The weird and wonderful world of showbiz did not disappoint when it came to some of the global celebrity stories that made the headlines in 2019.

So that’s nearly Thursday wrapped up. Here’s some of the stories we published on irishexaminer.com today which we hope will help you make sense of it all this evening.

The fan response to celebrity breakups is extreme because they are our gilded ideal, says Prudence Wade.

So that’s Sunday nearly wrapped up. Here’s some of the stories we published on irishexaminer.com today which we hope will help you make sense of it all this evening.

Woodstock 50 has been called off. It’s for the best, says Suzanne Harrington — no one can ever match the original

After huge hits with the likes of Amy Winehouse and Bruno Mars, for his new album, Mark Ronson has mined his recent painful breakup, writes Lucy Mapstone

Miley meets Mozart in a thrilling collaboration debuting at Body & Soul Festival this weekend.

Has Netflix ruined Black Mirror?

To celebrate National Hug Your Cat Day, Nuala Woulfe chats to Irish celebrities about their feline friends.

Des O'Driscoll has you covered for five things to do for the week ahead.

Des O'Driscoll has you covered for things to stream this June.

The new series of Black Mirror will feature Miley Cyrus and Irish actor Andrew Scott, writes Gemma Dunn.

Netflix is adding a lot of adrenaline-fuelled shows to its summer roster, with a heap of action-packed thrillers arriving in June.

Des O'Driscoll rounds up the latest entertainment news.

Glastonbury is back and there are a host of other overseas festivals offering impressive line-up, writes Ed Power.

Studios offering tattoos are mushrooming today, but there’s a long tradition behind decorating our bodies, says Robert Hume.

Here's your lunchtime bulletin.

The only problem was that he fancied his physiotherapist and was conscious of his hairy feet.

An international campaign is encouraging people to go vegan in January. But is it healthy to cut out all animal-based foods, asks Sharon Ní Chonchúir.  

Conor McGregor became a father, Niall Horan saw his solo career take off, and Saoirse Ronan was an award-winning Ladybird. Those were some of the positives celebwise in 2017, writes Kelly O’Brien.

Here's your lunchtime news bulletin.

"Thank you, Hillary, for being a constant beacon of strength, hope, and determination for me and millions of other young women,”

"We're here to entertain you tonight and that's what we're gonna do."

Here's your lunchtime news bulletin.

Troubles at the Soundcloud streaming service have sent a wave of worry through the music world, writes Jenna Wortham

Nearly one in four female millennials no longer remove hair from their armpits. Times have changed, says Deirdre Reynolds

To be perfectly honest, despite his 50 years of hits, I’m not sure I was ever really an Elton head. Until now.

She revealed to the host that she has been “very stoned” for all of her past guest appearance on the show and she’s since given up smoking.

Here's what you need to know.

The brother of Manchester suicide bomber Salman Abedi has been released without charge by police.

Ariana Grande has lead a host of big acts at the One Love concert to raise money for the victims of last month's bombing in Manchester.

One Concert....One Love.... One Manchester

Ariana Grande has visited young fans injured in the Manchester terror attack in hospital.

The concert, One Love Manchester, will take place the Old Trafford cricket ground in city and will be broadcast live on BBC TV and radio.

The star has been hailed an "angel".

Many believe she was making the attack all about herself.

Four retired Tralee grandmothers are attempting to take “a wrecking ball” to perceptions of older women.

The poem was written by Heaney in 2001.

With a sell-out show in Dublin tonight, the crowd might be forgiven for wondering which Justin Bieber will show up, writes Ed Power

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Hilary Clinton, who will be the first female candidate for the White House, has been accused of being too ambitious in her lust for power. How else would she have got this far, asks Jocelyn Noveck

It’s 40 years since angry young bands like The Sex Pistols outraged society, but their influence is everywhere, says Suzanne Harrington.

Sex is one of the most powerful forces in our lives but we’re often too embarrassed to discuss it. Sharon Ní Chonchúir talks to Dr Pixie McKenna about her new TV series.

Some guys really love their local GAA club, and then there’s Adrian Brereton.

Miley Cyrus is set to join 'The Voice'.