And for those keeping score: “Bette Davis Eyes” wasn’t originally Carnes’ song. It was written by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon, who first recorded it in 1974 as a soft folk ballad. Carnes’ synthy ...

The word ‘diva’ has some fascinating origins, which may shed some light on the truth of what it is to be one, and whether the term should have the connotations it has today. ‘Diva’ has its roots in ...