Irish Eurovision stars back RTÉ over Israel stance Past Irish Eurovision participants have spoken out in support of RTÉ's position that Ireland will not take part in the 2026 contest if Israel is allowed to compete. Eurovision • 12 Sep
Irish Eurovision stars back RTÉ over Israel stance Past Irish Eurovision participants have spoken out in support of RTÉ's position that Ireland will not take part in the 2026 contest if Israel is allowed to compete. Eurovision • 12 Sep
Netherlands follows RTÉ with Israel Eurovision warning Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has announced it will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna if Israel is included in the competition. Eurovision • 12 Sep
Netherlands follows RTÉ with Israel Eurovision warning Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has announced it will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna if Israel is included in the competition. Eurovision • 12 Sep
Kneecap say festival ban is a 'political distraction' Irish rap group Kneecap said "there is no legal basis" for Hungary banning the act from entering the country ahead of their scheduled appearance at a music festival. Music • 25 Jul
Kneecap say festival ban is a 'political distraction' Irish rap group Kneecap said "there is no legal basis" for Hungary banning the act from entering the country ahead of their scheduled appearance at a music festival. Music • 25 Jul
RTÉ requests breakdown of Eurovision voting numbers RTÉ has requested a breakdown in Eurovision voting numbers from the European Broadcast Union (EBU) and its voting partner Once. Eurovision • 21 May
RTÉ requests breakdown of Eurovision voting numbers RTÉ has requested a breakdown in Eurovision voting numbers from the European Broadcast Union (EBU) and its voting partner Once. Eurovision • 21 May
EMMY takes to the stage for Ireland at Eurovision Norwegian singer EMMY has represented Ireland at the second semi-final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel. Eurovison Song Contest • 15 May
EMMY takes to the stage for Ireland at Eurovision Norwegian singer EMMY has represented Ireland at the second semi-final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel. Eurovison Song Contest • 15 May
Depardieu guilty of sexual assault against two women A Paris court has found actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of having sexually assaulted two women on a 2021 film set, sentencing him to an 18-month suspended prison sentence. Europe • 13 May
Depardieu guilty of sexual assault against two women A Paris court has found actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of having sexually assaulted two women on a 2021 film set, sentencing him to an 18-month suspended prison sentence. Europe • 13 May
Gérard Depardieu tells trial he does not 'grope' women The French actor Gérard Depardieu, who is on trial for sexual assault, has told a court in Paris that he is not in the habit of "groping" women. Court • 25 Mar
Gérard Depardieu tells trial he does not 'grope' women The French actor Gérard Depardieu, who is on trial for sexual assault, has told a court in Paris that he is not in the habit of "groping" women. Court • 25 Mar
Eurosong winner EMMY had booked Saturday flight home Ireland's Eurovision entry EMMY has told RTÉ Entertainment she did not fancy her chances of winning The Late Late Show Eurosong Special with Laika Party - and had originally booked a flight home to her native Norway for the Saturday. Music • 12 Feb
Eurosong winner EMMY had booked Saturday flight home Ireland's Eurovision entry EMMY has told RTÉ Entertainment she did not fancy her chances of winning The Late Late Show Eurosong Special with Laika Party - and had originally booked a flight home to her native Norway for the Saturday. Music • 12 Feb
Fake 'Brad Pitt' scams two women in Spain of €325,000 Spanish police arrested five people accused of scamming two women of €325,000 by posing as Hollywood actor Brad Pitt via online and WhatsApp messages. Entertainment • 24 Sep 24
Fake 'Brad Pitt' scams two women in Spain of €325,000 Spanish police arrested five people accused of scamming two women of €325,000 by posing as Hollywood actor Brad Pitt via online and WhatsApp messages. Entertainment • 24 Sep 24
RTÉ announces search for Ireland's 2025 Eurovision act RTÉ has announced the search to find Ireland's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Television • 23 Sep 24
RTÉ announces search for Ireland's 2025 Eurovision act RTÉ has announced the search to find Ireland's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Television • 23 Sep 24
Young Cork rappers Kabin Crew take The Spark to Europe Young Irish rappers Kabin Crew have made their European music festival debut performing their global viral hit The Spark in front of 15,000 people at Pukkelpop in Belgium. Music • 22 Aug 24
Young Cork rappers Kabin Crew take The Spark to Europe Young Irish rappers Kabin Crew have made their European music festival debut performing their global viral hit The Spark in front of 15,000 people at Pukkelpop in Belgium. Music • 22 Aug 24
Katy Perry in hot water over video shoot at UNESCO site Katy Perry may be hot water with Spanish authorities as a result of her video for new release Lifetimes. Music • 14 Aug 24
Katy Perry in hot water over video shoot at UNESCO site Katy Perry may be hot water with Spanish authorities as a result of her video for new release Lifetimes. Music • 14 Aug 24
Sweden drops case against Dutch Eurovision contestant Sweden's prosecution authority has said that it has closed an investigation into the Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein, who was excluded from the contest's final following an incident with a female member of the production crew. Eurovision Song Contest • 14 Aug 24
Sweden drops case against Dutch Eurovision contestant Sweden's prosecution authority has said that it has closed an investigation into the Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein, who was excluded from the contest's final following an incident with a female member of the production crew. Eurovision Song Contest • 14 Aug 24
Netherlands reconsidering Eurovision participation Netherlands broadcaster Avrotros has put its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest "under consideration" as a result of Joost Klein's disqualified during the 2024 competition in Sweden. Eurovision Song Contest • 07 Jun 24
Netherlands reconsidering Eurovision participation Netherlands broadcaster Avrotros has put its participation in the Eurovision Song Contest "under consideration" as a result of Joost Klein's disqualified during the 2024 competition in Sweden. Eurovision Song Contest • 07 Jun 24
Divers look for Michael Mosley as search intensifies Divers are searching for missing TV doctor and columnist Michael Mosley off the Greek island of Symi. Television • 07 Jun 24
Divers look for Michael Mosley as search intensifies Divers are searching for missing TV doctor and columnist Michael Mosley off the Greek island of Symi. Television • 07 Jun 24
TV doctor Michael Mosley goes missing in Greece TV doctor and columnist Michael Mosley, known for popularising the 5:2 diet, has gone missing in Greece while on holiday, his agent has confirmed. Television • 06 Jun 24
TV doctor Michael Mosley goes missing in Greece TV doctor and columnist Michael Mosley, known for popularising the 5:2 diet, has gone missing in Greece while on holiday, his agent has confirmed. Television • 06 Jun 24
Eurovision organisers on decision not to exclude Israel Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said excluding the Israeli broadcaster Kan from the competition would have been a "political decision". Eurovision • 05 May 24
Eurovision organisers on decision not to exclude Israel Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said excluding the Israeli broadcaster Kan from the competition would have been a "political decision". Eurovision • 05 May 24
Spacey given lifetime achievement award in Italy Kevin Spacey made his first speaking appearance since sexual assault allegations derailed his career and used a colourful Italian term to thank the National Cinema Museum for having the courage to invite him. Movies • 17 Jan 23
Spacey given lifetime achievement award in Italy Kevin Spacey made his first speaking appearance since sexual assault allegations derailed his career and used a colourful Italian term to thank the National Cinema Museum for having the courage to invite him. Movies • 17 Jan 23
Eurovision announces voting shake-up for 2023 The organiser of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 has announced changes to its voting system ahead of Liverpool playing host. Music • 22 Nov 22
Eurovision announces voting shake-up for 2023 The organiser of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 has announced changes to its voting system ahead of Liverpool playing host. Music • 22 Nov 22
Russian conductor Valery Gergiev sacked in Munich Acclaimed Russian conductor Valery Gergiev, known to have close ties to the Kremlin, has been dismissed from his job as chief conductor of the Munich Philharmonic after failing to denounce Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Music • 01 Mar 22
Russian conductor Valery Gergiev sacked in Munich Acclaimed Russian conductor Valery Gergiev, known to have close ties to the Kremlin, has been dismissed from his job as chief conductor of the Munich Philharmonic after failing to denounce Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Music • 01 Mar 22
Radiohead's Thom Yorke calls UK govt 'spineless' Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has called the UK government "spineless" after it failed to reach agreement on visa-free EU travel for musicians post-Brexit. Music • 14 Jan 21
Radiohead's Thom Yorke calls UK govt 'spineless' Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has called the UK government "spineless" after it failed to reach agreement on visa-free EU travel for musicians post-Brexit. Music • 14 Jan 21
Gerard Depardieu faces rape investigation French actor Gerard Depardieu is being investigated by the Paris prosecutor over accusations of rape and sexual assault, a judicial source has said - though the actor denies any wrongdoing, according to his lawyer. Gerard Depardieu • 30 Aug 18
Gerard Depardieu faces rape investigation French actor Gerard Depardieu is being investigated by the Paris prosecutor over accusations of rape and sexual assault, a judicial source has said - though the actor denies any wrongdoing, according to his lawyer. Gerard Depardieu • 30 Aug 18
