‘You Are Not My Mother’ Review: A Richly Ambiguous, Autumnal Irish Horror Balances Mental Illness and Mythological Unknowns

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeRichie Stephens has turned his real-life path to redemption, from Irish gangster to an actor with guest roles on series like “NCIS” and “Blue Bloods,” into the upcoming book “The Gangster’s Guide to Sobriety: My Life in 12 Steps.” And now, “Silicon Valley” co-creators John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky have signed on to develop a TV series based on the personal account, with Stephens involved as well.“The Gangster’s Guide to Sobriety,” set to be released on May 24 by Post Hill Press and distributed by Simon & Schuster, tells the true story of Stephens’ involvement with drug trafficking, kidnapping, and robbery (along with other misdeeds that he alludes to), followed by his path away from that world via acting. Altschuler and Krinsky will developing Stephens’ story for TV via the book, which they helped write with Stephens.

The Irish World Heritage Centre has vowed to make changes to improve safety after a ‘violent brawl’ broke out following Manchester's St Patrick's Day parade last month. It led to an NHS volunteer getting her teeth ‘knocked out’.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentShooting is underway on “Woken,” a psychological thriller set on a remote island in the North Sea starring Erin Kellyman (“Solo: A Star Wars Story”) and Maxine Peake (“Funny Cow”).The pic is being directed by first-time Irish director Alan Friel who previously worked with Peake on his prize-winning 2017 short “Cake.”Cameras are rolling in Fanore Beach, Ireland, on “Woken,” which is being lead-produced by Ireland’s Fantastic Films. Fantastic has partnered on the pic with Italy’s Propaganda, the Rome-based indie shingle that is ramping up production and moving into the genre pics space.“Woken,” which is also written by Friel, is set against a post-apocalyptic scenario in which the isle provides a safe haven from a pandemic that has decimated earth.

Mitski has announced details of new UK and Irish tour dates for this summer, ahead of an imminent, sold-out run of dates.As announced last year, the singer-songwriter will tour new album ‘Laurel Hell’ in the UK and Europe later this month, ending on April 29 with a London gig at Brixton Academy.Mitski will touch down in the UK on April 21 for gigs in Bristol, Leeds and Glasgow before visiting Dublin, Manchester and London. You can find tickets here.

Foo Fighters’ Greatest Hits re-enters the Official Irish Albums Chart at a brand new peak following news of the sad death of drummer Taylor Hawkins.

Related: Honouring the Irish: it’s the wildest Oscars party you’ve never heard of At Ireland’s own Oscar party, the Oscar Wilde awards, in Los Angeles on Thursday, the mood was optimistic, with Belfast cast members and other celebrities excited about the film’s nominations and the power of seeing broad recognition for an Irish story. With his critically lauded role as a Northern Irish father in Branagh’s film, actor Jamie Dornan is throwing off the shackles of the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise, in which he played an insipid sex maniac who seduces a woman who wears cardigans. Dornan literally threw off those shackles as he accepted an Oscar Wilde award for his work on Thursday, producing a pair of handcuffs from inside his jacket and then casting them aside.

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall have been showing off their dance moves over in Ireland, where they recently embarked on a four-day royal tour. Prince Charles, 73, and Camilla, 74, haven't been short of activities during their time in Ireland, having spent time at Superstars Café charity in Cookstown and visited County Tyrone in Northern Ireland. On the final day of their trip, which is part of the celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth's historic Platinum Jubilee, the royal couple took to the dance floor to show off their moves.

Charli XCX claims her first Number 1 album in Ireland with CRASH.

Wyatte Grantham-Philips editorAfter a year off, the U.S.-Ireland Alliance’s 16th Oscar Wilde Awards returns on March 24, moving to the Ebell of Los Angeles from its longtime home of Bad Robot studios in Santa Monica.The awards celebrate contributions in entertainment notably from creatives who are Irish (and some who are not). This year’s honorees are Adam McKay, Kenneth Branagh, Jamie Dornan and Dónall Ó Héalai.“The whole purpose of the event is really to build ties between the industry in Northern Ireland, Ireland and the U.S.

It's been almost a year since Boyzone star Shane Lynch decided to open his first Irish bar in his new home county of Cheshire - and he's not looked back since. The D13 bar on King Street in Knutsford has become a buzzing part of life in the market town, and Shane and wife Sheena have been take aback by the warm welcome they've received since moving up north.

Thomas Patrick Moran brought some Irish-flair to “American Idol” on Sunday night.

Manchester's Irish World Heritage Centre could lose its licence due to a fight which broke out during St Patrick's Day celebrations on Sunday.

St. Patrick’s day, and Paris Hilton is wishing you lots of luck. You may not know this, but the Hilton heiress has Irish heritage.

Rex Orange County takes this week’s highest new entry on the Official Irish Albums Chart with fourth studio album Who Cares?

British rapper Dave holds at Number 1 with Starlight, claiming a second week at the top of the Official Irish Singles Chart.

Irish alt-rock trio Rowan have dropped their new single, Honesty.

Kiss them, they’re Irish! The Emerald Isle is the home of medieval castles, Guinness beer, good luck charms and some of Hollywood’s hottest celebrities.