Fans are expected to line the streets to pay their final respects to late Bee Gees star Robin Gibb as his body is taken in a horse-drawn carriage to his funeral today.

Ireland fans will be hoping goalkeeper Shay Given can ape the agility of his new namesake during the upcoming Euro championships.

The funeral of late Bee Gees star Robin Gibb will take place next week.

POP STARS and killers.

Barry Gibb has created a video montage in tribute to his late brother Robin Gibb.

Robin Gibb's last words saw him pay a touching tribute to his late twin brother Maurice.

The entertainment world has led tributes to Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees, after the “musical giant” lost a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 62.

Energetic performances and heartfelt tributes took centre stage at the Billboard Music Awards as Adele, LMFAO, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift came away with the top awards.

The entertainment world has led tributes to Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb after the “musical giant” lost a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 62.

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb died today following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb died last night of cancer at the age of 62.

Bee Gees star Robin Gibb has shown signs of recovery after waking from a coma by responding to his family, his spokesman said.

Robin Gibb's family "can't believe" his progress since he woke from his coma.

Pneumonia-stricken Robin Gibb is reportedly showing "flickers of life".

Bee Gees star Robin Gibb remained in a coma in hospital today as fans of the cancer-stricken singer left hundreds of messages of hope for his recovery.

Bee Gees star Robin Gibb remains in a coma after contracting pneumonia in his battle against cancer.

Bee Gees star Robin Gibb remained in a coma today after contracting pneumonia in his battle against cancer.

Bee Gees star Robin Gibb is fighting for his life after contracting pneumonia in his battle against cancer.

Bee Gees star Robin Gibb is “fighting” his health problems, according to his son, who said the singer was heartbroken to miss the premiere of their debut classical work.

Robin Gibb’s cancer is in remission, it has been announced.

Bee Gees star Robin Gibb has had to cancel a number of commitments after undergoing further surgery, in the wake of his cancer ordeal.

Robin Gibb is recovering in hospital after a blood transfusion.

Robin Gibb says writing a symphony about the sinking of the Titanic helped him beat cancer.

Robin Gibb blames his cancer battle on his fame and fortune.

SATURDAY

Bee Gees star Robin Gibb has returned to the stage for the first time in months following his cancer battle.

Robin Gibb feels "fantastic" after making "spectacular" progress in his cancer battle.

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb is preparing to make a comeback at a charity concert in two weeks.

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb is making "spectacular" progress in his cancer battle.

Robin Gibb has vowed to continue his charity work, despite battling liver cancer.

Singer Robin Gibb is “on the road to recovery” after he was treated in hospital last month.

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb is battling liver cancer.

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb has been discharged from hospital.

Bee Gees star Robin Gibb is being treated for an inflamed colon after being rushed to hospital with abdominal pains.

J. K. Rowling is to appear on 'Who Do You Think You Are?'.

Bee Gees star Robin Gibb paid tribute to the late Dusty Springfield today as he unveiled a blue plaque at her former London home.

The six year old great niece of Alex ’Hurricane’ Higgins will tomorrow release the song she sang at his funeral as a tribute to the late snooker legend.

The British winner of a record-breaking £113m (€130m) EuroMillions jackpot will be richer than veteran pop stars like Rod Stewart and David Bowie.

Britain’s Got Talent judge Simon Cowell has seen his fortune rise by more than £40m (€46m) – leapfrogging the Beckhams, a new rich list reveals.

INDEPENDENT radio station owners have called on the Government to remove the ban on political advertising on radio and TV.

Further tests will be needed to determine whether prescription drugs played any role in Michael Jackson’s death, coroner’s officials said today.

FIGURES from the world of showbiz – and politics – paid homage to legendary king of pop Michael Jackson, who died on Thursday after a suspected heart attack.

Family and friends of comedian Peter Cook gathered today to unveil a plaque in his honour.

Former Bee Gees star Robin Gibb has fathered a child with his live-in housekeeper - enraging his wife despite their open marriage.