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Those of you familiar with YouTube sensation Glozell will know that she is nothing if not dramatic.

Which is why we love her.

Glozell's best video so far has been her hilarious cinnamon challenge, which went viral – here’s a reminder:

Now, magician Chris Ballinger has tricked her – and she is NOT impressed!

Her reaction to a surprise spider may be the funniest thing we have ever seen. 

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It was once the fashion choice of Nineties popstars and Texan line dancers, but double denim has since had a complete style turnaround. We agree it's still a risky choice, but when it's done right, wearing top-to-toe denim can look effortlessly chic.

Here are a few easy tips to ensure your outfit looks more catwalk and less cowboy!

Do…

1. Try different colours
If you're a double denim virgin, ease yourself into the style by pairing blue denim with other colours like black, white or dark green. Selena Gomez' black skinnies are the perfect match for her bleached shirt – we bet you have the makings of this outfit in your own wardrobe!

2. Incorporate a non-denim piece
Break up the monotony of an all-denim look by adding another key piece in a different fabric. A chiffon cami under your denim jacket is a simple way to do this – or add a biker jacket like Karlie Kloss:

3. Mix up textures
Distressed denim is the perfect way to add some variation to your look – this street style maven looks grungy but sleek in her ripped boyfriend jeans and oversized jacket. Love!

4. Go luxe
A structured blazer, killer heels or a blingin' necklace will pump up your outfit's glamour levels no end. Gold cuffs and an oversized jacket really make this blogger's look something special:

 

Dont…

1. Take it too far
Three words: simple, simple, simple. A shirt and skinny jeans is the perfect double denim outfit choice – don't go overboard with denim accessories or a third matching item! Olivia Palermo gets it 100% right with this elegant combination:

2. Wear all bleached denim
Matching different shades and washes of denim can work very well, but try to steer clear of wearing two identically bleached denim pieces, unless you are a fan of the Canadian Tuxedo look. Cara Delevingne plays it safe by combining two similar denims in a darker shade of blue. Stunning!

3. Wear themed accessories
Yes, you are wearing double denim. No, you are not Clint Eastwood. Leave the stetson, cowboy boots and bandana at home, unless you want to risk looking like Justin Timberlake in his prime!

4. Channel ghosts of fashion past
It may have worked for Britney and Justin (see above), but that doesn't mean it's right for you. While we certainly admire Rihanna's bravery in stepping out looking every bit the Nineties fashion goddess, we're not sure it would be our first choice!

 

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Robert Downey Jr. is a dad for the third time after his wife gave birth recently!

Though no date of the baby’s birth is certain yet, it has been confirmed that Susan Downey gave birth to a girl in LA.

The little girl will be the second child for Susan and Robert who are also parents to 2-year-old son Exton. Robert also has a 21-year-old son, Indio from a previous relationship.

Robert recently joked that his wife was “about to pop” before saying how tough the pregnancy had been on him (we’re sure she just loved that!): “the second pregnancy has been extraordinarily tough for me. Self-prescribed mandatory bed rest was of some benefit. At least my milk is finally coming in.”

Robert and Susan, who is a film producer, have been married since 2005. 

Congratulations to the family on their new arrival – we can’t wait to hear what they name her!

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Don't get us wrong, we love us some Sex and the City. HOWEVER…some of the things that happened in that show were just beyond ridiculous.

Here are just some of those moments…

1. That time Samantha dyed her pubes

Can you imagine the effort…for one grey hair?! Girl, please.

2. That time Carrie said “You have to forgive me” ten million times

Please, Aiden make her stop.

3. That time Charlotte put stamps around her husband’s manhood

As IF he wouldn’t wake up…

4. That time Smith waited in the hotel for Samantha even though he knew she was having sex with Richard upstairs

Although we're glad he did…

5. That time Carrie guilt-tripped Charlotte into handing over her engagement ring because she was going to lose her apartment, because she buys too many shoes

Toxic friend alert, anyone?!

6. That time in Sex and the City 2 when Carrie kissed Aiden

When years previously she had cheated on Aiden with Big…sort it out Carrie

7. That time in Sex and the City 2 when Samantha screamed “I have SEX”…with actions

Jaysus

​8. That time Carrie said to Big: "You're girl is lovely, Hubbell" and then walked away really smug believing she's the elusive female who can't be tamed…

She's just so deep, y'know?

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Ellie Goulding left a lot of her fans with a bitter taste in their mouths after she shared a photo on her Instagram account.

The singer shared a glimpse of herself dressed in a Native American-style costume, something that has caused great debate over the last few years.

Ellie’s followers instantly called her out on the costume, calling it “deeply offensive” and “disappointing”.

The singer promptly removed the photo from her Instagram feed following the backlash, but has not commented on it since. 

Many people have taken to Twitter to defend Ellie, saying that her costume was in no way racist:

However, many others don't agree and are saying that Ellie's costume is a prime example of the cultural appropriation of the Native American culture:

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Star of Orange Is The New Black, Lea DeLaria, lost her temper with a preacher on the Subway in New York yesterday morning.

The actress, who plays Big Boo on the hit Netflix show, can be heard in the video shouting at the preacher and telling him he does not have the right to tell other people what to believe.

 

Thanks @bredvad Here's one from thefoodlife.com shoot I did Friday. #ieatthrreforriam

A photo posted by Lea DeLaria (@realleadelaria) on

However, when the man fails to stop his preaching, she marches up to him angrily and says she won’t stop talking until he does.

This is just making us even more excited for Boo’s return in the next season of OITNB. 

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HelloFlo in an American organisation that helps to make that time of the month a little bit more manageable.

While not available outside of the US and Canada, HelloFlo is a subscription service that sends a cute package of tampons and other goodies out to you in your time of need.

We definitely need one of these in Ireland!

Now, the company are urging women to take photos of themselves with their tampons – in a bid to decrease stigma surrounding periods.

Founder of HelloFlo, Naama Bloom spoke of the importance of making tampons and pads a thing of everyday normality, rather than something to shove up our sleeve as we run to the bathroom: “While we don’t think that we’ll actually get women to start walking to the bathroom with their head held high and their tampon held higher, we do want to encourage women to think about why tampons, pads, menstrual cups, sponges etc are shrouded in secrecy. What if we just treated them as the tools they are?”

So… would you get snap happy with your tampon?!

 

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Twitter is in overdrive after Harry Styles mentioned in an interview that gender wasn’t important when it comes to relationships, prompting rumours he may be bisexual.

However, fans of the One Direction singer are eager to let everyone know that he was clearly joking…

Although many other fans aren't so sure…

Harry made the comments during a recent interview when he and bandmate Liam were asked about important traits in a potential girlfriend. Liam jokingly said: “Female – that’s a good trait” to which Harry replied: “Not that important.”

See the moment everyone is talking about at 2:26 in the video below. 

Speculation about his sexuality has been rampant since then but we’re sure if Harry wanted to announce his sexual preference he would – and if not then he won't!   

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Unless you have a glaring pimple or a hormonal breakout, sometimes concealer can feel like a bit of an afterthought. But that little tube of liquid can do so much more than cover up annoying spots!

Here are a few of our tried-and-tested concealer hacks, as well as a few uses that definitely aren’t listed on the box!

1. Apply it like a pro
Rather than swiping concealer in a horizontal line under each eye to cover dark circles, apply it in an upside-down triangle shape, with the two outer points at the corners of your eye and the inner point hitting the apple of your cheek. Dab it on in lines or dots and blend to cover the whole area. This technique will reflect light upward giving you instantly brighter skin.

2. Don’t waste it!
When you apply your foundation over concealer, you end up wiping away most of your hard work. Use your foundation as a base and apply concealer over it – you won’t need to use as much to cover blemishes AND you’ll get longer lasting coverage!

3. Know your colours
Concealer is not just made to suit your skin tone, you know. Most shades can be divided up into peach, green or yellow-based hues. Peach is best for hiding dark circles, while yellower shades balance out uneven skin tones. A green-tinted concealer should be the go-to choice for those prone to acne or breakouts – it’s perfect for combatting redness.

4. Run out of concealer?
Panic not! Your trusty concealer is basically a more concentrated version of foundation. If you’re stuck, apply a small amount of foundation to the skin and let it set for a minute or so before blending. Allowing the thinner liquid to dry out and thicken on your skin means you’ll get almost the same coverage as you would from a standard concealer.

5. Get lighter coverage
If you’re not in the mood to slap on a full face of make-up but just know today will be the day you randomly bump into your ex while looking wrecked and pale, throw together a makeshift tinted moisturister using a blend of your regular day cream and some concealer. The thickness of concealer means the light mixture won’t slide off your skin when applied.

6. Combat puffy eyes
Nothing is a bigger giveaway for a hangover or lack of sleep than that telltale puffiness around your eyes – but we have the solution. First tap gently across your eyelids and under your eyes to encourage movement of fluid under the skin. Then apply a mix of eye cream, highlighter and concealer under your eyes, on the outer edges and across the brow-bone. This will not only hide any dark circles but will brighten the whole area. Instant facelift!

7. Use it all over!
If you’re dying to wear that backless dress but have some less-than-glamourous “bacne,” your concealer is here to help. Lightly apply it to the spot, then follow up with some translucent powder. Repeat this process until the blemish is completely hidden. The powder holds the concealer in place so you don’t need to worry about it fading– just go and strut your stuff!

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Kim has given us all something of a fright after showing off her new look at Kendall's birthday party – bleached eyebrows.

The reality TV star shared a snap of her new look, posing with Cara Delevingne, writing: “About last night… #KendallsBDayParty #DontBeScaredOfMyBleachedBrows #ItsForAPhotoShoot.”

 

About last night… #KendallsBDayParty #DontBeScaredOfMyBleachedBrows #ItsForAPhotoShoot

Ein von Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) gepostetes Foto am

Yikes, we’re not going to lie Kimmy – we’re a little scared!

Kim isn't the first celeb to take bleach to their eyebrows as Miley Cyrus, Kelly Osbourne and even her own sister Kendall sported the look on a catwalk last year. 

Kim’s appearance at her little sister’s birthday party also seems to diminish rumours that Kendall had failed to invite her sisters to her big day.

It looks like French Montana may have made an appearance too by the looks of things…have him and Khloé patched things up?!

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Oh. Em. Gee.

What is this sorcery? Benedict Cumberbatch has announced that he is engaged to be married!

Yes, that’s right, married. Benedict. Sherlock. Smaug.

The marriage announcement to Sophie Hunter appeared in a newspaper announcement today and reads: “Mr. BT Cumberbatch and Miss S.I. Hunter: The engagement is announced between Benedict, son of Wanda and Timothy Cumberbatch of London and Sophie, daughter of Katharine Hunter of Edinburgh and Charles Hunter of London."

Sophie and Benedict have never gone public with their relationship, but have been spotted together numerous times. 

Look here's the ACTUAL proof Sherlock is soon to be a married man:

Although we may be completely devastated – congratulations to the happy couple!

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Blue Ivy has a playmate!

Singer Kelly Rowland has become a mum for the first time. The star and her husband, manager Tim Witherspoon, welcomed a baby boy yesterday.

"We are thrilled to announce that today we are the proud parents of our first son," Kelly said in a statement. "We are blessed to report everyone is healthy and happy!"

The little one was born weighing 7.5lbs and has been named Titan Jewell – a big name for a little boy!

Kelly and Tim married last June in a small ceremony in Costa Rica, and Kelly announced she was expecting a month later, sharing this cute snap of baby Nike Jordan sneakers to Instagram, with the caption, "I'll be stuntin like my daddy":

Aaaw!

The Say Yes singer revealed last month that she couldn't wait to become a mum. "I'm excited to bring a child into the world," she told Elle magazine. "Sharing that experience with my husband is probably the most beautiful part."

Speaking about whether or not she would protect her new arrival from the limelight, the Destiny's Child star said, "I just plan to play it by ear. Everybody has their normal."

Congrats Kelly and Tim! 

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