THE RETURN OF TENNENT’S VITAL

Razorlight with Manic Street Preachers Headline Day 1. August sees the highly anticipated comeback of Tennent’s Vital, the truly unique two day festival as it returns to its spiritual home in the urban setting of Belfast’s Botanic Gardens.

New research has revealed an Irish accent is an indicator of wealth.

The survey, conducted for the launch of Five’s new quiz show Payday, found that 25 per cent of those polled said the Irish accent implies a hefty wage.

JASON DONOVAN GIVES TEN GOOD REASONS TO GO TO HIS CONCERT TONIGHT!
The Cult hero says he wants his Belfast fans to turn up in their ripped jeans and bomber jackets for his first UK tour in 15 years.

INTERNET DATING: TRUE ROMANCE OR CYBER REJECTION

Internet dating has been a tool for singles to meet for a few years now but I have often wondered how many people actually find love on the web. So I decided to put myself on an internet dating website and see for myself.

Kerri Moore:Traffic Jam

It is true that Kerri Moore has a Paris Hilton look about her but the make-up artist/stylist has gone a little too far for a young, unknown artist. Being adventurous is easy when you are Britney Spears.

Dolores O’Riordan:Are You Listening?

Oh God yes…Genius….its the only way to describe Dolores’ ability to take you into another world. It’s not often these days that an artist can take you away from the frustration and stress of the outside world. Dolores can!

Wanderluste:Stormy Seas

They have been compared to the Pogues and the Scissor Sisters – I would say they are more of a country and western version of Culture Club!

Maroon 5:It Won’t Be Soon Before Long

Congratulations and commiserations to the woman or women who broke Adam Levine’s heart.Because of you, you have sufficiently given this man enough heartache to continue to write fantastically upbeat albums about loving, losing love and moving on.

Kate Walsh goes to Auntie Annies

Unlike most of her peers, Kate Walsh doesn’t have an iPod or a Walkman. She does own a television, but she hasn’t plugged it in since last July.

Dance like no-one is watching …

ON Saturday June 9, DLR Events Summer Season host free outdoor dance workshops on the Ferry Plaza, Dun Laoghaire featuring Contemporary Dance, Jazz, Tango and Hip Hop dance styles.

BELFAST TRIO ALLOY MENTAL RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM

Alloy Mental are now ready to drop their debut album ‘We Have Control’ through Skint Records in Ireland on Monday 28th May.

Bowling For Soup new music:

Hold on, population! This is not a song about coming out, discos won’t play it and gay pride will not have a new theme song – and I love it more because of that.

TV ICON TIMMY MALLETT ON HIS WAY TO BELFAST
The wacky children’s TV presenter, famous for his comedy glasses and giant pink foam mallet, will be joining a host of stars at the Big Buzz/Naked Sun Irish Entertainment Awards at the Whitla Hall in Belfast on June 14.

Peep Show on demand

Hot on the heels of the success of their new film Magicians, fans of comedy duo, David Mitchell and Robert Webb, now have the opportunity to watch them in action at the touch on a button with 4oD, Channel 4’s new catch up service.

Jewellery Rox!

Celeb favourite Rok Chix have launched their new collection just in time for summer.The online jewellery store is a hit with A-list stars including Kelly Osbourne, Peaches Geldof, Fergie and Girls Aloud.

Harry Potter gets stamped

He’s conquered the bestseller lists for almost a decade and now JK Rowling’s bespectacled hero Harry Potter is set to appear on millions of Royal Mail Special Stamps.

BBC Films, Film4 And the UK Film Council join forces for independent producers

Investment in feature films will never be the same again after the three public founders of feature films came to an agreement recently to give producers an equity stake in the feature films in which they invest.

New WinterKids Single Wonderland Out July 30

The five-piece band,look set to cement their place in the indie scene with the release of their new single Wonderland.

The Jam reunite in Belfast

After much pressure from fans young and old two of the founder members of The Jam announced a tour of the UK and it comes as no surprise that they are stopping off in Belfast.

UB40 CONFIRM ODYSSEY ARENA SHOW

The band will be bringing their hits such as Red Red Wine, I Got You Babe, Rat In Mi Kitchen, Kingston Town, and the massive Elvis cover I Can’t Help (Falling In Love With You) to the Odyssey Arena, Belfast on November 25.

LaFaro back in Belfast

The Belfast punkers,brandishing raging guitar, bass chords and heavy hitting drums, are set to play the Limelight in Belfast, fresh from a stint of dates across the US.

Hot Chip at The Stiff Kitten
Electro pop band Hot Chip will join Stiff Kitten residents Psycatron at Zoo this Friday May 25.

Best Of Van Morrison out next month

EMI Catalogue Marketing announced they are to release The Best of Van Morrison Volume 3 next month, preceding his new single Cry For Home with Tom Jones.

Five wins rights to Neighbours

The deal, negotiated on Friday, with the show’s producers FremantleMedia will see Neighbours joining Five’s main channel and digital offering Five Life in 2008.

“Kaiser Chiefs: "Everything is average nowadays”, it certainly is!

Because of some excellent singles such as I Predict A Riot and Every Day I Love You Less And Less from their last album Employment, this song hasn’t got the same rebellious feel to it.

Northern Ireland women are addicted to text flirting.
Nearly a third (28.6 per cent) of Northern Irish women admitted to regularly flirting with someone via text and 42.9 per cent said rather than be overheard they prefer the secrecy of text.

Snow Patrol split from manager

The Indie rockers have split with their manager Jazz Summers after five years.
Summers is credited with masterminding Snow Patrol’s rise to fame after he took over the band's management in 2002.

East 17 in pop comeback

The band, who gained instant success in the 1990s as an anecdote their clean-cut nemesis Take That, have reunited for another shot at the big time filmed exclusively for Channel 4.

Neighbours star launches pop career

Actress Stephanie McIntosh, who plays Sky Mangel in the soap, is releasing her debut single through Universal Records on June 25, 2007.

Dickens classic for ITV1

The classic novel The Old Curiosity Shop is being brought to life with an all star cast for ITV1.The much-loved Victorian tale will star veteran actor Sir Derek Jacobi as Grandfather.

Happy Mondays to play Portrush Beach Party

Manchester legends Happy Mondays and Britain's best-loved dance DJ Pete Tong were announced as the main supports to Basement Jaxx for The Beach party 2007 at Portrush’s East Strand on June 30.

BIG NAMES LINE UP TO SUPPORT NEW CAMPAIGN

Spanish operatic tenor Placido Domingo, rocker Bryan Adams, Brit singer Joss Stone and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra are all lining up to support Hear the World – a new initiative aimed at raising awareness about the importance of hearing.

COMEDY IN NORTHERN IRELAND THIS SUMMER

THE first thing any visitor to Northern Ireland must know is how to tell a joke.
Here, humour is like currency, and if you’re not funny you’ll find it difficult to get by in social situations.

Hillsborough - the birthplace of America?

The County Down village is hosting Garden Show Ireland and is set to attract green finger enthusiasts from around the world.

Multi-million dollar film to be shot in Belfast

THE Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission (NIFTC) announced a major multi-million dollar feature film is to be shot in Belfast this summer.

ZOE SALMON CHARITY EVENT
Northern Ireland beauty is taking time out from her busy Blue Peter schedule to fly back home for a huge charity challenge.

EAMONN HOLMES SKY NEWS SEARCH FOR YOUNG JOURNO

The Belfast TV presenter has revealed he still finds it difficult to keep his composure even after more than 20 years as a journalist.

VAN MORRISON & BLUES ON BAY FESTIVAL

The singing legend is to headline the Guinness International Blues on The Bay festival in Co Down later this month.

THE JD SET PRESENTS GHOSTS THIS SUNDAY

Harmony-drenched guitar-pop group Ghosts will play the JD Set at The Limelight this Sunday.The London-based foursome have become one of 2007’s hotly-tipped bands.

June listings @ The Stiff Kitten and Shine

Irish film takes second US festival prize

The romantic comedy Speed Dating directed by Tony Herbert, scooped the Audience Award at the Indianapolis International Film Festival.

LIMITED EXTRA SAXON TICKETS ON SALE NOW for next Wednesday’s Saxon gig at the Spring & Airbrake.

TAMPORA - THE PANTERA TRIBUTE FROM HELL

ONE of the best Pantera tribute bands to grace the stage are taking their show to Belfast next month.

Local bands to play charity gig

Belfast outfits The Jane Bradfords and the Black Tokens and Derry band Kharma 45 will take to the stage at the Spring and Airbreak this Wednesday May 16 for the Special Olympics 'Support an Athlete' Campaign.

MojoFURY at The Limelight

ONE of Northern Ireland’s hottest bands, mojoFURY are to play The Limelight next week as part of the monthly Two Step club. Inhabiting the hinterland between Helmet and The Beatles...

Timberlake talks about Madonna duet

SEXY/BACK singer Justin Timberlake has revealed some details about his recent musical collaboration with Madonna. In an interview with MTV, he said: "We did work in the studio together, we came up with some really cool stuff. I don't know what else to tell you except that you'll hear it soon".

Depp hints at fourth Pirates movie

The A-list star recently admitted he will miss playing the role of eccentric pirate Jack Sparrow and implied that it might not be the end of the fantasy adventure just yet.

Thin Lizzy Announce UK Tour

The Rockers will kick off a marathon 17-date UK tour at Leicester De Montfort Hall this November, with Queensrÿche performing as special guests on all UK dates.

RADIO K PRESENTS: PHIL KIERAN

Northern Ireland’s most respected electro and techno producers, Phil Kieran will make a special appearance at Radio K on Saturday May 19. To mark his latest Radio 1 Essential Mix, Phil will play a two hour set in the intimate settings of Radio K, based in McHugh's Basement Bar in Belfast 's Cathedral Quarter.

HOLLYOAKS actor Gerard McCarthy sparked rumours of a pending pop career

when he took to the stage at the launch of the Big Buzz/Naked Sun Irish Entertainment Awards. The West Belfast star sang the George Michael hit Faith before introducing local rock band The Answer.

Juliette and The Licks in Belfast

Not a lot of people would know her as an emerging pop-punk princess, but after Thursday night’s gig in Spring and Airbrake – it’s their loss.

The World Fleadh 2007

FORMER Miss World Rosanna Davison was in Dublin recently celebrating the launch of The World Fleadh 2007, which is set to take place on August 6 in Portlaoise.

The Big Buzz/Naked Sun Irish Entertainment Awards 2007 will be launched at Benedicts Hotel in Belfast.

And local rock band The Answer will give a one-off acoustic performance in advance of their homecoming gig at the Mandela Hall on Friday night.

A View from the top

Scottish band, The View, were in Belfast recently for a night of alcohol fuelled indie-rock at a packed Mandella Hall.

BARBRA STREISAND’s FIRST EVER CONCERT IN IRELAND AT CASTLETOWN HOUSE The Irish concert is part of a European tour, which her many fans have been eagerly anticipating for years.

THE COMEDY STORE COMES TO BELFAST - STARTING SUNDAY 3RD JUNE - SPRING & AIRBRAKE!!
Be prepared for some extreme laughter as the Comedy Club brings its own brand of laughter to Belfast!

The Answer to play Mandela for the first time
Shooting into 2007 with their brand new single Be What You Want, The Answer, one of the success stories of 2006, have confirmed their first ever Mandela Hall show.

Storyteller Malin for Belfast

TO call Jesse Malin a singer/songwriter feels like something of an understatement for an artist who really is something different and undefinable.

KELIS ANNOUNCES WATERFRONT HALL SHOW - THURSDAY 7TH JUNE
Many artists strive to be innovative. Kelis does it naturally. Whether it was giving early production from the Neptunes extra bite with her sassy vocals, screaming on a scorned lover...

Bryan Adams back to rock Odyssey Arena

The Canadian rocker is returning to Odyssey Arena next Saturday for the first time since his two sold out shows in 2005. One of the most enduring recording artists of the last 25 years, the rocker has had countless top 10 hits...