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Robbie Williams to release new album BRITPOP this autumn. Photo credit: Jason Hetherington

Robbie Williams releasing new album BRITPOP this autumn

Robbie Williams will release his new album BRITPOP this autumn, it has been announced.

Music • 21 May

For Nina: If ABBA liked jalapeños on their pizza!

Behind the music - For Nina

New Dublin trio For Nina have released their new single, Hounds. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 09 May

Olly Murs: "I just sort of broke down in tears, because I was just like I never got a chance to actually get to know this little baby."

Murs in tears after leaving baby to tour with Take That

Singer Olly Murs has revealed he "broke down in tears" after having to leave his newborn baby to go on tour with Take That.

Music • 17 Mar

Robbie, a man who always had a talent for simian-like merry mayhem and very bad behaviour, is played by a chimp

Ape that: Robbie Williams monkeys about in biopic

Robbie Williams is both the hero and the villain in bizarre and bananas biopic Better Man

Movie Review • 28 Dec 24

Robbie Williams: "I can understand how it could be hard for Gary"

Take That! Barlow made tweaks to Williams' film script

Robbie Williams has revealed amendments were made to the script of his new semi-autobiographical film Better Man after former bandmate Gary Barlow felt he "came off worse than Darth Vader in Star Wars".

Music • 20 Dec 24

Robbie Williams with his wife Ayda Field

Williams feels remarkable after mental health struggles

Robbie Williams has said he feels "remarkable" after coming out the other end of a more than decade-long struggle with his mental health.

Music • 28 Nov 24

Gary Barlow to bring Songbook Tour to Ireland next year

Gary Barlow bringing Songbook tour to Ireland next year

Gary Barlow has announced a series of dates in Ireland and the UK next year as part of his Songbook Tour.

Music • 25 Nov 24

Robbie Williams: "I guess not every nook has been bleached"

Robbie Williams pens open letter to former manager

Former Take That star Robbie Williams has penned an open letter to his former manager Nigel Martin-Smith to insist he never blamed him for his drug-taking and personal problems during his early years in the hit 90s band.

Music • 18 Nov 24

Victoria Beckham to star in her own Netflix docuseries

Victoria Beckham is set to star in a new Netflix documentary series which will explore her fashion and beauty business.

Television • 21 Aug 24

Singer Daniel Rooney at the Celtic v Heart of Midlothian match at Celtic Park, Glasgow on Saturday

Singer thought Take That gig offer was a wind-up

The Scottish singer drafted in to replace Olly Murs supporting Take That at the last minute has said he thought it was a "wind up" when he was asked to rush to the arena.

Music • 06 May 24

Daniel Rooney replaced Olly Murs at a Take That gig at the last minute. Image via danielrooney_music/Instagram

Singer 'still on a high' after replacing Olly Murs

Scottish singer Daniel Rooney, who replaced Olly Murs at a Take That gig at the last minute, has said he is "still on a high" after a "crazy night".

Music • 04 May 24

Manilow has also booked the AO Arena for his May 19 show as an alternative venue

Barry Manilow may take Co-op Live show to new arena

Barry Manilow has announced a "back up plan" to move his Manchester performance from the beleaguered Co-op Live after Take That moved their gigs and other shows were cancelled.

Music • 03 May 24

Coldplay, Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen are among the must-see acts playing in Ireland this year

40 of the best gigs in Ireland this spring and summer

It's shaping up to be quite a year for gigs in Ireland - with some of music's most celebrated artists making their way to our shores over the coming months. Take a look at some highlights here.

Music • 18 Apr 24

Gary Barlow - "I've always loved South Africa and I can't wait to really see all that it has to offer: the people, the places, its amazing history... and a glass or two of its incredible wine!"

Gary Barlow to host ITV travel show

Singer Gary Barlow will host a brand-new ITV travel series that will see him explore food and wine in South Africa this autumn.

Television • 23 Feb 24

The High Kings. Photo credit: Cian Duignan

Behind the music - Darren Holden, The High Kings

The High Kings have released their seasonal song Where I Belong at Christmas. We asked Darren Holden of the band the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 24 Dec 23

Take That's new album debuts at number one in Irish chart

Take That set for Late Late as album tops the charts

Take That's new album This Life has debuted on the Irish albums chart at number one as the band prepare to take part in a special appearance on tonight's Late Late Show.

Music • 01 Dec 23

Robbie Williams features on 38 volumes of Now That's What I Call Music

Now That's What I Call Music celebrates four decades

Now That's What I Call Music is celebrating 40 years since the release of the first compilation series.

Music • 28 Nov 23

A representative for Robbie Williams has been contacted for comment

Fan dies after fall at Robbie Williams gig in Sydney

A spokesperson for St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney has confirmed that a fan has died in hospital after falling at a Robbie Williams concert in the Australian city.

Allianz Stadium • 21 Nov 23

Robbie Williams calls documentary a 'trauma watch'

Robbie Williams has said that making his documentary was like "watching a crash you were involved in" and that he nicknamed it "trauma watch".

Music • 29 Oct 23

Take That have announced that their 19-date European tour will kick off in Cork

Take That announce gigs in Cork, Belfast and Dublin

Take That have announced three outdoor gigs in Ireland as part of their 2024 European tour.

Music • 16 Oct 23

The current Take That line-up - Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald

Take That to explore 30-year career in new podcast

Take That will revisit standout moments from their decades-long career in a new podcast.

Music • 12 Oct 23

Murs 'gutted' to leave The Voice UK after six years

Olly Murs has said he is "gutted" to leave his role as a coach on The Voice UK after six years.

Television • 23 Sep 23

Take That's Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald

Take That to play Dublin's 3Arena next April

Take That haev announced brand new music and a tour, with two nights for Irish fans at Dublin's 3Arena next April.

Music • 22 Sep 23

Aisling Bea at the world premiere of Greatest Days on Thursday night

Aisling Bea shines at Take That film premiere

Irish actress, writer and comedian Aisling Bea shone at the world premiere of Greatest Days on Thursday night.

Movies • 16 Jun 23

Aisling Bea sings the hits in Take That's Greatest Days

For anyone whose devotion to the soundtrack of their youth means as much now as it did then, Greatest Days will feel like the right mix of feelgood charm, painful memories and comedy cringe.

Movie Review • 16 Jun 23