The New York songwriter, who has just written the memoir Almost Grown, on his recovery and taking inspiration from Shane MacGowan’s resilience
Representative hopes episode in California proves to be a ‘first step in long overdue change’ that needs to occur in singer’s life
Royal family member is bringing legal action against Daily Mail publisher over allegations of unlawful information gathering
Exploring a national habit that’s equal parts politeness and passive aggression
Newspaper group says case is part of a smear campaign
Rap trio brings its controversy machine to the Dublin venue with a formidable live gig, guest collaborations and plenty of fun
The group performed a sell-out show in the Academy in Dublin on Sunday night
Elton John says it has been challenging after he ‘lost’ his right eye and his left eye is ‘not so good’
Joan Wasser, aka Joan as Police Woman, talks about her ‘spectacular’ late fiance Jeff Buckley, flat-out fun touring with Iggy Pop and the craft of songwriting
Plus: Special Pride edition including questions on Elton John’s tattoo and kd lang’s tribute band
McIlroy, on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, also replicated his timeless Gerry Kelly challenge
The spitting match between the biggest pop stars of the 1970s and 1980s had all the elements for recreational savour
The singer has been reflecting on his life to compile The Archive, his new box set. It’s been a rich, rewarding six decades in music
The veteran star is a long way from burning out. As he and Brandi Carlile launch their new album, they talk about music, family and fame
Though influenced by jazz, R&B and easy listening, Flack was not quite any of them
Jake Shears, Del Marquis and Babydaddy are reuniting to celebrate 20 years since their debut album. They talk electroclash, Elton John and fighting against the ‘gay band’ box
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
Veteran musician has been sober for 34 years and has helped other celebrities to get clean
Severe eye infection left singer blind in his right eye and with ‘only limited vision’ in his left
David Hepworth, author of Hope I Get Old Before I Die, on why rock stars never retire
Happy with the slow ramp up of her career, the London-based Irish musician has just released her second album and is about to embark on a sell-out US tour
Series of sales, which may raise $10m, include iconic silver boots, a collection of Versace shirts and the musician’s Yamaha grand piano
Irish interest in LA awards did not translate to prizes despite nominations for Sharon Horgan, Dearbhla Walsh and Declan Lowney
Russian embassy denies involvement in hoax video call
As Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood release their new album, we pick our favourite over-75s in music
Theatre: Showstopping technical hitches on opening night are a reminder this is a live performance, not a strip of celluloid
Plus: Who was the first Irish act to officially get an Irish number one single?
Our world can feel terribly one-note: western politics driven primarily by men in sharp suits, all presidential in nature
The Sunday night grandee slot goes to the Rocket Man singer playing his last ever UK show
Singer refuses to do residencies in the US as he calls the treatment of LGBTQ+ people in Florida a virus
Donald Clarke: A minor scandal in the wind over the coronation playlist suggests rubbing shoulders with monarchs is no longer the done thing
Elton John brought his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour to the 3Arena Dublin for a night of spectacular visuals and songs
The singer was in fine form as he brought his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour to Dublin for a long awaited and lengthy goodbye
The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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