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Rod Stewart wears it well as he tries for another baby

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Smokey Robinson is still the king of motown

26.10.09
Motown legend Smokey Robinson came to the Roundhouse on Saturday to give the fourth year of the BBC Electric Proms the send-off it deserved.... more

Proms orchestra boosts young Rascal to even Dizzier heights

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Gigs of the week

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Q builds anticipation for its annual awards ceremony on 26 October with a week of gigs and Robbie sings at the Electric Proms.... more

Robbie Williams returns after three years for gig at BBC Electric Proms

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Robbie Williams is to play his first UK show for three years with an intimate BBC gig.... more

Hot tickets: London's going out guide

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Electric Proms presents an array of acts including Dizzee Rascal and Motown legend Smokey Robinson, enjoy a barbecue at Edinboro Castle, and book tickets for Timing ... more

Absurd, despicable, affecting Michael Jackson's state funeral

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Our writer joins the billion television watchers across the world saying farewell to the king of pop music... more

Musical tributes that struggled to hit the right note at Michael Jackson memorial

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There had to be a lot of music at the memorial to one of the greatest musicians ever. The problem was striking the right tone... more

World says goodbye to Michael Jackson King of Pop

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Michael Jackson's children paid tearful tributes to the "best father" imaginable as the world said goodbye to the King of Pop... more

Michael Jackson taken to last concert

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The body of Michael Jackson was this evening taking centre stage at a memorial concert in Los Angeles for his final send-off... more

Elbow scoop two Ivor Novello Awards

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Kate and the Brits toast their victory with fizz and a fry-up

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Dreamgirls say sorry to Motown

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Elder statesmen, but Oasis are still bad boys

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