Rita Ora

Rita Ora: You & I – Romantic bliss and some baffling Fatboy Slim

Multifaceted Londoner delivers functional breezy album but is capable of far better

Fri Jul 21 2023 - 05:00

Patrick Freyne: The Masked Singer is a bit like an Eyes Wide Shut party

A traffic cone singing ‘If you like piña coladas’? This must be the DTs again

Fri Feb 11 2022 - 05:00

Irish-founded The Naked Collective closes €6.2m funding round

Healthy drinks firm will use funding to support expansion plans overseas

Fri Nov 05 2021 - 05:38

Behind the scenes on the Pirelli calendar: Iggy Pop, Cher and St Vincent pose for Bryan Adams

Saweetie and Jennifer Hudson also star in rocker-photographer’s touring-themed shoots

Fri Aug 06 2021 - 12:10

Even superstars like Madonna need Sudocrem wonder balm occasionally

Tanya Sweeney: The iconic grey jar is beloved by other celebrities including Rita Ora and Amanda Holden

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 11:53

Twist: Lena Headey is ruthless. Michael Caine is barely awake

Film review: Sky makes a complete pig’s ear of a street-hustler take on Oliver Twist

Thu Jan 28 2021 - 05:00

Celebrity: Who had a good 2020 and who had a bad one?

2020 in Review: The year was good to some, and not so good to others

Fri Dec 25 2020 - 05:00

Music streaming income leads to profit surge at Warner Music’s Irish arm

Latest accounts show the company’s pre-tax profits almost doubled to €546,865

Wed Jul 17 2019 - 20:16

Song of the summer? How to make the feelgood hit of the year

In pop’s key battleground, what makes a Despacito, and who are 2019’s contenders?

Mon Jun 10 2019 - 13:45

Azealia Banks: Who is she and why does she hate Ireland?

Who the hell is this Azealia Banks – and what exactly is her gripe with Ireland?

Thu Jan 24 2019 - 17:04

Brit Awards 2019: Anne-Marie, Dua Lipa and George Ezra among nominees

Women and young talent dominate annual pop music honours

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 23:01

The 12 best overlooked albums of 2018 (so far)

From an ambient legend to punk newbies, discover the music that deserves a second listen

Tue Jul 03 2018 - 06:15

Gigs of the Week: Summer in the City

Picture This, The Chainsmokers, The Killers and an array of support acts play the RDS

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 05:00

New Artist of the Week: Phantastic Ferniture

Plus songs you have to hear from Prince and Evvol

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 05:00

Taylor Swift: Why is it so difficult to support her?

Victimhood, narcissism and ‘squad goals’ distract from genuine feminist expression

Sat Jun 09 2018 - 05:00

Richest pop stars and musicians in Ireland and UK revealed

U2 rank 3rd richest. Ed Sheeran is second-wealthiest young musician, Niall Horan 4th

Thu May 10 2018 - 18:10

Ireland’s Got Talent final: Naas-based rapper Aaron J Hart looks like the one to beat

Four dance acts will feature in the final of the TV3 talent show, live from Dublin’s Helix

Sat Mar 24 2018 - 09:00

Brit awards: Dua Lipa, Stormzy the big winners as artists join 'Time's Up' call

Artists carry white roses in protest against sexual harassment as Stormzy asks ‘Theresa May, where’s the money for Grenfell?’

Wed Feb 21 2018 - 23:55

Kosovo calls for historic deal with Serbia amid independence celebrations

EU says Balkan states must normalise their relations before joining the bloc

Mon Feb 19 2018 - 01:00

Bitter-sweet 10th birthday for Kosovo as Serbian hostility lingers

EU demands major reforms from a state blighted by corruption and poverty

Sat Feb 17 2018 - 05:01

Fifty Shades Freed: About as sexy as a 1990s ice-cream ad

Review: Cinema’s dullest couple adjust to married life in this tedious instalment

Fri Feb 09 2018 - 07:56

This is the Kardashians’ world – we’re just following it

The past decade has been dominated by the first family of post-modern pop culture.

Sat Dec 16 2017 - 00:00

The Christmas murder mystery film we all need in our lives

Bob Geldof solves a murder in the midst of Band Aid in James Ward Byrkit’s proposed film

Fri Dec 15 2017 - 05:00

Ticket Awards 2017: The best music of the year

Kendrick Lamar, St Vincent, Lorde, and SZA reigned supreme this year, while the Irish music scene has never been so vibrant

Sat Dec 02 2017 - 05:00

London Briefing: For M&S and John Lewis much is banking on Christmas ad

Persuading shoppers to part with their cash will be tougher than ever in Brexit Britain

Wed Nov 08 2017 - 06:00

Fifty Shades Darker review: dreadful sex saga with no plot and awful dialogue

Film Review: Part two of EL James’s recreational sadism story is even worse than the first

Fri Feb 10 2017 - 07:44

Brexit: British needed more Kerry Katona and less Keira Knightley

One can’t help feeling that a letter signed by the cast of Geordie Shore might have had more effect than Cumberbatch and Elba's attempts

Tue Jun 28 2016 - 15:54

Junk food marketed to young people using ‘hidden tactics’

New report calls for stricter regulations on advertising to protect children’s health

Wed Jun 15 2016 - 01:00

Sigma - Life: The feeling they are working to a script never quite abates

Fri Dec 18 2015 - 00:00

Finding a real gem in Bangkok

Beware of tempting jewellery bargains in Thailand. Do your research before you part with your cash

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 05:00

ASOS founder Nick Robertson steps down as CEO

Mr Robertson owns 8.4% of online fashion retailer’s equity

Wed Sept 02 2015 - 08:21

First Encounters: Fabio Molle and Donal Mc Sharry

‘The best friendships are built on business’

Sun Dec 14 2014 - 11:00

Band Aid sales reach €1.2m as Geldof praises the ‘digital age’

Musician denies calling Adele 100 times in effort to include her on Ebola charity song

Tue Nov 18 2014 - 08:45

We just can’t get Kylie out of our heads

In pop music, reinvention is the key and timing is everything – and Ms Minogue has never missed a beat

Fri Mar 14 2014 - 00:00