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Madonna attends the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 5 May, 2025 in New York City

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".

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

Parnell March: 90s influenced electronica - from ambient to house music and everything in between

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

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 with her brother Christopher Ciccone in 1997. Photo credit: Gary Friedman/The LA Times

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

Rupert Everett with Madonna in The Next Best Thing - "Everything went wrong, really, in the making of it, and it completely finished things for me in Hollywood"

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

Sinéad O'Connor: Now that she's gone and broken our hearts one last time, she has ascended to secular sainthood

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

The We Love Green festival in Paris has taken a lead when it comes to climate pledges and initiatives

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 and Cillian Murphy pictured at the Oscars after-party. Image via @madonna/Instagram

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

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 played the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn in December

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 on stage during her Celebration world tour

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

Madonna performs during the opening night of The Celebration Tour at the O2 Arena in London

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

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

Clare Dunne stars in Herself, there's On the Line: The Richard Williams Story, a classic Parkinson interview with George Michael, international rugby, some great music and classic movies . . .

Television • 25 Aug 23

Madonna to kick off Celebration Tour this October

Madonna's The Celebration Tour will officially kick off on 14 October in London, Live Nation has confirmed.

Music • 15 Aug 23

Madonna - Thanked fans for their "incredible support and patience"

Madonna to announce new tour schedule after illness

Madonna has announced that a "re-routed" schedule for Madonna: The Celebration Tour will "be coming in the next few days".

Music • 05 Aug 23