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British musician and DJ Matthew Herbert has pretty much done it all. After making a name for himself in electronic music (his 2003 manifesto “Personal Contract for the Composition of Music” famously emphasizes “no drum machines”) and launching his label Accidental Records, he ended up remixing such iconic artists as Quincy Jones, Ennio Morricone, Serge Gainsbourg, and classical composer Gustav Mahler.

His production work has seen him work with the likes of The Zone of Interest composer Mica Levi, Róisín Murphy (one half of the pop duo Moloko), and frequent collaborator and Icelandic songstress Björk. Best known for turning ordinary or so-called found sound into electronic music, he has also become a go-to partner for film and TV creators looking for a score. Cases in point are such films as A Fantastic Woman and Starve Acre, as well as such TV series as The Responder and Noughts and Crosses.

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Spooky season is always exciting on “Dancing with the Stars” as it allows the celebrities — and the show’s costume, makeup, and hair departments — to embrace their inner monsters. But on “Halloween Nightmares” night it will also give them a chance to face their fears. Here are the individual routines the stars and their pro partners will perform in the first round of competition.

See‘Dancing with the Stars’: What did we think of Phaedra’s elimination, and who will be out next? [Watch]

Super Bowl Champion Danny Amendola and pro Witney Carson will perform an Argentine Tango to “Poison” by Ravn based on his nightmare: snakes.

“The Bachelor” Joey Graziadei and pro Jenna Johnson will perform an Argentine Tango to “Ramalama (Bang Bang)” by Róisín Murphy based on his nightmare: ventriloquist dolls.

NBA Champion Dwight Howard and pro Daniella Karagach will perform a Contemporary to “Ring Around The Rosie...

Postmodern attempts at genre defiance have become de rigueur for pop artists today. In a streaming-dominated world where we can type away on our laptops to ambient hip-hop in the morning, sing along to old yacht-rock hits on our afternoon commute, and dance to Edm at night, what other way is there to keep our attention than to try to give us everything everywhere all at once? We’ve gotten a few attempts to do just that in 2023, from Kara Jackson’s quietly rebellious blending of folk and R&b, to Yves Tumor’s kitchen-sink instrumentation, to 100 gecs’s audacious and absurd hyperpop assaults.

Many of the artists who appear on this list, though, no longer seem content to just break down old barriers, as they also seek to shatter interpersonal and emotional ones as well. The oft-cited isolation of modern living, heavily exacerbated by the pandemic, has compelled some...

The BBC has denied that it canceled singer Róisín Murphy after she said pharmaceutical companies are profiting from “mixed-up” transgender children taking puberty blockers.

The British broadcaster’s radio station 6 Music removed a five-hour celebration of Murphy’s music from its schedule on September 25, but claimed the decision was not related to her puberty blocker comments.

The Daily Mail reported that BBC 6 Music managers met on Monday and discussed Murphy. The programming dedicated to her work was later pulled from the schedule.

The BBC did not deny that the meeting took place or that Murphy was discussed, but said its Artist Collections series is “regularly on rotation” and frequently changes.

The corporation added that Murphy has been played on 6 Music and Radio 2 in recent days, meaning that she has not been banned from the airwaves.

Murphy, best known for Moloko records including Sing It Back, criticized puberty blockers in a Facebook post last month.

Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Olivia Rodrigo fights the sophomore slump with an instant classic, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are back with a Caribbean-inspired jam, V from BTS gets soulful on his debut solo album, the Rolling Stones return with a spry new rocker, and Low Cut Connie deliver Brooklyn-via-Philly soul salvation. Plus, new tracks from Peso Pluma, Chris Stapleton, GloRilla, and a newly unearthed gem from Joni Mitchell.

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Jessie Ware took the stage at the 2023 Mercury Prize awards ceremony at London’s Hammersmith Apollo last night to perform her vibrant single “Free Yourself.” Ware, a nominee for this year’s award, was joined by a band, horns section, and several back-up singers.

The ceremony, which ultimately awarded the Mercury Prize to London group Ezra Collective, featured numerous live performances from the nominees. Raye showcased her soulful, fast-talking track “The Thrill Is Gone” with an expansive band, while Shygirl performed her introspective song “Woe.”

Other nominees included Arctic Monkeys,...

It’s been nearly a quarter of a century since Róisín Murphy and Mark Brydon, as electronic music duo Moloko, secured their biggest hit, “Sing It Back.” It’s worth looking back on who else populated the highest echelons of the U.K. charts the time, if only because it underscores how rare it is for an artist like Murphy to maintain such a creative streak. Even by the consistently high standard of her past work, though, Hit Parade represents a new creative peak.

The album contains some of Murphy’s most infectious melodies to date, but as with so much of Hit Parade, there’s far more to songs like “Fader” than just pop hooks. Behind the track’s not-quite-radio-friendly chorus and absurdist lyrics—“I lay eggs every single time I think of you”—lays an expert sample of “Window Shopping” by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings. Murphy delivers...

Róisín Murphy has decided to remove herself from the conversation surrounding trans rights after a screenshot from Facebook recently circulated on social media that appeared to show the singer criticizing puberty blockers in the context of what she called “little mixed up kids.” In a recent statement, Murphy talked around that particular comment, not to walk back her initial remark, but to “bow out of this conversation within the public domain.”

“I am so sorry my comments have been directly hurtful to many of you. You must have felt a huge shock,...

The beauty of dance, for me, comes in the way in which it transcends barriers of language to communicate in a universal manner. It has the ability to embrace the emotional, the primal, and champion the importance of community and our shared experience. This core tenet is central to Heather Lang and Purdie Baumann’s experimental short Simulation which captures the pure sacredness of dance against the regal backdrop of New York’s One Hanson Place. The piece also operates, in its latter portion, as a homage to the musical stylings of Róisín Murphy and nightlife when it transitions into a colourful, light-driven spectacle. Dn is delighted to premiere Simulation alongside a conversation with Lang where she discusses the film’s surprising evolution, the diversity she wanted to foster with her dance troupe, and the importance of location and costume in establishing the short’s communal sensibility.

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Jessie Ware has surprised fans with a new version of her song, “Freak Me Now.” The single, produced by Stuart Price, originally appeared on Ware’s album That! Feels Good! and is a collaboration with electronic pop singer Róisín Murphy. The pair have also released a vibrant music video for the track, directed by Sophia Muller and Theo Adams.

“It is a huge honor to have the queen of disco, Róisín Murphy on ‘Freak Me Now,'” Ware said in a statement. “I messaged her hoping she may be interested...

Primavera Sound is returning to Latin America in November and December 2023 with a quartet of festivals taking place in Argentina, Brasil, Paraguay, and Colombia. The Cure will anchor all four events.

Blur will headline the Buenos Aires edition with Beck and Pet Shop Boys. For the Bogotá festival, Grimes, The Hives, and Pet Shop Boys will join The Cure in leading the lineup. Grimes will also co-headline the Asunción edition. The Cure are the only confirmed act for São Paulo at this time.

Other notable acts include Bad Religion, Slowdive, Carly Rae Jepsen, black midi, Soccer Mommy, Róisín Murphy, Lido Pimienta, and more. See the full festival lineups below.

Primavera Sound Buenos Aires will take place on November 25th and November 26th at Parque Sarmiento. It will be followed by Primavera Sound São Paulo on December 2nd and 3rd at Autódromo de Interlagos, Primavera Sound Asunción on December 7th at Parque Olímpico,...

Half Bad: The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself won't be back for a second season. Netflix has cancelled the British fantasy drama, per Deadline. The series arrived on the service on October 28th with eight episodes.

Starring Jay Lycurgo, Nadia Parkes, Emilien Vekemans, Isobel Jesper, Jones Karen, Connell Paul Ready, David Gyasi, Kerry Fox, Fehinti Balogun, Misia Butler, Liz White, Róisín Murphy, Tim Plester, and Priya Kansara, the series is based on the young adult novel by Sally Green. The series “tells the story of Nathan Byrne (Jay Lycergo), an illegitimate son of a dangerous witch, Marcus Edge (David Gyasi), struggling to overcome his odds of following the footsteps of his father as he discovers his true identity alongside his friends.”

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Shutter shades, t-shirts, jeans and sneaks: Blame Lmfao, but our go-to dance-party outfits aren't what they used to be.

In his new music video for "Golden Era," dance music legend David Morales looks to turn back the clock to a time when a night out meant looking good and engaging in some very dignified fun.

"I decided to do a video for 'Golden Era' because the song lends itself to a story," Morales told HuffPost Entertainment. "I wanted to get away from doing a traditional 'dance' music video -- it's why I decided to go with a film directer as opposed to a typical video director. I wanted the video to have a movie vibe to it."

The video for the single was directed by Victor Buhler, a filmmaker perhaps best known for 2005's "Rikers High," a documentary which took viewers inside the school at New York's infamous Riker's Island prison.

Rising starlet Imogen Poots has joined the film adaptation of Nick Hornby's novel "A Long Way Down," which has Pascal Chaumeil at the helm. She'll star along side Toni Collette, Pierce Brosnan and Emile Hirsch, who previously joined the tale of four disparate individuals who meet one another on a London rooftop on New Year's Eve, all with the same intention to commit suicide. Instead of jumping, these complete strangers make a pact to stay alive and stay together until at least Valentine's Day. Lensing begins this September in London from a script by Jack Thorne, whose debut film "The Scouting Book For Boys" earned major praise. [THR]

Michael Winterbottom's "24 Hour Party People" featured an excellent performance by the versatile Steve Coogan as Factory Records head Tony Martin, and the actor is now set to return to the '70's British music scene. Coogan is joining Elaine Constantine's "Northern Soul,...

Belle

Sam Claflin, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sarah Gadon, Emily Watson, Matthew Goode, Tom Wilkinson and Miranda Richardson have all joined the cast of "Belle", British filmmaker Amma Asante's new biopic of Dido Elizabeth Belle.

Dido (Mbatha-Raw) was the half-black illegitimate daughter of renowned Admiral Sir John Lindsay, eventually taken in and raised as an aristocratic lady in 18th Century England by Lindsay's uncle William Murray, the Earl of Mansfield. Gadon and Claflin will play Belle's cousin and love interest respectively. [Source: Screen Daily]

Northern Soul

Steve Coogan has signed on to star in Elaine Constantine's "Northern Soul" which deals with the 1970s underground nightclub-based music movement that took bleak industrial North-West England by storm.

Elliot James Langridge, Josh Whitehouse, Lisa Stansfield, James Lance, Christian McKay and Roisin Murphy all star in the project which begins shooting early June in Northern England. [Source: THR]

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Northern Soul has cast Steve Coogan in the feature concerning the 1970s underground music movement in N. England, joining James Lance, Christian McKay and Roisin Murphy. Variety reports that the pic is directed by Elaine Constantine and tells of two friends who broaden their horizons after discovering black American soul music. Elliot James Langridge and Josh Whitehouse were cast as the leads previously as well as singer Lisa Stansfield. Debbie Gray produces. Coogan finished work recently on The King of Soho helmed by Michael Winterbottom, starring alongside Stephen Fry, Anna Friel, Imogen Poots, Tamsin Egerton and Matt Lucas.

Northern Soul has cast Steve Coogan in the feature concerning the 1970s underground music movement in N. England, joining James Lance, Christian McKay and Roisin Murphy. Variety reports that the pic is directed by Elaine Constantine and tells of two friends who broaden their horizons after discovering black American soul music. Elliot James Langridge and Josh Whitehouse were cast as the leads previously as well as singer Lisa Stansfield. Debbie Gray produces. Coogan finished work recently on The King of Soho helmed by Michael Winterbottom, starring alongside Stephen Fry, Anna Friel, Imogen Poots, Tamsin Egerton and Matt Lucas.

Grey's Anatomy once again blended drama with humor and heart this week, but in a way we have never before seen. In Meredith Grey Webber's dream world, a whole lot of things were different, to say the least.

As usual, last night's episode delivered a few choice songs, all timed perfectly to coincide with the significant events that gave viewers plenty to discuss ... and many of which we've heard before, appropriately!

We've posted the from "If/Then" below and in our Grey's Anatomy music section. Enjoy:

"Ruby Blue" Roisin Murphy "Portions For Foxes" Rilo Kiley "Into the Fire" Thirteen Senses "Flowers Bloom" High Highs ""Fools In Love" Inara George "You Wouldn't Like Me" Tegan and Sara...

Drew Ryniewicz has left The X Factor – in sixth place! — but we must carry on in the face of unspeakable tragedy and nameless horror. Plus, there are five pretty dang talented people left fighting for the Season 1 crown. So check out my rankings for the remaining singers, then hit our poll to vote for your favorite!

5) Rachel Crow (Last Week No. 6) | Fans must be clinging to her Top 11 rendition of Etta James’ “I’d Rather Go Blind,” because subsequent takes on “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and “Believe” bordered on shrill, and her Michael Jackson cover was plagued by...

There are seven acts left competing for the final five slots on Season 1 of The X Factor this week, which means either Simon Cowell or L.A. Reid — or possibly both — will face the cruel ouster of one of their mentored contestants.

Check out my rankings for the remaining singers, then hit our poll to vote for your favorite!

7) Astro (Last Week No. 8 ) | Fanbase must have been activated by his brush with elimination in Top 10 week, but his “apology” for almost refusing to give a “save yourself” performance was missing two crucial words: “”I’m sorry.” No doubt his renditions of...

So You Think You Can Dance delivered surprising twists aplenty on Wednesday night. Nine of the 10 remaining dancers scored rave reviews from the judges. One choreographer got spanked rather harshly by this week’s guest panelist. And an All-Star dancer bled (rather sexily) for his art. But nothing will be more shocking than seeing one of Season 8′s fabulous female contestants head home on this week’s results show. (Shouldn’t the FCC step in and threaten Fox with a hefty fine for denying us another week of one of these singularly fierce ladies? And doesn’t that sentence make...

So You Think You Can Dance’s audition rounds can get confusing. And not just because of Lil’ C’s dictionary-bending vocabulary. No, sometimes it’s tough to decipher the judges decisions: Why does one dancer get turned away entirely while another seemingly similar dancer picks up a ticket? Why do the judges rave about one dancer while sending through another with cautionary advice? How can you tell apart the Melanie Moores (pictured) from the Danielle Ihles? For your reference, I’ve put together a guide to good dancing, courtesy my experience in both dance and the recapping of Sytycd.

The Feeling have announced further details about their upcoming third studio album. The record, titled Together We Were Made, will be released on June 13 and include collaborations with Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Roisin Murphy, Betty Boo and the Freemasons. The band have preceded the release with their new single 'Set My World On Fire', which was made available to download last weekend. The album will come in a standard and deluxe edition, with the latter containing twelve extra tracks. The band previously explained that the new album will have a more "grown-up" sound than their earlier material. The tracklisting for the album is as follows: 1. 'Set My World On Fire'

2. 'Dance For The Lights'

3. 'Another Soldier'

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The Feeling have announced a number of collaborations for their new album. The 'Fill My Little World' band are currently preparing to release their new album Together We Were Made later this year. Along with a single disc edition of the album, the group have revealed that they will be releasing a special double disc edition which will include a number of brand new songs. The album will also feature a number of collaborations, including link-ups with Roisin Murphy, Betty Boo and Sophie Ellis Bextor (more)...

The Feeling have announced a number of collaborations for their new album. The 'Fill My Little World' band are currently preparing to release their new album Together We Were Made later this year. Along with a single disc edition of the album, the group have revealed that they will be releasing a special double disc edition which will include a number of brand new songs. The album will also feature a number of collaborations, including link-ups with Roisin Murphy, Betty Boo and Sophie Ellis Bextor (more)...

Nicolo Festa has revealed details of his upcoming showcase gig.

The quirky singer was the first act to be voted off last year’s X Factor series, after Dannii Minogue asked him to sing, what turned out to be a pretty bad rendition of Lady GaGa’s ‘Bad Romance.

He has been working on making original music ever since and will perform it for the first time in The Workshop, Hoxton this Sunday night.

Speaking to Digital Spy he said: “Contrary to what I might tweet, I’m actually still singing and working very hard.”

“I’ve been in the studio with the folk from Aztec Records and am working on some songs that really define me and my music style. I love the rock and roll from the 70′s; Linda Ronstadt, Queen, Warren Zevon and those types of songs, but also funkier stuff like Talking Heads, Human League, Michael Jackson...

Tonight, London’s Leicester Square will play host to the world premiere of Disney’s long awaited sci-fi adventure, Tron: Legacy.

Hosted by radio DJ Edith Bowman, the event will be attended by the film’s cast including Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde, Jeff Bridges and director Joseph Kosinski.

The star-studded event will also see a slew of celebrity guests hitting the blue carpet including include Jonathan Ross, Professor Green, N-Dubz, Tinchy Stryder, La Roux, McFly, Toby Kebbell, Alison Goldfrapp, The Script, Ellie Goulding, Klaxons, Pete Tong, Roisin Murphy, Ozwald Boateng, Gary and Danielle Lineker!

If you aren’t braving the cold to hit The Grid tonight, then you can watch the event streamed live right here! Also don’t forget to check back tonight and tomorrow for our Tron: Legacy review and our Tron: Legacy IMAX review too! The talent begins arriving tonight at 5:30pm GMT so scroll on...

Today sees the UK Premiere of Tron: Legacy right here in London’s Leicester Square. In true premiere fashion, the weather will no doubt be absolutely freezing, pouring with rain or possibly even snowing! All this fun and games kicks off on the live stream from 5.20pm.

We’ll be on the red carpet freezing our nuts off for the premiere where the cast of Tron: Legacy will be hopefully chatting with us and the fans who brave the cold! The legendary Jeff Bridges, Olivia Wilde and director, Joseph Kosinski will all be there and we’ll bring you photos from the event too.

Edith Bowman will be your host on the live web stream and you’ll be able to watch it right here! Other guests attending include Jonathan Ross, Professor Green, N-Dubz, Tinchy Stryder, La Roux, McFly, Toby Kebbell, Alison Goldfrapp, The Script, Ellie Goulding, Klaxons, Pete Tong,...

As Disney brings you the 3D movie event of the year with director Jospeh Kosinski.s long awaited return to the grid, Tron: Legacy fans worldwide will be able to experience the Tron: Legacy London premiere as it unfolds Live from the blue carpet today, December 5th, at 12:30pm Et / 9:30am Pt.

Hosted by UK radio DJ Edith Bowman the live premiere stream begins at 5.20pm (GMT) with exclusive access all areas footage, including interviews with Tron: Legacy.s all-star cast as they walk the Tron-ified blue carpet; from the legendary Jeff Bridges (returning as Kevin Flynn), Olivia Wilde (Quorra) to the film.s director Joseph Kosinski and the film.s producer Sean Bailey.

In addition to seeing the Hollywood stars from the movie viewers will also be treated to an exclusive preview of the Tron: Legacy soundtrack which was scored by Grammy® Award-winning electronic music duo Daft Punk.

Music videos are easy to demonise but these days it’s the avenue most taken into feature film-making for a lot of wannabe directors. Forget the romance of film school. In many ways it harks back to the days of learning on the job and honing your skills as you go along. Like cinema itself, the rise of the music vid as produced a mixture of the good, the bad and the ugly.

Hammer & Tongs (Garth Jennings and Nick Goldsmith) came on the scene during the 1990s Brit Pop era and made highly memorable promos for Blur, Fatboy Slim, Pulp, Supergrass, Moloko and Badly Drawn Boy alongside international groups such as Eels, R.E.M. and The Wannadies. One of the great things about their style and creativity is the exuberance and joy evident in their showreels. As Graham Coxon, the guitarist from Blur explains in the commentary for Coffee & TV,...

Kings of Leon are used to getting pelted with adoration, adulation and the occasional female undergarment. But on Friday night (July 23), they got a whole new type of fanfare. Only a few songs into their set at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in St. Louis, the band was forced to leave the stage following a steady onslaught of pigeon excrement, dropped by an infestation of the birds who had decided to shack up in the venue's upper rafters. "I was hit by pigeons on each of the first three songs," bassist Jared Followill said. "We had 20 songs on the set list. By the end of the show, I would have been covered from head to toe."

Though the show had to end early, the band can stand by at least one thing: There has certainly never been a high-profile rock concert ended prematurely by bird droppings. However, there are a handful...

By Sandrine Milet

Thursday night's (June 24) "So You Think You Can Dance" results show started off with a bang, as the contestants danced a powerful group number choreographed by none other than the amazing Sonya Tayeh. I could tell right away it was her routine, not only because of the unconventional lines and powerful war-like movements but also because of the music choice. Her songs are always off the beaten path and many times have an electronic vibe. This time, the track in question was "Crookers" by Royal T featuring Roisin Murphy, and the song, along with the ripped red costumes and the amazing top 10 dancers, created a perfect performance.

The night proceeded by unveiling who America voted as the bottom three contestants, and I was shocked when Robert's name was announced. He's a great dancer, has personality and his performance Wednesday night was not nearly as bad as some...

Roisin Murphy has given birth to a baby girl. The former Moloko singer delivered the 8lb 4oz tot on Tuesday (15.12.09). She has named her daughter Clodagh. It is the first child for Roisin and her partner Simon Henwood. Roisin, who is well known for her eccentric fashion tastes, wore a number of unique outfits during her pregnancy, including a Viktor and Rolf dress made entirely of net. Roisin, 36, has previously claimed her mother helped inspire her unusual sartorial decisions. She said: "My greatest inspiration is my mother. She has an amazing softness in her approach to the world, and she was a great clotheshorse in her day. "I remember watching her when she was getting ready to go...

Former Moloko singer Roisin Murphy is celebrating after she gave birth to a baby girl. The baby was born on December 15 and is the first for the 36-year-old Irish singer and her boyfriend Simon Henwood. The couple are reportedly thrilled with the new arrival, who weighed in at 8lb, 4oz. and they have named their new daughter Clodagh. Murphy is well-known for being one-half of the duo Moloko. Her partner in the band was her former boyfriend Mark Brydon and following their romance split she released her own solo effort.

Roisin Murphy has denied reports that she accused Lady GaGa of badly copying her style. The former Moloko frontwoman issued an official statement to refute the comments, saying that the press had taken some remarks out of context and "completely fabricated" others. Murphy said: "I Never said 'Lady GaGa is a poor imitation of me'. That was a completely made up quote. I respect Lady GaGa's work as an artist and as a fellow fashion icon. She is a very talented performer, playing the piano, singing live and dancing too. "I don't care about shoulder pads! Not every female artist needs to be at odds with their contemporaries (more)...

Roisin Murphy has reportedly accused Lady Gaga of stealing her style. The former Moloko singer said that Gaga, who recently received nine nominations for the forthcoming MTV VMAs, did not start to dress outrageously until the pair met around a year ago, according to Angry Ape. Murphy claimed that Gaga's stage outfits were introduced because she began to imitate the 'You Know Me Better' star. "She's copied (more)...

Dream Big:

Pussycat Dolls, "When I Grow Up"

"The Casting Couch":

Mentors, "Couch Test Casting"

Become the Next Big Thing on the Indie Scene:

Roisin Murphy, "Movie Star"

Become a Big Star:

Jay-z feat. Beyonce, "Welcome to Hollywood"

Get a Stalker:

Lady GaGa, "Paparazzi"

Become the Biggest Star in the World:

Madonna, "Hollywood

Don't Let it Go to Your Head:

Princess Superstar, "Famous"

Try Not to Become Too Pretentious and Full of Yourself:

Robbie Williams, "The Actor"

Pretend That You'll Remain Strong to Your Roots:

Fergie, "Glamourous"

Complain About Your Loss of Privacy:

Michael Jackson, "Leave Me Alone"

Throw It All Away on Drugs:

Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Under the Bridge"

Get Ejected From a High Profile Party:

Grace Jones, "Hollywood Liar"

There actually aren't any clips at all for this song so here's a picture of Grace Jones looking like she would if she was throwing you out of a party.

These celebrities may not be walking the runway at New York's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week but they're still showing off their style. Kristen Bell, Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton, Amanda Bynes and friends were dressed to impress at the Jill Stuart Fall fashion show. Paris' gal pal Nicole Richie joined actress Kate Bosworth, rapper Common and singer Roisin Murphy at the Diesel Black Gold show. Actresses Mischa Barton, Minka Kelly and Bell were front row at the Miss Sixty Fall fashion show, while reality show sisters Khloe and Kim Kardashian attended the Badgley Mischka Fall runway show. Actresses Joy Bryant and Eva Longoria Parker joined stylists Robert Verdi and Rachel Zoe at Matthew Williamson's Fall fashion show. Keep checking "The Insider" for more star sightings at New York's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week!

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New York Fashion Week continued yesterday and today, with Paris and Nicky Hilton heading out to join 90210's Jessica Stroup at Jill Stuart, watch Jt's William Rast show and see Shenae Grimes at the Alice + Olivia presentation last night. Rachel Zoe spent last night at Marc Jacobs's prompt and bright show. After finishing up with fashion, the Hiltons were off to celebrate Paris's 28th birthday at Butter in the company of pals such as Brandon Davis, Stavros Niarchos, and Mickey Rourke. Paris and Nicky were back on the scene today, checking out Pamella Roland alongside Kristen Bell. Rodarte brought out Kirsten Dunst this afternoon, and Eva Longoria put on a sparkly coat to show her support for Matthew Williamson. Kate Bosworth, meanwhile, was two seats down from Nicole Richie at Diesel Black Gold. It's just the latest star-studded set of shows, and keep an eye on Fab and Bella for...

Spider-Man star James Franco is the new face of Gucci's men's fragrance.

The movie hunk has signed on to front Gucci by Gucci's new TV ads, in which the brooding star wanders through rooms in an empty hotel.

The new ad features singer Roisin Murphy covering Brian Ferry's Slave to Love.

The years Victoria Beckham has devoted to fashion have finally earned her the title of style icon, according to stylish singer Roisin Murphy.

The Overpowered singer - who was named the best dressed person of 2007 by British newspaper The Guardian - is a harsh fashion critic, but has hailed the Spice Girl's bold style choices.

And Murphy believes Beckham's influence on the fashion industry will be a lasting one - but concedes she'll never make an impact on the "high brow" market.

She tells Wenn, "I think she's actually got her own style now. I think she's getting there with something that might last. I think she's at the point where she's made some or enough images that will actually stand some kind of test of time.

"It'll never be high brow what she does. But it'll never be that normal either and I kinda like her for that. it's not that average either, it's not bland. she's giving it a go. she makes it work, sometimes."...

Singer Roisin Murphy has launched a stinging attack on soccer ace David Beckham, accusing him of displaying a "disturbing" lack of charisma whenever he's interviewed.

The former Moloko star is infuriated by the L.A. Galaxy hunk's inability to speak from the heart, claiming he employs a robotic response and a blank facial expression to answer questions about his personal life.

Murphy has issued an appeal to Beckham to stop hiding his true personality on TV - because it makes for dull viewing, and leaves her feeling angry.

She tells Wenn, "He gets on my tits! I saw him on (British talk show) Parkinson and they had this close up of his face. The whole interview was just his face on the screen - his face was filling the screen. And there was nothing there. There was no let-up in the stock answers - he was like a politician, in his own way.

"I find it quite surprising - he doesn't have to be like that. He's a good looking lad and he's really talented. He doesn't have to play it that safe with his own persona. Victoria (Beckham) doesn't do that, does she? She lets slip. But he never lets slip. And there's not even a flicker or a blink and he's straight into the answer he wants to give and to me that's a bit disturbing. He should just let loose a little bit and be himself."...

Singer Roisin Murphy is refusing to rule out a Moloko reunion, despite the heartbreak she suffered when her romance with bandmate Mark Brydon ended.

The Overpowered star and Brydon started dating before forming Moloko, but, by 2003, they had split and she was forced to undertake promotional duties alone, which made her feel terrible.

Murphy admits she was an emotional wreck at the time, because she missed spending her days with her ex-boyfriend.

However, the couple are still on friendly terms - and Murphy sees no reason why they couldn't make music as Moloko again in the future.

She tells Wenn, "I would never say never. I know myself if I said, 'No, I'll never do that again,' five, 10 years down the line I'll end up f**king doing it and you'll come back and say, 'Ahhh - you said you'd never do it,' so I'm not going to say I'll never do it."

When asked if she missed her bandmates after Moloko split, she replies, "I did to begin with. I kinda missed them more after I broke up with Mark and was still in love. I missed having someone with me when we were doing interviews and the promo and all that kinda stuff.

"To be fair, he did try to do the promo but it just didn't make sense - we were too miserable together at that point.

"But I miss Mark Brydon, he's a top geezer."...