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Oscar buzz over Irish teenager Saoirse

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:42:19 GMT

Irish actress Saoirse Ronan has been tipped for her second Oscar nomination by the US's fiercest film critics.

Coronation Street star Kym Marsh fears trying for another baby

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:47 GMT

Coronation Street star Kym Marsh is scared of trying for another baby after losing her premature son moments after he was born, she has revealed.

Unlikely double act Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to host Oscars

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:25:18 GMT

Grumpy Old Men and The Odd Couple never won any Oscars — but next year an unlikely pair of film stars aged over 50 could be handing them out.

Eamonn Holmes and Anthea Turner end feud

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:24:12 GMT

Forget The Spice Girls and Take That. The biggest showbiz reunion of the decade will be broadcast tomorrow.

X Factor: Should we just switch it off?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:41:33 GMT

Pop Svengali and TV talent show veteran, Pete Waterman, argues that the programme is just a 'freak and geek show', while Alice-Azania Jarvis says that it's the highlight of her weekend

Nicole Kidman reveals her darkest secrets

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:22:51 GMT

Nicole Kidman has bared a lot of her hitherto well guarded soul in the December issue of GQ.

Louis Walsh: my sadness at death of Westlife Nicky’s dad

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:18:08 GMT

X Factor judge Louis Walsh has spoken of his devastation at the sudden death of his friend Nicky Byrne's father.

Backstage at X Factor

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:16:11 GMT

As locations go, that of Fountain Studios, home to The X Factor, couldn't be more metaphorical.

X Factor twins John and Edward Grimes to perform Ghostbusters

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:27:03 GMT

Irish X Factor hopefuls John and Edward Grimes will be performing the Ghostbusters theme song on Saturday night, it can be revealed.

Kate Winslet wins libel payout over ‘lie’ claim

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:17:55 GMT

Kate Winslet has accepted £25,000 libel damages over a claim that she publicly lied about her exercise regime.

Northern Ireland fans queue to meet sci-fi guru George RR Martin

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:01:56 GMT

The stars of a pilot for a HBO TV series took a break from filming in Belfast yesterday to support the author who dreamed up their latest work.

Movie moguls queueing-up to shoot films in Northern Ireland

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:01:24 GMT

With our stunning countryside, a massive studio facility to rival the world’s best and an impressive cast and crew, Northern Ireland has become the destination of choice for many movie-makers.

Can John and Edward - aka Jedward - really win X Factor?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:40:23 GMT

Maureen Coleman hears contrasting opinions on the Grimes twins from two of our most outspoken music experts

Donegal actor dies after battle with cancer

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:25:29 GMT

An actor of Irish comedy drama, Sean McGinley, has died following a two-year battle with cancer.

X Factor's Rachel cries her heart out as Irish Jedward twins survive

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:59:44 GMT

X Factor's most controversial act has survived another week after the public gave their rendition of Queen's We Will Rock You the thumbs up.

Tribute to Marlon Brando’s unfinished Irish documentary Divine Rapture

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:25:29 GMT

Marlon Brando and his unfinished Irish film Divine Rapture is the focus of a new documentary.

Dracula star Lee is knighted

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:19:42 GMT

Movie legend Christopher Lee was knighted by the Prince of Wales yesterday and hailed the Hammer horror movies that made his name.

X Factor: Would you vote for the Grimes brothers?

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:13 GMT

They have divided the nation with their chaotic performances, prompting mass hysteria and hate campaigns in equal measures. But it’s not just the man or woman in the street who is talking about unlikely favourites John and Edward Grimes.

Britney Spears to judge X Factor twins John and Edward

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:35:50 GMT

Pop princess Britney Spears will be checking out the dubious vocals and cheeky charm of Ireland's X Factor twins John and Edward Grimes (18), aka Jedward.

Tears as X Factor judge Dannii speaks of Kylie’s cancer fight

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:26:06 GMT

X Factor judge Dannii Minogue broke down in tears as she talked about her first marriage and her pop queen sister's fight with cancer.

Road closed as fans of X Factor twins John and Edward flood street

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:22:12 GMT

The road next to the X Factor house which has been flooded with crowds of teenage fans is being shut off amid "safety fears", the local council said today.

Scots snub Michael Jackson movie

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:27:31 GMT

Thousands have flocked to the premiere of This Is It, the documentary about the last days of Michael Jackson's life, in cities from London to New York, Berlin, Rio and Seoul. Buc

Jimmy Nesbitt dramas occupy top spot at Prix festival

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:10:56 GMT

Two conflict dramas starring Northern Ireland actor James Nesbitt have won awards at the prestigious Prix Europa in Berlin.

Eastenders stalward Barbara Windsor to call it a day

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:48:17 GMT

EastEnders icon Barbara Windsor is to leave show after more than 15 years.

Louis Walsh thanks fellow X Factor judges for help after Stephen Gately’s death

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:01:23 GMT

Louis Walsh has credited Simon Cowell and pop star Cheryl Cole with helping him cope with the pressure of returning to the X Factor after Stephen Gately's shock death.