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Keane, 02 Academy, Birmingham

Keane’s love affair with Birmingham blossomed last night as they underlined their chart-topping credentials.

Keane, 02 Academy, Birmingham

Fans to cheer on Becky Hill in The Voice

Singing star Becky Hill was battling it out for a place in the final of BBC hit show The Voice tonight and will be cheered on by fans at the pub where she works in her hometown.

Fans to cheer on Becky Hill in The Voice

Film

Men In Black 3

Third time's a charm for the sharp-suited Men In Black, who rediscover their swagger 10 years after the lacklustre second instalment.

Men In Black 3

What To Expect When You’re Expecting

What to expect from Kirk Jones's episodic comedy? Dramatic contrivances, gooey sentiment and occasional zinging one-liners sum up this lightweight ensemble piece about five loosely connected couples, who are feeling the strain of impending parenthood.

What To Expect When You’re Expecting

Comedy

Lizzie Wiggins in pledge after husband’s recovery

Duchess of Dudley Lizzie Wiggins says she is now “back in harness” after taking time out from the stage to care for her husband after he was taken seriously ill.

Lizzie Wiggins in pledge after husband’s recovery

Glee Club Birmingham voted Midlands’ best comedy venue

Birmingham’s Glee Club has once again been named best Midlands comedy venue at the prestigious national Chortle Awards.

Glee Club Birmingham voted Midlands’ best comedy venue

Theatre

Review – Murder on the Nile at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

The queen of murder mystery, Agatha Christie, retains her crown even after all these years, with a compelling production of Murder on the Nile at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre this week, under the outstanding direction of Joe Harmston.

Review – Murder on the Nile at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Review: Chicago at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

As the tune goes, “Give ’em the old Razzle Dazzle”, and, boy, did the cast of Chicago do that last night at the Grand Theatre.

Review: Chicago at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Reviews

Review – Murder on the Nile at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

The queen of murder mystery, Agatha Christie, retains her crown even after all these years, with a compelling production of Murder on the Nile at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre this week, under the outstanding direction of Joe Harmston.

Review – Murder on the Nile at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Review: Chicago at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

As the tune goes, “Give ’em the old Razzle Dazzle”, and, boy, did the cast of Chicago do that last night at the Grand Theatre.

Review: Chicago at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Dance

Dancing On Ice thrills fans at Birmingham NIA

Slick moves and dazzling outfits left skating fans in awe as Dancing on Ice returned to Birmingham’s NIA.

Dancing On Ice thrills fans at Birmingham NIA

Dancing On Ice hot foots it to Birmingham NIA

There’s nothing frosty about the reception these stars are set to receive as Dancing On Ice slides into Birmingham.

Dancing On Ice hot foots it to Birmingham NIA

Clubs

DJ Stuart Ojelay’s Midlands clubbing guide – April 20

Well as you read this I should be starting a mad week of gigs that will lead me from South America to Indonesia to Yorkshire!

DJ Stuart Ojelay’s Midlands clubbing guide – April 20

Starry night in memory of Jack Stain

A legend of the Midlands club scene was remembered as six musical acts went head to head in West Bromwich for the second annual Jack Stain Memorial Trophy.

Starry night in memory of Jack Stain

Showbiz News

Lady Gaga cancels show over threats

Pop diva Lady Gaga has cancelled her show in Indonesia amid threats from hardline Muslims.

Lady Gaga cancels show over threats

Another Eurovision disaster for UK

The UK's hopes of breaking its Eurovision curse came crashing down when veteran crooner Engelbert Humperdinck scraped into last-but-one place in this year's contest.

Another Eurovision disaster for UK

Festivals

Beverley Knight added to 2012 V Festival line-up

Wolverhampton soul singer Beverley Knight has been added to this year’s star-studded V Festival line-up on August 18 and 19, it was announced today.

Beverley Knight added to 2012 V Festival line-up

Massive queue for V Festival tickets

More than 150 music fans were queueing in Wolverhampton today to get their hands on V Festival tickets – with some braving the elements since 8pm last night.

Massive queue for V Festival tickets

Museums and Galleries

One of the World’s best exhibitions arrives in Wolverhampton

A stunning showcase of portrait paintings have gone on display at Wolverhampton Art Gallery.

One of the World’s best exhibitions arrives in Wolverhampton

Light House Wolverhampton’s October listings

There is plenty for film, fashion, opera and theatre fans to enjoy at Wolverhampton’s Light House media centre in October.

Light House Wolverhampton’s October listings

Dining Out

The Lodge, Shenstone Wood End

There are so many balti houses in the Midlands it is puzzling how so many of them survive, let alone make a profit, writes Harry Gottschalk.

The Lodge, Shenstone Wood End

The Fountain Inn, Clent

The Fountain Inn was very busy – and it’s easy to see why this Black Country inn is so popular, writes our undercover meal reviewer The Ins

The Fountain Inn, Clent

Days Out

Britain’s Got Talent star Jean Martyn in Cannock jubilee concert

Pomp and pageantry will arrive in Cannock town centre for a Diamond Jubilee celebration, with Britain’s Got Talent star Jean Martyn making an appearance.

Britain’s Got Talent star Jean Martyn in Cannock jubilee concert

Stars of stage, screen and sport set for Memorabilia Birmingham

As we head towards the Spring Memorabilia Birmingham show at the NEC, stars of the stage, screen and world of sports are all getting ready to meet with fans from across the globe.

Stars of stage, screen and sport set for Memorabilia Birmingham
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