Christmas parties should be rockin’. So if you’re throwing one, says Vicki Notaro, seek inspiration from America’s most famous family, (not the Obamas) the Kardashians.

An African tribe and a Cork school have joined forces to record a Band Aid-style song which it is hoped will be supported by stars such as Bono and Bob Geldof.

Spandau Ballet put a bitter breakup behind them to hit the road again, writes Ed Power

A class from a Cork primary school have posted their own version of Uptown Funk and it’s amazing!

HAS it come to this Enda — channelling your inner Bob Geldof to win back public favour?

A group of West Waterford singers have released an adapted version of the original Band Aid Christmas song to raise money for local charities.

Bob Geldof has told Band Aid’s critics to“fuck off” and advised William Pooley, an ebola survivor who spoke out against the single, that he needs to relax.

What's on telly tonight? These shows are, and you should watch them.

Bob Geldof enlisted Carla Bruni to write a French version of Band Aid 30.

Concern in Sierra Leone have buried thousands of bodies in the last few weeks from the ebola virus. Even if you hate the song — buy it, urges Dominic McSorley

Pop singer Emeli Sande has said the Band Aid song needs rewriting and apologised if the latest version "caused offence".

So what were you doing when you first heard that song and saw that video asks Richard Fitzpatrick?

Singer Lily Allen has revealed she turned down the opportunity to sing on the new Band Aid song.

Olly Murs wants to organise a Live Aid concert with Bob Geldof for 2015.

Whooppss!

Band Aid organiser Bob Geldof said sales had "gone manic" as the reworked version of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ shot straight to number one on the iTunes singles chart.

Damon Albarn has questioned whether Band Aid 30 is a suitable way of tackling Ebola.

The Band Aid charity single hits shelves today, and is the bookies favourite to become the Christmas number one.

The latest version of Band Aid’s Christmas classic ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ was premiered last night, with the proceeds from the charity single going towards the fight against the spread of the ebola virus.

Thirty years after the original Band Aid was launched to raise money to feed the world, a new recording has been made with the aim of helping the battle against ebola.

Band Aid 30 was released today in the hope of bringing an end to the deadly Ebola virus.

Jay James has been eliminated from 'The X Factor' after the decision went to a public vote.

Adele ignored Bob Geldof's Band Aid phone calls and he admits some stars "just don't want to do it".

Stars including One Direction and Rita Ora have joined forces to record a new Band Aid song.

So Bob Geldof is re-running his Band Aid single, ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’. Did you know the combined wealth of the new generation of Band Aid singers is €3 billion? The combined wealth of the original Band Aid singers is nearly €20 billion.

Bob Geldof has admitted that he is facing a logistical nightmare ahead of recording Band Aid 30’s new festive charity single before its scheduled premiere on The X Factor on Sunday night.

Welcome to your Tuesday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

Bob Geldof has announced the worst kept secret in the world — the re-convening of Band Aid with acts such as One Direction, Sam Smith and Chris Martin.

A staple of the Christmas jukebox will be given another festive makeover, when stars from the music world collaborate for the 30th anniversary of Band Aid.

Welcome to your Monday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

One Direction have been announced for Band Aid 30.

His Irish roots spring up regularly in John Lydon’s autobiography, fuelling his anger, but the affable ex-Sex Pistol also has fiery reserves for others, writes Ed Power

What is it about Christmas that makes movies, music and books so awfully naff? Richard Fitzpatrick gets nostalgic

Johnny Marr has laughed off online reports that The Smiths will reform, saying he has “got things to do” rather than rejoin his former bandmates.

IT WILL soon be that time of year — you either love it or loathe it, but it has to be done.

David Hasselhoff's single "Looking For Freedom" has been named among the 10 most "world-changing" songs of all time.

THE BBC “unreservedly” apologised for broadcasting reports claiming money raised by Live Aid to fight famine in Ethiopia was spent on weapons.

Bob Geldof’s battle to stage Live Aid after being inspired by the Ethiopian famine is to be turned into a TV film, it was announced today.

MEDIA reports (March 8) which claimed large sums of money raised in the early 1980s by Bob Geldof’s Band Aid were siphoned off to buy weapons in Ethiopia have met with a furious response from the anti-poverty campaigner.

CLAIMS that aid money sent to Ethiopia was spent on weapons are “palpable nonsense”, Band Aid founder Bob Geldof said yesterday.

Claims that aid money sent to Ethiopia was spent on weapons are “palpable nonsense”, Band Aid founder Bob Geldof said today.

Pogues hit 'Fairytale of New York' – which has repeatedly missed out on the number one spot – is the all-time Christmas favourite, a survey showed today.

LIVE Aid was named the most important music event of the last 30 years by a study released today, 25 years after the release of Band Aid’s groundbreaking single Do They Know It’s Christmas?