Music News
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Saturday 25 May 2013 Contestants as judges on American Idol?
There is speculation that the next season of American Idol could feature a judging panel exclusively made up of successful past contestants.
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Saturday 25 May 2013 Heathers ink European record deal
Irish act Heathers have signed a deal with Warner Music Germany for Central Europe which will see their Choice Music Prize-nominated album Kingdom being released in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Poland.
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Saturday 25 May 2013 Professor Green injured in road accident
Rapper Professor Green has been injured in a road accident which took place on Friday and may need surgery.
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Friday 24 May 2013 Psy impersonator parties at Cannes
A Psy impersonator has been partying at the Cannes Film Festival fooling people into believing that he is the Gangnam Style star.
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Friday 24 May 2013 2fm, Pulse live at Life Festival
RTÉ Digital station Pulse and 2FM will broadcast live from this weekend's Life Festival 2013 in Westmeath.
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Friday 24 May 2013 New Friday night music shows for Channel 4
Channel 4 is planning two Friday night music entertainment shows in a return to a successful formula from its past.
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Friday 24 May 2013 Avril Lavigne "pushed" boundaries for new album
Pop sensation Avril Lavigne has said that she has "pushed" her emotional boundaries for her upcoming fifth album.
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Thursday 23 May 2013 Listen to Stooshe album before release
Here's a chance to listen to the new Stooshe album, London with the Lights On, ahead of tomorrow's release.
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Thursday 23 May 2013 Halliwell: No regrets over Spice Girls Musical
Despite the fact that the Spice Girls musical Viva Forever! has closed Geri Halliwell has said that she has no regrets.
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Thursday 23 May 2013 Imelda May announces Irish tour dates
Imelda May has announced a string of dates on an upcoming Ireland and UK tour this summer.
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Wednesday 22 May 2013 Osbourne returning to X Factor
Sharon Osbourne is set to return to The X Factor, it has been confirmed.
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Tuesday 21 May 2013 Brian May says 'The Voice UK is vile'
Queen's guitar legend Brian May has said that The Voice UK is "vile" and that the BBC talent show is also dumb and dull.
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Thursday 23 May 2013 Twilight leads Teen Choice Awards
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 has lead the nominations for this year's Teen Choice Awards.
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Wednesday 22 May 2013 Walsh blames media for weight issues
Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh has spoken out against the "constant commentary" on people's weight in the media.
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Tuesday 21 May 2013 Tulisa confirms X Factor departure
Tulisa Contostavlos has said that she will not be returning to The X Factor when it returns this autumn.
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Tuesday 21 May 2013 Robert Plant added to Electric Picnic bill
Robert Plant has been added to the Electric Picnic Bill and yes, he will be playing Led Zep songs. John Grant and Little Green Cars are also among the total of 22 new additions.
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Tuesday 21 May 2013 Doors legend Ray Manzarek dies
Ray Manzarek, the Doors co-founder and keyboard player who helped define the sound of the Sixties and early Seventies on such albums as Strange Days, Morrison Hotel, LA Woman and their eponymous debut, has died after a lengthy battle with cancer.
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Monday 20 May 2013 Over 1m watch Dolan in Eurovision Final
While we finished in last place on Saturday night's Eurovision, over 1m TV viewers in Ireland were cheering on Ryan Dolan on RTÉ One.
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Tuesday 21 May 2013 Rowland and Rubio join US X Factor
It has been confirmed that singers Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio will join Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato on the judging panel of The X Factor USA, replacing Britney Spears and LA Reid.
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Monday 20 May 2013 The Saturdays star Rochelle Humes gives birth
The Saturdays singer Rochelle Humes is a first-time mother after giving birth on Monday.
