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Andrew Scott is the sole Irish actor nominated for an Emmy award this year, while Shōgun is set to reign supreme

Andrew Scott in running for Emmy as Shōgun set to reign

Andrew Scott is in the running to win a best actor Emmy award this Sunday night, while the historical epic Shōgun is tipped to make history as the first non-English-language winner for best drama.

Television • 15 Sep 24

George Lucas leads tributes to James Earl Jones

Star Wars creator George Lucas has led tributes to "beautiful human being" James Earl Jones following the actor's death aged 93.

Movies • 10 Sep 24

James Earl Jones's agent confirmed the actor's death (file image)

Star Wars, Lion King actor James Earl Jones dies at 93

James Earl Jones, the actor whose rich baritone provided the voice for Star Wars villain Darth Vader, has died, his representatives have said. He was 93.

Entertainment • 10 Sep 24

Gig forever - the demand for Oasis tickets is huge

Oasis sells out Croke Park amid ticket price criticism

Ticketmaster's Irish site has told Oasis fans that all of the tickets currently released for the band's gigs at Dublin's Croke Park next year have sold out.

Music • 01 Sep 24

Oliver Callan says he had surgery to remove "mild skin cancer" on his face as he returned to RTÉ Radio 1 on Monday morning

Oliver Callan reveals skin cancer diagnosis

RTÉ Radio 1 presenter Oliver Callan told listeners that he had to take time off work after undergoing skin cancer surgery as he returned to the airwaves on Monday morning.

Radio • 22 Jul 24

Pop sensation Taylor Swift on stage at Dublin's Aviva Stadium

Swift makes 'substantial donation' to Dublin charity

Crosscare has confirmed that Taylor Swift donated to their food poverty services following her trio of sold-out concerts in Dublin last month.

Music • 18 Jul 24

Taylor Swift - The great-great-great-grandparents of the multiple Grammy Award winner left Ireland for the US in the 1830s

Taylor Swift's Derry roots revealed in new research

Taylor Swift is a Derry girl, Irish Emigration Museum CEO Aileesh Carew has said.

Music • 21 Jun 24

The 2 Johnnies' departure: 'something had to give'

The 2 Johnnies have admitted that "something had to give" in terms of their workload - and that's the reason they've quit 2FM.

2FM • 27 May 24

Jennifer Zamparelli - "I have been working in 2FM for 10 amazing years and now it's time for me to move on"

Jennifer Zamparelli leaving RTÉ 2FM

RTÉ 2FM has announced that Jennifer Zamparelli is leaving her daily show on the station.

Radio • 24 May 24

The 2 Johnnies - "We've tried to reach every inch of the island of Ireland"

Drive It with The 2 Johnnies to end on RTÉ 2FM

The Drive It with The 2 Johnnies afternoon show is set to finish at the end of the month, RTÉ 2FM has announced.

Radio • 21 May 24

Operation Transformation has been part of the RTÉ One line-up since 2008

Operation Transformation to end after 17 seasons

RTÉ has announced that Operation Transformation is to end after 17 seasons.

Television • 17 May 24

Danny O'Donoghue: "All we can do now is try honour his memory and just push forward"

O'Donoghue: 'We've had the worst year of our lives'

The Script's Danny O'Donoghue has said the group have had "the worst and hardest year" following the passing of their much-loved guitarist, Mark Sheehan, last year.

Music • 17 May 24

Doireann Garrihy to leave RTÉ 2FM after five years

Doireann Garrihy has announced she will leave RTÉ 2FM after five years, saying she wants to "pursue the projects I've been dreaming about".

Radio • 08 May 24

Michael Flatley: "'Please don't wave your arms around, you're going to make us look ridiculous in front of the world"

Flatley given shoulder tap over Riverdance performance

Riverdance star Michael Flatley has said he was warned not to embarrass Irish dancing when he performed at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994.

Eurovision • 30 Apr 24

Cillian Murphy won the Lead Actor award for his Oscar-winning role in Oppenheimer

IFTA winner Cillian Murphy: 'I'm still brutal at this'

Cillian Murphy and Irish crime drama KIN were among the big winners at the Irish Television and Film Academy Awards on Saturday night in Dublin.

IFTAs 2024 • 23 Apr 24

Bambie Thug stands by decision over Eurovision boycott

Irish Eurovision entry Bambie Thug has described their decision not to boycott this year's competition over Israel's controversial participation as "bittersweet" and "incredibly heavy".

Bambie Thug • 20 Apr 24

Conan O'Brien - "Getting to work with the cast and crew of Ros Na Rún was a delightful highlight of my trip to Ireland, and I apologise in advance for inadvertently butchering my mother tongue"

Conan O'Brien makes his Ros na Rún debut

Irish American television host Conan O'Brien will make his Irish TV drama debut on TG4's Ros na Rún on Tuesday 30 April - and the show will feature in O'Brien's HBO travel series this week.

Television • 17 Apr 24

Alisha Weir's new film, the horror Abigail, opens in Irish cinemas on Friday 19 April Photo: Andres Poveda

Irish star Alisha Weir, 14, on Forbes 30 Under 30 list

Teenage Irish actor Alisha Weir is among those featured on the new Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list of rising talents in the world of entertainment.

Movies • 11 Apr 24

Alisha Weir in Abigail: "One day you're playing a character like Matilda and the next day you're covered in blood playing a ballerina vampire."

Matilda's Alisha Weir turns teenage ballerina vampire

Most people will know her as Matilda Wormwood in Matilda The Musical but now Dublin actress Alisha Weir has transformed into a ferocious teen ballerina vampire in her new movie, Abigail.

Movies • 05 Apr 24

Lizzo says she is quitting "giving any negative energy attention"

Lizzo insists she is not quitting the music industry

US popstar Lizzo has reassured fans she is not quitting the music industry.

Music • 03 Apr 24

Gen V actor Chance Perdomo died aged 27 after a motorcycle crash

Death of Perdomo leaves 'profound void' in Gen V cast

The cast of Gen V have described their shock at learning of the death of their "great friend" and co-star Chance Perdomo following a motorcycle crash.

Television • 01 Apr 24

Aaron Taylor-Johnson set to be the new James Bond

It's been reported that Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to be the next actor to play fictional spy James Bond.

Movie • 20 Mar 24

KIN and Lies We Tell lead IFTA award nominations

RTÉ crime drama Kin and psychological thriller Lies We Tell lead this year's IFTA nominations.

IFTA Film and Drama Awards • 14 Mar 24

Shania Twain announced for Glastonbury 2024

Shania Twain and Dua Lipa announced for Glastonbury

Popstar Dua Lipa and country icon Shania Twain, as well as rock band Coldplay and chart topper SZA, are among the first major acts announced for Glastonbury 2024.

Music • 14 Mar 24

Cillian Murphy: 'It's so humbling and overwhelming'

Cillian Murphy on Oscars - 'What will be, will be'

Cork native Cillian Murphy might be the hot favourite to win the Best Actor Oscar at the Academy Awards this Sunday, but in typical Irish fashion, the Oppenheimer star says he is "just going to enjoy it" and "do our best".

oscars • 08 Mar 24

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