Whitesnake, Foreigner and Europe announce joint UK and Ireland 2022 tour

Selome Hailu editorThe two largest film studios in Ireland — Ardmore Studios and Troy Studios — have been sold to Hackman Capital Partners and Square Mile Capital Management, a joint venture that owns complexes including Culver Studios and Silvercup as part of the world’s largest independent studio and media portfolio.Ardmore and Troy will both continue to operate with their existing branding, and will maintain their current staff, led by Elaine Geraghty as CEO.

Billie Eilish has announced her support acts for the UK and Ireland dates of her forthcoming tour.Jessie Reyez, Jungle, Arlo Parks and Girl In Red will join the star for the gigs, which begin in June 2022.News of the gigs’ support acts comes along with a newly-added date for the otherwise sold-out shows.

The Charlatans have announced details of a free Manchester show that they’ll play for NHS workers later this year.The Manchester veterans will play the gig ahead of their rescheduled UK and Ireland tour, which will kick off in Belfast on November 22.The show will take place at Gorilla in Manchester on November 15, with entry to the gig set to be free for all NHS staff.Ticket applications will open on October 1, with further details set to be announced soon.November 15th8pm@thecharlatans will be

Eamonn Holmes has been working in television for years, so he's used to all kinds of surprises, but his fans can still be taken off guard.MORE: Ruth Langsford shares rare glimpse of pristine garden at luxe Surrey mansionAnd on Tuesday, the veteran presenter did just that when he announced that he was joining TikTok.WATCH: Eamonn Holmes thrills fans with surprise annoucementIn a brilliant video uploaded to Instagram, the star said: "Hello there, it's Eamonn Holmes the famous Irish broadcaster

ViacomCBS Networks International is partnering with Comcast-owned Sky to deliver the launch of streaming platform Paramount+ in a host of European territories.

ViacomCBS Networks International is partnering with Comcast-owned Sky to deliver the launch of streaming platform Paramount+ in a host of European territories.

Naman Ramachandran Streamer Paramount Plus will launch on Sky platforms in the U.K., Ireland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria (GSA) in 2022 as part of a new multi-year distribution agreement with ViacomCBS Networks International.“We are thrilled to expand our long-standing partnership with Sky to continue delivering ViacomCBS’ leading portfolio of premium entertainment brands to Sky customers and importantly bring Paramount Plus to new audiences in all Sky markets, including the U.K.,

Former Miss Ireland Aoife Walsh is floating on a cloud of love following the birth of her baby girl last month. The Tipp native shared her joy to welcome her daughter on social media by posting a short and sweet message – ‘She’s here!’

Aoife Walsh is officially a mum! The former Miss Ireland shared the joyful news that her baby girl has arrived into the world.

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Hundred Reasons have announced a headline tour across the UK next year.The band will play nine shows across February and March 2022 including a show at London’s O2 Academy Brixton. Support comes from Hell Is For Heroes.It appears that the group are organising something of a reunion, having not released a new album since 2007’s ‘Quick The Word, Sharp The Action‘ and splitting up back in 2012.

Strictly Come Dancing. The news follows confirmation Anton du Beke will replace Bruno Toniolo as judge on the forthcoming series.

Elton John will perform his last ever Irish gig next summer as part of his worldwide farewell tour.

Pip Blom have announced a UK and Ireland 2022 headline tour and have shared a new single – you can listen to ‘It Should Have Been Fun’ below.The news comes after the Amsterdam band recently announced details of their second studio album ‘Welcome Break’, which is set to arrive this autumn, and released its first single, the punchy and feel-good ‘Keep It Together’.Speaking about ‘It Should Have Been Fun’, the band’s frontwoman, herself named Pip Blom, said: “When writing the tracks for the record

Patrick Dempsey has been causing quite a stir since he landed in Ireland to film Disenchanted. Dr McDreamy from Grey’s Anatomy has been out and about visiting Powerscourt, talking to donkeys and charming the locals, of course. He’s now been joined by his co-star Amy Adams.

Eels have announced details of a UK and European tour for 2022.The Mark ‘E’ Oliver Everett-led band will tour in support of their ‘Earth To Dora’ album, which came out back in October.Eels will embark on their next UK and European tour in March 2022, kicking off in Belfast on March 11 next year.

Chvrches have shared a new single called ‘Good Girls’ and with it details of a UK tour for next March.The Scottish trio, fronted by Lauren Mayberry, premiered the song as Hottest Record on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 show today (July 12).