Your morning bulletin.

He’s dated Taylor Swift, but Tom Odell is happier talking about his music and his headline slot at Co Cork’s Indiependence festival over the weekend, writes Ed Power.

A mentally ill stalker who broke into British pop star Lily Allen’s bedroom, forcing her to leave the family home for good, has been sectioned by a judge.

The world of showbusiness has paid its respects to Prince, who has died aged 57.

After enduring a painful break-up, the artist formerly known as Louisa Allen has laid out her heart on her new album, writes Ed Power

SINGER Morrissey has released his first novel, after months of anticipation, and social media has erupted in amusement and incredulity.

Lily Allen has shared pictures of ‘minor burns’ obtained in a gas explosion in her caravan.

David Cameron prepares for another term as British Prime Minister, the DUP retains its position as the largest party in the North and Ed Miliband, Nigel Farage and Nick Clegg step down in light of the British Election results. In other news a Dublin man admits to cheating on his wife on live radio and UCD look set to enter the Europa League. Just some of the latest and most read stories on irishexaminer.com.

Before you reach for the bleach, here are the experts for top tips, writes Katie Wright.

Homes in Kerry at risk due to a number of wild fires in Killarney National Park, Ireland’s TDs have returned almost €140,000 in allowances, a whistleblower nurse motivated by a desire for patient safety and Man City manager Manuel Pellegrini claiming that his side’s season was “not a disaster”. These are some of the latest and most read news on irishexaminer.com this evening.

Once known as Lily Allen’s brother, Alfie Allen has now forged his own career in Game of Throne writes Susan Griffin.

X Factor finalist Fleur East has offered an apology to producer Mark Ronson after her performance of one of his songs prompted him to release it weeks ahead of the planned date.

Jessie Ware continues on the road to fame with a headline slot at MTV Crashes Cork, writes Ed Power.

Pop singer Emeli Sande has said the Band Aid song needs rewriting and apologised if the latest version "caused offence".

Singer Lily Allen has revealed she turned down the opportunity to sing on the new Band Aid song.

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Model turned actress Cara Delevingne has become the highest new entry in an annual list of the UK's wealthy young stars.

Hollywood star Jennifer Lawrence has topped a list of the world’s best-dressed women.

Appropriately for a music festival that veers in tone from eccentric to sublime and all the way back again, on the first day of Electric Picnic the weather couldn’t make up its mind.

PICNIC PARTICULARS: The programmers at Electric Picnic have been doing their stuff for quite a few years, so hopefully the mellow tones of Portishead won’t jar with the exuberance of the Saturday mainstage crowd at 10.30pm.

Footage from the first night of Kate Bush’s comeback gigs has surfaced online despite the star’s plea to her fans not to film the show.

Only 3 more sleeps!

He’s served Katy Perry, Russell Brand, Lily Allen and other high-flying celebs at 35,000ft. Now Owen Beddall tells all about his time as a flight attendant in a new book. Hannah Stephenson reports

Katie Hopkins has signed up for a TV challenge to pile on the pounds and then diet them off after making a string of controversial remarks about obesity.

Thousands of teenagers, among other age groups we’re sure, descended upon Essex and Staffordshire over the weekend for V Festival.

Oops! Lily Allen apparently revealed a little more than she intended when she suffered a wardrobe malfunction at V Festival.

WE’VE heard the warnings and we know the dangers. Smoking most definitely kills. 

Lily Allen has confirmed a nine-date UK tour.

Lily Allen says she has "no control" over her career.

Plans to include a score by Lily Allen in the new 'Bridget Jones' musical have been scrapped.

Police in Australia have launched an internal investigation after Lily Allen posted a photo of herself being handcuffed by officers. It was a fake arrest.

Police officers in Australia are being investigated after Lily Allen tweeted a picture of herself in handcuffs upon her arrival in the country.

Online and celeb endorsements are helping revive a 90s Irish band, says Ed Power

Lily Allen thinks "maybe" her songs weren't good enough on her third album.

GIG WISE: All roads lead to Longitude in Marlay Park, Dublin, this weekend, and stage times are available on the festival’s website.

Lily Allen has "banned" the internet and social media in her house.

OK, so it’s not really a red carpet, but thanks to Kate Moss, festival fashion at Glastonbury has become a style moment.

Lily Allen is going on tour with Miley Cyrus.

Lily Allen says it would be hypocritical to stop her daughters taking drugs when they're older.