Jay Z documentary picked up by Showtime

Jay Z's Made in America Festival documentary has been picked up by U.S. network Showtime.

Jay Z's Made in America Festival documentary has been picked up by US network Showtime.

The film, directed by Ron Howard, will debut at the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada on 7 September ('13), and air on Showtime in America on 11 October ('13).

Jay Z, real name Shawn Corey Carter, who curated and headlined the festival, also served as a producer on the film, along with Brian Grazer and Ron Howard.

A statement from Showtime's entertainment president David Nevins, reads, "Ron Howard and Jay Z have crafted an inspirational portrayal of American resilience, drive and creativity, interwoven with an incredible showcase of musical talent."

Throughout the documentary viewers will feast their eyes on performances and interviews by Pearl Jam, Kanye West, Janelle Monae and Run-DMC, taking the spotlight for the first time in 11 years.

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Lily Allen announces comeback on Twitter

The Fear singer Lily Allen has announced her music comeback on social networking site Twitter.

The Fear singer Lily Allen has announced her music comeback on social networking site Twitter.

The 28-year-old singer changed her Twitter address from her married name @lilyrosecooper back to @lilyallen yesterday (August 30), and launched an official website.

Taking to her Twitter page, she wrote: "Hello, im Lily Allen, http://www.lilyallenmusic.com... and, I'm coming back, *******. [sic]"

The website includes links to a selection of her videos and an option for fans to sign up for a newsletter.

Earlier this month, Allen hinted she was ready to release a comeback single after working with producer Greg Kurstin, who contributed to her 2009 album It's Not Me, It's You.

The singer took time off to become a mother - her second child was born in January.

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1D granddad booked out cinema screens

Following the release of One Direction's This Is Us, Louis Tomlinson's grandad booked out an entire cinema theatre for his family and friends.

Following the release of One Direction's This Is Us, Louis Tomlinson's grandad booked out two entire cinema screens for his family and friends.

Tomlinson's granddad attended the screening in the cinema where Louis used to work and he pre-booked two of the venue's screens to accomodate his group.

The manager at the cinema, Vue Doncaster, said: "Louis's granddad was clearly very proud of Louis's achievements and was extremely keen to watch the film amongst friends and family...

"He didn't want Louis to know that he was planning this visit as he knew his grandson would have wanted to pay for the tickets.

"He was even so kind as to buy the cinema staff 'thank you' chocolates for placing the booking and helping to make the night such an enjoyable experience."

Tomlinson attended the film's world premiere in London on Tuesday along with his bandmates Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik and our own Niall Horan.

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Finbar Furey wins The Hit

The Hit finale took place last night in Dublin's O2 Arena and Finbar Furey was crowned as the winner, singing Gerry Fleming's The Last Great Love Song.

The Hit finale took place last night in Dublin's O2 Arena and Finbar Furey was crowned as the winner, singing Gerry Fleming's The Last Great Love Song.

The song, written by Dubliner Fleming, charted at number 1 in the Irish Charts which put Furey ahead of The Stunning, Ryan O'Shaughnessy, Johnny Logan and Samantha Mumba.

Speaking afterwards, Furey said: "I'm thrilled to have won The Hit. Not just for me but also for Gerry Fleming who is a talented songwriter.

"I was up against stiff competition and am overwhelmed that viewers voted for us. I'd like to thank everyone who voted for the single and supported us on this journey.

"Being number one in the charts is fantastic and now The Last Great Love Song is voted the Ultimate Hit.

"It just goes to show that a great song like Gerrys can take you anywhere!"

A delighted Fleming added: "What he's done with that song has taken my breath away."

Almost 2,000 people attended The Hit finale last night for the final of the show and as with ever week #TheHit was trending on Twitter.

The Hit Finalists were:
The Stunning song Run and Hide which charted at number 6. The song is written by Alice Lynskey from Co Wexford.

Ryan O'Shaughnessy single Who Do You Love? which charted at 3. The song is written by Mark Graham and Frances Mitchell from Lisburn, Co Antrim

Johnny Logan song Prayin' which charted at number 3. This song is written by Alan Earls from Greystones.

Samantha Mumbas single Somebody Like Me which charted at number 5. This song is written by Liz Seaver from Skerries.

Finbar Furey song The Last Great Love Song which charted at number 1. This song was written by Gerry Fleming from Dublin.

In addition to having a chart-topping Ultimate Hit, Fleming has also won the Domino's songwriting Bursary of €20,000.

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Day 2 of Electric Picnic

Björk is the headliner at today's Electric Picnic, check out the stage times below and RTÉ's 2fm video highlights, so far.

Björk is the headliner at today's Electric Picnic, check out the stage times below and RTÉ's 2fm video highlights, so far.

Fatboy Slim was the headlining act on the opening night of Electric Picnic 2013 and got the 35,000 festival goers warmed up for what is set to be one of the biggest and best musical, and artistic, weekends of the year.

Cat Dowling talks to 2fm's Dan Hegarty:

2fm's Dan goes on a walkabout at Electric Picnic:

ELECTRIC PICNIC 2013: STAGE TIMES

MAIN STAGE
SATURDAY
12.30pm-1.45am Disclosure
10.45pm-12.00am Two Door Cinema Club
9.00pm-10.10pm Björk
7.00pm-8.15pm Robert Plant presents Sensational Space Shifters
5.30pm-6.30pm Ellie Goulding
4.00pm-4.50pm Duckworth Lewis Method
2.30pm-3.30pm Ocean Colour Sscene
1.00pm-1.50pm The Beat

SUNDAY
10.15pm-11.40pm Arctic Monkeys
8.45pm-9.45pm Franz Ferdinand
7.15pm-8.15pm EELS
6.00pm-6.45pm Kodaline
4.30pm-5.15pm Noah & The Whale
2.45pm-3.45pm Black Uhuru
1.00pm-2.00pm Dublin Gospel Choir
 

LITTLE BIG TENT

SATURDAY
12:30: Hozier
13:30: Young Folk
14:30: Daithi
15:30: Valerie June
16:30 New Jackson
17:45: Lulu James
19:00: Space Dimension Controller
20:30: Big Black Delta
21:45: Le Carousel
23:00: Factory Floor
00:30: Forrests
01:30: Hudson Mohawke

SUNDAY
12:15: The Establishment
13:15: Dirty Epics
14:15: Silhouette
15:15: Enemies
16:15: Indians
17:30: Chrome Sparks
18:45: Blondes
20:15: MØ
21:30: Mount Kimble
23:00: Mano Le Tough

ELECTRIC ARENA

SATURDAY
13:30: Raglans
14:45: Sam Smith
16:00: Hurts
17:30: Cyril Hahn
19:00: Little Green Cars
20:15: The Walkmen
21:30: Billy Bragg
23:00: Ryan Sheridan
00:30: Tiga

SUNDAY
12:30: Nina Nesbitt
13:45: MS MR
15:00: Hermitage Green
16:15: The Strypes
17:30: Johnny Marr
19:00: Warpaint
20:30: David Byrne & St. Vincent
22:30: The Knife

BODY & SOUL MAIN STAGE

SATURDAY
12:00 - 1230: Juhn Echo
13:00 - 13:30: Cove
14:00 - 14:30: Ultan Conlan
15:00 - 15:30: Band Of Clouds
16:00 - 16:30: Swords
17:00 - 17:45: Come On Live Long
18:15 - 19:00: Mark Mulcahy
19:30 - 20:00: Ghosts
20:30 - 21:15: The Dead Heavys
21:45 - 22:30: Samaris
23:00 - 23:45: Frida Sundemo
00:15 - 01:15: Matthew E White
01:45 - 02:30: HK119
03:00 - 04:00: Le Galaxie

SUNDAY
12:00 - 1230: Jennifer Evans
13:00 - 13:30: Tig Linn
14:00 - 14:30: I Have A Tribe
15:15 - 16:00: Tieranniesaur
16:30 - 17:15: Vann Music
17:45 - 18:30: Overhead, The Albatross
19:00 - 19:45: John Smith
20:15 - 21:00: King Kong Company
21:30 - 22:15: Ryan Vail
22:45 - 23:30: Fallulah
00:00 - 01:00: Josef Salvat
01:30 - 02:30: (Very) Special Guest
03:00 - 04:00: Tourist

BODY & SOUL EARTHSHIP STAGE

SATURDAY
02.00 – 04.00: John Daly
00:30 – 02:00: Shane Linehan (DJ set)
23.00 – 00.30: Donal Dineen
22:00 – 22.45: Adultrock
21:00 – 21:30: Altered Hours
20:00 – 20:30: SM Corporation
19:00 – 19:30: Choice
18:00 – 18:30: Buffalo Woman
17:00 – 17:30: Myles Manley
16:00 – 16:30: Lisa McLaughlin
15:00 – 15:30: The Dionnes
14:00 – 14:30: Réalta

SUNDAY
01:00 – 04:00: Mother DJs
23:30 – 01:00: Colm K
22:30 – 23:30: Unknown
21:30 – 22:30: Lumigraph
20:00 – 21:30: Unscene Music Showcase
19:00 – 19:30: Tig Linn
18:00 – 18:30: Paddy Hanna
17:00 – 17:30: Sabrina Dinan
16:00 – 16:30: Ana Gog
15:00 – 15:30: Little Rivers
14:00 -14:30: Bunoscionn's Tradside of the Moon

COSBY STAGE

SATURDAY
12:45 - 12:30: Halves
14:15 - 15.00: NO CEREMONY///
15.45 - 16.30: Deap Vally
17.15 - 18:00: Parquet Courts
18:45 - 19:30: Palma Violets
20:15 - 21:00: Savages
21:30 - 22:30: Young Wonder
23:15 - 00:00: Merchandise

SUNDAY
12:30 - 13:30: Little Bear
13:30 - 14:00: Maud In Cahoots
14:30 - 15:15: Summer Camp
15:30 - 16:30: Terri Hooley (DJ Set)
17:00 - 17:45: Braids
18:15 - 19:00: Chvrches
19:30 - 20:15: Jagwar Ma
20:45 - 21:30: Crystal Fighters
22:00 - 22:45: Polica

RANKIN'S WOOD STAGE

SATURDAY
13:00 - 13:45: Josephine
14:15 - 15:00: John Murry
15:30 - 16:15: Cayucas
16:30 - 17:15: Peace
17:45 - 18:30: Clinic
19:00 - 19:45: Gavin James
20:15 - 21:00: Matthew E. White
21:30 - 22:30: John Grant
23:00 - 00:00: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

SUNDAY
13:15 - 14:00: Luke Sital-Singh
14:30 - 15:15: Lady Lamb The Beekeeper
15:45 - 16:30: Night Beds
17:00 - 17:30: SOAK
17:45 - 18:30: Funeral Suits
19:00 - 19:45: Dawes
20:15 - 21:00: The 1975
21:30 - 22:30: Mick Flannery

SITE MAP:

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Click here for more information on 2fm's coverage of Electric Picnic and watch their live sets and interviews via the live Youtube stream here

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Fatboy Slim can't believe DJ success

Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim, who headlined Electic Picnic last night, told 2fm's Dan Hegarty that he thought his career was coming to an end in the late '90's.

Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim, who headlined Electic Picnic last night, told 2fm's Dan Hegarty that he thought his career was coming to an end in the late '90's.

The internationally renowned DJ said that he thought his career was in its "twilight" stage before he released his acclaimed 1998 album You've Come Along Way, Baby.

Speaking to The Alternative 2fm presenter at Electric Picnic, Cook said: "Personally I thought I was at the twilight of my career because I'd already had quite a healthy career before that so that was kinda exciting.

"What I really didn't understand was where DJ culture could go and dance music. At that point we were just getting on to main stages or having a mega dance tent.

"If you see what's been going on the last three years it's kind of echoing that, its like another quantum leap in where the DJ can go."

"In those days it was unconceivable [sic] that we'd be where we are today."

Watch the full interview here:

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Clint Eastwood splits from wife Dina

Clint Eastwood and his wife Dina have split after 17 years of marriage, it has been reported.

Former TV news anchor Dina confirmed the news to Us Weekly. When Eastwood's manager was contacted for a comment they said: "I know nothing about that."

The couple married in 1996 and had a daughter, Morgan, nine months later.

According to Us Weekly, Dina said that she and Eastwood remain close but have been living separately for some time.

A source told the publication that the couple split in June 2012.

The 83-year-old director and actor and Dina starred with their 16-year-old daughter on the E! reality series Mrs Eastwood and Company last year.

Dina was Eastwood's second wife. He was previously married to Maggie Johnson from 1953 to 1984, with whom he has a daughter, Alison, and a son, Kyle.

Eastwood is father to seven children in total.

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Furey beats Mundy and Filan to No 1 spot

Finbar Furey has secured his place in tonight's final of The Hit with Gerry Fleming's The Last Great Love Song while Mundy debuts at No 5 with Mark Walshe's song Jigsaw Man. Shane Filan's solo debut makes No 7.

Finbar Furey has secured his place in tonight's final of The Hit with Gerry Fleming's The Last Great Love Song while Mundy debuts at No 5 with Mark Walshe's song Jigsaw Man. Shane Filan's solo debut makes No 7.

Fuery will now battle it out with previous Irish top tens, The Stunning's song Hide and Run, Ryan O'Shaughnessy's Who Do You Love, Johnny Logan's Prayin', and Samantha Mumba's Somebody Like Me, tonigjht on RTÉ One at 9.35pm.

Other new entries on this week's chart include Avenged Sevenfold who debut at the top of the album chart with their latest release Hail to The King and Franz Ferdinand's new album Right Thoughts,Right Words,Right Action which debuts at No 19.

Ireland's Top 20 singles

1 The Last Great Love Song Finbar Furey (Vision Independent)
1 (last week) 2 (this week) Roar Katy Perry (Virgin)
2 3 Wake Me Up Avicii (Positiva)
3 4 Burn Ellie Goulding (Polydor)
5 Jigsaw Man Mundy Vision (Independent)
4 6 Counting Stars Onerepublic (Interscope)
7 Everything To Me Shane Filan (Capitol)
6 8 Best Song Ever One Direction (Syco Music)
7 9 Summertime Sadness Lana Del Rey (Polydor)
8 10 We Can't Stop Miley Cyrus (Rca)
17 11 Same Love Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (Macklemore)
9 12 Applause Lady Gaga (Streamline/Interscope/Konlive)
12 13 Blurred Lines Robin Thicke Feat. T.I. & Pharrell (Interscope)
11 14 It's Time Imagine Dragons (Interscope)
13 15 We Own The Night (Wanted Global Talent)
16 Berzerk Eminem (Interscope)
10 17 Love Me Again John Newman (Island)
18 18 Thinking About You Calvin Harris Feat. Ayah Marar (Columbia)
19 Wrecking Ball Miley Cyrus (Rca)
15 20 La La La Naughty Boy Feat. Sam Smith (Virgin)

Ireland's Top 20 albums

1 Hail To The King Avenged Sevenfold (Warner Bros)
2 (last week) 2 (this week) In A Perfect World Kodaline (B-Unique)
3 The Calling Meav (Warner Classics)
1 4 Where I Wanna Be Nathan Carter (Sharpe Music)
5 Another Self Portrait (1969-1971) Bob Dylan (Columbia)
10 6 Take Me Home One Direction (Syco Music)
7 Halcyon/Halcyon Days Ellie Goulding (Polydor)
4 8 Night Visions Imagine Dragons (Interscope)
6 9 Up All Night One Direction (Syco Music)
12 10 Our Version Of Events Emeli Sandé (Virgin)
20 11 The Heist Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (Macklemore)
8 12 18 Months Calvin Harris (Columbia)
3 13 Curtain Call - The Hits Eminem (Interscope)
26 14 The Truth About Love Pink (Rca)
22 15 Bad Moon Rising - The Collection Creedence Clearwater Revival (Spectrum)
19 16 One Night Only Bee Gees (Rhino)
15 17 Wagon Wheel Nathan Carter (Sharpe Music)
5 18 Born To Die Lana Del Rey (Polydor)
19 Right Thoughts,Right Words,Right Action Franz Ferdinand (Domino)
16 20 Absolute Zero Little Green Cars (Island)

Chart courtesy of IRMA

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O'Callaghan struggles with work/life balance

Miriam O'Callaghan says that she struggles to keep a balance between her work and home life.

Miriam O'Callaghan says that she struggles to keep a balance between her work life and her personal life.

Speaking to RTÉ TEN at the launch of RTÉ Radio 1's new season, she said: "I fail [to get the balance right] every day of my life but the thing is, I don't worry about it. Life is about doing the best you can but like most other people I struggle."

The 53-year-old's schedule remains busy in the new season as she continues to stand in on the John Murray Show on RTÉ Radio 1.

"I'm fortunate enough to be standing in for John in the Autumn. It's a brilliant team and I've loved doing it." she said.

Having forged a successful career in both television and radio, O'Callaghan openly admits that TV was her first love but that radio also holds a special place in her heart.

"If you're a female presenter all anyone does in the first few minutes, evidence shows, is look at you, what you are wearing, what your hair is like, and it distracts from what I do best which is interview people.

"On radio that's all I do. I can be in my nightie - I'm not - but I can just sit there and just focus on talking to the person and be interested in their story."

Despite enjoying letting her image take a back seat on radio, the mother of eight is still well known for her style. When asked what the secret behind her glamorous appearance is she said: "I just try and be happy in life."

She added: "I want to live everyday 24/7 to the best of my abilities and that's what I say to my children too."

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Win tickets to a special screening of Die Hard

Friday 30 Aug 2013

The Jameson Cult Film Club is back with a special screening of action movie classic Die Hard. It's the original and arguably the best and RTÉ Ten has four pairs of double tickets to give away to the event

The Jameson Cult Film Club is back with special screenings of action movie classic Die Hard. It's the original and arguably the best and RTÉ Ten has four pairs of double tickets to give away to the showing which take places at a secret Dublin location on September 18th.

We've all seen it over and over again on the small screen but here's your chance to watch Bruce Willis in full cinematic glory in his defining role as John Clane as he battles nasty terrorists, lead by a pre-Dev Alan Rickman, who have taken over the Nakatomi skyscraper in LA.

Cinema goers will be treated to much more than a typical screening, as actors, live theatre and special effects timed perfectly with on-screen action help to create an atmosphere throughout the show.

Yippee ki-yay . . . readers!  If you want to get your "Hans" on tickets to the September 18th screening, simply answer the question below and e mail your answer with your name and contact details to:

tencompetitions@rte.ie

How many Die Hard movies have there been in total?

Closing date for entries is midnight on September 15th and all entrants must be over 18.   

Go to www.jamesoncultfilmclub.ie  for details and register for other chances to win free tickets to one of the screenings on either Setptember 17th or 18th.

For a taste of what goes down at these special screenings, here's a clip of some Jameson Cult Film Club madness.

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Poet Seamus Heaney dies, aged 74

Irish poet and playwright Seamus Heaney, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, has died. He was 74.

View our Seamus Heaney gallery here

Heaney was born near Toomebridge, Northern Ireland, but as a child moved to Bellaghy in County Derry.

He won the 1995 Nobel Prize in Literature.

The acclaimed writer had been living in Dublin and suffering from ill health.

For more on Seamus Heaney click here.

View a broadcast from 1989 of Seamus Heaney discussing his life and career.

View a 1976 clip of Seamus Heaney reading his poem Bogland.

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Groban plays Gellar's love interest in new sitcom

Singer Josh Groban is to play Sarah Michelle Gellar's love interest in new sitcom The Crazy Ones which also stars Robin Williams and features Kelly Clarkson in the pilot episode.

Singer Josh Groban is to play Sarah Michelle Gellar's love interest in new sitcom The Crazy Ones which also stars Robin Williams and features Kelly Clarkson in the pilot episode.

In the new show, the former slayer Gellar plays advertising executive Sydney who works together in an agency with her father Simon, a particularly anarchic Robin Williams.

Groban's character Richie is a figure from her past who comes back into her life. When Sydney mistakes his friendly gestures as romantic, Simon has to set the record straight.

Kelly Clarkson plays herself in the first episode which airs on CBS on September 26th.

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Rooney Mara replaces Wasikowska in film 'Carol'

Rooney Mara has replaced Mia Wasikowka in the Todd Haynes' film Carol.

Rooney Mara has replaced Mia Wasikowka in the Todd Haynes' film Carol.

The film is an adaptation of Patricia Highsmiths's novel The Price of Salt.

Haynes spoke of Mara's addition to the cast, "We're over the moon to have Rooney on board. I've been a tremendous admirer of her work from the beginning, so the thought of bringing her together with Cate [Blanchett] on-screen is thrilling to say the least."

Carol is set in the 1950s and focuses on a love affair between a store clerk (Mara) and a woman in an unhappy marriage (Blanchett).

Wasikowska was cast to play the role in May but Mara has since replaced her in the role.

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Luther movie prequel plans confirmed

There's a movie version of Luther on the way following the success of the show's third season which recently aried on BBC

There's a movie version of Luther on the way following the success of the show's third season which recently aried on BBC.

Neil Cross, creator of the crime series starring Idris Elba as the mean and moody detective, said at this week's Edinburgh TV Festival: "I've written the script and we hope to get the film made next year."

"Idris is a brilliant leading man and we've hoped to turn Luther into a movie for a long time. It will follow his career in the earlier days, when he is still married to Zoe, and the final scene in the film is the first of the initial TV series."

Cross explained that the reason he chose to develop a prequel was to bring back popular supporting characters like Zoe (Indira Varma). Justin Ripley (Warren Brown) and DCI Ian Reed (Steve Mackintosh) are also expected to feature in the movie,

Ruth Wilson's Alice Morgan will not appear in the movie but the BBC is believed to have expressed interest in a spin-off series for her character.

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Bullock, Clooney cosy up at Venice Film Festival

Sandra Bullock and George Clooney cosied up on the red carpet at the opening of the Venice Film Festival.

The Hollywood A-listers were there for the world premiere of their new 3D space thriller Gravity.

For the red carpet, Bullock chose a strapless red J Mendel vibrant red gown which featured origami-style folding and a split skirt.

She accessorised the bold dress with simple black accessories - a tiny box clutch and black strappy sandals. The 49-year-old star wore her hair in a dishevelled upstyle, while a smokey eye brought the look together.

Her co-star Clooney opted for a class black tuxedo, white dress shirt and bow tie.

Gravity, which is directed by Alfonso Cuaron, is about a veteran astronaut (Clooney) and an inexperienced medical engineer (Bullock) who becomes stranded in space following a meteor shower.

Gravity co-stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney

Bullock in a J Mendel gown

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Win! Tickets to The Hit final and a Sony Phone

To celebrate Domino's sponsorship of The Hit on RTÉ One, we've got 10 pairs of VIP tickets to the final at the O2 tomorrow (Aug 30) to giveaway PLUS a Sony Xperia E phone AND an Elvery's voucher!

To celebrate Domino's sponsorship of The Hit on RTÉ One, we've got 10 pairs of VIP tickets to the final at the O2 tomorrow (Aug 30) to giveaway PLUS a Sony Xperia E phone AND an Elvery's voucher!

To celebrate Domino's sponsorship of The Hit on RTÉ One, we've got 10 pairs of VIP tickets to the final at the O2 tomorrow (Aug 30) to giveaway PLUS a Sony Xperia E phone AND an Elvery's voucher!

If you are lucky enough to win a pair of tickets you will be treated to a pre-party at Dublin's top VIP club Buck's Townhouse, on Leeson Street with pizza and Rosemount Wine, as well as transfer to the O2 and VIP wristbands for the official after-party at Buck's.

One overall winner will also win a Sony Xperia E pack that's available exclusively at Carphone Warehouse stores nationwide. A Sony Xperia E pack includes much more than a phone with these new packs that include a screen protector and a €25 voucher for Elvery's as well as the Sony Xperia E.

The final show will see the weekly winners The Stunning, Ryan O'Shaughnessy, Johnny Logan, Samantha Mumba and Mundy or Finbar Fury compete to win the €20,000 Domino's Songwriting Bursary for the songwriters who wrote the artists recent hits.

To be in with a chance of winning one pair of tickets to tomorrow night's (Aug 30) final at the O2 in Dublin, and for one lucky person a Sony Xperia E pack, send you answer to the following question, along with your name and a contact phone number to tencompetitions@rte.ie Please put The Hit in the subject line

Who are the presenters of The Hit on RTÉ One?

a) Bosco and Socky
b) Ant and Dec
c) Aidan and Nicky

Terms and conditions apply. This competition is open until 12pm on Friday August 30, 2013. Winners will be called on the number they provide between 12pm and 1pm. If you do not respond to any message left in this time, your tickets will go to the next randomly selected winner. Any winner who is under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a person over the age of 18. All other RTÉ competition rules apply, a copy of which can be found here. Please only enter if you are able to make your way to Buck's Townhouse, Leeson Street, Dublin, for 7pm tomorrow (Aug 30).

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Nicole Sherzinger has the X Factor

It's time to face the music....well almost! With just a mere two days to go until the launch of The X Factor 2013, Louis Walsh and the judging gang kicked of the launch in style.

It's time to face the music....well almost! With just a mere two days to go until the launch of The X Factor 2013, Louis Walsh and the judging gang kicked of the launch in style.

Former Pussycat Dolls Nicole Scherzinger showed that she had the X Factor in a stunning navy blue strapless jumpsuit.

The 35-year-old Boomerang singer completed her look with a pair of red stilettos and on-trend yellow nail polish. Nicole chose to accessorize the look with some Majdan Rocks jewellery from Gem Alley.

At one stage the on/off girlfriend of Formula 1 ace Lewis Hamilton ported a large pair of sunglasses with tan coloured rims.

Xtra Factor host Caroline Flack looked sensational in a checked micro mini skirt and a black roll neck jumper. Flack opted to wear her hair back of her face in a ponytail highlighting her sleek ponytail.

Flack was joined by her co-host Matt Richardson, who is replacing her former co-presenter Olly Murs on this year's show.

Meanwhile, the judges revealed that one of the favourites to win is this lady - Sam Bailey.

You can catch The X Factor at 8pm this Saturday (August 31) on TV3 & UTV.

Caroline Flack and her new TV husband comedian Matt Richardson

Louis Walsh is clearly excited to be back for the tenth series

The head judge himself, Gary Bralow,  posed for the paps

Sharon Osbourne looked thrilled to be returning to the show

Nicole looking radiant even without the sunglasses

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RTÉ Radio stars line up for new season on Radio 1

RTÉ Radio launched its new season line-up today and it features a new show from comedian Pat Shortt and a new series from Kathryn Thomas

RTÉ Radio launched its new season line-up today and it features a new show from comedian Pat Shortt and a new series from Kathryn Thomas in which she travels to Rwanda twenty years on from the genocide to take a look at how that tragic event impacted on the music industry.

Shorts Shortts, which will see Pat Shortt perform a series of short plays spanning the historical, romantic, dramatic and the tragic.

Returning shows include Joe Duffy's Liveline, Drivetime with Mary Wilson, Late Debate with Audrey Carville , Oliver Callan's satirical entertainment show Callan's Kicks and Saturday with Claire Byrne returning on September 21st.

Today with Sean O'Rourke will fill the slot which was occupied by Pat Kenny before his recent departure to Newstalk. The new mid-morning current affairs magazine show debuts this Monday with stories of the day, sport coverage, in-depth features and consumer interest.

Jim Jennings, acting MD of RTÉ Radio said, "Today we launch a winning schedule that demonstrates the diversity and depth of Radio 1. RTÉ is committed to delivering engaging and compelling public service programmes, and this is at the heart of RTÉ Radio 1's mission."

RTÉ Radio 1 will also have exclusive national commentary on the All Ireland football and hurling finals, commentary on all of Ireland's remaining World Cup soccer qualifiers, and extensive Heineken Cup rugby coverage as well as coverage of Ireland's November international matches.

Click here for more information on the RTÉ Radio new season.

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Arrested Development movie to reunite entire cast?

Arrested Development creator Mitch Hurwitz has announced that he is hoping to make a feature film based on the show "as soon as possible".

Arrested Development creator Mitch Hurwitz has announced that he is hoping to make a feature film based on the show "as soon as possible".

Unlike the recent Netflix only fourth season revival of the cult US comedy, which focused on an individual character in each episode, the movie will reunite the entire Bluth ensemble on screen.

"A TV season is a six-month commitment," Hurwitz told Rolling Stone. "But I think it would be very doable to get them together for four or five weeks to make a movie."

Hurwitz added: "I'm working on the movie right now. I can't get into much more detail because I don't want to scare anybody off.

"I don't want to be presumptuous about it. I don't own the property outright - it's a 20th Century Fox property. But everybody seems really into it and really eager to make a movie."

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Ex-Corrie star Katherine Kelly marries in secret

Former Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly has married her partner Ryan Clark in Las Vegas.

Former Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly has married her partner Ryan Clark in Las Vegas.

Kelly, who played straight-talking Becky on the Street, flew out to Las Vegas to tie the knot with boxer Clark, without telling her family.

The 33-year-old-actress, who recently starred opposite Jeremy Piven in drama Mr Selfridge, wed at the infamous Church of the West on August 20th.

Speaking to Hello! magazine Kelly said: "We wanted to enjoy the day without all the usual planning and pressure. We just wanted to let it roll, so it had an on-the-run feel to it.

"We'd been laughing and joking all day and then suddenly everything seemed to stop and we tried to get the words 'I do' out without becoming emotional wrecks. It was awesome. I'll never forget that moment for the rest of my life."

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Matt Damon to be honoured for his ecology work

Matt Damon and Hayden Panettiere are set to be honoured for their dedication to ecological issues at the upcoming Environmental Media Awards.

Matt Damon and Hayden Panettiere are set to be honoured for their dedication to ecological issues at the upcoming Environmental Media Awards

The 42-year-old Elysium star is to be recognised with the Ongoing Commitment Award for his work with Water.org, an organisation he co-founded that aims to bring safe water and sanitation to Third World countries.

24-year-old Panettiere has been named the recipient of the 2013 Futures Award, which is given to young stars who have the potential to become environmental activists. The Nashville actress is currently working with the conservation group The Whaleman Foundation.

The awards will be held in California this October.

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Cranston as Lex Luthor in Man of Steel sequel?

Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston will reportedly play Lex Luthor in the Man of Steel sequel.

Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston will reportedly play Superman's nemesis Lex Luthor in the Man of Steel sequel.

Cosmic Book News reports that the actor will confirm the casting when the fifth series of Breaking Bad ends next month and they also claim that he has signed a multi-film deal.

The deal would include at least six film appearances set within the DC Comics universe.

Claims of Cranston's casting come days after Warner Bros. confirmed his Argo co-star Ben Affleck in the role of Batman.

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X-Files 3 movie to have post-colonisation story

Chris Carter has been talking about the storyline for his planned third X-Files movie.

The writer-director who created the cult sci-fi series suggested that after 2008's relatively small-scale X-Files: I Want to Believe, any follow-up would be broader in scope and would also tackle the December 22, 2012 colonisation date mentioned in the TV series.

"It's really up to 20th Century Fox, whether they have the will to do it," Carter told movie magazine Empire. "I think all of us are interested in putting the band back together.

"I have an idea for a third movie in my head. The colonisation date has passed and that is something we wouldn't ignore.

"For the second movie, we only had the budget for a stand-alone story, but we want to go back to the mythology."

Carter also revealed that British actor Simon Pegg - who starred with X File star Gillian Anderson in How to Lose Friends and Alienate People and is a noted fan of the show - almost appeared in I Want to Believe.

"We actually thought about putting him in the second movie, but there was no part for him," said Carter. "I certainly would think about him if we were to go forward in any way."

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Madonna tops celebrity rich list

Madonna has topped Forbes magazine's rich list after raking in cash from touring, her clothing and fragrance line and investments

Madonna has topped Forbes magazine's rich list after raking in cash from touring, her clothing and fragrance line and investments.

The once and forever Material Girl took an estimated $125m (€93m) in the past year. The 55-year-old made most of her moolah from her $305m-grossing MDNA tour which visited Dublin last summer.

Steven Spielberg came in second on the list with earnings of $100m in the year ended June 2013.

Madonna-a-like Lady Gaga made No 10 on the countdown with earnings of $80m mostly from her Born This Way Ball world tour.
Expensive handbag collector Oprah Winfrey took in $165m last year but this year she fell to No 13 on the list with earnings of $77m.

At number three, with earnings of $95m in the past year, there was a three-way tie between 50 Shades of Grey author EL James, radio shock jock Howard Stern and music and television producer Simon Cowell.

Others in the top 10 earners include TV host Glenn Beck, director Michael Bay of the Transformers franchise and thriller novelist James Patterson, who Forbes said was now the best-selling author of all time.

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Timberlake joined by *NSYNC at VMAs

From surprise reunions, incredible performances and of course, the awards themselves, this year's MTV Video Music Awards pulled out all of the stops.

From surprise reunions, incredible performances and of course, the awards themselves, this year's MTV Video Music Awards pulled out all of the stops.

Check out our fashion round-up of the event here.

The *NSYNC reunion was one of the worst kept secrets this week with rumours flying as fans' anticipation grew and when they joined Justin Timberlake on stage last night for their first performance since 2004 they did not disappoint.

The group came together during Timberlake's performance which he started off with his solo hits Sexy Back, Like I Love You, My Love, Cry My A River and Rock Your Body.

He was then joined on stage by Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, JC Chasez and Chris Kirkpatrick to perform *NSYNC classics Bye Bye Bye and Girlfriend.

Timberlake then finished his medley with latest tracks Suit & Tie and Mirrors.

Chat show host Jimmy Fallon then appeared on stage to present JT with the prestigious Michael Jackson Vanguard Award to which JT replied, "I don't deserve this award, but I'm not going to give it back."

He said he would share his award with his *NSYNC band-mates. "Half the Moonmen [that's the VMA gong folks] I ever won, I won with [*NSYNC] – I'm going to share this with them."

*NSYNC weren't the only memorable performance on the night however with Lady Gaga opening the show and performing her new single Applause for the first time live.

A skimpily-clad Miley Cyrus was joined on stage by Robin Thicke for a performance which included dancers dressed as giant teddy bears.

The award for most moving performance of the night would have to go to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis singing Same Love with a guest appearance from Jennifer Hudson.

Katy Perry closed the show with her latest hit single Roar underneath the Brooklyn Bridge.

Full list of winners:

Video of the Year – Justin Timberlake, Mirrors

Best Hip-Hop Video – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton, Can't Hold Us

Best Male Video – Bruno Mars, Locked Out Of Heaven

Best Female Video – Taylor Swift, I Knew You Were Trouble

Best Pop Video – Selena Gomez, Come and Get It

Artist to Watch – Austin Mahone, What About Love

Best Song of the Summer – One Direction, Best Song Ever

Best Collaboration – Pink feat. Nate Ruess, Just Give Me A Reason

Best Video with Social Message – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Same Love

Best Rock Video – Thirty Seconds To Mars, Up In The Air

Best Art Direction – Janelle Monae feat Erykah Badu, Q.U.E.E.N

Best Choreography – Bruno Mars, Treasure

Best Cinematography - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton, Can't Hold Us

Best Direction – Justin Timberlake feat. Jay Z, Suit & Tie (directed by David Fincher)

Best Editing – Justin Timberlake, Mirrors

Best Visual Effects – Capital Cities, Safe and Sound

Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award – Justin Timberlake

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Eminem set to release new album MMLP2

Eminem has announced that he will be releasing a new album this November. MMLP2 stands for Marshal Mathers LP 2 and it's the sequel to his 2000 album Marshal Mathers LP

Eminem has announced that he will be releasing a new album this November. MMLP2 stands for Marshal Mathers LP 2 and it's the sequel to his 2000 album Marshal Mathers LP.

The recent Slane headliner made the announcement at last night's MTV Video Music Awards via a new advert for Beats by Dr Dre headphones.

The 16-second clip featured a short preview of Eminem's new single Berzerk and revraled that the new album is produced by Dr Dre and Rick Rubin.

Following the album announcement, Eminem's website stated that Berzerk will be released on August 27th.

The soon to be 40 rapper hinted at the new releases on Twitter writing: "Guess who's REALLY back #VMAs" and posting a photo for the VMA awards.

MMPL2 will be the Eminem's eight studio album and his first since 2010's Grammy Award-winning Recovery.

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Love/Hate star for Electric Picnic's Literary Tent

Aiden Gillen, Dylan Moran, Amy Huberman, Eoin Colfer, and Lisa Hannigan are among the literay and music names set to descend on The Arts Council Literary Tent at this weekend's Electric Picnic Festival.

Aiden Gillen, Dylan Moran, Amy Huberman, Eoin Colfer, and Lisa Hannigan are among the literay and music names set to descend on The Arts Council Literary Tent at this weekend's Electric Picnic Festival.

Gillen, who has appeared in Game of Thrones, Love/Hate, and The Wire, will make an appearance alongside Love/Hate creator and writer Stuart Carolan.

Black Books star and comedian Moran will also be putting in a stint at the literary tent, speaking about his comedy and script-writing methods to fans.

The tent will also see Paul Murray, author of Skippy Dies, paired with singer-songwriter Lisa Hannigan, whose track Home was written in response to Murray's much-loved novel.

Best-selling author Eoin Colfer, creator of the hugely popular Artemis Fowl books, will team up with fellow Wexfordian and musical maverick Pierce Turner.

Writer and actress Amy Huberman will be taking to the tent alongside Irish Times journalist Roisin Ingle, while John Boyne, author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas will pair up with Mike McCormack (Notes From a Coma).

The arts and music festival, which takes place from Friday August 30th to September 1st in Stradbally, Co Laois, is now sold out.

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Electric Picnic - check out the site map

Have a look at Electric Picnic site map and check out the stage times for some of the big names playing this weekend down in Stradbally for the festival's 10th birthday

Friday

10.30pm-12.00pm FatBoy Slim
9.0pm-10.00pm My Bloody Valentine
7.15pm-8.15pm Wu-Tang Clan
6.00pm-6.45pm Miles Kane
5.00pm-5.30pm Hudson Taylor

Saturday

12.30pm-1.45am Disclosure
10.45pm-12.00pm Two Door Cinema Club
9.00pm-10.1pm Bjork
7.00pm-8.15pm Robert Plant presents Sensational Space Shifters
5.30pm-6.30pm Ellie Goulding
4.00pm-4.50pm Duckworth Lewis Method
2.30pm-3.30pm Ocean Colour Sscene
1.00pm-1.50pm The Beat

Sunday

10.15pm-11.40pm Arctic Monkeys
8.45pm-9.45pm Franz Ferdinand
7.15pm-8.15pm EELS
6.00pm-6.45pm Kodaline
4.30pm-5.15pm Noah & The Whale
2.45pm-3.45pm Black Uhuru
1.00pm-2.00pm Dublin Gospel Choir

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Leonard Cohen special airs tonight on RTÉ radio

In the run-up to his shows in Dublin's 02 this September, RTÉ Radio One repeats an Arts Tonight special on Canadian man of letters and song Leonard Cohen tonight

The show can be heard at 10pm and it explores the different facets of Cohen's life with extracts from RTÉ producer John McKenna's documentary and an interview with music journalist Sylvie Simmons about her excellent biography I'm Your Man The Life of Leonard Cohen which was released earlier this year.

There will also be an in-depth look at many of Cohen's most well known songs including I'm Your Man, Tower of Song and Hallelujah.

Tickets priced from €88.50 are still available from Ticketmaster and usual outlets for Cohen's gigs at The O2, Dublin on Wednesday 11th and Thursday September 12th.
 

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Watch! Did Taylor Swift F-bomb 1D at VMAs?

Calling all lip readers! Apparently, Taylor Swift was less than impressed when One Direction took to the stage at last night's Video Music Awards in New York

In a think-and-you'll-miss-it clip, the country pop princess can be seen turning to fellow popette Selena Gomez and uttering what just might be "shut the f*** up" as the 1Ders mouth some platitudes about New York.

Have a look at the clip and tell us what you think she's saying.

Swift, who stepped out with Harry Styles for a spell last year, picked up the Best Female Video award from dance Pimpernells Daft Punk at the awards bash.

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Ben Affleck confirmed to play Batman

It has been announced that Ben Affleck is set to join the Man of Steel sequel as Batman alongside Henry Cavill as Superman.

The Warner Bros project was confirmed at Comic-Con earlier this year with Zack Snyder taking the helm.

The film will see Batman and Superman on the big screen together for the first time, says The Hollywood Reporter. The film is due to open worldwide in July, 2015.

Warner Bros' Greg Silverman said of the casting "We knew we needed an extraordinary actor to take on one of DC Comics' most enduringly popular superheroes, and Ben Affleck certainly fits that bill, and then some.

"His outstanding career is a testament to his talent, and we know he and Zack will bring new dimension to the duality of this character."

Synder said "Ben provides an interesting counterbalance to Henry's Superman.

"He has the acting chops to create a layered portrayal of a man who is older and wiser than Clark Kent and bears the scars of a seasoned crime fighter, but retain the charm that the world sees in billionaire Bruce Wayne. I can't wait to work with him."

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Bianca's new boyfriend cast in Eastenders

Comedian Terry Alderton has been cast as a new love interest for Bianca Butcher (Patsy Palmer) on Eastenders.

Alderton will play the role of Cockney cabbie Terry Spraggan, who will be a regular character on the BBC soap.

In a new storyline, Bianca spends time away in Manchester before returning with Terry in tow.

Terry has been described as a "bloke's bloke" who has plenty in common with Bianca as he is also a parent.

His arrival will mean some happiness for Bianca, as she embarks on her first proper relationship since her husband Ricky departed, show bosses have promised.

Alderton commented on the news: "I'm still in shock, it's all happened so fast. I can't wait to get started and I love the fact I don't have to change my name!"

Stand-up comic Alderton will begin filming with Eastenders in September.

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New teaser trailer for Homeland season 3

Showtime has released another trailer teasing the return of Homeland for its third season.

Claire Danes, Damian Lewis and Mandy Patinkin all feature in the moody clip with a soundtrack of Adele's cover of The Cure's Lovesong.

The clip teases an imagined reunion between the characters of Carrie and Brody and shows Saul in his new role in the CIA.

The end of season three saw Brody going on the run with help from Carrie after his video revealed that he had been turned.

Homeland returns on US television on September 29 and can be seen on RTÉ Two just days later.

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Corrie's Natalie Gumede linked to Strictly

Former Coronation Street star Natalie Gumede is reported to have signed up to star in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing which starts on BBC One this Autumn.

The Daily Star claims Gumede, who played Tyrone Dobbs' abusive partner in the soap, will take to the dancefloor next month. She left the show earlier this year after her character lied about Tyrone abusing her and he found himself in jail.

Gumede has said she is a huge fan of the series previously.

Other people linked to the series include Sophie Ellis Bextor and Vanessa Feltz.

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TEN's Top TV Picks for Today

Munday and Finbar Fury face off in The Hit on RTÉ Two while James Corden is back with the A League of Their Own gang on Sky One. Meanwhile Frank Turner and Bastille rock it out over on BBC Three.

The Hit 9:25pm, RTÉ Two

Tonight sees the last battle in this series of The Hit between singer-songwriter Mundy and folk music legend Finbar Furey. So far this series, we've heard some incredible songs and this week should be no different with a brand new crop of song writers eager to impress the two solo artists.

Which artist sand which song will be seeing at the O2 next week in the grand finale? We have a feeling it's going to be a close one!

League of Their Own, 9:00pm Sky One

James Corden is back along with his merry gang of fellow of sports enthusiasts in this new season of this smash-hit panel show.

Appearing on this episode is, Olympic gold medallist Amu Williams, Dutch football star Edgar Davis and Alan Carr who along with series regulars, Freddie Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp and Jack Whitehall, will all be attempting to show their superior sporting knowledge.

Full of the usual mix of silly challenges, tonight's episode will feature a game of one-on-one football complete with zorb suits and an SAS style assault course in probably the only sporting show on TV that all the family will love.

Frank Turner & Bastille @ Reading, 8pm BBC Three

Obviously nothing beats being at a festival, the electricity of the crowd, the nervous anticipation and the euphoric feeling you get when you hear the first strains of your favourite song.

Luckily BBC Three are around to bring you as close to that feeling as you can get without also having to put up with the dodgy toilets, muddy fields and drunken miscreants.

Tonight, folk/punk God that is Frank Turner will be taking the stage along with one of this year's standout new artists, Bastille. Prepare to put the surround sound up high and enjoy some seriously great music.

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Danny Boyle to direct TV police drama

Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle is heading back to the small screen for the first time in 12 years to work on a new comedy series.

The 56-year-old Slumdog Millionaire helmer will team up with the creatives behind British film Four Lions for a police-based show called Babylon, according to Radio Times.

The drama will be penned by Sam Bains and Jesse Armstrong, the comedy team behind the long-running, Peep Show.

Boyle was the mastermind behind the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony, which was broadcast around the world last July (12).

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Michelle Collins leaving Corrie in April

Michelle Collins has announced that she is leaving her role as Stella Price in Coronation Street.

The actress, who has played the Rovers Return landlady since June 2011, has decided not to renew her contract when it expires in April.

The Mirror reports that the ITV soap's bosses could not persuade Collins to stay.

Producer Stuart Blackburn commented: "We wish Michelle every happiness as she moves on to pastures new."

Her departure is the latest in a line of stars bowing out from the soap, with Sue Johnston and Michelle Keegan also due to depart next year.

Stella's final scenes will be aired in June of next year.

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Cumberbatch exits Del Toro's Crimson Peak

Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch has left Guillermo del Toro's latest project Crimson Peak.

Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch has left Guillermo del Toro's latest project Crimson Peak.

The Hollywood Reporter says that no reason was given for his departure but sources say it is not due to another project.

The gothic horror story is set to star Charlie Hunnam, Jessica Chastain and Mia Wasikowska. The film is due to start shooting in January.

Cumberbatch is due to appear in the upcoming The Fifth Estate, 12 Years a Slave and August: Osage County. He is also the voice of the dragon Smaug in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

Meanwhile three new 90-minutes episodes of Sherlock will return to BBC One shortly where we will see Sherlock's return after his assumed death at the end of season two's The Reichenbach Fall.

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Lynch lauds 'beautiful' Monteith Glee episode

Jane Lynch has said that the upcoming Cory Monteith memorial episode of Glee is "beautiful".

Jane Lynch has said that the upcoming Cory Monteith memorial episode of Glee is "beautiful".

The actress, who plays Sue Sylvester on the popular series, tweeted, "Just read Cory Monteith memorial episode. Most beautiful thing."

Cory Monteith, who played Finn Hudson on the show, passed away last month from "mixed drug toxicity" at the age of 31.

It has been confirmed that his character will not die from a drug overdose in the series.

Lynch also spoke about coming to terms with Monteith's death, "You know, it's tough. Everybody has a relationship with him and we all express our grief in different ways so I'll only speak for myself. I love him and I honour him and every day I go to work I walk by his trailer and O go ' He should be in there'."

Glee will return for its fifth season in the US in September.

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Ricky Gervais planning David Brent movie?

The UK version of The Office may have ended almost a decade ago, but it looks like Ricky Gervais just can't stay away from his character David Brent.

The UK version of The Office may have ended almost a decade ago, but it looks like Ricky Gervais just can't stay away from his character David Brent.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Gervais "plans to sign a record deal for his Office character, whom he recently revived through his YouTube series Learn Guitar With David Brent."

The website adds: "The instalments began as a stunt for charity, but Gervais hopes they will be the basis for a movie about Brent trying to make it in the music industry."

First aired in 2001, The Office returned for a Red Nose Day special this year, catching up with Brent, who had now become a music industry talent manager.

Gervais can next be seen on the big screen in the Muppets Most Wanted.

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Listen to Méav's new album on RTÉ Ten

Check out former Celtic Woman Méav's new album, The Calling, which goes on sale tomorrow

Check out former Celtic Woman Méav's new album, The Calling, which goes on sale tomorrow.

The multi-million selling singer teamed up with Grammy award-winning producer Craig Leon to record The Calling and you can hear it here.

The Calling features twelve tracks from Ireland, England, Scotland, Brittany, Galicia and America including fresh interpretations of Ewan McColl's The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Pentangle's Light Flight and the ancient ballad, Black is the Colour.

In 2004, Méav was invited to be one of the five founding members of female supergroup Celtic Woman, who have sold six million records in the US and worldwide. It should be noted that each of the albums which Méav recorded with Celtic Woman reached number 1 in the Billboard World Music Charts.

Méav left Celtic Woman in 2008 to start a family, and she has two daughters. She duly resumed her solo career in 2010, performing to a sell-out crowd with the New York Pops Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. She performed Where the Sunbeams Play in the Disney Movie Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure. She created the Love Theme for the popular BBC TV series The Aristocrats.

Pre-order The Calling here.

You can also be in with a chance to win one of ten signed CD copies of The Calling, by simply answering the question below.

What is the title of Meav 's musical contribution to the Disney movie Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure?

Simply send your answer to tencompetitions@rte.ie.

Entries close on Wednesday at midday.

For competition Ts and Cs here.

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Review: We're The Millers

This screwball romp has a healthy share of belly-laughs and even some "aw shucks" moments says Paddy Kehoe but he draws the line at the "offensive" scenes. Read his review here

This screwball romp has a healthy share of belly-laughs and even some "aw shucks" sentimental moments. But with less of the offensive, frankly jarring scenes, they could have made a movie reasonably reliable for family viewing. Sadly, at times We're The Millers teeters uneasily into territory that should really be out of bounds.

One of the scenes in question occurs quite early on and involves a seedy cop who is looking for a bribe, or otherwise a sexual service involving an 18-year old boy. It's not funny, but the scene ends with a deft avoidance of the actual service. The audience only begins to breathe again after this squirming encounter ends.

And the testicle bitten by the tarantula isn't funny either. This scene cynically buys into the YouTube humiliation fad - that context has already been established - and, of course, the testicle clip goes viral. One immediately docks two stars for such a cheap shot at knowing, streetwise comedy. Just because it's faddish doesn't make viral humiliation valid for entertainment, simple as.

But aside from that, We're The Millers is laugh-out-loud brilliance, smarter and sassier than films it might vaguely remind you of, like Meet The Parents or Meet the Fockers. In a film which is obsessed with sex, one of the funniest scenes takes place in a tent and involves high jinks amongst four adults, two of whom may not be as consenting as they appear.

As the story begins, likable David Clark is a small-time pedlar of soft drugs in Denver, Colorado. After a street fracas, he is robbed of 20 thousand dollars profit he was about to deliver to his sleazy drugs boss, Brad (Ed Helms).

Brad duly forces David to take a trip to Mexico to smuggle drugs he has no alternative but to agree, as he owes his boss 20 grand. Plus he stands to receive a handsome pay-out himself. Brad assures him that he has but to collect a small amount of marijuana in Mexico. But, hey, that's a lie.

It dawns on David that he must assemble a neat all-American family – The Millers - as the perfect cover. Rose (Jennifer Aniston) lives in the same apartment block and works as a stripper. When she finds herself out of a job, she reluctantly agrees to join David on the trip, pretending to be mom Miller.

The couple are joined by a teenage runaway, Casey (Emma Roberts), who for a fee, will play the daughter. Completing the brood is the goofy, lovable Millers' son, Kenny (Will Poulter). The ready-assembled family pile into an RV, which David acquires for the trip.

Much of the humour derives from the fact that the Millers fail to function as a normal family when that is clearly what is expected of them, when they interact with other folks.

On the other hand, when the Millers begin, despite themselves, to resemble a real family after time spent cooped up in the RV, their clumsy affection for - and loyalty to - each other tugs at your heartstrings. Which is really quite clever, as it ends up being a feel-good movie as well as a comedy, and both Aniston and Sudeikis are on top form.

Go see, but be prepared for occasional gross interludes which the film could have well done without.

Paddy Kehoe

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Exclusive: The Irish Pub trailer

It opens in cinemas on October 4, and RTÉ TEN is giving you the chance to watch the trailer for the new documentary The Irish Pub.

It opens in cinemas on October 4, and RTÉ TEN is giving you the chance to watch the trailer for the new documentary The Irish Pub.

Directed by Alex Fegan, The Irish Pub is described by its distributors Element Pictures as "a eulogy to the greatest institution in Irish society, the pub - or more specifically the traditional Irish publicans who run them.

"The characters in this wonderful film all run and own pubs that have been in their families for generations and it is through their warmth, wit and wisdom that we gain an insight into the heart and soul of The Irish Pub."

Director Fegan said: "The making of this film has been an incredible journey and all involved are delighted that Irish audiences will have the opportunity to see the film on the big screen from October 4, where we hope they will be charmed and captivated by the stories told."

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

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Rose of Tralee is a hit with viewers

This year's Rose of Tralee Festival was a hit with viewers, with Irish audiences reaching 1,181,00 viewers after RTÉ's Nine O'Clock News.

This year's Rose of Tralee Festival was a hit with viewers, with Irish audiences reaching 1,181,00 viewers after RTÉ's Nine O'Clock News.

The crowning of this year's Rose of Tralee, Texan Haley O'Sullivan, drew a peak of 808,140, while an average of 668,000 viewers watched the final show, which had a share of 49%.

Rose of Tralee host Dáithí Ó Sé said of this year's winner: "I've had another fantastic year hosting the Rose of Tralee and I'm delighted for Haley.

"Her lively personality and caring nature really shone through during the week and also on stage. She will be a great ambassador for the Rose of Tralee."

Rose of Tralee 2013 winner Haley O'Sullivan said: "I'm shocked but thrilled to be crowned the Rose of Tralee. It's such an honour to represent the Roses and Festival."

Rose of Tralee host Dáithí Ó Sé with winner Haley O'Sullivan

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One Direction mania hits London for premiere

One Direction mania took over London last night as hordes of screaming fans greeted the boyband at the world premiere of their movie One Direction: This Is Us.

According to The Independent, over 70,000 devotees thronged at London's Leicester Square to greet boybanders Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Zayn Malik.

Wearing colour coordinated monochrome outfits, the quintet spent plenty of time meeting their diehard fans, posing for photographs and signing autographs.

19-year-old Style said: "This is unreal", while Mullingar-born Horan added: "This is amazing. We're really excited to be here. We can't believe we are here.

"This is just unbelievable. The last few years have been amazing. This is what we've been dreaming of."

The 3D film tells the story of the band's rise to fame after forming on The X Factor in 2010 and is directed by Super Size Me film-maker Morgan Spurlock.

Malik, who posed for photographs with some of the Directioners, said: "The best thing about our fans is their dedication."

Simon Cowell, who last night confirmed that he is expecting his first child with socialite Lauren Silverman, also spoke about co-producing the film, saying: "It has been my dream come true to produce a film. But without their fans, this couldn't have happened. They have the best fans in the world."

The premiere was attended by a host of famous faces, including funnyman James Corden, MTV's Laura Whitmore, Diana Vickers, Ronnie Wood, Dermot O'Leary, Sinnita, JLS and Little Mix.

Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards, who is dating Malik, said: "I'm proud of my boyfriend but we're really proud of all the boys."

One Direction: This Is Us opens in cinemas on August 29.

One Direction pose for photographs

Harry Styles

Dermot O'Leary

Laura Whitmore

Zayn Malik gets pouty for a fan photo

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One Direction's Zayn is engaged to Perrie

One Direction's Zayn Malik has gotten engaged to his girlfriend, Perrie Edwards from Little Mix.

One Direction's Zayn Malik has gotten engaged to his girlfriend, Perrie Edwards from Little Mix.

The rumour mill went into overdrive after the boy band's Leicester Square premiere of their film, This Is Us, when Edwards was spotted wearing a diamond ring on her engagement finger.

The engagement was confirmed on Real Radio this morning by Edwards' mother, Deborah who said: ""Yes it is, it's true. They got engaged on Sunday and it was absolutely lovely."

She added: "It's wonderful because Zayn is absolutely gorgeous and Perrie loves him to pieces. It's just perfect and they get on so well together. It's just fabulous."

The couple, who have been dating since early 2011, also received congratulations from Edwards' brother Jonnie who tweeted: "Right, My sister and Zayn ARE Engaged! It's true! You seen the ring on the finger and all that jazz! CONGRATS!!!"

Speaking to The Daily Mirror a source close to the couple said: "It was so romantic - Zayn popped the question over the weekend when they were alone together."

They added: "It's one of the first weekends they've spent with each other, as they've both been on tours with their bands. He wanted to wait for the perfect moment."

Recently, to prove his love for his girlfriend, Malik had a cartoon image of her tattooed on his right arm and told The Sun: "She loved it, she thinks it's good. It's a good sign."

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Former NYPD Blue star joins The Following

Kevin Bacon drama The Following has cast former NYPD Blue star James McDaniel in a recurring role for its upcoming second season.

According to TV Line, the 55-year-old actor - currently in Orange Is the New Black on Netflix - will play FBI agent Ken Phillips, who heads a task force out of New York.

McDaniel is best known for his long-running role as Lt Arthur Fancy on NYPD Blue as the hugely successful show ran from 1993 to 2001.

His more recent credits include stints on The Good Wife, Detroit 1-8-7 as well as Orange Is the New Black.

McDaniel joins new cast additions Valerie Cruz (Homeland), Connie Nielsen (Boss) and Sam Underwood (Dexter) in The Following's next run, which is set one year after the events of season one's finale.

Season two of The Following began filming last Monday (August 19) and will be broadcast in 2014.

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Kutcher and Cryer top US TV pay chart

Two and a Half Men stars Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer top the US TV actors' wage charts with respective wages of $750,000 and $650,000 per episode.

Two and a Half Men stars Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer top the US TV actors' wage charts with respective wages of $750,000 and $650,000 per episode.

In a list compiled by TV Guide, a total of 24 actors are paid a quarter-of-a-million or more per episode. Given that many shows run over 20 episodes a year, annual income for some can be staggeringly high.

In third place is the only other actor who earns in excess of a half-million, NCIS star Mark Harmon, who makes $525,000 per episode - plus points off the show's profit.

Mariska Hargitay from Law & Order: SVU is next with $400,000 a show, while fifth place is shared by several names including Big Bang Theory trio Kaley Cuoco, Johny Galecki, and Jim Parsons, who get $350,000 each.

Simon Baker from The Mentalist is also on the $350,000 mark, as are Grey's Anatomy stars Patrick Dempsey, Ellen Pompeo and Sandra Oh.

In 12th place comes the highest-paid cable TV show actor Michael C Hall. The Dexter star pulls in an impressive $300,000 per episode and shares that salary level with Dan Castellaneta (Homer), Julie Kavner (Marge) and Yeardley Smith (Lisa) from The Simpsons.

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Exclusive: A Belfast Story trailer

It opens in cinemas next month, and RTÉ TEN is giving you a first look at the new trailer for the Colm Meaney-starring thriller A Belfast Story.

It opens in cinemas next month, and RTÉ TEN is giving you a first look at the new trailer for the Colm Meaney-starring thriller A Belfast Story.

Written and directed by Nathan Todd, A Belfast Story follows a weary detective (Meaney) investigating the murders of former paramilitaries.

The film also stars Malcolm Sinclair, Tommy O'Neill, Tim McGarry, Stuart Graham, Patrick Buchanan and Maggie Cronin.

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

A Belfast Story opens in cinemas on Friday September 20.

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Support grows for charity Springsteen cover

A cover of Bruce Springsteen's The River by Waterford band The Unusual Suspects and Guests is expected to raise thousands for a fund set up to help the families of Passage East fishermen Paul, Shane and Kenny Bolger who died in a fishing tragedy in June.

A cover of Bruce Springsteen's The River by Waterford band The Unusual Suspects and Guests is expected to raise thousands for a fund set up to help the families of Passage East fishermen Paul, Shane and Kenny Bolger who died in a fishing tragedy in June.

The cover, which has Springsteen's blessing, is already a Top 10 hit and has been praised online as one of the best ever versions of his classic track.

The River was also the favourite song of Paul, Kenny and Shane Bolger.

The song is available at some Golden Discs stores and can be downloaded on iTunes; The Unusual Suspects and Guests are expected to be vying for the Number One spot this week.

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2fm chat to music mogul Alan McGee

On tonight's edition of 2fm's The Alternative, Dan Hegarty will be chatting to ex-Creation Records co-founder and music mogul Alan McGee.

On tonight's edition of 2fm's The Alternative, Dan Hegarty will be chatting to ex-Creation Records co-founder and music mogul Alan McGee.

The 52-year-old record label owner, who championed successful acts such as Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, Oasis and The Libertines to the top of the charts, will be chatting to Dan about his current label 359 Records.

Power of Dreams frontman Craig Walker, who recently signed to Alan's label, will also be in the 2fm studio to chat about his new band, Mineral.

Speaking to Dan about signing Craig to his label, Alan said: "We were lucky to get Craig for 359. He sent me an email saying that the band wanted to sign to our label. Once I'd heard the Mineral album, I said You're signed!"

Craig further explained that his new manager is an "amazing guy," saying: "Power Of Dreams is how I met Alan back in 1990. We've kept in touch ever since; he's an amazing guy."

Mineral's album Plastic Ekphr is out in October.

You can catch the full interview tonight (Tuesday 20) with Dan Hegarty on The Alternative from 10pm.

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Crime fiction icon Elmore Leonard dies

Elmore Leonard, one of the most revered and influential writers in the history of crime fiction, has died. The best-selling American author, who was 87, had recently suffered a stroke.

A tweet on Elmore Leonard's Twitter page read: "Elmore passed away this morning at 7:15 AM at home surrounded by his loving family."

Among Elmore Leonard's best-known works are Get Shorty, Out of Sight and Rum Punch, which was filmed as Jackie Brown.

His short stories include ones that became the films 3:10 to Yuma and The Tall T, as well as the TV series, Justified.

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Watch One Direction global premiere stream

The global premiere of One Direction's movie One Direction: This Is Us takes place in London this evening, Tuesday August 20, from 5:00pm, and you can watch all the red carpet arrivals and interviews on RTÉ TEN.

The global premiere of One Direction's movie One Direction: This Is Us takes place in London this evening, Tuesday August 20, from 5:00pm, and you can watch all the red carpet arrivals and interviews on RTÉ TEN.

Among those set to join the group at the premiere are José Mourinho, Clive Owen, Dermot O'Leary, James Corden, Little Mix, McFly, JLS, Diana Vickers, Amelia Lily, Conor Maynard and Loveable Rogues.

Directed by Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me), One Direction: This Is Us is described as "a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon.

"Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis' meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London's famed O2 Arena. Hear it from the boys themselves and see through their own eyes what it's really like to be One Direction."

One Direction: This Is Us is released in Irish cinemas on Thursday August 29.

The Irish premiere is also taking place in Dublin's Cineworld this evening, August 20, with a link-up to the red carpet at the global premiere in London.

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Marriage proposal for New Orleans Rose Molly

There was love in the air in the Dome in Tralee last night with a marriage proposal live on stage for the New Orleans Rose, Molly Molloy Gambel.

23-year-old Kyle Catlett got down on one knee and proposed to the University of Alabama graduate who said no repeatedly before finally answering yes to the cheers of the delighted crowd.

The proposal was clearly a surprise to 23-year-old Molloy Gambel who explained afterwards "I only said 'no' because I was so shocked. I couldn't believe this was happening on TV going live to the nation as well as overseas and all my friends were watching."

Host Daithi O Se congratulated the pair and asked Kyle if he had sought Molly's father's permission to which he replied "yes sir I did".

Last night was the first night of the 2013 Rose of Tralee where the first group of this year's 32 Roses were introduced to the audience. Tonight the Rose will be crowned.

The couple chat to RTÉ's Colm Flynn after the proposal.

Check out a gallery of this year's Roses here.

She said yes finally!

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Keating talks of quitting Australian X Factor

Ronan Keating has admitted that he may quit his job as a judge on Australian TV's version of The X Factor in order to spend more time with girlfriend Storm Uechtritz.

Ronan Keating has admitted that he may quit his job as a judge on Australian TV's version of The X Factor in order to spend more time with girlfriend Storm Uechtritz.

Keating - who has been dating Uechtritz for 12 months - takes on fellow judges Dannii Minogue, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and LMFAO frontman Redfoo in the talent show's current fifth season.

But his future on the show is in doubt after he told Australia's TV Weekly: "This could be my last year. I make massive sacrifices with my career. Every year I consider if I can really do it again. The show is a big commitment."

Keating added that having two careers was affecting his relationship with the Australian-born Uechtritz, who's a TV executive."We are both so busy. We barely get to see each other," he said.

"The only time is when I'm on set or when she travels with me while I'm working."

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David Gillick wins Celebrity MasterChef Ireland

David Gillick has been crowned the champion of the first Celebrity MasterChef Ireland.

The athlete came on tops over fellow finalists, RTÉ newscaster Aengus Mac Grianna and broadcaster Maia Dunphy, to take home the coveted title.

Gillick told TEN of his win: "It's great that I don't have to lie to anyone anymore, I've been lying to everyone for the past few months so it's great to have it out in the open now!

"To be honest I was really surprised. When they actually said that I won it I was completely gobsmacked, I was lost for words, I didn't know what to say or what to do, I was completely overwhelmed."

The competition heated up for the final episode, as the contestants flew to Dubai to impress judges Nick Munier and Dylan McGrath with their own three-course dinner menu.

Gillick impressed the judges with his Quinoa crumbed lamb cutlets, Halibut fillet with an avocado, apple and celeriac remoulade with lemon vinaigrette and Summer meringue torte.

McGrath said: "I love the quinoa, I like that it's you. I can see why you made those choices. The protein, quinoa, keeping it healthy. Staying relevant to you."

Gillick said of his menu choice: "Particularly in the final I just wanted to not keep things simple, but to keep things simple to me, use foods that I would normally eat. That's what people can relate to, it's nothing over-the-top of fancy, anyone could make this food if you throw yourself into it. That's what I wanted to do throughout it, I'm an athlete and that's my background and it's what I know."

The athlete also opened up about his experience appearing on the show, saying: "I got a lot of self-fulfilment and a lot of confidence from the whole experience and that makes you look forward to cooking and trust yourself a bit more with regards what you're cooking. If I was to throw a dinner party now I'd have full confidence in myself that I would pull it off whereas before I would have been like 'No way, they're all going to hate this'.

"And also from a personal perspective, and not being able to race over the last while due to injury, you begin to feel a little bit down about yourself. Going through this whole process really gave me a lot of self-fulfilment, I really enjoyed it."

Gillick is open to possibly branching out into a cooking career, explaining to TEN: "I've always been interested in healthy living and healthy food and it's part of what I do in my career. If opportunities were to arise due to this I'd take a run at it."

The judges were let down by Mac Grianna's lamb shanks main course, with McGrath commenting: "You've cooked some beautiful food all the way through the competition, and today you've cooked a big bulky dish."

Dunphy became visibly upset and shed a few tears after Nick and Dylan's comments about her performance in the final MasterChef challenge, saying: "I'm just really disappointed".

When announcing that Gillick had won the competition, Dylan complimented the athlete, who became known for his healthy approach to cooking, saying: "For the past six weeks we have been impressed by your innovation and your flavour."

Celebrity MasterChef Ireland winner David Gillick

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EastEnder to be left for dead

It is reported that an EastEnders character will be left for dead in scenes to air next month.

Warning: spoiler alert!

Daily Star Sunday reports that David Wicks (Michael French) will arrive at the door of former lover Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson) with his new girlfriend, Naomi (Lisa Maxwell) in tow.

He offers no explanation for his return to Walford but demands to see daughter Bianca (Patsy Palmer), who is away.

However, a couple of days later it becomes clear that David is in trouble again when he is beaten up and left for dead.

David manages to make it to Carol's home and she takes him in – much to the annoyance of boyfriend Masood Ahmed (Nitin Ganatra).

A source told the paper: "David is one man in Carol's life she will always have a soft spot for. He's her first love and the father of her first-born Bianca. We saw the chemistry they had when David returned to see his mum. But all he's ever done is let her down."

Lisa Maxwell and Michael French - On screen in EastEnders next month

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Dexter star bags major role on Grey's Anatomy

Dexter star James Remar has landed a major arc on Grey's Anatomy.

Dexter star James Remar has landed a major arc on Grey's Anatomy.

According to TV Line the 59-year-old actor will appear in multiple episodes of the medical drama's upcoming tenth season.

Remar's character will make his debut early on in the run, though details about the character are not yet available.

His previous work includes stints on The Vampire Diaries and Sex and the City, but he's best known for playing Dexter Morgan's late father Harry on Showtime's Dexter, which is currently in its eighth and final season.

Remar's additional credits include roles in the films The Warriors (1979) 48 Hrs (1982) and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997).

Dexter continues on Sundays on FOX while Grey's Anatomy returns to ABC in the US with a double-bill on Thursday, September 26 and will follow on RTÉ Two.

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UK soap stars for Sligo charity match

RehabCare has invited 20 of the UK's most popular soap stars to Sligo this coming weekend to help raise funds with a charity football match.

RehabCare has invited 20 of the UK's most popular soap stars to Sligo this coming weekend to help raise funds with a charity football match.

The organisation who work with people with disabilities in the county are joining forces with UK charity Once Upon A Smile, to raise funds to support the development of a new RehabCare resource centre for people with disabilities in Sligo.

Leading the UK team is Danny Miller, who is best known for his role as Aaron in Emmerdale. The Manchester-based actor recently took up a new role in ITV drama Scott and Bailey where is plays the part of D.S. Rob Waddington.

Also taking part are Eastenders' Tony Discipline who plays Tyler Moon on the hit BBC soap alongsides former Eastenders star Thomas Law who played Peter Beale in the soap.

Other famous faces include: Danny Young (Coronation Street and Dancing on Ice), Anthony Quinlan (Hollyoaks), Derry Mensah and Charlie Healy from The Risk (X-factor 2011) and Danny Tennant (Hollyoaks and Emmerdale).

The soap stars are set to take on their Irish counterparts with Fair City's Decco (Dave O'Sullivan), Sean (Ryan Andrews) and Callum (Sean Doyle) leading the way. They will be joined by Paul Walsh, the lead singer with Royseven and Stephen Byrne, presenter, RTÉ's Two Tube and reporter on The Voice of Ireland.

The highlight of the weekend's fundraising activities will be a charity soccer match which will take place on Sunday 25th August in Mc Sharry Park at Sligo, kicking off at 1.30pm.

Tickets for the match (kick off 1.30pm) are on sale from RehabCare Sligo (086 0404331), The Sligo Weekender, Se7en in Quayside shopping centre, Jako Sports, Centra Maugharboy, Centra Cartron and Tighes Newsagents, Ballymote and Supervalu Tubbercurry. Tickets are €10 per adult and €5 for U16's (must be supervised). Last remaining family tickets (2a & 2c) are available for €25

For updates like us on Facebook.com/Rehab25 and follow us on Twitter @rehabgroup. For more info call 086 0101311.

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James Marsden admits to being 'goofy drama nerd'

Former Versace model James Marsden has admitted that he does not feel like he's a sex symbol.

Former Versace model James Marsden has admitted that he does not feel like he's a sex symbol.

Currently starring in Lee Daniels' The Butler, the singer and actor told Out magazine that his good looks do not correspond to his personality in the way that people might assume.

"I'm actually less comfortable being the smouldering hot guy," he admitted. "I know I have a face like a model, but I'm actually just a goofy drama nerd underneath."

Marsden also noted that his instincts about the commercial prospects or artistic quality of a movie he's in cannot always be relied upon.

"I never set out to make a bad movie," he said. "Some movies just turn out bad, and I want to scream, 'Why did you pick that take?' Then there are some movies that I've been in that I was sure people would laugh at, that have become huge.

Recalling one particular hit he said: "I thought The Notebook was going to be a schmaltzy Movie of the Week-type thing, and here we are!"

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Lopez's boyfriend confirms Idol return

Jennifer Lopez will return to American Idol, according to her boyfriend Casper Smart.

The singer was widely tipped to return to the Fox series after a season away from the judging panel.

Smart, who has been dating Lopez for almost two years, accidently confirmed the news while promoting his new show A Step Away on Friday (August 16).

When asked if he thought Lopez would make a return to the show for its 13th season, Smart told E! News: "Yes."

Casper reportedly thought that Fox had already made an announcement about the judging panel for the new season, following the departures of Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and Randy Jackson.

Fox has not yet commented on the matter.

Country music star Keith Urban has already been confirmed to return to the panel after making his debut last season.

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Cooper in talks for Lance Armstrong movie

Bradley Cooper is in talks to play Lance Armstrong in a Warner Bros film about the cyclist's life.

Bradley Cooper is in talks to play Lance Armstrong in a Warner Bros film about the cyclist's life.

Deadline reports that the Silver Linings Playbook star is in talks about joining the movie as a producer as well as taking a starring role in the project.

Cooper would play either the lead role of Armstrong or Tyler Hamilton, Armstrong's former teammate who was part of his inner circle on the US Postal Service Team. Hamilton later implicated Armstrong in the doping scandal during a 60 Minutes appearance.

The film, which is set to be called Red-Blooded American, is intended to be fast-tracked toward production.

There are currently a few films in production about the rise and fall of the seven-time Tour De France champion.

Working title is working on a biopic from director Stephen Frears which will star Ben Foster as the disgraced cyclist.

Meanwhile JJ Abram's Bad Robot Productions has acquired the rights to Juliet Macur's upcoming book Cycle of Lies: The Fall of Lance Armstrong.

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RTÉ TEN'S TV Picks for Today

Limerick take on Clare in the Senior Hurling semi-finals, with all the action on The Sunday Game Live, while there is a hotly-contested final taking place in Dubai in Celebrity Masterchef Ireland. Meanwhile, The Mill concludes on Channel 4.

Limerick take on Clare in the Senior Hurling semi-finals, with all the action on The Sunday Game Live (1.15PM RTÉ Two), while there is a hotly-contested final taking place in Dubai in Celebrity Masterchef Ireland, at 9.30pm on RTÉ One.  Meanwhile, The Mill concludes on Channel 4 at 8.00pm.

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The Sunday Game Live
1.15PM RTÉ Two

Michael Lyster is joined by Eddie Brennan, Liam Sheedy and Tomas Mulcahy for live coverage from Croke Park of the second of this year's All Ireland Senior Hurling semi-finals as Munster Champions Limerick take on Clare (throw-in 3.30pm). Commentary from Ger Canning and Donal O'Grady. The Senior game is preceded by The All Ireland Minor Hurling semi-final between Limerick and Galway (throw-in 1.30pm.) Later that evening, watch the The Sunday Game, at 9.30PM, RTÉ Two. Des Cahill (pictured) is joined by Cyril Farrell, Donal Og Cusack and Michael Duignan for a look back at this afternoon's All-Ireland Hurling semi-final.

The Mill
8.00pm Channel 4

The final episode (first series - there may be more, of course) set in 19th-century England. Lucy and Esther (Kerrie Hayes, pictured) are convinced that Mr Timperley  is responsible for Catherine's disappearance. They are determined to expose him, despite the obstacles. Meanwhile, in Liverpool, Esther's sister Martha finds one of the notes Esther left there and travels to Quarry Bank Mill in the hope of finding her. Robert arrives back at the Mill bearing the news that parliament has not passed the Ten Hour Bill, meaning children will continue to work 12-hour days. As political unrest escalates, Robert attempts to keep Daniel onside by offering him a half-share in the patent of their new loom. However, Daniel's loyalty is tested when John Doherty digs for more dirt on the Gregs and calls a key union meeting.

Celebrity Masterchef Ireland
9.30pm RTÉ One

Tonight, its roll of drums and rattle your ladles time, as Maia Dunphy, David Gillick and Aengus Mac Grianna battle it out in the final. Just one three-course meal stands between them and the chance to claim the title of first ever Irish Celebrity MasterChef Champion. Deep in the heart of the Dubai desert the three cooks will take over the Al Maha Resort state of-the-art-kitchen. So, now, who will Nick and Dylan crown Celebrity MasterChef Champion 2013?

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1D's Harry Styles annoyed at reputation

One Direction's Harry Styles has admitted his reputation as a womaniser ''can get annoying'' because he says it gives girls the wrong impression about him as a person.

One Direction's Harry Styles has admitted his reputation as a womaniser ''can get annoying'' because he says it gives girls the wrong impression about him as a person.

Speaking to The Sun newspaper, the Best Song Ever hitmaker said: ''The only time [the interest] can get annoying is when you like someone but they're thinking, 'But I've seen him with all of these others'.

''It's OK. I get it. It's not something I complain about. if I looked at everything going on in my life and chose to focus on that then my priorities are in the wrong place.''

He added: ''Yeah. I don't want to be seen as a ********.

''I don't worry about my mum because she gets it and she knows what I'm like. But I don't want other people to think I'm an ********.''

Styles further explained that he is single, but hasn't been mingling as of late, adding: ''I'm single at the moment and I haven't been mingling that much, either. Touring is so hard and it's hard to get to know someone in a day.''

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Tina Fey college comedy picked up by Fox

A new comedy from 30 Rock creator Tina Fey has been snapped up by Fox.

The show is set at an all-women's college that, for the first time in its history, begins accepting men.

The project is a production by Universal and Fey's own company, Little Stranger, according to Deadline.

30 Rock writer Matt Hubbard will script the project as well as executive producing alongside Fey and Robert Carlock.

The series garnered a lot of network competition, with Fox agreeing to a full season deal without seeing a pilot.

It has not been announced if Fey, who starred as Liz Lemon in NBC's 30 Rock, will appear on screen in the comedy show.

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Free Willy star August Schellenberg dies

Actor August Schellenberg, who is best known for starring in all three Free Willy films, had died at the age of 77.

The Canadian-born star died at his Dallas, Texas home after suffering from lung cancer, his agent confirmed.

Schellenberg is best known from his role as whale trainer Randolph Johnson in the classic 1993 kid's film Free Willy, reprising the role for the sequels released in 1995 and 1997.

The actor also starred in Terrence Malick's film The New World opposite Christian Bale and Colin Farrell in 2005.

His other big screen credits include the Donald Sutherland 1978 film Bear Island, 1994's Iron Will with Kevin Spacey and Eight Below in 2006.

Schellenberg is survived by his wife, actress Joan Karasevich, and three daughters.

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Samantha Mumba unveils new single on The Hit

On last night's episode of The Hit, Samantha Mumba and Republic of Loose unveiled their new singles.

On last night's episode of The Hit, Samantha Mumba and Republic of Loose unveiled their new singles.

Wearing an embellished silver sequin gown, Mumba sang her new song Somebody Like Me, while rockers Republic of Loose took to the O2 to perform Thinking of You.

The most popular single from this week's show will see either Samantha or Republic of Loose go through to the finale of The Hit.

Their new tracks are now available to download from iTunes and it will be announced lived on 2fm on Friday, August 23 which single has charted the highest.

You can buy the Republic of Loose's new single Thinking of You by texting Song1 to 57082 to buy the song on your phone.

Mumba's Somebody Like Me can be bought by texting Song2 to 57082.

Johnny Logan's single charted higher this week and will go through to the finale of The Hit on August 30.

Samantha Mumba on The Hit

Republic of Loose singer Mick Pyro

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RTÉ TEN's TV Picks for Today

Eagerly-anticipated Premier League action returns to Sky Sports 1 and Match of the Day and tonight also sees the final episode in Jane Campion's mesmeric thriller, Top of The Lake on BBC Two .A 1993 series on Margaret Thatcher is re-screened on BBC Two.

Eagerly-anticipated Premier League action returns to Sky Sports 1 and Match of the Day (5.00pm and 10.30pm respectively.) Tonight also sees the final episode in Jane Campion's mesmeric thriller, Top of The Lake on BBC Two at 9.10pm. A four-part 1993 series on Margaret Thatcher (The Downing Street Years) is re-screened on BBC Two, at 8.10pm.

Match of the Day
10.30pm BBC One

Gary Lineker introduces highlights of seven matches on the opening day of the 2013/14 Premier League season. New Manchester United manager David Moyes takes the champions to Swansea as they kick off their bid to defend the league title. The Scot can expect to be under the fierce glare of the spotlight as he takes charge of the club's first league match without Sir Alex Ferguson since 1986. Elsewhere, newly promoted Cardiff take on West Ham in east London while Arsene Wenger – now the longest-serving manager in the Premier League – welcomes Aston Villa to the Emirates Stadium to take on his Arsenal team. In other matches, Liverpool host Stoke at Anfield, Norwich welcome Everton to Carrow Road, Sunderland and Fulham meet at the Stadium of Light, and Southampton take on West Brom at The Hawthorns. Repeated on Sunday, from 7.40am to 9.00am. Alternatively, you can watch the whole business on Sky Sports 1 at 5.00pm. Their team of football pundits are pictured below, ready for all talk about the day's action.

Top of The Lake
9.10pm BBC Two

In the final episode of what has been a thrilling America/New Zealand co-production, Robin is summoned to Matt Mitcham's to secure his confession. What she hears leaves her emotionally exhausted. Near despair, she summons all she has left to get to Tui before Matt. Nothing though can prepare her for where she will have to go, or what she will have to see. Acting on instinct, she heads off to confront the dark creator alone where the investigation reaches its shocking conclusion. Top of the Lake is directed by the celebrated New Zealand film-maker Jane Campion (An Angel At My Table).

Thatcher: The Downing Street Years
8.10pm BBC Two

If you're not Thatchered out, of course - however, now that she is gone, the woman almost fascinates us more, as she settles into the verdicts of history. This four-part 1993 series looks at the eleven years which Thatcher spent as British Prime Minister. Using interviews with former Cabinet Ministers and Thatcher herself, the series covers important events in her premiership, from 1979 to 1990: her economic policy, the Falklands War, the Westland affair in 1986, her diplomatic relationships with then-President of the US Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, her election victories of 1983 and 1987, Poll Tax Riots, and her resignation. She is pictured below with one-time Taoiseach, the late Charles Haughey.

 

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