F rom Wireless to British Summer Time, London’s festivals cater to a broad spectrum of tastes. So, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most unmissable music festivals coming up this summer – so you don’t miss any! Here’s a run-down of the best music festivals in the capital:Continue Reading
S am Neill said he has “never felt better” after revealing he has been in remission from blood cancer for several months. The 75-year-old New Zealand actor, who was born in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, is best known for his role as palaeontologist Alan Grant in the science-fiction film seriesContinue Reading
T he brother of Anthony Minghella said he is still living in “agony” 15 years on from the Oscar-winning director’s death. The British filmmaker won best director for romantic war drama The English Patient, which starred Ralph Fiennes, and received three more nods from the Academy Awards. Dominic Minghella, whoContinue Reading
L iam Neeson has issued a blunt message to Northern Ireland politicians to get back to work. The Co Antrim-born Hollywood star expressed frustration at the Stormont impasse over post Brexit trading arrangements. The devolved powersharing institutions are currently in cold storage due to a DUP boycott in protest atContinue Reading
Frankfurt City Council last week called off the singer’s concert, scheduled for May 28, saying Waters was “considered one of the most widely spread antisemites in the world”. Several politicians and Jewish organisations have also criticised Waters for his statements about Israel. In 2013, he compared the Israeli government’s “oppression”Continue Reading
Review at a glance J umping onto the stage in a red hoodie amid crashing cymbals and red strobe lighting, Benjamin Coyle-Larner – who performs as Loyle Carner – began his set last night by telling the Eventim Apollo “Let me tell you what I hate…” It was a dramaticContinue Reading
S inger Bobby Caldwell has died aged 71 following a long illness. The musician – who was best known for his hit song What You Won’t Do For Love – died on Tuesday at his home, with his wife Mary by his side. Sharing the news of his passing onContinue Reading
J amie Lee Curtis has revealed the poignant name she has given to her first ever Oscar in a touching nod to her transgender daughter. The actress, 64, was awarded the gong for best supporting actress at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday for her portrayal of Deirdre Beaubeirdre inContinue Reading
A local drama group in south Belfast turned its weekly meeting into a celebration after the success of member James Martin at the Oscars. The star of An Irish Goodbye has become the first person with Down’s syndrome to win at the Academy Awards. While Martin celebrated in LA, BaboshContinue Reading
N arendra Modi has said India is “elated and proud” after the song Naatu Naatu from Bollywood blockbuster RRR won the Oscar for best original music score. The track, which beat competition from pop titans Rihanna and Lady Gaga, has already seen great success during the 2023 awards season, havingContinue Reading
