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Jessie Buckley: Ireland's star making waves worldwide

Jessie Buckley is one of Ireland and Hollywood's brightest talents, with all eyes on her right now.

Oscars 2026 • 20 mins

DWTS roving reporter James Patrice often witnesses the most emotional moments once the cameras stop rolling

Patrice says DWTS eliminations full of 'raw emotion'

James Patrice says emotions are running higher than ever behind the scenes of Dancing with the Stars Ireland as the competition heads into semi-final weekend.

Television • 22 mins

Chalamet faces backlash over opera and ballet comment

Actor Timothée Chalamet has faced backlash on social media after he said he did not want to be working in opera or ballet as "no-one cares" about them.

Movies • 17 mins

Irish Oscar winners - the full roll call

At the Oscars on 15 March, Jessie Buckley could become the first Irish woman to win Best Actress. Here's every Irish Oscar winner so far, from George Bernard Shaw's early writing win to Cillian Murphy's Best Actor moment.

oscars • 22 mins

Undated BBC handout photo of Jessie Buckley who will appear on Desert Island Discs. The Irish actress has spoken about her struggle with her mental health as a teenager, and has credited her love of music and theatre for helping with her recovery. Buckley

Jessie Buckley battled eating disorder and depression

Jessie Buckley has revealed she went through a battle with an eating disorder and depression during her teenage years.

Movies • 20 mins

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Kurt Russell attends "The Madison" UK Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square on March 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images)

Kurt Russell reflects on meeting Diana, Princess of Wales

Hollywood actor Kurt Russell has told of how he let the late Diana, Princess of Wales take a break at one of his properties with her two sons, Harry and William.

Movies • 20 hrs

Tolü Makay and Maciej Zięba on Week Five of Dancing with the Stars Photo: Kyran O'Brien

'Dancing with the Stars has given me a new life'

As she counts down to the semi-final of Dancing with the Stars on Sunday evening, singer Tolü Makay has told RTÉ Entertainment that taking part in the show with professional dance partner Maciej Zięba has given her "a new life".

Dancing with the Stars • 19 mins

Claudia Winkleman with guests (front row left to right) Jeff Goldblum, Jennifer Saunders, Vanessa Williams and Tom Allen during filming for The Claudia Winkleman Show at BBC Studioworks 6 Television Centre, Wood Lane, London, to be aired on BBC One and BB

First-look image revealed for The Claudia Winkleman Show

Claudia Winkleman can be seen smiling as she is pictured with the first celebrity guests on her new talk show, which will air next Friday.

Television • 20 hrs

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 23: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attends the 2025 TIME100 Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for TIME)

Meghan's lifestyle brand 'ready to stand on its own'

The Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle brand is "ready to stand on its own" after its partnership with Netflix ended, according to a spokesperson for Meghan.

Television • 19 hrs

Watch: Irish Oscar hopeful heads to Hollywood

The pinnacle of the cinema awards season - the Oscars - are just over a week away.

Ireland • 06 Mar

THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 2261 -- Pictured: Actress Jessie Buckley during an interview on Thursday, March 5, 2026 -- (Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images)

Buckley on cat comments: 'It's really weighed on me'

Actress Jessie Buckley has clarified that she is a "lover of cats" following a heated backlash from feline fans who were upset that she said she did not like them in a previous interview.

Television • 06 Mar

Paul Mescal attends the 32nd Annual Actor Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on 1 March, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Paul Mescal will be among award presenters at Oscars

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that Paul Mescal will be among the stars presenting Oscars at the Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 15 March.

oscars • 06 Mar

Behind the music - Bad Mothers Union

Irish psych/Kraut rock band Bad Mothers Union have released their new single, God's Intercom, with album, Sore Losers, to follow on 19 March. We asked the band's drummer James O'Neill the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 23 hrs

Turner among stars at National Theatre event in London

Irish actor Aidan Turner was among the stars who attended the National Theatre Next Chapter Gala on Thursday evening.

Aidan Turner • 06 Mar

BBC Director General Tim Davie speaks at the Confederation of Business Industry (CBI) annual conference at the Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham on 22 November, 2022. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

BBC 'profoundly regrets' BAFTAs slur controversy, says DG

The BBC's outgoing Director-General, Tim Davie, has said the corporation "profoundly regrets" the events around the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Awards when a racial slur was broadcast on BBC One.

UK • 06 Mar

Jessie Buckley as The Bride on the operating table

The Bride! not a monster hit; Buckley is electric

Reuniting after their acclaimed collaboration on 2021's The Lost Daughter, Jessie Buckley brings an electrifying presence to Maggie Gyllenhaal's ambitious reimagining of a revered classic - a film that digs its own grave far too early.

Movie Review • 06 Mar

Spears driving 'erratically' before arrest, police say

Britney Spears was seen driving "erratically" before her arrest on suspicion of operating her vehicle under the influence, police have said.

Music • 06 Mar

Daisy Edgar-Jones attends the Burberry show during London Fashion Week February 2026 at Old Billingsgate on 23 February, 2026 in London. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

Daisy Edgar-Jones says endometriosis diagnosis a relief

Actress Daisy Edgar-Jones has revealed she suffers from endometriosis and had "extremely bad acne" as a teenager.

Movies • 06 Mar

Irish murder-mystery Báite will keep you guessing

It will not redefine Irish-language cinema or the murder-mystery genre, but Báite is an immersive rural tale with a couple of surprises up its sleeve.

Movie Review • 05 Mar

Fair City on Sunday: 'Murder!'

Gwen panics at the thought that Lily could be a murderer in Sunday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 06 Mar

(L-R) Character Tom Lizard with Bobby Moynihan and Piper Curda attend the Hoppers Day Event in Beaverton, Oregon on 5 March, 2026. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for Disney)

Hoppers seeks to turn viral meme into box office gold

Walt Disney's Pixar Animation Studios is hoping a viral meme featuring a googly-eyed lizard character from its new film, Hoppers, translates into box ⁠office success when the film opens this weekend in cinemas.

Movies • 06 Mar

Bridgerton: Francesca and John face an uncertain turn

Bridgerton stars Hannah Dodd and Victor Alli have said Francesca and John's relationship is tested by "real life problems" in part two of season four of the hit streaming show.

Television • 04 Mar

CMAT and Amble win big at RTÉ Choice Music Awards

The RTÉ Choice Music Prize album of the year for 2025 has been awarded to CMAT for her album EURO-COUNTRY.

RTÉ Choice Music Awards • 06 Mar

Ed McVey and Maisie Smith discuss The Talented Mr Ripley

EastEnders and The Crown stars team up on Dublin stage

Former EastEnders star Maisie Smith and The Crown's Ed McVey are bringing the acclaimed stage production of Patricia Highsmith's classic thriller The Talented Mr Ripley to Dublin's Bord Gáis Energy Theatre this month.

Theatre • 06 Mar

Behind the music - Ndidi O

Kerry-based Canadian singer Ndidi O has released her new album, It's About Time. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 06 Mar

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