Scissor Sisters singer Ana Matronic's dress seemed to be the perfect outfit as torrential rain drenched the weekend's Lovebox Festival at Victoria Park... more
After four years of re-jigging, agonising and a clubbing sabbatical for Jake Shears in Berlin, Scissor Sisters have returned with a third album.... more
Strongly tipped for success without even releasing a proper single, The Ting Tings took just half an hour to live up to the hype at their first headline gig in London.... more
They are the bad taste band who came good. But Scissor Sisters almost went too far at the O2 Arena, daring to mock the legend that is Barbra Streisand.... more
Short of handing out little bags of cake at the door, Mika Penniman did everything possible to turn his latest London show into an eight-year-old's birthday party.... more
Robbie Williams has received a nomination for one of British songwriting's most prestigious prizes despite his latest album being panned by critics.... more
The Scissor Sisters play their big Wembley gig this weekend, plus Primal Scream will be offering some derivative rocking and rolling and George Michael brings his tour to town.... more
After this theatrical Halloween spectacle there is no doubt about the devotion the Scissor Sisters inspire in their fans, or about the high levels of entertainment they provide them.... more
There's no denying that bad taste is a great excuse for a party, and music fans are especially spoilt for spooky choice tonight, including Finnish death metallers Lordi at the Forum.... more
The Scissor Sisters have clinched the top spot in both this week's UK singles and album chart. It is the third week the New York disco group have spent at number one in the singles chart.... more
Music downloads could soon dominate the Top 40 after music stores agreed to a change in chart rules. As of January 1, all digital sales will count.... more
Pop's gaudiest circus troupe the Scissor Sisters dug out their most glitzy outfits and commandeered Trafalgar Square for a night of campness and extravagant disco.... more
The Scissor Sisters new album is big, bright, bold - and gay, Mates of State's Bring It Back is well worth seeking out and Darkel's first outing is super cool.... more
Texan singer-songwriter Jolie Holland plays the Roundhouse, the Scissor Sisters play free in Trafalgar square and Mekon are at Fabric. David Smyth selects the cream of this weekend's gigs.... more
Hawks are being recruited to scare off the Trafalgar Square pigeons, allowing glam rockers the Scissor Sisters to perform a free open-air concert.... more
The Scissor Sisters are set to perform a free open-air concert in Trafalgar Square. The glam-rock band have been given permission by Ken Livingstone to take over the square next month.... 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