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Sound check: Who said Grime doesn't pay?

13.11.09
Plan B has given up rapping about knife crime and the mean streets of London to make his film debut - and an album of smooth funk... more

CDs of the week

09.10.09
Brilliant but bonkers: Shakira releases her third album, She Wolf, and its a lyrical treasure trove.... more

CDs of the week

19.06.09
Gossip get funky, God Help the Girl tell a wonderful tale and Jack Peñate makes a career-saving left turn... more

Late arrival Chelsy left to bop alone

16.10.08
Prince Harry's girlfriend Chelsy Davy arrived late to Whisky Mist - but wasted no time looking for her fella.... more

Wigging out: Beyonce dons blonde hairpiece for golden Fashion Rocks performance

06.09.08
There was nothing over-the-hill about Beyonce's stunning performance as she joined dozens of stars at the Hollywood packed Fashion Rocks event.... more

The next big thing: Bryn Christopher

21.08.08
A British singer with the spontaneity of an old-school rhythm 'n' blues belter. At 22, Bryn is poised to join the homegrown, retro-soul ranks of Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson.... more

Cheryl's the hot new judge. Dannii's feeling left out. But Louis Walsh says he's keeping shtum - honest!

14.08.08
Louis Walsh says he is doing his very best not to be bitchy. After last year’s X Factor, when Sharon Osbourne went to war with Dannii Minogue, the Irish pop manager claims he is biting his tongue... more

Paul Young: I've lost everything - but I'm not bitter...

18.07.08
His marriage fell apart, his career self-destructed and he lost his fortune in a disastrous property deal. Now singer PAUL YOUNG works in his ex-wife's restaurant... and he couldn't be happier ... more

Gigs of the week

28.04.08
Whether you would prefer to spend an evening with Angie Stone or Matchbox 20, it's a busy week for London as far as gigs are concerned.... more

2007's best albums

17.12.07
Paul Connolly takes a look at this year's best albums in pop, indie, rock and urban.... more

CDs of the week

09.11.07
Craig David shows signs of interest again with a new album, while Duran Duran continue to churn out their funky brand of dance pop.... more

CDs of the week

05.10.07
The truly indestructible Sugababes return for their fifth album and London songsmith Jack Peñate aims to vindicate all that gushing praise.... more

Good vibes, hard rain

16.07.07
A gloriously mixed crowd kept on smiling at the anti-racism Rise festival despite some horribly mixed weather.... more

CDs of the week

09.07.07
Some smooth grooves from Robin Thicke and Cherry Ghost's first album head the list of this week's top CD releases... more

Madonna recycles her power

09.07.07
Madonna was the headline act for Live Earth at Wembley Stadium and her sheer force provided the event with a much-needed focus... more

Still young at heart

05.02.07
A grey-bearded Root Jackson, Carol Grimes, Madeline Bell and Linda Lewis were all among the veteran stars performing at the Soul Britannia festival. ... more

Woodstock wonder still has it all

09.01.07
In 1969 Richie Havens opened the Woodstock festival, has been inspiring musicians ever since - and left the Jazz Cafe faithful in raptures.... more

Katie comes of age

04.12.06
Katie Melua has sold seven million albums in the past three years, but she still seemed a little awestruck at her biggest show yet in London. Happily, she was up to the job, says Andre Paine.... more

Elvis All-Stars are a TV trick hit

13.10.06
A TV clip promoting showing Elvis on stage with Stevie Wonder, Sheryl Crowe and Noel Gallagher, has become a surprise internet hit.... more

CDs of the Week

25.08.06
Amp Fiddler's variety and smooth production are let down by his songwriting skills but his album still may be worth a look. Plus reviews of CDs from Kasabian and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band.... more

Downloads

25.08.06
David Smyth rounds up a selection of the best downloads this week, from an exclusive Beach Boys digital box set on iTunes to a sneak preview of Justin Timberlake's forthcoming album.... more

Frankly great pop

07.08.06
New girl band Frank have their own addictive C4 series and now a debut album Devil's Got Your Gold while Jessica Simpson's ex Nick is trying to fit as many break-up songs as he can on one album.... more

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