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We already know Beyoncé can pull off any look, but the Crazy in Love singer looks almost unrecognisable for the cover of Out magazine in the US.

The 32-year-old is posing topless in the picture and wearing a Marilyn Monroe wig for the magazine’s special, Power issue.

In the issue Beyoncé speaks out about her feminist views and how women should embrace their sexuality.

“There is unbelievable power in ownership, and women should own their sexuality. There is a double standard when it comes to sexuality that still persists. Men are free and women are not. That is crazy. The old lessons of submissiveness and fragility made us victims. Women are so much more than that. You can be a businesswoman, a mother, an artist, and a feminist—whatever you want to be—and still be a sexual being. It’s not mutually exclusive.”

Beyoncé also spoke out about her new album and how it was her must ambitious endeavour to date.

“’What am I doing? Is this too ambitious?’ Even the day the record was to be released I was scared to death. But I also knew if I was that scared, something big was about to happen.”

It was a risk that paid off because Beyoncé believes the albums imperfections make it stand out.

“I lived with most of the songs for a year and never re-recorded the demo vocals. I really loved the imperfections, so I kept the original demos. I spent the time I’d normally spend on backgrounds and vocal production on getting the music perfect.”

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We’ve all been wondering and now the popstar has finally come out!

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M·A·C Cosmetics were the  Official Makeup Partner of the Irish Film & Television Awards for the eight time this year; however, it seems celebs were more natural this year than in other years.

Talking about the makeup style this year M·A·C Senior Artist, Lesley Keane, said she noticed “a move towards more natural beauty with a focus on well defined brows and full lashes.”

It seems warm and deep colours are the top tones this season as the celebs sported caramels and apricots. Pastels are still holding their own as Keane noticed lavender was a popular colour for eyes along with jade green.

Classic metallic’s in golds, coppers and pewters will always be around and were popular on the red carpet again this year.

According to Lesley, others went the complete opposite from the natural look and “adopted a more individual look inspired by catwalk trends” including “orange, fuchsia, lavender and even gothic purple colours”.

M·A·C  makeup artists were at the event’s Beauty Suite to provide makeup  services to the stars and were backstage for ‘on the spot’ touch-ups for guests and presenters.

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This gluten-free chocolate cake is rich and dense  and you only really need a small slice that’s of course,  if you can resist!

What you’ll need:

  • 400g good-quality dark chocolate
  • 320g light brown sugar
  • 260g butter
  • 5 large eggs, separated
  • Espresso shot (optional)

What you’ll need to do: 

  1. Melt the butter and chocolate together in a bowl set over a saucepan of previously boiled simmering water.
  2. Allow the mixture to cool and stir in the sugar and egg yolks, stirring swiftly so the yolks don’t set. Add the coffee at this stage if using.
  3. Fold in the egg whites slowly until they are fully incorporated.
  4. Pour into cake pan and bake for about an hour until the outside is set and cracked in the middle.
  5. Unfortunately, this cake is too dense for a wooden skewer test. The cake should look firm but with a very slight jiggle.
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Fashion designer, mother-of-four and former Spice Girl, Victoria Beckham has been revealed as the new ambassador for UNAIDs.

The 39-year-old said she was inspired by a trip to South Africa earlier this year, which has the highest population of AIDs sufferers in the world.

Victoria also travelled to Cape Town in February, to raise awareness about mother to child HIV transmission for the Born Free Initative .

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After news of Bruce Forsyth’s step down from the show, BBC bosses are particularly interested in this one soul to spice things up on show.

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It looks like this year’s MTV Movie Awards will be a good one, as both Eminem and Rihanna are set to perform their song Monster, at this year’s award ceremony.

The duo will on be on stage this Sunday for their first televised performance of their summer hit.

Rihanna’s and Eminem’s televised duet will also take place before their six day tour date across America, which will kick off at the beginning of August.

It was also revealed that Mark Wahlberg will be attending to receive his Generation Award and Channing Tatum will also be honoured at the ceremony with a Trailblazer Award.

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If your looking for belief in true love, we wouldn’t suggest you go ask Emma Thompson for advice!

The actress has admitted that she thinks “the notion of ‘happily ever after’ is bonkers”.

Speaking to Radio Times, she goes on to say that “people aren’t honest because of the desire to maintain the romantic ideal.”

It would seem that Emma has had her fair share of heartbreak and that this has shaped the way she feels today, “My grandmother used to say your heart is no good until it’s been broken 10 times. I know what she means: the cicatrices shape the way in which you navigate all your relationships.”

Emma was married to Kenneth Branagh from 1989-1995 and is currently married to Greg Wise since 2003.

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A couple of new projects should be a good distraction for Chris Martin after his marriage split from Gwyneth Paltrow.

His band Coldplay, whose new album Ghost Stories is due to be released next month, are said to be working on a second record for 2015.

Ghost Stories has been touted as a very different direction for the band, and the rumoured seventh album release is expected to be a return to a more commercial sound.

It’s a tactic that has been used in the past by bands hoping to try out something a bit different without alienating fans, such as U2 with Achtung Baby and Zooropa.

Front man Chris is said to be throwing himself into music since his split from Gwyneth.

The double album release is expected to be followed by a tour in 2015.

Ghost Stories is due to be released on May 19th.

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Watch as he tries to helplessly rescue his van.

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Not everyone that you go on a night out with will add something positive to the party and more often than not there are those that will infuriate you and ruin the night. Here are 14 of the worst offenders on a night out:

The Fake Person
Nothing about them screams I’m honest and everything screams the opposite. Whether it’s hair extensions, fake nails or just a stinker of an attitude we all know one. The only saving grace is that you can see them coming a mile away so act accordingly.

 

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The Passive Aggressive Person
They stand there all night belittling everyone left, right and centre of them and ruining the night for everyone else.

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The Bitchy Person
Back handed remarks about your clothes is something that will give them deep satisfaction, they will probably talk about your mates behind their backs to you, and do the same to you behind your back…

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The Leech
Will be rustling in their pockets at the door of the club…”oh shit, I forgot my wallet/money/pride”…and because you’re a sound friend you sponsor them for the night. But it is never spoken of again by them, until the next night….

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The Non Dancer
The person who refuses to bust a move….but will (in fairness) do a little jig towards the end of the night when that one song they know blares through the house system.

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The Always Dancing Person
The person who refuses to do anything but bust a move.

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The Fighter
That one person you know who has a point that once they reach will basically claim anyone who is in their way. An embarrassment to be around.

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The Lover
They may never show any emotion during the normal day to day relationship you have with them but the second that precious alcohol juice trickles down their throat they are all over you, showering you with compliments as if the literally could not live without you

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The Disappearing Friend
You both came into the club together but you haven’t seen them since…wait, they were with you…right? Right?!

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The Person Who Won’t Go Home
Post-club, you end up at a session and you and your mates have enough respect to stay for a few drinks and call it a night…HOWEVER. There’s that one mate who will stay, mix with all the people he doesn’t know and not leave until Tuesday week.

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The Complainer
Just nag nag nag all night. Doorman was ignorant, heels not big enough, not enough guys looking at her, ice too cold….SHADDUP…

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The Sex Crazed One
They have been talking about nothing else since you all decided you were heading out tonight.

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The Puker
Too much alcohol spoils the broth…and you may be they one holding their hair back as they vomit the content of both their stomach and dignity into the unsuspecting toilet bowl…

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Drunk
Before the night is over, the changeable one in your group will switch between numerous personalities and do some of the following  a) smash their phone b) smash your phone c) cry d) cry some more. Next morning, they’ll make you breakfast and flat out not be able to remember what happened the night before.

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EastEnders’ star Samantha Womack was rushed to hospital after choking on a slice of pizza.

The 41-year-old actress, who plays Ronnie Mitchell in the BBC1 soap, was dining out with her family when a piece of pizza crust lodged in her throat leaving her gasping for air.

The soap star was left struggling for breath and family and staff rallied around her to help.

The actress was dashed to hospital as the piece of food was still not completely dislodged from her throat.

Apparently once doctors had removed the food, they put a camera down her throat to ensure the airway was fully clear.

The actress is said to have been pretty embarrassed by the incident and is recovering at home.

Samantha’s character made a dramatic return to Albert Square late last year after seeing out a two-year prison sentence for kidnapping a baby.

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