Pixar’s long-awaited sequel will reintroduce audiences to the Parr family, who, in line with the original animation — which has grossed $633m since 2004 — continue to grapple with their super-powers, while maintaining a quiet suburban life, writes Gemma Dunn.

Never in the history of humanity has prosperity and waste danced together in such lockstep, writes Terry Prone

Rory McIlroy’s bid for an elusive first U.S. Masters title and the grand slam of golf’s major championships has received an unexpected boost from the long-range weather forecast.

A new app went live in Cork last night to ensure that cash-strapped college students will never be stuck for a cab ride home again.

Presenter of TV3’s Animal A&E and soon-to-be-broadcast Dog Tales, Andrea Hayes is married to David Torpey and they have one daughter, Brooke, aged 5. 

Rory McIlroy is facing an uphill battle to maintain his brilliant record in the US PGA Championship after struggling to an opening 74 at Baltusrol.

American Ryder Cup player Jimmy Walker is leading the way.

David Wachman believes Curvy will have to step up again if she is to supplement her Royal Ascot success in the Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh today.

Brian Hayes made a daring move up the inside to deliver a winning challenge on the Shark Hanlon-trained Abolitionist in the featured Belvedere House Gardens & Park Handicap Chase in Kilbbegan last night, second leg of a double for the rider, successful earlier on Aunt Alice for the Bowe family.

Ger McCarthy outlines where a selection of Premier League clubs need to strengthen ahead of the new season and before the transfer window slams shut.

Uggie, the canine star of the Oscar-winning film 'The Artist', became the first dog to put its paw prints in cement outside the famous Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Britney Spears has reached 10 million followers on twitter.

LARRY Dunne’s Slippery Bob turned the opening heat of the Billy Mulvaney Snr and Jnr Memorial Open 600 at Shelbourne on Saturday into a procession with an impressive display of front running.

We are now on the verge of the most important part in the Irish greyhound calendar.

David and Victoria Beckham are set to splash out on a £10m (€11.8m) London home, according to reports.

Drunken Sailor sank the opposition to be crowned king of the Arthur’s Day Handicap at Galway.

DERMOT WELD’S Moving Heart, who had threatened more than was delivered in three previous runs, put it all together to produce a smooth performance in the Irish Stallion Farms’ EBF Fillies Maiden at Limerick last night.

R&B star Usher is always worried about the welfare of his seven-month old son - because the tot is so hyperactive.

Stuart Williams’ popular sprinter Hogmaneigh is on the easy list for a little while after his run at Epsom on Derby Day.

Loyal Focus is set to make a quick reappearance in Thursday’s Guinness Galway Hurdle after striking on the opening day of the Festival meeting.

Lawyers for US singer Michael Jackson have settled a lawsuit brought by a finance company that claimed the 'Beat It' singer cheated it out of $48m (€35.7m).

Caribbean Coral goes for his second win in the Vodafone “Dash” Stakes at Epsom on Saturday.

Pop star Michael Jackson is suing Los Angeles law firm Ayscough & Marar, accusing attorneys of trying to force him into bankruptcy.

Richard Fahey is looking forward to mounting a two-pronged attack with in-form sprinters Knot In Wood and Wyatt Earp in tomorrow’s £50,000 Skybet Dash at York.

Rap guru Damon Dash says that there is more to life than music: making money.

Punctilious looks set to end her racing career with trips to France and America after gaining Group One glory in the Aston Upthorpe Yorkshire Oaks at York.

Dash To The Top is a best-priced 7-2 favourite for Sunday’s Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh.

ENGLISH 2000 Guineas hero Footstepsinthesand will miss the Irish equivalent at the Curragh on Saturday.

Hip-hop entrepreneur Damon Dash has married his long-term girlfriend Rachel Roy in secret.

Damon Dash's custody battle for his 12-year-old son has turned really nasty - the boy's mother has filed a protection order against the rap mogul chief, claiming he beat her up last week.

Sam Dash, the former chief Watergate counsel who became a household name in the 1970s died today after a lengthy illness, his family said. He was 79.

Hip hop mogul Damon Dash today said he was sick of being called Victoria Beckham’s friend.

Posh Spice’s record producer Damon Dash has been accused in court papers of raping a former model who was in a drink and drugs-induced haze, it emerged today.

Victoria Beckham’s new mentor Damon Dash has slated her efforts as a pop singer.

Hip hop guru Damon Dash gave a less-than-ringing endorsement to his new protégé Victoria Beckham – by saying if he could make her a success, he could do it with anyone.

Hip hop guru Damon Dash gave a less than ringing endorsement to his new protégé Victoria Beckham today – by saying if he can make her a success, he can do it with anyone.

ROBERT COLLET’S 26-1 shot Whipper created a big upset as the British and Irish raid fizzled out in the Prix Morny Casinos Barriere at Deauville yesterday.