Brooklyn producer picked the novel because of mother Brooklyn co-producer Finola Dwyer became attracted to adapting Colm Tóibín’s novel of the same name because it resonated with her own family. Dwyer’s mother travelled … Entertainment • 27 Feb 16
Jagger's son is a chip off the old shellac Mick Jagger has said that he is pleased with his son James' performance in Vinyl, the new TV drama set in New York's music business … Entertainment • 28 Feb 16
Elton row with mother Sheila Farebrother not resolved Elton John has denied reports that his feud with his mother Sheila Farebrother has been patched up. Entertainment • 27 Feb 16
83-year old Yoko Ono hospitalised in New York Yoko Ono, the widow of John Lennon, was admitted to a New York hospital on Friday having developed serious flu-like symptoms. Entertainment • 28 Feb 16
Groovy kinda love - Collins may remarry ex-wife Phil Collins' ex-wife Orianne Cevey has said that she may re-marry the singer after admitting that their separation was "the wrong decision." Entertainment • 22 Feb 16
Cate Blanchett not a fan of social media 46-year-old actress Cate Blanchett has no interest in reading about herself on the internet. Entertainment • 17 Feb 16
Stephen King says Trump "more electable" than Cruz Promoting 11.22.63, the Hulu TV series based on his 2011 novel about the assassination of JFK, King told The Daily Beast that Ted Cruz was … Entertainment • 16 Feb 16
Tóibín: "Every migrant has a story to tell" Brooklyn author Colm Tóibín has told an audience at New York’s United Nations bookshop that “every migrant has a story to tell.” Entertainment • 15 Feb 16
Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall to wed next month Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall will tie the knot next month, with a wedding service being held in a famous church on London's Fleet Street. Entertainment • 15 Feb 16
Rod donates £10,000 to Carlisle following floods Rod Stewart is donating £10,000 (€13,000 equivalent) to Carlisle United to assist the club in its recovery following recent flooding. Entertainment • 31 Jan 16
Wogan's path to UK success built slowly Terry Wogan's path to UK success was not immediate and the former bank-teller had many bridges to cross before he became one of the most … Entertainment • 01 Feb 16
Terry Wogan's most memorable quotes As a Eurovision commentator, Terry Wogan is fondly remembered, for his corrosive put-downs which were often the highlight of the competition. Here are the best … Entertainment • 01 Feb 16
Phil reunited with wife after £25m pay-out Musician Phil Collins has reunited with his his third wife, Swiss-born Orianne Cevey, from whom he separated in 2006. The £25m divorce settlement two years … Entertainment • 30 Jan 16
George Clooney rules out being a dad anytime soon Addressing George Clooney and his then fianceé Amal in a speech during the wedding ceremony in Venice in September 2014, Amal's father declared: "Now it's … Entertainment • 30 Jan 16
Elton John: "I've too many homes" “I’ve too many homes, probably, but I love them,” says musician Elton John. Entertainment • 30 Jan 16
Bowie leaves $100m to wife Iman and two children David Bowie left an estate valued at approximately $100m to his wife, Iman, and his two children, and requested in his will that he be … Entertainment • 30 Jan 16
Irish Film Board calls for more funding In what is a bumper year for Ireland at the Oscar nominations, the Irish Film Board has announced its funding plans for 2016 while seeking … Entertainment • 14 Jan 16
Singer Natalie Cole dies, aged 65 R&B singer Natalie Cole, the daughter of the legendary Nat King Cole, has died at the age of 65. Entertainment • 02 Jan 16
Gay Byrne thanks public for well wishes Veteran broadcaster Gay Byrne is recovering in hospital after he suffered a heart attack earlier this week. The 81-year-old has thanked the public for their … Entertainment • 31 Dec 15
Isla Fisher and Baron Cohen help Syrian refugees The actor Isla Fisher and the comedian Sacha Baron Cohen are donating €910,000 to help Syrian refugees. Entertainment • 28 Dec 15
Penny looking forward to Christmas with Rod Penny Lancaster has posted a family Christmas picture featuring husband Rod Stewart and their sons, ten-year old Alistair and four-year old Aiden. Entertainment • 20 Dec 15
Elton slams inflated tickets as 'disgraceful' Elton John has criticised secondary ticket sites as "disgraceful" for selling UK concert tickets at inflated prices. Entertainment • 20 Dec 15
Donal Skehan admits he has had a "mental" year Celebrity chef and newlywed Donal Skehan revealed the last year has been "mental" for him and he had no time to wind down or take … Entertainment • 12 Nov 15
Björk protests at high voltage power line The singer and musician Björk has teamed up with writer-environmentalist Andri Snær Magnason to promote an online petition against plans for a high-voltage power line … Entertainment • 07 Nov 15
YouTube to launch ad-free service for $10 a month YouTube's new $10 a month ad-free service Red is preparing to launch with reports that it will be available in Ireland soon. Entertainment • 21 Oct 15
