It’s back and it’s better than ever.

The entire country went a little bit sports-mad this summer, so it comes as no surprise to hear Rugby World Cup 2015 is the phrase people in Ireland searched online for the most this year.

Kelly Clarkson insists she isn't "a pothead."

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.

Kesha is being countersued by her record company boss, Dr Luke.

Kelly Clarkson has given birth to a baby girl.

Kelly Clarkson is battling severe morning sickness.

The former 'X Factor' USA winner, who has announced she's pregnant with her first child after marrying Brandon Blackstock, has spoken about her struggle to find love.

Kelly Clarkson is pregnant with her first child.

Hugh Hefner and his wife dressed as Robin Thicke and Miley Cyrus for Halloween.

Kelly Clarkson's mother isn't upset about not being invited to her wedding.

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

An anonymous donor has given £100,000 (€116,300) to stop Kelly Clarkson from buying a ring once owned by Jane Austen.

A Jane Austen museum has launched an appeal to raise £152,450 (€114,570) to keep a ring once owned by the famous author in Britain after it was bought by a US popstar.

Justin Timberlake, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis lead this year's MTV Video Music Award nominations.

Jennifer Hudson has signed up to be an 'American Idol' judge.

MOST regular domestic cooks would agree there are two types of meals. Unless cooking and food are up there on a par with, say, the continued good health of nearest and dearest or the meaning of life, the first is the vague stab at sustenance begrudgingly knocked out after yet another draining day at the coalface.

Agnetha Fältskog, former singer with legendary Swedish pop group Abba, will release her first album in nine years in May.

US President Barack Obama was inaugurated for his second term in office yesterday.

Lady Gaga is to play at Barack Obama's inauguration tomorrow.

One Direction and Robbie Williams helped Dublin’s O2 last year gross over $41m (€32m) and to jump one place to become the fourth- best attended music arena in the world.

US President Barack Obama can expect some sweet serenades at his inauguration ceremony, with hit-makers Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor on tap to perform some of the most patriotic songs.

Former ABBA singer Agnetha Faltskog is getting Gary Barlow to help relaunch her career.

‘Glee’ meets ‘Bring It On’ with the sassy swagger of ‘Clueless’ in Jason Moore’s unabashedly feel-great musical comedy about an all-girl a cappella group hoping to pitch slap their well-rehearsed rivals at a national singing competition.

The 'Since You've Been Gone' singer Kelly Clarkson has announced she will wed 35-year-old talent manager Brandon Blackstock, who popped the question on Friday night after nine months of dating.

X Factor finalist Christopher Maloney is hoping a song by his mentor Gary Barlow could help him cruise to victory.

Folk-rockers Mumford & Sons and five other artists are up for top Grammy accolades.

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

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

Rihanna and Drake lead the MTV Video Music Awards 2012 with five nominations each.

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.

Christina Aguilera is working on a dance music comeback track.

Kelly Clarkson is selling her Texas mansion.

Kelly Clarkson says she hated life in the years following her 'American Idol' win.

Kelly Clarkson has "high hopes" for her new relationship.

Welsh opera singer Katherine Jenkins was narrowly pipped to the post in the final of the US's 'Dancing With The Stars'.

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.

Lionel Richie reportedly owes over $1.1m (€860,000) in unpaid tax.

There was little surprise when Taylor Swift won entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Awards — except maybe in how little surprise the 22-year-old sensation showed when her name was called.

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.

Kelly Clarkson has a new boyfriend.

Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars both have six Grammy nominations, including album of the year, and now both acts will perform at the award show.

Kelly Clarkson believes TV talent shows encourage "artist development".

Kelly Clarkson "hates" talking about herself.