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Gossip Girl goes to Columbia University (IrishCentral)

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:30:24 PST

On Sunday afternoon I took a stroll to the Upper West Side to depart from my normal life into a fantasy world where I was a student at Columbia University This, of course, would mean that I would have to win the genius brain lottery, as well as the actual lottery to attend, which, in my fantasy I hadLet me tell you, Trinity College doesn’t have a patch on this place As one of the eight Ivy League colleges and the fifth oldest in America, it has a somewhat White House feel to it, with perfectly trimmed green hedges, immaculately keep facades and the names of great intellectuals, such as Plato, carved into the great concrete buildings READ MORE

Lindsay Lohan is putting her latest court battle ahead of her career (IrishCentral)

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 04:45:35 PST

Lindsay LohanThe 'Liz & Dick' star has reportedly told friends that she won't be appearing on 'Celebrity Big Brother' in the UK next month as she is focusing on her upcoming court appearance on January 15, 2013 while relates to her probation being revoked earlier this month after she allegedly lied to police about being behind the wheel of her Porsche during a car accident in JuneSources close to the 26-year-old troubled starlet told gossip website TMZcom that rumors she is set to appear on the British reality TV series are "completely untrue" and "nonsense"One insider pointed out that the actress couldn't commit to the show, which runs for two weeks, because she has a court date in a few weeks, which she is legally required to attend READ MORE

Charlie Sheen has apologised for making a homophobic slur (IrishCentral)

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 04:45:37 PST

Charlie SheenThe 'Anger Management' star was filmed hurling a derogatory comment at the crowd at the opening of his new bar in the plush El Ganzo hotel in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on Friday nightAccording to gossip website TMZcom, the 48-year-old actor was caught on camera yelling: "How we doing? READ MORE

WWE star Sheamus tipped to sign new deal with Irish Spring soap (IrishCentral)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 05:15:43 PST

SheamusWorld Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has signed a new a promotional deal with Colgate-Palmolive’s Irish Spring Soap, Ad Age reportsFew details on the new deal have been disclosed, but it is expected that Irish born World Heavyweight champion Sheamus will be involved in the campaign Sheamus, born Stephen Farrelly in Dublin, is the first Irish-born WWE champion in company history His pale complexion and red hair would make him the perfect stereotypical Irish ambassador for the popular soap READ MORE

Charlie Sheen is already living with his new porn star girlfriend 24-year-old Georgia Jones (IrishCentral)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 05:30:58 PST

Sheen in 'Anger Management'The 'Anger Management' actor has been romancing 24-year-old Georgia Jones since October, and the pretty brunette has moved into the 47-year-old star's Los Angeles mansionAccording to gossip website TMZ, Charlie is taken with Georgia because she only does girl-on-girl porn, unlike his former goddess Bree OlsonFriends of Charlie say he hasn't been this serious about a girl since he was dumped by Bree via text message almost two years agoCharlie moved Bree into his house in January 2011, along with model Natalie Kenly, during the height of his drug taking and referred to them both as his "goddesses" READ MORE

Lindsay Lohan accused of stealing jewellery belonging to Elizabeth Taylor (IrishCentral)

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:45:52 PST

Lindsay LohanThe 'Liz & Dick' star - whose probation was revoked last month after she allegedly lied to police about being behind the wheel of her car during an accident in June - allegedly had one of her people return an expensive bracelet after taking it from the home of the late actress's nurseA source told gossip website RadarOnlinecom: "Lindsay became very good friends with Elizabeth Taylor's long-time nurse while shooting 'Liz & Dick'"Elizabeth had given the nurse an expensive bracelet that was very meaningful to her and the nurse absolutely cherished it READ MORE

Robert Pattinson insists he wants an amicable split from ‘Twilight’ co-star Kristen Stewart (IrishCentral)

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:46:26 PST

Robert PattinsonTime was that the epic love affair between Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson was the romance of our era On screen at least (although there are plenty who would take issue with even that)But now that the Twilight franchise has finally rolled on, Pattinson reportedly wants to remain 'friends' with Stewart following their supposed breakupAccording to the Irish Independent, the famously on again off again relationship between the two stars, who met on the set of the first Twilight movie, has come undone READ MORE

Golden Globe winner Anne Hathaway and Katie Holmes are allegedly bitter rivals (IrishCentral)

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:31:24 PST

Hathaway and HolmesThe 29-year-old 'Les Miserables' star reportedly doesn't like the 34-year-old Broadway star and thinks she relied on her marriage to Tom Cruise, who she split from last June after six years together, to further her careerA source told the National Enquirer: "Anne and Katie are long-time rivals"Anne puts forth a very genial, friendly image, but she has a wicked competitive streak She doesn't like Katie because they used to go up for similar roles READ MORE

Liberty Ross files for divorce after Rupert Sanders affair with Kristen Stewart (IrishCentral)

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:31:25 PST

Ross and SandersThe British model and actress - who filed divorce papers last Friday at the Los Angeles County Superior Court, asking for spousal support and joint custody of their children Sykla, seven, and Tennyson, five - was desperate to get their 10-year relationship back on track after his affair with Kristen Stewart but was haunted by the images of them togetherA source close to the 34-year-old star told gossip website RadarOnlinecom: "For the sake of her own happiness, she had to finally go through with the divorce No matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't forgive Rupert for cheating on her with Kristen - especially since it was something that caused such public embarrassment READ MORE

Peaches Geldof displays impressive diamond rings after Christmas wedding (IrishCentral)

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:31:26 PST

Geldor's engagement ringThe socialite - who is married to musician Tom Cohen - posted a picture on Instagram of the shiny diamond ring he gave to her at Christmas as well as her wedding band and engagement ringAccompanying the image she wrote on Twitter: "My amazing engagement ring with my wedding band and the new Tiffany gold and platinum band Tom gave me as my Christmas pressie from him (it matches his wedding band) (sic)"Peaches and Tom married in September last year at St Mary Magdalene and St Lawrence Church in Davington, Kent, South East England READ MORE

Niall Horan and the One Direction boys mistaken as Irish boyband Westlife while in Ghana (IrishCentral)

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:16:33 PST

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One Direction's mums disapprove of their tattoos (IrishCentral)

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 07:31:33 PST

One DirectionThe 'Kiss You' hitmakers - Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Niall Horan - are fans of getting inked and while their fans enjoy looking at their quirky designs, their mothers aren't so keen on the idea of their boys going under the needleSpeaking on UK TV show 'Daybreak', Liam said: "My mum went crazy about the whole tattoo idea"Zayn added: "Simon [Cowell] hasn't said anything but our mums have been like, 'Maybe you're getting a bit too much'"Although the group know they will never be able to change their mums minds on tattoos, they do love the support they receive when their family attend their concerts - even if their antics are "embarrassing" READ MORE

One Direction star Harry Styles and former lover Taylor Swift ‘want nothing to do with each other’ (IrishCentral)

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 07:31:34 PST

Taylor Swift and Harry StylesThe 'I Knew You Were Trouble' singer split from the One Direction star following a huge argument while on holiday in the British Virgin Islands late last month and the pair don't even want to remain friendsA friend of Taylor's told HollywoodLife: “Concerning her and Harry, they don’t talk to each other at all The relationship is as over as possible They want nothing to do with each other READ MORE

Rita Ora has a crush on ‘Twilight’ star Robert Pattinson (IrishCentral)

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 07:31:35 PST

Robert PattinsonThe 'RIP' singer – whose relationship with Rob Kardashian ended acrimoniously after he accused her of cheating on him – admitted she would like to have sex with the 'Twlight Saga' hunk READ MORE

Feed the poor! Harry Styles splashes out £3,000 on pizza for the homeless (IrishCentral)

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 07:31:36 PST

Harry StylesThe One Direction heartthrob made the charitable gesture when he had a day off in Los Angeles last year and bought a huge quantity of pizza to distribute among as many vagrants as he could findHarry's close friend Ed Sheeran told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “We were in LA about three months ago and he had a day off"He spent two or three grand on Domino’s pizza and drove around giving them out to homeless people That’s an amazing story READ MORE

Ben Affleck thinks wife Jennifer Garner is the "best person in the world" (IrishCentral)

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 05:16:22 PST

Jennifer Garner and loving husband Ben AffleckAs if we couldn't love Ben Affleck anymore than we already do! At the Director's Guild of America Awards on Saturday, Affleck said in his acceptance speech "I have to just thank my wife for being the best person in the world I love you" Affleck took home the award for Best Director for his work on 'Argo'Ben also opened up about his hopes for their family, according to People READ MORE

One Direction's Harry Styles was 'in stitches' over his birthday stripper (IrishCentral)

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 05:16:23 PST

Harry Styles and his birthday stripper!Not sure how the Directioners are going to respond to this one! For his 19th birthday on Friday, One Direction's Harry Styles was presented with a female stripper dressed as a policewoman to help with the celebrationsTalking to The Sun newspaper, Styles said: "It was great I was in stitches READ MORE

Former Playboy model Jenny McCarthy has got a new tattoo on her foot (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:16:19 PST

Jenny McCarthyThe blonde beauty has had a rose inked on the top of her right foot and she was planning on showing off the intricate design during an appearance on 'The Today Show'Jenny also claimed she got needled during the blackout during the Super Bowl match between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers,She posted a photo of her tattoo on her Twitter account with the accompanying message: "Got a new tattoo during half time Black out So excited 2 b wearing heels on The Today Show this morning Ouch READ MORE

Robin Gibb's Irish widow admits news the couple's son is expecting his first child is bittersweet (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:16:20 PST

Robin Gibbs and Dwina The Bee Gees legend passed away last May after losing his battle against cancer and while Dwina is thrilled Robin-John - also known as RJ - and his girlfriend Megan Golub are having a baby, she is sad Robin won't be around to see the totShe said: "When I lost Robin I wasn't expecting this It's absolutely wonderful Robin's mum Barbara is known as Nana Barbara, so I'd like my grandson, or granddaughter, to call me Nana Dwina READ MORE

“Twilight” star Robert Pattinson gets into trouble with Australian police while filming “The Rover” (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:31:18 PST

Robert PattinsonAlthough he is quickly becoming Hollywood royalty, Robert Pattinson was reminded by Australian police after he was stopped for riding his bicycle without a helmet Pattinson was spotted being cautioned by Aussie cops while taking time off from filming “The Rover” with Guy PearceLast week paparazzi snapped shots of Pattinson cycling without a helmet in Melbourne City The police were soon on the case READ MORE

Russell Brand has invited Demi Moore to visit India with him (IrishCentral)

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:46:24 PST

Russell BrandThe British comic thinks his friend - who endured a stint in rehab last year following her split from husband Ashton Kutcher - would benefit from joining a group trip to The Ananda Spa in the Himalayas, a yoga retreat which promises to "cleanse the soul and heal internally" and offers meditation classes and healthy eatingA source told The Sun newspaper: "Russell and Demi have become friends since she started his yoga class"He remembers how much yoga and meditation helped him after his split with Katy Perry and feels it will help Demi too"Spiritual retreats can be hard work, but if you're in the right frame of mind they're really beneficial READ MORE

One Direction's Harry Styles has bought a £100,000 car as a birthday gift to himself (IrishCentral)

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:46:25 PST

Harry StylesThe One Direction hunk turned 19 on 1 February and marked the occasion by splashing on on a red Porsche Caymen S, which is currently being customized to suit his tastesHarry only bought the car after initially test driving a Porsche Carrera as a gift for his "brilliant" father Des, but then fell in love with the sports vehicle and decided to get himself a new car tooA source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Harry is besotted by cars and loves the Porsche brand after test driving a few"He has bought a £100,000 Carrera from a car dealer near his dad's home in Sale, Manchester READ MORE

Charlie Sheen won't get married again (IrishCentral)

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:46:26 PST

Charlie SheenThe 'Anger Management' star says he has learnt his lesson after three failed marriages - to Donna Peele, actress Denise Richards and socialite Brooke Mueller - and doesn't ever want to tie the knot againHe explained: "In baseball when you strike out three times READ MORE

Siva Kaneswaran and The Wanted boys get their own E! Entertainment show (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:31:22 PST

The WantedThe British boy band are set to follow in The Saturdays' footsteps after landing their own fly-on-the-wall reality show deal with E! Entertainment'The Wanted Life', which will be produced by Ryan Seacrest, will be a fly-on-the-wall series which follows the boys' pop star anticsMax George teased on Ryan's 'On Air' radio show: "We're moving into Hollywood into a big house READ MORE

Lawsuit against John Travolta alleging his exposed himself to a male cruise worker has been dismissed (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:31:22 PST

John TravoltaCruise ship worker Fabian Zanzi - who accused the actor of offering him a $12,000 bribe after he allegedly exposed himself during a Royal Caribbean cruise in 2009 - moved to end his legal action on Tuesday after it entered a new and very expensive stageThe 58-year-old 'Savages' star's lawyer Marty Singer told RadarOnlinecom: "My client and our firm are very pleased that Mr Zanzi has agreed to dismiss the lawsuit READ MORE

Ireland soccer captain Robbie Keane hangs with celebs in Hollywood (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:31:23 PST

Robbie Keane pictured at the restaurant owned by Lisa VanderpumpIrish soccer star Robbie Keane dumped his English team for the Los Angeles Galaxy a few years back, and he’s been spotted with a number of celebs during his time in Tinseltown  Does Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Vanderpump actually count as a star? Keane ate at her restaurant last week and didn’t look too impressed, as you can see from our picture, but that didn’t stop the reality fixture from stopping by his table with her dog to make sure Keane was okayNow that Galaxy teammate David Beckham has taken off for Paris, Keane will have more of the limelight aimed in his direction READ MORE

Bob Geldof’s Rat Pack band reunites for summer gigs (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:00:40 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Bob Geldof, best known as the activist humanitarian who put together the Band Aid iconic holiday song “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” and the subsequent Live Aid shows in London and the U.S., is taking a cue from the likes of Fleetwood Mac and reforming his band the Boomtown Rats this summer for an appearance at the Isle of Wight festival in England in June.

Paul Rudd and Judd Apatow in Ireland to promote European release of “This is 40” (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:06:12 PST

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'This Is 40' director/writer Judd Apatow and star Paul Rudd were in Dublin last week to appear on The Late Late Show to promote the film’s European release.

Harry Styles and Taylor Swift are set to come face to face at the BRIT Awards (IrishCentral)

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 06:16:26 PST

Harry StylesThe former couple - who split in late December after just two months together following a huge argument while on holiday in the British Virgin Islands - will both attend the event after managing to narrowly avoid each other at the NRJ Awards in Cannes, France last monthA source told the Daily Mirror newspaper that the duo are preparing for an awkward run-in at the ceremony in London's O2 Arena on February 20Harry, 19, will be performing his new Comic Relief single 'One Way Or Another' alongside his One Direction band mates, who are up for Best British Group'I Knew You Were Trouble' singer Taylor, 23, is also in talks to perform after confirming she will attend the event, where she is nominated for best International Female Solo Artist READ MORE

One Direction’s Mullingar star Niall Horan admits he gets nervous before every gig (IrishCentral)

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 06:16:27 PST

One Direction's Niall HoranDespite selling out some of the world’s biggest venues, including Madison Square Garden, the lads of One Direction admit to suffering from nerves before every gigThe resident Irish lad for the band Niall Horan admitted, “You wouldn’t be real if you didn’t get nervous”He elaborated on the band’s pre-show ritual of being on ‘lockdown’ “An hour before we go on stage we have this thing called lockdown where no one is allowed into our dressing room apart from our tour manager READ MORE

Gisele Bundchen has shown off her and Tom Brady's daughter, Vivian Lake, for the first time (IrishCentral)

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 07:16:28 PST

The Brazilian supermodel gave birth to little Vivian Lake in December and took to Facebook to post a picture of her cradling the adorable totAlongside the photograph, she wrote: "Love is everything!!! Happy friday, much love to all (sic)"Gisele already has three year-old son Benjamin with husband Tom Brady and after Vivian's birth she spoke of her joy about having another babyShe said: "We feel so lucky to have been able to experience the miracle of birth once again and are forever grateful for the opportunity to be the parents of another little angel READ MORE

Bradley Cooper's mother is urging him not to reconcile with Zoe Saldana (IrishCentral)

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 07:16:28 PST

Bradley Cooper and Zoe SaldanaThe 'Silver Linings Playbook' hunk ended his on/off relationship with the 'Star Trek' beauty for the second time in December and although Zoe is desperate to win him back, Bradley's mother Gloria doesn't think it is a good ideaA source told RadarOnline: “Gloria tried to get to know Zoe when they rekindled their romance, but she still didn’t think she was a good fit for him“So, when Zoe and Bradley started talking to one another again, she told Bradley that their relationship failed twice already, what’s the point of going through all of that again?“Like all moms, Gloria is very protective of her son, and gets to know his girlfriends’ well She approved of his ex Renee Zellweger and they are still friends to this day READ MORE

Irish American star Olivia Wilde instantly knew Jason Sudeikis was 'The One' (IrishCentral)

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:16:31 PST

Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis The 28-year-old actress got engaged to the 'Saturday Night Live' star in early January but the couple haven't had time to plan their dream wedding yetThe actress told USMagazinecom that she knew she wanted to marry him as soon as they met, saying: "Oh, how could I not know?"However she said she has no idea when they will tie the knot, saying: "I still have no clue"The pair began dating in November 2011 and moved in together last year, with the brunette beauty admitting she fell "blissfully, hopelessly, wildly in love READ MORE

'Les Miserables' actress Anne Hathaway has a crush on George Clooney (IrishCentral)

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:16:34 PST

'Les Miserables' actress Anne HathawayThe 'Les Miserables' actress - who is married to Adam Schulman - was presented with the Best Supporting Actress prize at last night's (100213) BAFTA Awards by the hunky star and she was so flustered, she forgot to give him a hug when she took to the stage to collect her prizeShe said: "George Clooney makes me weak at the knees, so it was the Clooney factor tonight that threw me READ MORE

Taylor Swift appeared to take a swipe at One Direction's Harry Styles at the Grammy Awards (IrishCentral)

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:16:35 PST

Taylor Swift performing at the Grammy'sThe 23-year-old singer opened the awards ceremony with a circus-themed performance of her recent single 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' and mocked the One Direction singer - who she split from earlier this year - as she ad-libbed during the songUsing a British accent, she sang: "So he calls me up and he's like, 'I still love you,' and I'm like, 'I'm sorry, I'm busy opening up the Grammys' And we're never getting back together, like, ever"Taylor wasn't the only star to cause a stir on stage at the Staples Center in Los Angeles READ MORE

Tom Cruise saved a leading Australian business from depths of depression (IrishCentral)

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:31:50 PST

Tom Cruise in "Jack Reaper"Australian business tycoon James Packer claims the 'Mission Impossible' star helped him get through his darkest days when he was millions in debt, his marriage was in crisis and his weight balloonedJames, 45, paid tribute to the Hollywood star, 50, during an interview on Australia's Seven Network on Sunday, saying: "When I was at my lowest, Tom Cruise reached out to me He believed in me when other people didn't"They became good friends in 2002 after the businessman, whose mobile phone company One Tel went broke, joined the Church of Scientology and he is extremely grateful for their close bond READ MORE

Ben Affleck "sneaks" into cinemas to watch Argo (IrishCentral)

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:31:54 PST

Ben AffleckThe actor-turned-director loves watching how audiences respond to the movie, and has found it "rewarding" that they react to the story in exactly the way he had hopedHe said: "I'm in this very narrow kind of bubble but one of the things I will say has been really satisfying about the film is watching it with audiences, and it's the first time in my life - maybe 'Good Will Hunting' - where I've made a movie that I've felt like the audiences laughed at the right times and sort of were right in the flow of it And you make movies for audiences"I mean, you want people to see them and so to sneak in the back and watch them have fun has been enormously rewarding READ MORE

'It's Because He's Irish' pop star predicts Niall Horan will be the first to leave One Direction (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:31:32 PST

Niall HoranAn Irish pop star has predicted that Mullingar native Niall Horan, will be the first band member to leave One DirectionOriginally a member of the Irish group Westlife, Brian McFadden was the first to leave the boy band Now a solo artist, McFadden said he thinks the 19-year-old will be the first to part ways from One Direction“I reckon from One Direction, probably Niall,” McFadden, who is a judge on judge on Australia's Got Talent, told Real Radio Yorkshire READ MORE

Liam Payne fears for the future of One Direction (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:31:34 PST

Liam PayneThe 19-year-old heartthrob worries about the band - also consisting of Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles and Zayn Malik - losing all the "fun" they have together and hopes they are strong enough to remain unitedHe told We Love Pop magazine: "I don't want us to lose the fun we have on stage I don't want us to fall out or have a situation where the band don't want to be together anymore"The 'Kiss You' hitmakers - who have splashed out on a number of expensive gifts for their family and loved ones thanks to the earnings they have enjoyed with their success - recently enlisted the aid of company Grant Thornton to advise them on investing their earnings and how to do their taxes after the boys were recommended to hire help by industry bosses READ MORE

'30 Rock' star Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria Thomas expecting their first child (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 06:48:04 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The '30 Rock' star and his yoga instructor wife of eight months said her pregnancy came as "a wonderful surprise" and they feel very "lucky".

U2’s Bono steps out to support Edun at NY Fashion Week and Sandy Relief (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:03:49 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Bono was in New York last week supporting Edun, the clothing line he founded with his wife Ali in 2005 to support trade and fashion on the African continent.

Will Ferrell pretends to be security guard, escorts Shaquille O’Neal out of Staples Center - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:16:32 PST

Will Ferrell as 'Ted Vagina'Will Ferrell knows no boundaries, and it is hilarious The Irish American funnyman was on hand at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday night for the LA Lakers - Phoenix Suns gameThough he’s a fixture at a lot of Lakers games, this week Ferrell upped the ante The ‘Anchorman’ star donned a red Staples Center security guard suit and pretended to be one of the stone-faced ‘red coats’ during the game READ MORE

‘The Saturdays’ star Una Healy shouts at her husband when he leaves his dirty clothes on the floor (IrishCentral)

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:16:33 PST

Una HealyThe Saturdays singer is married to England rugby player Ben Foden and she insists his most annoying habit is when he uses the floor of their house as a laundry binShe moaned: “We don't have massive arguments any more But I get annoyed when I see clothes of his on the floor or he hasn't made the bed If you don't know what I'm like, you might think I'm being aggressive, but he just laughs at me now READ MORE

Scarlett Johansson auditioned for Anne Hathaway's role in 'Les Miserables' (IrishCentral)

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:16:34 PST

The 28-year-old actress was keen to take on the part of tragic Fantine in Tom Hooper's big screen version of the hit musical but thinks Anne was the correct choiceWhen asked if she had auditioned, Scarlett said: "Yes, I did I sang my little heart out"The jazz hands kid inside me was just over the moon!"I auditioned with laryngitis READ MORE

Has Donald Trump finally lost it? - his $5 million Bill Maher lawsuit and Beyonce’s Super Bowl dancing a “national scandal” (IrishCentral)

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 04:46:32 PST

Eccentric billionaire Donald TrumpFailing to find the humor in a joke can literally cost you - if not in dollars then in public respect Just ask Donald Trump, 66 In a world class fit of pique the blustering billionaire recently filed suit against Irish American comedian Bill MaherLast election season Maher watched with interest when Trump offered to pay $5 million of his own money to charity if an interested source would release Barack Obama's college records READ MORE

Michael Fassbender gets around - Filming “Frank” in Ireland, “The Graham Norton Show” and the BAFTAS (IrishCentral)

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:16:36 PST

Michael Fassbender (far right) with Mark Wahlberg, Graham Norton and Sarah Silverman (PA)It was a pretty busy weekend in London for Irish/German actor Michael Fassbender, who left his Irish film set (he’s making Frank there with Maggie Gyllenhaal) to appear on the popular TV chatfest The Graham Norton Show, and take in the BAFTA ceremony and after-partiesPoor Michael got an awful ribbing from Norton, the Cork-born comic and host who has made quite a big name for himself in the UK READ MORE

Nominees Ben Affleck, Jessica Chastain and Jennifer Lawrence will present at the Oscars (IrishCentral)

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:16:37 PST

Ben Affleck, Jessica Chastain and Jennifer Lawrence will present at the OscarsBen – who received a producer nod for 'Argo' which is also up for Best Picture – showed he is not upset over his Best Director snub by agreeing to take to the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on February 24Jessica and Jennifer will compete in the Best Actress category for their work in 'Zero Dark Thirty' and 'Silver Linings Playbook' respectivelyPreviously confirmed presenters include Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry and Reese Witherspoon, who have all won the coveted Best Actress award in the pastSandra earned her Best Actress award for 2009 drama, 'The Blind Side', while Reese won in 2005 for her role as June Carter Cash in Johnny Cash biopic, 'Walk the Line' READ MORE

Drew Barrymore is removing her tattoos to observe husband’s Jewish faith (IrishCentral)

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:31:33 PST

Drew BarrymoreThe 38-year-old actress - who has four-month-old daughter Olive with husband Will Kopelman - is said to be undergoing painful laser surgery to erase the six inkings on her body because she wants to convert to her spouse's Jewish faith, but would be unable to be buried in a traditional cemetery if she still has the artwork when she diesA source told America's star magazine: “Drew also wants to be a Santa Barbara mom, and tattoos clash with that wardrobe “She’s growing up and turning conservative” Drew isn't the only new mother to be having her tattoos removed READ MORE

One Direction given a ‘dressing down’ by their management after losing big bucks in a casino (IrishCentral)

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 05:31:34 PST

One DirectionThe 'Kiss You' hitmakers - consisting of Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson - decided to celebrate their success with a trip to Las Vegas, the gambling capital of the United States, but received a "dressing down" when they lost a significant amount of money during their raucous night outNiall explained to We Love Pop magazine: "Like most of the stupid things we do, it seemed like it was a good idea at the time We just thought, 'We're 18, this is the first time we've been able to spend a bit of money in weeks because we've been on the road' I won £100, which seemed reasonable, then I stopped READ MORE

Demi Lovato thinks Lady Gaga should be the next 'X Factor' judge (IrishCentral)

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 07:31:43 PST

Demi LovatoBritney Spears and LA Reid have both quit the panel of the US show ahead of the third series and while Demi revealed she would love to return, she would be thrilled if Lady Gaga joined her and Simon Cowell next seasonShe told 'Extra': "I would love to see Lady Gaga READ MORE