When Javier Bardem cancelled my interview while in town promoting Little Mermaid last week, I found myself with a free interview slot to fill in the mad circus of journalists. So, I asked a newcomer and promising young actor of Italian origins, Robert De Domenici, known for his role in Tony and Tina’s Wedding, to step in for Javier. He said yes, so we spent three hours chatting away before…
As Daphne Guinness adds a new album to her portfolio of achievements, I was reminded of some enjoyable weekends away with her when we were 11 years old. She had a pretty face, sparky eyes and good nature, which you can see in her wedding photos. We were in the same class from 8-12 years old, then she went to boarding school and we have not been in touch since. Her nickname was Digit –…
The man who once told us he loved us from the bottom of his pencil case, founder Beautiful SouthmemberDave Hemingwayreturns with his new bandSunbirds announcing their dates for 2023. Although born and bred in England, the band’s sound predominantly features instrumentation of traditional Americana roots music combined with the occasional outburst of guitar heavy…
Colin Blunstone and his Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Zombies, are back on the road (literally) with a Different Game. They have released a brand new track and animated lyric video, “Dropped Reeling & Stupid”, on streaming services ahead of a full album CD, vinyl and digital release 31 March 2023 worldwide on UK indie label Cooking Vinyl Records.
I have caught up with Colin…
Singer-songwriter Bruce Sudano is back with his latest single, Make The World Go Away, a powerful anthem for people in need of a break from today’s world (which is pretty much everyone!). This new single succeeds his release of Ode to a Nightingale, which was a musical masterpiece dispatching various messages from the heart.
Noted for his song-writing for Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson, and Donna…
Karen Hauer is the longest-serving female professional dancer in the history of Strictly Come Dancing. I loved meeting her – Latin chick to Latin chick – to find out how she manages to create beautiful lines with such grace. Together with her Strictly Spanish colleague Gorka Marquez and a scintillating cast, they return in 2023 with FIREDANCE, a touring show featuring fresh flavours…
977 Sex Pistols bassist and Rock Hall Of Fame inductee Glen Matlock has inked a new worldwide deal with Cooking Vinyl, which will see the label release Glen’s long-awaited, timely and politically pertinent new solo album Consequences Coming on 27 April 2023. Matlock’s new deal with Cooking Vinyl will additionally see the label re-release two of his previous solo albums: 2010’s Born Running…
To celebrate World Day of Italian Cinema which coincides with film director Federico Fellini’s birthday (famous for La Dolce Vita), I share my exclusive interviews with the talents behind The Girl from Tomorrow, the cinematic portrait of a woman who reminds us to fight against the laws imposed by the dominant power of men.
The Girl from Tomorrow is an inspiring and motivational Italian film…
Paolo Pierobon: a movie star interview.
It doesn’t often happen that you pick up the phone and one of your favourite Italian actors is at the other end of the wire. When you hear Paolo Pierobon’s voice, then you don’t know whether to be more nervous or happy. I scored real brownie points with my 16-year-old son who is a fan of Pierobon’s work. He is now more impressed with his mum…
South African artist Jeremy Loops has to be the musician with the greatest energy I have ever seen on stage. On 6th October I witnessed that at Eventim Apollo (Hammersmith) before heading back to South Africa to enjoy some sunshine while in Britain we are bracing ourselves for a tough winter. Jeremy has played some of the world’s most prestigious venues – including a sell-out headline Brixton…