Before Blue, Duncan James was focused on a career in musical theatre. He’s finally returning to his roots with a role in The Rocky Horror Show, he tells Esther McCarthy.

Bloomsday, celebrated yesterday, is a commemoration and celebration of the life of Irish writer James Joyce. The president of Ireland honoured the great writer with a garden party in the Áras yesterday.

The 20-dog unit has been involved in seizures totalling €79m over three years

Newcastle United owner and Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley is suing a business associate over a golf course deal.

Newcastle United owner and Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley talked beer, football and Indian restaurants as he completed his evidence at a High Court trial after being sued by a finance expert.

Newcastle United owner and sportswear firm boss Mike Ashley would lie under tables and "take a nap" at meetings he found boring, a finance expert embroiled in a High Court fight with the businessman has told a judge.

Oh, they grow up so fast.

Reservoir Dogs: Bloody Days, a top-down shooter based on the classic Quentin Tarantino heist film, has been released for the PC.

Local boy Billy Twomey delighted the capacity crowd at Millstreet International Horse Show yesterday when winning the €50,000 grand prix.

Is that the pitter-patter of tiny feet?

Muhammad has become the most popular name for newborn boys in the UK.

Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z are set to get their two-year-old daughter French lessons.

There was little fuss or bother in the way Munster set about arch rivals Leinster at the Aviva Stadium and the post-match reflections from the visiting dressing room were similarly to the point.

"He’s a little dinger", quipped Katie Walsh, after she had guided well backed Alton Bay to land the BBQ Evening Maiden at Tramore last night.

Blue star Lee Ryan was joined by his bandmates in court today as he pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen and to criminal damage – after he urinated on a police cell floor.

Blue’s Lee Ryan has been charged in connection with a driving incident.

Bey's having a rare oul time in Dublin, and why not?

Beyonce doesn't let her daughter eat sugar.

Michelle Heaton says catsuits are not going to be part of her wardrobe when she goes on 'The Big Reunion' tour.

Woody Allen’s recent run of amiable comedies comes to an abrupt halt with Blue Jasmine (15), which stars Cate Blanchett as the very blue — as in, deeply depressed — eponymous heroine.

The irrepressibly upbeat blue creatures, invented by Belgian artist Peyo, return to the big screen in a saccharine sequel designed to keep the merchandising tills ringing for another couple of years.

Simon Cowell supports Health Lottery because there is not enough money to support good causes in the UK.

Alicia Keys thinks Jay-Z is over-protective of his daughter.

Bono’s youngest daughter has revealed how her rockstar father was responsible for the greatest moment of her life when he brought Beyoncé home with him.

Liverpool will treat Manchester United’s visit on Sunday like any other from their north-west rivals on what is expected to be an emotionally-charged afternoon at Anfield.

Anyone who would know Billy Twomey would not be surprised to hear the Corkman declare he was in London to win a medal.

Rory McIlroy made amends for the tee shot that struck teenage spectator Jason Blue on the head by putting the 16-year-old up in a Lytham hotel room last night.

Ireland show jumping manager Robert Splaine’s prediction that yesterday’s French Nations Cup would be a difficult test proved accurate, as Ireland finished joint fifth of the eight teams.

Veteran crooner Engelbert Humperdinck, whose last top 10 hit was 42 years ago has been chosen as the UK entry for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Adele gets stomach cramps on the red carpet because she gets so nervous.

Conor O’Dwyer is hoping there will be some cut in the ground to allow Folsom Blue to take his chance in the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Kelly Rowland has revealed she couldn’t stop staring at Beyonce Knowles’ “beautiful” baby the first time she met her.

Katy Harrington says Beyoncé’s daughter’s moniker is just the latest in a long tradition of offbeat choices by famous parents.

New parents Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles are donating their baby gifts to charity.

Jay-Z has confirmed the birth of “the most beautiful girl in the world” – his newborn daughter – with a rap.

Celebrity friends have taken to Twitter to congratulate Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z on the birth of their daughter.

BLUE MOON provided trainer Kevin Ryan with his sixth success at Dundalk when leading home a British-trained one-two in the featured Irish Stallion Farms Fillies Handicap in Dundalk last night.

Jedward have vowed to win the Eurovision Song Contest tonight and then go on to become bigger than ABBA.

Graham Norton has challenged fellow comedian Alan Carr to a chat show "gay-off".

Check out our tips from today’s horse races across Ireland and the UK.

Ageing boy band Blue will represent the UK at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, it was announced today.

Illustrious Blue is highly unlikely to take up his engagement in the Melbourne Cup in November with connections favouring the shorter trip to France.

Am I Blue landed a monster gamble when running away with the Wyvern Ices Handicap Hurdle at Hereford today.

IT was a typical opening night in the 2010 Ladbrokes.com Irish Derby at Shelbourne Park last night with a few major upsets and some very fast racing, writes Michael Fortune.

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Course specialist Illustrious Blue (8-1) secured a popular win in the Artemis Goodwood Cup – but the race was marred when odds-on favourite Age Of Aquarius broke down in front.

Odds-on favourite Age Of Aquarius broke down when in front in the Artemis Goodwood Cup, in which Illustrious Blue ran out a popular winner.

IF you are a gambling man then this is the time to put all your money on blue.

Lee Ryan is to release more albums with Blue.