It’s unlikely that Omar Mateen, who killed 50 people in a nightclub at the weekend, was directly linked to IS. Lack of gun control and mental illness may be factors, says Peter Apps

Often the greatest feats of engineering are the ones that seem easy, even imperceptible.

Hard to tell in LA if most of the sound guys who I meet out happen to be gay or if gay guys are just sound to me.

You see a lot of things in West Hollywood. Today, for example, I saw a hefty, blimp-shaped man wearing nothing but a long brown wig and pink thong bikini while cycling his bicycle. 

HOW long until this person goes crazy on me? is a fun game I like to play in Los Angeles.

So, great news: I’m being evicted. Nice. Got an eviction notice yesterday from my landlord. 

So there I was, Sunday night, somewhere in the Hollywood Hills, about three in the morn, drunk as a skunk, debating whether or not to jump out of this moving car.

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.

Hollywood stylists have said they are not surprised at the theft of a $150,000 (€134,000) pearl-covered gown worn by Lupita Nyong’o at the Oscars.

Lupita Nyong'o's $150,000 pearl-encrusted Oscar Awards dress has allegedly been stolen from her hotel room.

Corkman abroad, Mark Hayes, has had a few hairy love-to-meet you experiences in Hollywood.

Paris Hilton reportedly wants a full-time nanny for her new dog.

Miley Cyrus celebrated her 22nd birthday with a penis-shaped bucking bronco.

Amanda Bynes was arrested for driving under the influence yesterday (Sunday) morning.

Paula Patton has moved on from Robin Thicke.

George Takei has been fighting skin cancer.

The US girl group featuring tragic singer Simone Battle has achieved UK chart success in the aftermath of her death.

US girl group singer Simone Battle, a finalist on 'The X Factor' USA in 2011, has died.

The Biebs lashes out on Twitter.

A dominant Breaking Bad captured the top drama award and a trio of acting honours at the 66th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

The hip-hop producer Suge Knight has been shot at an unofficial MTV pre-party in Los Angeles.

Mark Hayes is hot and bothered in LA as the pressure mounts to get his body perfect for the beach.

Kate Bosworth has launched her own fashion app

Robert Downey Jr. is "proud" of his son for voluntarily checking into rehab last month.

Lindsay Lohan has been injured during a bicycle ride.

Robert Downey Jr. has released a statement following his son's recent arrest for cocaine possession.

Justin Bieber is being sued for allegedly crashing into a pedestrian last year.

Kelly Rowland is expecting her first child.

Calvin Harris reportedly dumped Rita Ora publicly via Twitter.

Khloé Kardashian isn't completely over her split from Lamar Odom.

Chris Hemsworth's pregnant wife Elsa Pataky has been admitted to hospital in Los Angeles.

Gwen Stefani has given birth to her third child.

Troubled former teen star Amanda Bynes has pleaded no contest to alcohol-related reckless driving after she clipped a Los Angeles County sheriff’s patrol car.

Chris Brown has been warned he will be kicked out of rehab if he misbehaves today.

Miley Cyrus reportedly kissed Benji Madden at a Halloween party.

Singer Chris Brown has been released after spending more than a day in custody following an accusation of assault.

Amanda Bynes may be mentally unfit to stand trial.

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

Tom Cruise went to watch his son Connor DJ.

Actor Edward Furlong has been arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend.

SO I’m at the gym in West Hollywood, a place called Crunch.

Seth MacFarlane was very critical of his Oscars performance.