Buzz Brady: Susan Boyle has reportedly stepped up her security measures after being stalked by an American woman. Boyle has apparently received a number of letters from the ‘stalker’, but finally asked for extra protection when the fan turned up at her home

Certainly Irish leaders are called on to comment on everything, but Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Brian Cowen probably took it a bit too far when he answered a question about “Jedward."

This news may make his fellow “X Factor” judge, Irish music mogul Louis Walsh, jealous, but Simon Cowell is officially the highest earner on television.

Susan Boyle and Lady Gaga will go head-to-head at this year’s People’s Choice Awards.

Everyone’s favorite Scottish singer Susan Boyle is once again stateside, this time to perform on the hit series “Dancing with the Stars.”

Lauren Conrad’s former boss Kelly Cutrone has a suggestion on who should play her in “The Hills” star upcoming movie – Irish actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers.

A clique of rich teenage girls has been arrested in connection with the robbery at Lindsay Lohan’s Hollywood home.

The Irish twins at the center of the latest season of the “X Factor” British talent show are public enemy number one among some fans of the mega hit TV show.

The Irish “Brothers Grim” are so hated in Britain that went English megastar Robbie Williams sent out support to the duo during his first full concert in three years on Tuesday night, his loyal fans booed him.

X Factor judge and Boyzone manager Louis Walsh says he is afraid of falling apart at Stephen Gately's funeral. Louis - who has canceled his appearance on the X Factor for the second week in a row says he can't believe that Stephen has gone.

Spanish police are on the hunt for a 25-year-old man who Stephen Gately and his husband took home with them on the night the Boyzone star mysteriously died.

Irish rock band The Script have added "90210" to their list of cameos after appearing on the "The Hills" last year. Lead singer Danny O'Donoghue, guitarist Mark Sheehan and drummer Glen Power played themselves on the opening episode of the second series of "90210" this week.

WITH VIDEO: Though they are arguably the most hated contestants ever in the history of British talent show “The X Factor,” the Irish “terrible twins” sure are getting plenty of attention.

Irish-American actress Lindsay Lohan has plans to finally head back in to the studio to finish her third album as soon as she can get back to New York to do it.

Following her massive triumph on “America’s Got Talent,” Susan Boyle has reportedly been booked to appear on Britain’s “The X Factor.”

Out with the old, in with the new: Kathy Griffin used to hang out with the likes of former BFF Paris Hilton on “Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List,” but now she’s moved on to a new best friend forever: Kate Gosselin.

Tabloid queen and sometime actress Lindsay Lohan is reportedly in talks to participate in the next, and last, season of Britain’s “Celebrity Big Brother.”

Tom Meighan, the lead singer of British rock band Kasabian, has said that shows like “Britain’s Got Talent” ruins lives – and that includes Susan Boyle’s.

Reality TV kid – and upcoming contestant on "Dancing With the Stars" – Kelly Osbourne was in Dublin last week signing copies of the new book she wrote about herself called "Fierce."

American Idol judge Simon Cowell has revealed that Susan Boyle's breakdown on his British show made him realize he has a duty to take care of his contestants. He said Boyle's breakdown was "scary" and really brought home the differences between reality shows and professional entertainers.

Kathy Griffin does a hilarious impression of TV’s most famous mom Kate Gosselin for a new sketch on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The Irish-American comedian visited Kimmel’s show on Wednesday, and told the host she stars in a new “TV film.”

Susan Boyle's album is already a chart-topper - despite the fact that it hasn't even been released! Susan's debut album "I Dreamed a Dream," won't go on sale until November 24 but it's already Number 1 on Amazon.

The Susan Boyle saga took a new turn today as the boss of British TV station ITV today strongly denied that the network was to blame for the Susan's trauma and public breakdown. Peter Fincham said ITV was not to blame for Susan's breakdown and that it had not failed to care for her.

Lindsay Lohan is reportedly set to add herself to the list of former Hollywood A-listers with fading careers who sign themselves up for a reality TV show.

“Britain’s Got Talent” superstar Susan Boyle was voted America’s “Favorite New Face” by readers of Parade magazine.

Simon Cowell, Susan Boyle's chief protector, has mocked top Irish music promoter Louis Walsh for being biased towards Irish acts on Cowell’s music competition show “The X Factor.”

Britain's "X Factor" reality show in Britain is bringing in a Susan Boyle Stress Test. Producers say they want to avoid a repeat of the very public breakdown that Susan, 48, suffered after the finale of "Britain's Got Talent."

Irish singer/songwriter Lesley Roy will perform the National Anthem at the Mets’ home stadium during Irish Night at Citi Field on Friday, August 21.

A 21-year-old with Asperger’s Syndrome who previously hadn’t left his home in seven years blew away Britain’s “X Factor” judges with his singing talent.

Susan Boyle could make up to $10M from her new album, according to Simon Cowell, who discovered her on the "Britain's Got Talent" competition. "I think your sister is wonderful, and she could be the biggest star I've ever discovered," Cowell also told Susan's brother.

Susan Boyle has said her super-charged rocket drive to fame was like being hit by a "demolition ball." The overnight success sensation has admitted that her sudden ride to fame was behind her high-profile meltdown after she lost the final of Britain's Got Talent.

Susan Boyle will break her silence with an interview on the "Today" with Meredith Viera. Boyle has not spoken out since the conclusion of the "Britain's Got Talent" competition on May 30th.

The Script, one of Ireland’s hottest new bands, has announced that they will be opening for Paul McCartney’s much anticipated concert at Shea Stadium in New York.

Lord of the Dance Michael Flatley, the man who singlehandedly turned Irish dance into the phenomenon that it is, may be joining the judging panel of the TV hit "Dancing with the Stars."

With videos: Susan Boyle paid a sensational tribute to her late mother Bridget in Ireland last night with a stunning performance at the 02 Arena in Dublin. It was an emotional event for the singing sensation whose parents, Patrick and Bridget, both came from County Donegal. Boyle attributed her success in "Britain's Got Talent" to her mother Bridget, saying she had urged her to enter the reality TV show.

IrishCentral has learned that Susan Boyle won't let her Irish fans down, and will be performing tonight at the O2 Arena in Dublin. A source said Boyle was enjoying a pre-show dinner with the rest of the "Britain's Got Talent" cast, and would soon board a special bus to ferry them to the Docklands arena.

Time is running out for Susan Boyle fans in Dublin. With less than 30 hours to go, organizers are still unsure if Susan Boyle will perform at the O2 Arena in dublin. Organizers David Ian Productions said the popular star of Britain's Got Talent was making her decisions on a "day-to-day" basis.

UPDATE! Check out our coverage and video of Susan Boyle at the O2 Center in Dublin... Click here

The wait is finally over. A year after her stint on American Idol, Irish rock diva Carly Smithson has partnered with former Evanescence band members and released her first song, “Bury Me Alive,” on Monday, June 22.

Extremely successful reality TV producer Mark Burnett has come up with TV gold including “Survior,” “The Bachelor” and “The Apprentice.” His newest reality show is called “Wedding Day,” where the cast and crew build a deserving couple, including a traditional Irish bride and groom, the wedding of their dreams.

The Sweeney (or Sweeny, McSweeny, MacSwiney) comes from the Irish Mac Suibhne, from suibhne, which means pleasant or well-disposed. The clan actually originates from Scotland, where a Scottish man named Suibhne was a chief based in Argyle around 1200. The Sweeneys of this time were part-Viking, part-Irish, and were famed fighters.

Susan Boyle fans were in shock last night as she came second in the finals of Britain's Got Talent. She had topped off a tumultuous week with a superb performance singing the song that made her famous, “I Dreamed A Dream” from “Les Miserables." Judge Piers Morgan hailed her song as “the greatest performance” in the reality competition’s history.

Susan Boyle topped off a tumultuous week with a superb performance at the finals of Britain's Got Talent tonight in London. Singing the song that made her famous, “I Dreamed A Dream” from “Les Miserables,” she again wowed the audience and the judges. Judge Piers Morgan hailed her song as “the greatest performance” in the reality competition’s history.

Susan Boyle is the clear front-runner to win tonight's Britain's Got Talent. The Irish betting site, PaddyPower.com, has made her 8 to 11 to win the final. Meanwhile, speaking ahead of tonight's final, the reality show king Mark Burnett, the man behind Survivor and Apprentice has warned Boyle's critics to lay off.

I don’t watch "American Idol" or "Dancing With the Stars," but something about the Susan Boyle story continues to grab me. Celebrity news usually leaves me cold, but I found myself tuning in last night via the Internet to see how Susan Boyle did. There is still something magical in this tale of the Scottish daughter of Irish immigrants who has defied all logic to become a superstar overnight.

Niall O'Dowd: Why Susan Boyle means so much to us... Click here Susan Boyle got a standing ovation in

Update AND video: Standing ovation as Susan wins final spot  with 'Memory" Talent show sensation Susan Boyle has been voted through to the semi-finals of "Britain's Got Talent," the show that rocketed her to global fame last

Defrocked Irish priest Neil Horan is back in the headlines today after fooling the judges of 'Britain's Got Talent.' Producers at the hit TV show - which shot Susan Boyle to fame - failed to spot that the "unemployed Irish man" who stormed the show on Saturday was actually a former priest who was arrested after disrupting the Olympic marathon in Athens in 2004. The producers failed to put two and two together - even though Horan always wears the same outfit!

WITH VIDEO: TV sensation Susan Boyle revealed to Oprah Winfrey that singing has helped her endure the loss of her Irish mother Bridget. "My mom died two years ago," she told Oprah yesterday from her home in Scotland and 'after that there was a wee period where I didn't sing.'

Will she? Won't she? Will Susan Boyle sing live on 'Oprah' Monday? That's the big question today as it was revealed that the singing sensation has been banned from singing on the top-rated TV show. 'American Idol's' Simon Cowell; the host of the 'Britain's Got Talent,' has apparently banned Boyle from singing for Oprah.