Music Cork is back – and this time the keynote speaker is Cork-born, Universal Vice President Sarah Desmond, writes Marjorie Brennan.

Run-DMC are reuniting. The hip-hop stars will perform for the first time in a decade when they take to the stage at the Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, Texas, which takes place from November 2-4 this year.

David Beckham was today named the greatest pop culture icon, beating Hollywood stars, Madonna and Elvis.