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Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett joined the BFI Fellowship as she picked up the top accolade from actor Ian McKellen.

Tony Christie pays homage to his Mayo roots with a new album, writes Ed Power

WHEN you go to a concert/ art show/football match (insert cultural event of your choice), do you (a) remain in the moment or (b) film the moment?

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Pulp's Jarvis Cocker thinks Metallica's forthcoming headline appearance at Glastonbury could be "a bit abrasive".

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JARVIS Cocker protégé, Serafina Steer, an accomplished English singer/songwriter and harpist, will perform her live re-score of Amer at the Cork Film Festival on Friday as part of a Giallo night at Triskel Christchurch.

Is Miley Cyrus’ sexual grinding at the MTV awards just the latest in a long line of classless, self-promoting popstar behaviour, asks Ed Power

Michael Lyster, the Jarvis Cocker of RTÉ, likes nothing better than getting down with the common people, it seems.

Damon Albarn is having a "24 hour party" touring the UK for his Africa Express shows.

Madonna appealed for the release of three members of the punk group Pussy Riot at her Russian concert last night.

British Prime Minister David Cameron will discuss trade, Syria and human rights in talks with Vladimir Putin in the latest round of Olympic Games-focused diplomacy.

Jarvis Cocker insists Pulp won't go on "indefinitely".

Leonard Cohen was coaxed back on to the stage by a tribute gig in Ireland, his impresario has revealed.

Jarvis Cocker was "super worried" people wouldn't care about Pulp's reunion.

Noel Gallagher was declared a “Godlike Genius” at the NME Awards.

ARE MEN more body conscious now than they were 10 years ago?

Pulp are to be honoured for their outstanding contribution to music at the NME Awards.

So Long John Fante (Bird Dog Recordings)

Mother, Brother, Lover: Selected Lyrics, Jarvis Cocker

THRILLER has been named Britain’s favourite Michael Jackson song.

Jarvis Cocker has taken on a new literary role after becoming editor-at-large for a publisher.

Pulp performed a triumphant set to close London's Wireless festival last night.

Muse, The Strokes and My Chemical Romance are to headline at this summer's Leeds and Reading Festivals in the UK.

DAVID BECKHAM’S eight-year-old son, Romeo, Prince Harry and Prince William have made their debuts on a list of Britain’s Best-Dressed “men”.

Pulp will headline the UK's Isle Of Wight festival.

The legendary Britpop group Pulp – comprising of Jarvis Cocker, Nick Banks, Candida Doyle, Steve Mackey, Russell Senior and Mark Webber – are to headline the Wireless Festival in London’s Hyde Park on July 3, 2011, and have also hinted at other shows.

KT Tunstall turned to dance music after having a crisis of confidence in Greenland.

Jarvis Cocker wants Pulp to reform for next year’s Glastonbury Festival.

Blur’s reunion show was today named the greatest Glastonbury performance of the past 40 years.

Muse and Kasabian were the kings of the Shockwaves NME Awards tonight, while Oasis failed to pick up a single gong despite receiving three nominations.

Lily Allen, Lady GaGa, Pixie Lott and Florence And The Machine head the Brit Awards shortlist, each garnering three nominations.

Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker will be given an honorary doctorate in his home city today.

Jarvis Cocker says Pulp could reform soon.

RECENTLY-SPLIT Oasis lost out to Muse, which was named best act in the world yesterday at this year’s Q Awards.

Recently-split Oasis lost out to Muse, which was named best act in the world today at this year’s Q Awards.

George Clooney and Meryl Streep will help the London Film Festival open with a bang today as they walk the red carpet for the world premiere of 'Fantastic Mr Fox', based on Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book.

Jarvis Cocker – who infamously stormed the stage while Michael Jackson performed at the Brits – has broken his silence about the star’s death, calling the singer’s musical demise “a tragedy”.

JACKSON’S often eccentric behaviour saw him dubbed “Wacko Jacko” by the tabloid press.

Former Pulp star Jarvis Cocker has given up on his plans to retire from the music business because he has been re-energised by his new tunes.

Former Sugababe Mutya Buena joins Britpop legend Jarvis Cocker on stage tonight for the UK’s largest concert against knife crime.

Dublin Docklands plays host to a weekend music extravaganza as the 2008 Analog Festival kicks off tonight.