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1. The whirlwind romance
Moving in together after two weeks, engaged after four weeks; everyone questions it but when you know, you know … right?

2. The fighting couple
Shouting in public, cursing, that vase incident; your friends ask why you don’t just break up but you know love is passionate and that’s exactly what your relationship is. Just don’t let it go too far.

3. The made-for-each-other couple
Finishing each other’s sentences, knowing your other half’s favourite type of cheese and that they hate orange Smarties. Your friends count you as one person and you’ve been together longer than anyone can remember. Just don’t lose your own identity, all good things can come to an end unfortunately.

4. The PDA overload couple
Dirty looks are always being thrown your way, old people tut and kids laugh and point, but you probably don’t even notice because you’re too busy shifting the face off your fella. And why wouldn’t you, he’s lovely.

5. The can’t-get-it-together couple
You had a very happy four months together before he had to move to Australia (he had his visa before you met) and when he came back you were off travelling Asia with the girls. Don’t worry, if it’s meant to be, it will be.

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Aww, little Ellie doesn’t appreciate the new name her owners are giving her

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Her director, Spike Jonze has praised Scarlett Johansson’s performance as Samantha, the intelligent computer operating system with personality and emotions.

The movie was Jonze’s screenwriting debut and is now up for five Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.

Speaking about Johansson’s acting through just her voice, Jonze only had the best to say: “Scarlett is not afraid of revealing her pain and emotions. She’s attractive, but she’s also smart as hell. She’s is some renaissance age, where she is pushing herself to new places. She wants to go deeper and is taking risks”.

Her also stars Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams.

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Although the explicit lyrics were bleeped out of the song, it didn’t stop these two love birds from stealing the stage with this raunchy performance.

Drunk In Love singer Beyoncé wore a daring body suit to show off the figure she now has after doing a 22-day vegan diet challenge.

And as for Jay Z, there’s no doubt that his Best Rap/Sung Collaboration award had an effect on his performance on stage.

This video is not to be missed, but be careful…..things might get a bit heated.

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Superstar Adele won her 10th Grammy last night as her James Bond song Skyfall scooped Best Song Written for Visual Media.

Unfortunately, the Someone Like You hitmaker couldn’t grace the red carpet and instead tweeted her thanks from the comfort of her bed.

She wrote: ‘Wish I was there! Thank you for the grammy! (My 10th one! Whhaaa?) Have a wonderful night. I’m in bed, now feeling very restless x.’

Adele certainly had to fight for her award as she was up against Lana Del Rey with Young and Beautiful from The Great Gatsby and Coldplay’s Atlas from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

Fortunately, the star is already a pro at receiving awards for her 007 single – she won a Golden Globes and an Oscar for the hit single last year.

The reason for her absence is unknown; however, with music plans in the pipe line, we’re pretty sure the 25-year-old singer will have plenty of opportunities to attend the Grammys again.

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Arctic Monkeys have announced that they will play Marlay Park on Saturday, July 12th. The British band have eight nominations in the upcoming NME awards, including Best Album and Best British Band.

They will be supported by Miles Kane, Royal Blood and Jake Bugg.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 31st at 9am.

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Ok so, she may not be a style queen but the girl knows how to coordinate and has pulled off some crazy outfits since Glee came out. Yes, even the checked knee-length socks.

Rachel is rarely seen in trousers or jeans and has a huge collection of berets and brogues. Huge.

Anyway here are our picks – we would even consider wearing the striped coat. Maybe, just not with those tights.

rachel berry collage

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Even though all honey is known to have antibacterial properties, Manuka honey has far more benefits than the average kind.

As well as being a natural remedy for wounds and having anti-fungal properties, here are more reasons to have Manuka honey in your kitchen:

Energy booster
The high levels of fructose and glucose will give you an instant energy boost.

Skin treatment
It can be applied topically to treat sunburn, scarring or insect bites.

Gum disease
If you rub honey on your gums every now and again, it can help fight the bacteria that cause gum disease.

Bye bye stomach ulcers
Manuka honey has been proven to prevent the growth of bacteria responsible for causing stomach ulcers.

Sore throat
Even though honey is generally known to treat sore throats, Manuka Honey is possibly the best remedy for this illness. Swallow a spoonful of Manuka honey before bed and let it soothe away the pain overnight.

 

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What was once laughed at by the traditional loved-up couple is now something that has become a growing trend.

It seems like online dating and using a matchmaking service to find a partner is getting more and more popular each day – so popular that by  2031, half of all couples will have met online.

Research by online dating site eHarmony thinks this is because more people are using mobile phones, giving them constant easy access to online sites.

Also, the number of people meeting the love of their lives in work or in college has dropped rapidly, with 6% less men and women finding interest in the people they see regularly.

In comparison to this, the number of people who find their other half online has trebled since 2008 – and still continues to rise.

So if you’re not having any luck with the people you see regularly, how about creating a profile on a dating site? You never know who you might meet…

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Lying to yourself is usually a bad idea, but when it comes to sleep, it just might be the best thing you can do.

New research shows that people who believe they’ve had a good night’s sleep will function as though they have.

Experts at Colorado Collage in the U.S told students that they had a way of measuring how well pupils slept the night before – even though this technology didn’t actually exist – cheeky devils.

They then gave them each memory and attention tests to take and found that those who were told they had a deep sleep even when they hadn’t, performed much better than those who thought they slept poorly.

This phenomenon is known as ‘placebo sleep’ because it has a lot to do with a person’s mind set and how they feel about something.

So remember folks, the next time you feel you haven’t had enough sleep – just tell yourself you have.

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Perfectly plucked eyebrows are the best way to achieve that flawless look. Unfortunately it is a particularly painful part of your beauty regime.

Don’t just grin and bear the pain, try these four tips to achieve the perfect arches pain-free:

Choose the right tweezers
Make sure it is a sharp slanted style as they grab strays and won’t pinch you. Impressive!

Pluck after you shower
Warm water will soften the hairs and help them come out easier.

Avoid the magnifying mirror
This can lead to over plucking as it make you see hairs that aren’t really there. Every couple of minutes take a step back and have a look at the effect before plucking more.

Try a little gel
If you really suffer when it comes to plucking, try applying a layer of Bonjela or petroleum jelly to the area. This can help the hairs come out a little easier.

If you still can’t stand the pain, you might want to book a trip to the beautician for some threading… just saying.

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Lancôme professional make-up artists certainly know a thing or two about beauty and looking gorgeous.

They are a well established name at the BAFTA’s and for the past 14 year they have offered a professional make-up service for the BAFTA beauty suite, awards dinner and after-party. They have even offered a truly personalised service by going to the stars’ homes and suites.

To celebrate their association with this year’s award ceremony, they are treating all Lancôme customers to a complimentary gift.

With the purchase of two or more Lancôme products, customers will receive a gift of a gold clutch bag packed with either Pout Perfect Red Capet accessories or Screen Siren Smokey Eye Look make-up products. Both are perfect to help you recreate your own red carpet look.

The gift is exclusively available at all Lancôme counters at Brown Thomas, Boots, Arnotts, Clerys, Debenhams and McElhinnerys from 29th January while stocks last.

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