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Last year's Glastonbury festival saw reported thefts double to nearly 800

Police team up with promoters to fight the festival gangs

Organised criminals targeted as number of thefts soar at Glastonbury and other big musical events

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It was a bad year for troubled British soul singer Amy Winehouse whose fortune was cut in half to £5m after releasing no new records last year.

Parents say Winehouse needs 'to be rescued'

Tuesday, 16 June 2009

Amy Winehouse is constantly in denial and needs to be rescued, her mother said.

The way they were...

Nolan sisters to go back on the road

Monday, 15 June 2009

The all-conquering 1970s' girl band The Nolans are back after announcing today that they have reformed.

The unseen Sixties: Jagger's eyes & other tales

Sunday, 14 June 2009

John 'Hoppy' Hopkins captured the spirit of the swinging decade and its soon-to-be superstars. His images go on show this week

There are fears for festivals in Poland and Denmark this year

Euro festivals go pop!

Sunday, 14 June 2009

Recession and weak currencies are threatening the continent's summer parties

Here?s a good idea ? the NFL might like to employ Pete Doherty to promote American Football in the UK

Doherty to face trial on driving charges

Friday, 12 June 2009

Rock singer Pete Doherty was released on £50,000 bail today to await trial charged with dangerous driving after a gig.

Real 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' gravely ill

Friday, 12 June 2009

They were childhood chums. Then they drifted apart, lost touch completely, and only renewed their friendship decades later, when illness struck.

Breakthrough Act: White Lies

Britpop legends Blur reunite to collect award

Thursday, 11 June 2009

Blur made their first public appearance since reuniting as they collected an award at the Mojo Honours List today.

Alice Cooper at Arizona University last month

Rocker's horror movies recovered

Thursday, 11 June 2009

Shock rocker Alice Cooper was being reunited with his beloved collection of more than 300 horror movies after his bag went missing at an airport.

Michael Jackson gestures during a news conference at the O2 Arena in London in March

US promoter sues Michael Jackson for $40m

Thursday, 11 June 2009

A concert promoter has sued entertainer Michael Jackson for $40 million for allegedly breaching a contract to play a reunion concert with other family members.

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Has business deserted the arts?

Wednesday, 10 June 2009

A leading figure in the arts has called business leaders 'bastards'. Now the backlash has begun, says Simon Tait

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