SHEmazing!
follow us
more
 
HomeArchives2015July

Monthly Archives: July 2015

by

From the Philosopher's Stone to the Deathly Hallows, the Harry Potter books have enthralled readers since the very first one was released back in 1997.

By 2007, JK Rowling had concluded her seven-part literary series – and millions of enthusiasts have been desperate for further instalments ever since.

The Scottish author last year announced that she would pen a spin-off play, The Cursed Child, but has otherwise been cautious about implying that the books themselves are anything less than done and dusted. 

"I’m not going to say I won’t. I don’t think I will… I feel I am done, but you never know," she said back in 2010.

Such ambiguity is enough to fuel hope too – and many woke this morning to discover that #newHarryPotterbooks was trending globally on Twitter. It was a hashtag which, understandably, sent fans into total meltdown.

Alas, sadly Ms Rowling didn't make any sort of surprise statement this morning – rather the #newHarryPotterbooks movement was kicked-off by Midnight, a late night Comedy Central game show hosted by Chris Hardwick.

The show had asked Twitter users to come up with alternative Harry Potter titles… and evidently it REALLY took off.

In the aftermath, however, many were less than impressed when they discovered that they'd inadvertently been dubbed. 

And – inevitably – the odd tongue-in-cheek response also duly followed.

Although, fans could be forgiven for getting their hopes up: JK Rowling often takes to social media to promote new material. She also regularly answers questions from readers via Twitter.

She furthermore used to platform to reveal details of the three forthcoming Newt Scamander spin-off films she has written for Warner online.

Eddie Redmayne, who plays the lead in the Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them trilogy, based on a Hogwarts text book read by Harry, is currently filming the first of the films, which is due out on 16 November 2016.

Ms Rowling is due to publish the third in a crime series written under the pen name Robert Galbraith this October.

Trending

by

Only a few months ago Sarah Harding had some very high hope for her future career as a soap star. The former Girls Aloud singer has appeared on Coronation Street as Joni Preston, somewhat of a trouble maker, apparently.

However, it seems that the 33-year old pop star has failed to make an impression on the soap’s loyal fan base. Many viewers have taken to Twitter to voice their rather scathing reviews of Sarah’s acting skills.

A source for The Sun has said that “it’s safe to say Sarah’s Corrie career hasn’t gone as planned. Fans and critics have been pretty unimpressed with her acting”.  The paper reports that she will not be making any further appearances on the show for the time being.

Her stint on the show is to be cut short as “it doesn’t reflect well on Corrie” according to the insider.

They went on to say that Coronation Street has been accused in the past of hiring famous faces for guest appearances in efforts to boost their ratings. Sarah’s appearance is “a failed experiment”.

Sarah herself came forward to say her experience on the soap was a “learning curve”, after fans slammed her performance.

However, a spokesperson for the show has pointed out that Sarah’s role was billed as a cameo appearance from the beginning.

“Sarah was cast for four episodes in a cameo role for a specific storyline. There are no immediate plans for the character of Joni to return.”

In the past Sarah did mention her nerves about joining the cast. She told ITV’s Lorraine “They are icons and they're pros as well and I came in thinking, 'Oh my goodness, I'm so going to fluff my lines, I'm such an amateur!”

Trending

by

Today's the big day for Irish TV presenter Brian Dowling, who is set to marry his long term partner Arthur Gourounlian this afternoon.

The Big Brother winner, who has slimmed down hugely ahead of the big day, has been posting several wedding updates via Instagram over the last few days, but he kept quiet about the actual date until revealing it late last night.

"Sssshhhh! I'm getting married in the morning," he wrote shortly after midnight, posting a sweet Instagram picture of himself and three of his bridesmaids. Among Brian's group of bridesmaids are his sister Aoife and former BB housemate Narinder Kaur.

 

Sssshhhh! I'm getting married in the morning.#wedding #fun #groom #bridesmaids #love #family

A photo posted by Brian Dowling Official (@bprdowling) on

Brian and Armenian choreographer Arthur will tie the knot in Powerscourt, Co. Wicklow later today, with Pippa O'Connor, Kimberly Walsh, Louis Walsh, Tess Daly and Vernon Kay among the rumoured celebrity guests.

The couple legally wed in the UK earlier this year, but following Ireland's Marriage Equality referendum in May, they are now able to tie the knot in Brian's home country too. "We did it in London as we didn’t know how the law would go in Ireland. We wanted to make sure we got it right," Brian told The Sun recently.

Since returning from his stag do on the Greek island of Mykonos last month, the last few weeks have been full of wedding prep for the presenter, who popped into The Grooming Rooms on South William Street in Dublin yesterday for some serious pampering.

 

Am hoping the Grooming Rooms on South William St can work their magic today. #beard #groom #bigday

A photo posted by Brian Dowling Official (@bprdowling) on

Never one to let something small like a wedding get in the way of his daily routine, the TV personality was up bright and early this morning getting a workout in at Powerscourt Hotel before the ceremony. 

 

My morning view @powerscourthotel A quick run is required to start my Wedding Day!#love #groom #itstoday

A photo posted by Brian Dowling Official (@bprdowling) on

We can't wait to see some photos of the special day!

Trending

by

As all those who've been on a J1 will know – the legal drinking age in the US is a sometimes irritating 21 years.

Which might well pose a problem for anyone – no matter who they are – wishing to herald their 18 years with a champagne toast.

In fact, we've been wondering how a certain Kylie Jenner, who – finally! – turns 18 on August 10, will mark her milestone birthday… considering clubs and bars in her homeland are out.

Well, it has now been revealed that she's come up with a simple solution: jetting out of the United States and hitting Canada, where several provinces boast an 18-and-over alcohol policy.

​Yes, Kylie is throwing a mega-bash at Beach Club in Montreal. Basically, it's Canada’s answer to Ibiza – a mini party island with a beach, pool, A-list DJs and lots of booze. 

And rather than spending the night necking alcopops and doing shots at the bar while sporadically dipping into cocktail sausages and spicy potato wedges, Kylie's being paid €175,000 by Olivier Primeau, the club's owner, just to show up.

In fact, the reality TV star will be choppered in, landing on a luxury boat that will dock next to a table stocked with bubbly. She'll also celebrate with a giant €2,750 cake.

The venue itself is already gearing up for the unveiling: yesterday Oliver Primeau posted an image of bottles of Moet champagne signed by the famous revellers who have previously partied at Beach Club.

"The collection is about to get bigger," he said via his own account. "Can you guess who we're going to announce next?"

Sounds like it's going to be a night to remember. 

Trending

by

Who doesn’t want to be able to get a decent group selfie when their half way through the perfect delicious family bucket at their local KFC?

Well, according to KFC that is exactly what their customers needed and they are eager to provide. Chicken drumstick selfies for everyone!

To celebrate KFC’s 60th anniversary, the brands Canadian restaurants are going to release something called the ‘Memories Bucket’.

From what we can gather from the ad posted on their Facebook page, the restaurants will be adding a Bluetooth powered Polaroid printer. It will be attached to the bottom of your bucket of friend chicken, because why not.

Simply take your very best selfie on your smartphone, send it to the printer using and then print. According to their Facebook page, a handful of very “lucky” customers will be able to get their hands on one.

The “limited edition” buckets are probably a sign that the selfie trend has reached its absolute peak.

While we think that bringing more Polaroid photos into our lives is certainly excellent news, we’re not entirely sure we need them to feature us with our go-to snack when we’re feeling a little fragile after a long Saturday night.

Introducing our Memories Bucket – Capture memories made with this limited edition anniversary bucket. Want one? #Happy60KFC

Posted by KFC on Wednesday, 22 July 2015

Still who doesn’t love a good trip to a photo booth? We just wonder if the next step will provided some KFC themed accessories. 

Trending

by

The wait is finally over for Melissa McCarthy and fashion fans alike as yesterday the star revealed the first images of her Seven7 line.

Photographs published by Vogue show the line has got something for everyone. Melissa said herself that: “I want you to wear it how you want to.”

From black and white printed co-ordinates to sophisticated silk wrap tops and skirts there really is something for everyone, not matter what your mood.

She calls the collection a “basic closet” that she just couldn’t find herself. The designs will be available in U.S sizes 4 to 28 (UK size 8 to 30).

The Bridesmaids actress, 44, said that her inspiration for the line came from wanting a collection that she could comfortably adapt no matter what her mood.

“Some days I want to be prim and proper, and others I want to be in a band.”

We understand the struggle, and we appreciate a designer wanting our wardrobes to be a less stressful place with plenty of options.

She also noted that she aims to keep the line at an affordable price level with no piece going over the price of €130. Melissa says that she doesn’t want shoppers to “have to make a choice about going out to dinner or getting the sweater.”

Fashion was something that Melissa has always dreamed of making a career out of as she explained that comedy and acting were never her end-goal.

“Fashion is always what I thought I would do,” she explained to Vogue. “I went into clothing and textiles in college and moved here with [shoe designer] Brian Atwood. I was going to finish at FIT and he made me do stand-up on the second night.”

We think that this collection is going to have plenty of admirers. It is set to be released in the U.S on September 1 and we’re waiting impatiently for an announcement about this side of the Atlantic.

Trending

by

Since transitioning to life as a woman, Caitlyn Jenner has had to "reintroduce" herself to various members of her family, from her daughters and step-daughters to her mother Esther.

Now though, the reality star has finally had one of the most anticipated meetings of all, with her ex-wife Kris Jenner. The former couple met in person yesterday at Caitlyn's Malibu home for what was no doubt an emotional couple of hours.

Kris' black SUV was seen leaving the Malibu mansion yesterday afternoon, confirming speculation the exes had met. According to Hollywood Life, "momager" Kris was the one who initiated the meeting, despite being hesitant to see Caitlyn in person immediately following her transformation.

"Kris was super uncomfortable and rigid at first. She definitely didn’t know how to act around Caitlyn. They avoided anything serious for awhile making small talk about clothes and the kids," a source told the gossip site. However the ice was soon broken as the pair laughed about “looking fat in paparazzi photos."

Although Kris was openly distraught and angry about the news that Caitlyn was set to publicly transition to life as a woman, she has come out of the situation with the utmost respect for her ex, who she was married to for 23 years.

Speaking in Cannes last month, following the publication of Caitlyn's now-iconic Vanity Fair cover, the 59-year-old said she thought her bravery was "amazing," adding, "I think that someone following their dream is truly inspirational to a lot of people. You have to do what makes you happy."

And it seems the feeling is mutual, as Caitlyn had nothing but love and praise for her ex-wife in a recent interview.

"You know, Kris is a really good woman and I love her to death," the former Olympian said during E!'s two-part documentary About Bruce. "And the love and acceptance I have gotten from Kris is absolutely overwhelming."

Trending

by

Any Little Women fans desperately in need of a fresh adaptation of their favourite sisters might just be in luck.

According to Deadline, the CW network (home of The Vampire Diaries and formerly Gossip Girl) are taking on the literary success in their latest script buy for next year’s development season.

Up and coming series writer Alexis Jolly is said to have penned the script while NCIS actor Micheal Weatherly is also reported to be involved in developing the series.

It is described as “a hyper-stylized, gritty adaptation of the 1868 novel by Louisa May Alcott, in which disparate half-sisters Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy band together in order to survive the dystopic streets of Philadelphia and unravel a conspiracy.”

Apparently the sisters must also try and “not kill each other in the process” of uncovering the great big conspiracy.

We think this will certainly get some serious viewer attention when the project goes ahead.

In the past Little Women has been adapted numerous times for the screen. In 1994, the film adaptation staring Winona Ryder, Susan Sarandon, Kirsten Dunst and Christian Bale was called the “loveliest” version ever to make to our screens.

As recently as last year American network ABC intended to develop a modern-day take on Little Women. Clearly the much loved classic is still worthy of some Hollywood attention then.

It might be awhile before this latest adaptation hits our screens but we’re sure there is going to be plenty of people tuning in. We know we’re all pretty excited about it. 

Trending

by

It seems that 22-year old former One Direction star Zayn Malik has officially left his boy band life behind him.

Zayn was looking very pleased in a photograph which shows him signing his new deal with RCA records and according to him, he’s going to be much happier doing his own thing.

He wrote to his 15 million followers on Twitter in order to officially confirm the news. In March when he left the famous boy band it was revealed that he had also been dropped from Simon Cowell’s record label Syco which he had been signed to as a 1D member.

Simon himself took to social media to congratulate Zayn on his new deal saying:

“I believe they are the perfect label for @ZaynMalik’s solo career and I am sure whatever they release together will be special.”

is this zayn's moment he's taking off his hannah montana wig and now he's miley cyrus

Speaking with The Sun, a source has said that it was “a big move” for Simon to let Zayn go “because Zayn could have a very successful solo career but his priority absolutely remains the band.” According to the source this is a deal which “suits” Simon as Zayn is still within the Sony music family.

However, it doesn’t seem like we should be expecting any collaborations between Zayn and his former bandmates any time soon. After walking away from the band insisting he wished to be a “normal 22-year old”, fans were confused when he then started working on solo material.

His recent tweets about “real music” have also had some fans questioning his loyalty to his former band mates. The Mail Online reached out to Zayn for a response but he has yet to respond. 

Trending

by

Model-turned actress Cara Delevingne hit the headlines for the wrong reasons yesterday when a seriously cringeworthy TV interview of hers went viral, and now she has spoken out about the incident.

The interview, which Cara gave via satellite link-up to US TV show Good Morning Sacramento, got a mixed reaction from viewers. Things got off to a rocky start when the show's main anchor introduced the Paper Towns star as "Carla" Delevingne, and got worse as a five-second satellite delay combined with Cara's sarcastic answers led to a disastrous few minutes of live TV. 

Some claimed the anchors were at fault for patronising Cara and not doing their research, while others said Cara's attitude was the problem, and her insistence on giving sarky answers throughout the interview. 

Taking to Twitter last night, Cara herself said her brand of sarcastic humour simply got lost in translation on American TV. "Some people just don't understand sarcasm or the British sense of humour," she wrote.

Fellow actor Zach Braff soon responded with "or how it's condescending to ask an actress if she's read the book," in reference to one of the first questions asked in the interview.

The response from others in the entertainment industry wasn't so supportive, however. Earlier in the day, actress Whoopi Goldberg slammed Cara on The View, saying, "You've got to suck it up… She's not a famous actress, she's a newbie… I'm famous."

Another actress, Chrishell Strause, described it as "career suicide," which didn't go down too well with Cara:

Bet that's the last time "Carla" agrees to appear on Good Morning Sacramento…

Trending

by

In another instalment of celebrities lip-syncing today, Tina Fey has been spotted doing her best impression of Queen B and we love it. 

Alongside Titus Burgess from Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Tina showed off her word perfect lip-sync skills to Beyonce's Flawless on Instagram. 

This appearance is a rare occurrence as the actress doesn't have her own social media accounts, but this makes us really wish she did.

 

I love @beyonce #nofilter #jetlife #unbreakle #netflix #janegetontwitter #tinaiknowyouwon't #peenonoir

A video posted by Tituss Burgess (@titusssawthis) on

Nailed it!

As well as releasing another series of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, a series created by Tina, she is currently promoting the opening of her latest movie, Sisters, with her BFF Amy Poehler.

Trending

by

A number of soups sold in Supervalu and Centra have been recalled by Musgraves, the owner of these two shops. 

According to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, this alert is being sent out as the soups may have pieces of extremely hard plastic in them. 

There are a number of soups affected by this incident, including the following:

In regards to soup you may have purchased, the company have said: “Consumers who may have purchased any of these products are advised not to consume the soup and to return it to the point of purchase for a full refund."

“A 24 hour customer helpline is available for any consumers with queries.  The helpline number is LO-CALL 0818 333 311."

“Musgrave takes all issues of food safety and quality extremely seriously and places a high value on delivering quality products to its retail partners and their consumers across the country every day.  Musgrave apologises for any inconvenience caused by the recall.”

Trending
© Copyright 2012-2025 - Shemazing.net. Déanta in Éirinn - Sheology.