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Lisa Hannigan lets out a groan. And it's got nothing to do with me mentioning the Ricer fella. Alas, I've just brought up the term 'plinky plonk rock'; a ghastly named genre into which Hannigan's folksy, dreamy catalogue supposedly belongs. Or so Wikipedia told me.

They're not really brothers, you know. Not even cousins. So that rules out lazy comparisons with Ireland's first vocal harmony exports The Bachelors.

Dorothy had her yellow brick road. Alice chased a rabbit. I, on the other hand, just followed three men in parka jackets. They had that walk. That Britpop, cool-as-a-cucumber swagger. The kind that Liam stole from Ian and Bobby. It was quite amusing, really. That is, until one of them noticed me staring. That's when I decided to quicken the pace and take my seat among the others.

Kylie Minogue's hit single Can't Get You Out Of My Head has been crowned the top tune of the Noughties.

Kylie Minogue's hit single Can't Get You Out Of My Head has been crowned the top tune of the Noughties.

If 2011 was the year when the citizens of the world found their voice and engaged directly with the problems of the day -- corrupt, murderous governments and thieving financial institutions prominent among them -- then their protest had a worthy soundtrack in PJ Harvey's Let England Shake, a record which resonated with these battle-scarred times and with the Mercury prize judges, who made Polly Jean the first artist in the history of the prize to win it twice.

Top 20 Singles in Ireland:

1. Cannonball – Little Mix
2. Paradise – Coldplay
3. Dance With Me Tonight – Olly Murs
4. We Found Love – Rihanna Feat. Calvin Harris
5. Lego House – Ed Sheeran
6. Winter Song – Sara Bareilles Feat. Ingrid Michaelson
7. Good Feeling – Flo Rida
8. Walking In The Air – Ryan Sheridan
9. What Makes You Beautiful – One Direction
10.  Sexy And I Know It – LMFAO
11.  Levels – Avicii
12.  Shake It Out – Florence & The Machine
13.  Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5 Feat. Christina Aguilera
14.  Earthquake – Labrinth Feat. Tinie Tempah
15.  Heart Skips A Beat – Olly Murs Feat. Rizzle Kicks
16.  Jar Of Hearts – Christina Perri
17.  You Da One – Rihanna
18.  Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO
19.  Video Games – Lana Del Rey
20.  The One That Got Away – Katy Perry

*The Official Irish Charts are compiled by ChartTrack for IRMA and © IRMA 2011

Top 20 Albums in Ireland:

1. Christmas – Michael Buble
2. 21 – Adele
3. Talk That Talk – Rihanna
4. In Case You Didin’t Know – Olly Murs
5. Greatest Hits – Westlife
6. Mylo Xyloto – Coldplay
7. Up All Night – One Direction
8. Ceremonials – Florence & The Machine
9. Lioness: Hidden Treasures – Amy Winehouse
10.  + – Ed Sheeran
11.  Heaven – Rebecca Ferguson
12.  Doo Wops & Hooligans – Bruno Mars
13.  Mayhem / More Mayhem – Imelda May
14.  Fallen Empires – Snow Patrol
15.  Loud – Rihanna
16.  Gift Grub 12 – Mario Rosenstock
17.  Jukebox – JLS
18.  Victory – Jedward
19.  19 – Adele
20.  Folk Tale – Christy Moore

*The Official Irish Charts are compiled by ChartTrack for IRMA and © IRMA 2011

Russell Brand and Katy Perry have split up after 14 months of marriage.

Russell Brand and Katy Perry have split up after 14 months of marriage.

After getting hitched in Santa Barbara last May 2011, Music Scene is delighted to unveil the news that Kings Of Leon frontman Caleb Followill is going to be a father! Yes, 29 year old Caleb and his new wife Lily (26) have revealed that they are expecting their first child in June 2012. The couple issued a statement online yesterday (December 29^th) stating: “We are thrilled to announce that we are expecting our first child together. We can’t wait to meet the new addition to our family.”

Kings Of Leon have just completed their recent touring schedule promoting their latest studio album release ‘Come Around Sundown’, so it looks like we might not hear any new material until 2013 by the looks of things.

Best of luck to Caleb & Lily.

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Rihanna has been enjoying some rest and relaxation before a luxury New Year's Eve concert in her native Barbados.

Rihanna has been enjoying some rest and relaxation before a luxury New Year's Eve concert in her native Barbados.

Kings Of Leon frontman Caleb Followill is set to become a father.

Kings Of Leon frontman Caleb Followill is set to become a father.

LMFAO's Redfoo was forced to cut short a DJ set in Honduras when a fire broke out, filling the venue with smoke.

Trudie Styler has revealed she blames Bob Geldof for rumours she and husband Sting enjoy hours of tantric sex.

Trudie Styler has revealed she blames Bob Geldof for rumours she and husband Sting enjoy hours of tantric sex.

Carol Vorderman has revealed she's up for having Robbie Williams back on Loose Women - after he confessed to having a crush on her.

Dublin Gospel Choir at Christ Church Everyone's favourite Irish choir on New Year's Eve, lifting spirits before the ringing of the bells: sounds like fun. For an extra tenner, they'll even throw in a Champagne reception afterwards.

Country music star Wynonna Judd is engaged to her boyfriend, the drummer for the country group Highway 101.

Country music star Wynonna Judd is engaged to her boyfriend, the drummer for the country group Highway 101.

Rochelle Wiseman has resolved not to make any New Year's resolutions - because she can't keep them.