Darcus Beese worked his way up at Island Records from teaboy to president. Along the way, he discovered everyone from Amy Winehouse to Hozier. Now he’s coming to Ireland for the inaugural Music Cork record industry seminar, writes Ed Power.

Most of Ireland’s big music events have unveiled their lineups. Ed Power rounds up his top 10.

A new music industry conference is to be held in Cork this summer, with speakers to include the head of the record label behind Mumford & Sons and Florence and the Machine, along with the agents for bands like Muse and Coldplay.

From Lock, Stock to his current offering, The Man From U.N.C.L.E, Guy Ritchie has

Danny O’Reilly is reluctantly happy to put up with his sex symbol status once The Coronas continue their upward trajectory writes Ed Power

He may be laid up after a bike accident but it hasn’t stopped Bono from announcing a new U2 world tour.

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Leona Lewis spiralled into depression last year.

The band sign to U2's label, Island Records.

Leona Lewis has said Simon Cowell was "supportive" of her decision to leave his record label.

Simon Cowell feels "snubbed" by Leona Lewis after she quit his record label.

Singer Leona Lewis has left Simon Cowell’s record company after a seven-year association.

A judge has set Justin Bieber’s bail at $2,500 (€1,826) after he appeared in court following his arrest in Florida.

U2 are to go back to their spiritual home by returning to the record label that discovered them in the 1970s.

Rock superstars U2 are to go back to their spiritual home by returning to the record label that discovered them in the 1970s.

In an announcement that has caused shock waves throughout the worldwide music industry, U2 manager Paul McGuinness has revealed that he is stepping down as U2’s manager — although he will still be involved with the business.

Liam Ó Maonlaí is bruised.

Simon Fuller has launched a bid to buy Parlophone records.

Gavin Friday’s album Catholic pays tribute to those killed between 1916 and 1922 who might have built a better nation, says Alan O’Riordan

THE last time I wrote about Amy Winehouse, she was 25 and I wondered if she would live to 30.

Alexandra Shulman has set her debut novel in the 1980s, the decade that shaped her life. Here, the editor of Vogue explains why — and reveals how she made it to the top job in the fashion industry

Melissa Etheridge’s ballads are infused with her liberalism, her loves, and her fearless outspokenness,says Ed Power

Kate Moss saw in the New Year with a party 72-hour party in Jamaica.

Amy Winehouse is "petrified" her ex will release songs detailing their relationship.

Coronation Street stalwart William Roache could be headed for the charts - after teaming up with Harry Hill to work on his album.

Bob Marley's family have lost a legal battle over copyright of the singer's music, including hits such as 'No Woman, No Cry' and 'One Love'.

ANNIE Lennox has quit her record label after 30 years to launch an assault on the charts for the Christmas number one.

Annie Lennox has left her record label Sony after 30 years to launch an attempt at getting a Christmas number one.

Keisha Buchanan has left Sugababes.

Amy Winehouse has drafted in extra help as she rushes to complete her new album - she has reportedly persuaded superproducer Mark Ronson to revive their music partnership.

Bosses at concert promotion giants Live Nation have blasted reports they have signed a record deal with Janet Jackson.

Jermaine Dupri was dropped from his position as President of Island Records Urban Music because he failed to turn up for work when his girlfriend Janet Jackson's album flopped, according to reports.

The music boss who gave U2 their first big break has died.

Janet Jackson has parted ways with Island Records, and is planning to go it alone after the sales disappointment of her most recent album 'Discipline'.

Amy Winehouse is reportedly planning on leaving her music label Island Records after the release of her next LP.

MULTIMILLIONAIRES U2 have struck a deal to make them even richer after selling the worldwide rights to their merchandising, tours and sponsorship deals.

British group Portishead are making a comeback with their first album release in more than a decade.

Amy Winehouse has dramatically cancelled the rest of her tour, saying she cannot perform "without my Blake".

Singer Amy Winehouse has settled a claim for copyright infringement over a song on her best-selling album Back to Black, a solicitor said today.

Singer Amy Winehouse has cancelled yet another gig – this time after being hospitalised for “severe exhaustion”.

Alain Levy earned more than £3.5m (€5.3m) in pay and bonuses last year as chairman and chief executive of EMI Music – a job held since October 2001.

A heritage plaque commemorating the London home of reggae legend Bob Marley was unveiled today.