The London Daily News

By Gemma Brosnan

The empowering Mary Coughlan is a torch singer in the classic sense.

Devastating talented, she's a woman who channels the ups and downs of her own life into breathtaking interpretations, dealing with the harsher side of love she knows far too much about.

The House ...

By Gemma Brosnan

FOR those expecting a clichéd stream of classroom niceties and disillusioned delinquents, Laurent Cantet's latest is much more than a pleasant surprise.

The Class is based on the autobiographical French bestseller, Entre le Murs, which literally translates into "Between the Walls," by author and former ...

Mayor Boris Johnson led the charge in celebrating St George's Day in style today, hopping on a Routemaster bus and parading around the capital.

The cross was raised at City hall to mark England's national day kicking off several days of festivities around the city.

Alongside celebrity chef ...

By Gemma Brosnan

Ben Taylor is an artist with impeccable musical credentials who continues to cause a stir with his raw acoustic flair and unflinching lyrical honesty.

As the son of acoustic icons, James Taylor and Carly Simon, he was blessed with his father’s legendary vocals and an ...

By Gemma Brosnan

Legendary punk band the New York Dolls are set to play a rare intimate London concert, following the announcement of their highly anticipated new studio album, 'Cause I Sez So'.

The new album is set for UK release on May 4 and sees the New ...

By Gemma Brosnan

COLDPLAY and Duffy will be the big contenders at this year's Ivor Novello Awards after receiving three nominations each for the prestigious awards.

Duffy's ‘Rockferry’ is up for best album against Coldplay's ‘Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends’ and they will also ...

By Gemma Brosnan

Fifty Dead Men Walking is the new political thriller inspired by Martin McGartland and Nicholas Davies's book, capturing the tension and character of Northern Ireland in the 1980’s.

Directed by Kari Skogland with grit, precision and sensitivity, this widescreen story highlights the personal ...

By Gemma Brosnan

A refreshing dose of Prohibition-inspired nostalgia is redefining the concept of unique, as the monied shun overstated shimmer and glitz and flock to South Kensington’s favourite hideaway. 

Barts may have exceptionally exclusive neighbours including Boujis, Chelsea Arts Club and The Harrington, but its ...

By Gemma Brosnan

IT may have been over a decade since the Firestarters produced the infamous classic which turned them into a global phenomenon overnight, but The Prodigy proved last night they can still raise the roof when required.

Creatively, there has been little of note over the ...

by Gemma Brosnan

Bloc Party chose the London Olympia as the venue for their Easter special last week as they wrapped up their UK tour with a spectacular, memorable set.

The Grand Hall provided a perfect warehouse themed backdrop with concrete and steel in abundance, evoking the ...