Author: Michael Kehoe

Irish actor Chris O’Dowd has branded X Factor viewers ‘racist’ because he believes that black artists are voted off the show too early. Speaking to Britain’s Radio Times, the Bridesmaids star said: “Generally my favourites go out in the first few weeks. “And, of course, because the viewing public is so racist, all the black,… Continue reading O’Dowd blast ‘racist’ X Factor viewers

Sinead O’Connor has told Oprah Winfrey that she shaved her head when she was a young artist because she considered it ‘dangerous to be a female’. The Irish star was being interviewed by Oprah as part of the American chat queen’s ‘Oprah: Where Are They now?’ series. She said that when she was starting out… Continue reading Sinead on ‘danger’ that made her shave head

Many people watching the SuperBowl on Sunday may have been surprised to see folk superstar Bob Dylan making an appearance. While the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bruno Mars were highly impressive during the halftime show, it was another hugely respected musician that got many people’s tongues wagging. Dylan appeared during the commercial break in… Continue reading Dylan appears in Chrysler’s SuperBowl advert

An organisation founded by Dropkick Murphys star Ken Casey has made a $15,000 donation to a charity that helps people overcome drink and drug dependencies. The Gavin Foundation is based in South Boston and helps over 4,000 people a year who have suffered substance abuse. They have youth, adult and community programmes and develop strong… Continue reading Dropkick star helps fight against substance abuse

Country music star Garth Brooks has said that Ireland is his favourite country to perform. The American was talking to BBC Ulster’s Talkback. He told presenter Wendy Austin: “No matter where I am in the world, when I am asked what place I like to sing, I say Ireland. It is just phenomenal.” Tickets for… Continue reading Why Ireland is number one for Garth Brooks