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Gary Barlow confirms he's quitting X Factor
The X Factor turned back time last night with a 1980s extravaganza - but judge Gary Barlow was looking to the future as he confirmed this would be his final series.
Rihanna gets restraining order against stalker
Rihanna's most recent stalker has been slapped with a restraining order.
Miley's dad Billy Ray thinks she's a savvy girl
Billy Ray Cyrus is proud of how his daughter Miley Cyrus “shakes things up” professionally.
Paul McCartney thrills New Yorkers with surprise gig in Times Square
FORMER Beatle Paul McCartney performed a surprise mini-concert in New York's Times Square today to the delight of throngs of workers, tourists and fans.
Pogues to reunite for Phil's funeral
THE POGUES are set to reunite this weekend at the funeral of their late guitarist Phil Chevron.
Sorry Brit - Miley Cyrus had Stefani and Minaj as first choice for collaboration
Miley Cyrus originally wanted Gwen Stefani and Nicki Minaj on her collaboration instead of Britney Spears.
Ronan Keating's girl Ali gets surprise wake-up call from One Direction's Niall
It's not everyday you're woken up by a member of the world's most famous boy band.
Miley Cyrus lets off some steam in skimpy satin at her 'Bangerz' album party
Miley Cyrus has been involved in just a bit of controversy lately so last night’s album release party was the perfect excuse to let off some steam.
One gaffe just leads to another as Miley makes a very big mistake
Miley sailed out of a twerking storm right into another squall of controversy by clashing with singer Sinead O'Connor.
Philip was one of the nice guys in strange world of rock 'n' roll
THE Angelus bell could be heard, and in the room a light literally went out. If you put that in a play, even Philip, who saw a lot of plays and stayed till the end of most of them, would probably have walked out. But then his life was a marvellous invention in itself.
Melanie McCabe: ‘X Factor bosses told me to audition and it would be my year’
IRISH X Factor star Melanie McCabe revealed she was encouraged to share her 'sob story' by show producers.
The Wanted return to Dublin for "one long party"
One of the world's biggest boybands, The Wanted, will be returning to Dublin next year for their world tour.
Haim top charts with debut album
US band Haim have gone straight to the top of the charts with their debut album.
Tickets for Glastonbury sell out
Tickets for next year's Glastonbury Festival sold out in a record time of just one hour and 27 minutes, the event's organisers said.
Techno boffin Moby on kicking
Techno boffin Moby on kicking the booze, being cold-shouldered by James Blake and making peace with looming decrepitude
Nirvana reborn 20 years on
Astonishingly, the 20th anniversary of the release of Nirvana's third and final studio album, In Utero, is upon us. This brings us back to a time when Kurt Cobain's power trio were the biggest band on the planet. The impact of their previous album, Nevermind, had tilted the rock world on its axis and made grunge the defining sound of the early Noughties. (They also altered the world of fashion, but the less said about ill-matched combinations of ripped jeans, scuffed Converse runners, patched-up stripey cardigans and unkempt greasy hair, the better.)
Beethoven didn't get to team up with Burns or Thomas ... Moore's the pity
The Irish football team heads for the Rhineland next week, travelling neither in hope nor expectation. Those making the trip in support might consider a half-hour detour en route to the match venue in Cologne.
'The business doesn't give a s**t about you' - Sinead O'Connor writes open letter to US singer Miley Cyrus
Irish singer Sinead O’Connor has written an open letter to Miley Cyrus, warning her about the dangers of being exploited by the music industry.
Miley Cyrus admits Dubliner Sinead O'Connor inspired for latest video
Miley Cyrus has admitted her ‘Wrecking Ball’ video was inspired by Irish singer Sinead O’Connor’s 1990 worldwide hit ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’.
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Elbow to pen mid-life crisis tunes
Elbow are planning to write about what it is like to be in your 40s for their new album.
Paris Hilton making music comeback
Paris Hilton is making her music comeback with the help of rapper Lil Wayne.
Paul McCartney bans Facebook from set of new music video
PAUL McCartney has reportedly banned Facebook, drugs and meat from the set of his new music video.
Anastacia 'in recovery' after mastectomy
Anastacia has undergone a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time, the US singer has announced.
The Wanted gift their head shavings to fans
The Wanted's Jay McGuiness has shaved one side of his head - and bandmate Max George has given his hair clippings away to a fan.
Jay-Z says being a crack dealer taught him about budgeting
The hip-hop star grew up in Brooklyn and has previously admitted he dealt crack cocaine by the time he was 13.
Trees company for Clannad
Is it really 15 years since we heard a new studio album from Clannad? The band are such an integral part of our musical heritage that it feels like they've never really been away. Yet the calendar shows that the group haven't put out a new studio album since 1998's Landmarks.
Playing in Connolly station was one of our career highlights - Kodaline
THEY'VE played at train stations in London, Paris and Amsterdam, but Irish music act Kodaline said that performing in Dublin's Connolly station was one of the highlights of their career.
Childline's poptastic birthday line-up revealed
A musical mix of Irish and British acts will be taking to the stage in November for the annual Cheerios Childline concert.
One Direction to travel on tour with mobile recording studio
One Direction will apparently record new music as they tour around the world.
'It's symbolic' - Mel B explains kissing herself in latest music video
Mel B has attempted to explain her decision to kiss herself in her latest music video.
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Walsh: Paul should audition again
The Irish judge sent the 24-year-old pub singer home and chose Luke Friend, Sam Callahan and Nicholas McDonald for his final three in the talent show.
Captain Phillips: Tom Hanks interview
We sat down with acting legend Tom Hanks to chat about his latest film Captain Phillips. He also talked about being an Aston Villa fan and his nose.
Podcast: Thriller for Bertie to find Michael Jackson was a fan
The King of Pop regularly referred to the former Fianna Fail leader as "a nice guy" and avidly read Irish newspapers to keep up with news of his hero. That's according to Moate based cabbie Ray O'Hara, Jackson's personal driver during the six months he spent here in Ireland during 2006.
Betty White presents safety tips with Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand have teamed up with Betty White for a new air safety video adding to their Hobbit video and one featuring Bear Grylls.
Jennette McCurdy interview
We sit down with Sam and Cat star Jennette McCurdy to talk dating, boys and career plans.
X Factor Gary Barlow and the groups interview
We chat to Gary and the groups to find out who fancies who and which housemate has the worst living habit.
Sandra Bullock hits the red carpet for Gravity premiere
At one point, Bullock told the crowds off for being too noisy as she did interviews on the red carpet but later signed autographs and posed for photographs. She said Alfonso Cuaron, Mexican filmmaker, persuaded her to take the part in Gravity, after years of delays. Angelina Jolie, Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson and Blake Lively were previously linked to the role.
Pressure is on, says new Romeo Booth
The two young actors star in a new adaptation of Shakespeare's famous love story directed by Carlo Carlei and written by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes. The film follows the plot of the original tragedy but does not use the traditional dialogue.
Bruce Jenner Reacts to Split from Kris Jenner
Bruce Jenner reacts with profanities after asked about his split from Kris Jenner.