Ariana Grande

Morrissey’s at it again. This time it’s ‘vapourised’ Ariana Grande fans and a plot to ‘silence’ the Smiths singer

The Smiths frontman believes his most recent album is being suppressed. It’s a reminder of how interesting his former band once were

Sun Sept 15 2024 - 05:00

Building an audience for contemporary classical music

Recitals, workshops and the determinedly avant garde feature in Music Current festival

Thu Apr 14 2022 - 00:00

The F-word, the one worse than feck, is all over pop and no one cares

Swearing is big and clever. Just listen to Olivia Rodrigo, or look at the streaming figures

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 05:00

Don’t Look Up: Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence’s new film misses its target

There are decent jokes but Adam McKay’s comedy feels overstuffed

Thu Dec 09 2021 - 05:00

Adam McKay: ‘An Oscar? How the f**k did that happen?’

Oscar-winning filmaker Adam McKay has a new film about the end of the world

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 05:00

Jennifer Aniston is launching a skincare brand. Can she rival Rihanna and Kylie Jenner?

Friends star’s challenge could be credibility. ‘Selling herself as the expert would be hard’

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 08:33

Grammys 2021: Beyoncé makes history as women dominate big prizes

Fontaines DC miss out; Taylor Swift becomes first woman to win album of the year three times

Mon Mar 15 2021 - 07:39

US pop culture has struggled to come to terms with Trumpism

The angry pop culture of the Nixon years is better than that of the Trump era

Sat Oct 31 2020 - 05:00

Suzanne Lynch’s US Election Diary: With two weeks to go, Trump is faced with a dilemma

Debate commission announces moderator of Thursday night’s event may mute microphones

Tue Oct 20 2020 - 06:59

Inside Meghan and Harry’s new $14.7m nine-bed, 16-bath California home

Sussexes’ Santa Barbara neighbours include Oprah Winfrey and Gwyneth Paltrow

Thu Aug 13 2020 - 11:35

Why is the US trying to ban TikTok?

App faces takeover or split in bid to allay concerns over links to Chinese Communist Party

Thu Aug 13 2020 - 05:15

Quarantine cooking’s six biggest trends, from sourdough to #thestew

Cooking in isolation has captured the global zeitgeist – but which shifts are built to last?

Wed Jun 03 2020 - 06:00

Lewis Capaldi pledges new mental health initiative at gigs

LIVELIVE will offer safe spaces and buddy systems at Scottish singer’s upcoming concerts

Sat Mar 07 2020 - 05:00

Patrick Schwarzenegger: ‘Dad didn’t tell me how to act’

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son might be a chip off the old blockbuster, but he’s not wooden

Thu Feb 06 2020 - 05:00

Billie Eilish: Her stance that her body is not public property is still a radical act

The 18-year-old pop star is tearing up the rule book – and not just in music

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 10:30

Grammy awards 2020: Billie Eilish big wins sees new star anointed

18-year-old Eilish took home the biggest awards as guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela win best contemporary instrumental album

Mon Jan 27 2020 - 08:10

Eminem releases surprise album and compares himself to Manchester Arena bomber

On Music to be Murdered By, Eminem also compares himself to Saddam Hussein, Ayatollah Khomeini, and Charles Manson

Fri Jan 17 2020 - 13:50

Stevie Wonder helps 3Arena to buoyant revenues

Single most lucrative gig for 2019 performed by singer and generated €1.6m at box office

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 21:37

What makes TikTok tick – and is it a social timebomb?

Social media’s newest app tracking route set by rivals: popularity, profit, privacy concerns

Thu Dec 19 2019 - 05:24

Fear of Luggala ‘Disneyfication’ drove Bono to try to buy estate

Sale would have caused ‘great pain’ if home of late Garech Browne had gone into wrong hands

Wed Dec 18 2019 - 19:51

Brexit, climate change and the weather top Twitter trends

Liverpool FC the most discussed football team

Mon Dec 09 2019 - 20:00

‘Self-partnered’ Emma Watson: the sudden rise of the single positivity movement

More and more people are casting off outdated stigmas and embracing a happy life on their own

Thu Nov 07 2019 - 06:30

Christina Aguilera at 3Arena, Dublin: Everything you need to know

Tickets, stage times, set list and more for Christina Aguilera’s Dublin concert on the X Tour

Sun Nov 03 2019 - 06:00

Reclusive Italian count believed to be buyer of Luggala estate

New company bearing the name of property tycoon’s wife was set up in Ireland in July

Sun Oct 27 2019 - 22:58

Ariana Grande at 3Arena, Dublin: Everything you need to know

Going to see Ariana? Here are the timings, the set list and the essential things you need to know

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 06:00

Mac Miller case: Man arrested over rapper’s death

Los Angeles man detained on suspicion of selling counterfeit drugs to musician

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 22:09

Campaigners urge new Luggala owner to keep public access to land

Keep Ireland Open makes complaint to Wicklow Co Council over erection of new fencing at estate

Thu Aug 29 2019 - 11:30

Lana Del Rey: ‘Grab ’em by the pussy’ does make some feel more entitled to bring a rifle to school

Norman F**king Rockwell, the singer-songwriter's new album, is packed with fiery lyrics to the sound of Laurel Canyon

Thu Aug 29 2019 - 10:30

Vast Luggala estate in Wicklow sold at discount to overseas buyer

Home of late Guinness heir Garech Browne fetches less than €28m price tag

Tue Aug 27 2019 - 21:53

Women in Irish pop: Why aren't they topping the bill?

Local music seems be an all-male affair, but some female musicians are pushing back

Tue Aug 27 2019 - 05:00

Ariana Grande returns to Manchester to play poignant Pride show

Star performed in city for first time since benefit gig for victims of concert bombing

Mon Aug 26 2019 - 10:03

Discover new sounds on Spotify competitor Bandcamp

Web Log: Platform a great alternative if you’re tired of hearing Ariana Grande

Thu Aug 22 2019 - 07:23

Manchester Arena bomber’s brother extradited and arrested

Hashem Abedi is accused of helping plan attack at Ariana Grande concert in 2017

Wed Jul 17 2019 - 21:00

Taylor Swift: Who bought her master tapes and why is she so incensed?

Stars such as Justin Bieber take sides as singer claims her master tapes have been sold to ‘manipulative bully’

Mon Jul 01 2019 - 13:03