Paid to party like a Russian: the end of the stars’ oligarch gravy train

As Robbie Williams belted out his smash hit Angels, hundreds of revellers swayed and sang along. So lavishly lit and impeccably produced was Williams’ performance that he…

It turns out some people get cooler with age – here’s how

It has been confirmed that Paul McCartney will be headlining Glastonbury in June, one week after he turns 80, which means the rumour is now official: Paul…

Ditch denim and dial up the joy: What all men can learn about style from Sir Elton John

The artist formerly known as Reginald Dwight has opined his thoughts on style to American Vogue magazine, and it is as joyous (and sweary) as you’d expect….

Alison Jackson interview: ‘My work shows what a slimy, deceitful medium photography is’

Her latest project is A Day in Your Life, an award she set up three years ago to identify undiscovered photographic talent. Her enthusiasm for this year’s…

Ed Sheeran & Elton John: Merry Christmas, review: this festive single might just become a classic

Ed Sheeran and Elton John have left no seasonal cliché untouched in their efforts to create a classic Christmas pop smash. It starts off with young Ed…

Why is Adele playing Las Vegas? Because it’ll be easy on her

With superstar DJs including Paul Oakenfeld and David Guetta operating residencies at dance clubs, the city of Las Vegas tends to present this as a dynamic shift…

Rock’s best frenemies: Inside Rod Stewart and Elton John’s 50-year ‘war’

The bad cover was forgiven, clearly, because by the early Seventies, when Elton’s then boyfriend lived near Rod, the two young singers became so inseparable that Baldry…

Rock’s best frenemies: a history of Rod Stewart and Elton John insulting each other

Rod Stewart and Elton John have always weathered a turbulent friendship. Despite reportedly having patched things up earlier this year after yet another falling out, Rod Stewart has…

Freddie Mercury: The Final Act, review: a moving tribute to our greatest showman

Freddie Mercury died 30 years ago this week. It is one of those news events that simultaneously feels both very long ago and as if it happened…