Good week:
Silvio Berlusconi:The venerable tycoon and politician is having a strong Italian election campaign, narrowing the gap on his rivals before polling tomorrow and Monday, while on Wednesday, his soccer team AC Milan enjoyed a shock Champions League victory over Barcelona
Emeli Sandé
The Scottish singer has gone from nobody to British national institution just like that, confirmed by her double victory at the Brits
Rafael Correa
After a massive election victory last weekend, the Ecuadorian president is in prime position to replace the ailing Hugo Chávez as Latin America’s leftist talisman
Bad week
Ronan O’Gara
One of Irish rugby’s most distinguished heroes has faced one of his most challenging weeks. After disappointing for Munster against the Scarlets last Saturday, he then saw Paddy Jackson take his starting spot at outhalf for tomorrow’s Six Nations match against Scotland
Jesse Jackson jnr
The son of famous civil rights leader Jesse snr, and a US congressman for 17 years, Jackson jnr this week pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges involving more than $750,000 in campaign cash
Alec Baldwin
The actor might boast excellent comic timing on screen, but in real life he is a controversy magnet. Last weekend he got into yet another scrape with reporters and photographers outside his New York home