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Ahead of Eurovision and calls for Bambie Thug and other artists to boycott the competition, Suzanne Harrington wonders if protest singers are a dying breed

Notoriously expensive, the English capital can be low cost with a little know-how, writes insider and bargain hunter Sarah Rodrigues

'Travels Over Feeling' is a fresh take on a centuries-old trope: the enduring struggle of the wilful artist and would-be genius to be heard

Law firm Austen Hays filed a claim in London’s high court alleging that the US owner of the app breached British data protection laws and thousands of Grindr users had their information misused

Fra Fee tells Esther McCarthy about why he's happy to use his own accent in a role that marks his latest step up the acting ladder 

The German parliament has approved legislation that will make it easier for transgender, intersex and nonbinary people to change their name and gender in official records.

The organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said that the abuse and harassment of contestants over Israel’s inclusion is “unacceptable and totally unfair”.

Bambie Thug and eight other Eurovision entrants released a statement about Israel’s place in the contest

"Written by Yuji Sakamoto and directed by Kore-eda Hirokazu, Monster is a beautifully nuanced film that effectively tells the same story from a number of conflicting perspectives"

One half of the Coen Brothers, the veteran filmmaker has teamed up with his wife this time around to make this tale of a road trip gone wrong 

 The Co. Down native and Late Late Show host will lead festivities with this year’s theme ‘Spréach,’ meaning Spark

With Seachtain na Gaeilge kicking off on March 1, we’d like to introduce you to three voices that are challenging our perceptions of Gaeilge and what it can mean in the Ireland of today.

It has been a traditional way for Irish singles to meet, but the LGBT+ community put a modern twist on match-making festivals during a colourful weekend in Co Clare. More at The Inn at Dromoland in the hope of finding love ahead of Valentine’s Day.

The world’s only Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transexual and Queer+ (LGBTQ+) matchmaking festival returns to Co Clare this weekend.

Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters delves into the lives and cultural impact of such gay icons as Sylvester and Self Esteem        

His shock departure sparked a rumour mill over the reasons for his exit

A diverse group of artists will be courting the public on the Late Late Show tonight in the hopes of being the Chosen One

Former Liverpool captain Henderson signed for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq in a lucrative but controversial move last summer.

Kristen Stewart has said that Twilight is a “gay movie” as it is “all about oppression” and “wanting what’s going to destroy you”.