- Observer Music Monthly, Sunday 22 April 2007
Uppers
Diamond voice
Diamond-encrusted diva Dame Shirley Bassey is set to bring added sparkle to Glastonbury. The 70-year-old is confirmed for the Sunday night.
Citizen Dave
Dave Rowntree, drummer with Blur, is to stand for Labour at the May local elections in Conservative stronghold Westminster.
Solar flair
Brian May, the well-known astronomer and occasional guitarist, donned a daft wig for the 50th anniversary show of The Sky at Night with Patrick Moore.
Downers
Cartoon emotions
Mika says Simon Cowell turned him down: 'He said my songs weren't very good.' Take it as a compliment, Mika, we say.
Most curious
According to her father, pop puppet Ashlee Simpson is working with the Cure's Robert Smith on her new album. He might have preferred Marge Simpson.
Material girl
Madonna is the latest popstar to launch her own clothing range with 'M by Madonna' at H&M. The fashionistas are not impressed.
