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Well, this is just the very definition of cute.

We’ve seen videos of babies trying to take their first steps, but this is just taking things to a completely new level.

Take one adorable husky puppy and place him in a bowl….and just watch what happens when he tries to get out.

The poor thing can’t quite work out the best exit, and it is the cutest thing in the world.

We dare you not to find yourself reaching out your hands towards the screen to try and help the little pet.

Check out the adorableness in the video above.

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It looks as though Kylie and Kendall Jenner’s quest for world domination just won’t slow down.

The famous sister duo have been honoured with a pretty cool title today, being named as two of Time’s 25 Most Influential Teens of 2014.

The unranked list, which was released this morning, gave the reality stars a joint place in their compilation, recognising them for their star power and entrepreneurial skills.

“Together, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians co-stars hosted red-carpet events, released clothing and nail polish lines and even published a dystopian young-adult novel this past summer (though yes, they had some help),” wrote the publication.

The list also features the sisters’ famous friend Jaden Smith, as well as singer Lorde, actress Chloe Grace Moretz, Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai and President Obama’s daughters, Sasha and Malia, among others.

Time’s writers compiled the list based on “social media followings, cultural accolades, business acumen and more”.

Wow, those Kardashian-Jenner ladies are quite an unstoppable force.

Congratulations to them, and to all those who made the list.

 

 

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We just love to see those celebs finding love together!

The latest stars to go public with their new romance are actress Kat Dennings and singer Josh Groban, having stepped out as a couple for the first time this weekend.

Rumours began to swirl after the pair turned up together at the Carousel of Hope Ball in Beverley Hills, looking particularly cosy as they posed for photographs on the red carpet.

News of their romance was revealed this afternoon by E! News, who reported that they had received official confirmation that Kat and Josh are in a relationship.

A source added: “They were adorable on the carpet. She was whispering in his ear a lot and they seemed really happy.”

Good for them, we think they make a great couple.

Kat, best known for her roles in 2 Broke Girls and Thor, was most recently dating co-star Nick Zano, while musician Josh has had high-profile romances with Katy Perry and actress January Jones.

Lovely to have some romance news on a dull Monday!

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In an age where everything down to a celebrity’s dinner plate is worthy of an Instagram like, it’s sometimes hard to know where to draw a line with what to share, and what not to share.

Well, one snap-happy One Direction fan learned this the hard way, after receiving a tonne of backlash for sharing a photo of Harry Style getting sick!

Did anyone need to see that? Really?

It seems that poor old Harry was feeling a little worse for wear after attending Lily Allen’s party over the weekend, and had the misfortune of having to pull over and be sick at the side of the road the next day.

It’s bad enough that Harry was clearly dealing with a horrific hangover, but for someone to actually photograph the scene and share it on social media is a pretty awful situation.

Needless to say, the culprit has faced major backlash from Harry’s legion of fans, and rightly so, we think!

Poor Harry! We hope he’s feeling a bit better. At least he can rest easy in the comforting knowledge that his fans will always be there to stand up for him.

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With her signature eye rolls and unashamed sarcasm, Lucy Watson has become one of our favourite reality TV stars to watch.

But now the Made in Chelsea star has landed herself a pretty amazing gig that has nothing to do with reality TV.

According to reports today, the 23-year-old has signed a lucrative contract with top model agency Models 1, marking the realisation of a lifelong dream for the star.

Announcing her exciting news, Lucy said: “I got the chance to live in New York for two months this year, and Models 1 has been a dream since I was younger. I’m working with a great team there, and I feel as though this is a natural progression for me.”

Clearly excited at the opportunities that her new job will bring, she added: “They also pioneered Olivia Palermo’s career, and she is obviously someone significant in the fashion world.”

The big reveal will no doubt bring a welcome deflection from Lucy’s relationship status, which has been the subject of plenty of news coverage in recent weeks.

Since last season’s MIC finale, in which it was revealed that Lucy was kissing co-star Proudlock, the pair have come under intense scrutiny. And while the pair initially remained coy about whether or not they were together, they admitted last week that they had ‘given it a go’ when they returned from New York.

Congratulations to Lucy on the new job!

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Autumn’s here and with it comes colder weather and cosy seasonal style.

The autumnal look is all about being relaxed, practical and comfortable – and that goes for your hair too. Think messy waves and chunky plaits.

So ditch the straightener and the curler and get on board with some of these gorgeous natural styles!

1. The messy bob
If your hair was cut short for summer, now’s the time to relax your hair routine a bit. Get out the texturizing paste and make that mid-length hair into an easy, messy look:

2. The mid-length cut
Again, if you’re growing out shorter hair, this is an easy look to create and maintain. Simple, slightly wavy hair is just effortlessly chic – and it’ll look great under that woolly hat!

3. The simple braid
Dress it up or dress it down, a long plait is just perfection in autumn. Beyoncé had the right idea on her recent trip to Paris:

Or go for a long side plait for a more elegant look:

4. The autumnal updo
If you’ve a wedding to attend, make your updo seasonal with some beautifully coloured flowers – go fake if you’re scared they’ll wilt!

5. The pixie cut
A bold move if you’ve never gone short, but can you imagine how cute this style would look with your woolly scarf and coat? Perfect for crisp autumn days!

​Frankie Bridge has this look down:

6. The seasonal headband
Choose a headscarf in rich reds and browns, or go for something more subtle, like this thin gold band with a leaf design:

7. The twisted bun
The structure is more toned down than a standard ballerina bun, meaning this style will still look perfect after a blast of autumn wind!

Images via Pinterest

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She had a rough time of it in the media last week, what with her ex falsely claiming that they were married and all, but Iggy Azalea has a big reason to smile today.

Six reasons to smile, actually.

The American Music Award nominations have just been announced, and the singer is leading the way with a staggering six award nods.

Fair play, Iggy!

Among the categories she has been acknowledged in are ‘Artist of the Year’, and ‘Single of the Year’ for Fancy.

This is pretty epic news for Iggy – and what a great way to put that whole marriage/ divorce drama behind her!

Coming up a close second to Iggy are John Legend, Katy Perry and Pharrell Williams, who all have five nominations each.

Congratulations to all!

The ceremony, which will be aired live on November 23rd, looks set to be an amazing show, with artist Charli XCX confirmed to perform for the first time.

We’ll definitely be tuning in!

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Whether it’s a round the world trip for a year, or a four week holiday to some far-flung continent, it’s a rite of passage to do some sort of long-haul travel in your twenties.

With your bag packed, Birkenstocks bought and tickets booked, you might think you’re ready to go, but there are a few unexpected things (good and bad) that will no doubt happen along the way.

Here are just a few…

1. You’ll realise you can live without your GHD
Either it’ll break, it won’t work in the strange foreign plugs, or you’ll bravely leave it back at home – whatever happens, you’ll soon discover that you can get on just fine without super-sleek hair. Rock those curls!

2. That 3-hour train trip from Dublin to Cork will seem like a breeze
36 hour bus journey with two border crossings? I thought this was meant to be a HOLIDAY?!

3. You’ll gain the talent to sleep anywhere
Planes, trains, buses and shaky taxis are all just places for you to rest your weary head now. Sweet dreams, little traveller.

4. You’ll become hugely patriotic
Barry’s Tea is now the most important thing in your world, even though back home you could take it or leave it. As for music, if it’s not The Fields of Athenry you can just turn it off, thanks.

5. You’ll lose half your clothes to dodgy laundrettes
Which is not the end of the world because you seriously overpacked. Oops.

6. You’ll take 10 million pictures of churches/Inca ruins/indigenous plants
Someday you just know you’ll look back and treasure them all…

7. Only to realise later that NOBODY needs that many pictures of anything
Delete, delete, delete. Back to selfies and pictures of your food!

8. Everyone becomes a friend
This is especially true if you’re travelling alone. No room for awkwardness here – just get out there and start chatting!

9. You’ll get horrifically, disgustingly ill
It might come out of one end, it might come out of both. It happens to the best of us! Ride the sweaty, nauseous wave and know that you’ll feel better tomorrow… or the next day.

10. You’ll lose all sense of style
Skinny jeans? No thanks. Heels? Oh god, no. You have your “fancy” flip-flops and that one dress that’s not ripped to shreds. Those will do just fine for now! 

 

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Stand up for girl power by getting involved in the Chime for Change campaign and help Kellogg’s Special K spread awareness for girls’ and women's empowerment.

Launched in 2013 and founded by our favourite Beyoncé – can this woman do no wrong?! – Frida Giannin and Salma Hayek Pinault, Chime for Change has to date funded more than 390 projects to support girls and women in 86 countries through 132 non-profit partners. Talk about doing it for the girls!  

As part of the campaign, Kellogg’s has redesigned 18.5 million Special K boxes, the first big step towards reaching 25 million households. You can join the campaign and give your support by going online and voting for the projects you would like to see funded. It won’t take long – you can do it while eating your brekkie!  

In Ireland, Kellogg’s Special K is helping Barnardos to fund their Teen Parent Support Programme. The children's charity works with pregnant teenagers and young mums who are at risk of leaving education to support them to stay in school enabling them to achieve their full potential in life.

Since its pledge to the cause earlier this year, Kellogg’s Special K has already funded a number of life-changing projects including a programme in Peru to provide 100 school girls with daily hot meals, a project in Tanzania to supply 5,000 female farmers with the training they need to build a steady income for themselves and a project in Guatemala helping to build clean cookstoves that eliminate up to 80% of toxic smoke that kills women and children.

Reaching 25 million households forms part of a unique commitment that Kellogg’s Special K has made. The 25:25:25 commitment aims to share the campaign with 25 million households in Europe within the first year, inspire 250,000 voices to “chime in” and join the movement, and improve the lives of 25,000 girls and women through Education, Health and Justice Projects.

Chime for Change Co-Founder Salma Hayek Pinault said: “In the 18 months since the Chime for Change campaign was launched, we have been able to make a significant difference for girls and women around the world, fighting injustice and inequality through empowerment. Brands like Kellogg’s Special K have the ability to help the campaign reach millions more, making our collective voice even louder and even stronger. We are grateful for their support.”

So go on, #ChimeIn ! 

 

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Ellie Goulding has sparked rumours that she may be engaged to boyfriend Dougie Poynter.

The Burn singer set tongues wagging over the weekend after sharing a photo in which she is wearing a ring on that finger.

The lovely Ellie was celebrating completing the Royal Parks Foundation half marathon, but followers have chosen to hone in on the bling she’s rocking on her ring finger, rather than the medal she’s holding up for the camera.

Could it be that Dougie finally decided to put a ring on it?

We’ll just have to wait to find out!

Either way, Ellie certainly had cause for celebration yesterday, given how she successfully completed the run with absolutely no preparation!

“Only signed up for it yesterday but we just smashed this Royal Parks half marathon haha,” tweeted the star.

We will be following updates on this latest ‘are they/aren’t they’ extremely closely! 

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It seems that Xposé presenter Peter O’Riordan has been harbouring a secret past.

Peter, who is the latest addition to the entertainment show’s presenting panel, once flexed his muscles as an actor in a spoof YouTube video series.

He kept that one quiet!

The presenter played the role of James in four episodes of Steam Room Stories; the series that gives a rather bizarre insight into what guys apparently talk about when they’re hanging out in the steam room.

In this clip that we unearthed, Peter strips off and puts his best American accent on.

We have so many thoughts and feelings and questions, we just don't know where to begin.

Check it out.

 

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In case you didn’t know, Chloe Grace Moretz is kind of a big deal.

The Kick-Ass star isn’t even 18 years old yet but already she is poised to become one of the highest paid actresses in the business, after landing a major movie deal.

The actress is set to play the character Alina in the new Denzel Washington movie The Equalizer, and while she is no stranger to a big role, she has reportedly landed a huge pay cheque for the part.

According to reports, while Moretz has already clocked $400,000 for signing on for the part, her deal will also see her earn an extra $150,000 if the film makes over $100 million at the North American box office.

And with a cast including Denzel and Bill Pullman, it looks like Chloe will be laughing all the way to the bank.

For such a young actress, Chloe has already earned worldwide acclaim for a string of powerful performances in movies such as Let Me In and Kick-Ass.

It looks like she’s all set for Hollywood domination!

Fair play to her.

 

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