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We know that life has a habit of imitating art, but it seems in this case the reverse is true. Stephen Collins of 7th Heaven fame, who is currently being investigated for crimes of child molestation, recently played a paedophile priest in a short film which is now hitting the festival circuit.
Penance, the film which was made in 2013 before any of Collins' crimes came to light, tells the story of a priest who is visited by a man seeking solace and forgiveness. Emmy award-winning director Jeff Wolfe commented on both the unfortunate casting and timing of the film saying: “When I cast Stephen Collins I had no idea there might be a connection between his real life and the part I asked him to play. I found the recent allegations particularly shocking.”
Collins commented on the his role in the ten minute film prior to the recent shocking revelations and called it both “powerful and intense”. The disgraced actor has not been seen since the taped confession of his crimes was leaked last week, but has been dropped by his agency, resigned from the national board of the Screen Actors Guild and was fired from Ted 2. He is said to be expected in court for divorce proceedings next week.
We all love Friends and people who say they don’t are not to be trusted.
Much of this generation's humour has stemmed from this legendary programme and even the ones we’ve seen before give us a few laughs.
Here’s 16 things you might not have already known about your favourite show.
1. The Geller Siblings
Ross is Monica’s older brother, but in real life, David Schwimmer is 3 years younger than Courteney Cox.
2. Ellen was almost Phoebe
Ellen DeGeneres turned down the role of Phoebe Buffay.
3. ‘The Couch’
The orange couch used in Central Perk was found in the basement of the Warner Bros. studio.
4. ‘The White Dog’
Joey’s statue of a white dog was originally given to Jennifer Aniston as a good luck present from her best friend when she started acting. She offered to lend it to the show for the episode where Joey became rich and bought a lot of stuff. After that episode, the producers decided to keep it.
5. Central Perk
The artwork in Central Perk was changed every three episodes.
6. Monica’s Fridge
The refrigerators in Monica’s and Joey’s apartments actually worked. Monica’s was filled with water and other drinks for the cast and crew. Joey’s was usually virtually empty, unless the inside of the fridge was going to be seen in a specific scene.
7. Paychecks
No Friend ever made more money doing the show than any others. They started out making $22,500 per episode and ended up making $1,000,000 per episode. All negotiations were done in unison. Kudrow said, “The six of us are far stronger than just one person.”
8. The Love Interest
Before the show was cast, the main love interest was intended to be Monica and Joey.
10. Courtney expecting
In the last few months of shooting Friends, Courtney Cox became pregnant, but, seeing as Monica wasn’t supposed to be able to have a baby, they covered up her pregnancy by making her wear baggy clothes while shooting the show so no one could tell.
11. Dollah Bills
When Matt LeBlanc auditioned for the role he only had $11 dollars to his name. When the cast got their paychecks, the first thing that Courtney Cox bought was a car. Matt LeBlanc bought a hot dinner.
12. Free Cameos
Because of a bet between Matthew Perry and Bruce Willis on the set of The Whole Nine Yards (which Perry won), Willis appeared in his two-episode guest role for free.
13. Silly Names
Other titles considered for the show were “Friends Like Us,” “Six of One,” “Across the Hall” and “Insomnia Cafe.”
14. Genius
Matthew Perry’s wit is so legendary that the scriptwriters have often incorporated his gags into the show.
15. It’s pronounced Josh-Oooh-Ah
Joshua – Rachel’s boyfriend in this and a few episodes either side, was in fact Jennifer Aniston’s boyfriend around that time.
16. Real Tears
At the end before the gang leaves to get some coffee, there is a shot of Rachel crying and using Ross’ arm to hide it. These are real tears that happened during filming and weren’t suppose to be in the final shot.
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Ever needed a beauty treatment done at the last minute, but everywhere is already booked out?
Well, thanks to new website BEUTiFi.com, that is about to become a thing of the past!
This brand new website has been created especially for beauty lovers, and is designed to help you instantly find any beauty treatment at any time, in any location.
Sounds pretty amazing, right?
Whether you are looking for a last-minute blow-dry, a professional make-up artist for your big day, or you’re in need of a fake tan ahead of the weekend, BEUTiFi.com will find the appointment you need, nearby.
This new service is aimed at girls on-the-go, who want easy and quick solutions to their hair and beauty needs. With a broad range of services available, from salon to beauty and spa treatments, BEUTiFi.com can provide this, and all at the search of a button.
Not only does BEUTiFi.com offer its users the choice of thousands of hair and beauty salons and professionals, the service includes ‘call out’ services as well as ‘in salon’ appointments.
Speaking of BEUTiFi.com, Founder and CEO Richard Spence said: “Our aim is to provide the largest possible selection of hair and beauty service providers, making it really simple and convenient for users of the website to search and book services they want.”
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We're all guilty of stumbling in to the house after one G&T too many and falling straight into bed with a full face of make-up. But if you're neglecting your skin every night by not taking your make-up off completely, the damage could be worse than you think.
We know it's simple to skip nightly cleansing and moisturising sometimes and let your morning shower do all the work, but it's definitely shouldn't be happening every day.
Here are just some of the icky stuff that your poor face goes through when you sleep in your make-up…
1. Skin damage
By leaving foundation or even tinted moisturiser on overnight, your skin has to focus on breaking down the heavy particles left behind. This means your facial skin cells are unable to repair and renew themselves properly. Ever notice how dull your skin looks when you wake up with your make-up still on? That's why. Over time, neglecting your skin can lead to increased dryness, clogged pores, blackheads and wrinkles.
2. Severely dry lips
Lipstick and lip stain aren't designed to just fade away by themselves – they need some extra help, either with cleanser or a dab of Vaseline. Leaving your lippie on overnight can result in overly dry and chapped lips – and you've more chance of getting wrinkles around your mouth later in life, too.
3. Eye infections
One word: ew. If mascara isn't removed it can clog your eyelash follicles leading to infection or even styes. Eye shadow residue can also rub off on your pillow and get trapped in your eye, causing inflammation or conjunctivitis. And, if all that wasn't enough, leaving your mascara on overnight can make eyelashes brittle and more likely to break.
Anyone who knows their beauty products knows that to achieve flawless skin, you need to work from the inside out.
A diet rich in Omega 3 fatty acids is essential if you want your skin in top condition – the perfect canvas for your favourite moisturiser or new foundation.
Here are some reasons Omega 3 should be your number one beauty product:
· Omega 3 fatty acids are responsible for the health of the skin’s cell membrane. They allow nutrients to pass through and waster products to be kicked out, keeping the skin healthy and glowing.
· Since the membrane is what influences the skin cells’ ability to hold water, keeping your diet rich in Omega 3 builds stronger membranes that result in softer, moisturised skin.
· It’s also important to remember that inflammation in the skin is connected to the ageing process and Omega 3 is known to reduce to body’s production of these inflammatory compounds.
Krill Oil is a powerful source of Omega 3 and is considered to be a more effective alternative to fish oil. Like humans, fish can’t actually make Omega 3 and they have to ingest it by eating krill and other marine sources.
Cleanmarine® Krill Oil decided to take out the middle man and bring krill directly to their health-conscious consumers, giving them the fastest and purest delivery of sustainable Omega 3 possible.
On top of making your skin look fabulous, Cleanmarine® Krill Oil also contains key ingredients such as B vitamins and rosemary oil to help relieve PMS symptoms. A study was carried out which yielded remarkable results. After 3 months participants in the trial recorded;
· Anxiety 70% less
· Bloating 69% less
· Cravings 59% less.
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Oh Taylor, just when you think you can’t surprise us anymore, you tell us that you stalk your fans.
The singer, who is eagerly awaiting the release of her new album, 1989, was speaking to BBC America about her secret listening sessions, saying: “I would go online and would look at their Instagram pages, or their Twitter or their Tumblr or whatever and I just kind of watched them for months and months.”
We love how we can just imagine Taylor sitting in her room with Meredith and Olivia, watching Law & Order and stalking her fans – amazing.
The singer was also forced to explain why her most recent single from the album, Out of the Woods, wasn't made available on iTunes UK, taking to her Tumblr account and writing:
"To all my wonderful UK fans, I realise that you are not able to get ‘Out of the Woods’ due to a new strategy my record is working on it the UK. I’ve never been one to hold my music back from any of you so I will be watching closely to see of this is ultimately a better experience for you, the fans.”
Taylor went on to say that her bestie Ed Sheeran had done something similar: “My good friend Ed Sheeran utilised the same strategy with’One’ in the UK and he seemed very happy with the feedback from his fans. But ultimately, it’s down to you. Let me know.”
Remember last week when Cameron Diaz flashed some serious bling on the red carpet and we couldn't help but imagine the stunning blonde walking down the aisle in a classic Vera Wang?
Well, it looks like that vision may not become a reality for a long time, if ever!
Speaking about the pressures young women feel to meet particular expectations, the 42-year-old actress says: “I'm not going to do something because it's expected. If a family happens then it happens. If children come to me, then I would do that. But I'm not someone who feels like she has to do something because it's expected. I'm not looking for a husband or marriage or that stuff.”
The Oscar winner has been dating beau Benji Madden of Good Charlotte fame since last April, having been introduced by Nicole Richie. Reports say that Cameron and Benji are blissfully happy together and photos certainly seem to confirm this.
We're with Cameron, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. We're still thinking Vera Wang if she changes her mind though.
Even the Queen of Pop gets it wrong sometimes! Beyoncé debuted an "interesting" new hairstyle yesterday, much to the shock and horror of her fans.
The singer stepped out in Paris yesterday sporting a very, very short fringe.
Hmmm. Now, to be fair, in this lovely picture from her website, it actually looks totally fierce:
But, as we all know, the cut you were so delighted with at the hairdresser's usually looks a bit of a mess by day two or three. Sorry, Bey.
As usual, Twitter didn't hold back with the criticism:
We hope B holds her head high and sticks with her new style… until it grows out, anyway!
Snoop Dogg has gone too far with the feud between him and rapper Iggy Azalea.
The veteran rapper first instigated the feud when he shared a photo mocking Iggy with his Instagram followers, to which she called him an a**.
Now however, he has taken things to a much more serious level, saying he will “check” her if her boyfriend doens’t before calling her a bi*** and a c***.
Snoop posted the offensive video to his Instagram account six hours ago, but Iggy has since had her reply, tweeting: “its like the guy that asks for your number and then says you ugly and a bitch when you say no…”
its like the guy that asks for your number and then says you ugly and a bitch when you say no…
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) October 15, 2014
Snoops fans however, seem to have turned off the rapper, with one fan writing: "I was such a fan until now snoop, I've lost so much respect for you. A 42 year-old man coming at a 24 year old girl calling her a c***? That's repulsive. You have kids and a wife! How can you do that to someone regardless of the situation. Enough is enough, leave her alone."
It sounds like someone (Snoop) has a lot of growing up to do.
As if that wasn't enough to have on poor Iggy's plate at the moment, her ex-boyfriend is currently trying to 'divorce' her and if he is successful will own 50% of her music profits.
Ever feel like your Instagram feed is just the same stuff over and over again? Yup, us too. It’s probably because 99.9% of pics uploaded can be broken down into these nine categories. We bet you’re guilty of a few of these!
1. The food porn shot
Who can resist snapping a sneaky picture of their #vegan quinoa salad? Or that gorgeous fudge brownie that’s just been sat in front of you? If all your followers don’t get food envy, the meal may as well not have happened.
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2. The cozy couple selfie
Soft lighting? Check. Radiant smiles? Check. Kissing is optional, but it helps.
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3. Hot dog legs
Perfect for making everyone back home jealous.
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4. The from-above slimming selfie
Such lovely cheekbones! Admit it, your lips automatically go into pouting mode as soon as you raise the camera above your head.
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5. The surprised face selfie
Can be used to express surprise, joy or simply as a variation of the standard selfie.
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6. Your feet from above
Yay for walking.
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7. The plane window shot
This is the ONLY way to announce that you’re off on holidays. Bonus points if you also upload a picture of your passport and boarding pass next to your airport coffee.
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8. The mirror selfie
A totally shameless opportunity to show off your outfit on those days you think “DAMN, I look good.”
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9. Inspirational quotes
Usually to do with following your dreams or finding your one true love. And they MUST be set against a filtered sunset background or a starry night sky.
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Relationships can have their ups and downs, but if you find yourself agreeing with most of the below – you might just be meant to be!
1. Your humour is so in sync
You frequently say the same jokes at the same time, or make references to TV shows that have most people scrambling. You love the same movies and shows. You both think the other is hilarious. They can make you laugh like no other person can. When you’re down all they have to do is say something funny and you’re all better.
2. You each have lives outside of the relationship
You have your own friends so you don’t spend all your free time together. You’re not one of those couples that are constantly hanging off each other that everyone hates. You both have nights out with your friends, neither of you lets your relationship get in the way of your friends.
3. He's nice and kind to you AND your friends
The girls and your parent love him; he's thoughtful, kind and generous to not only you but to those you love.
4. Intelligence & opinions
You can have intellectual conversations and will listen to each other and give your opinions. You respect each other’s intelligence and don’t patronise them or try to make them feel stupid. Because they aren’t.
5. Passions
You each have interests outside of the other. They liked other stuff before you came along and so did you.
6. You do things together
Not just sexy things…You go out on dates, or stay in for dates depending on the state of your bank balance. You go away together and both get involved in the planning and execution of those trips. You try out new hobbies, new food fads, new movies. You love sharing new experiences with them.
7. Honesty & trust
You don’t have any illusions about the other person. You can talk about anything and don’t keep stuff from the each other. You don’t push for information, because you know that they trust you enough to tell you when they’re ready.
8. No cheating or games
You know you would never cheat on them, and you can only assume they feel the same.
9. You just know
Cheesy but true. You don't need an article to tell you that your relationship is in a good place – it just is. And even if you go through a rough patch from time to time, you always come back full circle. After all, if the light bulb breaks in a house, do you move house, or just change the light bulb?
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