John Howard’s victory at the 2004 election remains one of federal politics’ most remarkable achievements. But cabinet papers from that year show it was the start of the end. In 2004, house ...

The late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan made a fortune thanks to his much-loved 1988 festive hit Fairytale of New York. The singer, who had well-documented problems with drugs and alcohol ...

Grian Chatten, who is the lead singer of Fontaines D.C., joined the band on stage for a rendition of Streams Of Whiskey. The Irish singer sent die-hard fans crazy as he took over the mic for the ...

Singer Camille O’Sullivan has revealed on Under the Grill that she recorded a duet with Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan before he died. The Corkonian – famed for her unique takes on some of the ...

Last year, the legendary Pogues leader Shane MacGowan passed away at the age of 65. Last month, the Pogues announced plans for a 2025 tour, where they’ll welcome some “special guests” and ...

“It’s kind of difficult to say how much this means,” Spider Stacy begins. It’s also difficult to say how a gig of this nature is going to go. It’s a 40th anniversary show for Red Roses ...

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Shane MacGowan’s wife, Victoria May Clarke, has revealed how the late Pogues frontman felt about the success of his biggest hit, “Fairytale of New York”, as she reflected on their ...

Shane MacGowan’s wife, Victoria May Clarke, has revealed how the late Pogues frontman felt about the success of his biggest hit, “Fairytale of New York”, as she reflected on their Christmases together ...

The actress shares 6-year-old daughter Kaavia with husband Dwyane Wade Gabrielle Union; Kaavia James Union Wade/Instagram Gabrielle Union and her daughter are cuddling up for a Christmas-themed ...