Paul McLauchlan meets Nicholas Hoult

Once considered the sweat-free option, Pilates is now the go-to exercise of A-listers in search of a toned and taut body, writes Peta Bee

Ed Power says there are some terrific children’s movies to enjoy as a family so sit back and get zapping.

Their confirmation comes as an additional 100 tickets will be tendered this month for the sold-out event on July 6-7th 2020.

The Dublin actress has relocated to London with her family, including daughter Evie, who has Stargardt Disease. After eight years in Hollywood, it was time, she tells Esther McCarthy.

It seems as though every week there is something going viral, but today's masterpiece is truly a masterpiece.

Matt Kuchar, Rafa Cabrera-Bello and 2010 US Open champion Graeme McDowell were also confirmed to play this morning.

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It was an age of innocence that seems a long time ago now; those perfect summer days when we could take a moment every few hours to ask ourselves whether or not this has been a great World Cup, maybe even the greatest World Cup.

The pair have been together for six years and three children together.

Here are all the latest headlines this lunchtime.

There’s no need to join the elf on the shelf this Christmas, says Deirdre Reynolds, who talks to dating experts about finding a mate during the festive season.

Brendan Gleeson tells Esther McCarthy about the fun he had working on ‘Paddington 2’, and his mixed feelings about Cork GAA.

Victoria Smurfit returned to Ireland from LA to take a starring role in twisty thriller about to be screened at the Cork Film Festival, writes Esther McCarthy

Dunsland House’s 50 acres can be bought in four lots, including 14 with main house, says Tommy Barker.

He’s dated Taylor Swift, but Tom Odell is happier talking about his music and his headline slot at Co Cork’s Indiependence festival over the weekend, writes Ed Power.

Leo Varadkar’s first visit to London as Taoiseach was an occasion on which to show authority, writes Michael Clifford

Gerard Howlin believes Leo Varadkar was right to know Fianna Fáil would not pull the house down over her appointment to the Court of Appeal.

The frisson of excitement Leo experienced during his virgin visit to Britain’s most iconic political building gave him a “little thrill”.

For the tourist Taoiseach, getting a peak inside the famous black door was in his own words “a little thrill”.

Theresa May has insisted a proposed deal with the DUP to prop up her minority Government will not be allowed to undermine the Good Friday Agreement.

With the release of T2 Trainspotting later this week, Declan Burke selects a list of films he believes are superior to their literary source.

After securing seven nominations at the Golden Globe awards, Irish talent has received just four nods at this year’s Baftas.

Ruth Negga and Colin Farrell lead the way in the Irish nominations for the Golden Globes tonight.

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Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

A Dunkathel area home within reach of Cork city comes with optional multiple acres, says Tommy Barker.

Four Weddings And A Funeral actor Hugh Grant has claimed he knows the secret to a happy marriage – cheating on your partner.

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SOUTH AFRICA: A South African mayor has awarded college scholarships to young women for remaining virgins.

JP McManus has unveiled a massive redevelopment plan for the luxurious Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort, which he bought for a reputed €30m.

If you’re off to the British capital for the Rugby World Cup and plan hanging around for a few days , then Conor Power has the lowdown on how to fall in love again with London town.

American and Russian spies must join forces to stop a nuclear attack during the Cold War.

USA: The University of Illinois stakes claim to 23 Nobel Prize winners and tech prowess that contributed to the creation of YouTube, Netscape, Java, and Yelp.

Deirdre Reynolds says big knickers are making a comeback for 2015 but these ‘granny pants’ are a far cry from the baggy bloomers immortalised by Bridget Jones.

The Man from UNCLE is getting a big screen reboot with Superman and that dude from The Social Network. And it's looking very slick indeed.