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
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
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
Travis Scott, Drake sued over deadly Astroworld crush Rappers Travis Scott and Drake have been sued for having "incited mayhem" after eight people were killed and dozens injured in a crush during a Texas concert, a law firm confirmed yesterday. Astroworld • 08 Nov 21
Travis Scott, Drake sued over deadly Astroworld crush Rappers Travis Scott and Drake have been sued for having "incited mayhem" after eight people were killed and dozens injured in a crush during a Texas concert, a law firm confirmed yesterday. Astroworld • 08 Nov 21
Garth Brooks expected to try for five Croke Park gigs RTÉ News understands that country music star Garth Brooks will try to stage five concerts over two weekends at Croke Park in September 2022. Music • 14 Sep 21
Garth Brooks expected to try for five Croke Park gigs RTÉ News understands that country music star Garth Brooks will try to stage five concerts over two weekends at Croke Park in September 2022. Music • 14 Sep 21
British comedian Sean Lock dies aged 58 British comedian Sean Lock has died of cancer at the age of 58, his agent has announced. Entertainment • 18 Aug 21
British comedian Sean Lock dies aged 58 British comedian Sean Lock has died of cancer at the age of 58, his agent has announced. Entertainment • 18 Aug 21
Britney Spears's father to step down as conservator Britney Spears's father has agreed to step down from his role overseeing her finances. Music • 20 Aug 21
Britney Spears's father to step down as conservator Britney Spears's father has agreed to step down from his role overseeing her finances. Music • 20 Aug 21
Fontaines D.C. miss out on Grammy win There was disappointment at the 63rd Grammy Awards for Irish band Fontaines D.C. after they missed out on a Grammy win after the award for Best Rock Album went to New York act The Strokes. Grammy Awards • 15 Mar 21
Fontaines D.C. miss out on Grammy win There was disappointment at the 63rd Grammy Awards for Irish band Fontaines D.C. after they missed out on a Grammy win after the award for Best Rock Album went to New York act The Strokes. Grammy Awards • 15 Mar 21
New series of Frasier is confirmed in the US It has been confirmed that Kelsey Grammer will reprise his role as Dr Frasier Crane in a new series of comedy classic Frasier on US streaming service Paramount+. Television • 25 Feb 21
New series of Frasier is confirmed in the US It has been confirmed that Kelsey Grammer will reprise his role as Dr Frasier Crane in a new series of comedy classic Frasier on US streaming service Paramount+. Television • 25 Feb 21
Rod Stewart charged after allegedly punching guard Rod Stewart has been charged with simple battery after allegedly punching a hotel security guard outside a children's party in Florida, Music • 04 Jan 20
Rod Stewart charged after allegedly punching guard Rod Stewart has been charged with simple battery after allegedly punching a hotel security guard outside a children's party in Florida, Music • 04 Jan 20
Ireland finished last in Eurovision semi-finals Detailed results published after Saturday night's Eurovision Song Contest final reveal Ireland had the lowest number of votes of all participating countries in both semi-finals. Eurovision • 22 May 19
Ireland finished last in Eurovision semi-finals Detailed results published after Saturday night's Eurovision Song Contest final reveal Ireland had the lowest number of votes of all participating countries in both semi-finals. Eurovision • 22 May 19
LA prosecutors decline Kevin Spacey sexual assault case Prosecutors in Los Angeles have declined a 1992 sexual assault case against Kevin Spacey because too much time has passed since the alleged incident took place. Movies • 05 Sep 18
LA prosecutors decline Kevin Spacey sexual assault case Prosecutors in Los Angeles have declined a 1992 sexual assault case against Kevin Spacey because too much time has passed since the alleged incident took place. Movies • 05 Sep 18
Spacey faces 20 more claims of inappropriate behaviour Kevin Spacey has been accused of inappropriate behaviour by 20 more people following an inquiry by The Old Vic Theatre in London where he was the artistic director for many years. Kevin Spacey • 17 Nov 17
Spacey faces 20 more claims of inappropriate behaviour Kevin Spacey has been accused of inappropriate behaviour by 20 more people following an inquiry by The Old Vic Theatre in London where he was the artistic director for many years. Kevin Spacey • 17 Nov 17
Irish filmmaker Simon Fitzmaurice has died aged 43 The well-known Irish film director and author Simon Fitzmaurice has died at the age of 43. Simon Fitzmaurice • 27 Oct 17
Irish filmmaker Simon Fitzmaurice has died aged 43 The well-known Irish film director and author Simon Fitzmaurice has died at the age of 43. Simon Fitzmaurice • 27 Oct 17
