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Now, this is more like it. Beyoncé made headlines a few weeks ago when she stepped out with a less-than-flattering short fringe, but we're delighted to see that she's back on top with a stunning new style.

This is Bey's third new look in as many weeks. After #FringeGate, she changed back to her signature long blonde locks, and now she's removed her extensions in favour of a gorgeous bob.

The Queen of Pop was pictured out and about in New York sporting her new 'do, which was topped off with a blue fedora hat. Cute!

The change must have only been made in the last day or two, as Bey's long locks were visible underneath her Janet Jackson Halloween costume over the weekend:

 

Janet and MJ

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This isn't the singer's first time going super-short – last August she stepped out with a pixie haircut that sent the pop world into a frenzy:

There's been speculation that Bey's various new hairstyles over the last few weeks might be a sign she's been filming some new music videos – there's even been some leaked information about a possible new album

Whatever the reason for the changes, we must say we definitely approve of the new bob!

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Some films capture the joy of winter so perfectly that you could be watching it on the laptop in your garden on a glorious July day (they still happen every so often, right?) and it will make you ACHE for the beauty that is the cold season.

We’re not just talking about your bog standard Christmas or holiday films either, although while we’re at it some classics couldn’t be ignored, but mostly those films that make us long for crisps afternoons, perishing nights and snug winter coats.

Serendipity
Set in New York during what looks like the most beautiful winter of all time, Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack dash around the city in stunning winter wear, tussle over cashmere gloves (as you do) and ultimately find out if destiny plays a part in true love, all against a winter backdrop so breath-taking it would make you give up all your future summers.

Bridget Jones Diary
We don’t know how they did it, but they did it. The makers of Bridget Jones Diary actually made being outside in a snow storm wearing nothing, but a ratty cardigan, seriously dodgy trainers and a pair of knickers look SO appealing. Was it the presence of the dashing Mark Darcy or was it the swirling snow on a quaint British street? The swirling snow, we’re certain.
 

Dumb & Dumber
Ski lodges, dodgy winter jumpers and roaring fires- Dumb & Dumber did winter so well.
Yes, the perishing cold meant Harry and Lloyd got stuck together on their moped and yes, Harry also got his tongue stuck to a cable car, but did you honestly watch this 1994 classic and NOT long for a winter weekend break in a ski resort in Aspen?
 

In Bruges
In fairness, the Belgian city of Bruges would look stunning in any season, but its beauty was really intensified by the crisps looking days, the cosy restaurant settings and the glorious continental way of rocking winter wools. Ok, so Colin Farrell look permanently perishing and the clock tower scene will haunt us forever, but apart from that Bruges wins at winter.
 

Home Alone: Lost in New York
We couldn’t leave this one out. The sequel always seems more Christmassy than the first, and that has to be down to the gorgeous exterior shots of New York in winter, right? A snowy Central Park, Rockefeller Centre’s Christmas Tree and Duncan’s Toy Chest bring us right back to the winters of our childhoods…minus Harry, Marv and The Big Apple, but Grafton Street lights and festive window displays count, don’t they?
 

 

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Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o, revered for her role in film 12 Years a Slave, has recently revealed that her new celebrity status is something that she really struggles to get her head around. In a recent interview with Glamour magazine, the-thirty-one-year old star said: “Right now I’m still adjusting. I guess I feel catapulted into a different place; I have a little whiplash … I did have a dream to be an actress, but I didn’t think about being famous.”

Anyone who dreams of being an actor usually includes an Oscar win in their fantasies and when asked about the night she won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, Lupita says: “This is actually a conversation I look forward to having in ten years, when all of this is behind me and I have some real perspective on what happened.” It’s refreshing to hear such humble responses from such a hugely talented actress, right?
 

 

Talking about the levels of fame that go along with a role and a win as big as Lupita’s, the stunning actress says: “I haven’t yet figured out how to be a celebrity; that’s something I’m learning, and I wish there were a course on how to handle it.”  

Awww! We think you’re doing amazingly well Lupita, although there's definitely some other celebs out there who could do with a crash course!

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Telling white lies is something we all do, and to be honest, if we stopped, the world would be a tougher place to live in.

Sometimes there's just no point in telling the cold hard truth, when it really doesn't matter either way. So what if you're not a fan of your bestie's new haircut? She looks fab all the same!

Here are a few things lies we all tell our gal pals… every so often, anyway!

1. "You look GRAND!"
Now, we're not saying it's okay to sit back and shut up if your BFF looks truly awful in a certain outfit, but when you're just popping down to Tesco for movie nibbles and you both have your hair scraped back and trackie pants on, it's okay to convince one another that you're total stunners. 

 

2. "I'm not annoyed, it's fine."
Sometimes when you're a little miffed about something, it's better just to hold your tongue than start an unnecessary argument. Of course this policy should not be applied to all grievances, but if you were left waiting in the rain for ten minutes while she was stuck in rush-hour traffic, there's not a whole lot either of you can really do about it, is there?

 

3. "I know, she's a total b**ch."
Look, if your pal has a problem with another lady for a good reason, it's your duty as a friend to be equally annoyed. So, NO, now is not the time to say, "but she's always been so nice to me!"

 

4. "I'm going to cook/work out/study every night this week."
Good intentions. Sometimes you just need to say something out loud so that you can feel good about it for a while… even if you know in your heart of hearts you'll be calling Four Star Pizza the second you get home tomorrow evening.

 

5. "I'm two minutes away!"
Translation: "I have just left the house and will be with you in fifteen minutes. Please don't be angry."

 

6. "Oh, no I don't LIKE him, it's very casual."
Sometimes it's just easier not to admit that you've spent the last week daydreaming about how he's going to propose. After all, if your pal knows you well enough, you don't need to say anything for her to work out that you're smitten.

 

7. "But I'm only having one drink."
SHOTS! SHOTS FOR EVERYONE!

 

8. "I'm just wrecked from work, I can't make it out."
This convenient lie is easier than admitting you only want to spend time with your couch, your hot water bottle and the cast of Orange Is The New Black tonight. Helloooo, Netflix. Of course, a true BFF will be right there on the sofa next to you.

 

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Back in 1998, world-renowned rapper Jay-Z took a few minutes to explain why he’s never been in love and reveals what he considers the perfect woman for him. And to be fair, his future wife and mother-of-his-child, global superstar Beyonce pretty much ticks all his boxes.

The 44-year-old superstar, who would have been around 28 at the time of the interview (but doesn't look like he's aged a day since, right?) explains that he’s never been so into someone that he misses them when he goes away and claims he’s yet to find all his favourite traits in one woman.

Saying he wants a sharp, witty girl and appreciates a good sense of style means that the rapper definitely hit pay-dirt when he and Beyonce started dating approximately five years later. He’s pretty adamant that he finds silliness a major turn-off and in fairness, silly is the last word we’d use to describe Queen Bey.

The couple who married in secret in 2008 and welcomed daughter Blue Ivy into their lives in 2012 have been rocked by recent rumours of infidelity and separation, but we’re pretty sure, going by this video, that Jay-Z knows he found his dream girl in the former Miss Knowles and won’t be doing anything to threaten their relationship.

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You may be a little upset it’s Monday but to take your mind off things we’ve put together another killer episode of Wired where Niamh Geaney is joined in studio by TV fanatics Conor Behan and Ciara O’ Doherty to round up the TV week.

We bring you all the X Factor goss and what we really thought of Cheryl's miming- call us controversial! In TV news we talk the The Fall, and more importantly Jamie Dornan, returning to our screens this Sunday. The Fear is ending, but with that, Republic of Telly kicks off so our comedy buds are well catered for with one promo in particular catching our eye. To top it off we let you in on an intriguing documentary that David Hasselhoff will be fronting- a must see! All that, and much more.

Join us back here tomorrow for your weekly event guide, The Line-Up.

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We reported back in August that Modern Family star Sarah Hyland split from ex-boyfriend Matt Prokop. In the wake of the split, Sarah courageously revealed that she had been the victim of emotional, verbal and physical abuse for four out of the five years that she and Matt were an item, with court documents and restraining orders confirming this.

But now it seems that Matt has a different spin on the story and feels that he’s the wounded party in the whole sorry ordeal. Taking to Twitter to express himself, he lamented the fact that he wouldn't be celebrating Halloween for the first time in 24 years, which may be a not-so-subtle dig towards Sarah, who used coordinate her Halloween costumes with her then-boyfriend.

In addition to this, he posted and deleted an image about suicide as well as lyrics to a love song which include the lines: "Are you lonely? Do you miss me anymore? / Is your heart as empty as these arms that used to hold you?"

It seems like Matt is attempting to make a grab for Sarah’s attention, but Sarah’s frightening claims against her ex-boyfriend that “He [Matt] placed both of his hands around my throat and began to choke me. His grip was so tight that I could not breathe or speak. I was scared and in fear for my life” should mean that Sarah has no intention of engaging with twenty-four-year-old Matt.

We hope the beautiful and talented Sarah is strong enough to ignore Matt’s tweets.

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If you've ever elected to have three bowls of Cheerios in lieu of dinner, or had a bowl of Coco Pops as "dessert" after a meal, then, like us, you can safely say you're a cereal addict.

So you might be just a LITTLE excited to hear about this latest venture by Northern Irish twins Alan and Gary Keery.

The Belfast brothers are launching their very own cereal-only restaurant next month, called (what else?) Cereal Killer Café. 

The new place will mainly be funded by the brother's own finances – a crowd-funding campaign raised only a fraction of its €80,000 goal – and will open on December 10th.

The only hitch? It's in London. Small details – sure that's nothing a Ryanair flight can't solve!

The café will serve over 100 varieties of cereals sourced from all over the world, along with 12 different milks and 20 types of toppings. Toppings, you say? We're intrigued!

And in case you're not in the mood for a bowl of Rice Krispies with ice cold milk, the lads will also serve up Poptarts, toast and hot beverages. 

Wow. Perhaps its a blessing in disguise that this place isn't in Ireland – we'd be the number one customers!

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Mondays are the worst.

Your sleep-ins are gone for another four days and you are really regretting that third tequila from Saturday night.

 Your mom was right, two-day hangovers ARE a thing.

Here are the things that seem to happen to us every single Monday!

1. As you stare at that grey porridge you instantly take back your Sunday post-binge promise to eat healthy this week. Croissant please!

2. Coffee. Coffee and then some more coffee please

3. You realise you forgot something important in your Friday euphoria to leave the office…

4. Your boss tells you he saw you Saturday night…and you get the fear all over again. Where?! When?! What was I doing?! Oh Gawwd

5. You get numerous glum Snapchats from equally sad friends who also hate Monday

6. You walk home in the rain and instantly take back your Sunday post-binge promise to go for a run every evening

7. You stick on the kettle, get into your fluffiest pyjamas and disappear into the couch, ahhh…

8. You vow to start eating healthily tomorrow and go for a run every night just like Gwyneth. Now, where are the chocolate biscuits?!

 

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Remember we promised you back in September that a Grumpy Cat film was on the way and we only had to hold out until Christmas? 

Well, for those of us who CAN'T possibly wait until the festive season (eh, everyone surely?) here is a sneaky little preview of our favourite internet meme come to life.

Perfect your frowns girls, we reckon this could soon be added to our annual rotation of cheesy Christmas flicks!
 

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If you thought your Halloween costume was good this year, wait until you see these celebrities – they definitely know how to celebrate the spooky season.

 

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Eva Longoria landed in Dublin this morning for the Web Summit and used Twitter to ask the most important questions – what to see and where to eat!

The actress was inundated with lots of great advice on what to see such as Phoenix Park, the Book of Kells and, of course…Coppers!

We’re not so sure she’ll be up for that last one but who knows!

The actress stopped off in Bewley’s for an Irish breakfast before heading down to River Island for some retail therapy.

If you’re around Dublin keep your eyes peeled, it sounds like the former Desperate Housewife is up for doing anything but being cooped up in a hotel room!

 

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