Generous Evening Standard readers have so far raised more than £240,000 for charity in the Christmas auction — beating last year’s total by £35,000... more
Video: Thirty years ago, Robert Stephenson brought U2 to London. Now it emerges he gave Jedward their first break — see an exclusive video of them singing here... more
Talented black and Asian singers are being stifled by 'pop-obsessed' British music industry executives, according to a London-born star who is topping American charts... more
From finance to fashion and politics to property, the past 12 months have seen dramatic changes in who wields influence in the capital. So who are the up-and-coming power players in London this year?... more
Pixie Geldof evidently doesn’t share her father’s dislike for Mondays, as she was out having a ball last night with fellow famous person’s daughter Coco Sumner.... more
David Smyth this week looks at guitarist-turned-singer Scott Matthews, some downloadable White Stripes and Kanye West's latest eclectic offering.... more
Pop band Keane are firing the opening salvo in a new battle against bootleggers. They are to sell CD recordings of their gigs only 10 minutes after they come off stage.... 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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