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The Emmys in focus - what you need to know

The psychological thriller Severance from Apple TV+ and HBO's Colin Farrell-starring crime drama The Penguin have stacked up the most nominations for Emmy Awards, outpacing The Studio and The White Lotus in the contest for television's highest honours.

Television • 16 Jul

The awards will take place on Sunday 5 January at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California

Live 2025 Golden Globe nominations

The nominations for the 2025 Golden Globe Awards are being announced from 1:15pm with Irish interest across a number of categories.

Movies • 09 Dec 24

Ruth Negga and Andrew Scott (pictured at the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards in December 2017) - Shortlisted for their performances in Presumed Innocent and Ripley, respectively

Ruth Negga and Andrew Scott among Spirit Award nominees

Ruth Negga and Andrew Scott are among the nominees for the Spirit Awards in the US, honouring the best of film and television.

Television • 05 Dec 24

Presumed Innocent premieres on Apple TV+ on Wednesday 12 June

Ruth Negga & Jake Gyllenhaal star in Presumed Innocent

The first trailer for the Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Negga-starring Presumed Innocent has been released ahead of the arrival of the Apple TV+ series next month.

Television • 23 May 24

Ruth Negga joins forces with Dan Levy in new movie

Oscar-nominated Ruth Negga is starring in dramedy Good Grief, written and directed by Dan Levy for Netflix.

Movie • 21 Dec 23

(L-R) Michael Fassbender, Ruth Negga and Domhnall Gleeson are all on board

Irish stars unite for Night Boat to Tangier

Michael Fassbender, Domhnall Gleeson and Ruth Negga are to star in the big-screen adaptation of Irish author Kevin Barry's bestseller Night Boat to Tangier.

Movies • 14 Apr 23

Ruth Negga's character will "fight to keep her family intact as she tends to her broken heart and broken marriage, and contends with her husband's highly publicised trial"

Ruth Negga to star in Presumed Innocent series

Ruth Negga is to star opposite Jake Gyllenhaal in Presumed Innocent, an Apple TV+ series based on Scott Turow's best-selling thriller of the same name.

Television • 06 Jan 23

Ruth Negga - New film is described as "a cautionary tale about friendship and loss and all the mess that comes with it when the truth is something you've evaded for most of your life"

Ruth Negga to star in a funny film - about grief

Ruth Negga has been cast opposite Schitt's Creek star Dan Levy in Good Grief - a Netflix film that Levy has written and will also direct and produce.

Movies • 23 Oct 22

Ruth Negga is shortlisted in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play category for her Broadway debut opposite Daniel Craig in William Shakespeare's Macbeth

Irish hopes high for Tony Awards in the US

There is strong Irish interest in this year's Tony Awards, with actress Ruth Negga and playwrights Martin McDonagh and Conor McPherson among the nominees for the biggest night in US theatre.

Theatre • 09 May 22

Ruth Negga is an ambassador for Catalyst Film Festival

Oscar-nominated star Ruth Negga, ambassador for the Catalyst International Film Festival, has recorded a special message to movie fans across the country.

Movies • 23 Mar 22

(Clockwise from top) Ciarán Hinds, Caitríona Balfe, Ruth Negga and Jessie Buckley

Irish eyes on tonight's BAFTA Film Awards in London

Irish actors Caitríona Balfe, Jessie Buckley, Ciarán Hinds and Ruth Negga are among the nominees for tonight's BAFTA Film Awards at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Movies • 13 Mar 22

Ruth Negga accepts the Film Independent Spirit Award for her role in Passing

Irish star Ruth Negga wins Spirit Award for Passing

Ethiopian-Irish actress Ruth Negga won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Rebecca Hall's acclaimed drama Passing at the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California on Sunday.

Movies • 07 Mar 22

Outlander massive react to Caitríona Balfe Oscar 'snub'

The Outlander massive hath spoken and they're mad as hell after Irish actress Caitríona Balfe lost out on an Oscar nomination to her Belfast co-star Judi Dench.

oscars • 09 Feb 22

Irish eyes on today's Oscar nominations

The nominations for the 94th Academy Awards will be announced at lunchtime today, with Irish hopes high in a number of Oscar categories.

Movies • 08 Feb 22

(L-R) Ruth Negga and Caitríona Balfe, shortlisted for their performances in Passing and Belfast, respectively

Irish stars among Screen Actors Guild Awards nominees

Caitríona Balfe, her Belfast co-stars and Passing's Ruth Negga are among the nominees for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards in the US.

Movies • 12 Jan 22

Kenneth Branagh and Belfast star Jude Hill on the set of Branagh's acclaimed semi-autobiographical film

Belfast wins at Golden Globes, Irish stars miss out

Writer-director Kenneth Branagh's Belfast won Best Screenplay at the Golden Globes in the US on Sunday, but there was disappointment for the film's cast, Caitríona Balfe, Jamie Dornan and Ciarán Hinds, and Passing star Ruth Negga.

Golden Globes • 10 Jan 22

Jessie Buckley and Ruth Negga are nominated for their performances in The Lost Daughter and Passing, respectively

Irish stars among Independent Spirit Awards nominees

Irish stars Jessie Buckley and Ruth Negga have been shortlisted for the Film Independent Spirit Awards in the US.

Movies • 15 Dec 21

Caitríona Balfe and Jamie Dornan in Belfast

Belfast stars, Ruth Negga among Golden Globes nominees

The Kenneth Branagh-directed Belfast is among the nominees for the Golden Globe Awards, with nominations for writer-director Branagh and actors Caitríona Balfe, Jamie Dornan and Ciarán Hinds. Passing star Ruth Negga is also shortlisted.

Movies • 13 Dec 21

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Wednesday

Grey's Anatomy is back for an 18th season, Callan Kicks the Years looks at the Jackie's Army Years, there's some more laughs with the return of Live at the Apollo, and Ruth Negga stars in Passing . . .

Television • 10 Nov 21

Ruth Negga and Tessa Thompson in Passing, Image Credit: PA Photo/Netflix

Ruth Negga: 'Colourism is one of the last taboos'

Irish actress Ruth Negga has said "colourism is one of the last taboos" as she discussed her role in Rebecca Hall's new drama Passing.

Movie • 26 Oct 21

Ruth Negga admits she found the Oscars 'overwhelming'

Ruth Negga has told Ryan Tubridy that attending the Oscars in 2017 was an 'overwhelming' experience.

Late Late Show • 09 Oct 21

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

It's a busy night as Ruth Negga's on The Late Late Show, Graham Norton hosts Jodie Comer, Have I Got News for You returns, there's spooky fun in Muppets Haunted Mansion, and a new comedy called Acapulco . . .

Television • 08 Oct 21

The Late Late Show, Friday nights at 9.35pm on RTÉ One

Tonight's Late Late Show line-up revealed

Oscar-nominated actress Ruth Negga and model Rosanna Davison are among the guests for this Friday night's Late Late Show.

Television • 08 Oct 21

Passing is in Irish cinemas on October 29

Watch the trailer for new Ruth Negga film, Passing

The first trailer for Ruth Negga's new film Passing has been released and it sees the Oscar-nominated Ethiopian-Irish actress play a black woman who passes herself off as white during the height of the Harlem Renaissance in late 1920s New York.

Movies • 22 Sep 21

Ruth Negga - Will also serve as executive producer on Josephine

Ruth Negga to star in Josephine Baker series

Ruth Negga is attached to star as the late iconic entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker in a new series from US studio ABC Signature.

Television • 13 Feb 21