The return of Genesis, a feast of French film, and Beckett at the Everyman: arts/ents editor Des O'Driscoll has the lowdown

The Lighthouse is being hailed as one of the best — and strangest — films of the year. Its director tells Esther McCarthy about casting Robert Pattinson, and why he used 100-year-old lenses

From the big blockbusters and a new Bond movie to some strong Irish offerings, Esther McCarthy looks at the cinema highlights for the year ahead.

Robert Pattinson is already on board to play the caped crusader with Zoe Kravitz playing Catwoman. Paul Dano will star as the Riddler.

Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki and John David Washington are set to star in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film that is shrouded in mystery, according to Variety.

Here's your lunchtime news bulletin.

Forbidden love is often ignited under the heat of the cameras, but it rarely lasts the course, writes Ed Power

KRISTEN STEWART says her relationship with Twilight co-star ROBERT PATTINSON became “a product” which she called “gross”.

Ken Loach’s Palme d’Or-winning film I, Daniel Blake has been chosen for the New York Film Festival. The British director’s movie about a struggling unemployed man was one of 25 announced for the festival’s main line-up.

FKA Twigs reckons she’s really a traditional girl at heart. The 27-year-old singer claimed that she’s looking to settle down with a husband and kids and has no ambitions to be part of the world of fellow star TAYLOR SWIFT and her “squad”.

Life (15A) opens in 1955, with Nick Ray’s East of Eden about to be released on an unsuspecting public and James Dean (Dane DeHaan) just another Hollywood unknown. 

There's a biopic of James Dean called Life out this week, and that's your pick of major releases. Otherwise there's a cancer-weepy, some drama Kate Mara looking scared.

Kristen Stewart has beaten ex-boyfriend’s Robert Pattinson’s current flame to the top spot in Glamour’s annual 50 Best-Dressed Women list.

Van Morrison has celebrated his 70th birthday with once-in-a-lifetime concerts on the east Belfast street he immortalised in his masterpiece Astral Weeks.

With a week to go to the annual extravaganza in Stradbally, Ed Power selects the top 10 acts he’s most looking forward to catching.

Elephants, dogs, and tribes, oh my!

Hollywood star Johnny Depp is branching out into the fragrance market.

The right legendary Peter Dinklage is best known as Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones and he's totally still alive

Here’s a quick recap of all the weeks entertainment news.

Kristen Stewart is to be invited to Robert Pattinson's wedding.

Tonight's TV tips.

The kingpin of the Silk Road drug cartel believed he was safely hidden online ... he wasn’t. Nina Burleigh on the rise and fall of Ross Ulbricht

ROBERT PATTINSON has said it is “weird” that the lead character in Fifty Shades Of Grey is based on his Twilight alter-ego.

It’s the movie everyone’s talking about, but the road from page to screen hasn’t been smooth for EL James’ bonkbuster. Susan Griffin probes a little deeper...

Charlie Hunnam will star in the 'The Lost City Of Z'.

Robert Pattinson is keen to buy a new home in north London, but will only do so if the property has a dance-floor.

We are praying this doesn’t catch on.

Production on Robert De Niro and Robert Pattinson's 'Idol's Eye' has been shut down.

Welcome to your Tuesday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

FKA twigs is "constantly" making new music.

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.

Robert Pattinson is "done" with Los Angeles.

Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult are reported to be inseparable after spending time together on and off the set of their new movie 'Equals'.

An aging actress pursues the role which made her mother famous while a young woman comes back to Hollywood searching for something she lost…

Robert Pattinson is dating FKA Twigs.

Man Of Steel Henry Cavill barely flinched as he became the latest star to take on the Ice Bucket challenge.

Robert Pattinson and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini have become the latest celebrities to take up the ice bucket challenge.

Robert Pattinson has confessed that he often feels like a con artist at auditions.

The Rover ****

Robert Pattinson says the role of Edward Cullen in 'The Twilight Saga' movies has been "the hardest part" he's played.

RITA ORA has admitted she found her first major acting role in the Fifty Shades Of Grey movie "incredibly difficult" because she was so nervous.

Robert Pattinson is unsure whether 'Twilight' fans will like his new movie, 'The Rover'.

Welcome to your Thursday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

Robert Pattinson's sister has wowed the judges on 'The X Factor'.

Robert Pattinson has called 'Geordie Shore' is "one of the greatest TV shows" ever.

Your spoiler-free guide to what to look out for on the box tonight.