The oldest mother to give birth in Ireland over the past decade was 54 years of age.

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

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

She’s the Dublin DJ who secured a prime slot on BBC radio and hung out with Sam Smith even before he was famous. Claire Droney meets the very cool Annie Mac.

KHLOE KARDASHIAN is “proud” of how her estranged husband Lamar Odom is doing in his recovery.

USA: US basketball star LeBron James might need to call Janet Jackson to get some advice on handling wardrobe malfunctions.

Janet Jackson has announced a comeback album and world tour.

Debbie Rowe is furious with Michael Jackson's brothers for accusing her of abandoning her children for money.

Shirley Bassey will perform at a celebrity Aids fundraiser at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Supermodel Heidi Klum is terrified a Janet Jackson-style wardrobe malfunction will leave her “butt naked” in front of a worldwide TV audience during next week’s MTV European Music Awards.

Michael Jackson's Estate want to partially-pay Janet Jackson's mortgage.

Brendan Courtney, presenter of Off The Rails, is one of three judges, as well as MC, for Blossom Hill ladies’ day, which takes place at the Dublin Horse Show at the RDS on Thurs, Aug 16.

Janet, Randy and Rebbie Jackson said today the executors of Michael Jackson’s will were causing harm by damaging “fundamental family relationships”.

The living arrangements and guardianship of Michael Jackson's three children are expected to be determined during a court hearing.

Janet Jackson regrets her actions this week.

Katherine Jackson, the mother of Michael Jackson and the guardian of his three children, has been reported missing, but the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says she is with family members.

Kerry Katona is set to be turned into a refined lady for a new documentary.

Michael Jackson's daughter has said coping with his death has not gotten any easier for her.

Simon Cowell is "desperate" to sign Adele as a judge on US 'X Factor'.

Britney Spears has reportedly been offered $10m to judge the US version of 'The X Factor'.

Simon Cowell is "definitely talking" to Britney Spears about being a judge on US 'X Factor', Louis Walsh has confirmed.

Simon Cowell is "definitely talking" to Britney Spears about being a judge on US 'X Factor', Louis Walsh has confirmed.

Simon Cowell believes a judging role on the US 'X Factor' would be a "walk in the park" for Britney Spears.

Simon Cowell is playing it coy about rumours that Fergie, Britney Spears and Janet Jackson are being considered for the US version of The X Factor.

Simon Cowell is playing it coy about rumours that Fergie, Britney Spears and Janet Jackson are being considered for US version of 'The X Factor'.

Janet Jackson has hinted she could be a judge on the next series of the US 'X Factor'.

Janet Jackson was “speechless” when she heard about the death of Whitney Houston.

Madonna is reportedly furious with rapper M.I.A for giving the finger at their Super Bowl performance.

TV network NBC apologised today after British singer MIA upstaged Madonna at the US Super Bowl with a finger gesture and a barely-disguised expletive.

Janet Jackson can "breathe a little better" now Conrad Murray’s trial is over.

Kelly Rowland has put a sex and alcohol ban on her eight 'X Factor' finalists.

Janet Jackson says she will not attend a tribute concert in Cardiff honouring her brother Michael because it coincides with the trial of the doctor charged over the King of Pop's death.

Janet Jackson will perform a virtual duet with her deceased brother Michael in London this week.

Janet Jackson is to perform her first ever show in Ireland at the Grand Canal Theatre on July 5, it has been announced.

Janet Jackson was forced to diet from the age of 11.

THE first time Janet Jackson ever celebrated a birthday was when she turned 23.

Janet Jackson is “moving on” from her brother Michael Jackson’s death.

Geri Halliwell has become the first 'X Factor' guest judge.

Singer Janet Jackson paid tribute today to former child star Gary Coleman, the pint-sized child star of 1970s TV sitcom 'Diff’rent Strokes', who died following a brain haemorrhage.

Usher has been blasted as “disrespectful” by his former producer, Jermaine Dupri.

Janet Jackson does not want to make any more albums.

Danyl Johnson became the latest contestant to be voted off the 'X Factor', missing a place in the final.