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Richie Sambora attacks Jon Bon Jovi over personal comments
Richie Sambora says his bandmate Jon Bon Jovi is “making it very difficult” to reunite.
Eurovision organisers reject accusations of vote rigging
EUROVISION organisers have rejected any accusations of vote rigging at the year’s contest, after two separate allegations of voting fraud were made.
Justin Bieber tweets he needs a break
Justin Bieber has hinted that he may take a break from the spotlight with a cryptic tweet.
‘You’re an a**hole, go to work!’ – Jon Bon Jovi slams Justin Bieber for turning up late to gigs
MUSIC legend Jon Bon Jovi has slammed teen superstar Justin Bieber for turning up late for concerts.
Ready to get Jiggy with it? Will Smith set to return to the studio
NO 90s compilation album would be complete without a few tracks from Will Smith – and it looks like he may be about to bring his music to a new generation of fans.
Twink defends Linda Martin after Eurovision ‘drag queen’ jibe
TWINK has jumped to the defence of Linda Martin after she was branded a ‘drag queen’ during this year’s Eurovision final.
Rod breaks record by topping UK album chart for first time in 34 years
Until recently, Rod Stewart assumed he was, as he put it, "finished as a songwriter".
Who's that band?
The bands who move in mysterious ways
All that jazz
Forget the model wife, the wild parties and the film star pals, Jamie Cullum on why it’s all about the music . . .
Bigger, dafter, punkier
Album Review: Random Access Memories (Columbia) ****
A national treasure with heart-rending songs
Album Review: The National Trouble Will Find Me (AD) ****
Emeli Sande big winner at songwriting awards
Chart-topping songwriter Emeli Sande was a double winner at the Ivor Novello Awards today.
Fan the flames of Oasis
Album Review: Parlour flames Parlour Flames (Cherry Red) **
How MTV rocked the world
At midnight on August 1, 1982, a group of extremely nervous TV executives watched as a new US cable channel opened for business with the words: "Ladies and gentlemen, rock 'n' roll!"
Zooey turns up the volume
Album Review: She & Him Volume 3 (Double Six) ***
Lunch with Bressie: I've got a word of advice for Louis Walsh and Brian Kennedy...
‘The Voice’ star on his lucky break on RTÉ, celebrity friends and how success does not come overnight
Critics Guide to Going Out: 7 Days & nights
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The emotional heart of ABBA's music
Album Review: Agnetha Fältskog A (Polydor) ***
The long way to happiness
It's taken singer Sarah McQuaid two children, two marriages (and nearly a third) to find contentment
Q&A: Queer rapper Zebra Katz on BFF Azealia Banks' potty mouth and why he wants to make us all his bitches
Hello Zebra. I can call you Zebra, can't I?
Brit winner Tom has sinking feeling
Brit Award winner Tom Odell suffered a sinking sensation when he made a triumphant return to Los Angeles.
Here comes trouble
The National on their new album Trouble Will Find Me, famous fans and nearly freezing to death in Dingle
Biting back
Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig on how he’s learned to deal with people hating his band’s preppy image
No power in Aplin's love songs
Album Review: Gabrielle Aplin English Rain (Parlophone) **
Believe the hype around these Little Green stars
Unless you've been in hibernation for the past year, you'll be familiar with the brouhaha surrounding Dublin quintet Little Green Cars.
More screams of rage and light
Album Review: Primal Scream More Light (First International) ***
Q&A: Lucy Rose on endless Laura Marling comparisons, beating up a Hell's Angel with a chair and her secret life as a music festival tea merchant
Hello Lucy. Let's see how far I can get through this interview without mentioning Laura Marling. Oh . . .
Believe in the Kilkenny girl's talent
Cat Dowling The Believer (Can Do Records) ***
John Meagher's Loaded
Beyoncé treated Dublin audiences to an a cappella rendition of Whitney Houston's biggest hit, I Will Always Love You, at the weekend
Vampires' thrilling love letter to New York city
Album Review: Vampire Weekend Modern Vampires of the City (ZL Recordings) ****
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Launch of Arrested Development season 4
John Byrne talks to cast members at the London launch of Arrested Development season 4
The X Factor: Sharon Osbourne confirmed to return
X Factor bosses have confirmed Sharon Osbourne will return to The X Factor judging panel to replace Tulisa. She'll join Gary, Louis and Nicole.
Michael Douglas holds back tears in Cannes
What could be Steven Soderbergh's last film, Behind The Candelabra, starred at the Cannes Film Festival with the film's star Michael Douglas struggling to hold back the tears on an emoitonal day.Douglas was diagnosed with life-threatening throat cancer in 2010, and was later cleared in 2011, and declared his role as the lead, Liberace, as "a beautiful gift".
Brian O'Driscoll in the New Lion's Tour advert
Brian O'Driscoll dressed for the high seas in new Lions tour advert. Credit: HSBC
Jennifer Aniston Preparing to Co-Host 'The Ellen Show'
FANS of the show Friends were sent into a frenzy last month at the suggestion the cast could be about to do a reunion show – well now the possibility has taken a step forward. Credit: TheEllenShow
Will Smith performing 'Gettin jiggy with it' live
It looks like Will Smith may be about to bring his music to a new generation of fans. Credit: videovideosvideo
The Hangover Part III premiere in Los Angeles
Stars of The Hangover Part III gather on the red carpet to close out the popular film franchise at the premiere in Los Angeles.
Wayne and Coleen welcome new son
Mrs Rooney gave birth to Klay Anthony Rooney at 2.11am. Just hours later she tweeted the good news to her one million Twitter followers, saying: "At 2.11am our Beautiful Son... Klay Anthony Rooney entered the world. He weighed 7lb 11 1/2 oz. We're all so happy and doing well. X"
Britain's Got Talent 2013: Maarty Broekman interview
Britain's Got Talent contestant Maarty Broekman has a message for Simon Cowell and reveals who his favourite royal is in this hilarious interview.
Miguel injures fans at the Billboard Music Awards
Miguel injured two fans on Sunday after a stunt at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas went wrong.
