IT’S been a treacherous few days. We’ve had London Fashion Week, then hot on its (must-have platform) heels, Milan Fashion Week, and before you can say “midi skirt with matching bra top”, we’ll be assailed by perfection, French-style, at Paris Fashion Week.

A barmaid, who suffers from a painful medical condition unique to women, has won a discrimination case against her employer.

Lena Dunham’s thoughtful take on the present generation of young women offers a warts and all portrait of modern life, says Paula Burns.

Alison Williams and Lena Dunham bow out in the final episode of Girls at 10pm on Monday on Sky Atlantic.

Denise McCormack, Aidan O’Mahony and Aoibhín Garrihy have made it through to the final of Dancing With The Stars. Tune into RTÉ One at 6.30pm on Sunday to find out who wins the trophy.

From fantasy frocks to musicals, Suzanne Harrington looks at the cultural response to President Trump.

Irish nurse Berna Breen tries working in the A&E section of a hospital in Honduras on Toughest Place To Be, on Monday on RTÉ One at 9.35pm.

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

Hackers appear to have targeted comedian and Ghostbusters star Leslie Jones after it was reported that explicit photos of the actress were posted online.

America’s first lady has joined Bernie Sanders to make an impassioned plea for Democrats to get behind Hillary Clinton’s bid to be the nation’s next president.

Twitter has permanently suspended a number of user accounts for abuse and harassment after Ghostbusters actor Leslie Jones drew renewed attention to the issue and announced she would quit the social media site.

First Dates Ireland begins on RTÉ2 on Thursday at 9.30pm.

Shrug off any inhibitions, and embrace the cold-shoulder, writes Paula Burns

Barry Murphy, Risteard Cooper and Garry Cooke put an Aprés Match spin on the general election of 1982 on  RTÉ One, on Wednesday at 10.35pm.

Hillary Clinton pushed to show she can be popular with younger voters after students told her they failed to connect with her.

2015 is almost out, so it’s time to look to what the new year will bring in terms of

No country pays its male and female populations the same wage for the same job, says Aileen Lee.

Girls is still running on HBO, with the fifth season set to start airing in 2016.

Does the rise of feminism mean the age of chivalry is dead, or do women still want men to open doors for them and to pay for their drinks?  Vicki Notaro investigates everyday sexism and online etiquette.

Despite being renowned for championing women in comedy, Judd Apatow says his venture with Amy Schumer was down to the fact that she’s just a funny person, writes Keeley Bolger

It’s not the first time that the Simpsons have faced marital difficulties but this time it appears to be serious as it has emerged that Homer and Marge are to “legally separate” in the new series.

What is it really like to be part of Generation Y? Author Louise O’Neill on why anxiety has become the new ‘normal’ for twenty-somethings.

Fashion is no longer the opposite of feminism, writes Mary Rose Roche and it is finally giving us the clothes that reflect our lives.

James Corden has said he is “blown away” after his US talk show debut elicited a warm response from viewers.

With lots of easy breezy makeup, minimal jewellery and loose hair, the Golden Globes opened the awards season with a red carpet chock-full of sparkly metallics, bright whites and dramatic reds.

Lena Dunham is quitting Twitter.

Fashion star Simone Rocha has followed in the footsteps of 20-something icons Lena Dunham and Jennifer Lawrence by getting the ultimate nod of approval from Forbes magazine.

Lena Dunham has sparked rumours she is engaged.

Des O’Driscoll highlights this spring’s TV highlights.

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Taylor Swift says Lorde and Lena Dunham as the "most important" people in her life at the moment.

Lena Dunham gets "depressed" over "glossy" sex scenes.

Lena Dunham has apologised for joking about being a "sexual predator" in her memoir.

Lena Dunham has reacted angrily to claims that she sexually assaulted her younger sister.