Irish music star Bono found himself being told off by Pakistani teenager Malala Yousafzai when he presented her with a peace prize in Dublin from Amnesty International. Malala made news headlines around the world when she refused to be intimidated by the Taliban who were trying to prevent girls from being educated. She spoke out… Continue reading Slap on the wrist for Bono over handshake
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Cranberries star Dolores O’Riordan joins The Voice
The lead singer of the Cranberries, Dolores O’Riordan will be the new judge on the Irish version of the TV singing contest The Voice. O’Riordan replaces the outgoing Sharon Corr, who wants to spend more time on her own music career. O’Riordan is a big name in Irish music after enjoying huge success with the… Continue reading Cranberries star Dolores O’Riordan joins The Voice
Sinead O’Connor turns her fury on Simon Cowell
After last week’s public war of words with Miley Cyrus, Sinead O’Connor has now turned her attention to music producer, Simon Cowell. The Irish singer launched a scathing attack on Cowell and his sidekick Louis Walsh on Friday evening on the Late Late Show in Ireland. She spoke of her concern that real music and… Continue reading Sinead O’Connor turns her fury on Simon Cowell
James Galway receives lifetime achievement award
Flautist James Galway has been given a Lifetime Achievement award from the National Concert Hall. Galway has had a career in music that spans over half a century. He has played in the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and has collaborated with countless musicians from Ireland over the years. He is widely regarded as one of the… Continue reading James Galway receives lifetime achievement award
Sinéad O’Connor hits back at Miley Cyrus
Yesterday Sinéad O’Connor posted an open letter to Miley Cyrus on her website, warning her of the dangers in the music industry and reminding her of the responsibility she has as a role model to young women. Cyrus’s response to being questioned in public was severe. She hit back on Twitter posting some of O’Connor’s… Continue reading Sinéad O’Connor hits back at Miley Cyrus