"I SEEM to write a lot of songs about dead people. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older,” Mary Greene smiles ruefully. She’s describing how a tribute to Kurt Cobain ended up on the latest album by Greenshine, a Mukerry-based family trio comprising Greene, husband Noel Shine, and their daughter Ellie Shine.

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Kurt Cobain’s widow and daughter have urged a Seattle judge not to release death-scene photos and records that a lawsuit claims will prove the Nirvana frontman was murdered more than 20 years ago.

Adam Duritz of Counting Crows really couldn’t care less whether the music world finds him cool or not, writes Ed Power

A new documentary gets behind the public image of the Nirvana singer, writes Ed Power

Here’s a quick look at the latest music, gig, film and entertainment news.

Kim Gordon "wasn't entirely surprised" by Kurt Cobain's suicide.

Looking for plans for the weekend? Here’s a list of what’s on and where.

Dave Grohl was "afraid of music" after Kurt Cobain's death.

1994: The One with Whigfield, Ray Houghton, Blur v Oasis, Riverdance and THAT Guinness ad.

With the autumnal weather fast approaching Paula Burns offers some advice for students ahead of the new term with some trends that won’t break the bank

Nirvana fan? Collector? Cash to spare? This might be for you.

The road sign outside town reads “Welcome to Aberdeen. Come As You Are.” The iconic Nirvana song title greets fans from around the world flocking to pay homage to Kurt Cobain.

To mark tomorrow’s 20th anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s death, Des O’Driscoll looks back on the day in 1991 when the late singer’s band played a support slot at Sir Henry’s in Cork.

Courtney Love says a Broadway musical about Kurt Cobain is "very likely" to happen.

Kurt Cobain's childhood home could be turned into a museum.

Kurt Cobain's former roommate is selling his belongings on the internet.

Art: Paul Klee: Making Visible

This month marks the 20th anniversary of Nirvana’s final studio album, and fans aren’t just able to buy a new “super deluxe” boxset to celebrate the occasion. They can also buy the childhood home of late frontman Kurt Cobain, complete with his mattress.

This month marks the 20th anniversary of Nirvana’s final studio album, and fans are not only able to buy a new “super deluxe” box set to celebrate the occasion, they can also buy the childhood home of late frontman Kurt Cobain, complete with his mattress.

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Kurt Cobain walked around in a spiritual daze, "almost in tears" when he was in Cork.

Dave Grohl is reportedly planning a Nirvana anniversary tour with a "secret frontman".

A duet between Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love has surfaced online.

Courtney Love has accused The Muppets of "raping" the memory of Kurt Cobain.

Frances Bean Cobain has got engaged, it has emerged tonight.

Kurt Cobain's home town will not be renaming a bridge after the late Nirvana front man.

AMY WINEHOUSE released only two albums in her life, which, combined, sold in excess of 12 million copies, won countless awards and sparked a retro soul movement.

Comedian and former drug addict Russell Brand today paid a lengthy written tribute to Amy Winehouse, saying addiction should be treated as a potentially fatal disease.

Michael Stipe tried to save Kurt Cobain's life by asking him to collaborate with R.E.M.

A senior civil servant suspended over a scandal linked to the North's government-owned water company was not made a scapegoat, his minister insisted today.

The North’s main political parties are at loggerheads tonight over a government scandal that has forced the suspension of a top civil servant.

A Northern Ireland minister who forced the suspension of his top civil servant got the guarded backing of politicians overseeing his handling of the affair today.

A management firm and Courtney Love have settled $1m (€779,000) lawsuit over the profits of the sale of Nirvana’s publishing catalogue, court records show.

Courtney Love is over the death of Kurt Cobain.

Courtney Love’s daughter has been granted a restraining order against the singer.

No Doubt are suing the makers of a music video game.

KURT COBAIN’S appearance in the latest Guitar Hero video game is not hitting the right notes with the surviving members of Nirvana.

Kurt Cobain’s appearance in the latest 'Guitar Hero' video game is not hitting the right notes with the surviving members of Nirvana.

SO the king of pop Michael Jackson has departed abruptly liked so many other high-octane pop/rock performers – Dean, Presley, Holly, Orbison, Darin, Joplin, Moon, Morrison, Hendrix, Lennon, Carpenter, Cobain, Darin, Mercury, Hutchence, etc, etc.

REM frontman Michael Stipe desperately tried to pull Kurt Cobain back from the brink of suicide just days before his death.