In 1663 the French playwright and actor Molière wrote in La Critique de l’École des Femmes that “it’s an odd job, making decent people laugh”.

As the V&A museum in London opens an exhibition of iconic Hollywood costumes, Suzanne Harrington takes a look at the stories behind the clothes.

IF YOU remember Jean Harlow, you are old — the 75th anniversary of her death is on Jun 7. Harlow was dubbed the ‘original blonde bombshell,’ a phrase that has attached to a host of female actresses since, known as much for their appearance as for their acting skills.

Some of the most popular lines we attribute to historical figures are in fact misquotes. Dan Buckley shares some of the classics

Upcoming ITV drama, Appropriate Adult, focuses on murderer Fred West’s relationship with a social worker. One of his surviving children approves of the project, writes Suzanne Harrington

Angelina Jolie was told off for doing "horrible voices" while recording the 'Kung Fu Panda' sequel.

YOU MAY have never heard of her, but she’s won more Oscars than any other woman in the history of Hollywood — a total of eight, with 35 nominations.

Veteran Fianna Fáil MEP Brian Crowley retained his seat for Ireland South today after being elected on the fourth count.

THE HAPPY chaos of a winning dressing-room. Ollie Canning was leading the team in their victory song. Damien Hayes was dedicating the club title to his mother, in hospital awaiting dialysis (“We’ll be calling in to the hospital in Galway with the cup before her fourth session,” he said).

THE day was Arctic — rhymes with Patrick — but Portumna and Salthill-Knocknacarra won’t mind.

THOSE of you who are late night political anoraks may have come across a BBC 2 television programme called This Week.