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Matthew Trzcinski

Matt Trzcinski’s career in journalism began in high school when he started writing for local newspapers. He’s been a film critic since 2012 and joined the Showbiz Cheat Sheet team in 2019 where he specializes in classic rock and pop music. He loves the larger-than-life personalities in both genres, which provide ample fodder in books and interviews for behind-the-scenes information our readers want to know. Matt has expertise in acts such as The Beatles and The Monkees.

Matt is a Tufts University graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Film and Media Studies. In his free time, he participates in the Boston Horror Society, a group devoted to horror films. He also enjoys reading the work of critics including Roger Ebert and Chuck Klosterman and authors J.D. Salinger, Edgar Allen Poe, and Franz Kafka. See more of Matt’s work on Screen Rant, Cinema Axis, Taste of Cinema, American Songwriter, and his Muck Rack profile.

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Music

This Elvis Presley Album Has No Songs on It For 1 Reason

Elvis Presley gave us some of the most popular classic rock music of all time, however, not all of his albums feature music. For example, his album Having Fun with Elvis on Stage includes no music at all. Here’s why his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, thought this was a good idea. Why Colonel Tom Parker …
Music

Beyoncé’s ‘Pretty Hurts’ Was Co-Written by This Major Pop Star

Beyoncé made “Pretty Hurts” famous, however, she was not the only writer of the song. In fact, one of the writers of the song was another major pop star. Here’s a look at what that pop star said about what it’s like to write for Beyoncé. A major pop star wrote ‘Pretty Hurts’ by Beyoncé …
Music

Beyoncé’s ‘All Night’ Might Not Exist Without Rihanna and Outkast

Beyoncé’s album Lemonade wouldn’t be the same without the work of many other artists. For example, her hit song “All Night” might not exist without Rihanna. In addition, Outkast was pivotal to the song’s creation. Here’s a look at the story behind “All Night” and what Beyoncé thought about it. Why the writer of Beyoncé’s …
Movies

How Barbra Streisand Inspired Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Barbra Streisand has had a massive impact on pop culture. For example, she helped inspire one of the songs from Disney’s classic musical Beauty and the Beast. Here’s a look at Streisand’s various connections to the film. The connection Barbra Streisand had to the star of Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Streisand had an impact …
Music

Beyoncé Vs Rihanna: Which Superstar Has More Hit Songs?

Beyoncé and Rihanna are two of the most famous celebrities alive today, however, only one of them can reign supreme on the pop charts. Here’s a look at which star produced more chart hits. In addition, here’s what the artist who produced more chart hits said about their “competition.” Beyoncé vs Rihanna: who reigns supreme …
Music

John Lennon, Paul McCartney Couldn’t Agree if The Beatles Had Orgies

Many classic rock stars were known for being ladies’ men, however, two members of The Beatles couldn’t agree on how risque things got with their female fans. John Lennon and Paul McCartney gave fans conflicting stories as to whether or not The Beatles participated in orgies. Here’s what they had to say. The ‘truth’ of …
Entertainment

Why Elvis Presley Was ‘Embarrassed’ Around Bond Girl Ursula Andress

Elvis Presley crossed paths with numerous celebrities over the course of his career, including Bond girl Ursula Andress. Andress is known for playing Honey Ryder in the 007 film Dr. No. According to Priscilla Presley, her husband was embarrassed to be around Andress for one specific reason. Here’s a look at what Elvis had to say. …
Music

Was John Lennon’s ‘Stand by Me’ More Successful Than Ben E. King’s?

One of the most famous songs that John Lennon released during his solo career is a cover of Ben E. King’s “Stand by Me.” Both versions of the song remain famous decades after their release. This raises an interesting question: Which was more successful on the charts? The never-released Beatles version of ‘Stand by Me’ …
Entertainment

Elvis Presley: Why ‘The Big Valley”s Barbara Stanwyck Was ‘Cold’ to Him

Elvis Presley was known for his charm, however, one famous actor didn’t want to get close to him. Barbara Stanwyck, the star of The Big Valley and several classic movies, appeared in one of Elvis’ musicals. She was initially cold to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll for a very specific reason. Here’s what one …
Music

Mariah Carey Songs Inspired Katy Perry to Write This Hit

Mariah Carey and Katy Perry made very different music, however, one of Perry’s hits is supposed to sound like Carey’s songs. In addition, Perry has paid tribute to Carey on multiple other occasions. Here’s a look at how the world reacted to Perry’s Carey-inspired hit. How Katy Perry paid tribute to Mariah Carey through her …
Music

Why Paul McCartney ‘Hated’ Being Called ‘The Cute Beatle’

Each of The Beatles had admirers, however, only Paul McCartney was known as “The Cute Beatle.” Paul had strong feelings about being called “cute.” Here’s what he had to say about the word in regards to some of The Beatles’ most famous songs. Did Paul McCartney think he was ‘The Cute Beatle?’ According to Ultimate …
Music

The Beatles: What Happened When Bruce Springsteen 1st Heard Them

Like many other artists from his generation, Bruce Springsteen was inspired by The Beatles. One wonders what the reaction to hearing The Beatles for the first time was like for The Boss. Here’s a look back at exactly what The Boss did when he first heard them. In addition, here’s a look at the foreboding …
TV

‘The Andy Griffith Show’: How Star Don Knotts Learned to Be Funny

Don Knotts, who played Deputy Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show, reached the heights of comedy. To this day, viewers still find his antics funny. Let’s take a look back at where he obtained the slapstick tactics and why he did it. The mother of Don Knotts from ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ faced some …
Music

Justin Bieber Compared The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ to 1 of His Biggest Hits

Many artists have taken inspiration from The Beatles, but it might surprise fans that Justin Bieber thinks one of his most famous songs is similar to The Beatles’ work. Specifically, he compared one of his most famous songs to The Beatles’ “Let It Be.” Here’s a look at what he had to say — and …