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We've all been that soldier on a night out. A couple of drinks in, that epic Rihanna tune comes on and now seems like the best time in the world to show off those fabulous dancing skills you’ve been hiding.

It’s all well and good until the next day when you see a delightful video has been tagged on Facebook. Is that me?! No. It can’t be! NO!!!

We’re sure Reese Witherspoon had a similar reaction when she saw the video posted online of her throwing some serious shapes on the dance floor in Capri, Italy. The actress was filmed rocking out big time to I Will Survive with not a care in the world, and what looks a glass of champagne in hand.

She’s no Beyoncé when it comes to dancing talents, we'll admit, but the star definitely looks like she’s having an amazing night. We salute you and your slightly mental moves, Reese!

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Yes, we know you probably have it up to HERE with rumours of Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez reuniting, but just listen to us on this one!

It might have seemed like a totally arrogant and slimy move by Biebs earlier this week to say that Selena is still “his girl,” but it seems there might have been some truth to the star’s boasting.

Yesterday Justin tweeted and quickly removed the below photo with the caption, “Right now everything else is a blur.”

Hmmm… Are you trying to get our attention, Justin?

The pair have been spotted together a number of times this week, with one fan claiming to have seen them together at… wait for it… Bible study! Is Biebs trying to atone for his sins? See the tweets below, from the aptly-named Stalker Sarah, who loves to dish out celebrity gossip on Twitter:

 

While nothing has been confirmed as yet, the various sightings of Selena and Justin around LA over the last few days could suggest something is afoot. Watch this space…

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The UK’s longest running musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has come to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

X Factor finalist, Lloyd Daniels makes his musical debut playing Joseph in the hit show. Joining Lloyd is Danielle Hope who found fame when she won the BBC’s Over the Rainbow and former EastEnders star Matt Lapinskas also makes his musical debut playing Pharaoh.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre until August 23rd. Emma Power from SHEmazing! TV went along to the theatre to chat with the cast about all things musical, X-factor and Pamela Anderson. 

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A new t-shirt being sold in Zara has caused consumers to question whether or not the ‘white is the new black’ slogan is a racist slur.

One person tweeted the retailer asking: “With all the uproar about cultural appropriation, did you really think it was a good idea to print a "White is the New Black" shirt?”

Another tweeted: “Dumb, why would you think creating a shirt that says "White is The New Black" would not be controversial”

Of course, it’s very possible that the slogan was just an innocent use of the well-known fashion phrase, or even a reference to the hit series Orange Is The New Black – but the real question is, how did nobody spot how it could be misinterpreted before it hit the shelves?

They say all publicity is good publicity, but we’re not so sure in this case!

 

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Working in an office without a window is pretty awful. Not only are you missing out on gawking at people walking below, it’s also affecting your sleep.  

Well that’s according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. The results of the study found that workers who worked in an office with natural light slept three quarters of an hour longer than their counterparts who didn’t have any.

Phyllis Zee, senior study author explains: “There is increasing evidence that exposure to light, during the day—particularly in the morning—is beneficial to your health via its effects on mood, alertness, and metabolism,”

“Workers are a group at risk because they are typically indoors often without access to natural or even artificial bright light for the entire day. The study results confirm that light during the natural daylight hours has powerful effects on health.”

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Fifi Geldof has spoken out about her battle with depression, which she says has hit her "full whack" since her sister Peaches died from a heroin overdose back in April.

The 31-year-old took to Instagram last night to talk about her struggle. "You can’t escape it, it just simmers under the surface," she said. "People wouldn’t have the first clue of it to look at me or talk to me, though."

PR executive Fifi said she has become good at hiding her true feelings from others. "I wear a permanent mask so I won’t be judged for feeling how I actually feel."

Though she has suffered from depression for a number of years, Fifi’s condition has understandably worsened since the death of her sister. However, it was Robin William’s recent suicide that prompted Fifi to open up to her fans.

Alongside a picture of Robin, Fifi wrote, “Depression needs to be taken more seriously. No-one should feel pushed to those actions by their all-encompassing misery.”

She later explained why she had spoken out, saying her posts were “a feeble attempt to bring some more awareness and understanding to something that oughtn't be surrounded by such stigma.” 

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We’ve seen David Attenborough take on man-eating snakes, lions, tigers and sharks… but never has he dealt with the most terrifying species of all… the Human Fangirl.

This bizarre breed of teenager comes in many varieties. Beliebers, One Directioners, Twi-Hards… you get the drift.

Well, some cleverclogs has decided it’s about time the BBC presenter discovered this most unusual phenomenon, and has created a hilarious video with Attenborough’s voice narrating scenes from a fangirl-filled music festival. Enjoy the madness!

 

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Last night, an open-air screening of Dead Poet’s Society took place in Merrion Square, Dublin, in memory of Robin Williams.

Huge amounts of people turned out to pay tribute to the late actor at the event, which was organised by mental health charity Headstrong in aid of Pieta House.

The most memorable part of the event, though, happened right at the end. At the climax of the film during the “O Captain, My Captain” scene as Robin leaves the room and the boys show their support by standing on tables, crowds of people got to their feet for a standing ovation.

Watch the famous scene for the film for yourself below. Robin, you will be missed.

 

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The new college year is fast approaching, and if you’re anything like us, you’re probably lying awake at night making a mental list of all the ways this semester is going to be different. For example:

You not going to miss ANY lectures
Of course not. It’s going to be a golden year – you can feel it in your bones.

You’re going to wear lovely clothes every day
No more hoodies and tracksuit bottoms – it’ll be pretty dresses and funky tops from here on in. As for your hair? Never again will you utter the words “sure it’ll be alright till I get home” as you pick up the can of dry shampoo.

No more stupid boys
You’re going to be all about your studies this year – there is NO way any evening will be wasted pining over some boy you barely know. You are SO over that.

You’ll be the most organised person in the world
You’ve already stocked up on folders and dividers, not to mention an array of pens in all the colours of the rainbow. And highlighters too!

You’ll keep your handwriting super neat
No more struggling to read your own handwriting come exam time – and no more doodling either!

No more parties on weeknights
Sure you’ll be too busy with all the study, and exercise too, of course.

You’ll cook proper meals
You hadn’t realised how malnourished you were ‘till you came home for the summer. That won’t happen again though – you’ve bought a cookbook!

You’ll make that guy fall in love with you
Scratch that third one – with all the healthy eating, exercise and beautiful clothes, that guy is SURE to form a little crush – this year is going to be GREAT!  

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Rita Ora has opened up about her new love interest. 

Emma Power reports. 

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Apparently Shakespeare’s play Macbeth is cursed, and if you say the name inside a theatre disaster will strike – but does anyone really believe it?

Well, it looks like Michael Fassbender does! The Kerryman said that there were some spooky occurrences on the set of his new film Macbeth, and that’s what made the cast and crew change the name to The Scottish Play while inside the theatre. 

“Certain things that made one think ‘oh my god’. So at a certain point we changed it to The Scottish Film.

“You are evoking darker spirits, or the underworld, whatever you want to call it.”

Fassbender says he’s not the superstitious kind, so it must have been something pretty scary to freak him out!

We can’t say we blame them for changing the name – better safe than sorry and all that!

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After years of dominating the tastebuds of the Irish through their takeaways and ready meals, Bombay Pantry has now been officially recognised as a powerhouse for flavour.

In what is known as the “Oscars of food”, the Great Taste Awards are the benchmark for quality food in Ireland and the UK.

In the most recent awards, Bombay Pantry won three stars for its dishes – with each star signifying a “virtually faultless food”. The three winning dishes were Bombay Chicken Curry, Butter Chicken Masala and the Butter Masala sauce.

In contrast to most takeaways, Bombay Pantry pride themselves on their healthy food. It has no MSG, no preservatives and 99% of the food is gluten free. The 1% are the obviously wheaty things, like naan bread. They also have a superfood and a paleo section. Yum.

And now we're hungry.

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