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Jamaican poet to rock with green riddim

Jamaican-born, and raised in London, Johnson (66) is one of the most acclaimed chroniclers in the UK of the immigrant experience.

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Why jazz star Robert Glasper felt compelled to address the issue of police shootings in the US

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Album review: Michael Bublé, Nobody But Me

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WATCH: Adele and Jimmy Fallon may have just broken the internet

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Live music review: Metropolis at the RDS, Dublin

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Scene + Heard: Entertainment news round up

Gogo Penguin have gone from the jazz club to the dance floor

With a contemporary sound that gives a large nod to electronica, Gogo Penguin could be one of the highlights of the jazz festival in Cork this weekend, writes Alan O’Riordan.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2015

Scene + Heard: Entertainment news round-up

Everything you need to know from the world of entertainment this week.

Fri, 24 Jul, 2015

Madonna tried stand-up comedy, it didn’t go well

She may be well known for her music, but during an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Madonna admitted she’s a closet comedian.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2015

Jimmy Fallon and One Direction take on a Christmas classic

’Tis the season to be jolly, but also the season for festive music.

Tue, 23 Dec, 2014

Jimmy Fallon and the Roots nailed this cover of U2's 'Desire'

U2 couldn't make it after Bono's bike accident.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2014

Jimmy Fallon and the Roots nailed this cover of U2’s ’Desire’

Details have been emerging of just how banged up Bono is after that bicycle accident in New York. 

Wed, 19 Nov, 2014

Dating as a single mom 'suck's, says 'Frozen' star Idina

Idina Menzel thinks dating as a single mother "sucks".

Wed, 02 Jul, 2014

Fallon books U2 to play 'Tonight Show' opener

U2 are among Jimmy Fallon's first guests when he takes the reins of long-running US talk show 'The Tonight Show'.

Mon, 20 Jan, 2014

Elvis and his beef with the Iron Lady

WITHOUT striking too ghoulish a tone, perhaps it is fair to reflect that amid the brouhaha surrounding the death of Margaret Thatcher, an opportunity was lost.

Fri, 14 Jun, 2013

16 of the best-ever musical guests on children's TV

When big-name music acts appear on kids' TV shows, things don't always go to plan.

Mon, 29 Apr, 2013

Elton John to headline Bestival

Elton John is has been announced as an unlikely headliner for Bestival 2013.

Thu, 31 Jan, 2013

Electric Picnic set to be Cured this summer

The Killers and The Cure will headline this year’s Electric Picnic festival.

Fri, 02 Mar, 2012

The Cure to headline Electric Picnic 2012

The Cure are the headline act at this years Electric Picnic at Stradbally in Co Laois.

Thu, 01 Mar, 2012

Winehouse planned jazz supergroup before death

Amy Winehouse had planned to form a supergroup to record a jazz album before she died.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2011

Sunny side up for golden egg Gaga

Lady Gaga came into the Grammys hidden in an egg but she hatched a winner – she captured three trophies by mid-evening, including best pop vocal album for The Fame Monster.

Mon, 14 Feb, 2011

Eminem makes his mark in Grammy nominations

Eminem’s “Recovery” was made complete as the Recording Academy nominated the resurgent rapper for 10 awards, including the biggest prizes: album, song, and record of the year.

Thu, 02 Dec, 2010

Winehouse to form super group

Amy Winehouse is reportedly set to front a new band.

Fri, 02 Jul, 2010

Sex Pistols to headline Electric Picnic

Punk legends The Sex Pistols are among the headline acts confirmed today for this year’s Electric Picnic music festival.

Wed, 26 Mar, 2008

Roots to play Olympia

Philadelphia band The Roots were one of the stars of Witnness 2003.

Wed, 18 Aug, 2004