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Head of Drama and Literature at Arts Council Northern Ireland Damian Smyth, Chairman of Tourism NI Terence Brannigan, Councillor Deirdre Hargey Lord Mayor of Belfast, Chairman of Belfast International Arts Festival Professor Jackie McCoy, Artistic Director of Belfast International Arts Festival Richard Wakely and Director of British Council Jonathan Stewart officially launch the 2018 Belfast International Arts Festival Programme at the newly opened Observatory at the Grand Central Hotel.

Belfast International Arts Festival 2018: Over 120 events unveiled

The Belfast International Arts Festival has launched a spectacular programme.

Stormy Daniels says she pulled out of CBB due to custody issues (Matt Baron/REX/Shutterstock)

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Why did Stormy Daniels pull out of Celebrity Big Brother?

Stormy Daniels has said she did not appear in Celebrity Big Brother because of a last-minute custody issue involving her daughter, and that her absence was not...

Paul Elliott carries the coffin of his brother Barry Chuckle (real name Barry Elliott) at the New York Stadium, Rotherham (Danny Lawson/PA)

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Vintage comedy greats join family and fans at Barry Chuckle’s funeral

Paul Chuckle carried his brother Barry’s coffin as close friends and family...

Michael Balogun (Pic by Simon Annand)

Theatre and Arts

Video: Actor who swapped life of crime for stage role visits Maghaberry Prison

A former criminal, now Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) actor, visited...

Ariana Grande’s new album Sweetener gets thumbs-up from critics (Ian West/PA)

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Ariana Grande’s new album Sweetener gets thumbs-up from critics

Ariana Grande has received largely positive reviews for her new album from critics,...

Stormzy's scholarship helps two black students go to...

Stormzy says he hopes a scholarship he is offering to help black students pay tuition fees at Cambridge...

Madonna turns 60 -

Madonna has stolen headlines throughout her career. Here's a rundown of the Queen of Pop's top...

Simpsons creator Matt Groening releases new...

The Simpsons creator Matt Groening releases a new animated series on Netflix.

Everything you need to know about Madonna's 'fork...

As Madonna turns 60, here is a look at luxury skincare brand Elemis's Biotech Facial: a unique...

Honoured: Tura Artura

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Belfast dancer dazzled by invite to perform at papal concert

The professional dancer from south Belfast has said he is deeply honoured.

Who are the Celebrity Big Brother housemates? (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

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Celebrity Big Brother: Who are the housemates?

Host of familiar – and not so familiar – faces have entered the reality TV compound.

Ashley Roberts has signed up for Strictly Come Dancing (Ian West/PA)

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Evans shares Ashley Roberts Strictly news ahead of schedule

Pussycat Dolls star is the ninth celebrity to sign up for Strictly Come Dancing.

People out on A Level result night at Filthy McNastys for Dsqo. Thursday 16th August 2018. Picture by Liam McBurney/RAZORPIX

Music and Gigs

Belfast nightlife: A Level results party [Photos]

People out on A Level result night at Filthy McNastys for Dsqo.

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Belfast councillor hits out at 'anti-Protestant' poster Northern Ireland

Arlene Foster has turned down an invitation to an event during the Pope's visit.

Arlene Foster turns down invitation from Irish Government to Pope's visit Republic of Ireland

Strict rules govern the work of taxis in Belfast.

Belfast taxi driver fined for tampering with meter after PSNI operation Northern Ireland

Police have appealed for information after a burglary in Ballynahinch.

Thieves take money and jewellery during burglary in Co Down Northern Ireland

Queen’s Road traffic congestion yesterday

New interim relief road to open to deal with traffic chaos in Belfast Harbour Northern Ireland

Tourists photograph flags on a controversial bonfire, in the Bogside area of Londonderry, which is traditionally torched on August 15. Credit: George Sweeney

Names of murdered officers on bonfire

Christopher Woodhouse samples Belfast's most expensive pint.

Exclusive Video: The most expensive pint in Ireland

More boys than girls have achieved the top A-Level grade in Northern Ireland for the first time. Picture By: Arthur Allison.

Northern Ireland students receive A Level results 2018 [Photos]

Teen Choice Awards: Riverdale wins big

American show Riverdale was the big winner at the Teen Choice Awards, picking up...

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Belfast Festival

Head of Drama and Literature at Arts Council Northern Ireland Damian Smyth, Chairman of Tourism NI Terence Brannigan, Councillor Deirdre Hargey Lord Mayor of Belfast, Chairman of Belfast International Arts Festival Professor Jackie McCoy, Artistic Director of Belfast International Arts Festival Richard Wakely and Director of British Council Jonathan Stewart officially launch the 2018 Belfast International Arts Festival Programme at the newly opened Observatory at the Grand Central Hotel.

Belfast International Arts Festival 2018: Over 120 events unveiled

Aretha Franklin belting out hits in 2007

Tributes to Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, 'the voice that inspired America'

Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, has died aged 76.

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin dies aged 76 (Carolyn Kaster/AP/REX/Shutterstock)

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin dies aged 76 after cancer battle

Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, has died aged 76.

Aretha Franklin (AP)

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin dies aged 76

Soul singer Aretha Franklin has died aged 76, her publicist has said.

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Sally Field will appear the Old Vic (Ian West/PA)

Sally Field and Bill Pullman to star in All My Sons at Old Vic

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Celebrity Big Brother has denied Stormy Daniels’ claims that its producers tried to control her (Ringo HW Chiu/AP)

Celebrity Big Brother denies Stormy Daniels’ ‘controlling’ producers claim

Renee Zellweger will star in a new Netflix drama (Matt Crossick/PA)

Renee Zellweger lands first major TV role in new Netflix drama

Renee Zellweger is the latest Hollywood star to...

Pakistani filmmaker Momina Duraid says being a woman helped her succeed in the country’s film industry (HUM Films)

Producer Momina Duraid says being a woman helped her in Pakistan’s film...

An award-winning Pakistani producer has said she...

Stormy Daniels says she pulled out of CBB due to custody issues (Matt Baron/REX/Shutterstock)

Why did Stormy Daniels pull out of Celebrity Big Brother?

Stormy Daniels has said she did not appear in...

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Kate Silverton and Seann Walsh have been confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing (Ian West/PA)

BBC News anchor Kate Silverton and comedian Seann Walsh announced for Strictly

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A date has been set for Aretha Franklin’s funeral (Ian West/PA)

Date set for singer Aretha Franklin’s funeral in Detroit

Crazy time: Gerry Guthrie

Hugo Duncan: How modest Gerry Guthrie became one of country's top...

When Gerry Guthrie decided that he would like...

Madonna

Not the retiring type: Madonna and Annie Lennox among the women still...

It's a truism that older women have had their...

Singer-songwriter Dan Owen's debut album

Albums of the week: From Dan Owen to Gabrielle

Singer-songwriter Dan Owen knocks it out of the park with his gravelly...

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Ariana Grande’s new album Sweetener gets thumbs-up from critics (Ian West/PA)

Ariana Grande’s new album Sweetener gets thumbs-up from critics

Theatre & Arts

Theatre and Arts

Michael Balogun (Pic by Simon Annand)

Video: London actor who swapped life of crime for stage role visits Maghaberry Prison

Irish dancers in Titanicdance

10 things happening in Northern Ireland this week - from Titanicdance to...

Here's our pick of the most exciting things taking...

An artist’s impression of the first phase of the Belfast Waterside project

Belfast council expected to grant approval for first phase of £400m...

The first stage of a £400m

New plans for Belfast’s Grand Opera House include revamping the much criticised Act 2 extension and refurbishing the main auditorium, with new seats, ceiling decoration and better sound, lighting and stage facilities

Poor review for Belfast Grand Opera House 'Act 2' extension

A new planning application for the Grand...

Theatre and Arts

The promotional poster for John McCann's play DUPed

One-man DUP play cuts it at Edinburgh Fringe, now writer eyes party's conference

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