Clare Coulson reveals what's working and what's over...

Your guide to make-up and more by Lesley Thomas. This week: hairdresser know-how.

It was a slightly odd assignment for the self-confessed scruff Sam Leith but, nobly, he set off to discover what the high-maintenance woman must suffer in order to face the world

Buying fewer, more expensive clothes just makes more sense, says Linda Kelsey.

Even Elizabeth Taylor is sporting the latest street style, reports Clare Coulson.

Hilary Alexander finds a classic men's hat, an umbrella fit for royalty and clothing for an eco-conscious vegetarian.

Sam Leith endured a gruelling day of pampering and shopping regimes in order find out what women require for everyday living...

In the Mosfilm Tonestudio the work on the film In Search of t.A.T.u. by the American film director Roland Joffe ( Vatel , Scarlet Letter , The Mission , The Killing Fields , The Fugitive ) is in progress. The

By: Sarah Moore A melee of piano begins Lafayette Gilchrist 's newest album, 3 (Hyena Records), his third disc. The scattered patterns of piano from "Visitors" meld into a semblance of rhythm as drums and bass are added. Each of

LiveDaily.com) Alicia Keys, Common, Erykah Badu and Raphael Saadiq have all signed on to headline Heineken's upcoming Red Star Soul concert series.

Shoebunny spotted Sara Foster in black strappy sandals from Gucci. Sara Foster is irresistibly good looking in her black strappy Gucci stiletto sandals. Gucci is one of the most recognizable status labels of the late 20th century, reaching into the

· Switch aimed at avoiding overload of August events · Director cites need for more breathing space.

Legendary Finnish rockers legends HANOI ROCKS have issued the following update: "HANOI will do three gigs in two nights at Tavastia Club, Helsinki in September.

German guitar hero Axel Rudi Pell has issued the following update: "The next small MP3 snippet [from the upcoming 'Diamonds Unlocked' covers album] 'Beautiful Day' was originally done by U2.

According to a posting on the DEEP PURPLE fan site TheHighwayStar.com, PURPLE singer Ian Gillan has contributed lyrics and vocals to the Japanese video game Blue Dragon, developed by Mistwalker and distributed by Microsoft.

Seminal avant-garde metal pioneers CELTIC FROST have been forced to postpone their previously announced Mexican shows which were scheduled to take place this week.

MonstersAndCritics.com reports: Starting in August, rock legend Gene Simmons introduces "Dominatrix", his leather-clad heroine with an attitude, to the world.