Scene + Heard: Entertainment news round-up

Des O’Driscoll shares the latest news from the world of showbiz

Fri, 01 Apr, 2016 - 01:00

MUSIC NEWS: Avicii seems to have had a moment of revelation during his recent drive across the US and has announced his retirement for now from the music business.

“I have strong interests in different areas but there’s so little time to explore them,” reads a statement on his website announcing his departure.

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