It’s coming, guys. It’s on its way. Winter Love Island.  What once began as a dream, a wish, a fantasy, is actually happening for real.  And although we haven’t a clue whether we’ll be half as invested in this show as we are in the summer one (here’s hoping, please, we need the distraction from this […]

6 years ago

Alright, sorry. This is adorable. Christmas is coming up – and if you’ve got a dog, chances are you’re already agonising over what to get that dog for Christmas. You are. Don’t deny it. A dog’s opinion means a hell of a lot more than the opinion of us mere human beings, so it only […]

6 years ago

Class. James Blunt has just announced a decent enough gig for next summer. The UK singer will be belting out all of his most iconic tunes including ‘You’re Beautiful’, ‘Goodbye My Lover,’ and ‘You’re Beautiful’ again next July in Dublin’s Iveagh Gardens. As part of his Once Upon A Mind tour, Blunt is hitting up […]

6 years ago

It’s that time of year, folks. Christmas. Or as Slade like to say: CHRIIIIIIIIIIIISTMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS. It’s a time for drinking hot toddies, eating mince pies, and hitting up every single Christmas market we can possibly muster in one month. And now, it appears as if there’s going to be a brand spanking new one kicking off […]

6 years ago

Another one bites the dust. Coronation Street‘s Beverley Collard has confirmed her decision to quit the show. The actor, who has played Liz McDonald in the ITV soap since 1989, said that although she agonised over the decision, she knows that her exit will be done with “one hell of a bang.” Collard told OK! Magazine […]

6 years ago

Sounds gas, in fairness. David Schwimmer is set to star in Sky’s upcoming comedy series, Intelligence.  The former Friends star will be making us all lol, rofl, and lmfao once more as he takes on his latest role in the new workplace comedy series. The show, which is set for release early next year, will […]

6 years ago

So fetch, etc. Christmas is coming up – and you know what that means. It’s time to spend a load of money on people who you probably only vaguely like, all in the spirit of goodwill. Can’t wait. If you were hoping to make the holiday season go by that little bit easier though, Boots […]

6 years ago

“The Queen, it seems, is on board.” Queen Elizabeth may have approved Prince Andrew’s Newsnight interview, according to journalist Emily Maitlis. The Duke of York has received much criticism since his 45 minute interview with Maitlis, where he discussed his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In the interview, which has been described as […]

6 years ago

No, Robbie Coltrane won’t be there. But his gaff will. Well, not his gaff, per se, but the gaff of the iconic character that he played for many years in the Harry Potter franchise. Hagrid, as we are all well aware, was the Hogwarts groundskeeper. He kept the grounds. He bred dragons. He also delivered […]

6 years ago

“You may wish to consider this is Wales, not England.” Over the weekend, season three of The Crown landed on Netflix. The eagerly anticipated latest series starring Olivia Colman, Helena Bonham Carter, and Tobias Menzies focuses on the monarch in the 60s and early 70s, during a time when loyalties to the Crown are changing […]

6 years ago

“It was about shedding light on a group of people who deserve recognition.” Michelle Visage issued a powerful statement last night after being eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing.  The RuPaul’s Drag Race judge and partner Giovanni Pernice exited the BBC show yesterday after failing to impress the panel with their Voguing. However, since her departure, Michelle […]

6 years ago

Because she was terrified. And the people love terror. Last night, I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here 2019 kicked off – and oh, how we’ve missed it. We missed Dec’s quick wit, we missed Ant in general, and most of all, we missed Z-list, E-list, and maybe even C-list celebrities being afraid of […]

6 years ago

Just don’t eat an entire large pot yourself like, no hassle. Ah, dips, The betrayers of the food world. You dunk a chip into one or use an entire jar of something to compliment your light meal and expect it not to add any additional calories to what you’re already eating. It’s just a bit […]

6 years ago

Yes, all my selfies. Over the course of one day. That’s a good few pictures for someone who shares a lot of content and boasts an average of six hours screen time per day. When I was presented with the prospect of using a Nokia 3310 as my main form of communication with the outside […]

6 years ago

Unreal. If you’re all about hitting up the gym and focusing on Dem Gainz, you’ll probably be more than a bit familiar with post recovery workout drinks. Drink them and you’ll get a load of protein, feel better, and probably get some defined abs or whatever. Stunning. As it turns out though, post recovery drinks […]

6 years ago

Because dogs care about their step count too, you know? If you have a dog, you’ll probably know just how much you love that dog. The dog is nice, the dog is friendly, the dog is there for you when you get ghosted for the second time this month and just need something warm to […]

6 years ago

Ah come on now. Friends was on for a good few years. During that time, lots of things happened on the show. Ross and Rachel went on a break. Phoebe married Mike. Chandler went over to Yemen to pretend her lived there to get away from a crazy girlfriend because lol, gas. Oh, and Rachel […]

6 years ago

So, so small. Pampers are to continue to donate thousands of their smallest nappies to premature Irish babies. Every year, 4,500 babies are born pre-term in Ireland, each needing specialist care during their first few months to support their early development. As sleep is crucial to encouraging the physical and emotional development of premature babies, […]

6 years ago

“Much loved and respected actress.” Coronation Street actor Jean Fergusson has died at the age of 74. The actor, who was best known for her role as Dorothy Hoyle in the ITV soap, passed away in her home this week Her agent, Scott Marshall Partners, confirmed the news today, stating that Fergusson was a “proud Yorkshire […]

6 years ago

Oh, c’mon. If you’re a woman or, indeed, a person with a vagina, chances are you’ve experienced a period. They can be messy, they can be painful, they can be glorious if you were fearful that you may have been expecting an unplanned pregnancy. However you feel about them, they happen – and to be […]

6 years ago

Shocking. How many people have you had sex with? Don’t answer because it doesn’t really matter does it? No one cares and they’re just going to judge you no matter what you say so whatever, it’s grand. And yet, the question of sexual partners always comes up in relationships of all kinds – whether they’re […]

6 years ago

Worth a watch, this. Brendan Grace’s family are going to be on The Late Late Show tonight. Four months on from the comedian’s passing, wife Eileen Grace, and daughters Melanie and Amanda will join Ryan in the studio to discuss Brendan’s passing, his life’s work, and his legacy. The family will discuss how they came […]

6 years ago

We’ll drink to that.

6 years ago

“Even though he’s not physically here, he’s part of me.” Celine Dion told Rene Angelil: “I got this,” right before he passed away. The singer’s husband died in 2016 following a long battle with throat cancer. Dion, who recently recorded her first English language album without the producer by her side, said that the process […]

6 years ago

Been there. Keanu Reeves is playing a tumbleweed in the new Spongebob Squarepants movie, and same. The actor has made quite a poignant cameo in the new trailer for upcoming film, aptly named The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run.  The film appears to be about title character Spongebob and his desire to run away […]

6 years ago

CAAAAAAAAATS. Now that that’s out of the way, there’s a new documentary about cats, vets, and cats attending the vets that’s starting tonight on RTÉ. And you better be sure that we’ll be cancelling every single one of our Friday night plans to watch this bad boy. The new series, aptly called Cat Hospital, details […]

6 years ago

Intriguing. If you’ve ever completed a meal and thought ‘yeah I’d definitely be up for some more food, maybe even this cutlery if it was indeed edible’ then you are not alone. And if you haven’t ever completed a meal and thought that then whatever, good for you and your impressive portion control. Either way, […]

6 years ago

“See Doc? No problem.” This week, it was reported that a bill had been forward with the intention of banning so-called “hymen checks” in the state of New York. The practice – which has been largely discredited and denounced by many, many medical professionals, by the way – generally involves a doctor inserting their fingers […]

6 years ago

Divine. When you think of Michelin style food substances, what’re the first dishes that come to mind? Steak, potentially. Fish, probably. Something wildly boujie like fois gras wouldn’t go amiss either. And although all of the above are absolutely good shouts when it comes to the posh foodie residing in all of us,  a new […]

6 years ago

Class. Iggy Pop has just been announced as headliner for next year’s All Together Now festival – so if you haven’t booked yourself a ticket yet, you might want to hurry up and sort that out. The deeply iconic godfather of punk will be hitting up Waterford’s Curraghmore Estate next summer for chapter three of what […]

6 years ago

Please, Jed. Give us more. Line Of Duty very much became a Television Event this year. Who was H? What was Ted up to? How has one man done so well as to write both the aforementioned show as well as Bodyguard?  Jed Mercurio is a talented guy, that much we know. We also know […]

6 years ago

C’mon guys, enough time has passed, we can admit it now. Twilight came out many years ago. It was a time of promise, a time of intrigue, a time for horny teenagers to finally have somewhere to project their pubescent frustrations. The series came during an era when we needed it most and oh, if […]

6 years ago

DJ Khaled – Another One. Brooklyn Beckham appears to be dating Marvel actor Nicola Peltz, in the latest in a string of recent romantic conquests endured by the photographer. The 20-year-old, who recently ended his relationship with model Hana Cross, has been seeing quite a few people this past while as he attempts to mend […]

6 years ago

How much is that doggy in the window? The one with the waggly tail. Or, in this case, tails. And one of them is smack bang in the middle of the dog’s forehead. Naturally. The dog in question is named Narwhal, and he was found wandering around Missouri recently before he was picked up by […]

6 years ago

“You just see different sides of that person.” John Legend has said that Chrissy Teigen’s postpartum depression deepened and strengthened their relationship. The singer, who has just been voted Sexiest Man Alive, said that his wife’s struggle after the birth of her first child, Luna, ultimately brought the couple closer together. He told PEOPLE magazine […]

6 years ago

*drool emoji x10* Being a vegan is great, but it can also be a bit of a struggle – especially when it comes to milk chocolate. Y’know, because there’s milk in it. Sure, dark chocolate is already accidentally vegan because it doesn’t include any dairy products, but we all know that milk chocolate is the […]

6 years ago

Our hearts, they melt. And so does everything Edgar gets his burning nostrils on too, apparently. The John Lewis Christmas advert is finally here, and it appears as if 2019 is a return to traditional for the UK retailer as they’ve decided to strip back their festive heartache-based promotions this year and present us with […]

6 years ago

“The judgement and stigma is awful.” Miriam Payne was diagnosed with lung cancer in November of 2015 – almost by accident. She had been diagnosed with epilepsy a few years before when she was 38-years-old. After receiving the proper treatment and medication, she returned home from hospital and continued on with life relatively normally. Some […]

6 years ago

“These weren’t accidents. These were deliberate attempts to keep people who were adopted down.” Evanne Ní Chuilinn wants answers – and she’s tired of waiting to get them. An adoptee from one of the country’s most prominent Mother and Baby Homes, she was 19-years-old when she made contact with her birth mother, Mary. Evanne was […]

6 years ago

Just in case there was any doubt. Moby has gotten the words “animal rights” tattooed up his arms because he cares about animal rights. And also because he’s been a vegan for almost 40 years this month. Fair play to him. The iconic DJ revealed his latest vegan-based tattoo on Instagram this week, adding the […]

6 years ago

“For a great many lung cancer survivors there is a stigma attached to lung cancer.” Lung cancer patients and those who have lost someone to the disease have come together to share some significant and special moments in their lives that have largely been affected by the condition. Seven Irish lung cancer patients and families […]

6 years ago

“My family are safe.” Russell Crowe’s home has been hit by bushfires as flames continue to ravage Australia’s east coast. The actor said that he had been informed that his house had been affected by the fires yesterday. His is among the hundreds of other properties and businesses in New South Wales that have suffered […]

6 years ago

Almost 40 percent of protein bars list chocolate as their main ingredient. Protein bars are really not as healthy as a lot of people seem to think they are, new research has shown. A recent study conducted by Safefood shows that many protein bars sold in Ireland contain added sugar and salt, while also being […]

6 years ago

“If anyone knows us, you would know how close Giovanni and I are.” Michelle Visage has said she is upset by the stories circulating about herself and Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice. The RuPaul’s Drag Race judge and reality TV star has rubbished claims that she and Giovanni have been “locking horns” during their […]

6 years ago

Shocking scenes. Venice has been hit by its worst flooding in 50 years, with many parts of the Italian city left underwater. The city is currently experiencing its highest tide in over half a century, as waters have peaked at 6ft (1.87m) according to a tide monitoring centre. BBC News have reported that one of the […]

6 years ago

“There was NEVER any issue about me being unhappy with my image being used.” Mel B has defended her decision to publicly call out Tesco online after her image was used by them in an ad campaign. The Spice Girls singer had urged CEO Dave Lewis to contact her “URGENTLY” after she spotted the ad […]

6 years ago

Same. Kate Garraway was stopped by customs for attempting to bring too much fake tan into Australia. The Good Morning Britain presenter was travelling Down Under today ahead of her appearance on the upcoming series of I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here. She did, however, have a slight issue getting into the country […]

6 years ago

“I had an extremely lucky escape.” Nicola Coughlan has shared images of the concrete block that she said crashed through her ceiling last night. The Derry Girls actor said that she was standing in the bathroom of her London flat just minutes before a large chunk of concrete fell from the roof above. Coughlan, who […]

6 years ago

“Always thinking of him.” Vogue Williams has shared a touching tribute to her father on the ninth anniversary of his passing. The TV personality and model posted a photo of herself and her dad, Freddie, today to mark the time passed since his death. “Nine years today since my amazing dad Freddie passed away,” she […]

6 years ago

She’s not wrong. This Sunday, I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here will be kicking off. That means we’ve only got a whole five more days (5!) before we are reunited with our pals Ant and Dec, some creepy crawlies, and a whole host of minor (and some major) celebs waiting to get absolutely […]

6 years ago