Katy Perry's record label EMI is being eyed up for a takeover by billionaire Len Blavatnik's Access Industries, Sony Music Entertainment and Vivendi's Universal Music Group... more
Boutique festivals are well known for approaching the usual 3-dayer format in a slightly different way from more mainstream music events, and 2011 will see yet another innovation from The Big Chill... more
Marcus Brigstocke, one of the smartest stand-ups on the circuit, talks about his dark days as a 24-stone Goth, his stint as a podium dancer and the trouble with God.... more
You have to be a basketball fan, or just a basket case, to concentrate on Gunning For That No 1 Spot by Beastie Boys founding member Adam Yauch.... more
Isle of Wight's Bestival will be one of the summer's hottest music events. Arwa Haider asks its DJ organiser Rob da Bank why the fancy dress-fest seems to work.... more
Perhaps it is a little early to be talking about the new Lily Allen - but with the old Lily Allen showing the strain, maybe she'd be happy to have the attention focused on Kate Nash instead.... more
Music matters this week include Britain's answer to surfer-folky Jack Johnson, another insight into Bob Dylan and a quick listen to Editors' epic new record.... more
Madonna, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Razorlight are among the acts which have signed up to play in the Live Earth concert at the new Wembley Stadium on 7 July.... more
Glastonbury sold out in 90 minutes, but all is not lost. There are dozens of other fantastic music events, says David Smyth. And you can still get tickets - just.... more
The Mayor of Tower Hamlets defeated Labour to be elected. Livingstone not only backed him but some of Ken's key players are now at the heart of running the council. Stephen Robinson reports
Tonight:
5°c
