A round-up of today's other stories in brief

On the loose: Music show Under Ether returned this week. Next Wednesday's show (RTÉ2, 11.20pm) will feature a live performance by Republic of Loose, and music by Jónsi and Tricky.

Cry he a river: Everybody Hurts by REM has topped a poll of songs most likely to make men cry. Eric Clapton's Tears in Heaven and Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah completed the top three.

Take this:Take That have unveiled details of their new album. Progress is out on November 19th.

Peter plan: "The Mozart of Guitar", Pierre Bensusan, will play a 13-date Irish tour next month in support of his new album.