Declan Burke provides a quick snapshot of new year movie releases.

Declan Burke provides a quick snapshot of new year movie releases.

You’ll never believe what Whoopi Goldberg does live on air.

A New York venue has axed Bill Cosby's scheduled performance this weekend as the veteran entertainer was engulfed by more sex abuse claims.

Even in death, Joan Rivers got what she wanted: A star-studded funeral, with the worlds of Hollywood, fashion, media, and money represented among the mourners.

The worlds of Hollywood, fashion, media and money have united among the mourners at a funeral for Joan Rivers, meaning she got the star-studded send-off she wanted.

Whoopi Goldberg is being sued by an unemployed man.

Justin Bieber is "unequivocally not a racist" according to Usher.

Whoopi Goldberg has said she loves her marijuana-vapourising pen.

ACTRESS Lake Bell is on a mission to eradicate a pandemic ‘disease’: ‘sexy-baby’ voice.

Tributes poured in from the world of showbusiness for Lou Reed, the US musician and frontman of rock band Velvet Underground, who died aged 71 on Sunday.

As if it wasn’t glorious enough, the Kerry countryside has just been adorned with one of the most stunning women in the world.

Tourism Ireland has described American Vogue’s decision to shoot part of its iconic September issue in Kerry as “invaluable publicity”.

LAST month, Andreas Varady attended his manager Quincy Jones’ 80th birthday party in Las Vegas, met Will Smith and Chris Tucker, and shared a limousine with jazz singer Nikki Yanofsky.

Emma Watson is set to star in 'Cinderella'.

When it comes to food, restaurateur Sallyanne Clarke advises everything in moderation.

Phyllis Diller, the housewife turned humorist who aimed some of her sharpest barbs at herself, died yesterday in her Los Angeles home aged 95.

Whitney Houston's daughter broke down in tears as she accepted an award for her late mother.

Catherine Zeta-Jones is to be one of the presenters at next month’s Tony Awards.

Whoopi Goldberg smoked cannabis before accepting her Oscar in 1991.

Beth Ditto loves watching TV shows about cleaning.

America Ferrera is set to make her theatre debut in London’s West End.

Hollywood star Whoopi Goldberg has ended her run on stage hit 'Sister Act' early after learning her mother had a stroke.

President Obama is appearing on America's version of 'Loose Women' today.

Whoopi Goldberg is getting back into the 'Sister Act' habit in her West End stage debut – but this time she will play stern Mother Superior.

Janet Jackson does not want to make any more albums.

Victoria Beckham has landed a presenting job on one of the most high profile US chat shows, it was announced today.

The 85-year-old son of Brooke Astor was jailed for up to three years for exploiting the philanthropist’s mental frailty to plunder her millions.

Paul O’Grady makes an emotional farewell as his teatime Channel 4 chat show comes to an end – describing it as “the best job in my life”.

As it is, though, Hollywood apart, most Americans seem to think that Polanski must have what is coming to him and that those who call for bygones to be bygones fail to understand that the law is bigger than any of thosewho break it.

Whoopi Goldberg has defended Roman Polanski, saying he did not commit “rape-rape”.

ACTOR Patrick Swayze’s Dirty Dancing co-star Jennifer Grey led tributes yesterday after he lost his two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

'Dirty Dancing' star Patrick Swayze was described as a star whose “light will shine forever” today as Hollywood mourned his death.

Actor Patrick Swayze has died after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

VICTORIA BECKHAM says her famous pout is not a conscious move – it is just the way her “face falls” naturally.

Victoria Beckham said her famous pout was not a conscious move – it is just the way her “face falls” naturally.

Beyonce Knowles wants to star in 'Sister Act'.

Hollywood star Whoopi Goldberg took to the stage last night as the musical 'Sister Act', based on the film in which she starred, received a standing ovation.

Whoopi Goldberg has urged Amy Winehouse to beat her drink and drug demons - warning her lifestyle will kill her if she continues.

Five times Oscar-nominated Tom Hanks declared he no longer feels insecure about his acting.

Angelina Jolie, Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts have come out triumphant in a poll to find America's favourite ever Academy Awards winners.

Whoopi Goldberg has hit out at bosses of social networking websites - because she's tired of people putting up fake profiles and using her image online.

The state impeachment trial of Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich will take place today – without the politician.

Oscar winner Whoopi Goldberg is creating and will star in a new science fiction mini-series that will be broadcast only online.