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Chrysalis cuts losses to Ł2.6m

22.05.09

Record company Chrysalis posted losses of Ł2.6 million as the music world remained in recession ... more

Pink doesn't quite get 02 Arena party started

05.05.09

Pink's 02 gig was an uneven evening and not merely because this tattooed ball of energy is the dictionary definition of “in your face”.... more

Russell Brand's 'retarded cowboy' jibe at George Bush shocks MTV audience

08.09.08

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

Christina Aguilera, Lindsay Lohan and Katy Perry compete for the glamour queen title at MTV Awards

08.09.08

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

She's back! Triumphant Britney Spears scoops three MTV Video Music Awards

08.09.08

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

Two great acts with one great producer

19.06.08

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

Gnarls Barkley aren't just crazy

13.06.08

Their debut single, Crazy, spent nine weeks at No 1 but Gnarls Barkley don't want it to dominate their live shows.... more

Weekend gig guide

13.06.08

Agnes Deyn joins the Five O'Clock Heroes and Michael Ball has a night off from Hairspray for Hampton Court Palace.... more

CDs of the week

09.05.08

Neil Diamond has found a rougher edge, Moby has finally discovered himself again and Emmanuel Jal lives to tell the tale.... more

CDs of the week

28.03.08

Quality time with REM, an impressive follow-up from Gnarls Barkley and a record to boost Snoop Dogg's ego.... more

Off the record

22.02.08

David Smyth asks how Brian 'Danger Mouse' Burton can follow his mega-hit Crazy, and looks at what's new on the net.... more

Let us tell you a story

18.06.07

Art Brut's simple, defiantly English songs have proved popular around the world, and as John Lewis discovers, with a number of celebrities... more

Whoa, Nelly - slow down

22.02.07

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

Critic's choice: Pop

21.02.07

David Smyth looks ahead to Brit Award winner Nelly Furtado's gig tonight at Hammersmith Apollo.... more

Mika nets chart double

12.02.07

Flamboyant pop star Mika has pulled off a double coup, with both his debut album and single at the top of the charts.... more

Billie downloads chart success

22.01.07

Billie Piper has made a surprise chart comeback after Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles urged his listeners to test new chart rules by buying her track Honey To The Bee.... more

The Brit Award nominations - in full

17.01.07

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Are Koopa the next Arctic Monkeys?

12.01.07

In a new column, David Smyth examines the potential impact of unsigned Koopa on the revamped chart plus gives the new Bryan Ferry a listen.... more

Why the chart is Crazy again

08.01.07

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

Venetian plays a blinder with paper fancy dress

27.12.06

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. ... more

Diva Blige gets 8 Grammy nods

08.12.06

Mary J Blige has been nominated for a staggering eight Grammy Awards, including best r'n'b album, record and song of the year.... more

Not just a one-hit wonder

06.11.06

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

Madonna snubbed and ridiculed at MTV awards

03.11.06

Madonna was mocked on stage at the MTV Europe Music Awards as she failed to take a single prize despite being nominated for three.... more

Elder statesmen, but Oasis are still bad boys

30.10.06

Oasis joined the rock establishment at the Q magazine awards, but Liam Gallagher failed to turn up fuelling speculation he was in a sulk.... more

Downloads of the week

20.10.06

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

This week's CD reviews

13.10.06

New releases by P Diddy, Badly Drawn Boy, an album for Save The Children, a new collaboration for Pat Metheney and some political world music.... more

The Mobo nominations

20.09.06

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Who's going to win what

19.09.06

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Celebrating style over substance

18.09.06

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

Rascal shines at free gig

01.09.06

Dizzee Rascal's free gig at The Vaults underlined his his talent as a vocalist and urban music producer. For those who snagged tickets, it was a memorable experience.... more