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  • Kelsey Parker reflects on heartbreaking first Christmas without Tom

    Kelsey Parker reflects on heartbreaking first Christmas without Tom

    “So I survived Christmas.” Kelsey Parker has told her fans about how she found the first Christmas time without Tom Parker. The singer passed away in March of last year after being ill with an inoperable brain tumour. As well as Kelsey, he is survived by their two children – Aurelia and Bodhi. This week, […]

    3 years ago

  • Khloe Kardashian calls out “sad, unprovoked” comments about her face

    Khloe Kardashian calls out “sad, unprovoked” comments about her face

    “Attacking someone is sad in my opinion.” After stunning in a recent magazine shoot for Sorbet Magazine, Khloe has hit back against trolls commenting on her appearance. The reality star posted the photos to her Instagram grid, and while the majority of fans were complimentary about the shoot, some felt the need to weigh in […]

    3 years ago

  • Ireland set to ban “cruel process” of conversion therapy

    Ireland set to ban “cruel process” of conversion therapy

    Ireland’s Minister for Integration described the practice as “cruel”. The practice of “conversion therapy”, which attempts to change the sexual or gender orientation of LGBTQ+ people is set to be outlawed. Ireland’s Minister for Integration Roderic O’Gorman told the Irish Mirror that he plans on banning the “cruel process”. This move would bring Ireland in […]

    3 years ago

  • Vicky Phelan’s family speak out about first Christmas without beloved mum

    Vicky Phelan’s family speak out about first Christmas without beloved mum

    “We made this Christmas special at Vicky’s request.” The family of health campaigner Vicky Phelan enjoyed a “special” Christmas in her honour. Vicky, who was one of the women impacted by the CervcialCheck scandal in Ireland, passed away earlier this year. In the years leading up to her death, she campaigned tirelessly for women’s healthcare, […]

    3 years ago

  • Stacey Solomon opens up about surprise pregnancy

    Stacey Solomon opens up about surprise pregnancy

    “We didn’t have to keep it a secret for 8 months because we didn’t know for 8 months.” After revealing that she was pregnant last week, Stacey Solomon has explained why she didn’t realise she was pregnant for several months. The singer is expecting her fifth child with her husband Joe Swash shortly. Taking to […]

    3 years ago

  • Kelsey Parker says trauma of losing Tom is “beyond anything anyone could imagine”

    Kelsey Parker says trauma of losing Tom is “beyond anything anyone could imagine”

    “My life has changed so dramatically.” Kelsey Parker, the widow of The Wanted singer Tom Parker, has spoken about the long-lasting impact of grief. The mum-of-two has been sharing her experience in a documentary series for ITVBe titled Kelsey Parker: Life After Tom. On this week’s episode, she explained that she feels she will never […]

    3 years ago

  • Turns out Sarah Jessica Parker spent Christmas in Ireland

    Turns out Sarah Jessica Parker spent Christmas in Ireland

    She finds it “always hard to leave”. It seems Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker spent the festive period in Ireland, though she kept mum about her time here. On Instagram, Sarah posted a photo of a vibrant rainbow over the Irish countryside. Her caption was a love letter to Ireland. It read: […]

    3 years ago

  • Fans defend Molly-Mae after she is accused of photoshopping her bump

    Fans defend Molly-Mae after she is accused of photoshopping her bump

    Her fans leapt to her defence. Fans of Love Island star and popular influencer Molly-Mae Hague have come out in force, after she was accused of editing photos of her baby bump. Molly-Mae came second in the reality dating competition alongside Tommy Fury in 2019, and they pair are now expecting their first child, a […]

    3 years ago

  • Laura Whitmore explains why she really quit Love Island

    Laura Whitmore explains why she really quit Love Island

    “There was only so much I could do as a host.” Laura Whitmore has shared more about her decision to leave her job as the host of Love Island. The Irish TV presenter took over the role from Caroline Flack in 2020, and continued until this year. She announced she was stepping down from the […]

    3 years ago

  • Gorka Marquez addresses rumours he’s leaving Strictly

    Gorka Marquez addresses rumours he’s leaving Strictly

    Looks like he’s not leaving any time soon. Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez has addressed speculation that he is leaving the competition show. The Spanish professional dancer has been a part of the show since 2016, and he recently reassured fans that he’s not leaving any time soon. After posting a family photo on […]

    3 years ago

  • Mollie King’s Christmas was full of “mixed emotions” following death of father

    Mollie King’s Christmas was full of “mixed emotions” following death of father

    She shared that she’s never been more grateful to be with her family. The Saturdays singer Mollie King has opened up about the “mixed emotions” she felt this Christmas. Mollie and her partner Stuart Broad recently welcomed their first child, but shortly after the baby girl was born, Mollie’s father Stephen passed away. On Instagram, […]

    3 years ago

  • Kate Winslet addresses body-shaming she was subject to after Titanic

    Kate Winslet addresses body-shaming she was subject to after Titanic

    “I’m a young woman, my body is changing. I’m figuring it out.” Kate Winslet has spoken out against the fat-shaming she endured following the release of James Cameron’s Titanic in 1997 In the epic film, 21-year-old Kate played Rose De Witt Bukater, a privileged but deeply unhappy young woman aboard the ill-fated ship. For her […]

    3 years ago

  • How to support a loved one with an eating disorder this Christmas

    How to support a loved one with an eating disorder this Christmas

    Christmas can be a difficult time for many, especially those with eating disorders. While Christmas can be a happy time for some, many people dread the festive period and feel anxious about the festive season. This is particularly true if you or a loved one is experiencing an eating disorder. Around this time of year, […]

    3 years ago

  • 5 things in Love Actually that baffle me to this day

    5 things in Love Actually that baffle me to this day

    Don’t get me started on that ruddy school play. OK, let’s get into it. While Love Actually is a hugely popular film, there are a good few dissenters among us. The Christmas movie, which came out in 2003, has been subject to a decent amount of very valid criticism in recent years. Viewers have pointed […]

    3 years ago

  • Louise Thompson speaks out about suffering from PTSD

    Louise Thompson speaks out about suffering from PTSD

    “I’ve been having a few really intense like PTSD episodes over the last three days.” Made in Chelsea star Louise Thompson has spoken about the impact of her PTSD following the traumatic birth of her son last year. Since then, Louise has been dealing with a number of health issues, including partial deafness after being […]

    3 years ago

  • Kim Cattrall announces the death of her beloved mother at 93

    Kim Cattrall announces the death of her beloved mother at 93

    We’re thinking of Kim and her family during this tough time. Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall has shared that her mother Shane has passed away at the age of 93. The actress shared the news with a series of photos on Instagram. In the caption she wrote: “Shane Cattrall 1929 – 2022. Rest […]

    3 years ago

  • Gogglebox stars Mica and Marcus are leaving the show after 5 years

    Gogglebox stars Mica and Marcus are leaving the show after 5 years

    “It’s time to put down the remote.” Gogglebox stars Marcus Luther and Mica Ven have quit the programme after five years on the show. The pair, who live in London, were initially joined by Mica’s kids during their first few years on the programme, but in recent years, it’s been just them appearing on the […]

    3 years ago

  • Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan is going to be in the Barbie movie

    Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan is going to be in the Barbie movie

    We cannot wait for this. Irish actress Nicola Coughlan’s career has been going from strength to strength since she burst onto our screens as Clare Devlin in 2018’s Derry Girls, and she’s shown no signs of stopping any time soon. This weekend, she shared that she has a role in one of 2023’s most anticipated […]

    3 years ago

  • Toy Show the Musical responds after disappointing families

    Toy Show the Musical responds after disappointing families

    “We have been monitoring and responding to ticket holders on social platforms and are very aware of how disappointed and upset families were that the shows were cancelled.” After several shows were cancelled this weekend, Toy Show The Musical has issued a statement, apologising to disappointed punters. Performances on Saturday and Sunday were cancelled due to […]

    3 years ago

  • Here’s your first look at Netflix’s Pamela Anderson documentary

    Here’s your first look at Netflix’s Pamela Anderson documentary

    Pamela, A Love Story allows the actress to tell her own story. A Netflix documentary about Pamela Anderson is currently in the works, and we’ve been given a first look at some of the stills. The film is titled Pamela, A Love Story, and it sees the legendary actress tell her story in her own words […]

    3 years ago

  • Watching Bridgerton can help your dog relax, according to science

    Watching Bridgerton can help your dog relax, according to science

    They love a bit of Bridgerton. Ever feel like your pet enjoys watching TV just as much as you? Perhaps, maybe even more? Well, as it turns out, certain shows have been proven to make our furry friends relaxed, with Netflix’s Bridgerton proving to be just as popular with dogs as it is with humans. […]

    3 years ago

  • Ellen Pompeo explains why she left Grey’s Anatomy

    Ellen Pompeo explains why she left Grey’s Anatomy

    “I gotta do something new.” After an impressive 19 seasons on our screens as Dr. Meredith Grey, Ellen Pompeo has outlined exactly why she decided to call time on her stint on Grey’s Anatomy. Ellen’s final appearance on the show will air on February 23rd, but the past few years have seen her reduce her […]

    3 years ago

  • 29 puppies rescued from illegal trafficking at Belfast Port

    29 puppies rescued from illegal trafficking at Belfast Port

    The puppies are now in the process of rehoming. A multi-agency crackdown at Belfast Port saw 29 puppies be rescued from illegal trafficking. The PSNI, the Department of Agriculture, Environmental and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Belfast Harbour Police and Belfast City Council were part of a crackdown on illegal puppy smuggling in the Paws for Thought […]

    3 years ago

  • Katherine Ryan has welcomed her third child

    Katherine Ryan has welcomed her third child

    Congrats! Congratulations are in order for comedian Katherine Ryan, who has welcomed her third child. Katherine’s partner Bobby Kootstra announced the new arrival by sharing two photos on Instagram. One picture shows the baby girl, while another shows Katherine leaning against the edge of her birthing tub. Bobby also shared his daughter’s name – Fenna […]

    3 years ago

  • “People just slated me”: Liam Reardon on those cheating rumours

    “People just slated me”: Liam Reardon on those cheating rumours

    “You don’t even know me like, you don’t even know. I haven’t cheated.” Love Island star Liam Reardon has spoken about how rumours that he cheated on Millie Court when they were together impacted his wellbeing. Liam and Millie were crowned Love Island champions last year, and they stayed together for a year, before announcing […]

    3 years ago

  • Jane Fonda’s cancer is now in remission

    Jane Fonda’s cancer is now in remission

    Incredible news this morning. After sharing that she had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma several months ago, award-winning actress Jane Fonda has given a positive health update to her followers. The actress announced on Instagram that her cancer is now in remission and she can stop chemotherapy, news she described as the “best birthday present […]

    3 years ago

  • Georgia Harrison calls for more protection for victims of image-based sexual abuse

    Georgia Harrison calls for more protection for victims of image-based sexual abuse

    “I was crippled by shame and embarrassment when the video was leaked.” This week, Stephen Bear was found guilty of voyeurism and disclosing private sexual photographs and films for crimes committed against his former partner Georgia Harrison in 2020. Bear, who won Celebrity Big Brother in 2020, was arrested last year following an investigation into […]

    3 years ago

  • Sandi Toksvig “back home” following hospitalisation in Australia

    Sandi Toksvig “back home” following hospitalisation in Australia

    She is home in time for Christmas. Comedian Sandi Toksvig is back home after having been hospitalised with bronchial pneumonia during her Australian tour. On Twitter, the former Great British Bake Off host posted a picture with her dog and delighted her followers with news that she is home and well. She also credited her […]

    3 years ago

  • Molly Mae Hague clarifies that she’s never had a nose job in new video

    Molly Mae Hague clarifies that she’s never had a nose job in new video

    She has set her sister straight. Love Island star Molly Mae Hague has cleared the air about whether or not she has had cosmetic surgery in a recent video. The influencer appeared in a YouTube video on her sister Zoe’s YouTube channel in which they took a trip down memory lane. As they poured over […]

    3 years ago

  • Meghan Markle reflects on close relationship with the Queen

    Meghan Markle reflects on close relationship with the Queen

    She said she was “so grateful” for their relationship. In the fourth episode of Harry & Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex reflects on the relationship she had with Harry’s grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. She told the cameras: “I treated her as my husband’s grandma, and knowing that of course there has to be […]

    3 years ago

  • Ellen DeGeneres pays tribute to Stephen tWitch Boss

    Ellen DeGeneres pays tribute to Stephen tWitch Boss

    “He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart.” TV chat show host Ellen DeGeneres is among those paying tribute to Stephen tWitch Boss after his death was confirmed yesterday. He was 40-years-old. The dancer and entertainer was an integral part of the chat show having first joined in 2014, before being […]

    3 years ago

  • Status Orange low temperature weather warning in effect for today

    Status Orange low temperature weather warning in effect for today

    It’s still very cold out there. Met Éireann have issued two status orange weather warnings for low temperature and ice today, with temperatures dipping to below -5 degrees. The first weather warning for low temperature and severe ice and frost came into effect yesterday evening at 6pm, and it will remain in place until 12pm […]

    3 years ago

  • Made in Chelsea’s Louise Thompson has been diagnosed with lupus

    Made in Chelsea’s Louise Thompson has been diagnosed with lupus

    “I’ve also started to get really intolerable joint pain especially if I sit down for any amount of time if I cross my legs.” Since giving birth to her son Leo, Made in Chelsea star Louise Thompson has been sharing a number of health problems she’s encountered. Now, she finally has been given some sort […]

    3 years ago

  • Ferne McCann shares update on “difficult” time following voice note scandal

    Ferne McCann shares update on “difficult” time following voice note scandal

    She claimed previously that the voice notes circulating on social media have been “manipulated” and “taken out of context”. Ferne McCann has addressed the “difficult time” she’s been having since she was accused of sending cruel voice notes about the victim of her former partner’s acid attack. Arthur Collins was jailed for carrying out an […]

    3 years ago

  • The Ellen Show star Stephen tWitch Boss dies aged 40

    The Ellen Show star Stephen tWitch Boss dies aged 40

    May he rest in peace. Stephen Boss, who is known by his stage name tWitch, has passed away. The dancer and DJ, who is perhaps best known for his work on The Ellen Show and on So You Think You Can Dance, was 40-years-old. His wife Allison Holker-Boss confirmed his passing by giving a statement […]

    3 years ago

  • Des Cahill has become a grandfather for the second time

    Des Cahill has become a grandfather for the second time

    Huge congrats to Des! This weekend saw Irish sports presenter Des Cahill become a grandfather for the second time, as his son Paul and his partner Áine welcomed a baby girl. Des shared the good news on social media, where he wrote that the arrival of his granddaughter is the “best birthday present” he has […]

    3 years ago

  • How to cope with ‘single-shaming’ over Christmas, and why it shouldn’t be a thing

    How to cope with ‘single-shaming’ over Christmas, and why it shouldn’t be a thing

    We’ve got you. Christmas dinner should be a joyous experience but when families come together after months apart, uncomfortable topics and invasive questions have a tendency to emerge. One topic that some find particularly awkward to discuss with the family over turkey is relationships. A recent study hfrom Bumble suggests that questions about dating makes […]

    4 years ago

  • DSPCA launch special appeal for cat with cancer

    DSPCA launch special appeal for cat with cancer

    “This Christmas may be her last one and what better way to spend it than in a loving home and not on the streets as a lonely feral cat.” The Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has launched a special campaign for Dahlia, a former stray cat with cancer. In a touching video […]

    4 years ago

  • Glee star Ali Stroker welcomes baby boy

    Glee star Ali Stroker welcomes baby boy

    Huge congrats! Ali Stroker, who is perhaps best known for her role as Betty Pillsbury on Glee, has welcomed her first child with her partner David Perlow. The pair shared on Instagram that they welcomed their baby boy – who they have named Jesse Kenneth – a month ago. Ali posted a family photo and […]

    4 years ago

  • Jennifer Lawrence says she was pressured to lose weight for The Hunger Games

    Jennifer Lawrence says she was pressured to lose weight for The Hunger Games

    “I knew the audience was children.” It’s been ten years since The Hunger Games was released, and its star Jennifer Lawrence has spoken about the pressure she felt at the time. In a recent edition of Variety’s Actors on Actors, Jennifer spoke about the responsibility she felt taking on the role of Katniss Everdeen, and […]

    4 years ago

  • Kelsey Parker moved to tears by letter from Tom’s record company

    Kelsey Parker moved to tears by letter from Tom’s record company

    “Tom will remain in our hearts and our memories.” Kelsey Parker, the wife of the late musician Tom Parker, was moved to tears as she read out a letter from Tom’s record company in her new docuseries. Tom passed away last September, after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. As well as Kelsey, he […]

    4 years ago

  • Toni Collette announces divorce from David Galafassi after almost 20 years of marriage

    Toni Collette announces divorce from David Galafassi after almost 20 years of marriage

    “It is with grace and gratitude that we announce we are divorcing.” Toni Collette has announced that she and her partner Dave Galafassi are getting a divorce after being married for almost 20 years. The actress made the announcement on her Instagram page, and informed fans that they have been separated for some time, and […]

    4 years ago

  • A Status Yellow warning for ice and low temperature is now in effect

    A Status Yellow warning for ice and low temperature is now in effect

    Stay safe out there. As temperatures plummet, Met Éireann has issued a status yellow weather warning for ice. The warning was issued at midnight and it will remain in place until noon, today (Thursday 8 December). Met Éireann has told the public to be aware of “hazardous conditions”, as a ” band of wintry precipitation will […]

    4 years ago

  • HSE advises children with cough or sore throat and fever to stay home

    HSE advises children with cough or sore throat and fever to stay home

    The HSE pointed to concerns about Strep A. Amid concerns about Strep A in children, the HSE has issued advice to parents and schools regarding school attendance. According to RTÉ, the health body has said that children with a cough, sore throat and fever should be kept home from school. In a letter issued to […]

    4 years ago

  • Your first look at YOU season 4 is finally here

    Your first look at YOU season 4 is finally here

    It lands on Netflix in February. We can practically here the sound of Joe Goldberg dusting off his baseball cap ahead of the launch of Netflix’s YOU in just a few months. The fourth series of the hugely intriguing show kicks off part one streaming on 9 February, while the second part will arrive one […]

    4 years ago

  • These are the counties that are most likely to get a white Christmas

    These are the counties that are most likely to get a white Christmas

    Could we be getting one this year? It’s not often that Ireland sees snow on Christmas Day, but it’s happened before and it could happen again. If you do indeed have your fingers crossed for a white Christmas, then you should probably know that snow is more likely in some counties than others. PR agency […]

    4 years ago

  • Chirshell Stause claims she wasn’t allowed to bring G Flip to awards show

    Chirshell Stause claims she wasn’t allowed to bring G Flip to awards show

    “Every single cast member invited and some had plus ones.” Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause has spoken out against the People’s Choice Awards, after claiming she wasn’t allowed to bring her partner G Flip as her plus one. On Twitter, Chrishell said that she was told she could only bring a guest to the awards […]

    4 years ago

  • Vogue Williams will be on this week’s Late Late Show

    Vogue Williams will be on this week’s Late Late Show

    We’ll be tuning in for sure. Irish podcast host Vogue Williams will be joining Ryan Tubridy on Friday night’s episode of The Late Late Show. According to RTÉ, Vogue will be swinging by to chat her new children’s book, as well as the smash hit success that is My Therapist Ghosted Me. The weekly podcast […]

    4 years ago