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Photo shows actor James Norton in character as Seán Rafferty in Netflix drama series, House of Guinness

Watch: A 'privilege' to play an Irish character - Norton

The red carpet was rolled out at the Lighthouse Cinema in Dublin this evening for the premiere of Netflix's latest original series, 'House of Guinness'.

Entertainment • 19 Sep

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Singer Ozzy Osbourne attends the Billy Morrison - Aude Somnia Solo Exhibition at Elisabeth Weinstock on September 28, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images)

Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne dies age 76

Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76.

Music • 23 Jul

Oasis triumphantly return to Manchester after 16 years

Oasis made a triumphant return to their hometown of Manchester in nearly 16 years on Friday night.

Music • 12 Jul

Móglaí Bap and Mo Chara of Kneecap perform at Wide Awake Festival at Brockwell Park on Friday in London. Photo credit: Lorne Thomson/Redferns

'They are trying to silence us,' say Kneecap

A member of Irish rap trio Kneecap said the terror charge he faces is an attempt to "silence us" as the group appeared on stage for a gig they claimed was nearly "pulled".

Music • 24 May

The grand final, held in Basel, saw 26 countries competing for the top spot, with Austria emerging victorious

Five talking points from Eurovision 2025

After four hours of music, performances, entertainment and excitement, the winner of the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 was crowned - but what were the biggest moments from the glitziest night of the year?

Eurovision • 19 May

A burnt down auditorium of the Eliot Arts Magnet academy, Altadena

Disruption to the LA movie and music awards season

February and March are key months for awards seasons in Los Angeles for both the music and movie industries, but as firefighters there continue to battle the flames, the grim reality of the impact of the wildfires is impossible to tell.

Entertainment Headlines • 13 Jan

MrBeast proposes to fellow YouTuber Thea Booysen

US YouTube sensation MrBeast has announced his engagement to girlfriend Thea Booysen.

Television • 02 Jan

Tony McCarroll, a former Oasis drummer, has family members in Kinnitty in Co Offaly

Plaque unveiled for former Oasis drummer in Offaly

Former Oasis Drummer Tony McCarroll has visited Co Offaly where he was honoured in the village of Kinnitty.

Entertainment • 01 Sep 24

If there is one thing we have learned about the irascible Gallagher brothers, it's that everything has always been not so much, as the song goes, up in the sky as up in the air

Oasis: Are the brothers gonna work it out?

Following Tuesday's announcement of the long-awaited Oasis reunion shows, including two nights at Croke Park, the big question now is are the brothers gonna work it out?

Music • 30 Aug 24

The Eurovision Song Contest kicks off in Sweden tonight at 8pm

10 things you need to know about Eurovision 2024

After weeks of build up, finally it's Eurovision semi final day for Bambie Thug. Eurovision finally kicks off tonight, where 37 songs will hit the stage over two semi finals.

Eurovision Song Contest • 07 May 24

Co-op Live Arena in Manchester will be the UK's biggest indoor arena

Biggest UK indoor venue postpones opening show again

A crisis-hit new music venue in the UK is being "monitored closely" as contractors continue work to complete the £365 million (€426m) Co-op Live arena in Manchester.

Music • 02 May 24

The Zone of Interest writer-director Jonathan Glazer

Oscar winner condemns Israel-Hamas conflict in speech

The Zone of Interest, about a German officer's family living next door to the Auschwitz extermination camp during World War Two, has won the Oscar for Best International Feature Film, with the director condemning the violence of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

oscars • 11 Mar 24

The band arrived back in Belfast in recent days, having spent a week in the United States promoting the film

Irish language film Kneecap wins award at Sundance

An Irish language film featuring a Belfast rap group has won a coveted prize at one of the world's most prestigious film festivals.

Entertainment • 17 Dec 24

"The bum from Dundrum" meets the Muscles from Brussels on Friday's Late Late Show

Kielty and Van Damme have a smashing time on Late Late

In what could be the weirdest moment (so far) in Patrick Kielty's reign on the Late Late Show, the up-for-anything host donned revealing ballet tights and had a go at karate chopping bottles with action star Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Late Late Show • 21 Oct 23

Rose of Tralee 2023: Night two as it happened

New York Rose Róisín Wiley has been crowned the 2023 International Rose of Tralee.

rose of tralee • 22 Aug 23

The medical examiner listed the cause of death as "sequelae of small bowel obstruction"

Lisa Marie Presley cause of death revealed

Lisa Marie Presley, the only daughter of Elvis Presley, died of a small bowel obstruction as a delayed consequence of bariatric weight loss surgery, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has reported, six months after she died.

Entertainment • 14 Jul 23

Aslan frontman Christy Dignam entered palliative care last January

Aslan frontman Christy Dignam dies at the age of 63

The death has been announced of Aslan frontman Christy Dignam, following a long illness.

Music • 13 Jun 23

Robbie Coltrane starred in Harry Potter and James Bond movies

Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane dies aged 72

Harry Potter and Cracker actor Robbie Coltrane has died aged 72, his agent has said.

Movies • 14 Oct 22

Graham Norton admits: 'I never thought I'd get married'

Graham Norton admitted to Ryan Tubridy on Friday's Late Late Show that tying the knot wasn't part of his plans. "I never thought I'd get married," he revealed.

Television • 01 Oct 22

The auction house said that the winning bidder was UK-based and had purchased the property for their daughter, a huge Beatles fan. Getty Pictures

House of John Lennon sells at auction for £279,000

The childhood home of Beatles frontman John Lennon has sold at auction for £279,000.

Music • 27 Sep 22

Kevin Spacey has said he is willing to defend himself in Britain and is confident any trial will prove his innocence

British police charge Spacey over alleged sex crimes

British police have charged Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey over historic allegations of sex offences, with the actor due in court on Thursday.

World • 14 Jun 22

Engraved with ivory diamonds and finished with a golden varnish, the violin has a price estimate of £6 million to £9 million (€7.02 to €10.5 million).
Photo courtesy of Christie's

Rare violin could fetch €10.5 million at London auction

A rare 1679 violin made by renowned Italian craftsman Antonio Stradivari is headed for auction next month where it could fetch up to €10.5 million.

Music • 06 Jun 22

Ruth Negga is shortlisted in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play category for her Broadway debut opposite Daniel Craig in William Shakespeare's Macbeth

Irish hopes high for Tony Awards in the US

There is strong Irish interest in this year's Tony Awards, with actress Ruth Negga and playwrights Martin McDonagh and Conor McPherson among the nominees for the biggest night in US theatre.

Theatre • 09 May 22

Projects such as Disney's Disenchanted, which filmed on location in Dublin and Wicklow, saw over 1,000 Irish people employed on the production

2021 saw record spend in Irish TV and film production

€500 million was spent in the Irish economy across film, television drama, documentary and animation production last year, according to Fís Éireann / Screen Ireland.

News • 18 Feb 22

Joni Mitchell quits Spotify in solidarity with Young

Joni Mitchell says she is standing in solidarity with science and Neil Young by removing her music from Spotify following controversy over the spread of coronavirus misinformation.

Spotify • 29 Jan 22

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