CAMILLE O’SULLIVAN POSTPONES SPRING & AIRBRAKE SHOW

THE KILLERS CANCEL TONIGHT’S POINT THEATRE SHOW

Tonight @ belFEST
Cathedral Quarter - New Music from Northern Ireland Showcases
ADMISSION FREE

**WIN WIN WIN** Patrick Kielty!!
NORTHERN Ireland funny man Patrick Kielty will be signing copies of his new DVD Patrick Kielty Live at HMV Donegall Arcade this week and FAME has a copy to give away to one lucky reader!

GOLFING star Darren Clarke will be in Belfast this week for a special signing of his book Heroes All - My Ryder Cup Story 2006.

Noel Gallagher performs smallest gig ever...
in the front room

NORTHERN Ireland TV presenter Gloria Hunniford is back on the Biography Channel for the second series of Gloria’s Greats.

**WIN ** LEE EVANS NEW DVD

A BRAND new DVD of British comedian Lee Evans was available for the first time this week.

CAMILLE O’SULLIVAN SET FOR BELFAST
WITHOUT having seen her in the flesh my first impression of Camille O’Sullivan is that she’s a devastatingly beautiful woman. By that I mean, that once you’ve seen her and you’ll feel devastated at never possibly being able match up to something so deliciously gorgeous and dynamically talented...

CRAZY FOR PAOLO!
Belfast’s lads didn’t know what to do with themselves last Saturday night, as every female from rockers to retiring grandmothers crammed into one of the most surreal Mandela Hall experiences I’ve ever had...

Rock School’s Lil’ Chris heading to Belfast
STRAIGHT from the tutelage of former Kiss frontman Gene Simmons, in Channel 4’s Rock School, Lil’ Chris is set to bring his own brand of teenage pop-punk to the Limelight this weekend (Sunday December 3).

The Undertones play Belfast

The Yoke of Belfast: For men with good taste
MALE fashion lovers need not be afraid to trail various shops looking for that perfect outfit - high-end fashion shop Yoke, has just exploded on to the Belfast style scene.

EMMERDALE ACTORS IN THE BOX!
EMMERDALE hunks Kelvin Fletcher and Cleveland Campbell partying with local girls at new nightclub Box.

Brian Houston rocks the Empire!
FOR anyone who has never been to a Brian Houston gig, you should really rethink your choice of concerts.

READ THE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Abbey Road Auction
This is your chance to rub shoulders with the likes of Ronan Keating and Sir George Martin while buying exclusive music memorabilia all in the name of charity.

My Brightest Diamond
to sparkle at Auntie Annies

Amy Winehouse announces Ulster Hall concert
SOULFUL singer Amy Winehouse is coming to Belfast - and she’s bringing her drama with her.

The Supersuckers head to Belfast
AMERICAN rockers The Supersuckers are about to take Belfast by storm, playing Spring & Airbrake on Friday January 26.
The self-proclaimed greatest rock n roll band in the world, was born out of Tucson, Arizona and the band members even went to the same school.

Leya going from strength to strength
FOLLOWING an incredible Oxegen performance and Snow Patrol support at Marlay Park this year, Leya are coming back to Belfast for a headline gig at Spring & Airbrake.

BRIAN HOUSTON SITTING PRETTY IN PINK
Belfast Indie Folk Singer Launches Album Nationwide.READ THE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Top Irish band’s ‘doors’ go under the hammer on eBay

Patrick Kielty back in Northern Ireland this Christmas
The TV presenter will be signing copies of his new DVD at HMV Donegall Arcade on Friday December 1 ...read more

Think outside the Box
THE Odyssey Pavilion’s new £3 million nightclub, Box, opened it’s doors last night promising a new clubbing experience for Belfast...read more

PICTURE SPECIAL!

Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. at Spring & Airbrake

Duke Special announces Northern Ireland concerts
SINGER/SONGWRITER Duke Special is set to play his two biggest headlining shows to date in his native Northern Ireland.

Stars check into Habbo Hotel

AN online hotel has recently added Irish rockers U2 and band McFly to their growing list of visitors.
Habbo Hotel, a 3D virtual world popular with teens, is being targeted by record companies desperate to find new ways to reach this crucial audience...read more!

James Lavelle returns to Belfast
INTERNATIONALLY renowned DJ James Lavelle returns to Belfast for a special Christmas time performance.
The Dj will play the Empire Music Hall in Belfast on Saturday December 23, with special guests Chris Frieze and Martin Pelan.

iTrip legal in the UK
TELECOMS regulator Ofcom said it would legalise the use of low-power FM transmitters such as the "iTrip" to be used to connect MP3 players to radios or in-car entertainment systems.

The DIT a|wear Fashion Show in Vicar Street

THIS month the Dublin Institute of Technology and a|wear are teaming up for a fashion show with a difference.
The new DIT a|wear Fashion Show will see the cream of young Irish designer talent showcase, alongside some of Ireland most established designers and retail brands...read more.

A cup of tea can solve problems

Non Smoking workplaces are no April Fool...read more

Jack Daniel’s brings The Rapture to The Limelight
FOLLOWING the success of the Sunshine Underground back in August, Jack Daniel’s has announced The Rapture are to play at The Limelight next week for the second in a series of JD Sets in Belfast.
The gig takes place on Wednesday November 29.

Bell X1 start national tour in Belfast

IRISH band Bell X1 kicked off their national tour of Ireland on Tuesday night at Belfast’s Mandela Hall.
One of Ireland’s best loved and fastest rising bands, Bell X1 recently
announced gigs across the country in the lead up to Christmas closing
off yet another fantastic year.

Winter Warmers - Ice Skating
IT’S winter and you’ve finally got an excuse to have a well-deserved lie in on those cold, dark mornings...read more

Don't Let Tom Cruise Ruin Your Wedding

Terry Bradley launches new collection in Dublin
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed Belfast artist Terry Bradley last week launched his new series of paintings in Dublin

Belfast lights up for Christmas
OVER 10,000 people braved the cold last night to watch Love Island stars Calum Best and Liz McClarnon switch on Belfast City Hall’s Christmas lights.
Read more and see photos

RECORDS smashed when new Nintendo super-console, Wii, sold out almost immediately

POP star Ronan Keating was in Belfast to launch the debut CD from two of Northern Ireland’s most promising young singers.

Girls Aloud to play Ireland
THE biggest girl band of the century are all set to play Ireland this summer, marking a homecoming for Derry’s own Nadine Coyle.
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Christina’s spectacular show in Belfast
Diva Christina Aguilera is preparing to take Ireland by storm, performing in Dublin tonight.
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People's favourite 'Sound of Northern Ireland'...Windsor Park crowds, the Irish rugby team supporters, Patrick Kielty telling jokes, James Galway's flute or music by Van Morrison, Brian Kennedy or Snow Patrol? Read more...!

ALEX BEST in Red for Aids 2000

Van Morrison’s homecoming concert

PICTURE SPECIAL!
PINK
I'm Not Dead World Tour
Odyssey Arena in Belfast
READ REVIEW!

Dark Side of the Moon comes to Dublin
FOLLOWING the success of Live at the Marquee in Cork this summer, Roger Waters returns to Ireland to play at The Point Theatre in Dublin.
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U2 fans get album release treat!

Westlife fans prove “Love” for the Irish pop stars
TEN dedicated Westlife fans have been battling the elements to secure front row for their idols’ “Love Tour”.
The Westlife admirers have given up their warm beds and pitched tents outside the Odyssey Arena Box Office to get the best tickets for the band’s two April gigs, some of the girls have been there since last Saturday! read more...

'DIY in NI’ music showcase with four of Northern Ireland’s breakthrough bands Oppenheimer, Desert Hearts, In Case of Fire and The Q.

Jackie Fullerton scoops karaoke title
SPORTS presenter Jackie Fullerton was the winner of CityBeat 96.7 FM’s Celebrity Bars In Their Eyes competition.
PICTURE SPECIAL!
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belFEST 2006 kicks off!

U2 release 18 greatest hits
The Irish rockers have put together a collection of their best known songs with two new songs, out in the shops on Monday November 20.
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CITYBEAT DJs KARAOKE CHALLENGE
DJS from Belfast radio station CityBeat96.7 FM are taking part in a charity karaoke competition as part of the station’s Bars In Their Eyes final.
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LOCAL RESTAURANTEUR OPENS ART GALLERY
ENTREPRENEUR Salvo Liberante has turned his hand to art, opening the Ferrara Gallery on Belfast’s Lisburn Road.
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PHARRELL TO PLAY DUBLIN DATE
HIP hop maestro Pharrell Williams has confirmed a date at Dublin's Olympia Theatre on Sunday December 17.
The star has already made history for being one of the most successful and prolific producers to emerge during the last decade, as part of the beat-making duo The Neptunes, with partner Chad Hugo.
The Neptunes have helped A-List pop stars including Justin Timberlake, Nelly, and Usher sell millions of albums and even scoop Grammy Awards.
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THE MAN IS BACK!
ROCKER Rod Stewart is coming back to Ireland.
The singer is set to play Dublin’s RDS on Friday July 13. Tickets go on sale tomorrow (Thursday November 16).
Rod has returned to his roots with the release of Still The Same: Great Rock Classics of Our Time, a landmark recording of great songs by his contemporaries.
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Badly Drawn Boy heads to Belfast
INDIE singer/songwriter Badly Drawn Boy is coming to Belfast as part of his UK tour for his eagerly awaited new album.
BDB singer, Damon Gough is back touring the UK and stops off to play Mandela Hall on Monday February 12.
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Texting can help solve crimes!
Parenting classes - friend or foe?
By Andrea Clarke

Pink returns to the Odyssey
POP rebel Pink makes a welcome return to the Odyssey Arena this weekend to play not one but two gigs at the Belfast venue.
The US singer will also play The Point in Dublin on Thursday November 16, which was moved from Tuesday November 14. All tickets are valid for the new date.
Renowned for her feisty live performances Pink looks set to wow Irish audiences at the concerts in Dublin and Belfast.
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A Magical Christmas Show
THE Magic Numbers announced today they will play Belfast’s Mandela Hall on Tuesday December 12.
Famed for their hits Forever Lost, Love Me Like You, Love’s A Game and Take A Chance tickets for the gig go on sale this Thursday November 16.
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Kerry to be hit by Hip-Hop fever
THE town of Tralee is set a Hip-Hop revolution when the exciting and controversial Dublin crew Rap Ireland hit Club Fabric on Saturday November 18 with their full stable of talented DJs and rappers.
Already established as Ireland’s number one urban brand, Rap Ireland produce the nationally distributed magazine of the same name, and have thrown exclusive after-parties for Hip-Hop stars including 50 Cent, G-Unit, Kanye West and Jay-Z.

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Girls Aloud rock Brighton
POP group Girls Aloud stole the show at Radio One Chart Show Live in Brighton on Sunday.
Sharing the stage with Beyonce, Nelly Furtado and McFly, the girls wowed the crowd with hits from their number one album The Sound of Girls Aloud - The Greatest Hits.

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BONO & KYLIE POP STARS!
By Andrea Clarke
POP star Kylie Minogue was joined on stage by U2 frontman Bono during the second night of her comeback tour in Sydney.
The pair duetted on a version of the hit single Kids, which Kylie originally performed with Robbie Williams in 2000.

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Calling all Northern Ireland film talent...

FOR young people keen to get an inside track on the film and television industry and to learn from the professionals, this year’s Cinemagic Festival will be hosting a dedicated Talent Lab to do just that.
Promising to be a fantastic mix of creativity, fun and learning, Cinemagic’s hugely successful Talent Lab offers 12 creative masterclasses for 18 to 25 .

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Duke Special to play the Odyssey Arena

BELFAST singer Duke Special will get his big break on the Odyssey Arena stage when he opens for Snow Patrol next month.
The singer, along with Dublin band The Frames, will support Snow Patrol at their sell-out concert on Thursday December 21.

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THE fight is on. And once again it’s between Brad Pitt and Vince Vaughn.
But this time it’s not over former Friends star Jennifer Aniston.

The actors are going head-to-head in a forthcoming American awards ceremony.
Brad, 42, and Vince, 36, will battle it out in January 2007 for the top male award at the 33rd People's Choice Awards in Hollywood.

read more showbiz gossip by Tina Calder

BEYONCE'S STYLE SECRET
SINGING diva Beyonce Knowles has revealed her secret to always looking good.
The Deja Vu singer is rarely seen looking unkempt and the star puts it down to her team of stylists.

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DIRTY DANCING IS THE MOST POPULAR FILM OF ALL TIME
DIRTY Dancing has been voted the most popular film of all time in a survey conducted by DFDS Seaways, sponsors of the Northern Lights FilmFestival.
The results overwhelmingly hailed the 80’s classic starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze, Dirty Dancing as the clear favourite.

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SCISSOR SISTERS PUT SOME GLAM INTO BELFAST

PICTURE SPECIAL!

FROM THE AMAZING PERFORMANCE AT THE ODYSSEY ARENA

IN BELFAST

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OOPS! BRITNEY DOES IT AGAIN!

POP star Britney Spears has filed for divorce from her husband of two years Kevin Federline.
According to court officials in Los Angeles, Britney, who married 28-year-old wannabe-rapper Federline in 2004, will seek custody of the couple’s two children.
Britney gave birth to her first child, Sean Preston last year and the couple’s second child, Jayden James was born in September.
Court documents cited "irreconcilable differences" as reason for the divorce.
By Andrea Clarke

Second coming for Desert Hearts

BELFAST band, Desert Hearts are showcasing their latest album at a special launch in the Black Box on Friday November 17.
The eagerly anticipated second album from the rockers, Hotsy Totsy Nagasaki, picks up where the much acclaimed debut Lets Get Worse left off.
Released through Rough Trade back in 2002, Desert Hearts’ first album inspired the likes of Mojo and Uncut to go all gooey with admiration for the band’s brilliant indie-rock.

The Answer return to Spring & Airbrake

By Andrea Clarke
AFTER their recent sell-out show in the Spring & Airbrake, The Answer are set to make a rocking return to the Belfast venue next Friday November 10.

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DEBUT SINGLE FOR NEW IRISH TALENT

IRISH singer Mark Hogan has released his debut single Here I Go Again to coincide with his Carlow gig at The Music Factory on November 10.
The single sees the young singer fusing sounds of rock, funk and reggae to produce a sound that is not just refreshingly rare but highly addictive.
Already tipped for success by the critics Mark has been described by Ireland’s Hot Press magazine as having “extraordinary talent” and Larry Gogan of 2FM believes the public “will be hearing a lot more of him”.

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Viktor & Rolf make their H&M debut

By Andrea Clarke
THE eagerly awaited Viktor & Rolf for H&M collection made its runway debut recently, wowing the audience with it’s fashion love story.
The collection, available in H&M shops from November 9, is built around the idea of a love story. The Dutch fashion duo and H&M are joined together in an ephemeral fashion marriage as witnessed by classic Viktor & Rolf styles at an accessible price point for women and men.

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Sugababes announce Belfast gig

SEXY girl group Sugababes are heading to Belfast next March to play the Waterfront Hall.
One of the most successful British groups, the girls have racked up four number ones, sold two million singles and five million albums, including three triple-platinum discs in the UK.

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BORAT MAKES FOR BLISTERING COMEDY

By Paul Ainsworth
JAGSHEMASH!!! In a blaze of publicity, one of the most eagerly awaited films in recent years finally hits the big screen, as Borat- Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan is released, and reader be warned, for this film is unlike anything you have ever seen before in your life.

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NERINA PALLOT ANNOUNCES RESCHEDULED SPRING & AIRBRAKE DATE

SINGING sensation Nerina Pallot announced her Dublin/Belfast shows and UK tour, originally scheduled for this month, are being rescheduled into January and February 2007.
Due to the huge success of her album Fires, there have been growing demands on the singer’s time and many of the plans put in place earlier in the year have had to be revised to accommodate these.
Nerina Pallot will now play Belfast on Saturday February 3 2007. Original tickets are still valid for the new date.

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In the Face at Katy Daly’s

By Michael McGlade
GET to grips with emerging musical talent when local bands ply their wares for a weekly musical event.
The handpicked crop of bands take to the stage for In the Face each Monday to showcase their budding skills.
It promises to deliver some hot eclectic and electric action with the chance to maybe, just maybe, see future super-hits on your doorstep.
The good thing is it’s not a competition – it’s all about the music and raw flair – or not so raw depending on your tastes, certainly untainted by those big bad industry executives.

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