L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Among the many Southland concert series, that of the Luckman Fine Arts Complex, on the campus of Cal State Los Angeles, stands out for the breadth of its offerings, one that searches globally for artists whose music transcends language. And... more info

Guardian Music — French police reopen investigation after receiving 'poison pen' letter suggesting actor was behind assault on Stéphane Delajoux The French actor Isabelle Adjani has been questioned by police about accusations in a "poison pen" letter that she ordere... more info

Guardian Music — The former Libertines frontman was reportedly 'literary and sincere' on the set of Confession of a Child of the CenturyPete Doherty is a man of many talents, some of them more dubious than others.First there was Doherty the singer, then Doherty the d... more info

ContactMusic — Emma Watson's new fashion range for Alberta Ferretti was inspired by Jane Birkin. The 'Harry Potter' actress - who recently released her third and final set of designs for ethical clothing brand People Tree - has worked with the designer on a "gre... more info

Abeano — Last week, the world celebrated the work of composer and full time dude John Barry, famous for the cinema scores of James Bond, Born Free, Dances With Wolves and loads more. He lived with Michael Caine and married hottie actress and singer Jane ... more info

Guardian Music — Composer most closely associated with the golden age of James Bond but whose scores ranged from Midnight Cowboy to Dances With WolvesJohn Barry, who has died aged 77, will always be associated with the golden age of James Bond, but though much of his... more info

Guardian Music — John Barry's soundtracks often outstripped the films for which they were written. And despite a prickly reputation, when I met him he was the perfect hostWhile it would be a little outlandish to say that John Barry lived a James Bond lifestyle, it wa... more info

Guardian Music — Babyshambles singer, hailed as 'the new Serge Gainsbourg', will take lead role opposite Charlotte GainsbourgIt could have been the details of his £250-a-day drug addiction, or the pictures of his crack pipe in the tabloids. It could have been the ma... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — AD is giving away a copy of  Light In The Attic Records vinyl reissue of Serge Gainsbourg & Jane Birkin’s Je T’aime… Moi, Non Plus. You know you want one. Like the Kristofferson giveaway last month, I will choose the winner at random. Also, th... more info

Guardian Music — He's made rap, soft rock and once played for 27 hours. But the Canadian's latest venture is his oddest yetIt is sweltering in the north-west Parisian suburb of La Frette-sur-Seine on the afternoon I arrive to meet the performer known once again as "C... more info