Fans of Michael Schumacher gathered for a silent vigil for the Formula One legend’s 45th birthday as he lay in a coma in a French hospital after a skiing accident last Sunday.

Harry Potter author JK Rowling is making her screenwriting debut for a spin-off film based on a minor character in her stories about the teenage wizard.

Rolf Harris was named as the veteran entertainer who was arrested by police investigating allegations of sexual abuse following the Jimmy Savile scandal.

Rolf Harris was today named as the veteran entertainer who was arrested by police investigating allegations of sexual abuse following the Jimmy Savile scandal.

Show jumper Denis Lynch failed to make it to the second round of yesterday’s Rolex FEI World Cup qualifier in Zurich, Switzerland, posting nine faults with All Star.

Edel Coffey enjoys sampling fragrances from Versace, Chanel, Lancome and Jo Malone.

Who could fail to be inspired by Jennifer Lopez’s long, lithesome legs?

Mass market never looked so good. More and more, designers are joining forces with the high street to bring fashion to the frontline.

THERE was good and bad news for Irish show jumpers in the latest Rolex World Rankings, with Denis Lynch moving up and Billy Twomey heading the opposite direction.

A GRAPH plotting show jumper Nicola FitzGibbon’s year would show it reaching its zenith at the Dublin Horse Show, only to hit a deep trough at the European Championships in Madrid in September.

GOOD Little Wolf by Nadia Shireen (Random House; €7.10) tells of good overcoming bad — maybe! Little grey Rolf loves Mrs Biggins.

BASE MATTERS: Mac Face and Body Foundation, €36

AFTER a keenly-felt absence of many years, cult Japanese beauty brand Shu Uemura is back in Ireland and wouldn’t you know it, its retail and education manager is none other than Cork gal Clíona Sweeney.

WHEN I tell people what I do for a living, their eyes widen.

Lady Gaga asked to look like a prisoner in her latest music video.

Paul McCartney wants to play a residency in London.

Irish singer Roisín Murphy has given birth to a baby girl, it has been announced.

'Slumdog Millionaire' has picked up yet another prize as Freida Pinto was named best actress at the Elle Style Awards.

JESSICA Kurten moved up one place to third in the overall rankings at the World Cup final in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

Rockers AC/DC romped home in a contest to find the best Australian single.

Hollywood star Russell Crowe is set to perform at a tribute concert for Rolf Harris, it emerged today.

GRIEF-STRICKEN Michael Schumacher choked back the tears after triumphing in yesterday’s San Marino Grand Prix just hours after his mother had died following a long illness.

Rolf Harris is to be honoured with an exhibition of his work at the National Gallery.

Ralf Schumacher has reportedly been involved in a crash on a German motorway.

Norway's Henrik Bjornstad leads the Hong Kong Open after today's third round. Ireland's Paul McGinley has slipped back to joint 38th position after shooting a 74 today.

Rolf Harris has been ordered to take a break from filming after a health scare.

The woman who died after being run over by a pair of handbag thieves was a talented BBC costume designer.