The success of Disney's live action Cinderella and The Jungle Book for the big screen has started a new trend at the house of mouse - remaking its classic animated films with real actors and stuff.

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With clothes from Kendall and Kylie’s debut collection a must-have on the festival circuit this summer, Paula Burns tells us why celebrity collaborations give us a slice of their lives.

The Neverland Ranch in California that was once the home and personal fantasy land of Michael Jackson is up for sale.

DIETS, like beards, come in and out of fashion.

Paris Hilton reportedly wants a full-time nanny for her new dog.

A movie actor attempts to resuscitate his career in Birdman, Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones are destined for Oscar nominations in heart-rending biopic The Theory of Everything, and a vengeful spirit returns to terrorise a class of evacuees in The Woman in Black: Angel of Death.

It’s been a bumper year for movie lovers — but 2015 will be even better.

From the toe-tapping tunes in Peter Pan to Boyzone’s Keith Duffy as the Baddie in in Jack and the Beanstalk, we pick the best of the festive fun with Colette Sheridan

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Celebrity colleagues and admirers of Robin Williams shared their reactions to his death at age 63:

Here are our top ten.

Celebrity colleagues and admirers of Robin Williams have shared their reactions to his death at the age of 63 in an apparent suicide.

Actor Robin Williams has been found dead in what police said was a suspected suicide at his home in California.

Late last night the world learned of the tragic death of actor and comedian Robin Williams.

Hugh Jackman has shaved his head to play Blackbeard in the new 'Peter Pan' remake.

Music promoter Peter Aiken, whose Live at the Marquee gigs have entertained more than 500,000 people in Cork’s docklands over the last decade, has promised to rock Leeside again next year, as well as releasing an album of the decade’s highlights.

Ever wondered what would happen if the Peter Pan of Pop met the Lord of the Dance? Wonder no more — it ends with lots of money going to charity.

He’s the longest serving MEP in Europe, topping the poll in the last four European elections and despite the toxicity of Fianna Fáil in the 2009 elections, he was once again the biggest vote getter in the country with over 118,000 first preference votes. Nothing, including political polls, suggests this election will be any different.

Johnny Depp, Hugh Jackman and Tom Cruise are in a standoff over a hotel suite.

Thanks to Angelina Jolie's BAFTA tux, androgyny is back. Get ready for masculine tailoring, cropped hair and brogues.

Well, this is just adorable.

Javier Bardem is set to play the villain in 'Peter Pan'.

You’ll probably have noticed, given the torrent of coverage, that Alex Ferguson talks about himself in the third person quite a bit in his new book.

Another week, another media “sensation” that everyone is talking about.

Roy Keane last night issued a damning response to Alex Ferguson’s stinging criticism of him by declaring his former manager “doesn’t know the meaning of loyalty.”

RTÉ presenter Brian Ormond is busy juggling work and home life.

* Olivia Palermo looking adorable in a baggy white lace shirt with Peter Pan collar, matching pleated skirt and camel sandals at the screening of Girl, Most Likely in New York.

Sarah Ennis had no complaints after her rise up the leaderboard saw her place fourth with BLM Diamond Delux yesterday in the feature class at Tattersall’s International Horse Trials.

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THE certainty that Mary Carmel was always there, minding the business and the kids, sent Mick O’Dwyer out the front door for 50 years with a gear bag and peace of mind.

Jimmy Savile's former personal assistant has said the disgraced TV star "thought he was untouchable", while it was also announced that a hospital cafe named after the entertainer will have its name changed.

Jimmy Savile’s former personal assistant has said the disgraced TV star “thought he was untouchable”.

He is preparing for the end now.

England 0 Italy 0 (Italy won 4-2 on penalties)

Italy striker Mario Balotelli delivered a typically bizarre performance as he addressed the media on the eve of the Euro 2012 quarter-final with England, claiming he was “more of a man than Peter Pan.”

Jennifer Garner has given birth to a baby boy.

YOU WILL already know Griffins of course, who doesn't?