No, I didn’t watch Sinners all the way through before giving it five stars
Ryan Coogler’s terrific film has a post-credits sequence that adds important plot points. What the hell’s going on?
Harry Styles
Valentine’s Day Music Quiz: Harry Styles once sang a love ballad with which country singer?
An especially loved-up quiz in honour of St Valentine’s Day
Eli Hewson of Inhaler: ‘There’s so much nepotism in every facet of life’
The Dublin band are well aware of their gilded backgrounds. But, they say, as they prepare to release their glossy third album, ‘We’re, like, kind of dorks’
What U2 knew about the United States that some quintessentially English stars didn’t
Better Man, the new Robbie Williams biopic, has been baffling Americans. Hitting a wall in the US really can be to do with being just a little too foreign
Bonkers baubles for your Christmas tree: From baby Yoda to an air fryer
Christmas baubles go kitsch with a capital K this year, with a focus on fun and personality. Here’s our pick of the best
Bob Geldof defends Band Aid as 40th anniversary single released: ‘This little pop song has kept millions alive’
Band Aid 40 remix of Do They Know It’s Christmas? blends voices of Bono, Harry Styles and George Michael
The Music Quiz: Harry Styles sings about what type of restaurant on his 2022 album Harry’s House?
In honour of Irish Times Food Month, 10 tasty questions chosen to hit the musical sweet spot
Kacey Musgraves: Deeper Well – Politically aware and personally revealing, this one’s a genuine grower
Deeper Well features Musgraves taking another creative turn. Ring it up as another jewel in the crown
Thursday’s Top Stories: Cillian Murphy leads sky-high Irish hopes for the Oscars; Ireland’s female sommeliers are ready to pour
Here are the stories you need to start your day including Patrick Freyne on Celebrity Big Brother; and how to deal with microaggressions
I like Harry Styles, One Day and dogs. I hate the algorithm that spoon-feeds them to me
We need fewer algorithms and more people shaping our consumption habits
In pictures: life backstage with Hozier, Arcade Fire, Elton John and more by some of Ireland’s top music photographers
‘It’s all about empathy, trust and intimacy’: music snappers share their love of the craft which at times can be gruelling and rarely offers stable employment
Fighting baldness: ‘We’ve stopped repairing transplants from Turkey. They’re so badly mutilated’
The young men faced with receding identities, one hair at a time
Una Mullally: Taylor Swift and Beyoncé tours show it’s no longer about the gig, it’s about being part of a moment
It’s not just about getting gig tickets, it’s about the themed manicure, the outfit, the free advertising you generate
Harry Styles at Slane: 10 of the best moments recorded by fans
Audience members with the best views at Slane Castle share their favourite moments, including a bit of Gaeilge
‘I’ve lost the feeling in my legs’: waiting for Harry Styles among the parents
More used to David Bowie and Guns ‘n’ Roses, Ireland’s rockers return to Slane to chaperone the next generation
Harry Styles at Slane: Boy, does this two-hour spectacle prove the naysayers wrong
There were snorts of derision when the singer was announced as this year’s headliner. On Saturday he shows why he’s one of the world’s biggest pop stars
The Guide: The events to see, the shows to book, and the ones to catch before they end
The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Niall Horan: ‘I’ve tried to remain somewhat humble – not tried, just did it. The Irishness helps’
Fame came early to the One Direction star, but he continues to navigate the hectic lifestyle with impressive poise
‘Feather boas galore’: Fans embrace the Styles ahead of Harry’s big day at Slane
Former One Direction member set to perform to 80,000 fans at Meath venue that once hosted the likes of Bob Dylan, Queen and Madonna
Parents going to Harry Styles at Slane: ‘Being there with your children, you see the excitement through their eyes’
Who exactly is bringing who to see Harry Styles at Slane this weekend?
Harry Styles is ready for Slane, but is Slane ready for Harry?
Emer McLysaght: Was it for this that Phil Lynott and Mick Jagger accepted Lord Henry Mountcharles’ invitation? Who cares?
Dry spell set to give way to rain just in time for Harry Styles at Slane
Nesting birds need water, says Birdwatch Ireland
‘Lovely, compliant and sober’: Harry Styles’s fan base gets ready for Slane Castle
Youthful audience expected to see youngest performer to play the venue since Robbie Williams in 1999
Harry Styles at Slane: Stage times, set list, ticket information, how to get there and more
Everything you need to know about the star’s concert at Slane Castle on Saturday, June 10th, supported by Inhaler, Wet Leg, Mitch Rowland and Annie Mac
Galgorm Castle showing the benefits of three-year investment programme
Co Antrim venue will host the ISPS Handa World Invitational for both men and women in August
Foo Fighters, Oasis, U2, the Rolling Stones and more: Slane’s 15 greatest acts – in reverse order
As Harry Styles limbers up for this year’s gig, on Saturday, we pick our favourite performances at the castle since the inaugural Slane Festival, in 1981
Westlife and Harry Styles concerts boost Aviva Stadium’s operating profit to €8m
Stadium operator’s accounts show a 63% rise in operating profit last year, with IRFU and FAI contributing €7m in revenue
Arlo Parks: ‘There will always be people who misunderstand what you do. But you just keep doing you’
‘Fontaines DC are a big inspiration... I’ve always been inspired by people who approach the world from the outside’
Global recorded music revenues increase 9% to €24.3bn
Rise in users of paid subscription services drives growth as industry figures call for higher prices
Brit Awards 2023: Fontaines DC win best international act as Harry Styles sweeps the board
Fresh from Grammys triumph, the star towered over the British music industry’s annual bash, where 60% of winners were male
Deathly dull Grammys and Oscars are heading for either oblivion or reinvention
Hugh Linehan: How did the word’s richest and most sophisticated media industry get to be so bad at the basics?
Grammys 2023: the best and worst outfits from the red carpet
Harry Styles showed up bare-chested, Mary J. Blige exposed her hips, while Lizzo, Sam Smith and Taylor Swift turned heads with stunning colours
Grammys 2023: Beyoncé breaks record as Harry Styles, Kendrick Lamar, Adele and Lizzo are big winners
Beyoncé won a record-breaking 32nd Grammy Award, while Harry Styles won album of the year
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