Nu-metal may have hit the scraphead but its noisiest pioneers, Linkin Park, are still popular enough to play the O2 Arena for two nights running... more
Jay-Z headlined Glastonbury 2008 and, just to show who has the last laugh, he closed his set proper by cheekily miming along to Oasis’s original Wonderwall... more
Having urged the U.S. public to vote for Barack Obama 'on behalf of the world', Brand drew gasps at the MTV Video Music Awards by calling Bush a 'retarded cowboy'. ... more
Who's who of Young Hollywood turned out to celebrate the MTV Video Music Awards last night, with Christina Aguilera, Lindsay Lohan and chart topper Katy Perry leading the style stakes on the red carpet.... more
A year after her disastrous comeback attempt at the MTV Video Music Awards, Britney swept the event on Sunday, winning the first Moonman statuettes of her career.... 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
Glastonbury sold out in 90 minutes, but all is not lost. There are dozens of other fantastic music events, says David Smyth. And you can still get tickets - just.... more
Gig preview: Jet-black hair, porcelain skin - Betty Curse is a real living doll. She's also proof of how mainstream 'alternative' rock culture has become. This week, Betty and band are showcasing their album Hear Lies Betty Curse at credible indie venue Barfly.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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