David Walliams wants 'normal' baby name

British funnyman David Walliams has vowed to shun the celebrity trend for unusual baby names.

The Little Britain star and his model wife Lara Stone are preparing to become first-time parents, and the 41-year-old funnyman admitted that their baby won't be given an odd name.

Speaking to Alan Carr, Walliams said: "It's very hard because you have got a long time to think about it. But it's a bit of a curse if you're called Apple or Peaches or something like that. I think we are just going to go with a normal name."

Walliams further explained that he is thrilled about becoming a father, adding: "I'm really excited about it because I've been writing children's books and you get to that age when a lot of your friends have kids and you start thinking, 'When's it going to happen to me?' It's lovely, it's a wonderful thing. We were just thinking about it now we're married and I'm quite old - I'm 41 - so I thought I better get on with it."

He adds of his wife: "Lara is great. I think that a woman is never more beautiful than when she is pregnant."

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Star of The Wire set for Saturday Night Show

Idris Elba, star of The Wire and hit BBC drama Luther is among the guests on this week's Saturday Night Show.

Elba, who played Stringer Bell on the cult cop show and who also won huge acclaim for Luther, will join host Brendan O'Connor on the big couch of chat.

He will talk to O'Connor about his upcoming movie role as Nelson Mandela and will also respond to rumours he will be the new Bond.

Donegal's All-Ireland winning manager Jim McGuinness also appears on the show to discuss his first week in his new job with the Youth Academy at Celtic FC.

Keep fit guru Mr Motivator gets pulses racing, while wildlife expert, former Goodie and close friend of Alan Partridge Bill Oddie reveals his complex and fascinating life story.

There will be music from new Irish band Hudson Taylor.

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Song for Lily Mae hits No 1 on pop charts

A cover of an Elton John classic sung by an array of Irish artists in aid of a little Claregalway girl with a rare form of cancer has topped the official Irish single chart.

Tiny Dancer - A Song for Lily Mae was recorded by singers including Paddy Casey and Mary Black along with a 300-strong choir to raise money and awareness for 4-year-old Lily Mae Morrison who has Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, a rare and extremely aggressive childhood cancer of the nervous system.

Lily Mae says thanks!

The single hit No 1 on the iTunes chart last week and Elton John has tweeted and posed a message of support for Lily Mae and the song on his official website.

The organisers are now trying to keep the song at No 1 for Christmas.

For more information on how you can keep Tiny Dancer: A Song for Lily Mae at the top check out the facebook page here:

Watch the performance here:

You can read the full single and album chart rundown here:

Top 20 singles

1 (this week) TINY DANCER - A SONG FOR LILY-MAE VARIOUS (COLLECTIVE MGMT)

1 (last week) 2 BENEATH YOUR BEAUTIFUL LABRINTH FEAT. EMELI SANDÉ (SYCO MUSIC)

7 3 DIAMONDS RIHANNA (DEF JAM)

2 4 LITTLE THINGS ONE DIRECTION (SYCO MUSIC)

3 5 TROUBLEMAKER OLLY MURS FEAT. FLO RIDA (EPIC)

5 6 CANDY ROBBIE WILLIAMS (ISLAND)

9 7 HO HEY LUMINEERS (DECCA)

12 8 LOCKED OUT OF HEAVEN BRUNO MARS (ATLANTIC)

6 9 GANGNAM STYLE PSY (ISLAND)

11 10 GIVE ME LOVE ED SHEERAN (ASYLUM)

8 11 DON'T YOU WORRY CHILD SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA FT. JOHN MARTIN (VIRGIN)

17 12 HALL OF FAME SCRIPT FEAT. WILL.I.AM (RCA)

18 13 WINTER SONG SARA BAREILLES & INGRID MICHAELSON (EPIC)

10 14 A THOUSAND YEARS CHRISTINA PERRI (ATLANTIC)

13 15 SKYFALL ADELE (XL RECORDINGS)

14 16 SWEET NOTHING CALVIN HARRIS FEAT. FLORENCE WELCH (COLUMBIA)

4 17 SOMETHING NEW GIRLS ALOUD (POLYDOR)

29 18 GIRL ON FIRE ALICIA KEYS FEAT. NICKI MINAJ (RCA)

16 19 VA VA VOOM NICKI MINAJ (CASH MONEY)

46 20 FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK POGUES FEAT. KIRSTY MACCOLL (WARNER BROS)

Top 20 albums

1 1 TAKE ME HOME ONE DIRECTION (SYCO MUSIC)

2 2 UNAPOLOGETIC RIHANNA (DEF JAM)

3 RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME OLLY MURS (EPIC)

14 4 CHRISTMAS MICHAEL BUBLÉ (REPRISE)

3 5 DNA LITTLE MIX (SYCO MUSIC)

11 6 + ED SHEERAN (ASYLUM)

5 7 OUR VERSION OF EVENTS EMELI SANDÉ (VIRGIN)

9 8 UP ALL NIGHT ONE DIRECTION (SYCO MUSIC)

17 9 #3 SCRIPT (RCA)

6 10 MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY ROD STEWART (VERVE)

8 11 RED TAYLOR SWIFT (BIG MACHINE)

12 12 BABEL MUMFORD & SONS (ISLAND)

16 13 TAKE THE CROWN ROBBIE WILLIAMS (ISLAND)

13 14 GRRR! ROLLING STONES (ABKCO)

4 15 CELEBRATION DAY LED ZEPPELIN (ATLANTIC)

15 16 MAGIC OF THE MOVIES ANDRE RIEU (DECCA)

17 TEN GIRLS ALOUD (POLYDOR)

18 50 YEARS DUBLINERS (IML)

19 THE VERY BEST OF NEIL DIAMOND (COLUMBIA)

19 20 STANDING OVATION SUSAN BOYLE (SYCO MUSIC)

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Watch Clint Eastwood interview

His new movie, the baseball and relationships drama Trouble with the Curve, is in cinemas from today, Friday November 30, and you can watch an interview with Clint Eastwood on RTÉ TEN.

Directed by Eastwood's longtime assistant director and producer Robert Lorenz, Trouble with the Curve tells the story of Gus Lobel, a legendary and ornery baseball scout whose career and troubled father-daughter (played by Amy Adams) relationship collide on a trip to look at a young player.

You can watch the interview by clicking the link on your left.

Read our Trouble with the Curve review here.

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It's the Late Late Toy Show - tonight!

Get the popcorn ready and your spot on the couch reserved as it's almost time for The Late Late Toy Show.

Kicking off at 9.35pm on RTÉ One tonight, Ryan Tubridy will host his fourth Late Late Toy Show and will be joined by over 200 excited performers, toy testers, musical guests and some very special guests.

And for anybody who is not living in Ireland, you will be able to stream the show internationally on the RTÉ Player and catch-up on demand.

The theme of this year's show is loosely based on Shrek and opening act will include a hit song from the movie.

The Toy Show will also feature a special toy section to cater for children living in apartments. Aston and Kayleigh, who featured in the RTÉ documentary Apartment Kids, will tell viewers all about toys that work in small spaces.

As per usual there are plenty of rumours doing the rounds as to who will be performing on the night. RTÉ Ten has confirmation that a certain boyband will be performing - all will be revealed in our interview with Ryan Tubridy which will be uploaded shortly.

A list of all the toys featured will be available on the show's website www.rte.ie/latelate directly after the show.

All the toys featured on the show will be donated to charity.

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RTÉ gets ready to turn on Christmas lights

The decorations are up and the Christmas lights are in place, and now news2day art competition winner, Aaron Donoghue, from Ballinasloe is set to switch on the RTÉ Christmas lights.

10-year-old Aaron travelled to Dublin with his mum and his five brothers (including his little brother Jonathan who also entered the competition) for the special occasion.

Speaking about his design, Aaron said: "It has real lights on it just like all of the bright lights on the RTÉ Christmas tree. I found them in my local hardware. I used green tissue paper to make the tree in my picture stand out. It took me ages to make."

The Donoghue Clan: Cormac, Peter, Mary, John Jo, Ryan, Aaron and Jonathan

Aaron said that he is looking forward to switching on the lights: "I can't wait to see the place light up because then it means it's almost time for Santa and Rudolph to visit my house."

You can catch Aaron switching on the lights live on news2day at 16.25pm on RTÉ Two.

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Four to compete for Celebrity crown

Four contestants will compete for the I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! title following the eviction of Made in Chelsea star Hugo Taylor.

EastEnders star Charlie Brooks, darts legend Eric Bristow, boxer David Haye and singer Ashley Roberts remain in the jungle camp.

Following his eviction, Taylor told hosts Ant and Dec: "I said I wanted to get to the final five and I'm really proud of myself - it is three weeks today."

Of his time in the camp, he said: "I'm so used to having everything done my way and in the first few days I didn't know how to react to that and everyone was getting on my nerves. I think I've definitely become calmer, more relaxed about things."

Roberts is currently favourite to win the show.

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Jackman to reprise Wolverine role

Hugh Jackman is set to reprise his role of Wolverine in the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past.

The Australian actor is currently in talks to star in director Bryan Singer's sequel to X-Men: First Class, which was a prequel to the trilogy of M-Men films that featured Jackman as Wolverine.

Days of Future Past is based on Chris Claremont's 1981 storyline that switches between the 'present day' and an alternate future in which mutants are held in internment camps.

Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen have already signed up to reprise their respective roles of Professor X and Magneto and producers are desperate to add Jackman to the cast.

X-Men fans will certainly see Jackman playing Wolverine as he will be reprising the role in 2013's The Wolverine.

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Touch season two gets delayed again

Fox has announced that the Kiefer Sutherland series Touch will return a week later than planned.

The Tim Kring drama's second season was originally intended to debut Stateside on October 26th but the premiere was pushed back to February 1st, 2013.

But thanks to this latest delay Touch will launch its new run on February 8th with a two-hour season premiere, Fox has now confirmed.

New cast member Maria Bello will appear as a series regular in season two as the former ER and Prime Suspect actress plays Lucy Robbins, mother of a gifted child.

In the premiere, Martin Bohm (Sutherland), his son Jake (David Mazouz) and Robbins will go on the run from sinister organisation Aster Corps and religious zealot Guillermo Ortiz (Said Taghmaoui).

Touch season two will be broadcast in the UK on Sky One.

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Louis Walsh joining Craig Doyle tonight

Tonight's (Thursday November 29) edition of The Craig Doyle Show on RTÉ Two will feature a wide range of guests from the entertainment industry.

X-Factor judge Louis Walsh, who settled his defamation action this week, will be joining Doyle.

Funnyman Greg Davies who stars as Mr. Gilbert in The Inbetweeners and who recently appeared in new BBC sitcom Cuckoo will join stand-up comedian Greg Proops who also makes an appearance on the show.

Greg Davies and Greg Proops will be joining Craig Doyle tonight

Watch The Craig Doyle Show on RTÉ Two at 10.35pm tonight, Thursday November 29.

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Irish documentary for Sundance 2013

The Summit, an Irish feature-length documentary, produced and directed by Nick Ryan, has been selected to screen in competition at the Sundance International Film Festival in January 2013 in the US.

Click here to watch The Summit trailer.

The documentary tells the story of 24 climbers from several international expeditions who converged on High Camp of K2, the last stop before the summit of the most dangerous mountain on earth.

Forty-eight hours later, 11 had been killed or had vanished, making it the worst K2 climbing disaster in history.

The Summit was produced by Image Now Films and Pat Falvey Productions, in association with Passion Pictures, Diamond Docs and Fantastic Films. It is funded by the Irish Film Board, RTÉ, the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and the BBC.

Click here for the full list of documentaries and films that have been invited to screen at Sundance 2013.

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Strictly Christmas pairings revealed

The pairings of celebrities and professional partners for this year's Strictly Coming Dancing Christmas Day Special have been announced, with Rod Stewart also set to sing Let It Snow on the show.

The line-up of celebs and professionals is:

Bobby Ball - Katya Virshilas

Katy Brand - Anton du Beke

JB Gill - Ola Jordan

Sheila Hancock - Ian Waite

Fabrice Muamba - Aliona Vilani

Helen Skelton - Artem Chigvintsev

Kelly Brook - Brendan Cole

Tom Chambers - Kristina Rihanoff

Chelsee Healey - Pasha Kovalev

Chris Hollins - Ola Jordan

Colin Jackson - Erin Boag

Natasha Kaplinsky - Ian Waite

Rachel Stevens - Vincent Simone

The show will also see guest appearances by fan favourites Russell Grant and Anne Widdecombe.

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Watch: The Hardy Bucks Movie trailer

Watch an exclusive trailer from the highly anticipated Hardy Bucks Movie on RTÉ TEN and find out what star Eddie Durkan had to say about their big screen debut.

Speaking about making the movie, the self-proclaimed leader of the 'Bucks, told RTÉ TEN that it was a no-brainer for his gang of lads. He said: "If Danny Dyer can make movies then The Hardy Bucks can make movies. It is as simple as that."

The movie was filmed over the summer during the Euros and followed Eddie and the 'Bucks as they made the journey to Poland in a caravan. Eddie revealed: "It wouldn't have been the most luxurious exodus now in fairness. There was a bit of help from my Uncle Mick and we used a Toyota Hiace. She was on her last legs; she was about to calf."

You can watch the trailer by clicking the link on your left.

He added: "It was very cramped. We furnished it with hay and straw just to throw the lads in the back. It was like what the old fella did in London in the 60s. It was no different.

"Sure people are spoilt these days with mod-cons like plumbing and electricity and beds and stuff, you know. We were just living the good life on the road. Real men, farting in the van."

Speaking about old foe The Viper, who the 'Bucks met on their travels, Eddie said: "Funny how you get on with people when you are outside the town like, you know.

"I have often said in the past he is reptilian in his movements. He has the mind of a Komodo dragon: he will bite you and come back later on when you are infected to finish you off. He is sly. Slimey, sneaky b*****d so he is.

"But we had to get on. And as bad as he is, Mayo men, you stick together when you are abroad, you know. As my mother would say, you stick together like sh*t to a blanket."

And when Eddie was asked how he would describe their onscreen adventure to fans, he said: "It would be more American Pie than [Life of] Pi, however you are going to have a good ol' time watching it."

The Hardy Bucks Movie is out on February 22. You can watch the trailer by clicking the link on your left.

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Republic of Telly, Après Match DVD comp

To mark the release of The Best of the Republic of Telly and Après Match - The Last Ever Après Match DVD in the World, Ever, RTÉ TEN has copies of the DVDs to give away.

Available now for pre-order from rte.ie/shop, The Best of the Republic of Telly goes on general release on Monday November 30 and features the best moments from 60 episodes of the hit television series featuring Dermot Whelan, Jennifer Maguire, Bernard O'Shea, Georgia Salpa, The Rubberbandits, Damo & Ivor and more.

Also released on November 30 and available for pre-order, Après Match - The Last Ever Après Match DVD in the World, Ever looks back at the highs and the lows of Euro 2012 and more.

To be in with a chance of winning both DVDs, just answer this question:

The best moments from how many episodes are featured on the Best of The Republic of Telly?

Send your answer, name and address, marked RTÉ DVDs Comp, to: travel@rte.ie. One entry per person. Closing date: Monday December 10.

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Springsteen announces new Irish dates

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are set to return to Ireland next year with dates in Limerick, Belfast and Cork.

Springsteen makes his almost annual visit to Ireland when he plays Thomond Park, Limerick on July 16, Cork's Páirc Uí Chaoimh on July 18, and King's Hall Arena, Belfast on July 20.

Tickets go on sale on Thursday December 6 at 9.00am and are priced €90 for general admission and €100 for seated.

The announcement follows Springsteen's sell-out Shows in Dublin this summer. The Wrecking Ball Tour has been extended into 2013 after recording the top attendance of any other tour in 2012.

The Wrecking Ball album, released earlier this year, became Springsteen's tenth No.1 Album in the US as well as topping the charts all across Europe including the UK and Ireland.

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Blanchett shines at Hobbit premiere

Cate Blanchett stole the show at The Hobbit premiere in Wellington, New Zealand today, where she wowed the crowds in an unusual colour block gown.

The actress wore an Antonio Beradi Resort 2013 dress as she walked the red carpet for the world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

The evening dress featured a sheer red top with buttons down the side, a white waist section and a long black skirt.

The elegant dress was complimented by a chunky pearl bracelet and a pair of black peep toe heels.

Blanchett went for youthful and pretty makeup and wore her bobbed hair in a side parting.

Also in attendance at the premiere were the film's stars Martin Freeman and Elijah Wood, who both opted to wear sunglasses with their suits.

Martin Freeman

Elijah Wood

Former Lost actress Evangeline Lily went for a glamourous look for the premiere, donning a sparkly mini-dress while she posed on the red carpet with James Nesbitt.

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O'Dowd awarded Freedom of Roscommon

Chris O'Dowd has shared his delight at being awarded with the Freedom of Roscommon on Twitter.

According to Shannonside FM, O'Dowd heard the news from the station after Mayor Tom Crosby bestowed the honour on the Moone Boy creator and star.

Writing on his Twitter page he said: "Just heard I'm getting the freedom of #Roscommon! Whoohoo! Not sure what it entails but I'm presuming maidens are involved."

Later he added: "Actually genuinely chuffed. Hon' the Sheep Stealers #Roscommon#Proud"

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Two and a Half Men star says sorry

Actor Angus T Jones has apologised for the video that was released of him criticising his TV show Two and a Half Men.

In a statement to Us Weekly, the 19-year-old, who plays Jake Harper, said: "I have been the subject of much discussion, speculation and commentary over the past 24 hours. While I cannot address everything that has been said or right every misstatement or misunderstanding, there is one thing I want to make clear.

"Without qualification, I am grateful to and have the highest regard and respect for all of the wonderful people on Two and Half Men with whom I have worked and over the past 10 years who have become an extension of my family.

"Chuck Lorre, Peter Roth and many others at Warner Bros and CBS are responsible for what has been one of the most significant experiences in my life to date.

"I thank them for the opportunity they have given and continue to give me and the help and guidance I have and expect to continue to receive from them.

"I also want all of the crew and cast on our show to know how much I personally care for them and appreciate their support, guidance and love over the years. I grew up around them and know that the time they spent with me was in many instances more than with their own families. I learned life lessons from so many of them and will never forget how much positive impact they have had on my life.

"I apologise if my remarks reflect me showing indifference to and disrespect of my colleagues and a lack of appreciation of the extraordinary opportunity of which I have been blessed. I never intended that."

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See The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey premiere

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey receives its world premiere in the early hours of Wednesday November 28, Irish time, and you can watch the stars and red carpet glamour on RTÉ TEN.

The premiere is taking place in Wellington, New Zealand and begins at 2:50am Irish time on Wednesday November 28.

Among those in attendance will be stars Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Hugo Weaving, Cate Blanchett, Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, the Company of Dwarves and director Peter Jackson.

The entire show will be replayed in the player below once the live show ends.

For the chance to win tickets to the Irish premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, click here.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey opens in Irish cinemas on Thursday December 13.

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EastEnder Phil to do the right thing

It is reported that EastEnders hardman Phil (Steve McFadden) will reach something of a crossroads in his life in the soap next week.

Warning: spoiler alert!

The Radio Times reports that after son Ben receives a four-year prison sentence for the death of Heather Trott, Phil apologises to Jay (Jamie Borthwick) for how he has treated him and says he should have looked for help for Ben a long time ago.

Phil tells Jay to move on with his life and says he worries he will ruin the teenager in the same way he ruined Ben.

When Phil offers to shake Jay's hand, Jay hugs him instead.

And Phil's emotional day does not end there.

At a meeting with social services over baby Lexi, he tells the authorities that he has called off his engagement to Sharon (Letitia Dean), later explaining to his old flame that someone would have informed on them about the sham.

However, the old Phil returns when he confronts Jack (Scott Maslen) and warns him that if Lexi is taken into care he will hold him responsible.

The scenes will air on BBC One and RTÉ One on Monday December 3.

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Listen to Katherine Jenkins' Christmas album

Katherine Jenkins' new collection, This Is Christmas, is in the shops now, and RTÉ TEN is streaming the album in full.

The album features, among other favourites, Santa Baby, Away in a Manger, O Come O Come Emmanuel, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) and a duet on Come What May with Plácido Domingo.

Jenkins will perform tracks from the album at her shows at Dublin's O2 on Saturday December 15 and Belfast's Odyssey Arena on Sunday December 16.

Steppin' Out with Katherine Jenkins airs on UTV this Sunday, December 2, at 9:00pm.

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Homeland star 'lost in Brody's accent'

Homeland star Damian Lewis has joked that he can't drop the American accent he uses in Homeland.

In an interview with GQ magazine the British actor said that playing American soldier-turned-terrorist Nicholas Brody has affected his real-life speech pattern.

"At this point, I don't know what accent will come out when I order coffee in the morning," Lewis joked.

Lewis added that the brooding he's noted for while playing Brody often makes him appear more intense than he is in reality.

"I know it looks like I'm thinking deep thoughts on the show, but I'm probably just trying to remember my next line," he joked.

Lewis added: "[Brody is] a lot of fun to play because he behaves badly in extremis."

The actor recently signed a new five-year deal to play Brody which guarantees a total of seven seasons of Homeland.

Homeland airs tonight (Tuesday) on RTÉ Two.

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Pitt plans to wed Angelina soon

Brad Pitt has hinted that he will marry fiancée Angelina Jolie in the near future.

Speaking at the premiere of Killing Me Softly in New York on Monday he told People: "The time is nigh. It's soon. I got a good feeling about it."

The 48-year-old actor added: "I am getting more pressure from my kids, and it is something I want to do within their lifetime, but I also feel like the time has come."

Pitt further explained that officially marrying Jolie has become far more important to him as he has grown older, saying: "We've had a family, we've raised the kids. I am surprised how much [marriage] meant to me once you had that."

Jolie and Pitt began their relationship after filming Mr and Mrs Smith in 2005.

The couple, who raise six children together, got engaged in April of this year.

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Chance to win Dancing on Ice DVD

To celebrate the DVD release of Dancing on Ice Live Tour 2012, out now from ITV Studios Home Entertainment, RTÉ TEN has copies to give away.

The team behind the DVD says: "Dancing on Ice Live Tour 2012 is the perfect stocking filler for all fans and family this Christmas and is guaranteed to bring magic and sparkle to the sofa. Re-live all the drama and excitement of the Dancing on Ice Live Tour 2012 - the breathtaking routines, the daredevil moves and the spectacular costumes - all from the comfort of your own home.

"Olympic skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean and your favourite Dancing on Ice stars wow audiences in this incredible action-packed ice show. Putting their skates back on are: 2012 series winner, Emmerdale's Matthew Wolfenden; runner-up and Hollyoaks' star Jorgie Porter; Sugababe Heidi Range; Coronation Street's Kirk aka Andy Whyment; star of stage and screen Jennifer Ellison; Olympic skier Chemmy Alcott; pop singer and TV personality Chico; and Dancing on Ice 6 winner Sam Attwater. Overseeing the celebrities' performances are the tour Judges - Head Coach Karen Barber, Dancing on Ice favourite Christopher Biggins, and Series 2 winner Kyran Bracken, who also performs a stunning routine.

"The tour is full of excitement and action with lifts, spins and headbangers to keep you on the edge of your seat. It's Dancing on Ice at its very best! The action of the ice makes perfect Christmas viewing with stunning routines and costumes making it a fun watch for all of the relatives this festive season."

To be in with a chance of winning a DVD, just answer this question:

Who was the 2012 Dancing on Ice series winner?

Send your answer, name and address, marked Ice Comp, to: travel@rte.ie. One entry per person. Closing date: Monday December 10.

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Pendleton the seventh off Strictly

Victoria Pendleton has become the seventh contestant to be eliminated from this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

Pendleton and professional partner Brendan Cole were placed in the bottom two with Michael Vaughan and professional partner Natalie Lowe after the judges' scores and viewers' votes were combined.

After the dance-off, in which Pendleton and Cole danced the salsa and Vaughan and Lowe danced the Argentine tango, three of the four judges chose to save the latter couple.

Craig Revel Horwood, said: "Well this couple completely smashed it and I thought they were fantastic, Michael and Natalie."

Darcey Bussell said: "Yes, I am going save Michael and Natalie."

Bruno Tonioli added: "I am going to save the best performance, and that came from Michael and Natalie."

Head judge Len Goodman said he agreed with them.

Pendleton, who had the lowest judges' score on Saturday night with 21 out of 40, said of her time on the show: "It's been so much fun. I have loved every second of it. It pushed me totally out of my comfort zone which I think you really need to do in life.

"Brendan has been fantastic, the people behind the scenes here - the hair, make-up. I love the costumes. It's been a fantastic experience."

Cole said: "It's been an emotional roller-coaster but I said from the start I was so excited to be paired with Victoria and I haven't changed my mind. She has been a diamond to work with.

"What a girl. She is the pride of the nation and I couldn't be happier or prouder of you for the way you have attacked it."

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Explosion in EastEnders tonight

Some EastEnders characters' lives will be in danger in the episode on BBC One and RTÉ One tonight, Monday November 26.

Warning: spoiler alert!

After Joey (David Witts) and Lauren's (Jacqueline Jossa) car crash, Joey frees himself but Lauren is trapped inside and the flames are rising.

During a phone call from Alice (Jasmyn Banks), Joey lets her know about the emergency and she tells Derek (Jamie Foreman), who rushes to the scene.

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H&A stars tease season finale attack

Home and Away stars Steve Peacocke (Darryl Braxton) and Dan Ewing (Heath Braxton) have revealed that there is major drama in store for the soap's 2012 season finale.

Warning: Spoiler Alert!

It has been confirmed that one character will be left for dead after being attacked, and it looks like Jamie (Hugo Johnstone-Burt) is responsible for the incident.

Jamie is believed to target a Summer Bay resident under orders from his father Adam (Martin Lynes), who wants revenge against someone in the town.

However, show bosses are keeping mum over whether an innocent person could become Jamie's victim when the Sharpe's plans go wrong.

Speaking to TV Week, Peacocke said: "It's a really cool cliffhanger. It was one of the few weeks that I went to the producers and asked for the next week's scripts because I wanted to know what happened."

Ewing added: "Revenge is definitely on the cards and a guy like Adam has the means to do it. He's not a guy you want to mess with."

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More drama ahead for Love/Hate's Tommy

Things got even more complicated for Love/Hate's Tommy (Killian Scott) in the drama last night after he became involved with Georgina (Eve Macklin), the wife of IRA gang boss Dano played by Jason Barry.

Tommy is already dealing with the fall-out from his girlfriend Siobhan's rape and the subsequent murder of Dano's father Git, while also carrying on a doomed relationship with drug addicted prostitute Debbie played by Susan Loughnane.

"The Georgina thing really actually took me by surprise when it happened," Scott told RTÉ TEN on the set of the hugely successful Dublin crime drama adding that it's a really bad idea for Tommy considering who Dano is.

He continued "in many ways it's so dysfunctional, all their relationships are dysfunctional, we are all off doing other things as a distraction from actually potentially engaging with our partners."

Speaking about the scene where Darren (Robert Sheehan)apparently risked his life to show up at Siobhan's birthday party hinting at a possible future storyline between the two he said "Darren is another problem because that one was kind of an unexpected cause of concern, I didn't see that coming. I have a bad feeling about where that's going to go."

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey competition

RTÉ TEN is giving you the chance to win tickets to the Irish Premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in the new Cineworld IMAX in Dublin on Sunday December 9.

From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the first of a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by JRR Tolkien.

The three films tell a continuous story set in Middle-earth 60 years before The Lord of the Rings, which Jackson and his filmmaking team brought to the big screen in the blockbuster trilogy that culminated with the Oscar®-winning The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

The adventure follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug.

Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of 13 dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Sorcerers.

Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain, first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever... Gollum.

Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of ingenuity and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's "precious" ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities... A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Cert 12A, is released in Ireland on Thursday December 13. You can watch the trailer by clicking the link on your left.

www.hobbitmovies.co.uk

To be in with a chance of winning tickets to the Irish Premiere on Sunday December 9, just answer this question:

Smaug, the evil one who attacks the city of Dale and captures the dwarven homeland of Erebor, is what kind of creature?

Send your answer, name, address and phone number, marked Premiere Comp, to: thehobbit@rte.ie. One entry per person. Closing date: Friday November 30. Prize is for tickets for December 9 Irish Premiere screening only; no other costs will be covered. No cash alternative.

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Pre-production on Dublin Pratchett movie

Pre-production has begun on The Duel, the new Irish animated short which is inspired by Terry Pratchett's Discworld series and has the writer as one of its executive producers.

IFTN reports that Dublin-based Giant Animation Studios developed the movie after Pratchett gave the green light to an initial treatment.

Giant Animation Studios is teaming up with the Animation Hub - animators from Ballyfermot College of Further Education and Trinity College Dublin - for the project.

They previously worked together on the IFTA-nominated The Last Train.

Sean Mullen, Alex Sherwood and Ben Harper of Giant Animation wrote and will direct The Duel, which is due for completion next August.

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Tributes flood in for Larry Hagman

Tributes have been flooding in for Dallas star Larry Hagman who passed away on Friday following complications from his battle with cancer.

His co-stars past and present have paid tribute to the much-loved actor who electrified a generation of television audiences as TV bad guy JR Ewing.

Linda Gray who played JR's long-suffering wife Sue Ellen Ewing in Dallas said: "So sad to lose such a wonderful dear bigger than life friend. Larry Hagman was one of a kind and will be with us all forever. Thank you all for the love you have been sending about Larry's passing. He was a true icon loved by so many."

A clearly emotional Patrick Duffy who played JR's saintly brother Bobby Ewing was brief in his tribute: "My friend is taking a break. Pardon my silence. Love Patrick."

Ken Kercheval who was JR's sworn enemy Cliff Barnes said: "A friend and long time partner . . . the other half. RIP Larry Hagman . . . your spirit will live long."

Larry Hagman with Dallas co-stars Patrick Duffy and Linda Grey

Victoria Principal who played Bobby's equally-saintly wife Pam has said: "Larry was bigger than life, on screen and off. He is unforgettable, and irreplaceable, to millions of fans around the world, and in the hearts of each of us who was lucky enough to know and love him. Look out God, Larry's leading the parade."

Barbara Eden who rose to fame in the sixties opposite in Hagman in I Dream of Jeannie has also paid tribute. "Larry was the centre of so many fun, wild, shocking and in retrospect, memorable moments that will remain in my heart forever. Throughout various productions I had the pleasure of watching the Texas Tornado that was Larry Hagman.

"Amidst a whirlwind of big laughs, big smiles and unrestrained personality Larry was always, simply Larry. I can honestly say that we've lost not just a great actor, not just a television icon, but an element of pure Americana."

Read last September's RTÉ Guide interview with Larry Hagman here:

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Strictly Christmas lineup revealed

The one-off Strictly Come Dancing Christmas show will return to its original all-star format this year.

Celebrities from previous shows will feature with Natasha Kaplinsky, winner of the first ever series, returning to headline the crimbo special. Kelly Brook, Rachel Stevens, Colin Jackson, Chelsee Healey and presenter Chris Hollins will also take part.

Taking to her Twitter page, Brook, who took part in the 2007 and 2008 Christmas shows wrote: "Excited to get back in the rehearsal Studio this week for @bbcstrictly Christmas Special! #Glitterballs."

There will also be two newbies taking to the dance floor with JLS singer JB and footballer Fabrice Muamba signing up for the Christmas special.

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Win Coldplay concert DVDs

They've just announced a three-year break but RTÉ Ten has got Coldplay Live 2012 DVDs up for grabs!

Coldplay Live 2012 is the band's first concert film/live album for nine year and was recently given a one-night-only release in cinemas around the world.

The film documents the foursome's Mylo Xyloto world tour, which has been seen by more than three million people since it began in June 2011. Live 2012 includes footage from Coldplay's shows at Paris's Stade de France, Montreal's Bell Centre and last year's Pyramid Stage headline performance at Glastonbury Festival.

Coldplay: Let us spray

Coldplay's Chris Martin said of the film: "The Mylo Xyloto tour has been the most fun we've ever had as a band. It's felt very uplifting right from the start; partly because we are proud of the music, the LED wristbands, the pyrotechnics, the lasers and all of that stuff, but mainly because of the amazing audiences that we've been playing for."

Watch a promo of the film here:

RTÉ Ten has ten copies of Coldplay Live 2012 to win and if you'd like to be in with a chance of nabbing on, simply send the answer to this question in an e mail with Coldplay in the subject line to entertainmentonline@rte.ie - who is the lead singer of Coldplay?

Closing date for entries is December 9

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Doherty admits to Winehouse romance

Pete Doherty has admitted that he had a secret romance with the late Amy Winehouse.

The former Libertines singer says that he and Winehouse were lovers before her death in July 2011, at the age of just 27, but things ended badly between them.

Speaking to the MailOnline, Doherty said: "This is difficult for me to admit. But, yes, it's true. Amy and I were lovers. I loved her then and, well, I still do today. But towards the end, as only lovers can, she became quite mean and cruel to me. She didn't suffer fools . . . and believe me, she had a mean right hook."

Pete's relationship with Kate Moss also ended badly but the supermodel. who is now married to Jamie Hince, recently but their issues to bed.

Pete added: "I got a call from Kate a couple of weeks ago, which came as a surprise as we haven't exchanged a word since it ended. And believe me, it ended nastily.

"But she was friendly and just asked me what I was up to. She wanted to know why I hadn't written any songs recently and whether I was still taking drugs. She said she was staying clean and that she was very happily married.

"It came as a huge relief to hear from her and I felt a weight lift off my shoulders. It was a really important call because it put a few unresolved issues to bed for me. She told me that despite everything that had happened between us, she was still rooting for me and that was nice. It means a lot to me to know that."

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Rihanna posts topless Chris Brown photo

Rihanna and Chris Brown may still be insisting that they're "just friends" but the Diamonds singer has put the rumour mill back into overdrive as she took to Twitter to share a topless snap of the rapper.

The 24-year-old star posted the picture via Instagram and it shows Brown face-down on a bed, while surrounded by Simpsons merchandise.

Rihanna captioned the picture, which she posted online last night, '#BartObsessed', in reference Bart Simpson.

Rihanna and Chris Brown split in 2009 after he was charged with assaulting her the day before the Grammys.

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Noel Gallagher plans to fail driving test

Noel Gallagher may have relented to his wife Sara MacDonald by finally learning to how to drive but he says he plans to fail his test so he won't have to ferry his kids around.

MacDonald is insisting that he get behind the wheel so he can share some of the family duties by taking their two sons Donovan (5) and Sonny (2) to footie games.

But Gallagher has told chatshow host Alan Carr, "My lovely wife is insisting I take driving lessons. She said, 'Who is going to take the boys to the football? And I am like, 'Well you are.'

"But I have sussed it, you see. If I ever qualify for a test I will deliberately fail. I would rather be in the passenger seat. I would crash a lot of cars. I have had 40-odd years looking out of the window".

Married with Children: Noel and Sara MacDonald

45-year-old Gallagher was famously presented with a chocolate-brown vintage Rolls Royce by his former record company Creation back in the nineties when sales of Oasis' first two albums topped 18 million.

Back then, Gallagher used to employ a chauffeur to drive him around. In 1995 he also ordered himself a 1967 Mark 2 Jaguar, paying £110,000 upfront to have it refitted. By the time it was ready 18 months later, he'd forgotten all about it. He said in an interview last year that it's been sitting in a garage ever since, with only 12 miles on the clock.

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Linda Robson leaves I'm a Celebrity

Linda Robson has become the third contestant to be voted off I'm a Celebrity . . . Get Me Out of Here!

The former Birds of a Feather actress said she had enjoyed a "fantastic time", but was missing her kids "so much".

Speaking of her time in the jungle, Linda told hosts Ant and Dec: "I watch it every year, and you're sitting there thinking, 'I could do that, it's easy'. But then you get here and it's worse than you've ever imagined".

Linda revealed that she wants boxer David Haye to become King of the Jungle this year, because he's "gentle, kind to everyone and up for anything."

I'm a Celebrity . . . Get Me Out of Here! continues tonight at 9.45pm.

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Downton renewed for fourth series

Downton Abbey has been commissioned for a fourth series which will feature eight new episodes and a feature length Christmas special.

Laura Mackie, Director of Drama at ITV, said: ''We're thrilled to welcome back a drama series that has become a much anticipated part of all our lives every autumn and achieved success around the globe".

Gareth Neame, Managing Director of Carnival Films, praised creator Julian Fellowes with Downton Abbey's extraordinary success.

He said: ''Not only is he a superb craftsman, he also has an extraordinary work ethic. It is a mammoth undertaking to write all those episodes.

''The main credit for the success of Downton is by far and away down to Julian. I've not had the fortune to work with anyone else who combines so many talents".

Speaking about the two-hour special to be screened on ITV1 at 9pm this Christmas Day, Laura said: "We hope the Downton family of viewers will gather together to watch this major TV event as a shared Christmas night experience.

"Last year's special episode set the nation talking on Boxing Day and 2012's Christmas Day episode is no different. As ever, Downton will take its audience through a whole range of emotions. All of life's experiences will feature in this episode.

"This is one episode you will want to see live with millions of others - and best have the tissues ready."

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Forsyth on Jimmy Savile: "I never liked him"

Bruce Forsyth is the latest star to reveal his dislike for Jimmy Savile

Speaking to The Sun newspaper, the Strictly Come Dancing host said he couldn't figure out the real nature of Savile, who has been the subject of many child abuse accusations in recent months.

"I never liked him. I can honestly say that. There was something about him that was difficult to like. It wasn't because he was so brash about everything - it wasn't that.

"He had this manner that you thought, 'What is behind this man?' Now we know what was behind it all - which is terrible to find out.

"I feel sorry for his family and the charity people that put so much trust in him. But of course he was making so much money."

84-year-old Forsyth defended the BBC for its part in the Savile scandal, saying that the corporation is not responsible for his actions at Broadmoor and at Leeds Royal Infirmary.

"The whole thing is too dreadful. It is unbelievably bad," he said. "He got into hospital and molested people. That is far worse than being in the BBC."

Sir Paul McCartney has also spoken about Sir Jimmy Savile, saying there was always "something suspect" about him.

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Larry Hagman dies, aged 81

Dallas star Larry Hagman has died, aged 81.

Hagman, who returned as J.R. in a new series of Dallas this year, died on Friday afternoon due to complications from his battle with cancer, according to a statement from the family provided by Warner Bros, producer of Dallas.

"Larry was back in his beloved hometown of Dallas, re-enacting the iconic role he loved the most," the family said. "Larry's family and closest friends had joined him in Dallas for the Thanksgiving holiday."

The original Dallas ran from 1978-1991, dominating the Nielsen ratings, inspiring a prime-time soap craze, and giving rise to "Who Shot J.R.?" mania.

Hagman earned a pair of Emmy nominations for playing JR in 1980 and 1981 and four Golden Globe nominations throughout the show's run.

He is survived by his wife Maj Axelsson and their adult children Heidi and Preston.

Read the RTÉ Guide's interview with Larry Hagman here.

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1D's Zayn in Twitter war with The Wanted

One Direction star Zayn Malik has been feuding with The Wanted on Twitter.

The tiff began when Malik called Max George a "geek" after he posted a photo of himself with Usher on the social networking site.

"Does that mean I'm 'in'?" George asked, to which Malik replied: "I'm not sure why your still talking to me mate conversation ended when I called you a geek. (sic)

"Your display [picture] just how's how much of a wannabe you are."

When George's bandmate Tom Parker got involved Malik wrote: "Mate, if I had a face like yours my hair would be the last thing I'd worry about.

"Let's not even start discussing vocal ability boys. Would love to chat gotta run though rehearsals."

George responded: "Enjoy rehearsals. Stay off the bud... It clearly makes u cranky."

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Elton John supports little Lily-Mae

Elton John has lent his support to a cover version of his 1971 classic Tiny Dancer by a super group of Irish performers in aid of a four-year old Claregalway girl who has a rare form of childhood cancer.

A 300-strong chorus of singers and performers including Paddy Casey, Mary Black and Mundy have come together to support Lily-Mae Morrison who has Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, a rare and extremely aggressive childhood cancer of the nervous system.

John has tweeted his support for the song and urged his followers to buy the single which was released on iTunes last night and has already hit No 1 in Ireland. A statement on John's official website says: "A beautiful version of Elton and Bernie (Taupin)'s song Tiny Dancer has been recorded in Ireland as a way to raise money for the care of Lily-Mae Morrison, a four year-old Irish girl who has neuroblastoma."

Now the people behind Tiny Dancer: A Song for Lily Mae want to keep the song at the top spot for Christmas.

The chorus of over 300 people were drawn, in the most part, from AIMS musical societies from all Ireland, to sing with artists including Casey, O'Rourke, Black, Mal Touhy of The Riptide Movement, Mundy, The Pale, John Spillane, Brian Hogan (Kila & Preacher's Son), Mickey Joe Harte, Tom Dunne, Camille O'Sullivan, and Lily-Mae's father, Leighton Morrison who like Lily Mae's mum, Judith Sibley, is a professional ballet dancer.

For more information on how you can keep Tiny Dancer: A Song for Lily Mae at No 1 check out the facebook page here:

Watch the performance here:

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Watch Julie Feeney perform two tracks

Julie Feeney has been talking to RTÉ TEN about the inspirations behind her new album Clocks.

The idiosyncratic Galway singer says that she delved deep into the background and stories of her ancestors on the new 11-track recording.

You can watch RTÉ TEN's interview with Julie by clicking on the link to your left and see live performances of Dear John and Julia, two of the standout songs on Clocks.

Feeney, who won major acclaim for her first two albums 13 Songs and Pages, released Clocks on her own Mittens label and she's about to undertake a nationwide tour for which she has recruited local choirs to perform with her at each performance.

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Stephen Fry suffers asthma scare

Actor Stephen Fry was forced to interrupt a press screening on Thursday when he suffered an asthma attack.

The 55-year-old actor was at the media event in London when he started to experience breathing problems, and had to ask guests around him for help.

Taking to his Twitter page, Fry wrote: "Just had a surprise asthma attack at a screening. Got up to ask if anyone had an inhaler: so many hands went up. Saved!"

Stephen Fry recently made his official return to the West End stage as Malvolio in an all-male production of Twelfth Night.

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Irish Book Awards winners announced

Olympic boxing gold medallist Katie Taylor, John Banville, Eoin Colfer, Catherine Fulvio, Jennifer Johnston, Edna O'Brien, Mary O'Rourke and the late Maeve Binchy were among those honoured at the Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards at the RDS in Dublin on Thursday night.

Binchy was posthumously honoured with the Eason Popular Fiction Book of the Year for A Week in Winter, while Banville won the Eason Novel of the Year award for Ancient Light.

Johnston was presented with the Bob Hughes Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to Irish literature.

Taylor won the Lifestyle Sports Sports Book of the Year for My Olympic Dream.

RTÉ Radio 1's John Murray Show Listeners' Choice Award went to Mary O'Rourke for her memoir Just Mary.

RTÉ Television will broadcast highlights of the Claire Byrne-hosted awards on RTÉ One on Saturday, November 24 at 11:05pm.

Edna O'Brien won the Argosy Non-Fiction Book of the Year for Country Girl.

Tana French won the Ireland AM Crime Fiction Book of the Year for Broken Harbour.

The Sunday Independent Newcomer of the Year went to Donal Ryan for The Spinning Heart.

The Specsavers Children's Book of the Year Junior category was won by Oliver Jeffers for This Moose Belongs to Me, while Eoin Colfer won the Senior category for Artemis Fowl: The Last Guardian.

The Avonmore Cookbook of the Year award went to Catherine Fulvio for Eat Like an Italian.

The International Education Services Best Irish Published Book of the Year was John Crowley, William J Smyth and Mike Murphy's Atlas of the Great Irish Famine.

Bridge Street Books in Wicklow Town was named Bord Gáis Energy Bookshop of the Year.

Over 42,000 votes were cast by members of the public, and voting is now open for the overall Bord Gáis Energy Book of the Year at www.irishbookawards.ie, with the winner announced on Monday December 17.

Alice Taylor, Gordon Snell and Edna O'Brien

Cathy Kelly, John Banville and Cecelia Ahern

Sinéad Moriarty

John Murray and Claire Byrne

Kathleen MacMahon

Paul Howard and Mary McCarthy

Katie Taylor and Cecelia Ahern

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Ros na Rún call on new actors

Ros Na Rún, TG4's Irish language drama, is looking for budding Irish language actors to join their cast.

If you have the cúpla focal and a burning ambition to act, then now's your chance to join the acting family of one of Ireland's most popular drama series!

The team behind Ros na Rún are on the look out for both male and female actors to stir things up in the rural village, with some dramatic storylines!

Auditions will be held on the set of Ros na Rún in Spiddal, Co Galway. Fluent Irish is essential for all roles.

If you are interested in auditioning, simply email your CV with a recent photo to leiriuchain@rosnarun.com before the 30th November 2012.

Ros na Rún will then contact you to arrange an audition.

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Bublé is Saturday Night Show guest

Canadian singer Michael Bublé will be among Brendan O'Connor's guests on the Saturday Night Show on RTÉ One.

Bublé will sing two of his most popular songs on Saturday and chat to O'Connor about his life and work.

Another musical guest on the night is Brian Kennedy, who will discuss his departure from The Voice of Ireland and perform an acoustic track.

The Only Way is Essex star Chloe Sims will talk about her cosmetic surgery and her "upcoming buttock enhancement procedure".

Also joining O'Connor is Diane Stopford, the Irish woman who is an international food and beverage manager and a buyer for New York's iconic Dean & DeLuca chain and who champions Irish food producers through her work and stores.

The Saturday Night Show is on RTÉ One at 9:45pm.

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Hunted creator says show continues

It may have finished its run on BBC ONE - but Hunted creator Frank Spotnitz has confirmed that the series will continue without the BBC.

Last week the BBC was reported to have axed the Melissa George-starring spy drama, which completed its first season last (Thursday) night, but US co-producer Cinemax subsequently revealed that it would deliver a second season.

"This is the hazard of doing co-productions - it makes it complicated sometimes if you lose one of your partners," Spotnitz told Digital Spy.

"But we're going forward - it's sort of a spin-off of itself and it'll focus more squarely on the character of Sam Hunter. Hopefully it'll be on around this time next year."

The writer added that he "would very much expect" future Hunted episodes to air in the UK, adding that he has considered Sky - which already co-produces the series Strike Back with Cinemax - as a potential partner.

"It's occurred to me," he admitted. "I'm pretty confident that British viewers will get to see Sam Hunter as she continues."

Spotnitz also admitted that his initial plans for the second season of Hunted - which would have followed protagonist Sam to Berlin - were abandoned as a result of the BBC decision to drop the show.

"It's going to change - that [Berlin plot] was when we still had the BBC as a partner," he explained. "Now it's one of those funny things where it's the same character, but it's a different series.

"As it happens, from the way episode eight [of series one] ends, it actually makes it quite organic to launch off into a different series, but it's not the direction we would've gone in had we stayed with the BBC."

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Hutchence biopic gets the go-ahead

A Michael Hutchence biopic entitled Two Worlds Colliding has been given the green light.

Just A Man: The Real Michael Hutchence - a book written by Hutchence's sister and late mother - will be used as source material by provocative New York filmmaker Robert Galinsky.

Galinsky has said that he hopes to secure the blessing of Hutchence's family and the remaining members of Hutchence's band INXS.

"I chased the idea 12 years ago but there was so much litigation and family issues, it looked too harsh," Galinsky told Encore magazine.

"But recently I was made aware of Trevor Ray Field - who was good friends of [Michael's sister] Tina Hutchence - and he brought me the book.

"Over the course of the last month we negotiated the rights with Tina, and we hit the mark. I like music biopics to be about the person, not just sex, drugs and rock'n'roll.

"It's going to be a heartfelt, interesting project about a complex life, like Ray or Walk the Line."

Casting and the search for a director are both expected to get underway in the New Year.

Hutchence was found dead in a Sydney hotel room 15 years ago today (November 22nd). He was 37.

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Downton's Violet will not be killed off

The creator of Downton Abbey has said that he has no plans to kill off Maggie Smith's character in the popular period drama.

Julian Fellowes added that even if Smith decided she wanted to leave the show that the Dowager Countess of Grantham would not die.

Speaking to the Sun he said "I'm happy to say the Dowager is not going to die. Violet is going to live by the sea in case Maggie changes her mind."

There had been speculation earlier this year that the character would die in the third series which has just aired on television but instead the family character who did die was Lady Sybil played by Jessica Brown Findlay.

Recent reports suggest that the programme-makers are coming close to signing a deal to make the fourth series with confirmation expected shortly.

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Mad-as-hell Shirley back in EastEnders

Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) will be back to cause more problems for Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) in EastEnders next month.

Warning: spoiler alert!

Outraged that Phil's son Ben has only received a four-year sentence for the manslaughter of Heather Trott, Shirley goes about trying to wreck Phil's bid to get custody of granddaughter Lexi.

Shirley's return is on BBC One and RTÉ One on Monday December 3.

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New Jimi Hendrix album on the way

A new Jimi Hendrix album is to be released in 2013 - almost 33 years after the legendary guitarist's death.

The news was announced on the legendary musician's website.

Entitled People, Hell and Angels, the album will contain 12 previously unreleased tracks recorded in 1968/69 and will be available from March 5th.

Hendrix recorded the songs during a break from his band, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, as he considered a new, experimental directions for his follow-up to Electric Ladyland.

He played keyboards, percussion and a second guitar on the album.

Jimi Hendrix was just 27 when he died in his sleep from drug-related asphyxia in September 1970.

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Williams admits needing 'reassurance'

Robbie Williams has confessed that he constantly needs reassurance that his new music is up to scratch.

The Take That star's last solo single Candy shot straight to the top of the UK charts - but the 38-year-old told TV Times that he'd been bruised by the reception to some of his previous efforts.

"I need a second opinion, and a third, and a fourth, and a fifth," he said. "Especially since I've been so excited about other stuff in the past and then sometimes it's not been a hit with the audience.

"Anybody passing my house gets dragged in and I'll say, 'Sit down and listen to these four songs'.

"The dustbin man and the gardener sit in the studio looking confused, going, 'Yes it's brilliant, Mr Williams'."

He also admitted: "I drag everybody up there - it's really sad, ageing pop star stuff!"

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Denzel Washington in movie pay cut

Hollywood star Denzel Washington has admitted to taking a pay cut to star in the movie Flight.

The 57-year-old also predicted that other film stars will have to follow suit.

In Flight he plays an alcoholic pilot flying under the influence in the film, made for a relatively low budget of $30 million.

He told AwardsLine: "The studio wanted to do it for a price, and we ended up with (about) $28 million, and (director) Robert Zemeckis made it look like $100 million, especially the plane sequence. So he and I threw our money back in the pot, took a tenth of our salaries."

He added: "What I think has changed a bit is maybe five or six years ago they might have given us a $50 million, $60 million budget, or more, but nowadays the studios are tightening their belts . . . and neither of us wanted to walk away from it, so we did it.

"The actors, at least the big actors, will have to make a decision: do you want to cut your fee and do something good, or are you just in it for the ($20 million salary)?"

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O'Dowd at work on new comedy series

Family Tree, the new BBC Two/HBO comedy series starring Chris O'Dowd and co-written by This Is Spinal Tap and Best in Show's Christopher Guest, is in production in the UK.

The single-camera, documentary-style comedy follows Tom Chadwick (O'Dowd), whose loss of job and girlfriend coincides with his inheritance of a mysterious box which prompts him to investigate his family lineage.

Co-created by Guest and Jim Piddock (Best in Show, Independence Day), Family Tree will continue filming in the UK and Los Angeles until early 2013, and will premiere on BBC Two and HBO next spring.

The cast also includes Nina Conti as O'Dowd's screen sister Bea, Tom Bennett as his best friend Pete, Ed Begley Jr, Maria Blasucci, Matt Griesser, Don Lake, Michael McKean, Lisa Palfrey, Amy Seimetz, Fred Willard and creators Guest and Piddock.

O'Dowd said of the series: "I'm terribly excited and monumentally under-qualified to work on an improvised show with Chris Guest. I call him Chris 'coz we are friends. He calls me George. I don't know why."

Guest added: "I am very lucky to be working with an incredibly talented cast. Chris O'Dowd has been on my radar ever since he was a child actor in Wales."

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Rubberbandits make UK TV debut

Danny Dyer gets a drubbing, Love/Hate star Laurence Kinlan sings and Father Ted actress Rose Henderson makes an appearance in The Rubberbandits' debut for Channel 4 next week.

Kinlan, who plays gangland patsy Elmo in Love/Hate, appears in a new Bandits video ridiculing British actor Dyer (watch it here). A 30-minute pilot from the Limerick duo airs on Channel 4 on November 30 as part of the station's new 4Funnies series and will feature new songs and sketches from the Limerick duo.

Channel 4 ordered a 30-minute pilot from Blind Boy Boat Club and Mr Chrome after the huge success of their online clips and their performances on three shorts for the station's Comedy Blaps which were aired last August.

The pilot was directed by Father Ted and Moone Boy director Declan Lowney and was made by Dublin outfit Sideline, making them the first Irish production company to have a scripted comedy commissioned by channel since Father Ted in the mid-nineties.

"It was a laugh making TV for the craic and tans, despite the fact that our cameras were haunted by the ghost of Dickie Harris," says Blind Boy Boat Club.

"We like to call the British the Craic and Tans now, because we've had so much fun performing for them. We're going to embrace the opportunity like a swan in need of help. It'll be musical but with lots of different characters."

The Bandits' rave notices in the UK have won them comparisons with Father Ted and New Zealand singing comedy duo Flight of the Conchords.

"It's a great honour to be compared to them," Boatboy has said. "But I try not to think about it because I don't need the pressure to try to be as good as Ted, that's impossible. It's like trying to be as good as The Beatles."

The comedy duo, who undertake more London shows next month, say they're surprised that their material travelled so well. "I went over thinking, they're not going to get the jokes but they started laughing exactly the same," says Boatboy.

"So that was a big eye-opener for us. We really love them, they're just like the Irish, except they're more used to seeing shows and not getting drunk and shouting. We're going to have to shock them with our minds, a bit of cleverness - Samuel Beckett- and Jimmy Joyce-style."

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Corrie's set for some flooding fun

There will be some fun for Coronation Street fans when two characters find themselves in cold water next week.

The show's website says that Eva (Catherine Tyldesley) and Stella (Michelle Collins) notice a small water leak in the back room in the Rovers.

Deciding to investigate further, Stella prods the ceiling.

However, the ceiling then gives way, covering the two of them in water.

But a knight in shining armour will come to the rescue.

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Fans warned of Grey's Anatomy death

Grey's Anatomy fans have been told that there could be another shocking demise on the show next year.

Warning: spoiler alert!

In a Q&A session with readers, TVLine's Michael Ausiello was asked what was coming up on the show.

He replied: "The Grim Reaper will be paying another visit in early 2013.

"His rumoured target: A longtime (and very much beloved) character."

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Writers 'sign for Star Wars sequels'

Following the news that Michael Arndt (Toy Story 3) is to write the next Star Wars movie, it is reported that The Empire Strikes Back writer Lawrence Kasdan and X-Men: The Last Stand writer Simon Kinberg have agreed deals to write the sequels.

The Hollywood Reporter, quoting unnamed sources, says that Kasdan and Kinberg will "write either Episode VIII or Episode IX" and will also produce the films.

Kasdan also wrote Return of the Jedi and Raiders of the Lost Ark, while Kinberg's other credits include Sherlock Holmes and the upcoming X-Men: Days of Future Past.

Both Disney and Lucasfilm have declined to comment on the story, which was first reported by Deadline.com, but have said official announcements will be made on StarWars.com.

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Michael Gambon to get film honour

Dublin-born actor Michael Gambon is set to get the top honour at the British Independent Film Awards which will be held in London on December 9th.

The BBC reports that Gambon will be presented at the event with the Richard Harris Award which was introduced in 2002 to recognise an outstanding contribution to British film by an actor.

Past winners have included John Hurt, Bob Hoskins, Daniel Day-Lewis, Helena Bonham Carter and Ralph Fiennes in 2011. Gambon took on the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter franchise in 2004 after the death of Richard Harris. He has also worked in a career that has spanned six decades in television, theatre, radio and film.

He is currently on stage in London's West End starring in All That Fall at the Arts Theatre and will next be seen on film in Dustin Hoffman's Quartet, which will be released in January.

Gambon was born in Cabra in Dublin during the Second World War and moved with his family to England when he was five.

Also set to be honoured at the event is Jude Law who is picking up the award for an actor, director, writer or producer who has helped to focus the international spotlight on the UK. This award was previously won by Michael Caine, Helen Mirren and Kenneth Branagh.

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Big Bang Theory cast flashmob on set

The cast and crew of US hit comedy The Big Bang Theory have taken part in a flashmob video on the show's set.

During filming of a recent episode of the CBS sitcom, the studio audience - as well as showrunners Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady and Steve Molaro - were surprised with a sudden live dance routine to Carly Rae Jepsen's Call Me Maybe.

The main cast members were sitting on the show's famous couch about to start a take when the summer pop hit began playing in the background.

Initially feigning confusion, the cast including Kaley Cuoco (Penny), Kunal Nayyar (Raj), Simon Helberg (Howard), Mayim Bialik (Amy) and Melissa Rauch (Bernadette) join with the crew members in the dance.

Johnny Galecki (Leonard) also eventually joins in, while Jim Parsons (Sheldon) remains standing in the background. But following the dance, Parsons utters Sheldon's catchphrase, "Bazinga".

The mastermind behind the stunt was Kaley Cuoco, who later posted the video on the show's official Facebook page. She wrote:

"This literally was the best night of my entire life. A special thanks to the cast and badass crew, for going all in, and making it a night to remember!"

Click here to see the YouTube clip.

You can watch The Big Bang Theory on RTÉ Two on Thursdays at 7pm.

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Conley quits I'm a Celebrity camp

Brian Conley has quit I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! due to illness.

An ITV spokesperson said: "Brian Conley has left the jungle due to medical reasons."

The spokesperson refused to give more details.

Comedian Conley recently broke down in tears on the show after a row with boxer David Haye.

Jungle misfit Helen Flanagan has continued to turn her Bushtucker Trial disasters around, winning five out of a possible 12 stars in a challenge involving ants and cockroaches.

Haye told the show's Bush Telegraph: "She's producing the goods now. Our baby Helen, she's a true trouper and we're quietly confident now that she's going to produce the goods."

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Rihanna fans critical of 777 tour

Rihanna fans who won the chance to travel with the star on her 777 tour have criticised the trip.

The We Found Love singer invited 150 journalists and competition-winning fans to join her on her tour of seven countries in seven days.

However, several of the journalists were left angered over Rihanna's refusal to give interviews during the tour.

According to reports on Twitter, journalists were chanting phrases like "just one quote" and "I need a headline" while flying from Berlin to London, while an Australian journalist showed his annoyance by streaking naked through one of the jet's cabins while being filmed.

Guests on the trip have also complained that they have rarely seen the 24-year-old star, with The Sun reporting that she has been hidden away in her panic room.

The Where Have You Been singer has reportedly stacked up £200,000 (€248,546) worth of airport fines over the past week after continually delaying her departure between countries.

Meanwhile, Rihanna left 20,000 fans waiting at London's Westfield shopping centre in Stratford yesterday, after turning up an hour late to switch on the Christmas lights.

Rihanna's seventh studio album Unapologetic is available to buy now.

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Louis Smith joins Strictly live tour

Olympic gymnast Louis Smith has joined the Strictly Come Dancing tour lineup.

The 23-year-old will be joining dancing sensation and TV actress Lisa Riley, Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer and former England Cricket captain and legend Michael Vaughan.

On announcing his place on the tour, Louis Smith said: "The support I've had on the TV show has been incredible. I can't believe how much I've enjoyed dancing every week.

"I love the pressure of performing in front of a live crowd, and I can't wait to do that in some of the biggest arenas across the UK."

Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli will all appear at the live shows, which are hosted by Kate Thonton.

The sixth Strictly arena tour starts on January 18 at Birmingham NIA.

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Corrie's Tina discusses surrogacy plot

Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan has revealed that Tina McIntyre's boyfriend Tommy Duckworth will once again put pressure on her to pull out of her surrogacy deal as he is concerned about her health.

Tina is currently carrying a baby for Gary Windass (Mikey North) and Izzy Armstrong (Cherylee Houston), but Tommy insists that Tina should terminate the pregnancy.

Speaking to All About Soap, Keegan said: "Tina passes out, but is quite laid-back about things. However, Tommy's in a panic and he doesn't want Tina to be pregnant anymore because it's risking her health.

"They call Doctor Matt, Tina's ex - not awkward at all! They find out Tina's anaemic, which is quite common, but Tommy's worried."

When a surprised David Platt (Jack P Shepherd) recalls how Tina had an abortion during their own relationship, Tommy puts even more pressure on Tina.

Speaking of David's behaviour, Keegan added: "[Tina's] definitely not impressed. It was years ago, she was a lot younger then and wasn't ready to be a mum. Now that David's told Tommy about it, Tommy thinks abortion is an option, and Tina's very upset about it all."

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Evan Rachel Wood denies pregnancy reports

Evan Rachel Wood has denied pregnancy rumours.

Taking to her Twitter page, the True Blood star explained that she is not expecting a baby with her husband Jamie Bell.

She wrote: "Sorry to disappoint. But no baby on the way here."

Wood and Bell married in a small ceremony in California last month after dating on and off for several years.

The couple featured together in Green Day's music video for their 2005 music video Wake Me Up When September Ends.

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Ella latest X Factor hopeful eliminated

16-year-old Ella Henderson became the latest person to be voted off The X Factor last night after finding herself in the bottom two in the public vote.

The teenager, who had been a strong favourite in the competition, found herself in the bottom two with another favourite James Arthur. Both singers received two votes each from the judges and the decision went to deadlock with Ella losing out.

Her mentor on the show, Tulisa Contostavlos, was emotional about the decision saying her exit was "absolutely ridiculous."

Controversial contestant Rylan Clark went safely through again last night with the crowd booing when it was revealed that Henderson and Arthur were in the bottom two.

Host Dermot O'Leary described the situation as "One of the biggest shocks we've ever had on the results show" while judge Louis Walsh said "I'm in shock. I thought these were two finalists."

Henderson who sang Daniel Bedingfield's If You're Not The One said she had really loved her time on the show while Contostavlos said "This is ridiculous. It's ridiculous. People did not vote. People thought she was safe."

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Sheehan sees stresses for Darren & Nidge

Robert Sheehan has spoken about the deterioration of his character's relationship with King Nidge in episode two of the third series of Love/Hate last night after his attempt to sort out the Git problem goes badly wrong.

Last night saw Nidge "selling a pup" to Dano after last week's murder in the form of the innocent Elmo and his cousin. Sheenan's Darren willingly takes on the hit for the right price but, feeling guilty, conspires with Elmo to save his life while making a mess of killing the cousin.

Speaking with RTÉ TEN on set Sheehan said "I think Nidge is aware that Darren is the only guy he can trust to get the job done because he has never failed in the past... but then he starts messing him about and not paying him the money for the job and I think that has caused tension."

He added "basically the pressure Nidge is under causes huge tension in other parts of his life and the relationship between Nidge and Darren becomes quiet stressed and strained."

You can watch episode two of the crime drama on the RTÉ Player and for more video exclusives check out the RTÉ Drama website.

Darren meets Elmo ahead of the hit

Elmo realises what is about to happen

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Justin Bieber top winner at AMAs

Justin Bieber was the big winner last night at the 40th annual American Music Awards picking up the top award for Artist of the Year.

The singer brought his mother on stage to help him pick up the honour and he thanked her saying "I wanted to thank you for always believing in me." He added that it is "hard growing up with everyone watching me."

The teenager also won favourite pop/rock album for Believe, and male artist. Picking up the nod for best male artist Bieber had a go at his detractors saying "This is for all the haters who thought that maybe I was just here for one or two years. I feel like I'm going to be here for a very long time."

Among the acts who presented and performed at the event were No Doubt, Christina Aguilera, Bieber, Ke$ha, Linkin Park and country singer Carrie Underwood.

Last night's full list of winners:

Artist of the year: Justin Bieber

New artist of the year: Carly Rae Jepsen

Pop/rock female artist: Katy Perry

Pop/rock male artist: Justin Bieber

Pop/rock band, duo or group: Maroon 5

Pop/rock album: Justin Bieber, Believe

Country female artist: Taylor Swift

Country male artist: Luke Bryan

Country band, duo or group: Lady Antebellum

Country album: Carrie Underwood, Blown Away

Rap/hip-hop artist: Nicki Minaj

Rap/hip-hop album: Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded

Soul/R&B female artist: Beyonce

Soul/R&B male artist: Usher

Soul/R&B album: Rihanna, Talk That Talk

Alternative rock artist: Linkin Park

Adult contemporary artist: Adele

Latin artist: Shakira

Contemporary inspirational artist: tobyMac

Electronic dance music artist: David Guetta

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Daniel Craig named highest paid Bond

Daniel Craig is the highest-paid James Bond star ever.

The 44-year-old actor, who reprised his role as the iconic 007 role for the third time in Skyfall, will earn £31 million to portray the secret agent in two more movies, according to the Daily Mail.

The financial deal will see him placed near the top of Hollywood's leading men, vying for position just below Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Daniel's new deal brings his pay average to £9.6 million per film.

Daniel, who is married to Rachel Weisz, has seen his salary in the role take a substantial jump, having earned £1.9 million for his 2006 debut Casino Royale and £4.4 million for 2008's Quantum of Solace.

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Chance to win €150 GrabOne Credit

To celebrate Cyber Monday this coming Monday 26th November GrabOne are giving away €150 credit for you to spend on any offer on site.

Cyber Monday is one of the biggest online shopping days of the year - but this year is not just another Cyber Monday.

GrabOne are offering an additional 10% savings off all offers for 24 hours only.

Visit grabone.ie on Monday 26th November to grab even more savings.

To enter the competition just answer the following question:

What additional savings are GrabOne offering off all purchases on Cyber Monday?

A. 3% additional savings off all offers for 24 hours only
B. 10% additional savings off all offers for 24 hours only
C. 6.5% additional savings off all offers for 24 hours only

Please send your answer along with your name and contact phone number by email to entertainmentonline@rte.ie

Competition closes on Friday November 23rd at 1pm.

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Esposito anger at Blue Bloods exit

Jennifer Esposito has hit out at CBS after being dramatically cut from top cop drama Blue Bloods.

The actress - who plays Detective Jackie Curatola - suffers from Celiac disease and was placed "on a leave of absence" by the network, which judged her "unable to perform the demands of her role".

"What happened was ugliness," Esposito said last night (November 18) on Fox News Channel's FOX Files. "So many things of injustice that happen in this business. It's what you sign up for.

"This, though, is something that is not about me, I feel. This is about a disease that people don't understand. And what went on [here], it makes me sick."

Esposito previously revealed that - prior to her suspension from the show - CBS had refused to scale back her workload on Blue Bloods, which led to her collapsing on set.

"The [assistant director] came in and said, 'I'll get the medic', and we were like, 'There is nothing [to do], unless he can cure me of Celiac disease'," she said.

"They had to carry me into the car and bring me to the doctor, where I [was] for seven hours."

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Kat Moon to reveal lover at Christmas

EastEnders vixen Kat Moon is set to reveal the identity of her secret lover during the Christmas period to a packed Queen Vic.

Warning: spoiler alert!

Kat, played by Jessie Wallace, will reveal the man she has been having an affair with by accident when her husband Alfie (Shane Richie) lunges for one of the Branning brothers in the packed pub.

Daily Star Sunday quotes a source close to the production as saying: "It's the question that has been on everyone's lips for months - who is Kat's secret lover?"

"The big revelation was always going to be in the Queen Vic in front of everyone and it will not disappoint. Jessie and Shane are both brilliant and this is one episode viewers will not want to miss," the source added.

The tabloid reports that members of the production team have compared the emotional scenes to those 10 years ago between Jessie Wallace and Michelle Ryan, when Kat tells Zoe she is her real mother.

The husband and wife have recently opened up to each other, as Kat confessed her affair but insisted Alfie didn't know the man involved. As Alfie begins to work things out, he has a hunch that he knows the Branning responsible.

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Fears for I'm a Celeb's Flanagan

After another creepy crawly ordeal for former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, more questions about her suitability for the show have been raised by her family, former co-stars and fellow contestants.

Flanagan, who suffers from panic attacks, decided that running on a giant hamster wheel infested with insects was not for her and shouted: "I really don't want to do this, please let me out, I'm freaking out. I'm really sorry, I want to get out now. It's really panicking me and I'm really, really sorry. I don't want to let anyone down, it's just really freaking me out.

"The whole thing is completely freaking me out because it's my fifth trial. I know it's only meal worms, it's really working me up and I don't want to put myself through it and get absolutely terrified. Honestly, I'm really scared."

Fellow contestant Eric Bristow said: "I don't know why you're in here if you don't like insects and bugs and animals and things like that and you come into a jungle. What did you think you were going to do in here, drink milkshakes?"

On Saturday's episode, Flanagan won a night in the show's pub, the Jungle Arms, after an acting performance, but questions about her suitability for the show have also been raised by her family and former co-stars.

Flanagan's mother Julia told The Sunday Mirror: "I was really worried about her going in there because it's not the nicest of environments at all. I tried to persuade her not to go, even the week before I said, 'Helen, you don't have to do this you know!' It's starting to feel like the voting public are pushing her too far."

Writing on Twitter, Kym Lomas, who plays Coronation Street's Michelle Connor, said: "I love Helen but I think we need to see someone else do a trial now. I want to see the trials being done anyway Don't you? It's best bit! X

"It's a bit unfair however for people to keep voting for Helen to do the trials, when we know what will happen, and then bitch about it?? X As Someone who knows her Maybe im a celeb is not the best show for hels to be in [sic]."

Co-star Charlie Condou tweeted: "When we heard Helen was going into the jungle at work, we all knew she wouldn't be able to do any trials. But she really doesn't have a bad bone in her body. Besides, as anyone who has suffered from panic attacks will know, there is nothing worse than irrational terror."

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Love/Hate DVD box set is on the way

RTÉ has announced that a DVD box set of Love/Hate series one to three and the series three DVD will both be released next month.

Both the box set, which has its own behind the scenes extras, and DVD are now available for pre-order from the RTÉ Shop at rte.ie/shop and will go on general release from Monday December 17.

Another DVD available now for pre-order from rte.ie/shop is The Best of The Republic of Telly, which goes on general release Monday November 30th and features the best moments from 60 episodes of the hit television series featuring Dermot Whelan, Jennifer Maguire, Bernard O'Shea, The Rubberbandits, Damo & Ivor and more.

Also released on November 30th and available for pre-order now is Après Match - The Last Ever Après Match DVD in the World, Ever, which looks back at the highs and the lows of Euro 2012 and more.

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Corrie character plans to go on the run

Coronation Street fans have been told that a character in the soap decides to go on the run next week.

Warning: spoiler alert!

Daily Star Sunday says that Tyrone (Alan Halsall) decides that the only way out of his relationship with abusive partner Kirsty (Natalie Gumede) is to run away and take their child Ruby with him.

However, friend Fiz (Jennie McAlpine) discovers Tyrone's plans and rushes to the bus station to present him with an alternative: marry Kirsty.

A source told the paper: "Fiz begs Tyrone to reconsider. She explains that the best way to keep Ruby is to marry Kirsty as he will get parental responsibility of [sic] Ruby, giving him a father's rights".

"He can then fight Kirsty for custody. She warns him that absconding will get him into big trouble and hers is a better long-term solution".

"Whether or not she can persuade him to return home before Kirsty discovers what he's been up to remains to be seen."

The scenes will air on Wednesday November 28.

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Zimmer scrubs in at Grey's Anatomy

Grey's Anatomy has cast former Boston Legal and Entourage actress Constance Zimmer for the current season.

Zimmer is well-known for her role as Dana Gordon on Entourage, and the 42-year-old Seattle native will join the ABC medical drama, which is based in the city of Seattle, playing Dr Cahill.

Described as a 'confident, self-possessed, laser-focused professional with a wicked sense of humour', Cahill will be the focus of a four-episode arc during the current season of the show.

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Love not a part of Cobain documentary

Contrary to reports, Courtney Love is not involved in an upcoming Kurt Cobain documentary project, its director Brett Morgen has said.

A representative for Love told EW that Love has no part in the project, but is "very happy" Morgen is making it. "She thinks he's a great director," the rep added.

In a statement, Morgen said: "Back in 2007, I had a meeting in L.A. with Courtney Love to discuss my possible involvement in a Kurt Cobain documentary.

"She had seen my film, The Kid Stays in the Picture, and thought that I had the right vision and passion to bring Kurt's story to life. Since that time, I have been speaking exclusively with Kurt Cobain's estate, who have given me their full co-operation in order to make the film."

"Courtney isn't currently involved with the project in any capacity. The estate and I will be releasing more information about our plans in the coming weeks. Production on the film will begin in the coming months and we are aiming for a 2014 release," Morgen concluded.

At a press conference for his Rolling Stones documentary Crossfire Hurricane this week, Morgen said of the Cobain project: "We've been trying to find the right time to put this film together and the time is now... Kurt was not only an amazing songwriter and musician, he was an incredible artist and filmmaker. So we are going to do the movie sort of like a third-person autobiography - [as] if Kurt was around and making a film about his life."

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Corrie's Price talks Nick and Leanne

It's been a long road for Coronation Street's Nick and Leanne, and the pair are seemingly about to get their happy ending, but actor Ben Price has said "it's going to be turbulent".

Warning: spoiler alert!

Speaking to Digital Spy, Price, who plays Nick, said that the pair genuinely love each other, but life gets in the way and circumstances are against them.

"Nick's feelings are also a bit mixed up," he explained. "Nick loves Leanne (Jane Danson), but he also hates Peter (Leanne's ex, played by Chris Gascoyne)! That means that he wants something that used to be Peter's, so it's partly an ownership thing for Nick. He likes to feel that he's top dog and that he's the winner."

Earlier this month, news broke that Nick and Leanne were set to become engaged and embark upon wedding plans after her divorce from Peter was finalised.

Leanne has a handful dealing with ex-husband Peter, his son Simon and his girlfriend Carla

Scheming Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley), Leanne's half-sister, is still heartbroken over losing Nick to her estranged sibling and is set to cause ructions in Nick's relationship.

"Nick has definitely moved on and he sees Eva as a mate," Price said. "When Eva is giving him 'advice', Nick takes her at face value and it's only later that he sees things a bit differently."

With plans of marriage and Leanne as a mother figure to Peter's son, Simon, Price said that what keeps his character on the cobbles is his family, along with the prospect of starting his own.

"That's what Nick wants, but it's not going to happen - it's Coronation Street!" he said.

"It's going to be turbulent. The show is about characters pushing for the ideal, and then everything falls around you like a house of cards. That's what makes things exciting, and it should be interesting to see how far Nick will go to make this relationship work."

Price concluded by teasing: "Hopefully in the next few months, you'll see a slightly more ruthless and harder side to Nick. That's my thinking - these things go in cycles!"

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BBC Children in Need breaks record

The BBC's annual telethon Children in Need has set a new record for funds raised, with almost £27m donated during the seven-hour live show on Friday night.

Commenting on the £26,757,446 raised, Children in Need Chair Stevie Spring told BBC Breakfast: "I'm surprised and absolutely thrilled, I couldn't be more thrilled".

"Last year we had yet another tough year and we pulled out all the stops and we're up 40%, over 40% this time last year".

"And last night we absolutely smashed that total again. I think it was absolutely amazing."

The Terry Wogan, Tess Daly and Fearne Cotton-hosted extravaganza included performances by One Direction, Kylie Minogue, Girls Aloud, Leona Lewis and Ellie Goulding; a Doctor Who Christmas Special prequel with the Doctor's new companion, Jenna-Louise Coleman; a Strictly Come Dancing special and an appearance by Alan Sugar in a special edition of EastEnders.

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New Love/Hate pictures are released

With the second instalment of the new series of Love/Hate airing on RTÉ One tomorrow, Sunday November 18, at 9:30pm, new photos of the episode have been released, and you can see them on RTÉ TEN.

Warning: spoiler alert!

The synopsis for episode two reads: "Silver-tongued Nidge sets out to persuade Dano that he had nothing to do with his father's disappearance - but a scapegoat will have to be found, someone will have to pay the price. Once more, Nidge turns to ever faithful Darren for help"

"Meanwhile, Siobhán struggles to cope with recent traumatic events and Tommy - compromised by his affair with Debbie - doesn't help by desperately persuading her to keep her mouth shut."

Watch an exclusive clip of Sunday night's episode on Youtube

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