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EastEnders actor Danny Dyer has revealed that hit HBO show Game of Thrones has rejected him, not once or twice but THREE times! Ouch.

While we really admire his resilience, we have to wonder why he keeps putting himself forward! The actor made the revelation on The Jonathon Ross Show, saying: “I’ve been u for it three times, I got three knockbacks.”

According to fellow guest on the chat show and GOT star, Dame Diana Rigg, the problem could lie in his accent as she said to him: “I’ll put in a good word for you as long as you lose the cockney accent.

Harsh words! We’ll have to wait and see if Danny takes her advice!

Danny currently plays the role of the Queen Vic landlord, Mick Carter in the popular soap but it looks as if he might not be staying around for long if he is looking for roles in Game Of Thrones

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Some people just have this "being hilarious on Twitter" thing down, and Anna Kendrick is DEFINITELY one of them.

The Into The Woods star has some serious social media game… can we just be her bestie already?!

Here are a few of the ones that really made us laugh over the last few months…

1. Yup, we've been there.

2. Nice to know even celebs make dopes of themselves at the gym sometimes…

3. Ours would be a unicorn, just FYI.

4. We hear ya, girl.

5. "I'm really happy for you, and Im'ma let you finish, but…"

6. Wheat FTW.

7. Possibly the best celeb response to September's nude photo leak…

8. THIS IS OUR LIFE.

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It’s a yes for Hollyoaks actor James Sutton!

James, who plays the role of John Paul McQueen on the popular soap, announced that he had gotten engaged to his girlfriend, Kit Williams.

The couple are currently holidaying in Barbados – what a perfect place for James to pop the big question!

James took to Twitter to announce the lovely news, writing: "She said yes" with a lovely photo of the happy couple. Aww! 

James and Kit have been congratulated by many of James’ co stars on Twitter, including Kirsty-Leigh Porter and Keith Rice.

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Katy Perry has FINALLY addressed her feud with Taylor Swift and those hoping for her to say there isn’t one are in for disappointment!

It would appear that Katy and Taylor are far from friends as the Fireworks singer addressed the issue in an interview with Billboard recently.

The interview spoke about THAT time Taylor alluded to a female singer as her ‘straight-up enemy’ before Katy later tweeted about ‘the Regina George in sheep’s clothing’. All Katy has to say about the situation now is: “If somebody is trying to defame my character, you’re going to hear about it.”

Ooh, very saucy Katy! We guess this means that things are very far from okay between the pair! All we want to know is…where did it all go so wrong? 

Perhaps Taylor was less than impressed when Katy began to date her ex-boyfriend, John Mayer back in 2012 and things only went from bad to worse after that! Katy's rumoured ex, Diplo also slammed Taylor on Twitter, telling her she had no bum, leading her BFF Lorde to lay down the law

Either way, it looks like these former friends are very far from that now! How sad – she may be the only high-profile celebrity who ISN'T Taylor Swift's BFF…!

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Geordie Shore’s Charlotte has been a very busy lady promoting her record-breaking fitness DVD, 3 Minute Belly Blitz but she still had time to shock us as she sat down to chat This Morning earlier today!

Charlotte took hosts Eamonn and Ruth aback when she confessed her very unhealthy drinking habits prior to her weight loss, saying: “Before, I was drinking pints of Baileys because I love Baileys. My stomach would’ve been curdling like mad.”

Now, we love a good Baileys – but a PINT?! Yikes.

Charlotte also spoke about her ex-boyfriend and on-off love interest Gary Beadle, saying that he has yet to tell her how fab she looks: “He never tells me. I think he spites me. I feel like he never wants to give me a compliment.”

Disappointing news for all of the Charlotte and Gary fans out there as she also revealed that they are nothing more than friends. Boo!

Charlotte is believed to have reunited with her ex-boyfriend Mitch (yes, THAT one) as she posted photos of her kissing him while on holidays in New York recently

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Did you know that it was Mr. Max Factor that was responsible for transforming Marilyn Monroe into the woman she is revered as to this day. So how did he transform her from an ordinary girl into a glamour puss? Niamh Geaney went along to meet Max Factor's uber-talented Make-up Artist Lyndsey Cavanagh to find out what products we can use to achieve this Hollywood starlet look.

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The literature world led tributes as acclaimed Australian author, Colleen McCullough passed away yesterday aged 77.

However, an obituary printed by The Australian newspaper showed just how far female authors have yet to go as it read a disgraceful dissection of her physical appearance rather than her life’s work:

“Colleen McCullough, Australia’s bestselling author, was a charmer. Plain of feature and certainly overweight, she was, nevertheless a woman of wit and warmth. In one interview, she said: ‘I’ve never been into clothes or figure and the interesting thing is I never had any trouble attracting men’.”

Naturally, the world has been outraged by this disgraceful and sexist take on the author of The Thorn Birds, with a very special hashtag going viral on Twitter. #myozobituary sees normal women, and indeed men, try their hand at The Australian’s lovely writing style.

 In a humorous take to what is a less-than-funny situation, we took a look at some of them:

Let’s hope that The Australian give Colleen the impressive obituary she deserves at that she is the last female writer, or indeed female ever to endure such shocking words upon her death. 

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Cutting sugar out of your diet doesn't just mean skipping that after-lunch Dairy Milk bar. Sugar, in all its forms, is present in many of the things we eat on a daily basis, but with some planning and attention, it's easy to start decreasing the amount your body takes in.

Here are some tips to get you started…

1. Read food labels
Many processed foods and sauces contain much more sugar than you might think. That's what makes them taste great and keeps them from going off, but it's not quite so beneficial to your body. Check ingredients lists before you buy things like ready meals, pasta and cooking sauces, salad dressings, and crackers to see how much sugar is in them. If sugar is close to the beginning of the ingredients list, that's a key sign the product you're about to buy is packed with the stuff.

2. Know the hidden names for sugar
Ingredients lists might not explicitly say "sugar," but that doesn't mean it's not in there. Words ending in -ose (sucrose, glucose) and anything with the word syrup in it (high fructose corn syrup, brown rice syrup, maple syrup) are all sweet and sugary alarm bells. Educate yourself!

3. Cut down slowly
Removing sugar from your diet immediately just isn't a realistic option for most people unless you have the time and money for a complete diet overhaul. Cut back slowly – go for a plain latte instead of a flavoured one, or use cinnamon in your porridge instead of honey. 

4. Add flavour in other ways
Vanilla, citrus, and spices like nutmeg and cinnamon are great ways to add sweet flavours to your meals without using sugar. Sugar-free baking recipes are all over the internet so next time you're about to make something sweet, check out some sugar substitutes for your ingredients list!

5. Don't go artificial
Yes, artificially sweetened drinks and foods have fewer calories, but they trick your body into thinking it's about to get an energy boost when it's not. In fact, artificial sweeteners are often associated with weight gain, rather than loss.

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Just as things were getting back on track for Teen Mom 2 star, Jenelle Evas, it seems that things have taken a turn for the worse!

The reality TV star was seemingly broken up with by her fiancé, Nathan Griffith on Twitter when he wrote: “I’m not sitting here listening to your bullsh** anymore. I’m tired of constantly being disrespected and dragged down @PBandJenelley_1.”

Eek! Following the very public blasting of his fiancée, Nathan then followed it up with a more final tweet, writing: “I’m especially not going to sit here while God only knows what you’re doing. It’s public it’s official! Goodbye.”

It hasn’t even been a month since the mum-of-two announced her engagement on Twitter, showing off her impressive sparkler and writing: “Oh man! Someone’s engaged!”

The couple have one child together, Kaiser who will be one in June, while Jenelle is also mum to five-year-old Jace.

Jenelle recently took to Twitter to announce her delight at being offered a job as a medical assistant. We hope they can work things out! 

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Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane is currently undergoing treatment in a Florida hospital after collapsing on a flight from London.

The actor, who played Hagrid in the film franchise, began suffering flu-like symptoms which worsened as the flight went on. Paramedics met him once the plane touched down in Florida and brought him to hospital.

The 64-year-old actor was en route to a Harry Potter convention in the US when he fell ill. 

It's believed Sir Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in the films, was also on the plane.

Robbie's rep hit back at claims that the actor has been drinking heavily at a Heathrow airport lounge before taking off, saying the claims were "completely untrue" and "not correct." She added that Robbie had very little time in Heathrow after his connection from Glasgow landed late due to snow.

We hope he'll be okay!

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When we think of romance, our minds no doubt wander to the classic city of love, Paris. While Irish couples still love a trip to the capital of romance, it’s not their number one choice…

Research done by Expedia.ie has showed that couples are choosing Irish getaways over heading abroad for Valentine’s Day. Bookings for Dublin are up a massive 283% year on year, while bookings for Galway are up 68% on last year alone.

In comparison to 2014, where only two Irish cities, Dublin and Galway, stood out in the top 5 favoured destinations alongside London, New York and Paris; Cork and Killarney have now crept in, knocking London and New York out of favour.

Limerick and Kilkenny also make an appearance in the top 10 favoured destination for Valentine’s Day with Irish couples.

Here's the top 10 Valentine's Day getaways for Irish people this year: 

  1. Dublin
  2. Galway
  3. Cork
  4. Killarney
  5. Paris
  6. Rome
  7. Frankfurt
  8. Kilkenny
  9. Limerick
  10. Birmingham

Managing director of Expedia UK and Ireland spoke about this change in trend, saying that Irish people are now choosing to explore the wonderful country around them, rather than travel abroad: “With seven of the top 10 Valentine’s Day destinations based in Ireland this year, it’s clear that Irish people are opting to explore the myriad of romantic spots that their home country has to offer. From luxury spa city breaks to outdoor adventure weekends in the countryside, Ireland has something for every taste and budget, right on our doorstep.”

To help you celebrate in style on the most romantic day of the year, Expedia.ie have two fabulous offers for you avail of in two of Ireland most favoured Valentine’s destinations; Dublin and Galway.

Dublin
From Friday 13th – Sunday 15th February, enjoy two nights for €339 per person sharing in the luxurious surroundings of Dublin’s five-star Conrad Hotel. The hotel is situated in the heart of Ireland’s buzzing capital and boasts two restaurants; Alex Restaurant and Cocktail Bar and Alfie Byrne’s Galway Bay Brewery.

Galway
From Friday 13th – Sunday 15th February, enjoy two nights for €249.99 per person sharing, at the exclusive five-star hotel in Galway city, The g Hotel. Designed by renowned milliner to the stars, Philip Treacy, The g Hotel is perfect for a fabulous afternoon tea or evening cocktails. The g Hotel has two restaurants; the acclaimed Restaurant gigi’s and Signature Lounges. The g Hotel’s spa will provide you with all of the comfort and relaxation you could ever need for a fabulous getaway.

To avail of these Valentine’s Day weekend offers, please visit Expedia.ie

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Made In Chelsea stars Louise Thompson and Binky Felstead enjoyed more than an evening out together last night when they did some seriously steamy posing for the cameras!

Louise, who is currently dating American co-star Alik Alfus, posted a picture of her puckering up to Binky with the caption, "My binkles":

 

My binkles @binkyfelstead 

A photo posted by Louise Thompson (@thelouisethompson) on

Binky shared a similar photo of the girls looking very intense indeed, writing, "I lov."

 

I lov

A photo posted by Binky Felstead (@binkyfelstead) on

Louise was back in the UK after three weeks of filming in Austria for Channel 4 ski show The Jump, which kicks off on Sunday.

Despite her steamy kisses with Binky, we reckon Alik has nothing to worry about as his girlfriend seemed delighted to be reuinted with him after her time in Austria, posting a sweet picture of the couple with the caption, "back with this guy"

 

Back with this guy. 

A photo posted by Louise Thompson (@thelouisethompson) on

D'aaaw!

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