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How often have you woken up after a night out and wished someone had prised your phone out of your drunk, eager hands? Or longed for someone to fill in the blanks between leaving the first pub and arriving at the fifth? 

The introduction of new app Drunk Mode, created by Joshua Anton, may be everything you’re looking for! This app, available for iPhones and Androids, is basically your babysitter on a night out.

Its features include preventing you from calling certain people by allowing you to store a list of numbers you’d rather not ring while blind drunk and reminiscing. Jackpot.

It also has a ‘breadcrumb’ function which allows you to track the pubs and clubs you attended the night before, so the days of squinting at the receipt of a bar you’ve never heard of are over! Genius.
 
The app’s creator told USA Today that he realised the app's potential when he received a call from a girl who said things that “she probably wouldn’t…if she were sober.” We’ve been there, anonymous girl.

The team behind Drunk Mode are currently launching a campaign to incorporate more features, but are experiencing financial struggles while working towards their $30,000 goal.

We hope they’ll get there soon!

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The inevitable has happened. Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has put the final nail in the coffin that is her friendship with Nadine Coyle and officially unfollowed her on Twitter.

Ooh, that’s gotta hurt!

It’s been no secret that things have been tense between the girls since Cheryl said that her former bandmate was "full of sh**" – and it doesn’t sound as if they are going to patch things up anytime soon!

Rather bizarrely, it was only in recent days that Nadine said she would be open to a Girls Aloud reunion…Perhaps Cheryl was afraid of that dreaded invite in her Twitter messages box and decided to take drastic action.

Either way, it looks like this Girls Aloud friendship is OVER!

People on Twitter were quick to notice Cheryl’s sly move:

It looks like all hopes of a Girls Aloud reunion tour are once and for all, dashed.  

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Kian Egan has opened himself up to the fury of One Directioners everywhere as he says the boyband will never be able to match the record sales of Westlife.

The singer was talking on Jarlath Regan’s podcast An Irishman Abroad when he made the controversial comments, saying: “No disrespect to One Direction, but One Direction will never sell what Westlife sold. They might be a bigger band and a bigger phenomenon and do bigger concerts and things like that but record sales wise, they’ll never be able to match it because the industry just isn’t that size anymore.”

Kian made the point that at Westlife’s peak, fans were intent on having everything they released, from singles to albums and everything in between. Now that the music industry is based on downloads, perhaps the Westlife star has a point.

Although we’re not so sure the Directioners will see it that way… 

In fact, they've started already…

 

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They may have only just reunited after a brief break-up, but it sounds like a baby may be on the cards for Louise Thompson and Alik Alfus!

The Made In Chelsea stars went through a difficult patch after Louise was accused of cheating, but she tells OK! that it is all behind them now: “I had to make changes for Alik and prove that it’s not going to happen again. And it won’t. He has been very forgiving.”

So forgiving it would seem, that the couple have even talked about babies! Louise says that although she’s young, it is something that has been brought up: “We’ve been joking about having children, but I’m only 24.”

Alik meanwhile, doesn’t seem a million miles away from the baby idea either, adding: “I’m not ready to be married, but I do love that girl, so we’ll see where that goes.”

Wow – now that is one couple we were NOT expecting to hear this kind of serious talk from quite yet! We wonder if Spencer will eventually leave her alone now that she is in a committed relationship, but Louise certainly doesn’t seem to think so: “He’s still quite touchy-feely, I think he does have a bit of a weird obsession with me.”

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If you're stuck for present ideas now that the festive season is rolling around, homemade treats are great for pleasing even the most difficult people on your Christmas list.

These cranberry and dark chocolate cookies are perfect for winter – can you imagine how good they'd taste with a steaming mug of hot chocolate? In fact, who cares about presents – you'll want to keep these all for yourself!

The porridge oats make these cookies really moreish, but it's the cranberry and chocolate mix that make these something special. For a change, swap white chocolate for dark, and add in 25g or so of any chopped nuts you fancy – walnuts, pecans and hazelnuts all work well.

Cranberry and Dark Chocolate Cookies
Recipe makes 15

Ingredients

  • 75g plain flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 40g porridge oats (not instant ones)
  • 65g butter, softened and cut into cubes
  • 35g brown sugar
  • 50g caster sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 40g dried cranberries, chopped into small chunks
  • 75g good quality dark chocolate, chopped into small chunks

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C/ Gas Mark 4
  2. Measure the flour, baking powder, salt and oats into a large bowl.
  3. Measure butter and sugars into another bowl and beat together well. If you don't have an electric mixer, don't worry, you can do this by hand, it just takes some extra effort!
  4. When the butter and sugars have reached a creamy texture, beat in the egg and vanilla.
  5. Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt and oat mix.
  6. Fold in cranberries and chocolate.
  7. Roll the dough into small balls with your hands – use a tablespoon of dough for each ball.
  8. Place each ball on a baking sheet greased with butter or lined with parchment, and press each ball down slightly with a fork
  9. Bake at 180°C for 15 minutes
  10. Remove tray from oven and allow cookies to cook for five minutes before removing cookies from tray. Allow cookies to cool further on a wire rack before eating.
     
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It certainly seems like Katherine Heigl is more famous for her diva reputation than her acting roles these days.

The thirty-six-year-old former Grey's Anatomy star certainly spends a lot of her time defending herself against people who claim she’s difficult to work with.

Last week, we seemed to see a softer side to the Knocked Up star when, in an interview with Mario Lopez, she appeared to extend an olive branch to former colleague Shonda Rhimes, who has made no secret of the fact she considers Katherine ‘a nasty person’.

It looks, however, as if Katherine is done trying to reach out to people and instead hotly denies the numerous claims that she’s rude and unprofessional.

Speaking out on The Meredith Vieira Show, she said: “We should all have the basic human right to say, ‘Hey, no I’m sorry. I’m not comfortable with that. I don’t like that. This is not okay for me.’ Without it making me… I can’t say the word…a b-word.”

Commenting on her diva reputation, the stunning blonde said: “I’m not. I’ve been saying I don’t think I am, but I’m just going to be really honest now. I’m not. I know I’m not.”

Well, that’s us told then!

 

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Springbreakers star Vanessa Hudgens has been awarded a restraining order against a man who has been stalking and harassing her.

The twenty-five-year-old actress has been the victim of numerous emails from an individual named Junior Kabongo, who makes no secret of his desire to begin a relationship with the young actress. Kabongo has repeatedly contacted Vanessa declaring his love and intention to marry the star.

He even claimed that he planned to leave his native Africa in a bid to track her down and shockingly, was spotted on two different occasions earlier this month searching for the actress’s home on the street on which she lives in Los Angeles.

That latest shocking development, along with emails which have reportedly become more graphic and frightening, led Vanessa to seek legal advice.

Luckily, an L.A judge has deemed the man's behaviour obsessive and dangerous and ordered him to stay at least one hundred yards away from Vanessa, her boyfriend and her sister at all times.

We hope the former High School Musical star can move on from the terrifying ordeal.

 

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You've been doing everything right – eating healthily, getting to the gym and focusing on your goal. All of a sudden though, it seems like your weight loss has stopped, or worse, you've actually gained a couple of unwanted pounds.

A weight loss plateau is common a few weeks or months into a diet plan, but it's no reason to get disheartened or to give up. Firstly, keep in mind that our weight can fluctuate daily due to the levels of water in our body. Hopping on the scales just once a week will give you a better picture of your weight than if you check in every day.

If you still find that your weight loss has stalled, keep these tips in mind…

1. Never go hungry
Eating too few calories per day will only send your body into starvation mode, meaning you'll conserve energy rather than burning it. Kick off your metabolism by eating smaller snacks at regular intervals throughout the day, rather than eating a big breakfast and nothing again until dinner. Yes, this will take some extra preparation time, but it'll be so worth it.

2. Don't forget carbs
If you're working out regularly, you'll need to eat some level of carbohydrates to ensure your body has sufficient energy to keep going, so don't ditch them completely! Whole grain carbohydrates like rice, brown bread and quinoa are great for keeping you fuller for longer.

3. Drink more water
One of the best ways to avoid water retention and bloating is, surprisingly, to drink more water. Avoid salty foods and stay hydrated throughout the day to ensure your body gets enough H2O.

4. Monitor your calorie intake
The more weight you lose, the less energy your body needs to keep going. Re-assess your calorie intake every month to ensure you're not overeating without realising.

5. Keep a food journal
Mindless eating and a lack of portion control are two of the main things that can stall your weight loss. Keep note of everything you eat over the course of a few days, and identify where problem areas may lie. For example, if you find you regularly reach for an extra biscuit with that mid-afternoon cup of tea, try eating a healthy snack around that time so you're less likely to crave sugar. Simple!

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Woah. We don’t know exactly what she did to get her so riled up, but veteran singer Bette Midler has slammed twenty-one-year-old star, Ariana Grande for her “silly high voice” and ridiculous music videos.

The sixty-eight-year-old Grammy- award winner spoke out in a revealing interview with The Telegraph about today’s young performers and it seems the Wind Beneath My Wings singer isn’t all too pleased with the way certain stars are presenting themselves in the media.

Taking aim at Ariana specifically, Bette said: “It’s terrible! It’s always surprising to see someone like Ariana Grande with that silly high voice, slithering around on a couch, looking so ridiculous. I wish they’d stop.”

Bette herself didn’t stop though, going on to say: “Trust your talent. You don’t have to make a who*e of yourself to get ahead. You really don’t.” We can't imagine what the Bang Bang singer will make of these harsh remarks this morning.

Despite having weighed in so heavily on the subject, the Oscar-nominated star then went on to say: “It’s not my business. I’m not her mother. Or her manager. Maybe they tell them that's what you’ve got to do.”

Is the beginning of the latest bizarre celeb feud?

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For the past few weeks there have been mutterings of a white Christmas, a subject which brings terror into the heart of every commuter. Sure, snow is great for about five minutes, but it's not so pretty when you're trudging through it on the way to the bus stop while being battered by hailstones.

If you haven't got yourself a killer pair of winter boots yet, now's the time to stock up. Here are a few of our top choices for footwear that'll keep you cosy AND stylish over the next couple of months.

1. The fur-lined boot
Warm socks + fur lining = the ultimate winter footwear combo. Not only will these tan leather lace-up boots keep you toasty, they are super-stylish too.

Cosy Lace Brown Boot, Office, €100

2. The biker boot
Strut your way through puddles and snow with these tough biker boots. They'll look great with pretty much everything in your winter wardrobe.

Cypria Boot, Aldo, €100

3. The welly
Wellies aren't just for kids and festivals – just look at this gorgeous ankle length pair for proof. So glam!

Ted Baker Lycran Chelsea Wellington, €82 from Office

4. The ankle boot
Ditch your basic black ankle boots and amp up your winter style with some on-trend prints. We love the gold hardware on this leopard print pair:

Leopard Chelsea Boot, River Island, €60

5. The mid-leg boot
No more freezing ankles! Combine functionality and style with a mid-leg boot like this classic suede pair from Aldo. 

Anesa Boot, Aldo, €63

6. The snow boot
If the weather gets crazy, you'll be needing a pair of these!

Jack Wills Holwick Snow Boot, €80 from Asos

7. The chunky heel
Stiletto spike heels just aren't going to cut it in icy weather. Look for a chunky heel and add extra height with a platform sole. This snake print pair have great grip, too!

Suede Snake Print Boot, River Island, €65

8. The lace-up boot
Keep the cold out with these laced boots – the wool trim will ensure you stay extra cosy.

Dark Brown Knit Cuff Lace-up Biker Boots, New Look, €34.99

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Actor Oliver Mellor must be delighted with himself today, after he popped the question in a seriously romantic way last night.

The actor, best known for his role as Dr. Matt Carter on Coronation Street, proposed to his girlfriend Rhian Sugden in front of a packed theatre audience in Manchester.

Oliver had just finished a performance of his show Black Coffee at the Manchester Opera House when he asked glamour model Rhian to marry him.

Watched by a full house of over 1,000 people, Oliver presented his girlfriend with a stunning diamond ring, as she shouted "yes" from her seat. So cute!

Speaking about the emotional moment, Rhian told The Sun that she "started blubbing like a baby" straight away.

Oliver took to social media to share the happy news – as if proposing in front of 1,000 people wasn't enough! He posted this happy snap of the lovebirds kissing to Twitter with the caption, "I have never been so happy." 

Rhian shared the same photo, captioning it, "So this just happened!! I am engaged! Happiest person ever."

The couple have been dating for just over a year. Before meeting Rhian, Oliver notoriusly had a five-month affair with Corrie co-star Kym Marsh, during her marriage to to Jamie Lomas. Speaking about the clandestine relationship after it ended, Oliver said, "It wasn’t something we intended to happen, but we couldn’t stop our feelings."

Hopefully Oliver's settled down for good this time!

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Ever since Jennifer Lawrence's split from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, the rumour mill has been going into overdrive about who her next romantic interest will be.

Just a couple of weeks ago, a source close to the star claimed that she had re-kindled things with her ex, Nicholas Hoult.

Now though, an even MORE exciting piece of news has emerged. The actress is apparently getting closer to none other than her Hunger Games co-star Liam Hemsworth!

Could Katniss have finally fallen for Gale?

An insider has opened up to Heat magazine about the rumoured romance, saying that Jennifer and Liam have "always had insane chemistry, but they've never been single at the same time before."

The pair have grown closer over the few months, according to the source. "Jen and Liam have been friends for years, and she's always confided in him about the drama in her love life," the source claimed. "She's really leaned on him during all the drama with Chris."

If that little nugget wasn't interesting enough, it turns out Liam recently sent Jen a pretty adorable gift – a giant stuffed koala bear with a note reading, "Hold out for the perfect man." D'aaaaw!

Despite the cute pressie, we do find it a little hard to believe that Jen and Liam might be an item, especially after the actor once described kissing her on-set as "awkward" and "uncomfortable."

Hopefully their real-life smooches wouldn't be quite so stressful!

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