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Denmark eclipses UK at Eurovision new
The UK was holding out for a hero - but in the event Bonnie Tyler was totally eclipsed by bookies' favourite Denmark at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Corrie streets ahead of opposition
Coronation Street dominated the British Soap Awards, scooping eight out of 16 awards including Best Soap.
Veteran actor takes Doctor Who role
John Hurt has been unveiled as an incarnation of The Doctor as the latest series of Doctor Who reached its climax.
Kate Winslet speaks up for homeless
A-lister Kate Winslet has ramped up the glitz and glam to address the "heartbreaking" situation of youngsters living rough.
Kristen Stewart ‘wants normal life with Pattinson’
Kristen Stewart is apparently dreaming about the "normal family life" she wants with Robert Pattinson.
Monica Bellucci shares insecurities
Monica Bellucci thinks her star sign is one of the reasons she battles feelings of insecurity.
Benedict Cumberbatch never expected success
Benedict Cumberbatch still quite can't believe the success he's having in Hollywood.
Justin Timberlake: Punching pillows is calming
Justin Timberlake has revealed how he keeps calm.
Greatest ever golf putt - bored office worker performs wonder shot
In golf, your short game is as important as your long game. So putter makers Odyssey have devised an office putting competition.
Review: Fawlty Towers at the Northern Whig
The Faulty Towers live theatre dining experience is a largely improvised show. It started from the moment we all arrived at the venue and heard Sybil cry out for husband Basil, who was busy barking orders at hapless waiter Manuel.
Why the restaurant OX has critics and public hungry for more
It's currently the most talked about restaurant in Ireland, North or South.
Joris Minne's restaurant reviews: Katmandu Kitchen
People have been writing off Belfast's Botanic Avenue for many years. The street has suffered all sorts of slings and arrows principally because for the last 100 years it has been at the heart of a transient student society.
Belfast's Robinson and Cleaver building to be home of new restaurant
A new restaurant is due to open in one of Belfast city centre's best-known landmark buildings.
Classical fest explores new arias of food and fashion
If music be the food of love, play on.
Joris Minne: Happy Angel
Restaurateur Sam Spain and chef Tony O’Neill’s joint ability to sprinkle magic over restaurants like Il Pirata, Barking Dog and Coppi is a reminder of how important branding is to the sector.
Joris Minne: The Old Inn
What mystery surrounds the busy kitchens of the Old Inn at Crawfordsburn?
Joris Minne: Ox
In 1989 Paul and Jeannie Rankin opened the doors to their first Belfast restaurant, Roscoff.
Joris Minne: Chelsea Wine Bar
South Belfast is the only civilised part of Northern Ireland, a place of red-brick elegance and Neff kitchen appliances, where the residents dress well and plan their skiing holidays in private.
Bonnie Belts out British entry
Welsh star Bonnie Tyler flew the flag for the UK with a belting rendition of Believe in Me at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Cullum: Parenthood is so intense
Jamie Cullum has said becoming a father hasn't given him perspective - it's made life even more confusing.
We Are Young is most streamed song
We Are Young by Fun Ft Janelle Monae has been named the most streamed song of the year.
Justin Timberlake parties in Cannes
Justin Timberlake has been partying 70s style in Cannes to celebrate the unveiling of Spinning Gold, a biopic in which he stars as legendary record executive Neil Bogart.
Ewan totally up for Trainspotting 2
Ewan McGregor has reportedly said he is "totally up for" starring in the Trainspotting sequel, Porno.
Page challenged by gaming role
Ellen Page has revealed that her starring role in a computer game is her "most challenging acting job" to date.
Cooper's life changing Hangover
Bradley Cooper has admitted the success of The Hangover completely changed his life.
Thurman to play anti-gay activist
Uma Thurman will star as a notorious anti-gay activist in new film Anita.
Blunt tunes up for Woods musical?
Emily Blunt is in talks to join the star-studded cast of Rob Marshall's upcoming musical Into The Woods.
Joe Boyd's lecture at the Black Box is found lacking in colour
Legendary record producer Joe Boyd visited Belfast's Black Box on Saturday afternoon to reminisce about the cult singer-songwriter Nick Drake, who died in 1974.
Photographers from Belfast Exposed display their work in a new exhibition at the MAC
The MAC has teamed up with Belfast Exposed Photography to launch a joint exhibition ‘Northern Ireland: 30 Years of Photography’.
Review: Fawlty Towers at the Northern Whig
The Faulty Towers live theatre dining experience is a largely improvised show. It started from the moment we all arrived at the venue and heard Sybil cry out for husband Basil, who was busy barking orders at hapless waiter Manuel.
Northern Ireland artist is making his landmark in art world
They are some of Northern Ireland's best-known landmarks captured as you've never seen before.
Billy Connolly's Irish shows sell out despite foul-mouthed tirade that reduced photographer to tears
The controversy over a foul-mouthed tirade that reduced a female photographer to tears has done little to dent the popularity of Scottish comedian Billy Connolly (71).
Review: Robert Frisk's talk springs a few surprises
The Harbour Commissioners was the setting for stories of dehumanising conflict in a lively talk from Robert Fisk.
Review: Diane Spence unleashed a "tsunami of filth"
Diane Spencer brought tales of "the human experience" last night. "It just happens to be a disgusting one," said the X-rated raconteur, who seems to have 'experienced' mainly heavy drinking and kinky sex.
When talking is done, it's hard to love new Billy play
It's been 30 years since we last saw Billy Martin, the hero of Graham Reid's much feted television trilogy. He left us without warning or forwarding address. And he left a Belfast punctuated with bullets and bomb blasts.
Waiting is over... Let arts sing out!
Will Self, Lucy Caldwell, Sean Hughes, Lucy Rose and Gavin Esler. Sounds like a guest list for a great dinner party. But you can enjoy their company without even switching on the oven. They're just some of the cast who'll be educating and entertaining audiences as the year's Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival kicks off today.
