The nu-folk scene has everything a musical movement needs: a strong aesthetic (flat caps and grandad shirts), a defning instrument (the banjo), sex and betrayal. Richard Godwin on the Mumfords, Noah and the Whale and why everyone loves Laura Marling... more
It says a lot about last night’s Givenchy catwalk show that Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood and singer Courtney Love were among the front row glitterati... more
It may be the first Hole release in 12 years but by inclination, sound and ludicrously self-absorbed lyrics, Nobody’s Daughter is a Courtney Love album.... more
Debrett's has brought out a new updated Etiquette Guide For Girls to cover every modern social eventuality. But which stars fall foul of these new social rules?... more
Karl Lagerfeld is renowned for discovering new faces, and I predict his latest muse will be his most talked-about yet. The 74-year-old designer with Chanel wants to sign up Frances Bean Cobain, daughter of Courtney Love... more
Lily Allen's evening on the tiles ended in embarrassment last night after nightclub security threw her out of the men's toilets along with Johnny Borrell and Noel Fielding. The trio were partying at London hotspot Dolce, where the giggling Smile pop star was spotted clutching the The Mighty Boosh comedian's arm as on his way into the toilets. An onlooker revelled: 'Johnny followed in after those two but the security soon got suspicious. Two bouncers stormed in after them and screamed, 'Get her out of here!'... more
There has only ever been one king when it comes to dead celebrities raking in the cash. But Elvis Presley has been knocked off the top spot by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.... more
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