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Jennifer Lawrence's final turn as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games will hit our screens at the end of this year – but that's not all that will be coming to an end.

The actress revealed this week that she's saying goodbye to the X-Men franchise too, with one final appearance in the upcoming X-Men: Apocalypse next year.

Speaking to MTV at the premiere of her period drama film Serena, J-Law confirmed her departure, saying, "It is my last one, actually."

Jennifer's exit will be the end of an era, after four years so far in the role of shape-shifter Mystique.

The series must hold a lot of memories for the actress, after she met her ex-boyfriend Nicholas Hoult on the set of X-Men: First Class back in 2011.

The pair broke up last year after three years together, and Jennifer has since moved on with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.

It's thought that next year's film might be Nicholas' last appearance in the franchise too, unless he decides to renew his contract.

Former cast members Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart will not feature in the upcoming film.

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Iggy Azalea has revealed that she underwent cosmetic surgery – but it’s not what you might think. 

Though many have speculated that the star had surgery to enhance her bum, Iggy revealed it was actually a breast enlargement surgery she had done. 

Speaking to Vogue, the singer revealed that she decided to go under the knife four months ago: “Four months ago, I got bigger boobs! I’d thought about it my entire life.” Despite first deciding to keep her surgery out of the public eye, especially given the young age of her fan base, Iggy says she eventually realised she was into ‘secret-keeping’. 

We have to say, given the amount of celebrities who would never admit to getting cosmetic surgery – despite their obvious changing image – Iggy’s admission is completely refreshing. Good for her. 

However, the rapper also told Vogue how hard it can be to get clothes to fit her properly, thanks to her shapely behind: “It’s about proportion. I have to have everything tailored because I have such a small waist. I’m a 2 or a 0 on the top, and a 6 on the bottom.”

That sounds like a LOT of effort but we have to say, she certainly looks fab. 

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S! TV presenter Lisa Kavanagh headed into The Body Shop to get the lowdown on threading. 

From eyebrows to lips and all in between, threading has become the most popular hair removal option in recent years. 

Does it hurt? How does it actually work? To find out these and everything else you need to know about threading, have a watch of the video above. 

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Teen Mom star Maci Bookout may not be due until June, but her little girl’s name has already been written in stone. 

The reality TV star spoke about becoming a mum for the second time with E! News, saying that it has been very positive so far:

“Before, it was just negative. I wanted to hide from the world and not talk about it because I was only 16. It’s been nice to be able to enjoy it.”

Maci was one of the original teen moms to appear on the popular MTV series, welcoming her son Bentley into the world back in 2009.

She and the other mums; Amber Portwood and Catelynn Lowell appeared in the first episode of Teen Mom OG which premiered in the US last night. Farrah Abraham did not appear but is expected to feature in future episodes. 

Now she is all set to welcome a little girl into the world with her fiancé, Taylor McKinney – Maci revealed what she plans to name the new arrival:

“It’s Jayde and her middle name is Carter. No more changes. We finally agree and really feel this is the perfect fit.”

We think the name is just beautiful and can’t wait to see Maci’s new arrival. 

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We love a giant cheese pizza or a bowl of pasta as much as the next person, but eating high-carb foods every evening can leave you feeling tired, bloated and irritated.

If you're trying to take a break from starchy carbohydrates like white pasta, rice and potatoes, you don't need to leave your plate empty.

From veggie sides to low-carb noodles, there are plenty of delicious alternatives out there that will leave you feeling full and satisfied… but not sluggish.

Here are some of our faves…

1. Pan-seared asparagus
Asparagus is in season at the moment, so you can expect to find some farm-fresh stalks in your local shop for cheaper than you would the rest of the year. Pan-sear them by chopping off the woody ends, laying them in a pan or skillet with a small amount of oil (or none if you prefer), covering and allowing to cook for around 5 minutes on a medium-high heat, shaking the pan occasionally. The perfect accompaniment to any meal and SO summery, too.

2. Mashed or riced cauliflower
Cauliflower might not sound like a very appetising alternative, but trust us here! It's deliciously moreish but is far lighter than white rice. Steam and mash cauliflower with a knob of butter, or rice it by pulsing or grating and then gently sautéeing. If you're feeling really adventurous, why not try a cauliflower pizza base?

3. Courgette spirals
The great thing about using courgette in place of pasta is that it can be easily stirred through your preferred sauce and will soak up the flavours perfectly. Use a Spiralizer or simply slice into thin strips with a julienne peeler before adding a squeeze of lemon juice or stirring sauce.

4. Mashed or roasted sweet potato
Although sweet potatoes are only slightly lower in carbs than standard potatoes, they have many more health benefits, including a high water and fibre content that will leave you feeling full but not bloated. Mash sweet potatoes up with some salt and pepper, or slice and roast them for 20-25 minutes.

5. Shirataki noodles
These wonder noodles are made from the Konjac plant and are virtually carb-free, though you wouldn't know it to taste them! They're full of fibre too. Find these noodles in health shops or online – they often go under names like Zero Noodles or Free Noodles.

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Fans on Twitter have been going crazy all morning after a mystery tweet seemed to suggest that Kylie Jenner is pregnant.

The tweet appeared on Kylie's sister Kendall's page and showed a pregnancy test with the caption: "I don't care what anybody says. congrats @Tyga." 

Say. What.

Tyga and Kylie have been dating for some months now, though we can't say we expected this. 

Needless to say, the tweet was deleted almost immediately after it was shared so it would appear that someone managed to play a prank on Kendall at Kylie's expense. 

Neither Kendall, Kylie or Tyga have spoken out about the tweet since its appearance online but it sure has gotten fans into a flap. 

We think Kylie says it best herself:

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You’ve found yourself in a very awkward position – you cannot stand your best friend’s boyfriend.

So, where do you go from here? Or where can you go?

Here are some things to do when you find yourself hating on your BFF’s new boy.

Is it really him?
You need to figure out if you really don’t like him, or you just don’t like the idea of him. It may seem petty to be jealous but a guy on the scene will mean you see your friend less, so it’s understandable. Just be aware that this is your issue – not his. It’s up to you (and your friend!) to make sure your friendship stays strong.

Make the effort
It can be easy to dismiss someone at the smallest thing. If he said something stupid, or did something he shouldn’t have, try to understand he may have been nervous about meeting the BFF and this isn’t how he normally is. Give him another chance.

Time to talk?
So, you did all that and he’s still a jerk? Oh no… It’s time to get serious. It’s really important to remember that how your BFF sees her boyfriend is NOT how you see him. She’s in love – he’s an Adonis. Try asking her about the relationship; how it’s going, how she feels about him, that kind of thing. If she asks you what you think, voice your concern but in no way make her feel as if she needs to make a choice between you and her boyfriend. Think lines like: “I feel he’s a little rude, but maybe I just haven’t gotten to know him ENOUGH yet” rather than “he’s a rude so-and-so, I hate him”. See the difference?

Lauren Conrad didn't…

Make a plan
If you just can’t stand him but your friend is in love, we’re sorry but you may just have to deal. However, ensure you and your BFF have lots of quality time together alone, thus cutting down on time with her other half. Don’t make it too obvious though…!

Concern
If you are ever in doubt for your friend’s safety when it comes to her relationship, it’s time to speak up, and loudly. Check out the website 2in2u.ie on what you can do to protect your friend. 

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It's not been the best Tuesday for Ed Sheeran so far.

First he revealed that he's under doctor's orders to communicate only via a marker and whiteboard between shows until some vocal chord issues clear up.

And now the news has broken that the Thinking Out Loud singer has split from his girlfriend of over a year, Athina Andrelos.

​It's thought the couple have been split up since Ed's notoriously drunken night at the BRITs last month, which didn't go down too well with Athina.

"The final straw was at the after-party. It was a combination of Ed drinking too much and him being unable to deal with a girl that kept bothering them that night," a source told Heat magazine. 

"The next day, when Athina drove Ed to the airport, they spoke about everything and they decided to take a break because it was unfair on both of them."

Talk about a grim hangover – no doubt made a billion times worse by the fact that Ed had to fly off for the first leg of his six month tour that very same day.

Athina was Ed's first romantic interest after Ellie Goulding famously cheated on him with One Direction singer Niall Horan, a bust-up well documented in Ed's song Don't. 

We hope he's doing okay since the split!

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Twitter is awash with tributes today with the news that singer and reality TV star Lil' Chris has reportedly passed away age 24.

Lil' Chris – real name Chris Hardman – found fame at 15 when he was featured on the Channel 4 documentary Rock School, and has since had a number of TV and theatre roles.

The circumstances around Chris' death have not yet been confirmed.

The last tweet from the musician, posted on March 18th, was full of positivity and read, "Good morning everybody! Lovely day! Love you all x"

Chris' friends and fellow musicians have been expressing their sadness at the sudden and tragic loss:

Our thoughts are with Chris' loved ones at this time.

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Could Nicole Richie be expecting baby number three?

The Simple Life star was pictured with an unusually rounded tummy as she took a stroll in Sydney, Australia earlier this week.

Although Nicole has not made any official statement about a third pregnancy, there's no denying a bump was on show as the star appeared at a racing carnival at Sydney's Rosehill Gardens wearing a pretty tunic-style dress.

Nicole and her husband, Good Charlotte's Joel Madden, have two children together, seven-year-old Sparrow and five-year-old Harlow.

Speaking in a recent interview about the possibility of more children, Nicole said she never plans ahead. "We didn't plan the first two, so it's not really up to us, I guess. We're just a go-with-the-flow… we've never done anything in traditional order," she revealed to Ryan Seacrest.

The family are currently splitting their time between Australia and LA as Joel continues his work as a judge on The Voice Australia, and Nicole admits she considers Down Under as a "second home."

We can't wait to find out if the rumours are true!

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We asked, and finally Instagram have answered. For those of you who love to create collages with your photos, having to download extra apps with different features can be a little annoying.

Now, Instagram have announced their brand new app that will allow us to combine multiple photos in one single snap. 

Named Layout From Instagram, the new app is already available in the Apple app store and not only allows you to create a collage from your camera roll, you can also do a ‘photo booth’ countdown for an instant collage – we love it.

The new app will make your outdoor adventures and baking endeavours come to life even more – we can’t wait to use it.

Layout From Instagram will be made available for Android in the coming months. 

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Ed Sheeran has been Thinking Out Loud a little TOO loudly it seems!

The singer is currently on the Australian leg of his tour, having just completed a series of shows in Brisbane with another in Sydney today, and the hard work has taken its toll on his vocal chords.

Ed tweeted this morning to let fans know he was under doctor's orders to mind himself… by keeping his mouth firmly shut.

"Been told by the vocal doc not to talk at all between shows and they're giving me a white board to communicate with, could prove interesting," the singer revealed on Twitter.

Fans were quick to commiserate with/laugh at Ed's misfortune, with one writing, "I would pay to see this" and another adding, "wish i could be there to witness that! x"

Despite his illness, Ed seems to be doing his best to enjoy his time Down Under, even treating his manager Stuart to a day out at a theme park – which poor Stu seemed less than delighted about:

 

We took stu out for the day to go to adventure land and he's really excited about it

A photo posted by @teddysphotos on

Get well soon Ed… we need you in top form for Croke Park!

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