Entertainment

Lewis Capaldi among nominees for Bafta favourite Scot on screen awar...
October 15, 2023 04:22 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAThe other nominees for the award, decided by the public, are Brian Cox, Tony Curran, Meryl Williams, Lauren Lyle and Hamza Yassin.

RTE would become insolvent by spring without extra funding, boss war...
October 11, 2023 06:09 PM PDT | By PAMEDIADirector general Kevin Bakhurst told the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee that RTE is facing a loss of between 10-12 million euro this year.

Government withholding 40 million euro in funding until RTE produces...
October 10, 2023 09:06 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAIt comes after interim funding of just 16 million euro had been allocated to RTE in Budget 2024.

Government to withhold 40m euro funding until RTE produces reform pl...
October 10, 2023 09:06 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAMinister Catherine Martin said interim funding of just 16 million euro will be allocated to the Irish broadcaster this year.

Richard Collins resigns as RTE chief financial officer
October 10, 2023 06:33 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAIt comes after a series of revelations at the public service broadcaster.

Acclaimed drama Aftersun leads nominations in Bafta Scotland awards
October 10, 2023 03:27 PM PDT | By PAMEDIADirected by Edinburgh-born Charlotte Wells, Aftersun stars Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio.

New dance work to premiere at Belfast International Arts Festival
October 07, 2023 04:00 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAGUTTER will be performed at The MAC in Belfast this month.

Yousaf on cover of Time Magazine as he is named ‘next generation lea...
October 04, 2023 07:39 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAIn an interview with the publication, the Scottish First Minister told how he believes he can ensure a majority of Scots support independence.

Cabinet to consider interim funding of RTE, minister says
October 03, 2023 08:13 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAMedia Minister Catherine Martin said trust between RTE and the public has been ‘absolutely shattered’.

Singer stars in film celebrating Good Friday Agreement to be shown a...
October 03, 2023 04:25 PM PDT | By PAMEDIATaylor Lally stars in So What If It Rains? alongside Brian Kennedy.

Varadkar criticises mainstream media for ‘advertising harmful conten...
September 29, 2023 06:41 PM PDT | By PAMEDIALeo Varadkar said social media companies also have responsibilities around ‘harmful content’.

Arts boss in warning after ‘one off’ use of reserves to plug £6.6m b...
September 27, 2023 05:51 PM PDT | By PAMEDIACreative Scotland has used money from its reserves so it can continue to support 119 organisations this financial year.

Best of country’s art to go on show at revamped National Galleries o...
September 24, 2023 06:04 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAThe new displays at the National open this Saturday and are free to enter.

Museum of Empire and Slavery urged to recognise Glasgow’s imperialis...
September 24, 2023 05:56 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAScottish Liberal Democrat MSP Willie Rennie called for greater recognition of the role Scotland played in the British Empire.

Libraries in Northern Ireland cannot afford to buy any new books
September 21, 2023 07:36 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAA representative from Libraries NI said the situation brought about by a funding crisis was ‘really disappointing’.

RTE refuses to give TDs contract details of three former executives
September 21, 2023 03:14 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAPublic Accounts Committee chairman Brian Stanley said they wanted the details of any ‘hefty’ payments to outgoing executives.

Public frustration with TV licence understandable, says Martin
September 19, 2023 10:26 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAThe Media Minister was commenting on the sharp drop in licence fee revenue collected in the wake of RTE’s recent travails.

Lyra McKee’s sister says extremism is growing in political deadlock
September 16, 2023 05:00 PM PDT | By PAMEDIANichola McKee Corner spoke as a new journalism award, the Lyra McKee Award for Bravery, has been announced.

Mary Lou McDonald sees ‘merit’ in direct exchequer funding for RTE
September 14, 2023 06:26 PM PDT | By PAMEDIATaoiseach Leo Varadkar said the Irish national broadcaster ‘requires change’.

Ewen Bremner and Brian Cox among stars backing bid to reopen Filmhou...
September 13, 2023 10:18 PM PDT | By PAMEDIAThe Filmhouse in Edinburgh shut last October.