Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow team up for single
Take That bandmates Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow collaborate on single called Candy. Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow at the studios of Radio 1 Photo: REX 10:46AM BST 03 Sep 2012 Comments Robbie...
View ArticleThe Proms’ musical horizons keep expanding
The mixing of old favourites and less familiar works has delighted concert-goers Daniel Barenboim: juxtaposed the works of Boulez and Beethoven Photo: BBC By Roger Wright 8:23PM BST 06 Sep 2012...
View ArticleClare Balding reveals how she threw up to keep her weight down as a teenager
Early career as a jockey saw top presenter struggle with "eating disorder". Clare Balding admitted taking drastic action to keep her weight down when she was a jockey Photo: JULIAN ANDREWS By...
View ArticleColdplay sales boost puts all five albums in top 100
The British rock group Coldplay is dominating the music charts two days after their performance at the Paralympics closing ceremony. Frontman Chris Martin of Coldplay will reap the rewards of a...
View ArticleThe street wit that turns an eyesore into a work of art
Unexpected moments of warmth, wit or simple strangeness in the city are to be treasured Imagine a giant Banksy piece without the politics, the permanence, or the mild pretentiousness Photo: ALAMY By...
View ArticleWhy bandstands are making a noise again
Bandstand Marathon will be the biggest community event of the London 2012 Festival closing celebration. Bandstands new and old: Brighton seen at night, and Southend (right), which first had a...
View ArticleDuran Duran 's Taylor admits he was a 'creep'
In a new memoir, Duran Duran rocker John Taylor reveals how he used to pick and choose his model girlfriends. John Taylor from Duran Duran 11:01AM BST 06 Sep 2012 Comments John Taylor, best known as...
View ArticleBob Dylan's Tempest: Rock’s king lyricist keeps his crown
Bob Dylan’s 35th studio album Tempest reveals that he has lost none of his fire. Neil McCormick reports Fire and brimstone: Bob Dylan’s new album is a dark affair By Neil McCormick 7:00AM BST 07 Sep...
View ArticleHaiti: A land of vibrant music and culture
British musician Mark Mulholland has been working out in Haiti with some of country's talented artists and writers. Haiti, he says, has a wealth of musical talent and has retained its spirit in the...
View ArticleGillian Welch is Americana Awards 'artist of the year'
Gillian Welch is top Americana performer and English folk legend Richard Thompson earns a Lifetime Achievement Award for his songwriting. Image 1 of 2 Gillian Welch and David Rawlings Image 1 of 2...
View ArticleDonny Osmond: 'I was washed up by 21'
With a UK tour with Marie coming up, Donny Osmond has proved himself a master of reinvention Heart-throb to a generation: Donny Osmond today (above) is tanned and compact, soulful and charming - 'and...
View ArticleVanessa Kirby: 'you don't ever stop doubting yourself'
The beautiful actress Vanessa Kirby talks to Jane Shilling ahead of her performance in Chekhov's Three Sisters at the Young Vic in London. The actress Vanessa Kirby Photo: Andrew Crowley By Jane...
View ArticleIris Murdoch's love for closest friend revealed in letters
Iris Murdoch's feelings for one of her closest friends from university have been revealed in a collection of 250 personal letters. Letters from the collection written by Iris Murdoch to Philippa Foot,...
View ArticleOur kind of music, Bruce Willis, but it’s all on loan
It was all so simple: you bought the record and it was yours for ever. Not any more Collector's item? Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins of Genesis Photo: REX FEATURES By James Delingpole 7:41PM BST 03...
View ArticleZiggy Stardust reaches for his slippers
David Bowie may be the subject of a hotly anticipated exhibition at the V&A, but rock’s most innovative talent is happier playing the stay-at-home dad Oh, you pretty thing: the changing style of...
View ArticleParalympics 2012: opening ceremony watched by 11 million
Channel 4 had its best viewing figures for ten years last night for the London Paralympic opening ceremony. Ziya Azazi dances during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic...
View ArticleParalympic opening ceremony watched by 11 million
Channel 4 had its best ever viewing figures last night for the London Paralympic opening ceremony. Ziya Azazi dances during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium...
View ArticleParalympics 2012: Paralympic opening ceremony watched by 11 million
Channel 4 had its best ever viewing figures last night for the London Paralympic opening ceremony. Ziya Azazi dances during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium...
View ArticleMercury Prize 2012: no standout albums this year, says judge
Mercury Prize 2012 judge Simon Frith says this year's shortlist, which includes Plan B and Jessie Ware, has "no standout record". Richard Hawley Photo: Helen Boast/Music Pics / Rex Features By Anita...
View ArticleJulie Walters warns of future where only 'posh’ can afford to act
Acting will soon become the preserve of “posh” students because working class people will not be able to afford to pursue it as a career, Julia Walters warned yesterday. Image 1 of 3 Julie Walters...
View ArticleThe cottage where Harry Potter was born goes on sale for nearly £1 millon
A Grade I listed 14th century cottage used as the young wizard's birthplace in the Harry Potter films is expected to sell for nearly £1 million. Harry Potters home De Vere House in Lavenham, Suffolk...
View ArticleGlobal James Bond Day to celebrate 007's 50th anniversary
Global James Bond Day will mark the 50th anniversary of the release of Dr No with a worldwide programme of events on October 5. Sean Connery as James Bond. Photo: Rex Features By Rachel Coombes 5:07PM...
View ArticleMark Knopfler: how did we avoid disaster?
Mark Knopfler tells Neil McCormick of coping with the demands of the road with Dire Straits and a new life of relative stability that has led to his first double album in a 35-year career 'I put the...
View ArticleLarry Graham interview: soul secrets of a family man
The co-founder of funk pioneers Sly and the Family Stone Larry Graham tells Paul Sexton of stardom, survival, and his new group Graham Central Station. Larry Graham (centre) with Graham Central...
View ArticleKarl Wallinger: The song that saved my bacon
World Party’s Karl Wallinger tells Graeme Thomson what kept him afloat after a devastating brain aneurysm . Karl Wallinger: 'I just know I’m here and I want to play some music’ By Graeme Thomson...
View ArticleNew Albums by John Mayer, Haley Reinhart and Linda Oh
JOHN MAYER Enlarge This Image Audio John Mayer Haley Reinhart Linda Oh ArtsBeat Breaking news about the arts, coverage of live events, critical reviews, multimedia and more. Go to Arts Beat » A...
View ArticleIt's All In The Spin... (Music Reviews)
By: Michael D. Vogel Songs Stevie Nicks“Secret Love” From The Release In Your Dreams (Reprise) Members: Stevie Nicks – vocals; Lindsey Buckingham – guitar, vocals; Glen Ballard – guitar, keyboard,...
View ArticleCharlie Watts: I've recorded drums in the lavatory
Given half a chance, legendary Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts would talk all day to Adam Sweeting about his true love, jazz, and in particular his new boogie-woogie band . Not fading away: Watts...
View Article'Fresh Beginning' for Raphael Saadiq on New Album Sessions
Raphael Saadiq has more than one sound ringing in his head these days. As he begins work on a new album in his Los Angeles studio, he's already moving beyond the classic soul flavor of 2011's...
View ArticleRegina Spektor interview: 'Writing songs makes me so happy’
She’s been described as indie music’s Phoebe from 'Friends’, but singer-songwriter Regina Spektor is a huge talent. Helen Brown meets her . Regina Spektor: Indie music’s Phoebe from 'Friends’. tag...
View ArticleRaphael Saadiq figures it all out
After 33 years as a musician and four solo albums, Raphael Saadiq finally thinks he knows what he's doing. "It took a couple of records to figure out what I really wanted to be as a performer,"...
View ArticleYoussou N’Dour: the singer who would be president
Mark Hudson recalls his meetings with Youssou N’Dour, the musician planning to lead Senegal. Image 1 of 2 Youssou N'Dour for Africa Calling Photo: York Tillyer Image 1 of 2 Shrewd and pragmatic:...
View ArticleNew CDs
RAPHAEL SAADIQ Blog ArtsBeat The latest on the arts, coverage of live events, critical reviews, multimedia extravaganzas and much more. Join the discussion. More Arts News “Stone Rollin’ ” (Columbia)...
View ArticleSimon Rattle, interview: 'of course the orchestra is stroppy’
Sir Simon Rattle often finds himself caught between German and British culture – but he relishes the challenge, he tells Ivan Hewett, ahead of two Proms . Sir Simon Rattle will conduct the Berlin...
View ArticleMaryam Keshavarz, interview: 'Iran's women like to kick up the dirt a little'
Iranian-American writer-director Maryam Keshavarz's portrayal of the unseen side of teenage life in modern-day Tehran divides opinion, says David Gritten. Something to hide: Shireen (Sarah Kazemy) and...
View Article>Music Review: Larry Graham & Graham Central Station - Raise Up
Legendary bassist Larry Graham is back with, Raise Up, his first album since 1998's GCS 2000. That album was produced by Prince, an artist with whom Graham has shared a longstanding personal and...
View ArticleNew stars of The Choir: the soprano speech therapist and tenor postman
Military Wives' Gareth Malone is set to create more singing stars with new BBC2 show 'Sing While You Work.' Gareth Malone with his new choir at Lewisham Hospital 8:00AM BST 26 Aug 2012 First he made a...
View ArticleToday’s movie-makers have lost the plot
Words are at the heart of every great film – but they are being drowned out by special effects Words speak louder than action: Shirley MacLaine and Jack Lemmon in The Apartment Photo: PA By Allan...
View ArticleShakespeare flashmob ambushes Londoners with pop-up performance
Actor Mark Rylance is behind a week of special performances in London, featuring able and disabled actors aged 17 to 70. ward-winning actor Mark Rylance (centre) with flashmob dancers from 'Surprises:...
View ArticleLarry Graham & Graham Central Station: All about the funk
Having uniquely enjoyed three different eras of chart success - as bassist/singer with globally-acclaimed, psychedelic funk/rock/soul outfit Sly & The Family Stone from 1966 to 1972; as leader of...
View ArticleThe Rolling Stones tantalise fans with studio pictures
With a combined age of 273 and 50 years in the music industry, The Rolling Stones know every trick in the book about dropping hints to fans. Mick Jagger tweeted: 'Had fun in the Paris studio this...
View Article"Whole Lotta You": A Rocket To The Moon's Video Exclusive & Contest, Plus A...
A Rocket To The Moon's "Whole Lotta You" Video Exclusive...Plus A Ticket Contest! Photo by Eric Ryan Anderson / Courtesy of Fueled By Ramen So? Have you ever felt Wild & Free (a nod to the group's...
View ArticleGeorge Duke: The Complete 1970s Epic Albums Collection
The George Duke Band The Complete 1970s Epic Albums Collection Epic/Legacy 2012 The George Duke Band: The Complete 1970s Epic Albums Collection compiles the six albums that keyboardist, bandleader,...
View ArticleLook at Rihanna - you can’t tell the difference now between pop and porn
I worry that I come from the last generation to even recognise the sexualisation of mainstream culture When she’s not touching herself up publicly, Rihanna likes to pose for pictures smoking fags...
View ArticleBellowhead interview: Rebooting folk for the Top 20 – or for a packed...
The 11-strong Bellowhead break with tradition – and break dancefloors, they tell Thomas H Green backstage . Mumford and who? 'In front of an audience… the spectacle of 11 people playing together makes...
View ArticleRaphael Saadiq: Putting the cool in ol' skool
Acknowleged worldwide as today's standard-bearer for old skool R&B, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/producer Raphael Saadiq this month delivers his eagerly-anticipated fourth solo studio album...
View ArticlePrince of Romance comes out to play
Pianist Richard Clayderman outsold some of the biggest names in music. Now he’s back 'In the streets in China, I am often asked for my autograph,' says Richard Clayderman. 'The whole family comes to...
View ArticleWhy we must fight to keep jazz alive
Digby Fairweather, a renowned British jazz writer and musician, says it is time to fight for the great music of jazz Image 1 of 2 Diana Krall Image 1 of 2 Jazz writer and musician Digby Fairweather...
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