Ed Sheeran's = scores second week as Ireland's Number 1 album

Warpaint have announced that they will return with new album ‘Radiate Like This’ – their first album for six years – in May. New single ‘Champion’ is out now, alongside the announcement of a string of UK and Ireland tour dates.In the time since their 2016 album ‘Head’s Up’, the four members of the band have been kept busy with other commitments in their personal lives, but eventually they decided that they still wanted to find a way to work together.Unable to physically get into the same room at the same time to record – due to the pandemic, as much as anything else – they recorded alone, passing round tracks and adding new layers separately.“I was saying the other day that we should’ve called **this album ‘Exquisite Corpse’”, jokes the band’s Emily Kokal, referencing both the parlour game and the title of the group’s debut EP.The new single, the band say, is about “being a champion to oneself and for others.

Homegrown Irish artist CMAT has exploded in the last 12 months - bringing a hilarious, authentic twist to pop music with a series of self-referential, country-influenced releases.

Billie Eilish has announced that she’s had to postpone a couple of dates on the US leg of her upcoming ‘Happier Than Ever’ world tour.The tour is set to kick off in New Orleans on February 3 and includes two nights at New York’s Madison Square Garden on February 18-19, and will wrap up with three nights at LA’s Forum on April 6, 8 and 9 before heading to the UK and Europe.Tonight (January 25), Eilish’s team took to Twitter to inform fans that “due to local guidelines and an abundance of caution” her February 15 and 16 shows in Montreal and Toronto have been postponed.“Details on rescheduled dates to be announced, and all tickets will be honoured for the new dates,” the tweet shared on Eilish’s official account added. “Thank you for understanding and please stay safe.”It was also announced that Eilish has had to reschedule her show in Phoenix on April 3 due to a scheduling conflict, after this year’s Grammys were moved from late January to the date in question.“Billie’s second show in Phoenix on Sunday, April 3rd has been rescheduled to Monday, April 4th due to the new date for the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards,” her team tweeted.

Sharon Stone gave fans a reason to be excited as she finally gave them a glimpse at a recent project she'd worked on.MORE: Sharon Stone stuns fans with glamorous behind the scenes photoThe actress shared a teaser clip from the upcoming show Murderville, led by Will Arnett, that features a detective solving crimes with several guest stars.The Basic Instinct star plays one of the detective's assistants in an episode that sees them in a hospital trying to solve a murder in the Netflix show, even donning a bulletproof vest with an all-black outfit and leather pants.WATCH: Sharon Stone speaks about recapturing her radiance after her strokeAt one point, she even attempted a German accent that left fans in splits. Annie Murphy, Ken Jeong, Marshawn Lynch, Kumail Nanjiani, and Conan O'Brien make up the other guests on the six-episode series."Join me as I fail to solve a murder with @arnettwill on #Murderville.

Soak, a.k.a. Northern Irish singer-songwriter Bridie Monds-Watson, has announced details of their third album. If I Never Know You Like This Again will be released on May 20 via Rough Trade Records.

Dancing on Ice on Sunday. Posing backstage, Holly struck a statuesque pose in the head to toe purple ruched gown, designed by Irena Soprano for Sol Angelann.

Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran are leading the way on this week’s Official Chart: First Look with Peru, as the Afrobeats hit heads for Number 1.

The Weeknd holds on to claim a second week at Number 1 on the Official Irish Albums Chart with Dawn FM.

Bad Boy Chiller Crew have shared their latest single ‘BMW’ today – listen to it below.It’s the latest song released from their upcoming mixtape ‘Disrespectful’, following on from the recently released ‘Messages’.The 16-track collection also includes previous singles ‘Bikes N Scoobys’, ‘Don’t You Worry About Me’ and ‘Footsteps To My Shoes’.The mixtape will arrive on February 18 via Relentless Records.As with their last track, the song’s video has been directed by LG Vision. Check it out here:The group recently announced details a full UK and Ireland tour for 2022.The Bradford group will hit the road in April for headline performances in Leeds, Grimsby, Bristol, London, Manchester, Dublin and other cities throughout the month and into May.

Norwegian-Irish artist Tara Nome Doyle has released her new single, Caterpillar.

Hatchie has announced her second full-length album ‘Giving The World Away’ and shared a video for the single ‘Quicksand’.‘Quicksand’ was co-written with Dan Nigro, the producer and songwriter who worked closely with Olivia Rodrigo on her breakout hit ‘Drivers License’ and her debut album ‘Sour’.In its music video directed by Nathan Castiel, Hatchie – real name Harriette Pilbeam – lounges in a limousine as it traverses the city at night. On the chorus, she sings: “If I had everything I wanted would I want more? / Would I keep fighting if there’s nothing left to fight for? / Sometimes I feel like I’m just sinking into quicksand.”Watch the video here:‘Quicksand’ is the first single from the second full-length Hatchie album ‘Giving The World Away’, out April 22 on Secretly Canadian/Ivy League.

Lost Frequencies and Calum Scott continue their upward trajectory on the Official Singles Chart with dance banger Where Are You Now, which becomes the UK's Number 1 Trending Song today.

The Weeknd flies straight to Number 1 on the Official Irish Albums Chart with Dawn FM.

Georgia’s 33-18 victory over rival and defending national champion Alabama in the College Football Playoff National Championship game Monday on ESPN was watched by 22.6 million viewers across the wide range of the network’s platforms, a total it said made it the biggest event on cable TV since the LSU-Clemson title game in 2020.

EXCLUSIVE: After Season 1 of The Flight Attendant delved into Cassie Bowden’s tragic relationship with her late father, the upcoming second season of the hit HBO Max series will explore Cassie’s relationship — or lack thereof — with her mother.

Ed Sheeran has claimed the biggest single in Ireland of 2021 with his blockbuster hit Bad Habits.

Olivia Rodrigo has claimed the biggest album of 2021 in Ireland, the Official Charts Company can reveal. 

American singer Gayle has flown to Number 1 on the Official Irish Singles Chart with abcdefu, as new and old songs flood back into the Top 50 post-Christmas.