From Birdman to her latest role in The Death Of Stalin, Andrea Riseborough is fast becoming one to watch, says Esther McCarthy.                       

As part of our running series, Eoghan O’Sullivan selects his 2017 highlights from the world of arts and culture.

Autumn’s fragrance launches include youth-targeted formulas by some of fashion’s biggest names. Rachel Marie Walsh takes a look at four of the season’s most-anticipated scents.

In advance of the Academy Awards on Sunday, Esther McCarthy casts her eye over the major categories to predict this year’s winners— and who could cause an upset.

Cork actor Aidan O’Hare won’t be just rooting for his Jackie co-star on Sunday, says Esther McCarthy.

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As 'Jackie' opens in cinemas, Ed Power looks at her love of and visits to Ireland.

Des O’Driscoll shares his tips for the week ahead

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

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Natalie Portman tells Helen Barlow about her Oscar-tipped role as Jackie Kennedy in the days after JFK was killed.

After securing seven nominations at the Golden Globe awards, Irish talent has received just four nods at this year’s Baftas.

Ruth Negga and Colin Farrell lead the way in the Irish nominations for the Golden Globes tonight.

Irish actor Ruth Negga, who recently starred on the front of American Vogue, has landed another major magazine cover.

Rachel Marie Walsh pinpoints the style highlights of 2016, from Michelle Obama in gold Versace to Kate Moss in McQueen

Without futher ado:

Backstage at the AW16 shows, make-up artists got graphic with a host of cool and creative eyeliner looks. Katie Wright reveals how to draw on the trend yourself.

If you want an engagement ring to rival those of Natalie Portman’s and Reese Witherspoon’s, there’s one about to go under the hammer in Ireland.

Keeping Ireland Alive: The Health Service in a Day airs on RTÉ One at 9.35pm on Monday.

Jessica Szohr chose a white Diane von Furstenberg dress with snake-print details for the Hollywood premiere of War Dogs. 

There’s now a wealth of plant-powered beauty brands to choose from. Katie Wright rounds up her pick of the best on the market.

While Fassbender and Vikander started their own real life romance on the film and they aren't the only new loves who will be in Venice.

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Creed star Tessa Thompson is joining Thor: Ragnarok, though her exact role is unknown.

As Moe Dunford waits to see if he’ll win another IFTA, the Dungarvan actor tells Marjorie Brennan about the fun he had on Vikings and Game of Thrones

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

At the heart of the first Star Wars movie was the famous showdown between Luke Skywalker, played by Mark Hamill, and his father Darth Vader. Five actors so far have portrayed the villain who started life as Anakin Skywalker.

Right now, Jane Got a Gun is best known for having a torturous route to the big screen.

Vegan diets, once considered extreme, are becoming more mainstream, but the jury is out on health benefits, says Sharon Ní Chonchuir.

Nicki Minaj brought drama to the Black Entertainment Television Awards in a lace Givenchy gown with an oversize zipper. 

Fashion designer Don O’Neill; Cork-based Irish furniture designer Joseph Walsh; and art historian and author Nicholas Fox Weber were conferred with honorary doctorates at a ceremony in the Aula Maxima at UCC yesterday.

Some of Hollywood’s biggest names including Charlize Theron, Michael Fassbender, Natalie Portman, Matthew McConaughey and Cate Blanchett are expected to jet out to the Riviera for the Cannes Film Festival.

We're taking a look at the films in Irish cinemas this week, including Big Game with Sam Jackson and Age of Adaline

The superhero team must fight together to take on a threat to the entire Earth.

Rose Mary Roche explores the theory that character, from which genuine coolness is derived, is much more fascinating than pure good looks. Faddy fashions peak and then die while genuine cool is consistent and enduring.

Brendan Cole wants Caroline Flack to compete on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

Tune in to BBC 1 at 10.30pm as Graham Norton is joined on the sofa by Hollywood stars Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Charlize Theron and Family Guy creator Seth McFarlane, plus Coldplay perform A Sky Full of Stars.