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X Factor reject Rikki Loney sticks up for Cheryl Cole

20.10.09

X Factor reject Rikki Loney defended his mentor Cheryl Cole after she suggested that the Grimes twins should have been axed from the show.... more

The Blues Brothers lay waste to Chicago once more

24.07.09

John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd return in this $30 million comedy made by John Landis in 1980 which became such a cult.... more

Carla return to the stage for Mandela birthday concert

16.07.09

Carla Bruni is to perform live on stage for the first time since marrying President Nicolas Sarkozy... more

Short plays inspire long friendships

23.01.09

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Natalie Williams benefits from legacy of Aretha

11.11.08

Natalie Williams, one of London’s most dynamic exponents of Aretha Franklin-based funk, was in storming form at Ronnie Scott’s.... more

This is the best thing that's ever happened to us, admit Mercury Prize-winning Elbow

09.09.08

Singers Estelle and Adele's rivalry is set to reach new heights, as both are in contention for the Mercury Music Prize Award. ... more

Off the record

04.07.08

Damon Albarn rediscovered her, now Candi Staton is in a Barbican showcase of his Honest Jon's label. David Smyth lets us know what to expect. ... more

Mary J Blige is Aretha for our days

04.06.08

Mary J Blige's O2 Arena concert was an evening spent in thrall to a startlingly intense performer at the peak of her craft.... more

Gigs of the week

03.06.08

Duffy is to play Shepherds Bush, Mary J Blige and Avril Lavigne will perform at the O2 and Rufus Wainwright is at Hampton Court Palace.... more

'You should try that Nesty Doormat': What Russell Watson was told when he discovered his opera voice

24.05.08

From pub karaoke to hit albums and singing for the Queen – Russell Watson tells his extraordinary rags-to-riches story... more

In her hometown

07.05.08

Adele was delighted to be back in London for the first of her Shepherd's Bush performances. She made the audience feel at home, says Amira Hashish.... more

Larger than life: Aretha Franklin is still a big, big star

11.02.08

She has always had an impressive set of vocal cords. But on this particular night, Aretha Franklin's spaghetti straps were the real stars. Somehow, in defiance of gravity, physics and probability, the two thin black cords managed to keep the singer's frock at a decent level on her generous frame... more

Amy Winehouse celebrates Grammys by visiting husband Blake in prison

11.02.08

Amy Winehouse celebrated cleaning up at the Grammys with a visit to Pentonville Jail. The 24-year-old troubled star went to see husband Blake Civil-Fielder today after winning five awards at last night's ceremony. Winehouse, wearing jeans and red high heels, looked healthier than ever as she appears to have put on weight since checking into a rehab clinic last month... more

Heart of a troubled soul

23.10.07

Angie Stone set out her impressive stall with power and a deliciously fluid set, where songs entwined around each other.... more

Can't get no Satisfaction

30.08.07

Satisfaction, a ballet set to the music of the Rolling Stones, is an under-powered, under-choreographed muddle, says Sarah Frater.... more

The great Bank Holiday adventure

16.08.07

From knights on horseback to Europe's largest carnival, West End shows, Morris dancing and flamenco - find out what's going on over the Bank Holiday weekend.... more

Barefoot Joss proves her soul

26.07.07

Joss Stone's O2 gig could prove a crucial turning point in the soul sensation's career, restoring her slightly tarnished reputation, says Andre Paine.... more

Dynamic diva gives us a lesson in soul

25.06.07

Jack Massarik escapes from the Norah Jones clones by seeing a smooth soul performance from Mica Paris at the Jazz Café.... more

Knight strains to capture Aretha's soul

12.04.07

While Beverley Knight's voice was technically brilliant and her appreciation of classic soul was never in doubt, her performance didn't always move you as much as it should have done.... more

A Sugababe grows up

11.04.07

She was the moody one in Britain's biggest girl band. Now Mutya Buena is happy to be going it alone.... more

The First Lady of Southern Soul

06.03.07

Known as The First Lady of Southern Soul, Candi Staton gives the last of her two performances at the Jazz Café tonight.... more

Rebirth for the band with secret weapon

13.09.06

Almost a decade has passed since the Ealing-born band Brand New Heavies last bothered the charts, even longer since they were considered cool. But at a show at Scala they showed signs of rebirth.... more