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In praise of the UK’s hottest rocks

Posted on March 10, 2007 by admin

By Ray Bennett I love London for its astonishing array of arts and entertainment and for the sheer zest of living in the capital, but when I get away I go in search of old stone. I am enthralled by … Continue reading →

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‘The Lives of Others’ in Human Rights film festival

Posted on March 8, 2007 by admin

The 11th annual Human Rights Watch International Film Festival, which runs March 21-30 at several London cinemas, offers the chance to see three of the best foreign-language film nominees at this year’s Oscars including the winner, “The Lives of Others.” … Continue reading →

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French cinema rendezvous with Piaf, Binoche

Posted on March 1, 2007 by admin

By Ray Bennett “La Vie En Rose”, Olivier Dahan’s biography of Edith Piaf – well received at the Berlin International Film Festival – kicks off “A Rendezvous with French Cinema” at London’s Curzon Mayfair this month. The showcase of Gallic movies … Continue reading →

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Arctic Monkeys, Kaiser Chiefs lead UK music revival

Posted on December 27, 2005 by admin

By Ray Bennett LONDON – It might not mean another British pop invasion, but England is swinging these days more than it has in years with world-beating acts including Coldplay, Gorillaz, the Kaiser Chiefs, Girls Aloud, balladeer James Blunt and … Continue reading →

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Mark Hollis, Stevie Winwood win BMI London honours

Posted on November 30, 2005 by admin

By Ray Bennett LONDON – Mark Hollis’s “It’s My Life”, recorded originally by the band Talk Talk in the 1980s and a recent hit for No Doubt, was named song of the year at the Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) 2005 … Continue reading →

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Abbey Road Studios opens to public for first time

Posted on March 18, 2005 by admin

By Ray Bennett LONDON – Abbey Road recording studios, where the Beatles made almost all of their music, attracts around 100,000 fans each year but they couldn’t go in. Until now. They come from across the world to worship at … Continue reading →

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Gabriel Yared wins top prizes at 2004 World Soundtrack Awards

Posted on October 10, 2004 by admin

By Ray Bennett GHENT, Belgium – “Cold Mountain” composer Gabriel Yared (pictured) was the big winner in the 2004 World Soundtrack Awards. He picked up prizes for composer of the year and best soundtrack during ceremonies Saturday night at the … Continue reading →

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‘Dallas’ star Linda Gray on being nude in ‘The Graduate’

Posted on January 18, 2002 by admin

By Ray Bennett LONDON – Linda Gray walks quickly along the crowded streets of the British capital. “I smile, I wave, I move on,” says the actress, as eyes widen, fingers point and people whisper delightedly around her, “Sue Ellen. … Continue reading →

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