The Fifty Shades of Grey movie adaptation got off to a great start in February 2015 with a massive box office take and plenty of column inches written about its curious romance between a dominant millionaire and an innocent young woman.

Like the idea of being well read but can’t face actually reading the book?

It is a case of text on the beach as the younger generation are no longer taking books on holiday but are instead lounging by the pool with their smartphones, a study has found.

WHEN Fifty Shades Of Grey came out, I chose not to review it. And then it exploded — and everyone read it, even my mum.

Irish readers have contributed in no small way to the fortune created by the Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon by purchasing almost 500,000 copies of the books over the past four years.

The latest instalment of EL James’s sadomasochistic Fifty Shades Of Grey saga has been released in a flurry of publicity.

Fifty Shades Of Grey author EL James has rewritten her best-selling ‘mummy porn’ novel — from the point of view of its title character.

Fifty Shades of Grey was a monumental box office success, pulling down almost $570 million worldwide and create quite the storm of news and controversy.

The sequels to Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed, will be released on February 10th, 2017 and February 9th, 2018.

Despite issues behind the camera, the Fifty Shades of Grey movie was a roaring success, dragging in over $560 million around the world on a budget of $40.

A school has defended its decision to stop a pupil taking part in World Book Day events while wearing a Fifty Shades Of Grey costume.

An 11-year-old was excluded from yesterday’s World Book Day events at his school after turning up dressed as a character from ’Fifty Shades of Grey’.

Judi Dench and Maggie Smith have more pulling power than Christian Grey’s saucy bedroom antics after The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel knocked Fifty Shades Of Grey off the top spot at the UK box office.

Fifty Shades of Grey may be making a shedload of money around the globe but things are looking increasingly shaky for the sequel.

Culture bores suggest a movie simply can’t match the sensory experience provided by the depth and breadth of a novel, Declan Burke says Fifty Shades of Grey has already put the old canard to bed.

Over the weekend, the cinemas were packed with the women of Ireland enjoying the sexual exploitation of a young woman by a wealthy, domineering, dysfunctional man in the film, Fifty Shades of Grey.

"We had a guy called Liam and I sat in the corner with my beer, and they got to it," he explained

ROBERT PATTINSON has said it is “weird” that the lead character in Fifty Shades Of Grey is based on his Twilight alter-ego.

Billionaire playboy lives a life of lust and luxury goods

There are more sex scenes than your average Hollywood film, but it isn’t particularly raunchy

Sam Taylor-Johnson has "signed on" for a 'Fifty Shades of Grey' sequel.

It’s the movie everyone’s talking about, but the road from page to screen hasn’t been smooth for EL James’ bonkbuster. Susan Griffin probes a little deeper...

Fifty Shades of Grey star Jamie Dornan has revealed his wife always goes everywhere with him.

Fifty Shades Of Grey looks set to be a box office hit with one UK cinema chain already boasting of taking in more than £1m in ticket sales a week before it opens.

British cinemagoers are guaranteed an eyeful after censors passed the film version of Fifty Shades of Grey without any cuts.

RITA ORA has said her flirting on The Voice is harmless – and a way of making contestants feel comfortable.

As Rita Ora gets ready to make her debut on The Voice UK, she tells Kate Whiting why her flirty manner is ideal for the show.

Thom Evans auditioned for the role of Christian Grey.

Declan Burke provides a quick snapshot of new year movie releases.

Declan Burke provides a quick snapshot of new year movie releases.

Jamie Dornan has let slip that he visited a private sex dungeon when researching his role in Fifty Shades of Grey.

If indoor rock climbing is what gets heartthrob Jamie Dornan his fab abs, then many will follow. Áilín Quinlan does some of the research

Jamie Dornan refused to show his penis in 'Fifty Shades of Grey'.

Jamie Dornan insists that 'Fifty Shades of Grey' won't be "grotesque".

Charlie Hunnam suffered a nervous breakdown over his 'Fifty Shades of Grey' role.

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian showed it is never too early for an eye-popping outfit as she spilled out of her plunging neckline while heading out for an early-morning jaunt around London.

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian stole the show at a glitzy awards do – designed to celebrate men.

Charlie Hunnam will play King Arthur.

Rita Ora has many more shades of grey up her sleeve it seems.

Jamie Dornan, or shall we say Dr Christian Grey, jumped on the Instagram bandwagon much to the delight of women worldwide.

From Christian Grey to King Arthur

RITA ORA has admitted she found her first major acting role in the Fifty Shades Of Grey movie "incredibly difficult" because she was so nervous.

Beyonce releases 50 Shades of Grey teaser.

Rita Ora was careful not to "embarrass anybody" filming 'Fifty Shades of Grey'.