Gardaí investigate after prisoners’ protest leads to injuries at Cloverhill; Banking inquiry to quiz Cowen advisor as Drumm controversy continues; Players defend departing Brian Cuthbert; and Dentist who killed Cecil the lion ’in hiding’ as he shuts up shop Here’s this morning’s irishexaminer.com round-up.

The banking inquiry was redolent with film references as two fallen stars from the Celtic Tiger’s silver screen era, Mary Harney and John Gormley, took a stroll down the political equivalent of Sunset Boulevard one last time.

There’s nothing like an insider’s guide to a city. Enter Mark Hayes, the Cork man who moved to LA and ended up hanging out with everyone from Robbie Williams to Robert Sheehan.

Derek Nolan’s ’64 Chevy Impala was his dream car from the start.

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are back together.

No, not a larget tattoo on his bicep, a big picture of a gun on his hip. *Sigh*

Justin Bieber has been cleared of hit-and-run charges for a second time.

IF IT’S summer, it must be Warners.

Miley Cyrus dressed up as Nicki Minaj for her annual Halloween party.

Sean “Diddy” Combs is being treated for injuries he sustained during a car accident in Beverly Hills, California.

Sean “Diddy” Combs was hurt when the car he was travelling in was hit by another vehicle in front of the Beverly Hills Hotel.

P. Diddy has reportedly been involved in a dramatic car accident.

A paparazzo has accused Amanda Bynes of pinching him.

Lindsay Lohan has reportedly been involved in another car accident.

NOBODY expected The Artist to sweep up so many prizes and awards.

Dave Grohl says today's musical climate is just like 1991, when Nirvana broke into the mainstream.

Los Angeles arson suspect Harry Burkhart exploded in an expletive-laced anti-American court outburst after his mother was arrested on fraud charges from their native Germany.

Hugh Grant suggested today that a newspaper may have broken into his flat after he was caught with a prostitute in Hollywood.

Zsa Zsa Gabor’s husband is saying happy anniversary in a big way.

IT is time to chill out about the potholes and spare a thought for commuters in Los Angeles who are bracing themselves for this weekend’s 53-hour closure of one of the world’s busiest motorways.

IT’S almost as drearily predictable as Daniel ‘one tattoo per injury’ Agger clocking off early.

LOS ANGELES police said actor Peter Fonda discovered a dead body in a car and they are investigating the death.

Lindsay Lohan was pushed into a prickly bush by paparazzi.

Buxted gave Terry Mills and his team cause to believe they have picked up a real bargain by strolling nine lengths clear on his belated debut at Lingfield today.

AT Amoeba Records on LA’s Sunset Boulevard, a run on Michael Jackson’s back catalogue has led to a frantic search to replenish stocks.

Pop star Michael Jackson has been taken to hospital in California, reports said tonight.

Chris Catlin is in a far stronger position than Jamie Spencer in the battle to be all-weather champion jockey and pulled three clear of his rival with a sole success at Lingfield today.

Sunset Boulevard continues to make the most of his second chance with another winning performance at Lingfield.

ONE day Liam Kennedy is on the dole in north Tipperary — the next he’s orbited into a millionaire lifestyle in Beverly Hills.

Jurors in a civil trial featuring actor Keanu Reeves may have to wade through several versions of reality, just like 'The Matrix'.

IT WAS rural Ireland’s version of Sunset Boulevard at “The Ploughing” in Cuffesgrange, Co Kilkenny, as an estimated 83,000 people flocked to the annual pageant of country life.

Britney Spears' bad driving has put the troubled pop star back in the headlines after a fender bender on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles yesterday.

Troubled Britney Spears' car has been impounded after police found it abandoned in the street.

Lindsay Lohan's former neighbours are battling to stop her moving back to the Los Angeles apartment block she terrorised last summer.

Britney Spears caused an upset at a Hollywood lingerie and sex toy store after allegedly throwing a tantrum and stripping off in front of shocked staff.

Lindsay Lohan agreed to serve one day behind bars after pleading guilty to drunken driving and cocaine charges. But that is hard time compared to what fellow bad girl Nicole Richie served for driving under the influence.

PARIS HILTON is selling her Hollywood Hills home.

The troubled saga of actress Lindsay Lohan took another dangerous turn this morning when police booked her on suspicion of drink-driving and cocaine possession after a frightened woman called the police to report being chased by Lohan's car.

Troubled US actress Lindsay Lohan, under arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, has turned herself in to police in connection with a May car crash.

Hundreds of Paul McCartney fans equipped with folding chairs and sleeping bags lined the street outside a Hollywood record store today to secure a seat for a free show today by the ex-Beatle.

Actress Lindsay Lohan continued to party over the holiday weekend, despite being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to US reports today.

American actress Lindsay Lohan was arrested after her convertible struck a kerb in the US, and investigators found what they believe is cocaine at the scene, police said.

Paris Hilton will appear in court on May 4 for allegedly breaking her probation for reckless driving case by driving on a suspended licence.

Los Angeles prosecutors said they will ask a judge to revoke Paris Hilton’s probation in a reckless driving case, a move that could lead to a jail term.