A strange set of circumstances led Jim Mountjoy to suggest a jazz festival for Cork in 1978. Little did he know how his idea would snowball, writes Des O’Driscoll

Family pop group The Corrs have announced a new album and tour after returning to the stage following a 10 year hiatus — but they say it feels like they have never been away.

When Prince came to London a few years ago, he played more than 20 nights at the vast O2 arena. This time, he played a suburban living room to a dozen people.

I have become quite philosophical over the years. I’m quite into yoga and shamanic stuff.

ICONIC violinist Nigel Kennedy will join the Cork Symphony Orchestra to perform one of his favourite concertos on Friday.

Amy Winehouse's ashes will be mixed with her beloved grandmother's.

'All The Lovers' hitmaker Kylie Minogue - whose new album 'Aphrodite' hit the top of the UK charts on Sunday - reveals she doesn't like reading bad reviews but feels if the fans like her output, she will continue.

Singer Robert Palmer died in Paris of a heart attack today. He was 54.