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Breakups are never easy and they can be even harder when you have made plans together – expensive plans – that one of you wants to keep.

When Jordan Axani booked a round-the-world trip for himself and his girlfriend, he obviously didn’t expect them to split in the meantime.

Unfortunately, Jordan still wants to go on the trip, sure who wouldn’t, but he has a problem – he can’t change the name on the other ticket. So either he is going on his own or someone with the same name as his ex is willing to go with him.  

Obviously the 27-year-old is hoping for the latter and is now looking for an Elizabeth Gallagher who is willing to be his travelling buddy. It’s not just the name she needs to have though – she also must have a Canadian passport.

He does have a few stipulations, saying his companion must “be sane, smart and (hopefully) interesting.”

Before you start to think that there is something a little more sinister going on, he says: “We can travel together and see some cool stuff – or not. I'm easy and have no problem with someone taking the tickets and doing their own thing (see ya on the plane!). Embracing the spontaneity of life is more my thing, though, so if you want to travel together (and are not an axe murder) I'm likely game.

Aw how sweet, we are totally wishing we were called Elizabeth Gallagher right now… oh, and that we had a Canadian passport…. 

 

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We're delighted to see that Kris Jenner has found someone new since separating from ex-husband Bruce over a year ago!

The Kardashian matriarch was pictured out and about in Los Angeles recently with new boyfriend, 41-year-old Corey Gamble.

The pair were spotted cuddling and kissing in public, having just returned from a romantic trip to Mexico together. 

Cute!

Rumours of a new relationship were first sparked last month when Kim was pictured out for dinner with Corey, who works for Justin Bieber's manager Scooter Braun. The new couple even showed up together at Kim's 34th birthday bash in Las Vegas shortly after their first appearance – check them out here on the left!

Kris and Bruce officially announced their divorce plans in September, after 22 years of marriage.

Although it must be hard for the Kardashian and Jenner sisters to welcome a new man into the family, things seem to be going remarkably well so far, with Khloé revealing Corey has even visited the family home. "Corey was over last night and he's great. I love him," she told E! News. "He's so sweet and my mom is really happy… I like to see her in such a positive, happy state."

Hmmm… we wonder if Corey might be showing his face on the next season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians!

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Your college days truly are the best of your life but as with all amazing things, you never usually release what you've got til it's gone.

Lie-ins, casually skipping lectures for coffee/rehearsals/Iron Stomach contests, leaving EVERYTHING to the last minute – never again in your life will you have the opportunity to have so much fun in the name of "study"!

Here are a few things that come as a shock to the system once your time at college ends…

1. Every week has to be a golden week now
You can't just decide not to go to work because it's raining outside or you're "not in the mood." Oh, cruel world!

 

2. All-nighters aren't the answer anymore
Whether it was an essay, a group project or a final exam, just about every problem in college could be solved with one all-night study session. Now that we're in the real world we actually have to plan and prepare ahead for things. Shudder.

 

3. Weekday hangovers are NOT an option
Sure, you heroically made it to your Friday morning lecture with red eyes and a coffee in hand every week. That same tactic just isn't going to cut it in the working world. Even the most relaxed of bosses will probably take an issue with you laying your head on your desk and falling asleep.

 

4. A traffic cone is not acceptable home decor
Nor is a carefully cultivated collection of Strongbow cans, or the remains of last week's house-warming party.

 

5. We can't schedule our day around Gilmore Girls re-runs these days
But what will Lorelai and Rory do without us?! We miss the days when afternoon TV watching was a daily occurrence.

 

6. Everyone eats so healthy now
Pizza, chicken fillet rolls and vodka with Red Bull were a perfectly acceptable diet back in college. Now it's all quinoa, chia seeds and green smoothies. WHATEVER.

 

7. Three-month holidays aren't the norm
If you're lucky enough to get paid holiday leave in your job, you'll be counting every day like a miser. Gone are the summers when you just jaunted off to San Diego on a whim. Life is so stressful now! So busy!

 

8. Even though it was a bumpy journey, we'd do it all again in a heartbeat
Your college years are definitely a learning curve, but they give you some of the best experiences of your life – and the best friends too. 

 

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After her super chilled reaction to that picture of Willow, we can’t say we’re too surprised about this.

Jada Pinkett Smith, who enjoys talking about how awesome her marriage and sex life are, posted a picture of herself, which she claimed husband Will snapped. While she was sleeping. And naked. Because Jada sleeps in the nude. Because her sex life is so awesome.

She also sleeps wearing expensive jewellery, but that's for another day…

In the picture, Will is clearly lifting up the covers to get a better look, but Jada doesn’t mind, as she considers it art:

“I discovered the sexiest secret the other day. My husband takes pics of me in my sleep. He has a whole stash he revealed to me and I really enjoyed getting a glimpse of myself through his eyes. I had to share one with you guys 😉

“Life is art. Life is beauty.”

While a number of people congratulated them on their happy marraige, many posters criticised Jada for posting the picture, even going as far as accusing her of staging it.

Will and Jada really enjoy talking their sexual chemistry, admitting in the past to having sex in offices, cars and even when filming on set during their 17-year marriage.

We’re really happy for them, but do they really need to keep going on about it? And on about…?

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The Line-Up, your weekly event guide is here, brought to you by the friendly face of Niamh Geaney.

This week we take a look at everything from burlesque and circus acts to economics, comedy and pageants! Quite the mix. So what will you be doing this week?

Join us back here tomorrow for Pic ’n’ Mix, your box office bucket list.

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You've had a bad day at work. Your bus home decided not to show up, leaving you trudging through the rain and wind with a half broken umbrella. And to top it all off, that guy from Tinder has mysteriously stopped messaging you. 

Sometimes, a salad for dinner just isn't going to cut it. On days like this, we need to call in the big guns. And by that we mean, the pizza delivery men.

When we're feeling fed up, turning to comfort food like chocolate and carbs seems like the best solution. But new research has shown that what we eat really has no bearing on how quickly we recover from a bad mood.

As part of the study, published in the Health Psychology journal, participants were shown an 18-minute video that sparked feelings of anxiety, fear and depression. Afterwards, one group were given their preferred comfort food, others snacked on a granola bar, while the final group weren't given any food at all.

The result? Turns out their moods all returned to normal within the same time range, regardless of what they had eaten. "You don’t need comfort food to feel better; the mind will do the trick all on its own if you give it time," said the researchers behind the study.

It's definitely something to consider next time you reach for that Dominos menu – but if you're anything like us you'll order it anyway!

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Ok so it was with a water pistol, but we still thinking that’s pretty badass!

In her new book, True Love, Jenny from the Block revealed that her mum once lost it with the paparazzi. While performing in Paris, Jennifer and her mum took her two children out to a local park for some R&R.

When Lopez felt the photographers were getting too close, her feisty mum picked up one of her grandchildren's toy water guns and proceeded to spray the paparazzi with water – and it worked!

The photographers ran off and The Lopez Family got to enjoy the rest of their afternoon.

Remind us not to mess with Mammy Lopez.

While the book doesn’t sound like the most interesting read, there were some interesting revelations in the new book. For instance, Jennifer reveals that Steven Spielberg is a huge American Idol fan, and also says she watched Something's Gotta Give 10 times to help her get through her divorce with Marc Anthony.

Whatever helps, we guess!

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Romeo Beckham, the 12-year-old son of Victoria and David Beckham has stunned in Burberry’s Christmas campaign.

The campaign, named “From London with Love” sees the tween as the star of the show, and he certainly knows how to steal it!

 

We have a feeling Romeo is going to have a very long fashion career ahead of him if these lucrative beginnings are anything to go by.

 

We love this video, it’s stunning – we’re sure David and Victoria are very proud. 

 

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It sounds as if Cheryl has had enough of the talk surrounding her performance of I Don’t Care on The X Factor last Sunday night.

OK! have reported that the singer responded to one jibe made about her on Instagram with a rather cutting message.

Cheryl shared an image of her latest single on Instagram, writing: “For those who have pre-ordered your copy of my album #OnlyHuman go to iTunes at midnight.. There’s a little something for you.”

Though the comments have now been deleted, it was reported a follower wrote: “Do we get a discount on your mimes performance you did on sat?”

Never one to sit back and keep quiet, Cheryl promptly hit back, allegedly writing: “Aww bless you live performances are not included on album I’m afraid. And I performed on Sunday! Don’t mug yourself on my page. It’s not cute. Go teach yourself some dance instead.”

Eek – she doesn’t sound very impressed!

Though she didn’t exactly deny the fact that she mimed, a rep commented on the performance yesterday

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Amanda Seyfried has revealed that she almost lost out on numerous roles in Hollywood movies because she was deemed too overweight.

Yes, that’s right – Amanda Seyfried. Overweight!

The actress tweeted almost two weeks ago about the topic, but it has gone unnoticed until now: “Fun fact: I almost lost out on several roles in my career because I was overweight. Wrong, America.”

While she didn’t say which movies she had almost missed out on, Amanda’s biggest roles to date include Mean Girls, Les Misérables and Dear John – could it have been one of those?!

We’re glad Amanda realises just how wrong this is and hopefully she can help change the way Hollywood looks at actors’ weight in the future. 

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If you’re trying to shift a few pounds, cutting fat out of your diet might seem like the easy solution. But not all fats exist solely for the purpose of making you gain weight – promise!

There are many healthy fats and fatty acids which your body needs to function properly. Key sources of these “good fats” include:

  • Avocados
  • Eggs (not just the whites!)
  • Olive oil
  • Nuts such as walnuts or almonds
  • Nut butters like peanut, cashew or almond
  • Flaxseeds
  • Chia seeds
  • Oily fish such as salmon, tuna, sardines, trout and mackerel

In our haste to eat “healthily,” many of us skip out on fats – the bad ones AND the good ones. But if you’re body’s not getting enough fat, you’ll soon know. Here are a few signs…

1. You’re always hungry
Even after a big meal, you don’t feel satisfied and find yourself reaching for sugary or carb-filled snacks. Unlike sugar, fat makes us feel fuller for longer, and a lack of it can lead to a rumbling tummy.

2. You feel jittery or low in energy
Sometimes you feel buzzed, while other times you’d happily slump on your desk and go for a snooze. One of the main roles of good fats is to keep our blood sugar stable – without it you’ll experience spikes and dips regularly.

3. Your mind is a fog
Can’t shake that groggy feeling when you wake up? A lack of fat in your diet could be the culprit. Our brain needs fuel to keep functioning properly, and fat is one of the key sources.

4. Your skin is dry and dull
Every time you look in the mirror you reach for more foundation. But extra make-up isn’t the answer! Dietary fats support the oil-producing glands in our skin, keeping it bright, supple and hydrated.

5. You’ve mysteriously missing periods
The fat in our diet plays a huge role in regulating hormones – so if you’re not eating right, your cycle could go haywire. But remember that a missed period could have many causes so if you’re worried do consult your GP.

6. You’re feeling unusually low
If your positive attitude has taken a nosedive or you’re experiencing ups and downs, the lack of fat in your diet could be to blame. Missing out on essential fatty acids like omega-3 and omega-6 can leave you feeling down, so bump up your intake of fish, flaxseeds and chia seeds to help things along.

7. You’re not unfit but exercise tires you out
If your usual exercise routine feels unusually tough and tiring of late, it could be because you’re not fueling up with the right foods throughout the day. Our body burns carbs first, and then relies on our fat stores to keep us going. No fat equals no stamina!

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This is hilarious.

Apparently Louis Tomlinson got papped snogging Taylor Swift…according to Zayn Malik that is!

One Direction were doing an interview where they played a story game, and let’s just say things got out of hand!

Here’s how the story went:

Harry: “Louis Tomlinson…”
Niall: “Got papped snogging…”
Zayn: “Taylor Swift”

Hmm, did it really say Taylor or did Zayn see an opportunity he just couldn’t resist?!

Harry’s reaction meanwhile was actually very cute as he mutters: “You could have told me.”

The signer dated Taylor for four months at the end of 2013. 

While the entire thing was a joke (or at least we hope it was!) we still have hopes for a Haylor reunion…

Skip to the 6:00 mark for the hilarious moment Zayn lets Louis' big secret slip…!

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