The Irish Times

Helen McEntee and Sally Rooney had a good 2021. Eoghan Harris and Dolores Cahill did not

Who had a good year? Rachael Blackmore for one. Who didn’t? Stephen Donnelly, arguably

Sun Dec 26 2021 - 06:00

‘I’ve always loved fried chicken. But the racism surrounding it shamed me’

This fast food favourite has a complicated back story, and proud origins, going way beyond the colonel and his buckets

Wed Oct 14 2020 - 06:00

Gary Lightbody: On My Culture Radar

Snow Patrol singer on why Dave Chappelle is a modern day hero and what makes Melvyn Bragg’s podcast stand out

Sat Jun 01 2019 - 05:00

Lady Gaga apologises for working with R Kelly

Lady Gaga pulls 2013 duet with singer accused of violent and controlling behaviour against women

Thu Jan 10 2019 - 18:37

A Star Is Born: Lady Gaga is exotic when she’s ordinary and rooted when she’s fantastic

Review: The first hour is as funny and romantic as any mainstream film this decade

Tue Oct 02 2018 - 05:00

The nine best shows to watch on Netflix in May

‘13 Reasons Why’ returns; ‘Arrested Development’ gets a remix, and one Amazon show to catch

Mon May 07 2018 - 06:00

Leon Bridges: On My Culture Radar

The Texan soul singer on Pinky and the Brain, walking the red carpet with Will Smith and that Blade Runner vibe

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 05:00

Goldie: ‘I wouldn’t be seen dead without OK Computer’

The English DJ and musician reveals his favourite books, films, visual artist and more

Sat Nov 25 2017 - 05:00

Obamas host their final White House party

Meryl Streep, Stevie Wonder, George and Amal Clooney among A-list attendees

Sat Jan 07 2017 - 18:54

From barking to Bill Cosby: Hannibal Buress’s never-ending tour on the comedy circuit

A routine about Bill Cosby catapulted him up the comedy rankings, but with a host of impressive TV and film credits, and a wealth of experience earned the hard way on the comedy circuit, Hannibal Buress has a rightful claim to the US comedy throne

Mon Oct 12 2015 - 06:00

Manny Pacquiao wins the fight before the fight

Unbeaten Floyd Mayweather unusually subdued ahead of May 2nd showdown

Thu Apr 16 2015 - 14:13

Tune up for a spectacular season of music

From rock legends Pearl Jam and Queens of the Stone Age to young guns Haim and Kodaline, the music calander is brimful of exciting happenings over the next few months. Here are 20 of the best upcoming shows and releases

Fri Sept 13 2013 - 00:00