Meat Loaf had to call off a concert for health reasons just 30 minutes before doors opened last night.

President Barack Obama was counting on former president Bill Clinton and Bruce Springsteen, top surrogates for his campaign, to carry his message.

Rocker Meatloaf is such a fan of hit British sci-fi series Doctor Who, he is wooing TV bosses in a bid to play a villain in the new series.

Tony Jones