Being a reformed character was never meant to be easy. For someone so seemingly spineless, Peter Doherty was musically fearless at Shepherds Bush.... more
There would have been plenty of staring at the floor when Lily Allen came face to face with the ex-wife of a man with whom she has just had a fling.... more
Priscilla on stage, Blur reunited, Michael Sheen as Brian Clough — we bring you the highlights of London’s arts calendar for the coming months.
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Damon Albarn's Monkey: Journey to the West makes a big visual impact the O2 - but there’s more confusion than Confucianism which results in little emotional engagement with the work. ... more
London has recently underlined its status as the global capital of contemporary art. These are the key players in the world’s most exciting market. ... more
Mark Ronson put his split with model girlfriend Daisy Lowe behind him with an award for Best Live Male at the Vodafone Live Music Awards. See the pictures here.
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Latex in excess, kung fu, flying fish, jugglers, roller-skaters, plate-spinners and the White Skeleton Demon are all on on show in Monkey: Journey to the West.... more
David Smyth sees Blur bassist Alex James make an ironclad case for London to be named Favourite Music City, compares Prince and Barbra Streisand and checks out what's new on the net... more
Damon Albarn and his prestigious backing band seemed right at home in the old East End, taking over an atmospheric sports hall normally used for boxing, says David Smyth.... more
Two generations of Britpoppers took to the stage for the Crisis charity concert Pudstock with former Blur guitarist Graham Coxon providing the day's highlight.... more
Two of the world's biggest bands unite for Music Rising, cult music show The Tube returns in barely recognisable guise and MIA is offering the first fruits of her next album as a free download.... more
As The Good, The Bad And The Queen took to the stage for the BBC Electric Proms, cultures did not clash. The project instead turned out to be a straightforward Damon Albarn vehicle.... more
Never mind punk rock, get ready for Tate rock. Tate Modern has joined forces with names from the music industry who have written and recorded songs inspired by their favourite works of art.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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