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

Dubliner David Wogan runs the YouTube channel Play Hurling and has been trying to spread the gospel of hurling in North America, where he lives.

Dianna Agron looked adorable in this black ensemble at the House of Fraser British Academy of Television Awards in London. 

R2-D2 is known for his loyalty and bravery, and it turns out that underneath that hard metal shell is a heart of gold. The little droid danced with a Star Wars superfan in a wheelchair at the Star Wars Celebration convention in Anaheim, California.

It's set to be a really, really big year for Star Wars fans. And you can kick things off in style with the Star Wars Celebration!

Chris Brown has filed a countersuit against a woman who has accused him of battery.

Nadine Coyle’s relationship with Waz Ashayer is getting serious.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Blake Lively have taken a trip to Disneyland.

Walnuts are top of the tree when it comes to heart-healthy nutty superfoods, research has shown.

Episcopalians in the US have declared gays and lesbians eligible for “any ordained ministry”, a vote expected to upset world Anglican leaders who had sought a clear moratorium on consecrating another gay bishop.

Episcopalians moved towards affirming an open role for gay and lesbian clergy in their church despite pressure from fellow Anglicans not to do so.

Investigators were today trying to discover the cause of a fatal crash on the Disney World monorail in Florida.

A newly-married man was killed by police in a case of mistaken identity after he stepped outside his home to confront suspected burglars.

Avril Lavigne has laryngitis and has postponed shows on her US tour this week.

The Walt Disney Company will serve healthier meals at its domestic US theme parks and reduce fat and sugar in Disney-branded foods as part of a push to improve the diets of children.

A gunman opened fire this morning at a Denny’s restaurant in Anaheim, California, and one man was killed and another seriously wounded, police said.

Hollywood couple Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes thrilled baseball fans last night when they smooched on the big screen at Angels Stadium in Anaheim, California.

Sting will headline next year’s Tiger Woods US benefit concert.

Paul McCartney is to become the first artist in history to broadcast live music into space, it was announced today.

Tina Turner has recorded her first new song in four years for Disney's new animated feature film Brother Bear.

A locomotive broke loose on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad rollercoaster at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, killing a man and injuring 10 other people, officials said.

Champion golfer Tiger Woods has donated $5m (€4.6m) to build a youth education centre in the US.

Profits at Walt Disney have dived and the entertainment company’s media and film divisions have been hardest hit.

About 20 people suffered minor injuries when a tree fell at Disneyland, a park spokesman said.