Katy B's pop education took her through the BRIT school and Goldsmiths College, but it's this week's Mercury Prize nomination that will take her to the top of her class... more
X-Factor judge Simon Cowell has amassed a personal fortune of £200m to place him at number six in the annual Music Millionaires Top 50, published in The Sunday Times Rich List 2011... more
The Peabody Trust is planning to add to the 19,000 homes it owns and manages in London, even before the housing charity completes a deal worth between £140 million and £150 million to buy 1300 rented units from the Crown Estate, which will pretty much soak up the allowable credit... more
As the National Portrait Gallery becomes the latest institution to welcome dancers, musicians and DJs after dark, Louise Jury rounds up London’s best late-night culture fixes... more
Paloma Faith, actress, singer, magician's assistant and burlesque dancer, is a startling talent. Hermione Eyre meets the inventive eccentric who always knew she would be famous... more
This year's visit to the Royal Albert Hall by pioneering Canadian circus company Cirque du Soleil is an uplifting experience and has a kick recent visits have lacked.... more
Renèe Zellweger playing Beatrix Potter, the John Sayles Collection, American black comedy Big Nothing and Gabrielle feature among the DVDs released this week.... more
Shane MacGowan was steadier on his feet than he has been for years at The Pogues' Brixton Academy gig - but unfortunately he could barely speak let alone sing.... more
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
British pop acts rule the airwaves when it comes to million-plus selling albums in Europe, with The Kooks, Sugababes and Katie Melua scooping 19 of the 36 platinum awards.... 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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