Entertainment | Music
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Thursday May 24
Azerbaijan expats fly the flag in the UAE
Don't worry, by Saturday's grand finale of the Eurovision Song Contest in Baku, you'll know all about the country — Azerbaijani expats in the UAE will make sure of that
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Thursday May 24
DJ Ferry Corsten gets ready to rock the decks
Things will heat up inside the air-conditioned du Forum in Yas Island as award-winning Dutch trance DJ Ferry Corsten takes over the decks
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Thursday May 24
Music reviews: Lionel Richie and more
Scene's pick of the best new albums out this week
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Thursday May 24
Far East Movement gains momentum
Electro hip-hop group Far East Movement deliver more club music with Dirty Bass
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Wednesday May 23
Jennifer Lopez to perform in Dubai November 22
Jennifer Lopez is scheduled to perform in Dubai later this year, her first time in the Middle East
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Tuesday May 22
Jennifer Lopez to perform in Dubai
American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez is locked in for her first Middle East performance
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Tuesday May 22
Lady Gaga behaves, gets okay for second Manila gig
Pop diva to perform for a second night amid protests by some Christian youths
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Monday May 21
Soundbites: The UAE music scene
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Monday May 21
John Cleese: Happily ever laughter
John Cleese brings more than 40 years of experience in making other people laugh to Dubai this week, where he plans to unleash a torrent of good-natured jibes from Wednesday until Saturday. The Fawlty Towers actor opens up about his grasping ex-wife, his love for Shrek and more
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Saturday May 19
Disco Queen Donna Summer endured after era faded
Luminaries from Aretha Franklin to Dolly Parton and Barbra Streisand mourned the loss of the singer
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Friday May 18
My playlist: DJ Richie D
We ask Richie D, resident DJ at Cabana, The Address Dubai Mall what he's listening to and what music means to him...
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Thursday May 17
Wiz Khalifa and Tinie Tempah live in Dubai
Catch some of the hottest names in music when they perform at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
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Thursday May 17
Filipinos see idol in Jessica
Floored by her performance, expats in the UAE sing praises of 16-year-old contestant
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Wednesday May 16
Philippine leader backs Sanchez on American Idol
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III has picked his "American Idol"
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Wednesday May 16
Madonna's UAE concert details revealed
Organisers of Madonna's debut concert in the UAE are leaving no stones unturned as the pop queen prepares to wow more than 50,000 fans
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Wednesday May 16
Sky's the limit
From the worlds of hip-hop to country and more — B.o.B offers an array of musical styles in his second album, Strange Clouds
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Wednesday May 16
Jay-Z embraces Philly
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Tuesday May 15
The Voice makes an entry into the Arab world
The singing competition The Voice is coming to the Arab world, with scouts scouring the region for talent
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Monday May 14
'Madonna wants the show to go on perfectly'
Over the years, events giant Flash Entertainment have brought some of the world's biggest music acts to the UAE shores. But the real test will come in the form of showgirl Madonna in June.
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Monday May 14
Hip hop band Bombay Bassment coming to Dubai
Having been singled out by the Guardian newspaper as "a world act to watch" India's hip hop outfit Bombay Bassment are heading to Dubai next month for their first international gig.
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Monday May 14
Beth Ditto is back to her quirky ways
Now in her 30s, Beth Ditto's priorities and music are changing. She talks about her forthcoming marriage and how Abba became an influence on Gossip's latest album
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Monday May 14
Freddie Mercury to appear as optical illusion
British rock band Queen have planned a special treat for their fans at their upcoming 10th anniversary show in London — an optical illusion that will make their late vocalist Freddie Mercury's image come alive for the audience.
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Sunday May 13
Yas Arena, concert hub in Abu Dhabi, will now be called du Arena
'It's not only a name change. It's about customer activation and enhancing concert-goer experience,' says CEO of du
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Saturday May 12
Young cancer patients' 'Stronger' video a big hit
Clarkson says in her own video message to the children at Seattle Children's Hospital that their performance was amazing
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Thursday May 10
Full circle: Keane return to small-town roots
British rockers Keane return to their small-town roots on Strangeland, proving — once again — they're not too posh to rock
Entertainment Editor's choice
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Shah Rukh Khan can learn from Salman
Why is it that Salman always succeeds in getting past controversies?
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My entertainment: Singer Shontelle
We talked movie icons and surprising music picks with the Bajan singer
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Michael Jackson's still Bad
Michael Jackson's Bad returns this September with new music and never-before-seen concert video
