Conor McGregor became a father, Niall Horan saw his solo career take off, and Saoirse Ronan was an award-winning Ladybird. Those were some of the positives celebwise in 2017, writes Kelly O’Brien.

A singer and potential congressional candidate says she has filed a sexual assault complaint against President Donald Trump's former campaign manager for hitting her twice on her buttocks during a Washington gathering in November.

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A central component of liberal democracy, free speech faces challenges from all directions, from Islamist death sentences to the ‘no platform’ movement in universities, writes TP O’Mahony

2015 is almost out, so it’s time to look to what the new year will bring in terms of

Sam Smith is "definitely not" singing the Bond theme for 'Spectre'.

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Pop queen Madonna has said that she “couldn’t help myself” when she flashed her bottom at the Grammys.

Pop queen Madonna has said that she “couldn’t help myself” when she flashed her bottom at the Grammys.

There are sound biological reasons why women’s bodies are naturally curvy and voluptuous. Deirdre Reynolds gets the skinny on essential body fat.

Kanye West wants to collaborate with Bruno Mars.

The three-and-a-half-hour special featured a range of their classic sketches and a bunch of their former hosts.

Rihanna’s Giambattista Valli Couture dress is like a spool of candy floss at Disney Land: unstable, sweet and big beyond all sense. 

Her reaction definitely made us giggle.

Grammys newcomer Sam Smith looked dapper in a white bow tie and Madonna rocked one of the season’s most eclectic red carpets in a bedazzled two-corner black hat and burlesque-esque corset with matching thigh-high boots.

Sam Smith swept the board at this year’s Grammys, and thanked an ex-boyfriend for the heartbreak that inspired such success.

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There were plenty of talked-about moments at last night's Grammys - from the awesome to the awkward.

He did us proud, yet again.

As always, there were plenty of note-worthy moments at this year’s Grammy Awards in Los Angeles - from

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As the Irish singer gets ready for the Grammys, Eoin Edwards hears the story of the €1,500 promo film that helped bring him to an audience of millions.

The Grammy Awards will feature a number of collaborative performances, including Jessie J with Tom Jones, Lady Gaga with Tony Bennett and Adam Levine with Gwen Stefani.

Madonna is apparently going to showcase some of her new music at the Brits in February.

Taylor Swift refused her record label boss' request to put two country songs on her new album.

This year's Grammys will air live on February 8.

Kim Kardashian West is considering moving to London. She likes the rain, apparently.

MUSIC NEWS: The inestimable Kate Bush has struck a blow for those of us Luddites who seethe with rage at the glowing blanket of smartphones held aloft at gigs.

How is it, asks Louise O’Neill, that men accused of heinous crimes continue to have careers, while women, in less trouble, are discarded in LA?

* Kate Beckinsale hit the mark on the Grammys red carpet in a Ruben Singer floral strapless mini. Accessories included a Ferragamo clutch.

Justin Bieber's record label boss thinks the star needs to be the subject of an "intervention".

Daft Punk’s electronic-funk grooves have won big at the Grammys.

Madonna will perform with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis at the Grammy Awards.

Pharrell Williams will perform at this year's BRIT Awards.

Dave Grohl, Nine Inch Nails and Queens Of The Stone Age will perform at the Grammys.

Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and Pink are among the artists set to perform at the Grammy Awards later this month.

Daft Punk are teaming up with Stevie Wonder when they play at the Grammy Awards 2014.

Kanye West has vowed to stop his controversial rants for "six months at least".

Daft Punk are set to make a rare live appearance at next January’s Grammy Awards.

The singers are being lined up for a slot each at the huge US event in January, and all being offered the same deal, so no-one is seen to as getting preferential treatment.

Lily Allen has hit out at the Grammy Awards for not considering Lorde in the Best New Artist category.

The former 'X Factor' USA winner, who has announced she's pregnant with her first child after marrying Brandon Blackstock, has spoken about her struggle to find love.