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John joined the Entertainment.ie team in mid 2008. Having previously spent time working in radio and television, he felt it was high time to tackle the online realm and where better to start than EI Towers. John will endeavour to cover all aspects of music, be it for hardcore musos ("Oooh, a limited edition Sleigh Bells b-side!") or casual fans alike ("Pete Doherty did WHAT!?"). He will also bring you the very latest news, reviews and interviews, for better or ill. Now, plug in those headphones.
Castlepalooza E50 tickets available
25 May 2012As far as budget festivals go you could do worse than plump for tickets to Castlepalooza this summer. The festival has been described by The Sunday Business Post as the "best little music festival in Ireland" and by the... More
Spinal Tap's Michael McKean in critical condition
25 May 2012Spinal Tap star Michael McKean, who played the band's lead singer David St. Hubbins in the classic movie, is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car in New York City on Wednesday. The 64 year old actor suffered... More
Elton John admitted to hospital with "serious respiratory infection"
24 May 2012Elton John has been admitted to hospital in Los Angeles where the singer has been diagnosed with a serious respiratory infection, according to his publicist. The 65-year-old singer became ill while performing his Million Dollar... More
Beastie Boys recorded music before Adam Yauch death
24 May 2012The Beastie Boys recorded new music before the death of Adam 'MCA' Yauch. Band member Mike D said they had been in the studio last autumn laying down tracks despite the musician's illness. However he insisted that began... More
Sea Sessions announce a host of new names - including Michael D. Higgins!
23 May 2012Several new acts have been added to the bill for this year's Sea Sessions Surf Music Festival in Donegal - including President Michael D. Higgins! The President will be arriving at the festival on Saturday June 30th and will give a... More
Eminem "toying with new album"
25 May 2012Eminem has revealed that work has begun on his next album. In an interview with US radio host Peter Rosenberg, the rapper announced that "I'm kinda getting into my next record a little bit". The as-yet-untitled project... More
Competition :: Win a pair of tickets to Forbidden Fruit!
24 May 2012Fancy winning a pair weekend passes to the Forbidden Fruit festival over the June Bank Holiday Weekend? Well, we've got you covered! All you have to do is visit our Competitions section and answer the (ridiculously easy) question... More
Cheryl Cole being lined up for American Idol?
24 May 2012Cheryl Cole is reportedly being lined up to be a judge on 'American Idol'. The 'Call My Name' singer - who was famously axed from the US version of 'The X Factor' last year after just four episodes - is said to be wanted by... More
New acts announced for Indiependence
24 May 2012Ten further acts have been added to the already impressive line-up for Indiependence Music and Arts Festival including The Original Rudeboys, a band who have been making some considerable waves in recent times. Indiependence... More
Chris Brown asks fans to stop sending Pink death threats
23 May 2012Chris Brown has called for his fans to stop making death threats to towards Pink. The 22-year-old performer's followers lashed out at the 'Raise Your Glass' singer after she criticized the fact that he lip synched at Sunday... More