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"

Key statistics from this year's Baftas, in numbers

The Bafta ceremony, which was delayed by two months, was largely virtual, with only the hosts and presenters appearing in person  

From crowd-funding his new album, to keeping his long-running residency at DeBarra’s of Clonakilty alive via the magic of live streaming, it’s been a hectic lockdown for Cork’s songwriter, John Spillane. Downtown gets a chat in via Zoom, while the singer sorts another round of records and CDs for the post-office in his native Passage West.

Actor tells Graham Norton: I am a very physical actor and I love doing stunts

Pop star re-recording her first six albums following dispute over the ownership of her master recordings

The pop star had the jab in California and shared her thoughts

As he fights for his life, Stevie G in his Downtown column reflects on the rapper's career

The Swedish music star, real name Tim Bergling, took his own life in April 2018

Charithra Chandran, Shelley Conn, Calam Lynch and Rupert Young will all join its raunchy period drama

Wedding planning halted as couple explore possibility of getting married in the garden of their new home in Essex

The Trial Of The Chicago 7 won big, while The Crown and Schitt's Creek were honoured in the TV categories.

Star's widow delivered a moving acceptance speech

Frank Langella delivers acceptance speech as the Netflix drama wins outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture

Having come through life on a major label and experienced its ups and downs, Stephanie Rainey is striking out on her own in 2021. Mike McGrath-Bryan talks with the Glanmire singer-songwriter about the next steps, and upcoming single ‘Ross and Rachel’.

From launching her EP in lockdown and playing the Cork Opera House, to signing with FIFA Records and readying a tune about the changing times in Irish radio, it’s been a busy lockdown for singer-songwriter Lorraine Nash. Downtown finds out more.

Screen Actors Guild Awards honouring excellence in TV and film in pared-back style due to Covid-19 pandemic

Do not reveal their sexuality because they think it may harm their careers

50-year-old now breathing on his own

While Patrick Hatchett has spent a lifetime in music, gigging in various genres in London, it took a move to West Cork, and the world heading into lockdown, for him to consider his experiences and distill it into his debut solo album. Mike McGrath-Bryan talks to Hatchett about Kʒːlu (pronounced ‘curlew’).

Actor confirms the cast of the sitcom will appear as themselves in the highly anticipated reunion — but there is a surprise in store for fans

Hit song has spent a total of 260 weeks in the UK's top 100 rankings since its release back in 2004

The Love Island host, 35, posted a snap of the baby in a sling

Event moved from June to August 

Enda Gallery is a really special artist, crafting his own music and helping others, says Stevie G in his Downtown column

Deal believed to be worth more than $400 million, making it one of the most expensive ever for a streamer

New programme — 'Amy Winehouse: 10 Years On' — looks at the singer's life, loves, and legacy as told by her family and close friends

Artists like Coldplay, Damon Albarn, Jorja Smith, Haim, Wolf Alice, Michael Kiwanuka and more will be part of the ticketed virtual event

Rival chose to steal her identity on the show

Ryan Fischer, hailed 'a hero' by Lady Gaga, recovering after leaving hospital where he underwent surgery on a collapsed lung

But actor says he is "committed to completing" the story of American Gods

Actor, who co-directed the 2013 comedy,  dismisses idea that Watson was unprofessional, saying there are no hard feelings between them

Bafta nominee 'very excited' as he reveals that production on series two, Covid permitting, is expected to begin in the next few months 

The documentary-maker is visiting the subject of the self-proclaimed Tiger King in a new feature-length BBC special

Upcoming series sees the TV and radio host join the show's new team captains — Emily Atack and 'Love Island' host Laura Whitmore

The pair will front The Void, in which contestants attempt to avoid falling into a 520,000-litre water tank

Launches an impassioned attack on cancel culture and a defence of free speech in recounting his departure from Good Morning Britain for what he said was not believing the Duchess of Sussex

The star, 88, who plays Ken Barlow, has taken time off from the ITV soap

Parkinson At 50 will see Sir Michael delve into the archives of Parkinson, which first aired in 1971

The 24-year-old, who was born in Glasgow, has announced he will only return with new music and a supporting tour in 2022

While Cork-based noisemakers Darren Keane and Arthur Pawsey have been assembling a body of collaborative work as MueseuM for the past few years, lockdown has seen them dig deep and emerge with fifth album DONTNOD, out on tape via UK label Disintegration State. Downtown catches up with the duo after its release.

"My Tribe” is proof that brave, entertaining, educational music television is possible at peak time, says Stevie G in his Downtown column

The "saylists" use algorithms to find songs that contains lyrics repeating challenging sounds

The barrister and TV judge said he had his phone "grabbed" from his hand

Pop star's lawyer asks for temporary conservator Jodi Montgomery to be made permanent

Both Black Widow and Cruella will be offered on Premier Access

Tributes pour in for 'legend' Segal who passed away on Tuesday, aged 87, due to complications from bypass surgery

'It's a pleasure to work with him' says Martin as the father and son duo explore their family history in ancestry programme 'DNA Journey'

Taylor Swift and her mother have donated 50,000 dollars

Superhero programme starring Sebastian Stan opens as the most-watched series premiere ever on the streaming platform

Oscar-winning actor Foxx, 53, will also serve as an executive producer alongside Antoine Fuqua and Martin Scorsese

Shares a message on social media to "clear up this false narrative that I've asked fans for money"

Actress says it has been 'lovely' to get back acting ahead of next month's streaming of her one-woman show 'Some Girl I Used To Know' 

Dazzles with his rendition of Be Our Guest from Beauty And The Beast

Coach Anne-Marie comes out on top in her first year on the show after Scottish singer impresses in the grand final with original song

Creator Jed Mercurio has said killing off golden trio is a possibility as he bids to keep audiences on the edge of their seats

The rappers had been together for two years and gave lavish gifts to each other.

Justin Bieber and Daniel Craig among those who featured

It's 'a miracle' says the 20-year-old singer who is following in the footsteps of previous winners Adele, Sam Smith and Ellie Goulding 

His latest album, titled Duets, collects recordings of him performing with a diverse roster of artists

Wants Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West "to be happy" as she broke her silence on their split

While the second album of Shane O’Leary’s lockdown project Harlow Lake veers toward more familiar territory for fans of his other outfits, Jezery and Lamp, it draws on a mix of lingering musical ideas and observations from within the stasis of the current moment. Downtown catches up on the latest.

If I'm going to be killed off I want to "die by eating chocolate"

Actress thrilled to join cast of long-running soap — I remember when the first episodes launched and I was desperate to be in it

It’s been a year since the music venues shut their doors and it could be another year before things return to anything resembling normal again, says Stevie G in his Downtown column

Ahead of the show's final series, we look at some of the most memorable moments from the show's 14 years on air

Will the foul-mouthed senior citizen leave James Bond shaken and stirred?

Will shine a light on Britney's high-profile battle and the Free Britney movement

British actors Carey Mulligan and Daniel Kaluuya are the latest celebrity hosts to appear on the long-running US comedy show

Offended by her billing as "addict to wellness guru" and told hosts she would be doing "a Piers Morgan"

Star Jodie Comer promises fans that the final series of the BBC thriller, due to premiere in 2022, will be 'one to remember'

Robert Del Naja agrees the music industry needs to reduce its carbon footprint — but says cancelling tours and festivals is not the solution

Much-loved character made his debut on March 17, 1951, and edition features YouTuber and former Strictly Come Dancing star, Joe Sugg, in his own comic strip

Went from dancing at Radio City Music Hall when the pandemic hit to testing positive for coronavirus and later putting on the PPE in the battle against pandemic

Actor considered a frontrunner to win the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his performance in Judas and the Black Messiah

The rapper, 26, was among the stars who posed for the cameras

Named best pop solo performance

Beyonce, Billie Eilish, Megan Thee Stallion and Taylor Swift shine

The 63rd Grammy Awards are fast approaching and are expected to be as surprising and headline-grabbing as usual

The 63rd edition of the annual event, airing tonight, is often dubbed "music's biggest night"

Some users reporting getting screen messages checking if use of service is authorised

Between a quietly-gathering body of solo work taking further shape, and new tracks from Cork sound/performance outfit Magdalena, lockdown has been a busy time for former Elastic Sleep vocalist Muireann Levis, including a move to Glasgow. She chats to Downtown about writing and improvising, collaborating, and getting on with things amid the circumstances.

Olympic duo preparing 'light and entertaining' performance for grand final of the series — and admit they fell over while practising!

The TV presenter thanked those who had supported him following his on-air comments about Meghan Markle

British actor Elwes "thrilled" to be added to the cast along with Indira Varma, Rob Delany, Charles Parnell and Mark Gatiss

Before We Was We will explore the ska music pioneers' beginnings before going on to a four-decade career and scoring 10 top 10 albums and 15 top 10 singles

The Notorious BIG (Biggie Smalls) was one of the greatest of rappers, says Stevie G in his Downtown column

Griff, Pa Salieu and Rina Sawayama nominated