Pride for U2's The Edge as he becomes Irish citizen It was a beautiful day for U2 guitarist David Howell Evans, known as The Edge, who was one of thousands of people to become Irish citizens at a ceremony in Co Kerry this morning. Ireland • 23 Jun 25
Pride for U2's The Edge as he becomes Irish citizen It was a beautiful day for U2 guitarist David Howell Evans, known as The Edge, who was one of thousands of people to become Irish citizens at a ceremony in Co Kerry this morning. Ireland • 23 Jun 25
Rap Battle: How Gilbert O'Sullivan changed hip hop Gilbert O'Sullivan has been a respected hit-maker since the 1970s – but less well-known is how his music forever reshaped the genre of hip hop, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 21 Jun 25
Rap Battle: How Gilbert O'Sullivan changed hip hop Gilbert O'Sullivan has been a respected hit-maker since the 1970s – but less well-known is how his music forever reshaped the genre of hip hop, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 21 Jun 25
Kneecap's Mo Chara granted unconditional bail Kneecap band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh - known by his stage name Mo Chara - who has been charged with a terrorism offence, has been granted unconditional bail until his next hearing on 20 August. Courts • 18 Jun 25
Kneecap's Mo Chara granted unconditional bail Kneecap band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh - known by his stage name Mo Chara - who has been charged with a terrorism offence, has been granted unconditional bail until his next hearing on 20 August. Courts • 18 Jun 25
'Celebrate his genius' - Cork to rock for Rory Gallagher From the main roadway into Cork Airport being named after him, to concerts, exhibitions and a city-wide walking trail, the 30th anniversary of the death of guitarist Rory Gallagher is being widely marked this weekend in Cork. Munster • 13 Jun 25
'Celebrate his genius' - Cork to rock for Rory Gallagher From the main roadway into Cork Airport being named after him, to concerts, exhibitions and a city-wide walking trail, the 30th anniversary of the death of guitarist Rory Gallagher is being widely marked this weekend in Cork. Munster • 13 Jun 25
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex accuses him of abuse Sean Combs's defence lawyers began questioning a woman who dated the music mogul up until his arrest. US • 10 Jun 25
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex accuses him of abuse Sean Combs's defence lawyers began questioning a woman who dated the music mogul up until his arrest. US • 10 Jun 25
Judge threatens to remove Combs over facial gestures The judge overseeing the US federal trial of fallen hip-hop giant Sean 'Diddy' Combs threatened to remove him from the courtroom after he apparently made facial expressions at jurors. World • 05 Jun 25
Judge threatens to remove Combs over facial gestures The judge overseeing the US federal trial of fallen hip-hop giant Sean 'Diddy' Combs threatened to remove him from the courtroom after he apparently made facial expressions at jurors. World • 05 Jun 25
Combs loses mistrial bid in sex trafficking trial Sean "Diddy" Combs has lost a bid for a mistrial in his sex-trafficking case, after his lawyers argued that prosecutors were improperly trying to suggest that the hip-hop mogul had evidence tied to an alleged arson incident destroyed. World • 28 May 25
Combs loses mistrial bid in sex trafficking trial Sean "Diddy" Combs has lost a bid for a mistrial in his sex-trafficking case, after his lawyers argued that prosecutors were improperly trying to suggest that the hip-hop mogul had evidence tied to an alleged arson incident destroyed. World • 28 May 25
Kid Cudi testifies Sean 'Diddy' Combs broke into house Rapper Scott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi has testified at Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial that the hip-hop mogul broke into his home in 2011 after discovering Mr Mescudi was dating his on-and-off girlfriend Casandra Ventura. US • 22 May 25
Kid Cudi testifies Sean 'Diddy' Combs broke into house Rapper Scott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi has testified at Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial that the hip-hop mogul broke into his home in 2011 after discovering Mr Mescudi was dating his on-and-off girlfriend Casandra Ventura. US • 22 May 25
Mother of Combs' ex Cassie testifies at trial The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-partner Cassie has testified about threats and violence experienced by her daughter during her decade-long relationship with the music mogul. World • 20 May 25
Mother of Combs' ex Cassie testifies at trial The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-partner Cassie has testified about threats and violence experienced by her daughter during her decade-long relationship with the music mogul. World • 20 May 25
New Dublin event to ask the big questions about AI This Thursday, Let's make AI:OK for music and the creative sector takes place at the National Concert Hall in Dublin to discuss the impact of AI on the creative arts in Ireland. Music • 21 May 25
New Dublin event to ask the big questions about AI This Thursday, Let's make AI:OK for music and the creative sector takes place at the National Concert Hall in Dublin to discuss the impact of AI on the creative arts in Ireland. Music • 21 May 25
Dawn Richard testifies at Combs sex trafficking trial Pop singer Dawn Richard returned to the witness stand in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial, after telling a jury last week that she saw the hip-hop mogul physically and emotionally abuse his then-girlfriend for years. US • 19 May 25
Dawn Richard testifies at Combs sex trafficking trial Pop singer Dawn Richard returned to the witness stand in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial, after telling a jury last week that she saw the hip-hop mogul physically and emotionally abuse his then-girlfriend for years. US • 19 May 25
Combs' ex-girlfriend says he used videos to blackmail her Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura has testified that the hip-hop mogul beat her during drug-fueled sex parties known as "freak offs" and threatened to release videos of her taking part. US • 14 May 25
Combs' ex-girlfriend says he used videos to blackmail her Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura has testified that the hip-hop mogul beat her during drug-fueled sex parties known as "freak offs" and threatened to release videos of her taking part. US • 14 May 25
Combs' ex-girlfriend says 'freak offs' became her job Sean 'Diddy' Combs' former girlfriend Casandra Ventura, the star prosecution witness at the hip-hop mogul's sex trafficking trial, has testified that her music career began to suffer as she increasingly spent her time participating in days of drug-fuelled sex parties. US • 13 May 25
Combs' ex-girlfriend says 'freak offs' became her job Sean 'Diddy' Combs' former girlfriend Casandra Ventura, the star prosecution witness at the hip-hop mogul's sex trafficking trial, has testified that her music career began to suffer as she increasingly spent her time participating in days of drug-fuelled sex parties. US • 13 May 25
What we know so far about the Diddy sex trafficking trial Sean "Diddy" Combs, the US rapper and music mogul who discovered world-famous artists and helped bring the genre into the mainstream, went on trial in New York on charges that he ran a two-decade racketeering and sex trafficking conspiracy. US • 12 May 25
What we know so far about the Diddy sex trafficking trial Sean "Diddy" Combs, the US rapper and music mogul who discovered world-famous artists and helped bring the genre into the mainstream, went on trial in New York on charges that he ran a two-decade racketeering and sex trafficking conspiracy. US • 12 May 25
Jurors shown video of 'Diddy' Combs assaulting partner Jurors in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial viewed a 2016 video today in which the hip-hop mogul assaults his then-girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, throws her to the ground in the hallway of a Los Angeles area hotel and kicks her as she tries to enter an elevator. US • 13 May 25
Jurors shown video of 'Diddy' Combs assaulting partner Jurors in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial viewed a 2016 video today in which the hip-hop mogul assaults his then-girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, throws her to the ground in the hallway of a Los Angeles area hotel and kicks her as she tries to enter an elevator. US • 13 May 25
Second Kneecap gig footage to be assessed by police Footage of rap trio Kneecap allegedly calling for the death of British MPs is being assessed by counter-terrorism police in the UK. UK • 27 Apr 25
Second Kneecap gig footage to be assessed by police Footage of rap trio Kneecap allegedly calling for the death of British MPs is being assessed by counter-terrorism police in the UK. UK • 27 Apr 25
Kneecap's Coachella show 'hurt' many - Nova organisers Organisers of Israel's Nova music festival have said that Kneecap's messaging during their second performance at Coachella "deeply hurt" many in their community. Middle East • 22 Apr 25
Kneecap's Coachella show 'hurt' many - Nova organisers Organisers of Israel's Nova music festival have said that Kneecap's messaging during their second performance at Coachella "deeply hurt" many in their community. Middle East • 22 Apr 25
3Arena booked €71.4m in box office revenue last year Sell out shows by Olivia Rodrigo, Girls Aloud, Hozier, Vogue Williams & Joanne McNally, and the Wolfe Tones helped Dublin's 3Arena to box office revenues of €71.37m last year. Business • 28 Mar 25
3Arena booked €71.4m in box office revenue last year Sell out shows by Olivia Rodrigo, Girls Aloud, Hozier, Vogue Williams & Joanne McNally, and the Wolfe Tones helped Dublin's 3Arena to box office revenues of €71.37m last year. Business • 28 Mar 25
Ticketmaster rejects invite to cttee on dynamic pricing Ticketmaster has rejected an invitation to appear at a UK parliamentary committee about dynamic pricing and consumer protection while it is being investigated over Oasis ticket sales. UK • 30 Jan 25
Ticketmaster rejects invite to cttee on dynamic pricing Ticketmaster has rejected an invitation to appear at a UK parliamentary committee about dynamic pricing and consumer protection while it is being investigated over Oasis ticket sales. UK • 30 Jan 25
Watch: Dutch school teaches art of metal vocal growl In the Dutch city of Eindhoven, students at the Metal Factory can earn a degree that includes mastering the art of growling. News Lens • 14 Jan 25
Watch: Dutch school teaches art of metal vocal growl In the Dutch city of Eindhoven, students at the Metal Factory can earn a degree that includes mastering the art of growling. News Lens • 14 Jan 25
'Never been harder': Artists warn of live music industry crisis Large stadium concerts where artists like Taylor Swift and Oasis command high prices for tickets are having a detrimental effect on smaller live venues, according to music industry insiders. Prime Time • 12 Dec 24
'Never been harder': Artists warn of live music industry crisis Large stadium concerts where artists like Taylor Swift and Oasis command high prices for tickets are having a detrimental effect on smaller live venues, according to music industry insiders. Prime Time • 12 Dec 24
Dickie Rock was 'the ultimate pro' - Twink "The crowd loved him the minute he walked out on that stage. He had them!" said entertainer and artist Twink about her friend, the late Dickie Rock. Entertainment • 07 Dec 24
Dickie Rock was 'the ultimate pro' - Twink "The crowd loved him the minute he walked out on that stage. He had them!" said entertainer and artist Twink about her friend, the late Dickie Rock. Entertainment • 07 Dec 24
Around 100 complaints made to CCPC over Oasis ticket sale Would-be concertgoers have described feeling "embarrassed and ashamed" and being "gullible victims" after they tried to purchase Oasis tickets earlier this year, according to records from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Ireland • 04 Oct 24
Around 100 complaints made to CCPC over Oasis ticket sale Would-be concertgoers have described feeling "embarrassed and ashamed" and being "gullible victims" after they tried to purchase Oasis tickets earlier this year, according to records from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Ireland • 04 Oct 24
Priced Out: Oasis unwittingly spark ticketing backlash Dynamic pricing is not new - not even in Ireland - but last Saturday's Oasis ticket debacle has led to criticism of the practice from all corners, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 09 Sep 24
Priced Out: Oasis unwittingly spark ticketing backlash Dynamic pricing is not new - not even in Ireland - but last Saturday's Oasis ticket debacle has led to criticism of the practice from all corners, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 09 Sep 24
CCPC has 'legitimate concerns' over Oasis ticket sales There are "legitimate concerns around the consumer experiences" of buying tickets for Oasis concerts at the weekend, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has said, and it is "actively reviewing the situation". Ireland • 02 Sep 24
CCPC has 'legitimate concerns' over Oasis ticket sales There are "legitimate concerns around the consumer experiences" of buying tickets for Oasis concerts at the weekend, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has said, and it is "actively reviewing the situation". Ireland • 02 Sep 24
