YouTube at 20: Fame has made life easier, says Charlie Bit Me star
What do Baby Shark, the Harlem Shake and Gangnam Style have in common? Overplayed? Annoying? You’re entitled to your opinion. But what’s not in doubt is that they all went…
Cillian Murphy wins best lead actor at Irish Film awards
Cillian Murphy has won best lead actor in the film category at the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA). Murphy, who last year also picked up the IFTA, and the…
‘I will pay £2,000 for Black Sabbath tickets’
Black Sabbath super fans say they are willing to spend small fortunes when it comes to getting a ticket for the legendary heavy metal band’s final show. Since pre-sale tickets…
‘£24.8m’ taped bananas appear in village
Bananas have appeared taped to various locations in a village, in an imitation of an artwork that sold for $6.2m (£4.9m) at a New York auction. Artist Impro, who frequently…
From peace talks to Popes: The Oscar-tipped editing of Conclave
As a young boy, film editor Nick Emerson’s fascination with 1970s American political thrillers, and watching the unfolding peace talks in Northern Ireland, set him on a path that would…
Samantha Mumba criticises Irish Eurovision judges
A member of the judging panel in Ireland’s Eurosong competition has defended it against criticism from the runner-up. The well-known Irish singer Samantha Mumba, who came second with her track…
Nick Robinson’s X account hacked to promote crypto
BBC journalist Nick Robinson says his X account was hacked and used to promote cryptocurrency after he was apparently targeted in an online phishing scam. The Today programme presenter became…
Peter Kay defends ejecting ‘disruptive’ hecklers
Peter Kay has said he had “no choice” but to ask security to eject two hecklers at his show on Saturday because their “repeated disruptions” made it “impossible to continue”.…
It’s the Beast Games finale, and Bridget Jones is back: What to watch this week
Bring on the granny pants and awkward moments, because beloved singleton Bridget Jones is back on our screens on Thursday. But that’s not all the week has in store. It’s…
Gino D’Acampo’s ITV shows removed from schedule
Gino D’Acampo’s upcoming shows have been removed from ITV’s schedule, after the celebrity chef was accused of inappropriate and intimidating behaviour on set. Friday night’s ITV2 episode of Family Fortunes…