Despite being one of the most sought-after spine surgeons in the world whose work has led to great advances in his field, Patrick O’Leary does not feel he is deserving of the alumni achievement award with which University College Cork has honoured him.

Alec Baldwin has denied he once had a sexual relationship with his alleged stalker.

Simon Cowell will marry Lauren Silverman if it "feels right".

A Kerry solicitor and his brother have gone on trial at the Circuit Criminal Court in Tralee on charges of forging health insurance claim forms with intent to defraud in 1994.

Dave Brubeck has died at the age of 91.

Former International Monetary Fund leader Dominique Strauss-Kahn does not have diplomatic immunity from a lawsuit by a hotel maid who claims he sexually assaulted her in his room, according to court papers.

Technology giant Apple’s famous penchant for secrecy remained intact today as the company’s shops were closed and employees were tight-lipped about a private memorial service to celebrate the life of company co-founder Steve Jobs.

Alec Baldwin is moving in with his yoga instructor girlfriend.

Three men were jailed today after they admitted running an international paedophile ring that distributed millions of indecent images and films of children to over 40 countries around the world.

Naomi Campbell is relieved the driver she allegedly assaulted is not pressing charges against her.

Naomi Campbell will not be questioned by police over her alleged attack on her driver.

Family members shared a final farewell to Natasha Richardson at her funeral service yesterday in the New York town where she wed Liam Neeson.

Renee Zellweger has brushed off reports she's dating Uma Thurman's hotelier ex Andre Balazs.

Queen Latifah is suing the production company behind her 'The Perfect Holiday' film, claiming she is yet to be paid for her appearance.

Yoko Ono plans to fight her failed lawsuit against a filmmaker who used a clip from John Lennon's song 'Imagine' without her permission.

Aides close to Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have dismissed reports that the couple is planning a trial separation as "absolutely false".

Snoop Dogg is in trouble with the law again after cops caught him in possession of marijuana in New York.

The makers of the movie 'Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan' have been slapped with a lawsuit from an American driving instructor who appeared in the 2006 comedy.

Ellen DeGeneres has reportedly axed plans to film her talk show in Manhattan, New York, after she was criticised for crossing the striking Hollywood picket line.

Superstar Beyonce Knowles has withdrawn the deluxe edition of her latest album B'Day from sale, after British singer Des'ree launched a lawsuit, accusing her of ignoring copyright rules.

A former chauffeur who attempted to blackmail Yoko Ono for $2m (€1.5m), pleaded guilty on Friday to reduced charges.

Rocker Lenny Kravitz is being sued for the third time over a toilet that overflowed in the star's Manhattan, New York, penthouse.

Sharon Stone is setting her sights on a singing career after her latest film Basic Instinct 2 flopped at the US box office last weekend.

Rapper Lil' Kim isn't going down quietly as she prepares for a 366-day stint in jail - she's slamming all her detractors on a new single.

Christian Slater's alleged sexual assault victim is pursuing her legal action against the actor because he angrily ordered her not to press charges, instead of apologising.

U2 have taken a break from their sell-out US tour to provide backing to revered crooner Leonard Cohen in a tiny Manhattan, New York club.

Rap mogul Sean 'P Diddy' Combs has been accused of failing to pay back a $300,000 (€230,000) advance for a memoir he never completed.

Civil rights lawyers in the US have said they planned to sue US Attorney General John Ashcroft and other officials, alleging widespread abuse of Middle Eastern men detained on immigration violations after September 11.