The Irish Times

Priscilla Presley on marriage to Elvis: ‘I knew what I was in for. I saw it from a very young age’

A new Elvis exhibition opens, including outfits, belongings and books from the King

Thu Mar 31 2022 - 06:00

Jackie Mason obituary: One of the great American comedians

The comedy pioneer was known for his strong Brooklyn accent, quick-fire gags – and feuds

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 15:27

Steve Martin at 75: ‘The name Dr Michael Hfuhruhurr still makes me laugh’

Sarah Silverman, Reginald D Hunter and more on a ‘profoundly stupid, completely brilliant’ comic

Thu Aug 13 2020 - 06:00

Maureen Dowd: The hell that awaits a woman vice-presidential candidate

Biden’s running mate can expect an unprecedentedly rough time from Team Trump

Sun Aug 09 2020 - 17:19

Something squalid amidst the baked goods at Marks & Spencer

Am I the only one reeling at the fact that the venerable shop is selling ‘Porn Star Martinis’?

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 19:26

US developers creating new homes for surging esports

Enormous arenas are being built with electronic sports in mind

Thu Jun 06 2019 - 03:04

Oscars 2018: Who’ll win, who won’t and 10 other questions

Who is in the running to win the Oscars in every category?

Sat Mar 03 2018 - 05:00

Heimlich manoeuvre inventor dies aged 96

US doctor Henry Heimlich, invented the technique used to help victims of choking

Sun Dec 18 2016 - 06:23

Susan Sarandon: ‘Hollywood is more upset about people getting fat and old than about politics’

Since being kicked out of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in 1993, for her politics, the Hollywood star has become one of the most influential activists in the US

Sat Jun 25 2016 - 05:45

Meg Ryan, Graham Norton, cancer and me: Michael Parkinson at 80

The journalist and TV host talks about a life spent asking questions, his recovery from serious illness and how he fears he will be remembered for an errant emu

Fri Mar 04 2016 - 12:15