The older we get, the more cultured we become. From rock to ballet, the world’s your stage.

Reaching her semi-centenary today, Neneh Cherry says her new album is ‘a fresh start’. Chris Salewicz reviews a 30-year friendship

As nasty yuppiedom’s apologist reaches midlife, he claims to have no regrets (nor time for youngsters). By Michael Prodger

The capital’s newest art event is asking ‘Can food be art?’ and you can be part of the panel who decides, alongside Fay Maschler

Back on show, Vee Speers’ nude portraits in ex-brothels caused a stir when first shown. At 51, she (and we) can be more mature about them

As tuxedos are pressed and statues polished, Ms Frostrup’s all a-glow to see over-50s dominating the prestigious nominations

Bring the noize (or rather, don’t): after Bowie and Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen is the latest artist to release an album by stealth

Well, not exactly. There should be enough old favourites in the 2014 shows to keep us happy, but which will make the 21st century cut?

The latest venture from the busy Mrs Eliasch, 53, is a feature film. But who got her started?