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Scathing criticism of his directorial debut hasn’t stopped Ryan Gosling from being proud of his efforts, writes Susan Griffin.

It’s almost time to bid a final farewell to the 1960s-set show. But first, from suave suits to subtle storylines to swift drinks, Keeley Bolger looks at what made it so special

Ahead of its global debut at the New York Motor Show 2015, Jaguar has revealed the second generation of its sporting XF saloon at a special preview event.

USA: A cow in Northeast Texas has apparently defied great odds and given birth to four calves that have been named Eeny, Meeny, Miny, and Moo.

It has just been confimed that yet another star will walk the red carpet of the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival 2015, as Saoirse Ronan is set to attend the local premiere of her new film.

After thoroughly enjoying Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl I decided to check out the rest of her output to date. Her first novel, 2006's Sharp Object was a spiky treat but 2009's Dark Places just never grabbed me.

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Britain’s Stephen Dillane and the Netherlands’ Bianca Krijgsman received the top acting prizes at the 42nd International Emmy Awards.

CHRISTINA Hendricks is many things: a goddess; an award- winning actor (from Joan Harris in Mad Men to Blanche in the movie, Drive); Vivienne Westwood’s perfect muse, all red hair and milky skin.

Lena Dunham arrived in an awkward pink confection and Kerry Washington went for a bright orange dress with dark sparkle peeking out from underneath, but it was the reds and blues that dominated the Emmy Awards carpet.

Stars rock the red carpet at this year's EMMYS.

It was the reds and blues that dominated the Emmy Awards carpet. And neutrals, too.

MUSIC NEWS: The inestimable Kate Bush has struck a blow for those of us Luddites who seethe with rage at the glowing blanket of smartphones held aloft at gigs.

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God’s Pocket (15A) is a hardscrabble, blue-collar neighbourhood infested with grifters and thieves.

While kids will no doubt love 16-year-old Disney starlet Bella Thorne’s outfit for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premiere, parents won’t be as enamoured with the leather skin tight mini and strappy boots.

Christina Hendricks says new film God's Pocket feels like a celebration of co-star Philip Seymour Hoffman's life.

Christina Hendricks was dropped by her agency after accepting a role on Mad Men.

Emma Stone was a breath of fresh air at the Magic In The Moonlight premiere in New York. 

Matt Smith has joined the cast of 'Terminator: Genesis'.

It’s always a bit of a Downton Abbey moment when we see the stars of Mad Men on the red carpet in 21st-century clothes.

As Debenhams brings its size 16 mannequins to Ireland, the UK's chief medical officer has criticised the move, saying it makes obesity acceptable. But when the average woman is now a size 16, isn't it about time the fashion industry catered to the reality rather than the ideal?

IN Feb 2013, Anne Hathaway gave a heartfelt apology to the people of America, nay, the world, in a futile attempt to assuage our injured sensibilities.

Famous redheads such as Nicole Kidman and Julianne Moore are among the world’s most beautiful women but a new documentary bears out fresh academic research that redheads are less likely to be chatted up in bars — even in Ireland.

Saiorse Ronan thinks Ryan Gosling is "the best".

* Lose the tights and accessorise more, Dakota Blue Richards — and you might not look quite so funeral-goer, at the London premiere of Filth.

* Christina Hendricks looks tired and messy in this boring dress and too-low heels at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ Performers Peer Group cocktail reception. Dull and a tad morbid.

Christina Hendricks will co-star in 'Dark Places'.

THE fashion world dislikes boobs. What qualifies as erotic capital holds little currency on the catwalk and in glossy editorial spreads.

Christina Hendricks struggled to succeed in Hollywood as a redhead.

GIG WISE: One of the big announcements this week was The Who bringing their tour to the O2 in Dublin on Saturday, Jun 8.

Ryan Gosling will make his directorial debut in 'How to Catch a Monster'.

Declan Burke has a look at this week's releases

It’s now class to wear glass. More and more people are eyeing up the fashionable possibilities spectacles offer, says Deirdre Reynolds

IF YOU remember Jean Harlow, you are old — the 75th anniversary of her death is on Jun 7. Harlow was dubbed the ‘original blonde bombshell,’ a phrase that has attached to a host of female actresses since, known as much for their appearance as for their acting skills.

People magazine has named Beyoncé the world’s most beautiful woman for 2012, describing her as a force of nature, style icon, and proud mother.

IT’S a rainy morning in Los Angeles, and Elisabeth Moss, who plays Peggy Olson in the television series Mad Men, is standing outside the stage door smoking.

THE BIG four fashion weeks may have drawn to a close but a new season of sartorial eye-candy is only a wiggle dress away. With the fifth series of ABC’s Mad Men due to air on March 27, fans of the popular television series are already gearing up for Saturday nights in with Don, Betty and Joan.

Christina Hendricks has contacted authorities after her mobile phone was hacked.

Naomi Watts is to star in new movie 'The Grandmothers'.

The Emmy awards kicked off on a controversial note overnight after a comedy routine about the British phone hacking scandal was cut from the US broadcast.