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Why we're goo goo for Gaga

05.02.10
Lady Gaga’s crazy shows have subverted the rules of pop — she’s the only one to watch at this month’s Brit Awards.... more

Michael Jackson exhibition extends its stay

03.02.10
Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition is to extend its stay at The O2 bubble venue offering Londoners a final chance to see the collection.... more

London Bridge and the Tower in capital's pitch for World Cup

16.12.09
Landmarks including London Bridge, the Tower of London and the O2 Arena could play a key ceremonial role if England wins the bid to host the 2018 football World Cup, it was revealed... more

Paul McCartney to play at O2 Christmas spectacular

22.10.09
Sir Paul McCartney is to play his only British gig of the year with a festive spectacular at the O2 Arena to end his European tour. ... more

Dates for your diary in London

20.10.09
From Disney on Ice to the MPH The Prestige and Performance Motor Show here are some of the best events for your calendar.... more

Gigs of the week

25.09.09
Cliff Richard & The Shadows come to the 02 Arena, Paolo Nutini will be at the Hammersmith Apollo and Florence and the Machine are at Shepherd's Bush.... more

The dinosaurs who have roar T-rex appeal...

30.07.09
Prehistoric meets hi-tech as we go behind the scenes at this Jurassic experience ... more

Gigs of the week

12.06.09
Unstoppably huge Tennessee rockers Kings of Leon come to town, Britney continues her 02 reign and Jolie Holland brings on the blues.... more

The 25 must-see London gigs

15.05.09
From Britney Spears's circus to Jack White's new band, an extraordinary line-up of stars are coming to play in London before the summer festival season. Check out our 25 must sees... more

O2 in talks to run 2012 Park

20.04.09
The owner of the O2 Arena is among 13 companies in talks to run the newly-built venues in the Olympic Park after the Games... more

Someone tell Eggnog he's lost his padding

20.03.09
Eoghan Quigg clearly wanted to impress the girls by shoving something down his trousers last night.... more

Quintain wins banks' safety net

10.03.09
Quintain Estates, the developer of land around Wembley Stadium and The O2 arena, has struck a new deal with its banks to help deal with the "uncertain economic environment... more

O2 owners to sell arena for 'bargain' £35million

09.02.09
The O2 arena is up for sale for around £35 million, it has emerged... more

Noel checks out of his hotel suite

06.01.09
It looks like Noel Fielding has already got his stage costume on as he heads off to perform one of the Mighty Boosh's wacky live shows.... more

50 ways to have fun in 2009

02.01.09
Priscilla on stage, Blur reunited, Michael Sheen as Brian Clough — we bring you the highlights of London’s arts calendar for the coming months. ... more

Boyzone in an umbrella ella, ella of a feud

11.12.08
Boyzone's feud with Rihanna's entourage continued at the O2 arena when her band left a threatening note.... more

Choppers fly the river before turning tail for Biggin Hill show

06.06.08
A Sarang helicopter display team from the Indian air force flew over the O2 Arena as part of their preparation for this weekend's International Air Fair... more

O2 exhibition will put 200 corpses on display

04.06.08
Anatomist Gunther von Hagens is to put on a show featuring more than 200 corpses at the O2 Arena... more

Off the record

14.12.07
David Smyth throws his spotlight on the 02 Arena, as London's least loved building has rapidly become the world's leading concert venue.... more

Off the record

07.12.07
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

Spice Girls add two new shows

04.10.07
Two new UK dates have been added on to the Spice Girls' tour due to "phenomenal public demand".... more

Prepare for ice fever

26.09.07
The O2 Arena will be turned into a giant ice skating rink for an Ice Disco extravaganza from 10 November.... more

Stairlift to heaven ... Led Zep at O2

31.08.07
Legendary rockers Led Zeppelin look set to re-form and play the O2 arena this autumn.... more

Critic's choice: Top five gigs

17.08.07
Among the top five gigs this weekend, you can rock out at the V Festival and catch Prince's funky moves at the O2 Arena.... more

Internet and middle-aged fans fuel live music boom

13.08.07
Live music is enjoying a renaissance, with record numbers of fans going to concerts thanks to a boom in downloading music from the internet.... more

Sandy cinema

09.08.07
The O2 arena's indoor beach is the perfect place to catch up on the latest movie classics and blockbusters.... more

Critic's choice: Top five gigs

02.08.07
This weekend, Prince continues his residency at the O2 Arena, the dextrous VJ duo Addictive TV perform the National Theatre and Isaac Hayes plays the Shepherds Bush Empire.... more

O2 and TfL argue over who is to blame for taxi queues

27.07.07
A row has broken out over a shortage of taxis at the O2 arena.... more

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