In 1978, Robert Duvall turned down a major role. But instead, he got to work with Laurence Olivier

When Robert Duvall was offered the chance to work with Laurence Olivier, it was too good to turn down. Even if that meant ...

In 1975, Don Henley wanted one guitarist to join Eagles. Together, they sold 100,000,000 records

Even though Don Henley was very meticulous about his craft, sometimes you need some more bite behind what you're doing.

In 1954, a gospel singer recorded a song about God. In 1966, The Supremes turned it into a number one hit

Before it became a 1966 chart-topper for The Supremes, this Motown classic began life as a 1950s gospel song about God, not ...

In 1964, Martha Reeves recorded a dance anthem. In 1967, it became associated with the Detroit riot

Co-written by Marvin Gaye and a huge hit for Martha and the Vandellas, this song about unity and joy also served as a ...

The 1988 “masterpiece” Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Leonardo DiCaprio agree is the “perfect” movie

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck agreeing on something isn't out of the ordinary, but Leonardo DiCaprio was happy to jump on the ...

Spade Cooley: In 1961, the ‘King of Western Swing’ was convicted of murder

Spade Cooley was a star of the record business and movie business alike, a country star in the realm of Roy Rogers, but he ...

In 1999, Stephen King watched a horror movie in hospital. He was so frightened he asked to turn it off

Stephen King names one of his favourite horror films. He is the author of 'The Shining' adapted by Stanley Kubrick, starring ...

In 1938, Judy Garland was 16 and making ‘The Wizard of Oz’. Behind the cameras was a dark, horrific story

Exploring the disturbing truth behind Judy Garland's on-set experiences while filming the 1939 MGM classic The Wizard of Oz ...

Sammy Hagar spent decades with Van Halen. His favourite song is one he’s performed just 19 times

Exploring comments made by the former Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar about the one song he's most proud of writing, which isn't ...

In 2011, Ryan Gosling’s first meeting with a director was “like a bad first date”. Their movie made over $81,000,000

Ryan Gosling’s first meeting with one director was a disaster - until an REO Speedwagon power ballad on the car radio turned ...

The 1986 song that half of Van Halen’s audience hated but it still sold 5,000,000 copies

When Sammy Hagar joined Van Halen, he took the band in a brand new direction, which some listeners loved, while others...

In 1977, a song failed to chart in America. Now, it is credited with bringing down the Berlin Wall

From a rehabilitating excursion to Schönenberg with Iggy Pop, to crafting 'Heroes' and helping to topple the Berlin Wall, ...