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If you’re in a steady relationship, you’ve probably considered the possibility of moving in together. You might think it’s a great idea, or the thought might scare the bejeezus out of you.

Whatever your feelings, living together is not a step to enter into lightly… but it could be the best thing the two of you ever do.

Here are some glaring neon signs that you and your other half are ready to make the move!

1. All your stuff is at his place anyway
Clothes, toothbrush, phone charger… they all have a rightful place on his bedroom floor. On the odd night that you do end up sleeping at your own house, you spend hours searching for something, anything, to wear to work tomorrow. Does anyone have a spare bra?!

2. You haven’t seen your housemates in weeks
You make a quick dash home after work to grab some essentials but aside from that you and your roomies are like trains in the night. You’re really just paying rent for a place to store things, if we’re being honest. Or, if he spends most of his time at your place, the same is true for him. The invisible housemate strikes again!

3. The two of you have your special TV shows
God forbid you’d watch an episode of Game of Thrones when he’s not around – the show is only to be viewed when the two of you are cuddled up on the couch together. No exceptions!

4. You don’t share a house (yet) but you do share other things
Be it a combined food shop at Tesco, a Nespresso machine that was “his” Christmas present from you, or even a joint bank account, the fact that you’re sharing other parts of your life means the two of you would probably transition very smoothly into sharing rent, bills, laundry and other boring household things. Even if you still refuse to share your chocolate with him…

5. You’ve had a BIG argument…and survived
All couples argue. Trust us. Even the ones who say they don’t… they do. We promise. And if you haven’t had a bust-up yet, you can be certain it’ll happen when you move in together! 

If the two of you have had a big argument and have come out the other end stronger as a result, you know you’ve got what it takes to live in close quarters.

6. You happily slob around in your pyjamas with no make-up on
We agree that all relationships need an element of mystery, but there comes a time when you can let your guard down a bit! When you feel okay about waking up hungover beside him without making a dash for your make-up bag, or when you’ll gladly throw on tracksuit bottoms and fluffy socks in his presence, you know you’re onto something special.

7. The two of you know when to give each other space
It’s easy to get some time apart when you each have separate apartments to go home to, but things become a little more complicated when you’re sharing a one-bed flat.

Knowing when to take some time out from each other is key – whether that means having your own space within your new home, or giving him the living room for the night so he can have the lads over. As long as the two of you are mindful of each other’s needs, moving in together will be a breeze.

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Oh Miley. Miley Miley Miley.

So Miley Cyrus went on stage in Mexico with a penis on her nose. Yeah.

Emerging on stage like a terrifying bird, Miley paired her prosthetic penis nose with an neon orange leotard and matching fluffy coat.

It was actually more offensive than when she started smacking her bum with the Mexican flag during a show held on Mexico’s Independence Day. The 21-year-old human Wrecking Ball has been threatened with fines and even prison time for that little stunt.

While there's probably no specific law against her newest, er… ensemble, isn't there some sort of basic standard of decency we could hold her to?

Oh Miley.

 

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The world's media went into a frenzy earlier this week with the bizarre news that a woman in the US had undergone plastic surgery to add a third breast.

Pictures were even published of the 21-year-old, who goes by the fake name of Jasmine Tridevil, in a simply lovely three-part bikini.

Much to our disappointment, the story has since been revealed as an elaborate hoax. Jasmine, real name Alisha Hessler, has just two boobs… quite enough we think!

It turns out that earlier this month, Jasmine's bag was stolen at Tampa International Airport. Her property was returned soon after, but the police report filed beforehand listed the main item missing as a "3 breast prothesis" valued at $5,000 (€3,800) Very convenient!

Urban legend reference site Snopes also revealed that Alisha Hessler's business page listed her as a "provider of internet hoaxes since 2014."

And to top it all off, she was arrested for fraudulent use of personal information last year.

Last week Jasmine/Alisha excitedly claimed on her Facebook page that she would be appearing on a number of talk shows. "So I'm flying to New York to appear on The Inside Edition show this Monday!" she wrote. "Then going to be on the news, Jimmy Kimmel show and Vice magazine!" The Inside Edition appearance doesn't seem to have gone ahead, but we wonder if Jimmy Kimmel will still have her on… our bet is yes!

Earlier this morning, she posted again on Facebook to say she would be addressing the hoax claims head on. "Ok guys, there's a lot of rumours going on about me. I'm going to post a video to put the rumours to rest soon. Stay tuned."

Intriguing!

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Chef James Thomlinson has created burgers that taste as close as possible to human flesh as a promo for the fifth series of The Walking Dead.

James hasn’t tasted human meat himself of course, but based the recipe on descriptions of the taste of human flesh as described by cannibals.

“My food is inspired by flavour combinations and fresh produce, so it was a little odd to be inspired by the words of cannibals instead,” James explained.

The burgers are made with a mix of veal, chicken livers, bone marrow and pork in order to mimic the flavours described by cannibals, which range from veal to raw tuna.

The burgers will be given away for free in a pop-up shop in London called Terminus Tavern, with the location given away last on Twitter for those following #terminustavern.

You know what, we’re not feeling hungry…

 

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It can't be easy adjusting to the fact that your have parents have separated after 22 years' of marriage, but Kendall and Kylie Jenner seem to be handling things remarkably well.

The sisters have remained relatively silent about the split since the announcement was made last October, but yesterday they both took to social media amid revelations that their mum Kris had finally filed for divorce from husband Bruce Jenner.

Kendall posted a sweet throwback picture of her mum and dad together, with a heart emoji as the only caption.


Kylie, however, remained a little more indirect, sharing a cryptic quote with the caption "emptiness we created."

We hope the girls are doing okay and are being looked after by the Kardashian clan! Back when Kris and Bruce told their kids about the split on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, poor Kendall broke down on air, saying to Kim and co., "We won’t be siblings anymore … for someone to say we’re not going to be sisters anymore, that really really affects me.”

Yesterday it was revealed Kris has cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the divorce, and Bruce reportedly made the same claim. 

The split seems to have been quite amicable, with the pair remaining on good terms. Back in April Kris even wished her ex a happy wedding anniversary, posting a picture with the caption "Happy Anniversary to one of the most amazing men I know!!!!! I love you, Wow 23 years!!!! #love #weareofficiallyvintage."

Kendall and Kylie are at least being kept busy this week by a number of other commitments. Kylie is involved in a fundraiser for Los Angeles Childrens' Hospital, while Kendall will most likely be walking the catwalks for Paris Fashion Week. Her mum flew out to join her yesterday, and posted this picture with the caption, "Well hello Paris I missed you!!!! #PFW #blessed"

Sounds like they're all doing okay so far!

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Is there anything more frustrating than lying in bed for hours and hours waiting for sleep to come…and it just doesn't?

By the time you realise you’re tired, it’s almost time to get up and the stress of that means you will be up all night.

Here are some tips that might help you when you find you just can’t drop off.

We’ll have you in the land of nod in no time!

Exercise early
Studies show that it is best to work out at least three hours before you hit the leaba as it gives your body sufficient time settle down.

Keep it light
Gulping down a huge meal and a pint of coke isn’t going to help – at all. Keep those nighttime snacks light and limit any drinks to caffeine free to ensure you get a good night’s sleep.

Put it away
We know you peek at that phone before lights out – don’t lie! Well, here is a very good reason not to, especially if you have trouble sleeping anyway: the light coming from our phone/iPad/laptop screens stimulated daytime hormones, meaning your body winds itself back up.

Get sexy
Yes, you read that right – another amazing reason to get busy in the bedroom! As we all know, men love to drop off having sex – but the same goes for women too! So, if you have trouble sleeping, you know what to do…

Imagination
Use your imagination to help you drop off. Try to visualise yourself having the best sleep of your life and you may soon find yourself dropping off. 

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Sarah Hyland's recent break-up after a five year relationship came as a shock to fans, but the split was far messier than anyone realised.

The Modern Family actress has now taken out a temporary restraining order against her ex-boyfriend Matthew Prokop, claiming that he physically and verbally abused her during their relationship, and threatened her when she tried to end things.

In her statement, 23-year-old Sarah noted that during one particular argument, Matthew held her up against a car and verbally abused her while choking her. "His grip was so tight that I could not breathe or speak," she said. "I was scared and in fear for my life."

The actress also revealed that after the break up, Matthew relentlessly bombarded her with "vile, threatening and emotionally disturbing texts and voice mails including his own suicide threats."

The temporary order, which Sarah wants extended, means that Matthew must stay at least 100 feet away from her at all times, and also from her dog Barkley, who lives with Sarah in the Los Angeles home that the couple once shared. Sarah claims that Matthew threatened the safety of the dog, saying that she would never see him again.


It seems like the young starlet has a great support network of friends at least – she reportedly asked her Modern Family co-star Julie Bowen to be present when she told Matthew that things were over, to help "peacefully end the relationship". 

According to Sarah's statement, Matthew flew into a rage when he realised Julie was in the house and threatened to burn it down, at which point Julie advised Sarah to leave.

Matthew completed a stint in rehab after the break-up, but the director of the facility reportedly advised Sarah to secure a restraining order against him, due to his negative attitude towards her and his unstable mental state.

Matthew has yet to make any public comment, and has also remained quiet on social media. His last post on Twitter, just days after the break-up, reads "Here comes that sun again… Means another day without you my friend."

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Vince Vaughn will be joining Colin Farrell for Season 2 of True Detective it has just been confirmed!

The season will be eight episodes long and HBO have confirmed that Colin will be playing detective Ray Velcoro while Vince will star as career criminal Frank Semyon.

We couldn’t be more excited for this – how will they fare next to last season’s star performances by Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey?!

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Every week The Line-Up takes a look across Ireland and picks the best events you won’t want to miss out on.

This week your Snapshot host Niamh Geaney takes a look at Waterford’s electronic music festival SAW Fest, Grace Kelly lookalike competitions, the coolest Gladiator screening EVER and more!

We’ll be back tomorrow with our movie show, enjoy!

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September is the best month of the year for fashionistas –  it's when brands reveal their looks for the season ahead and upcoming trends are sussed out. The month begins with a week of catwalk shows in New York, followed by London, Milan, and now Paris.

Off the catwalk though, style bloggers and trendsetters are making their own stamp, with some amazing street style looks. Of course, they don't always get it right. Here's our pick of the best and worst outfits we've seen so far…

The ones who got it right…

1. Blue steel
This look is totally accessible and easily copied – we love the loose denim shirt. The cream and blue jeans are a great addition too – a good twist on the double denim look!

2. Summer sun
Just look at that bright yellow skirt! We wonder if this poor girl had to stand over that vent all day so the fabric was always casually billowing. Not sure we'd have that level of commitment, but we love the outfit!

3. Pinstripe perfect
This is a great smart-casual look, with some relaxed touches like a half-tucked shirt and a double cuff on those leather-look jeans. Simple, relaxed, elegant.

4. Monochromatic
We WANT that Comme des Garçons tee! It would look equally stunning with skinny jeans, if you're not in the mood to wear a giant leather skirt!

And the ones who got it VERY wrong…

1. Bad hair day
This look is baffling from top-to-toe. We understand that anything goes when you're a super slick fashion blogger, but was afro/mohawk combination really necessary?! As for the long gingham shirt… well… no.

2. Short shorts
Ah yes, I'll just team this bath mat/see-through jumper with my dad's swimming trunks, and there we have it… Stunning.

3. TMI
We love a good backless dress or top, but this is just a bit too much sideboob for comfort!

4. That Seventies Show
Wait… are flares a thing now? Does this mean we have to root out the pair we wore on non-uniform day in sixth class? Please god, no.

 

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Our new daily Fashion TV show 'The Style Show' delivers your daily dose of fabulous fashion! In today's segment, "High-Street Hotlist" reporter Ciara O' Doherty brings you her favourite investment pieces from Karen Millen. Watch the video above to see her top picks from the rails this week.

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Professor Green has been married to former Made in Chelsea star, Millie Mackintosh, since September 2013.

It was well publicised at the time that the rapper wanted nothing do with the reality TV show or any of Millie’s so-called friends on it, especially Spencer.

And according to Professor Green’s recent interview with Heat, those feelings haven’t changed! When asked if he keeps up with the show, he answers a simply, but affirmative “nooooo”.

Ok, sheesh, we get it!

It doesn’t sound as if Millie has kept up with many of her Made in Chelsea friends either as Pro Green says: “She’s only friends with one of them.”

Ouch – which one?! Rosie – it’s definitely Rosie.

It sounds as if Millie is well and truly over Made in Chelsea which we are soooo not happy about!

Here’s an epic Millie moment just to remember the good days:

 

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