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Andy Dempsey: "I get hyper-vivid music dreams."

Behind the music - Andy Dempsey

Multi-Instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and producer Andy Dempsey has released his debut single, Alive. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 13 May 21

Behind the music - The Arts Crimes Band

The Art Crimes Band have released their new single, In The Dark Of The Evening. We asked the band's lead guitarist Stephen Kirby the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 02 Feb 21

Listen: Stevie Wonder releases two new songs

Stevie Wonder has marked the 36th birthday of his second oldest son, Mumtaz Morris, by releasing two songs at once - a career first for the artist.

Music • 14 Oct 20

Behind the music: Anna B Savage

London-based singer-songwriter Anna B Savage released her new single, Dead Pursuits, last month. We ask her the BIG questions.

Music • 06 Jul 20

What's on? 20 top telly tips for Friday

The great Stevie Wonder is the music focus on BBC Four, The Late Late Show features the likes of Micheál Martin and Jeremy Irons, while Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington star in Little Fires Everywhere . . .

Television • 22 May 20

Stars send wishes to Wonder on his 70th birthday

Paul McCartney, Tom Jones and Mariah Carey were among those who sent Stevie Wonder well wishes on his 70th birthday.

Music • 13 May 20

Phillip Schofield celebrates a 'weird' birthday

TV presenter Phillip Schofield has admitted that he was celebrating a "weird" birthday that was "lacking in hugs" as a result of the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Phillip Schofield • 01 Apr 20

Fans lament 'appalling' sound at Wonder's Dublin gig

Fans have complained about sound issues at Stevie Wonder's 3Arena gig in Dublin, with one commentator saying "what a legend but this gig is letting him down".

Music • 10 Jul 19

Wonder tells fans he is having a kidney transplant

Stevie Wonder has announced he will undergo a kidney transplant later this year.

Music • 07 Jul 19

Stevie Wonder - Tickets on sale this Friday

Stevie Wonder to play Dublin this summer

Stevie Wonder has announced a concert in Dublin this summer.

Music • 08 Apr 19

Chaka's new album Hello Happiness is out this Friday

Chaka battled prescription habit after Prince's death

Singer Chakha Khan, who releases her first album in 12 years on Friday, has revealed that she fought a prescription drug habit after Prince died of an overdose in 2016.

Music • 12 Feb 19

Chance to win John Legend's Christmas album

For the season that's in it, we're giving you the chance to win John Legend's new album, A Legendary Christmas.

Music • 04 Dec 18

What's on? TV picks for Friday, Saturday and Sunday

If you're going no further than the sofa - and even if you are - here are some tips on what's worth watching on the box between Friday and Sunday. . .

Television • 30 Nov 18

Aretha: the singer kept work in view until the end

Aretha was planning a new album just before her death

Less than a week prior to her death at the age of 76, Aretha Franklin was phoning up a friend to discuss her next record - she intended to have new songs on it - and there were plans for a biopic also.

Entertainment • 02 Oct 18

Ariana Grande among performers for Aretha Franklin's funeral

Ariana Grande to perform at Aretha Franklin's funeral

Ariana Grande has been added to the list of performers who will pay tribute to Aretha Franklin at her funeral in Detroit on Friday.

Music • 30 Aug 18

Stevie on Aretha, while Smokey and Elton share memories

Stevie Wonder has been recalling his last visit to see the singer Aretha Franklin who died, aged 76, on Thursday in Detroit, while Smokey Robinson and Elton John have individually remembered her immense talent.

Entertainment • 20 Aug 18

Stevie Wonder was among the well wishers

Stevie Wonder visits ailing Aretha Franklin in Detroit

Stevie Wonder and the Reverend Jesse Jackson have visited an ailing Aretha Franklin at her home in Detroit.

Music • 15 Aug 18

Paul McCartney enjoys seeing "multiple generations" at his shows

McCartney didn't think The Beatles would last ten years

Paul McCartney has said that he did not think The Beatles would last ten years.

Paul Mccartney • 02 Dec 17

A celebration of the joy of youth and reinvention, an examination of personal tragedy and professional upheaval and a tender tribute

George Michael: Freedom. A film that won't let you down

The much-anticipated documentary aired on Channel 4 on Monday. Harry Guerin says it's a must-see.

George Michael: Freedom • 16 Oct 17

Glen Campbell and daughter Ashley onstage at Jane Seymour's Open Hearts Foundation Celebration in Malibu, California in April 2012

Glen Campbell's duets - six of the best

As music fans remember the brilliance of Glen Campbell following his death at the age of 81, we look back at some of his classic duets. Along with his solo hits, the American music legend also brought the magic out in his fellow performers.

Glen Campbell • 09 Aug 17

Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll will be tying the knot at Ashford Castle this weekend

Tight security as celebs arrive for McIlroy wedding

The countdown has begun to the celebrity wedding of the year this weekend as golfer Rory McIlroy prepares to get hitched to Erica Stoll in the luxurious surrounds of Ashford Castle in Co. Mayo.

Rory McIlroy • 22 Apr 17

Ronson "too afraid" to meet his hero Stevie Wonder

Mark Ronson has revealed that he was waiting backstage to meet his idol Stevie Wonder but "freaked out and left" before the Superstition hitmaker arrived as he was so nervous.

Entertainment • 24 Apr 15

Stevie Wonder welcomes baby No.9

Superstition hitmaker Stevie Wonder and his girlfriend Tomeeka Robyn Bracy have welcomed a little girl into the world.

Entertainment • 18 Dec 14

Stevie Wonder to boycott Florida after Trayvon verdict

Wonder boycotts Florida over Trayvon verdict

Stevie Wonder has said that he will boycott the state of Florida until its “Stand Your Ground” self-defence law is overturned.

Entertainment • 17 Jul 13

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