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Eve Hewson to star in new movie with George Clooney

Irish actors Eve Hewson and Thaddea Graham are set to star alongside George Clooney and Adam Sandler in director Noah Baumbach's new movie Jay Kelly.

Movies • 07 May

An Evening With Dua Lipa is coming to ITV

In the latest of their star-studded tribute shows, ITV is to present An Evening With Dua Lipa later this year featuring a guest appearance by Elton John.

Music • 23 Oct 24

Greta Gerwig: "There are easier ways to make money, and there are less terrifying businesses, but there are none that are more exciting and filled with as much joy and wonder."

Greta Gerwig honoured by 'terrifying' movie industry

Barbie director Greta Gerwig paid tribute to risk-takers in the "terrifying" entertainment industry as she was honoured for her pioneering filmmaking at a prestigious Hollywood gala on Wednesday.

Movie • 26 Sep 24

Taylor Swift performs on stage during The Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night in London. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)

Celebrity fans reflect on 'amazing' Taylor Swift show

Celebrities from the world of Hollywood, broadcasting, sport and reality television have reflected on what it was like to experience Taylor Swift's Saturday night show at Wembley Stadium.

Taylor Swift • 23 Jun 24

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Friday

The Euro 2024 tournament kicks off as hosts Germany face Scotland, Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson – in her final role – star in The Great Escaper, there's more from The Nevermets, and Criminal Minds returns for a new run . . .

Television • 14 Jun 24

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Monday

There's a cracking new espionage thriller called The Sympathizer, a Dispatches special looks at the situation in Gaza, Ardal O'Hanlon hosts The Emerald Isles, while Ruby Wax gets Cast Away on an uninhabited tropical island . . .

Television • 26 May 24

The stars shine brightly on Cannes red carpet

The premiere of George Miller's Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga has arrived at the Cannes Film Festival, with Anya Taylor-Joy looking every inch the leading lady on the red carpet.

Features • 15 May 24

Greta Gerwig says she cheers when more women are being represented in the film business

Gerwig says intimacy coordinators are sign of progress

Barbie director Greta Gerwig, heading the jury at the Cannes Film Festival, said she was amazed at the improving status of women in the film business and welcomed concrete changes like intimacy coordinators on sets.

Movies • 14 May 24

Meryl Streep was guest of honour at the opening of the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, which runs until 25 May

Streep honoured at opening of Cannes Film Festival

Meryl Streep was guest of honour at the opening of the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, unfolding this year against the background of a director's daring escape from Iran and mounting #MeToo pressure on the French industry.

Movies • 15 May 24

Léa Seydoux stars in this year's Cannes opener, Second Act

Cannes Film Festival reveals 2024 opener

The French comedy Second Act, starring Léa Seydoux, will open the Cannes Film Festival on 14 May, the organisers have announced.

Movies • 03 Apr 24

Shakira says the Barbie movie was "emasculating"

Shakira feels the Barbie movie is 'emasculating'

Shakira has said the Barbie movie could be seen as "emasculating" to young boys and that she believes women should be empowered "without robbing men of their possibility to be men".

Music • 01 Apr 24

Greta Gerwig: I wanted Margot to get Oscar actress nod

Barbie director Greta Gerwig wanted her leading actress Margot Robbie to be recognised for her portrayal of the doll after both of them were snubbed in two categories at this year's Oscars.

Movies • 21 Feb 24

Jimmy Kimmel will host the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday 10 March

Barbie stars reprise roles for Oscars trailer

Ryan Gosling, Helen Mirren, America Ferrera and Kate McKinnon have reprised their roles from Barbie to help Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel find his way to the ceremony.

oscars • 13 Feb 24

Taylor Swift (R) winner of Best Pop Vocal Album and Album of the Year for Midnights poses with US indie group Boygenius

Female stars sweep Grammy Awards in LA

Taylor Swift has made Grammy history by becoming the first person to win Album of the Year four times.

Grammys • 17 Dec 24

Margot Robbie said: "There is no way to feel sad when you are this blessed."

Barbie star Margot Robbie addresses Oscars snub

Margot Robbie has spoken about herself and director Greta Gerwig being snubbed in two major categories during the Oscars nominations.

Entertainment • 01 Feb 24

"There is no Ken without Barbie, and there is no Barbie movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, the two people most responsible for this history-making, globally celebrated film"

Ryan Gosling bewildered by Barbie Oscar snubs

Ryan Gosling has spoken of his dismay after Barbie director Greta Gerwig and star Margot Robbie were snubbed in two major categories during the Oscar nominations.

Oscars 2024 • 24 Jan 24

Mark Ronson hails Margot Robbie after Barbie Oscar nod

Mark Ronson praised Margot Robbie for putting Barbie together after he was nominated for an Oscar for his work on the soundtrack for the blockbuster movie.

Oscars 2024 • 24 Jan 24

(L-R) Barbie director Greta Gerwig and star Margot Robbie accept the award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement for Barbie at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night

Greta Gerwig addresses Barbie criticism

Barbie director Greta Gerwig has said the doll has "always been a flashpoint for arguments", recalling that her mother was unsure about it as a toy.

Movies • 10 Jan 24

Greta Gerwig marries Noah Baumbach

Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach have confirmed that they got married this week.

Movies • 21 Dec 23

Greta Gerwig and her Barbie star Margot Robbie

Greta Gerwig on the Barbenheimer phenomenon

Greta Gerwig has said the 'Barbenheimer' phenomenon made it feel like "everyone was going to the movies again".

Movies • 17 Dec 23

Greta Gerwig:"I love films. I love making them, I love going to them, I love talking about them."

Barbie director to head 77th Cannes Film Festival jury

Barbie director Greta Gerwig will preside over the Cannes Film Festival jury at its 77th edition in May.

Cannes Film Festival • 14 Dec 23

Saoirse Ronan pays tribute to Sinéad O'Connor

Saoirse Ronan has paid tribute to Sinéad O'Connor as she described the pride she feels in fellow Irish women in the entertainment industry.

Movies • 07 Sep 23

Ireland goes bonkers for Barbie: Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie

Barbie is the highest grossing film in Ireland ever

Barbie has broken Avatar's 14-year reign as the most successful movie in Irish box office history after it made €8,854,036 just one month and one day after its release.

Movies • 22 Aug 23

Barbie clip shows creation of Ryan Gosling's Ken song

Ryan Gosling can be seen laughing at his own dramatics in a video which reveals how his hit musical number in the Barbie movie was created.

Movies • 22 Aug 23

Margot Robbie wasn't the first choice for Barbie

Margot Robbie has revealed that hers wasn't the first name when it came to to casting the lead role in Barbie.

Barbie • 13 Aug 23