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According to a recent survey, women are apparently more confident when it comes to dating than men.

The dating website, Elite Singles, has revealed that the 71% of women they had surveyed felt a lot more confident at dating, compared to their male counterparts.

It doesn’t stop there however, the survey went on to state that 82% of women felt they were able to make a great first impression when it comes to dating in general.

Women aren’t the only ones oozing with confidence, as 70% of men surveyed revealed they felt they were well received by most of the women they went on the date with.

But women seem to be the ones in control, when it comes to deciding if there will be a second date or not.

As 71% of women revealed that they felt it was up to them if they wanted a second date, while this decision only seemed to apply to 46% of men.

Do you agree with the results? Are women really the ones in control when it comes to the dating scene?

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The Editor-In-Chief of GQ magazine has revealed that Jennifer Aniston had a “torrid” affair with her Ferris Bueller co-star Charlie Schlattter.

The editor Jim Nelson worked as a Hollywood assistant on the TV show, which ran for just one season, from 1990 to 1991.

In the series, which was based on the 1986 John Hughes film, Jen starred as Jeannie Bueller, the older sister of Ferris, played by Charlie.

Nelson dished about the now megastar in a recent article in the magazine.

“She was lovely, kept to herself on the set, smoldering a bit like her outraged character,” he said. “She was a brunette then, with none of Rachel Green’s bob or self-possession.”

He then went on to reveal her affair with her co-star.

“Everyone on set thought she was hot, including Schlatter, with whom she had a brief, torrid romance – while playing, it must be said, his older sister. To we immaturions on the show, this seemed extra-hot. Like performative incest,”

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Unfortunately, many girls have been in the awful situation of waking up and finding their hands are a strange shade of orange or the streaks on their legs leave a little to be desired.

No, we’re not talking about some skin disorder, we are talking about fake tan and those dreaded mishaps.  And yes, it usually happens when we have a big event or occasion to attend that day.

Don’t panic! We have a few tricks up our sleeves to help you out:

Streaks
To get rid of streaks, you will need to use a really light body scrub. You don’t want to rub the tan away completely, just make the colour a little more even.

Orange palms and hands
Toothpaste is fantastic for removing tan stains on your hands. Simply rub a little on the palms and between your fingers to get rid of any tell-tell signs of fake tan use.

Too dark
If you were a little too generous with your application, run a bath and rub your body in baby oil. It should remove a layer of tan from your skin, making you look a lot more natural.

Dark spots
Your elbow and knees soak up a lot more tan than other areas on your body. To correct these dreaded dark spots, exfoliate the area and soften it with some moisturiser. Sorted!

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Rihanna is being sued by her former Irish bodyguard.

The Rude Boy singer is being sued for defamation by her former head of security, after allegedly sending an “untrue” and damaging email to him and his wife.

Dublin-based Geoffrey Keating claims the pop star made ”nauseatingly offensive” and false statements about him in an email sent to him and his wife last July.

Mr Keating also claims the star used the same defamatory allegations in a telephone call to his sister.

Mr Keating, who worked for Rihanna on her Diamonds tour between October 2012 and July 2013, claims the comments have tarnished his reputation and damaged the future of his business.

He is seeking damages against the singer and he also wants her to publish a correction of the alleged defamation.

Mr Keating’s solicitor Gerald Kean, was granted permission yesterday to serve the singer with the legal papers at her New York home.

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We’ve all caught the whiff of sun tan lotion that bring us right back that amazing holiday with the girls, or a certain aftershave that makes us go weak at the knees.

Well, there’s a science behind it!

Our smelling response is directly linked to the emotional centre of our brain, causing a flood of warm and fuzzy feelings with a simple sniff.

But aside from their memory-inducing powers, certain scents can also do amazing things for our mind and body.

1. Lavender
As a go-to scent for relaxation, lavender can help calm the mind and body almost instantly. Next time you’re having trouble getting some shut-eye, try turning to the soothing scent for a little help.

2. Cinnamon
This cosy-smelling spice is great for boosting your brain power. Researchers found that those who took a whiff of cinnamon noticeably improved in brain functions like working memory and attention span.

3. Pine
There’s more than one reason why pine trees bring us cheer around Christmas. A pine scent could be decreasing our anxiety. In one study, participants who went on a walk through pine forests reported significantly lower depression and stress levels. Use that as an excuse the next time your family wants to get rid of the Christmas tree right away!

4. Freshly-cut grass
The fresh scent of cut grass may be making you happier. Scent researchers found that a chemical released by a newly-mowed lawn can make people feel joyful and relaxed. The aroma may also prevent mental decline as you grow older.

5. Citrus
Scents like lemon and orange are not only well-known for their Vitamin C properties, but simply sniffing the fruit can help boost energy and alertness.

6. Vanilla
Researchers found that taking a whiff of the vanilla bean elevated people’s feelings of joy and relaxation. The results were measured through mood mapping, which included emotions ranging from happiness and stimulation to apathy and irritation.

7. Peppermint
In addition to giving you sweet breath, peppermint may also do your brain a favour. Known for invigorating the mind, it’s even been used as an aid for students when taking tests.

8. Jasmine
This floral scent has serious mood perks. The jasmine is not only said to create a sense of alertness, it can also help when you’re feeling blue. Pretty powerful for such a tiny flower!

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Robbie Williams shared some great news with fans this evening, as he announced on Twitter that he is about to become a dad again.

Robbie revealed that he and his wife, Ayda were expecting their second child.

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Williams has been married to Ayda for four years and are already parents to their one-year-old daughter Theodora.

 

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Miley Cyrus has finally spoken about her “scary” illness, which forced her to cancel many of her March tour dates.

The 21-year-old singer was on the Ryan Seacrest show, when she admitted being rushed to hospital was a “scary time” for her.

“You have no idea. I was on this medicine for five days, everything was all good, and on the sixth day, I just woke up and it was so scary.”

The Wrecking Ball singer said, that despite being very sick in hospital, she still wanted to perform, but doctors wouldn’t let her.

“When you’re allergic to something, you’re basically poisoning yourself, so I had just basically been poisoning myself with something I didn’t know I was really scary allergic to. It was so scary. It was insane. I was begging the doctors, ‘Let me out to go do the show!’ It was basically, ‘No way.'”

Miley revealed she is finally on the road to recovery but, still needs to be careful as her illness could return at any time.

“It can come back within those 27 days, but I’ve been really good. I just have to now be more careful and I’m trying to figure out how I can get a fashionable yet good ID bracelet so I can actually have something that says I am allergic to this medicine, because I can never get anything like this again.”

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If you love reading and you love travelling, you are sure to love our pick of the top four travelling books of all time.

These will not only entertain you on long plane rides or keep you company as you relax by the sea, they will also inspire your travelling.

Coasting by Jonathan Raban
If you are looking for adventure inspiration then Jonathan Raban’s Coasting is just for you. The author travels 4,000 miles around Britain in a 32-foot ketch.

Venice for Pleasure by JG Links
If you are heading to Venice then this is the book for you. the book will guide you on the not so touristy places to visit and shows off the beauty of Venice in the beautiful pictures.

The Life of Pi by Yann Martel
This book will help you see that when you put your mind to it you can overcome any obstacle. While the book may put you off travelling by boat, it will certainly open your eyes to the magic of the sea and what leaves there.

The Beach by Alex Garland
You have probably already watched the movie, but there is something inspiring about sitting on a beach reading a book about a couple of backpackers and their journey to escape from the real world.

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The fourth X Factor Judge has been finally revealed and it looks like, Scary Spice will be the one sitting at the end of that famous panel.

Apparently producers, including Simon, are pulling out all the stops to ensure that they get Mel B on the show.

A source revealed that Simon may have even blown the budget for the show, trying to convince Mel to become a judge. But it seems he may have succeeded, as she is apparently moments away from signing on the dotted line.

If Mel agrees to do the show she will be sitting alongside, Louis, Cheryl and of course the music mogul himself, Simon Cowell.

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It seems there is no end in sight, when comes to feud between the Jenner sisters and Selena Gomez.

Khloe Kardashian jumped to her sisters’ defence last Friday and now it seems, the Jenner sisters are telling others that Selena is the one at fault, not them.

Selena apparently wanted to end all ties with Kendall and Kylie, and decided to unfollow the two reality stars on Instagram.

Reports are revealing the reason behind Gomez’s strange decision, was as a a result of Kylie and Kendall spending time with Selena’s on and off boyfriend, Justin Bieber.

A source close to the Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ stars said that Selena is the one at fault and the Come Get It singer, is the one that party’s too hard.

“Selena has it twisted – not only do Kendall and Kylie eschew drugs and alcohol … they believe Selena’s the real drama-obsessed party girl. After all, she’s the one who’s been to rehab.”

The source continued to say, that the two sisters feel they are better off without Selena in their lives.

It doesn’t look like these three girls are going to kiss and make up, any-time soon.

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Jude Law has stepped in to replace Irish actor Michael Fassbender in his upcoming movie Genius.

The Sherlock Holmes actor will star opposite Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman in the movie, which is based on A. Scott Berg’s biography of editor Max Perkins.

Perkins worked with literary great Thomas Wolfe on a number of his books, and the pair developed a complex friendship which changed their lives forever. Intriguing!

Law will play the celebrated writer, while Firth will star as his editor Perkins. Kidman’s role is yet to be revealed.

Director Michael Grandage is planning to begin pre-production in August and the film will start shooting in October.

The project was first announced in 2012 as Max Perkins: Editor Of Genius and Shame star Fassbender was picked for the role.

But now it seems the Irish actor’s busy work schedule means that Law will fill the role instead.

Win-win, we think!

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The gorgeous Idris Elba is coming to Dublin ladies and not just to see the sights, but to show off his DJ skills as well.

Apparently, Idris will be using his mixing skills at Dublin’s Buck’s Townhouse, this Saturday.

You may know Idris for his iconic role on The Wire and more recently, for his famous portrayal of Nelson Mandela.

But Elba will be hitting the DJ decks this weekend and we definitely can’t wait to see him in action.

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