Kerry Katona cannot catch a break! It looked like things were getting a little brighter for the former Atomic Kitten star after her engagement to George Kay, but it seems things are falling apart at the seams. The latest drama unfolded at her joint hen and stag do which begs the question, will there be a white wedding?
Niamh Geaney reports.
This. Is. Amazing.
So, by now it looks as if there may be some real truth to the rumour that Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin are dating.
The news comes not long after Jennifer’s split from long-term boyfriend, Nicholas Hoult, was announced and only a week after it was revealed Chris’s ex, Gwyneth Paltrow, is dating Glee’s co-creator, Brad Falchuk.
So far, the best thing to come out of this unusual coupling (sorry…) is their, quite frankly, hilarious nickname.
Let’s face it, it was never going to work with their first names, was it? Instead, the focus was shifted to their surnames and Martin Lawrence was born.
Yes, that’s right, real Martin Lawrence, Jennifer and Chris just stole your name. You’ll have to find a new one.
If you thought all an apple a day did was keep the doctor away, think again. A study has revealed that they’re actually great for your sex life.
Italian researchers analysed 731 women, and separated them into two groups: Group A ate one or two apples a day, and Group B who ate no apples.
The women then filled out a Female Sexual Function Index, which asked them about sexual function, sexual frequency, orgasm, lubrication and overall sexual satisfaction. The results showed that the women who ate apples had higher FSFI scores, “thus increasing their lubrication and overall sexual function.”
Apparently the reasons apples are so good for improving our sex lives is because they contain polyphenols and antioxidants that can stimulate blood flow to the genitalia and vagina, which helps with arousal. They also contain phloridzin, a common phytoestrogen that is structurally similar to estradiol, an important hormone for vaginal lubrication and female sexuality.
Now, if we haven’t turned your stomach with the words ‘vaginal lubrication’, go eat your apples. And if you’re planning a REALLY steamy night, here are some other foods that can help get you feeling a bit frisky:
Strawberries
If you have mastered the whole ‘looking really sexy while eating strawberries dipped in cream’ thing – we salute you. However, that’s not the only reason they’re good for your sex life. They help increase circulation, which helps with arousal, and they’re also rich in vitamin C which has been linked to higher sperm counts in men.
Avocados
These fruits are high in vitamin E and vitamin B6 which promotes better blood flow. And as we said before, good blood flow is essential for good fun in the bedroom.
Almonds
Thought nuts were boring? Think again. Almonds contain selenium which is known to help with infertility issues. They also contain vitamin E and zinc, which is meant to boost libido.
Sweet Potatoes
Eat a couple of sweet potatoes for some sweet, sweet lovin’. They’re full of potassium which is meant to be good for erectile dysfunction.
Sesame Seeds
Sprinkle them onto your cereal or into a stir-fry to get a boost of zinc, which helps with testosterone production in men, so we’re going to assume it’s good for our sexual health too!
Hmm, is it just us or does Kim Kardashian look very, very like her nemesis, Beyoncé, in her latest Instagram snap?!
The KUWTK star shared some snaps of her unusual outfits to her Instagram account recently, and one in particular stuck out…
Kim is seen sporting corn rows and a pink, black and gold bodysuit with black tights.
However, something about this image in particular just struck us as being very like many of Queen Bey’s photos, what do you think? Is she channelling the singer’s look?
It doesn’t look as if we’re the only ones who noticed the similarities either as many followers have commented saying that she resembles Bey, or the style of photos that Beyoncé posts on her Instagram account.
There has been a lot of tension between the two since Jay-Z and Beyoncé failed to turn up to the famous Kimye wedding.
Is there anything this amazing specimen of man can't do?
In the latest intalment of celebrities doing the ice bucket challenge, Chris Pratt proves once again, he's the best.
Starting off with vodka and moving on to Smirnoff Ice, Chris downs the drink before having not one, but about five buckets of iced water thrown on his head from a balcony.
Is that his wife, Anna Faris, throwing the water on him? It looks like it to us…!
Well done, Chris, you certainly brightened up our Monday morning!
Rumour has it that the weather is going to be getting progressively worse this week, but don’t worry! You can always go to the cinema and fill the summer shaped hole in your heart with popcorn and fizzy drinks. Here’s what’s being released this week:
Wednesday August 20th
What If
This is Daniel Radcliffe’s new film. He plays a medical school dropout called Wallace, who hasn’t been very lucky in love. When he decides to put his love life on hold, he meets Chantry, an animator who lives with her long-term boyfriend. Wallace is in love, but gets well and truly friend-zoned by Chantry – or so it seems. Is she secretly harbouring a little crush on her BFF? Well, you’ll have to watch it to find out!
Friday August 20th
Into the Storm
When a town called Silverton is struck by a ridiculous amount of tornadoes in one day, most people run for cover. However, a group of idiot adventurous storm chasers run towards the vortex trying to get that once-in-a-lifetime shot, making a very exciting film.
Friday August 22nd
Deliver Us From Evil
If you feel like you’ve had enough sleep for the week and want something to keep you up for the next 72 hours, then this is the film for you. New York police officer Ralph Sarchie is investigating a series of crimes and teams up with an unconventional priest who is well versed in the rites of exorcism. The unlikely duo get to work combating the possessions that have been terrorising the city. Word to the wise: make sure to visit the ladies’ before you head in for this one.
Friday August 22nd
The Rover
If you want to see Robert Pattinson in a more gritty drama, then here you have it. This is a film about a man called Eric in pursuit of his stolen car in a time where the rule of law means nothing to no one. He captures Rey, the brother of one of the thieves (R-Pattz), and forces him to help track the gang. Could be worth the watch!
Friday August 22nd
Lucy
Ever fancied seeing Scarlett Johansson get caught up in a dark deal, turn the tables on her captors and transform “into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic”? If so, Lucy is the film you’ve been looking for.
Is Lauren Conrad getting some ideas for her own big day at a friend’s recent wedding?
The Hills star shared lots of photos of her friend’s wedding over the weekend, where she served as a bridesmaid, and with her own nuptials just around the corner, we’re sure she was taking it all in!
From bridesmaid treats to the beautiful bride herself, Lauren shared the exciting day with her followers.
The wedding was also a reunion for many of the stars of Laguna Beach by the looks of it, with Lo Bosworth and even the gorgeous Stephen Coletti (remember him?!) in attendance.
Lauren and Stephen were an item way back in the Laguna Beach days, with Kristin Cavalleri being Lauren’s love rival….
Kristin is now married with two gorgeous babies and Lauren is getting married to fiancé, William Tell, soon and we feel so, so old. Could that all really have been ten years ago?! We need to go back to bed now…
Wouldn’t we like to have been a fly on the wall at that wedding!
Now all we have to do is wait for Lauren’s big day – and if her Instagram account is anything to go by, it’s going to be stunning!
Remember when Kelly Osbourne got a tattoo on her head? Well, there was a pretty good reason behind it, apparently.
Kelly has a big announcement to make, and by the looks of it, she’s been planning it for a while!
The TV star has not yet revealed the big news, but it seems to have something to do with a new project called Stories… By Kelly Osbourne.
Kelly has been uploading lots of teasers for the announcement, the tattoo being one of them.
Her most recent clue was a drawing on the project’s official Instagram page with the caption: “Something to write home about… #storiesbyKO Have you guessed yet?!? XO Kelly.”
Check out the project's Instagram page and see if you can work out what she's been hiding from us!
We are dying to know what her secret is, could it be a book Alexa Chung style but with Kelly’s edgy, humorous side?!
We’ll just have to wait and find out!
Finally the dreams we had as five-year-olds (and stopped having as nine-year-olds) can come true.
Mattel, the company that owns Barbie, are working with Forever 21 and other brands to release a line of clothing modelled on Barbie’s clothes.
The clothes will focus on the fashions that Barbie wore in different eras, from the classic 1950s and ‘60s to the oh-so-popular ‘90s fashions.
The new Barbie products will range from pyjamas to day wear to cosmetics. You’ll be able to buy denim, swim suits and sunglasses, and even a life-size replica of the ‘80s Malibu Barbie look.
The collections will be released in the States in September, with no word yet of an Irish release date.
This is all part of Mattel’s plan to reinvent Barbie’s image for the 21st century, with a Karl Lagerfeld designed doll announced last month.
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Surely we weren’t the only ones who used to flick through the Argos catalogue when we were kids, pointing out all the things we’d buy for our house when we grew up? A pink toaster, a bean bag, a hedge trimmers – wait, no! Not unless you could get them in pink, anyhow.
Well, not much has changed, because we still love imagining all the things we’d buy for our house if we had the money, or space. Here are some of our favourites!
We'd make every hipster in town green with envy when they saw our VW toaster.
And we wouldn't be able to make a pot pf tea without being overwhelmed from the cuteness of this kettle!
Obviously, we'd have a ridiculously pretty, and totally impractical tea set for visitors.
And a transparent washing machine, to show off all our fancy knickers.
Clearly, we'd need a MASSIVE couch for all our friends.
But if there was no room left on the couch, we'd just while away the hours with a good book on the loo.
A walk-in wardrobe was always top of the list too.
And an awesome indoor swimming pool – a girl can dream, eh?
Images via Pinterest
LEGO was already basically the best thing ever (and completely ok for grownups, it doesn’t matter that the box says ages 8-14, that’s just a suggestion) but it just got even better.
Japanese artist and designer Akihiro Mizuuchi has developed a way of making functional LEGO bricks out of chocolate, so that you build and eat at the same time.
The chocolate is a bit harder and more robust than normal so that it doesn’t break or melt during building, but it still edible.
It was made my pouring chocolate into tiny silicone moulds, which are easy to pop out without damaging the shape. He managed to make dark, milk and white chocolate bricks, and the detail is pretty impressive.
There’s no word on whether LEGO are looking into making this an actual product but we can only hope. And email them twice a day.
