The words ‘shopping’ and ‘men’ have always been uneasy bedfellows. The idea of buying anything outside of the usual ‘boys toys’ like sports gear or electronics has always been uncharted territory for the average guy.

MORE than a quarter of women (28%) treat themselves to a top-to-toe makeover before hitting the beach on holiday, including manis, pedis, facials, and fake tans, according to a survey by QVC.

Can pulsing energy into your skin help reduce wrinkles by a third? Nel Staveley puts a gadget through its paces.

Joan Rivers has left a $150m fortune to her family.

The Irish-owned Lalco Hotel Group has made its third property acquisition in conjunction with US billionaire businessman, John Malone, via the purchase of Dublin’s five-star Westin Hotel.

SUPERCHEF Neven Maguire is stirring things up on both sides of the Atlantic.

Trinny and Susannah have signed up for 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'

Kim Kardashian can't wait to meet her niece.

STYLE isn’t a birthright; it is a knack which few have and many seek to emulate. Such is the case for princess-in-waiting Kate Middleton who was dubbed fashion royalty long before her nuptials to Prince William were ever announced.

BREAKFAST At Tiffany’s star Audrey Hepburn was named the most beautiful woman of the past century yesterday, beating stars such as Cheryl Cole and Angelina Jolie.

Cat Deeley's new jewellery collection has been inspired by vintage pieces.

'Godfather' Marlon Brando reportedly tried to land a job as a daytime TV presenter shortly before his death in a bid to boost his bank balance.

Charlotte Church celebrates her 21st birthday today.

Desperate Housewives star Nicollette Sheridan has defended her decision to promote her new lingerie range on shopping channel QVC - insisting it's a way of connecting with her audience.

US cable group Liberty Media Corp has acquired a further 9.15% voting interest in Rupert Murdoch's

Cable and satellite home shopping broadcaster QVC was today poised for new ownership following a deal valuing the channel at £8.4bn (€12.2bn).

RTÉ and the other Irish television companies are to meet Minister for Communications Dermot Ahern next week to discuss fears for their viewing figures in the face of competition from a new free-to-air package from the BBC going live in 12 days.

Seventies singer Marie Osmond today claimed she suffered sexual abuse while she was a worldwide pop star.