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' 

I wanted to let everyone know that myself and Chris have made the joint decision to end our relationship, says Maura

UK radio station names Michael most popular artist, with 17 songs in its top 500 poll, followed by Sir Elton John and Whitney Houston

Star of new period drama says it was freaky at first to be around a lot of people but she felt 'genuinely blessed' to have a job

Singer slams recent documentaries and says she has had a lot more amazing times in her life than tough times

Remember the hits? Ones like 'Annie I'm Not Your Daddy' and 'Stool Pigeon'

During the finale of the BBC One series, DSU Ian Buckells was unmasked as corrupt police officer H.

Viewers react on social media to the revelation, some expressing disappointment

New BBC six-part series to star Line of Duty's Martin Compston and Gentleman Jack's Suranne Jones

Only one man could play this role says writer David Jenkins — 'we're thrilled beyond measure he has decided to don the beard'

Fans of the TV drama have their say, with Chief Constable Philip Osborne and Detective Chief Superintendent Patricia Carmichael their top two suspects

Twelve event organisers from Ireland, the US and Greece have come together to create a once-off, online arts festival for the current circumstances. Mike McGrath-Bryan talks with producers Heather McGrath (no relation) and Katerina Mullalli about the Out of Orbit festival, happening next month.

Mystery deepens as a number of characters remain under suspicion in the hunt for 'the fourth man'

The Irish drill scene has exploded in the last few years, and it's bubbling along nicely in Cork, says Stevie G in his Downtown column

Oscar-winning director was in running to direct 'Black Widow' before being offered 'Eternals' 

Actor 'really excited' about filming new series for Disney's streaming platform — it will feel much more real than the prequels

The Crown's Corrin and Olivia Colman among notable absences from Bafta nominations

Actress welcomed first baby during lockdown — "it's the perfect thing to do during a pandemic, get pregnant and have a baby!"

The Crown scored 10 nods; while Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones are recognised in the leading actor and leading actress categories

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex to join famous names at a special concert in aid of the global vaccination effort

Dance group's performance on Britain's Got Talent nominated for Must-See Moment Award at the Baftas 

Actress honoured and excited to work with wildlife charity as its first global ambassador for climate and nature

It was completely spontaneous says the Oscar nominee after providing one of the most memorable moments of the 2021 awards

Jenner, an Olympic hero and reality TV star, announced she was running for office

Road movie wins best picture gong while Zhao takes the Academy Award for best director

Who were the big winners in this year's awards

Here we review the eight contenders for Best Picture at this year's Academy Awards

Downtown catches up with Rebecca Houlihan about her new single ‘Voices’, life performing on the road in Australia, and adapting to lockdown

Prior to Covid-19, pop singer-songwriter Emmet Crotty was going between Cork and Berlin to make a go of matters. Just off a BBC appearance and the release of his new single under the Emmo moniker, he talks to Downtown about how it’s all come together.

The annual ceremony "honours" the worst in movies

Thanks to a slate of nominations that have smashed records for diversity and representation

It is likely the 2021 Oscars - delayed to April from February by the Covid-19 pandemic - will reflect a year like no other

The legacy of Prince seems stronger than ever, five years after his death, says Stevie G in his Downtown column

Follow-on to the fan-favourite comedy series How I Met Your Mother

Hollywood star- who last week confirmed she and Alex Rodriguez had called off their engagement - announced the end of production for her latest film 

Documentary looks at singer's campaign to free the world's loneliest elephant who had spent nearly 20 years chained up in Pakistan

Calls on Britney Spears' father to relinquish his role

Wearing a face mask, he waves to onlookers

New crew 'humbled to take on the challenge' and can't wait to surprise fans with a wild new adventure for Miles Morales

He will host a socially-distanced show, with a small number of presenters

Morrissey's manager has accused The Simpsons of employing "harshly hateful tactics" after it mocked the singer in its latest episode.

Wandavision scores five nominations for this year's MTV Movie & TV Awards, followed by Emily in Paris and The Boys with four each 

Gemma Whelan, who played Yara Greyjoy, will star in new three-part police series The Tower

Singer and rapper join Dua Lipa and Griff in performing at the event

London keeps changing but it was better when I was young says Suggs at virtual premiere of new Madness documentary

Actor reveals filming is set to begin on the latest series of his dark comedy on Monday

I hear you Telephone Thing! Don O'Mahony takes a call from 1980s post-punk group 4,000,000 Telephones

The four-piece vocal group performed their hit song Wellerman with the aid of a 6,500-strong virtual choir as part of a lockdown community project

"The band might have had to break up if that album hadn't done well"

Singer snatched a long-held record from The Beatles

The five best original song nominees will feature in a 90-minute pre-show Oscars: Into The Spotlight

28-year-old is the plus-size model to pose for a European Playboy cover

Steven Spielberg will serve as a producer on Indiana Jones 5

The Saturday Night Live comedian will star in I Slept With Joey Ramone

As we pedestrianise 17 city streets we have a chance to make Cork City a vibrant cultural hub for the people and for visitors, says Stevie G in his Downtown column

Country music star tells Ellen DeGeneres he was doing last-minute Christmas shopping when Taylor Swift asked him 

Actor hopeful of show returning to TV screens, saying 'they left it hanging with the proposal... it would seem strange if they didn't'

The film, Henry Glassie: Field World by Pat Collins was pulled last year because of restrictions and is only being released now, writes Cara O'Doherty

Happy, happy days for our little family

Executive producer 'shocked' at fans' reaction to Duke of Hastings' departure from the show  — 'we didn't kill him off, he's still alive!'

Teenage pop star and actress says first album will be out next month

The news follows the announcement Rege-Jean Page, the breakout star of the first series, will not be returning

Actress to reprise her role as Detective Chief Superintendent Patricia Carmichael

This was 'the greatest thing in my life' says director Emerald Fennell

Rocks actress admits she was surprised by the reach achieved by the minimalistic film 

Acting 'keeps me out of trouble' says 83-year-old star of The Father

Martin Compston and Midge Ure in live online event to support students suffering financial hardship as a result of the pandemic

Pop star, 52, says she doesn't how her teenage self would have handled social media — "as we all know, it isn't always easy"