In an industry where women battle ageism and sexism, Meryl Streep has managed to decide her own destiny – and roles, writes Suzanne Harrington

Patrick Bergin is back in Cork with an almost- forgotten play he discovered by the brother of one of the 1916 leaders, writes Esther McCarthy.

PRETTY Woman, Erin Brockovich, Notting Hill; it’s easy to reel off a long list of Julia Roberts’ hit films. Try and name a TV show she has starred in though, and you’d struggle — until now, that is.

George is crying, we’re crying, everyone’s crying.

In 1988 Nike told us to ‘Just Do It’. Thirty years on, that ad campaign remains one of the most successful of all time. From KitKat’s ‘Have a break’ to L’Oreal’s ‘Because you’re worth it’, Suzanne Harrington examines the power of a slogan.

Suzanne Harrington joins the 50 club with Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts and Pamela Anderson. And no, she has no plans to take up knitting

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.

The parents of baby Finn put their faith in the doctors at Temple Street after they learnt their boy’s skull would be disfigured without surgery, writes Jen Hogan.

Nearly one in four female millennials no longer remove hair from their armpits. Times have changed, says Deirdre Reynolds

Well! La-dee-dah!

This week Colm O’Regan admits the one thing he doesn’t miss now that we’ve really left 2016 behind ... perfume ads.

A real-life tale of sexual betrayal and murder in Cork proved irresistible fare for Patrick Bergin to tread the boards once more, writes Ellie O’Byrne

Jennifer Lawrence is the world’s highest-paid actress, according to Forbes’ latest rich list.

Happy Days star Henry Winkler has paid tribute to the show’s creator, Garry Marshall, who has died aged 81.

The best of this week’s TV in one place. 

Michelle Darnell (Melissa McCarthy) is The Boss (15A) from hell: an aggressive egomaniac, she torments her long-suffering assistant Claire (Kristen Bell).

MUSIC NEWS: It may be legally classed as hearsay, but NME reports that a Stone Roses fan met Reni recently, and the drummer told him the band have recorded music other than their recent release ‘All For One’ and that it “sounds beautiful”. 

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.

 

This best of this week’s new films in Irish cinemas.

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

A financial TV show is hijacked by an investor who lost everything.

Jodie Foster’s  first films as a director were personal. Money Monster, starring a dancing George Clooney, sees her tackling the financial sector, writes Helen Barlow

 

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Are face oils really worth the hype? Our testers try three slick new contenders...

A toxin found in water supplying 400,000 people can cause miscarriages as well as cancer, environment campaigner, Erin Brockovich has warned her “Irish cousins”.

From movies to music, food to fashion, our critics reveal their picks for the year ahead.

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US activist Erin Brockovich has offered her assistance to the victims of last week’s balcony collapse in Berkeley and their families.

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

With the Punchestown Festival taking place next week and a €20,000 five-star trip to South Africa up for grabs in its Best Dressed Lady Competition, Paula Burns has advice from winners, judges and milliners

Here's what to watch on TV tonight.

Daniel Day-Lewis has been named in a list of the best ever Oscar-winning performances in a biopic by Rolling Stone.

Check out our guide to what to watch on TV tonight.

Benedict Cumberbatch has been nominated for two Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards.