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

Luther star Idris Elba has said the UK is “moving in the right direction” when it comes to diversity in TV roles.

If you're of a certain vintage, you may remember a BBC show called Neverwhere. It was really weird, kind of disturbing and featured young versions of people like Peter Capaldi (Doctor Who) and Laura Fraser (A Knight's Tale). Like so.

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Anti-racism campaigners have criticised Benedict Cumberbatch after he used the word “coloured” on US television.

Romania: Cut-price bridal gowns brought wedding organisers in Romania more than they bargained for, when two brides-to-be scrapped over a lavish dress.

Ukip members have been urged to steer clear of using social media following a series of scandals over inappropriate comments.

Ukip members have been urged to steer clear of using social media folllowing a series of scandals over inappropriate comments.

TV adventurer Bear Grylls has become Spider-Man as he turned his world around to recreate a famous screen kiss.

The world’s first ad break made entirely from Lego is to be screened by UTV on Sunday.

PITY Sharon Osbourne, 60, photographed last month looking sad, as she holidayed alone at an exclusive Mexican resort, amid rumours that her 31-year marriage to rock star, Ozzy, was on the rocks after he relapsed back into prescription drug and alcohol addiction.

Dawn French has re-married in secret.

Singer Jessie J lost her trademark locks when she had her head shaved during last night's Red Nose Day fundraising extravaganza.

Dawn French has revealed that she almost turned down her starring role in 'The Vicar Of Dibley' because she did not think it was funny enough.

Jessie J will shave her head for Comic Relief.

Bristol-based Aardman Animations, the Oscar-winning creators of 'Wallace and Gromit' and 'Chicken Run', discover their sea legs in this salty escapade based on the book by Gideon Defoe.

WHEN Seal, the singer, and Mrs Seal, the model, ended their apparently rock-solid marriage a month ago, hands flew to mouths in dismay.

Dawn French has revealed she has lost seven and a half stone with her slimming regime, but is still fond of her old heavyweight body.

Actor David Walliams has completed his 140-mile charity swim along the River Thames, raising more than £1m.

Neil Robertson was facing a battle to stay in the Betfred.com World Championship after Judd Trump made life difficult for last year’s winner in their first-round clash.

Dawn French is apparently spending Christmas with Lenny Henry, despite their recent divorce.

X Factor reject Paije Richardson said he had no hard feelings towards eccentric contestant Wagner’s continued survival in the contest and declared: “He is entitled to be there.”

Lenny Henry laughed off Louis Walsh’s ‘X Factor’ comments as he made an appearance last night.

The seventh act to leave the 'X Factor' will be announced today as speculation surrounding mentor Cheryl Cole’s relationship with her female singers grows.

Comedy star Dawn French says she remains "the best of mates" with ex-husband Lenny Henry despite the couple's divorce earlier this week.

Comedy stars Dawn French and Lenny Henry were divorced today on the grounds of his “unreasonable behaviour”.

Leisure group Whitbread reported stronger sales at its budget hotel brand Premier Inn today after a pick-up in demand from business customers.

Comedy star Dawn French told how "amazed" she is that she and Lenny Henry are not at "war" but have become "best friends" since separating.

ACTORS Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy ended their five-year relationship by announcing the split on their Twitter pages.

Celebrity couple Lenny Henry and Dawn French are to separate after 25 years of marriage, their spokesman said today.

A commercial featuring three of the world’s highest paid sports stars was named the worst TV advert of the year by industry magazine Campaign in the UK today.

NOW can our title claims be taken seriously? … Kelly, shut your big fat gob.

Lenny Henry is to make his stage acting debut as Othello, it was announced today.

TV couple Richard and Judy broadcast their final terrestrial television show tonight.

Comedian Lenny Henry has accused the TV industry of racism.

Comedienne Dawn French has told for her firm belief that she will die young.

Hollywood has its Walk of Fame - now Birmingham is to follow suit with Ozzy Osbourne as the first inductee.