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Sinead O’Connor, the “Nothing Compares 2 U” singer, has died at the age of 56, according to The Irish Times. She released 10 studio albums during her record-setting career. Her rendition of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” was named the number one world single in 1990 at the Billboard Music Awards. The won a Grammy the following year for her album “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got.” O’Conner changed her name to Shuhada’ Sadaqat in 2018 after she decided to convert to Islam. The Irish songstress hitmaker in January 2022 lost her 17-year-old son, who she said, “decided...

Sinead O'Connor has sparked outrage on Twitter by claiming she no longer wants to spend time with 'disgusting white people' after converting to Islam. The Irish singer, who now refers to herself as Shuhada' Davitt, apologised for her 'racist' tweet, but said said 'I never wanna spend time with white people again'. She branded 'white people' or 'non-Muslims' disgusting, before adding: 'interesting to see if Twitter bans this'. Later tweets posted by the former Catholic priest included the hashtag #TrustMeIAmaSoldier, #NotAsF*****CrazyAsSheLooks' and #ReignOfWhiteMANover. The 51-year-old, who has battled with her mental health over the years was met with a furious...

Irish singer Sinead O'Connor has announced her conversion to Islam, changing her name to Shuhada' Davitt. "This is to announce that I am proud to have become a Muslim," she wrote on Twitter on October 19. "This is the natural conclusion of any intelligent theologian's journey. All scripture study leads to Islam. Which makes all other scriptures redundant." The singer added: "I will be given (another) new name. It will be Shuhada'." She spells her new name, which means "martyrs" in Arabic, with an apostrophe at the end.

Sinead O'Connor has revealed she's changed her name after turning her back on Catholicism and converting to Islam.The Irish singer, who was once ordained a priest by the Irish Orthodox and Apostolic Church, made the announcement on Twitter telling fans she was proud to have become a muslim. Sinead, 51, will now be known as Shuhada' Davitt - with shuhada meaning 'martyrs' or 'witnesses' in Arabic.In a post to fans she wrote: "This is to announce that I am proud to have become a Muslim. This is the natural conclusion of any intelligent theologian’s journey. All scripture study leads to...

Sinead O'Connor is reportedly safe and not suicidal according to a note posted on her behalf to her Facebook page. The note was posted after the singer prompted concern with a video shared August 3rd, in which she discussed her ongoing battle with mental illness.

I am extremely concerned for you that those around you have led you to believe, or encouraged you in your own belief, that it is in any way “cool” to be naked and licking sledgehammers in your videos. It is in fact the case that you will obscure your talent by allowing yourself to be pimped, whether it’s the music business or yourself doing the pimping. You ought be protected as a precious young lady by anyone in your employ and anyone around you, including you. This is a dangerous world. We don’t encourage our daughters to walk around naked...

Sinead O'Connor Cancels Tour Due To Bipolar Disorder Those who were hoping to catch one of Sinead O'Connor's upcoming performances were disappointed on Tuesday, as the singer has canceled the remainder of her U.S. tour. As a note posted on her website explains, the "Nothing Compares 2 U" songstress hasn't been feeling well. "With enormous regret I must announce that I have to cancel all touring for the year as [I] am very unwell from bipolar disorder," O'Connor reportedly wrote in a note on her website, which was then re-posted on a fansite. Her official website appeared to be suspended...

The singer married Barry Herridge, a 38-year-old therapist, in a Las Vegas “drive-thru” wedding on December 8. But they managed to live together for just seven days and split for good on Christmas Eve. She blamed people close to Herridge for conspiring to ruin the marriage and said she ended the relationship because her husband was “too nice to trap”. Things were not helped by O’Connor, 45, spending her wedding night on the hunt for drugs. “From the moment myself and my husband got together not long ago, there was intense pressure placed upon him by certain people in his...

<p>SINEAD O'Connor sparked widespread anger today after suggesting she would shoot the Pope.</p>

IrishCentral editors received an email last night from Irish singer Sinead O'Connor — who once infamously ripped a photo of Pope John Paul II on "Saturday Night Live" in a bizarre protest against the Catholic Church — in which she rips into the Church again, and with seething rage. "On behalf of all Irish artists... Though most have kept their mouth shut.. I demand the Irish government expel the Papal Nuncio and recall the Irish ambassador from Vatican City in order to respect the people of Ireland who are outraged by the contempt displayed by the Vatican for the suffering...

Most people remember Sinéad O'Connor one of two ways: as that angelic, lovelorn figure in the video of her smash "Nothing Compares 2 U," or for tearing up a picture of the pope on Saturday Night Live. Her 20-year career has been marked with pop stardom and accolades, but also with controversy and misunderstanding. Even as she takes the stage at Joe's Pub in New York, one can sense the polarity. The venue only seats 150, enough to house a handful of fans and some of the biggest papers in town. But O'Connor, 40, isn't there to impress anyone. Her...

Cannes, France - Natalie Portman unveiled a new look at Cannes yesterday - a shaved head. The 23-year-old, who is constantly name-checked as one of the most beautiful women in the world, revealed her new style at the Star Wars premiere. But don't worry Natalie fans; she has only shed her locks for her role as a freedom fighter in the film V For Vendetta. Star Wars creator George Lucas was one fella not put off by her new look and playfully rubbed her head. Joining Natalie and George at the screening were Hayden Christensen and Samuel L Jackson. But...

One-time pop sensation Sinead O'Connor was back in the news last week -- by taking out a full-page ad pleading for people to stop making fun of her. O'Connor claimed she had been "consistently ridiculed, lashed and called mad" for decades, particularly in her native Ireland. "If ye wrote about Bono like you wrote about me, he'd kick your asses," wrote O'Connor in a 2,000-word essay in Friday's Irish Examiner newspaper. The singer has been involved in social causes ranging from the environment to a delousing campaign. Although head lice are a huge problem in Irish schools, O'Connor has been...