Merry Christmas, etc. Yesterday was St Stephen’s Day. And while for many that meant long hikes in the countryside, leftover turkey sandwiches, and intense hangovers, for the rest of us it meant the return of Netflix’s You.  And oh, what a return it was. After months and months of waiting, viewers were finally treated to […]

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Fair enough, like. A Canadian TV network has defended its decision to cut Donald Trump’s cameo from Home Alone 2:Lost In New York.  The country’s national broadcaster, CBC, aired the Christmas movie earlier this month without the scene featuring the current President of the United States. The seven second cameo involves Macaulay Culkin running into […]

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Excellent news of a Friday. There’s good news for fans of Call The Midwife this festive season as it appears as though the show isn’t going anywhere just yet. The series, which details the trials and tribulations of a group of midwives working in 1950s and ’60s England, has been on the air since 2012. […]

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Almost a million, to be precise. A record number of Irish passports were issued this year, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 2019 saw more than 900,000 passports issued due to new applications and renewals. This is an increase of 7 percent on 2018. RTE News reports that in some cases, more […]

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Seen the special yet, or? Gavin & Stacey‘s Ruth Jones has explained why the show decided not to change the words of its Fairytale of New York performance. The Christmas special – which pulled in over 11 million viewers on Wednesday – saw Jones’s character Nessa and Rob Brydon’s Byrn take to the stage to […]

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OH, WHAT’S OCCURRIN’? Not a whole tbh, other than one of the world’s greatest sitcoms returning for a Christmas special on this here day. The Gavin & Stacey Christmas special airs tonight, and although we’ve received a few tidbits of information regarding the contents of the show, much of it remains a mystery. However, that […]

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‘Tis the season, after all. Happy Christmas, one and all. We bet you’re doing nothing today. Absolutely nothing. Nothing except eating, drinking, and complaining while your relatives argue about things that they don’t understand. But instead of joining them, why not head over to the kitchen, grab yourself an array of tasty drinks ingredients and […]

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Yes, this does exist. And yes, you’d have to be an absolute mad man to try one. A few years back, GAME decided to solve the ever-present problem of what to do if you’ve been gaming so hard that you simply cannot make time to eat. This, it seems, is a genuine issue for many […]

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“If we don’t have trust, we have nothing.” The same goes for quizzes. Doesn’t make sense? Doesn’t have to, mate. The eagerly anticipated second season of You lands on Netflix in a mere few days – and although we’re all absolutely gagging for it to finally drop onto our screens, in the meantime we may […]

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Hard to refute this, tbh. It’s Christmas Eve, babe. And while we’re sitting down and enjoying a few movies, we’re happy to provide with a comprehensive list of the ultimate Christmas flicks. For your viewing pleasure, don’t you know. Up top is Home Alone, which makes a lot of sense – because it’s class – […]

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KNEW. IT. If you’ve ever been vaguely near a dog before, you’ll be more than aware of their ability to lash out the puppy dog eyes every now and again. Scold them for being bad? Puppy dog eyes. Withhold a treat from them? Puppy dog eyes. Refuse to bring them for their eightieth walk of […]

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Class. Nathan Carter has announced a massive gig in Cork next summer. The country music fiend will be hitting up the rebel county’s Live at the Marquee on May 31, 2020. He’ll be joined on the night by support act, Brian Kennedy, for an evening filled with bangers, bodhráns, and other things that are also related […]

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Somebody got a bit too excited for Christmas. And it was this boy. But instead of simply eating his weight in cake and getting super drunk off spiked eggnog like the rest of us, he decided to go ahead and consume an entire 80cm of tinsel. Had to be done, etc. As per UK based […]

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Warning: there will be spiders. Billie Eilish has joined James Corden for a Christmas special of Carpool Karaoke, and yes, it is just as iconic as you’d expect. While cruising around the block, Billie and James bash out some of the artists’ most iconic tunes including ‘bay guy,’ ‘Ocean Eyes,’ and a cover of The […]

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“She loves the show as much as I do.” Caroline Flack has said she is “glad” that Laura Whitmore is replacing her on Winter Love Island.  The 40-year-old presenter announced that she was stepping down from the show earlier this week, after being arrested and charged with assault.  Whitmore was formally announced as her replacement […]

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LOOK. AT. THEM. GO. They know what they want. And they’re going to get it. People talk a lot about the delight of children during the festive season. Their faces when they discover that Santa has been. Their faces when they see all the gifts they’ve gotten. Their faces when they fall asleep at approximately […]

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“Whhhhaa???” Laura Whitmore has been officially confirmed as the host of Winter Love Island.  The Irish born presenter will be taking over from Caroline Flack from the upcoming series of the show. Flack stepped down from presenting duties early this week following her recent assault charge. “I will be hosting Love Island and Aftersun this […]

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Line up, ladies. Channing Tatum is already apparently back on dating apps following his split from Jessie J. The Magic Mike actor and UK singer reportedly ended their relationship about a month ago – and although they seemingly remain good friends, Channing is wasting no time in getting back in the game. According to Radar […]

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If you can’t laugh at yourself, etc. Miley Cyrus has been cracking a few jokes about her ongoing divorce from Liam Hemsworth. The singer and actor announced their separation a few months back, stating that they had decided to end their relationship to focus on their careers. It was later reported that Hemsworth had filed […]

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“Today I cried about my body.” Vogue Williams has detailed receiving “nasty” messages about her body. Alongside a series of paparazzi shots of herself at the beach, the TV personality and model said that she had been contacted by numerous people regarding the “cellulite on the back of my legs.” “Today I cried about my […]

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What could it mean? Probably nothing. Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio has whipped everybody into a frenzy today by teasing the long-anticipated identity of ‘H’. Well, he didn’t actually tease the identity, so much as post a photo of Tim Tams on Twitter, mention something about them being a clue, and listen to everybody […]

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Shame. Channing Tatum and Jessie J have split after one year of dating. The pair had been in a relationship since around October 2018 following the Magic Mike star’s split from wife Jenna Dewan a few months prior. According to US Weekly, Channing and Jessie ended their romance just over one month ago. “Channing and […]

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Busy in January, or? Winter Love Island is due to kick off in a mere few weeks (January 12, don’t you know?), and although that date is indeed not that far away at all, applications for the series are still open. Not that anybody actually gets on the show via an application form, but listen, […]

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Amy Adams serving it, as usual. The trailer for The Woman In The Window is here, and if you were hoping for a quiet night of chilled and relaxed enough teaser viewing, think again. Directed by Joe Wright and based on the book of the same name, the film follows a woman (in the window, […]

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“Something bad is about to happen.” (Spoilers for Don’t F**k With Cats, if you’ve yet to watch it, etc.) In 2014, Canadian Luka Magnotta was found guilty of first degree murder. He had killed and dismembered a man he met on Craigslists, sending some of the body parts to members of his country’s respective conservative […]

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More like JackCLASS, amiright? Just kidding, the movie is called Jackass, and there’s going to be a fourth one of them coming out quite soon. Well, not all that soon because apparently it’s coming out in 2021, but listen. It’s happening and that’s the main thing. Two decades after the reality comedy show burst onto […]

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Grim news for the vapers. Vaping has the same effect on lung bacteria as smoking, a new study has shown. Research conducted by Queen’s University Belfast showed that there is “little difference” between the negative effects cigarette smoke and vape vapour have on bacteria present in the lungs. Both vapes and cigarettes were found to lead […]

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Strange things are afoot at the Circle K. The first look at the eagerly anticipated Bill & Ted sequel is here – and yes, Keanu Reeves looks pretty much the same as he did back in 1989. Just kidding, he looks a bit older. Maybe five years or so. Bill & Ted Face The Music, […]

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She was overdue by two weeks. Rachel Riley has given birth to her first child with husband Pasha Kovalev. The Countdown presenter and proud ‘Warrior for Truth’ recipient welcomed her daughter this week in her home bathroom. She named the baby Maven (which means “one who understands”) Aria (which means “lioness”). “Two weeks after we were […]

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Giz it all. All of it. Right this second. And don’t skimp on the toppings, cheers. A museum dedicated to the existence of ice cream has opened up in New York – and if you’re in any way into your creams, your ice, and your sorbets (probably), you absolutely should be hitting this gaff up. […]

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Driest spring on record, too. Australia has had its hottest day ever recorded. On Tuesday, the country experienced an average temperature high of 40.9 degrees, surpassing the previous 40.3 degrees set on 7 January 2013. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, 95 percent of the country experienced dry fire danger weather that was considerably higher than the […]

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Decent clip, though. Adam Driver seemingly walked out of an interview when a clip of him singing in Marriage Story was played. The actor, who stars as Charlie in the Netflix movie, is said to have left the building during a recent interview with NPR’s Terry Gross. Gross, who was in Philadelphia at the time, […]

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Incredible scenes. Fallon Sherrock has made history as the first ever woman to beat a man at the PDC World Darts Championships. 25-year-old Sherrock, who is from England, defeated male opponent Ted Evetts at last night’s event after scoring an impressive six 180s. She eventually beat Evetts, a PDC Development Tour winner, by 3-2 in the first […]

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“She ended the threat.” Charlize Theron has detailed the night that her mother shot and killed her father in self-defence. The Mad Max actor said that she and her mother, Gerda, were in their South Africa home when her dad, Charles, began shooting through the bedroom room. Theron, who was a teenager at the time, […]

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We’re inclined to agree, yeah. Belle Hassan has said that she thinks Maura Higgins would be “brilliant” on the winter series of Love Island.  Amidst rumours that Maura had been flown over to South Africa to appear in the upcoming series (starting early next month, let it be known), a lot of people have gotten themselves fairly […]

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Tragic. A lonely, sad duck is seeking a companion after a bobcat ate its mate. And yes, you did read that correctly. The duck, aptly named Yellow Duck, has been quite sad as of late – primarily because its best friend and confident was recently eaten. The duck’s owner, Chris Morris from Maine, became acutely […]

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The recall was issued this afternoon. Whirlpool have recalled 11,000 Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines in Ireland over fire safety risks. The manufacturer issued the recall today over concerns that a flaw in the door-locking system could lead to the machines overheating and catching fire. It is thought that over 500,000 washing machines in the UK […]

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Batten down the hatches, etc. A status yellow wind warning has been issued for the entire country. According to Met Eireann, southeast winds, later veering southerly, will gust 90-110km/h on Wednesday, December 18. These winds will be strongest in coastal areas, but despite this, a weather warning has been issued for the entire country. It […]

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Alright, class. Garlic bread: have I got your attention? Good, because the above is honest to God the greatest creation in this godforsaken world know to man. Add cheese and you’ve literally got yourself a top tier of food there, my friend. The predominantly good thing about cheesy garlic bread is that you get to […]

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Decisions, decisions. Today, Caroline Flack announced her decision to quit the upcoming series of Love Island following her recent assault charge. The presenter, who has been a part of the show since it returned to ITV in 2015, said that the programme was “my world,” but that she had made the decision to stand down.  […]

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“Love Island has been my world.” Caroline Flack has confirmed that she is quitting Love Island.  The presenter, who has been a part of the show since it returned to ITV in 2015, said that she has decided to “stand down” from the upcoming series. She took to Instagram this morning to confirm the news. […]

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Omg. Alright lads, there are two items that make any busy, intense, family-filled Christmas time worth putting up with. One is wine. And the other is cheese. Both delicious treats, both totally fine in moderation, both absolutely indulged on around the festive season. And that’s OK. We’re allowed to ruin ourselves over Christmas. That’s the […]

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I DON’T WANT A LOT FOR CHRISTMAS, THERE IS JUST ONE THING I NEED. A number one spot on the US top 100 Billboard chat after 25 years of trying to make it there, tbh. And finally, finally, after a quarter of a century, Mariah Carey has done herself just that and made it to […]

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“Look out for others everyone.” Ellie Goulding was among a group of people who came to the rescue of a driver who was being T-boned by a lorry this week. Videos circulating on social media show the motorist’s car being pushed sideways by a Royal Mail lorry along a London dual carriage way. The footage […]

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Shocking news this morning as man attends party. Over the weekend, Jennifer Aniston threw herself a festive Christmas bash. It had everything you could ever want from a Christmas-based event: canopies, alcohol, a stunning LA location and, of course, Brad Pitt. The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actor landed down to Aniston’s Bel Air […]

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Well, it is being written by the creator of Peaky Blinders, so. You know. Makes sense. It’s not long now before the reboot of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol lands back on our screens for the festive period, and although we have absolutely been lamenting the prevalence of the reboot lately, this one does […]

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She passed away over the weekend. Westlife’s Shane Filan has thanked fans for their support following the passing of his mother. Mae Filan died in Sligo’s North West Hospice on Sunday surrounded by friends and family.  Shane, one of seven children, has since taken to Instagram to thank fans for their kind words during this difficult […]

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Chills, lads. Chills. A few weeks back, the first trailer for Netflix’s You dropped.  It depicted murdering lunatic Joe Goldberg attending a coffee shop in LA and silently judging every single person there. It also revealed to us the new name he’s planning on calling himself: Will. As nondescript as ever, man. And while the […]

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RIP. What’s the best part about Christmas dinner? The turkey? The stuffing? The array of mash? Any and all of the above options are absolutely worth a shout – one thing that is not worth a shout, however, is the Brussel sprout. It’s small, it’s green, it’s kind of got a weird taste. Essentially, it’s […]

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Have yourself a sustainable, eco-friendly Christmas this year. That’s how the song goes, right? Even if it doesn’t, it should do, because when it comes to waste, Christmas is absolutely the time of year when you’re going to end up throwing out almost as much as you get. You know the feeling: the bins are […]

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