Having urged the U.S. public to vote for Barack Obama 'on behalf of the world', Brand drew gasps at the MTV Video Music Awards by calling Bush a 'retarded cowboy'. ... more
Who's who of Young Hollywood turned out to celebrate the MTV Video Music Awards last night, with Christina Aguilera, Lindsay Lohan and chart topper Katy Perry leading the style stakes on the red carpet.... more
A year after her disastrous comeback attempt at the MTV Video Music Awards, Britney swept the event on Sunday, winning the first Moonman statuettes of her career.... more
Martina Topley Bird pulled a great show out of the bag ater a slow start. Shortwave Set performed in boiler suits. David Smyth enthuses about both, and their shared producer, Dangermouse.... more
Nelly Furtado celebrated her triumphant return from the musical wilderness with a show better suited to a stadium than the more intimate Hammersmith Apollo.... more
In the biggest shake-up to the charts since 1952, any song available as an Internet download is now eligible - regardless of when it was released. ... more
Italy's Ennio Marchetto's paper-and-cardboard fancy dress comedy act is a gloriously camp and unique family show. Tear along and enjoy, says Bruce Dessau.
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Gnarls Barkley's peformance at the Brixton Academy proved that the duo have the talent and adventurous tunes to avoid being overshadowed by their megahit, Crazy.... more
The release of a haunting new track by Damon Albarn proves to be perfect timing and the world's leading rapper has ditched that silly retirement idea and recorded a new album.... more
If there was an award for the best British awards ceremony, the Mobos would be a pretty hot contender but it has one fundamental weakness, says Arwa Haider.... more