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Although their participation has often gone undocumented and unacknowledged, Irish women have always been politically active.

“Last week I cried at ‘The Young Offenders’ movie... happy tears”

Movie reviews with Declan Burke

What better way to kick start the bank holiday weekend.

BEST. PRESENT. EVER.

Amy Schumer had a unpleasant guest come to see her at a recent gig in Stockholm.

You’d want Amy to be your friend. She’d have your back. And under the humour is clear intent. 

The Primetime Emmy Awards, that's TV's Oscars basically, will be taking place on the 18th of September 2016 and the nominations have just been announced.

Through her acting and production work, Susan Sarandon is happy to help challenge the Hollywood patriarchy, writes Helen Barlow

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Tickets go on sale this Wednesday June 8 at 9am via Ticketmaster.

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ACTOR Andrea Irvine is near the end of a “marathon” shoot and can’t wait to cross the finish line. 

THOUGH she trained as a classical flautist, Ellen Cranitch’s taste in music crosses all genres. Her late-night radio programme on Lyric FM runs the gamut from modern to folk, blues to opera and yes, classical. It’s a rich blend that keeps you coming back for more.

The Critics Choice Awards for 2016 were handed out last night in California, with some familiar faces picking up prizes. Now in its 21st year, the nominees are put together by members of the Broadcast Film Critics Association.

This is not a drill.

With Annie Leibovitz shooting the 2016 Pirelli calendar, it continues a change of recent times, writes Ellie O’Byrne

Game Of Thrones has set a new record, winning 12 prizes at the 67th Emmy Awards.

DANIEL CRAIG has said there is one thing that leaves him shaken and stirred – fans taking pictures of him when he’s trying to relax with a quiet drink.

The break won’t be permanent ... probably. It’s been a bumpy year for everyone’s favorite luxuriously coiffed boy band.

Despite being renowned for championing women in comedy, Judd Apatow says his venture with Amy Schumer was down to the fact that she’s just a funny person, writes Keeley Bolger

The Teen Choice Awards ran last night, with 25 million American teens voting for their favourite actors, bands, kisses, movies, TV shows and a whole lot more across a staggering number of categories.

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Opening in Berlin in 1963, The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (12A) pits CIA agent Napoleon Solo (Henry Cavill) against the KGB’s Illya Kuryakin (Armie Hammer) as Solo exfiltrates Gaby (Alicia Vikander) from East to West Berlin. 

A 1950s-style magazine listicle on how to keep your man happy, generated a storm of protest online. Let’s get real about love, says Deirdre Reynolds            

Good evening. Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Comedian and actress Amy Schumer seems to be having a great time in Dublin in the lead up to the premiere of her film Trainwreck tonight.

We bring you a round up of all the latest news and reviews from the world of entertainment.

Adam Sandler faces off against the all new Men from UNCLE in cinemas this week - who will emerge triumphant? Probably Donkey Kong...

Amy Schumer’s mainstream appeal is about to be tested with her feature debut, “Trainwreck”. Ahead of her red carpet appearance in Dublin this week, the comedian gives Melena Ryzik some interview time.