Amid the pleas for a return to normality in inner city Dublin, the Hutch family tried to lead by example.

USA: Andre Monterio has a fishing story about one that got away and eventually was caught.

Canadians voted for a sharp change of government, returning a legendary name for liberals, Trudeau, to the prime minister’s office and resoundingly ending Conservative Stephen Harper’s near-decade long term in office.

In Lawrence of Arabia, Omar Sharif is first seen in the distance, a speck in the swirling desert sand. As he draws closer, he emerges first as a black figure on a galloping camel, slowly transforming into a handsome, dark-eyed figure with a gap-tooth smile. It wasn’t unlike the Egyptian-born actor’s debut in Hollywood.

Legendary Lawrence of Arabia actor Omar Sharif is battling Alzheimer’s disease, his agent Steve Kenis has confirmed.

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Bobby Keys, a saxophonist who played one of the all-time blowout solos on the Rolling Stones’ hit Brown Sugar, has died in the US.

From Michael Jackson to the Beatles, Martin Nolan has handled the world’s biggest celebrity auctions. Not bad for a man from Athlone who began his American dream working as a hotel bell man when he won a lottery visa to the states.

Her new album 'Partners' is set to release September 15 this year.

Lauren Bacall, the award-winning actress and Humphrey Bogart’s partner off and on screen, has died at 89.

1. Lauren Bacall was a defining film star of the 40s with an incredible acting career spanning seven decades.

STAR classical vocal group Il Divo will make City of Cork Symphony Orchestra’s midsummer night’s dream come true when they perform together at a fully seated, five-hour event in Musgrave Park, on Saturday, June 21.

There was a flamboyant pop star, a veteran singer, a TV star, some supermodels, and one of the world’s most powerful philanthropists. Even a former secretary of state who may soon be running for president.

There was a flamboyant pop star, a veteran singer, a TV star, some supermodels, and one of the world’s most powerful philanthropists. Even a former secretary of state who may soon be running for president.

Teenage X Factor hopeful Sam Callahan suffered a setback in his bid for stardom when Gary Barlow said he “hated” his performance on tonight’s show.

BEHIND brand Rebecca Storm are two leading players: front of house is Rebecca the dazzling singer with a string of hit musical hits — Blood Brothers, Evita and Les Miserables — to her name and backstage is her husband/musical director Kenny Shearer.

The white exterior and spartan grey staircase of Jian Yang’s tidy house gives no hint of the shock that lies within — a pink living room floor and his collection of more than 6,000 Barbie dolls.

Adele has bonded with Barbra Streisand over cooking.

The trailers and posters for Anne Fletcher’s haphazard road movie are unequivocal.

The cast of 'Les Miserables', Catherine Zeta-Jones and Jennifer Hudson will sing live at the Oscars.

Liam Neeson, Salma Hayek, Melissa McCarthy and John Travolta will present at the Oscars.

Channing Tatum has joined the Oscars presenting line up.

The most famous Irish actor you’ve never heard of is to star opposite Mark Wahlberg in the next Transformer movie.

President Barack Obama was counting on former president Bill Clinton and Bruce Springsteen, top surrogates for his campaign, to carry his message.

Kylie Minogue believes rock stars get cooler the "more wrinkly" they get.

Beyonce Knowles has pulled out of 'A Star is Born'.

Hal David, whose simple, heartfelt lyrics made a perfect fit with Burt Bacharach’s quirky melodies and resulted in dozens of hit songs, including 'Do You Know The Way To San Jose' and 'Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head', has died at 91.

The entertainment world has led tributes to Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees, after the “musical giant” lost a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 62.

The entertainment world has led tributes to Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb after the “musical giant” lost a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 62.

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb died today following a lengthy battle with cancer.

The birthday boys did not look like they were having much fun.

Lea Michele is throwing a 70th birthday party for Barbra Streisand.

Barbra Streisand is about to turn 70 and Jack Nicholson is almost 75. While she’s pulling out all the stops to keep young, he’s snapped looking like what he is — a fat old man having fun. Suzanne Harrington on why men are allowed to age — and women aren’t

Veteran CBS newsman Mike Wallace has died at 93.

Rihanna was a "natural" in 'Battleship'.

Whitney Houston rose from a gospel church choir in New Jersey to become one of the best-selling and most-admired female singers of all time.

During a 30-year career in which she established herself as one of the most-admired and influential singers of her time, Houston won six Grammys, 30 Billboard awards and 22 American Music Awards.

The contents of the home where Michael Jackson lived with his three children just before his death have sold for nearly a million dollars at auction.

AMANDA KNOX, who was cleared of murder and freed from prison by an Italian court in October, has hired a prominent Washington DC-based lawyer as she considers possible book deals, her spokesman said.

Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman is to take home a new prize – a lifetime achievement award at the Golden Globes.

HOLLYWOOD royalty met the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at a glittering Bafta dinner — and were left in their shade.

Lady Gaga has “worshipped” Madonna her whole life.

Rihanna and Taylor Swift were two of the key winners at the Billboard Music Awards, which returned after a five-year hiatus with a major dose of star power, featuring Beyonce, U2, the Black Eyed Peas - even First Lady Michelle Obama.