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Guy Ritchie on directing Aladdin, the new Disney movie

3:16 Guy Ritchie on directing Aladdin, the new Disney movie

Film
May 20, 2019, 09:43

Irish Times film critic Tara Brady interviews Guy Ritchie, director of the new Disney live-action film Aladdin

The Netherlands wins the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest

2:11 The Netherlands wins the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest

Music
May 19, 2019, 10:57

The bookie's favourite Duncan Laurence of The Netherlands has won the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. Twenty-six countries participated in the grand final of the 2019 contest at the Expo Tel Aviv venue in Israel. Video: Reuters

Elton John and Taron Egerton perform 'Rocketman' in Cannes

1:25 Elton John and Taron Egerton perform 'Rocketman' in Cannes

Film
May 17, 2019, 13:32

Elton John and Taron Egerton who plays the role of Elton in new bipoic 'Rocketman' performed a duet at a party following the premiere of the movie in Cannes. Courtesy: Paramount Pictures

Ireland fails to qualify for Eurovision final

3:04 Ireland fails to qualify for Eurovision final

Music
May 17, 2019, 08:39

Sarah McTernan representing Ireland with the song 22 has failed to qualify for the Eurovision Song Contest final. It is the fifth time in six years Ireland has bowed out at the semi-final stages. Video: Eurovision Song Contest

Shake your hips - Mick Jagger back dancing after heart op

0:22 Shake your hips - Mick Jagger back dancing after heart op

Music
May 16, 2019, 09:25

Just over a month after having a valve replaced in his heart 75-year-old Mick Jagger is back dancing in the studio. Video: Twitter/ Mick Jagger

Monet painting sells for record €98m in 8 minutes

0:45 Monet painting sells for record €98m in 8 minutes

Art & Design
May 15, 2019, 08:49

A Monet painting has sold at auction for €98m, setting a record for an Impressionist work. Sotheby’s did not identify the painting’s buyer, who beat five other bidders in an eight-minute auction. Video: Reuters

Macnas Drumming Troupe a big hit at Galway Theatre Festival

0:44 Macnas Drumming Troupe a big hit at Galway Theatre Festival

Culture
May 10, 2019, 15:07

Macnas Drumming Troupe took part in the Galway Theatre Festival with a colourful street performance. The troupe consists of young percussionists aged 15-19. Video: Joe O'Shaughnessy.

Freddie Starr: comedian found dead at home in Spain aged 76

0:33 Freddie Starr: comedian found dead at home in Spain aged 76

Culture
May 10, 2019, 09:56

The comedian Freddie Starr has died aged 76 at his home in Spain. The former lead singer of the Merseybeat group the Midnighters rose to prominence as a comedian in the early 1970s after appearing on Opportunity Knocks. Video: ITV

Pokémon Detective Pikachu - official trailer

2:21 Pokémon Detective Pikachu - official trailer

Film Trailers
May 9, 2019, 14:50

The official trailer for Pokémon Detective Pikachu, starring Ryan Reynolds and Justice Smith. Video: Warner Bros.

The Hustle - official trailer

2:28 The Hustle - official trailer

TV, Radio, Web
May 9, 2019, 12:30

The official trailer for The Hustle, starring Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson. Video: MGM

Sean De Gra: 'Moonlight Serenade'

1:36 Sean De Gra: 'Moonlight Serenade'

Culture
May 8, 2019, 12:00

Seán de Grá (age 18), reads an extract from his story'Moonlight Serenade'

Amazing Grace - official trailer

2:03 Amazing Grace - official trailer

Film Trailers
May 8, 2019, 11:09

The official trailer for Amazing Grace, a previously unreleased film from Aretha Franklin's recording of the album of the same name in a Los Angeles church in 1972. Video: Neon

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