Has the gleam come off Eurovision's glitter ball? Inside the Wiener Stadthalle, the Viennese home to this year's 70th Eurovision final on Saturday night, we were introduced to a new phrase, 'Bangaranga', writes Evelyn O'Rourke. Entertainment • 3 hrs
Has the gleam come off Eurovision's glitter ball? Inside the Wiener Stadthalle, the Viennese home to this year's 70th Eurovision final on Saturday night, we were introduced to a new phrase, 'Bangaranga', writes Evelyn O'Rourke. Entertainment • 3 hrs
Kneecap announce Live at the Marquee Cork date Kneecap have announced a headline show at Live at the Marquee Cork next summer. Music • 9 hrs
Kneecap announce Live at the Marquee Cork date Kneecap have announced a headline show at Live at the Marquee Cork next summer. Music • 9 hrs
Shakira wins High Court tax case in Spain Colombian singer Shakira has won a Spanish tax case, with Spain's High Court ordering the country's Treasury to reimburse her millions of euro in tax payments and fines, plus interest. Music • 9 hrs
Shakira wins High Court tax case in Spain Colombian singer Shakira has won a Spanish tax case, with Spain's High Court ordering the country's Treasury to reimburse her millions of euro in tax payments and fines, plus interest. Music • 9 hrs
Eurovision winner's 'doubt and anxiety' about taking part Bulgaria's first-ever Eurovision winner DARA has said she had "doubt and anxiety" about taking part in the 2026 edition of the song contest. Eurovision Song Contest • 17 May
Eurovision winner's 'doubt and anxiety' about taking part Bulgaria's first-ever Eurovision winner DARA has said she had "doubt and anxiety" about taking part in the 2026 edition of the song contest. Eurovision Song Contest • 17 May
Kylie Minogue hopes fans see she is 'not invincible' Kylie Minogue said she wants fans to understand she is "not invincible" after watching her new Netflix documentary. Music • 1 hr
Kylie Minogue hopes fans see she is 'not invincible' Kylie Minogue said she wants fans to understand she is "not invincible" after watching her new Netflix documentary. Music • 1 hr
Cavan band roar back to life in Once We Were Punks A new documentary about the rise and fall and rise again of Cavan band The Panic Merchants tells a tale of enduring friendship and paints a vivid picture of an almost forgotten Ireland Movies • 16 May
Cavan band roar back to life in Once We Were Punks A new documentary about the rise and fall and rise again of Cavan band The Panic Merchants tells a tale of enduring friendship and paints a vivid picture of an almost forgotten Ireland Movies • 16 May
Dennis Locorriere, Dr Hook singer, dies aged 76 Dr Hook frontman Dennis Locorriere has died aged 76 after a "long and courageous battle" with kidney disease, his management has said. Music • 17 May
Dennis Locorriere, Dr Hook singer, dies aged 76 Dr Hook frontman Dennis Locorriere has died aged 76 after a "long and courageous battle" with kidney disease, his management has said. Music • 17 May
Behind the music - The Agency . . . English band The Agency . . . have released their new single, Past Promise, from their upcoming album, Love & Obey. We asked their singer Steven K Driver the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 13 hrs
Behind the music - The Agency . . . English band The Agency . . . have released their new single, Past Promise, from their upcoming album, Love & Obey. We asked their singer Steven K Driver the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 13 hrs
Barbra Streisand skips Cannes award with knee problem US music and screen star Barbra Streisand has cancelled an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival because of a knee problem. Cannes Film Festival • 11 hrs
Barbra Streisand skips Cannes award with knee problem US music and screen star Barbra Streisand has cancelled an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival because of a knee problem. Cannes Film Festival • 11 hrs
British soprano Felicity Lott dies aged 79 Felicity Lott, one of Britain's best-known sopranos who also gained recognition in France, has died at the age of 79, her agent confirmed to AFP on Sunday. Music • 17 May
British soprano Felicity Lott dies aged 79 Felicity Lott, one of Britain's best-known sopranos who also gained recognition in France, has died at the age of 79, her agent confirmed to AFP on Sunday. Music • 17 May
Behind the music - Graceless Dublin indie-alt artist Graceless aka Grace Tooher has released her new single, Underwater. We asked Grace the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 17 May
Behind the music - Graceless Dublin indie-alt artist Graceless aka Grace Tooher has released her new single, Underwater. We asked Grace the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 17 May
Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest for the first time Bulgaria's DARA has won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 singing Bangaranga at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna. Eurovision Song Contest • 17 May
Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest for the first time Bulgaria's DARA has won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 singing Bangaranga at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna. Eurovision Song Contest • 17 May
Behind the music - Majella Murphy Cork-based, Kilkenny-born singer Majella Murphy has released her new album, Shabda. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 17 May
Behind the music - Majella Murphy Cork-based, Kilkenny-born singer Majella Murphy has released her new album, Shabda. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 17 May
Behind the music - Sorcha Richardson Dublin-born singer-songwriter Sorcha Richardson has released her new single, Grenadine. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 16 May
Behind the music - Sorcha Richardson Dublin-born singer-songwriter Sorcha Richardson has released her new single, Grenadine. We asked her the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 16 May
'I've been living a lie' - Tommy Fleming comes out as gay Singer Tommy Fleming has said that he has been "living a lie" and has come out publicly as gay for the first time. Music • 15 May
'I've been living a lie' - Tommy Fleming comes out as gay Singer Tommy Fleming has said that he has been "living a lie" and has come out publicly as gay for the first time. Music • 15 May
Boycott over Israel takes some glitz off Eurovision final A fiery Finnish violinist-singer duo and an acclaimed Australian star are the favourites to win the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest as protesters demonstrated in host city Vienna against Israel's participation. Eurovision 2026 • 16 May
Boycott over Israel takes some glitz off Eurovision final A fiery Finnish violinist-singer duo and an acclaimed Australian star are the favourites to win the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest as protesters demonstrated in host city Vienna against Israel's participation. Eurovision 2026 • 16 May
Harry Styles kicks off World Tour in Amsterdam Rhinestones bejewelling her eyes and star-shaped clips in her hair, 23-year-old Mathea Ndawula was all set on Saturday for the first show of pop superstar Harry Styles's new world tour. Music • 16 May
Harry Styles kicks off World Tour in Amsterdam Rhinestones bejewelling her eyes and star-shaped clips in her hair, 23-year-old Mathea Ndawula was all set on Saturday for the first show of pop superstar Harry Styles's new world tour. Music • 16 May
Quieter mood in Vienna as Eurovision final nears RTÉ's Arts and Media Correspondent Evelyn O'Rourke is in Vienna as the countdown continues to Saturday night's Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. Eurovision Song Contest • 15 May
Quieter mood in Vienna as Eurovision final nears RTÉ's Arts and Media Correspondent Evelyn O'Rourke is in Vienna as the countdown continues to Saturday night's Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final. Eurovision Song Contest • 15 May
David and Victoria Beckham named as billionaires David Beckham is Britain's first billionaire sportsman after he and his wife Victoria doubled their wealth in the last year, according to the Sunday Times Rich List. Entertainment • 15 May
David and Victoria Beckham named as billionaires David Beckham is Britain's first billionaire sportsman after he and his wife Victoria doubled their wealth in the last year, according to the Sunday Times Rich List. Entertainment • 15 May
Eurovision chief hopes for pathway back for RTÉ Eurovision Song Contest director Martin Green has said he hopes a "pathway back" can be found for RTÉ and the other broadcasters boycotting this year's contest, while acknowledging concerns that trust in the competition has been damaged. Eurovision Song Contest • 15 May
Eurovision chief hopes for pathway back for RTÉ Eurovision Song Contest director Martin Green has said he hopes a "pathway back" can be found for RTÉ and the other broadcasters boycotting this year's contest, while acknowledging concerns that trust in the competition has been damaged. Eurovision Song Contest • 15 May
Shakira and Burna Boy team up for official World Cup song Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy have teamed up to release the official song for the 2026 World Cup ahead of next month's tournament. Music • 15 May
Shakira and Burna Boy team up for official World Cup song Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy have teamed up to release the official song for the 2026 World Cup ahead of next month's tournament. Music • 15 May
U2 attend Street Child World Cup Finals in Mexico City U2 have lent their support to the 2026 Street Child World Cup Finals, a football tournament for young people which saw 30 teams from all over the world compete for the trophy in Mexico City. Music • 16 May
U2 attend Street Child World Cup Finals in Mexico City U2 have lent their support to the 2026 Street Child World Cup Finals, a football tournament for young people which saw 30 teams from all over the world compete for the trophy in Mexico City. Music • 16 May
Spanish PM: Eurovision boycott 'is right side of history' Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has said Spain's boycott of this year's Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation puts the country "on the right side of history". Eurovision Song Contest • 15 May
Spanish PM: Eurovision boycott 'is right side of history' Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has said Spain's boycott of this year's Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation puts the country "on the right side of history". Eurovision Song Contest • 15 May
Behind the music - Needy Pet Dundalk/Dublin based punk band Needy Pet have released their new single, Boring To Me, and play Jacob's Venue, Dublin on 15 May with support from Dash! and Sir Marmalade. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 15 May
Behind the music - Needy Pet Dundalk/Dublin based punk band Needy Pet have released their new single, Boring To Me, and play Jacob's Venue, Dublin on 15 May with support from Dash! and Sir Marmalade. We asked them the BIG questions . . . Behind the Music • 15 May
Drake releases three new albums at once The 39-year old Canadian musician, known for One Dance and God's Plan, released the trio of records – Iceman, Maid Of Honour and Habibti – on Friday morning. Entertainment • 15 May
Drake releases three new albums at once The 39-year old Canadian musician, known for One Dance and God's Plan, released the trio of records – Iceman, Maid Of Honour and Habibti – on Friday morning. Entertainment • 15 May
