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Jessie J announced earlier this months she had been diagnosed with early breast cancer

Jessie J gives update after breast cancer surgery

Jessie J has shared an update on the "lows and highs" of her breast cancer journey following her surgery.

Kanye West, the winner of 24 Grammys over the course of his career, has become notorious in recent years for his erratic behaviour and increasingly anti-Semitic and hate-filled rhetoric

Anger as Kanye West to play Slovakia after Hitler song

The American rapper Kanye West, who in May released a song titled Heil Hitler that has been widely condemned for its references to Nazi imagery and rhetoric, is set to perform at a rap festival in Bratislava, Slovakia in July, organisers have confirmed.

Music • 22 hrs

The 2 Johnnies to take to the stage at the 3Arena Dublin on 13 December, 2025

The 2 Johnnies bringing Christmas party back to 3Arena

The 2 Johnnies will bring their annual festive shindig back to Dublin's 3Arena for the third year running this December.

Entertainment • 23 Jun

The Damned to play Wembley Arena in London next year

The Damned announce 50th anniversary show at Wembley

The Damned have announced a 50th anniversary concert at London's OVO Arena Wembley saying "we never thought we'd make it this far".

Music • 23 Jun

Guitarist Mick Ralphs of English super-group Bad Company performs on stage at Earl's Court in London, July 1977. Photo credit: Watal Asanuma/Shinko Music/Getty Images

Bad Company's Mick Ralphs dies, aged 81

Guitarist, songwriter and Bad Company co-founder Mick Ralphs has died at the age of 81, it has been announced.

Music • 15 hrs

Kate Hearne. Photo credit: Rebecca Lundh

Behind the music - Kate Hearne

Kate Hearne performs at The West Cork Chamber Music Festival, which takes place in and around Bantry from 27 June to 6 July. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 6 hrs

Beyoncé and Jay-Z performed together in Paris on Sunday, 22 June

Beyoncé, Jay-Z perform as she closes European tour leg

Beyoncé surprised fans with an appearance from rapper Jay-Z when she closed out the European leg of her tour at the weekend.

Music • 23 Jun

David Howell Evans, known as The Edge, said he 'couldn't be more proud of my country for all that it represents and all that it is doing'

Pride for U2's The Edge as he becomes Irish citizen

It was a beautiful day for U2 guitarist David Howell Evans, known as The Edge, who was one of thousands of people to become Irish citizens at a ceremony in Co Kerry this morning.

Ireland • 19 hrs

SIX star Alexia: 'I think it's quite inspirational'

Hit musical SIX is back in Dublin and the show's original star Alexia McIntosh has also returned – and she's having a ball - as Anna of Cleeves.

Feature Article • 21 Jun

Behind the music - Fierce Shook

Irish trio Fierce Shook have released the first single from their upcoming six-track mini-album, Sons of Dis, in August. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 22 Jun

Patrick Walden was the lead guitarist with The Babyshambles

Babyshambles guitarist Patrick Walden dies aged 46

Former Babyshambles guitarist Patrick Walden has died at the age of 46, the band have announced.

Music • 21 Jun

Jamiroquai lead singer Jay Kay joined Dua Lipa on stage during Friday's Wembley gig

Dua Lipa brings out Jamiroquai star at London show

Pop star Dua Lipa returned to London with her Radical Optimism tour, kicking off the first night at Wembley Stadium with a surprise appearance from Jamiroquai lead singer Jay Kay.

Music • 21 Jun

Madraí: "We want our songs to hit live when you're screaming the wrong lyrics but still be equally good for a cry into your pillow when every word stings."

Behind the music - Madraí

Emerging Irish pop rock band Madraí have released their new single, Turn It Around, with their debut EP, What I'm Doing This For, to follow. We asked them the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 21 Jun

Mount Charles family opens Slane Castle gates this weekend for public condolences

Slane Castle open to public for tributes to Lord Henry

The family of Lord Henry Mount Charles will open the gates of Slane Castle this weekend, inviting members of the public to sign a Book of Condolence in honour of the late music promoter and custodian of one of Ireland's most iconic venues.

Music • 20 Jun

Chris Brown pleads not guilty to London club assault

Singer Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to attempting to cause grievous bodily harm following an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub last year.

Music • 20 Jun

Christy Moore releases spoken word tribute to President

Irish music legend Christy Moore has released a spoken word tribute to President Michael D Higgins.

Music • 20 Jun

Andrea Bocelli to release duet with tennis star

Game, duet and match – Bocelli sings with tennis ace

Tenor Andrea Bocelli is to release a duet with fellow Italian and tennis star Jannik Sinner.

Music • 20 Jun

Kneecap will take to Glastonbury's West Holts Stage on 28 June

BBC 'should not show' Kneecap at Glastonbury - Badenoch

British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has said she thinks the BBC "should not be showing" Kneecap's performance at Glastonbury Festival next week.

Music • 22 Jun

Zach Bryan: There's no denying the ache and a catch in his voice

Move over, Garth - the astonishing rise of Zach Bryan

Two years ago, American country singer Zach Bryan played The Helix Theatre in Dublin - this weekend, he will play three sold-out gigs in the Phoenix Park.

Music • 20 Jun

Chris Brown is due to enter a plea after he was charged over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub

Chris Brown arrives at court over 'bottle attack'

R&B singer Chris Brown has arrived at court where he is due to enter a plea after he was charged over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub.

Music • 20 Jun

Liam and Noel, who have been photographed together for the first time since the Oasis reunion tour was first announced / Photo credit: Johannes Leonardo/Adidas/PA Wire

Gallagher brothers pictured together in new photo

Liam and Noel Gallagher have been photographed together for the first time since the Oasis reunion tour was announced.

Music • 20 Jun

Coldplay go green with recycled record reissues

Coldplay to reissue nine albums on recycled vinyl

Coldplay are set to reissue nine of their previous albums on special-edition clear records made from recycled plastic bottles.

Music • 20 Jun

DJ Próvaí of Kneecap pictured ahead of Thursday night's gig at Fairview Park

Kneecap: 'We're getting upper hand on British Empire'

DJ Próvaí of Belfast rap trio Kneecap has thanked fans who turned out to support them ahead of bandmate Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh's court case in London for an alleged terrorism offence.

Music • 19 Jun

Lord Henry Mount Charles became a household name in the 1980s as some of the world's biggest rock 'n' roll stars took to the stage at his picturesque Meath venue for era-defining concerts.

Lord Henry Mount Charles of Slane Castle dies aged 74

Lord Henry Mount Charles, best known for staging iconic rock concerts at his ancestral home of Slane Castle in Co Meath, has died at the age of 74.

Music • 19 Jun

Lord Henry Mount Charles helped bring rock 'n' roll to the masses in Ireland

Lord Henry – king of the castle who made Ireland rock

He was the lord of the manor who helped bring rock 'n' roll to the masses in Ireland, ushering in a whole new era of music at the Big House and attracting huge names to play on his lawn at Slane Castle.

Music • 19 Jun