Pussy Riot are Saturday Night Show guests

In their first ever European chat show appearance, Pussy Riot members Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina will be among Brendan O'Connor's guests on The Saturday Night Show.

The two activists from the Russian feminist, punk rock group will discuss the time they spent in prison following their protest against Russian President Vladimir Putin in a Russian Orthodox church in 2012, and why they are still campaigning for change in Russia.

They will be joined by economist Constantin Gurdgiev, a lecturer in Finance at Trinity College, Dublin and a regular contributor to debate in Ireland.

Also appearing on the show will be Strictly Come Dancing stars Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace, who will chat ahead of their upcoming show Dance 'Til Dawn and perform a special tango.

The Saturday Night Show is on RTÉ One at 10.05pm.

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Dyer "overwhelmed" by EastEnders

New EastEnders star Danny Dyer has described his role in the BBC soap as "another level" of fame.

In an interview on The Jonathan Ross Show to air on ITV this Saturday, Dyer, who plays Mick Carter, says: "I can't help but feel a bit overwhelmed by it. You're brought up watching it and all of a suddenly you are there."

Dyer continues: "The other thing you worry about is calling her Dot or calling him Phil. It's weird, because I was talking to Shane Richie and he called me Mick. I thought, '**** that, I've been trying everything in my power not to call him Alfie and he Micked me off'."

Dyer says the current storyline, where Mick's son Johnny (Sam Strike) told his family he was gay, was "a real positive thing".

He says: "A lot of young gay men, who hadn't come out yet, they saw that scene and I was getting letters from these guys saying they came out the next day because of it. That's a powerful thing and I was really proud to be associated with that.

"They [the producers and writers] spun it on the head for me, because obviously my perception and what people think I'm about - that I was going to react badly - and instead I just cuddled him and said, 'Listen, it's fine, I love you, no problem'."

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Kings of Leon for Marlay Park gig

Kings of Leon will headline a gig at Dublin's Marlay Park on Friday, July 4, it has been announced.

This is their first Irish gig since headlining a sold-out Slane Castle in 2011.

The American rockers will be supported by Irish band Kodaline. 

Kings of Leon released their sixth studio album, Mechanical Bull, to critical acclaim in September 2013.

Kodaline's debut album In A Perfect World was the biggest selling Irish album of 2013, spending nine weeks at number 1.

Tickets for the gig will go on sale next Saturday, February 8 from Ticketmaster, costing €61.50.

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New Graham Linehan comedy for RTÉ

RTÉ and the BBC are to co-produce The Walshes, a new comedy series co-written and directed by Graham Linehan (Father Ted, The IT Crowd, Count Arthur Strong).

Starring and co-written by the Irish comedy troupe Diet of Worms, The Walshes is a Boom Pictures production for RTÉ and the BBC and follows "a warm, tight knit family from the West Dublin suburb of Strollinstown".

RTÉ says of the non-audience sitcom's titular family: "Tony (Niall Gaffney) and Carmel (Philippa Dunne) are parents to Ciara (Amy Stephenson) and Rory (Rory Connolly), who are both still at home because the state of the Irish economy has forced them all back together."

RTÉ adds: "Even Ciara's new boyfriend Graham (Shane Langan) is forced to move in and family friend Martin (Owen Roe) always seems to be hanging around mending bits and pieces, as well as accidentally becoming trapped in the wall cavity."

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Pharrell retains number 1 spot with Happy

Pharrell Williams has stayed at number one in Ireland with his hit single Happy.

The Get Lucky star has now topped the Irish charts for a fifth week, while Pitbull and Ke$ha's tune Timber has also remained at number two.

will.i.am and Miley Cyrus have landed in the charts in third position with their new single Feelin' Myself.

Clean Bandit's track Rather Be has jumped from 15 to four, while Avicii rounds off the top five with Hey Brother.

Katy Perry's Dark Horse has moved up the chart from 47 to a respectable 14, while Beyonce's XO is up to 15.

Shakira and Rihanna's Can't Remember To Forget You has dropped to 30.

Check out the Irish singles top ten below.

1. (1) Pharrell Williams: Happy
2. (2) Pitbull ft. Ke$ha: Timber
3. (-) will.i.am ft. Miley Cyrus: Feelin' Myself
4. (15) Clean Bandit: Rather Be
5. (3) Avicii: Hey Brother
6. (7) Hozier: Take Me To Church
7. (4) Ellie Goulding: How Long Will I Love You
8. (5) Jason Derulo: Trumpets
9. (8) Zedd ft. Hayley Williams: Stay The Night
10. (10) Eminem ft. Rihanna: The Monster

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Back to the Future to become a musical

Classic 1980s film Back to the Future has been transformed into a musical by original director Robert Zemeckis.

A stage version of the hit 1985 movie - which starred Michael J Fox as time-travelling teen Marty McFly - will debut in the West End in 2015.

Bob Gale, who co-wrote the three films in the series with Zemeckis, said: "The Back to the Future Musical is a project that Bob Zemeckis and I have been exploring for almost 10 years. We're thrilled to be at last in partnership with a creative and producing team that will create a show that is true to the spirit of the film without being a slavish remake."

Den of Geek further quotes Gale as saying: "We intend to use music from the movie along with brand new songs to make a version of Back to the Future that is fresh, entertaining and takes advantage of all the amazing things that can now be done on stage. We can't think of a better way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the film."

Alan Silvestri will co-write the music and lyrics with songwriter Glen Ballard.

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Win! Tickets to meet Ellie Goulding!

RTÉ Ten has teamed up with O2 Priority Music to send two lucky fans to spend an unforgettable evening up close and personal with Ellie Goulding.

Not only will you get to meet the Burn hitmaker before the gig, but you'll also get to see her live in concert that evening at The O2, Saturday 1st March.

To be in with a chance to win this exclusive opportunity for you and a friend, all you have to do is tell us the name of Ellie's latest album.

Please send your answer to the following question, along with your name, address and contact phone number to tencompetitions@rte.ie

This competition is open until 1pm, Wednesday 26th Feb. Full RTÉ competition rules apply a copy of which can be found here

Priority Music gives O2 customers the chance to buy tickets to their favourite gigs at The O2 up to 48 hours before general release.

They're first through the doors at standing gigs and can add their names to the Priority lounge VIP guestlist. For more information, follow O2 Music on twitter @O2irlmusic or visit O2.ie/music.

Don't miss out on this great competition!

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Goulding was shy meeting Fun's Nate Ruess

Ellie Goulding has admitted to being too shy to say hello to Fun frontman Nate Ruess when she first met him.

The singer, who co-wrote Goulding's single Goodness Gracious was also shy when he first saw her and their first interaction was via email.

Goulding revealed to MTV News, "We did a tour together in Australia, the Future of Music Tour, myself, Fun, Azealia Banks and a few other artists.

"He walked past me in a hotel lobby and then emailed me and was like, 'I just walked past you and was too shy to say hello', and I was like, 'I was too shy too!'"

She continued, "We hung out and instantly hit it off. I think he's an amazing songwriter and I love the way he writes lyrics. We went running and then we decided we wanted to write together. We realised we had very similar taste in music and we just wanted to do something, we didn't care what it was."

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Keith Duffy honoured for charity work

Boyzone star Keith Duffy has been honoured with the title of Philanthropist of the Year for his dedication to autism charities in Ireland.

The 39-year-old singer and actor was bestowed with the honour in Dublin yesterday (Jan 29) at the annual awards that honour those working in the charitable sector.

Duffy, who is a father to Jordan, 17 and Mia, 13 with his wife Lisa, first started fundraising and working with Irish Autism Action (IAA) after Mia was diagnosed with the condition when she was 18 months old.

Over the past number of year, the former Coronation Street star has helped to raise almost €4 million for the charity which has helped open 13 schools that follow the Applied Behavioural Analysis programme for autistic children.

Speaking about the awards, the organisation's CEO Tina Roche said: "[The awards] highlight the impact sustained long-term giving can have on a specific cause".

The Philanthropist of the Year awards are run by the Community Foundation for Ireland.   

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Win! Tickets to comedy show Next Week's News

We have two tickets to Next Week's News to giveaway!

Next Week's News is the new Monday night weekly comedy panel show on RTÉ Two at 9.30pm, featuring some of Ireland's leading comedians.

Host Bernard O'Shea takes the helm, with comedians Neil Delamere and PJ Gallagher captaining the two teams.

Each week, the show will take on the top stories, headline-makers and trends and ask the two teams: "What's next for...?"

The captains will be joined by a comedic counterpart, challenged to channel their clairvoyant skills and attempt to be the first and funniest to forecast... Next Week's News.

We're giving one lucky winner the chance to win a pair of tickets to the filming of the show on February 16.

For your chance to win, just answer the following question:

What is the name of the new Monday night weekly comedy panel show on RTÉ Two?

1.     Next Week's News
2.     Last Week's News
3.     This Week's News

Email answers to tencompetitions@rte.ie stating your full name and contact number, with 'Next Week's News' in the subject line.

Terms and conditions apply. One entry per person. Winners will be contacted by phone. The competition will close on Monday, February 10. There is no cash alternative and decision is final. Prize is non-transferrable. Full RTÉ competition rules apply, a copy of which can be found here.

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McConaughey: DiCaprio is one of the best actors

Matthew McConaughey thinks fellow Oscar nominee Leonardo DiCaprio is one of his generation's best actors.

McConaughey is nominated in the Best Actor category for his performance in Dallas Buyers Club, alongside his Wolf of Wall Street co-star Leonardo DiCaprio.

When EntertainmentWise asked McConaughey if there was any rivalry between the two he said, "Would I like to see him win? Listen, that guy's been doing work that's deserving of being in the conversation and of winning for some time. He's one of our generation's best actors."

Dallas Buyers Club hits cinemas on February 7.

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Three Garth Brooks Dublin concerts sell out

All three dates for the Garth Brooks Comeback Special Event sold out this morning.

In excess of 10,000 people queued around the country at Ticketmaster outlets and the entire 240,000 tickets sold out in 90 minutes. This is the first time that an artist has sold out three dates at Croke Park in one day.

Bob Doyle, Garth Brooks manager said "We're thrilled. Peter Aiken, his team and Ticketmaster have done an amazing job."

"In 52 years of business this is the fastest selling concert Aiken Promotions have ever been involved in." Peter Aiken said. 

The Garth Brooks Comeback Special Event will take place on Friday 25th, Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July 2014 at Croke Park.

With #GarthBrooks trending on Twitter, we found out what fans had to say - (disappointed fans many want to look away now).

With #GarthBrooks trending on Twitter, we found out what fans had to say -

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Pete Seeger has died, aged 94

American folk singer Pete Seeger has passed away after a short illness. He was 94 years old.

Seeger's grandson Kitama Cahill-Jackson said that his grandfather died in hospital at about 9.30pm last night (January 27th) in the New York Presbyterian Hospital where he had been for six days.

The Turn, Turn, Turn singer co-wrote some huge folk hits including Where Have All The Flowers Gone? and If I Had A Hammer.

Seeger was nominated for Best Spoken Word Album at Sunday night's Grammy Awards and has previously won the Best Traditional Folk Album with his 1997 offering Pete.

Well-known for his protest songs and political activism he took part in the Occupy Wall Street movement of 2011.

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Gabriel Byrne for Chilean miners movie

Gabriel Byrne is to star as André Sougarret, the real-life engineer who masterminded the rescue of 33 trapped Chilean miners in 2010.

Deadline.com, which broke the news of Byrne's casting, says The 33 is currently filming on location in Colombia and will then move to Chile's Atacama Desert.

Directed by Patricia Riggen, The 33 also stars Antonio Banderas, Juliette Binoche and Rodrigo Santoro.

Byrne can currently be seen in Vikings on RTÉ Two on Sunday nights. He will next be seen in cinemas in Vampire Academy, which opens on Wednesday April 23.

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Michael Flatley's rhino horn stolen in burglary

The Cork home of Lord of the Dance creator and star Michael Flatley has been burgled.

A number of valuable items were taken, including a rare rhino horn worth over €200,000, while the family were at home in Fermoy. No one was injured in the incident.

Flatley (55) was reportedly playing a computer game with his son Michael Jnr and his wife Niamh was also in the house when intruders broke in yesterday evening, just after 6pm.

The family raised the alarm in the four-storey mansion, named Castlehyde, at the time of the robbery however the burglars got away before the Gardaí arrived.
 

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Marty Whelan reveals all about hair transplant

RTÉ presenter Marty Whelan has revealed that he underwent two hair transplants because he works "in a business where appearance matters."

Speaking to the current edition of the RTÉ Guide, The Winning Streak presenter and host of RTÉ lyric fm's Marty in The Morning said, "If I wanted to look younger I could have got rid of my moustache. That would have made me look younger, but I like the moustache. It is a trademark now."

57-year-old Marty revealed that he had what he jokingly calls his first "plantation" in December 2012 and the second last summer in a procedure in which some his old hair was transplanted from the back of his head to the less hirsute front.

He says that he could yet "play lead guitar with Led Zeppelin", adding that he watched The Life of Pi on his iPad during the procedure.

Whelan, who has been married to wife Maria since 1985 and who is the father of Jessica (23) and Thomas (20), told the Guide, "I'm in a business where your appearance matters and if you don't look right on TV that is hardly conducive to a long future."

In the interview with the RTÉ Guide, Marty also talks about the death of his much-loved mother Lily at the age of 95 last October. His father, Seán, passed away in 1998 and Marty, who has no siblings, says that for the first time in his life he now feels like an only child.

"People would sometimes ask me: 'Were you lonely when you were young?' But I wasn't. I had loads of friends and all that. But this is the first time that I really realise what it means to be an only child."

You can read the full interview with Marty in the current edition of the RTÉ Guide which is out now.

Marty on the cover of the new RTÉ Guide

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The new Doctor Who is "100% Rebel Time Lord"

You could call it timeless - dark blue Crombie coat with natty red lining, dark blue trousers, white shirt and black Dr Marten shoes. Peter Capaldi has proved his sartorial elegance as the new Doctor Who in newly-released pictures.

Capaldi, who began filming the next series in Cardiff earlier this month, says of the new look, which was put together by costume designer Howard Burden: "He's woven the future from the cloth of the past. Simple, stark, and back to basics. No frills, no scarf, no messing, just 100% Rebel Time Lord."

Capaldi admitted to first-day nerves after stepping onto the show's set in Cardiff, with co-star Jenna Coleman. Filming on the latest series of the show will continue until August before it returns to our screens in Autumn.

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Chance to win The LEGO Movie tickets

RTÉ TEN is offering you the chance to win tickets to a special family preview of The LEGO Movie from Warner Bros. Pictures in Odeon Point Village, Dublin on Sunday February 9 at 11:30am.

The LEGO® Movie, is the first-ever, full-length theatrical LEGO® adventure, from Warner Bros Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures.

Directed by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller (21 Jump Street, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs), it stars Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Nick Offerman, Alison Brie and Charlie Day, with Liam Neeson and Morgan Freeman.

The original 3D computer animated story follows Emmet, an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared."

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

In The LEGO® Movie, this actor voices the president's powerful henchman, known as Bad Cop/Good Cop, who will stop at nothing to catch Emmet. He has previously starred in Star Wars: Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, Batman Begins, Taken, and was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in Schindler's List. Name this actor.

Send your answer, name, address and telephone number, marked The LEGO Movie Comp, to: tencompetitions@rte.ie. One entry per person. Closing date: Monday February 3. Prize is for tickets to screening at Odeon Point Village, Dublin on Sunday February 9 at 11:30am only. No cash alternative. No other costs will be covered.

The LEGO Movie, Cert G, is released in Ireland on February 14.

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Maura Derrane announces pregnancy

RTÉ Today presenter, Maura Derrane has announced that she is expecting her first child saying that she and husband TD John Deasy are very "...happy, it's great news".

A few months ago Derrane was on the Tubridy on 2fm show and said that she was not interested in having children, at that moment and time but this morning Ryan rang the presenter to congratulate her.

He joked: "Well you're the dark horse, aren't you?!"

The 43-year-old responded: "I'm a bit of a secret noodle, I have to admit.

"It was probably the best thing I ever did was say to you 'No, no babies' because people stopped asking me.

"To be honest, I was just so sick of the usual 'Aww when are you going to have a baby. It was just like enough already!

"I never said never, it's the right time in life, different times for everyone, just perfect for us.

"I'm nearly five months and I've managed to hide it until now. I've been really lucky in that I haven't really shown much. I think people at work just thought I'd had a few mince pies too many over Christmas!"

She finished by saying: "I'm happy so it's great news."

Listen back to the full interview on the RTÉ Radio Player or on the RTÉ Radio App on any mobile device.

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Frank secures US distribution at Sundance

Lenny Abrahamson's Frank has secured US distribution at the Sundance Film Festival.

The offbeat comedy made its world premiere to critical acclaim at this year's Sundance. Magnolia Pictures subsequently acquired North American rights to the film after intense distributor interest.

Director Abrahamson said: "I'm delighted that Frank has found a home in the US with Magnolia. I know that the team there has a genuine passion for Frank. Along with their skill and experience this makes them the right partners to bring the film to its audience there."

Frank sees Abrahamson (What Richard Did, Garage, Adam & Paul) tell the story of a brilliant and eccentric musician (Michael Fassbender), who wears a giant fake head at all times.

The musical comedy also stars Maggie Gyllenhaal, Domhnall Gleeson and Scoot McNairy.

It is a fictional story loosely inspired by Frank Sidebottom, the persona of cult musician and comedian Chris Sievey, as well as other musicians such as Captain Beefheart and Daniel Johnson.

James Hickey, Chief Executive, Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board said: "We are delighted that Frank has received such a positive international reaction after its World Premiere at Sundance.

"Lenny Abrahamson is one of Ireland's leading directors and Frank showcases a host of Irish talent including Irish actors Domhnall Gleeson and Michael Fassbender. We hope this US sale will be the first of many international deals signed for this film."

Frank will be released in Ireland in May.

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Daft Punk, Macklemore lead Grammy Awards

Daft Punk and Macklemore have led the way at this year's Grammy's with four wins each.

Daft Punk won the Album of the Year and Best Dance/Electronica Album gongs for Random Access Memories and Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for Get Lucky with Pharrell Williams.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis won the coveted Best New Artist award, beating competition from James Blake, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran and Kacey Musgraves.

They also took home the gongs for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for their track Thrift Shop. The Best Rap Album award also went to the duo for The Heist.

Meanwhile, New Zealand singer Lorde won the Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for her hugely popular tune Royals.

Best Pop Solo Album went to Bruno Mars for Unorthodox Jukebox, while Michael Bublé won the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for To Be Loved.

You can watch the 56th Annual Grammy Awards tonight on RTÉ Two at 7.30pm.

Macklemore

Pharell Williams

Lorde

Taylor Swift

Take a look at a full list of the winners for the 2014 Grammy Awards below.

Album of the year: Random Access Memories, Daft Punk.

Record of the year: Get Lucky, Daft Punk with Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers.

Song of the year: Royals, Lorde.

New artist: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.

Pop solo performance: Royals, Lorde.

Pop vocal album: Unorthodox Jukebox, Bruno Mars

Pop/duo group performance: Get Lucky, Daft Punk with Pharrell and Nile Rodgers.

Rap/sung collaboration: Holy Grail, Jay Z with Justin Timberlake.

Rock song: Cut Me Some Slack, Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear.

Traditional pop vocal album: To Be Loved, Michael Buble.

Rap performance: Thrift Shop, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz.

Rap song: Thrift Shop, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz.

Rap album: The Heist, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.

R&B performance: Something, Snarky Puppy with Lalah Hathaway.

Traditional R&B performance: Please Come Home, Gary Clark Jr.

R&B song: Pusher Love Girl, James Fauntleroy, Jerome Harmon, Timothy Mosley and Justin Timberlake.

R&B album: Girl on Fire, Alicia Keys.

Urban contemporary album: Unapologetic, Rihanna.

Rock performance: Radioactive, Imagine Dragons.

Rock album: Celebration Day, Led Zeppelin.

Hard rock/metal performance: God is Dead, Black Sabbath.

Alternative music album: Modern Vampires of the City, Vampire Weekend.

Dance recording: Clarity, Zedd featuring Foxes.

Dance/electronica album: Random Access Memories, Daft Punk.

Producer of the year, non-classical: Pharrell Williams.

Latin pop album: Vida, Draco Rosa

Latin rock, urban or alternative album: Treinta Dias, La Santa Cecilia.

Latin jazz album: Song for Maura, Paquito D'Rivera and Trio Corrente.

Tropical Latin album: Pacific Mambo Orchestra, Pacific Mambo Orchestra.

Country solo performance: Wagon Wheel, Darius Rucker.

Country duo/group performance: From This Valley, The Civil Wars.

Country song: Merry Go 'Round, Kacey Musgraves, Shane McAnally and Josh Osbourne.

Gospel song: If He Did It Before ... Same God (Live), Tye Tribbett

Gospel album: Greater Than (Live), Tye Tribbettlatin

Blues album: Get Up!, Ben Harper with Charlie Musselwhite.

Folk album: My Favorite Picture of You, Guy Clark.

Americana album: Old Yellow Moon, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell.

Bluegrass album: The Streets of Baltimore, Del McCoury Band.

Reggae album: Ziggy Marley in Concert, Ziggy Marley.

World music album: Live: Singing for Peace Around the World, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and "Savor Flamenco," Gypsy Kings (tie).

Children's album: Throw a Penny in the Wishing Well, Jennifer Gasoi.

Spoken word album: America Again: Re-Becoming the Greatness We Never Weren't, Stephen Colbert.

Comedy album: Calm Down Gurrl, Kathy Griffin.

New age album: Love's River, Laura Sullivan.

Jazz vocal album: Liquid Spirit, Gregory Porter.

Jazz instrumental album: Money Jungle: Provocative in Blue, Terri Lyne Carrington.

Large jazz ensemble album: Night in Calisia, Randy Brecker, Wlodek Pawlik Trio and Kalisz Philharmonic.

Pop instrumental album: Steppin' Out, Herb Alpert.

Compilation soundtrack album: Sound City: Real to Reel, Dave Grohl and various artists, Butch Vig.

Score soundtrack album: Skyfall, Thomas Newman, composer.

Song written for visual media: Skyfall, Adele and Paul Epworth.

Musical theater album: Kinky Boots, Cyndi Lauper, Billy Porter, Stark Sands, Sammy James Jr., Stephen Oremus and William Wittman.

Producer of the year, classical: David Frost.

Instrumental composition: Pensamientos for Solo Alto Saxophone and Chamber Orechestra, Clare Fischer.

Orchestral performance: Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 4, Osmo Vanska, conductor.

Opera recording: Ades: The Tempest, Thomas Ades, Simon Keenlyside, Isabel Leonard, Audrey Luna, Alan Oke, Jay David Saks.

Choral performance: Part: Adam's Lament, Tonu Kaljuste, conductor.

Short-form music video: Suit & Tie, Justin Timberlake featuring Jay Z, David Fincher, Timory King.

Long-form music video: Live Kisses, Paul McCartney, Jonas Akerlund, Violaine Etienne, Aron Levin and Scott Rodger.

Historical album: The Complete Sussex and Columbia Albums of Bill Withers, Leo Sacks, Joseph M. Palmaccio, Tom Ruff and Mark Wilder, and "Charlie is My Darling," Teri Landi, Andrew Loog Oldham, Steve Rosenthal and Bob Ludwig.

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Adele stays in bed for Grammy Awards

Rather than turn up to the Grammys, Adele spent the evening at home in bed.

The 25-year-old Londoner won her tenth Grammy for Bond theme tune Skyfall, but was unable to attend the ceremony at Los Angeles' Staples Center last night.

She tweeted her disappointment that she couldn't collect it in person: "Wish I was there! Thank you for the grammy! (My 10th one! Whhaaa?) Have a wonderful night I'm in bed now, feeling very restless x."

Adele has been nominated for 13 Grammys during her career and last night she triumphed over Lana Del Ray's Young and Beautiful for Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby and Coldplay's Atlas from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

She has now won an Oscar, a Golden Globe and a Grammy for Skyfall.

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Colin Farrell: Affleck will kill it as Batman

Colin Farrell hopes Ben Affleck will ''kill it'' as Batman in delayed Man of Steel sequel, Superman vs Batman.

Speaking to Total Film, Farrell said: ''I always enjoyed watching him, as a director he's extraordinary too, but his work in The Town and Argo, he was so fantastic in both those films.

"In Argo, it was such a controlled performance. I think he'll kill it as Batman. I hope he does and shuts the naysayers up.''

''Good luck to him. I think he'll do a great job. As an actor, I don't know that I know anyone that's improved as much as he has. That sounds like a s**t thing to say.''

37-year-old Farrell also reflected on his own career to date, adding: ''As a testament to how OK I am with where I am in my life now, I would do it all the same, but I would be damn tempted to change a few things.

"And maybe I would change a few things, but I'd change them with the awareness that I was taking a massive gamble and that I could have done films that were better received than some of the ones I did and I wouldn't be in as good a place as I feel blessed to be in now.''

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Bruce covers Special AKA at first ever SA gig

Bruce Springsteen kicked off his first ever tour of South Africa last night (January 26) with a rousing rendition of The Special AKA's protest song Free Nelson Mandela.

The Boss avoided playing South Africa during the Apartheid era and said that while he had never met Mandela, he felt honoured to have just "been alive on this Earth at the same time".

Speaking to Sky News before the gig in Cape Town, Springsteen said he was inspired by the late South African President's ability to forgive those who jailed him for 27 years. "You just don't often get people like that." he said.

Free Nelson Mandela was written by Jerry Dammers and released in 1984. It was a No 6 hit in Ireland at the time.

In 1985, Springsteen joined U2, Bob Dylan, Keith Richards and Steven Van Zandt, founder of Artists Against Apartheid, to record Sun City in protest against the whites-only resort of the same name.

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Alfonso Cuaron receives Directors Guild award

Alfonso Cuaron won the Directors Guild of America award last night for his hit film Gravity.

Gravity's leading lady Sandra Bullock attended the ceremony to show her support for Cuaron as he was awarded the honour by last year's winner Ben Affleck.

In his acceptance speech Cuaron said: "This is truly an honour and I'm humbled by it. I still have this teen crush on other directors. "

The Directors Guild of America have a good record at predicting the Best Director Oscar winners. Last year's winner Ben Affleck was only the seventh DGA winner to not receive an Oscar in the 65 years the ceremony has been running as his film Argo was not nominated by the Academy.

Gravity faces stiff competition however in the Oscar race with Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave), Martin Scorsese (Wolf of Wall Street), David O. Russell (American Hustle) and Alexander Payne (Nebraska) also nominated in the Best Director category.

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Ross Kemp open to Eastenders return

Grant Mitchell actor Ross Kemp has not ruled out a future return to Eastenders.

Speaking to BBC's The One Show Kemp commented on the possibility of reprising his role as Phil Mitchell's brother: "As long as the character is still alive, but that's never stopped them in the past from bringing people back. Never say never, I don't think you should ever do that.

"I really enjoyed it, I had ten years there and it was fantastic fun. I still watch it occasionally when I'm in the country."

When asked if he'd been approached by the soap about a return he replied: "Not yet."

Kemp first appeared as Grant in 1990 but left the show in 1999 before returning for a short stint in 2005.

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Madonna & Macklemore to duet at Grammys

Madonna will reportedly perform a rendition of Same Love with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis at tonight's Grammy Awards.

After confirming yesterday that she would perform at the Grammys, a source revealed the Us Weekly that the Queen of Pop would be performing with 30-year-old Ben Haggerty aka Macklemore and 25-year-old Ryan Lewis.

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are hoping to pick up a Grammy tonight

They are said to be performing Macklemore's 2013 hit Same Love, which is nominated for Song Of The Year.

The 56th Grammy Awards take place tonight at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles.

Check out the video for Same Love below - do you think it deserves to win Song Of The Year?

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Spike Jonze praises Johansson in Her

Spike Jonze loved working with Scarlett Johansson on Her, and has praised her performance calling her 'smart as hell'.

The director told People magazine, "Scarlett is not afraid of revealing her pain and emotions. She's attractive, but also smart as hell. She's in some renaissance age, where she is pushing herself to new places. She wants to go deeper and is taking risks."

Johansson plays the role of a computer that falls in love with a human in Her, which also stars Joaquin Phoenix. It's scheduled for release on February 14.

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Wright helped Ben Foster get in shape

Robin Wright stuck to a strict food regime alongside her fiancé Ben Foster to help him get in shape to play Lance Armstrong in the upcoming biopic. 

The 47-year-old actress recently curbed her cravings for calorific treats in support of her husband-to-be, Ben Foster, who has been getting his body in shape to play disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong. 

She explained: ''My fiancé did a movie recently, playing Lance Armstrong, and he was on an 800 calories-a-day diet. I said, 'In solidarity, I am going to go on the diet with you,' even though I really want to go to an In-N-Out Burger.''

Robin also said her 33-year-old partner has given her a new lease of life and made her feel young again.

She added: ''I know I'm almost 48, but I feel like I'm 30. I feel like I've digressed and now I'm going to live my 30s again.''

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Kim and Kanye want Gaga to perform at wedding

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have reportedly asked Lady Gaga to perform at their impending nuptials.

The Sun quote a source as saying, "Kim and Kanye met up with Gaga in Paris. They were desperate to get the star's involvement, which is why she's the first person to be asked.

"She's ideal for them because Kanye has always been a fan of her style and performance art. But also, Kim loves her music, so it's one they can instantly agree on."

Check out Lady Gaga's Applause video below:

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Carey and Cannon to pen children's book

Mariah Carey and her husband Nick Cannon are set to write a Christmas themed children's book.

The couple, who have been married for 5 years, are set to write a festive tale about their twins Moroccan and Monroe, which is aimed at children above the age of 3.

Roc and Roe's Twelve Days of Christmas will be the story of the twins' spreading their own unique version of Christmas cheer.

The book is expected to be in the shops in time for next Christmas. 

Carey has also announced that her next single will be released on February 14. 

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Bieber compares himself to Michael Jackson

Justin Bieber has broken his silence following his arrest on Thursday by comparing himself to Michael Jackson.

Bieber posted the image comparing the two to his Instagram account and sees Bieber waving to fans as he left jail alongside an image of the late King of Pop doing the same, with the caption, 'What more can they say' with a crown emoticon added at the end of the sentence.

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Jennifer Hudson finds her life surreal at times

Jennifer Hudson is loving life right now and has said that at times, she finds her experiences surreal.

The singer told E! News that she takes her achievements in her stride, but is never bored with life: "You know what, I guess it's just part of my life. It's always surreal and always new and never gets old."

Hudson recently performed at Michelle Obama's 50th birthday party and this was a particular pinch-yourself moment for the star: "It's like, ok, I'm going to go to the White House for Michelle Obama's birthday, then I'm going to go to Clive Davis' party.

"Where am I right now? I love the thirties. I'm like, now I got the hang of it and being settled with myself and embracing it. I love the space that I'm in."

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Gomez regrets not supporting Lovato more

Selena Gomez has opened up about her on-again-off-again friendship with Demi Lovato saying that she regrets not supporting her when she needed help.

The Come And Get It singer told Seventeen: "I've known her since we were seven and we did fall apart for a while. She was going through things and I was so young and it was confusing.

"I processed it saying, 'Ok, I don't understand what she's going through so I'm just going to do this'. And I don't think it was fair, and I'm so happy that I have her back in my life now."

The 21-year-old star went on to say that Lovato is the only person she would tell her 'deepest, darkest secrets' to and that she is 'one of my inspirations'.

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Madonna to perform at The Grammys

Madonna has confirmed she will perform at the The Grammy Awards, joining Beyoncé, Jay Z, Metallica, Katy Perry, Lorde and Robin Thicke on the star studded bill.

The Queen of Pop revealed her plans to perform on her Instagram account posting a picture of her dressed all in black - including leather gloves - and strumming a black guitar.

Underneath she wrote: ''It's official. I'm off my crutches and looking for the perfect pair of heels to wear to the Grammys.''

The singer has spent the last couple of week on crutches as she was suffering from a bruised a bone in her foot, which she claimed was ''from dancing in high heels''.

Last month it was rumoured Madonna would appear with Beyonce, who was also confirmed to appear earlier this week. However, many fans initially thought Beyonce would take to the stage with her husband, Jay Z, prompting speculation all three could be working on a special collaboration.

The 56th annual Grammy Awards will be hosted by LL Cool J this Sunday, January 26.

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Ten's TV Highlights for January 25

Una Healy Foden of The Saturdays makes quite a splash with her debut on Splash! A new documentary from TG4 on Scottish bard Robbie Burns, and a look at the career of British prog rockers Genesis.

Robert Burns TG4, 9.20pm          

Robert Burns has a well-deserved reputation as the national bard of Scotland and he has described himself as a composer and collector of traditional song first, and a poet second. This new film presents a fresh examination of his short (he died aged 37) but remarkable life. We start with a look at his childhood in Alloway and follow his tempestuous life through the influence of the Masonic tradition, the central role of women, and the enduring appeal of his famous songs and poems, including Auld Lang Syne, Tam o' Shanter, Red Red Rose and Ae Fond Kiss. Recommended.

Discovering: Genesis, Sky Arts, 8.30pm

Long before Genesis turned into a flatulent corporate rock band in the mid-eighties, they were one of the more intriguing of Britain's progressive acts. With a flambouyant Peter Gabriel at the helm, this quintessentially English band married folk pastorals with prog rock of elemental force. After Gabriel walked out of the machinery in 1975, they mostly failed to imitate the Barrett/Floyd trajectory and instead rushed to pomposity and irrelevance with fluff like Invisible Touch and the mind-warping banality of We Can't Dance. This documentary examines their all-important roots, which can be traced back to the Surrey school days of Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins, through to their evolution into a band for accountants (mostly their own) and lonely Commodore 64 owners. We still hope for Genesis to finally make their Exodus but stay vigilant music fans - there are rumours that they are about to reform . . .

Early Genesis: talented one at very back 

Splash, ITV, 6.45pm

It's the fourth dive-off of the new series and finally we get to see Saturdays star Una Healy Foden spring off the board. Una says (modestly), "As a former child swimming champion, I've always loved the water so Splash! is a brilliant opportunity to get back to my roots and master a new skill. The band will be there on the night cheering me on, so hopefully having their support will help me conquer the inevitable nerves and give it my best shot." Also taking part in tonight's heat of the show that is about so much more than ogling slebs in their swimming trunks are former Rugby Union player Austin Healey, comedienne Jenny Éclair, TV presenter Pollyanna Woodward (me neither), and Paralympic athlete Richard Whitehead.

Una sans gúna gets ready to dive, dive, dive

Alan Corr

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U2 premiering new track at Superbowl

U2 are premiering their new single Invisible at the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 2.

The song will air as part of a Bank of America advertisement for Bono's (RED) campaign, which promotes HIV/AIDS prevention worldwide.

Invisible will then be made available for free on iTunes for the first 24 hours following the Super Bowl, with Bank of America donating $1 for each download until a figure of $2 million is reached.

The proceeds from the charity effort will go to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Bono announced the news, saying: "Bank of America coming on as a (RED) partner to help the Global Fund's efforts to eliminate AIDS is great news.

"It's the kind of game-changing influence that will not just deliver millions of dollars but raise consciousness and keep public pressure on putting an end to this devastating pandemic which has already taken the lives of 35 million people." 

Bono added: "And just in . . . the bank's commitment of $10 million has resulted in the Gates Foundation, SAP and Africa's Motsepe Family matching for a total of $22 million (£13.2m). Incredible!"

Super Bowl XLVIII, which will see the Denver Broncos compete against the Seattle Seahawks, airs on Fox from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Invisible is the first single from U2's next studio album.

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Les Dennis joins Coronation Street

Les Dennis has been cast in Coronation Street and will make his debut on the ITV soap in March.

Warning: spoiler alert!

Dennis will play a petty criminal called Michael Rogers and will begin filming on Monday January 27.

He said: "I am so thrilled to be joining the cast of Coronation Street. It has always been my favourite television programme, mixing high drama with some of the best comedy on screen.

"I've loved it since the beginning. I grew up watching all the amazing characters in the show. I now not only have the chance of meeting them, but also working with them. It doesn't get better than that."

Dennis will be seen on screens towards the end of March.

Coronation Street's producer, Stuart Blackburn, said: "Les is a fantastic performer and a real coup for Corrie. I can't wait for him to join the team."

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Bieber's manager breaks silence after arrest

Justin Bieber's manager Scooter Braun has tweeted his support for the singer following his arrest in Miami yesterday.

Braun posted on his Twitter account, "@justinbieber love you and I will act in the manner of someone who truly cares. That is all I have to say. Thanks for all those concerned."

He later tweeted, "Been a long day. Bottom line is we are defined by how we handle adversity. Be there when it counts. Love fully in good times and bad."

Bieber waved to crowds of fans and journalists as he left jail.

Bieber posted bail to the amount of $2,500 set by Judge Joseph P Farina in Turner Guildford Knight jail in Miami. The bail comprised $1,000 for resisting arrest, $1,000 for driving under the influence and $500 for driving with an expired driving license.

The Beauty and a Beat hitmaker was arrested when allegedly racing a rented yellow Lamborghini and is said to have told police officers he'd had a beer and was under the influence of marijuana and anti-depressants.

Bieber's mug-shot taken after his arrest.

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Trad, country and rugby for Saturday Night Show

Trad supergroup The Gloaming, rugby stars the Wallace brothers, and fast-rising country crooner Derek Ryan are among the line-up on The Saturday Night Show this week.

Paul, David and Richard Wallace made the Guinness Book Of Records as the only three members of one family to play for the Lions. The lads will chat to host Brendan O'Connor about sibling rivalry, retirement and life after rugby.

Derek Ryan, the Carlow singer who swapped pop for country and who has had his songs covered by Daniel O'Donnell, will perform his new tune Better Times a Comin' from his top ten album Country Soul.

Also on Saturday night's show, trad supergroup The Gloaming, which features Martin Hayes, Iarla O'Lionaird, Caoimhin O'Raghallaigh, Dennis Cahill and Thomas Bartlett in its line-up, will perform an excerpt from Opening Set from their acclaimed new album.

The Saturday Night Show airs on RTÉ One on Saturday at 10.05pm.

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Bastille and Haim added to Longitude bill

Bastille and Haim are among the new acts to be announced for this year's Longitude Festival in Dublin's Marlay Park this July.

Following last year's first outing, Longitude returns between July 18 and 20 with headline acts Ben Howard and Disclosure.

Bastille and Californian rockers Haim join James Vincent McMorrow, Chvrches and Hozier on the bill. Sam Smith, Bonobo, John Talabot, Julio Bashmore, Cyril Hahn, Le Galaxie, Bondax and Roosevelt have also been added.

Tickets for Longitude go on sale at 9am February 7 with weekend tickets priced at €149.50 and day tickets available for €59.50.

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Irish film Run & Jump released in US

Run & Jump, the new Irish comedy-drama from director Steph Green and writer Ailbhe Keogan, receives its North American release in cinemas and on VOD platforms today, Friday January 24.

Winner of the Silver Spike Feature Award at the Valladolid International Film Festival, Best First Feature at the New York Irish Film Festival and Best Feature at the Galway Film Fleadh, Run & Jump tells the story of a young family re-adjusting after the father suffers a stroke.

It stars Maxine Peake (Silk, Shameless), Edward MacLiam (Holby City) and Will Forte (30 Rock, Saturday Night Live).

Shot over a six-week period in Wicklow and Kerry, Run & Jump was part-funded by RTÉ and has been released in North America by Sundance Selects, the sister division of IFC Films.

Director and co-writer Green said: "Sundance Selects' renowned reputation and association with quality independent films and filmmakers is well established.  It's tremendous that Run & Jump will be introduced to American audiences under their prestigious banner."

Watch an interview with Steph Green at: www.rte.ie/ten/news/2013/0715/462545-run-and-jump-wins-at-galway-film-fleadh/.

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Mrs Brown's night at National TV Awards

Brendan O'Carroll's Mrs Brown's Boys was named Best Comedy at the UK's National TV Awards in London on Wednesday night.

Accepting the award with the rest of the cast, an overjoyed O'Carroll thanked the voting public for their generosity and added: "We just wanted to make a comedy show that makes people laugh."

When asked about TV critics of the show, he replied: "I respect they've got a job to do but there'll always be a donkey telling the racehorse how to run the race. If you want to be a racehorse get in the race."

Ant and Dec were honoured with the Landmark Award and the Best Entertainment Presenter award, while I'm a Celebrity... Get Me out of Here!, which they host, was named Best Entertainment programme.

Doctor Who was named Best Drama, with star Matt Smith winning Best Drama Performance.

Coronation Street's Julie Hesmondhalgh won Best Serial Drama Performance for her portrayal of Hayley, with the ITV soap also named Best Serial Drama.

EastEnders' Khali Best won Best Newcomer; This Morning was Best Daytime Show, with Strictly Come Dancing Best Talent Show.

Ant and Dec - Another haul

Julie Hesmondhalgh

Kian Egan and Jodi Albert

Michelle Keegan

Laura Whitmore

Brendan O'Carroll

The Winners

Factual Entertainment - Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs

Entertainment Programme - I'm a Celebrity...Get Me out of Here!

Documentary Series - Educating Yorkshire

Newcomer - Khali Best from EastEnders

Drama Performance - Matt Smith for Doctor Who

Daytime - This Morning

Comedy - Mrs Brown's Boys

Serial Drama Performance - Julie Hesmondhalgh for Coronation Street

Detective - Benedict Cumberbatch for Sherlock

Entertainment Presenter - Ant and Dec

Drama - Doctor Who

Serial Drama - Coronation Street

Landmark Award - Ant and Dec

Talent Show - Strictly Come Dancing

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Jim Sheridan launches Digital Biscuit

The three day creative and technology event, Digital Biscuit, was launched last night by In America director Jim Sheridan in Dublin's Irish Film Institute.

"I introduced Digital Biscuit for the year 2014", Sheridan told RTÉ TEN last night, "I was there last year for the inaugural one, it was great fun."

Speaking about the Executive Director of Screen Directors Guild of Ireland, Digital Biscuit founder Birch Hamilton, he said: "[She]'s a genius, I love her. They've got some great people here like the producers of Borgen [TV show].

"They've got the Alexa people [creators of advanced digital cameras] and the Arri, it's really fascinating stuff. I'm delighted to be here."

Sheridan has some exciting news of his own, he is planning a new Irish-set film: "I've got Sheriff Street as soon as I can make it. I'm doing something for the Weinstein brothers [Bob and Harvey]. I'm doing one of the Ten Commandments, I think 'Don't Take the Lord's Name in Vain' which probably suits Ireland, seeing as everybody curses all the time!"
 

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Fearne Cotton stuns at National TV Awards

Fearne Cotton stole the show at the National TV Awards in an off-white, vintage inspired gown.

The presenter went for her usual, slightly off-kilter style in this beautiful and simple dress, which featured draped, sheer sleeves embellished with silver embroidery. 

She finished off the look with a boxy silver and gold clutch, gothic nail polish and a smattering of rings. As ever, her hair and makeup were perfection, with a matte coral lip, golden eyes and tousled, beachy waves keeping the overall effect cool and modern.

Also impressing in white was X Factor presenter Caroline Flack, who showed off her pins in tailored shorts, paired with a V-neck top and oversized blazer. The outfit, which screamed Stella McCartney, was set off by bronze strappy heels and a leopard print bag.

Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote went for a 1920s inspired look, in an embellished, cream floor sweeper, which she complimented with a strong lip and brow.

Her fellow Corrie co-star Brooke Vincent provided a welcome splash of colour on the red carpet in a mustard chiffon gown with cross-over straps and cut-out detailing which she paired with a snakeskin green clutch.

Dancing on Ice star Ashley Roberts went for a silver figure-hugging number, completing the modern style with slicked-back hair and mauve lipstick.

Christine Bleakley posed with fiancé Frank Lampard in a chic strapless black dress with a waterfall hemline.

Tess Daly also went for black on the night, but strayed from safe, LBD territory in a jumpsuit.

Samantha Womack also eschewed a traditional dress on the red carpet, opting for flared trousers and a blazer.

Kym Marsh posed alongside her Coronation Street co-star Anthony Cotton in a charcoal sequin gown with sheer panelling at the bust.

Abbey Clancy looked sensational in a sleek coral dress with a thigh-high slit.

Michelle Keegan also stunned in a similarly-shaped frock, this time in mint green.

Kian Egan posed with his wife Jodi Albert, who went for a pretty lace and tulle dress.

Laura Whitmore led the fashion pack in a cream silk crop top and asymmetrical skirt.

Kelly Brook dared to bare in a plunging-neckline dress with bell sleeves and a high slit.

Holly Willoughby stunned in a flattering black full length gown which had a strapless, sweetheart neckline.

Jenny McAlpine looked chic in a black halterneck dress with silver embellishments at the waist and straps.

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Director happy with Amber conclusion

Spoiler alert! The director and star of Irish drama Amber which ended last night with an audience of 779,000 have defended the open-ended conclusion of the hit series.

The four-part drama about missing Dublin teenager Amber Bailey was screened over four consecutive nights on RTÉ One and attracted audiences of over 700,000.

The stars of the show have defended last night's ending as "controversial but real to life".

Tweeting from their @AmberDrama account, RTÉ said: "So Amber was never found. This is the reality for many families. Sometimes there are no simple answers."

Amber director Thaddeus O'Sullivan says that it is very clear what happens to the missing teen at the end of the show.

Speaking to the Herald he said "I think people get a very strong and clear ending to the series. Although yes, it is ambiguous in story form, I think it is very clear on where we stand on it and what happened to her."

Some disappointed viewers took to Twitter last night to voice strong opinions at the conclusion of the show, with one disgruntled viewer tweeting, "RTE just stole four hours of my life." while another said: "If that is seriously the ending I am suing RTE."

15-year-old actress Lauryn Canny who played Amber also defended the controversial ending, describing it as "very brave".

"I personally loved the ending and thought it was very realistic because a lot of missing person cases don't get closure." she has said.

Episode one of the series attracted 656,000 viewers with 676,000 for episode two, 732,000 for part three, and 779,000 watching last night's concluding episode.

Amber will be shown on BBC later this year. All four episodes of are available to view on the RTÉ Player.

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Tubridy 'broken man' after rugby session

Rob and Dave Kearney have given Ryan Tubridy a crash course in rugby and the results will be revealed on tomorrow night's Late Late Show.

The presenter had dropped hints about the special segment in the show when he was photographed yesterday having uncharacteristically swapped his sharp suit for an Ireland rugby tracksuit.

Speaking to RTÉ TEN, after the training session, he joked: "I'm a broken man."

Also definitely confirmed for this week's show is Michael Bolton who will be joining him in studio with Ryan telling us "We'll be talking hits and hair! He's a classic, he's a once off."

Also following her brilliant appearance on the recent Golden Globe Awards, Philomena Lee will be joining Tubridy tomorrow: "Steve Coogan [who wrote the script for Philomena] impressed us all when he was as a guest but we were curious to know more about the woman behind the film.

"It's time to meet the lady herself."

Watch The Late Late Show tomorrow night at 9.35pm.

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Bieber arrested and in custody in Miami

Police have said popstar Justin Bieber was arrested in South Florida early this morning on a drunk driving charge after he was caught drag racing on a main road in a yellow Lamborghini.

A spokeswoman for Miami Beach police, Vivian Hernandez said two SUVs had blocked the road so the singer could race a friend who was driving a rented red Ferrari,Miami  

The friend, singer KhalilSharieff, has also been arrested on a charge of driving under the influence according to the police.

The popstar has being transferred to Dade County in Florida to be charged.

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US deal for Brendan Gleeson-starring Calvary

Fox Searchlight Pictures has agreed a deal for the US rights to the new Irish black comedy-drama Calvary, which stars Brendan Gleeson.

Reuniting Gleeson with The Guard writer-director John Michael McDonagh, Calvary tells the story of a priest who must battle the dark forces in his small country town.

The film also stars Marie Josée Crozé, Isaach De Bankolé, Aidan Gillen, Domhnall Gleeson, David McSavage, Dylan Moran, Chris O'Dowd, Kelly Reilly, Killian Scott, Pat Shortt and David Wilmot.

Calvary is released in Irish cinemas by Entertainment One on April 11 and is the Opening Gala film at next month's Jameson Dublin International Film Festival.

Announcing the deal, which will also cover "select international territories", at the Sundance Film Festival in the US, Fox Searchlight Pictures Presidents Nancy Utley and Stephen Gilula said:  "Brendan Gleeson gives a tour de force performance in a film that John Michael McDonagh has written and directed with perfection, taking us into a world with distinctive characters where the stakes are high."

Writer-director McDonagh said: "We made a great film. In Fox Searchlight, we now have a great company behind us to send that film out into the world. Thank you, Sundance. Thank you, bourbon! Onward."

James Hickey, Chief Executive of Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Bard (IFB), which funded Calvary, said: "We are delighted that Fox Searchlight has picked up Calvary for the US and we hope that US audiences will embrace this film, which was shot on location in Co Sligo and features a very strong line-up of world-class Irish acting talent."

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Kian Egan to release solo album in March

The Voice of Ireland coach and former Westlife singer Kian Egan is to release his debut solo album on March 14.

The album, which follows Egan's deal with Warner Music UK, will "introduce Kian's fans to some of his favourite songs, to which he brings his own personal touch".

Commenting, Egan said:" I am incredibly excited to be recording an album with Warner Music. Music is my first love, and to be able to get in the studio to record these amazing songs by such wonderful writers is such a thrill and an honour for me."

Dan Chalmers, President of Warner imprint Rhino UK, added: "It's a huge pleasure to welcome Kian to the Warner Music family, we are thrilled."

Chalmers continued: "He's such a terrific all-round performer, commanding audiences through his music and TV work, most notably of course with the phenomenal success with Westlife, arguably one of the best boy bands of all time.

"We're delighted to be collaborating with Kian on the release of his debut solo album."

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Bradley Cooper to return to Broadway

Bradley Cooper is set to return to Broadway in The Elephant Man.

The American Hustle star will make his return to the New York stage after an eight year absence. Cooper last starred in Three Days of Rain in 2006 alongside Julia Roberts and Paul Rudd.

Cooper will play the deformed 'Elephant Man' (aka John Merrick) without makeup or prosthetics, according to Entertainment Weekly. The actor, who last week received his second Oscar nomination for David O Russell's American Hustle, will imply the character's deformity through physical movements.

The Elephant Man won the Tony Award for Best Play in 1979 and inspired David Lynch's film version in 1980. It was first revived on Broadway in 2002 with Kate Burton and Billy Crudup.

More casting announcements are expected.

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Jonah Hill received $60,000 for Scorsese role

Jonah Hill has revealed he took a massive pay cut for his role in the Oscar-nominated film so that he could work with acclaimed director Martin Scorsese. 

The 30-year-old actor was so desperate to work Scorsese that he didn't care what he was getting paid, in fact he would have paid the director to let him be in the film.

Speaking to Howard Stern in a radio interview on Thursday Hill said: "I think SAG (Screen Actors Guild) minimum is something like $60,000 before commissions and taxes.
  
"They gave me the lowest amount of money possible, that was their offer.

"I said, 'I will sign the paper tonight. Fax me the papers tonight.' I want to sign them tonight before they change their mind. I said I want to sign them before I go to sleep tonight so they legally can't change their mind."

The "Moneyball" actor starred alongside fellow Oscar-nominee Leonardo DiCaprio, as Donnie Azoff, and was paid $60,000 for a nearly seven-month shoot.

"It's not about money. None of this s*** is about money. I want to make money to pay my rent, and hopefully have a family one day and have kids and stuff."

Jonah said he would "sell his house and give all his money" to work with Scorsese.

"I would have done anything in the world. I would do it again in a second."

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Choice Irish Song of The Year nominees announced

Hozier and James Vincent McMorrow are among the nominees for the Choice Music Award Song of The Year.

Hozier's hit Take Me to Church is a strong favourite to win the public vote on a shortlist which also includes songs by Kodaline, Daithí, Two Door Cinema Club and The Strypes.

The overall winner will be revealed at the Meteor Choice Music Prize Live Event at Dublin's Vicar Street on February 27 with a trophy and €3,000 going to the victor.

The shortlist was decided by the Meteor Choice Music Prize judging panel and the Irish airplay charts for 2013.

Cast your vote through the Meteor Facebook page www.facebook.com/meteor or by texting 'SONG' to 085 711 4444 for a list of nominees.

The Shortlist for 2013

Daithí - Chameleon Life (Sony Music)
Hozier - Take Me To Church (Rubyworks)
I am The Cosmos - Look Me In The Eye (Self Released)
James Vincent McMorrow - Cavalier (Believe Recordings)
Kodaline - Brand New Day (Sony Music)
New Jackson - Sat Around Here Waiting (Hivern Discs)
The Original Rudeboys - Never Gonna Walk Away (Rubyworks)
The Strypes - You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover (Universal)
Two Door Cinema Club - Changing of The Seasons (Parlophone/Warner Music)
Villagers - Nothing Arrived (Domino)

The Meteor Choice Music Prize will be broadcast live on the night as part of a special four-hour extended programme on Today FM's Paul McLoone show. The show will air as part of a special TV broadcast on 2nd March on RTE Two at 10.30pm.

Tickets for the Meteor Choice Music Prize Live Event are on sale from all Ticketmaster outlets and from www.ticketmaster.ie priced at €23.50 including booking fee.

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Bruce Willis joins the cast of Vice

Bruce Willis is set to star in upcoming sci-fi movie Vice alongside 2 Guns star Ambyr Childers.

The 58-year-old will play a resort owner in a futuristic world and Childers will play one of his workers, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Willis will reunite with Andre Fabrizio and Jeremy Passmore who penned the script for his forthcoming gangster film The Prince.

Vice will be set in a resort where the wealthy will be able to have their darkest fantasies come true while the staff are lifelike synthetic beings whose memories are reset each night.

Childers' character suffers a glitch and she's able to recall how she was made to suffer and wants revenge on Willis.

Willis is also set to star in Simon Brand's thriller Captive which will begin filming later this year.

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David Beckham for Only Fools and Horses

David Beckham is to make a guest appearance in an Only Fools and Horses sketch during BBC One's Sport Relief night on Friday March 21.

Beckham will be seen sitting in a greasy spoon café with Del (David Jason) and Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst).

The sketch marks the first time stars Jason and Lyndhurst have reprised their iconic roles since a Christmas special in 2003.

Beckham also took part in sketches during Sport Relief in 2012.

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JDIFF unveils its 2014 line-up

The full programme for next month's Jameson Dublin International Film Festival has been launched, with over 135 films, including 17 new Irish feature-length films and 13 gala screenings, part of the line-up.

The festival runs in 11 cinemas across Dublin from February 13 to 23, with booking open from 10am on Tuesday January 21.

Among the Irish films at the festival are: Calvary (Opening Night Gala), The Stag (Closing Night Gala), Come into the Gardens, Love Eternal, Out of Here, Living in a Coded Land and The Food Guide to Love.

Guests at the festival will include Calvary stars Brendan Gleeson and Kelly Reilly, Richard Dreyfuss, Terry Gilliam, the cast of The Stag, John Hurt, Jason Priestley, Brenda Fricker, James Fox and Jean-Marc Barr.

Tickets can be booked at www.jdiff.com, FilmBase, Curved Street, Temple Bar, or by phone on (01) 687 7974.

Gráinne Humphreys, Festival Director, said: "It's a huge honour to be able to be part of a team that brings such a breadth of important, challenging and entertaining Irish and international cinema to audiences at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival every year."

Humphreys continued: "We're particularly proud to be opening and closing the festival this year with remarkable Irish films, both of which demonstrate the Irish industry's ability to produce quality films that can be positioned on a world stage.

"The selection of films has been very carefully considered and chosen to ensure that there is very much something for all audiences. I'm really looking forward to hearing feedback from audiences on the films they loved, and the guests they loved meeting during our annual presentation of Dublin as the city of film in February.

"A special word of thanks goes to our dedicated festival volunteers, over 180 of whom will help us keep the event running smoothly."

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Dublin venue Whelan's marks 25th anniversary

Glen Hansard, Sinéad O'Connor, James Vincent McMorrow and Damien Rice are among the names being lined up to play intimate Dublin venue Whelan's to mark its 25th anniversary.

There are also plans to open a record shop at the site in mid-March.

The Wexford Street music mecca, which has played host to artists including Arctic Monkeys, Ed Sheeran, Nick Cave, Mumford and Sons, Jeff Buckley and The National since 1989, begins its 25th anniversary celebrations tonight.

Whelan's, formerly Bourke's, opened its doors as a music venue with a gig by Dublin band The Subterreans and has since seen the likes of Bloc Party, Editors, comedian Dermot Morgan, Kiefer Sutherland and Grizzly Bear take to the stage.

Venue manager Dave Allen told RTÉ Ten that are plans to celebrate the anniversay with gigs by Sinéad O'Connor, Hansard, The Coronas, James Vincent McMorrow and Damien Dempsey among others.

Allen says the ethos of the planned record shop will be, "Irish indie but we will also stock albums and records by artists who are playing the venue. Along with the ticket office, we reckon this will be a great addition to Whelan's."

Check out our picture gallery of 25 years of Whelan's here and share your memories of Whelan's shows over the years.

Kiefer Sutherland took to the streets of Dublin to drum up support for a gig by his band Rocco DeLuca in Whelan's back in 2006. Picture: Barbara Lindberg

Kele of Bloc Party makes friends with a Whelan's regular. Very regular.

An even younger Ed Sheeran playing an early gig. Next stop: The 02

Azealia Banks bringing the 212 to Dublin

Tim Burgess of The Charlatans: most of the time he is happy. He's a weirdo

A poignant review of one of Jeff Buckley's two appearances in Whelan's in 1994

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Katherine Jenkins wants Glee cameo

Popera star Katherine Jenkins plans to do more acting in the future and would like a role on high school musical TV series Glee.

The 33-year-old Welsh singer, who made her acting debut on the 2010 Doctor Who' Christmas special, says she would like to appear in a music-related show.

Speaking at the Ritz Hotel in London at the announcement of her new three-album deal with Decca Records. Jenkins told BANG Showbiz: "Doctor Who took me out of my comfort zone massively, but I did really enjoy it. I still think it needs to be something that combines acting and music. That's what was lovely about that role, she was a singing character.

''If it was a musical film... Maybe something like Glee! I feel at the moment I have so many singing things and I don't get them all. It would have to be something I really cared about to take me away from that because singing would always come first.''

When asked if she ever feels under pressure to vamp up her image, Jenkins said: ''What I do is so different. It's a niche thing. I appreciate pop music, I've never felt any pressure to do that.

''I certainly have always appreciated the glamour side of music. Classical music can sometimes be glamorous. I've always been a girly girl, so the record company has never had to make that up, that was always [part of my image].''

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Wanted: Cork kid to play Keano in new movie

An Irish director is looking for a Cork kid with "a thousand yard stare" to play the 11-year-old Roy Keane in a new short film he is planning about the football star's childhood.

Film-maker Dave Tynan is making a 12-minute short about the boy Roy and he's on the look out for an actor who can play the part.

Speaking on Dublin station Phantom 105 this morning, Tynan said: "It's important to me that we are going to use Cork kids. To say I played Keane when I was younger, that should be an easy sell to a kid in Cork. We are going to cast down there and shoot down there as much as we can.

"It cracks me up to think of Roy Keane aged 11 going into his local shop with all the seriousness we associate with him now."

Tynan's film will be called Rockmount after the club Keane joined as a child and the director describes the short as "an imagined childhood of Roy Keane". He hopes to begin shooting in March and to complete in time for the Galway Film Fleadh.

"The film is based around that idea, that he is exactly the same person but a kid. For me there is a bit of humour in that," Tynan said.

"Keane has fascinated me for ages. He's been around. He's been in the news. I always wondered what [what Keane is like] because he is so single-minded."

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Aslan: "Christy is on the mend"

Dublin fivepiece Aslan say lead singer Christy Dignam is responding well to cancer treatment and is on the mend.

Dignam (53) was diagnosed with cancer last year after seeking medical help for what was assumed to be a chest infection.

The full statement posted on Aslan's Facebook page today reads:

"To our friends, our fans, and the media. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support, well wishes, kindness and understanding over the last challenging ten months. We feel your support has helped carry us to where we are today and for that we are truly grateful.

"Christy has returned from the UK with the good news that his treatment is working well and he is now on the mend. There is still a long way to go with the recovery process, BUT, this good news has really given us all the best possible start to 2014.

With such promising news, we hope this means that we will see you all stage side later on this year!"

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Dolores and Jamelia bond over motherhood

Jamelia and Dolores O'Riordan bonded over motherhood in the music industry on last night's episode of The Voice.

After watching 30-year-old pregnant singer Catherine Hughes perform the pair discussed how tough it is for women in the music industry.

O'Riordan said: "Men have no idea how much more difficult it is for women in the rock and roll industry and while we are trying to give birth, breastfeed, all they do is have a good time."

Jamelia added: "We are here to reproduce but it doesn't mean we can't get up on stage and sing. We are women - that's what we are meant to do."

O'Riordan added: "We are obviously the superior sex."

Dolores is proving to be a big hit with the contestants and won over Dublin Gospel Choir singer Michelle Revins ahead of Kian Egan who was also hoping to work with the singer.

After she turned her chair around following Revins' impressive performance of Johnny Cash's cover of Nine Inch Nails' song Hurt, she said: "Oh my God, I felt you took your hand and you put it into my heart and you pulled my heart out. It's so raw. It's brilliant."

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Watch! Cranston sings his speech at SAG Awards

We know he is one who knocks but Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston proved he is also the one who sings at Saturday night's Screen Actors Guild Awards.

The 57-year-old actor, who played chemistry teacher turned drug manufacturer Walter White in the acclaimed drama, broke into song as he picked up awards for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series and, along with the rest of the cast, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

Accepting his gong, Cranston sang "I won a SAG Awaaaaaard!" before delivering a gracious and funny speech about his part in Breaking Bad.

"I've had so many crappy jobs in my life, I gotta tell ya. I loaded trucks downtown - coal, dust, dirt in every orifice," he said. "People yelling at you - Cranston!! Move faster! Work harder! And the only thing that got me through, was imagining, dreaming, that one day I could actually make a living as an ACTOR and that's what got me true. Thank god!"

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U2 for Jimmy Fallon's Tonight show debut

U2 will be among the guests when Jimmy Fallon makes his debut as the host of The Tonight Show on US television next month.

Variety reports that Will Smith will also be a guest on the February 17 show.

Fallon said he had been in regular contact with his predecessor, Jay Leno, who had advised him to make his monologue longer in his new role.

Commenting on what viewers can expect from his tenure, Fallon said: "It should be goofy and funny and make people laugh. That's our job. ...I wish [former hosts] Steve Allen and Johnny Carson were still around to see what we're going to do with the show."

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New George Michael album on the way

George Michael is to release his sixth solo album, Symphonica, in March.

Michael began recording the studio album during his 2011-12 orchestral tour of the same name.

It features new recordings of songs from his back catalogue and covers including Nina Simone's My Baby Just Cares for Me, Ewan MacColl's The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Terence Trent D'Arby's Let Her Down Easy.

One track from the album, Praying for Time, will be available as a free download.

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Michelle Keegan "gutted" about Corrie exit

Coronation Street's Michelle Keegan is "gutted" her character Tina McIntyre will be killed off the popular soap.

The 26-year-old decided to quit her role of Tina McIntyre after six years on the soap, but she admits she had hoped for a more uplifting exit storyline.

Speaking to OK! magazine, Keegan said: "I was gutted to find out, but I was gutted for Tina more than anything because I always thought she was one of those characters that could come back in the future.

"She's got no family and I thought a relative could come in for her because she's not had a very good life. Her dad died, she hasn't had much luck with men - and then her life is over."

Michelle further explained that she was confused about the producers' decision to kill her off, adding: "The producers' said, 'That's fine, we'll leave the door open' and then told me they were killing Tina off, which surprised me a bit.

"Initially, I think they were going to leave the door open then they had a big story conference and this amazing plot came up that was too hard to pass. Looking at it now, I'd rather go out with a bang than off in a black cab. Corrie is brilliant so I know I will enjoy this as an actress."

However, Keegan further admitted that she is "fine" with the decision, saying: "I am totally fine with it as the writing will be amazing and I work with so many talented people.

"I also would have always been asked that question, 'Are you going to go back to 'Corrie' in the future?' So it's ruled a line under that."

It's believed that Keegan's character will be murdered in a mystery plot, in May.

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Garth Brooks announces Croke Park gigs for July

Country superstar Garth Brooks will play two comeback gigs at Dublin's Croke Park on July 25 and 26 in what will be his first Irish concerts in 17 years.

The 51-year-old Oklahoma crooner flew in by private jet to announce the concerts at a press conference at Croke Park this afternoon. He sold out two concerts at the venue in 1997 and the two July dates are being styled the Garth Brooks Comeback Special Event.

Tickets priced €65.45 go on sale Thursday, January 30 at 9am.

Speaking at the 82,300 seater stadium today (January 20), Brooks said: "Before we go back on tour in the Fall of 2014, I want to challenge myself, the band, and crew. In '97, we were lucky enough to play Croke Park, the stadium was under construction. 130,000+ of some of the greatest fans in the world.

"I was quoted then as saying 'When this stadium is finished, I would love to come back and try to fill it again . . . this time to the brink.' . . . and we're back to do just that."

Brooks, who described his last gig in Dublin as a "magical experience", added that he will be looking for an invite to Bono's house for tea.

In 2001 Brooks, who has sold nearly 130 million albums, announced his retirement from music and returned to Oklahoma to raise his family.

Still just a good ole boy: Garth at the announcement of his Croke Park concerts this afternoon. Picture: @SuzanneB_RTE @RTE_TEN

At today's press conference, Brooks confirmed that he is working on new material and did not rule out the possibility of playing new songs at the Croke Park shows.

Garth meets a true legend today at Croker

At his last gigs in Croke Park in 1997, he debuted a track called Tear if Up and Burn it Down and said he was looking "for another one of those moments" to debut fresh material in Dublin this July.

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Eastenders star Gary Lucy leaving

Eastenders star Gary Lucy is departing the BBC One soap, it has been revealed.

The actor, who has played the character Danny Pennant since September 2012, has already filmed his final scenes for the show.

A spokesperson for the popular soap commented: We can confirm that Gary is leaving EastEnders later this year and we wish him all the best for the future."

Lucy thanks his fans on Twitter for their support following the news of his exit, writing: "thank you for your messages loved my time @Ee interesting character with lots of scope see u later rather than good bye ;-) ps more 2 come x"

The Daily Star reports that Lucy's final scenes will be aired next month.

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McConaughey wins Best Actor at SAG Awards

Matthew McConaughey beat off tough competition to win the Best Actor gong for his leading role in Dallas Buyers Club at the Screen Actor Guild Awards 2014 in Los Angeles last night (January 18).

See all the red carpet glamour from the night here.

The actor was up against Tom Hanks (Captain Phillips), Chiwetel Ejiofer (12 Years a Slave), Bruce Dern (Nebraska) and Forest Whitaker (The Butler).

Blue Jasmine star Cate Blanchett was awarded the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role honour, after triumphing over Sandra Bullock (Gravity), Meryl Streep (August: Osage County), Emma Thompson (Saving Mr Banks) and Judi Dench (Philomena).

Lupita Nyong'o won the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for 12 Years a Slave, while Jared Leto took home the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role gong for Dallas Buyers Club.

The cast of American Hustle were honoured with the award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, while Lone Survivor took home the gong for Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture.

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Breaking Bad honoured at SAG Awards

Breaking Bad took home two top awards at last night's Screen Actors Guild Awards, with its star Bryan Cranston winning the gong for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series.

Check out our red carpet gallery from the event here.

He beat competition from Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire), Jeff Daniels (The Newsroom), Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) and Kevin Spacey (House of Cards) to win the award.

The entire cast of the revered AMC series, which concluded in 2013, were also honoured at the ceremony when they won the award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

The award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series went to Maggie Smith for Downton Abbey, who triumphed over Claire Danes (Homeland), Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad), Jessica Lange (American Horror Story: Coven) and Kerry Washington (Scandal).

Modern Family's Ty Burrell won the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Phil Dunphy in the ABC series. The cast of the show also took home the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series award.

Julia Louis-Dreyfuss was awarded the gong for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for Veep.

Michael Douglas took home the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for his role as pianist Liberace in Behind the Candelabra.

The Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries went to Helen Mirren for Phil Spector.

HBO's hugely popular Game of Thrones was honoured with the award for Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Comedy or Drama Series, beating competition from Boardwalk Empire, Breaking Bad, Homeland and The Walking Dead.

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Mary Steenburgen joins Justified

Mary Steenburgen has been cast in Justified. 

The actress will take on a recurring role on the upcoming season of the crime show, FX have announced.

According to TVLine, Steenburgen will play Katherine Hale, a former wife of Wynn Duffy's crime mentor.

The character will make her first appearance in episode 10 and continue to feature throughout the season.

The forthcoming sixth season of Justified will be its last, with the show due to conclude later this year.

Steenburgen most recently appeared opposite Michael Douglas and Robert DeNiro in Last Vegas. 

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Margot Robbie for Z for Zachariah?

The Wolf of Wall Street star Margot Robbie is in talks to join Z for Zachariah.

The Australian actress is currently in negotiations to join the cast of director Craig Zobel's post-apocalyptic thriller, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Chris Pine and 12 Years a Slave star Chiwetel Ejiofor have already been cast in the film which centres on an American teen who has survived a nuclear war.

Amanda Seyfriend was originally cast as the teen, but due to the start date being pushed back she could no longer commit to the role.

It has been reported that Robbie would replace Seyfried and the character will be aged up accordingly.

The script for Z for Zachariah has been adapted by Nissar Modi from Robert C. O'Brien's novel.

Robbie can currently be seen in Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill.

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Harry Styles invites Mark Wahlberg to 1D show

One Direction star Harry Styles is said to have invited Mark Wahlberg to see his band in concert.

An insider told the Daily Star Sunday newspaper: ''Harry saw the clip of Mark threatening to beat him up online and thought what he said was very funny.

''He is a big fan of his movies so he wanted to say that he appreciated his humour.

''He told his US team to contact Mark and offer him and his family the full VIP treatment.''

Wahlberg recently opened up about how much his daughters love the group, joking they have replaced him.

He said: ''The girls have turned to One Direction and they don't care about Daddy.

''My four-year-old's going, 'Daddy, I like Harry'. And I'm like, 'Well I'm gonna punch Harry in the nose when I see him'.

''She pulls out pictures of him and she is hiding pictures in the room and I pretend I'm ripping them up and I get jealous. But if I see that little ****, he's gonna get it.''

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Review: James Vincent McMorrow - Post Tropical ***

Three years after his best-selling debut Early in The Morning, Dubliner James Vincent McMorrow departs more verdant pastures and suits up for something icier and lonelier on this sonorous follow-up.

Post Tropical is a perfectly poised suite of songs gliding along on electro soul, fractured beats, and full blast symphonic overload. It is certainly indebted to the deep space despair of James Blake on certain tracks but JVM's spectral voice also voyages into John Marytn-like minimalism while his keening falsetto can match the hymnal wonder of Jeff Buckley.

The brilliantly constructed opener Cavalier, an epic tale of first love featuring handclaps, keyboards and rolling drums, is bewitching, All Points is a stunning rhythmical workout, the title track erupts with pure emotion, and the bold and brassy Gold is one of several songs on which JVM loses his coiled and watchful cool.

It's all constructed with filigreed detail and real grace (naturally there is a song called Glacier) but Post Tropical can also be ponderous in places. McMorrow's awestruck choirboy vocal style is an acquired taste but that not-quite-there voice and those occasionally impenetrable lyrics do create a sense of intrigue. Multi-layered yet stark and beautiful, Post Tropical mostly keeps the temperature at a low and lovely simmer. ***

Alan Corr

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Blanchett wins top honours at Critics Choice

Cate Blanchett and Matthew McConaughey won the top drama acting honours at the Critics Choice Movie Awards last night with 12 Years a Slave picking up the prize for Best Picture.

The gongs were awarded by the Broadcast Film Critics Association in Santa Monica.

American Hustle was named Best Comedy Film, with one of its stars, Amy Adams, winning for Best Comedy Actress. Leonardo DiCaprio was honoured as the Best Comedy Actor for his role in The Wolf of Wall Street.

Jared Leto followed up his Golden Globes victory on Sunday night by taking the prize for Best Supporting Actor for his role as a transsexual fighting AIDS in Dallas Buyers Club.

He dedicated his award to "all the people around the world who are living with HIV (and) all the people who have lost their lives to this horrific disease."

The award for Best Supporting Actress went to Lupita Nyong'o for her role as Patsey in 12 Years a Slave.

The nod for Best Director went to Alfonso Cuaron for his space film Gravity. Its star Sandra Bullock won Best Actress in an action film.

Disney hit Frozen picked up the award for Best Animated Feature with the son Let It Go from the film picking up the Best Song Award.

Actors Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke and director RichardLinklater won the Louis XIII Genius Award for the romantic trilogy Before Sunrise, Before Sunset and After Midnight.     

Cate Blanchett

Amy Adams

Sandra Bullock

Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts

Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawkes

Full list of winners:

Best Picture: 12 Years a Slave

Best Actor: Matthew McConaughey, Dallas Buyers Club

Best Actress: Cate Blanchett, Blue Jasmine

Best Supporting Actor: Jared Leto, Dallas Buyers Club

Best Supporting Actress: Lupita Nyong'o, 12 Years a Slave

Best Young Actor/Actress: Adele Exarchopoulos, Blue Is The Warmest Color

Best Acting Ensemble: American Hustle

Best Director: Alfonso Cuarón, Gravity

Best Original Screenplay: Spike Jonze, Her

Best Adapted Screenplay: John Ridley, 12 Years a Slave

Best Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki, Gravity

Best Art Direction: Catherine Martin (Production Designer), Beverley Dunn (Set Decorator), The Great Gatsby

Best Editing: Alfonso Cuarón and Mark Sanger, Gravity

Best Costume Design: Catherine Martin, The Great Gatsby

Best Hair & Make-up: American Hustle

Best Visual Effects: Gravity

Best Animated Feature: Frozen

Best Action Movie: Lone Survivor

Best Actor in an Action Movie: Mark Wahlberg, Lone Survivor

Best Actress in an Action Movie: Sandra Bullock, Gravity

Best Comedy: American Hustle

Best Actor in a Comedy: Leonardo DiCaprio, The Wolf of Wall Street

Best Actress in a Comedy: Amy Adams, American Hustle

Best Sci-Fi/Horror Movie: Gravity

Best Foreign Language Film: Blue Is the Warmest Color

Best Documentary Feature: 20 Feet From Stardom

Best Song: "Let It Go" Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Frozen

Best Score: Steven Price, Gravity

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