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Grammy Awards - Who will win and who should win

The 60th Annual Grammy Awards have kicked off in Madison Square Garden in New York. We round up the main nominations and look at who is likely to win and who we'd like to see winning

Grammy Awards • 29 Jan 18

Conor O'Sullivan's Fifty for Electricity: his social conscience is understated but unmistakably there . .

Conor O'Sullivan's gift lights up Fifty for Electricity

It's just shy of a year since Conor O'Sullivan's last album but the prolific songwriter is back with another self-released collection, Fifty for Electricity, which continues the masterful folk tale, through an appealing meditative spirit.

Music Reviews • 24 Jan 18

Leonard Cohen died in his sleep following an overnight fall according to his manager

Leonard Cohen died in his sleep after fall

The late Canadian singer-songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen died in his sleep after a fall during the night according to his manager.

Entertainment • 18 Nov 16

Leonard Cohen's son has paid an emotional tribute to his father on Facebook

Leonard Cohen's son in emotional tribute to his father

Leonard Cohen's son Adam has paid tribute to his late father with an emotional and heartfelt message on Facebook.

Entertainment • 15 Nov 16

Leonard Cohen on Hallelujah - "I think it's a good song, but too many people sing it"

How Cohen's Hallelujah was almost never released

Hallelujah is not only one of Leonard Cohen's best-loved songs but is one of the best-loved songs of all time. It's been covered by numerous artists and is now one of the most reinterpreted songs of all time - but, remarkably it was almost never released.

Entertainment • 11 Nov 16

Songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen has died aged 82

Tributes pour in for 'cherished artist' Leonard Cohen

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has led the tributes for singer, songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen, who has died aged 82.

Headlines • 11 Nov 16

Leonard Cohen released his 14th album last month

Tower of Song Leonard Cohen remembered around the world

Fans around the world have been remembering the genius of singer, songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen, who has died aged 82.

Entertainment • 12 Nov 16

2016 - The year of celebrity loss

You could be be forgiven for thinking that some form of celebrity rapture has been taking place in 2016, such is the number of iconic celebrities and public figures who have passed away.

Entertainment • 11 Nov 16

Leonard Cohen - "I intend to stick around until 120"

Cohen clarifies his "ready to die" comments

Music legend Leonard Cohen has clarified his widely-reported comments about feeling “ready to die”, saying he intends to stick around until he's 120.

Entertainment • 15 Oct 16

Cohen: "I am ready to die. I hope it’s not too uncomfortable."

Leonard Cohen says he is "ready to die"

On the eve of the release of his new album, veteran Canadian singer and songwriter Leonard Cohen has said he is ready to die, adding "I hope it’s not too uncomfortable."

Entertainment • 12 Oct 16

So Long Marianne: Cohen's final letter to dying muse

Leonard Cohen sent a touching final letter to his dying muse Marianne Ihlen, the subject of his song So Long Marianne.

Entertainment • 07 Aug 16

Leonard Cohen releases live album

Leonard Cohen's new album Can’t Forget: A Souvenir of the Grand Tour draws on his Old Ideas world Tour, and includes a version of Light as the Breeze, recorded at the Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin in September 2012

Entertainment • 26 May 15

Win tickets to tonight's Leonard Cohen screening

Leonard Cohen - Live in Dublin screens tonight in Dublin's Sugar Club and TEN has five pairs of tickets to the show to give away. Entries close at 3.00pm this afternoon so click here to be with a chance of seeing Len on the big screen.

Entertainment • 07 May 15

Len's latest manual for failure is both wise and wicked

Review: Leonard Cohen - Popular Problems ****

At a wise and stately 80 Cohen remains one of the great voyagers and describers of the heart. Read our review.

Entertainment • 23 Sep 14

Leonard Cohen at 80: 'I like life on the road'

"I like life on the road,” says Leonard Cohen, as he releases his Popular Problems album. “ It’s a lot easier than civilian life, you kind of feel like you’re in a motorcycle gang.”

Entertainment • 20 Sep 14

Leonard Cohen - Popular Problems

At a wise and stately 80 Cohen remains one of the great voyagers and chroniclers of the heart. Read our review.

Music Reviews • 23 Sep 14

Here's how it's going with Leonard Cohen

Exclusive: Listen to new Leonard Cohen album

Leonard Cohen releases his new album Popular Problems this Friday, September 19 but you can listen to it right here, right now exclusively on RTÉ Ten.

Entertainment • 23 Sep 14

Listen to Leonard Cohen's new song

Leonard Cohen has just released a new song entitled Almost Like The Blues. It's the first single from his 13th studio album Popular Problems which is released on September 19, two days before his 80th birthday. Have a listen and tell us what you think.

Entertainment • 19 Aug 14

Leonard Cohen: Popular Problems on the way

New album from Cohen expected late September

Leonard Cohen turns 80 on September 21 , and a new album entitled Popular Problems is expected around the same time.

Entertainment • 11 Aug 14

Leonard Cohen Festival begins tomorrow in Dublin

The Leonard Cohen Festival begins tomorrow, August 7, in Dublin with a programme including concerts, readings and a screening of concert footage from Cohen's 2013 tour.

Entertainment • 06 Aug 14

Leonard Cohen Event taking place this August

Leonard Cohen Festival for Dublin in August

A festival dedicated to the work of Leonard Cohen will run from August 7-10, featuring music, film and literature relating to the Canadian singer. Events will take place in Dublin’s Liberty Hall.

Entertainment • 13 Jun 14

Mr Cohen special on RTÉ Radio One tonight

Leonard Cohen special airs tonight on RTÉ radio

In the run-up to his shows in Dublin's 02 this September, RTÉ Radio One repeats an Arts Tonight special on Canadian man of letters and song Leonard Cohen tonight

Entertainment • 26 Aug 13

Leonard Cohen confirms two Dublin gigs

Leonard Cohen has confirmed that he will play two concerts in Dublin later this year.

Entertainment • 17 May 13

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