Place: London's Royal Albert Hall

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James Arthur cancels charity gig just hours before due to 'crippling anxiety'

“I simply can’t perform tonight"

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The Cure announce new album

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McFly and Busted unite to form … McBusted

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Gallagher: Performing with Blur boys 'a spur-of-the-moment thing'

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Liam Gallagher hits out at Noel's duet for cancer charity

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Craig confident with 'Skyfall' director

Michael cancels shows to treat extreme anxiety

George Michael is seeking treatment for extreme anxiety.

Mon, 01 Oct, 2012

George Michael 'responding well' to pneumonia treatment

George Michael is responding "well" to treatment for pneumonia.

Thu, 24 Nov, 2011

Daltrey: The Who's harmonies better than the Beach Boys'

Roger Daltrey reckons The Who's vocal harmonies were better than The Beach Boys'.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2011

Williams to join Take That for charity event

Robbie Williams is to rejoin Take That for a charity event at London's Royal Albert Hall tomorrow night.

Wed, 11 Nov, 2009

Doherty vows to clean up his act

British rocker Pete Doherty has vowed to make a renewed effort to give up drugs and get his life together after he was released from prison early this week.

Thu, 08 May, 2008

Doherty to be released early

Troubled rocker Pete Doherty has been granted early release from prison - he will walk free on Tuesday.

Sat, 03 May, 2008

Babyshambles stand alongside jailed Doherty

British rockers Babyshambles have vowed to stand by their frontman Pete Doherty after he was jailed for 14 weeks for breaching the terms of his probation.

Sun, 13 Apr, 2008

Babyshambles stand by jailed Doherty

Babyshambles have vowed to stand by their frontman Pete Doherty after he was jailed for 14 weeks for breaching the terms of his probation.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2008

Sting and McCartney up for classical awards

British music legends Sting and Paul McCartney have successfully crossed from rock to classical music, after landing nominations for the Classical Brit Awards.

Tue, 03 Apr, 2007

Weller attacks Sting

Paul Weller has launched an astonishing attack on fellow British rocker Sting, reportedly spitting at a picture of him backstage at a gig.

Sat, 31 Mar, 2007

Macca launches new Linda-Inspired classical album

Paul McCartney put his current divorce troubles behind him at the world premiere of a new work inspired by his first wife.

Sat, 04 Nov, 2006

Beyonce leads Mobo Awards nominations

R&B superstar Beyonce Knowles leads the nominations for the UK's Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards with mentions in four categories.

Wed, 16 Aug, 2006

Clapton plans to design own clothing range

Legendary rocker Eric Clapton is launching his own clothing brand with a signature label cowboy shirt.

Mon, 23 May, 2005

Clapton weeps at Cream reunion concert

Rock legend Eric Clapton wept last night as he thanked fans for waiting more than 36 years for his band Cream's reunion at London's Royal Albert Hall, the same venue where they played their farewell gig in 1969.

Tue, 03 May, 2005

Fans boo Rod of stage

Ageing rocker Rod Stewart was booed off stage at his own gig on Wednesday night after he refused to perform an encore.

Sat, 16 Oct, 2004

Janet Jackson to cover up for MOBOs

Pop superstar Janet Jackson has been asked to perform at Thursday's Music of black origin (MOBO) Awards - on the condition she keeps her breasts well covered.

Wed, 29 Sep, 2004

George Michael takes 'bent' joke in stride

Pop star George Michael launched into a war of words with Ricky Gervais at Tuesday night's GQ Man of the Year Awards - after the comedian called him "bent".

Thu, 09 Sep, 2004

Will J. K. Rowling kill off her greatest creation?

There are fears that J.K. Rowling could kill off Harry Potter before he graduates from Hogwarts.

Thu, 03 Jul, 2003

Harry Potter writer's magic treat for 4,000 pupils

JK Rowling was giving a magical treat to 4,000 Harry Potter fans today in a special event at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Thu, 26 Jun, 2003

Paul McCartney to headline George Harrison tribute gig

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are to headline a tribute concert for George Harrison at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Fri, 20 Sep, 2002

Noel Gallagher: 'Liam will be Britain's best songwriter'

Noel Gallagher says his brother Liam will be Britain's best songwriter in five years time.

Wed, 06 Feb, 2002

Minnelli takes on five-night run

Singer Liza Minnelli is bouncing back after a series of health worries to play a five-night run at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Sat, 19 Jan, 2002

Johnson rules out World Championships

Retiring track legend Michael Johnson has revealed he will not be competing in this year's World Championships.

Mon, 15 Jan, 2001