- Observer Music Monthly, Sunday 16 July 2006
Uppers
The delivery man
Elvis Costello and Diana Krall are expecting a baby in December. With genes like those the child's success is all but guaranteed
Kylie culture
The V&A is to host an exhibition of Kylie's clothes. Chances are those hotpants will attract more interest than her Neighbours dungarees
Great Scott
The late Ronnie Scott would have been pleased to see his legendary club given a major refurb. Nice, as The Fast Show's jazz bloke would no doubt say
Downers
Young at heart
Richard Ashcroft is arrested for being drunk and disorderly at an under-12s club in Chippenham. How more rock'n'roll can a grown man be?
Purple patch
Mariah Carey is eating only purple foods for their anti-ageing benefits. If only she could take something - anything - for that voice
Paltry offering
Gwyneth Paltrow is recording her debut album. The world waits eagerly in anticipation for a set themed around the joys of macrobiotic foods
