The Irish Times

Marilyn Bergman, Oscar-winning lyricist, dies aged 93

Songwriter is best known for her work in film, including The Way We Were title track

Sat Jan 08 2022 - 21:30

Dark Tropics: Ink review – Belfast duo have genuine individuality

Impressive debut album presents intriguing and insightful slant on pop music

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 05:00

Breda O’Brien: This is no time to let Irish cinemas die

Is the tentative recovery of movie theatres thanks to blockbusters or a more nuanced audience desire?

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 01:00

Jennifer Hudson: ‘I grew up very normal. I wasn’t born into fame’

The Oscar-winning actor on her Chicago roots, fame and playing Aretha Franklin

Sat Sept 11 2021 - 05:00

Respect: Just a little bit of a great soul story

Aretha Franklin biopic follows familiar rhythms of the genre

Fri Sept 10 2021 - 05:00

The truth about fast fashion: Can you tell how ethical your clothing is by its price?

Here is what you need to know to buy clothes with a clear conscience

Fri Jul 30 2021 - 06:00

‘Symbol of hope’: Light forms major part of Earagail Arts Festival

Programme draws on Donegal landscape with blend of in-person and online events

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 00:00

Oh, the freedom when you’re one of the double-jabbed

I dream about my postpandemic party. Imagine, family and friends gathered in one place again

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 06:01

Disney+: Five of the best new shows for June

Loki, The Gloaming, Pride, Genius: Aretha and more available on streaming service

Tue Jun 01 2021 - 06:00

Joe Biden campaigns for Democrats in key Georgia Senate race

Party needs to win both January run-offs to take control of Senate by narrowest of margins

Wed Dec 16 2020 - 11:22

The best 50 films of 2019: Odd, rich, startlingly varied. And brilliant

We start with Monos, Marriage Story and Midsommar. Find out what else makes the cut

Sun Dec 08 2019 - 06:00

Bronagh Gallagher: On My Culture Radar

The actor and singer on why Blindboy merits a TV show, the political art of David Alfaro Siqueiros and the late, great Aretha Franklin

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 05:00

Gershwin and Dorothy Parker: This week’s jazz highlights

One of the most exhilarating live acts on the Irish scene will also take to the stage

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 05:00

Backstage with Westlife: Patrick Freyne goes behind the scenes

The boy band turned ‘man band’ are back on tour, 20 years after they first got together

Sat Jun 29 2019 - 06:01

Foy Vance: From Muscle Shoals review – Falls short of soulful spirit

The Bangor singer attempts to recapture the golden sounds of the 1960s but never quite pulls it off

Fri Jun 28 2019 - 06:15

The 10 best films of 2019 so far

The Favourite was savage, Eighth Grade gave us hope, Apollo 11 was cool and magical

Mon Jun 24 2019 - 11:05

Latest movies reviewed: All films in cinemas this week rated

The Irish Times what-to-see guide to the movies now in cinemas across Ireland

Fri Jun 14 2019 - 06:00

Elton John in Dublin: ‘Like he’s bellowing it out to a backstreet bar-room’

Review: The air of finality on his farewell tour gives this concert a youthful urgency

Wed Jun 12 2019 - 23:34

Dr John, legend of New Orleans sound, dies aged 77

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer combined blues, pop, jazz, boogie woogie and rock’n’ roll to magical effect

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 06:39

Green Book: A rearranged ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ up for the Oscars

Review: Poor, white Viggo Mortensen drives posh, black Mahershala Ali around the south

Tue Jan 29 2019 - 13:21

Call for better awareness of ‘quiet cancers’

Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) are still widely unknown but relatively common

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 07:01

RIP: Famous names we said goodbye to in 2018

From Dolores O’Riordan and Myrtle Allen to Stephen Hawking and Aretha Franklin

Wed Dec 26 2018 - 06:00

Irish film ‘Late Afternoon’ shortlisted for Academy Award

Cartoon Saloon’s ‘Late Afternoon’ is now in contention for Oscar nomination

Tue Dec 18 2018 - 16:00

Aretha Franklin’s Detroit mansion sells for €265,000

The 1927 home is one of several belonging to the late soul singer

Mon Nov 26 2018 - 10:17

Wake the dead: Cork Guinness Jazz Festival kicks off

40,000 jazz fans to attend as New Orleans-style funeral procession hits town

Fri Oct 26 2018 - 08:56

Taylor Swift gets political again at American Music Awards

Swift, who won a record fourth artist of the year, urged people to 'get out and vote'

Wed Oct 10 2018 - 08:30

Aretha Franklin’s family criticise ‘offensive’ eulogy

Rev Jasper Williams jnr’s comments at singer’s funeral service were ‘distasteful’

Tue Sept 04 2018 - 16:14

Bishop apologises for way he touched Ariana Grande at Aretha Franklin’s funeral

Charles H Ellis III says: ‘Maybe I crossed the border, maybe I was too friendly or familiar’

Sat Sept 01 2018 - 14:15

Aretha Franklin funeral: Stars pay their respects to Queen of Soul

Bill Clinton and Ariana Grande among the mourners at Detroit service for the singer

Fri Aug 31 2018 - 20:13

Aretha Franklin laid out in gold-plated coffin and high-heels

Mourners pay final respects at Detroit museum of African American history

Tue Aug 28 2018 - 19:35

New artist of the week: Nilüfer Yanya

Plus songs you have to hear from Tirzah and Aretha Franklin

Sat Aug 25 2018 - 05:00

Aretha Franklin: singer died without a will, court documents say

Personal finance details could be made public under Michigan state law

Thu Aug 23 2018 - 09:55

Ford’s Mondeo Hybrid arrives late, but still welcome

Road test: Conventional-looking Ford takes on Toyota’s distinctive Prius

Wed Aug 22 2018 - 06:40

Aretha Franklin bequeaths enduring legacy

The singer (76), who has died at her Detroit home, made life-affirming soul music

Fri Aug 17 2018 - 01:00