Singer St Vincent is a one-off who cites Nick Cave and Disney among her musical influences. Her latest album, she tells Richard Godwin, is partly inspired by Marilyn Monroe... more
You can leave London but it won’t get out of your system. Here two high-profile media personalities who have tried country living reveal why they still love life in the capital.... more
Exclusive: The much-travelled, arts-loving manager is winning plaudits and a growing fan-base as he lays the foundations for long-term success in west London ... more
John le Carre has a new book out but it will win him no prizes: he disdains honours and forbids his novels from being put forward for the Booker Prize. And a good thing too, when so many fine novels have been overlooked for the award in its
40-year history... more
Some authors could give Olympic athletes a good run for their money. The Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami has notched up an impressive 32 marathons since he took up the sport in 1982... more
Chef Ian Pengelley's career took a nose-dive last year and his critics said he'd never recover. But he has proved them all wrong by winning a Tatler Restaurant Award.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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