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Is there anything more swoon-worthy than seeing a ridiculously good looking man playing with a puppy?

Nope, we really don’t think that there is.

Ben Affleck flew into Atlanta on Monday afternoon to visit his three children, Violet, Seraphina and Samuel. The kids are currently staying with Jennifer Garner while she films her new movie, Miracles in Heaven.

And what did he bring along with him? That’s right – a beautiful fluffy golden Labrador puppy! Nawwwww!

The gorgeous dog was adopted by the Affleck family in May. Ben and Jen reportedly took their daughters to a dog adoption just weeks before the couple announced their divorce in an official joint statement in June.

The statement read, “After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce. We go forward with love and friendship for one another and a commitment to co-parenting our children whose privacy we ask to be respected during this difficult time.”

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As if dealing with the breakdown of her nine year relationship hasn’t been hard enough, Kourtney realised it was finally time to explain to her kids what was going on.

According to reports, 5-year-old Mason and 3-year-old Penelope have begun to ask a lot of questions about where their daddy is and why he hasn’t been home in so long.

Speaking to HollywoodLife.com, an insider revealed that “Since Scott hasn’t been around, Kourtney finally had to have a talk with Mason and Penelope who have been asking a lot of questions.”

“Kids are smart and they knew something was wrong and that their daddy was gone for way too long,” the source explained. “Kourtney sat them down and did her best to explain that their daddy wasn’t going to live with them anymore.”

However, despite being absent for almost a month, Scott finally reappeared and spent some time with his kids. According to reports, the 32-year-old minded his three children the night that Kourtney supported Caitlyn at the ESPY’s, along with the rest of the Kardashian clan.

At least this looks like some kind of progress between the former couple as it had previously been reported that Kourtney has said that she was not allowing the kids to see their dad without supervision.  

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Former X Factor contestant Katie Waissel has revealed her true feelings about her ex-mentor, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini… and boy, it is NOT pretty!

The 29-year-old admitted that she even warned Rita Ora, who is a good friend of hers, that she thinks Cheryl is a “pr**k”.

It is no secret that Ms Waissel and Cheryl didn’t see eye to eye, with Katie having previously opened up about her distaste for the former Girls Aloud singer.

Speaking to Star Magazine she said that, “People think I have this huge thing against Cheryl. And granted, I do. I’m pissed off for various reasons. If you ask me she is fake as s**t.”

And Katie didn’t stop there. “I just think there’s no substance to her,” the singer went on. “She can be very abrupt and rude. I don’t think she’s a very nice human.”

Katie, who finished seventh in the seventh series of the show had some advice to give to upcoming contestants. And that was “to f*****g beg to get someone else as a mentor.”

Wow, we can’t imagine Cheryl is going to be too pleased hearing about this!

Warning new judge Rita Ora against her, Katie admitted that “I told her I hung out with Simon and Louis Walsh, and Cheryl sat with her Benson and Hedges in her dressing room staring at her diamonds. Rita, if you ever lose Cheryl, that’s where she is.” 

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Taylor Hatala made a name for herself earlier this year when her totally insane “Anaconda” dance routine went viral.

The talented 11-year-old has now released a new video alongside 14-year-old Larsen Thompson who Taylor calls her “fraternal twin”.

In the latest clip, the girls are seen going into an office and taking over with their mind-blowing dancing.

The whole thing is done to Beyoncé’s Run the World (Girls). And Bey may want to watch out because it looks like it won’t be long before these two girls really are going to run the world! 

 

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We're wishing we lived in Japan right now, because for one day only, Japanese McDonald's customers are getting a pretty cool treat.

On July 27th, a branch of Macca's in the Roppongi Hills area of Japan will transform into 'Restaurant M' for the day, plating up haute cuisine style meals made from McDonald's food.

A sneak peek at the menu has been revealed, and it includes deconstructed slider burgers served with skewers, vichyssoise with French fries (really?) and fancied-up McDonald's blueberry-Oreo sundaes for dessert.

The best bit? Meals will be served by waiting staff, with proper knives, forks and dinnerware. 

Sadly only ten groups of twenty can make bookings for the once-off event, so aside from the fact that we're not in Japan, it looks like chances of us getting a seat at Restaurant M are slim. But who knows, maybe an Irish version could be on the way?

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When you watch the same films over and over every Christmas, it's easy to forget how much time has passed since they were released.

Take Love Actually, for example. It seems like a fairly 'modern' film right? Except for the lack of iPhones, obvz. But in reality, it's actually a whopping 12 years old, and we got a bit of a shock today when we realised that Thomas Brodie-Sangster, who played the adorably lovestruck Sam, is no longer a pre-teen.

Thomas, who is now 25 (yes, TWENTY FIVE YEARS OLD), appeared at Comic Con in San Diego recently, and we have to say that despite the years passing, Thomas is every bit as baby-faced as he was back in the early Noughties.

He probably hates hearing this, but he hasn't changed all that much 12 years on. In fact, the youthful actor still has trouble getting served down the pub. On a recent trip to Canada, he says he resorted to desperate measures when he was refused service at a bar and had no ID on him.

"For the first time in my life I got out my phone and looked myself up on IMDb," he told The Guardian back in April. "They laughed and even got me to sign my autograph. But they wouldn’t serve me that pint.”

Since starring as Liam Neeson's son in Love Actually, Thomas has had a pretty stellar acting career, with roles in Game of Thrones, Maze Runner, BBC's Wolf Hall adaptation and even a voice role in Phineas and Ferb.

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While a public proposal might not be to everyone's taste, one of the distinct advantages is that there will be no shortage of cameras around to capture the moment.

We bet Jacqueline Jossa got a kick out of looking back at the exact moment her new fiancé Dan Osborne popped the question, after he got down on one knee in front of 40 of her closest friends and family on holidays in Greece last month.

The pair were there to celebrate Jacqueline's sister's wedding, and it seems Dan took advantage of the gorgeous location and family gathering to propose to his girlfriend of one year. Posting a picture of the moment to Instagram today, Jacqueline wrote, "One of the best moments of my life."

The couple, who have one daughter together, have already been making plans for their upcoming wedding, set to take place in England. They've even discussed the possibility of more children, though five-month-old Ella may have to wait a while for a little brother or sister.

"I don't want to lose my body ahead of the biggest day of my life. If the time is right we'll start trying after the wedding," Eastenders star Jacqueline told OK! magazine last week.

"I'd really like to have a boy, so if we have another baby and it's a girl, I'd be up for having one more," she explained. "I have a feeling I only produce girls, though, so Daniel could end up being out numbered."

Sounds like Jacqueline knows what she wants…

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Some sad news coming from across the pond today as it's been confirmed that singer Blake Shelton is splitting from his wife of four years, Miranda Lambert.

Blake, known for his role as a judge on The Voice US alongside Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera and Pharrell among others, announced the news this evening to AP via a joint statement with Miranda. 

"This is not the future we envisioned," the statement reads. "And it is with heavy hearts that we move forward separately." The couple also asked that their privacy be respected at this no doubt difficult time, adding, "We are real people, with real lives, with real families, friends and colleagues. Therefore, we kindly ask for privacy and compassion concerning this very personal matter."

Blake and Miranda had their fourth wedding anniversary just two months ago, but given today's divorce announcement it seems like things may have been rocky for some time before that.

TMZ first reported on the divorce rumours earlier today, before any statement was released. It seems the pair filed their divorce documents quite some time ago, and a judge is expected to officially end the marriage today.

The couple, both country singers, married in Texas in 2011. This will be Blake's second divorce, after he split from his first wife Kaynette Gern in 2006.

Neither Blake or Miranda have addressed the split on social media as yet, though they have both been active on Twitter over the past 24 hours.

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Envisioned by Kanye and primarily starring Kim, they're the images that raised eyebrows when they were released online earlier this month.

And now, yet another snap from the shoot, which took place in rural northern France in March, has emerged – although this time, the shot is a coveted, behind-the-screen one which did not end up being published.

Proving every bit as delectable as its predecessors, the more recent photograph offers a further candid glimpse of the highly-stylised concept – which was driven by Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West.

Most importantly for her many fans, it appears to show Kim Kardashian's globally-famous bum in all its unairbrushed glory.

She can be viewed crouching on her hands and knees as she climbs a mound of earth on the sprawlling Château d’Ambleville estate.

On the day, the 34-year-old reality TV star had worn a nude-coloured body-suit, gold bra, black stockings and suede lace-up boots.

 

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Behind – and occasionally in front of – the camera was famed German photographer Juergen Teller.

He appeared in short navy-hued shorts and a warm red jacket in some of the shots. Meanwhile, Mr West can also be seen in further images.

The pictures were taken for a special pull-out supplement in System magazine, a publication previously little heard of outside France.

Mr Teller, 51, is well-known for snapping a host of high-profile names and faces. He has also held numerous exhibitions around the world, and often mans designer label adverts. 

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If you're heading off on holidays soon, updating your wardrobe isn't the only thing to consider… your signature scent might need overhauling too.

That heavy, heady perfume that works perfectly on cosy winter evenings may not be so suited to a warm sunny day spent with a cold glass of wine in hand. When it comes to mixing it up with scents, Roger & Gallet are pros, so when we heard about their Eau Sublime Or Bois d’Orange we had to check it out.

The warm, addictive scent is inspired by the gardens of Andalusia, so it's no surprise the fragrance instantly had us thinking of carefree summer evenings.

A combination of citrus notes, coconut flower, white wood and subtle vanilla make this the perfect fresh fragrance to see you through the season.

And the best part? The Eau Sublime Or comes with a hint of golden sparkle, so this isn't just for spritzing on your wrists – it'll add a subtle glow to your arms, collarbones and décolletage.

Roger & Gallet Eau Sublime Or Bois d'Orange, RRP €39.75, available in M&S Beauty Hall and pharmacies nationwide

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Beyoncé, Rihanna and co. might have stolen Mariah's thunder a few times over the years when it came to being crowned the ultimate diva, but there's one area Mariah has always won out in… SHOES.

The singer took to Instagram last night to show off a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most enviable rooms in her lavish New York apartment. "Always my favorite room in the house… #shoes #shoes #moreshoes," she wrote, sharing a picture of the plush pink-and-gold carpeted room complete with shelf after shelf of heels and boots.

Wow.

Mariah and her ex-husband Nick Cannon sold off their $9m (€8.3m) Bel Air mansion back in March, and Mariah has been living full time at her second home in Tribeca ever since. Don't feel too sorry for her though, as the singer's $9.5m (€8.75m) apartment is one of the most luxurious living spaces in the city.

After failing to purchase Barbara Streisand's $8m (€7.4m) penthouse back in 1999, Mariah instead opted to buy into a new 17-storey development in the Lower Manhattan area, purchasing both the duplex penthouse and the apartment below it. The result? A plush "triplex" style apartment with incredible Art Deco style furnishings, six bedrooms, a clothes room (not a wardrobe), and of course, the legendary shoe room.

It's been a rough year for Mariah, whose divorce from Nick was finalised in April after six years of marriage. But with the help of her Australian billionaire boyfriend James Packer, it seems the singer has found happiness again.

We're delighted… now if we could just get our hands on some of those shoes…

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WOW.

We knew a lot of the Kardashian-Jenners' looks were down to expertly applied makeup, but we didn't know just how much… until now. Makeup artist Kandee Johson managed to transform herself into four Kardashians with the help of eyebrow tinting, wigs, lip liner and a LOT of contouring, and we have to say, the results are uncanny.

In the new Buzzfeed video, Kandee takes off Kim, Khloé, Kris and Kylie perfectly, right down to their plump pouts. Here's her rocking the blue hair and plump lips as Kylie:

And then transforming her look to emulate Kylie's older sister Kim:

If you're a makeup fanatic (or just a Kardashian fanatic), you have to see this.

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