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Stars herald 'genius' of Michael Jackson

26.06.09
Sir Paul McCartney paid tribute to Michael Jackson today, calling the King of Pop "massively talented"... more

Andy back to his best as normal service is resumed

26.06.09
Lou Reed never had such a perfect day. Hours before he arrived for his own match, Andy Murray had already enjoyed an excellent afternoon on Centre Court... more

Take your partner to Desi Soulmate

13.03.09
There are certainly rough-round-the-edges moments to both the writing and Pravesh Kumar’s direction in Where's My Desi Soulmate? but it works.... more

Now it's Jerry Springer the musical

17.02.09
Jerry Springer is to make his stage debut as Billy Flynn in the long-running West End musical Chicago... more

He's Strictly lazy, says Arlene in ballroom blitz on Sergeant

17.11.08
Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips has renewed her attack on shuffling contestant John Sergeant... more

It’s time we all suffered for the sake of our art

19.09.08
Falling on hard times kick-started the Renaissance, so can the credit crunch trigger a new era of achievement asks one cultural commentator... more

Ex-EastEnder Gillian Taylforth puts her hat on in a raunchy tribute to Cabaret's Sally Bowles

15.09.08
Gillian Taylforth has paid a raunchy tribute to Cabaret’s Sally Bowles in a sexy black outfit and bowler hat. The actress strikes a provocative pose as she imitates the character who was made famous by Liza Minnelli in 1972. ... more

Wizards from Oz

03.09.08
Martin Martini's Australian sextet was initially touted as a comedy band, then fell under the cabaret umbrella.... more

'I'm glad I wasn't young when I found fame... I'd have waltzed off with Abi Titmuss,'

22.08.08
As the Mail serialises his rollicking autobiography Len Goodman reveals all - from Carol Vorderman's 'multiple orgasm' face to what he really thinks of the other judges.... more

Such sweet Zorro! The musical isn't a turkey - so who is the man behind the mask?

17.07.08
It was tipped to be a turkey, but Zorro opened to rave reviews. So how does the hero measure up? PETRONELLA WYATT crosses swords with the man behind the mask.... more

The lady is a vamp! Kelly Brook recreates heroine Rita Hayworth's sexy Forties pose

19.06.08
It's often said that Kelly Brook evokes old-school Hollywood glamour — now she has proved it by dressing as her idol Rita Hayworth.... more

Cyd Charisse, the dancer with the $1 million legs, dies aged 86

18.06.08
Cyd Charisse, the long-legged beauty who starred in MGM musicals with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, died Tuesday at the age of 86.... more

Singin' in the Rain Hollywood great Cyd Charisse dead at 87

18.06.08
Cyd Charisse, a former co-star of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, died last night in Los Angeles after suffering an apparent heart attack on Monday. She was 87. ... more

A diva for the 21st century

14.05.08
Fiona Maddocks meets soprano Danielle de Niese as she prepares to seduce Glyndebourne in L'Incoronazione di Poppea.... more

Beatrix Potter springs to life with Royal Ballet

24.12.07
The Royal Ballet's Tales of Beatrix Potter will grate with many grown-ups but it's the sweetest of entertainment for young children.... more

Say it with a DVD this Christmas

20.12.07
Whether it's Bond, Borat or a seasonal classic, there's a wealth of choice for when the TV schedules let you down.... more

An air of surrealism

23.07.07
Rich in both gags and tunes, this open air staging of Lady Be Good has the spirit of surrealism hovering over it, says Robert Shore.... more

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