Ronan Farrow is pivotal to the pursuit of film producer Harvey Weinstein on sex allegations, writes Terry Prone.

One of the iconic red cape worn by Christopher Reeve in the classic Superman film sold for $193,740 (€173,688).

The family-friendly parade will mix red-hot jazz bands with fiery Cork characters who will dance through the city streets in a dramatic musical procession.

Terry O’Neill’s numerous pictures of the late rock star have been assembled into an impressive book, writes Richard Purden.

SINGER Peter Corry does not believe in standing still. Aged 53, and leaning into decades of experience in the music business — a high note is playing the role of Inspector Javert in the record-breaking musical Les Misérables — he now also produces and directs his own shows.

Sixty years after its release, Some Like It Hot remains a timeless, triumphant comedy. This all the more remarkable given the number of problems experienced on-set, particularly a drug-addicted Marilyn Monroe, writes Chris Wasser

Mick Finn, Lord Mayor of Cork city, was born and raised on Friars Walk but has also lived intermittently in Athlone, Dublin and Sydney. He atttended Sullivan’s Quay, Deerpark CBS and UCC

Every culture has its Tír na nÓg legend, celebrating a place of eternal youth, where age and decline never intrude.

Record Store Day was originally set up as a response to the digital onslaught. Ellie O’Byrne visits the five remaining stores in Cork to hear about the ever-changing industry, as well as their plans for tomorrow’s big event.

Mary Hegarty cats to Des O'Driscoll about her favourite tastes

It’s only about two years since No 1 Abbottswood Downs was last for sale, but, for those who viewed back in 2015, and who might still be looking for a well-located family home (or, just curious) it will feel entirely different if they come back, now that it’s freshly up for sale once more.

Ahead of the release of his 38th studio album, Van Morrison speaks to Catherine Wylie about fame, his relentless work rate and a self-described cult following.

George Patterson fronts The Roaring Forties, a band formed in 2003 for the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. 

Injury-plagued striker Andy Carroll faces a make-or-break season at West Ham.

WHO knew Sinn Féin and Fine Gael had so much in common?

The year is 1973 and Jack Nicklaus is home alone. 

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Here’s your latest arts and entertainment round-up with Des O’Driscoll.

Gavin James gives Hilary Fennell a glimpse inside his life and head.

And the rest is history.

I am often asked to give general (and difficult) wine recommendations along the lines of — “what red wines do you like?” and my answer has been the same for the last few years — look to Spain.

Alan Foley is the artistic director of Cork City Ballet, and also runs the Alan Foley Academy of Dance. He is directing the forthcoming production of Giselle at Cork Opera House, from November 10-12.

Your letters, your views..

Tom Prendergast headed for the States 30 years ago without much of a plan. Before long he’d opened a music store and started his own label, he tells Michael Moynihan

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

‘I didn’t give it away, Joe earned it’

Des O’Driscoll shares the latest news from the world of showbiz

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Introducing Lip Sync Conversations.

Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton scored sweeping victories in nominating contests in their home state of New York, and immediately cited those wins to argue that they are all but unstoppable as their respective parties’ presidential nominees.

Des O’Driscoll looks at some of the things going on around the country.

Republicans have a history of recruiting celebrities into the party ranks going back 60 years, but find themselves at a crossroads with Donald Trump — who is using his celebrity power to attack rather than to revive the Grand Old Party, writes Kathryn Cramer Brownell

Reviving a show that originally flopped on Broadway is one of the best things Michael Ball has ever done, he tells Ed Power.

“You really are only as old as you feel, you know”, the elderly lady from Lancashire saied, tossing a lurid pink feather boa over her shoulder and sashaying on to the dance floor at the opening chords of ‘Ain’t Misbehaving’.

Joan Collins paid tribute to her “beautiful brave baby sister” Jackie who died after a secret battle with cancer.