The 2019 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival was officially launched last night, with the 42nd incarnation of the event hosting a number of big names across the 70 city venues on the weekend of October 24-26.

Ian Ring is a Cork-based music producer, who has recently released ‘Rise’, the debut single from hisBoku project on Soul Jamz Records.

As Soft Cell release a film from their ‘one-off’ reunion concert, Marc Almond tells Alex Green how the group were about much more than Tainted Love and the sleazier side of Soho

ACTRESS Charlotte McCurry, from Belfast, is playing Grace Farrell in Cork Opera House’s production of Annie. It will run from July 30 to August 20.

The UK’s prince of R&B has found his smile again, writes Dean Van Nguyen.

Guests at a wedding in County Derry were treated to ‘The A-Team’ of headline acts when Ed Sheeran joined Snow Patrol to perform live for the bride and groom’s first dance.

Doctor Thorne, from Julian Fellowes, begins on UTV Ireland tomorrow at 9pm, starring Rebecca Front, Tom Hollander, Ian McShane and Stefanie Martini.

I have over 3000 records. I still buy vinyl. It’s not a musical snobbery thing. 

Check out our guide to the best entertainment on TV tonight.

German-born band leader and composer James Last, famous for his arrangement of easy listening hits, has died at the age of 86 in Florida, his concert organiser said.

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IN advance of her gig at the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, Ed Power Dianne Reenes is as humble as ever, despite her Grammys and singing for George Clooney.

Ronan, Keith, Mikey and wait ... is that Shane?

And you'll never guess who officiated the cermony.

Diana Ross is in talks to perform at Glastonbury next year.

CORK DJ Stephen Grainger (aka Stevie G) is launching his own record label, Soul Jamz Records, with its maiden release being a double A-side 7” vinyl single.

Joan Wasser, who records as Joan As Policewoman, is going her own way with a new, groovy, soulful sound, says Ed Power.

Ex-school teacher Jenny Dixon hit the headlines two years, when she revealed she was a frequent guest at Hugh Hefner’s mansion in Los Angeles, during her summer holidays.

Few American cities are as synonymous with the evolution of popular music as is Detroit.

Martin Fry tells Ed Power why ABC should have capitalised on the success of their first album

The Jacksons believe their brother Michael Jackson was persecuted like Jesus.

Aretha Franklin is recording a new album.

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'The X Factor's Rylan Clark has been backed by Ne-Yo.

From film to fashion, movies to music, food to travel, our critics reveal their Hot 100 choices for the autumn ahead.

Jordin Sparks says Whitney Houston was like a mother to her while filming 'Sparkle'.

Tom Meighan wants to release an album of Motown covers.

Diana Ross is willing to take over guardianship of Michael Jackson's children.

THE return of Stock Aitken and Waterman at a Hyde Park festival this July will, for some, confirm that we are living in an Eighties timewarp, reliving all the worst aspects of the decade: namely the recession.

Rita Ora wants to work on Kosovan music.

Partners of celebrities such as Whitney Houston are not to blame for addictions, says Suzanne Harrington

Misha Bryan’s ‘X Factor’ dream was shattered tonight as she found herself with the least public votes yet again.

An 1877 Steinway grand piano used by many Motown musicians is set to be restored by former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney.

Lady Gaga enjoyed her “first real Marilyn moment” as she serenaded former US president Bill Clinton at a charity concert in Los Angeles, at which Bono also sang.

Whitney Houston is to return to movies in music drama 'Sparkle'.

David Gest, Tito Jackson, Rebbie Jackson are to pay tribute to Michael Jackson with a live tour honouring the pop icon’s life.

Dr Conrad Murray “should be” prosecuted over the death of Michael Jackson so his family can move on, the singer’s former defence lawyer Tom Mesereau has claimed.

Teena Marie, who made history as Motown's first white act has died.

'X Factor' contender Katie Waissel attempted to put the lurid revelations about her 81-year-old porn star grandmother behind her - by singing 'Sex On Fire'.

THIS reviewer’s introduction to Ol’ Blue Eyes came, strangely, via the pages of a 1970s soccer magazine.

THE “hottest Glastonbury ever” shrugged its shoulders after England’s World Cup humiliation last night and went back to the music.