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The Lovely Eggs Set To Perform At Ulster Sports Club For Open House Festival

After a two year wait and numerous rescheduled dates, The Lovely Eggs eventually join us at the Ulster Sports Club Belfast on Thursday 28th April. The lo-fi psychedelic punk rock duo are a husband and wife team with a DIY aesthetic at their core. Creating the sonic illusion of a band twice their size, they have […]

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The 22nd Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival Is Back With A Bumper Programme Of Live Music, Comedy, Spoken Word, Theatre And Film

One of Northern Ireland’s most dynamic festivals – The 22nd Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival – is back, live and unleashed, from 28 April – 8 May.  Nearly 150 events in a variety of venues across Belfast’s historic quarter and beyond in what will be the first fully live festival in over 2 years.  From the

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Lee Rogers Follows Latest Single Up With New Album & Tour With Foy Vance

Carrickfergus singer songwriter Lee Rogers has released his latest single Everytime. The single is taken from his forthcoming album Gameblood which comes out on May 13. Hailing from Carrickfergus, Lee Rogers spent his formative years growing up under the dark cloud of the troubles. With inspiration drawn from the classic voices outside of the tensions

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Entertainment: Blu Hydrangea To Front New Show, Hit The North Is Back, Osmonds Show For GOH, CQAF returns & more

Northern Ireland’s drag Queen of the World to front BBC show After winning BBC Three’s Drag Race UK’s versus The World Northern Ireland’s Blu Hydrangea will host Stitch, Please!, a three-part BBC series. Contestants, under Blu’s watchful gaze will compete to create garments inspired by the hottest looks in pop culture. In each episode, new

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Boyzlife Release Upbeat Feel Good Anthem ‘ALL THIS TIME’ Upcoming Album ‘Old School’ Due May 6

Today, April 15, Boyzlife give another taste of their new sound with ‘All This Time’. Stream ‘All This Time’ Here. Bursting with modern pop sounds and 90s influenced guitar riffs, the upbeat track serves as the latest preview of Boyzlife’s upcoming first original material album ‘Old School’, due on May 6. The album will be available in digital, CD, Deluxe CD edition

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The Minnows ‘Come Home’ with New Single Release

Belfast-based Minnows resurface with new single and video from ‘Californian Poppy’ album buy clomid online https://envisioneyehealthclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/clomid.html BELFAST-based indie rock band The Minnows have resurfaced again with a new single and video from last year’s critically acclaimed ‘Californian Poppy’ album. Entitled ‘Come Home Soon’, the new single certainly marks a metaphorical return ‘home’ for The Minnows in a

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News In Brief: Wham!’s Last Christmas Dogs’ Favourite Festive Song

Whether it’s Fairytale of New York, Frosty the Snowman, or Santa Claus is Coming to Town, we all have our favourite Christmas songs. But it turns out dogs also have their Yuletide go-tos, according to new research by the charity Guide Dogs. A survey of dog owners found that the most popular song for pooches

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Entertainment Briefs: The Pogues Named As Most-Played Christmas Song

When the Pogues lost out on the 1987 Christmas Number 1 to the Pet Shop Boys, Shane MacGowan ungraciously said they’d been ‘beaten by two queens and a drum machine’. Now, however, the punk band has a reason to celebrate. Fairytale of New York has been named the most-played Christmas song of the century, in

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Showbiz Briefs: BTS Announce ‘Extended Period Of Rest’

BTS have announced they’re taking ‘an extended period of rest’ to recharge. The South Korean boy band have been touring in support of their latest album — but their management say they will ‘recharge and re-inspire’ ahead of their eventual return.   Hear more news and showbiz from me, Tina Calder, on Belfast 247 every day and

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Entertainment Briefs: BBC One’s All-Star Roster For New Year’s Eve Confirmed

BBC One has confirmed an all-star line up for its 2021/2022 New Year’s Eve concerts. The BBC will see out 2021 with a music extravaganza, announcing two 30-minute shows either side of midnight. The Big New Years and Years Eve Party will be headlined by Years & Years star Olly Alexander. Years & Years will

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Showbiz Briefs: Dave Wins Best Album At Mobo Awards

Dave took home the top prize at this year’s Mobo Awards, winning best album for his second record, We’re All Alone In This Together. Rapper Little Simz won best female, in recognition of her triumphant third album, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert. And grime legend Ghetts took home his first ever Mobo, for best male,

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Showbiz Briefs: Women Dominate BBC’s Sound Of List

Women dominate the BBC’s Sound Of 2022 list, which tips new music for success in the coming year. Eight of the 10 nominees are female – including pop provocateur Baby Queen and quirky indie band Wet Leg. They’re joined by garage revivalist Pink Pantheress, drill star Central Cee and Lola Young – the voice behind

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The Cure Announce Two Irish Dates As Part Of 2022 European Tour

The Cure have just announced details for their upcoming 2022 European Tour with 44 shows across 22 countries – including shows in Dublin’s 3Arena on 1 December and The SSE Arena, Belfast on 2 December 2022. The Cure have also announced a new 67′ album and new 135′ show. The Cure will be joined by

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Showbiz Briefs: Olivia Rodrigo Songs Were The Top Two Most Streamed Tracks In The UK This Year

Olivia Rodrigo songs were the top two most streamed tracks in the UK this year – according to Apple Music. Her track Good 4 U was the most popular, and her debut single Drivers Licence followed. Ed Sheeran’s Bad Habits came third, while Ariana Grande, The Weeknd and Dua Lipa also featured in the Top

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Showbiz Briefs: ABBA Have Released Their First Festive Single

ABBA have released their first ever festive single and will hope to beat Adele to the Christmas No 1 spot. Abba are today releasing Little Things, taken from Voyage, which was the band’s 10th UK No 1 album. A number of tracks from Adele’s new album 30 could easily top the charts this year, including

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Showbiz Briefs: Little Mix Will Be Taking A Break To Work On ‘Other Projects’

Little Mix will be taking a break next year to work on ‘other projects’, they announced last night. Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall broke the news on their official Instagram account, sharing a montage of different clips of them performing during their ten years together. It was accompanied by the song Between Us,

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Showbiz Briefs: Boyband Blue Are Set To Play Belfast’s Waterfront Hall

Boyband Blue are set to play Belfast’s Waterfront Hall next year as part of their Heart and Soul tour. The tour will see all four original members play 14 shows across the UK to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their number one debut album, All Rise. The tour will start in Belfast on September 11th,

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Showbiz Briefs: Spotify Wrapped Reveals Most Streamed Artists of 2021

Spotify users have been given a rundown of their listening habits, in the annual “wrapped” feature. Dua Lipa is the UK’s most streamed artist, ahead of Ed Sheeran. Top globally this year – with more than 9.1 billion plays – is Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny.   Hear more news and showbiz from me, Tina

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Showbiz Briefs: The BRIT Awards Have Scrapped Their Male And Female Categories

The BRIT Awards have scrapped their male and female categories, replacing the gender-specific awards with a single Artist of the Year gong. February’s ceremony is likely to see Adele up against Ed Sheeran for the Artist of the Year and Album of the Year awards.   Hear more news and showbiz from me, Tina Calder,

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Showbiz Briefs: Olivia Rodrigo’s Good 4 U Is The Most Streamed Song of 2021 in The UK

Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny were among the most-streamed artists of 2021, according to figures from Apple Music and Spotify. But it was newcomer Olivia Rodrigo who took the top spot in the UK – with her punk- pop anthem Good 4 U emerging as the most-played song on both services.   online

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Leona Lewis Launches NI’s very own Christmas radio station!

X-Factor icon, Leona Lewis is marking her pop come-back by launching Downtown Radio’s switch to 100% Christmas Music on the 1st of December as the station flips to a totally festive playlist for the third consecutive year.  online pharmacy buy periactin no prescription with best prices today in the USA It was an unprecedented move

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Entertainment Briefs: Adele’s New Album Fastest Selling Of The Year

Adele’s new album has become the fastest-selling of 2021 in its first week. 30 overtook ABBA’s Voyage with 261,000 sales. It’s Adele’s fourth UK No1 album, a record for a female act and her previous albums 25, 21 and 19 also made this week’s Official UK Charts. It’s the biggest first week performance since Ed

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Showbiz Briefs: BTS Big Winners At American Music Awards

International superstars, BTS were the big winners at Sunday’s American Music Awards, picking up three prizes including artist of the year. The South Korean band also took home best pop group for the third year in a row, and best pop song for their chart-topping dance anthem, Butter. Fans went crazy as they performed twice

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Showbiz Briefs: Friends Star Courteney Cox Congratulates Snow Patrol’s Johnny McDaid On Grammy Nomination

Friend’s star Courteney Cox has congratulated Northern Ireland Snow Patrol musician Johnny McDaid after his recent Grammy nomination. The Derry songwriter was nominated for work he did on Ed Sheeran’s hit Bad Habits. Speaking of her partner’s success Courteney shared a pic on her Instagram feed telling the world how proud she was of him.

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Entertainment Briefs: Anthony Toner To Play Empire Music Hall

Belfast singer songwriter Anthony Toner will play Belfast’s Empire Music Hall on Sunday November 28 as part of the Songs for Ronnie – a gig remembering the late Ronnie Purvis, with a line up including Mandy Bingham, Wilfie, Becah, Sam Wickens and many more. Ronnie is best known for his unwavering support for local artists

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Showbiz Briefs: Passport Thrown At Nadine Coyle In Kremlin Nightclub

Former Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle has revealed that she had a passport thrown at her during a recent gig in Belfast. In an interview with Metro, the singer said it happened at a gig in Kremlin nightclub at the beginning of November. The Derry native famously lied about her age so that she could

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Showbiz Briefs: Adele Versus Spotify’s Shuffle Button

Adele went straight to task with the release of her new album, 30. She managed to persuade streaming giant Spotify to remove the shuffle button as the default option with albums, meaning fans have to listen to the record in the order the musician intended. Adele triumphantly tweeted: “We don’t create albums with so much

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Showbiz Briefs: Janet Devlin Revisits Iconic X Factor Audition Track In New EP

Local singer Janet Devlin has revisited ‘Your Song’ 10 years after her appearance on The X Factor. The County Tyrone musician finished in 5th place on the reality series back in 2011 after her cover of the Elton John classic wowed judges in her audition. Over the last few weeks, the 27-year-old’s covers have garnered

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Showbiz Briefs: Garth Brooks To Play Croke Park

It’s been confirmed that Garth Brooks will play Dublin’s Croke Park next year. The American Country superstar was due to perform to 400,000 fans back in 2014, however, all 5 shows were cancelled after Dublin City Council revoked permission for 2 nights. Now, the ‘Friends In Low Places’ singer will play the 82,000 person capacity

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Showbiz Briefs: Gary Lightbody Was Honoured To Be A Small Part of Taylor Swift’s Album

Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody has said that he was ‘honoured’ to be a ‘small part’ of Taylor Swift’s latest re-recorded album, Red (Taylor’s Version). The Bangor man co-wrote ‘The Last Time’ along with Swift, and lent his vocals to the ballad which was the 7th and final single of the original 2012 album. Swift

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Showbiz Briefs: JC Stewart At EMAs A ‘Dream Come True’

Northern Irish singer, JC Stewart, said that attending the EMAs was a ‘dream come true’. The Maghera man busked outside the event 10 years prior when the MTV European Music Awards were held in Belfast. The awards were held in person for the first time since 2019 on Sunday evening in the Hungarian capital of

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Showbiz Briefs: Ed Sheeran Double Winner At MTV’s Europe Music Awards

Ed Sheeran emerged from MTV’s Europe Music Awards as a double winner last night. He scooped best artist and best song for his single Bad Habits. Ed Sheeran, Yungblud and Eurovision winner Måneskin were among acts to take to the stage as the event returned in person after last year’s virtual ceremony, with rapper Saweetie

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Showbiz Briefs: Diana Ross Will Perform at Glastonbury For The First Time

It’s official … Diana Ross will perform at Glastonbury for the first time next year. She’ll play the festival’s popular legends slot on Sunday afternoon next summer. Taylor Swift is also rumoured to be re-confirmed while Adele is another contender. It has also been suggested Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney could make it

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