It’s not all beers, boots and buckles then?

A week ago, University College Cork reminded us how much creative talent exists within this country when it awarded doctorates to notables from the design and art world.

Fox is lowering the curtain on American Idol, ending a series that dominated television throughout the 2000s and made stars of the likes of Simon Cowell, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.

He even upstaged Hart’s emotional lip-syncing version of John Legend’s ‘All Of Me’.

Winners for the People’s Choice Awards 2015 were announced during a live broadcast at the Nokia Theater L.A. last night.

If injured Bono was in the market for top-notch understudies, the U2 frontman certainly found what he was looking for in New York.

At the 48th annual Country Music Awards

Carrie Underwood is expecting a baby boy.

An exciting year ahead for the country singer.

The King of Pop and a likely successor, Justin Timberlake, ruled the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.

Kerry’s own international fashion king, Don O’Neill, was back in the Kingdom last night to showcase his latest Theia spring collection.

Taylor Swift says the Country Music Association Awards are her favourite night of the year.

A DEBS or graduation ball was once the preserve of upper-class English families presenting their daughters to suitable partners, but now every girl attends one. The season is beginning, so I spoke to Irish designers about their graduation balls and their advice on what to wear without spending a fortune.

Justin Bieber's manager has been asked to join 'American Idol'.

The 'Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2' leads the nominations for this year's Teen Choice Awards.

Jack White, Carrie Underwood and Ed Sheeran have been confirmed to perform at the Grammy Awards.

Carrie Underwood always wears shorts to prevent any embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions.

Adele has wowed US music fans for two years running and set a record, with her 2011 album 21 becoming the nation's top seller in 2012 as well.

Carrie Underwood is coming to Dublin.

Justin Bieber will be sitting with Taylor Swift at the American Music Awards on Sunday.

Adam Levine tops the 2013 People’s Choice Awards nominations.

Carrie Underwood is having a blast on her 'Blown Away' tour.

Nicki Minaj and Rihanna lead the nominations for the 2012 American Music Awards (AMAs).

Nicki Minaj is always surprised by the love her fans have for her.

Taylor Swift and Kelly Clarkson were among the nominees unveiled for this year's Country Music Association (CMA) Awards.

Mariah Carey will join American Idol as a judge next season, Fox has announced, bringing her star power to the show that remains a ratings leader but has seen its viewership and pop culture status diminish.

Carrie Underwood’s views on gay marriage show she doesn’t fit the stereotype of a conservative country singer, writes Ed Power

Energetic performances and heartfelt tributes took centre stage at the Billboard Music Awards as Adele, LMFAO, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift came away with the top awards.

Taylor Swift won her second consecutive entertainer of the year award at the Academy of Country Music Awards last night, just 24 hours after she was saluted by first lady Michelle Obama for her charity work on The Kids’ Choice Awards.

SATURDAY

Like the Kauai Coast, which provides Sean McNamara’s film with its stunning backdrop, life ebbs and flows, transforming from dead calm to raging storm at frightening speed.

The young women of country ruled the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas last night, with Taylor Swift winning the prestigious entertainer of the year award and the night’s top nominee, Miranda Lambert, taking home four trophies.

Justin Bieber scooped four trophies at his first American Music Awards.

Gwyneth Paltrow made her live singing debut last night.

Carrie Underwood is to marry in a secret ceremony tomorrow.

Sandra Bullock gave a surprise serenade at the Nashville Rising: A Benefit Concert for Flood recovery show on Tuesday.

Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood lead the nominations at his year’s Country Music Television (CMT) Awards.

IMELDA MAY performed live to a TV audience of 25.8 million Americans at the 52nd annual Grammy awards.

Michael Jackson posthumously paid tribute to both Mother Earth and 3D video on Sunday’s Grammy Awards telecast.

THE Twilight Saga, True Blood and The Vampire Diaries sucked up trophies at the 36th annual People’s Choice Awards in Los Angeles.

Singer Carrie Underwood has got engaged, it has emerged.

Simon Cowell may be TV’s Mr Nasty, but 'American Idol' fourth season winner Carrie Underwood was full of praise for the British judge.

Country star Carrie Underwood has laughed off reports of a feud with Jessica Simpson, insisting she has nothing against the singer/actress for dating her ex Tony Romo.

Jessica Simpson has lashed out at country singer Carrie Underwood for insinuating she still keeps in touch with her American football star boyfriend Tony Romo.