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Things are all over for presenter Ricki Lake and her husband Christian Evans, according to reports.

The TV personality filed for divorce earlier this month after two and a half years of marriage.

Ricki and Christian met in 2010 and got engaged the following year. In April 2012, the couple eloped in a secret ceremony in southern California.

In an unusual move for a divorce settlement, Ricki has agreed to pay "spousal support" to Christian, although the couple have no children together. The pair have been legally separated for the last three weeks.

The divorce news may come as a shock to Ricki's fans and followers – just two months ago she posted this sweet picture to Instagram with the caption: "My love and me."

 

A photo posted by Ricki Lake (@rickilake) on

This will be Ricki's second divorce – she was married to bartender Rob Sussman from 1994 to 2005. The former couple have two children together, 17-year-old Milo and 13-year-old Owen.

Since her second chat show was cancelled in 2012, Ricki has appeared on Dancing With The Stars and in a number of documentaries.

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Ain’t no shame in our game, we are absolute suckers for a bit of romance. We teared up when Rachel got off the plane, we bawled when Demi Moore felt Patrick Swayze’s presence for the final time in Ghost and don’t even get us started on The Notebook. But if you’re one of those people who thinks that ‘true love’ really is confined to Hallmark cards and Nicholas Sparks novels, then feast your eyes on these moments of true love and think again.

1) Can-barely-stand-up love

2) Will love you when you’re beautiful, bald and toothless love

3) Will cry in front of my friends and family love

4) Will wear outrageous headgear together love

5) Will be your other half love

6) Will be all that you need love

7) Will be waiting for you love

Convinced?

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First Ashton Kutcher, now Justin Timberlake – it seems like all of our teenage crushes are becoming dads!

After speculation earlier this month that Justin and wife Jessica Biel were expecting their first child, a friend has confirmed the happy news to Radar Online.

"Jessica is at least three months pregnant,” the source said. “And she’s due in April!”

We're delighted! The insider also revealed that Jessica's pregnancy journey hasn't been easy – which is why she has been staying quiet so far.

"Jessica has had tense times in the past when it comes to having a baby, so it is not surprising that she is staying mum on confirming the news publicly yet," said the friend.

Pregnancy rumours began when Jessica was pictured on holidays in Hawaii earlier this month with what appeared to be the beginnings of a baby bump:

We hope the couple themselves confirm the news soon so that we can start getting really excited!

October's been a good month all round for JT and Jessica – the pair celebrated their second wedding anniversary on October 19th. Justin marked the occasion by posting a picture of his wife on social media for the very first time:

 

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." –Ferris

Una foto publicada por Justin Timberlake (@justintimberlake) el

Wow, they really know how to take things slow!

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It looks like Sean Penn’s girlfriend, Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron, has been given the seal of approval from Sean’s twenty-three-year-old daughter, Dylan at a party held in Hollywood this week.

Speaking about the couple, who revealed that they were dating last January, Dylan said: “They’ve been away for months working together in South Africa. She’s great and they’re amazing together. As long as my dad’s happy, I’m happy for both of them.” Awww!

Dylan’s dad, the fifty-four–year-old star of Milk previously dated Madonna so it’s seems he’s no stranger to fiery, outspoken blondes like South African native, Charlize. Dylan even dubbed the Monster star a ‘powerhouse’ because she’s the only woman that can get Sean to put a sock in it. “She’s the only woman since my mom who can shut my dad up. The only woman! That is a f*cking challenge!”
 

Stuart Townsend’s ex has apparently given Sean a new lease of life with sources close to the couple claiming the relationship has “revitalized” him.

Dylan is no stranger to high-profile romances herself, the actress and model dated Twilight star Robert Pattinson in 2013, but claimed the relationship was never serious.

 

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Kim Kardashian has accidentally let slip that she may be expecting baby #2! Discussing the maternity style she rocked while pregnant with baby North, the stunning reality TV star said in a recent TV interview: "I wore my regular clothes and would just buy a size up. I don't know if I would necessarily do that this time around. Pregnancy style is hard."

Yes, she said it. She said "this time around." Now, correct us if we're wrong, but when people use the expression 'this time around' they're generally expecting something to take place relatively soon, right? The 34-year-old didn’t seem to falter after the slip, so maybe she genuinely mispoke or maybe she’s happy to leak the news.

Kim and Kanye have said in the past that they do plan to give North a baby brother or sister, so maybe it’s going to be sooner rather than later. We might be hearing an official announcement from the Kimye camp in the near future!

Baby North was born in June, 2013 and has received as much press attention as her famous parents since her arrival. Her name, style and appearance have all come in for publicity in the past, we wonder will baby #2 be given the same treatment from the press. We hope not!

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Much as we would like to be seen by the rest of the world as perfect examples of elegance, grace and dignity, we all know that underneath it's just not true.

Sure, we manage to get out of the house looking somewhat respectable, and we only show our "amazing" Beyoncé impression off in safe company, but there's still a whole gigantic list of things we do in the privacy of our own homes that nobody has to know about. Which is good, because if someone asked, we'd never admit to ANY of these…

1. Facebook stalking everyone in the world
Not just that lad you fancy in work, but his cousin too, and his sister, and his best friend who just got married in Portugal. Just for the craic, like. That's all well and good until you're introduced to someone you've heavily stalked and have to pretend you DON'T know their address, their dog's name and how much they love House of Cards.

 

2. …And Facebook stalking yourself for good measure
Admit it, you've clicked the "View As" button to see what your profile looks like should your boss/crush/old school friend happen to check you out. You've also spent embarrassing amounts of time going back through your old photos and tweets to imagine what others might think if they were stalking you on social media. Thank GOD you've untagged all the sweaty Coppers photos from first year of college. 

 

3. Taking 18 selfies for every one you post
Casual selfie? Ha. It takes at least ten tries to look this effortlessly smiley and cute. 

 

4. Having full-blown conversations with yourself
Whether it's in your head or out loud, you've definitely had a full-on chat with yourself at least once in the last week. The likelihood increases even further if you're annoyed with someone in particular. How else are you going to practise your sassy comebacks?

 

5. Daydreaming about marriage two dates in
So what if you only met three weeks ago? You've already casually imagined the sweet little wedding speech he'd make about how you two met, and of COURSE you've pictured what your children would look like. It's only a daydream It's graaaand. But no one must know. EVER.

 

6. Embracing the moment you take your bra off at night
Fly free, boobs! There is no greater feeling than whipping off your bra in the evening and throwing on a giant jumper to hide your less-than-perky assets.

 

7. Checking out your face in the mirror while crying
We all look ugly when we cry. It's a fact of life. And yet somehow we feel the need to confirm it by staring at ourselves in the mirror while we're in tears. Which makes us cry even more. Vicious circle!

 

8. Eating enough food for a family of five with no shame
"Meal Deal for Two? Why thank you Dominos delivery man, I'll just take this inside and share it with my… self."

 

9. Wearing the same outfit twice when you'll be seeing different people
You wore that dress to work yesterday, but it would be really nice for that meal with the girls tomorrow too. Who's to know?

 

10. Getting overly excited when you find a good ingrown hair or spot
The satisfaction! Popping out that little hair or bit of guck is just so rewarding. If you have a willing boyfriend you've probably plucked or squeezed a few of his, too. Ah, romance!

 

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Pic ’n’ Mix is here with your box office bucket list! We round up what’s hot, and what’s most certainly not in the box office this week from newcomers like Fury and The Book of Life to how well films like Gone Girl and The Judge are doing. In a nod to Halloween we’ve picked a spooktacular movie that’s more fun than scare the bejaysus out of you! (We cater for all here…not that our host is a big scaredy cat). We’ve also chosen a thrilling movie to be released this Friday to bookmark in your diaries.

Join us back here tomorrow for Spotlight where we chat to rising stars Hudson Taylor.

Niamh Geaney reports.

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Miley Cyrus recently slammed herself as a walking joke, but it seems cosmetic brand, Mac, a favourite of women across the globe, has seen something in Miley that she hasn’t yet seen in herself.

Hiring her as the face of Viva Glam, Miley who isn’t known for her particularly elegant style or subtle make-up may seem like an odd choice, but perhaps there’s more to the decision than meets the eye.

One hundred per cent of Viva Glam’s proceeds go to raising awareness of HIV and Aids, so perhaps Mac saw the charitable streak in the controversial star when she raised awareness of youth homelessness at the VMA’s earlier this year and decided she was the perfect ambassador for the range.

The delighted twenty-one-year old took to Twitter to announce the big news and despite her low-key delivery, we’re sure the popstar and budding jewellery designer is thrilled to be joining the ranks of pop icons Lady Gaga and Rihanna.

The Viva Glam collection includes a hot pink lipstick and matching lip glass, which sounds right up Miley’s street. This decision is making more sense by the minute! Will you be ordering yours?

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Leighton Meester, star of Gossip Girl, has spoken out about her time on the hit teen drama, her foray into the movie business and her relationship with husband, Adam Brody.

In a revealing interview, the twenty-eight-year-old has said that once Gossip Girl came to an end, she was itching to try out more adult projects than her role as Blair Waldorf allowed her. Commenting on this, she said: “I started the show when I was so young, and once it was over, I wanted to do things that were exciting and challenging and more me- more my adult taste.”

It seems that Leighton has no problem with her personal and professional lives intertwining if her latest movie project is anything to go by. Life Partners, Leighton’s latest offering due out in December, also stars husband, Adam.

The couple married in February of this year and Leighton has no problem mixing business with pleasure, saying: “ There wasn’t time to ask if we wanted to do this together. I was reading the script. I loved the part and I loved the movie. The he called me and said ‘They offered me this role’.”

The only concern Leighton has regarding her professional life is whether she makes the right decisions at the right time. She admits: “I ask myself, ‘Does this reflect my moral compass and where I’m at in my life and what I want to do?’”

Sounds like a fairly healthy approach to career and relationships from what we can see!

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'The Style Show' delivers your daily dose of fabulous fashion! In today's segment, "Style Trial" our resident fashion expert James Butler and entertainment reporter Niamh Geaney join host Emma Power in studio to look back at some of the best and worst celebrity costumes from the past. It is Halloween after all! Watch the video above to get all the gossip.

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If you're considering a low-carb or even a no-carb diet, think again. Yes, certain types of carbohydrates are a no-no for a healthy diet but others are excellent and necessary additions to your daily menu.

Refined carbohydrates – like those found in white bread, biscuits, sugary cereals and other undeniably delicious foods – are okay in moderation but are linked to weight gain, heart disease and diabetes in the long run. Skip that white baguette and opt for a whole grain option instead, for a nutrient boost that'll leave you feeling satisfied.

Here are five of our favourites…

1. Bulgar
This grain is most commonly used in tabbouleh but it also works amazingly well in other salads and soups. It's a great alternative to white cous-cous or rice and is packed full of fibre and protein. One cup full of bulgar contains around 75% of your daily recommended intake of fibre. Handy!

2. Brown rice
The classic! When you choose white rice over brown, you're leaving three quarters of rice's nutrients behind – including essential antioxidants, magnesium and B Vitamins. So make an easy swap that'll do you the world of good.

3. Barley
Barley is a great side dish which also works well stirred through salads or stir-fries. Look for whole grain barley, not the processed 'pearl' variety, for an even more nourishing meal.

4. Quinoa
Technically quinoa is a seed, not a grain, but as it contains far more protein than any grain out there, we had to include it on this list. This South American superfood is hearty and nourishing with a great nutty taste. It can be used for just about anything – as a standard side dish, in porridge, or even in place of breadcrumbs for coating fish and chicken. Yum.

5. Freekeh
This Arabic wheat has a slightly bizarre name but there's no denying it's an amazing whole grain alternative! Freekeh is a very low-carb form of wheat that contains a whopping four times the fibre of brown rice. Looked for the cracked and toasted variety as it cooks and softens in half the time of the uncracked one.

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Using special effect contact lenses is becoming increasingly more common with every passing Halloween, but do we know the potential dangers associated with using them? Many of us wouldn’t think twice about using lenses which we sourced online to perfect our fancy dress costume, but recent reports suggest we should be a lot more careful in this regard.

Experts in the field have warned us that zero powered lenses, favoured by costume and fancy dress shops, can cause eye infections and, in some cases, lead to blindness. If your lenses aren’t prescription, then Halloween revellers are advised to steer clear.

21-year-old Carrie-Anne Balloch has experienced first-hand the devastating effects of using these lenses, saying: “As soon as I put them in I felt like my eyes were being scraped. I didn’t know that what I was feeling was my eyes being damaged.”

In an attempt to educate the public of the potential dangers, Loveleen Browes, a South-West Wales contact lens practitioner appeared on X-Ray, a British consumer rights programme, this week and said: “We are seeing in practice an increasing number of eye care presentations where members of the public are not aware of the dangers of using these lenses without following proper advice.”

Is it really worth the risk?

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