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Bradley Cooper & Carey Mulligan hit Netflix in Maestro

Bradley Cooper gives the Sigmund Freud gem "Love and work... work and love, that's all there is" its latest close-up as he tells the story of Leonard Bernstein's marriage to Felicia Montealegre - superbly played by Carey Mulligan.

Movie Review • 20 Dec 23

Helen Mirren as Golda Meir. Photo credit: Jasper Wolf

Helen Mirren on Golda Meir: I'm not explaining her

Helen Mirren has said she thinks she "can see" why some people are uncomfortable with non-Jewish actors playing Jewish historical figures and said that there is "something offensive" about "assuming a certain physiognomy" to play a particular race.

Movies • 02 Oct 23

Bradley Cooper is the star, co-writer, and director of Maestro

Bernstein family defend Cooper in prosthetic nose row

The children of Leonard Bernstein have defended Bradley Cooper's use of "make-up to amplify his resemblance" to the late composer in an upcoming film.

Movies • 17 Aug 23

West Side Story 'arguably the greatest Broadway score'

The much-loved musical West Side Story is currently playing at Dublin's Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. RTÉ Entertainment's John Byrne talks to the show's New York-based director Lonny Price as the show resumes its world tour.

Feature Article • 17 Jun 23

Kyra Sorce (centre) as Anita in West Side Story (Pic: Johan Persson)

Kyra Sorce: 'West Side Story is my story too!'

A new production of West Side Story is on a world tour and will be heading to Dublin in June. Kyra Sorce plays the pivotal role of Anita and she tells RTÉ Entertainment's John Byrne about a part she considers "an honour of a lifetime".

Feature Article • 01 Feb 23

Behind the music - The Exact Same Kid

Upcoming Dublin-based Indie artist The Exact Same Kid (Alex Conroy) has released his EP, Amateur Hour. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 08 Nov 22

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

There's a new BBC drama called You Don't Know Me, American Rust continues on Sky Atlantic, there's more from Ireland's Fittest Family, and Bernard Brogan hails Dubs legend Kevn Heffernan in Shoulders of Giants . . .

Television • 05 Dec 21

Lady Gaga to perform at Grammys

Lady Gaga and psychedelic rapper Childish Gambino will perform at the Grammy Awards on January 28, organizers of the music industry's biggest night announced on Thursday.

Lady Gaga • 04 Jan 18

Good God! Reverend Richard Coles is returning to music

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Reverend Richard Coles is returning to his musical career after 30 years away from the studio.

Strictly Come Dancing • 07 Oct 17

Leonard Bernstein