The Cure, an English rock band formed in 1978, is widely regarded as one of the most influential and enduring acts to emerge from the post-punk era. Their music has left an indelible mark on alternative rock, gothic music, and the wider landscape of popular culture. Led by the...
Dorset-born musician, composer, poet and songwriter PJ Harvey is to be honoured with a special award for her Contribution to Dorset Music at the Original Music Awards at Lighthouse Poole on Friday 17 January.
Having consistently drawn on her Dorset roots, from the gutsy songs of her 1992 debut album...
The Godfather trilogy, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and based on the 1969 novel by Mario Puzo, has long captivated audiences with its portrayal of the inner workings of the mafia. While these films are often considered masterpieces of cinema, their close association with real-world organised crime begs the...
The BBC's history of enabling perverts is now well documented. Savile, Harris, Hall, Denning, Travis, King.... Sadly as the Strictly scandal reveals it has still not learnt its lesson.
The following from October 12 2024 should have seen Katya knock this slimy thing out. But no she has to put...
It's been hard to escape reviews of Francis Ford Coppola's $120 million home movie in the last month. Either ‘the worst film’ you have ever seen or a ‘late masterpiece’. It is neither. It is less awful than Wicked, Venom or the other noisy, stupid and forgettable studio blockbusters...
An exciting chapter launches today to encourage people to visit to Dorset’s fascinating museums this October.
This autumn we’re celebrating artists who have been ‘Inspired by Dorset’ and 12 museums across the county are hosting special creative hands-on activities or celebrating artworks and local artists.
Whether you want to discover more...
Leonard Rossiter was one of the most remarkable British actors of his generation, famed for his sharp wit, impeccable timing, and an innate ability to portray eccentric, flawed characters with an irresistible blend of comedy and pathos. Best remembered for his iconic roles as Rigsby in Rising Damp and...
Dame Maggie Smith, one of the most distinguished and versatile actresses of her generation, has passed away at the age of 89. Best known in recent years for her iconic roles in Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter film series, Dame Maggie's death was announced by her sons, Chris...
Lee Miller, born Elizabeth Miller on April 23, 1907, in Poughkeepsie, New York, led a life marked by remarkable transformations. Her journey saw her evolve from an iconic fashion model to a celebrated surrealist muse, and later into one of the most daring and groundbreaking photojournalists of the 20th...
The phenomenon of rock stars achieving immense commercial success after their deaths is a strange, tragic, and yet powerful trend across many musical genres. This article examines how artists, specifically musicians and painters who have died, often marks the beginning of their most financially successful period. The morbid fascination...
