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One minute you’re drinking two bottles of JP Chenet and bouncing out of bed the next morning and then one year later, a glass of pinot grigio at a family barbecue is enough to tie you to the toilet the next day.

Ah, getting older.

1.  Drinking equals dying

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Everything hurts.

2. Sleep is the most important thing

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A nightclub? Zzz…

3. You’re so fat

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When you were sixteen you survived on nothing but ham rolls and Hunky Dories and there was never a pick on you. Now you eat salad for lunch and occasionally use low fat milk and you’re pretty sure nothing is changing.

4. D.M.R. (Deep Meaningful Relationships)

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Single life is great. Then suddenly you’re 23 and the only relationship you’ve ever had has been with your fridge. Crap.

5. Weddings. Why? WHY?

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One of your friends has just messaged you to inform you that another girl in your year has just got engaged. Seriously?!

6. Baby talk

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Please stop. Cats, not babies. Cats.

7. Avoiding awkward questions

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Those family reunions where all you hear is “hows the love life?” or “any talent?” Gah!

8. Home sweet home

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You find yourself feeling a sense of pride in an organised wardrobe and a gleaming bath. It’s the little things.

9. Dressed to impress

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You finally realise what suits you and what doesn’t. Short skirts with your arse hanging out? No.

10. Parental guidance

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You are officially old when you realise your parents were right all along. Damn it!

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Today’s highlights include:

-Which gorgeous actress could be British Royalty?

-50 cent has joined a world’s worst list but for which act? Shame!

-Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick holiday away from the Kardashian-Jenner clan. Break-time!

-One Direction’s Zayn and Louis are in big trouble for smoking an illegal substance. What we’re wondering is who leaked the video and why?

-Which Towie couple want to get married on a beach. Romance is in the air!

Watch the video for the full report.

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It’s happened to the best of us.

You see someone you’ve met a few times and realise you’ve drawn a complete blank on their name.

You bluff your way through the conversation, until that cringe moment when someone asks you to introduce them to your anonymous pal!

Here, a few super simple tactics to avoid that awkward moment for good.

Repeat
When you first meet someone, immediately say their name out loud – “Nice to meet you Sue”

Reinforce
Form an association between the name and the person, such as ‘merry Mary’ or ‘tall Paul’. Do not say this out loud, and especially not in front of the person in question!

Record
Rely on an external memory source. Tell your good-with-names friend or make a note in your phone or diary.

And if all else fails
Even if you can’t remember someone’s name, you can usually recall something about them, which will let them know you didn’t forget them altogether. Say something like, “I’m so bad with names, but I know we take spin together.” Or reintroduce yourself and hope they return the favour. Chances are they can’t remember your name either, so don’t sweat it.

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Johnny Depp is in talks to star as Harry Houdini in a new movie.

The actor could be set to take on the role of the famous magician in The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of America’s First Superhero which is directed by Dean Parisot.

Well, that’s a title and a half!

The movie is based on the book by William Kalush and Larry Sloman, and looks at Houdini as more of an Indiana Jones character who is an investigator of the world of the occult.

Lionsgate want to start filming the movie in November this year, which would mean pushing the production of the next Pirates of the Caribbean flick – which Johnny is set to star in – to early 2015 at the least.

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Lily Allen is going to extreme lengths to promote her new album Sheezus!

The singer has posted a topless video of herself dancing to Instagram. To make matters even worse, the singer captioned the video: “Cool mum #drakespanxdance.”

Lily is seen sporting some yellow and black hair, talon-like nails and Spanx, of course.

While we’re not sure of the point of this video, it’s just one of a string of strange behaviour from the singer of late!

We love you, Lil, this video though? Not so much.

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Here are some of the fashion must haves that you will need for the summer festivals ahead:

Crop top and skater skirt

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A lot of famous faces were spotted at Coachella sporting this trend and the Jenner sisters are definitely fans. If you’re afraid to show off your tum though, a high-waisted skirt can help in this department.

Rainmac

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Doesn’t sound like the most stylish item on the list, but with Ireland’s unpredictable weather, a raincoat is a must-have. But don’t worry, many of your favourite stores are now selling cool raincoats, so you’ll have no excuse for not staying stylish while staying dry.

Prints

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While not everyone is a big fan of leopard patterns or loud prints, they’re a trend that always manages to make a comeback for vmusic festivals. So, for a few nights embrace the print trend and buy yourself something loud for the occasion.

Quirky sunglasses

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A must – no festival is complete without some fun, quirky sunglasses.

Slogan t-shirts

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Whether you want to show support for your favourite band or just want to make a fashion statement, slogan t-shirts are fun and a great way to keep cool in the crowd.

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The cast of Irish drama Love/Hate didn’t want the celebrations at their wrap party to end so they caught a flight to Spain!

The TV stars are said to have moved the celebrations for finishing the fifth series from Dublin to the Costa Del Sol at the weekend.

Bosses of the hit show splashed out thousands of euro on a wrap party in Dublin but that just wasn’t enough for some of the cast.

It’s understood at least 10 people from the star-studded bash boarded a flight for some fun in the sun.

Laurence Kinlan, who plays Elmo in the fifth series which is to air next autumn, was boasting on Twitter about the epic session, and posted an Instagram photo with the caption: “Jesus it’s warm over here!”

Around 200 members of the cast and crew, including Tom Vaughan-Lawlor who plays Nidge, Fran actor, Peter Coonan and Charlie Murphy who plays Siobhan, were at the wrap party.

The celebrations for the cast and crew may be the last for the group as it has been rumoured that series five is the final hurrah.

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These delicious cupcakes are not only easy to make but can also come in handy for that perfect lunchtime treat.

What you’ll need:

  • 225g self-raising flour
  • 175g golden caster sugar
  • zest from 2 lemons
  • 1 tbsp. of poppy seeds
  • 3 eggs
  • 100g natural yoghurt
  • 175g butter, melted and cooled a little

What you’ll need to do:

  1. Heat your oven to 180°C and line a 12-hole muffin tin with cupcake or muffin cases.
  2. Mix the flour, sugar, lemon zest and poppy seeds together in a large mixing bowl. Beat the eggs into the yoghurt, then add the mixture into the dry ingredients with the melted butter.
  3. Use a wooden spoon or whisk until the mixture is lump-free, then divide between the cases.
  4. Bake for 20-22 minutes until a skewer poked in comes out clean – the cakes will be quite pale on top.
  5. Cool for five minutes in the tin, then carefully lift onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
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Long distance relationships are never easy, especially because you don’t get to see each other as often as you would like. Here are some great ways to help make the distance between you a little easier:

Discuss goal
Whether your partner plans on going away for a few weeks, months or even longer, it’s best the two of your discuss what you would both like out of the relationship. Mark a timeline of how long the two of you are going to be apart and draw an end goal for the long distance relationship.

Technology
Thankfully, technology has made life a lot easier for partners to communicate with each other. It could be through regular updates on social media or thanks to the miracle of Skype, you will be able to keep in touch constantly with your partner.

Expectations
Like discussing your relationship goals, you also need to discuss what both of you expect from your long distance relationship.

Opportunity
While you probably won’t see it at the beginning, some time apart can be a great way to strengthen your relationship. If you are both able to manage time away from each other and still come out of a long distance relationship stronger, you two are sure to last the long haul.

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West made the most of the rare sunny weather yesterday with a romantic bike ride though the Irish mountains!

The newlyweds jetted into Cork Airport on Sunday for an Irish honeymoon, and are said to be staying in the super plush Castle Oliver in Limerick.

The couple reportedly ditched their chauffeur-driven limos yesterday for mountain bikes and went for a cosy guided cycle along the Ballyhoura trail!

Kanye is said to have gone mountain biking when he played the Marquee in Cork, and wanted his new bride to love it as much as he did.

A local tourist company confirmed that “two VIPs” had rented mountain bikes for a private guided tour of the route.

Kimye are believed to have left Castle Oliver yesterday after their bike ride and are reportedly planning a visit to the capital city Dublin next!

Binoculars at the ready!

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With the summer months coming around the corner, your make-up will need an overhaul. As the weather heats up (hopefully!), you probably want to invest in make-up that won’t melt off your face as soon as you step outside.

Foundation

Lancome Waterpoof Protective Undereye concealer works even when you are swimming – perfect if you don’t fancy going completely au natural on the beach.

Clinique Stay-Matte Oil Free Makeup is streak-proof and sweat-proof. It is light and will leave your skin blemish-free.

Mascara

L’Oreal Telescopic Explosion Waterproof Mascara isn’t too expensive and won’t come off if you hit the water.

Maybelline The Rocket Volum’ Express Waterproof Mascara leaves your lashes clump-free, waterproof and voluminous – perfect.

Eyeliner

Rimmel’s Exaggerate Automatic Waterproof Eye Definer is not only waterproof it is also pretty handy for blending.

Smashbox Limitless Waterproof Liquid Liner Pen will last, even if you decide to exercise in the sun… it is also pretty handy for drawing either a thick or thin line.

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A video has been leaked of what looks VERY like One Direction stars Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson smoking marijuana – and joking about it!

Louis – who seems to be filming the footage – can be heard saying, “So here we are, leaving Peru. Joint lit. Happy days!”

The boys are in the back of an SUV headed for their concert at the Estadio Nacional stadium in Lima, Peru where they performed in front of 40,000 fans last month.

“What do you think about that kind of content?” Louis asks bandmate Zayn after he takes a puff.

During the video, Louis also pokes fun at a suspicious-looking police motorcyclist tailing their vehicle.

“One nil b***h! Look at this b***h! He’s having a look. He’s thinking, “I’m sure I can smell an illegal substance in there.” And he’s hit the nail on the head,” he says.

“How is it Zayn?” Louis asks.  “Nice,” Zayn replies.

Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Niall Horan are all nowhere to be seen.

This CANNOT be good news for the boys.

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