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

Grime artist Stormzy and singer Dua Lipa led the charge at the Brit Awards, winning two prizes each.

The Manic Street Preachers are looking forward to headlining Indiependence in Co Cork next weekend, writes Ed Power

The group of people took to Facebook to plead their case with the County Council and the Mullingar Town Team.

Michael Bublé's wife, Luisana Lopilato, has posted a photo of her son for the first time since his cancer diagnosis.

Both acts will take to the stage of Dublin’s 3Arena on April 12 and 13.

Instagram’s latest update adds a new section in the Explore tab that will help you find new video clips to watch.

Twitter marks its 10th anniversary today, with the social media site having hosted some of the biggest social movements of the last 10 years, yet uncertainty still hangs over its future.

Major Tim Peake made a surprise appearance at the Brit Awards from space via video to present the award for global success to Adele.

From Charlie Sheen’s revelation that he is HIV positive, to Bruce Jenner’s remarkable transformation to Caitlyn, and births, deaths, and marriages, Kelly O’Brien has tried to keep track of all the celebrity news from 2015

The chat show host joined the singer on stage during the London leg of her Rebel Heart tour for a segment involving her dancers and a banana - yes, a banana.

Taylor Swift has reportedly asked Calvin Harris to move into her Los Angeles apartment.

Singer Kylie Minogue has said she can identify with Angelina Jolie’s recent decision to speak publicly about having her ovaries removed.

Cork-based couple Nora and Katriona go for a casino-themed event on Don’t Tell The Bride, on RTÉ2 on Thursday.

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Rock star Noel Gallagher has revealed how he is vying with Bono and Chris Martin to write the greatest song of all time.

Kanye West wants to collaborate with Bruno Mars.

Sam Smith has been left in tears "every night" because of his new health regime.

Madonna has revealed she suffered whiplash in her fall on stage at the Brit Awards.

Orlando Bloom plans to "give music a go".

Simon Cowell will let One Direction go solo, but only one condition.

Last night’s Brit Awards kicked off with a wave of dancing waiters welcoming hosts Ant and Dec to the stage before Taylor Swift became the first act to perform.

Madonna suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction at the Brits after she was dragged off the stage by her own cloak.

The Bray born presenter took to her Instagram today to share the news that she will be leaving MTV next week.

Former Smiths frontman Morrissey has criticised the Brit Awards, accusing them of having “hijacked modern music”.

Madonna is apparently going to showcase some of her new music at the Brits in February.

Sam Smith heads the nominations for this year’s Brit Awards after being shortlisted for five awards, narrowly ahead of Ed Sheeran and George Ezra who are up for four apiece.

Sam Smith has been forced to cancel a performance because he has lost his voice.

So Seth Meyers is set to make his debut hosting the Emmy Awards this year.

As Niall Horan turns 21, Liz O’Brien visits the town that made him.

For more than three decades the Brit Awards has held sway as the biggest night in the UK’s music calendar with some jaw-dropping performances and the occasional cringeworthy incident.

James Corden claims presenting the BRIT Awards was "horrid".

Kian Egan thinks One Direction could split up because they don't appear to have a close bond anymore.

Paul McCartney collected an honorary prize at the NME Awards for his songwriting skills – and admitted he had no idea how he did it.

PM's 'cry of joy' over Bowie plea

Support for same-sex marriage; a new scheme aimed at getting long-term unemployed back to work; Ukrainian politics descends into mass brawl and ex-Chelsea captain's battle with depression revealed, in the Lunchtime Report.

The 21-year-old singer was honoured with the Critics' Choice Award in December but, he was so happy to receive the gong, he kept shaking it and the light on the trophy stopped working.

Those cheeky bookies, Paddy Power, were up to their old tricks again last night.

Chart star Harry Styles took the wrong direction during one of his band’s big moment at the Brit Awards tonight – nipping to the toilet when he should have collected a prize.

Ellie Goulding believes she's a "professional" at not winning awards.

David Bowie is being tipped for his first prize at the Brit Awards for almost two decades, with Arctic Monkeys and Ellie Goulding also among favourites for the big event tomorrow.

Beyoncé is set to perform at this year's BRIT Awards.

Clannad and musician Martin Carthy are to receive honorary accolades at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards next month.

Pharrell Williams will perform at this year's BRIT Awards.

Arctic Monkeys think it's a good thing guitar bands aren't as popular as they used to be.

Brit Awards organisers are to launch a new annual honour to celebrate major figures in music with Elton John announced as the first ever recipient.

Noel Gallagher insists performing with Graham Coxon and Damon Albarn was a spur-of-the-moment decision.

THE news that the City of Cork Symphony Orchestra has secured superstar Katherine Jenkins for two concerts next December has created quite a stir among classical music fans.

Liam Gallagher has mocked his brother Noel for performing with Damon Albarn at the weekend.

Noel Gallagher and Damon Albarn told One Direction to "f**k off" at the BRIT Awards.