Whoever said rock'n'roll was a young man's game forgot to tell Lou Reed. At 69, the former Velvet Underground man may look like Fabio Capello's older brother, but his currency has never been higher... more
The Hop Farm Festival in Kent prides itself on being independent, with no VIP areas and a back-to-basics style. Up to 30,000 music fans are expected to attend the event with Prince headlining day three... more
Spider-man: Turn Off The Dark - the most expensive musical in Broadway history - has suffered as much drama off-stage as on, from horrific injuries to terrible reviews... more
He is known as The Man Who Shot The Seventies for his images of music stars from Blondie to Lou Reed. Now Hammersmith-born Mick Rock is being honoured with a London retrospective... more
Marina Abramovic inspired David Blaine and Riccardo Tisci with her masochistic performance art. And now she's crossing the Pond. Watch out for knives, ice blocks, wounds and tears, says Hermione Eyre... more
Susan Boyle's version of Lou Reed's Perfect Day will be released on her new album despite her previously being stopped from performing the track on television... more
As Stevie Wonder sung the final jubilant note on the Pyramid Stage, the moon rose and time was called on the hottest and possibly the happiest Glastonbury in its 40-year history.... more
The Hackney Empire will re-open this summer to host concerts as part of a pan-East End festival of international music organised by the Barbican... more
Gwyneth Paltrow sang a karaoke version of Killing Me Softly With His Song to a standing ovation at a charity event in aid of Palestinian children... more
As if hip-hop had never happened, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings offer an old-fashioned soul review, complete with fast-talking MC Binky Griptite.... more
Despite a surprisingly below par start to his Shepherds Bush Empire gig, Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst proved he is an indie-rock superstar in the making.... more
This week's top 5 gigs include the Gypsy Kings at the Tower of London, Lou Reed at the Hammersmith Apollo and the Concert for Diana at Wembley.... more
Only film fans with staying power need apply for the whole 14th annual Raindance Film Festival: it promises 90 screenings of movies, shorts and documentaries in just 12 days.... 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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