No one’s safe from the South Park creators it seems… Singer Sinéad O’Connor was the latest star to get the parody treatment on South Park last night in an episode that just aired in the US. The episode poked fun at her recent Twitter/open letter spat with Miley Cyrus, with Sinéad being represented with a […]

13 years ago

We never thought that we’d ever call a doughnut “cute” or “adorable” but this is exactly what these doughnuts are! Forget your traditional treat with just icing – these doughy designs have got fun in mind. Instead of opting for the traditional look, Floresta in Japan have come up with these amazing designs for their […]

13 years ago

We’ve never seen lipstick put to this kind-of use! Hong Kong artist May Sum has created some amazing depictions of well-known female faces in her art series “Woman Power,” but instead of paper, she’s used lipstick as her canvas. In her tiny works of art, Sum manages to capture each woman’s features using lipsticks from […]

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Looks like it’s the end of the road for The Jonas Brothers. The boy band announced their split yesterday, nearly three weeks after they cancelled their tour. “It’s over for now,” said Kevin Jonas. “It’s really hard to say ‘forever,’” said Nick. “We’re closing a chapter, for sure.” “There are no personal issues,” a source […]

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Rumours are rife today that Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith are over. The pair, who have been married for 15 years are said to be on a “trial separation” and are living separate lives. A source close to the actors suggested that lately they’ve been going through some hard times. “They were considered to […]

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AMC has announced that The Walking Dead is to be renewed for a fifth season. “We are very happy to make what has to be one of the most anti-climactic renewal announcements ever: The Walking Dead is renewed for a fifth season,” said Charlie Collier, AMC president. “This is a show that has erased traditional distinctions between […]

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Reality TV show Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model has gotten the chop by Sky Living. The show’s ninth season aired earlier this year and was won by model Lauren Lambert. “BINTM won’t be returning to Sky Living next year,” a spokesperson for Sky said. “We’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of […]

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Veteran British actor Nigel Davenport passed away on October 25th at the age of 85. Davenport’s career spanned more than 50 years across film, theatre and television appearing in such films as Chariots of Fire and the Oscar-winning A Man for All Seasons. The actor studied at Trinity College and Oxford where he joined the […]

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Clue: he’s Irish and a very talented actor. X-Men: Days of Future Past and Hunger actor Michael Fassbender is gracing the cover of British Elle Magazine’s December issue. This is the second time that the male star has appeared on the cover of the magazine following in the footsteps of David Beckham, who become Elle’s first […]

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Singer Chris Brown has been arrested in Washington DC this morning for assault, after allegedly attacking a man. According to celebrity news site TMZ, Brown got into an altercation with a man outside W Hotel. He allegedly hurled a gay slur at the victim and punched him in the face. The incident is said to […]

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Actress Christina Ricci has tied the knot with fiancé James Heerdegen in an intimate wedding ceremony in New York.   Surrounded by family and friends, the ceremony took place at Manhattan’s Harold Pratt & Peterson Hall. According to People Magazine, Ricci, 33, wore a Givenchy wedding gown with an appliqué of Chantilly lace and satin […]

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Popstar Lady Gaga has shared the full audio for her new song Venus. Before the song was unleashed on YouTube, Gaga tweeted: “7 hr and 39 min til #VenusONVevo. The next song experience #VENUS released on iTunes at 12:01am local time October 28. #TAKEMETOYOURPLANET.” Lady Gaga’s new album ARTPOP is set to be released on […]

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We need food to survive, to nourish us and to keep us fit as a fiddle. But what exactly is the history behind the food and drink. This week we’re bringing you the story behind “Marzipan.” It’s believed that the sweet delicacy’s ingredients originated in Iran and were introduced throughout Europe by the Turkish people. […]

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Meet Jeff, the New Zealand lamb that looks like he’s having the best time ever at this skate park with his friends. “My mate’s lamb came out one afternoon for some fun,” writes the video uploader, and looks like he got it! The lucky lamb even got to head to the beach afterwards.

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Who knew that you could be an expert in opening bras?  Irishman Sean Murray was attempting to get himself into the Guinness Book of Records while raising funds for the Irish Cancer Society in a world record attempt like no other. The Skibbereen retailer was set the challenge of opening 69 bras in 60 seconds […]

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“No Woman, No Drive” is a revamped version Bob Marley’s classic tune “No Woman, No Cry” but with lyrics that represent what’s going on in Saudi Arabia at the moment regarding their ban on women driving.  Written by social activist and comedian Hisham Fageeh the video takes a satirical look at the ban. In Saudi […]

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Did you know that Tilda Swinton could dance? While out promoting his new film, Tom Hiddleston was full of praise for co-star Tilda Swinton. The actor gushed about Swinton’s acting skills and her “impeccable” dance moves in “Only Lovers Left Alive”, which premiered at the London Film Festival. “She’s just not what people think she […]

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Geared up and ready to tune into another episode of Love/Hate? Here’s a little preview of what’s going on in tonight’s episode of the crime/thriller drama. Looks like it’s going to be a good one! Love/Hate airs at 9.30pm tonight on RTÉ One. Pics via RTÉ Ten

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Actor Martin Sheen is to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Dubai International Film Festival. “I am truly honoured to accept the Dubai International Film Festival’s ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ and [I’m] looking forward to celebrating the region’s gifted cinematic storytellers” said Sheen. This will be the 10th year that the festival will be on the […]

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Looks like we’ll have to get the umbrellas out! Met Éireann have issued weather warnings for Ireland. The storm already has a name, St Jude, the patron saint of depression and lost causes and somehow seems quite fitting. St Jude’s feast day is tomorrow. Here are the details from Met Éireann: Wind Warning for […]

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Newly engaged Kim Kardashian has revealed that no major plans have been set yet surrounding her wedding to rapper Kanye West, but it will be whatever he wants. “We honestly haven’t had a moment to talk about it or even breathe, so we haven’t really talked about it, but whatever he wants,” the reality star […]

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Proud parents Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton have released a very cute image of Prince George – but this time he’s smiling! The baby prince can be seen smiling at his mom, as the two loving parents look down on their bundle of joy. The image was captured in the Morning Room at […]

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Actress Marcia Wallace, voice of Edna Kapappel on The Simpsons has died aged 70. Wallace died at home, according to publicist, Antonia Coffman. “I was tremendously saddened to learn this morning of the passing of the brilliant and gracious Marcia Wallace,” said executive producer, Al Jean. “She was beloved by all at The Simpsons and […]

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These creations are just so lovely. Queenie Liao, an artist based in California decided to document her son’s life in a very different way. Wengenn in Wonderland is a series of images of her sleeping baby boy on magical adventures, in his dreams. Using clothes, teddies and other materials, Queenie created beautiful images of her son, […]

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A male waiter working at a restaurant in Kansas was shocked when he received a note from a couple that refused to tip him because of his “homosexual lifestyle.”  The couple wrote a note on the back of the bill and praised the 20-year-old waiter for his service but stated that they could not “in […]

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Kim K and Kanye West have agreed to keep their assets separate by drawing up a prenuptial before they walk down the aisle.  TMZ report that the couple are not signing the prenup because they’re worried that the relationship might fall apart but are doing so because “they’re both business people and know given their […]

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True Blood’s Luke Grimes has been cast to play Elliot Grey in the film adaptation of EL James’ Fifty Shades of Grey. Grimes, 29, will play Christian Grey’s older brother. The news of his role comes just days after it was announced that Irish actor Jamie Dornan would be replacing Charlie Hunnam as Christian. Jamie […]

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Fantasy, sci-fi and horror are all popular at the moment on TV and it looks like CBS are ready to take full advantage of the genre.  A revamped version of popular late 90s TV show Charmed is going into production. The original series focused on a sisterhood of witches who used their magical powers for […]

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A rugby club at Oxford University has come under fire after an email was shared to members that suggested that they should spike freshers’ drinks The email, titled “FREE P*SSY” was sent by Pembroke College Rugby Football Club’s then secretary Woo Kim. In the email that was sent last Monday, members of the club were […]

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Are you looking to try something different in the kitchen this Halloween? Why not have a look at trying this delicious “Batty” Loaf Cake from Dr Oetker? The recipe is simple and easy-to-follow, have a go. Recipe Serves 10 Ingredients: For the Cakes: 250g (9oz) margarine, softened 250g (9oz) caster sugar 5 medium eggs 225g […]

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Looking for some recipe inspiration for Halloween. We’ve got you covered with these simple and easy-to-follow recipe from Dr Oetker. Why not try making these tasty Marzipan Pumpkin Truffles? Perfect for entertaining. Recipe: Makes 8 Ingredients: 50g (2oz) Dr.Oetker Fine Cooks’ Extra Dark Chocolate 100g (3 ½ oz) chocolate cake crumbs 50g (2oz) smooth raspberry […]

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Kilkenny hurler Matthew Ruth is to get the full VIP treatment by Arcade Fire for not leaking their new record after he accidentally was sold their album before the worldwide release. The double All-Ireland winning hurler bought the album from Rollercoaster Records on Kieran Street in Kilkenny, two days before the scheduled release. Ruth tweeted […]

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Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding has signed up to be a mentor alongside Bressie on The Voice of Ireland. According to the Irish Mirror, the singer signed a big money deal to join the show, and will be heading over to Ireland to film a series of workshops with Bressie’s team. “Producers approached Sarah because […]

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Is this the best celebrity duet ever? The video, which surfaced on YouTube, shows the pair with drinks in hand attempting to sing along to Boyz II Men’s, “I’ll Make Love to You.” The British actor and Perry really were filmed singing the tune during a night out at karaoke club Dimples in California, a […]

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Former Disney Channel star Tiffany Thornton is expecting her second child!  The star announced that her pregnancy last Friday, October 25th on WhoSay. Pictured with all of her friends, the actress captioned the image with the questions: “Guess what?! Hint: why am I holding my stomach?” The actress, known for the TV hits Sonny With a Chance and So […]

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The song selections for this weekend’s “Movie Week” on the X Factor have been revealed. In the third live show of the series, the 10 remaining acts will be performing songs that are tied in with movies across many genres. Here’s the list in full: Abi Alton – Moon River (Breakfast at Tiffany’s) Hannah Barrett – Skyfall […]

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“In the wake of the zombie apocalypse innovative ideas have become more important than ever” – If you’re a zombie and need some tips on survival, this talk is for you. A parody of the world-renowned TED Talks, this DED Talk is simply aimed to give practical hints and tips on how to survive if […]

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Did you know that making your own homemade organic bread is actually really easy to do? This easy loaf of white bread is perfect if you want to have something different to serve while entertaining guests. Why organic? Well this great animation from Organic for Us explains the idea further: Organic For Us Milk – […]

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Foto Wildlife Park in Cork have welcomed an adorable baby cheetah to their attraction. This is the 179th cheetah to have been bred in Fota since they began rearing them in 1984. The baby cub has been hand-reared by Warden Willie Duffy since he was two days old. “As the mother was a first time mum […]

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It must be superhero season. A teaser for the new movie X-Men: Days of Future Past has been revealed. Six seconds long, the teaser that was uploaded to Instagram doesn’t exactly reveal much but we’re delighted to see a few familiar faces returning to the big screen including Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart. Days of Future Past is […]

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Student Clayton Pettet will have gay sex for the first time in front of a live audience all in the name of art. The event will be part of a project called Art School Stole My Virginity and it is expected that there will be between 50-100 people attending. From Clayton’s Tumblr page promoting the […]

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JJ Abrams brought a new breath of fresh air into the Star Trek franchise but now he’s turning his writing attention to its rival, fellow sci-fi series, Star Wars. As well as directing the film, Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan, who fans will be familiar with as co-writer of The Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The Jedi, have taken over as […]

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Inspired by her toddler’s puffy red vest that resembled Marty McFly, software engineer Cory Newton-Smith decided to convert her son’s push car into a DeLorean from Back to the Future. “I’ve always loved Back to the Future, and love cars since I was little and grew up going to car shows with my Dad; what better way […]

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Saoirse Ronan is to play a leading role in the film adaption of Colm Tóibín’s novel “Brooklyn.” Director John Crowley confirmed that Ronan will replace the originally-cast actress Rooney Mara as Eilis Lacey in the film. Ronan will play a young Irish immigrant in 1950’s New York, where she falls in love and has to […]

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A teacher’s assistant at the University of Iowa, accidentally emailed nude images of herself to her students instead of the solution to a maths problem.  According to the students who received the email, the images were captured during what appeared to be a cybersex session between the woman and her boyfriend through Google Hangout. Total […]

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Talk about being creative this Halloween. One father came up with this brilliant stickman costume for his daughter and it’s pretty special. “Quick preview of the LED light suit I made for my daughter” writes the video uploader. “She’s 22 months old and loves wearing the suit.” Amazing what you can do with LED lights! […]

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A new formula for perfectly proportioned pizza could eliminate the case of soggy pizza bottoms by home cooks. The ratio, which was calculated by mathematician Dr. Eugenia Cheng, tackles the problem of burnt crusts and undercooked middles. The formula uses a ratio of topping to base – If you keep the same amount of dough […]

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Meet “Patches”, the Irish pumpkin who has gone on an incredible adventure to space. This lovely video created by TOP Fruit Hub, follows Irish grandfather Eugene Murray and his grandson Sebastian (2¾) from Greystones, Co. Wicklow as they endeavour to send Patches on an adventure like no other. A rig was constructed and attached to Patches […]

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A 5-year-old boy fatally shot himself with a gun while his babysitter was napping. The shooting occurred last Monday and the babysitter was arrested. The handgun, a semi-automatic .40 calibre pistol, belonged to the babysitter. 19-year-old Melissa Ann Ringhardt, was charged with abandoning or endangering a child, the county sheriff’s office said in a statement. […]

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