Have it all as Whitney plays Dublin: Whitney Houston is to play Dublin next year in support of her comeback album I Look to You…

Have it all as Whitney plays Dublin: Whitney Houston is to play Dublin next year in support of her comeback album I Look to You. The soul diva will play The O2 on Saturday, April 17th. Tickets go on sale next Thursday.

Have a heart: Dublin musician Nick Kelly has compiled a heart-themed compilation featuring songs by Gemma Hayes, The Aftermath and more, in aid of Galway-based charity Croí. Heartland: Songs for Croíis released today.

Rhapsody in Beachboy: Brian Wilson has been granted permission by George Gershwin’s estate to complete several unfinished compositions by the legendary US composer. The songs will be released on a forthcoming album of Gershwin covers.

Waits Live in Dublin: Tom Waits is to release a double live album of the Glitter and DoomTour next month – including a track from Dublin. The second disc consists solely of “between-song banter”.