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Justin Timberlake, who is currently on tour in Europe, did not attend Friday's court hearing in New York

Justin Timberlake seeks to dismiss DUI case

An attorney for Justin Timberlake has asked a judge to dismiss drunk driving charges against the US pop singer, saying his client was "not intoxicated" when he was arrested last month.

US • 27 Jul 24

Celebrities have endorsed US Democratic nominee for US president Kamala Harris

Hollywood donors drop 'Dembargo' as stars back Harris

A Hollywood 'Dembargo' on political donations has ended, as key fundraisers and celebrities from rapper Cardi B to Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis and TV producer Shonda Rhimes endorsed Kamala Harris as the next Democratic nominee for US president.

US • 23 Jul 24

Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, singer with the Four Tops, has died aged 88

Abdul 'Duke' Fakir of the Four Tops has died aged 88

Abdul 'Duke' Fakir - the last original member of the Four Tops, the Motown hitmakers behind classics like I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) - died Monday, US media said. He was 88 years old.

Music • 23 Jul 24

Last month, 1,700 Disneyland Resort cast members who play characters around the theme park in Anaheim, California, as well as perform at parades, voted to unionise under the Actors' Equity Association

Union and Disney cast members fight for pay increase

Members of the Teamsters union joined Disney cast members for a rally outside Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, on Wednesday in a dispute over pay and conditions.

US • 18 Jul 24

Actress Shelley Duvall (pictured in 1987) - Died in her sleep at her home in Blanco, Texas

Shelley Duvall, The Shining star, dies aged 75

The death has been announced of the American actress Shelley Duvall, who starred in Stanley Kubrick's Stephen King adaptation The Shining and the films of Robert Altman. She was 75.

Movies • 12 Jul 24

Paris Hilton says she was "was force fed medications and sexually abused by the staff"

Hilton testifies about childhood abuse to US Congress

Paris Hilton has called for change to youth residential facilities and shared her own experience with alleged abuse before a US congressional committee.

US • 27 Jun 24

Cork singer-songwriter Stephanie Rainey impressed the judges on America's Got Talent

Irish singer Rainey wows on America's Got Talent

Irish singer Stephanie Rainey blew away the judges and audience with her audition on Tuesday night's America's Got Talent, with Simon Cowell calling her performance "a moment".

Television • 26 Jun 24

Alec Baldwin has denied responsibility for Halyna Hutchins's death

No immunity for Rust armourer at Alec Baldwin trial

A New Mexico judge has denied the prosecution's request that convicted Rust armourer Hannah Gutierrez be given immunity to testify at the July trial of Alec Baldwin for the 2021 fatal shooting of the movie's cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

US • 21 Jun 24

Taylor Swift - The great-great-great-grandparents of the multiple Grammy Award winner left Ireland for the US in the 1830s

Taylor Swift's Derry roots revealed in new research

Taylor Swift is a Derry girl, Irish Emigration Museum CEO Aileesh Carew has said.

Music • 21 Jun 24

Fiona Harvey has publicly claimed to be the inspiration behind the character Martha, a stalker in the hit series Baby Reindeer

Netflix accused of defamation in Baby Reindeer lawsuit

A woman claiming to have inspired Richard Gadd's hit TV series Baby Reindeer is seeking at least $170 million (€155 million) in a lawsuit filed against Netflix.

Streaming • 07 Jun 24

Harvey Weinstein appeared in court on Wednesday

Attorney Allred hits out at Weinstein's lawyer

Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appeared at the Manhattan Criminal Court on Wednesday for a status hearing to be retried, following his overturned sex crimes conviction, in New York City.

Harvey Weinstein • 30 May 24

Robert De Niro said he would never play Donald Trump in a movie

De Niro says 'there's nothing human' about Trump

Academy Award-winner Robert De Niro has called Donald Trump "a monster" and said "there is nothing human" about the Republican presidential candidate who is currently on trial over a hush-money payment to an adult film star.

US • 30 May 24

Robert De Niro outside the Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday - The legendary actor, longtime political activist and critic of Donald Trump has taken a growing role in the campaign to reelect President Joe Biden

De Niro in scathing attack against Trump outside court

Actor Robert De Niro has spoken outside the New York court where Donald Trump is standing trial, branding him a dangerous "clown" who will become a dictator for life if reelected.

US • 29 May 24

Morgan Spurlock, Super Size Me director, dies at 53

Morgan Spurlock, the documentary filmmaker who directed and starred in the Oscar-nominated Super Size Me, has died aged 53.

Movies • 24 May 24

Cassie: "Thank you for all the love and support from my family, friends, strangers and those I have yet to meet".

Cassie breaks silence after Sean Combs assault video

R&B singer Cassie has said "the healing journey is never ending" and asked people to "open your heart to believing victims the first time" after security footage appeared to show her being assaulted by her former partner Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

Music • 23 May 24

Graceland opened as a museum and tourist attraction in 1982 as a tribute to Elvis Presley

Updated Foreclosure sale of Graceland paused by judge

A judge in Tennessee has temporarily halted a foreclosure sale of Graceland, the historic home of Elvis Presley in the southern US state.

Music • 22 May 24

Sean Combs (pictured in Atlanta, Georgia in August 2023), who has denied previous accusations, has not responded to the latest allegation

Sean Combs faces new sexual assault lawsuit

Another sexual assault lawsuit has been filed against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, the latest in a string of allegations against the American rapper as he increasingly comes under scrutiny for his treatment of women.

US • 22 May 24

Alec Baldwin (pictured in New York in September 2023) - His lawyers had filed motions to dismiss his indictment, alleging prosecutorial misconduct, failure to show the actor committed a crime, and destruction of evidence

Judge to rule on Alec Baldwin's bid to avoid Rust trial

A New Mexico judge has said she will rule next week on Alec Baldwin's requests to have charges dropped against him in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

US • 17 May 24

David Copperfield - A spokesperson for the magician said the allegations made against him are "false and scurrilous"

David Copperfield denies sexual misconduct allegations

The American magician David Copperfield is facing allegations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour made by 16 women.

Entertainment • 17 May 24

Hozier hits the top spot in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the UK and Ireland.

Hozier becomes fourth Irish artist ever to top US chart

Hozier has become the first Irish artist since Sinead O'Connor, and only the fourth Irish artist ever, to have a No 1 in the US on the Billboard 100 song charts.

Hozier • 23 Apr 24

Tram accident at Universal Studios injures 15

More than a dozen people suffered minor injuries when a tram used for tours crashed into a railing at Universal Studios Hollywood near Los Angeles, authorities and the company said.

Entertainment • 22 Apr 24

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed (L) pictured in court during her sentencing hearing in Santa Fe, New Mexico today

Rust armourer sentenced to 18 months over fatal shooting

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the chief weapons handler for the Western movie Rust, was sentenced to 18 months in prison today for the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was shot when actor Alec Baldwin was handling a gun during the film's production in 2021.

Movies • 15 Apr 24

Majors' former partner Grace Jabbari has spoken about the sentence via her lawyer

Jonathan Majors' ex-girlfriend satisfied with sentence

The former girlfriend of Jonathan Majors has said she hopes that him being sentenced to complete a year-long domestic violence programme will "serve as a deterrent to future conduct".

US • 08 Apr 24

Jonathan Majors (centre) arriving for sentencing at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York on Monday

Jonathan Majors sentenced to probation for assault

American actor Jonathan Majors has been sentenced to probation, avoiding time in jail, for assaulting his ex-girlfriend in a high-profile case that derailed the once-promising star's career.

US • 09 Apr 24

The late George Carlin, pictured in Beverly Hills, California in May 2008

Settlement reached in US over George Carlin AI podcast

Podcasters who controversially used AI to emulate the late US comedian George Carlin in a recent comedy episode have reached a settlement with his estate after family members sued.

US • 05 Apr 24