All articles tagged with #stage fright
Paul McCartney recalled an "embarrassing" on-stage moment that led to him abandoning his aspirations of being The Beatles' lead guitarist, after freezing up during a guitar solo at an early gig. This incident prompted him to switch to playing bass instead. The revelation came during an episode of his "McCartney: A Life in Lyrics" podcast, where he discussed the inspiration behind his iconic songs.
Barbra Streisand reveals in her new memoir, "My Name Is Barbra," that her battle with stage fright began during her time in the Broadway production of "Funny Girl." She recounts how her co-star Sydney Chaplin's off-script behavior drove her into therapy and instilled a deep-seated anxiety about live performances. Streisand's fear of forgetting her lines persisted throughout her career, leading her to avoid public performances for nearly three decades after a 1967 concert incident. The memoir also delves into her childhood and her pursuit of acting as a means of finding belonging and love. Streisand recently celebrated her 25-year marriage to James Brolin, who shared a personal detail about their early relationship. When asked about who could play her in a future film, Streisand expressed uncertainty.
WWE wrestler Alexa Bliss revealed that her appearance on The Masked Singer helped her overcome her stage fright of singing in front of people. She also expressed surprise at how physically exhausting singing and dancing can be. Bliss had been absent from WWE television for two months, and it remains to be seen if creative will pick up where they left off with her character or take a new direction after WrestleMania.