Person: Sam Smith

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Sam Smith: On a long journey to self-acceptance

"I've always found it hard to be on stage in front of people in any capacity, but there's obviously still an insecure person in me who needs - who really needs - the applause."

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Dua Lipa's new rules mean taking things slow and easy

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James Charles saga and Foil, Arms and Hog among most watched YouTube videos in Ireland

celebrity

Lewis Capaldi announces Irish gig

news

BULLETIN: Macroom shooting reaction; Only male midwife at CUMH dies suddenly

soccer

United progress in FA Cup on Alexis Sanchez’s debut

Scene and Heard: What's happening in the world of arts

Des O’Driscoll shares the latest news

Fri, 17 Nov, 2017

Album review: Sam Smith, The Thrill Of It All

Sat, 04 Nov, 2017

It’s all about the harmonies in Sam Smith’s Carpool Karaoke

The singer also chats about his plans for his funeral/wedding and Fifth Harmony make a surprise appearance - standard Carpool Karaoke.

Thu, 02 Nov, 2017

LUNCHTIME BULLETIN: Limerick biker sentenced to life for murder; Electricity bills set to rise as companies announce price hike

Here's your lunchtime news bulletin

Fri, 27 Oct, 2017

Scene + heard: Tom Waits, Sam Smith, Michael Fassbender & David O’Doherty

MUSIC NEWS: We haven’t heard much from Tom Waits in recent years, but ANTI-records has announced the re-release of the seven albums the 67-year-old had put out on the label. 

Fri, 27 Oct, 2017

LUNCHTIME BULLETIN: Irish work more hours than EU average; Focus Ireland records second highest numbers of homeless in four years

Here's your lunchtime news bulletin.

Fri, 01 Sep, 2017

Loud and proud: How gay pop stars are a boon to youngsters

Gay performers have long been prominent in the pop industry. However, it’s only in recent years that coming out has become the norm, writes Caomhan Keane.

Mon, 31 Jul, 2017

Ed Sheeran has said he does not use Twitter because of online abuse

Ed Sheeran has said that online abuse has driven him off Twitter.

Tue, 04 Jul, 2017

MORNING BULLETIN: Speculation of third candidate in race to replace Enda Kenny

Here's your morning news bulletin.

Fri, 19 May, 2017

MCD's Denis Desmond rules out second Coldplay date at Croke Park

MCD supremo Denis Desmond dashed the hopes of Coldplay fans yesterday by confirming there will be no second gig by the band in Dublin next summer.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2016

Years & Years are realising what big pop stars they are

With a No 1 single in King, and a headline slot at Electric Picnic, Years & Years are finally coming around to the fact they really are pop stars, writes Ed Power

Fri, 02 Sep, 2016

Everybody dancing as Chic gets groovy at Marquee

Humblebrag. Noun. An ostensibly modest or self-deprecating statement whose actual purpose is to draw attention to something of which one is proud.

Wed, 22 Jun, 2016

Gavin James is taking the road to success at his own pace

Loved by Ed Sheeran and offered a lift in One Direction’s jet? Gavin James has taken his meteoric rise in his stride, writes Ed Power

Fri, 03 Jun, 2016

Michael Kiwanuka: A black man in a white world fighting back the stereotype

As a middle-class Londoner, singer Michael Kiwanuka is accustomed to not fulfilling the racial stereotypes that people might have of him, writes Ed Power.

Tue, 31 May, 2016

Millennial girl: It’s a good time to be Meghan Trainor

A Grammy, a J-Lo hit, a collaboration with Harry Styles, a flash car and a house with a backyard in LA. It’s a good time to be Meghan Trainor, writes Shilpa Ganatra.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2016

WATCH: Leonardo DiCaprio finally gets hands on best actor Oscar

Leonardo DiCaprio has ended years of Oscars disappointment as he was finally named best actor.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2016

Nigel Carolan’s Ireland heroes stage amazing recovery

England 20 Ireland 26: Nigel Carolan’s U-20 side staged a remarkable comeback to defeat England in Newcastle last night.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

Album Review: Jack Garratt - Phase

3/5

Wed, 24 Feb, 2016

The rise of superstar Dublin DJ Annie Mac

She’s the Dublin DJ who secured a prime slot on BBC radio and hung out with Sam Smith even before he was famous. Claire Droney meets the very cool Annie Mac.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

Gavin James announces his ‘biggest show to date’ for Cork’s Live at the Marquee

Tickets are €28 and on sale at 9am from all the usual outlets this Friday, February 19th.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Adele comes top of most popular acts in the world

Adele has topped another chart — a top 10 of the most popular acts in the world.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Izzy Bizu on the up and up as she heads for Dublin's Sugar club

IZZY Bizu’s feet have barely touched the floor since she signed to Epic Records last year.

Wed, 27 Jan, 2016

Irish celebrities are among the most influential in Europe, according to Forbes

Three Irish people have been named among the 30 most influential Europeans in the entertainment industry.

Tue, 19 Jan, 2016

VIDEO: The final Spectre trailer is the one you have been waiting for

We’ve been getting so many James Bond surprises in the last few weeks it’s been hard to keep up, but we think this is one of the biggest yet!

Sat, 03 Oct, 2015

5 things to do this week

Don’t miss out on the great hings going on this week.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2015

What to watch on TV this week

The latest acting veteran who may have joined the cast of Game of Thrones is Richard E Grant, according to unconfirmed reports in the UK.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2015

Tickets for next year's Electric Picnic go on sale tomorrow

The dates for next year's Electric Picnic have been announced.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2015

VIDEO: Sam Smith wrote Spectre theme song in record time

Sam Smith is singing the theme song to Spectre, the new James Bond movie.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2015

The sun shines on park life as 47,000 enjoy traditional Electric Picnic

With a charmingly diverse line-up, quirky non-musical attractions and surprisingly balmy weather, this year’s Electric Picnic had something for everyone.

Mon, 07 Sep, 2015

Electric Picnic still has power to perplex and please

Pop priestess Grace Jones, dance veterans Underworld, and student disco icons Belle and Sebastian were among the highlights as the Electric Picnic music festival began at Stradbally, Co Laois, Friday night.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2015

Sam Smith rules himself out of singing James Bond theme

Sam Smith is "definitely not" singing the Bond theme for 'Spectre'.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2015

19 cute festival hairstyles you can recreate in your tent (but some you probably can’t)

If you’ve got tickets to Electric Picnic this weekend you’ll be looking forward to Blur, Sam Smith and Florence and the Machine but probably not so much to how your hair’s going to look by Sunday.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2015

There’s no place Jess Glynne would rather be

Jess Glynne is revelling in her role as one of the most exciting new voices in pop, writes Ed Power.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2015

Five things to do this week

Making plans for the week ahead? We’ve got you covered.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2015

Radiohead tipped for Bond theme tune as betting halted

Bookies have suspended bets on who will sing the next James Bond theme tune after one punter tried to put £15,000 on Radiohead.

Thu, 30 Jul, 2015

Ellie Goulding rumoured to have recorded Spectre's theme song

British pop star Ellie Goulding may have recorded the theme song for Spectre, the latest entry in the Bond franchise.

Wed, 29 Jul, 2015

Patrick James is proving he’s got the voice to succeed

Dealing with weight and sexuality were the easy bits. Now Patrick James aims to show he can sustain a career in the music business after his TV talent show success, writes Ed Power.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2015