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In our weekly 'Getting To Know You' feature, Waterford hurler Noel Connors talks Netflix, movies, food and endorses the great GAA love affair with Marty Morrissey.

WITH his dreadlocks and hazy smile, Newton Faulkner seems super laid-back. He is, until he has a deadline.

Guitarist Newton Faulkner live-streamed the recording of his fourth album, Studio Zoo, and accepted suggestions from the ‘audience’. Thousands of fans were logging on. It was like starring in his own, one-man episode of Big Brother.

Will Young will replace Sir Tom Jones at BT London Live in Hyde Park tomorrow.

DIANA VICKERS is not your typical X Factor graduate.

IT may be a marketing gimmick but Arthur’s Day came at a time yesterday when the country really needed a pint.

DON’T put that barbecue away just yet – as there’s another week of good weather to look forward to.

TAKE THAT, Mika and Leona Lewis lead the field at this year’s Brit Awards in a nominations list that puts the emphasis on pop.