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Repaired and ready to rule, Rihanna makes a radiant return

17.11.09
Rihanna dragged attention back towards her music with all the spectacle she could muster.... more

James Corden to make film with Ruth Jones

03.11.09
Gavin And Stacey funnyman James Corden has revealed his next project — a film with writing partner Ruth Jones.... more

Gigs of the week

17.07.09
Madstock and Lovebox take over Victoria Park, Morrissey plays Brixton Academ and Calvin Harris is at Somerset House.... more

Opening this week in London

29.06.09
Arctic Monkeys are coming to Brixton Academy and Notting Hill Carnival is in town.... more

The 25 must-see London gigs

15.05.09
From Britney Spears's circus to Jack White's new band, an extraordinary line-up of stars are coming to play in London before the summer festival season. Check out our 25 must sees... more

Specials back after sickness

07.05.09
The Specials are hoping to return to the stage tonight for their 30th anniversary tour after being forced to cancel last night's gig but everything depends on the fitness of frontman Terry Hall... more

Singing with your supper

15.04.09
Combine dining out with a live music set at some of London's top restaurants.... more

Pendulum know how to make noise

05.12.08
To the delight of their fanatical young audience, Pendulum are a pounding, floor-quaking, skull-splitting hotch-potch.... more

O2 renames Brixton Academy and Shepherd’s Bush Empire

06.11.08
Mobile phone company O2 has won naming rights to three popular London music venues as part of an ambitious expansion of its music empire... more

Kings of Leon feel at home

15.08.08
Fans retained most of its beguiling delicacy and California Waiting rejoiced in its punky majesty at the Kings of Leon's Brixton gig.... more

On tour now: Lenny Kravitz

31.07.08
On tour now: Lenny Kravitz ... more

You're the best! Jennifer Aniston can't keep her hands off rocker John Mayer after gig

29.06.08
Jennifer Aniston earned her place as John Mayer's biggest fan after his performance at the Brixton Academy over the weekend.... more

Coldplay make a triumphant return to the British stage after two year absence

17.06.08
Britain's biggest band Coldplay made their long awaited comeback to the London stage last night after a two year absence.... more

CDs of the week

06.06.08
There's no one else like N*E*R*D, Lykke Li has an intriguing future ahead of her and Kris Gayle is top-class.... more

Not to be pigeon-holed

30.04.08
If they are a musical throwback to short, snappy, melodic, Buzzcockian guitar punk, Pigeon Detectives are their own men, says John Aizlewood.... more

It's tiring watching Mika and his bunny girls

26.02.08
While Mika has become a global sensation and is undoubtedly talented, watching him perform can sometimes be an exhausting experience.... more

A really classy joint for Elbow

13.02.08
Although hopes of a major breakthrough must be shrinking, Elbow know they're good, and that's good enough.... more

The hottest tickets for the year ahead

04.01.08
From Kylie Minogue and masterpieces of Impressionism to an invasion of Chinese dance companies, the next 12 months will be a treat for London's arts lovers.... more

Jam-packed with cockiness and tunes

18.10.07
The quality of a handful of anthems belted out by The Enemy at Brixton Academy suggest the newcomers will be around for some time to come.... more

Maximo Park play follow my leader

15.10.07
Maximo Park frontman Paul Smith was the highlight of the band's show this weekend at the Brixton Academy.... more

Spin kings

11.10.07
Brixton Academy will be in a spin as it hosts Britain's biggest breakdancing event on 14 October.... more

Critic's choice: Top 5 gigs

10.08.07
There are some fantastic gigs to choose from this week, from a rock festival for whippersnappers to dancehall superstar Buju Banton in Brixton.... more

Long, hard night on the dance floor

21.02.07
We've had the Brits, now it's the dance music industry's turn. The Hard Dance Awards take place at Brixton Academy on Saturday night.... more

Off the record: David Smyth

16.02.07
David Smyth discusses why the Fratellis deserved their Brit and the danger advertising poses to rock festivals in his weekly column.... more

Xfm puts a warm glow in its winter festivity

11.12.06
Xfm's annual Winter Wonderland bonanza sold out in six minutes. And with a line-up that included The Feeling, The Kooks and Kasabian the crowd was certainly given value for money.... more

Get ready to schlock

31.10.06
There's no denying that bad taste is a great excuse for a party, and music fans are especially spoilt for spooky choice tonight, including Finnish death metallers Lordi at the Forum.... more

Critic's choice: Top 5 Weekend Gigs

27.10.06
The Sugababes promote the release of their first must-have album, the ICA marks the twentieth anniversary of its original C86 festival and Tom Jones will be airing all the old favourites.... more

Top 5 weekend gigs

20.10.06
Jack White joins his old Detroit mucker Brendan Benson on stage at the Brixton Academy, tuneful Parisians Phoenix play the Astoria and the New York Dolls will be whipping up a storm.... more

Top 5 weekend gigs

12.10.06
There's an NME-produced showcase for "new rave" figureheads Klaxons, lively trio The Fratellis play London twice and the Frieze Art Fair expands its remit to incorporate rock.... more

Top 5 weekend gigs

22.09.06
The Barbra Streisand of hip hop, Jay Z, returns to the stage at two London shows, volatile rockers The Cult play the Brixton Academy and guitar-wielding pups are gearing up to release their third album.... more

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