Michael McIntyre is adding a second date to the Irish leg of his Big World tour.

If it's anything like his TV show, we can't wait.

Katie Taylor’s return to the ring this weekend is set to kickstart a busy run of at least seven fights this year for the former Olympic champion.

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Tyson Fury has branded Anthony Joshua a "pumped up weightlifter" and warned Wladimir Klitschko he is for "another hiding" in their re-match this summer.

Anthony Joshua has admitted to feeling intense pressure while preparing to challenge IBF heavyweight champion Charles Martin in London tonight.

Adele has fallen victim to a hacker who shared a haul of private photos online, according to reports.

From starring in an ensemble cast to standing out in his own series, American actor Aziz Ansari has become a master of comedy, writes Ed Power

Mark English is through to tomorrow’s 800m final at the European Indoor Athletics Championships in Prague.

Adam McMullen as unable to qualify for the men’s long jump final at the European Indoors in Prague.

Orlando Bloom plans to "give music a go".

Last night’s Brit Awards kicked off with a wave of dancing waiters welcoming hosts Ant and Dec to the stage before Taylor Swift became the first act to perform.

Game Of Thrones fans can be torched by the dragon Drogon, clasp The Mountain’s sword, and even sit on the Iron Throne itself as part of an interactive exhibition ahead of the forthcoming fifth series.

Per Mertesacker believes Arsenal’s trip to Manchester City this weekend will be a "big test" of their top-four credentials.

Rock act The Who have had to postpone a pair of major greatest hits shows at London’s O2 Arena after lead singer Roger Daltrey was ordered to rest by doctors.

Roger Federer is optimistic he will be fit for next weekend’s Davis Cup final after his dramatic withdrawal from the ATP World Tour Finals.

The ATP World Tour Finals ended in huge anti-climax after Roger Federer pulled out ahead of his scheduled final against Novak Djokovic with a back injury.

Kei Nishikori and Stan Wawrinka will try to prevent what appears an inevitable Novak Djokovic-Roger Federer showdown at the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

Andy Murray’s troubled season ended in humiliation against Roger Federer at the ATP World Tour Finals.

Roger Federer thinks Andy Murray has had the wins he needs to restore full confidence at the end of a troubled season.

“It will be an exciting match, a good one to be part of. I hope I can play well. We’ve had some very good matches over the years. I hope on Thursday it will be the same."

A place back in the top four is within Andy Murray’s grasp if he can continue his fine end to a difficult season at the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

Andy Murray has avoided world number one Novak Djokovic in the group stages of the ATP World Tour Finals at London’s O2 Arena next week.

Mick Hucknall is to revive chart-topping act Simply Red for a 30th anniversary tour next year – five years after retiring in the wake of a farewell tour.

Ed Sheeran witnessed four couples get engaged at his concert in London on last night.

A live report in which Sky News journalist Colin Brazier was seen picking through the belongings of victims of the MH17 air disaster in Ukraine amounted to a “significant lapse of judgment”, according to Ofcom.

John Cleese is to return to the stage following this summer’s Monty Python reunion – with a one-man show based around his forthcoming memoir.

Morrissey has announced dates for his European tour.

Robert Plant is "disappointed and baffled" by Jimmy Page's determination to reform Led Zeppelin.

UFC star Conor McGregor has given a big shout out to a young cancer sufferer ahead of his hometown debut in a sold out O2 arena this weekend.

Kasabian have announced two Irish dates in December as part of an autumn arena tour.

British specialist building services firm Arkoni has expanded into the Irish market via the signing of a joint-venture product partnership with Dublin-based firm Linham Construction.

Monty Python stars have recorded their own unofficial World Cup anthem for England’s campaign – with a new version of Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life.

Young Dáire Gorman had the best day ever this week as he got to meet his hero, Irish wrestling superstar Sheamus from World Wrestling Entertainment.

Young Dáire Gorman had the best day ever yesterday as he got to meet his hero, Irish wrestling superstar Sheamus from the WWE.

Young Monaghan toddler, Dáire Gorman, had the best day ever yesterday as he got to meet his hero, Irish wrestling superstar Seamus from the WWE.

Beyoncé and Jay Z are reportedly planning a joint tour.

A Dublin City centre hotel, which previously traded as a Holiday Inn, is for sale for €9m.

Niall Horan enjoyed a night out with Brian McFadden in London on Saturday.

A man will appear in court this morning in connection with a fatal stabbing in Dublin's inner city on Wednesday night.

David Bowie has become the oldest winner of a Brit Award, taking the best British male solo artist prize at the age of 67.