Letters from Madonna and Kate Bush to go on sale A microphone used and owned by Amy Winehouse and letters written by Kate Bush and Madonna are among a collection of items from influential women in music that are going to auction. Music • 14 Oct
Letters from Madonna and Kate Bush to go on sale A microphone used and owned by Amy Winehouse and letters written by Kate Bush and Madonna are among a collection of items from influential women in music that are going to auction. Music • 14 Oct
Taylor Swift's new album scores huge opening week in UK Taylor Swift's new album The Life Of A Showgirl has secured the biggest opening week of 2025 so far in the UK albums chart, the Official Charts Company has said. Music • 06 Oct
Taylor Swift's new album scores huge opening week in UK Taylor Swift's new album The Life Of A Showgirl has secured the biggest opening week of 2025 so far in the UK albums chart, the Official Charts Company has said. Music • 06 Oct
Madonna on sepsis battle: 'I was in ICU for four days' Madonna has opened up about a near-fatal infection she battled two years ago and said she struggled to accept what was happening to her. Music • 30 Sep
Madonna on sepsis battle: 'I was in ICU for four days' Madonna has opened up about a near-fatal infection she battled two years ago and said she struggled to accept what was happening to her. Music • 30 Sep
Madonna urges Pope Leo to go to Gaza Madonna has urged Pope Leo to visit Gaza and bring his "light" to the children before it is "too late". Middle East • 12 Aug
Madonna urges Pope Leo to go to Gaza Madonna has urged Pope Leo to visit Gaza and bring his "light" to the children before it is "too late". Middle East • 12 Aug
Ian Dempsey recalls his day working on Live Aid Former 2FM DJ and current Today FM breakfast show host Ian Dempsey worked behind the scenes on RTÉ's award-winning TV coverage of Live Aid. He shares some memories of 13 July 1985. Live Aid • 13 Jul
Ian Dempsey recalls his day working on Live Aid Former 2FM DJ and current Today FM breakfast show host Ian Dempsey worked behind the scenes on RTÉ's award-winning TV coverage of Live Aid. He shares some memories of 13 July 1985. Live Aid • 13 Jul
Elton John and Madonna 'bury the hatchet' after feud Madonna has said she has "buried the hatchet" with Elton John and hinted she will collaborate with him, after watching the pianist and singer perform with Brandi Carlile on Saturday Night Live. Music • 07 Apr
Elton John and Madonna 'bury the hatchet' after feud Madonna has said she has "buried the hatchet" with Elton John and hinted she will collaborate with him, after watching the pianist and singer perform with Brandi Carlile on Saturday Night Live. Music • 07 Apr
Behind the music - Parnell March Irish Australian electronica producer and performer Parnell March has released his new EP, Back Bar Grooves, which was inspired by his time working in Lavery's Bar in Belfast. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 12 Mar
Behind the music - Parnell March Irish Australian electronica producer and performer Parnell March has released his new EP, Back Bar Grooves, which was inspired by his time working in Lavery's Bar in Belfast. We asked him the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 12 Mar
Festive Five: TV shows to watch on Monday Oliver Callan reflects on the year, there's a look at the tribute band scene in Ireland, Becoming Madonna traces the star's formative years, and The Repair Shop closes its doors . . . Television • 31 Dec 24
Festive Five: TV shows to watch on Monday Oliver Callan reflects on the year, there's a look at the tribute band scene in Ireland, Becoming Madonna traces the star's formative years, and The Repair Shop closes its doors . . . Television • 31 Dec 24
Taylor Swift and Beyoncé to be honoured on Strictly Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are among the music stars who will be honoured during Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing's inaugural icons week. Television • 03 Nov 24
Taylor Swift and Beyoncé to be honoured on Strictly Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are among the music stars who will be honoured during Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing's inaugural icons week. Television • 03 Nov 24
Madonna casts vote for Kamala Harris in US Madonna has endorsed Kamala Harris in the US presidential election as Americans cast their vote at the ballot boxes. Music • 31 Oct 24
Madonna casts vote for Kamala Harris in US Madonna has endorsed Kamala Harris in the US presidential election as Americans cast their vote at the ballot boxes. Music • 31 Oct 24
Madonna remembers late brother in 'homecoming' tribute Madonna has paid tribute to her late brother, Christopher Ciccone, with a visit to his graveside alongside her daughter Lourdes. Music • 26 Oct 24
Madonna remembers late brother in 'homecoming' tribute Madonna has paid tribute to her late brother, Christopher Ciccone, with a visit to his graveside alongside her daughter Lourdes. Music • 26 Oct 24
Madonna pays tribute to her brother Christopher Madonna has paid tribute to her brother Christopher Ciccone describing him as "the closest thing to me for so long" after he died at the age of 63. Music • 07 Oct 24
Madonna pays tribute to her brother Christopher Madonna has paid tribute to her brother Christopher Ciccone describing him as "the closest thing to me for so long" after he died at the age of 63. Music • 07 Oct 24
Rupert Everett says film with Madonna was 'a car crash' Rupert Everett has said that The Next Best Thing, a film he starred in alongside Madonna, was "a car crash" that "completely finished things" for him in Hollywood. Movies • 02 Oct 24
Rupert Everett says film with Madonna was 'a car crash' Rupert Everett has said that The Next Best Thing, a film he starred in alongside Madonna, was "a car crash" that "completely finished things" for him in Hollywood. Movies • 02 Oct 24
Remembering Sinéad - one year on Sinéad O'Connor was everything Official Ireland didn't want women to be, and we loved her for it. On the first anniversary of her death, we remember Ireland's most outspoken and original rock star Music • 26 Jul 24
Remembering Sinéad - one year on Sinéad O'Connor was everything Official Ireland didn't want women to be, and we loved her for it. On the first anniversary of her death, we remember Ireland's most outspoken and original rock star Music • 26 Jul 24
Madonna celebrates 'miraculous recovery' from illness Madonna is celebrating the "miraculous recovery" she made after being admitted to hospital with a "life-threatening illness" a year ago. Music • 06 Jul 24
Madonna celebrates 'miraculous recovery' from illness Madonna is celebrating the "miraculous recovery" she made after being admitted to hospital with a "life-threatening illness" a year ago. Music • 06 Jul 24
Music festivals seek greener footprint Three planes, 270 tonnes of equipment, 800 square metres of stage: the figures from Madonna's massive free concert in Rio de Janeiro in May sounded like they came from another age. Music • 04 Jul 24
Music festivals seek greener footprint Three planes, 270 tonnes of equipment, 800 square metres of stage: the figures from Madonna's massive free concert in Rio de Janeiro in May sounded like they came from another age. Music • 04 Jul 24
Madonna thanks children after 'near-death experience' Madonna has thanked her children for their support after "a near-death experience" last year. Music • 26 Apr 24
Madonna thanks children after 'near-death experience' Madonna has thanked her children for their support after "a near-death experience" last year. Music • 26 Apr 24
Madonna meets 'favourite actor' Cillian Murphy Madonna has hailed Cillian Murphy as her "favourite actor" after meeting him at an Oscars after-party. oscars • 12 Mar 24
Madonna meets 'favourite actor' Cillian Murphy Madonna has hailed Cillian Murphy as her "favourite actor" after meeting him at an Oscars after-party. oscars • 12 Mar 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
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
Madonna hails medic after 'near-death experience' Madonna praised her "special" doctor in the audience at a gig in Los Angeles who supported her during a "near-death experience" last summer. Music • 06 Mar 24
Madonna hails medic after 'near-death experience' Madonna praised her "special" doctor in the audience at a gig in Los Angeles who supported her during a "near-death experience" last summer. Music • 06 Mar 24
Madonna sued by fans for starting concert late Fans of Madonna have filed a lawsuit alleging she started her gig in New York City more than two hours late. Music • 19 Jan 24
Madonna sued by fans for starting concert late Fans of Madonna have filed a lawsuit alleging she started her gig in New York City more than two hours late. Music • 19 Jan 24
Madonna says it is a 'miracle' she is still alive Madonna has said "it's a miracle" she is still alive following her health scare earlier this year. Music • 24 Oct 23
Madonna says it is a 'miracle' she is still alive Madonna has said "it's a miracle" she is still alive following her health scare earlier this year. Music • 24 Oct 23
Gloria Gaynor jokes about Madonna's 'excellent taste' Soul legend Gloria Gaynor has jokingly praised Madonna's "excellent taste in music" after she performed her massive hit I Will Survive during her Celebration Tour gig in London. Gloria Gaynor • 16 Oct 23
Gloria Gaynor jokes about Madonna's 'excellent taste' Soul legend Gloria Gaynor has jokingly praised Madonna's "excellent taste in music" after she performed her massive hit I Will Survive during her Celebration Tour gig in London. Gloria Gaynor • 16 Oct 23
Madonna urges fans to unite as tour opens in London Madonna urged her fans to unite in "light and love" to help bring peace to the Middle East and the world during the opening night of her Celebration Tour. Music • 15 Oct 23
Madonna urges fans to unite as tour opens in London Madonna urged her fans to unite in "light and love" to help bring peace to the Middle East and the world during the opening night of her Celebration Tour. Music • 15 Oct 23
Madonna set to begin world tour after illness Madonna has returned to full health after suffering a serious bacterial infection earlier this year and is set to kick off her postponed world tour this weekend. Music • 12 Oct 23
Madonna set to begin world tour after illness Madonna has returned to full health after suffering a serious bacterial infection earlier this year and is set to kick off her postponed world tour this weekend. Music • 12 Oct 23
