RIDING high after finishing their fourth album and halfway through recording their fifth, Mumford & Sons are at a crossroads.

The big show for Irish viewers this weekend is Taken Down, the new series from the same people who made Love/Hate.

Des O’Driscoll with the latest entertainment news and events

Game of Thrones returns to Sky Atlantic on Monday at 9pm.

Little Green Cars’ second album looks set to reinforce their status as one of the best bands in Ireland, writes Ed Power

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All the latest news and events from the worlds of music, comedy and film.

MUSIC NEWS: Hozier’s latest video, for ‘Someone New’ off his debut album, features Game of Thrones star Natalie Dormer. 

Irish act Hozier is gaining yet more plaudits after being announced as the Irish winner of the European Border Breakers award (EBBA).

Model turned actress Cara Delevingne has become the highest new entry in an annual list of the UK's wealthy young stars.

George Ezra has none of the tortured artist schtick of some of his contemporaries, writes Ed Power.

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

Mumford & Sons are on a hiatus.

Justin Timberlake, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis lead this year's MTV Video Music Award nominations.

Alice Cooper thinks Mumford & Sons are an "offence" to rock 'n' roll.

Glastonbury organiser Michael Eavis said he still feels lucky to host the festival, as the weekend of music gets under way today.

Arctic Monkeys are hoping for a "better" Glastonbury experience this year.

The rain stayed away for the thousands of music fans arriving at Glastonbury Festival today.

Mumford and Sons will play Glastonbury despite bassist Ted Dwane undergoing emergency brain surgery two weeks ago.

The Rolling Stones will air one hour of their Glastonbury gig on the BBC.

The return of Glastonbury Festival after a year off feels like “a big family reunion”, according to organiser Emily Eavis.

Liam Gallagher suffered a life-threatening allergic reaction after eating a blue M&M.

It was second time lucky for Welsh wonder Alys Williams after she impressed all four coaches on 'The Voice' - and then took almost half an hour to decide on one.

The Rolling Stones were finally confirmed as headliners for this summer’s Glastonbury Festival after months of rumours, with Mumford & Sons and Arctic Monkeys.

Snoop Dogg has been added to the bill for the 20th T in the Park festival.

Chart-topping star Emeli Sande is queen of the Brit Awards after collecting two of the biggest prizes as she declared: “This is a dream.”

As one of the biggest names — and voices — on the planet, Adele was a natural choice to sing the theme to the latest Bond movie Skyfall, which was last night named best single at the Brits.

Chart-topping star Emeli Sande was the queen of the Brit Awards tonight after collecting two of the biggest prizes as she declared: “This is a dream.”

Harry Styles and Taylor Swift will be kept apart by bosses of the BRIT Awards tonight.

Some of the biggest names in rock and pop will gather for the biggest night in the UK music calendar tonight when the Brit Awards are staged at London’s 02 Arena.

Brit Awards host James Corden says he has no idea if organisers have a contingency plan in case the live event overruns again this year.

Singing star Taylor Swift appeared to mock ex-boyfriend Harry Styles over their break-up as she opened the Grammy Awards ceremony.

Singing star Taylor Swift appeared to mock ex-boyfriend Harry Styles over their break-up as she opened the Grammy Awards ceremony.

The Rolling Stones have hinted they will play at this year's BRIT Awards.

British star Adele has achieved the colossal feat of notching up the bestselling release in the US for a second consecutive year — with the same album, 21.

Adele has achieved the colossal feat of notching up the best-selling release in the US for a second consecutive year – with the same album, '21'.

Liam Gallagher has blasted Mumford & Sons for having no style.

Mumford & Sons are working on brand new songs.

Folk-rockers Mumford & Sons and five other artists are up for top Grammy accolades.

Mumford & Sons' new album 'Babel' has achieved the biggest sales week of 2012 in the US Billboard Chart.

Arthur’s Day promises top-class pub gigs. Tanya Sweeney recalls some great stories from Irish pubs

Guinness has today announced details of eight more music events taking place in pubs in Cork, Dublin and Belfast on Arthur’s Day.

One Direction's Liam Payne is keen to settle down and have children before he is 25.