Nadine Coyle, Samantha Mumba and Nicky Byrne: pop music’s middle management
Patrick Freyne: RTÉ’s The Last Singer Standing proves pop is now a middle-aged interest
Ryan Tubridy for once appears winded, uncertain how to proceed
Radio: His naturally upbeat manner plays a crucial role in a poignant conversation
Last Singer Standing and The Big Deal bid for Saturday night TV fever
Cantillon: Will RTÉ and Virgin’s new formats make it through to the next round?
RTÉ eyes ‘sense of normality’ as it promises drama and ‘fun’ in season ahead
Crime series Kin and game show Last Singer Standing among the schedule highlights
Clear History: Yet another not so funny RTÉ comedy show
TV review: In fairness, there are sections where it doesn’t feel like an endurance test
Girls Aloud bandmates rally around Sarah Harding after cancer diagnosis
‘I am fighting as hard as I possibly can’: The singer tells fans of her weekly treatments
I’m A Celebrity: Nadine Coyle earned €275k, and Andrew Maxwell trousered €60k
Jacqueline Jossa got the jungle crown as the contestants go home to spend some quality time with their pay packets
I’m A Celebrity: A curious comment from Andrew Maxwell proves an early talking point
Review: Caitlyn Jenner is the star, though the competition’s hardly mind-blowing
LGBTQI+ nightlife: Genre-busting, gender-bending gas
Dublin’s thriving alternative scene is a key part of working out what Ireland wants to be
Derry Girls: ‘We’re doing it for peace. A piece of fine Protestant ass’
As the comedy smash hit returns, the cast and creator look ahead to what's in store
Camila Cabello: Our New VBF
The singer is supporting Taylor Swift tonight. It won’t be long before she’s headlining
Pop Corner: Lady Gaga opens up about her chronic pain
Track of the week is a return to form from Nadine Coyle of Girls Aloud
Yes queen: why Nadine Coyle is a joy to watch at Work
In an age when every pop star is perfectly polished, Coyle is a wibbly wobbly wonder
Ireland Now: the music that defines today’s Irish nation
In the run-up to St Patrick's Day, Irish Times writers select the acts that represent modern Irishness
Pop Corner: Rat Boy gets his future indie disco on; Ariana gets fresh
Ooh we’ve come over all undue round Pop Corner, as we say “hiya” to guitar scamp Rat Boy
Pop Corner: One Direction heading the right way but Nadine still traumatised
Ailbhe Malone gets into the corners of popdom
Flatley dances out of retirement for one last Irish show
Twinkle toed superstar (55) to make a return in ‘Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games’
‘Mail’ publisher goes ‘fluffy and huggable’ with Evoke.ie
Associated Newspapers Ireland launches new site with ad blitz and ‘big bag of cash’
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