Not throwing away his shot

December round-up Although he’s been writing and performing for many years, Donald WG Lindsay might come across as a bold new Scottish talent on Two Boats Under the Moon, his excellent two-disc debut

In a candid chat ahead of the release of his memoir We Did OK, Kid , actor, artist and composer Sir Anthony Hopkins reveals how his tough childhood and long battle with alcoholism formed the contented, joyful man he is today

Kenny Chesney’s grit and authenticity have earned him a string of hits and a legion of fans—his No Shoes Nation. Yet despite his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the singer-songwriter isn’t slowing down

‘I was born twice,’ said the great Russian bass Feodor Chaliapin. ‘In Kazan I opened my eyes to life, and in Tbilisi to music.’ What is it about music and the Georgians? Some members of that Caucasian

I WAS dressed in my bright pink pyjamas decorated with cartoon sloths. In my defence, they are extremely comfortable. I was holding a hair curling tong like a microphone and belting out “Baby One More

A scarcely believable 17 years ago this Sunday, I was sitting in my parents’ conservatory with my eyes glued to the TV, hoping that my Formula 1 hero would become a world champion. With Lewis Hamilton