The Mirror — Heather Dunn-Fox, 59, has seen the pop icon perform on stage over 100 times over the last 43 years but was ejected from his latest gig more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Sacher photo by Andrew Paynte Genre-defying post rockers Tortoise will release their first album since 2009 and seventh overall, The Catastrophist, on January 22 via Thrill Jockey (pre-order). The album features a cover of David Essex's 197... more info

Guardian Music — Fast-talking broadcaster Danny Baker's memoir is bursting with warmth, humour and famous friendsThis first volume of veteran television and radio broadcaster Danny Baker's memoirs takes us from his early years through to his fledging television caree... more info

ContactMusic — Veteran British singer/actor David Essex will be honoured with a lifetime achievement award for his stellar career by charity bosses in the U.K. this... more info

Consequence of Sound — Plus, a cover of David Essex's "Rock On". more info

Guardian Music — Joss Stone and Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson also among stars appearing on remake of Jeff Wayne's 1970s hitGary Barlow has landed a lead role performing on a revamp of the celebrated War Of The Worlds album.The Take That star is taking on two o... more info

Guardian Music — When the pop group Saint Etienne made a film in 2005 about London's Lower Lea Valley, they knew the Olympic bid would change its desolate air for ever. But they never imagined quite how muchOn a wet day in March 2005, I took a walk up the Lower Lea V... more info

Guardian Music — Shane and Kirsty, Justin and Mariah, Benton the dog – they've all tried to capture the spirit of Christmas. But who does it best? Jude Rogers finds out with our panel of judgesLast month the Reverend Dr Giles Fraser resigned from St Paul's Cathedr... more info

ContactMusic — Singeractor David Essex is planning to test out his daredevil skills by riding a treacherous Wall of Death carnival sideshow The motorbike-loving Brit is currently starring in the stage musical All the Fun of the Fair which is based on his 1975 album... more info

Guardian Music — Pangaea Hex (Hemlock) Here's a retro rib-tickler for you: Why did the lion get lost? Because the junglist massive. Boom! That one's for the benefit of Pangaea himself, AKA UK bass wunderkind Kevin McAuley, who may not have heard the gag first time ar... more info