cruise - Actor - 2019

How Tom Cruise changed Hollywood forever: “Yes, I am taking credit for it”

Did he, though?

Scott Campbell
Jun 16, 2026
Richard Gere - Actor - 2024

The 1989 TV show Richard Gere threatened to sue for calling him a sex symbol: “It was very odd”

Wanted to be known more for his charity work.

Tim Bradley
Jun 16, 2026
Kirk Hammett - Metallica - Far Out Magazine

The 1981 song Kirk Hammett wishes he wrote: “This is a brilliant piece”

It all makes sense now.

Arun Starkey
Jun 16, 2026

“The best”: The 1989 album that made David Crosby fall back in love with music

The beginning of the career resurrection.

Tim Coffman
Jun 16, 2026
Tale of the Tape- The story behind The Smiths' 'The Queen Is Dead'

Tale of the Tape: The story behind The Smiths’ ‘The Queen Is Dead’

“I’ve got no right to take my place with the human race…”

Tom Phelan
Jun 16, 2026
David Byrne - Newsnight - 2026 - BBC

The musician David Byrne said was as important as Bob Marley: “Just amazing!”

Unsung hero.

Callum MacHattie
Jun 16, 2026
James Brown - Singer

“I started the rap music”: Did James Brown invent hip-hop?

“Those are poor copies…”

Ben Forrest
Jun 16, 2026
‘Mother and Child Reunion’ - Paul Simon - 1972

The 1983 song Paul Simon called better than ‘The Sound of Silence’: “A greater impact”

Growing with every song.

Tim Coffman
Jun 15, 2026

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