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

A murder trial jury has seen a video of the deceased celebrating his birthday with the woman alleged to have murdered him by driving him into a harbour, where he drowned.

Helen Barlow reflects on the two weeks she spent at the world’s most famous film festival

Mexico began the process of extraditing drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman to the United States, after the famed fugitive was recaptured following a dramatic, months-long hunt featuring movie stars, sewer escapes, and bloody shootouts.

The recapture of drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman took a surprise, Hollywood twist when a Mexican official said security forces located the whereabouts of the world’s most-wanted trafficker thanks to a secret interview with US actor Sean Penn.

Sean Penn has filed a $10 million defamation lawsuit against Empire co-creator Lee Daniels over comments Daniels made comparing him to the show’s star Terrence Howard, who’s been repeatedly accused of domestic violence.

Check out our guide to the best of today's TV.

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A former assassin tries to escape his past.

Sunday night telly tips for a night on the couch.

Charlize Theron and Sean Penn are reportedly engaged.

Robin Wright wishes she could watch her children grow up all over again.

Charlize Theron has fuelled rumours she and Sean Penn are set to wed.

Charlize Theron and Sean Penn are reportedly planning to get married "very soon".

Actress Eve Hewson has revealed how she told her famous father, Bono, to stick with his day job as a rockstar when he suggested following in her acting footsteps.

Charlize Theron and Sean Penn are reportedly planning to adopt.

Actor Sean Penn has led tributes to a Pakistani women's group which has been recognised at a ceremony in Dublin today.

House of Cards has revived Robin Wright’s acting career, says Ed Power

Sean Penn couldn't keep his hands off Charlize Theron in Los Angeles this weekend.

This weekend sees Scorsese and DiCaprio unite once again, and an unholy union of ‘Paranormal Activity’ and ‘Rosemary’s Baby’.

While many stars were awash in the gifts and parties of Golden Globes weekend, a few used their privilege to help the people of Haiti — and they were rewarded with an intimate performance by U2.

Charlize Theron and Sean Penn were all over each other at his star-studded Help Haiti Home Gala on Saturday night.

Sean Penn and Charlize Theron have sparked romance rumours after being spotted at her home following their vacation.

Is this cute and adorable, or the most godawful annoying video ever made? Our office is divided…

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart secretly checked into a hotel with their two dogs last week.

We hear much about the magic of sport, but after a week like this might it be worth reflecting on what has become of that other great sport of magic?

There is nothing like a dame and the seductress at the centre of Ruben Fleischer’s stylish crime thriller certainly sends temperatures soaring.

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Sean Penn thinks this ex-wives never loved him.

Bono’s youngest daughter, Eve Hewson, has told how her father’s huge fame can bring out the worst in people when they find out her connection to the global superstar.

Josh Brolin is in talks to star in Sean Penn's 'Crazy for the Storm'.

The non-profit aid group founded by Hollywood star Sean Penn in the aftermath of Haiti’s deadly 2010 earthquake will oversee demolition of the wrecked National Palace, the Haitian government said.

Hollywood actor Sean Penn has urged his female colleagues to go on a 'sex strike', in an effort to encourage their men to donate to a charity action at the Cannes Film Festival.

Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn has accepted an award from a gathering of Nobel Peace Prize laureates for his work in earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn has accepted an award from a gathering of Nobel Peace Prize laureates for his work in earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

Sean Penn is in negotiations to star in 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'.

We’ve had some very persuasive movies in the past on how tough it is to be a teenager — Heathers (1988), say, or Kids (1995) or the ultra-violent Battle Royale (2000) — but The Hunger Games (12A) is unambiguous: it’s a jungle out there, so get ready to kill or be killed.

Sean Penn is to be honoured for his humanitarian work in Haiti.

Actor Sean Penn has been named ambassador at large for Haiti in recognition of his humanitarian work since the devastating earthquake.

Actor Sean Penn has attacked stardom as “an obscene disease of celebrity” and revealed he had often thought about ducking out of the limelight.

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When James Cameron changed the landscape of 3D stereoscopic filmmaking with his groundbreaking blockbuster Avatar, I'm sure he still had misgivings about the final product.