No criminal charges to be filed over Prince's death The prosecutor in the Minnesota county where Prince died has said that no criminal charges will be filed in the musician's death, effectively ending the state's two-year investigation into how the artist obtained the powerful opiate that killed him. Entertainment • 20 Apr 18
No criminal charges to be filed over Prince's death The prosecutor in the Minnesota county where Prince died has said that no criminal charges will be filed in the musician's death, effectively ending the state's two-year investigation into how the artist obtained the powerful opiate that killed him. Entertainment • 20 Apr 18
Prince had "high level of fentanyl" in body at death A toxicology report from Prince's autopsy, obtained on Monday by The Associated Press, shows he had what multiple experts called an "exceedingly high" concentration of fentanyl in his body when he died. Music • 27 Mar 18
Prince had "high level of fentanyl" in body at death A toxicology report from Prince's autopsy, obtained on Monday by The Associated Press, shows he had what multiple experts called an "exceedingly high" concentration of fentanyl in his body when he died. Music • 27 Mar 18
Justin Timberlake bids for Purple reign at Super Bowl Justin Timberlake returned to the Super Bowl in the US for the first time since 2004's infamous "wardrobe malfunction" with a halftime show that featured many of his hits, and a duet tribute to Prince. Justin Timberlake • 08 Feb 18
Justin Timberlake bids for Purple reign at Super Bowl Justin Timberlake returned to the Super Bowl in the US for the first time since 2004's infamous "wardrobe malfunction" with a halftime show that featured many of his hits, and a duet tribute to Prince. Justin Timberlake • 08 Feb 18
What's on? TV highlights for Tuesday How to Get Away with Murder, The Blacklist, and Harry Hill are all back – while there's a brand new documentary about pop legend Prince. Entertainment • 02 Jan 18
What's on? TV highlights for Tuesday How to Get Away with Murder, The Blacklist, and Harry Hill are all back – while there's a brand new documentary about pop legend Prince. Entertainment • 02 Jan 18
Michael Jackson's visit to Cork recalled in TG4 doc TG4's documentary An Pháirc affords an `insider view' into the rebuilding of Páirc Uí Chaoimh and among its contributors is Oliver Barry, the promoter who brought Michael Jackson and Prince to perform at the legendary venue. Entertainment • 25 Sep 17
Michael Jackson's visit to Cork recalled in TG4 doc TG4's documentary An Pháirc affords an `insider view' into the rebuilding of Páirc Uí Chaoimh and among its contributors is Oliver Barry, the promoter who brought Michael Jackson and Prince to perform at the legendary venue. Entertainment • 25 Sep 17
Prince: "tragic accident bordering on homicide'" A leading forensic pathologist believes that the musician Prince may have taken a familiar painkiller laced with Fentanyl in the hours before his death in April last year. Entertainment • 06 Jun 17
Prince: "tragic accident bordering on homicide'" A leading forensic pathologist believes that the musician Prince may have taken a familiar painkiller laced with Fentanyl in the hours before his death in April last year. Entertainment • 06 Jun 17
Prince's six siblings are heirs to his estate A judge has ruled that the six siblings of the late pop icon Prince are the heirs to his estate. Prince • 20 May 17
Prince's six siblings are heirs to his estate A judge has ruled that the six siblings of the late pop icon Prince are the heirs to his estate. Prince • 20 May 17
Quiz: How big a Prince fan are you? The legendary musician passed away one year ago but his legacy still lives on. But how well do you think you know the man and his music? Prince • 20 Apr 17
Quiz: How big a Prince fan are you? The legendary musician passed away one year ago but his legacy still lives on. But how well do you think you know the man and his music? Prince • 20 Apr 17
Prince's estate file lawsuit over surprise EP release Prince's estate have filed a lawsuit against the producer planning to release a six-track EP featuring "new, undiscovered studio recordings" by the late musician to mark the first anniversary of his death. Prince • 20 Apr 17
Prince's estate file lawsuit over surprise EP release Prince's estate have filed a lawsuit against the producer planning to release a six-track EP featuring "new, undiscovered studio recordings" by the late musician to mark the first anniversary of his death. Prince • 20 Apr 17
Comedian Charlie Murphy dies from leukemia aged 57 Comedian Charlie Murphy, the brother of Eddie Murphy, had died following a battle with leukemia on Wednesday (April 12), aged 57. charlie murphy • 13 Apr 17
Comedian Charlie Murphy dies from leukemia aged 57 Comedian Charlie Murphy, the brother of Eddie Murphy, had died following a battle with leukemia on Wednesday (April 12), aged 57. charlie murphy • 13 Apr 17
Adele and Beyoncé to battle it out at 2017 Grammys Adele and Beyoncé will go head-to-head at the 2017 Grammy Awards with each receiving three nominations in the same categories. Music • 07 Dec 16
Adele and Beyoncé to battle it out at 2017 Grammys Adele and Beyoncé will go head-to-head at the 2017 Grammy Awards with each receiving three nominations in the same categories. Music • 07 Dec 16
Bono and Mick Jagger to feature in Prince documentary U2 front man Bono and Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones will appear in an upcoming documentary about Prince. Entertainment • 30 Nov 16
Bono and Mick Jagger to feature in Prince documentary U2 front man Bono and Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones will appear in an upcoming documentary about Prince. Entertainment • 30 Nov 16
Horan woos crowd as American Music Awards get political The American Music Awards on Sunday night gave a huge boost to the solo careers of two of the One Direction band members. Entertainment • 22 Nov 16
Horan woos crowd as American Music Awards get political The American Music Awards on Sunday night gave a huge boost to the solo careers of two of the One Direction band members. Entertainment • 22 Nov 16
2016 - The year of celebrity loss You could be be forgiven for thinking that some form of celebrity rapture has been taking place in 2016, such is the number of iconic celebrities and public figures who have passed away. Entertainment • 11 Nov 16
2016 - The year of celebrity loss You could be be forgiven for thinking that some form of celebrity rapture has been taking place in 2016, such is the number of iconic celebrities and public figures who have passed away. Entertainment • 11 Nov 16
Prince's family hold a private service in his honour Prince's family are reported to have held a private service to remember the pop legend, who died at the age of 57 on April 21 at his Paisley Park estate of an accidental drug overdose. Music • 14 Aug 16
Prince's family hold a private service in his honour Prince's family are reported to have held a private service to remember the pop legend, who died at the age of 57 on April 21 at his Paisley Park estate of an accidental drug overdose. Music • 14 Aug 16
Heir to Royalty? Prince estate battle After months of debate and investigation Minnesota Judge Kevin Edie has dismissed almost 30 people claiming to be heirs to the estate of the late Pop icon Prince. Headlines • 30 Jul 16
Heir to Royalty? Prince estate battle After months of debate and investigation Minnesota Judge Kevin Edie has dismissed almost 30 people claiming to be heirs to the estate of the late Pop icon Prince. Headlines • 30 Jul 16
Irish stars to turn Dublin purple for Prince Paul Noonan of Bell X1, Steve Wall of The Stunning, and Commitments star Bronagh Gallagher are among the acts who will pay tribute to the late and very great Prince in Dublin this July Entertainment • 01 Jul 16
Irish stars to turn Dublin purple for Prince Paul Noonan of Bell X1, Steve Wall of The Stunning, and Commitments star Bronagh Gallagher are among the acts who will pay tribute to the late and very great Prince in Dublin this July Entertainment • 01 Jul 16
Prince's guitar and Bowie's hair auctioned for $150,000 An iconic yellow guitar owned by Prince and a lock of David Bowie's hair fetched $150,000 at an auction in the United States. Entertainment • 27 Jun 16
Prince's guitar and Bowie's hair auctioned for $150,000 An iconic yellow guitar owned by Prince and a lock of David Bowie's hair fetched $150,000 at an auction in the United States. Entertainment • 27 Jun 16
Purple rage: Jackson predicted Prince's premature death Newly-released interview recordings are said to reveal that Michael Jackson described his fellow pop megastar and rival Prince as "mean and nasty" and that he predicted his premature death. Entertainment • 27 Jun 16
Purple rage: Jackson predicted Prince's premature death Newly-released interview recordings are said to reveal that Michael Jackson described his fellow pop megastar and rival Prince as "mean and nasty" and that he predicted his premature death. Entertainment • 27 Jun 16
Kiss star Simmons apologises for comments about Prince Kiss bassist-vocalist Gene Simmons has apologised for controversial comments he made about Prince in a Newsweek interview in which he said drugs were the cause of the music legend's death last month. Entertainment • 11 May 16
Kiss star Simmons apologises for comments about Prince Kiss bassist-vocalist Gene Simmons has apologised for controversial comments he made about Prince in a Newsweek interview in which he said drugs were the cause of the music legend's death last month. Entertainment • 11 May 16
Prince arranged to meet addiction doctor before death Prince's representatives had sought a meeting with a leading addiction specialist a day before the musician's death, according to the doctor's lawyer. Entertainment • 05 May 16
Prince arranged to meet addiction doctor before death Prince's representatives had sought a meeting with a leading addiction specialist a day before the musician's death, according to the doctor's lawyer. Entertainment • 05 May 16
Beyoncé tops Prince on this week's Irish album chart Beyoncé's surprise album Lemonade has beaten Prince to the number one spot on the new Irish album chart but the purple one does have a total of four albums in the top 20. Check out the new album and singles chart here. Entertainment • 01 May 16
Beyoncé tops Prince on this week's Irish album chart Beyoncé's surprise album Lemonade has beaten Prince to the number one spot on the new Irish album chart but the purple one does have a total of four albums in the top 20. Check out the new album and singles chart here. Entertainment • 01 May 16
Police confirm Prince was found with prescription drugs It's reported that police have confirmed that Prince was found with prescription painkillers at the time of his death. Entertainment • 29 Apr 16
Police confirm Prince was found with prescription drugs It's reported that police have confirmed that Prince was found with prescription painkillers at the time of his death. Entertainment • 29 Apr 16
Prince had no will despite $300m fortune Music icon Prince died without a will, according to court documents filed by his sister, Tyka Nelson, despite amassing a fortune estimated at upwards of $300m. Entertainment • 27 Apr 16
Prince had no will despite $300m fortune Music icon Prince died without a will, according to court documents filed by his sister, Tyka Nelson, despite amassing a fortune estimated at upwards of $300m. Entertainment • 27 Apr 16
Prince predicted to top Irish Album charts It is believed that Prince will top both the singles and albums charts here and in the UK as fans buy the artist’s abundant back catalogue. Entertainment • 25 Apr 16
Prince predicted to top Irish Album charts It is believed that Prince will top both the singles and albums charts here and in the UK as fans buy the artist’s abundant back catalogue. Entertainment • 25 Apr 16
