Lady Gaga's outrageous dress sense has proved to be divisive - after she was shortlisted for both most and least stylish star in this year's NME Awards... more
Glastonbury's strangest line-up yet has been released early after it was leaked online by the NME. As well as the more traditional rock acts, festival organisers have stunned fans with the surprising inclusion of Shakin' Stevens and James Blunt on the bill... more
Ed Miliband brings Labour to its feet with a unifying message admitting to past mistakes but saying 'optimism' will return the party to power in one term... more
Burberry creative director Christopher Bailey loves music almost as much as he loves clothes. For his Burberry Acoustic initiative he has handpicked the best (and best-looking) young musicians to showcase their sounds and fashions... more
Two Door Cinema Club's debut has sold reasonably well but the response at the first of two sold-out Shepherds Bush Empire shows suggests they’re a nationwide indie-pop phenomenon waiting to happen... more
Vampire Weekend's self-titled debut was one of the highlights of 2008, marrying afrobeat and pop to thrilling effect and earning the band comparisons with Graceland-era Paul Simon... more
Jay-Z and Beyoncé were unlikely faces in the crowd at a gig of psychedelic rockers Grizzly Bear this week — now the rap king is spreading the word about indie music... more
Since signing to London-based label XL, who found them via their MySpace page, Vampire Weekend have wasted no time building up a following. Their two UK tours to date have both sold out, while they are already pencilled in for a slew of summer festival appearances. The band have also been credited with rejuvenating the New York pop scene
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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