http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/craig-david-unaware-of-motown-label-14731469.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/craig-david-unaware-of-motown-label-14731469.html?r=RSS Craig David has admitted he didn't know that Motown was a record label, saying he believed his latest album was based on the Motown "genre". Entertainment Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/lady-gaga-hits-back-at-producer-14731420.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/lady-gaga-hits-back-at-producer-14731420.html?r=RSS Lady Gaga is firing back at a music producer who claims he launched her career and is suing her for &pound;20.3 million. Entertainment Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/cheryl-cole-thrilled-by-rufus-spoof-14731117.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/cheryl-cole-thrilled-by-rufus-spoof-14731117.html?r=RSS Cheryl Cole has congratulated comic Rufus Hound on his fundraising spoof of her Fight For This Love dance routine. Entertainment Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/kid-rock-joins-bon-jovi-on-stage-14731065.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/kid-rock-joins-bon-jovi-on-stage-14731065.html?r=RSS Kid Rock sent fans into a frenzy when he joined Bon Jovi for a special impromptu show on stage. Entertainment Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/belfast-alive-with-the-sound-of-music-14730918.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/belfast-alive-with-the-sound-of-music-14730918.html?r=RSS <p> Various venues, Belfast, Tuesday, March 23 to Sunday, March 28 </p> Reviews Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:11:15 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/rootsfolk-music-19310-14730916.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/rootsfolk-music-19310-14730916.html?r=RSS <p> James vincent mcmorrow, Auntie Annie&rsquo;s, Belfast, Tonight, 9pm </p> Reviews Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:08:33 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/rootsfolk-music-19310-14730909.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/rootsfolk-music-19310-14730909.html?r=RSS <p> The high kings, Market Square, Armagh, Saturday, March 20, 6pm </p> Reviews Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:05:28 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-19310-14730903.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-19310-14730903.html?r=RSS <p> Chamber of music, Great Hall, University Of Ulster Magee Campus, Londonderry, Sunday, March 21, 8pm </p> Reviews Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:02:56 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-19310-14730897.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-19310-14730897.html?r=RSS <p> Rain falling up, Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Saturday, March 20, 7pm </p> Reviews Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:01:32 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-the-white-stripes-under-great-white-northern-lights-third-manxl-14730893.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-the-white-stripes-under-great-white-northern-lights-third-manxl-14730893.html?r=RSS <p> As the notion of concert performance retreats ever further into the pre-programmed bowels of a computer, the great live album is virtually a thing of the past. </p> Reviews Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:57:40 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/popdance-music-19310-14730891.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/popdance-music-19310-14730891.html?r=RSS <p> The stone roses experience, Spring &amp; Airbrake, Belfast, Saturday, March 20, 9pm </p> Reviews Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:55:42 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-goldfrapp-head-first-mute-14730890.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-goldfrapp-head-first-mute-14730890.html?r=RSS <p> Having leapt feet-first on 2008's Seventh Tree into the spooky wyrd-folk world then being opened up by the likes of Bat For Lashes, Goldfrapp now suddenly effect a complete volte-face on Head First, heading back to the electronic pop of their three previous releases. </p> Reviews Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:55:07 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-19310-14730889.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-19310-14730889.html?r=RSS <p> West ocean string ,quartet, Strule Arts Centre, Omagh, Tonight, 8pm </p> Reviews Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:51:45 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-laura-marling-i-speak-because-i-can-virgin-14730888.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-laura-marling-i-speak-because-i-can-virgin-14730888.html?r=RSS <p> On I Speak Because I Can, Laura Marling continues to demonstrate why she's such an exciting singer-songwriter. </p> Reviews Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:50:47 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-mose-allison-the-way-of-the-world-anti-14730884.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-mose-allison-the-way-of-the-world-anti-14730884.html?r=RSS <p> Despite having repeatedly said he would never make another album, Mose Allison has been tempted out of retirement at the age of 82 to bring us The Way Of The World, a collection of typically trenchant observations delivered in his trademark laconic drawl. </p> Reviews Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:48:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/a-complete-fiasco-14730883.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/a-complete-fiasco-14730883.html?r=RSS <p> When it comes to rock music Northern Ireland is something of a small pond compared to the rest of the UK. </p> News Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:46:55 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/sabrina-group-split-like-divorce-14730867.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/sabrina-group-split-like-divorce-14730867.html?r=RSS Sabrina Washington has revealed it felt like a divorce when Mis-Teeq split up. Entertainment Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/50-cent-i-dont-think-ill-retire-14730868.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/50-cent-i-dont-think-ill-retire-14730868.html?r=RSS 50 Cent has revealed he doesn't see himself retiring from the music business. Entertainment Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/50-cent-keeps-lid-on-personal-life-14730869.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/50-cent-keeps-lid-on-personal-life-14730869.html?r=RSS 50 Cent has revealed he likes his privacy, saying details of his personal life aren't "part of the show". Entertainment Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/sarah-excited-about-going-solo-14730870.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/sarah-excited-about-going-solo-14730870.html?r=RSS Sarah Harding is reportedly preparing to launch her own solo career. Entertainment Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/music-producer-rob-fusari-sues-lady-gaga-14729911.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/music-producer-rob-fusari-sues-lady-gaga-14729911.html?r=RSS <p> Lady Gaga has been accused by songwriter and music producer Rob Fusari of squeezing him out of her lucrative career after he co-wrote some of her songs, came up with her stage name and helped her get a record deal. </p> World Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/x-factor-olly-murs-sends-belfast-fans--wild-14729862.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/x-factor-olly-murs-sends-belfast-fans--wild-14729862.html?r=RSS <p> Olly Murs got a great big Belfast welcome yesterday. </p> News Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:21:46 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/robbie-jokes-about-owens-trouble-14729689.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/robbie-jokes-about-owens-trouble-14729689.html?r=RSS Robbie Williams has attempted to make light of his former bandmate's personal woes, joking it was "nice" that he was not the one in trouble. Entertainment Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/music-producer-sues-lady-gaga-14729634.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/music-producer-sues-lady-gaga-14729634.html?r=RSS Lady Gaga has been accused by a songwriter and music producer of squeezing him out of her lucrative career after he co-wrote some of her songs, came up with her stage name and helped her get a record deal. Entertainment Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/bragg-to-curate-glastonbury-stage-14729318.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/bragg-to-curate-glastonbury-stage-14729318.html?r=RSS Billy Bragg is to curate his own stage at this summer's Glastonbury Festival, it has been announced. Entertainment Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/burgess-and-joyce-cover-buzzcocks-14729003.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/burgess-and-joyce-cover-buzzcocks-14729003.html?r=RSS Tim Burgess is joining forces with ex-Smiths drummer Mike Joyce to rework the Buzzcocks' album Spinal Scratch. Entertainment Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/british-sea-power-play-pub-fest-14729004.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/british-sea-power-play-pub-fest-14729004.html?r=RSS British Sea Power are to headline a special festival at Britain's highest pub for the second time. Entertainment Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/klaxons-join-opener-fest-lineup-14729005.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/klaxons-join-opener-fest-lineup-14729005.html?r=RSS Klaxons have been added to the line-up of Poland's Heineken Open'er Festival. Entertainment Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/jack-white-defends-megs-drumming-14728853.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/jack-white-defends-megs-drumming-14728853.html?r=RSS Jack White has hit back at critics of his White Stripes partner Meg's drumming ability. Entertainment Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/marie-osmond-cancels-her-shows-14728682.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/marie-osmond-cancels-her-shows-14728682.html?r=RSS Donny and Marie Osmond are cancelling their shows in Las Vegas while Marie copes with the death of her son. Entertainment Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/box-tops-star-alex-chilton-dies-14726313.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/box-tops-star-alex-chilton-dies-14726313.html?r=RSS American singer and guitarist Alex Chilton, known for his influential work with the Box Tops and Big Star bands, has died aged 59. Entertainment Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/fishermen-seek-to-storm-into-charts-14726294.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/fishermen-seek-to-storm-into-charts-14726294.html?r=RSS A group of Cornish fishermen has netted a major record deal - and aims to sail to the top of the charts with sea shanties. Entertainment Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/is-cowellrsquos-crown-starting-to-slip-14726268.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/is-cowellrsquos-crown-starting-to-slip-14726268.html?r=RSS <p> Up to 9,000 screaming fans will pack into the Odyssey Arena tonight as X Factor fever grips Northern Ireland. </p> News Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:38:30 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/jedward-land-new-record-deal-and-steal-belfast-x-factor-show-14726266.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/jedward-land-new-record-deal-and-steal-belfast-x-factor-show-14726266.html?r=RSS <p> It must have been with some smug satisfaction that Jedward took to the stage in Belfast on St Patrick&rsquo;s night. </p> Reviews Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:35:20 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/jedward-snapped-up-by-rival-label-14725858.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/jedward-snapped-up-by-rival-label-14725858.html?r=RSS Jedward have been signed up by Universal, just 24 hours after it was revealed the X Factor twins had been dumped by their former record label. Entertainment Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/boyzone-toast-stephens-memory-14725843.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/boyzone-toast-stephens-memory-14725843.html?r=RSS Boyzone are toasting Stephen Gately's memory on St Patrick's Day - what would have been his 34th birthday. Entertainment Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/lady-gaga-makes-boy-george-blush-14725758.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/lady-gaga-makes-boy-george-blush-14725758.html?r=RSS Boy George has revealed that even he was shocked by the outrageous Lady Gaga when he met her backstage after one of her London shows. Entertainment Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/noisettes-to-say-thanks-with-gig-14725759.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/noisettes-to-say-thanks-with-gig-14725759.html?r=RSS Noisettes have revealed why they are up for playing The Prince's Trust Spring Ball - to say thank you. Entertainment Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/alicia-keys-in-world-cup-concert-14725717.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/alicia-keys-in-world-cup-concert-14725717.html?r=RSS Alicia Keys and Black Eyed Peas are to kick off the World Cup in South Africa. Entertainment Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/lil-wayne-is-issued-with-warrant-14725718.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/lil-wayne-is-issued-with-warrant-14725718.html?r=RSS Lil Wayne has been issued with a warrant for failing to attend a hearing on drug and weapons charges - because he is in jail. Entertainment Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/sixmonth-prison-sentence-for-dmx-14725719.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/sixmonth-prison-sentence-for-dmx-14725719.html?r=RSS DMX has been ordered to spend six months in a Phoenix jail for violating probation and undergo a mental health evaluation. Entertainment Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/michael-jackson-material-.htmlnt-14725720.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/michael-jackson-material-.htmlnt-14725720.html?r=RSS Some of the Michael Jackson music which has never been released was recorded in the last three years and some was in conjunction with other artists, the man who spearheaded the record-breaking deal in which the star's estate will get up to &pound;132.5 million has said. Entertainment Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/bloc-partys-russ-joins-ash-tour-14725721.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/bloc-partys-russ-joins-ash-tour-14725721.html?r=RSS Russell Lissack has revealed he is hitting the road with Ash. Entertainment Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/6-music-half-man-half-biscuit-stunt-14724327.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/6-music-half-man-half-biscuit-stunt-14724327.html?r=RSS 6 Music presenters are dedicating an evening to the eclectic list of artists namechecked in a celebrated track by cult act Half Man Half Biscuit. Entertainment Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/annifrid-abba-split-is-final-14723906.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/annifrid-abba-split-is-final-14723906.html?r=RSS Abba's Anni-Frid Lyngstad has confirmed that the Swedish pop quartet will never perform together again. Entertainment Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/florence-welchs-hotel-trouble-14723907.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/florence-welchs-hotel-trouble-14723907.html?r=RSS Florence Welch has revealed she managed to get "in trouble" after using a wall in a hotel room as a bass drum while recording her new album. Entertainment Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/snoop-dogg-to-headline-glastonbury-14723712.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/snoop-dogg-to-headline-glastonbury-14723712.html?r=RSS Snoop Dogg is being targeted by Glastonbury organisers to headline this year's 40th anniversary festival. Entertainment Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/dixie-chicks-duo-to-launch-new-band-14723701.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/dixie-chicks-duo-to-launch-new-band-14723701.html?r=RSS Dixie Chicks sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Robison have said launching their new band at the South By Southwest music festival in Texas is no coincidence. Entertainment Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/gaga-bounces-back-after-collapse-14723702.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/gaga-bounces-back-after-collapse-14723702.html?r=RSS Lady Gaga has bounced back after collapsing on stage in New Zealand. Entertainment Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/jedward-are-axed-by-record-label-14723499.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/jedward-are-axed-by-record-label-14723499.html?r=RSS Jedward have been given the boot by their record label after their debut single failed to top the charts. Entertainment Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/genesis-inducted-into-hall-of-fame-14722724.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/genesis-inducted-into-hall-of-fame-14722724.html?r=RSS Genesis have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, joined by two other acts that thrived in second lives - ABBA and The Hollies. Entertainment Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/jackson-estate-agrees-huge-deal-14722716.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/jackson-estate-agrees-huge-deal-14722716.html?r=RSS The estate of Michael Jackson has apparently landed the late King of Pop the biggest recording deal in history: a &pound;132.8 million guaranteed contract with Sony Music Entertainment for 10 projects over seven years. Entertainment Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/uganda-shocks-girls-aloud-star-14722546.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/uganda-shocks-girls-aloud-star-14722546.html?r=RSS Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh has told how she broke down during an "overwhelming" visit to a maternity ward in Uganda for Sport Relief. Entertainment Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/eddy-grant-ponders-legal-action-14721899.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/eddy-grant-ponders-legal-action-14721899.html?r=RSS Eddy Grant is considering legal action after claiming that Damon Albarn's outfit Gorillaz has ripped off one of his tracks. Entertainment Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/the-prodigy-to-play-ibiza-rocks-14721617.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/the-prodigy-to-play-ibiza-rocks-14721617.html?r=RSS The Prodigy are set to celebrate Ibiza Rocks' fifth birthday. Entertainment Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/im-working-with-jls-says-rihanna-14721618.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/im-working-with-jls-says-rihanna-14721618.html?r=RSS Rihanna has revealed she will record a single with JLS this year. Entertainment Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/moyet-music-business-is-poisonous-14721515.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/moyet-music-business-is-poisonous-14721515.html?r=RSS Alison Moyet has attacked the music industry, calling it "poisonous". Entertainment Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/david-gray-to-play-cornbury-park-14721517.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/david-gray-to-play-cornbury-park-14721517.html?r=RSS David Gray is set to headline Cornbury Festival. Entertainment Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/alison-plans-cheerful-performance-14721518.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/alison-plans-cheerful-performance-14721518.html?r=RSS Alison Moyet has revealed she will need to pick some uplifting songs for The Prince's Trust Spring Ball - because her own songs are too depressing. Entertainment Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/katy-perry-new-songs-are-soppier-14721519.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/katy-perry-new-songs-are-soppier-14721519.html?r=RSS Katy Perry has revealed she's shunning her "fruity pin-up" image to sing love songs. Entertainment Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/glory-days-of-80s-belfast-night-spots--the-delta-and-the-plaza-14721476.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/glory-days-of-80s-belfast-night-spots--the-delta-and-the-plaza-14721476.html?r=RSS <p> Belfast&rsquo;s Oh Yeah Music Centre will hark back to the 1980s later this month to celebrate the glory days of city nightclubs&rsquo; The Delta and The New Plaza. </p> News Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:26:11 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/a-balancing-act-in-the-black-box-14720937.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/a-balancing-act-in-the-black-box-14720937.html?r=RSS <p> Any years ago, before the advent of pretty boy pop and bootylicious R&rsquo;n&rsquo;B divas, the British music scene made room for a more homely brand of pop star, among whom could be included the late Ian Dury, Elvis Costello, and one Eric Goulden, aka Wreckless Eric. </p> Reviews Mon, 15 Mar 2010 02:58:25 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/tempah-holds-onto-number-one-spot-14720747.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/tempah-holds-onto-number-one-spot-14720747.html?r=RSS London MC Tinie Tempah has held onto the number one spot for a second week with his debut single Pass Out. Entertainment Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/lamacq-and-whiley-set-to-reunite-14720292.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/lamacq-and-whiley-set-to-reunite-14720292.html?r=RSS DJs Steve Lamacq and Jo Whiley are to revive their much-loved music show the Evening Session, it has been announced. Entertainment Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/cheryl-cole-spoof-bags-dance-title-14719947.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/cheryl-cole-spoof-bags-dance-title-14719947.html?r=RSS Comedian Rufus Hound has walked away with the Let's Dance For Sport Relief title after performing an entertaining spoof of Cheryl Cole's number one Fight For This Love. Entertainment Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/take-that-star-checks-into-rehab-14719656.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/take-that-star-checks-into-rehab-14719656.html?r=RSS Take That star Mark Owen is in rehab at a clinic after confessing his battles with womanising and drink. Entertainment Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/singer-picked-for-uk-eurovision-bid-14719076.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/singer-picked-for-uk-eurovision-bid-14719076.html?r=RSS A 19-year-old singer has been chosen to represent the UK in this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Entertainment Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/scouting-for-girls-emmerdale-gig-14718785.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/scouting-for-girls-emmerdale-gig-14718785.html?r=RSS Scouting For Girls swapped packed arenas for a pub by playing a dream gig at Emmerdale's famed Woolpack. Entertainment Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/8000-complaints-over-6-music-plans-14718713.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/8000-complaints-over-6-music-plans-14718713.html?r=RSS BBC 6 Music's proposed closure has prompted one of the biggest complaints campaigns ever directed at the BBC. Entertainment Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/jackson-furniture-set-for-auction-14718708.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/jackson-furniture-set-for-auction-14718708.html?r=RSS Furniture that Michael Jackson had custom-made for his London home are going up for auction. Entertainment Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/goulding-my-man-hates-my-music-14718622.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/goulding-my-man-hates-my-music-14718622.html?r=RSS Ellie Goulding has revealed he boyfriend can't stand listening ot her songs. Entertainment Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/faithless-on-chockablock-album-14718623.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/faithless-on-chockablock-album-14718623.html?r=RSS Faithless are hoping their new album will be the perfect accompaniment for Saturday nights. Entertainment Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/sick-cheryl-cancels-engagements-14718624.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/sick-cheryl-cancels-engagements-14718624.html?r=RSS Cheryl Cole has been forced to pull out of a string of appearances after being struck down with a bout of bronchitis. Entertainment Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-12310-14718617.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-12310-14718617.html?r=RSS <p> Ulster Orchestra, Ulster Hall, Belfast, Tonight, 7.45pm </p> Reviews Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:09:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/rootsfolk-music-12310-14718612.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/rootsfolk-music-12310-14718612.html?r=RSS <p> Luka bloom, Black Box, Belfast, Tonight, 8pm </p> Reviews Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:05:02 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-12310-14718609.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-12310-14718609.html?r=RSS <p> Stainer&rsquo;s crucifixion in belfast, St Mark&rsquo;s Church, Dundela, Thursday, March 18, 8pm </p> Reviews Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:02:09 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/popdance-music-12310-14718608.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/popdance-music-12310-14718608.html?r=RSS <p> The japanese popstars, Stiff Kitten Club, Belfast, Saturday, March 13, 10pm, </p> Reviews Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/the-last-punk-14718593.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/the-last-punk-14718593.html?r=RSS <p> Like ageing warriors-turned-men-of-peace, many of those rock stars who once told us to kick back against authority are now themselves part of the cultural establishment. </p> News Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:50:37 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-paul-brady-hooba-dooba-proper-14718587.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-paul-brady-hooba-dooba-proper-14718587.html?r=RSS <p> Paul Brady is the singer-songwriter's singer-songwriter, arguably held in higher esteem by peers such as Dylan, Carole King and Van Morrison than by the general public. </p> Reviews Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:46:08 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-various-artists-i-smell-a-rat-early-black-rocknroll-2-19491959-trikont-14718584.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-various-artists-i-smell-a-rat-early-black-rocknroll-2-19491959-trikont-14718584.html?r=RSS <p> Jonathan Fischer, the esteemed archivist responsible for Trikont's exemplary compilations of &quot;black radical music&quot;, may be stretching a point by describing the 26 choice cuts of 1950s R&amp;B collected here as &quot;early black rock'n'roll&quot; </p> Reviews Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:43:50 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-the-sojourners-the-sojourners-black-hen-14718583.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-the-sojourners-the-sojourners-black-hen-14718583.html?r=RSS <p> For the most part, gospel music remains a sealed world unto itself, only occasionally showing on the radar of popular music when a group draws on secular material by such as Tom Waits, or collaborates with practitioners of other strains of Americana roots-music. </p> Reviews Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:42:30 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/taylor-swift-at-brooks-and-dunn-gig-14718567.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/taylor-swift-at-brooks-and-dunn-gig-14718567.html?r=RSS Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban will perform at a special farewell event for legendary country duo Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn. Entertainment Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/lady-gaga-and-beyonces-video-airs-14718568.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/lady-gaga-and-beyonces-video-airs-14718568.html?r=RSS Lady Gaga and Beyonce unite to murder Tyrese Gibson in the sensational video for their single Telephone. Entertainment Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/pendulum-reveal-single-details-14718569.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/pendulum-reveal-single-details-14718569.html?r=RSS Pendulum have revealed details of the first single from their new album, describing the track as a "refreshing musical beverage". Entertainment Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/spector-appeals-murder-conviction-14718103.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/spector-appeals-murder-conviction-14718103.html?r=RSS Lawyers for legendary music producer Phil Spector have asked a US appellate court to throw out his second-degree murder conviction on grounds of judicial error and prosecutorial misconduct. Entertainment Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/pink-floyd-win-download-battle-14718074.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/pink-floyd-win-download-battle-14718074.html?r=RSS <p> Pink Floyd won a ruling at the High Court yesterday which bars record company EMI selling single downloads from their concept albums. </p> News Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:30:08 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/fresh-concerns-over-nadine-coyle-14718057.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/fresh-concerns-over-nadine-coyle-14718057.html?r=RSS <p> Nadine Coyle, who was once voted the girl with the sexiest legs in Ireland, could now be in danger of being labelled as the girl with the skinniest. </p> News Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:52:42 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/busted-to-reform-with-edgier-sound-14717599.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/busted-to-reform-with-edgier-sound-14717599.html?r=RSS Busted may be on the verge of becoming a mended boy band. Entertainment Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/heaton-lines-up-pub-cycling-trip-14717600.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/heaton-lines-up-pub-cycling-trip-14717600.html?r=RSS Chart star Paul Heaton has lined up a tour of English boozers - travelling the 1,000 miles by bike. Entertainment Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/adam-buxton-lands-new-solo-show-14717601.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/adam-buxton-lands-new-solo-show-14717601.html?r=RSS Adam Buxton has landed his own new show after disappearing from a regular slot on an indefinite "sabbatical". Entertainment Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/pink-floyd-win-emi-court-battle-14717418.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/pink-floyd-win-emi-court-battle-14717418.html?r=RSS Pink Floyd have won a ruling at the High Court which will bar record company EMI selling single downloads from their concept albums. Entertainment Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/carrie-id-rather-just-be-happy-14717419.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/carrie-id-rather-just-be-happy-14717419.html?r=RSS Carrie Underwood has revealed she's learned not to focus on the statistics when it comes to her music career. Entertainment Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/vampire-weekend-set-for-latitude-14717420.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/vampire-weekend-set-for-latitude-14717420.html?r=RSS Vampire Weekend are set to headline the Latitude festival. Entertainment Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/pete-doherty-banned-from-driving-14717421.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/pete-doherty-banned-from-driving-14717421.html?r=RSS Pete Doherty has been given a 12-month driving ban and fined &pound;500 after he admitted allowing his manager to use his Daimler without insurance. Entertainment Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/eric-idles-a-fan-of-the-conchords-14717423.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/eric-idles-a-fan-of-the-conchords-14717423.html?r=RSS Eric Idle has revealed he is a fan of Flight Of The Conchords. Entertainment Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/robert-to-get-his-teeth-into-music-14717298.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/robert-to-get-his-teeth-into-music-14717298.html?r=RSS Robert Pattinson has revealed he wants to record a music album. Entertainment Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/lucinda-belle-cleans-up-record-deal-14717299.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/lucinda-belle-cleans-up-record-deal-14717299.html?r=RSS Launderette boss Lucinda Belle is hoping to clean up after landing a record deal worth more than &pound;1 million. Entertainment Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/pink-floyd-await-emi-dispute-ruling-14715209.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/pink-floyd-await-emi-dispute-ruling-14715209.html?r=RSS A High Court judge is due to rule in a dispute between rock band Pink Floyd and record label EMI. Entertainment Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/guitarist-jet-harris-awarded-mbe-14715210.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/guitarist-jet-harris-awarded-mbe-14715210.html?r=RSS Former Shadows guitarist Jet Harris has been awarded an MBE. Entertainment Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/lady-gaga-all-wrapped-up-for-video-14715040.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/lady-gaga-all-wrapped-up-for-video-14715040.html?r=RSS <p> Yellow and black tape is the only thing that saves the American&rsquo;s modesty in the clip for her new single Telephone, which wowed a sell-out crowd at Belfast's Odyssey Arena last month. </p> News Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:43:14 +0000