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Grace Dent on Television: Best Possible Taste: The Kenny Everett Story, BBC4
Saturday 06 October 2012
Annoyingly, the Beeb's Kenny Everett story really was in the best possible taste
Queen, Hammersmith Apollo, London
Kimya Dawson, The Haunt, Brighton
Sunday 15 July 2012
Brian May thinks Adam Lambert's 'a keeper', and the audience agrees
My Secret Life: Sam Riley, actor, 31
Saturday 03 December 2011
The household I grew up in... was full – like a zoo. I have two brothers and a little sister, and she had rabbits, and there was a cat, but it was mainly my brothers and I who were the animals.
Katy Perry records tribute to Freddie Mercury
Monday 05 September 2011
Katy Perry has filmed a video tribute for Freddie Mercury's 65th birthday today.
The Killers, Scala, London
Friday 24 June 2011
It's a treat to see a multi platinum-selling band in such a small venue. Tonight, the intimacy of the Scala's modest space is magnified by the presence of the world-famous musicians who take to the stage with a smile.
Final Freddie Mercury performance discovered
Monday 30 May 2011
Freddie Mercury's final poignant screen appearance will be shown tonight in a documentary which has uncovered unseen footage from Queen's most famous videos.
Barça better than 2009 side who beat United, says Ferrer
Sunday 22 May 2011
When Albert Ferrer returns to Wembley next Saturday night, he will see history repeat itself one way or another for his old club Barcelona. The only question is which year it will be: 1991, when the Catalans lost the Cup Winners' Cup final to Manchester United in the Rotterdam rain, or 1992, when Johan Cruyff told them "Go out and enjoy yourselves" and they did just that, winning the club's first European Cup beneath the old Twin Towers?
Sacha Baron Cohen to play The Dictator
Friday 21 January 2011
Sacha Baron Cohen is to portray a Saddam Hussein-inspired character in a new movie.
Diamond Star Halo, By Tiffany Murray
Friday 14 January 2011
The mixed blessings of growing up in the Seventies have been the subject of any number of memorable novels, but Tiffany Murray's new book is one of the few to give the adjective "kooky" back its good name.
Axl Rose 'greatest lead singer'
Wednesday 29 December 2010
Guns N'Roses star Axl Rose, who kept the world waiting 15 years for his comeback album, has been declared the greatest lead singer of all time.
Cultural Life: Dappy, musician
Friday 19 November 2010
Music: I'm listening to lots of Freddie Mercury at the moment. My dad always played Queen when we were growing up, so he is a huge inspiration to me. His voice is killer. I'm also listening to Michael Bublé. I love his voice, the melodies, the way he writes music; he is a true talent. People will be surprised by what influences N-Dubz! Whilst we were in the studio we were listening to a lot of Phil Collins. Every song on his 'Hits' album is a classic, the man is a genius. We're not bothered about what people may think is cool – I just love good songs.
'Is it because I has a mankini?' Ali G creator to take on Queen
Saturday 18 September 2010
Sacha Baron Cohen to play Queen star Freddie Mercury
Friday 17 September 2010
Borat creator Sacha Baron Cohen is to swap moustaches for his latest role - after signing up to play late Queen star Freddie Mercury.
Frank Sidebottom: The man in the paper mask
Wednesday 23 June 2010
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- 4 Archaeologists uncover nearly 5,000 cave paintings in Burgos, Mexico
- 5 Woolwich attack: The EDL will seek to exploit this evil crime for their own evil ends
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