This obsession with the word ‘girls’ is a by-product of a preoccupation with youth in women, writes Louise O’Neill

The couple announced they were separating in June 2015 after 10 years of marriage.

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are the latest celebrities to call time on their marriage, with Jolie filing divorce papers citing “irreconcilable differences”.

The big summer silly season of movies has pretty much come and gone but that doesn’t mean that it’s a quiet time in the cinemas as there’s plenty of family fare still on the way in August.

Rebecca Hall’s dress for The BFG premiere in London is from the first autumn Christian Dior collection released since Raf Simons left. 

Another week and more movies are on the way. There are no major blockbusters to be seen so you'll have to check out some documentaries, dramas and a gorgeous animation instead.

A man has a lot to gain if he has a strong bond with his mum. But ‘smotherhood’ can have a negative impact on his relationships with women, says Ailin Quinlan.

A search operation has resumed in West Cork for a man missing since a freak accident killed his father and girlfriend; Irish tourists in Tunisia have pleaded with the Government to get them home; People who refuse to pay their Irish Water bills will not be brought to court until their debt reaches at least €500. Here’s this morning’s irishexaminer.com catch-up.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson stars in San Andreas (12A), playing LAFD chopper rescue pilot Ray, whose considerable skills are tested to their limits when California experiences a massive earthquake.

Al Pacino discusses his new film with Shilpa Ganatra , and also offers a solution for those who can’t afford the prices for his live appearance in Ireland

The right legendary Peter Dinklage is best known as Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones and he's totally still alive

"And it's not going anywhere" …. Huh?

Ben Affleck enjoyed ditching his strict diet for Gone Girl.

Ben Affleck is reportedly in talks to star in 'The Accountant'.

Jennifer Garner admits she loves Ben Affleck's new muscles.

The explosion in digital media has led to a growing problem of online abuse, which is frequently targeted at women, often with serious and damaging consequences.

The actor who plays the caped crusader in the upcoming Batman v Superman Dawn Of Justice film has surprised and delighted a group of children by dropping in on their superhero party.

ALLIE HAGAN, creator of Suri’s Burn Book, a satirical blog that skewers our obsession with the offspring of celebrities, commented on the massive shift that has occurred in celebrity culture in the last 20 years in an interview with The Hairpin.

Ben Affleck has reportedly been banned from playing blackjack at a Las Vegas casino.

It’s always a bit of a Downton Abbey moment when we see the stars of Mad Men on the red carpet in 21st-century clothes.

Who was the fairest of them all? Amy Adams styled herself, Kate Hudson channelled Faye Dunaway, Cate Blanchett wore a nude Armani, and Jennifer Lawrence let it slip, says Rachel Marie Walsh

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Ben Affleck's recent signing play Batman was met with a great deal of criticism from fans, but he says he has learned from his first stint as a superhero in the 2003 big screen flop.

Ben Affleck has hit out at paparazzi who try to take photos of his children.

BOXERS or briefs?

Ben Affleck says raising his children is the "best part" of his life.

Ben Affleck is getting an honorary degree from Brown University.

Matt Damon has put his Miami Beach home on the market for $20m (€15.2m).

Matt Damon will renew his wedding vows this weekend.

Ben Affleck is "pretty jealous" that Matt Damon kissed Michael Douglas.

Also: The Odd Life of Timothy Green, All Things to All Men, Spring Breakers.

Matt Damon will renew his wedding vows in 10 days time.

* Adorable Disney Channel actress Madison Pettis may well be the first girl your young son has a crush on and why not? She’s rocking cute snakeskin shorts, leather peplum and platform heels at the Mindless Behavior: All Around The World premiere. Jake and the Neverland Pirates will never be the same again.

Ben Affleck's four-year-old daughter was terrified after being "swarmed" by paparazzi yesterday.

Ben Affleck taking home the Oscar for best picture for Argo came as no surprise.

Russell Brand admits his remake of 'Arthur' was a "mistake".

Jennifer Lopez says she is "really happy" for ex-fiancé Ben Affleck.

Jennifer Lawrence and Marion Cotillard were Dior Haute Couture twins on the Golden Globe red carpet.

Jamie Foxx has admitted he believes movies influence real life violence.

Hollywood's A-list has banded together in a new video campaigning against gun violence in the US.

Ben Affleck has hinted he is planning to pursue a career in politics.

The 'Argo' actor and director Ben Affleck - who is tipped for Oscar glory next year - has revealed he can't bear to watch the hugely popular series 'Homeland' because he was originally supposed to direct it but was forced to turn down the opportunity.