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Jaafar Jackson in the son of Michael's brother, Jermaine Jackson

Michael Jackson's nephew to play his uncle in biopic

Michael Jackson's nephew says he is "humbled and honoured" to bring the story of his world-famous uncle to life.

Behind the Music - Myles O'Reilly

Dublin musician, composer and filmmaker Myles O'Reilly has released his new ambient album, An Ode To Soft Landings, and lead single, Her First Crios. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Music • 12 Nov 22

Behind the music - Sweetlemondae

Galway-based MC Sweetlemondae has released her new single, Never Gonna Be, and plays Ireland Music Week at The Workman's Cellar, Dublin this Friday, 7 October. We asked her the BIG Questions . . .

Behind the Music • 03 Oct 22

Three Michael Jackson songs pulled from streaming sites

Three Michael Jackson songs have been removed from streaming sites following longstanding claims that they are sung by someone else, Sony and the late singer's estate have said.

Music • 07 Jul 22

Behind the music - Davie Furey

Irish singer-songwriter Davie Furey has released his new single, History. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 26 May 22

Behind the music - Sean McComish

Wexford-based pop act Sean McComish has released his new single, May. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 24 May 22

Dora the sonic explorer. Photos: Nicholas O Donnell

Behind the music - Jack Dora

Indie-pop artist Jack Dora has returned with his new single Love Never Comes from his upcoming EP. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 09 Mar 22

Daniel Radcliffe to play Weird Al Yankovic in biopic

Daniel Radcliffe is set to star in an upcoming biopic about US musical comic parody star Weird Al Yankovic.

Movie • 18 Jan 22

Sky release trailer for Janet Jackson documentary

Sky has released a trailer for the upcoming documentary series about Janet Jackson.

Music • 18 Jan 22

modernlove.: "We once got kicked out of our gig for throwing salami at each other. Safe to say we learnt a valuable lesson."

Behind The Music - modernlove.

Drogheda indie-rock trio modernlove. have released their new single, Us. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 18 Nov 21

Prince Jackson says his father would 'support' Britney

Michael Jackson's eldest son Prince has said that the late singer would "wholeheartedly support" Britney Spears's campaign to end her conservatorship.

Music • 28 Oct 21

Cian Ducrot: classic flautist turned pop act

Behind the music - Cian Ducrot

Cork-born, London-based solo artist Cian Ducrot has released his new single, Make Believe and plays Dublin's Academy 2 on November 3. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 06 Oct 21

Movie about Michael Jackson's glove to go ahead

A new movie about Michael Jackson's trademark white glove starring comedy duo Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer will go into production next year.

Movies • 27 Sep 21

Chasing Abbey: "Our favourite thing to do is nerd out over music.

Behind the music - Chasing Abbey

Tullamore dance-pop trio Chasing Abbey have released their new single, Defeated. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 26 Mar 21

Janet Jackson documentary: 'no subject off limits'

A documentary about Janet Jackson is on there way - with producers promising unprecedented access and "no subject off limits".

Michael Jackson • 04 Mar 21

Trump Walk of Fame star destroyed by 'Hulk'

Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame has once again been destroyed - this time by someone dressed as the Incredible Hulk.

Donald Trump • 03 Oct 20

Michael Jackson wanted to play Professor X in X-Men

Two of X-Men film producers have revealed that Michael Jackson wanted to to play Professor X in the hit franchise

Movies • 03 Aug 20

Paris Jackson: ''You see a kid grow up in the public eye, you forget that I am a human."

Paris Jackson: People forget I'm human

Paris Jackson thinks people ''forget'' she is ''human'' and admits growing up in the spotlight as the daughter of the late music icon Michael Jackson wasn't easy.

Music • 23 Jun 20

That '70s Show actor Danny Masterson faces rape charges

That '70s Show actor Danny Masterson has been charged with the rape of three women between 2001 and 2003.

Television • 18 Jun 20

Beatles and Prince collectibles go up for auction

Paul McCartney's handwritten lyrics to a Beatles song and Prince's Blue Cloud guitar are among a selection of music memorabilia going to auction next month.

Music • 07 May 20

Listen: Bill Withers top ten play list

When the news broke yesterday that soul legend Bill Withers had died, many people might have thought: "Bill who?" But everyone knew him through his songs even if they didn't recognise his name.

Bill Withers • 04 Apr 20

What's On? TV highlights for Monday

Burnt by the Sun looks at Irish overseas property nightmares, there's a new Michael Jackson documentary, the superheroes are back on Sky, and it's bye-bye to Blood . . .

Television • 30 Mar 20

Janet: Michael's legacy will live through his music

Janet Jackson has said her brother Michael's musical legacy will continue, following allegations over sex abuse.

Music • 23 Jun 19

McCartney sad about Jackson 'dark side' allegations

Paul McCartney, who collaborated with Michael Jackson in the 1980s, has said he had no idea about the singer's private life in the wake of the controversial documentary Leaving Neverland: Michael Jackson and Me.

Music • 28 Mar 19

Streisand 'profoundly sorry' for abuse remarks

Barbra Streisand has said she is "profoundly sorry" for "dismissing the trauma" of two men who have accused Michael Jackson of sexual abuse.

Michael Jackson • 24 Mar 19