Guardian Music — Prosecution and defence lay out opening statements on first day of Conrad Murray manslaughter trial in Los AngelesMore than two years after Michael Jackson's death from an overdose of a powerful surgical anaesthetic, the irrepressible circus surround... more info

Guardian Music — Photos of Jackson lying dead in a hospital bed shown at LA manslaughter trial of Jackson's doctor Conrad MurrayMore than two years after Michael Jackson's death from an overdose of a powerful surgical anaesthetic, the irrepressible circus surrounding... more info

Guardian Music — Lover's rock influenced the Police and Sade, and gave women a voice in reggae – so why was it sidelined in its native Britain?In 1979, Janet Kay's piercing falsetto was one of the defining sounds of the summer. Silly Games, her bittersweet ode to a... more info

Guardian Music — Purcell Room, LondonIt is always tempting when hearing unfamiliar work to leaf through the programme for contextual clues. This was unnecessary for the two new pieces performed here – Joanna Baillie's Artificial Environment No 6, and Philip Venable... more info

Mercury News, California — Sade's vocal work delivered the most convincing arguments as to why she should be considered one of the top vocalists of the last 40 years more info

Guardian Music — If you're heading to Reading and Leeds just for Pulp then you're missing out on what the festival does best – here's Kerrang! editor James McMahon with the weekend's top rock highlightsDeftonesRarely do the alt-metallers grace a music festival with... more info

Perez Hilton — This is ace!!! Like Sade with beats! Check out the awesome Lady Luck by Jamie Woon (above). Then CLICK HERE to listen to more music from the soulful British singer! more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The swagger that often accompanies natural beauty is something to behold. The swagger that often accompanies natural beauty is something to behold. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — A live review of the first evening of Sade's three-night stand at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Reviewed by Times pop critic Randall Roberts. more info

Detroit Free Press — Sade has been little seen but plenty heard since we last saw her at the Palace of Auburn Hills. As she heads there for a Wednesday show, part of her first tour since 2001, Sade remains a flagship artist at adult-urban radio and the world of smooth ja... more info