http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/sir-elton-john-lsquofeeling-finersquo-after-illness-14555488.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/sir-elton-john-lsquofeeling-finersquo-after-illness-14555488.html?r=RSS <p> Sir Elton John is out of hospital and is feeling &ldquo;fine&rdquo; after being struck down with a bout of flu and an E.coli bacterial infection. </p> News Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:42 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/motring-ahead-14555284.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/motring-ahead-14555284.html?r=RSS <p> There are musicians, there are rock stars, and there are legends. Lemmy falls firmly into the last category. </p> News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:58:59 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/beyonce-knowles-lifts-three-awards-at--mtv-gala-14554909.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/beyonce-knowles-lifts-three-awards-at--mtv-gala-14554909.html?r=RSS <p> Beyonce has scooped a hat-trick of prizes at the MTV Europe Music Awards, dedicating one of them to husband Jay-Z. </p> News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:24:13 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/no-surprise-as-american-acts-dominate-mtv-awards-14554796.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/no-surprise-as-american-acts-dominate-mtv-awards-14554796.html?r=RSS <p> The MTV Europe Music Awards is one of the music world's most glitzy bashes and was being held in Berlin this year to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, a potent Cold War symbol. </p> News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:47:59 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/fury-as-wall-erected-in-berlin-for-u2-freedom-gig-14554794.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/fury-as-wall-erected-in-berlin-for-u2-freedom-gig-14554794.html?r=RSS <p> Berlin celebrated the 20th anniversary of the fall of its wall last night with an emotionally tone-deaf decision to erect another one around a U2 concert dedicated to freedom. </p> News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:46:19 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/gay-honour-for-boyzone-and-stephen-gately-14554776.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/gay-honour-for-boyzone-and-stephen-gately-14554776.html?r=RSS <p> Boyzone were last night honoured by gay campaign group Stonewall for the late Stephen Gately's contribution to raising awareness. </p> News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:13:07 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/robbie-williams-irsquom-in-love-and-want-kids-14551832.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/robbie-williams-irsquom-in-love-and-want-kids-14551832.html?r=RSS <p> In an interview for Friday Night With Jonathan Ross to be screened this week, the former Take That singer said he thought he was destined to stay single until he met American actress Ayda Field. </p> News Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:20:56 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/westlifes-nicky-byrne-in-shock-at-sudden-death-of-father-14548800.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/westlifes-nicky-byrne-in-shock-at-sudden-death-of-father-14548800.html?r=RSS <p> Tributes were last night paid to the father of Westlife star Nicky Byrne, who died suddenly yesterday. </p> News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:33:45 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/jamelia-and-darren-to-divorce-14548673.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/jamelia-and-darren-to-divorce-14548673.html?r=RSS <p> SIinger Jamelia and footballer Darren Byfield are to |divorce after 18 months of |marriage. </p> News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:08:28 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/can-john-and-edward--aka-jedward--really-win--x-factor-14548110.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/can-john-and-edward--aka-jedward--really-win--x-factor-14548110.html?r=RSS <p> Maureen Coleman hears contrasting opinions on the Grimes twins from two of our most outspoken music experts </p> News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:40:23 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/ronan-keating--how-i-broke-stephen-gately-news-to-boyzone-14547965.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/ronan-keating--how-i-broke-stephen-gately-news-to-boyzone-14547965.html?r=RSS <p> Heartbroken Boyzone have opened up about their grief over the tragic death of bandmate Stephen Gately. </p> News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:22:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/friends-of-stephen-gately-fear-he-may-not-have-made-a-will-14547195.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/friends-of-stephen-gately-fear-he-may-not-have-made-a-will-14547195.html?r=RSS <p> Friends of Boyzone star Stephen Gately fear he may not have made a will. </p> News Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:34:49 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/new-boyzone-album-will-be-tribute-to-stephen-gately-14547194.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/new-boyzone-album-will-be-tribute-to-stephen-gately-14547194.html?r=RSS <p> Boyzone will release a new album featuring Stephen Gately as a tribute to the late singer, the band said. </p> News Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:30:21 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/beatles-fans-slam-use-of--song-in-blackberry-ad-14546421.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/beatles-fans-slam-use-of--song-in-blackberry-ad-14546421.html?r=RSS <p> Beatles fans have reacted angrily to the use of the band's hippie anthem &quot;All You Need Is Love&quot; to promote a range of &pound;300 consumer gadgets. </p> News Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:43:24 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/itrsquos-teenage-kicks-for-snow-patrol-as-a-classic-studio-celebrates-14546346.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/itrsquos-teenage-kicks-for-snow-patrol-as-a-classic-studio-celebrates-14546346.html?r=RSS <p> Ulster&rsquo;s Snow Patrol celebrated the 75th birthday of the BBC's legendary Maida Vale studios yesterday by performing hits from decades gone by. </p> News Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:53 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/my-solo-career-was-a-mistake-says-victoria-beckham-14546356.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/my-solo-career-was-a-mistake-says-victoria-beckham-14546356.html?r=RSS <p> Victoria Beckham says she was &lsquo;a bit lost&rsquo; when she sang solo </p> News Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:52 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/belfast-festival/tasmin-little-goes-a-long-way-14546156.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/belfast-festival/tasmin-little-goes-a-long-way-14546156.html?r=RSS <p> When it comes to performing in strange venues, Tasmin Little certainly knows a thing or two. </p> Belfast Festival Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:04:38 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/elton-cancels-dublin-gig-due-to-flu-14545809.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/elton-cancels-dublin-gig-due-to-flu-14545809.html?r=RSS <p> Thousands of Elton John fans were left disappointed after the singer was forced to pull out of last night&rsquo;s sold-out gig at Dublin's 02 Arena at the last minute due to illness. </p> News Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:17:23 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/leona-lewis-stays-positive-after-punch-to-head-14545774.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/leona-lewis-stays-positive-after-punch-to-head-14545774.html?r=RSS <p> Leona Lewis says she has stayed &ldquo;positive&rdquo; after her attack at a book signing. </p> News Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:38:02 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/u2-to-play-free-berlin-concert-to-mark-fall-of-wall-14544233.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/u2-to-play-free-berlin-concert-to-mark-fall-of-wall-14544233.html?r=RSS <p> Irish rock legends U2 are to play a free show at the Brandenburg Gate to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, it was announced today. </p> News Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:33:02 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/twitter-seance-aimed-at-contacting-kurt-cobain-and-michael-jackson-14544117.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/twitter-seance-aimed-at-contacting-kurt-cobain-and-michael-jackson-14544117.html?r=RSS <p> Kurt Cobain and Michael Jackson are among the late stars chosen to be contacted in the world's first Twitter seance, it has been announced. </p> News Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:51:54 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/morrissey-is-back-on-song-following-collapse-14544113.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/morrissey-is-back-on-song-following-collapse-14544113.html?r=RSS <p> Morrissey returned to the stage at Royal Albert Hall last night following his collapse mid-performance at the weekend. </p> News Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:41:38 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/timeless-tom-jones-bridges-generation-gap-with-belfast-gig-14544097.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/timeless-tom-jones-bridges-generation-gap-with-belfast-gig-14544097.html?r=RSS <p> It&rsquo;s not unusual to begin to show your age as you get older … unless you are Tom Jones. </p> News Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:14:32 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/newlook-amy-winehouse-at-q-awards-but-itrsquos-the-same-old-confused-story-14543231.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/newlook-amy-winehouse-at-q-awards-but-itrsquos-the-same-old-confused-story-14543231.html?r=RSS <p> Singer Amy Winehouse made a surprise appearance at the Q Awards bash but managed to bungle her appearance on stage twice. </p> News Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:33:58 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/oasis-shortlisted-for-worlds-best-act-14542607.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/oasis-shortlisted-for-worlds-best-act-14542607.html?r=RSS <p> They may be gone but they are not forgotten - recently-split Oasis are in the running for the title of world's best act at a top music awards bash today. </p> News Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:05:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/watch-u2-rose-bowl-concert-live-on-youtube-14542507.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/watch-u2-rose-bowl-concert-live-on-youtube-14542507.html?r=RSS <p> Irish rockers U2 have become the first stars to stream a full live concert for free on YouTube. Fans were able watch the show from the Pasadena Rose Bowl in California as it happened on the video-sharing website today. </p> News Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:12:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/cheryl-colersquos-fight-for-the-top-spot-pays-off-14542427.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/cheryl-colersquos-fight-for-the-top-spot-pays-off-14542427.html?r=RSS <p> Cheryl Cole stormed to the top of the charts last night as her debut single as a solo artist went straight in at number one. </p> News Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:01:48 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/lady-gaga-to-have-a-monsterrsquos-ball-in-northern-ireland-14542435.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/lady-gaga-to-have-a-monsterrsquos-ball-in-northern-ireland-14542435.html?r=RSS <p> Lady Gaga is known for her outrageous, experimental fashion sense which involves dressing up as Kermit the Frog or donning a red lace mini dress with matching face mask. </p> News Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:01:05 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/morrissey-recovering-after-collapse-on-stage-14542419.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/morrissey-recovering-after-collapse-on-stage-14542419.html?r=RSS <p> Morrissey was discharged from hospital yesterday after collapsing on stage with breathing difficulties. </p> News Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:01:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/morrissey-in-hospital-after-collapsing-on-stage-with-breathing-difficulties-14542314.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/morrissey-in-hospital-after-collapsing-on-stage-with-breathing-difficulties-14542314.html?r=RSS <p> Morrissey was taken to hospital last night after collapsing on stage with breathing difficulties. </p> News Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:01:13 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/criminal-charges-dismissed-against-rapper-kanye-west-14542153.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/criminal-charges-dismissed-against-rapper-kanye-west-14542153.html?r=RSS <p> A US court commissioner has dismissed criminal charges against Kanye West and his road manager stemming from their scuffle with photographers last year. </p> News Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:23:20 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/frankiersquos-relax-named-a-q-classic-14542003.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/frankiersquos-relax-named-a-q-classic-14542003.html?r=RSS <p> Chart hit Relax by Frankie Goes To Hollywood, which famously received an unofficial Radio 1 ban, has been rewarded with a top accolade. </p> News Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:59:31 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/back-in-a-biffy-14541652.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/back-in-a-biffy-14541652.html?r=RSS <p> In an era of one hit wonders and perma-tanned pop stars, it&rsquo;s reassuring to see Scottish tunesmiths Biffy Clyro continue to produce the goods. </p> News Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:35:07 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/robbie-williams--let-me-entertain-you-please-14541321.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/robbie-williams--let-me-entertain-you-please-14541321.html?r=RSS <p> At the conclusion of his performance of &quot;Bodies&quot; at London's Roundhouse theatre on Tuesday night, Robbie Williams stared out into space and his eyes rolled in their sockets. &quot;Wow!&quot; he said. </p> News Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:48:04 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/tragic-boyzone-singer-stephen-gately-set-to-top-the-charts-for-one-last-time-14541304.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/tragic-boyzone-singer-stephen-gately-set-to-top-the-charts-for-one-last-time-14541304.html?r=RSS <p> Stephen Gately could be set for the top of the charts one last time, Louis Walsh has revealed. </p> News Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:03:53 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/paul-mccartney-to-play-just-one-uk-gig-14538206.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/paul-mccartney-to-play-just-one-uk-gig-14538206.html?r=RSS <p> Sir Paul McCartney is to play his only UK gig of the year announcing a festive spectacular at the 02 Arena, bringing to an end his first European tour for five years. </p> News Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:00:25 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gatelys-husband-andrew-cowles-cant-go-back-to-death-house-14537350.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gatelys-husband-andrew-cowles-cant-go-back-to-death-house-14537350.html?r=RSS <p> Stephen Gately's husband Andrew Cowles has returned to the London flat they shared as he struggles to find somewhere peaceful to settle back down. </p> News Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:09:05 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/u2-to-make-history-with-live-youtube-gig-14537337.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/u2-to-make-history-with-live-youtube-gig-14537337.html?r=RSS <p> Irish rockers U2 are to become the first stadium-packing stars to allow a full live show to be streamed for free on YouTube, they have announced. </p> News Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:27:39 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/robbie-williams-hails-barlow-on-return-to-big-stage-14537331.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/robbie-williams-hails-barlow-on-return-to-big-stage-14537331.html?r=RSS <p> Robbie Williams sent a special message out to his former Take That bandmate Gary Barlow during his first full concert for three years. </p> News Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:19:24 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/cheryl-cole-on-course-to-be-yearrsquos-top-seller-14537218.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/cheryl-cole-on-course-to-be-yearrsquos-top-seller-14537218.html?r=RSS <p> Cheryl Cole performing her new song on Sunday night&rsquo;s X Factor Pop star Cheryl Cole's first solo effort is set to be the year&rsquo;s biggest selling single, the Official Charts Company said. </p> News Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:26:16 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gatelys-husband-set-to-get-euro11m-estate-14536490.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gatelys-husband-set-to-get-euro11m-estate-14536490.html?r=RSS <p> Stephen Gately's family have no intention of challenging his husband for the singer's &euro;11m fortune. </p> News Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:02:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/rikki-is-voted-off-x-factor-as-cheryl-shines-14536087.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/rikki-is-voted-off-x-factor-as-cheryl-shines-14536087.html?r=RSS <p> Scotsman Rikki Loney became the second act to be voted off the X Factor as Cheryl Cole gave an &ldquo;incredible&rdquo; performance of her new single. </p> News Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:39:06 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/police-.htmlive-complaint-about-controversial-article-on-stephen--gately-14535623.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/police-.htmlive-complaint-about-controversial-article-on-stephen--gately-14535623.html?r=RSS <p> Police have received a complaint about an article written by newspaper columnist Jan Moir about the death of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, Scotland Yard said last night. </p> News Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:24:42 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/fans-fork-out-pound1300-for-signed-stephen-gately-single-at-auction-14535622.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/fans-fork-out-pound1300-for-signed-stephen-gately-single-at-auction-14535622.html?r=RSS <p> Two Boyzone fans have forked out &pound;1,300 for an autographed single as a keepsake of their favourite pop star Stephen Gately. </p> News Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:21:39 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/x-factor-winner-alexandra-burke-beats-robbie-williams-to-top-of-the-charts-14535620.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/x-factor-winner-alexandra-burke-beats-robbie-williams-to-top-of-the-charts-14535620.html?r=RSS <p> X Factor winner Alexandra Burke stormed to the top of the charts last night with her single Bad Boys, beating Robbie Williams' comeback single Bodies. </p> News Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:16:33 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/boyzones-touching-tribute-to-their-lsquobrotherrsquo-stephen-gately-14535610.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/boyzones-touching-tribute-to-their-lsquobrotherrsquo-stephen-gately-14535610.html?r=RSS <p> The tears were not accompanied by young screams and hysteria this time. They were now for sorrow, for a son of Sheriff Street who made it big and was coming home for the last time, too early. </p> <p></p> News Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:07:01 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/take-that-singer-barlows-father-dies-14535160.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/take-that-singer-barlows-father-dies-14535160.html?r=RSS <p> Take That singer Gary Barlow was today mourning the death of his father. </p> News Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:37:53 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/robbie-williams-plans-croke-comeback-14534829.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/robbie-williams-plans-croke-comeback-14534829.html?r=RSS <p> TV presenter Jonathan Wilkes has reiterated the promise made by pop star, Robbie Williams in 2006, claiming that he will return to Dublin to play a free gig. </p> News Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:14:58 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/snow-patrol-to-play-huge-children-in-need-concert-14534753.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/snow-patrol-to-play-huge-children-in-need-concert-14534753.html?r=RSS <p> Snow Patrol are to join Sir Paul McCartney, Leona Lewis, Cheryl Cole and Take That at a massive concert for Children In Need next month. </p> News Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:30 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/flash-harry-under-pressure-to-become-a-political-chart-topper-14534778.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/flash-harry-under-pressure-to-become-a-political-chart-topper-14534778.html?r=RSS <p> It could be a case of &lsquo;Don&rsquo;t Stop Me Now&rsquo; as Freddie Mercury tribute artist Harry Hamilton, better known as Flash Harry, takes the first tentative step tonight on the rocky road to Westminster. </p> News Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:15 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/ronan-keatings-tattoo-tribute-to-tragic-boyzone-member-stephen-gately-14534526.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/ronan-keatings-tattoo-tribute-to-tragic-boyzone-member-stephen-gately-14534526.html?r=RSS <p> Ronan Keating and his Boyzone bandmates have had tattoos to mark the death of Stephen Gately. </p> News Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:47:26 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/boyzone-words-of-anguish-over-stephen-gately-death-14534495.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/boyzone-words-of-anguish-over-stephen-gately-death-14534495.html?r=RSS <p> Stephen Gately's grief-stricken Boyzone bandmates said they were &quot;truly overwhelmed&quot; as they arrived in Majorca to bring the body of their best friend home. </p> News Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:25:36 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/man-charged-over-leona-lewis-attack-14534059.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/man-charged-over-leona-lewis-attack-14534059.html?r=RSS <p> A man has been charged with punching singer Leona Lewis in the head during a book signing. </p> News Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:54:15 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/no-family-or-friends-for-nervous-cheryl-coles-x-factor-performance-14534049.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/no-family-or-friends-for-nervous-cheryl-coles-x-factor-performance-14534049.html?r=RSS <p> Cheryl Cole will have no family or friends in the audience when she performs her new song on the X Factor - as they would make her feel more nervous. </p> News Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:36:59 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/depeche-mode-denies-concert-faux-pas-14534036.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/depeche-mode-denies-concert-faux-pas-14534036.html?r=RSS <p> A representative of Depeche Mode denied reports that the British band's lead singer inadvertently shouted out to the wrong country at a concert in Peru. </p> News Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:09:23 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/friend-who-found-body-is-lsquoshatteredrsquo-by-stephen-gatelyrsquos-death-14533970.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/friend-who-found-body-is-lsquoshatteredrsquo-by-stephen-gatelyrsquos-death-14533970.html?r=RSS <p> What happened the night Stephen Gately died was &ldquo;not normal&rdquo;, the man who found the Boyzone star's body has said. </p> News Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:37:53 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/security-tight-for-stephen-gatelys-funeral-14533969.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/security-tight-for-stephen-gatelys-funeral-14533969.html?r=RSS <p> Security plans were being drawn up last night to accommodate thousands of fans outside the church for Boyzone star Stephen Gately's funeral tomorrow. </p> News Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:37:38 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/last-lonely-journey-for-stephen-gately-14533968.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/last-lonely-journey-for-stephen-gately-14533968.html?r=RSS <p> It was a sad and lonely end to a short life and amazing career. </p> News Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:37:19 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/boyzone-to-hold-allnight-vigil-at-stephen-gatelys-coffin-14533948.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/boyzone-to-hold-allnight-vigil-at-stephen-gatelys-coffin-14533948.html?r=RSS <p> Boyzone will fly to Majorca today to bring the body of their tragic bandmate Stephen Gately home to his beloved Dublin. </p> News Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:17:41 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gatelys-family-hurt-by-wild-drugs-rumours-14533947.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gatelys-family-hurt-by-wild-drugs-rumours-14533947.html?r=RSS <p> Stephen Gately's family are &quot;shocked and surprised&quot; by the wild speculation surrounding the cause of his death. </p> News Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:16:14 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/depeche-modes-dave-gahan-gets-it-wrong-in-peru-14531132.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/depeche-modes-dave-gahan-gets-it-wrong-in-peru-14531132.html?r=RSS <p> Depeche Mode frontman Dave Gahan has become the Peru's third visiting pop star to belt out thanks - to the wrong country. </p> News Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:09:42 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/louis-walsh-to-miss-x-factor-as-stephen-gatelys-funeral-confirmed-for-saturday-14531092.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/louis-walsh-to-miss-x-factor-as-stephen-gatelys-funeral-confirmed-for-saturday-14531092.html?r=RSS <p> Boyzone singer Stephen Gately's funeral will take place in Dublin on Saturday. </p> News Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:46:44 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/boyzone-organising-fitting-farewell-for-stephen-gately-14531091.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/boyzone-organising-fitting-farewell-for-stephen-gately-14531091.html?r=RSS <p> Boyzone are organising a fitting farewell for their tragic bandmate because &quot;it&rsquo;s the way Stephen would have wanted it&quot;. </p> News Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:43:30 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gatelyrsquos-family-lsquotouched-by-messages-of-supportrsquo-14531038.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gatelyrsquos-family-lsquotouched-by-messages-of-supportrsquo-14531038.html?r=RSS <p> The family of Stephen Gately yesterday broke their silence ahead of the Boyzone star's funeral this weekend. </p> News Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:13:30 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/patti-smith-blocks-street-with-impromptu-singalong-14530980.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/patti-smith-blocks-street-with-impromptu-singalong-14530980.html?r=RSS <p> Singer Patti Smith caused chaos as she led an impromptu singalong in the street with hundreds of people. </p> News Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:01:15 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/x-factor-winner-leona-lewis-punched-on-the-head-14531004.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/x-factor-winner-leona-lewis-punched-on-the-head-14531004.html?r=RSS <p> Singer Leona Lewis was recovering today after being punched in the head as she signed books for fans. </p> News Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:36 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/cheryl-cole-to-mime-song-on-x-factor-14531025.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/cheryl-cole-to-mime-song-on-x-factor-14531025.html?r=RSS <p> X Factor judge Cheryl Cole will mime when she performs her new single on the show this Sunday. </p> News Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:06 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/belfast-festival/previews/empire-of-the-fionn-regan-14530808.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/belfast-festival/previews/empire-of-the-fionn-regan-14530808.html?r=RSS <p> Fionn, you have just played Electric Picnic and now you&rsquo;re for the Spiegeltent at the Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen&rsquo;s. </p> Previews Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:30:34 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/belfast-festival/previews/valery-gergiev-return-of-the-maestro-14530741.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/belfast-festival/previews/valery-gergiev-return-of-the-maestro-14530741.html?r=RSS <p> Having gained the services of legendary Hollywood composer Ennio Morricone to open last year's festival, many would be forgiven for thinking another big name might be out of reach for the 2009 programme </p> Previews Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:46:02 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/belfast-festival/previews/therersquos-a-buzz-around-belfast-14530737.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/belfast-festival/previews/therersquos-a-buzz-around-belfast-14530737.html?r=RSS <p> Punk&rsquo;s not quite dead &mdash; but these days its followers tend to look like Phil Mitchell. </p> Previews Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:42:19 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/belfast-festival/previews/michael-trainor-a-precious-performance-14530704.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/belfast-festival/previews/michael-trainor-a-precious-performance-14530704.html?r=RSS <p> Sometimes the stars of the Belfast Festival are more than just the performers themselves. </p> Previews Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:20:12 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/belfast-festival/previews/the-saharan-lsquoguitar-poetsrsquo-who-have-inspired-bono-and-carlos-santana-bring-their-unique-sound-to-belfast-14530689.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/belfast-festival/previews/the-saharan-lsquoguitar-poetsrsquo-who-have-inspired-bono-and-carlos-santana-bring-their-unique-sound-to-belfast-14530689.html?r=RSS <p> The script that brought this band into being and from thence to the Belfast Festival is almost too surreal to be true. </p> Previews Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:13:49 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/belfast-festival/previews/barbara-cooks-second-coming-14530666.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/belfast-festival/previews/barbara-cooks-second-coming-14530666.html?r=RSS <p> It might well be described as a case of &lsquo;second time lucky' when Barbara Cook takes to the stage in Belfast for this year's Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen&rsquo;s, having already missed out on her first opportunity to play in Northern Ireland. </p> Previews Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:55:47 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/robbie-williams-trails-x-factor-winner-in-charts-battle-14530532.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/robbie-williams-trails-x-factor-winner-in-charts-battle-14530532.html?r=RSS <p> Robbie Williams' new album title has proved to be slightly prophetic as he finds his new single trailing in a chart battle with an X Factor winner. </p> News Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:20:43 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gatelys-family-prepares-to-bring-body-home-14530166.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gatelys-family-prepares-to-bring-body-home-14530166.html?r=RSS <p> Stephen Gately's grieving family was working today to get the Boyzone star's body home &quot;as quickly as possible&quot; after tests showed he died of natural causes. </p> News Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:46:36 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/bryan-adams-to-play-belfast-14530130.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/bryan-adams-to-play-belfast-14530130.html?r=RSS <p> Canadian rocker Bryan Adams will be stripping back to the &lsquo;Bare Bones&rsquo; when he comes to Belfast at the start of next year. </p> News Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:16:45 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gately-may-have-died-from-hereditary-heart-problem-14530116.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gately-may-have-died-from-hereditary-heart-problem-14530116.html?r=RSS <p> A post-mortem examination into the death of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately has shown that he died of a pulmonary oedema, an accumulation of fluid on the lungs, an official in Majorca said. </p> News Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:53:05 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gatelys-majorcan-neighbours-horrified-at-death-of-charming-star-14530113.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gatelys-majorcan-neighbours-horrified-at-death-of-charming-star-14530113.html?r=RSS <p> Stephen Gately's devastated husband Andrew was too upset to speak at the couple's Majorca home yesterday. </p> News Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:45:56 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/technology-gadgets/u2-in-rethink-on-rock-band-video-game-14530112.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/technology-gadgets/u2-in-rethink-on-rock-band-video-game-14530112.html?r=RSS <p> U2 want to be next in line to release a Rock Band video game. </p> Technology & Gadgets Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:44:30 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/this-is-not-it----lsquonewrsquo--michael-jackson-song-is-26-years-old-14530098.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/this-is-not-it----lsquonewrsquo--michael-jackson-song-is-26-years-old-14530098.html?r=RSS <p> Even after his death, Michael Jackson seems to be stuck with an inner circle whose enthusiasm for his talents (and earning power) is not matched by their competence. How else do you explain the fine mess they have made of the posthumous release of his &ldquo;new&rdquo; song, This Is It? </p> News Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:30:06 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/spandau-ballet-packs-out-comeback-tour-show-in-dublin-14530084.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/spandau-ballet-packs-out-comeback-tour-show-in-dublin-14530084.html?r=RSS <p> Eighties pop legends Spandau Ballet returned to the spotlight after an absence of two decades last night for the first show of their comeback tour. </p> News Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:16:18 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/leona-lewis-goes-home-for-first-live-uk-show-14530080.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/leona-lewis-goes-home-for-first-live-uk-show-14530080.html?r=RSS <p> Chart star Leona Lewis has announced her first ever full UK show - nearly three years after winning TV's X Factor. </p> News Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:08:10 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/robbie-williams-in-x-factor-doors-tussle-14530078.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/robbie-williams-in-x-factor-doors-tussle-14530078.html?r=RSS <p> Robbie Williams has revealed he suffered a &quot;Spinal Tap&quot; moment as he made his TV comeback - when the stage doors got stuck. </p> News Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:05:58 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gatelys-funeral-to-take-place-by-the-weekend-14530055.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gatelys-funeral-to-take-place-by-the-weekend-14530055.html?r=RSS <p> Boyzone members joined with Stephen Gately's family yesterday to organise the singer's funeral which is expected to take place by the weekend. </p> News Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:18:01 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gately-exact-cause-of-death-will-not-be-known-for-two-weeks-14530054.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gately-exact-cause-of-death-will-not-be-known-for-two-weeks-14530054.html?r=RSS <p> The family of tragic Boyzone star Stephen Gately will have to wait several weeks to determine the exact cause of his sudden death. </p> News Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:17:00 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/bruce-springsteens-ancestors-hail-from-ireland-14529170.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/bruce-springsteens-ancestors-hail-from-ireland-14529170.html?r=RSS <p> Bruce Springsteen's theme song may be &quot;Born In The USA&quot; but he's really an Irishman. </p> News Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:14:30 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/numb-and-griefstricken-stephen-gatelys-husband-flees-paradise-home-14529169.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/numb-and-griefstricken-stephen-gatelys-husband-flees-paradise-home-14529169.html?r=RSS <p> His face said it all. Yesterday Andrew Cowles looked numb with grief as the reality of his husband's death sunk in. </p> News Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:09:30 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gately--phoned-family-six-hours-before-sudden-death-14529126.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gately--phoned-family-six-hours-before-sudden-death-14529126.html?r=RSS <p> Stephen Gately made a tragic last phonecall home less than six hours before his sudden death. </p> News Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:02:04 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gatelys-husband-found-body-says-family-14529125.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gatelys-husband-found-body-says-family-14529125.html?r=RSS <p> Singer Stephen Gately's husband was the person who found his body early on Saturday afternoon, the tragic Boyzone star's family insisted last night. </p> News Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:01:57 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gatelys-bitter-rift-with-family-had-been-healed-just-a-year-ago-14528882.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gatelys-bitter-rift-with-family-had-been-healed-just-a-year-ago-14528882.html?r=RSS <p> Stephen Gately had patched things up with his family in recent years. </p> News Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:41:56 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/louis-walsh-i-cant-believe-stephen-gately-is-gone-14528881.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/louis-walsh-i-cant-believe-stephen-gately-is-gone-14528881.html?r=RSS <p> Boyzone manager Louis Walsh puts it quite simply. He describes Stephen Gately as &quot;one of the nicest people you could ever meet&quot;. </p> News Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:40:27 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/gerald-kean-i-had-to-break-news-of-stephen-gatelys-death-to-the-band-14528880.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/gerald-kean-i-had-to-break-news-of-stephen-gatelys-death-to-the-band-14528880.html?r=RSS <p> As Stephen's solicitor and friend of many years, his family rang me straight away on Saturday night from Majorca to tell me the awful news. </p> News Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:38:20 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/boyzones-stephen-gately-didnt-die-from-drugs-says-grieving-family-14528421.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/boyzones-stephen-gately-didnt-die-from-drugs-says-grieving-family-14528421.html?r=RSS <p> Boyzone star Stephen Gately is believed to have died after falling ill in his sleep following a night out. </p> News Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:53:14 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gately-pop-world-stunned-by-death-of-boyzone-star-14528336.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gately-pop-world-stunned-by-death-of-boyzone-star-14528336.html?r=RSS <p> Boyzone star Stephen Gately is believed to have died after falling ill in his sleep following a night out. </p> News Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:31:27 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gately-gentle-person-who-had-a-wicked-sense-of-humour-14528334.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gately-gentle-person-who-had-a-wicked-sense-of-humour-14528334.html?r=RSS <p> Along with Ronan Keating, Stephen Gately was one of two main singers in the pop band Boyzone. </p> News Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:29:10 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gately-tributes-to-lsquoan-extremely-talented-artistrsquo-14528333.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/stephen-gately-tributes-to-lsquoan-extremely-talented-artistrsquo-14528333.html?r=RSS <p> Stephen Gately had visited Northern Ireland on several occasions during his performances with Boyzone. </p> News Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:28:14 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/in-pictures-stephen-gately--singer-with-boyzone-and-solo-star-who-came-out-14543188.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/in-pictures-stephen-gately--singer-with-boyzone-and-solo-star-who-came-out-14543188.html?r=RSS <p> With cloying, sentimental ballads like &quot;All That I Need&quot;, &quot;You Needed Me&quot; and &quot;Everyday I Love You&quot;, revivals of past pop classics such as the Osmonds' &quot;Love Me For a Reason&quot;, Cat Stevens' &quot;Father And Son&quot;, and the Bee Gees' &quot;Words&quot;, and albums aimed at mums and teenage girls and released with the marketing muscle to match, the Irish group Boyzone dominated the British charts throughout the second half of the Nineties. </p> News Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:01:28 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/death-of-boyzone-singer-stephen-gately-not-suspicious-14528203.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/death-of-boyzone-singer-stephen-gately-not-suspicious-14528203.html?r=RSS <p></p> <p> Police investigating the death of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately said there were &quot;no signs of suspicious circumstances&quot; today. </p> News Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:08:35 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/boyzone-singer-stephen-gately--dies--aged-33-14528199.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/boyzone-singer-stephen-gately--dies--aged-33-14528199.html?r=RSS <p> Boyzone singer Stephen Gately has died while on holiday in Majorca, a message on the band's tour website said today. </p> News Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:00:06 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/telebest-comeback-flops-14520904.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/telebest-comeback-flops-14520904.html?r=RSS <p> They came, they sang, they conquered the charts, spat the dummy and then scuttled off into obscurity. Only to return with a vengeance - whether we liked it or not. </p> News Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:25:12 +0100