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‘We thought Midnight Cowboy might end everybody’s career’: the diverse, disruptive, Oscar-winning cinema of John Schlesinger

In the 60s and 70s, he pioneered kitchen-sink drama and made bisexuality mainstream. So why did the director end up making Tory ads? Those who knew him best reveal all

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20 Famous Songs With Hidden Stories That Will Change The Way You Listen Them

Here are 20 famous songs with hidden stories that will change how you hear them.

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The Beach Boys: We Gotta Groove review – box set of lost 70s music has all of Brian Wilson’s turmoil and talent

Spanning 1974-77, this collection shows Wilson was capable of stunning pre-rock’n’roll homage – on the previously unheard Adult/Child – while also writing wayward songs about organic food

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60 Embarrassing Moments When People Didn’t Know Who They Were Talking To And Made A Fool Of Themselves (New Pics)

Inflated egos and misplaced confidence often go hand in hand with the phrase “do you know who I am?” These stories show what happens when that energy meets the wrong person. We’ve rounded up some of the most satisfying moments where bravado turned into instant regret.

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Trump paints himself as great white hope in racism-drenched Davos speech

President’s anti-Somalia tirade and insults to European leaders were in line with aide Stephen Miller’s worldview

The Guardian - US

"There was a lot of tension throughout. I’m surprised they didn‘t fire me early on!" Producer Michael Beinhorn reflects on the "difficult" challenges he faced recording Soundgarden masterpiece Superunknown, and how Frank Sinatra helped

The making of Soundgarden's fourth album was no picnic for the Seattle band

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Frank Sinatra musical to open in London's West End this summer

Sinatra The Musical - which chronicles the life and career of the legendary My Way singer Frank Sinatra - is to open at London's Aldwych Theatre in June.

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“We knew we’d done something great, but we didn’t know we’d written a defining album for that era”: How 747 (Strangers In The Night) made Saxon unexpected stars of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal

Inspired by a widespread blackout in the 1960s, the Yorkshire band switched from their usual “street fighting and girls” lyrics and reached new heights

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May Britt death: Mission: Impossible star and ex-wife of Sammy Davis Jr. dies aged 91

The former couple’s wedding came at a time when interracial marriage was still illegal in many states

The Independent UK

The magical life of Toni Basil: how she taught Elvis, enchanted Bowie – and had a smash hit with ‘Mickey’

The woman Quentin Tarantino called ‘the goddess of go-go’ is one of the most connected and accomplished in Hollywood. At 82, she recalls working with Tina Turner, Bette Midler, Frank Sinatra, David Byrne, Margot Robbie, Leonardo DiCaprio – the list goes on – and the time Bing Crosby made a…

The Guardian - UK

Frank Sinatra makes history with record-breaking posthumous return to the charts

The crooner is featured on Pentatonix’s new single ‘I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm’

The Independent UK

How a song rejected three times by The Beatles became the emotional and musical centrepiece of George Harrison’s classic solo album All Things Must Pass

At one point Harrison considered offering the song to Frank Sinatra

MusicRadar

"I was wrong for using the words I used. I humbly apologise": Gene Simmons says sorry for controversial comments about the late Ace Frehley

Gene Simmons' apology came shortly after a Senate hearing in which he claimed successful musicians were treated "worse than slaves"

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Gene Simmons claims musicians are treated 'worse than slaves'

KISS star Gene Simmons has risked controversy by claiming musicians are treated "worse than slaves" because they are not compensated by radio stations which play their music.

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I Didn't Think A Documentary About Paul Anka Would Be My Inspirational Pick-Me-Up This Week, And Yet...

He’s still doing it his way, and that’s pretty awesome.

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‘Let’s rock’: Gene Simmons urges Congress to OK radio royalties - Roll Call

“It looks like a small issue ... but our emissaries to the world are Elvis and Frank Sinatra,” the KISS bassist said.

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Frank Sinatra 'Loathed' Donald Trump, Says Daughter Nancy in New Posts Criticising ICE Raids and the President's Policies

Frank Sinatra 'loathed' Donald Trump, a feud sparked by a business insult in 1990. Discover how Sinatra's defiance connects to today's artists protesting ICE raids and controversial immigration policies.

The Independent UK

Nancy Sinatra shares her father’s blunt thoughts on Donald Trump

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Frank Sinatra ‘loathed’ Trump, singer’s daughter Nancy tells MAGA supporter

Nancy was responding to a follower who told her, ‘Your dad would have loved Trump’

The Guardian - US

Paul Anka on his incredible, star-studded career: ‘Revenge is a motivator like you wouldn’t believe’

The musician, who wrote My Way and Puppy Love among others, talks longevity, shrewd business and which star bullied him in his youth

International Business Times UK

Who Is Babs Daitch: 81-Year-Old Takes Home 'Best Technique' at San Francisco Lesbian Pie-Eating Contest

Babs Daitch, the 81-year-old who won 'Best Technique' in a San Francisco pie-eating contest, is proving that experience truly comes in handy and that there is absolutely no age limit when it comes to tongue skills.

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Frank Sinatra was well-endowed, reveals Paul Anka

Paul Anka has shared some of his memories of Frank Sinatra.

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Meet Raye: The Grammy Sensation Who Performed Sinatra Classics for Millie Bobby Brown's Big Day

Grammy star Raye performed Sinatra classics at Millie Bobby Brown's wedding. Learn about Raye's age, net worth, famous songs and rising global success.

International Business Times UK

Australian PM Anthony Albanese Marries Jodie Haydon in Secret Canberra Wedding, a Historic First

Australian PM Anthony Albanese secretly marries partner Jodie Haydon at The Lodge, making history as first sitting leader to wed while in office.

The Independent UK

Germany's Kessler twins, who became dance stars in the 50s and 60s, die at 89

Alice and Ellen Kessler, twin dancers and singers who launched their international career in the 1950s and performed with Fred Astaire, Frank Sinatra and Harry Belafonte, have died, police in Germany said

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