Clodagh Finn meets the man who coached the Iron Lady and Princess Di on how to speak to be taken seriously.

Almost since coming to prominence, celebs have been quitting — and returning to — Twitter, says Jack Shafer.

Actor Robin Williams has been found dead in what police said was a suspected suicide at his home in California.

It ended just as it began — in the public eye.

* Bravo Holly Willoughby, you look A-list red carpet with that gorgeous Valentino gown, statement necklace and up ‘do’. But this isn’t Hollywood, it’s the BAFTAs in a gale. Respect.

“A nice, clean, nasty piece of work — that’s what I’m looking for,” declares our eponymous anti-hero at the beginning of Hitchcock (12A).

Parting is such bittersweet sorrow in Dan Mazer’s London-set anti-romcom.

The author Maeve Binchy has died.

The show must go on for an unconventional drama teacher, who inspires her pupils to chase their dreams during the hottest summer on record, in Marc Evans’s feel good rites-of-passage drama.

Minnie Driver has finally revealed the father of her son.

Jessica Alba is suing a weight loss company for over $1m in damages for allegedly using her likeness to promote their product.

MOST movies require their audiences to suspend their disbelief, but Clint Eastwood’s Hereafter (US/12A/127 mins) requires a little more than most.

Canadian writer Mordecai Richler’s novel comes to life thanks to the quite wonderful central performance of Giamatti as the grumpy, hard-living, foulmouthed Barney Panovsky who at the age of 65 looks back over his life and loves.

At the heart of this true-life drama lies a formidable performance by one of Hollywood’s most under appreciated actors … and with it Sam Rockwell deserves serious Oscar consideration come voting time. He is quite brilliant.

Minnie Driver “very, very much” wants more children.

Matt Damon invented an alter ego so he could keep his life private.

Hilary Swank loves playing "underdogs".

Juliette Lewis has been involved in a hit-and-run accident.

Minnie Driver is “surprised” she has only one child. The 40-year-old actress grew up dreaming of having a large family and still hopes to have siblings for her 18-month-old son Henry.

Minnie Driver says when she’s with her son “it feels like Christmas”.

Minnie Driver says being a single mother is like an “insane earthquake”.

Minnie Driver’s 13-month-old son is a “handsome flirt”.

British starlet Keira Knightley called today for the true meaning of “human rights” to be acknowledged on the 60th anniversary of the landmark United Nations declaration.

Minnie Driver is so besotted with her newborn son, she's already thinking about tot number two.

British actress Minnie Driver opted for MySpace instead of the pages of a glossy magazine to reveal the first image of her baby son.

British actress Minnie Driver has given birth to a son in Los Angeles, her publicist said today.

Actress Minnie Driver has confessed her pregnancy was unplanned.

Pregnant actress Minnie Driver plans to stay in America after she has given birth - despite previously saying she would raise her firstborn in the UK.

Actress Minnie Driver cannot wait to embrace motherhood.

British actress Minnie Driver got her first taste of fame when she was just eight years old - after a BBC TV crew caught her on camera protesting against plans to chop down her school tree.

Actress and singer Minnie Driver will launch this year’s Fashion Targets Breast Cancer in Dublin today.

Minnie Driver fears she hasn't got what it takes to bounce back into Hollywood shape after giving birth this summer.

British actress Minnie Driver has confirmed that she is pregnant - live on a US chat show.

George Clooney is looking for a date with money - to accompany him to the premiere of his new film 'Leatherheads'.

Actress Minnie Driver has fuelled rumours she is expecting her first child after she was photographed leaving a Los Angeles clinic.

British film 'Atonement' was named best film at a toned-down Golden Globes ceremony in Los Angeles today.

'Atonement' has picked up a slew of nominations today for this year's Golden Globes, as expected, including best actress for Keira Knightley.

Minnie Driver has found love again with a San Francisco-based musician.

THE Sopranos, the mob series that went to its grave with a shockingly inconclusive finale, found a happy ending yesterday with 15 Emmy nominations, including best drama.

The Sopranos leads the field in this year’s Emmy nominations while Extras and Prime Suspect represent British hopes.

Illusionist Criss Angel has laughed off reports he's dating Cameron Diaz, asking why a beauty like her would be interested in someone like him.

Actress Cameron Diaz enjoyed a night out in Las Vegas with magician Criss Angel on Monday , prompting speculation the pair are dating.

English actress Minnie Driver narrowly avoided a surfing accident recently with actor Bruce Willis.

Emmy award winner Eddie Izzard is no longer part of the hit TV drama 24 - after completing only one day of filming.

Hollywood star Matt Damon is engaged to marry his girlfriend Luciana Barroso, following a 17-month romance.

Hollywood beauty Minnie Driver has attacked supermodels who once campaigned against the fur trade but now appear on the catwalk wearing fur.

Victoria Beckham has been photographed naked – aside from a piece of Cartier jewellery and a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes – for charity.

Beyonce Knowles will have her work cut out at the 77th Academy Awards on February 27 - she's singing three of the five nominated songs.

SINGER Robbie Williams last night expressed his amazement that his stellar career was still going after he won the gong for the best song of the past 25 years.

Robbie Williams tonight expressed his amazement that his stellar career was still going after he won the gong for the best song of the past 25 years.