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They usually shun all public acknowledgment of their romance, but it seems Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander got swept up in Oscars fever. The couple are notoriously private about their relationship and have so far avoided public displays of affection, but last night Alicia couldn’t help but give her beau a kiss as she made … Continued
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The EE BAFTA Film Awards 2016 didn’t disappoint in the style stakes last night, and our Irish talent stole the show with their red carpet choices. Leading the way at the prestigious event, held at London’s iconic Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, were Saoirse Ronan, Angela Scanlon, Laura Whitmore, Michael Fassbender and Domhnall Gleeson, who all looked incredible. Here’s VIP Towers’ verdict on each … Continued
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Poor Domhnall Gleeson, the Hollywood elite really can’t seem to get their heads around his native Irish name. The Revenant star’s name was famously butchered by his co-star Leonardo Di Caprio at the Golden Globes, when he referred to him as “Dumble Gleeson” when accepting his Best Actor gong. Director Alejandro G Inarritu had a little trouble … Continued
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While many people love Valentine’s Day, top Irish singer, Hozier, certainly isn’t one of those. The Wicklow native had a horrific Valentine’s date a few years ago, which has turned him completely off the day. Opening about his date from hell, Hozier told the Irish Daily Mail, “We didn’t know one another all that well … Continued
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Michael Fassbender was nominated for a coveted Oscar yesterday for his starring role in Steve Jobs, but it turns out that it might never have happened, if things had gone according to plan. The Irish actor had a busy 2015 filming movies such as Macbeth and Slow West, and he was looking forward to taking a … Continued
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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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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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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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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