In advance of the Academy Awards on Sunday, Esther McCarthy casts her eye over the major categories to predict this year’s winners— and who could cause an upset.

Meet the facialist who says there’s no need for moisturising, maintaining the skincare regime we’ve been following for decades is wrong. Could this vitamin oil really replace our moisturiser?

WILL RHODES lives in New York and works as a writer for The Travelers magazine.

Depressingly empty.

We all know that despite making up half of the population, women are underrepresented in boardrooms, governments and media organisations around the world.

Check out our guide to the best of tonight's TV.

Mariah Carey has been criticised for her vocals following a concert in Japan yesterday.

Directory enquiry calls may be expensive, but consumers here pay a lot more for other things too, writes Jonathan DeBurca Butler.

Liv Tyler was sensational at the New York premiere of The Leftover in New York.

Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston revealed he hesitated about appearing in Godzilla because he had doubts about the script.

MENTION reaching the age of 100 in Ireland and we think of the congratulatory letter and cheque which the president issues and the hope that the recipients can still enjoy their very special birthday.

Reese Witherspoon turned down 'Legally Blonde 3'.

Dannii Minogue has compared the elimination process on 'Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model' to 'The X Factor'.

Elle Macpherson is engaged.

If this was the Olympics, Lisa Madden would have been tipped for a bronze medal.

Put away the tracksuit bottoms. ‘School Run Chic’ demands super-model levels of style — heaping more pressure on us mere mortals, writes Vickie Maye.

Cork Craft and Design: This site brings together the very best of Cork’s craftmakers and artists, from ceramicists and jewellers to textile-workers and sculptors.

Elle Macpherson admits being a mother isn't always "pleasant".

Elle Macpherson’s Next Top Model is back — and two Cork girls are set to make it to the final 12, says Annmarie O’Connor

Elle Macpherson has toughened up for the new series of 'Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model', according to co-host Julien Macdonald.

Elle Macpherson believes not going under the knife is her "trick" to looking good.

Nude photos of pregnant celebrities are now more likely to draw a yawn than a second glance but are such images empowering or just tacky, asks Suzanne Harrington

Elle Macpherson has reportedly split with Jeff Soffer.

Luke Donald has given part of the credit for his stunning rise to world number one to his one-year-old daughter.

Elle Macpherson no longer worries about what she looks like.

Elle Macpherson can’t see herself ever retiring, as long as she continues to get offered jobs.

Elle Macpherson says the secret to her success is not being afraid to ask for help.

A complex tale shrouded in reality-unreality, relationship or no and the age-old male-female dialogue … all against a background of beautiful Tuscany.

Elle MacPherson believes loving and laughing keep her healthy.

Elle Macpherson's dog has signed a five-figure modelling contract.

Winona Ryder had to starve herself for new movie 'The Private Lives of Pippa Lee' - because she finds it impossible shoot emotional scenes on a full stomach.

Kate Winslet experienced love at first sight when she set eyes on husband Sam Mendes.

Elle Macpherson has dumped her boyfriend Bryan Adams after the rocker was spotted on a date with Bond girl Caterina Murino.

Supermodel Elle McPherson has laughed off speculation she is dating British soap star Ray Fearon, insisting the pair are "strictly friends".

Elle MacPherson has admitted she is wracked with guilt for not supporting Kylie Minogue through her breast cancer battle, labelling it one of her "biggest regrets".

Elle Macpherson is bracing herself for a messy custody battle over her two children with former long-time love Arky Busson.

Elle Macpherson's split from partner Arpad Busson occurred little more than a week ago, but the model has reportedly already moved on - to a relationship with actor Al Pacino.

Supermodel Elle Macpherson who announced her separation from her long term partner on Friday has rubbished reports today that she is seeing Colin Farrell.

Supermodel Elle Macpherson and her partner Arpad Busson have split, it was announced today.

Emily Beament