A suspected member of the notorious Pink Panther gang of jewellery thieves believed responsible for hundreds of robberies across the world has been arrested in Spain, police said.

LIFE is risky, as the family of Michael Schumacher knows. The seven-time Formula One champion is in hospital in Grenoble, with critical head injuries, after a skiing accident in the French Alps.

Sean Connery has been voted the top British actor in America, but two Irish actors are featured in the list — and referred to as British.

A member of the notorious ‘Pink Panther’ jewel thief gang has escaped from a Swiss prison after accomplices rammed a gate and fired at guards.

A member of the notorious “Pink Panther” jewel thief gang has escaped from a Swiss prison after accomplices rammed a gate and fired at guards, police say.

'Pink Panther' actor Herbert Lom has died aged 95.

Brad Pitt hopes his films will be a legacy for his children to watch when they are older.

Eric Sykes, one of the most popular comic actors of his generation, was still staring in the West End shows into his 80s, even though he became almost totally deaf and nearly blind.

British comedy legend Eric Sykes has died at the age of 89.

Presenters of The Late Late Show on RTÉ over the last five decades have included Gay Byrne, Pat Kenny and the current host of the longest running chat show on earth, Ryan Tubridy.

Cunningham has just completed a Sport and Recreation college course.

SPIKE MILLIGAN, who died ten years ago today, is best remembered for his work as the main writer of the hit radio comedy series, The Goon Show, for his quick wit, and for his appearance at the 1994 British Comedy Awards, where he infamously called Prince Charles “the little grovelling bastard” during his acceptance of a Lifetime Achievement Award.

As Casablanca turns 70 years old and with just days to go to the Oscars, film critic Philip French picks the finest pay-off lines of all time

NOBODY expected The Artist to sweep up so many prizes and awards.

IRISH cycling legend Stephen Roche was back in the saddle last night to power a projector at the launch of one of the country’s most exciting film festivals.

CELEBRITIES can now post online corrections to what they consider misinformation and slurs about their character.

BLAKE Edwards, the director and writer known for clever dialogue, and belly-laugh gags in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, 10, and the Pink Panther farces, has died aged 88.

Katy Perry is secretly dating Russell Brand, it has been revealed.

IT WAS going, going, Goon yesterday as the auctioneer’s hammer fell on Spike Milligan’s personal possessions, raising tens of thousands of pounds.

As the United States braces itself for the Presidential elections, David Palmer of '24' fame has been named as the “ultimate screen President”.

Veteran actress Britt Ekland has dismissed rumours she is dating former 'Monty Python' star John Cleese - insisting the pair are just friends.

Al Pacino is set to take on the role of Peter Sellers in a new West End play about the late comic's life.

The genius behind some of the best loved British comedy of the past four decades, will be guest speaker at this year’s annual Thomas Crosbie Holdings Ltd (TCH) dinner.

RATHER appropriately for an election year, Kenneth Williams’ “Infamy! Infamy! They’ve all got it in for me!” gag has been voted the funniest film one-liner.

An audience member who disrupted last night’s Late Late Show on RTÉ has been released after questioning, gardaí said today.

The world’s longest running television chat show was tonight interrupted after a security scare during the live broadcast.

THE Taoiseach has answered all questions asked and held his hands up.

The daughter of Britt Ekland and the late actor Peter Sellers faces being deported back to Britain after she was arrested in Hollywood for immigration offences, US authorities said.

It seems that the recent career of Martin has been one step forward and two back. Certainly he seems to have lost – or, hopefully, merely misplaced – his previous quality and sparkle.

Actor Pierce Brosnan is in talks to reprise his role as James Bond, according to a report, contradicting rumours that actor Daniel Craig will play the next 007.

THE world’s favourite secret agent is back — but there’s no sign of Pierce Brosnan.

The 21st James Bond movie will be a remake of Casino Royale, it emerged today.

IF A holiday home within easy drive of 12 golf courses doesn't fit you to a tee, how about a woodland hideaway by one of western Europe's finest salmon angling rivers?

Robert Redford and Paul Newman played the movie world’s greatest con artists of all time, according to a poll today.

While Hanks is always worth watching, and while he isn’t bad here, this Coen brothers re-make of the classic l950s Ealing Studios dark comedy is a disappointment.

Former screen siren Britt Ekland has hit out at celebrity supercouple David and Victoria Beckham, accusing them of manipulating the media to get in the papers.

Britt Ekland has finally given her blessing to a new film about her former husband Peter Sellers.

THE Cannes film festival kicked off its annual run of movies and extravagant parties with US director Quentin Tarantino, the enthusiastic president of this year’s jury, declaring the event “heaven”.

The Cannes Film Festival was kicking off today and promises an A-list line up of Hollywood stars.

Kill Bill director Quentin Tarantino would like to make a Bond film, a new version of Casino Royale, with current 007 Pierce Brosnan in the starring role.

David Beckham has been named Britain’s best-dressed man ever.

Playboy memorabilia, including a topless photograph of Marilyn Monroe, was going on sale today at an auction coinciding with the 50th birthday of the men’s magazine.

A topless photograph of Marilyn Monroe and a limousine once used by Playboy boss Hugh Hefner will go on sale next week at an auction to coincide with the 50th birthday of the men’s magazine.