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No laughing matter: How stand-up comedy isn't as easy as it seems

Stand-up seemed a great way to spend an evening but it wasn’t quite as easy as Roisin Burke thought it was going to be

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Beyonce posts first photo of her twins and it’s very Beyonce

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WATCH: Blue Ivy wows the crowds at ballet reitcal

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Beyonce posts rare home video footage to celebrate wedding anniversary

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The top 10 albums of 2016

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Donald Trump targets Democratic strongholds in bid to pull off shock

Apple linked to acquisition of Jay Z's Tidal

Apple is reportedly in talks to acquire Tidal, the music streaming service currently run by Jay Z.

Fri, 01 Jul, 2016

Love, tears and laughter is the story of Rita Coolidge's life

As she gets ready to play in Ireland, Rita Coolidge tells Ed Power about her marriage to Kris Kristofferson, and how the idealism of the 1960s soon gave way to something more sinister

Thu, 05 May, 2016

Prince: Who owns the rights to the legacy of a genius?

Prince was fiercely determined to protect his intellectual property, but how well others might profit from his legacy hinges on how astute he was about arranging for control of his music after death.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

Live music - Forbidden Fruit

Royal Hospital, Kilmainham

Wed, 03 Jun, 2015

App takes users on tour of Abbey Road

It has the most famous zebra crossing in the world outside it, and has hosted every major name in music in the last 80 years, but Abbey Road Studios has never before been open to the public.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2015

Majesty indeed: Shabazz Palaces are a force for musical change

Ed Power reckons Shabazz Palaces made the album of the year. He talks to the group who managed to make hip-hop interesting again

Mon, 29 Dec, 2014

Royals take in basketball game with Bey and Jay Z

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have rubbed shoulders with Brooklyn royalty when they met Jay Z and Beyonce at a New York basketball match.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2014

Scene and Heard:

All the news form the world of music and arts.

Fri, 26 Sep, 2014

Beyonce posts new photos to refute break up rumors

Looks like they're back on top.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2014

MTV uses snapchat to announce VMA nominations

and Beyonce has topped the poll

Thu, 17 Jul, 2014

Scene and Heard

MUSIC NEWS: The big issue among the music world’s chattering classes this week has been the announcement of Metallica’s headline slot at Glastonbury.

Fri, 30 May, 2014

Kanye 'wants stag party in Dublin'

Kanye West wants to have his stag party in Dublin.

Thu, 08 May, 2014

Kimye trying for another baby

Kim Kardashian is hoping to get pregnant again before the end of the year.

Sat, 29 Mar, 2014

Harry the art collector? £2.8m says yes

Harry Styles has invested in a £2.8m painting.

Sun, 16 Feb, 2014

Beyoncé to grace BRIT Awards for first time in 10 years

Beyoncé is set to perform at this year's BRIT Awards.

Mon, 10 Feb, 2014

Beyonce has bunker swept for radiation before shooting video

Beyonce has filmed a new video in a bomb shelter.

Thu, 10 Oct, 2013

Fassbender living it large with Hollywood’s ‘big’ stars

George Clooney’s quip about the Kerry actor’s manhood sees the Irishman join a long line of well-endowed leading men, says Ed Power

Thu, 19 Jan, 2012

I want to be next Bond, says Dizzee Rascal

Dizzee Rascal wants to play James Bond.

Sat, 15 May, 2010

O2 customers to get priority for Point tickets

O2 customers will be able to snap up concert tickets up to 48 hours before general release when Dublin’s famous Point Depot reopens in December, it was revealed today.

Wed, 02 Jul, 2008

Mobo for Ms Dynamite's brother

A 22-year-old north London rapper followed in the footsteps of his older sister, Ms Dynamite, by bagging a Mobo award.

Thu, 21 Sep, 2006

Beyonce pregnant?

Beyonce Knowles is thought to be pregnant, after she was reportedly seen out in London with a rounded stomach.

Fri, 21 Oct, 2005