Album reviews - from Alison Moyet to Sting and Shaggy
The unlikely combination of Sting and Shaggy unveil their joint album, while we look at the new releases from British act The Shires and singing sensation Alison Moyet.
Alarm grew in inner circle as Prince’s health waned, new documents show
Some of Prince’s closest confidants had grown increasingly alarmed about his health in the days before he died and tried to get him help as they realised he had an opioid addiction, according to newly-released investigative documents.
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A new book which examines the links between popular music and the Troubles unsurprisingly hails the contribution to Irish rock 'n' roll of the great and the good, like Bono, Phil Lynott and Van Morrison. But there's also a somewhat unexpected mention of the anything-...
Ariana Grande unveils new track No Tears Left To Cry
Ariana Grande has released her first new track since the Manchester Arena attack which claimed the lives of 22 concertgoers.
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Kanye West announces album with Kid Cudi to be released in June
Kanye West has revealed he is working on a new album with fellow rapper Kid Cudi.
Prosecutor rules out criminal charges over death of Prince
No criminal charges will be filed in Prince’s death, and evidence shows that the musician thought he was taking a common painkiller instead of a counterfeit pill containing the fentanyl that killed him, a Minnesota prosecutor said.
Panicked fans contacted record label after promotional pranks for The Shires
Country duo The Shires were left feeling a little guilty after a marketing ploy panicked fans.
Extra Rolling Stones tickets available for Croke Park gig
Extra tickets for The Rolling Stones' upcoming Croke Park gig will be released next week, organisers have confirmed.
Justin Bieber shares bizarre picture of his face edited onto Beyonce’s body
Justin Bieber entertained his millions of fans when he posted a bizarre picture that combined himself with Beyonce.
More than 60 UK independent festivals commit to ban single-use plastic by 2021
More than 60 of the UK’s biggest music festivals have pledged to ban the use of plastic straws at their events this summer.
Kanye West writes philosophy book – and posts it on Twitter
Kanye West has posted a flurry of philosophical messages on Twitter, saying they form a book he is writing “in real time”.
Stefflon Don: Men do not talk to me
Rapper Stefflon Don has said she has to do all the work when it comes to romance because men never talk to her.
Fans bid farewell to king of country music Big Tom McBride at public wake
Fans have bid a final farewell to Irish singer Big Tom McBride – the man they call the “king” of country music.
Headliners announced for Celtronic 2018 in Derry
Ireland’s leading electronic music festival, Celtronic, celebrates its eighteenth anniversary this summer across the city of Londonderry.
Carrie Underwood to unveil first new album after accident
Carrie Underwood has announced her first album since she had an accident that left her requiring more than 40 stitches in her face.
BBC Proms to mark First World War anniversary and women’s suffrage
Women’s suffrage and the end of the First World War will be marked at this year’s Proms.
Pink opens up about her approach to parenting
Pink has opened up about her approach to parenting and her own upbringing during an interview with People magazine.
Tears For Fears postpone UK and Ireland tour ‘on doctor’s orders’
Tears For Fears have postponed their forthcoming UK and Ireland tour due to unforeseen health concerns.
Ariana Grande teases first music since Manchester Arena attack
Ariana Grande has teased the release of new music.
Man arrested at Taylor Swift house ‘had knife and rope’
A man arrested outside a Beverly Hills home owned by Taylor Swift was wearing a mask and had a knife in his car when he was held, police have said.
In Pictures: Musicians aim to inspire at Global Citizen Live
Celebrities and public figures have come together to host an event encouraging young people to help end extreme poverty across the globe.
Will Young says treatment of Windrush generation is ‘disgusting’
Pop star Will Young has said he is “irate” about the “disgusting” treatment of the so-called Windrush generation.
Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars top Billboard Music Awards nominations
Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars lead the way in the nominations for the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, with each receiving 15 nods.
Varadkar leads tributes as Irish country music star Big Tom McBride dies aged 81
The funeral of the Irish singer Big Tom McBride will be held on Friday.
Jessie J wins China’s version of The X Factor
Singer Jessie J has beaten some of the biggest stars from across Asia to win China’s version of The X Factor.
Festival organisers pledge greenest Download ever
One of the UK’s biggest festival organisers has defended the impact live events have on the environment.
Varadkar leads tributes after giant of Irish country music dies at 81
Irish premier Leo Varadkar has led tributes to a “giant” of country music who has died aged 81.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar leads tributes to giant of country music who dies aged 81
Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has led tributes to a “giant” of country music who has died aged 81.
'Ireland's king of country music' Big Tom dies aged 81
Legendary country music singer Big Tom has died aged 81.
Kendrick Lamar wins Pulitzer Prize for music
Kendrick Lamar has won the Pulitzer Prize for music.
Surf and music festival reveals plans to reduce plastic and boost environment
Boardmasters surf and music festival has announced it is implementing a re-usable cup scheme to reduce the amount of single-use plastic generated.
9 things happening in Northern Ireland this week - from Peppa Pig to Dara O'Briain
Take a look through our highlights of what's happening across Northern Ireland this week.
Van Morrison joins Robert Plant on BluesFest line-up in Dublin
Van Morrison will perform on the same bill as former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant at BluesFest 2018 in Dublin.
Manic Street Preachers could top album chart for first time in 20 years
Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers could claim their first number one on the UK album chart in nearly two decades.
Kanye West returns to Twitter to share memory of Lamar Odom
Kanye West has returned to Twitter with a tribute to Khloe Kardashian’s ex-husband, Lamar Odom.
Beyonce shares images from Coachella set
Beyonce has shared a string of photos documenting her hit performance at Coachella.
Celebrities dazzled by Beyonce’s ‘masterclass’ at Coachella
Beyonce moved some of her fellow celebrities to tears with her dazzling performance at Coachella.
Ed Sheeran tipped for cameo in Danny Boyle film
Ed Sheeran is tipped to join film-maker Danny Boyle’s upcoming musical comedy.
Adele dances along to Beyonce’s ‘Beychella’ performance
Adele showed she was firmly in the “Beyhive” as she shared videos of herself dancing along as Beyonce performed at Coachella.
The Voice winner Ruti Olajugbagbe: It’s strange to go back to the classroom
The Voice winner Ruti Olajugbagbe says it feels odd to be going back to college after landing a record contract.
Beyonce reunites with Destiny’s Child at Coachella
Beyonce wowed crowds as she took to the stage at Coachella after pulling out last year because of her pregnancy.
Ashley Roberts shares her grief after her father’s suicide
Ashley Roberts has spoken of her heartbreak after her father committed suicide.
Huey Lewis And The News cancel all shows after frontman suffers hearing loss
Huey Lewis And The News have cancelled all their upcoming live shows after the band’s frontman suffered hearing loss.
Kylie Minogue thrilled as she scores number one album with Golden
Kylie Minogue has said she is “overwhelmed” to have scored a number one with her new album Golden.
Biffy Clyro announce MTV Unplugged album tour - including Belfast date
Biffy Clyro have announced a series of tour dates to perform their first acoustic album, MTV Unplugged: Live At Roundhouse London.
Country star Mandy Barnett joins the Ulster Orchestra for one 'Crazy' night
Tennessee country singer Mandy Barnett will join the Ulster Orchestra on stage at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast next month.
This dad took an innocent selfie with Cardi B and it’s the most dad thing you’ll see today
She’s arguably the biggest music star in the world right now, but it appears knowledge of Cardi B is only just spreading to parents.
Watch: Tim Peake premieres Snow Patrol's new song Life on Earth ahead of Belfast and...
Snow Patrol have released a new song and accompanying video from their upcoming album.
Albums of the week: Thirty Seconds to Mars to Cardi B
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