Bruce Springsteen has released a surprise cover version of the Pogues' "A Rainy Night in Soho" to honor their late frontman Shane MacGowan. It's the lead single from an upcoming all-star tribute album ...

Andrew Ranken, the drummer for The Pogues, has died. He was 72. The English Celtic punk band announced that Ranken, who was nicknamed "The Clobberer," had passed away on Tuesday in a post shared on ...

The Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken has died. He was 72. The British Celtic punk band confirmed Ranken passed away Feb. 10. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew Ranken, drummer ...

I really mean that, for everyone reading this. My season’s greeting isn’t a political statement, nor — in keeping with the spirit of the season — should it be. And yet … too many folks from the ...

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan's sister said it's "painful" to listen to his hit "Fairytale of New York" after his death Shane died in November 2023 at age 65 His sister Siobhan said she hasn't ...

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If you’ve ever wondered why the only holiday for which the typical American greeting doesn’t use the word “happy,” you’re not alone. Adding to the oddity of “Merry Christmas” as the American norm is ...

Dear Readers: Wishing you and all a very happy holiday season. Please enjoy the following poem. “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore. “‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through ...

"It was Christmas Eve, babe ..." The opening lyrics to The Pogues' classic "Fairytale of New York" are timeless. Now, however, the Irish Christmas ballad is getting a new life, as The Pogues have ...

Every year at this time, many conservatives here in the United States declare that there is a "war on Christmas" if people greet others with any phrase other than "Merry Christmas." Besides the ...

It's the most magical time of the year, and the Irish take the Christmas holidays very seriously! Make someone's day and wish them Happy Christmas in Irish. What better way to greet an Irish person at ...

Certain moments of art are guaranteed to tear down any critical detachment I have and make me blubber like a baby. The rush of joy and gratitude at the end of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The third act of ...