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The “ridiculous” 1976 western Clint Eastwood couldn’t stand: “It wasn’t a good script”
Clint Eastwood dismissed Arthur Penn’s 1976 western *The Missouri Breaks* as “ridiculous”, arguing that its weak screenplay undermined the film despite its high-profile cast of Marlon Brando and Jack Nicholson. His comments matter because they reflect a leading western star’s view that strong material, rather than the genre itself, determines whether such films succeed. Eastwood…
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The three greatest songwriters of all time, according to Neil Young
Neil Young has named the three songwriters he considers the greatest of all time, offering a rare personal ranking from one of rock’s most respected and enduring artists. As a prolific songwriter himself with a career spanning decades, Young’s picks carry weight, giving fans and fellow musicians insight into whose work he holds in the…
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Watch Charli XCX join The Strokes for ‘Take It Or Leave It’ at Outside Lands 2026
Julian Casablancas introduced her as “the queen of album sales”, after the two artists released their new records on the same day last month The post Watch Charli XCX join The Strokes for ‘Take It Or Leave It’ at Outside Lands 2026 appeared first on NME.
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‘It’s a true art form’: Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye on high fashion and life at Udinese
Nigeria and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has spoken about his growing profile in high fashion, following a viral appearance at Paris fashion week’s Jean Paul Gaultier show alongside Cardi B. He insists his off-field interests, including a near two-million-strong social media following, remain entirely separate from his football career, which he treats as his true…
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Five UK song locations that sound made-up but are actually real
The article highlights five real UK locations whose unusual names make them sound fictional, but which have featured in song titles or lyrics. – It examines each location’s connection to a song. – It notes how distinctive place names can shape a song’s atmosphere. – It contrasts lyrical imagination with real geography. – It focuses…
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Joe Jonas Says He Sought Therapy After His Solo Album Underperformed
Joe Jonas has revealed that the underwhelming commercial reception of his 2011 solo debut album, Fastlife, led to panic attacks and physical pain severe enough that a doctor recommended he see a therapist. He made the disclosure on a recent episode of Hey Jonas!, the podcast he hosts with brothers and Jonas Brothers bandmates Nick…
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Keeping Score: How Danny Elfman helped revive ‘Spider-Man’ in 2002
Danny Elfman’s score for Sam Raimi’s 2002 film *Spider-Man* helped establish the character as a credible modern blockbuster hero after years of unsuccessful screen-development attempts. The article argues that its dramatic main theme gave Peter Parker’s story emotional weight and a distinct identity, supporting the film’s revival of the franchise and wider influence on superhero…
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Baker Boy Takes Album, Song and Film Clip of the Year at 2026 NIMAs
Baker Boy was the standout winner at the 2026 National Indigenous Music Awards, held on Saturday at the Darwin Amphitheater, taking home three top honours including Album of the Year. The Yolŋu rapper’s win underscores his status as a leading figure in Indigenous Australian music, having become the first artist to achieve mainstream success rapping…
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The singers Joe Strummer thought were too good to match: “You can’t touch them”
Joe Strummer, the frontman of punk pioneers The Clash, revealed that his later musical development was shaped by an unlikely source: crooners Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra. Though punk in the 1970s often celebrated a lack of musical polish, Strummer’s tastes broadened considerably as The Clash matured, and this led him to reconsider his approach…
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Whitney Houston honoured with Barbie doll based on 1987 music video
Mattel has launched a Barbie Signature doll modelled on Whitney Houston, recreating the singer’s look from her 1987 music video for “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)”. The $60 collectible went on sale on 8 August at Target stores and online through Amazon, Walmart, Target and Mattel Creations, becoming the latest addition to…