There’s something about second acts that fascinates us, especially when they unfold in the glaring spotlight of Beatlemania. Nancy Shevell wasn’t seeking that spotlight when she met Paul McCartney, but her life…
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Few 1987 moments hit like the opening chords of “La Bamba” and the on-screen energy of a young man playing Ritchie Valens. That film launched Lou Diamond Phillips into a career that…
It’s a name that instantly triggers a melody in your head, whether it’s the swelling chorus of “My Way” or the doo-wop sway of “Diana.” Paul Anka has been a constant thread…
The voice that soundtracked 1950s sock hops and late-night talk shows belongs to Paul Anka, a man whose six-decade career spans from teen idol to Las Vegas crooner. His life story weaves…
You probably know the voice before the face — the unmistakable croon behind “Diana,” the songwriting genius who handed Frank Sinatra his signature anthem “My Way,” and the man who’s been a…
You might know him as the voice behind “Diana” or the guy who wrote the English lyrics for Frank Sinatra’s signature “My Way,” but Paul Anka’s story has never been a straight…
If you’ve ever wondered about the tall, lanky guy who brought us some of the most awkward and brilliant comedy on television, you’re likely thinking of Stephen Merchant. He’s the man behind…
There’s a certain kind of British comfort that comes with hearing Michael Palin’s voice—whether he’s sketching absurd sketches with Monty Python or narrating a train journey across the Himalayas. At 81, he…
There’s a quiet change coming to Ireland’s Free Travel Scheme, one that’s easy to miss until it’s right on top of you. If you’re 66 or older and your wallet still has…
Some artists change their look or sound over the years; a rare few change everything, including the name on their birth certificate. That’s the story of the man born Terence Trent Howard,…