Madonna setting up Brazilian children charity
Pop queen Madonna managed to secure a seven million dollar donation for her charity Success for Kids from Brazil’s richest man during a five-day visit to the South American country.
Rolf Harris teams up with Status Quo for Christmas single
Rolf Harris has teamed up with rockers Status Quo to release a Christmas single. Released on December 7, Christmas in the Sun will be up against tough competition from this
Bon Jovi release live DVD
American rock band Bon Jovi is releasing a live DVD of their show at the iconic venue, Madison Square Gardens in New York. Nineteen years to the day after the
U2 fined for being too loud
Irish rockers U2 were fined for being too loud during the latest world tour. The band received a 52,000 dollar fine for being too loud during a concert in Dublin
Elton John out of hospital and feeling “fine”
Sir Elton John is out of hospital and is said to be feeling “fine” after being struck down with a serious bout of flu and an E.coli bacterial infection. Sir
UB40 releasing new album
UB40 are releasing a new compilation album entitled Love Songs that will bring together 20 of the band’s best loved tracks. Formed in 1978, the Birmingham band found world-wide success
Westlife cancel tour
Westlife have cancelled a promotional tour after band member Nicky Byrne’s father died suddenly. Nicky has flown back to Ireland to be with his family after dad Nicky Snr. died
Irish music
A concert of Irish chamber music, organised by the Lisbon-based Irish Association, is due to take place on November 29 at the Nossa Senhora do Bom Sucesso church in Belém.
Tribute album to Stephen Gately
Irish boyband Boyzone are to release an album in tribute to their late band mate Stephen Gately. The Irish pop stars will include a number of songs which will feature
December Song Christmas single
Singer George Michael is to release a festive single for the first time since the 1984 Wham! hit Last Christmas. December Song will be available to buy on December13. Other

