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  • Retiring couple adopt seven siblings after parents pass away suddenly

    Retiring couple adopt seven siblings after parents pass away suddenly

    Amazingly, the parents had five spare bedrooms ready for the children. An American couple in their 50s have adopted seven siblings after their parents were killed in a car accident. Pam Willis and her husband Gary heard about the children who were in need of a permanent home while scrolling through social media. The couple […]

    5 years ago

  • Pixie Geldof expecting first child with husband George Barnett

    Pixie Geldof expecting first child with husband George Barnett

    The star and her baby bump were spotted this week. Pixie Geldoff is reportedly pregnant with her first child. The model was recently spotted with her baby bump while out walking with her husband George Barnett earlier this week. Pixie herself is yet to confirm her pregnancy, but according to The Mirror, the model made […]

    5 years ago

  • Sinead Kennedy welcomes first child with husband Conor Kirwan

    Sinead Kennedy welcomes first child with husband Conor Kirwan

    The Winning Streak presenter said that she is “overcome with happiness”. RTE broadcaster Sinead Kennedy and her husband Conor Kirwan have welcomed their first child – a baby girl. Sinead announced the birth of her daughter Indie on Insatgram earlier this morning. The family’s newest edition was born a few days ago, and Sinead and […]

    5 years ago

  • Hairdressers welcome reopening announcement

    Hairdressers welcome reopening announcement

    The organisation welcomed the update, but urged that more clarity was needed. Hairdressers in Ireland have welcomed the news that salons may be able to open in May, as the country enters the next few stages of reopening. The news came yesterday as Taoiseach Micheál Martin gave a Covid-19 lockdown update. A statement from the […]

    5 years ago

  • Bindi Irwin welcomes baby girl

    Bindi Irwin welcomes baby girl

    The little girl’s name shares a very special connection with her grandfather, the late Steve Irwin. Bindi Irwin – the daughter of the legendary Steve Irwin – and her husband Chandler Powell have welcomed their first child, a baby girl. Baby Grace was born yesterday. Her arrival coincided with the couple’s anniversary. Bindi shared the […]

    5 years ago

  • Sarah Harding releases new song amid cancer battle

    Sarah Harding releases new song amid cancer battle

    “On the off chance it generates any profit, I’ll give it all to the Christie NHS Foundation.” Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding released a new single at midnight, with all the profits going to a cancer charity. Harding herself is currently battling advanced breast cancer. Her new single Wear It Like A Crown will raise […]

    5 years ago

  • Ashley Tisdale welcomes baby girl

    Ashley Tisdale welcomes baby girl

    The iconic Disney star welcomed her first child yesterday. High School Musical actress Ashley Tisdale has announced the birth of her daughter. Jupiter Iris French was born yesterday, 23 March. The star shared an adorable picture of her new baby’s hand wrapped around her finger on Instagram earlier today. “Jupiter Iris French arrived earth side […]

    5 years ago

  • Zara Tindall and husband Mike welcome baby boy

    Zara Tindall and husband Mike welcome baby boy

    The latest member of the royal family was born on the bathroom floor. Zara and Mike Tindall have announced the birth of their son, who was born on the bathroom floor in their home this weekend. Baby Lucas Phillip arrived on Sunday 21 March. As Zara is the daughter of Princess Anne, Lucas is the […]

    5 years ago

  • Harry and Meghan address ‘secret’ wedding claims

    Harry and Meghan address ‘secret’ wedding claims

    A representative for the Sussexes has revealed what actually happened three days before the wedding. Harry and Meghan have addressed the speculation surrounding their alleged “secret wedding”, three days before the televised ceremony. Earlier this month, the couple told Oprah that they got married in private on 16 May 2018. During their tell-all interview with […]

    5 years ago

  • EastEnders’ Kellie Bright expecting third “miracle” child

    EastEnders’ Kellie Bright expecting third “miracle” child

    The actress also spoke candidly about her experience with IVF. Soap star Kellie Bright has revealed that she is pregnant with her third child after undergoing IVF. The EastEnders’ actress is excited to welcome baby number three to her growing family. Bright has two children with her husband Paul Stocker – nine year-old Freddy and […]

    5 years ago

  • Sarah Harding shares pain of not being able to have children due to chemotherapy

    Sarah Harding shares pain of not being able to have children due to chemotherapy

    “It might seem odd to worry about not having children when I don’t even know how much of a life I have left, but it’s there.” Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding has shared the heartache she feels over the fact that she can’t have children due to her cancer treatment. Harding has been battling breast […]

    5 years ago

  • Here’s why women in India are sharing ripped jeans selfies on social media

    Here’s why women in India are sharing ripped jeans selfies on social media

    The movement started after a politician suggested that women who wear distressed denim set a “bad example”. Over the past week, Indian women have been sharing photos of themselves in ripped jeans online. The movement is a reaction to comments made by Tirath Singh Rawat, an Indian politician. He suggested that women who wear ripped […]

    5 years ago

  • Westlife announce new album and extra concert date

    Westlife announce new album and extra concert date

    New music is on the way! Huge news for Westlife fans this morning, as the band confirm a brand new album, as well an extra date in Wembley Stadium later this year. After the 21 August gig sold out, the band delighted fans with news of an additional date on 22 August. Westlife also revealed […]

    5 years ago

  • A woman stopped doing the dishes for two days and the results are eye-opening

    A woman stopped doing the dishes for two days and the results are eye-opening

    We have no choice but to stan. Earlier this week, Twitter user Miss Potkin decided that enough was enough when it comes to housework. “Two days ago, I decided to stop doing the dishes.” she said on Twitter. “I make all the dinners and I am tired of having to do all the cleaning too. […]

    5 years ago

  • Queen Elizabeth sends Micheal D Higgins Paddy’s Day message as Gaelige

    Queen Elizabeth sends Micheal D Higgins Paddy’s Day message as Gaelige

    The monarch also reflected on her historic visit to Ireland 10 years ago. Queen Elizabeth II has sent the President of Ireland a heartfelt greeting ahead of our national holiday tomorrow. In her letter to Michael D Higgins, the Queen wished all of Ireland a happy St. Patrick’s Day in our native tongue. “Lá Fhéile […]

    5 years ago

  • WATCH: Nike’s latest ad featuring breastfeeding and pregnant athletes just dropped

    WATCH: Nike’s latest ad featuring breastfeeding and pregnant athletes just dropped

    The powerful short film shows that pregnancy and athleticism are not mutually exclusive. Sports giant Nike just dropped their latest ad for their maternity line Nike (M) which was first launched last year. The ad, which features the legendary Serena Williams, is a powerful celebration of pregnancy, motherhood and female athletes. Football player Alex Morgan […]

    5 years ago

  • Karlie Kloss welcomes first child with Joshua Kushner

    Karlie Kloss welcomes first child with Joshua Kushner

    Kloss’ husband announced the happy news on Instagram yesterday. Supermodel Karlie Kloss became a mother yesterday, as she welcomed her first child with her husband Joshua Kushner. Kushner, who is the founder of investment firm Thrive Capital, shared a glimpse of the newborn on his Instagram page. In the caption, he wrote “Welcome to the […]

    5 years ago

  • Pippa Middleton welcomes baby girl

    Pippa Middleton welcomes baby girl

    The child’s first name has a special royal connection. The Duchess of Cambridge’s sister Pippa Middleton has given birth to her second child. Pippa and her husband James Matthews welcomed their family’s latest edition – a baby girl – early this morning. A source close to the Middletons told Hello! Magazine that the couple are […]

    5 years ago

  • Davina McCall criticised for comments following Sarah Everard disappearance

    Davina McCall criticised for comments following Sarah Everard disappearance

    The TV presenter said that “calling all men out as dangerous is bad for our sons, brothers, partners.” Davina McCall has come under fire after stating that not all men threaten women’s safety. The former Big Brother host made the comments in relation to the disappearance of Sarah Everard. The 33 year-old woman went missing […]

    5 years ago

  • Meghan Markle filed a “formal complaint” after Piers Morgan comments

    Meghan Markle filed a “formal complaint” after Piers Morgan comments

    A complaint to ITV was made on her behalf. Meghan Markle herself was reportedly among those unhappy with Piers Morgan’s coverage of her interview with Oprah. Both The Guardian and The Telegraph reported that a “formal complaint was lodged with ITV on behalf of the duchess after the broadcast”. The television network told Tyla that […]

    5 years ago

  • Channel 4’s Jon Snow welcomes first child with wife Precious Lunga

    Channel 4’s Jon Snow welcomes first child with wife Precious Lunga

    “Amid these challenging times, we feel doubly blessed to be able to celebrate our good fortune.” News presenter Jon Snow has announced the birth of his first child, a son, with his wife Dr Precious Lunga. In a statement released via the Press Association, the Channel 4 newsreader revealed that the baby was born on […]

    5 years ago

  • “Let kids explore” Emma Willis defends son Ace’s self-expression

    “Let kids explore” Emma Willis defends son Ace’s self-expression

    “He is very individual. Why would I suppress that?” TV presenter Emma Willis has defended her child’s right to express himself in a powerful statement. Nine-year-old Ace was recently the subject of cruel comments after his mother shared photo of him in a pink top. Willis described Ace as her “style icon”, as he sported […]

    5 years ago

  • Pregnant women advised after four preliminary stillbirths linked to Covid in Ireland

    Pregnant women advised after four preliminary stillbirths linked to Covid in Ireland

    Dr Ronan Glynn has advised pregnant women to bring any concerns to their GP. Pregnant women have been urged to maintain standard safety practices regarding Covid-19 as four reports of stillbirths are being potentially linked to the virus. Additionally, pregnant women with Covid-19 should attend appointments after their infection and raise any concerns they may […]

    5 years ago

  • Des Bishop and girlfriend Hannah Berner announce engagement

    Des Bishop and girlfriend Hannah Berner announce engagement

    “When you know, you know” Stand-up comedian Des Bishop has announced his wedding engagement to girlfriend Hannah Berner on Instagram. Yesterday, Des shared a photo of the happy couple with his 65.7k followers. He captioned the post “When you know, you know. Laughs for life.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CL9iLKNBpl8/?utm_source=ig_embed Hannah, who is a host on Bravo’s Chat Room, […]

    5 years ago

  • “Shut the f*ck up:” Alec Baldwin addresses birth of newborn daughter

    “Shut the f*ck up:” Alec Baldwin addresses birth of newborn daughter

    “I believe that people should simply say congratulations or just shut the f*ck up.” Alec Baldwin took to Instagram yesterday to respond to comments about the birth of his sixth child. Earlier this week, Baldwin’s wife Hilaria shared a picture of the family’s newest arrival just five months after the birth of their son Eduardo. […]

    5 years ago

  • WATCH: Meghan says “a lot has been lost already” in new Oprah teaser clip

    WATCH: Meghan says “a lot has been lost already” in new Oprah teaser clip

    “There is an active role the firm is playing in perpetuating falsehoods about us” In the latest teaser for CBS’ upcoming interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex sheds some light on the hardship she’s endured over the past few years. Viewers of the highly anticipated Primetime Special can expect a […]

    5 years ago