Music and Gigs

February 2020

Billie Eilish: Daniel Craig had to approve my Bond song

Billie Eilish says her new Bond track had to be approved by 007 himself – Daniel Craig.

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Taylor Swift releases video for The Man performed at Paris concert

Taylor Swift has released a new music video for her hit single The Man, showing a live performance of the song in Paris.

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Billie Eilish to debut Bond theme at male-dominated Brit Awards

Billie Eilish will perform the theme song to the new Bond film for the first time at the Brit Awards today, where singer Lewis Capaldi and rapper Dave lead the male-dominated nominations.

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Brit Awards 2020: Here is a list of all the nominees

Lewis Capaldi and Dave are among the nominees for this year’s Brit Awards.

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Ronan Keating reveals sex of his and wife Storm’s second child

Ronan Keating and his wife Storm are expecting a baby girl, the singer has revealed.

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Ozzy Osbourne cancels US tour to undergo medical treatment

Ozzy Osbourne has cancelled his North American tour to undergo medical treatment.

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The Kooks and The Wombats added to All Points East bill

The Kooks and The Wombats are set to perform at All Points East festival this year.

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Justin Bieber and Tame Impala battling for number one album

Justin Bieber and Tame Impala are in a close race for this week’s number one album.

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Sir Rod Stewart takes pet dog to Brits rehearsals

Penny Lancaster has shared a picture of her husband Sir Rod Stewart being driven to his Brits rehearsal with his beloved dog by his side.

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9 of the most memorable outfits from Brit Awards history

The Brit Awards has one of the most highly anticipated red carpets of the year. Unconstrained by some of the stuffier dress codes of other awards ceremonies, it’s a chance for celebrities to go wild with their style.

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Lizzo covers Harry Styles song during Live Lounge performance

Lizzo paid homage to Harry Styles by covering one of his songs on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, weeks after he did the same for her.

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Primal Scream producer Andrew Weatherall dead at 56

Primal Scream producer and DJ Andrew Weatherall has been remembered as a “cosmic traveller” after his death at the age of 56.

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10 things to do this week in Northern Ireland - from Stacey Dooley to Belfast Restaurant Week

Here's our pick of the 10 most exciting things taking place this week across Northern Ireland (February 17-23).

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Adele’s new album ‘due in September’

Adele appears to have confirmed she has a new album on the way later this year.

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Lizzo sports ‘That Bitch’ sunglasses ahead of Radio 1 appearance

Lizzo sported sunglasses emblazoned with the words “That Bitch” as she arrived at BBC Radio 1 to perform in the Live Lounge.

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Finneas O’Connell reveals where he and Billie Eilish wrote Bond theme song

Finneas O’Connell has revealed he and sister Billie Eilish wrote the theme song to the new James Bond film in the bunk beds of the tour bus.

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Rarely aired pieces make Valentine's Night concert extra special

The Ulster Orchestra's Valentine's Night concert on Friday opened appropriately to a packed Ulster Hall with the Balcony Scene from Prokofiev's Romeo And Juliet, though the tenderness of Shakespeare's drama was a little lost by the ensemble's brass and percussion at times outplaying the strings.

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Changes: Justin Bieber gets rid of his moustache

Justin Bieber dubbed himself “baby face Bieb” as he revealed he has shaved off his moustache.

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Northern Ireland small music venues here demand parity with England on rates relief

Small music venues in Northern Ireland are calling on the Department of Finance to introduce rates relief for their premises, after those in England received a 50% cut.

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Billie Eilish’s James Bond song on course to debut in UK charts at number one

Billie Eilish is on course to top the charts with her James Bond theme song No Time To Die.

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Singer Anne-Marie on the ‘happiness’ of new single Birthday

Pop star Anne-Marie has said her latest single reflects the happiness she is feeling at the moment.

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Queen and Adam Lambert repeat 1985 Live Aid set at bushfire concert in Australia

Adam Lambert joined Queen to reprise the band’s 1985 Live Aid set for the first time ever at a fundraising concert for the Australian bushfires.

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Lewis Capaldi reveals his thoughts on doing a Bond theme

Lewis Capaldi has said he would be up for doing the next James Bond theme if he’s not “completely irrelevant” by then.

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Sir Elton John ends concert early after walking pneumonia diagnosis

Sir Elton John has said he was “deeply upset and sorry” for cutting short a concert in New Zealand after being diagnosed with walking pneumonia.

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Chris Martin composition from when Coldplay star was 12 up for auction

A composition by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin recorded when he was just 12 is up for sale after being discovered by a schoolmate.

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The story of music legend Sir Van Morrison's Moondance record

Van Morrison found himself at a personal and professional crossroads 50 years ago in 1970.

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Lewis Capaldi stuns crowds in London with surprise pop-up gig

Lewis Capaldi shocked diners in London when he performed a surprise live gig of his biggest hits.

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Billie Eilish posts teen pics as Justin Bieber fan as he talks ‘protecting’ her

Billie Eilish has shared pictures of herself as a young Justin Bieber fan after the singer talked about his need to “protect” her.

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Arts Council's £580k grant music to the ears of Northern Ireland bands

More than a hundred musical groups, bands and musicians are to receive funding of almost £580,000 to help upgrade worn out instruments and purchase new ones thanks to support from Arts Council NI.

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Moya Brennan... on the rock 'n' roll years, having an abortion and why she may need a double lung transplant

As she prepares to head off on a world tour to mark a phenomenal 50 years in the business, Clannad star Moya Brennan is getting reflective. The iconic singer - one of the biggest names to come out of Irish music in the 20th century - has experienced all the highs and lows of the rock 'n' roll years first hand.