It was bound it happen.

It started by accident. Shane Clifford quit his job in Tesco and went travelling in Asia. On his return, while waiting to enrol in a programming course at Tralee IT, he started making short comedy videos for his own entertainment and posting them on social media.

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As she shuns social media and rails against the formulaic nature of modern pop, Santigold is a breath of fresh air, writes Ed Power

It’s as if this year, the 24-hour channels have effectively turned into around-the-clock tribute-obituary shows.

Des O’Driscoll shares the latest news from the world of showbiz

FILM TIPS: The revamped version of The Jungle Book is the big draw at cinemas this weekend, and both trailer and early reviews suggest it’s well worth seeing.

Cork-raised Brian Deady worked through personal traumas to produce his impressive new album, writes Ed Power

Leon Bridges isn’t quite sure how he got here.

She may be a Gone Girl for large chunks of the year, but Emily Ratajkowski hinted she was back in the West Cork town she once called home and which she considers to be one of the best places in the world.

I have over 3000 records. I still buy vinyl. It’s not a musical snobbery thing. 

Find out what’s going on in the worlds of arts, film and culture before you start your weekend.

A jury’s verdict that Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke copied Marvin Gaye’s music to create their hit song ‘Blurred Lines’ won’t just be felt by the singers’ pocketbooks — it has the potential to change how musicians work and could open the door to new copyright claims.

STEVIE ‘G’ Grainger is a DJ on Red FM in Cork, and releases music on his Soul Jamz label. He’s bringing his Vinyl Love night to the Odessa in Dublin on March 22 in aid of marriage equality.

IN advance of her gig at the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, Ed Power Dianne Reenes is as humble as ever, despite her Grammys and singing for George Clooney.

Robin Thicke has revealed he was "high on Vicodin and alcohol" when 'Blurred Lines' was recorded.

Blues, soul, R&B, pop, gentle acoustics, raucous rip-roaring rock numbers, reggae — and whatever you’re having yourself.

Robin Thicke made a public apology to his estranged wife at the BET Awards last night.

The music of buskers in Galway moved this couple so much they broke into dance in the middle of the street.

LIKE a continuous loop, Damien Dempsey can’t separate his song-writing from singing. “Both come quite naturally. I can’t image one without the other,” he says in his hallmark Dublin accent.

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Robin Thicke is being sued for copyright infringement over his hit song 'Blurred Lines'.

Few American cities are as synonymous with the evolution of popular music as is Detroit.

Author Dan Brown has been confirmed for the Dublin Writers Festival from May 20-26.

James Arthur was named the winner of the X Factor last night.

James Arthur was named the winner of the 'X Factor' tonight.

GIG WISE: It’s the hottest ticket in town … Dingle town at least, and probably the entire country.

Bobby Womack thinks Elvis Presley "stole" his entire career.

Zookeepers have been using 'the Walrus of Love' to encourage breeding among their Chilean flamingos.

Teena Marie, who made history as Motown's first white act has died.

At the age of 68, Paul McCartney performed a two-hour, 27-song set in front of celebrities like Jerry Seinfeld, Alec Baldwin, Martha Stewart, Tony Bennett and Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood.

X Factor reject Paije Richardson said he had no hard feelings towards eccentric contestant Wagner’s continued survival in the contest and declared: “He is entitled to be there.”

Controversial 'X Factor' contestant Wagner Carrilho will discover tonight if he has made it through to the next stage of the competition following an on-screen row with Cheryl Cole.

Rock trio Muse were lauded for the greatest cover version of all time, with their rendition of 'Feeling Good'.

JUST LAST week Tony Blair visited Ireland to publicise his autobiography.

The ‘Baby By Me’ rapper 50 Cent has revealed his upcoming LP – which has been given the working title ‘Black Magic’ – will feature a “soulful vibe” which has been influenced by the Motown legend Marvin Gaye as well as American soul singer Curtis Mayfield.

Simon Cowell was known for being nasty and mean to aspiring singers on 'American Idol', but his final appearance on the show was a total lovefest today.

Actor Terrence Howard secretly got married in January.