Irish Movie To Get World Premiere At Prestigious Film Festival

The new major animated feature The Breadwinner, executive produced by Angelina Jolie, will have its world premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival in September 2017, it was just announced.

Lisbon To Host Eurovision Next Year

As very much expected, the capital of Portugal will play host for the first time ever to the Eurovision Song Contest next year, it has just been confirmed by organisers.

Vincent Browne to interview Leo Varadkar tonight

This interview with the new Taoiseach will be Browne’s second to last appearance on TV3, with his final show airing Thursday night.

David Bowie’s Estate And Woodie’s DIY Team Up To Be ‘Heroes’ To Children In Need

David Bowie’s Estate has released the right for the track ‘Heroes’ to be re-recorded and sold to raise money for a variety of children’s charities as part of the “Woodie’s Heroes” campaign.

Watch: U2 release footage from that Croke Park flyover

Justin Bieber rumoured to be starting his own church

After the pop star mysteriously called off the last leg of his world tour, there are now rumours that this may be due to Bieber's plans to open a church.

Ian Bailey documentary shows devastation of Sophie Toscan Du Plantier case on individuals and communities

After the High Court decided not to extradite Ian Bailey to France yesterday in connection with the murder of Sophie Toscan Du Plantier, RTE aired a documentary on the 20 year old case against the man from West Cork.

Linkin Park's Emotional Tribute To Late Lead Singer

In an emotional open letter to addressed to Chester Bennington, the band members have told how "our hearts are broken" by his tragic suicide.

Justin Bieber Cancels Remainder Of World Tour

The Canadian popstar has made the surprise decision due to "unforeseen circumstances" to cancel the rest of his 'Purpose World Tour'.

LGBT Helpline "Must Be Saved"

The LGBT Helpline has been threatened with closure due to funding problems.

Glen Hansard To Play At Inaugural Jonathan Swift Festival

Glen Hansard will perform in the stunning setting of St Patrick’s Cathedral on Saturday 25th November, as one of the highlights of the inaugural Jonathan Swift Festival.

Arcade Fire address strict dress code required at their upcoming album launch

The band tweeted a vague set of rules from their social media manager ahead of the launch in Brooklyn on Thursday, who says he was trying to “class up” the show with limited smartphone use and “old-fashioned and unpopular attire.”

Listen: Judy Collins and Stephen Stills collaborate on Leonard Cohen tribute

The sixties folk stars honour the prolific Cohen with a duet cover of “Everybody Knows” on their upcoming EP.

Justin Bieber calls off the final leg of his Purpose world tour

The remaining dates of Bieber's international tour have been mysteriously called off, due to what Team Bieber calls "unforeseen circumstances."

WATCH: Maria Doyle Kennedy guests in new Feist video

The Irish singer-songwriter serves as Leslie Feist's other half in the video for 'Century'.

Louis Tomlinson Says That One Direction Will Get Back Together

Louis Tomlinson wants One Direction to get back together and says that most of the members are “on the same page”.

Ian Bailey will not be extradited to France, High Court confirms

News from the High Court is that Ian Bailey is not to be extradited to France in relation to the death of Sophie Tuscan du Plantier.

LISTEN: Adrian Crowley to release Dark Eyed Messenger in October

The album was recorded over four hectic days with Thomas Bartlett in New York.

Niamh Algar to star in new Shane Meadows drama

The Mullingar actress is starring alongside Stephen Graham in the Channel 4 production.

LCD Soundsystem announce 3 Olympia Theatre dates

Ahead of the release of their new album American Dream, LCD Soundsystem have announced 3 Olympia Theatre dates in September.

Blink-182 Cancel Gigs In Memory Of Chester Bennington

Blink-182 have announced that they've decided to cancel their co-headlining mini-tour with Linkin Park following the tragic death of singer Chester Bennington.

Major Boosts Needed To Address Ireland’s Lack Of Mobile Connectivity

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Timmy Dooley TD has criticised the latest progress report of the Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce for failing to address the high number of mobile phone coverage blackspots across the country.

Teresa Deevy Play Returns To The Abbey

Our National Threatre will present a major revival of Teresa Deevy’s ground-breaking play Katie Roche From 26 August to 23 September 2017.

Rough Magic Theatre To Donate Their Chapter of Irish Theatrical History

As the old adage goes, time flies when you're having fun. Rough Magic Theatre Company presented its first season in Players’ Theatre, Trinity College in August & September 1984. Over 115 productions and 33 years later, this remarkable company is donating the Company Archive to the Library of Trinity College Dublin, as part of a series of events marking the 50th anniversary of the Berkeley Library in 2017.

Casa Bacardi Line-up For Electric Picnic Announced

BACARDÍ® rum has just announced the hotly anticipated line-up for the award-winning CASA BACARDÍ stage at Electric Picnic 2017, where Latin street-culture meets modern day legends of sound.

Listen: SON Records U2’s Running To Stand Still For Hot Press

Having delivered a superb version of ‘Exit’ a few weeks ago, Susan O’Neill has recorded a second song from The Joshua Tree to coincide with U2’s Croke Park appearance.

Cronin join U2 celebrations at Hot Press Exhibition this Sunday

Events are already underway at National Photographic Archive at Meeting House Square in Temple Bar to celebrate U2's headliner at Croke Park tomorrow night.

Little change on the singles charts as "Despacito" is (still) number one

Justin Bieber's recent exile from China hasn't stopped his version of "Despacito" from becoming the song of the summer.

The Libertines Announce New Album

The Libertines have announced that they are working on a new album together and plan to release it in the spring of next year.

First Listen: Tyler, the Creator, Flower Boy

Tyler, the Creator’s 4th studio album, Flower Boy is officially released today.

The Hot Press Exhibition: U2 Events On Across The Weekend

Live musicians, Hot Press' senior editors, and special guests will be at the Hot Press Covers Exhibition throughout this weekend.

The Script announce new album + comeback shows

It's all kicking off at the end of August!

WATCH: Trailer For New Will Smith Flick

The first full length trailer for Will Smith's new movie 'Bright' has just been uploaded on social media.

Bono Admits To Being Unhappy With Lyrics For Classic Song 'Where The Streets Have No Name'

The U2 frontman admits that it's a case of 'where the song has no end' when it comes to his attitude to one of the band's most seminal classic tracks on The Joshua Tree.

Greater Effort Needed To Promote Gender Equality in Third Level Education

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Equality, Fiona O’Loughlin says the Government and third level institutions need to recommit to the principle of achieving gender equality in third level education.

The Edge Opens Up About Dropping Magic Mushrooms!

U2's guitarist has confessed that he tried to record "the secrets of the universe" while under the influence of the small but powerful hallucinogenic drug!

Stormzy and Pusha T pay respects to Chester Bennington

The stars of last week's Longitude lineup had recently collaborated with Linkin Park on the track "Good Goodbye".

Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington has died

The shock news is that the 41-year-old has taken his own life in Los Angeles.

U2 fans invited to take in the U2 Wall

In town for Croke Park? Come see all 44 of U2's Hot Press covers!

Kahuna confirms Irish and international acts for three-staged event at secret location

Ireland’s newest festival, Kahuna, has announced international and Irish headline acts. The one night, three themed stage event will take place in a secret location in Dundalk, County Louth on Saturday July 22.

Mylo, Krystal Klear & Jackmaster to headline Casa Bacardi at Electric Picnic

It's going to be one hell of a Stradbally party!

WATCH: Radiohead play marathon Tel Aviv set

Thom Yorke remarks: “A lot has been said, and in the end we played some music.”

Stano Takes His ‘In Between Silence’ Project To Galway

Roddy Doyle, Anne Enright, Joseph O’Connor and Olaf Tyaransen are among the featured writers.

Smiths fans to be treated to bumper The Queen Is Dead reissue

There will be rare B-sides, demos and film footage aplenty in October!

WATCH: Trailer for New Series 'Atypical'

An 18-year-old on the autism spectrum, who upends his family when he begins his journey of self-discovery for independence, love and acceptance, is the storyline of Netflix's new coming-of-age TV series 'Atypical'.

"U2 Tour Is Best Fun I've Ever Had," says Noel Gallagher

As he says himself, Noel Gallagher has been on "one tour or another" during the past quarter of a century... but, for him, the current U2 Joshua Tree Tour is the best he's ever been on.

David Bowie 'Heroes' To Be Released As Limited Edition Pic Disc

One of Bowie's most celebrated tracks, 'Heroes' will be released as a special limited edition 40th-anniversary 7" picture disc in September.

U2 at Croke Park: all the info

All the info you need for a 'Beautiful Day'...

Hot Press meets the star of smash hit Norwegian drama, Valkyrien, in our new issue

The dystopian drama is coming soon to Channel 4 & Walter Presents...

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets the Live Concert Tour Is Coming to Dublin

The producers of The Harry Potter Film Concert Series have announced that the second installment of the series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert, will make its Dublin premiere on December 6th, 2017, at 3Arena.

Len Collin tells us how he bagged The Violent Femmes for his amazing indie movie, Sanctuary

Read the full interview in our new issue!

The U2 Live Collectors' Issue of Hot Press is out on Thursday!

It's a treasure trove for all fans of the band...

COUNTDOWN TO CROKE PARK: Gary Lightbody tells us why he loves The Joshua Tree!

Read the full interview in the new Hot Press...

COUNTDOWN TO CROKE PARK: Imelda May on the dangers of partying with U2!

Imelda tells all in the new Hot Press; here's an extract...

Josh Ritter confirms new album and Irish shows

Expect a flurry of activity starting in September!

Boy's U2 Photos Up For Grabs!

Fancy a chance to win a signed and numbered photo of U2 taken by award-winning photographer Peter Rowan, who was the face of the U2 as a "boy"? Read on...

Pussy Riot bring multimedia RIOT DAYS (Revolution) show to Ireland

Maria Alyokhina has penned an accompanying memoir.

St. James's Hospital Launches Summer Food Market

Patients at St James’s Hospital, their family and friends and the local community are in for a culinary treat this summer, as the hospital launches a street food market every Tuesday.

Benjamin Gibbard Offers Full-Length Reimagining Of Teenage Fanclub's Seminal Album

The frontman for Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service has recorded a full-length cover version of Teenage Fanclub’s classic 1991 album, 'Bandwagonesque.'

Ed Sheeran Pens Song For New Boyzone Album

Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith are some of the heavyweight names who have written new tracks for Boyzone’s upcoming 25th anniversary album.

Series of Events For Families & Kids

The National Library of Ireland will host a number of free events aimed at families and children of all ages throughout the month of July.

New National Drugs Strategy "Needs Resourcing & Rigorous Leadership"

The new National Drugs Strategy must prove to be more than a "glossy launch" and "deliver results" for those "suffering" with addiction across Ireland, warns Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for National drugs Strategy, Jack Chambers TD.

The U2 Covers: No. 37, 'U2 and the long walk to freedom'

U2 nabbed a Golden Globe nomination for 'Ordinary Love', the song they wrote for the Mandela: The Long Walk to Freedom - they talked to Patricia Danaher about their relationship with Mandela

The U2 Covers: No. 41, "Reach out and touch the flame"

The U2 Covers: No. 40, "It was 40 years ago today..."

In a special commemorative issue, Hot Press looked back at 40 years of U2...

Dublin-Based Trio Fangclub is Ready to Rock Whelan's Twice in One Day

Fangclub announces two shows at Whelan's on Sunday, October 29th, in support of their new self-titled debut album set to release August 4th.

The U2 Covers - No. 33: 'The U2 I Know - By Steve Lillywhite'

“We Went Out For A Drink And They Were Drinking Lemonade Shandy”

Doctor Who Is A Punk Rocker!

Well, sort of! Jodie Whittaker appeared in the Good Vibrations Teri Holley biopic, as well as a new Stone Roses-themed film...

The U2 Covers: No. 27, 'The Million Dollar Man'

Bono talked to Peter Murphy on stalkers, women, Lypton Village, love and the release of his film Million Dollar Hotel

COUNTDOWN TO CROKE PARK: We've got all the best U2 road stories in our new issue!

Interpol's Sam Fogarino kicks things off with his 360 Tour tale about David Lynch.

The U2 Covers - No. 25: 'Pop: The Questions'

Having followed U2 on their tour of North America in 1997, Mike Edgar - a broadcaster for the BBC's Across The Line programme, reported from the band's homecoming Dubin gigs and from their newly-added Belfast date.

New One-of-a-kind Accessories Shop Opens in Dublin For Good Cause

An accessories and jewellery shop with a difference has opened in Dublin city centre – and will help Oxfam Ireland to raise vital funds for people in crisis and poverty across the world.

Calls for Urgent Action on Drug Injection Centres

Labour spokesperson on Health Promotion and Drugs Strategy, Councillor Martina Genockey is calling on the government to accelerate efforts to introduce drug injection centres in the capital.

The Church Bar To Welcome U2 Fans From Across The World

As it has become the official fan favourite, The Church Bar in Dublin will be the place to be over the weekend of the U2 Joshua Tree gig at Croke Park.

U2 Fans Being Ripped Off By Dublin Hotels

It’s a case of “sleep like a baby tonight”… but at a cost when it comes to booking a room in Dublin this coming weekend for the U2 gig.

The U2 Covers - No. 22: 'U2: The Untold Stories'

In October 1996, following the release of his best-selling book U2: The Untold Stories, Niall Stokes shared some exclusive extracts about the stories behind each U2 song.

The U2 Covers - No. 21: 'Postcards From The Edge'

From October 1994, B.P. Fallon spoke with Joe Jackson about touring with U2 for their Zoo TV tour. His experiences were then documented in the book U2: Faraway So Close. Read on...

Longitude Sunday Report: Mumford & Sons, Leon Bridges and Jack Garratt Make a Big Splash

The sun shone and – the attractions of Croke Park notwithstanding – there was a huge crowd for the final day of Longitude, curated with flair and authority by Mumford & Sons

Margaret Cho is Fresh Off The Bloat and Headed for Dublin

Margaret Cho is making her Ireland debut at the Tivoli Theatre on November 26th with her new comedy show Fresh Off The Bloat.

Nick Kelly wins Best Irish First Feature award in Galway

We're seriously looking forward to The Drummer & The Keeper!

Lisa Hannigan, Paul Muldoon & Adrian Dunbar among those participating in Seamus Heaney celebrations

Booking is underway for a very special series of events!

Picture This announce Dublin and Belfast arena dates

Things are starting to take off big time for Messrs. Rainsford & Hennessy!

Roger Waters tells Thom Yorke to stop 'whining' over Israel criticism

The Pink Floyd co-founder isn't finished with the Radiohead frontman.

JP Cooper + Milky Chance + Glass Animals + Jorja Smith + Kevin Garrett + HVOB & Winston Marshall @ Longitude Festival 2017, Sunday

Hot Press' photographers provide you with a visual diary of Longitude 2017. Milky Chance, Glass Animals, JP Cooper, Jorja Smith, Kevin Garrett, HVOB & Winston Marshall feature in Karl Leonard's sixth collection of shots.

Skepta + The Weeknd @ Longitude Festival 2017, Saturday

Hot Press' photographers will be providing you with a visual diary of Longitude 2017. Skepta and The Weeknd feature in Karl Leonard's fifth collection of shots.

Longitude Special: Glass Animals - the pineapple of our eye

Longitude Special: Only The Very Best for the main stage!

Longitude Special: Hot Press are live for day three!

Longitude Special: Kaytranada and Skepta 'Shutdown' the main stage

Longitude Special: Scandinavian invasion!

Longitude Special: Hot Press! - ready for The Weeknd

"Despacito" is unshakable at number one on the singles charts

Little change in the singles charts this week, as the Bieber-featuring version of "Despacito" shows no sign of backing down from number one.

Ed Sheeran tops Charts on the back of sell-out shows across Ireland

Divide once again tops the Irish Album Charts.

Shabazz Palaces set for The Sugar Club, new album is out today

The double release Quazarz vs. The Jealous Machines and Quazarz: Born on a Gangster Star is available now.

Longitude Special: Girls rule!

BARQ and RAYE slay Longitude's opening slots