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Minogue postpones concerts due to viral infection

Australian pop star Kylie Minogue has postponed a run of European shows, having "succumbed to a viral infection" after completing the UK leg of her tour.

Music • 13 Jun

Kylie and Jason not expected in Neighbours finale

Neighbours' Executive Producer Jason Herbison has revealed that the soap's most famous stars, Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan, are unlikely to feature in the show's finale.

Television • 09 Jun

The final BGT semi-final happens tonight

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Saturday

There's a big double-header of GAA action, the final semi-final of Britain's Got Talent, a look at the music of 1988, a Milli Vanilli doc, and a comedy special episode of Pointless Celebrities . . .

Television • 13 May

Patrick Kielty hosts the final Late Late Show of the season

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Friday

Joe Duffy will be among the guests on The Late Late Show, Tracks and Trails returns, as does Molly Mae: Behind It All, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman go the Long Way Home, and Vince Vaughn leads a great cast in Nonnas . . .

Television • 12 May

George Michael song tops poll of UK's favourite songs

George Michael's hit song Careless Whisper has been voted the nation's favourite for a seventh year in a row, according to a Smooth Radio poll.

Music • 06 May

Dannii Minogue opens up about dealing with nasty comments from a young age

Dannii Minogue on 'nasty' comments: 'It was so brutal'

Former X Factor judge Dannii Minogue has said she would "not be alive" today if it were not for her resilience when dealing with "nasty" comments about her appearance.

Music • 29 Apr

Behind the music - Spin Class

Bristol rock four-piece Spin Class have released their new single, Bagel Bagel Bagel. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 25 Apr

George Clooney made his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck, an adaptation of his 2005 film, on 3 April

George Clooney makes Broadway debut as stars turn out

A host of stars including Pierce Brosnan, Jennifer Lopez and Kylie Minogue turned out for the opening night of George Clooney's play Good Night, and Good Luck on Broadway on Thursday night.

Entertainment • 04 Apr

Britain's King Charles has chosen The Loco-Motion by Kylie Minogue as one of his favourite songs

Britain's King Charles reveals favourite songs

Kylie Minogue's The Loco-Motion, Ghanaian Highlife music and Diana Ross's Upside Down are the sounds guaranteed to get Britain's King Charles on the dance floor, the UK monarch has revealed.

Music • 10 Mar

Lex Bucha: "Now You Know is about a specific moment in my life where a person who had consistently let me down throughout my life, actually showed up and was there for me."

Behind the music - Lex Bucha

New Dublin-based Irish pop artist Lex Bucha released his second single, Now You Know. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 09 Jan

Kylie Minogue will read a CBeebies Bedtime Story

Kylie Minogue latest star for CBeebies Bedtime Story

Kylie Minogue has lent her Grammy-winning voice to read a children's classic tale for CBeebies Bedtime Story.

Music • 14 Oct 24

A crowd of 75,000 - Electric Picnic's largest audience to date - were at the festival over the weekend to see sets by Kylie Minogue (above), Noah Kahan, Calvin Harris, Raye, Kodaline, Kneecap, and more

'Buzzing' Kylie Minogue thanks Electric Picnic fans

Kylie Minogue has thanked Electric Picnic fans for making her hits-filled Sunday headline set in Stradbally, Co Laois a night to remember.

Electric Picnic • 19 Aug 24

Kylie Minogue performs at Sziget Festival 2024 at Óbuda Island on 7 August in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage)

Kylie to close Electric Picnic after a hectic weekend

Kylie Minogue's is set to close Electric Picnic 2024 with a headline performance om Sunday night in Stradbally, Co Laois.

Electric Picnic • 18 Aug 24

Seventy-five thousand fans are expected this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to see Noah Kahan, Calvin Harris, Kodaline, and Kylie Minogue among the headliners for the festival's 20th anniversary All photos: Alf Harvey

Electric Picnic 'almost' ready for the weekend

Organisers of the Electric Picnic in Stradbally, Co Laois have said that they are "almost" ready as the finishing touches are put on the music and arts festival for the weekend.

Music • 13 Aug 24

Lavine: Would love to one day write a musical

Behind the music - Lavine

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Lavine has released her new single, Stay. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 21 Jul 24

Kylie Minogue, Calvin Harris, Kneecap, Jazzy and The Wolfe Tones are among the acts performing at Electric Picnic 2024

Everything you need to know about Electric Picnic 2024

Electric Picnic, Ireland's largest music and arts festival, is taking place next month, with 75,000 festival goers expected at the event this year. Find out everything you need to know here.

Music • 16 Jul 24

Kylie's Padam Padam composer wins prestigious award

The composer of Kylie Minogue's hit single Padam Padam has been named songwriter of the year.

Music • 18 Jun 24

Lucie-Mae Sumner sings with Kylie Minogue in the background

Singing to Kylie's 'the strangest thing I've ever done'

Lucie-Mae Sumner's coming back to Dublin to play the lead role of Ella in the Stock, Aitken and Waterman musical I Should Be So Lucky. John Byrne catches up with her ahead of her SAW-tastic return to the Emerald Isle.

Feature Article • 19 Apr 24

Minogue and Madonna duet for International Women's Day

Kylie Minogue and Madonna have performed a duet to celebrate International Women's Day.

Music • 08 Mar 24

CMAT and Jazzy are flying the flag for Ireland tonight at this year's Brit Awards

Everything you need to know about tonight's Brit Awards

There is strong Irish interest in tonight's Brit Awards with two Irish nominees battling it out in two major categories.

Music • 02 Mar 24

Minogue 'thrilled' to receive Brit global icon gong

Singer Kylie Minogue has said she is "thrilled" she will receive the global icon award at the Brits in March.

Music • 13 Feb 24

Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell accept the award for Song Written For Visual Media at the 66th Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday. (Robert Gauthier/ Los Angeles Times)

Eilish and Kylie score early wins at 2024 Grammy awards

Billie Eilish and Kylie Minogue are among the first music stars to win prizes at the 2024 Grammy awards pre-telecast ceremony.

Music • 04 Feb 24

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Sunday

New drama Blackshore begins on RTÉ One, Death in Paradise returns for a 13th run, and there's GAA action as well as the latest Dancing With the Stars elimination . . .

Blackshore • 04 Feb 24

Kylie Minogue: "It's something that I'm working on"

Kylie Minogue discusses being less well-known in US

Kylie Minogue has said it "matters a little" that she is less well-known in the US, compared to other countries.

Music • 18 Dec 23

Taylor Swift: After releasing Midnights in 2022, Swift has released new re-recorded versions of her albums Speak Now and 1989 in a bid to reclaim the rights over her music by creating new masters

Female musicians dominate 2024 Grammy nominations

Female musicians including SZA, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and Miley Cyrus have dominated the 2024 Grammy nominations.

Music • 11 Nov 23