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21.11.08 Krystle's 2nd Birthday Bash...
It's hard to believe given all the news headlines, social scandal and celebrity gossip that emanates from within its hallowed walls that Krystle nightclub is only a mere two years old. The VIP haunt celebrated its 2nd Birthday last night with a toast to Nightclub of the Year and a new extra Thursday night opening for good measure... 20.11.08 Rogue Models Join The Party...
Bizarre statistic for ya folks - our wee Dublin town has more models per capita than any other city on the planet. Fact. And we just got more densely populated last night when Rogue Model Management unveiled the first crop of catwalk queens adorning the books of the fledgling agency... 19.11.08 O'Grady Grabs An Old Pussy...
Channel 4 stalwart Paul O'Grady hooked up with his old drag-queen buddy Alan Amsby after The Late Late Show on Friday night. Ah, Lilly Savage & Mr. Pussy out on the town in Dublin – just like the good auld days folks... Tom Jones, Mick Hucknall and Jonah Lomu were also on Pat Kenny's guest list... 18.11.08 Kelly Brook Opens Christmas...
There we were thinking it was Santa Claus who brought Christmas cheer folks, but in these dark days of recession it seems society needs some thing more. Much more... That's why Brown Thomas flew in model, actress and all-round babe Kelly Brook to unveil their traditional festive window display... Wonder where she parked her reindeer? 17.11.08 Nesbitt & Dowling Hit Krystle...
Is it just us or has James Nesbitt stepped into Dr. Who's tardis and somehow reversed time? Looking rather handsome and svelte, with the hair on his pate getting thicker and thicker by the day, Jimmy hit Krystle on Saturday night as did Big Brother's Brian Dowling... 13.11.08 McFly Like McFly-In...
Punk Rock-lite band McFly and its members Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter & Harry Judd hit Ireland this week. Between rather large concerts in the RDS & The Odyssey Arena, and an appearance at TodayFM, the boys hardly had time to pick rummage for bogies... 12.11.08 Rosanna & The Cellugate Scandal...
With Ryanair claiming that comments made by Rosanna Davison about their cabin crew calendar "bordered on racism" and then Rosie branding our beloved ShowBiz.ie "bitchy" & "nasty" on the front of The Herald today, the former Miss World sure has developed unique a way of dealing with the media... Someone get this girl a publicist. Quick. Before it all goes pear shaped. 11.11.08 Gemma & Devon Do P&R...
Former Hollyoaks star & glamour model Gemma Atkinson graced The Podge & Rodge Ballydung set out at RTE this week. But bigger news than that folks, Harry Potter star Devon Murray only went and magic'd himself up a date for the show... No. Really. 11.11.08 Mini-Me Verne Rolls In...
Wee actor Verne Troyer, aka Mini-Me from the Austin Powers movies, rolled into Dublin yesterday on his motorised trike. With the web currently alive with gossip surrounding a leaked sex-tape he made with his former girlfriend, the tiny star was keeping a low profile in Ireland... First Austin Powers, now a sex tape – Verne completes us. 10.11.08 Danielle Lloyd Meets The Wolf...
Forever more the name Kieron Ducie, aka The Wolf, will remain synonymous with the tragic events on the night that lead to the passing of charismatic model Katy French. A year on the partyboy businessman hasn't slowed-down his fast-lane lifestyle nor his penchant to be surrounded by models as UK glamour girl Danielle Lloyd found out at the opening of Mansion nightclub last weekend... 07.11.08 Perez Loves His Saturdays...
Celebrity Blog Queen Perez Hilton seems to have a penchant for Irish girls. This week the self-styled gossip guru left his Hollywood perch and fluttered all the way to Liverpool to hang out with Una Healy & The Saturdays plus wee MTV coleen Laura Whitmore... 06.11.08 Best Little Warehouse in Dublin...
TV3's gruesome threesome - Collette Fitzpatrick, Sinead Desmond and Elaine Crowley were spotted outside newly opened Warehouse (yes, we said Warehouse) just off Grafton Street last night. And they weren't the only sexy Irish babes taking advantage of the new flagship store opening discount at the red carpet launch... 05.11.08 Ronan & The Kids Go Pink...
Ireland's favourite crooner Ronan Keating left his Boyzone boyz to one side at the weekend and gathered up his family and celeb friends at The Shelbourne Hotel to honour his late mother Marie at The Pink Ribbon Ball... 05.11.08 Enya & Winter Came To Berlin...
Spooky otherworldly singer Enya has officially left Middle Earth and is about to drop some of her latest Elfish tunes on the Pop charts. Yup. The Gweedore gal has left her castle overlooking Bono's gaff and released a new album called "And Winter Came" just in time for the Christmas frenzy... 04.11.08 Bond Premiere Part Deux...
It seems we may have prematurely ejaculated our prognosis on last week's Quantum of Solace Premiere. For it was merely one-of-two James Bond launch nights. The first one last Thursday night was for the old fogies, the second one last Friday night was for the young bogies... Clever keeping the fogies and the bogies apart. 03.11.08 Models Opt for Cocoon Halloween...
When it came to the battle of the Halloween parties in Dublin last Friday night Cocoon Bar & Afterdark.ie won hands down. Their secret weapon was to appoint singer and model Michele McGrath as the bar's new hot hostess. She in-turn filled the VIP venue with her leggy catwalk chums. Models in sexy Halloween outfits - always a winning combination we find... 31.10.08 Dublin Gets A Quantum of Bond...
A tuxedo clad Gerry Ryan standing in front of a poster of Daniel Craig was about as close Dublin got last night to the glitz-and-glam of the James Bond London Premiere. You guessed it folks – the Irish movie launch of 'Quantum of Solace' was very much a local affair... 30.10.08 Cecelia's Mrs Whippy Opens...
Multi-talented author Cecelia Ahern is only launching another platform for her popular literary scribings. Not content with dominating the printed page, the silver screen and even your commoner household TV box - the Drumcondra native's latest venture 'Mrs. Whippy' takes her to The Stage and beyond... 30.10.08 Una's Saturdays Do Dublin...
Talented to-the-max Irish singer Una Healy brought her gals 'The Saturdays' to Dublin at the weekend. Well nearly all of them – she was down one hospitalized bandmate Frankie Sandford – but the other four hotties: Mollie King, Rochelle Wiseman and Vanessa White were with her... 29.10.08 Dougray Films Father & Son...
Mission Impossible actor and husband to Claire Forlani (hottest lady on the planet), Dougray Scott is in Dublin at the moment filming gritty ITV drama 'Father And Son'. We caught up with Scottish Scott this week as our fair city was transformed to look like down-town Manchester. We say "transformed" but all they really did was put up a sign with "City of Manchester" on it... 27.10.08 Roseanne Bobbles For Obama...
Poor auld John McCain can't get a break with his failing US President campaign with only a few days to go. Even when it comes to Bobbleheads his shoo-in buddy Barack Obama gets Roseanne Barr's vote. Well at least he did when Gerry Ryan hosted the Late Late Show last Friday night... 27.10.08 Tangoed Chantelle Meets Kenny...
It seems that security officials at the airport aint just looking to stop terrorists jetting into Ireland. They also protect us from crimes against fashion. Orange Big Brother star Chantelle Houghton had her fake-tan forcibly taken away on her way to Dublin to meet boxer Kenny Egan at Charlestown Shopping Centre. But not even that could diminish her radioactive glow... 24.10.08 Myleene's Ava Blows A Raspberry...
Former Hear’Say singer Myleene Klass flew into Dublin this week to launch her new baby clothing range 'Baby K'. The brand new mother also brought a special celebrity model over to Ireland to showcase her trendy garbs - her cute-as-a-button daughter Ava Bailey Quinn. But wee Ava showed our paps exactly what she thought of them... 23.10.08 Egan Gets Gazza's Girl...
Olympic silver medalist boxer Kenneth Egan got gold this week when he hooked-up with Gazza's step-daughter Bianca Gascoigne and got her on-the-ropes. The handsome pugilist punched-above-his-weight on Sunday nigth when himself and the glamour-girl headed to the Dylan hotel after their interviews on The Podge & Rodge show. Good lad Kenny, you done the country proud son... Huzzah! 22.10.08 Nadine Bags A NY Giant...
You can dream lads but unless you're a tattooed celebrity hunk preferably from the US of A - Derry beauty Nadine Coyle won't look at ya twice. She's ditched Hollywood movie star Jesse Metcalfe and moved on to New York Giants American footballer Jason Bell - so there's very little chance for quaint red haired fella from Donegal called Seamus catching her eye anytime soon... 21.10.08 Nikki's Too Cold To Pose...
Bizarre Big Brother 7 contestant Nikki Grahame showed up at RTE studios last night ahead of her Podge & Rodge televisual debut. Wrapped up like she was on a trip to the Antarctic, the Nikzer didn't stop to pose for our snapper as she was frrrreeeezzzzing... 20.10.08 Jungle Jesse Metcalfe Jets In...
Desperate Housewives hunk Jesse Metcalfe jetted in to the home country of his Girls Aloud ex Nadine Coyle at the weekend. Between appearances at The Late Late Show and a tipple at Krystle nightclub, Jesse kept a low profile and forgot to mention that he may be set for a jungle trip to 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here'... 19.10.08 Heaton The Darling of RTE...
Well she's nothing if not persistent. Yup, that Michelle Heaton one isn't going anywhere folks. With her new Irish fella Hugh Hanley by her side, a constant perch at Krystle Nightclub, and the RTE jobs rolling in - this former Liberty X starlet seems here to stay... 17.10.08 Kayleigh Brings Bondi To City...
FHM Honey Kayleigh Pearson & Corrie Hotpot Helen Flanagan launched 'Bondi in the City' last night by pulling big pints o' Guinness for thirsty punters... Is it just us or is there a HUGE increase in ladies wearing see-thru tops on these pages? 17.10.08 Krystle Party Was Stellar...
Queen of the Clubs Valerie Roe is looking ten years younger than most woman, erm, ten years younger than her! But since quitting her role as Dublin's most powerful hostess she has yet to make her next play on 'the scene'. Hot Val was checking-out the competition last night when she attended the 'Stellar' magazine launch at Krystle nightclub... 15.10.08 Girly Night at Lara's Boutique...
Apart from being really hot chicks - what do Michelle Heaton, Glenda Gilson, Emma Ledden, Pamela Flood, Michele McGrath, Pippa O'Connor and a few more stunners have in common? Well, it seems they are all addicted to the designer clothes Lara Casey stocks in her Dame Lane boutique... 15.10.08 The Stig V The Glenda...
After nearly being run-over by Glenda Gilson while crossing Dame Street last week, ShowBiz Ireland staff were almost convinced that the Alfa Romeo driving model slash TV presenter was none other than Top Gear's mysterious driver 'The Stig'. But our suspicions were smashed when both pacey motorists appeared in the same room at the same time last night... 13.10.08 Nicky Hits The Big 3-0...
Westlife's Nicky Byrne received a wonderful gift for his 30th birthday - a Hello! Magazine deal. Wow! What a way to celebrate your big day – tight security everywhere, PR people stressing around your every move and of course, a team photographers capturing every moment at 8 frames a second... Should have just gone down the pub lad. 13.10.08 Claudine Lets Her Hair Down...
In the spirit of fairness and impartiality we thought we'd better show these images of Claudine Palmer with her hair let down at Krystle nightclub last Saturday night. We’re just setting the balance right after papping her earlier on Saturday afternoon with her tresses pinned-up over her ears... ShowBiz.ie is an equal opportunity website. 13.10.08 Claudine Rocks Princess Leia Chic...
Blonde bombshell Claudine Palmer got her platinum tresses dolled-up in Peter Mark at the weekend ahead of her appearance on Tubridy Tonight. We kinda papped the sexy WAG legging-it to her car post stylist, rocking what we can only call 'Princess Leia Chic'... Oh, you work it girl. 11.10.08 Has Farrell Tied The Knot?
Castleknock's most favourite son Colin Farrell darted by the paparazzi like a man on a mission after landing in LAX yesterday. With his sleeve pulled over his left hand we sneaked a wee peek at his wedding finger and got the merest flash of a ring... Ooops! Could himself and new love Emma Forrest have Wed in secret? 09.10.08 Anna Faris Bunny Hops To Tubridy...
Hot Hollywood actress Anna Faris made a rapid pit-stop at Ryan Tubridy's couch over the weekend before jetting off on a whistle-stop tour of European Capitals to promote her latest funny flick 'The House Bunny'. Polls just in: Faris is a fox. 09.10.08 Cecelia's 10 Million Book Gift...
Chick-lit book worm Cecelia Ahern has a lot to celebrate this week. With ten million sales worldwide, a new offering on the shelves called 'The Gift', and another one of her books optioned by Hollywood, it's no wonder she needed an entire restaurant to have a quiet meal with a few close friends... 08.10.08 Amy's Tale Wags The BOD...
The Clinic's Amy Huberman is our total fav Irish actress of the moment and not just because she's a little bag of cute smiling energy... We reckon she rocks because she keeps her big brute of a rugby playing boyfriend, Brian O'Driscoll, in check and handles the whole ShowBiz thing with effortless style. You go girl. 07.10.08 Manolo Opens Brown Thomas Store...
Oooo dear. A Mecca for those strappy spiky torture devices women wear on their feet has opened in Dublin. For those men out there unaware of who or what a 'Manolo Blahnik' is - put it like this... Women scream at the mere hint of his name and would sell any one of their children to get their hands on his shoes. Seriously. We aint kidding... 07.10.08 Rhys Meyers Meets Trinity Phil...
Pillow lipped and snake hipped actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers finally got a bit of academic recognition for his totally accurate portrayal of a historical figure in The Tudors. Well, these celeb obsessed students at Trinity College will throw honours at feckin’ anyone off de telly. What's so philosophical about that? Well, our Jonny has got dreamy eyes... 06.10.08 Peaches Pulls Twice in Dublin...
Married tattooed teen Peaches Geldof partied hard at Krystle's 995 suite on Saturday night. Without her permanently absent hubbie Max Drummey by her side, the Boomtown Brat was escorted home by two young guys after she left the VIP club and headed off into the night... 05.10.08 Krystle Partied Like It Was 995...
Krystle nightclub launched their VIP Penthouse '995' at the weekend with a guest list the length of your arm. With Louis Walsh and Michelle Heaton among the party-people, complimentary drinks flowed and flowed and flowed some more... But will someone PLEASE tell us what 995 stands for? 03.10.08 No Peachy Visit for Peaches...
What's up with those pesky teenagers these days? Such a privileged bunch of ingrates yet stuck in a permanent storm-cloud of huffs, strops and pouts. When 19 year old Peaches Geldof attended a House of Fraser party in Dundrum last night, she refused to DJ, smile, or even speak to anyone. Oooo grow-up young lady... 03.10.08 Farrell's Fella In The Red...
Despite getting the cold shoulder from Louis Walsh's next big girlband project, Michele McGrath hit the town last night without a care in the world. With Tudors actress Slaine Kelly by her side, Shelly was one of many hot ladies at Steven Mannion's 'Red Collection' exhibition alongside Colin Farrell's brother Eamon... 02.10.08 Bring Back Palmer Pits...
Hairy armpits were once the reputed reserve of the French lady. But if there's one thing Amanda Palmer of 'The Dresden Dolls' showed us at the weekend - unsaved pits are SEXY! So come on Glenda, Andrea, Rosanna & Sara - throw those lady-razors in the trash and lead the way for an au-natural Irish female revolution... 01.10.08 Shelley Conn Gets RAW...
RTE has gone all-out with steamy new restaurant drama 'RAW' with hot actresses Shelley Conn and Charlene McKenna giving the lads a reason to tune-in too. It's about time our National broadcaster broke away from safe programming and sexed things up a bit with a contemporary series. Bravo. 30.09.08 Louis Is Kian To Label Ladies...
Pop svengali Louis Walsh & Westlifer Kian Egan have asked the ShowBiz.ie faithful to help them come with a sexy and catchy name for their new hot girlband. Well, they haven't REALLY asked us but let’s just pretend they have... Finally the line-up is confirmed as Kasey Smith, Corrina Duran, Sharon Condon, Jodi Albert AND (dun dun dun) Leigh Learmont. BUT what will they call themselves? 30.09.08 Walking Dreams Wins IFI Award...
A very talented and very young Irish film director, Evan Barry, ran away with the Audience Award at the Stranger Than Fiction documentary film festival at the IFI last weekend. With a poignant piece featuring his popstar girlfriend and classically trained ballerina, Sophie Leniston, 'Walking Dreams' was the stand-out short by the Dublin film student... 29.09.08 Louis' Final Five Revealed...
Louis Walsh has made the final decision on the line-up of his new one million Euro girlband. As predicted his co-manager Kian Egan got his girlfriend Jodi Albert into the group. The final five are Kasey Smith, Corrina Duran, Sharon Condon, Jodi Albert and Leanne Moore. Sadly, original member Michele McGrath got the elbow... 29.09.08 Cavill Gets Some Krystle Savvy...
When it comes to handsome devil-ness there are very few actors that can give Jonathan Rhys Meyers a run for his money. But on the set of The Tudors British actor Henry Cavill turns just as many heads as our Jonny in his swanky period garbs. The Stardust actor got-down with a bevy of models at Krystle at the weekend... 25.09.08 Bono Rocks Jarhead Chic...
It seems like Bono's dreaded mullet days are long behind him, safely locked away in the eighties. But since he's ditched the long flowing locks and opted for the traditional short-back-and-sides, his hair has got tighter and tighter. We know he's well in with George Bush but we think the US Marine Corp 'Jarhead' look is a step too far... 25.09.08 The Doggfather Rolls In...
The Doggfather of hip hop Snoop Dogg and his gangsta posse invaded Dublin's RDS last night. Despite being hit with more fines and more bans in more countries than he cares to remember, Cordozar Calvin Broadus (real name) always gets a big Irish céad míle fáilte on these shores... 25.09.08 Off The Rails BIG BAG Chic...
With fashion disasters Caroline Morahan and Pamela Flood neatly elbowed out-of-the-way, ‘Off The Rails’ comes back on RTE TV tonight with even camper capers now that Brendan Courtney & Sonya Lennon are at the helm. BUT what fantastic nuggets of fashion wisdom will they rain-down on the eager Irish viewer we cry? Well, from these pictures, we reckon BIG BAG Chic is gonna be one of their fashion tips. O dear... 24.09.08 Sycamore - Dublin's Next VIP Club...
First there was Lillies Bordello, then Renards, and then Krystle soon followed by The Residence... For a small town Dublin sure has a lot of VIP haunts looking to cater for the refined 'Members Only' brigade. Hold that thought. Last night 'The Sycamore Club' just threw its hat into that crowded gilded ring... 23.09.08 Morah Steps-Out At Nobu Ball...
Morah Ryan, the wife of RTE disc jockey Gerry Ryan, stepped out into the media spotlight for the first time since breaking-up with her rotund hubbie at the weekend. With Colin Farrell's sister Claudine by her side for support, Morah attended the uber glamorous Nobu Ball in The Four Seasons Hotel... 22.09.08 Rosanna Let Loose in London...
If your newspapers felt a little light last week that was because the Photocall & Promotions Princess Rosanna Davison was loose in London. But with regular name dropping accounts of her nights out in the British Capital in selected papers, our Rosy still managed to fill column inches WITH her clothes on. Miracles will happen folks... 22.09.08 Krystle Steals Nobu Afterparty...
All roads once lead to Rome. In Dublin these days, all parties lead to Krystle nightclub... At least, they did at the weekend when all the glamorous ladies at The Nobu Ball in The Four Seasons hotel made the VIP Harcourt venue the official unofficial afterparty location... 22.09.08 The Script Make Wall of Fame...
Having their debut album at Number One in the Irish, UK and German charts isn't enough for hit Irish band 'The Script'. Hell no. The three lads want world domination, and a place on the Temple Bar Wall of Fame... 22.09.08 Sheamus Lands A WWE Title Belt...
Oh yes, the legacy has begun! Former two-time Irish Heavyweight Wrestling Champion Sheamus O'Shaunessy has laid waste to all contenders and won himself (and Ireland) a WWE title... Less than a year after landing a 3 year WWE contract the gargantuan Cabra man has become the Florida Championship Wrestling Heavyweight Champ... COME ON! 18.09.08 The Boosh Boys Are In. Mighty!
Offbeat whacky comics Noel Fielding & Julian Barrat are in town with the rest of 'The Mighty Boosh' team. Holed-up in The Olympia Theatre until the weekend - it looks like Dubliners can't get enough of The Boosh boys... 17.09.08 Louis' Latest Girlband Gaffe...
It may merely be a case of over-anxious PR execs trying to drum-up interest in yet another photocall - it could also mean the cat-is-out-of-the-bag on Louis Walsh and Kian Egan's new girlband... Either way, a misdirected press release yesterday named Michele McGrath as a final member of the much hyped group... 16.09.08 Dale Goes Wild in Donegal...
This year's Big Brother pin-up boy Dale Howard may not have gone down too well with viewers of the Reality Show but he sure was a hit with Junior Cert students in Donegal last week. He hit-the-tiles at the Limelight nightclub in Glenties baby... 16.09.08 Pacino & De Niro Get Xposed...
Jeez. Is no one safe from those pesky Xpose girls over at TV3? We know us paparazzi get a bad rap, but those darn Xpose bunnies are the worst celebrity stalkers there are by feckin' miles... Even poor Al Pacino and Robert De Niro got 'cannonized' by a roaming Lisa Cannon over in London this week. Bet she used the words "fashionista" and "glitterati" at least five times in her interview... 15.09.08 Tower Records Its 15th Birthday...
Happy Birthday Tower Records. Happy Birthday to you... Yes folks, that little iconic record store on Wicklow Street celebrated its 15th birthday at weekend with performances from hot young talents Lisa Hannigan, The Blizzards and Carly Sings. We were there to blow out the candles and get-in some free gigs... 15.09.08 Walliams & Carr Go Scouting...
Two of the UK's top jokers David Walliams and Jimmy Carr were out strolling around Dublin's city centre at the weekend. Despite rocking 'nerd chic' the duo still managed to attract many a female's attention... 12.09.08 Harrington Says It With Diamonds...
Irish golf pro Padraig Harrington is giving Tiger Woods a run for his money of late by winning major tournaments all over the place. We spotted him & his wife Caroline on a shopping spree in Dublin this week spending some of that hard earned prize money... 11.09.08 Models & The City...
News just in - Dublin city has more models per capita than ANY other city on the planet. FACT. Dublin has more models, modelling agencies, beauty pageants, model photocalls and percentage media coverage given over to our lovely girls than any other city in the world. Crazy, we know! Statistics show that every OTHER person in Dublin is a model. So if you're not one, chances are, the person beside you is... 11.09.08 Stars Support K-Club Keating...
A motley crew of celebrities from the worlds of sport, stage and screen came out in support of Ronan Keating's Golf Classic at the K-Club this week. In aid of his late mother Marie Keating's cancer charity, Ro's Boyzone boyz, Brian McFadden, Claire Florani and a few soccer legends were in the mix at the posh golf course... 10.09.08 Dumbledore Soaks Up The Sun...
Ha! With a lifetime of quality acting behind him, poor auld Michael Gambon gets more press recognition for his Harry Potter participation than probably anything else he's ever done... Don't you just love tabloid journalism folks? Anyroad, 'Dumbledore' and a few others enjoyed the Dublin sunshine yesterday... 09.09.08 Walliams & Mystery Lady in The Green...
Little Britain star David Walliams seems to have had little luck with the ladies during his extended stay in Dublin. Apart from holding hands with his dear old Mum, poor Dave's been a lone soldier of late. That was until yesterday when we spotted him in The Green with a hot brunette... 08.09.08 Chris Rocks The Olympia...
US comedy legend and Hollywood movie star Chris Rock rolled into Dublin last week to perform at The Olympia. As one of the main attractions of the Bulmers International Comedy Festival, Chris had his fans in stitches and even managed to avoid the paparazzi... 08.09.08 Claudine's A Krystle Cracker...
Claudine 'don't call me a WAG' Palmer (or is it Keane?) was back in her hometown over the weekend and out partying with her o-so glamorous gal-pals at Krystle nightclub. Having bought every bit of designer clothing available in Liverpool the footballer's wife returned to Dublin so the poor shops in Merseyside could restock. Oh, and whatever you do - don't call her a WAG. 05.09.08 The Script Break Even with Vid...
The Script are probably the hottest band to come out of Dublin since U2 – and it looks like their star is in rapid ascendancy. We caught up with Danny, Mark and Glen on the set of the video for their next single 'Break Even' in Dublin yesterday... 04.09.08 Walliams Finds A Proper Laydee...
Okay then. Here's the bit where we try to fit as many David Walliams / Little Britain catchphrases and euphemisms into this feature and come off sounding all clever and journalisticy... We spotted the comic star holding hands with his Mummy in Dublin last week, wonder if he asked for "bitty"? 02.09.08 Kian in Tatts at Electric Picnic...
It seems 'surfer chic' has gone to Westlife crooner Kian Egan's erm, leg... The normally suited and booted boyband man was dressed-down and chilled-out to the max while backstage at The Electric Picnic at the weekend - revealing some spiritual tattoos. Who would have thought? 02.09.08 Claudine Rocks Electric 'WAG Chic'...
Okay, where to start... Claudine Palmer has become a bit of a WAG phenomenon in the style-stake since wedding footballer Robbie Keane. Rocking a Farrah Fawcett gold headband, Daisy Duke denim hotpants and more designer bling than P. Diddy - we're not quite sure where she's going with this look at Electric Picnic. But we love it anyways... 01.09.08 Sutherland Powerless at Krystle...
Irish Olympic bronze medalist boxer Darren Sutherland was one of our brightest stars in Beijing this year. But even his luminous presence couldn't shine-a-light on VIP club Krystle on Saturday night when the power went out... 29.08.08 Krazy Katherine's Back On The Streets...
As TV3 launched their new schedule it’s nice to see that RTE are still allocating license payers' money to home grown TV production and not just buying-in foreign shows and formats. We spotted madcap comedienne Katherine Lynch on the streets of Dublin yesterday flogging dodgy designer handbags to unsuspecting shoppers. Yup. The 'Working Girls' are back... 28.08.08 Sophie's Behind The City Girls...
Sexy singing Irish teen sensation Sophie Leniston is proving to be a big hit in the UK with the rest of her 'City Girls' gals... The funky blonde eighteen-year-old is enjoying chart success and life on the road as her hot sistas and her vie to be the world's next biggest girlband... 27.08.08 Claudine Blings in Liverpool...
Is it Claudine Palmer or Claudine Keane? Okay. So we're not quite sure if the new Mrs. Robbie Keane has officially taken her husband's surname... But hey, she sure has taken to the footballer's wife lifestyle. Sorry Claudine, you're officially a WAG... 27.08.08 Spidey Star Franco Swings In...
There's so much that goes on in Dublin that some of it even gets by the spider-like reflexes of your friendly neighbourhood ShowBiz Ireland pap... Spiderman's Green Goblin, James Franco, almost got past us during a very short stay in the city last week - we said almost. 26.08.08 Krystle's Brunette Babe Fest...
Once the place of well-heeled platinum blondes, Dublin's top VIP club 'Krystle' has become the boudoir for brunette babes. In the advent of Rosanna Davison's blonde to brown dye job, most of her leggy compatriots have followed suit... 25.08.08 McCutcheon & McManus Reflect in Dublin...
Remember yer wan Tiffany from EastEnders? You know, she also had a hit with 'Perfect Moment' after she had some trouble & strife with Graaant and quit the show? Well, Martine McCutcheon and her singer boyfriend Jack McManus spent a romantic few days in Dublin last week... Looking at themselves. 25.08.08 JC Reilly Gets Trinity Honours...
Begorrah! When these American comic superstars come to Ireland searching their roots, they really wear their Celtic heritage like a badge of honour... At the weekend, John C. Reilly upstaged Will Ferrell's recent wearing of the Irish rugby green when he turned up at Trinity College wearing a traditional wooly Aran sweater. Well, at least he left the pipe and flat-cap at home... 22.08.08 Guess The Actor Wearing High Heels?
There's a certain Irish leading man that falls off the wagon from time to time. If he's not too careful, he'll fall off his high-heel boots too... Can you guess the award winning actor who is using shoe-lifts to help him reach bigger heights in his career? 21.08.08 Jack Black Signs With Satan...
With a cheeky grin on his face actor & singer Jack Black set out on his mission to bring his 'Tenacious D' sounds to the hoards of concert goers at Marley Park yesterday. On the way to the gig he met some autograph hunters and revealed his true identity... Satan! 21.08.08 Ferrell & Reilly On The Lash...
Two of the funniest men on the planet, Will Ferrell & John C. Reilly, have been holed-up on in a Dublin hotel over the past week. Considering they are not in town for a Premiere screening of their latest movie 'Step Brothers' - we assume they are just here to trace their Irish roots and get in a round or two of Guinness... 19.08.08 Ali & Helena Bono's Bikini Babes...
While the rest of us here in miserable auld Ireland are stuck in our perma-drizzle summer - isn't it nice to know that our patron saint is off in sunnier climes hanging with hot ladies in bikinis? We spotted Bono's wife Ali Hewson and supermodel Helena Christensen frolicking on the beach in Eze this week. And no, we're not bitter... 19.08.08 Lenny Kravitz Hits Dublin Town...
Rock God Lenny Kravitz hit Dublin city last night amid very tight security... He checked into his hotel, took a few hours to spruce-up and do his hair before the handsome axe-man and entourage headed out on the town... 18.08.08 Has Jordan Hewson Done A Peaches?
Ooooo dear. In the advent of Peaches Geldof marrying Max Drummey at the tender age of 19, it would seem another famous Irish Rocker's teen daughter may be heading up the aisle... We spotted Bono's eldest daughter Jordan Hewson wearing a ring on her engagement finger whilst on holiday with her boyfriend in France recently. Is marriage the latest wacky teen craze? 17.08.08 Ryan, Tubridy & O'Shea Single Shop...
The life of the bachelor isn't all it's hyped up to be folks - just ask RTE's top male presenters Gerry Ryan, Ryan Tubridy & Joe O'Shea. We individually spotted the trio out last Thursday taking advantage of the late shopping in the city centre, no doubt stocking up on man essentials. Ah bless 'em... 14.08.08 Walliams Muses in Dublin...
Comedian and English Channel swimmer David Walliams sure has an old head on young shoulders - not only is hanging out in Dublin with a few old geezers, he's only just heard of this new fandangle fad called "rock music"... 13.08.08 Hello To Memphis Phew-son...
No sooner had we commented on the immanent rise of 'celebeens' (i.e. the rich offspring of Irish celebs) and out steps Bono's daughter Memphis Eve Hewson dripping with star quality. Having already landed a US movie role, has Bono's daughter got the ShowBiz gene too? 12.08.08 Walliams Checks-Out Gambon's Dublin...
A little known fact about British actor SIR Michael Gambon is he's actually Irish – a Dublin lad born and bred. The Harry Potter star was in his native city yesterday showing Little Britain star David Walliams around, but ladies man Dave had his eye on things other than architecture... 11.08.08 Natasha Rocca A Devine Babe...
It's just occurred to us that there's gonna be a whole batch of wee celeb-eens that will soon be coming into their own and hitting ‘the scene’. We are of course talking about the kids of Ireland's current celebrity brigade. We spotted dusky Natasha Rocca Devine at the weekend, daughter of former top Irish Model Michelle Rocca... 11.08.08 Glenda & Sile Junk Food Junkies...
We know it's a tad cliché to say the Irish love to eat spuds. Well, we do folks... And just to prove it here are some pix of two of Ireland's most glamorous ladies, Glenda Gilson and Sile Seioge, chomping down potato based snacks... 08.08.08 Bono & Ali Rock Portofino...
Ah it really does warm the cockles of your heart to see a rock star like Bono fast approaching his dotage in still in love with his childhood sweetheart Ali Hewson. Scratch that. It warms the area beyond the cockles of your heart - the sub-cockle region - the bit just above your stomach. You know the bit we're talking about, yeah? Okay. So, we don't know biology folks, but we know these two love birds make us go all warm and gooey inside... 07.08.08 Sheamus Toe-To-Toe With Batista...
Irish WWE wrestling giant Sheamus O'Shaunessy got in a war of words recently with three-time World Heavyweight Champion Dave Batista in the USA. At 6'6" and 21 Stones of North Dublin steel, the Cabra man made the grappling superstar look like your average Joe. No mean feat but our Sheamus really is something to behold... 06.08.08 Rhys Meyers Buries Anne Boleyn...
Golden Globe winning US TV period drama 'The Tudors' was back at its spiritual home last week when the huge production took over Dublin's historic Christ Church. All good if you're Jonathan Rhys Meyers' King Henry VIII. Not so good if you're Natalie Dormer's Anne Boleyn... 05.08.08 Johnny Depp Waits Around Dublin...
We can't remember the last time Johnny Depp did Dublin. It might have been around 15 years ago when painted the Docklands red with the bould Shane MacGowan - or is that story ShowBiz mythology? Well, the salty seadog Captain Jack Sparrow was in town last week hanging out with his wife Vanessa Paradis and singer Tom Waits. No mythology here folks, we got the exclusive shot... 04.08.08 Rosanna Browned-Off at Krystle...
If you've opened a newspaper anywhere in Ireland today you've no doubt seen our exclusive pictures of Rosanna Davison with her new brunette tresses whilst out at Krystle nightclub at the weekend... She didn't look too happy that she got papped at the VIP club - does this prove that blondes REALLY DO have more fun? 01.08.08 Guess The Annoying ShowBiz Kid?
Okay. So it's bad enough that the poor paparazzi have to deal with diva-esque celebrities and their security and minders and drivers and PAs and fanatical fans, all trying to stop us getting their photos. Now we also have to contend with their kids getting in on the blocking act! Guess which celebrity's offspring this cheeky chappie belongs to? 01.08.08 Erin Turns Bray into St Tropez...
Forget your Bonos and Brad Pitts hanging out with your P. Diddys and your Jay-Zs on private Yachts with helipads down in Saint Tropez baby. The Bray seafront is the new cool place for international stars to be spotted. Don't believe us? Well, just ask Supermodel Erin O'Connor and her new fella... 31.07.08 Schneider Glugs Guinness at Zohan Party...
Both Adam Sandler & Rob Schneider earned their crust when they entertained the media and their fans alike at the 'You Don't Mess with the Zohan' Premiere last night. So it was no wonder they let their hair down at the Residence after party along with a few familiar Irish faces... 31.07.08 Guess Who Has A Stiff Wrist?
It seems a certain Irish male model has been flexing his right wrist waaay too much lately - to such an extent that he needs a special support sock. Considering that himself and the girlfriend are desperately trying to find their own pad to get some privacy away from the parents, is it any wonder he's sprained his right hand’s most vital joint? 30.07.08 Guess The Boyband Baldy?
It's a bit slow on the ShowBiz front this week folks so unless you send us in tip-offs and your celeb snaps, we'll just find other ways to amuse ourselves... We spotted a hunky Irish celeb at the weekend getting a bit o' sunburn on his barnett's ever increasing bald spot. Can you tell who it is? 30.07.08 Leniston Sisters Are Top Tarts...
Ireland has had a fair share of ShowBiz sisters in the past... The Nolan Sisters and The Corrs sisters immediately spring to mind. Now we have The Leniston Sisters - the actress Tara & the singer Sophie. We copped the two blondes supping tea outside the Queen of Tarts this week. Oooo, very posh. 29.07.08 Jodi & Michele Make Louis' Final 30...
First there were a thousand. Then there were one hundred. Then fifty. Now thirty... Soon, only five... Louis Walsh & Kian Egan have eliminated all of the dead wood and will soon have the world's next big girlband ready for business. It's bootcamp baby. 28.07.08 Me Julie Is Krystle's Suite Babe...
As if there wasn't enough incentive to hang out in Krystle nightclub, with all the hot celebs and sexy catwalk queens... Club boss Conor Buckley has only gone and instated his girlfriend's 18-year-old model sister, Julie Kavanagh, as the VIP Suite hostess... Genius. 28.07.08 Jodi Albert Doesn't DO Queues Baby...
This weekend saw literally thousands of young girlband wannabes turning out in the hope of getting a golden ticket into Louis Walsh's and Kian Egan's new Pop group. We predicted favouritism as Kian's fiancée Jodi Albert was one of the auditionees - we weren't wrong folks... 27.07.08 Fat Phil Flies In For A Laff...
Never Mind the Buzzcocks stalwart Phil Jupitus hung out in Dublin over the weekend at the Carlsberg Comedy festival. We spotted the rotund comic sight-seeing around the streets of Dublin on Saturday after a spot of comedy improv in a tent... 24.07.08 Hey, Hey We're The Saturdays...
With Louis Walsh fast scrambling to put together a new girl group in Dublin this weekend - you would wonder what he’s at considering he's already Girls Aloud's manager. Well, isn't he? The answer is two hot young bands, The Saturdays & City Girls, who are looking to take over the pop world, and Louis hasn't got a stake in either despite a strong Irish contingent in both... 22.07.08 Ferrell Flaunts His Irish Fetish...
Comedy genius Will Ferrell toured around Ireland with his father and brother this year, seeking his Celtic roots. At the time he was honored with UCD ceremony and a ‘James Joyce Award’ where he wore an Irish Rugby outfit... Guess what? He's only still wearing it... Proudly. 21.07.08 Are Michele & Jodi Louis' Ladies?
Louis Walsh and his Westlife protege Kian Egan are teaming up to create a new super girlband with auditions in Dublin next Saturday. We already told you that Michele McGrath and Jodi Albert are signed-up members yet Louis’ PR insists both girls will have to audition like everyone else. Pull the other one Walshie... 18.07.08 Dr Redford Gets A Trinners Parchment...
The Sundance Kid himself, Robert Redford put on a funny outfit at the weekend and took part in a strange secret ceremony in an ancient hall - this time it wasn't for a movie role or even an underground S&M party. Hell no. The aging heart throb was instead bestowed with an honorary Doctorate Degree from Trinity College... 17.07.08 Saturdays Una is Christian's Girl...
With the voice (and looks) of an angel Irish singer Una Healy gave-up the solo guitar and joined much hyped UK girlband 'The Saturdays' this year. With an MTV showcase and music video in-the-bag it's looking very good for our Una. She came back to Dublin last night to lend her support (and voice) to her boyfriend's movie debut with indie flick 'Christian Blake'... 16.07.08 Brosnan's Got A Bond with Dylan Thomas...
Only ever Irish James Bond, Pierce Brosnan, caused quite a stir in New York this week when he turned up at The Late Show with David Letterman with his young son Dylan Thomas. Yup. The apple sure don't fall too far from the tree... 15.07.08 Victoria's Secret Night at The Residence...
Yup. Actress and heiress, Victoria Smurfit, may have a bun-in-the-Aga daaarling, but that doesn't stop her partying at Dublin's latest Members-Only bars. We spotted Smurfette and hubbie Doug Baxter leaving The Residence at the weekend... 15.07.08 Czech-Out Once Couple Rowing...
It seems that the stresses and strains of world wide success and Oscar glory may have had its impact on 'Once' couple Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. We spotted the talented couple having a heated exchange in the Czech Republic last week... 14.07.08 Christensen's Got Condom Power...
Big hearted Danish Supermodel Helena Christensen was hanging about Dublin at the weekend in her new role as groupie / girlfriend to Interpol's Paul Banks. We caught her strolling unawares by the CONDOMPOWER Adult Sex shop on Dame Street. Nice... 14.07.08 Stipe Wears Wedding Band in Dublin...
Openly gay REM frontman Michael Stipe may have only 'come out' in recent years as, he thought we all already knew! Now we think he may have found the right man and settled-down... Why? Well, we spotted him in Dublin at the weekend wearing a gold Claddagh Ring on his wedding finger as he left U2's Clarence Hotel... 10.07.08 Nadine Plays Down The Hollywood Look...
Derry girl and Girls Aloud front woman Nadine Coyle might make significantly less money then her over endorsed and over processed band mates, but that doesn't seem to bother her... Looking happy and very natural in plain dress, the Irish babe has the Hollywood paparazzi in a frenzy... 09.07.08 Devereux Touting Punters For Six...
With a big black phallic shaped instrument in his hand, Channel Six's roaming reporter Brian Devereux searched the streets of Dublin yesterday desperately seeking unsuspecting young men. Sounds ominous? Well it should, he was touting punters for video-bites for his interactive music show 'Popscene'... 08.07.08 Heaton's Prospects Look Fairly Shitty...
Jobless former UK Reality TV star Michelle Heaton has been in Ireland for the past few months trying to pick up some regular work. In a few interviews we've heard her drop MASSIVE hints that she'd like a role in crappy Irish Soap Opera 'Fair City' - it seems her less than coy ploy has hit-home with TV execs. Sadly they've told her to get-the-boat... 07.07.08 Has Farrell Fertilised Forrest?
Okay. Okay. We know we've been right in the middle of many recent Colin Farrell speculative features, but this latest one, we wouldn’t even attempt to make-up... Colin Farrell brought his girlfriend Emma Forrest to a Hollywood pharmacy this week, AND apparently left a receipt behind showing that the couple bought a pregnancy test. Oooo dear, here we go again... 07.07.08 Neeson Spits A Loogie in St Tropez...
Possibly Ireland's finest actor, Liam Neeson, was spotted holidaying in the exclusive French resort of St Tropez with wife Natasha Richardson... But you can't take the Ballymena out of the boy - Liamo was spotted hocking-up-a-loogie. Ewwwe. 04.07.08 The Bangles Bring Eternal Flame To Dublin...
Way, way, waaay before you had your Girls Aloud and Pussycat Dolls - the 80s gave us the original girlband template: 'The Bangles.' They were really hot. And guess what? They still are... 03.07.08 Sara & Conor Krystlized Once Again...
When we first heard that Krystle boss Conor Buckley and model Sara Kavanagh's relationship had been terminated, we thought Arnold Schwarzenegger came back in time and broke-up the happy couple... Terminator? Sara Conor?? Get it??? No???? Feck yis. 03.07.08 Old Man Neil Young Gets A Vit-Hit...
We are spoilt for choice this summer with the quality of artists flying in to entertain us... The Daddy of them all, Neil Young, was King of The Castle at the weekend when he played Malahide. Support came from Oscar winners Marketa Irglova and Glen Hansard... 03.07.08 Stu & Chaz - Hollywood's True Romance...
A day hardly goes by when Charlize Theron doesn't have to answer a question on whether she intends to Marry or have kids with her Irish fella, Stuart Townsend. Seven years into their bind and the two lovers look more solid than ever, and STILL refuse to play the Hollywood game... 02.07.08 Call Tyrone, Erykah Badu's in Town...
Grammy Award winning American R&B artist Erykah Badu played Vicar Street last night - when we say there was standing-room-only, we really mean it. With hits like 'On & On' and 'Call Tyrone' on offer you could have got Lottery money for a rare Badu ticket... 01.07.08 Jay-Z Hovas Over Dublin...
You can call him Shawn Corey Carter or Jay-Z or Hova or Jigga Man... Just don't call him past-it (even if you're Noel Gallagher). Yes. The king of Rap made a welcome return to Dublin this weekend and we was all Big Pimpin'... 01.07.08 All Roadz Lead to Boyzone Gig...
Although Michelle Heaton got a little bit lost on the road to the Boyzone comeback concert at the RDS this weekend, most other celebs managed to find the 8 year in-the-coming reunion. All you had to do was follow the 90s nostalgia baby... 30.06.08 Di Angelo Eastended Heaton's Marriage...
Like a bad smell, Eastenders star Matt Di Angelo has followed Michelle Heaton around Dublin over the past few weeks. Sensationally, her ex-hubbie now blames Di Angelo on breaking-up their marriage. The plot thickens... 27.06.08 Is Farrell Minnie's Designated Driver?
The Irish papers, with no rhyme or reason, are harping on about Colin Farrell finding love with an English author called Emma Forrest. But we think they may be wide-of-the-mark and missed the spicy Minnie Driver ingredient in this intriguing little dish... 26.06.08 Conrad 'Michelin Man' Gallagher is Back...
Rotund 2 star Michelin chef Conrad Gallagher is back on Irish soil - this time without the handcuffs! His brood has grown with a sexy South African bride Candice and two small boys... But is he home to stir-things-up? 26.06.08 Heat's On Heaton & Her Mystery Men...
Mrs. Tango Michelle Heaton has sure become the popular girl about-the-town as far as Dublin is concerned. We spotted her on Saturday night entering Krystle with another mystery beau under her arm... Question is: does she ever wear any other colour other than pink? 25.06.08 Dunphy Pulls A Minger At The Miriam Show...
Grumpy aul soccer pundit Eamon Dunphy scored in extra time when he stepped outside RTE Studios for a smoke and bumped into Jade Goody... The unlikely duo hit-it-off immediately and even went on a date. We shit you not. 24.06.08 Sinead Noonan - Miss Ireland 2008...
Another day, another Beauty Queen. Yes, you guessed it. Ireland has another lovely girl in a sash and a tiara, doing the Queen's wave and hoping to work with children and the elderly... (Drum Roll) Miss Ireland 2008 is: Sinead Noonan. Deal with it. 23.06.08 Who Are Myleene & Brian Jeering?
Before Sinead Noonan walked away with the Miss Ireland 2008 title at the weekend, there was an interval act being slated... The poor Popstar in question was totally unawares that as he was singing his heart out, Myleene Klass & Brian Dowling were mocking him in the wings. Naughty, naughty... 23.06.08 Spencer Tunick's Naked-Arsed Dublin...
Seems like Dubliners lost all their inhibitions at the weekend and got their wobbly and dangly unmentionables out on the beach. Artist Spencer Tunick feels the human body is beautiful, in all its forms... ALL its forms? We beg to differ. 20.06.08 Has Byram Got A New Beau?
Ireland's hottest ever TV presenter Amanda Byram has left those dodgy Paddy Kielty days behind her and become a huge success in USA presenting two top Reality shows. She was spotted with a new handsome fella in Temple Bar yesterday... 19.06.08 Grumpy McGinley Scrubs-Up in Dublin...
Scrubs actor John C. McGinley is either a true stalwart of the method acting tradition or just a grumpy bastard. We caught up with Dr. Cox out on the town in Dublin at the weekend. Annnnd if looks could kill... 19.06.08 Rhys Meyers' New Girl for The Chop?
US period drama 'The Tudors' is back in Dublin for its annual summer sojourn. We caught up with a few of the regular cast members, Henry Cavill and James Frain, partying in the city at the weekend with sexy actress Charlotte Salt... But is Charlotte the latest love interest for Jonathan Rhys Meyers? 18.06.08 Has Yvonne Done A Britney?
Ronan Keating and the rest of the Boyzone boyz were holed-up gigging in Manchester at the weekend. We spotted Ro and his hot wife Yvonne taking their kids out in the car with their baby daughter sitting on her mother's knee ala Britney Spears... Oooops! 17.06.08 Gerry Adams Gets-Down To Cohen...
It seems Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams isn't just the one-dimensional stuffed-shirt we thought he was - oh no... The West Belfast man likes to get-down, and his chosen brand of groove? Leonard Cohen... Well we always knew that behind that beard and those glasses beats the heart of a true (folk) rock star... 17.06.08 Has Colin Farrell Wed in Secret?
And the Colin Farrell rumour-mill goes into overdrive once more... Okaaay. The whole skinny thing has died down but we've another Farrell related speculation for ya'll. He's only going around wearing a feckin' wedding ring these days... Will it ever end? 16.06.08 Did Bono Say NO To Lisbon?
There usually isn't a single political subject that U2 frontman Bono doesn't have a vocalised and serialised opinion on. Yet, he kept his views on The Lisbon Treaty very close to his chest, until now... When we snapped him at the weekend, we reckon he was getting all subliminal on our arses... 13.06.08 Glenda & The Puerto Banus Strip...
We have spies everywhere folks - even down in 'Dublin in the sun' - Marbella. This week we spotted Glenda Gilson trying to blend-in wearing cammo gear while walking the Puerto Banus 'strip' with gal-pal Olivia Kinealy... But at what posh eatery did they chow-down? 13.06.08 Lynn Kelly - Miss Universe Ireland 2008...
Year after year for as far back as we can remember Ireland got a new household name as the winner of Miss Ireland was announced. Now, with the advent of the opposing Miss UNIVERSE Ireland beauty pageant, we'll have two lovely new girls to deal with on an annual basis. Question is: Can you handle it? Well, can ye... 12.06.08 Farrell Takes A Paz at Triage Wrap Party...
Colin 'Skinny Malinky Malony Legs Umbrella Feet' Farrell was noticeably absent from the wrap-party for his latest movie Triage which went down in Krystle nightclub last Friday... He probably avoided it coz he didn't want to be tempted by the demon booze or, erm, food. Ahem. 11.06.08 Is Caprice in The Family Way?
Tongues were a wagging the other night at the Miss Universe Ireland contest as Super Model Caprice stepped-out in a white gown that revealed a little belly bump... Perhaps the 36 year old US model and business woman is in the family way? 11.06.08 Keane & Claudine Do The I Do...
When the soccer star met the model... Lovebirds Robbie Keane and Claudine Palmer tied the knot at the weekend with no magazine deal and no ring-of-steel security cordon. Well, someone could have told us before we donned the cammo gear, face paint and hid in a bush for three days communicating only through bird calls and hand signals... 10.06.08 Heaton Emotional at Miss Universe Ireland...
It seems the stress and strain of a media split with husband Andy Scott-Lee has finally hit Michelle Heaton. As the rest of her crew celebrated Lynn Kelly winning the Miss Universe Ireland crown, the Liberty X singer looked tired and emotional at the black-tie event... 10.06.08 Madeleine McCann Graffiti Child Star...
It's one year on since missing child Madeleine McCann was snatched from a holiday apartment in Portugal. Since then, there has hardly been a day that she hasn't been in a newspaper or on the TV. Such has been the worldwide circulation of her photograph that her image has reached iconic status, tragically for all the wrong reasons... 10.06.08 Has Heaton Hooked An Irish Fella?
It seems there might be a very Irish reason for Michelle Heaton's extended hiatus from the UK... For the former Liberty X singer was spotted out with a strapping big fella in several clubs and pubs at the weekend. We can only assume he’s a Paddy. Andy Scott-Lee look away now... 06.06.08 Michelle Heaton Splits With Hubbie Non-Shocker...
Okay. Where to start with this one... Well, it's probably been the worst-kept-secret around Dublin's social scene. Well, Krystle nightclub at least. News just broke at UK Z-List celeb Michelle Heaton has split up with husband Andy Scott-Lee. Eh, didn't see that one coming. Duh... 05.06.08 Shane MacGowan's GOT MILK!
Shock! Horror! The bould Shane MacGowan has given up the booze and opted for a healthier lifestyle... No more Jameson, Guinness and Baileys - instead Avonmore Fresh Milk... Wait there. What’s that? No milk mustache! 04.06.08 Westlife Play A Blinder at Croker...
The lads from Westlife celebrated their 10th Birthday with a rather large party at the weekend. With 82,000 guests and venue that you could land a Jumbo Jet in, the four piece have turned from boys to men. They have even ditched those damn white suits... Or have they? 02.06.08 Gender Madness at Women's Mini Marathon...
We're not exactly scienticians here at the ShowBiz Higher Institute of Technology School (S.H.I.T.S.). But damn it, we know the difference between a lad and a lady... Seems the people over at the Flora Women's Mini Marathon could do with attending one or two of our lectures. 02.06.08 Shea Healy Ends 'Crocs Chic'...
World first here at ShowBiz Ireland folks. Usually we spot the moment when a fashion trend begins... Today we spotted the very moment when one ended - when Shea Healy decided to wear yellow Crocs to The Late Late Show. Sorry Crocs, it's over. 02.06.08 Max Weinberg & The PEE Street Band...
All eyes may have been on Bruce Springsteen this week as 'The Boss' rolled into town. But we were also keeping a look-out for his E Street Band, more specifically, Max Weinberg's damp crotch! What would Conan O'Brien say? 23.05.08 Farrell Rocks 'Luke Skywalker Chic'...
We're puzzled. Each time we spot and snap Colin Farrell on the set of his new movie 'Triage' we get another insight into the extreme lengths he is going to for this character. That doesn't explain why he was dressed up like Luke Skywalker while filming this week. Use The Force Colin. 22.05.08 Bono Gets The Warhol Treatment....
It seems that Sir Bono of Dalkey has joined the ranks of Pop Art iconized stars such as Marilyn Monroe and a tin of Campbell’s Soup by getting the Andy Warhol treatment... Only it's Andy's wingman, Steve Kaufman, that's daubing the paint about this time... 21.05.08 Farrell Causes Panic on the Streets of Dublin...
Actor in dire need of a feed, Colin Farrell, was back prowling the mean streets of Dublin last night on his latest movie 'Triage'. Yes. He's only back in Eire a hot minute and managed to snap him. In the bag baby... No. No. No. Your sincerest thanks are not even required. 20.05.08 Indiana's Alison Doody Keepin' Up with The Jones...
Actress Alison Doody was probably the nearest thing Ireland came to having a female Hollywood A-Lister when she was the leading lady in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade back in 1989. Twenty years on, she sure looks better than Harrison Ford as Indy takes to the screen once more... 19.05.08 The Louis Hits-On The Glenda...
Ireland better get ready coz pop supremo Louis Walsh is about to show us his Big Ones... Glenda Gilson has already seen Louis' Big Ones and is suitably impressed. Can we, as a Nation, handle it? 19.05.08 Andrea's Late 34th Birthday Bash...
Wee Andrea Corr aint looking half bad on her 34th Birthday; sure she could nearly pass for 33. Nay Bother. The little Corrs singer celebrated her b-day with a late session at The Late Late Show... Sure, she even hugged Pat Kenny! 16.05.08 Ronan Rocks 'WinklePicker Chic'...
Poor Ronan Keating got an awful aul slagging this week from the UK Tabs as he stepped out with his lovely yet taller wife Yvonne. Distracted by her towering frame over wee Ro, the Rags forgot to notice his Winklepicker shoes... Is 'Winklepicker Chic' back in fashion? More importantly, did it ever go away? 16.05.08 Delta Goodrem's A Silly Bitch...
Bop Bop Baby, Brian McFadden has only gone and called his better-half Delta Goodrem a "Silly Bitch!" No kidding. Really... He told the press she's a "Silly Bitch!" Yeah. A. Silly. Bitch... Bitch. Bitch. Bitch. Silly Bitch. Bitch... Did we mention he called her a "Silly Bitch?" 15.05.08 Irish Girls Go GaGa For A Romeo...
What is it about a sleek red Italian sports car that brings out Ireland's hottest young babes in their droves? All these years we've been conned by coleens telling us they want a reliable, respectful, sensitive, caring and faithful man. Balls! They all really want a hairy chested sexist brute driving an Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and smoking a fat cigar... Damn. Knew it! 13.05.08 Farrell's Fading Away in Espania...
Oh. Dear. God. When we jokingly said Colin Farrell was starting to look like Christian Bale in The Machinist a few weeks back, little did we know he was really going to become that drastically frail... We love the whole method acting buzz but the word 'intervention' comes to mind when we saw just how emaciated the Irish actor has become... Not pretty. 13.05.08 Is Farrell Making A Paz at Vega?
Set internet rumour phaser to stun folks. We have a doozie for you today... Hornbag-to-the-stars Colin Farrell was spotted lightly caressing the arm of his co-star in Triage, Paz Vega, whilst having a private drink in Alicante. Do we need more confirmation that there's something going-on between these Spanish & Irish (Spirish) hot blooded love machines? HELL NO... 12.05.08 UK D-Listers Veet-It to Dublin...
Little-did-we-know when WE invented ShowBiz in Ireland that our hand-crafted world would become a dumping ground for the hasbeen run-off from London's social scene. With Michelle 'Liberty X' Heaton, Bianca 'Gazza' Gascoigne and Nikki 'who is she' Graham now Dublin's elite celebs – we have to ask ourselves, where did it all go wrong? 12.05.08 Celebrity Hitch Hiker Toothfairy Award: Lisa Cannon...
It's only Monday morning and we have another Celebrity Hitch Hiker Award to hand out... Yet again it goes to a damn Xpose gal - this time its Lisa Cannon's second C.H.H. honour. She made cannon-fodder of Shayne Ward at the Toothfairy Ball at the weekend. See what we did there?? 09.05.08 Orlaith's Back & Going NUTS...
Irish Big Brother babe Orlaith McAllister is our total fav party-girl on the London scene. She's been brooding away for a while looking after her new born baby - but she's back, she's single and looking hot in Orange... 08.05.08 MacGowan Gets Grouchy at Groucho...
Woe-be-tied. It's not a face you would want to wake up beside on the pillow nor on a billboard advertisement for Colgate. But if you want a good picture of Shane MacGowan gritting his single tooth, point a paparazzo's camera in his mush, then back away... 07.05.08 Kooks, Coronas & Heineken Green Energy...
Jaaaysus! Doesn't time fly? It's been 13 years since the Heineken Green Energy festival kicked-off in The Point, and 12 years since it moved to Dublin Castle. At the weekend The Kooks and The Coronas wafted their tunes across the summer breeze in Temple Bar next door. No neighbours complained... 07.05.08 Boyzone Minus Duffy Plus Launch Equals?
Poor aul Keith Duffy has been having a-time-of-it lately since Boyzone decided to reunite and go back on the road. With broken bones and now a head on Duffy like John Merrick, perhaps their not-for-the-money-for-the-fans reunion tour is cursed? Someone call in Mystic Meg. Muhahaha... 06.05.08 Leinster Rugger Buggers Play at Krystle...
Leinster Rugby team celebrated their Magners League title win over Newport Gwent Dragons with a boozy night of Vodkas and Redbulls at Krystle Nightclub at the weekend. What a bunch of odd shaped balls... 06.05.08 Shayne Goes A Thumbing for Westlife...
Velvet voiced ex-X Factor winner Shayne Ward is going roughing-it this summer. Yes. The primped pin-up is packing the Bovril and a few tins of Spam, and hitchhiking across Ireland to support his pals Westlife when they play Galway. Thumbs-up, Shayno... 02.05.08 Van Morrison Resurfaces at Cheltenham...
Belfast singer Van 'de mon' Morrison emerged from the Killiney hide-away, he shares with Michelle Rocca, and gave a rare performance at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival this week. Oh yes, he did... 01.05.08 Ronan & Yvonne Toast to their 10th...
Ten years seems to have flown by since perpetual teenager Ronan Keating got an "I Do" out of then top model Yvonne Connolly. Last night the still very much in love couple celebrated their 10th Wedding Anniversary at Shanahans on the Green. Yes. Okay. We’re jealous... 30.04.08 JR & Sue-Ellen Reunite Irish Style...
Doesn't matter who you are or when you were born. If you live on planet Earth then you love Dallas. Fact. So what if it was made in the Eighties... It was the best soap EVER! Even better than Chris De Burgh's notorious affair with the teenage Nanny. Well, almost. Co-incidentally all parties mentioned above were on The Late Late Show at the weekend. What a link... 29.04.08 Farrell's A Papper Snapper...
With rumours circling the internet that Colin Farrell is dating a female pilot - the Irish actor is far away from the wicked-whisper mill on his latest movie 'Triage'. Carrying a piece of kit usually found in the hands of the Paparazzi that follow him, The Farreller is getting some on-the-job training... 28.04.08 Celebrity Hitch Hiker Hoofer Award: Martin & Murphy...
When Michael 'Lord of the Dance' Flatley received his 'Entertainer of the Decade' award in Dublin at the weekend, the event turned into a veritable Celebrity-Hitch-Hiker-O-Rama. For our money, gossip columnists Paul Martin & Eoin Murphy's double team on the Superhoofer ran away with our C.H.H. Award. But there were other contenders folks... 28.04.08 Mumba Shopping by the Seat of Her Pants...
Ireland's exiled 'what could have been' pop starlet Samantha Mumba was spotted out discount shopping with her Mammy in California at the weekend. We know times are hard Sam, but for only a few cents a needle-and-thread could fix the arse in those jeans luv... 25.04.08 Celebrity Hitch Hiker Hat-Trick Award: The Glenda...
When Hollywood actress Minnie Driver set out on the rocky road to Dublin, little did she know that she'd be apart of Glenda Gilson's 3rd successive Celebrity Hitch Hike. Yes, you guessed it. The Glenda has only gone and landed an unprecedented hat-trick of Celeb Hitch Hikes... Give someone else a go G. Please. 24.04.08 Michelle Doherty & The Catholic Priest's Son...
Oops! We did it again... Our mischievous eye for a tabloid friendly picture has forced wee Donegal model Michelle Doherty to deny any romance with controversial Priest’s son Ross Hamilton. She swears they are just wee good "friends" so they are... 24.04.08 Salman Rushdie Gets Shown The Gate...
Under the watchful eye of Secret Service type security, controversial author Salman Rushdie had a reading at The Gate Theatre this week... While most people there wanted to know how he lives his life under a Fatwa, we were more interested in how he pulls such hot chicks... Yes. Intellect is totally wasted on us. 23.04.08 Shaun Holds Wright-On to Wallet in Dublin...
Chelsea FC winger Shaun Wright-Phillips was in Dublin at the weekend attending the 2nd Annual Sports Ball... When the soccer star saw ShowBiz Ireland's elite paparazzi hit squad, he immediately and instinctively held on to his wallet... We wouldn't MUG you Shaun. Or would we? 23.04.08 Celebrity Hitch Hiker Tailor Award: Louis Copeland...
Ok Folks. We have a double whammy Celebrity Hitch Hiker Award for you today. Tailor to the stars Louis Copeland managed to bag TWO celebs for the price of one, when he stuck out his thumb and caught a lift with Jerry Hall & David Soul. Ooh, suit you Sir... 22.04.08 Colin Farrell Really Slims Down for Triage...
Reformed badboy actor Colin Farrell has done a Daniel Day-Lewis on us and gone all-out to better become his character in war movie 'Triage'. It looks like our Col has dropped several Stones to portray a war weary photojournalist - think Christian Bale in 'The Machinist' skinny... 22.04.08 It's Official: Jerry Hall is Big Foot...
Texan model Jerry Hall is the former wife of Rolling Stone Mick Jagger and probably one of the most desirable women on the planet. But if you want to stay on her good side, please don't mention her HUGE FEET. Ever. 21.04.08 Amanda Brunker's A Hot Heifer...
Model Pippa O'Connor seems to have caught bovine foot-in-mouth disease by claiming she looked like a "heifer" when she was a plumper size 12. Irish media mouthpieces are now up in arms led by former Miss Ireland Amanda Brunker, who is currently looking smoking hot at healthy size 12... 21.04.08 Has Andrea Roche Had A Boob Job?
Hold on there a cotton-picking minute. We were just looking back at the Krystle afterparty photos for this year’s Meteor Awards, when these two pictures literally popped out at us... Either Andrea Roche has had some cosmetic breast enhancements or she was smuggling two large puppies up her jumper into the VIP party - well?? 18.04.08 Big Brother Celebrity Hitch Hiker Award: Lisa Cannon...
Just when we though it was safe to step back into the fame-fray and pap a few celebs without being stalked by the evil Xpose girls, up pops another one! Last night we braved the Northside to snap Big Brother star Chanelle Hayes singing her debut song "I Want It", when in jumped raving reporter Lisa Cannon and Hitch Hiked her... Can we get no peace? 17.04.08 Paris Hilton Hooks An Irish Man...
It seems there is a lot more to blonde-bombshell Paris Hilton than pouting-and-primping for the hoards paparazzi that follow her... The heiress has launched a new hair and beauty product called 'The Bandit' and recruited Irish businessman Warren Logan to sell it for her. As if he’d say NO to Paris. 16.04.08 Mischa Barton & Taylor Locke Tour Dublin...
Hollywood starlet Mischa Barton brought her latest lover, Taylor Locke, to Dublin this week to show him around her Irish roots. On a no-frills-and-spills trip to the Capital, the handsome couple chose ferries and tour buses instead of 5 star hotels and private jets... It’s a revolution folks. 16.04.08 Kenny Calls Time on Gorse-Gate...
Irish broadcaster and Late Late Show presenter Pat Kenny bragged squatter's rights to an adjoining piece of land next to his Dalkey crib called 'Gorse Hill.' His neighbour screamed: "Get off my land Kenny" and the costs went into the millions... Ouch. 15.04.08 TVNow Celebrity Hitch Hiker Award: Eoin Murphy...
Finally. We get to give a Celebrity Hitch Hiker Award to someone OTHER than the girls from Xpose - our arch enemies. Only thing is, when tabloid journo Eoin Murphy CHH'd a certain celebo, it only turned out to be Xpose's Lorraine Keane! Damn those TV3 gals all the way to hell. 15.04.08 Shayne Ward Splits with Faye McKeever...
When X Factor winner Shayne Ward appeared on the final episode of The Cafe last week and said to RTE presenter Aidan Power: "What goes on in Dublin, stays in Dublin," our ears immediately pricked-up. Scratch that last comment Shayne. Not since we launched this site, waaay back in 2000, have celebrity antics gone unnoticed... 14.04.08 Carly Smithson - An Undiscovered Idol?
A tattooed Irish coleen with blue eyes, black hair and a voice to die for is causing a huge stir in the USA on hit show American Idol. Simon Cowell sure aint no fan of Carly Smithson, but we were back in 2003 when she won a Meteor Award. Undiscovered talent you say? Hmmmm... 12.04.08 Beijing Bound Egan Wants Olympic Gold...
Irish pugilist Kenneth Egan has been captain of the Irish boxing team and National Senior light-heavy champ for nearly a decade now... Stop the press - he's only just gone booked his place for the Beijing Olympic finals... Well, we told you he would about 2 years ago. But did you listen? 11.04.08 The Enemy Get Support from Mark Greaney...
UK indie rock band 'The Enemy' are riding on the crest of a wave at the moment. When they played Dublin this week we spotted former JJ72 frontman Mark Greaney rocking-out with his new band... 09.04.08 Colin Farrell Mr. Sarajevo...
Irish actor Colin Farrell looked rather gaunt on a visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina this week. The 'In Bruges' star toured the former war-thorn region to get a feel for a leading role in his upcoming Danis Tanovic film called 'Triage'. Should have brought Bono, Brian Eno, Pavarotti & East 17 with him to work on the soundtrack... 08.04.08 No Charges in Katy French Death...
According to reports in the Irish media no one will face charges over the tragic death of model Katy French. Despite links between the 24-year-old and a known Dublin drug dealer, Garda do not seem to have enough solid evidence to proceed with a prosecution... 08.04.08 Myleene's Klass Irish Shindig...
UK celebrity, classical musician and TV presenter Myleene Klass has certainly taken to her new extended Irish family. With a fast approaching marriage to Dubliner Graham Quinn, she attracted quite a large number of Paddies to her 30th Birthday in London. As if we Irish need an excuse to turn up to a party... 07.04.08 Brian Picks A Winner in Delta...
Westlife bow-out Brian McFadden has put as many air miles as possible between himself and ex-wife Kerry Katona. Now living in Australia with his fiancee Delta Goodrem, we reckon he's made a very wise choice - have you seen Kerry's 'Crazy in Love' show? Ugh. 06.04.08 Rosanna Eyes Up Miss Universe Crown...
According to reports in the Sunday Papers, former Miss World Rosanna Davison is considering a double tiara whammy by going for the Miss Universe 2008 title. If this one is true folks Andrea Roche may as well just scrap the regional heats and City West final, and simply hand Rosy the Miss Universe Ireland nomination... 04.04.08 Banderas is Neeson's Other Man...
Hollywood heavyweights Liam Neeson and Antonio Banderas go head to head in a movie called 'The Other Man' now filming in London. With Laura Linney in the middle of these two alpha males and a tantalizing plot, we're hoping this one delivers... 03.04.08 Bono & Thee Edge Papped by Punter...
Some days we break-our-balls searching for celebs to snap, other days, the photos just fall into our lap. Thanks to the keen eye of an avid reader of ShowBiz Ireland; a punter turned paparazzo when he spotted Bono having a Guinness with The Edge last Sunday... 02.04.08 Don't Go Bertie - We Love Ya!
Sad news friends, Ireland's ShowBizziest Taoiseach EVER is gonna step down. Why you cry? Well, coz a few hate-mongers and witch-hunters in the Irish media and government think this is the UK and conduct themselves thusly. We say: Don't Go Bertie... 02.04.08 Dozy Rosy V The Glenda: Round II...
We told you it was "ON" but did you listen? Well, listen now... The Glenda Gilson V Rosanna Davison - battle of the models, is heating up with the first two blows being dealt by the former Miss World beauty Queen... It's getting diiirty. 02.04.08 Slash Sacks Scott Weiland...
Former Guns 'n' Roses axeman Slash has only gone and slashed his Velvet Revolver frontman, Scott Weiland, after their two high energy Dublin shows... Well, he was no Axl Rose. 01.04.08 Olivia Rocks that Hot Older Woman Vibe...
At nearly 50 years old, former Miss Ireland Olivia Tracey has swapped Ireland for LA, and is growing old gracefully. Shock horror - she looks her age and is still kinda hot. 31.03.08 A Late Night for the Bertie Trio...
Friday night saw the arrival of soccer pundit Eamon Dunphy, Senator Eoghan Harris and journalist John Waters at The Late Late Show's RTE studios. Bertie Ahern's political future and shady financial past went on trial, so who better than these 3 lads to sort it out... 31.03.08 McFadden Rocks 'Indiana Jones Chic'...
Shield your eyes folks, former Westlife singer Brian McFadden is at it again - making ill-informed choices when it comes to his unique sense of fashion. We spotted him in Australia last week wearing a Man Bag and BLUE cowboy boots. Oh. Dear. God. 31.03.08 Miss Universe Ireland Hots Up...
The Irish media are having a field-day with the defection of Andrea Roche from the Miss Ireland contest over to the Miss Universe Ireland contest. The question is: in ten years time will we be referring to lovely ladies in magazines and newspapers as "former Miss Ireland" or "former Miss Universe Ireland"? Only time will tell... 29.03.08 Cheesy Celebrity Hitch Hiker Award: Glenda Gilson...
We're sorta in strange territory with our infamous 'Celebrity Hitch Hiker' awards, as they've become a badge of honour to those cheeky media types who know what we're up to... Media savvy Glenda Gilson knew exactly what she was at when she struck this ultra cheesy pose with Emmerdale's Adele Silva for our snapper the other night. Gilson you ruiner! 28.03.08 Andrea Rocks 'Posh Spice Chic'...
Move over Caroline Morahan. There is only ONE fashion Queen in this country and her name is Andrea Roche... Oh yes. So confident is 'Rochey', she even took to wearing a pair of Posh Spice skin-tight PVC leggings at the Miss Universe Ireland finals last night. Hot. 28.03.08 More Westlife Doggie Dates...
It is uncommon knowledge that the competitive Westlife boys are regular visitors to ShowBiz Ireland... But come on - no sooner had we posted photos of Mark Feehily with his cute little dog Saffy, that Kian Egan appeared with his fluffy puppy Prince. Lads, this isn't Crufts you know? 27.03.08 Mark's Gone Sappy on Saffy...
Finally. There's a very special woman in the west-life of gay pop icon Mark Feehily. Except... She walks on all-fours, could do with 6 or 7 face-lifts, tends to drool, and don't even get us started on waxing. Meet Saffy... 26.03.08 Is Jade Living with Lucy?
The Podge and Rodge hostess with the brass-neck, Lucy Kennedy, was snapped with Big Brother big mouth Jade Goody in London last week... Now, unless the unlikely pairing have chucked their men and begun a steamy lesbian love affair, we reckon she was filming a bit for latest RTE series 'Living With Lucy'. Please let it be a lesbo thing... 25.03.08 Day-Glo Fashion Rocks Revolution...
Here at ShowBiz Ireland we like to think we are 'down with the kids' and 'hip' to the latest trends... That was until we attended an Under 18's dance event in Tallaght last week called 'Revolution' - we suddenly found ourselves smack-bang in the middle of The Eighties! Say it aint so... 24.03.08 Colin Farrell & Muireann McDonnell Split...
According to reports in the Irish Sunday papers, actor Colin Farrell and his pretty Trinity College student girl Muireann McDonnell, have finally split-up... 24.03.08 Town | 
