Willy Vlautin has been busy of late. His fourth novel The Free was recently published by Faber & Faber, to widespread critical acclaim.

WHITNEY HOUSTON’S mother Cissy Houston has written a book.

Elton John has told how he believes his son Zachary's childhood is going to be "very difficult" as he battles homophobia and the impact of his father's world fame.

Elton John has told how he believes his son Zachary’s childhood is going to be “very difficult” as he battles homophobia and the impact of his father’s fame.

Bee Gees star Robin Gibb paid tribute to the late Dusty Springfield today as he unveiled a blue plaque at her former London home.

SO this is what a phenomenon looks like. At a time of plummeting record sales Adele Adkins has shifted more than five million copies of her second album 21 and spent the past 10 weeks at the top of the British charts, breaking a 20-year record held by Madonna.

DUBLIN’S checkout diva Mary Byrne has extended her X Factor chances for another week at least after wowing judges and TV viewers with her live performance on Saturday.

Elton John has been named as the top male gay icon of all time.

They were something strange in the neighbourhood – but John and Edward Grimes’ Ghostbusters X Factor routine was praised tonight by their fiercest critic.

Kristen Chenoweth is hoping to play legendary British singer Dusty Springfield in a new biopic.

Duffy and Adele will go head to head after both being nominated for best Breakthrough Artist at the Q Awards.

Welsh singer Duffy is troubled by comparisons to British star Amy Winehouse and soul singer Dusty Springfield - because she thinks it belittles her own hard work.

Australian actress Nicole Kidman is to play Dusty Springfield in a new biopic of the singer's life.

Gordon Brown received a frosty reception when he turned up at a showbiz event to present an award to “fifth Beatle” George Martin.

When it comes to celebrity dog-parenting skills, Joss Stone is tops and Paris Hilton is the worst, according to an online poll of readers of two dog magazines.

A planned biopic of Dusty Springfield has upset friends who fear it will disproportionately focus on her battle against drug and alcohol addiction.

Music featured in the 80s comedy 'The Blues Brothers' has won a BBC music poll to find the best movie soundtrack.

MADONNA’S Who’s That Girl? hit may be more applicable than anyone thought, now that she has decided to change her name to Esther.

Pop Idol judge Simon Cowell launched his new ITV talent show – and said he wanted to find the new Cliff Richard or Dusty Springfield.

Pop Idol judge Simon Cowell launched his new ITV talent show today – and said he wanted to find the new Cliff Richard or Dusty Springfield.

SUPERMODEL Kate Moss shows she has regained her perfect figure after giving birth — by poledancing in one of the sexiest pop videos ever made.

MAURICE GIBB will be best remembered for adding his unique vocals to the disco tracks on the soundtrack for the film Saturday Night Fever.