From Oscar nods to BAFTA nominations, Irish animation is going through a golden age.

The Beatles have held off artists such as Elvis Presley and Madonna to be declared the biggest selling singles act since charts began 60 years ago.

Paul Weller has criticised so-called “edgy” aspiring singers who chase success by auditioning on TV talent shows.

'X Factor' supremo Simon Cowell has batted away controversy about this year's series and said he did not want it to be a "goody-goody show".

Dublin-based animation studio JAM Media are celebrating two Bafta nominations for their creation 'Roy'.

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Paul Weller refused to accept a lifetime achievement honour at the UK's Ivor Novello Awards because he is still mourning the loss of his father.

Attacks have plunged by 90% in southern Iraq since Britain withdrew its troops from the main city of Basra, their commander has said.

Rocker Rod Stewart was honoured as a music icon today at the 02 Silver Clef Awards.

US-backed Iraqi troops have engaged in a major security sweep to break illegal militias’ hold on Baghdad, arresting the Iraq health ministry’s second-highest official.

JAM MEDIA, the Dublin-based animation company, is close to finalising a deal with an unnamed terrestrial broadcaster in Britain, described by the company as being “by far the biggest” deal in Jam’s history.

Rockers Pearl Jam are to play their first European festival performances since nine fans were trampled to death during the group's Roskilde performance in Denmark six years ago.

Paul Weller has praised his father-turned-manager for keeping The Jam together in their darkest times.

British musician Paul Weller today said he would only consider reforming The Jam if he and his children were “destitute and starving in the gutter”.