BY Joseph Loftus ‘Attention players’ Netflix has just dropped the trailer for the real life Squid Game. Based on the South Korean drama, Squid Game: The Challenge is a 10-episode reality competition which sees 456 players compete to win $4.56 million (the largest prize in television history). Players are set to be pushed to their […]

2 years ago

BY Charlie Herbert The restaurant has accused the diners of trying to ‘tarnish their reputation’ A tourist was left so angry by the price of the restaurant bill they were handed that they decided to call the police. Junko Shinba, from Japan, was visiting Singapore with three others when they stopped at Seafood Paradise to […]

2 years ago

A bride has been slated after refusing to let her bridesmaid get her hair and makeup done. A bride has come under fire after banning her bridesmaid from getting her hair and make-up done – as she doesn’t want anyone to “outshine” her. The understandably frustrated bridesmaid shared some messages she received from the bride-to-be […]

2 years ago

By Steve Hopkins And the results speak for themselves A woman has proved just how wrong her husband is after he claimed she did nothing around the house. Rather than taking the comment on the chin, or arguing about it, Lindsay Donnelly decided to stop cleaning for a few days and film the results. In […]

2 years ago

“I struggled to carry out my daily routine without feeling completely exhausted, but those days are long gone now.” 49-year-old Tracey’s life was completely changed for the better after making an incredible lifestyle change that not only made her feel healthier but happier too. The Cork woman has reflected on this momentous change and how […]

2 years ago

BY Stephen Porzio RTÉ have released the viewing figures for Kielty’s first episode at the helm of the Late Late. Patrick Kielty’s debut last Friday night hosting the Late Late was a rapturous success, with the Northern Irish comedian managing to win over audiences – and the RTÉ Director General – with his enthusiasm, interviewing […]

2 years ago

By Charlie Herbert Brand has denied the allegations. Stand-up comic Daniel Sloss has gone on the record to support the rape and sexual assault allegations against Russell Brand. On Saturday, Channel 4 and the Times released a joint investigation into Brand, in which the comedian was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse. Five […]

2 years ago

Maddy Anholt has sadly passed away aged 35. Maddy Anholt, TV comedy star, actress, and author, was diagnosed with brain cancer just after giving birth to her daughter, Opal, last year. She starred in many BBC, ITV, and Channel 4 comedies including The Emily Atack Show, Sunny D, Jerk, and Mariah: The Diva, the Demons, […]

2 years ago

Autumn is (slowly) creeping in, and we’re ready with our roll necks and chunky knits. But what about our scents? Here are some AW choices for men and women to make the fragrance transition with. FOR YOU Gucci Flora Gorgeous Magnolia Eau de Parfum (from €79) Perfumers Daphné Bugey and Marie Salamagne’s creation is filled […]

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BY Callum Boyle ‘That’s my only freedom’ Last week, news emerged that Johnny Depp has returned as the face of Dior. Depp announced his return with a new advert called The Call of The Blazing Sun of Savage Eau de Toilette, in which he can be seen reciting poetry as well as hanging out by […]

2 years ago

BY Joseph Loftus Guess that makes a lot of us True crime is one of the biggest genres in the entire world, but now a mental health expert has warned that if you’re one of the many millions who enjoy it, you might just be a psychopath. Yes that right folks, there’s a big red […]

2 years ago

BY Joseph Loftus Thousands of customers do it every day A McDonald’s worker has revealed a drive-thru habit hundreds of people do every day saying that it’s rude. Taking to TikTok, the McDonald’s worker who goes by @maccaworkaddict shared a video of herself dancing before revealing what the heinous act is. Over the top of […]

2 years ago

By Steve Hopkins. Angel Lynn suffered life-changing injuries in 2020. A young woman who was kidnapped and left paralysed by her ex-boyfriend has spoken her first word – almost three years after the incident took place. In September 2020, Angel Lynn, who is now 24, was grabbed off the side of the road by her […]

2 years ago

Wedding day goals. A bride in the US has gone viral after she was presented with a bouquet of chicken nuggets instead of flowers on her special day. Blair Hardy’s bridesmaid and cousin Jenna Spetz decided to get creative when she was tasked with making a speech. As Blair’s partner’s name is Adam Tyson, Spetz […]

2 years ago

By Katy Thornton Tell me a more wholesome activity, I’ll wait. At long last, us Dubliners can get a taste of the beauty that is puppy yoga. For years it feels like we have watched London influencers atop the Shard and other fancy buildings taking part in this wholesome activity, and while the Dublin version […]

2 years ago

BY Charlie Herbert A woman has quit her dream job as a flight attendant to work at McDonald’s because it pays more. In a viral TikTok, Saffron Laszkowicz, from Doncaster, explains why she ditched her budget job at Ryanair to start working at McDonald’s. She said: “I started working at McDonald’s in December 2020 during […]

2 years ago

By George McKay Everyones getting a collar these days! Have you ever wanted a shoe that was the perfect mix of form and function? That you could wear to a job interview but also pull up to the club in? Well look no further, because Crocs have announced a limited edition Shrek-inspired pair of their […]

2 years ago

Joe Jonas reportedly didn’t want to divorce Sophie Turner. Joe Jonas reportedly didn’t want to “break up his family” and didn’t want to divorce Sophie Turner. The singer filed for divorce in L.A on September 5th, but sources close to the singer claim it was a last resort for him. An insider revealed to Page […]

2 years ago

BY Callum Boyle Gogglebox star Stephen Webb and his husband Daniel Lustig have revealed they’re leaving the show. A Gogglebox legend – and original member – has quit the show after 10 years on the Channel 4 programme. A statement from Gogglebox said: “After a brilliant and illustrious time on Gogglebox, Stephen and Daniel have […]

2 years ago

BY Fiona Frawley Runaway (to Stradbally). If you thought the strangest thing that happened at Electric Picnic this weekend was the uncharacteristically dry weather, perhaps you haven’t seen the snaps of the artist formerly known as Kanye West cuddling Steve Lacy backstage. Fresh off a controversial summer in Italy, Kanye was spotted, albeit with his […]

2 years ago

BY Joseph Loftus Would you be annoyed if your other half did this? A man has caused quite a stir online after admitting he left his wife at the airport and boarded the plane without her. The unnamed man in his 40s took to Reddit to explain the situation that went on between himself, his […]

2 years ago

BY Katy Thornton Big news. HUGE! For many years, one of the main draws to a trip to America is the shopping opportunities. We could only get the likes of Victoria Secret, Hollister, Abercrombie & Fitch, and other goodies when hopping on a flight to the States, but one by one, each of these stores […]

2 years ago

BY Rory Cashin Hints at the theme AND how to apply to be on the Toy Show are all here! 2022’s Late Late Toy Show will go down in history for two reasons. (1) It was Ryan Tubridy’s final time hosting the special, which came as a surprise in hindsight, and (2) The Woo Guy… […]

2 years ago

By Katy Thornton The mural was originally unveiled in 2019 after the journalist’s untimely death. A mural in Orlando Florida of journalist Lyra McKee, who was killed in 2019 during a riot in Derry, has had to be repainted after being covered in anti-LGBTQIA+ grafitti. The mural was defaced with hateful rhetoric during the week, and […]

2 years ago

By Charlie Herbert ‘I’m not trying to hide the cellulite on my thigh or the squidge in between my arm and my boob: I would much rather lay it all out’ Florence Pugh has said the backlash to her wearing a transparent dress showing her nipples last year demonstrated that people were “scared.” Last year, […]

2 years ago

By Fiona Frawley Poor Coco. Last month, the introduction of a new legislation that would enforce strict restrictions on people in possession of dogs with cropped ears made headlines. Cropping is the practice of cutting off part or all of a dog’s ears, and sometimes bracing any remaining part of the ear to stick upwards. […]

2 years ago

By Katy Thornton Time to go pumpkin pickin’ If you find yourself thinking, ‘It’s still only August’, just hear me out. You may stand firm that it’s too early to be thinking about pumpkin patches, but given that several spots have already started selling tickets, and even have sold out dates on their hands, we […]

2 years ago

By Joseph Loftus ‘Thoughts and prayers for those who have died in tonight’s tragedy’ Two grandparents and their infant grandchild have tragically died in a horror crash in Tipperary. The crash, which took place shortly before 9pm yesterday (August 29) evening, occurred when the car hit a wall on the outskirts of Cashel, Tipperary. A […]

2 years ago

BY Joseph Loftus ‘Who is Erin Carter? is a must watch wth!!!’ There’s a new show causing quite the stir on Netflix and that show is Who Is Erin Carter. The show centers around Erin Collantes, a British teacher in Barcelona, who finds herself caught up in a supermarket robbery. When one of the robbers […]

2 years ago

BY Fiona Frawley Dublin Airport has issued an update after a number of flights were delayed. Passengers in a number of airports are facing delays and rescheduled flights as the NATS works to resolve a technical issue. The service has stressed that UK airspace is not closed, but air traffic flow restrictions are in place […]

2 years ago

By Joseph Loftus ‘Who even are you?’ Who are we? What are we doing here? What is our purpose? Is there any at all? These are the questions which have plagued mankind for millenia, but now a professor has claimed that us meagre human beings might not even know what we really look like at […]

2 years ago

By Charlie Herbert A bride had the best reaction ever when a toddler wiped their face on her beautiful wedding dress. You have to admire how she reacted because I would’ve been devastated if this happened to me. Whether or not kids are welcome at the wedding is always one of the biggest decisions when […]

2 years ago

By Charlie Herbert Wild behaviour Sometimes, we just have to take things on holiday with us from home because we know it won’t be the same abroad. The first one that springs to mind for a lot of you is probably tea, and I’m sure at least a few of you reading this will often […]

2 years ago

By Fiona Frawley The statue has been vandalised twice in as many weeks. After years of being rubbed up by many a tourist, in the last fortnight Molly Malone’s front has been painted black and written over in green marker. Following the initial slathering of black paint Dublin City Council had stepped in to clean the statue, but […]

2 years ago

By Katy Thornton The question on everyone’s minds. Despite Electric Picnic taking place at the beginning of September, a generally fair-weathered month, every year in recent memory has seen a substantial amount of rainfall occur at the festival. This naturally generates a considerable amount of fear and dread in the hearts of the 70,000 people […]

2 years ago

BY Simon Kelly He also had some interesting advice for Ryan Tubridy. In the wake of the news that Ryan Tubridy will not be returning to RTÉ anytime soon to jump back into his radio show, his seat remains empty. With that spectacle now behind us, speculation over who is going to fill his seat […]

2 years ago

By Charlie Herbert Spain have won the Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history, beating England in the final. In their first ever World Cup final appearance, Spain triumphed 1-0 to win their first World Cup. Olga Carmona’s first-half strike was enough to see Spain over the line in a nervy final. […]

2 years ago

By Katy Thornton With EP just around the corner, sure it’d be rude not to. Glitter Gruaig has just launched a pop-up shop in Brown Thomas in Dundrum, perfect for festival locks. Owner Olivia Flanagan launched Glitter Gruaig in June 2022 after providing the service for friends and family. After much success and demand for […]

2 years ago

By Katy Thornton Who do you think will win? The Rose of Tralee is back for its 62nd year, and its second year following the pandemic. Westmeath’s Rachel Duffy became the very first representative of the Lake County to be crowned the Rose of Tralee in 2022, and betting sites are already giving their considered take […]

2 years ago

By Stephen Porzio Storm Betty really left her mark. Hundreds of homes and businesses are still without power after Storm Betty pummelled Ireland on Friday (18 August). There have also been several reports of falling trees and significant flooding. Speaking to JOE, an ESB Networks spokesperson said that the areas most affected by power outages […]

2 years ago

BY Joseph Loftus ‘At least I know what my husband’s doing!’ Everybody’s favourite celebrity detective, Coleen Rooney, has spoken out about her and Wayne’s relationship in a brand new and exceptionally open interview. In conversation with the Vogue, Rooney described her relationship with Wayne as a ‘battle’ at times, however argued that there is still […]

2 years ago

BY Steve Hopkins The pair both starred in Man on Fire in 2004 Dakota Fanning and Denzel Washington have revealed their bond goes well beyond the screen, with the pair remaining close for almost 20 years. The pair both starred in Man on Fire in 2004, with Fanning being just 9 years old when she […]

2 years ago

Whether you’re a sports fan or not, these names are fab! When it comes to choosing a baby name, parents will trawl the internet, their family trees and books galore to find the perfect fit. Many people opt to name their little ones after someone they admire and love within their family, but what about […]

2 years ago

“To put it simply, age is just a number to me now” Entering my 70s was a momentous time in my life. I suddenly started to notice a difference in both my health and lifestyle. I started to struggle to climb the stairs and felt breathless more than ever before. My confidence also started to […]

2 years ago

By Fiona Frawley Holidays are coming… The Brown Thomas Christmas Shop is officially open, 130 days before Christmas Day. Eagle-eyed Christmas enthusiasts (or indeed, resistant Grinches) will note the festivities start at BT just a little earlier every year – last year’s launch was one day later, on the 18th of the month. With summer […]

2 years ago

Sir Michael Parkinson sadly passed away following a brief illness. Chat show host Sir Michael Parkinson has died at the age of 88. The presenter died surrounded by his loving family. They confirmed the legendary broadcaster died last night, August 16th. Parkinson’s family confirmed the news, saying in a statement: “After a brief illness Sir […]

2 years ago

BY Katy Thornton Swing on a hammock quaffing champagne while you charge your phone? Sign us up! While many will be preparing to suit up festival style for Electric Picnic 2023, awaiting performances from the likes of Billie Eilish, Fred Again, and The Killers, seasoned EP-goers may be anticipating the long weekend that comes with […]

2 years ago

By Joseph Loftus ‘Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time’ Actor, writer, and director, Darren Kent, has died at the age of just 36. Kent, who appeared most famously in Game Of Thrones, portraying the grieving father, Goatherd, who took his deceased child to see Daenerys Targaryen, played by Emilia […]

2 years ago

BY Steve Hopkins “This is right before the concert yesterday. I’m crying” Chloe Bailey was left in tears after a hotel messed up her vegan burger order and served her meat. The singer and her Little Mermaid sister Halle cut meat from their diet over 10 years ago. But, over the weekend, before the pair […]

2 years ago

Vogue said Spencer spent two days in the hospital. Vogue Williams has revealed her husband Spencer Matthews was hospitalised during their recent family holiday. Speaking on the latest episode of her podcast, My Therapist Ghosted Me, Vogue revealed Spencer accidentally overdosed on cold sore tablets. Following the accidental overdose, the former reality star spent two […]

2 years ago