NOBODY can forget that heartstopping seven minutes during Eurovision 1994 when Ireland, quite suddenly, became the centre of the cultural universe. None of us, indeed, could have predicted what would swirl upwards and outwards from that brief entr’acte. But it happened, and a legend was born.

ONE of the world’s most celebrated cellists, Julian Lloyd-Webber, is looking forward to his return visit to Ireland.

Power couples, record label execs and digital music download moguls are among the top 50 music millionaires in Britain and Ireland, according to the 2012 Sunday Times Rich List.

Film director Michael Winner finally tied the knot today after courting his leading lady for more than half a century.

BOB GELDOF and Manchester United star John O’Shea are among the Irish investors in line for a windfall following the runaway success of Avatar.

If 2005 was Jose Mourinho’s year, it wasn’t bad either for the mimic who entertained the Chelsea manager and his players. Mario Rosenstock explains to Liam Mackey how the surreal gig came about.

Andrew Lloyd-Webber could abandon the planned sale of his entertainment business, which holds the rights to shows including The Phantom of the Opera, it was reported today.

MICHAEL BELL is giddy with expectation.

THE woman who dreamed up the Abba musical Mamma Mia! has shot into a British-based rich list of music millionaires.

THE heir to the British throne jetted into Cork last night and told a welcoming party: "It's lovely to be here."

MUSIC boss Simon Fuller has seen his fortune swell by £40 million (€58m) in the past year, according to an annual rich list.