Never met a comedian who didn't revere Richard Lewis. One of the best to ever do it. Rest In Peace.

Karl was one of my first interviews for Rolling Stone. And perhaps the only one I ever did that was immediately eaten by my tape recorder. So Karl kindly agreed to do our chat all over again. A great singer-songwriter. A gifted musician. A top gent. #RIPKarlWallinger

Just felt a tremor here in Greenpoint BROOKLYN….

The new elongated format of Private Passions is very welcome, and to throw in Richard Thompson is the definition of spoiling the listener. Great choices, great chat about music and process. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

The right to arm bears?

BBC Breaking News Maggie Smith’s Oscar-winning portrayal of Jean Brodie in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) remains iconic. A true legend whose talent will always be remembered.

RIP.

A fantastic album. I remember listening to it whilst recording Meat Is Murder and thinking ‘this is how high the bar has been set’.

Quincy Jones (1933–2024), tack för allt.

What a treat - an hour of insight and revelation on BBC Radio 4 about Shane MacGowan and The Pogues by Sean O'Hagan, and including his wife Victoria, Bono, and Bob Geldof. I feel enriched. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

Another chance to hear our extraordinary #ThisCulturalLife episode with artist Frank Auerbach. Recorded earlier this year, it was his last broadcast interview before he died in November aged 93. Listen 7pm tonight BBC Radio 4 - or BBC Sounds right now bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

RIP #DavidLynch: tinyurl.com/44yyn92d

RIP Marianne Faithfull. A cultural icon who made one of the most amazing "comeback" albums ever, Broken English. Why D'Ya Do It? especially floors me every time I listen.

How is this right in a democracy? Time for a change. Allow MPs to debate the monarchy NOW. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy

Devastating news. My thoughts with Paddy’s family. They’ve lost a very special man. Our profession has lost a wonderful writer. Football has lost someone who covered the game with passion and poetry. And, like many, I’ve lost a wonderful friend. RIP, Paddy.

By watching the brain process information, Eleanor Maguire discovered that a specific region plays a key role in spatial navigation — and that it can be strengthened like a muscle. She has died at 54. nyti.ms/3X1UvUM

Always be quick to give credit, and to take blame. For more advice see my book Excellent Advice for Living amzn.to/3mQL4c4 #excellentadvice

Brian Douglas Wilson June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025

Carol Kaye, bassist extraordinaire, is declining her induction to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She did the opening notes to Wichita Lineman and played on more hits than you can count. tinyurl.com/yets8hat #carolkaye #rockhalloffame

What a tragic loss. The dimming of a bright, shining light. Thank you for your magic, Diogo.