Five stars: Ben Folds has dropped a strong hint that Ben Folds Five will reunite for an album later this year

Five stars:Ben Folds has dropped a strong hint that Ben Folds Five will reunite for an album later this year. The trio's last studio album was released in 1999.

Gospel according to:The Dublin International Gospel Music Festival will take place at Liberty Hall tomorrow. www.irish gospel musicfestival.com

Ooh ah:No, it's no joke, and there's an album, too. Paul McGrath will be signing copies of his new record Handle With Carein Dublin's Tower Records at 2.30pm today.

Winging it:Doves frontman Jimi Goodwin has revealed that he is working on a solo album that includes a collaboration with Guy Garvey.

Lauren Murphy

Lauren Murphy

Lauren Murphy is a freelance journalist and broadcaster. She writes about music and the arts for The Irish Times