Film Review: Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

Harry Guerin reviews the Idris Elba-starring biopic, which opens in cinemas on Friday January 3. When it comes to blessings, Idris Elba has the air of a man who counts his every night. Rightly so. The majority of actors would be lucky to have one iconic...

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U2 honoured at US festival for humanitarian work

U2 will receive the Sonny Bono Visionary Award at the 25th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival in California in January. Deadline.com reports that the award, which usually goes to directors, will be presented to U2 for their "humanitarian...

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Film Review: American Hustle

The Oscar-tipped American Hustle is in cinemas from January 1. Harry Guerin says you should be too. When it comes to cinema, forget about it: January really is the most wonderful time of the year. It's when most of the Oscar contenders line up for...

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Dublin-shot Ripper Street tops Best TV poll

The Dublin-shot Victorian crime drama Ripper Street has topped a Radio Times poll to find the Best TV Show of 2013, just weeks after the BBC announced that it intended to cancel the series. Over 7,500 radiotimes.com readers voted in the poll, with...

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Aniston, Bullock and Diaz to team up?

It is reported that Jennifer Aniston, Sandra Bullock and Cameron Diaz want to join forces for "the mother of all chick comedies". RadarOnline.com, which first broke the story, quotes a source as saying that the three stars are looking for the right...

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Comedian John Fortune dies aged 74

British comedian John Fortune, who is best known for his work in Bremner, Bird and Fortune, has died at the age of 74. His agent released a statement saying "It is with great sadness that I write of the death of John Fortune this morning. "He died...

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EastEnders bosses say no changes to Janine plot

EastEnders bosses have dismissed a report that major changes have been made to killer Janine Butcher's (Charlie Brooks) exit storyline. Fans of the soap have seen Janine arrested for Michael Moon's murder. A report had claimed that the plot had to...

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Ant & Dec feared for careers after phone scandal

UK TV mainstays Ant & Dec have admitted that they feared for their broadcasting careers following a phone-in scandal involving their shows. In 2007, it emerged that phone-in competitions had been rigged on their prime time ITV shows Gameshow Marathon...

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Doctor Who Scottish accent is explained by BBC

The BBC has maintained that the decision to allow new Doctor Who Peter Capaldi to use his own Scottish accent was a creative one. Two Doctors ago, fellow Scotsman David Tennant was compelled to 'go English' when he took on the Timelord role....

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Britt Ekland tells of plastic surgery regret

Former Bond girl Britt Ekland has spoken of her regret over having plastic surgery and says she felt insecure about her looks. In an interview in the new issue of Hello! magazine, the 71-year-old actress said of plastic surgery: "I've realised this...

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Broadchurch named Best Show of 2013

The ITV murder-mystery drama Broadchurch has been named the Best TV Show of 2013 by the Radio Times. The Top 10 list, compiled by the UK magazine's writers, saw two Channel 4 shows, The Returned and Educating Yorkshire, in second and third places...

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De Niro sought for lead role in Gambling Man

Hollywood legend Robert De Niro is being sought for the lead role in Gambling Man.Borsalino Films has acquired the rights to Gary Green's gambling memoir, which relates a series of colourful anecdotes from the life and times of...

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O'Carroll refuses to censor Mrs Brown for US

Mrs Brown's Boys creator Brendan O'Carroll is reported to have refused to cut swearing from the show for the US market. The Irish comedy has already been a massive hit both here and in the UK and is drawing a lot of interest from a number of...

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RTÉ Ten's top albums of 2013

It was a year of miraculous comebacks, stunning debuts and disappointing new releases from established artists. Alan Corr rounds up Ten's top albums of the year. Yeezus – Kanye West Kanye West's sixth album is a bratty, petulant and LOL-funny collection...

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U2 to return to Island Records

After a seven-year absence from the label, U2 are set to return to Island Records for the release of their forthcoming 13th studio album next year. U2 signed to the legendary imprint which has released albums by Bob Marley, Grace Jones and Tom Waits...

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Louis Walsh set to launch new boy band

Pop impresario Louis Walsh has announced plans to launch a new boy band in 2014.The X Factor judge said that he has already auditioned hopefuls for the new group. "I'm doing a brand new boy band that will be ready to go next year,"...

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Bieber not retiring says his management

In a music industry talking point bearing comparison with Sinatra's on/off retirement, Justin Beiber's management have denied that the tweeny bopper icon is quitting showbiz. Justin dropped a bombshell earlier this month when he stated that...

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Tennant is baffled by Broadchurch

David Tennant has admitted that he has no idea what's going to happen to his Broadchurch character. The Scottish actor, who plays DI Alec Hardy in the highly-acclaimed ITV drama, says that he does not know what creator Chris Chibnall has planned for...

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Roberts prides herself on being picky about roles

Julia Roberts has admitted that she prides herself on being picky when it comes to choosing film roles, especially now that she is more mature. The Oscar winning actress told the Los Angeles Times, "I think people like to say that I'm super-picky...

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Selena Gomez reportedly suffering with Lupus

Selena Gomez has reportedly cancelled Australia and Asia tour dates as she is suffering from the autoimmune disease Lupus. The Come And Get It singer said initially that she was cancelling the tour to focus on herself as she has been putting work...

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Iron Man 3 is the highest grossing film of 2013

Iron Man 3 has been named the highest grossing film of 2013 which makes him the biggest earning superhero film-star ever. The blockbuster film raked in over $1.2 billion in the world-wide box office this year following its release in April. The third...

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Freeman nearly lost out on Sherlock role

Martin Freeman has revealed that his first audition to play Dr. Watson in Sherlock didn't go very well and he nearly didn't get the part. The 42-year-old star told Radio Times that he was mugged the day of his audition which left him in a weird head-space,...

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Josh Hutcherson has a crush on Emma Watson

The Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson has revealed that he would like to meet Emma Watson the next time he is in London. Speaking to Bang Showbiz he said, ''I love Emma Watson. I'm dying to meet her. I tried to get my manager to call, like, 'Er, could...

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Colin Farrell cried while watching Saving Mr Banks

Saving Mr Banks star Colin Farrell has admitted to crying while watching the movie as Emma Thompson's performance was so good. Speaking to BBC Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw he said, "I did too and I'm in it, so how pathetic is that? I think Emma Thompson...

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Watch! Beyoncé makes fan's wish come true

Watch Beyoncé make 12-year-old Taylon Davis' dream come true as they dance and sing together on her Mrs. Carter World Tour. Taylon has an inoperable brain tumour. Beyoncé helped young fan Taylon Davis, who suffers from a rare form of bone cancer...

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Line-up for the next Big Reunion has been revealed

Eternal, Damage, A1 and Girl Thing all set to appear in the next series of The Big Reunion. Another round of 90s popstars have signed up to appear in the hit TV series The Big Reunion in a bid to achieve chart domination once again. The new series...

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Essex star Gemma Collins is engaged

The Only Way is Essex star Gemma Collins got engaged on Christmas Day after her boyfriend Rami Hawash hid an engagement ring in the Christmas pudding! The 32-year-old reality TV star revealed the news to her followers on Twitter on St Stephen's Day,...

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Keanu Reeves says no to Point Break remake

Keanu Reeves has revealed he has no interest in starring in a planned remake of the 1991 cult movie Point Break. The 49-year-old Canadian actor starred in the original film, alongside the late Patrick Swayze, which is about a gang of surfers who rob...

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New novels to look out for in 2014

2014 will see new novels from Barbara Taylor Bradford, Jodi Picoult and Ken Follett. You can also expect new thrillers from Stephen King, John Connolly and Scandinavian crime supremo Jo Nesbo. Sarah Waters, who has been short-listed three...

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RTÉ tops the Christmas TV ratings

RTÉ Television has topped the ratings for Christmas 2013, with RTÉ One and RTÉ Two the number one - and two - ranked channels respectively, with Mrs Brown's Boys the most-watched programme. The Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas Special, Buckin' Mammy,...

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Nathan Sykes and Ariana Grande split

The Wanted's Nathan Sykes and Ariana Grande have called time on their relationship. The couple, who went public with their romance in September, have parted ways with a source revealing that they 'just weren't into it anymore'. 20-year-old Grande...

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Josh Peck to star in The Big Bang Theory

Former Drake and Josh star Josh Peck is set to appear in an episode of The Big Bang Theory next year. The actor will star as comic book store owner Stuart's arch-enemy from a rival comic book store. TV Line report show runner Steve Molaro as saying...

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RTÉ TEN St Stephen's Day Top TV Picks

One of the best days ever to snuggle up with some class TV and here are some of the treats: A very special At Your Service, a tear jerking Missing You, and your new drama on Death Comes to Pemberley. Here's out top telly for St Stephen's Day At Your...

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Brad Pitt filmed cameo for 22 Jump Street

Brad Pitt has filmed a cameo for Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum's follow-up to 21 Jump Street. The 50-year-old award winning actor, will play himself as a university librarian, in what is reported to be a very funny and off beat scene.  Pitt...

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Tina Fey to make comedy pilot for Fox

Tina Fey's pilot for a brand new comedy series has been green lit by Fox executives. The upcoming pilot reunites Tina Fey with Matt Hubbard, who she worked with on 30 Rock, and Robert Carlock, who is rumoured for a part on the show. How...

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Fashion saved Lady Gaga from being 'sad'

Pop superstar Lady Gaga has revealed that her costumes and clothes have saved her from being sad. The 27-year-old Bad Romance hitmaker admitted that her whacky outfit choices are what stops her from getting depressed.  Speaking to Fashion...

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RTÉ TEN's TV Picks for Christmas Eve

Fur, fun and a fond farewell to a favourite are all part of our Christmas Eve TV choices. The Zoo - Christmas Special, 7.15pm, RTÉ One Ah, the finest of festive feelgood. Series narrator Tom Dunne joins the human stars of the RTÉ One series around...

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Una Healy 'not rushing' to expand family

Una Healy of The Saturdays was "broody immediately" after giving birth to her daughter Aoife Belle, but now insists she won't be having another child for a least a year. The 32-year-old from Tipperary welcomed Aoife Belle into the world in March 2012...

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Shane MacGowan's €460k fairytale Christmas

The Pogues' Christmas classic Fairytale of New York has already earned Shane MacGowan a cool €460,000 in royalties over the seasonal period. The song, which hit No 1 in Ireland on its release in 1987 and which has returned to the top ten numerous...

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Julian Cope pulls out of Belfast festival

Organisers of Belfast's Out to Lunch festival have expressed their shock after singer Julian Cope cancelled his appearance at the event this January over his concerns about the "security situation". The former Teardrop Explodes singer who has...

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RTÉ Ten Christmas Day top TV picks

We meet the new Doctor Who; Shirley MacLaine returns to Downton Abbey; and, yes, it's the Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas Special. Here's our top telly for Christmas Day Doctor Who, BBC One, 7.30pm Time waits for no man and tonight we shall shed a small...

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Watch! Nigella returns with saucy ad for new show

It hasn't been the best of years for super chef Nigella Lawson and if this promo ad for the new series of her TV show is anything to go by, she has her mind very much fixed on the future. Have a look here. Nigella's cooking competition...

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Watch! Nigella returns with saucy ad for new show

It hasn't been the best of years for super chef Nigella Lawson and if this promo ad for the new series of her TV show is anything to go by, she has her mind very much fixed on the future. Have a look here. Nigella's cooking competition...

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RTÉ TEN's TV Picks for Christmas Eve

Fur, fun and a fond farewell to a favourite are all part of our Christmas Eve TV choices. The Zoo - Christmas Special, 7.15pm, RTÉ One Ah, the finest of festive feelgood. Series narrator Tom Dunne joins the human stars of the RTÉ One series around...

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Una Healy 'not rushing' to expand family

Una Healy of The Saturdays was "broody immediately" after giving birth to her daughter Aoife Belle, but now insists she won't be having another child for a least a year. The 32-year-old from Tipperary welcomed Aoife Belle into the world in March 2012...

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Shane MacGowan's €460k fairytale Christmas

The Pogues' Christmas classic Fairytale of New York has already earned Shane MacGowan a cool €460,000 in royalties over the seasonal period. The song, which hit No 1 in Ireland on its release in 1987 and which has returned to the top ten numerous...

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Julian Cope pulls out of Belfast festival

Organisers of Belfast's Out to Lunch festival have expressed their shock after singer Julian Cope cancelled his appearance at the event this January over his concerns about the "security situation". The former Teardrop Explodes singer who has...

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RTÉ Ten Christmas Day top TV picks

We meet the new Doctor Who; Shirley MacLaine returns to Downton Abbey; and, yes, it's the Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas Special. Here's our top telly for Christmas Day Doctor Who, BBC One, 7.30pm Time waits for no man and tonight we shall shed a small...

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Kate Winslet reveals unusual baby name

Actress Kate Winslet and her husband Ned Rocknroll have named their two-week-old son Bear. The 38-year-old gave birth to the 9lb baby boy two weeks ago, but the new animal-inspired moniker has only just been disclosed. Speaking to The Sun newspaper,...

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Dolly Parton set to headline Glastonbury 2014

Dolly Parton has reportedly been booked to headline Glastonbury 2014. The 67-year-old country music icon is expected to perform a setlist comprising her greatest hits from her lengthy career at the popular festival next June. Speaking to The Sun...

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Review: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty ***

Looking for a new movie to check out over Christmas? Ben Stiller stars in this remake of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Read our review here. Did I just daydream that? After two hours of Ben Stiller's gentle and life-affirming retake of James Thurber's...

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Only Fools and Horses to make TV return

Ten years after it last aired, it looks like there could be a new episode of Only Fools and Horses in the pipeline. The award-winning sitcom, starring David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst as dodgy market traders Del Boy and Rodney Trotter,...

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Former Pearl Jam manager admits stealing from band

A former manager of Seattle band Pearl Jam has admitted stealing $380,000 (€277,000) from the veteran grunge act. Seattle Weekly reports that Rickey Charles Goodrich admitted to taking the cash during his four years as the band's chief financial officer....

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Scorsese and DiCaprio heckled at screening

Veteran director Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio were heckled at a screening of their controversial new movie The Wolf of Wall Street at the weekend according to reports. Scorsese, who has worked with DiCaprio on acclaimed movies...

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Aniston warming to Friends reunion?

Jennifer Aniston is being ''slowly convinced'' into reuniting with her Friends co-stars, according to a report. The 44-year-old We're the Millers actress could reportedly team-up with Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David...

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EastEnder hoping for a longer stay

Actor Derek Martin, who is set to return for a number of EastEnders episodes this Christmas, says he "can't help hoping" that his time on the show will be extended. Martin's character, Charlie Slater, was originally set to be killed off in 2011, but...

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Abbey and Aljaz are Strictly winners

Model Abbey Clancy and her professional partner Aljaz Skorjanec have won the 11th series of the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. Commenting on her win with Skorjanec in his first Strictly series, a "so shocked" Clancy said: "I just can't believe this....

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Kim Kardashian loved Kanye's cameo in Anchorman 2

E! reality star Kim Kardashian was very impressed with her fiancé Kanye West's cameo in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues and thinks he is a born actor. When asked if her rapper fiancé was a natural, 33-year-old Kardashian replied: ''Of course! It...

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RTÉ TEN's TV Picks for Today

Dónal Skehan visits the official home of Santa Claus, Rachel Allen has some seasonal delights; and Sex, Lies and A Very British Scapegoat recalls the Profumo affair. Here's our top telly for December 22. Kitchen Hero: HomeCooked Christmas Special, 7.30pm,...

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Donal Gallagher on Rory Gallagher's Kickback City

With the new, noir-themed Rory Gallagher box set Kickback City featuring on many a Christmas want list (and in many a stocking), Harry Guerin catches up with the project's co-ordinator, Rory's brother Donal. He talks about bringing together the crime...

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Steve Carell undergoes hip surgery

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues star Steve Carell has undergone hip replacement surgery to correct an old ice hockey injury. Speaking to US TV host David Letterman, 51-year-old Carell insisted that he did not do any research before the operation. ...

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