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Alban de Pury is selling music to the art world

2009-11-19T13:20:21Z

Geneva-born Alban de Pury started out scouting for talent at indie label 4AD in New York before moving to 679 Recordings, home of The Streets, The Futureheads and the Mystery Jets, in London.

Bryan Ferry amongst stars at Sotheby's Red Cross party

2009-11-18T10:46:12Z

Bryan Ferry was among the guests who attended the 150th anniversary of the Red Cross at Sotheby's.

Jade Jagger makes knitting trendy

2009-09-30T08:20:40Z

Jeweller Jade Jagger and boyfriend Dan Williams were at the ICA for the Peroni Blue Ribbon Design Awards a celebration of Italian style.

Sir Philip Green and friends celebrate 25 years of London Fashion Week

2009-09-21T09:22:44Z

London Fashion Week: Kate Moss, Anna Wintour, Naomi Campbell were among the guests celebrating 25 years of London Fashion Week at the Ivy

Hounded: Otis Ferry... rock star's son, huntsman, jailbird

2009-06-18T09:28:56Z

It's been six months since he was freed from prison, but Otis Ferry is still shaken by his ordeal behind bars. How did the hunter become the hunted?

Phil Manzanera lacks that funk feeling

2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Phil Manzanera demonstrated not a smidgeon of jazz feel and all the middle-aged hubris of a wealthy rock star.

Otis Ferry: Prison is like boring, namby-pamby boarding school

2008-11-12T09:12:25Z

Jailed huntsman Otis Ferry has mocked Britain's justice system slamming prisons for being "namby-pamby" and not tough enough on convicts

Crunch? What credit crunch? A-listers dripping in jewels

2008-10-17T11:10:53Z

The A-listers who received an invitation to socialite Nicky Haslam's credit crunch-busting party were instructed to wear diamonds - and dress only in couture.

Social London

2008-10-02T15:33:28Z

This is the heart of the social scene, with the names that make the social circuit turn and add the glitter to the parties the capital does so well

Burberry goes for heart and soil

2008-09-23T09:28:16Z

Designer Christopher Bailey has no reason to be melancholy: after all, Burberry is one of the few brands seemingly immune to the credit crunch

Let's stick together: Bryan Ferry reignites romance with the ex-lover young enough to be his grandaughter

2008-07-14T10:51:48Z

Five months after their shock split, it looks like Bryan Ferry and Katie Turner are giving their relationship another try.

Mind the age gap! After Lily Cole, Bryan Ferry steps out with another young escort

2008-07-10T13:14:35Z

Another night, another pretty young companion for wrinkly rocker Bryan Ferry. The 62-year-old, who recently spent a evening with model Lily Cole, 20, was spotted draping his arm around a fresh faced brunette at London club Tramp last night.

He's old enough to be your granddad! After date with Jude, Lily steps out with ageing rocker Brian Ferry

2008-07-08T18:20:05Z

The supermodel, not long out of her teens, has clearly rejected youth over experience after recently stepping out with both actor Jude Law, 35, and ageing rocker Bryan Ferry, 62.

Pucci Pizza is full of life

2008-06-29T23:00:00Z

Pucci Pizza starts buzzing from the moment the doors open. It's definitely worth a visit, says Mark Bolland.

Candy Brothers v the Duke in battle of Chelsea barracks

2008-06-24T07:38:55Z

Britain's richest property owner is taking on London's most fashionable developers in a row over the transformation of Chelsea Barracks

Here's a Brucie bonus: Gwyneth Paltrow singing karaoke live

2008-06-20T10:05:09Z

Who needs Chris Martin singing when you can have his wife Gwyneth Paltrow instead?

Gwyneth Paltrow sings at Ronnie Scott's

2008-06-20T07:58:31Z

Gwyneth Paltrow sang a karaoke version of Killing Me Softly With His Song to a standing ovation at a charity event in aid of Palestinian children

Bryan Ferry tells his ex: 'Take me back and let's have a baby'

2008-03-29T23:13:15Z

Bryan Ferry is so desperate to win back ex-girlfriend Katie Turner he has told her he is ready to become a father again at 62 if they can rekindle their romance

What would Harry say? 'Hermione' hits the town with bad boy rocker Johnny Borrell

2008-02-12T11:28:21Z

As Harry Potter's sidekick Hermione Granger, she has little problem defending herself from the most wily of wizards. But actress Emma Watson appeared to fall under the spell of hell-raising rock singer Johnny Borrell when she met him at a London fashion party

Can't Sienna afford a decent suitcase? Miss Miller shows off her tatty luggage as she heads for LA

2008-02-11T07:11:57Z

Sienna Miller may have dazzled at the Baftas but less than 24 hours later, the actress has failed to make the same impression. Headed for LA, Sienna turned up at Heathrow airport on Monday looking dishevelled, but it was her broken suitcase that stole the show

Elton, Rod, then Kanye thrills the rapping royals

2007-07-01T23:00:00Z

The Diana memorial concert at Wembley Stadium featured more than two dozen stars from the world of music and beyond, performing to 63,000 dancing, clapping and Mexican-waving people.

Critic's choice: Top five gigs

2007-06-28T14:09:14Z

This week's top 5 gigs include the Gypsy Kings at the Tower of London, Lou Reed at the Hammersmith Apollo and the Concert for Diana at Wembley.

Critic's choice: top 5 gigs

2007-05-25T10:03:33Z

David Smyth picks the weekend's best gigs. Amy Winehouse - if she turns up - and Rufus Wainwright in non-Judy Garland mode are among them.

Off the record: David Smyth

2007-05-04T14:10:40Z

David Smyth discusses the new series of Later ... with Jools Holland, a family reunion, rock star Iggy Pop's possible appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show and the latest on the internet.

Lily saves Diana gig from the 'has-beens'

2007-04-26T08:21:46Z

Lily Allen and The Feeling will provide an injection of youth and indie music at the Princess Diana tribute concert.

Take That tipped for Wembley tribute to Diana

2007-04-03T08:24:24Z

Take That, Keane and Rod Stewart are among the stars tipped to play this summer's Concert for Diana.

A more civilised music festival

2007-04-03T13:35:03Z

If you�re looking to get in on the festival vibe this summer, but standing knee-deep in mud doesn't appeal, you could try the Hampton Court Palace Festival.

Stars line up for Tower of London festival

2007-03-22T08:44:26Z

James Morrison, Seal and Bryan Ferry are to play special gigs at the Tower of London.

Bryan bewitches with a little help from Dylan

2007-03-15T00:00:00Z

Bryan Ferry delivered a mixed bag at the Royal Albert Hall, combining several Bob Dylan covers with the occasional solo and Roxy Music hit.

Are Koopa the next Arctic Monkeys?

2007-01-12T12:24:51Z

In a new column, David Smyth examines the potential impact of unsigned Koopa on the revamped chart plus gives the new Bryan Ferry a listen.