Dublin band Fontaines DC nominated for BRIT Award

There aren’t many politicians on this planet as universally liked as our own President. So there’s no surprise that Irish celebrities have been wishing Michael D Higgins a very happy birthday.

We have gained a new appreciation for TV series over the last year and so hearing of a new crime series coming to our screens is like music to our ears.

The Tommy Tiernan Show is coming to an end after being one of the most successful shows on Irish telly this year. The show was extended for almost two extra months but it is finally time to say goodbye.

Despite previous outrage that streaming service Netflix could have films nominated for Oscar Awards, this year the site has proven once again that its movies can play with the big boys.

Line Of Duty’s Irish star Amy DeBhrún is playing a Liverpudlian in the show but is a Dubliner through and through. Viewers of the hit crime drama are growing increasingly unsure of her character, but one thing they’re sure of is Amy’s incredible talent.

Van Morrison will be among those honouring President Michael D Higgins in a special televised event in celebration of the politician’s 80th birthday later this month.

Laura Whitmore is a new mum to a baby girl with husband Iain Stirling, but is already back at work.The Irish beauty shared some stunning snaps of herself all glammed-up for a new recording of Celebrity Juice.Taking to her Instagram, Laura, 35, wowed fans as she posed in gorgeous black mini dress with elaborate white puffy sleeves, just weeks after she welcomed her first child.

Saturday June 12 and Saturday July 17 mark Record Store Day 2021, which will see 539 exclusive limited edition vinyl products go on sale in record shops across the globe. 43 stores in Ireland will be stocking the rarities that range from first time ever vinyl pressings, live albums, and remix collections. View the full list of participating Irish retailers.

Karen Koster is embarking on a whole new decade and her Ireland AM co-stars couldn’t let the occasion slip by without a birthday tribute.

Over the last number of years, the level of talent in the Irish acting scene has risen exponentially. Our own lads and lassies have been doing us proud, popping up on screens all over the world.

It’s a good day for fans of Louise O’Neill’s popular novel After the Silence, as it has been announced the book could be coming to screens soon.

Penny Lancaster will star on the new series of 'Celebrity MasterChef'. The 50-year-old model - who has Aiden, 10, and Alastair, 15, with her husband Sir Rod Stewart - is poised to appear on the show alongside the likes of Mel Sykes, Sue Pollard, Katie Price, Joe Swash and Dion Dublin, and Penny is expected to bring a bit of showbiz glamour to the cooking programme.

Jess Redden has been keeping our wanderlust cravings at bay with her various updates from sunny Perth. Now the fitness enthusiast has given yet another reason for her followers to be jealous.

Over the years, we’ve seen quite a few film projects attempt to discuss the struggle of Syrian refugees around the world. Typically, this story is told in documentary form, showing just how terrible the refugees have it as they try to flee their home country.

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