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Wednesday December 23 2009

X Factor's shaggy-haired crooner Ben Mills is coming to Ireland.

The softly spoken contestant will perform at the Eclectic Garden in Bray on December 29 for a raucous bash with a difference.

He'll be performing some of his best-known hits at the venue, as locals head there in their droves to warm up ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations.

  • Classical singers the Irish Tenors were out in Powerscourt Town Centre this week, entertaining the Christmas shoppers.
  • The three performers were enlisted to belt out some of their chart-topping hits for members of the public, as they got everyone in the festive mood at the southside centre.

  • Kildare crooner Paddy Casey will perform for fans at the Wright Venue.
  • He'll be heading to Dublin on December 30 to sing at Michael Wright's Swords Club, which has played host to a bevy of familiar faces in recent months.

    The curly-haired singer will be blasting out all the hits.

  • Celebrity website StyleTonic has just unveiled its must-have trends for this Christmas.
  • Dishing out all the hottest news on burning topics -- such as dressing for the party season, including how to find the perfect Little Black Dress -- contributors include accessories designer Pauric Sweeney and interiors expert Blanaid Hennessy.

  • Extra tickets have gone on sale for a second Black Eyed Peas concert date.
  • The chart-topping band, fronted by sexy star Fergie, are bringing their E.N.D. World Tour to Dublin in May -- and are promising fans a spectacular show.

    Given the level of interest shown in their May 1 show, promoter Aiken has now added a second date to their tour, May 2.

    The I Gotta Feeling stars have already sold more than 26 million albums worldwide and have worked with everyone from U2 to Flo Rida.

  • DAVINA MCCALL is playing domestic goddess to 30 people on Christmas Day.
  • The Big Brother presenter, who has two daughters and a son with husband Matthew Robertson, is cooking a full Christmas dinner with all the trimmings for her guests.

    Davina revealed: "For 30 people on Christmas Day I'm cooking turkey, stuffing, sausages, roast vegetables, roast potatoes and Brussels sprouts, bread sauce and cranberries."

     

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