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London’s secret fashion blogger

23.07.09

Six months ago, Catherine Kallon was a redundant PA. Today, from her studio flat, her influential fashion website attracts 12,000 hits a day. But success has come at a price... more

Absurd, despicable, affecting Michael Jackson's state funeral

08.07.09

Our writer joins the billion television watchers across the world saying farewell to the king of pop music... more

The Ice Age goes 3D

03.07.09

Considering this is the third of the series, the makers of Ice Age 3 clearly still have some inspiration left.... more

Brüno starts a 'Gayby' boom

22.06.09

As Brüno parades his latest accessory on screen, Johann Hari says parenthood is a real ambition for more and more gay couples... more

Check out the biggest movies this summer

05.06.09

Sacha Baron Cohen's new comic creation, the latest instalment from Harry Potter at Hogwarts and adventures in the land of lizard men - here is our guide to the biggest movies of the season... more

Patrice Gouty: King of clubs

22.05.09

In his ultra-secret VIP rooms, stars run wild - the naughtier they are, the happier he is. No wonder Patrice Gouty is the lord of misrule at Raffles... more

Buzz but no sting in Secret Life of Bees

04.12.08

Dakota Fanning plays the lead character in The Secret Life of Bees and the main theme concerns her need to be loved.... more

DVDs of the week

09.09.08

Lebanese film Caramel has found success beyond its expected art-house circuit and Our Daily Bread is ideal for showing off your big fat-screen TV.... more

Step away from the cookie! Yo-yo dieter Kirstie Alley ploughs through some sweet treats

10.06.08

She famously slimmed her way back into a bikini just two years ago, but calorie counting seemed to be the furthest thing from Kirstie Alley's mind over lunch in Los Angeles yesterday.... more

Waste of talent

08.05.08

There is nothing in Ashton Kutcher's latest rom-com, What Happens in Vegas, to make you lick your lips despite the suggestive title.... more

Irritating tale

07.02.08

Arctic Tale is undermined by a soupy score and an irritating commentary, spoken by Queen Latifah.... more

A great night for Britain at Globes ceremony

14.01.08

War-time drama Atonement led a night of British triumphs at the Golden Globes - without a ceremony to celebrate.... more

Travolta's back - and having a bad hair day

19.07.07

The remake of the John Waters curio Hairspray lacks the edge of the original - but who cares? It's great fun... more

CDs of the Week

22.06.07

This week's new releases include Kelly Clarkson and the Beastie Boys, as well an inspired Ella Fitzgerald jazz compilation.... more

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