Maturity isn’t a good fit for every rapper (see: Kanye’s bedraggled coming-to-Jesus phase). But through 2018 it was working a treat for former bad boy — and Ariana Grande’s ex — Mac Miller. But then his story turned to tragedy as that September, the 26 year-old died of an accidental drug overdose.

Billie Eilish and Lizzo were among the big breakthrough acts in 2019, while we bade farewell to the likes of Ginger Bakerand Keith Flint, writes Ed Power

Labrinth has been busy working with the likes of Beyoncé and Kanye West, and has channelled his outlook on the fame game into his own album, writes Ed Power.

Dressed in matching beige ensembles, the children belted out the 1990 hit, sang by Sineád O’Connor and written by Prince.

Bizarre.

Not many people know, to be honest.

From make-ups to break-ups to high-powered weddings, it’s been a busy year in the celebrity world, writes Kelly O’Brien.

Greatest showmen, mumbling rappers and born again boy-bands all conspired

Far from the madding crowd, deep in the caverns of the birthplace of the once great bastion of altruistic volunteerism that was the GAA, a room full of megalomaniacs congregated.

The summer is cranking into full gear, though the weather isn’t exactly playing along — a shame that the rain washed out that first Test cricket game in Dublin over the weekend, of which more elsewhere.

Irish-American comedian Kathy Griffin is on Interpol’s list after offending Donald Trump, writes Richard Fitzpatrick.

From Pukguksong to ‘Gangnam Style’, what do you tell your kids when the possibility of a third world war has never loomed larger, asks Catherine Shanhan.

"The old Taylor can't come to the phone right now".

Celebrity guests have been the norm at Ballinacurra House. It’s no wonder it just picked up an award for Best Wedding Venue, writes Ailin Quinlan

The eldest of the Kardashian Krew also opened up about family life with her husband Kanye and their two children, North-West and Saint.

With his latest collection Drake commandeers two prevailing trends in popular music. 

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Rachel Marie Walsh pinpoints the style highlights of 2016, from Michelle Obama in gold Versace to Kate Moss in McQueen

Live at the Marquee kicked off last night in Cork, so Ellie O’Byrne canvassed some of the regular festival goers to pick a stand-out memory

They're no easy riders, that's for sure.

The following is proof that if you are famous, you can demand just about anything.

#YeTick.

Contains content that is NSFW.

John Legend is helping Chrissy Teigen to "shave her legs".

Kanye West has asked Mark Zuckerberg for $1 billion.

When the world’s most beautiful people are in danger only someone really, really incredibly good looking can save them.

This is not a drill.

President Barack Obama has offered Kanye West advice on running for office.

Ice Cube would vote for Kanye West as President.

Kanye West announced his intention to run for the White House at this week’s VMA awards,

When Hillary Clinton wrote to her supporters that she wouldn’t be watching last nights Republican debate, we imagine they didn’t expect she would be doing this instead.

We bring you a round up of all the latest news and reviews from the world of entertainment.

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For over a decade, the rap superstar Kanye West has written music that pushes boundaries, courts controversy and divides critics. Now, having compared himself to Jesus and Steve Jobs, he wants to design clothes for the masses, says Jon Caramanica.

Kanye West can unsurprisingly be added to the list of celebrities sporting an all-gold Apple Watch Edition with a gold Link Bracelet.

At the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, London, ducks, giant teddy bears, and royal superfans have taken centre stage as the ‘Great Kate Wait’ drags on.

Kim Kardashian and husband Kanye West visited a centuries-old Armenian church in Jerusalem yesterday for the baptism of their daughter, North West.

Most of the big summer events have finalised their line-ups, with tickets already up for grabs. Ed Power rounds up 10 of the best

Madonna claims Kanye West "is the black Madonna".

Mercedes, Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Daimler have all revealed new models that would make James Bond salivate, writes Hannah Elliott

Kanye West has named his new album 'So Help Me God'.