Young people need an escape; we all do! But let's do it right and use the expertise available to us, says Stevie G in his Downtown column

Popstar wins best family feature at CMT Music Awards

Kourtney reveals the reason behind split from ex-boyfriend Scott Disick — while Kim says she owes one man an apology

In her weekly column, Theatre Nights, Jo Kerrigan tells us about some upcoming shows

The Weeknd's 'Blinding Lights' named the most-played song

Reality TV star posts 'Love U for life' message as West turns 44.

Singer says audiences had grown bored of Oasis towards the end of their time together  — "now we're seen as up there with all the greats"

The one-off ITV film, entitled Diana, will use never-heard-before testimony and rarely seen archive footage, as well as photos and letters from those close to her to trace her journey from nursery assistant to royal family

Jamaican actress Shantol Jackson to play ambitious young sergeant 

Singer/songwriter hints at something new coming out later this year with beach picture titled 'Solar Power'

Canadian singer proud to be part of 'exciting project'

The group will climb 24 peaks in 24 hours in a bid to raise awareness and funds for Samaritans 

Movie is "surreal" says the woman who, with a syndicate of friends, raised a horse on an allotment in Wales that went on to win the Welsh Grand National

Actress and wildlife campaigner says the experience of travelling to Africa and working with animals helped foster her love of wildlife

Bafta snubs and surprises: Casualty wins gold while the crown misses out

"Lili is named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet, while "her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honour her beloved late grandmother, The Princess of Wales. She is eighth in line to the throne.

Star says he "could not have asked for a better partner" on Normal People

New Love Island advert gives update on when the dating show will return  

Eliminated from the semi-final after he was revealed to be Knickerbocker Glory

Heaven is a place on earth for Greg Dowling and Shane Johnson as they emerge from lockdown with some locked grooves. The pair enjoy a staff outing to discuss their new album with Don O’Mahony

It's been a spectacular year for new music in Ireland, and there's loads of good anthems out, says Stevie G in his Downtown column

Tv star will play charismatic Detective Inspector Alex Ridley in the new ITV series, Ridley

Pop star backs calls for a bill to be passed to expand legal protections for the LGBT community in the US

Bass and husband Michael Turchin expecting boy and girl in November

Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards is the latest celebrity to be unmasked — "I loved thinking like a chicken and embraced the whole character"

TV host has a 'whole raft of artists' he would love to feature

"It was torture not knowing who the others were."

Technology will also see fans beamed onto the red carpet 

"It wasn't easy but it was really fun" says singer Louise Redknapp after taking off her mask

Happy Mondays singer says he always knew 'something wasn't quite right' after being diagnosed with ADHD last year

TV presenter says he has been approached by a third party to see if he would consider returning to the show

Viper unmasked to reveal Diversity's Jordan Banjo — "Masked Dancer is about coming on here, dressing up stupid and having a laugh"

Written at the outset of the first lockdown, East Cork singer-songwriter Julia-Maria’s new single Morning Light points to the change of pace that many of us experienced over the Covid crisis’ quieter moments. Mike McGrath-Bryan finds out more.

Sir Elton John honoured with iHeartRadio icon award at LA ceremony

Co-stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer reveal they almost had a real-life 'Ross and Rachel' romance

The star and her children tested positive and filming of Keeping Up With The Kardashians was shut down for two weeks

Music videos and photography have had a powerful impact, and have been very important in helping develop music icons for decades, says Stevie G in his Downtown column

Here are the biggest moments from the highly anticipated show

Big plans in place as The Kelly Clarkson Show looks forward to new slot

51-year-old says "I just became a mum, I had Bob Marley playing"

Jennifer Aniston says fans are even more excited to see the one-off special after enduring the pandemic

Talk show host, Lewis Hamilton and Jimmy Kimmel among celebrities posting tributes and messages on social media 

Parker unearths the expensive Manolo Blahnik shoe that was chewed by Carrie Bradshaw's boyfriend's puppy in series four

Pop star says award is an 'absolute honour' as she follows in footsteps of Neil Diamond, Prince, and Jennifer Lopez

Canadian R&B star lands 10 awards — "I do not take this for granted"

Cara O’Doherty looks forward to watching many of the 350 offerings in the Fastnet Film Festival — and may even catch a tutorial or two

Start delayed for two hours and some ticketholders reported that they were unable to access 

Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer have got back together for a one-off episode

Broadcaster said he has been receiving "excellent treatment" and that his symptoms are "currently mild"

Star enjoying her role on Game Of Talents

Documentary ‘The 8th’ chronicles the campaign from 1983 until 2018 success, says Cara O’Doherty

Never Give In is intended to give fans an insight into a man known for his fiery personality and determination

Ian “Mini” O’Callaghan has put in the hard yards over the years, as part of numerous Leeside hardcore and metal outfits. Now, under the Auld Blue Eyes moniker, he’s exploring a mix of sonic territory, old and new. Mike McGrath-Bryan joins him right after he emerges from the woods while on a Downtown-exclusive photoshoot.

With a Cork collaboration on his track, 12-year-old rapper Mc Abdul (MCA Rap) has gone viral with a passionate freestyle about his situation in Gaza, and he has to be heard, says Stevie G in his Downtown column

TV stars excited to present The Pet Show featuring celebrity pets, the latest pet gadgets, an advice clinic, and tales of talent and heroism

Universal Pictures backing movie about singer's life

In the first semi-final Ireland's entry Lesley Roy missed out on qualifying for the final. 

"I'm doing this for those out there that haven't been able to share who they truly are with their loved ones"

A look back at seven other mothers who became parents later in life

Model following in footsteps of mum Cindy Crawford as she forges catwalk career of her own

50-year-old model announced the news as she shared a picture of her hand holding a baby's feet

Singer says the happiest day of his life was bringing their baby home

Modfather leading battle for top spot followed by US rapper J. Cole

Harry Potter star dismisses career and engagement speculation  — "If I have news, I promise I'll share it with you."

Pop star weds in tiny, intimate ceremony after whirlwind romance

Bridgerton star wins best breakthrough performance award while late Chadwick Boseman wins award for best performance in a movie

Sports presenter thrilled — "This is the live I've always dreamt of"

If you haven't heard her yet, you've got to check her out, says Stevie G in his Downtown column

A five-piece woodwind ensemble might not be the first thing that comes to mind when the ordinary listener thinks of classical music, but a Cork-based crew of internationally-experienced players continues to showcase new and old work for the instruments. Downtown catches up with Ciara Glasheen-Artem ahead of their live stream for Cork Orchestral Society.

With cinemas due to reopen in under a month's time, there are scores of films to get excited about. Laura Harding runs them down.

Arsenal footballer and Black Panther fan Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang unveils the tourist attraction's latest figure — "I'm a huge fan"

Rapper marks 12-year anniversary of 'Beam Me Up Scotty' by releasing it on major streaming services

Sitcom cast to be joined by star-studded line-up of guests as they catch up in reunion special due to premiere later this month

Carole King, Go-Gos and Todd Rundgren also on list of 2021 inductees

"As great as this show is, it's just not a challenge anymore."

Fans rush to praise the dramatic performance on Twitter — "gave me goosebumps, incredible"

Dua Lipa was the big winner on the night, while Little Mix, Arlo Parks, US rockers Haim and Billie Eilish also took home gongs

Scottish star kicks off light-hearted but sweary rant before presenting Dua Lipa with best album award

Here is who took home gongs from the awards show at the O2 Arena in London

George Ezra, PJ Harvey, and Jarvis Cocker join Coldplay, Damon Albarn, Haim and more top acts for Live at Worthy Farm

Postponed from February, the awards go ahead with an audience at London's O2 Arena, the first live music show at the venue in more than a year

Rapper admits jealousy wasn't warranted when he is 'already so blessed'

BBC One police thriller smashes UK records with season finale

It takes place tonight, marking the first live music show at the venue in more than a year

I would get a lot of trolling about the way that I looked... negativity and sadness were "consuming" me before I called the Samaritans to ask for help

Award recognises singer's immense impact on music across the world

Acting was always her passion and she felt she had limited musical abilities

After spending lockdown writing and recording, Cork psych/punk trio The Love Buzz are ready to resume their pre-pandemic momentum. Downtown caught up with members of the band on a Saturday afternoon - right as they were being played on US indie radio institution KEXP...

"Right now we can't play it on Earth", so a special performance of Higher Power featuring dancing alien holograms gets its first play after midnight on board the station, as 

Online events were the theme of 2020 but by summer 2021 we want to get back to live shows. Let's hope it happens soon, says Stevie G in his Downtown column

Debut the striking white hair of the Targaryen family in the first images from Game Of Thrones prequel House Of The Dragon

Pinnock reveals she is expecting first child with footballer fiance Andre Gray while bandmates post messages of congratulations

Singer says panic attack on set of 'Sweet Melody' video over the way she looked triggered her decision to leave the girlband

The former footballer had to be airlifted from an Italian reality show after dislocating his shoulder during a challenge 

Welsh drama series starring Eve Myles described as 'a phenomenon'