Conor McGregor became a father, Niall Horan saw his solo career take off, and Saoirse Ronan was an award-winning Ladybird. Those were some of the positives celebwise in 2017, writes Kelly O’Brien.

University of Chicago’s Richard Thaler, one of the founders of behavioural economics and finance, was awarded the 2017 Nobel Prize in Economics for shedding light on how human weaknesses such as a lack of rationality and self-control can ultimately affect markets.

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Selena opened up about her Lupus diagnosis last year.

Selena Gomez was forced to delete her Instagram account yesterday after hackers posted nude photos of her ex boyfriend Justin Bieber on the social media site.

Beyonce has shown off her twins, named Sir Carter and Rumi, a month after she gave birth.

Beautiful, ladies.

He has previously been inked with Selena Gomez and more recently Victoria's Secret Model Barbara Palvin.

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Many people have also taken to Twitter to say they believe it is a trigger for people with suicidal thoughts.

Rachel Marie Walsh pinpoints the style highlights of 2016, from Michelle Obama in gold Versace to Kate Moss in McQueen

All our favourite celebrities, one classic Christmas song.

"She can go to a very dark place,"

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Sony has announced that there's a third Hotel Transylvania on the way with Adam Sandler returning as Dracula.

Netflix's original movies just keep on coming, with the latest starring Paul Rudd, Selena Gomez and that Welsh guy from Submarine.

Gwen Stefani was hailed a hero at the Radio Disney Music Awards, where the biggest stars in pop were honoured for their work.

Selena Gomez has admitted her childhood was much different from others because she didn't have the "opportunity" to figure things out when she was growing up.

Carrie Underwood sparkled in sheer gold at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. 

The Big Short (15A) opens in 2005, when number-cruncher extraordinaire Dr Michael Burry (Christian Bale) discovers the vast hole at the heart of the American economy. 

Wait … did Niall just say he’d marry Selena Gomez?

FKA Twigs reckons she’s really a traditional girl at heart. The 27-year-old singer claimed that she’s looking to settle down with a husband and kids and has no ambitions to be part of the world of fellow star TAYLOR SWIFT and her “squad”.

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Taylor Swift won video of the year, Miley Cyrus briefly flashed one of her breasts, and Kanye West ranted at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Fraudster and farmer boyfriend believed to be bodies found decomposing in Limerick; Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Steven Reid calls it quits; and Cork kids become superheroes and fight bullying. Just some of the latest and most read stories on irishexaminer.com.

Selena Gomez is "freaking out" at the thought of Justin Bieber writing tracks about their split.

Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom have reportedly been "hooking up."

Hotel Transylvania 2 is coming, so you'll get to spend more time with Adam Sandler and his mates making an animated film

Justin Bieber is reportedly going sober with the help of his pastor.

Selena Gomez misses her friendship with Justin Bieber.

Sam Smith reportedly got together with his boyfriend at Taylor Swift's birthday party.

Selena Gomez wants to "move on" from Justin Bieber.

Selena Gomez is worried her split from Justin Bieber will ruin Christmas.

Hailey Baldwin has denied she is dating Justin Bieber.