Nick DeRiso is UCR's assistant managing editor. He was named columnist of the year five times by the Associated Press, Louisiana Press Association and Louisiana Sports Writers Association during a lengthy career in the newspaper industry, and previously oversaw a daily section that was named Top 10 in the nation by the AP.
Nick DeRiso
35 Years Ago: Space Shuttle Challenger Breaks Apart on Live TV
We've been told that a nation watched in horror as the space shuttle exploded. But that's not exactly what happened.
Neil Young Sells Half of His Catalog for a Reported $150 Million
It's unclear how the company will leverage this huge new acquisition, since 1988's "This Note's for You" made clear his anti-commercial stance.
How Eagles’ ‘Seven Bridges Road’ Ended a Winding Path in Top 40
Song actually began life along a lonesome country highway outside Montgomery, Ala.
How Rockers Remembered John Lennon in Song
They inevitably channeled grief over his murder into their craft.
35 Years Ago: ‘Spies Like Us’ Falters When It Gets to the Spy Part
This action comedy actually began life as a sort of homage to the legendary 'Road' pictures starring Bob Hope and Bing Crosby.
55 Years Ago: How the Beatles’ ‘We Can Work It Out’ Became a Group Triumph
The single reached No. 1 in the U.K. just three days after release, then matched that feat in the U.S.
The Rise and Fall of George Harrison’s ‘My Sweet Lord’
First No. 1 hit by a former member of the Beatles quickly became the subject of a high-profile lawsuit.
Top 20 Weirdest Beatles Songs
An intriguing pattern emerges, as Paul McCartney dominates this list.
How Pierce Brosnan’s ‘GoldenEye’ Revived James Bond
Was 007 even relevant in a post-Cold War age?
Underrated Beatles: The Most Overlooked Song From Each Album
Even a group as celebrated as this one has a few tucked-away moments of brilliance.
Why Sean Connery Stumbled in His Final Turn as James Bond
'Never Say Never Again' was initially famous for what it brought back, but then later best known for what it lacked.
Who Wrote the Most Beatles Songs?
It's a rundown that promises a photo finish.