From film to fashion, books to TV, our writers pick the best cultural highlights of the season.

Kerry star Jessie Buckley has been named one of Variety magazine’s ‘10 actors to Watch’ for 2019.

Renée Zellweger, 50, takes on her first leading role in television thanks to new Netflix miniseries What/If, a social thriller that explores the ripple effects of what happens when acceptable people start doing unacceptable things.

With the days getting longer, and the weather being as unpredictable as ever- we're looking at you, Storm Hannah- there's even more time to catch up with on your tv time.

Here is a look at the films and tv series that are coming to streaming services this month.

Rising star Jessie Buckley has sold out her show at Whelans, Dublin within minutes this morning.

Wild Rose looks like being a breakthrough role for Jessie Buckley, and the Kerry actress has a string of other big projects in the pipeline, writes Esther McCarthy.

Missing out on an Academy Award does not mean you can’t rule best-dressed lists forever more. Rachel Marie Walsh spotlights the Oscar losers who were best in show.

Jessie Buckley may be on the cusp of stardom, but the thing she’s most looking forward to is returning to Killarney for her sister’s Confirmation, writes Esther McCarthy

Willie Nelson and Paul Simon are among the stars headlining a benefit concert next week to help Texas residents affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Bridget Jones’s Baby has toppled more fancied blockbusters to be officially crowned the highest-grossing film at the Irish box office last year.

A strange and varied mix in cinemas this week, including a new Irish comdy classic, a returning horror franchise and comedy show back after long breaks and a new film from the guy behind What We Do in the Shadows.

Empire-line gowns accommodate a growing baby bump perfectly. 

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Bridget Jones is back, and things are getting even more complicated than usual, as you can see from the first full trailer.

It’s no surprise that Red Rock is returning for a second season, says Jonathan de Burca Butler – more a drama than a soap, there’s gritty reality, strong script-writing and fine acting talent from the likes of Jane McGrath.

Remember when we all thought pouring water on ourselves was the cleverest idea ever?

Molly R. Stern is makeup artist to A-list beauties like Reese Witherspoon, Lily Collins, and Maggie Gyllenhaal and has already created some of the most covetable red carpet looks this year. The LA- based expert gives Rachel Marie Walsh makeup advice for the season ahead ...

KIM KARDASHIAN has said her recent naked magazine shots are a “token” before her next pregnancy. The socialite and mother-of-one caused a sensation with her full-frontal nude pictures for Paper magazine.

Reese Witherspoon has branded Renee Zellweger's critics "cruel and rude."

Rita de Brun thinks there’s little noble in growing old naturally. What does it matter if Renee Zellwegger decided to radically change the way she looks?

Renee Zellweger thinks all of the conversation about her face is "silly".

"I'm living a different, happy, more fulfilling life, and I'm thrilled that perhaps it shows".

Tributes have poured in for American comedian Joan Rivers following her death at the age of 81.

Your spoiler free guide to what's on the box tonight.

Check out our spoiler-free guide to what’s good to watch on the box tonight.

Mick Jagger sang Bob Dylan’s ‘Just Like A Woman’ at a celebrity-filled memorial service for his long-time companion, fashion designer L’Wren Scott, who died by suicide in March.

George Clooney's father is "thrilled" about his engagement.

George Clooney's mother is "extremely happy" her son is engaged to Amal Alamuddin.

James Bond star Daniel Craig has reportedly pulled out of his latest film at the last minute, plunging the future of the production into doubt.

THE movie Bridget Jones’s Diary is on TV again tonight.

Renée Zellweger had onlookers doing a double take as she arrived looking almost unrecognisable at a screening of a new movie in California.

Renee Zellweger is thinking about adopting a child.

Bridget Jones fans got a little more than they were expecting with her new book - 40 pages of David Jason’s autobiography.

BOXERS or briefs?

The title of the first Bridget Jones novel in 14 years has been announced – 'Mad About The Boy'.

The cast of 'Les Miserables', Catherine Zeta-Jones and Jennifer Hudson will sing live at the Oscars.

Renee Zellweger is set to make her directorial debut with '4½ minutes'.

Hugh Grant has revealed that he would gladly reprise his caddish role for 'Bridget Jones 3'.

NO offence to the Academy, but most viewers won’t be watching tomorrow night to see who its little gold men go home with.

Hugh Grant wants the 'Bridget Jones' Diary' franchise to be "significantly reinvented" before he signs on for another movie.