John Barrett, Limerick-born hair stylist for the rich and famous, dies aged 66
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Longtime collaborator Michael Feinstein alleges the wheelchair was against her wishes
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Alan Cumming on abuse: ‘I am better, but it is like a wound that is never going to go away’
The actor’s second memoir is neither tell-all nor reckoning. But it contains multitudes nonetheless
Belinda Carlisle: I was told to be a lot sexier, and to sing songs like ‘stick it in me’
The Go-Go’s singer on overcoming addiction, body image pressure and music-industry sexism
Donald Clarke: Sing it with me – the musical will outlive its boring detractors
It has been driven underground at times, but the form remains reassuringly resilient
Ewan McGregor: I’ve been sober a long time. Addiction is part of my life
The actor has drawn on his experience of addiction to portray the fashion designer Halston
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The promiscuous brandishing of generational cohorts is a disease of the modern age
That was the year that was . . . 1989
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The worst film of the 2010s was so reactionary, materialistic and lazy it selected itself
Brendan Grace: His big break came when he gave the gig of his life for Frank Sinatra
Grace was a pioneer in Ireland, writing and performing his own comedy as a headline act
‘The salon as we know it is over,’ says Irish hairdresser to the stars
Irish hairdresser to Hillary Clinton, Martha Stewart and Liza Minnelli closes exclusive NYC salon
Albert Finney obituary: Charismatic actor who never gave in to the establishment
Finney, who married gruff charisma with technical precision, turned down a knighthood
Charles Aznavour: from derided ‘Aznovoice’ to French treasure
Paris Letter: Aznavour was determined, wise and persevering, in work as in love
A Star Is Born: Lady Gaga is exotic when she’s ordinary and rooted when she’s fantastic
Review: The first hour is as funny and romantic as any mainstream film this decade
So you want to do the splits? Apparently, even the stiffest people can
Author claims ancillary benefits include weight loss, improved balance, injury prevention and peace of mind
Liza Minnelli sells Cabaret outfit in huge ‘downsizing’ sale
Singer-actor auctions items including iconic bowler hat and Judy Garland possessions
Oscars 2017 predictions: What should win, and what will win
‘La La Land’ or ‘Moonlight’? Emma Stone or Natalie Portman? Casey Affleck or Denzel Washington? Donald Clarke makes his predictions for Sunday night's Oscars ceremony
Donald Clarke: Touch of Hollywood macabre to death of Carrie Fisher
‘Star Wars’ franchise turned actor into reluctant star who struggled with success
David Bowie and the missing soundtrack for The Man Who Fell to Earth
Star Bowie would have been the obvious choice to soundtrack Nic Roeg’s 1976 sci-fi classic, but unfortunately he was deep into his cocaine and milk phase...
Ten of the best shows at the Edinburgh festivals
From Alan Cumming singing about Liza Minnelli to a heart-stopping play about depression, this year’s festival has had it all
David Gest found dead in London hotel
Reality TV star and former husband of Liza Minnelli has died at the age of 62
Hotel rooms should never be just like home
Gemma Tipton takes a look at hotel design and what it says about our desires and aspirations
Finbar Furey: ‘I’m winding down the clock’
Furey is back on the road after a period of grieving for his brother, and an injury that could have put him out of business as a piper. Catch him while you can
Graham Norton talks up dogs, booze, divas, Ireland
The TV chat show host shares his witty take on, among other subjects, why people get the dogs they deserve
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