Video: Pop mogul Simon Cowell has offered jobs to the couple who launched a successful campaign to prevent The X Factor notching up yet another Christmas number one... more
Since the staggering and untimely death of the frustrating, shattered musical genius Michael Jackson, we, the public, have pretty much been through all of the stages of grief... more
Leonard Cohen’s anthem looks set to top the charts — and one fan of the veteran singer is delighted that a song long treasured by very few has touched so many... more
In her book Pop Babylon, Imogen Edwards-Jones persuaded a music mogul to reveal the pop world's secrets. Here, anonymously, he offers his own cynical and cruel guide to creating a boy band.... more
Sharon Osbourne is not someone who gives up without a fight. So it was with some glee that this week she declared she was backing Cheryl Cole to replace her in X-Factor.... more
Behind the scenes in ITV1's latest prime-time talent show, all is not well. The three judges - an acid-tongued pop entrepreneur with a liking for V-necked sweaters and Ferraris, an attractive woman with big hair and thick make-up, and an Irish band manager - are at each other's throats. Sound familiar? Welcome to the spoof factor ... more
Kylie Minogue returns with her usual quality pop, Wyclef Jean continues to flourish and leading saxophonist Tineke Postma all feature in this week's top CDs.... more
Britpop has made a dramatic comeback as a string of home-grown acts bid to be the new kings of the charts. This year has been the best for new British talent for a decade, figures show.... 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
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