Described as a ‘regular cat’ — even ‘a soulful cat’ , Van Morrison is not one for interviews, so it was a coup for Clive Davis to land an interview with the media-phobic Maestro , exclusively for the Irish Examiner.

Even in death, Joan Rivers got what she wanted: A star-studded funeral, with the worlds of Hollywood, fashion, media, and money represented among the mourners.

The worlds of Hollywood, fashion, media and money have united among the mourners at a funeral for Joan Rivers, meaning she got the star-studded send-off she wanted.

Kelly Osbourne will never love any man as much as her father.

Sunshine, stewards in high-vis pink, Diana Ross belting out about coming out — some confused tourists could be forgiven for wondering if they were in Cork or South Beach, Florida, as thousands took to the streets yesterday to celebrate being gay.

The head of one of the country’s largest gay pride festivals hopes that events across Cork this week will give people the strength to come out.

As Cork Pride celebrates 20 years, some of those involved recall their best memories of the event for Colette Sheridan

Whitney Houston was found face-down in a bathtub with cocaine in her system and drug paraphernalia on the bathroom counter nearby, investigators revealed in the singer's final post mortem report.

Rihanna has revealed she would “love” to portray the late Whitney Houston on the big screen.

Whitney Houston drowned but heart disease and cocaine use were contributory factors in her death, a US coroner ruled yesterday.

Whitney Houston's estate contains a pair of Ginger Rogers' dancing shoes personally signed by the screen icon.

Whitney Houston was laid to rest yesterday at a private ceremony in New Jersey.

Whitney Houston reached her final resting place today.

Kevin Costner told Whitney Houston to go "sing before God" as he delivered an emotional eulogy to her at her funeral today.

Whitney Houston’s flower-covered casket has arrived at the church where her powerful voice first wowed the congregation, and her family made final preparations to remember the pop superstar in her hometown.

Pockets of fans are gathering as close as they can get to the New Jersey church where Whitney Houston’s funeral will be held later today.

Family, friends and a host of celebrities will today attend the funeral of singer Whitney Houston.

Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder will be among stars singing at the private funeral for Whitney Houston at her childhood church.

Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder will sing at the private funeral for Whitney Houston on Saturday in what promises to be a very musical service.

Whitney Houston’s last days were spent surrounded by family, catching up with old friends and doing a bit of what she was best known for — singing.

Stars are expected to pay emotional tributes to Whitney Houston at tonight’s Grammy Awards after the singing legend’s shock death yesterday.

The world of music was in mourning today after the sudden death of Whitney Houston at the age of 48.

Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48.

Aretha Franklin proved her voice is still divine at 69 as she gave a brief but rousing performance last night at a birthday party in her honour.

Alexandra Burke is set to launch her career in the US with help from Whitney Houston’s mentor.

Whitney Houston wanted to recapture the sound of her 1999 hit 'My Love Is Your Love', which she worked on with Wyclef Jean, on her new album 'I Look To You', and admits she wasn't comfortable when her label president and mentor Clive Davis suggested she teamed with the 'Lonely' hitmaker Akon.

Whitney Houston is officially ready to make her chart comeback - she is set to release her highly anticipated new album in September.

A PHOTOGRAPH that appears to be pop star Rihanna’s face with bruises, scratches and swelling from an attack allegedly at the hands of boyfriend Chris Brown has been posted by the celebrity website TMZ.

A photo said to show singer Rihanna’s face covered with bruises, scratches and swelling from an alleged attack by boyfriend Chris Brown was posted by a celebrity website today.

A stunning-looking and strong-sounding Whitney Houston made a triumphant return to the stage today at a pre-Grammy party honouring her mentor, music mogul Clive Davis.

Music mogul Simon Cowell is reportedly apprehensive about allowing Leona Lewis to embark on a world tour - because he is unsure if the newcomer is ready to perform in front of thousands of fans.

Legendary diva Whitney Houston is planning to duet with British singer Leona Lewis in a bid to boost her comeback, according to reports.

Rod Stewart is enraged with music label bosses - after they refused to let him record a country-inspired album.

Whitney Houston has taken her first step toward a career comeback with a well-received live performance at a charity ball in London.

Leona Lewis has become the first British artist to debut at Number One in the US album chart.

Whitney Houston is set to make her live comeback in London on May 8.

Whitney Houston will release her long-awaited and much-anticipated comeback album in time for Christmas.

Chart-topping X Factor winner Leona Lewis is to sing at a run-up event to the Grammys, it was announced today.

Britney Spears has reportedly hired her namesake Brittany Murphy's ex-fiancé - as her new manager.

Kelly Clarkson refused to scrap material for her latest album My December on the orders of label boss Clive Davis, because she didn't want to be a "pushover".

Jordin Sparks, a teenager with a big voice and big dreams, was crowned as the newest and youngest American Idol.

X Factor supremo Simon Cowell says he is bigger than The Boss.

X Factor supremo Simon Cowell says he is bigger than The Boss.

Whitney Houston has finally started work on her comeback album after stepping into a Los Angeles recording studio yesterday.