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The nominations for the Academy Awards are in, and it’s official – we have lots of Irish talent to cheer on this year. First up, Brooklyn and Room have both been given the nod in the Best Film category, but will face some stiff competition, including hotly-tipped flicks The Revenant and Bridge of Spies. Kerry actor … Continued
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Jack Reynor has already got his big break in Hollywood, starring in the recent instalment of the Transformers movie franchise. But he could be set for superstardom if he lands the role he is apparently being considered for – that of legendary Star Wars character in a planned spin-off series focusing on Solo himself. … Continued
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The Irish came, saw, but failed to conquer at the 2016 Golden Globe Awards, held last night in Los Angeles. The television and movie awards, the first big event of the 2016 calendar, is often considered a very good guide for who might win an Oscar on February 28th. We had high hopes for an award, with … Continued
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An online storm of controversy is underway after a Sky News reporter claimed Saoirse Ronan as British. The Brooklyn actress was being named among the 2016 BAFTA nominees when the host made a throwaway comment that she hails from Britain. “If we look at the leading actress category, I think we can take Saoirse Ronan as one of ours. … Continued
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While the pronunciation of Saoirse has never really been an issue for us Irish, our friends across the pond sadly haven’t been able to pick it up as easily. Saoirse Ronan’s no stranger to having her name mispronounced by people in America, however bearing in the mind that the Golden Globes are taking place this weekend, Ellen … Continued
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2015 was a year full of success and talent…and we mean talent in every sense of the word! From singers to sports stars, Irish lads have really stepped up their game on the aesthetic front this year. We’ve compiled a list of the top five hotties of 2015, for your viewing pleasure. You can thank … Continued
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After referring to a number of Irish stars as British, including Saoirse Ronan, Michael Fassbender and Colin Farrell, the London Critics’ Circle had to change a number of categories of their awards following huge social media backlash. The Irish stars were listed under the categories of British Actor of the Year and British Actress of the … Continued
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It’s been a huge year of celebrity stories, with everything from extravagant wedding news, to devastating family losses. Some had the highest moments of their career, while others, in their manic celebrity schedule, ended up disappointing their biggest fans. It’s been a varied year to say the least, but here are some of our top … Continued
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The race for an Oscar is heating up for two leading Irish actors, who have just been given a seriously promising nod. Both Saoirse Ronan and Michael Fassbender have been nominated for the prestigious Screen Actors Guild Awards, which is seen as a pre- cursor to the Academy Awards. Usually, the ceremony is an indication of the nominations yet … Continued
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Oscar-nominated actor Mark Wahlberg stepped out on the red carpet in Dublin last night to attend the Irish premiere of his new movie ‘Daddy’s Home’, along with co-star Will Ferrell. The US star was ecstatic to be in Ireland for his second visit, his first being for the Contraband premiere back in 2012. This time, the … Continued