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MUSIC NEWS: Netflix subscribers now have access to two worthwhile music documentaries: Keith Richards: Under the Influence, in which the Rolling Stones guitarist talks about his new solo album and the sounds that have inspired him over the years; and Time Is Illmatic, the film that tells of Nas’s classic 1994 album, and his background in New York that gave rise to it. 

Cian Heffernan is from Carrigaline, Co Cork, and is project co-ordinator for Culture Night, Cork County 2015. He also plays drums with John Blek and the Rats, whose new album is released next week. culturenightcorkcounty.ie

Boundary-busting Beck made a dramatic first ever appearance in Cork last night, bringing a big dance party sound and an even bigger personality.

MUSIC NEWS: You’ll be hearing a lot of Jamie xx in the coming weeks, with his appearance at Forbidden Fruit tomorrow coming just a day after the release of his much anticipated album, In Colour. 

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MUSIC NEWS: Reginald D Hunter’s series, Songs of the South, is essential viewing for music fans tomorrow night (BBC Two, 9pm), and this second episode is all the more attractive because it is followed by a new documentary on James Brown. 

Johnny Depp has formed a supergroup with Alice Cooper and Joe Perry.

Mandy Moore has filed for divorce from Ryan Adams.

Ed Power’s run down on what will be hot in the world of music this spring.

Got a gig-goer, a gamer or even a gadget-freak on your pressie list? Ed Power runs through some entertainment options that might help ease your shopping worries.

Former European Youth gold medallist Gary Cully came out on top won in the clash of the Kildare lightweights at last night’s National Intermediate Championships finals at Dublin’s National Stadium when the St David’s BC southpaw beat Hughie Joyce of the St Michael’s Athy BC.

MUSIC NEWS: Neil Young’s new album, Storytone, is currently streaming online, and the presence of a 92-piece orchestra and choir is an indication it’s quite a different affair than his other recent material. 

A global credit card payment service founded by two millionaire brothers from Limerick has partnered with social media giant Twitter to allow users to buy directly from the micro-blogging site.

Kentucky songwriter Sturgill Simpson plays the Kilkenny Roots Festival, reports Gerry Quinn.

Two Hollywood A-listers have said music - not acting - keeps them sane.

MARK EITZEL’S deep voice shakes with emotion.

KILKENNY is gearing up for the 15th Smithwick’s Rhythm and Roots music festival this May bank holiday weekend.

The one-time boy wonder of alternative country, for the past 11 years Ryan Adams has worked hard at cultivating a reputation for eccentricity and headstrong waywardness.

Adele looks set to make her UK live comeback at the Brit Awards, three months after surgery to cure a voice-threatening condition.

New albums from five acts show a genre thriving on the best US influences, says Gerry Quinn

What I do: I do lots of things. At the moment I am playing the part of Beauty in the Everyman Palace Theatre Christmas Panto, Beauty and the Beast, which is hard work, but great fun.

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SUMMER arrived early in more sense than one as Cork Opera House began its push for a bright season of music, drama, comedy and festival performances.

The Strokes' debut album 'Is This It' has been judged as the greatest album of the decade.

Singer Mandy Moore is glad she began counselling sessions last year, saying it is nice not to be "judged" when you have a problem.

Newlywed Mandy Moore's hopes of becoming a great chef have been burned because her husband Ryan Adams is so good in the kitchen.

Newlywed Mandy Moore insists husband Ryan Adams will be the only guy who will see her naked - because she can't stand the thought of random movie fans ogling her online and at the cinema.

Courtney Love has launched a scathing attack on newlyweds Ryan Adams and Mandy Moore in a bizarre online rant.

Elton John has been booked to perform at tennis ace Andy Roddick's wedding this weekend, according to new reports.

Mandy Moore has tied the knot with her fiancé, musician Ryan Adams.

Singer-actress Mandy Moore and rock singer Ryan Adams are engaged.

Rocker Ryan Adams has recorded The Strokes' album 'Is This It?' on mandolin, pump organ and banjo but fears it's too "weird" to get released.

Ryan Adams has made unlikely pals with British band Oasis on tour - and insists the legendary rock wildmen are perfect company over dinner.

Kylie Minogue, Amy Winehouse and Paul McCartney shared the spoils at the Q Awards today.

Lindsay Lohan has admitted to "making-up" boyfriends in order to spice up her love life for the media.

US rocker Ryan Adams refuses to be confined to a setlist, even though the "confusion" of playing from the heart often leads to onstage disputes.

Nominations for the NME music awards were being announced today.

Tickets for Ryan Adams' Irish date go on sale tomorrow.

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin remained tight-lipped last night about rumours that actress Gwyneth Paltrow had dumped him.

Travis's War Child charity gig has sold out in only five minutes.