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What a lovely gesture.

There is a noticeable change in Sarah Crossan when you ask her to talk about her latest novel One. 

The woman with brain cancer who revived a national debate in the US about physician-assisted suicide ended her life on Saturday by swallowing lethal drugs made available under an Oregon law allowing terminally ill people to choose when to die.

Four Limerick children have been orphaned following a drowning accident which claimed the life of their father.

Brittany Murphy's last film is being released in cinemas.

Brittany Murphy's cause of death has come into question after new toxicology results allegedly suggest she may have been poisoned.

Meet 16 year-old Brittany Davila, an honorary member of the Deer Park High School cheerleading squad who wanted nothing more than to cheer her team from the sidelines.

Britney Spears sought inspiration for her new hair colour in magazines.

Abbeyglen is a great character hotel, quirky and welcoming, writes Pól Ó Conghaile

Brittany Murphy's father is demanding a new investigation into his daughter's death.

Brittany Murphy's mother has launched a fresh legal bid to prove her daughter was killed by toxic mould.

Lady Gaga has had strong words with her boyfriend to tell him to stop taking phone calls from his ex-girlfriend.

AN 11-month-old baby boy has died following a tragic bath-time accident in the family home in Cork city.

Lady Gaga's friends have warned that her new boyfriend will break her heart.

IN a way it’s almost a pity that Daniel Craig stars in Cowboys and Aliens (15A).

Brittany Murphy's mother tells herself her daughter is still alive.

The cast of ‘Glee’ are coming to Ireland for a series of concerts, it has been announced.

Brittany Murphy’s mother is to write a tell-all book about her daughter.

Lea Michele is reportedly upset she is being given fewer solos on ‘Glee’.

Britney Spears' was a "magical" 'Glee' guest star, according to the cast of the show.

Britney Spears is set to cause a huge rift amongst the 'Glee' characters when the New Directions glee club members fall out with their teacher Will Schuester, when they beg him to let them perform a track by the pop princess.

Britney Spears takes on the role of Madonna in her ‘Glee’ cameo appearance.

Britney Spears has filmed her guest appearance in 'Glee'.

JACKAROO, one of two Aidan O'Brien contestants in the race, can win the Listed Coolmore Hurricane Run Stakes at Tipperary tonight.

DERMOT WELD can start the final two days of the Galway Festival in style this afternoon by landing the opening Jockeys’ Association Maiden Hurdle with Gentleman Jeff.

ENGLISH challenger Prescription could provide the answer to the Listed ITBA and Gain Horse Feeds Support Local Racetracks EBF Sweet Mimosa Stakes at Naas tonight.

JIM BOLGER took the training honours at Gowran Park last night, registering a double with favourite Scandal Sheet in the featured Kilkenny Handicap and Maoi in the opening Bennettsbridge Maiden.

Simon Monjack was laid to rest next to his late wife Brittany Murphy yesterday.

Lady Gaga claims her music appearing on ‘Glee’ is a dream come true.

Simon Monjack delayed having heart surgery as he grieved for Brittany Murphy.

Charlie Sheen’s ex-girlfriend wants to testify against him in court.

Brittany Murphy’s husband and mother were questioned by coroners at their home yesterday.

Brittany Murphy’s widower has said he may sue Warner Brothers over her tragic death.

Brittany Murphy’s husband has claimed that the prescription drugs found in their home were his.

Brittany Murphy’s mother and husband said today they were convinced the actress died of natural causes, not drugs or an eating disorder.

Brittany Murphy’s death certificate has been released.

Brittany Murphy was worried people wouldn’t take her seriously as a singer.

Brittany Murphy’s bedroom contained 10 types of prescription drugs.

BRITTANY Murphy’s husband says he was devastated by the 32-year-old’s untimely death and the actress had suffered from laryngitis in the days before she died.

Brittany Murphy’s death has “destroyed” her husband.