Entertainment

The sounds of Ashes to Ashes

Sony BMG are set to release the eagerly awaited original soundtrack which accompanies BBC ONE’s hit series Ashes To Ashes on 17th March 2008. After the huge success of 2006’s Life on Mars, DCI Gene Hunt and colleagues recently returned to our screens in Ashes To Ashes, a police drama set in the 1980’s.

Leonard Cohen announces first tour for 15 years

Immediately following his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel last night, Leonard Cohen announced his world tour, marking a return to the live arena after 15 years.

St Patrick’s Day in style

On St. Patrick’s Day The Club Bar & Dining will be offering a truly authentic dining experience. On March 17th those wanting to celebrate the day of the Irish patron saint can choose from a delicious Irish set menu.

Myleene Klass to host Classical Brits

Musician, broadcaster and TV presenter, the multi-talented Myleene Klass has been confirmed to host The Classical BRIT Awards 2008 with NS&I, in the same week that her album ‘ Music For Mothers’ tops the Classical Compilation chart.

Womad Festival introduces Drum n Bass event

Regarded as one of the most eclectic festivals in the world, WOMAD has become even more diverse with the introduction of a Drum n Bass event on Saturday 26 July. A new addition to WOMAD for 2008, this 2,000 capacity marquee will see some of the world’s most influential drum n bass artists take to the decks.

Rolling Stones unveil details of new live album

The Rolling Stones have unveiled the details of their next album, ‘Shine A Light’, to be released by Universal Music / Polydor. The album is from the Martin Scorsese-directed concert film ‘Shine A Light’ and will be released simultaneously with the movie.

Disney Store launches quest to find UK’s Hannah Montana

Singing sensation Hannah Montana is hot property in America and she's already causing a storm in the UK with Disney Store.

Ali Campbell and Beverley Knight are running free

The title track of Ali Campbell’s second solo album ‘Running Free’ is an original duet with the UK soul queen Beverley Knight. The second single to be taken from the top 10 album sees the two West Midlanders on fine fettle with their vocals working superbly well together.

Wicked star heads to Broadway

Kerry Ellis, currently starring as Elphaba in the smash hit musical WICKED at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre, is to recreate her award-winning performance on Broadway. Harriet Thorpe is to star as ‘Madame Morrible’ in the smash hit musical WICKED at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre from Monday 14 April 2008.

BBC Radio 2 presents R.E.M live at the Royal Albert Hall

BBC Radio 2 will be broadcasting live REM’s first ever show at London’s Royal Albert Hall this Easter Monday, 24 March. The concert, which celebrates 60 years of The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), comes on the eve of the release of their eagerly anticipated new studio album, Accelerate. Their first since 2004’s Around The Sun.

Ashes To Ashes star Keeley Hawes on the Ross sofa

Tonight (29 February) on BBC One's Friday Night With Jonathan Ross, Ashes To Ashes actress Keeley Hawes says Gene Hunt is a sex symbol.

Muswell Hill pub receives new lease of life

On Friday 7th of March, The Clissold Arms in Muswell Hill will open its doors again to the public following a major refurbishment under new ownership. Hugh O’Boyle and Caroline Jones, who bought the pub back in the Autumn of 2007, have a handfull of hugely popular gastropubs in North London including The Three Crowns in Stoke Newington, The Spurstowe Arms in Hackney and The Talbot in De Beauvoir.