Stardom is not easy and actor Tom Holland can vouch for that. The 25-year-old actor has been in show biz for quite a while now, however, he skyrocketed to international fame when he was cast as Peter Parker, also known as Spider-Man, in 2016's 'Captain America: Civil War'. He has since appeared in a number of other Marvel movies.

The actor though revealed that fame also led to him struggling with sleep paralysis.&nbsp; 
 
A person who suffers from sleep paralysis "feels conscious but is unable to move. It occurs when a person passes between stages of wakefulness and sleep,"&nbsp; 
 
"You're awake, but you can't move," Holland explained.

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He said that he's often struck by a nightmare about his affliction in which he wakes up in a state of paralysis, unable to move and is surrounded by paparazzi taking pictures. 
 
"They're all there and I'm looking for my publicist, like, 'Where is the person who's supposed to be protecting me? What's going on? And then when I am able to move again, I turn the lights on, and it's over," he recalled. 
 
Once he realized that he's safe and alone in his room, Holland said he feels relief, but not so much that he won't "get up and look for a recording device or something that someone has put in my room." 
 
Holland also said that he faces "cognitive dreaming" and "four out of 10 sleeps I wake up completely naked."In addition, the star deals with nightmares from time to time and shared his trick for fighting them, which was originally shared with him by his 'Spider-Man' director Jon Watts.

"Essentially, when you're asleep, your brain is working way faster than it is when it's awake," he said.Holland further explained, "If you're in a dream and you read something, say, a stop sign, and you turn around, when you look back at the stop sign it will have changed. So what you do is, and this is where it sounds stupid, you set an alarm for every hour of the day when you're awake. When the alarm goes off, you read something." 
 
He said that after reading something simple nearby, turning away and then turning back to see that nothing has changed, he gains control over his nightmares once he is actually asleep. 
 
"What happens is when you do it for a long time; you start to do that in your sleep. Sometimes, if I'm having a really bad dream, I'll look at a sign and go, 'Oh, I'm dreaming.' And then you have free rein to do whatever you want," Holland continued, adding, "The last time it happened to me, I was flying around the Golden Gate Bridge. It was awesome."

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Holland features in Marvel's upcoming 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' - his third standalone film as the web-slinging superhero. The film also features his rumoured girlfriend Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch. It is scheduled to hit theatres on December 17.&nbsp;

Stardom is not easy and actor Tom Holland can vouch for that. The 25-year-old actor has been in show biz for quite a while now, however, he skyrocketed to international fame when he was cast as Peter Parker, also known as Spider-Man, in 2016's 'Captain America: Civil War'.

Stardom is not easy and actor Tom Holland can vouch for that. The 25-year-old actor has been in show biz for quite a while now, however, he skyrocketed to international fame when he was cast as Peter Parker, also known as Spider-Man, in 2016's 'Captain America: Civil War'. He has since appeared in a number of other Marvel movies. The actor though revealed that fame also led to him struggling with sleep paralysis. A person who suffers from sleep paralysis "feels conscious but is unable to move. It occurs when a person passes between stages of wakefulness and sleep," "You're awake, but you can't move," Holland explained. Watch new 'Spider Man: No Way Home' trailer as it unveils villainous multiverse He said that he's often struck by a nightmare about his affliction in which he wakes up in a state of paralysis, unable to move and is surrounded by paparazzi taking pictures. "They're all there and I'm looking for my publicist, like, 'Where is the person who's supposed to be protecting me? What's going on? And then when I am able to move again, I turn the lights on, and it's over," he recalled. Once he realized that he's safe and alone in his room, Holland said he feels relief, but not so much that he won't "get up and look for a recording device or something that someone has put in my room." Holland also said that he faces "cognitive dreaming" and "four out of 10 sleeps I wake up completely naked."In addition, the star deals with nightmares from time to time and shared his trick for fighting them, which was originally shared with him by his 'Spider-Man' director Jon Watts. "Essentially, when you're asleep, your brain is working way faster than it is when it's awake," he said.Holland further explained, "If you're in a dream and you read something, say, a stop sign, and you turn around, when you look back at the stop sign it will have changed. So what you do is, and this is where it sounds stupid, you set an alarm for every hour of the day when you're awake. When the alarm goes off, you read something." He said that after reading something simple nearby, turning away and then turning back to see that nothing has changed, he gains control over his nightmares once he is actually asleep. "What happens is when you do it for a long time; you start to do that in your sleep. Sometimes, if I'm having a really bad dream, I'll look at a sign and go, 'Oh, I'm dreaming.' And then you have free rein to do whatever you want," Holland continued, adding, "The last time it happened to me, I was flying around the Golden Gate Bridge. It was awesome." Andrew Garfield denies 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' cameo rumours, fans aren't convinced Holland features in Marvel's upcoming 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' - his third standalone film as the web-slinging superhero. The film also features his rumoured girlfriend Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch. It is scheduled to hit theatres on December 17.

Tom Holland reveals he has struggled with sleep paralysis since rising to fame

The history of the Olympic Games is awash with inspirational tales of athletes overcoming adversity to shine on the biggest stage of all.

Olympic gymnast Rebeca Andrade's long and at times bleak climb from the favelas of Sao Paulo to the Tokyo podium, after her gold in the women's vault and all-around silver, ranks alongside the best of them.

Young, black, Brazilian, and brilliant Andrade has travelled far from the days when, as a young girl, she would set out on a two-hour walk from her humble home in Guarulhos on the outskirts of Sao Paulo to train at a gym funded by a social project.

One of eight children, her mother's modest earnings as a maid meant money was tight and food on the table was the priority, not feeding a budding gymnast's ambition to become a star.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="Tokyo 2020: America's Jade Carey wins women's gymnastics floor gold at Olympics">Tokyo 2020: America's Jade Carey wins women's gymnastics floor gold at Olympics</a>

But even aged four her talent shone through. From the first day, she had earned the nickname "Daianinha de Guarulhos" after Daiane dos Santos, Brazil's world champion gymnast.

"Rebeca arrived with her aunt at the gym, all shy. When I asked her to perform a move, I soon saw an incredible talent, which needed polishing," her first teacher Monica Barroso dos Anjos recalled recently.

Aged nine she went to train for a year in Curitiba, and then joined the Flamengo club in Rio de Janeiro as her dream of emulating her guiding light dos Santos took shape.

With her first success, she bought a new apartment for her family.&nbsp;

Her resilience at overcoming the toughest obstacles was to be tested in the most grueling way not once, not twice, but three times in the next few years.

Yet not even right knee anterior cruciate ligament surgery in 2015, 2017, and 2019 was enough to extinguish the Olympic flame burning inside her.

<h2>'Sport represents everyone'&nbsp;</h2>

So when silver was dangling around her neck after last week's all-around, and then vault gold on Sunday, it was little wonder she spoke with immense feeling and pride about becoming the first Brazilian woman gymnast to win an Olympic medal.

"It's really good because there are many people like me in Brazil.&nbsp;

"We need help, we need to have people who believe in us. We need people who can see our talents and help us grow in life, so I think it's really fantastic.

"It's important that people can choose what they want to do. It's important that people believe in talents."

She said she always considered her story as "a process of improvement because I went through very difficult things".

"I did not get here alone, I had many people helping me and a lot of spiritual help from God."

Far from turning her back on her modest beginnings, Andrade has embraced them in Tokyo.

Her floor exercise routine, she's in the final later Monday, is set to "Baile de favela the Brazilian funk music of MC Joao.

"I'm black and I'm going to represent black, white, brown, all colors, green, yellow. Sport has to represent everyone. People look up to you, they want to be you, similar to you," she said.

"So you do your best for yourself and for others. And I believe I've done that today by bringing my music here."

The history of the Olympic Games is awash with inspirational tales of athletes overcoming adversity to shine on the biggest stage of all. Olympic gymnast Rebeca Andrade's long and at times bleak climb from the favelas of Sao Paulo to the Tokyo podium, after her gold in the women's vault and all-around silver, ranks alongside the best of them.

The history of the Olympic Games is awash with inspirational tales of athletes overcoming adversity to shine on the biggest stage of all. Olympic gymnast Rebeca Andrade's long and at times bleak climb from the favelas of Sao Paulo to the Tokyo podium, after her gold in the women's vault and all-around silver, ranks alongside the best of them. Young, black, Brazilian, and brilliant Andrade has travelled far from the days when, as a young girl, she would set out on a two-hour walk from her humble home in Guarulhos on the outskirts of Sao Paulo to train at a gym funded by a social project. One of eight children, her mother's modest earnings as a maid meant money was tight and food on the table was the priority, not feeding a budding gymnast's ambition to become a star. ALSO READ: Tokyo 2020: America's Jade Carey wins women's gymnastics floor gold at Olympics But even aged four her talent shone through. From the first day, she had earned the nickname "Daianinha de Guarulhos" after Daiane dos Santos, Brazil's world champion gymnast. "Rebeca arrived with her aunt at the gym, all shy. When I asked her to perform a move, I soon saw an incredible talent, which needed polishing," her first teacher Monica Barroso dos Anjos recalled recently. Aged nine she went to train for a year in Curitiba, and then joined the Flamengo club in Rio de Janeiro as her dream of emulating her guiding light dos Santos took shape. With her first success, she bought a new apartment for her family. Her resilience at overcoming the toughest obstacles was to be tested in the most grueling way not once, not twice, but three times in the next few years. Yet not even right knee anterior cruciate ligament surgery in 2015, 2017, and 2019 was enough to extinguish the Olympic flame burning inside her. 'Sport represents everyone' So when silver was dangling around her neck after last week's all-around, and then vault gold on Sunday, it was little wonder she spoke with immense feeling and pride about becoming the first Brazilian woman gymnast to win an Olympic medal. "It's really good because there are many people like me in Brazil. "We need help, we need to have people who believe in us. We need people who can see our talents and help us grow in life, so I think it's really fantastic. "It's important that people can choose what they want to do. It's important that people believe in talents." She said she always considered her story as "a process of improvement because I went through very difficult things". "I did not get here alone, I had many people helping me and a lot of spiritual help from God." Far from turning her back on her modest beginnings, Andrade has embraced them in Tokyo. Her floor exercise routine, she's in the final later Monday, is set to "Baile de favela the Brazilian funk music of MC Joao. "I'm black and I'm going to represent black, white, brown, all colors, green, yellow. Sport has to represent everyone. People look up to you, they want to be you, similar to you," she said. "So you do your best for yourself and for others. And I believe I've done that today by bringing my music here."

Tokyo 2020: Rebeca Andrade's story: from Favela to Olympic gymnastics fame

Narayana Reddy, the renowned YouTuber who cooked expansive meals outdoors and fed the poor has passed away at the age of 73. Reddy died on October 27 but his demise was announced only after his funeral.

With 6 million YouTube subscribers on his channel called ''Grandpa Kitchen'', Reddy shot to fame by making huge meals with the assistance of his grandchildren. Most of these meals were used to feed underprivileged people including orphans in the outskirts of Hyderabad in Telangana.

Over time, the whole family quit their respective jobs and invested their time into his videos.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCTUoBMk-GE">An emotionally charged video</a> uploaded onto the channel on Wednesday depicted him being laid to rest after the funeral. During the procession, his body was draped in flowers. "You live forever in our hearts'', announced the video.

Reddy uploaded his first video in August 2017, with the title ''King of 2000 eggs'' which currently has over 2.6 million views. In the video, Reddy can be seen cooking a vast egg-laden dish outdoor with his signature moustache. He and his grandsons then divided the dish up and served it to local homeless people.

Reddy uploaded 260 videos, with many having multi-million views. Even though his forte was Indian style cooking, his most famous video is about ''french fries''. His other famous recipes include Chicken Biryani, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBtZ44Az-iE">Maggi</a>, Chicken Pizza, and Donuts.

His most recent dishes include <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnWhlqs8QIk">''Traditional prawns Biryani''</a> and ''McVeggie style burger''.

A fan expressed his gratitude toward the famous cook under his final video and said, ''Feels like we all are his grandchildren now. Rest easy grandpa.''

Another fan said, ''This is so sad. Not only does he feed the less fortunate he fed us with actually good and inspiring content. Rest In Peace Grandpa.''

Additionally, another fan on Twitter said, ''the world has lost a hero''.

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On Patreon, a fundraising platform, the Granda Kitchen team described their modus operandi as ''[entertaining] people by cooking food and [donating] the proceeds to charities''.&nbsp;

"Our goal is to provide basic necessities like food, clothing, school supplies and birthday gifts to the orphans", their statement on the website added. 
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Narayana Reddy, the renowned YouTuber who cooked expansive meals outdoors and fed the poor has passed away at the age of 73. Reddy died on October 27 but his demise was announced only after his funeral.

Narayana Reddy, the renowned YouTuber who cooked expansive meals outdoors and fed the poor has passed away at the age of 73. Reddy died on October 27 but his demise was announced only after his funeral. With 6 million YouTube subscribers on his channel called ''Grandpa Kitchen'', Reddy shot to fame by making huge meals with the assistance of his grandchildren. Most of these meals were used to feed underprivileged people including orphans in the outskirts of Hyderabad in Telangana. Over time, the whole family quit their respective jobs and invested their time into his videos. An emotionally charged video uploaded onto the channel on Wednesday depicted him being laid to rest after the funeral. During the procession, his body was draped in flowers. "You live forever in our hearts'', announced the video. Reddy uploaded his first video in August 2017, with the title ''King of 2000 eggs'' which currently has over 2.6 million views. In the video, Reddy can be seen cooking a vast egg-laden dish outdoor with his signature moustache. He and his grandsons then divided the dish up and served it to local homeless people. Reddy uploaded 260 videos, with many having multi-million views. Even though his forte was Indian style cooking, his most famous video is about ''french fries''. His other famous recipes include Chicken Biryani, Maggi, Chicken Pizza, and Donuts. His most recent dishes include ''Traditional prawns Biryani'' and ''McVeggie style burger''. A fan expressed his gratitude toward the famous cook under his final video and said, ''Feels like we all are his grandchildren now. Rest easy grandpa.'' Another fan said, ''This is so sad. Not only does he feed the less fortunate he fed us with actually good and inspiring content. Rest In Peace Grandpa.'' Additionally, another fan on Twitter said, ''the world has lost a hero''. The legend YouTuber 'Grandpa Kitchen' gone forever. A 73 year old man that has helping people especially the orphans with the food that he cook on YouTube. I hope whatever he started is carried on by someone else. RIP Grandpa Narayana Reddy, the world has lost a hero#RIPGrandpa pic.twitter.com/qE0Sxdu0Xz — Robin Varghese (@chackochan_95) October 31, 2019 × On Patreon, a fundraising platform, the Granda Kitchen team described their modus operandi as ''[entertaining] people by cooking food and [donating] the proceeds to charities''. "Our goal is to provide basic necessities like food, clothing, school supplies and birthday gifts to the orphans", their statement on the website added.

Narayana Reddy, famous YouTube cook who fed the poor, passes away at 73

A coil of dark braids. Colorful Mexican dress. And a signature unibrow.&nbsp;

Sixty-three years after her death, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has achieved a level of fame she never reached in her lifetime, her image emblazoned on mugs, T-shirts, keychains and even underwear. But scholars and the painter`s descendants lament she has been reduced to a set of distinctive physical features that often overshadows her actual work.&nbsp;

The debate heated up this spring when toymaker Mattel&nbsp;released a Barbie in Kahlo`s image, over protests from her family.&nbsp;

The Barbie and other merchandise do not capture Kahlo’s complex legacy as a feminist icon, a disabled woman who channeled her pain into art, an ardent communist and an inspiration to the LGBT community, scholars say.&nbsp;

"Frida Kahlo is not a product or a brand…. Frida Kahlo is not a doll," said photographer Cristina Kahlo, the artist`s great-niece. "For us, it is important to maintain the image of Frida Kahlo as the painter that she was."&nbsp;

This month, a new project aims to return the focus to her art. Alphabet`s Google, working in collaboration with the Kahlo family, has dedicated a portion of its Arts and Culture app to the artist`s life and work.&nbsp;

The search giant partnered with 33 museums to digitize Kahlo`s most famous paintings and bring new work into the public eye. The app also features rare letters, diary entries, and sketches, in addition to a virtual tour of her famous blue home.&nbsp;

The Kahlo family played an active role. U.S. artist Alexa Meade and Mexican musician Ely Guerra collaborated on a piece of "living art" honoring Kahlo, working under her great niece`s guidance.&nbsp;

"These projects that are related to Frida from a cultural point of view, spreading her painting, works and story… are projects I like and feel comfortable participating in," Cristina Kahlo said.&nbsp;

The museums and cultural institutions that Google partnered with managed the rights. Google says no money changed hands.&nbsp;

Kahlo`s husband, artist Diego Rivera, established a trust supervised by the Banco de Mexico to operate museums dedicated to the couple’s work, and the trust also oversees the copyright to the works.

Kahlo`s brand and image are more contentious. In the early 2000s, one of Kahlo`s nieces, Isolda Pinedo, and her daughter, Mara Romeo, assigned rights to the Kahlo brand to a company known as the Frida Kahlo Corporation, according to court papers.

Tension boiled over in March when Mattel released a Kahlo Barbie, licensed by the Frida Kahlo Corporation.

In a case launched by family members, a Mexican civil court judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking the sale of the doll and other products licensed by the Frida Kahlo Corporation in Mexico. Mattel asked a federal court to lift the injunction, and a ruling is expected in June, a Mattel spokeswoman said. "This Barbie doll is meant to honor Frida Kahlo`s great legacy and we hope it will be back on shelves in Mexico soon," Mattel said in a statement.

Pablo Sangri Gil, a lawyer for Romeo, told Reuters the Barbie was an example of the Frida Kahlo Corporation operating without consulting with the family, in violation of the rights agreement.&nbsp;

In turn, the Frida Kahlo Corporation sued Romeo this month in a Florida federal court, alleging that she violated the contract by licensing Kahlo-branded products of her own.

Gil said he had not been formally notified of the Florida lawsuit.

The feud underscores the challenges of managing celebrity legacies, said Jonathan Faber, CEO of Luminary Group, a licensing firm.&nbsp;

Guitarist Jimi Hendrix`s family battled over his image, licensing dueling products. A memorial fund for Princess Diana tried to block Franklin Mint from selling dolls and other memorabilia modelled after the royal, but a U.S. court ultimately allowed the products to stay on shelves.&nbsp;

Kahlo, who died at age 47, gained greater prominence with the publication of a landmark biography in the early 1980s, and her popularity has only grown since. In contrast with many famous male artists, Kahlo is better known for her appearance than her work, scholars say. They welcome a return to the art.&nbsp;

Kahlo "has become a Halloween costume," said Oriana Baddeley, a professor at University of the Arts London.&nbsp;

There is irony in her reincarnation at the hands of Mattel, said Charlene Villasenor Black, an art history professor at the University of California, Los Angeles.&nbsp;

"How many other communist Barbie dolls are there?" she said.

Sixty-three years after her death, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has achieved a level of fame

A coil of dark braids. Colorful Mexican dress. And a signature unibrow. Sixty-three years after her death, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has achieved a level of fame she never reached in her lifetime, her image emblazoned on mugs, T-shirts, keychains and even underwear. But scholars and the painter`s descendants lament she has been reduced to a set of distinctive physical features that often overshadows her actual work. The debate heated up this spring when toymaker Mattel released a Barbie in Kahlo`s image, over protests from her family. The Barbie and other merchandise do not capture Kahlo’s complex legacy as a feminist icon, a disabled woman who channeled her pain into art, an ardent communist and an inspiration to the LGBT community, scholars say. "Frida Kahlo is not a product or a brand…. Frida Kahlo is not a doll," said photographer Cristina Kahlo, the artist`s great-niece. "For us, it is important to maintain the image of Frida Kahlo as the painter that she was." This month, a new project aims to return the focus to her art. Alphabet`s Google, working in collaboration with the Kahlo family, has dedicated a portion of its Arts and Culture app to the artist`s life and work. The search giant partnered with 33 museums to digitize Kahlo`s most famous paintings and bring new work into the public eye. The app also features rare letters, diary entries, and sketches, in addition to a virtual tour of her famous blue home. The Kahlo family played an active role. U.S. artist Alexa Meade and Mexican musician Ely Guerra collaborated on a piece of "living art" honoring Kahlo, working under her great niece`s guidance. "These projects that are related to Frida from a cultural point of view, spreading her painting, works and story… are projects I like and feel comfortable participating in," Cristina Kahlo said. The museums and cultural institutions that Google partnered with managed the rights. Google says no money changed hands. Kahlo`s husband, artist Diego Rivera, established a trust supervised by the Banco de Mexico to operate museums dedicated to the couple’s work, and the trust also oversees the copyright to the works. Kahlo`s brand and image are more contentious. In the early 2000s, one of Kahlo`s nieces, Isolda Pinedo, and her daughter, Mara Romeo, assigned rights to the Kahlo brand to a company known as the Frida Kahlo Corporation, according to court papers. Tension boiled over in March when Mattel released a Kahlo Barbie, licensed by the Frida Kahlo Corporation. In a case launched by family members, a Mexican civil court judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking the sale of the doll and other products licensed by the Frida Kahlo Corporation in Mexico. Mattel asked a federal court to lift the injunction, and a ruling is expected in June, a Mattel spokeswoman said. "This Barbie doll is meant to honor Frida Kahlo`s great legacy and we hope it will be back on shelves in Mexico soon," Mattel said in a statement. Pablo Sangri Gil, a lawyer for Romeo, told Reuters the Barbie was an example of the Frida Kahlo Corporation operating without consulting with the family, in violation of the rights agreement. In turn, the Frida Kahlo Corporation sued Romeo this month in a Florida federal court, alleging that she violated the contract by licensing Kahlo-branded products of her own. Gil said he had not been formally notified of the Florida lawsuit. The feud underscores the challenges of managing celebrity legacies, said Jonathan Faber, CEO of Luminary Group, a licensing firm. Guitarist Jimi Hendrix`s family battled over his image, licensing dueling products. A memorial fund for Princess Diana tried to block Franklin Mint from selling dolls and other memorabilia modelled after the royal, but a U.S. court ultimately allowed the products to stay on shelves. Kahlo, who died at age 47, gained greater prominence with the publication of a landmark biography in the early 1980s, and her popularity has only grown since. In contrast with many famous male artists, Kahlo is better known for her appearance than her work, scholars say. They welcome a return to the art. Kahlo "has become a Halloween costume," said Oriana Baddeley, a professor at University of the Arts London. There is irony in her reincarnation at the hands of Mattel, said Charlene Villasenor Black, an art history professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. "How many other communist Barbie dolls are there?" she said.

Artist Frida Kahlo's popularity soars, but family struggles to manage legacy

More than half a century after he wrote &quot;The Sound of Silence,&quot; American singer Paul Simon says he is ready to hang up his guitar and stop making music. 
 
&quot;You&#39;re coming toward the end,&quot; he told The New York Times in an interview published Wednesday. &quot;Showbiz doesn&#39;t hold any interest for me,&quot; said the 74-year-old. &quot;None.&quot; 
 
The folk star turned world music champion, whose US tour ends Friday, released his most recent album, &quot;Stranger to Stranger&quot; on June 3 to rave reviews. 
 
Its single &quot;Wristband&quot; is one of the most played songs on college radio. 
 
His current tour ends in Queens, the New York borough where he grew up and met his now estranged music partner Art Garfunkel. 
 
He is then scheduled to begin a month-long tour of Europe on October 17 in Prague, shortly after his 75th birthday. 
 
Following that, he told the Times that his intention is to drift and travel for a year, perhaps with his wife, the musician Edie Brickell. 
 
&quot;It&#39;s an act of courage to let go,&quot; Simon told the newspaper. &quot;I am going to see what happens if I let go. Then I&#39;m going to see, who am I?&quot; 
 
If he does quit music, Simon will bring to a close an extraordinary career that has spanned six decades, won him more than a dozen Grammys and produced songs tracking 50 years of social awakenings. 
 
He and Garfunkel were a signature act of the 1960s, starting off with clean-cut folk songs before delving into fusion. The duo produced hits such as &quot;Bridge Over Troubled Water&quot; and &quot;Mrs Robinson&quot;. 
 
Simon has been named by Time Magazine one of the &quot;100 People Who Shaped the World,&quot; collected more than a dozen Grammys and been named to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. 
 
He told the Times that &quot;Wristband,&quot; which was released in April, is a metaphor for today&#39;s struggle between rich and the disenfranchised. 
 
The title refers to a musician who steps into an alley behind a club and finds himself unable to get back in without a wristband. 
 
&quot;It&#39;s just a metaphor for, &#39;You can&#39;t get in. You don&#39;t have what&#39;s required,&#39;&quot; Simon said. &quot;That battle is being fought right now, the haves and have-nots.&quot; 
 
The singer also spoke out against fame, saying he saw it &quot;turn into absolute poison&quot; in the 1960s. 
 
&quot;It killed Presley. It killed Lennon. It killed Michael Jackson. I&#39;ve never known anyone to have gotten an enormous amount of fame who wasn&#39;t, at a minimum, confused by it and had a very hard time making decisions.&quot; 
 
(AFP)

'Showbiz doesn't hold any interest for me...it's an act of courage to let go' says the legendary singer-songwriter

More than half a century after he wrote "The Sound of Silence," American singer Paul Simon says he is ready to hang up his guitar and stop making music. "You're coming toward the end," he told The New York Times in an interview published Wednesday. "Showbiz doesn't hold any interest for me," said the 74-year-old. "None." The folk star turned world music champion, whose US tour ends Friday, released his most recent album, "Stranger to Stranger" on June 3 to rave reviews. Its single "Wristband" is one of the most played songs on college radio. His current tour ends in Queens, the New York borough where he grew up and met his now estranged music partner Art Garfunkel. He is then scheduled to begin a month-long tour of Europe on October 17 in Prague, shortly after his 75th birthday. Following that, he told the Times that his intention is to drift and travel for a year, perhaps with his wife, the musician Edie Brickell. "It's an act of courage to let go," Simon told the newspaper. "I am going to see what happens if I let go. Then I'm going to see, who am I?" If he does quit music, Simon will bring to a close an extraordinary career that has spanned six decades, won him more than a dozen Grammys and produced songs tracking 50 years of social awakenings. He and Garfunkel were a signature act of the 1960s, starting off with clean-cut folk songs before delving into fusion. The duo produced hits such as "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "Mrs Robinson". Simon has been named by Time Magazine one of the "100 People Who Shaped the World," collected more than a dozen Grammys and been named to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. He told the Times that "Wristband," which was released in April, is a metaphor for today's struggle between rich and the disenfranchised. The title refers to a musician who steps into an alley behind a club and finds himself unable to get back in without a wristband. "It's just a metaphor for, 'You can't get in. You don't have what's required,'" Simon said. "That battle is being fought right now, the haves and have-nots." The singer also spoke out against fame, saying he saw it "turn into absolute poison" in the 1960s. "It killed Presley. It killed Lennon. It killed Michael Jackson. I've never known anyone to have gotten an enormous amount of fame who wasn't, at a minimum, confused by it and had a very hard time making decisions." (AFP)

The Sound of Silence writer Paul Simon to stop making music

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