The merging of art & science

If you take a stroll around Baker Street at the moment you may run into a man with three arms, a doctor dressed in a shaman’s hat with a chest full of leaches or see angels, bats and pterosaurs wings made from pig-skin cultures.

By Katia Sowels | Arts | Friday, 16 September 2011 at 1:47 pm

Lautner at Abduction premiere

Taylor Lautner gushes about his apparent girlfriend, Lily Collins, at the Hollywood premiere of their new movie, Abduction.

By Inside film | Film | Friday, 16 September 2011 at 11:54 am

Review of Torchwood ‘The Blood Line’

With twists and turns right up until the last minute, ‘Torchwood: Miracle Day’ was rounded off in supreme style. ‘The Blood Line’ mirrored the first episode of this series with continuous, edge-of-the-seat action.

By Neela Debnath | Arts | Thursday, 15 September 2011 at 11:00 pm

15 years since Tupac’s death

He was a thug but also a moral revolutionist, he was obdurate but also loving, he was a genius but also foolish. Despite the negatives, he is still seen as an inspiration and an icon across the world.

By Omar Shahid | Arts, Music | Thursday, 15 September 2011 at 5:19 pm

Preview: Transcender at the Barbican Centre

Of all the one-word labels for contemporary music festivals out there – Meltdown and Ether at Southbank Centre, Grimeborn at the Arcola Theatre – the Barbican Centre’s Transcender is surely the finest. The tag funkily encapsulates what this annual autumn weekend is about: spiritual, psychedelic music from diverse global cultures.

By Tim Woodall | Arts | Thursday, 15 September 2011 at 3:45 pm

Hugh Jackman at robot premiere

Hugh Jackman’s not worried the robots in his new movie Real Steel might upstage him and he has a go at doing a robot dance.

By Inside film | Film | Thursday, 15 September 2011 at 9:49 am

Ministry Of Sound Reaches The Big 2-O

This weekend London’s world-famous Ministry Of Sound will host three nights of partying to celebrate 20 years since it first opened its doors. In those two decades it’s become a global clubbing icon, welcoming millions through its doors and playing host to many of planet earth’s DJ Kings and Queens. In light of this extra special anniversary I spoke with some of the club’s heroes, past and present, to find out about their personal highlights…

By Marcus Barnes | Arts, Music | Wednesday, 14 September 2011 at 3:08 pm

Bestival 2011: Not just here to entertain you, but to pleasure themselves

The UK festival season came to a close last weekend, and offering the final farewell was Rob Da Bank’s Isle of Wight colourful music gathering, Bestival. Quite the statement name for a festival, I’m sure you’ll agree; but there’s no doubt about it, this is a festival you should try at least once.

By Laura Davis | Arts, Music | Wednesday, 14 September 2011 at 12:39 pm

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy: Exclusive UK Premiere Report

In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet agent within MI6’s echelons.

By Inside film | Film | Wednesday, 14 September 2011 at 9:56 am

Skream: ‘I want to make sure once this fad dies out, I’m still standing’

“I didn’t say forget dubstep,” Skream says when I open the interview by incorrectly wording a past quote of his – “I said I don’t tie anyone with dubstep anymore.”

Inside the small dressing room, there are photographers, promoters, DJs and emcees all attentively fixed on Skream.

By Sam Moir | Arts, Music | Tuesday, 13 September 2011 at 10:33 am