From commercial prospects to Academy Awards, nothing is for sure in Hollywood - but you'd better plan for it anyway, writes Michael Dwyer
2006 saw some great acts, but one ruled them all, writes Jim Carroll
2006 was both the year the single died and the year the humble song came back to life again, writes Kevin Courtney
A veteran rocker's folkie project was just one of many remarkable roots albums of 2006, writes Joe Breen
Some new musicians released traditional albums of impressive vitality, writes Siobhán Long
FILM DVDS FOR CHRISTMAS Big, fat DVD box sets of classic films and TV shows will provide many hours of compulsive viewing, writes Michael Dwyer