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It has been announced that Rory McIlroy has called off his wedding to Caroline Wozniacki.

The golfer released a statement reading: “There is no right way to end a relationship that has been so important to two people. The problem is mine. The wedding invitations issued at the weekend made me realise that I wasn’t ready for all that marriage entails. I wish Caroline all the happiness she deserves and thank her for the great times we’ve had. I will not be saying anything more about our relationship in any setting.”

Rory and Caroline began dating in 2011 and got engaged last New Year’s Day in Sydney.

We wish them all the best, it’s never easy to end a relationship.

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Two of our favourite comedy actresses – Anna Kendrick and Lena Dunham – are starring in a movie together, and it looks pretty great!

The comedy-drama follows an irresponsible 20-something woman (Kendrick) who, after a breakup, moves in with her filmmaker brother (Mark Webber), his novelist wife (Melanie Lynskey) and their baby, disrupting their lives in a big way.

The movie is due to hit Irish screens this August.

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Before meeting and falling in love with Cory Monteith, who sadly passes away last year, Lea Michele used to date Matthew Morrison!

Lea revealed the saucy secret in her new book, Brunette Ambition, writing: “I had worked on Broadway with Jenna Ushkowitz and Matthew Morrison before. Matt had been a friend of mine for years, and in fact we’d actually dated back in the day for a Broadway beat.”

The two have filmed Glee together for the past five years with Matthew playing teacher Will Schuester and Lea playing his student Rachel Berry.

Lea had previously denied ever dating or being involved with Matthew until now, even saying in 2010: “I’ve known Matt for years. People are going to make things up. I think it’s just because we really are so close.”

Hmm, this makes us wonder about Lea denying the entire Naya Rivera incident…

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Ever wonder what a 20-year-old Kate Moss looked like? Well, thanks to the release of Nick Knight’s fashion film, we manage to get a glimpse of the fresh faced model.

The film shows Kate starting out as a model in 1995 and explores the ideas of privacy and anonymity in the fashion world.

The film is entitled The More Visible They Make Me, The More Invisible I Become and is a little bit creepy, as it is shot from the perspective of a stalker.

Even though the film might be a weird, we do get to see Kate open about the realities of fame.

“You can be in a place and be leaving and everyone’s staring at you, it’s a kinda uneasy. I’d much rather they come up and say something than just sit there and stare. I suppose the money’s not bad and getting to go anywhere at the drop of a hat.”

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Katy Perry and boyfriend Diplo have called it quits – because Katy didn’t want to settle down.

The 35-year-old American DJ – real name Thomas Pentz – apparently called time on their romance when it became clear that they ‘wanted different things’.

Katy is said to have freaked out when her boyfriend told her he wanted to introduce her to his parents.

The 28-year-old Roar singer thought this was way too much, way too soon!

The couple were first linked during the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival in early April, before being spotted getting cosy at the Amazing Spider-Man 2 after party in New York.

Katy is still feeling raw following her February split from on-off boyfriend John Mayer, and just wasn’t ready to take it the next stage with Diplo.

Maybe being single for a while is the best thing for this pop star!

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The sun may have gone, but fear not, you can imagine that you’re in sunny Spain with this delicious paella recipe.

What you’ll need:

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 leek or onion, sliced
  • 1 tomato
  • 110g pack chorizo sausage, chopped
  • 1-2 chicken fillets
  • 1 tsp. turmeric
  • 300g long grain rice
  • 1l hot fish or chicken stock
  • 200g frozen peas
  • 400g frozen seafood mix, defrosted

What you’ll need to do:

  1. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan, then soften the leek for five minutes without browning.
  2. Add the chopped chicken fillet pieces, ensure that they are cooked thoroughly without browning on the outside.
  3. Add the chorizo and fry until it releases its oils. Stir in the turmeric and rice until coated by the oils, then pour in the stock.
  4. Bring the ingredients to the boil, then simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Tip in the chopped tomato, peas and cook for five minutes, then stir in the seafood to heat through for a final one-two minutes cooking or until rice is cooked.
  6. Check for seasoning and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Tip: The best thing about paella is that any ingredients can really work with this dish. So, if you’re not a fan of chicken, you can swap it for your favourite meat, fish or veg instead.

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We all live in the delusion that things might be going well at home, but little do we know that we could be in fact the irritating housemate that everyone is complaining about. Here are few signs that maybe you should take your other housemates’ feelings into consideration:

You’re messy
Ever wonder where those dirty dishes disappear to? It’s not by magic, the sad reality is that your housemates are probably cleaning up after you and aren’t happy about it either.

Drink straight from the carton
It wasn’t even your milk in the first place!

You move your boyfriend in without asking
Oh, we all had a housemate like that. Yes, you are entitled to a love life, but perhaps it’s a good idea to give some consideration to the people you actually live with, instead of just focusing on your own needs.

Short on rent
You somehow have no problem showing off that new pair of shoes that you just bought, but might be a little late on this month’s rent.

Won’t buy utilities
Toilet roll does not appear by magic and neither does fairy liquid or any other necessary house utilities. You need to buy your share as well.

Never take out the bins
Yes, it’s disgusting but the bin is probably full of all your rubbish in the first place. So, unfortunately you do need take out the rubbish every once in a while.

If you fit into any of these categories, it’s probably time to do your share of housework and grovel for your housemates’ forgiveness.

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Say it isn’t so!

Split rumours are rife as Ryan Gosling got very cosy with his stunning co-star at Cannes, while girlfriend Eva Mendes stayed at home.

Ryan was at the Cannes Film Festival promoting his directorial début, Lost River and was spotted getting close with the movie’s leading lady, Christina Hendricks.

Ryan and Christina are said to have had amazing chemistry onset and are reportedly spending a LOT of time together since the movie wrapped.

The pair got very friendly when they starred together in Drive a couple of years ago, but have reportedly gotten even closer since.

Things are said to have gotten pretty tense at Cannes as Christina’s hubby Geoffrey Arend – who was at the festival- was seen frantically trying to keep the pair apart when they weren’t on the red carpet.

He has his work cut out for him there!

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Running late for the wedding and still have your hair to do? Don’t fret, these celebrity styles can be recreated in minutes and still look amazing!

Top knot

There is something so elegant, not to mention easy about a top knot. Camilla Luddington’s style is simply stunning.

  • Simply, flip your head upside down and gather all of your hair at the top of your head.
  • Pull it into a smooth, tight pony tail.
  • Twist the end of the pony around the base to create a bun.
  • Secure with bobby pins and spritz with a little hairspray to hold it in place.

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The just-out-of-bed French braid

Cate Blanchett’s loose French braid is irresistible and definitely far from the typical wedding style.

  • Back comb the top of your hair so that it is not flat on your head.
  •  Simply plait your hair in a French braid but don’t pull it tight.
  • Secure the end with a bobbin.
  • To give it the just-out-of-bed look, simply loosen the plait by pulling it apart.
  • Spritz a little spray to secure it.

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Easy peasy side plait 

Rachel Bilson’s side plait is beautiful and a great way to wear your hair down without it getting in your eyes.

  • Simply grab a section of hair on either the left or right side of your head.
  • Pull it into a loose braid and secure the end with a bobby pin.
  • No need for hairspray with this look!

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Rob Kardashian has hit back at trending ‘fat’ jibes aimed at his weight gain.

And his big sister Khloe is with him every step of the way!

Rob made a rare appearance at an LA airport on Sunday to fly out to Paris for sister Kim’s wedding – and his name has been trending on Twitter ever since.

But for all the wrong reasons!

Twitter trolls have posted countless nasty comments about the reality TV star’s appearance, with some saying he should be “ashamed” of the way he looks.

“so i found out i was trending for being fat… thank you all it really made my day :)” Rob tweeted.

He continued, “first, i don’t believe in rehab or therapy or anything of that sort and second I’m a grown man and will work on myself when i choose

“I’m aware that I’m fat that def aint a surprise to me lol and my only therapy will be in the gym anyways had to say somethingggggggggg,” he wrote.

Never one to mince her words, protective sister Khloe took to Twitter to defend her little brother.

“You should be ashamed of yourself. Your words are cutting deeper than you know and are possible (sic) leaving lifetime scars!” she wrote.

“What shallow souls you are…Grow up!” she added.

The 27-year-old’s weight gain has skyrocketed to a reported 260 pounds, with momager Kris Jenner pleading with her son to get help after doctors told him he was at high risk of developing diabetes and eventual organ failure.

Let’s hope Rob finally gets the help he needs!

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Do you sometimes feel that if you spend just one more hour stalking your ex on Facebook, your brain is going to turn to mush?

Never mind the countless hours of reality TV watching!

Studies have shown that some of the same habits that keep your body healthy can also help keep your mind in tip-top shape.

Here are some of the ways you can keep your brain in razors-sharp shape.

Cut down on sugar
There’s lots of evidence about which foods can sharpen your brain, but there’s also plenty of research on what you should avoid to keep your brain in good shape. You’ll want to limit your intake of simple sugars, refined carbohydrates, and saturated fats. Experts say that diets high in these things may mess with insulin levels in the brain and wreak havoc on your memory.

Keep your brain busy
You always hear that your brain is like a muscle – use it or lose it. Studies have suggested that regularly doing brain-stimulating activities such as reading and writing could keep your mind sharp as you age. Number games and brainteasers are great for this!

Catch up on your Zzzzzzs
In a recent study, mice who slept for only short periods of time lost 25 percent of the neurons in their locus coeruleus, the section of their brain associated with alertness and cognitive function. What’s more, napping later didn’t reverse this effect. Try to get into a regular sleeping pattern to keep your brain sharp.

Eat good fats
Studies have shown that people who consumed good fats – such as avocado, nuts and oily fish – had a decreased risk of developing mild cognitive impairment or dementia when compared to the people who consumed the least good fat.

Be berry good
Some research has found that people who have a diet rich in berries were less likely to show signs of cognitive decline.

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Jennifer Lawrence recently revealed that she tried and failed to dance with the great Jennifer Lopez at the Met Ball a few weeks ago.

But JLo has now revealed that she didn’t mean to reject the star, but simply felt it was too crowded to dance.

Jennifer Lawrence talked about her dance rejection from Jennifer Lopez on her recent appearance on the Jimmy Fallon show.

“…it’s just me looking at J.Lo, going, ‘Dance with me!’ She was like, ‘I think I’m just gonna observe,'” poor Jen recalled before blasting Jimmy: “You made me look like a freak in front of J.Lo! Do you know what that feels like?”

But Jennifer Lopez has now said that she didn’t mean to be rude to Jlaw, but felt she wouldn’t be able to move on the dance floor

“This is how I remember it: I remember that we were at the Met Ball, and Kanye was about to perform, and it was like a crazy moment. She was like, ‘Let’s go dance,’ and I was like, ‘No, I’m good right here. But I didn’t mean it like, ‘I don’t want to dance with you.’ I just meant, like, ‘It’s so crowded in here. Let’s stay right here.'”

The singer said she never met seem to be rude towards Jennifer and would love another opportunity to dance with the actress.

Maybe next time Jen!

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