Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Three generations, one incredible journey

Just weeks before the world went into lockdown, singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, her teenage son Sonny and her mum Janet set off on their first overseas adventure together to Japan. So would it tighten their family bond… or widen the half-century age gap? They all give their verdict here   Falling into bed, I couldn’t help but … Read more

From Sophie Ellis-Bextor to Bruce Springsteen and Annie Lennox: The best virtual gigs of the week 

A gig on your laptop sounds like a contradiction in terms. It won’t be the same consuming thrill, but it can still be a treat of a different kind – cooler, calmer, more intimate. And easier to get to. There are now so many virtual shows that the Gigs And Tours website publishes a daily … Read more