Although none of their nine albums bar their recent collaboration with John Legend reached the British Top 70, this Philadelphia sextet's sizzling live reputation means they pack venues above their status... more
Police marksman to face misconduct action after admitting boasting to colleagues that he had inserted song titles into his evidence at the inquest of barrister Mark Saunders, it was announced... more
A sorting office transformed into a Narnia forest, with absinthe dens and a Donna Summer disco, raised the bar for London parties, says Vassi Chamberlain.... more
Last month Morocco saw the most opulent party of the year involving 5,000 bottles of champagne and a brand-new luxury hotel. At the centre of celebrations was Heather Kerzner, wife of the billionaire Sun King, Sol. ... more
As David Furnish prepares for this year’s White Tie and Tiara Ball, we get an exclusive tour of
the gallery Madonna and co (not Guy) will get to view... more
Sir Philip Green and Sol Kerzner, his friend and fellow boy made good, both hosted extravagant launch parties last night — albeit on opposite sides of the world... more
At the Chanel show guests gleaned final confirmation of a fact they had suspected for some time: that the front row is more important than the clothes... more
Among this week's pop offerings: Sigur Ros create a world of their own, Donna Summer shows off her floaty moans and The Rascals sound just a little too similar to the Arctic Monkeys. ... more
Simon Cowell lead the charge of the Brit brigade as singer George Michael made a surprise performance during the American Idol finale, and presenter Cat Deeley provided the glamour as the Brits took over American Idol... more
In this week's off the record, David Smyth talks about The Feeling, discusses his pick of festive gigs to get you in the christmas mood, and finds out what's new on the world wide web.... more
Dreamgirls is based on the Supremes story and Jennifer Hudson steals the show as the one who's dropped from the band. Nick Curtis meets the ex-American Idol contestant.... more
Ben Watt brings deep house to The End, hip-hop, jazz and funk can all be found at the Notting Hill Arts Club, and A Skillz plays The Old Queen's Head.... more