The weird and wonderful world of showbiz did not disappoint when it came to some of the global celebrity stories that made the headlines in 2019.

Hollywood actress Sharon Stone has pleaded with dating app Bumble to unblock her after account was removed.

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Rapper Jarad Anthony Higgins, better known as Juice Wrld has reportedly died aged 21.

A career in broadcasting wasn’t even close to my radar until TG4 asked me to read the weather.

Former Miss Ireland Aoife Walsh believes in taking small steps to protect the planet.

The celebrity chef was best known for shows like MasterChef and Hell's Kitchen.

Katie Price has been declared bankrupt at a court in London.

Sex in the City actress Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick have been spotted out and about in Dublin City amongst the Christmas shoppers.

"I don’t regret anything. Everything, even the bad things, help us learn."

Irish actor Stuart Townsend will not face charges following a domestic incident with his wife in September in the US.

Irish actress Saoirse Ronan has revealed how the American accent she adopts in most of her movies is almost second nature to her.

An Irish toy company has paid tribute to activist Sinéad Burke by creating a limited edition replica of the Dublin woman.

Sharon Corr's ex-husband Gavin Bonnar is dating the sister of the queen of Spain.

Supergirl co-stars Melissa Benoist and Chris Wood have tied the knot.

Rob Delaney has sent his love to other bereaved parents on what would have been his late son's first day of school.

Renowned German fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh, who worked in the 1980s and 1990s with supermodels such as Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and Linda Evangelista, has died aged 74.

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Gigi Hadid has revealed she was robbed while on holiday in Greece.

The A-Listers hiding in plain sight: As Rihanna is spotted at the cricket, who are the celebs who have been living under our noses in Ireland? Ed Power reports.

Whether it’s a passion for knitting or shamanism that reels them in, how public figures spend their free-time is revelatory of their inner psyches, writes Rita de Brún.

Kendall Jenner's alleged stalker John Ford has reportedly gone off the radar, with officials fearing he may try to return to Los Angeles where Kendall lives.

Superstar P!NK took to the stage at the RDS Stadium in Dublin on Tuesday as part of her Beautiful Trauma World Tour.

Irish author Cecelia Aherne has announced she is expecting her third child with husband David Keoghan.

Irish actress Jessie Buckley has been making waves worldwide for her performances as an artist and actress.

Hugh Jackman is happy to be in Ireland judging from his posts on social media.

Charlie's Angels have reunited in California as Lucy Liu received her Hollywood Walk of Fame Star.

Zac Efron portrays Ted Bundy, one of the most prolific serial killers of all time, in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.

Zac Efron got emotional when speaking on the Ellen Degeneres Show about his grandparents.

Tributes have been pouring in on social media to the late artist Avicii today, marking the one year anniversary of his death.

Shawn Mendes is on fire recently, having just embarked on a global tour, recently stopping off in Dublin for two shows at the 3Arena.

Getting cast as the God Of Thunder turned Chris Hemsworth into a global megastar.

Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth has revealed that Irish artist Hozier is one of his favourite musicians.

Just when you thought you couldn't possibly love her any more, Jamie-Lee Curtis proves she's not afraid to poke fun at herself.

Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer have called it quits after almost a year together.

Jessica Simpson has given birth to her third child with husband Eric Johnson.

R&B singer R Kelly has appeared in court in Chicago where a judge has set bail at $1m.

Stanley Donen, a giant of the Hollywood musical who directed such classics as Singin' In The Rain and Funny Face, has died aged 94.

Celebrity couple Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews have had to call in an Irish sleep expert to help them and their baby son to get some much needed shut eye.

Tributes have been paid to Irish model Alli MacDonnell who passed away suddenly this morning.

Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, Hailey Bieber and others to be subpoenaed over Fyre Festival according to E! News.

Una Healy and hurler boyfriend David Breen were spotted soaking up the sun on the island of Mauritius.

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