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Behind the music - midori jaeger

London-based cellist, singer and songwriter midori jaeger has released her new single, Exasperate, from her forthcoming EP, (Un)planted. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 10 Feb

Catherine O'Hara's cause of death revealed

Emmy-winning actress Catherine O'Hara, best known for Schitt's Creek and Home Alone, died from a pulmonary embolism, according to her death certificate issued by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office.

Entertainment • 10 Feb

Actress Brenda Fricker to receive Freedom of Dublin

Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker is set to receive the Freedom of Dublin city, following on from previous honourees such as Nelson Mandela, John F Kennedy, George Bernard Shaw, U2 and Brian O'Driscoll.

Dublin • 09 Feb

EastEnders character to be diagnosed with epilepsy

An upcoming EastEnders story is set to see Davinder 'Nugget' Gulati (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury) diagnosed with epilepsy after undergoing testing following his recent head trauma.

Television • 10 Feb

Williams: 'I was the smuggest person that ever lived'

Robbie Williams has described himself as the "smuggest person that ever lived" when he was at the height of his fame with Take That.

Music • 09 Feb

IFTA reveals Rising Star nominees for 2026

The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the Screen Ireland - IFTA Rising Star nominees for 2026 ahead of the upcoming IFTA Awards ceremony.

Movies • 2 hrs

Anne Cassin overwhelmed by DWTS goodwill

Anne Cassin has said she was overwhelmed by the good wishes she received from people around the country while taking part in Dancing with the Stars.

Dancing with the Stars • 09 Feb

Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga perform onstage during the 2026 Super Bowl LX Halftime Show

Bad Bunny calls for unity at Super Bowl half-time show

Bad Bunny was joined by pop icon Lady Gaga for a star-studded Super Bowl half-time show, performed almost entirely in Spanish and carrying a message of unity.

Music • 09 Feb

Singer Brad Arnold of the rock band 3 Doors Down

3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold dies aged 47

Brad Arnold, the lead singer and a founding member of American rock band 3 Doors Down, has died aged 47, the band has said.

Music • 09 Feb

Behind the music - Betty Boo

Betty Boo headlines All Shucked Up at the Howth Guinness oyster & Music Festival on 28 February. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 09 Feb

Gwen tells Georgie to mind his own business

Fair City on Tuesday: 'None of your business!'

Georgie becomes suspicious when he sees Gareth handing over money to Gwen in Tuesday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 08 Feb

Anne Cassin and Robert Rowiński who lost the danceoff during the live show of RTE's Dancing with the Stars. Pic: Kyran O’Brien

Anne Cassin and Robert Rowiński eliminated on DWTS

Nationwide presenter Anne Cassin and her professional dance partner Robert Rowiński have been eliminated in the first dance-off of the current series of Dancing with the Stars.

Dancing with the Stars • 08 Feb

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Graham Norton attends the ITV Palooza 2025 at The Barbican on November 11, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Joe Maher/Getty Images)

Norton says Swift video idea came while she was on show

TV presenter Graham Norton has said pop superstar Taylor Swift came up with the idea of featuring her fellow guests on his show in a music video while she was being interviewed on the programme.

Music • 09 Feb

Tommy Tiernan in conversation with Dr Suzanne O'Sullivan

Tommy Tiernan discusses ADHD diagnosis on RTÉ One show

Tommy Tiernan discussed being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Saturday night's episode of The Tommy Tiernan Show on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Television • 10 Feb

Paul Thomas Anderson accepts the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Theatrical Feature Film for One Battle After Another onstage during the 78th Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards at The Beverly Hilton on 7 February, 2026 in Beverly Hills

Directors Guild Awards honour One Battle After Another

One Battle After Another director Paul Thomas Anderson won top honours at the Directors Guild of America Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday night, solidifying his film's position as a strong favourite for the Oscars.

Movies • 08 Feb

Ryan Tubridy, speaking on Miriam O'Callaghan programme

RTÉ DG may have done me a favour with release - Tubridy

Broadcaster Ryan Tubridy has said RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst may have done him a favour when he released him from his contract following the payments controversy in 2023.

Ireland • 08 Feb

Behind the music - Whitney

Chicago folk rock/Americana group Whitney play The Academy, Dublin on 21 February. We asked drummer and lead singer Julien Ehrlich the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 08 Feb

Stephanie Kelly in a promotional shot for Dancing with the Stars

Fair City's Stephanie Kelly wants co-stars to do DWTS

Fair City's Stephanie Kelly has told RTÉ Entertainment that she would love to see three of her co-stars follow in her dance steps and sign up for Dancing with the Stars.

Dancing with the Stars • 08 Feb

Behind the music - La Lom

LA LOM (The Los Angeles League of Musicians) play The Academy, Dublin on 17 February. we asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 08 Feb

US journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, accompanied by her siblings Annie and Camron, speaks in a video message

'We will pay,' TV host says in plea for mother's return

US television news host Savannah Guthrie said in a video message released yesterday that her family is willing to pay to secure her mother's return after her presumed abduction in Arizona.

US • 08 Feb

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Behind the music - midori jaeger

Catherine O'Hara's cause of death revealed

Actress Brenda Fricker to receive Freedom of Dublin

EastEnders character to be diagnosed with epilepsy

Williams: 'I was the smuggest person that ever lived'

IFTA reveals Rising Star nominees for 2026

Anne Cassin overwhelmed by DWTS goodwill

Bad Bunny calls for unity at Super Bowl half-time show

3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold dies aged 47

Behind the music - Betty Boo

Fair City on Tuesday: 'None of your business!'

Anne Cassin and Robert Rowiński eliminated on DWTS

Norton says Swift video idea came while she was on show

Tommy Tiernan discusses ADHD diagnosis on RTÉ One show

Directors Guild Awards honour One Battle After Another

RTÉ DG may have done me a favour with release - Tubridy

Behind the music - Whitney

Fair City's Stephanie Kelly wants co-stars to do DWTS

Behind the music - La Lom

'We will pay,' TV host says in plea for mother's return

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