It’s a new year and everyone is busy making predictions. Who better to ask about the talents of tomorrow than those whose job it is to seek them out — the bookers of London’s coolest venues... more
No one likes student teachers. Especially not the pupils. As a mean 13-year-old I can remember hounding a student teacher, a Mr Bean lookalike, out of his first class. He deserved it... more
Beth Ditto tried out a novel if unflattering way to hide from the paparazzi last night, emerging from London's Punk nightclub wearing a bin bag over her head.... more
Former Spice Girl bandmates, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton and Melanie Brown took centre-stage at the Glamour Awards as pouting red-carpet regular Victoria Beckham was a no-show... more
Crisis Consequences Live was a well-organised event that had a simple message and a big finale, but the procession of blokeish bands was a bit much.... more
If you thought that they looked bad before the Brit Awards started then these pictures of Britain's finest pop stars as the night wore on are even more shocking. The most candid display of drunkenness came as Bianca Gascoigne, stepdaughter of former England footballer Paul, ended up in a heap in the gutter after being turned away from Kylie Minogue's party at Movida nightclub in the early hours of the morning
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She has made being an overweight lesbian the most glamorous thing on the planet. And at Gossip's Forum gig, Beth Ditto's towering voice dominated the room.... more
Lily Allen, Joss Stone and Beth Ditto are among those who will perform at this year's Swarovski Fashion Rocks concert at the Royal Albert Hall.... more
To celebrate the ICA's 60th birthday, 59 celebs, including Beth Ditto and Peter Blake, have each taken a snap representing 'Tomorrow' on a camera phone.... more
At a sell-out Astoria gig, The Gossips' Beth Ditto ripped off a bin liner to reveal a bright blue catsuit, employing every curve during her strutting performance.... more
The Killers' Wembley Arena gig, Rufus Wainwright's tribute to Judy Garland and The Automatic at the NME Awards Indie Rock Tour 2007 are among David Smyth's picks.... 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