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Three weeks ago, SHEmazing! reported that Khloe Kardashian had hooked up with a new man while in Hawaii: namely professional basketball player James Harden.

And it seems that the duo have continued to see each other following their holiday romance. 

Partying in Las Vegas for the July 4 celebrations, they dined at Red 8, a popular Asian restaurant at the Wynn Hotel.

The eatery is well-known for its top-class Cantonese noodle dishes and Hong Kong-style barbecue and often attracts a celeb-heavy crowd.

Afterwards, they hit Drai's nightclub, where Chris Brown was playing. 

TMZ has pictures of Khloe, 31, and James, 25, together. It furthermore reports that sources in Vegas can confirm that they looked very much like a couple, even "snuggling side by side" during their meal. 

The Daily Beast also says that the reality TV star was seen this weekend at the city's Encore Beach Club cosying up to the 6ft 5in Houston Rockets player.

Still, their relationship might not be plain-sailing: Mr Harden and Amber Rose – a Kardashian nemesis – have serious history together. 

James was thought to be dating Amber – the former fiancee of Kanye West, now Khloe's brother-in-law – earlier this year after meeting her in Las Vegas. 

The model even admitted to having a "special friendship" with the athlete during a recent radio interview. 

Of course, Ms Kardashian is also still not divorced from husband Lamar Odom, despite splitting from him more than 18months ago.

Indeed, their divorce proceedings have seemingly stalled entirely, with neither side taking action to finally formalise their separation. 

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We’re probably not the only ones who can admit that we don’t mind indulging in some serious make up time every now and then. Who hasn’t devoted a solid 15 minutes nailing that perfect winged eyeliner before a big night out?

So, it kind of gets on our nerves when some people just can’t help but comment on our dedication to all things beauty product related. The cheek! We rounded up some of the one-liners we could really do with not hearing again any time soon.

“How long does it take you to get ready though?”

 

“You spent how much on that new Naked palette?”

“All those shades of red lipstick look the same.”

“I prefer a no makeup look.”

“Does anyone even wear purple eyeshadow?”

“What’s a beauty blogger anyway?”

 

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The day has finally arrived!

Princess Charlotte’s christening has begun. She made her first public appearance since appearing outside the hospital the day she was born.

The ceremony took place at the same church where Princess Diana was christened in 1961. The ceremony was small with Kate and William, Prince George, the Queen, Kate’s parents, her sister Pippa, brother brother James and William’s parents Charles and Camilla.

The five godparents of Princess Charlotte were also in attendance. Named earlier today her godparents did not include either of William or Kate’s siblings.

Instead they were made up of friends of William and Kate, along with family members such as Princess Diana’s niece Laura Fellowes.

Kate’s long-time friend Sophie Carter was chosen, as were James Meade a school friend of William, Adam Middleton, Kate’s cousin and Thomas van Straubenzee who William also went to school with.

Thomas, pictured above, married Lady Melissa Percy in 2013 at Alnwick Castle, better known to Harry Potter buffs as the Hogwarts castle, FYI. William attended the wedding but Kate could not as she pregnant with Prince George who is now almost 2-years old.

 

Princess Charlotte wore her brother’s replica of a more than 170-year old royal heirloom made by Angela Kelly, who is dressmaker to the Queen.

The family of four made their way to the church in quite a stylish fashion, Kate wore a white Alexander McQueen  while she pushed Charlotte’s pram past the people lined up outside to greet the royals.

Prince William looked very dapper in his suit while Prince George had an adorable red and white themed look for the day. Prince George’s outfit is reminding twitter users of his dad’s outfit the first time he met Prince Harry.

Prince Harry who is currently in Nambia, missed out on the family occasion. While his stepmother Camilla almost suffered a serious wardrobe malfunction when a gust of wind caught her off guard in her pale blue style.

The Middleton’s co-ordinated their looks with ivory outfits in line with Kate’s own outfit.

After the christening the Queen hosted tea at her Sandringham home, where guests will also have cake from William and Kate’s 2011 wedding. 

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Got To Dance judge and Diversity frontman Ashley Banjo married his girlfriend of 6 years Francesca  in Essex this weekend.

The pair got engaged last October after Ashley apparently popped the question on Twitter. The 26-year old choreographer and his new bride shared a photo on the dance group Diversity’s Facebook page with fans.

The celebrity dancer looked very proud in the photo he shared as they newlyweds stood side-by-side. Ashley wore a three-piece grey suit with a dusty pink tie.

Francesca, who is also a dancer, chose a beautiful white lace gown for their sun-soaked wedding day.

Ashley wrote after the big day:  "The first step into the rest of our lives. The first step into forever… Yesterday I married my soulmate."

"The first step into the rest of our livesThe first step into forever…Yesterday I married my soulmate"…. Ashley Banjo!

Posted by Diversity on Sunday, 5 July 2015

The official Diversity Instagram also shared some fabulous photos of the occasion. Posting a photo with the caption "Amazing! #WeddingFlow #WeddingDinner #MrAndMrsBanjo.”

Fans were given a sneak peek at the reception complete with stunning stained glass windows.

 

Amazing! #WeddingFlow #WeddingDinner #MrAndMrsBanjo

A photo posted by Diversity (@diversity_official) on

In lead up to his big day Ashley has been gushing about how excited he was to get married on Twitter.

Others were speculating what was going to happen when the newlyweds took to the dance floor for the first time as a married couple.

Damien O’Brien, TV magician and hypnotist was among the guests who was waiting patiently for the big moment, he excitedly tweeted: "Can't imagine how insane the first dance is going to be!"

Ashley’s Diversity crew were also in attendance and Sam Craske tweeted his congratulations to the pair by saying: "Have to say that's one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Congratulations. Love yas both."

 

A photo posted by Ike Ezekwugo (@ikethekidd) on

Congratulations to the happy couple! We also wouldn’t mind getting a peek at that first dance either if we’re being honest. 

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While on this side of the pond we may not have been throwing any star studded bashes to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend, some of our favourite celebs stateside were showing their patriotism in the best ways, with pool parties and plenty of red, white and blue bikinis.

Kate Hudson’s dancing skills and Taylor Swift’s celebrity squad bash were only two of the fun filled events captured on social media. Some of our favourite famous faces really got into the spirit of things over the weekend and we rounded up some of our favourite snaps they shared on social media to mark the celebrations. 

Lucy Hale sported some patriotic bikini style:

 

A photo posted by Lucy Hale (@lucyhale) on

Kourtney Kardashian donned some nice head gear…

Kate Hudson got into the groove. Seriously.

Beyoncé rocked the denim on denim look:

 

A photo posted by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on

While Kim Kardashian literally turned herself into an American flag for the day… 

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It would appear that Kris Jenner really does not appreciate being pushed out of the spotlight.

The reality TV star and celebrity ‘momager’, 59, is reportedly going to go to great lengths in order to take from Caitlyn Jenner’s publicity and put herself back in the public eye.

Radar Online is reporting that insiders are saying that “Kris has been working on a big publicity onslaught to salvage her reputation after ‘Caitlyngate.”

While there were rumours not too long ago that Kris was furious with her highly skilled ‘glam squad’ jumping ship to help Caitlyn launch her new career, the latest rumours are making it seem like there could be a feud between the former married couple.

The Keeping Up With The Kardashian’s star is reportedly willing to go under the knife again before showing off her nips and tucks doing “tours of the Middle East, Europe and Australia.”

Apparently, the plan is all part of a remedy to make sure that Caitlyn isn’t the only one getting media attention following her transition from male to female.

Kris apparently wants to complete her own “personal transformation under a new business name and angle.”

The new publicity plot is reportedly going to cost Kris some serious cash, which she may not be able to come by so easily it seems.

An insider has reported that while Kris is worth millions on paper “she’s got a major cash shortfall right now and needs some help.”

The huge publicity onslaught in efforts to keep audiences glued to her show rather than tuning into Caitlyn’s new documentary instead, is rumoured to be leading Kris to call in a favour from Kim.

The tabloids are reporting that Kris has asked Kim for a loan of almost €90,000.

If the rumours are to be believed, Kris does seem willing to pay a pretty hefty price tag to ensure her family’s business keeps going as it has been.

The Kardashians are some of the most recognised faces in Hollywood, and we can’t imagine that changing any time soon. 

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Cara Delevinge is currently in Australia doing press for her new film Paper Towns and gushing about her girlfriend as she goes.

The 22-year old British actress, and former model, has also been the topic of much conversation recently since she’s decided to make the leap from modelling to acting, and how her new and happier life is apparently due to her new girlfriend.

She said “I’ve been pretty open about myself from the beginning” and she thinks “it’s wonderful that you know, it’s being accepted more and more.”

Cara spoke to Daily Mail Australia about her sexuality and same-sex marriage becoming more accepted.

Cara also had a few choice words for Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbot saying “Tony Abbott you better listen to the rest of the world and carry on. Go with it,” with reference to allowing same-sex marriage. She hopes the country can follow in the footsteps of Ireland and the USA.

While saying that she’s “never been happier” now that she’s turned her attention to acting, she was also quick to point out that she doesn’t like “hanging up hats, I like keeping them on.” So maybe she won’t be living the fashion world for good then.

She counts herself as lucky to be in her current position and commented that “I'm not going to quit, I'm just not modelling as much, because I'm working and performing.”

This comes just days after she left Storm Models agency to be represented soely by the US agency William Morris.

There’s also been reports that she and her girlfriend St Vincent (Annie Clark) have been making music together.

A source claims that “Cara’s recorded music with Pharrell Williams and she’s working and writing with her girlfriend Annie.”

Cara has only spoken publicly about her relationship for the first time in recently and has been quite open about how she feels Annie has had a very positive effect on her life.

Never one to disappear into the background, at the premiere Cara opted for some eye-catching orange eye shadow with a fabulous Dion Less cut-out dress as she struck some of her signature goofy poses for selfies with fans. 

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Is quite possible that baked goods are the absolute best gift you could ever give anyone. However, baking takes a bit of skill, and practice, and willpower to not eat the batter before you’re finished. Oops.

While we all would like to leave the kitchen in one piece after our baking endeavours sometimes it’s not always possible.

So, to help you out, we found a couple of easy baking guides so you can take your cupcake game to a more delicious level. Your Sunday afternoon will now be complete with baked goods. You’re welcome. 

Mug cake recipes FTW

The answer is always "all of the cake", but here's a chart to help you anyway

How to identify the best of the cookies

 

Marshmallow Frosting. That is all. 

 

Store cookies with an apple slice to keep them getting too dry. 

 

Gluten intolerant? Not an issue, you can make your own gluten free flour with some oats

And finally, never get stuck without an ingredient again. See the whole chart here

 

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“The Irish are hot.” Why thank you Matt Bomer, we think you’re pretty easy on the eyes also. 

After college,the Magic Mike XXL star moved to Galway and says he fell in love with the “celtic swagger” they we possess. Can’t say we’ve heard that one before, but thanks all the same Matt.

He says it helped him develop the skills necessary for those stripper scenes. 

Matt says that “that city [Galway] changed me.” The 37-year old dad of three (married to Hollywood publicist Simon Halls) had previously been studying theatre before he decided he wanted to get out of the States for a while.

Matt said he had family roots here in Ireland decided this was the place to be. He admitted that he found it a little difficult when he first arrived:

“I was probably a little shy because I hadn’t been out of the States much but [the Irish], they have that self-assurance, that swagger, it’s so infectious and crazy amazing. The Irish are hot.”

At the premiere for Magic Mike XXL in London Matt said that if you were in Galway some 15 years ago he could have been the one serving your drinks. Who knew.

He was a bartender at Busker Brownes and a waiter at Kirby’s on Cross Street. He obviously has some fond memories of his time here as he credits it with helping boost his career.

He says after living in Galway that he “definitely built up more confidence which can’t have hurt my career.”

While he says that he loved his time in Galway in the past and it’s one of his “favourite places in the world”, he’s not the only one in his family with a passion for the Irish nation. His sister married a Galway man herself.

So does this mean Matt could be relocating to our hopeful shores soon? Maybe! Matt told reporters in London:

“I need to get back sooner rather than later. I miss that Celtic swagger,”

We can’t wait for you to show us that Celtic swagger in person next time Matt. 

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Who doesn’t love getting their nails done? It’s one of life’s simple pleasures that we just really enjoy. What we don’t enjoy however, is that sometimes it leaves some not so fun after effects.

We take lots of precautions for our skin and our hair when it comes to tanning and dying, so why should our nails be any different?

We gathered up a few straightforward tips for you to ensure that the next time you’re getting your favourite manicure, you’re not doing any unnecessary damage to your nails.

Go for LED not UV

Long term exposure to UV rays is bad for your skin leading to premature aging and spotting. Do a Google search and check if your favourite salon offers an LED light to avoid leaving the salon with hands old before your years.

Soak it off, don't peel.

Doesn’t have quite the same ring to it as Taylor’s catching jingle, we know. Peeling off chipped polish can be satisfying, like popping bubble wrap (which is soon going to be taken from us, devastated). But you’re risking exposing your nails to some gross bacteria. So try avoid it where possible.

Try a nail wrap instead

They provide an extra layer of protection for your nails, and you have countless customised wraps to choose from. Also, if these babies are salon applied, they can last for quite a long time. Also, they tend to be a little cheaper than other options.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder

It’s probably not what you want to hear, because we do all love to treat ourselves to a sweet manicure from time to time. However, going overboard on the nail art is apparently not so good for you. Your nails need a break from time to time. Then when you head back the salon, your healthy nails will be absolutely flawless. 

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Following their high-profile wedding at the end of May, they jetted off to the paradise island nation of the Maldives in the Indian Ocean. 

And while Michelle is today gushing about her and husband Mark Wright's experiences there – lots of great food, cocktails by the pool and spa treatments – she also says that one particular incident left her seriously shaken.

"I’m a nervous swimmer and I’d never been snorkelling before, so I was quite worried when we were given our snorkelling equipment on the first day," she explains in a travel piece she wrote for Mail Online.

She adds that while a braver Mark went off into the ocean, she opted to stay in the shallow water.

"Dipping my head under the water… I couldn’t believe the number of fish I saw – all so pretty, and they didn’t seem to pay any attention to me, so that gave me the confidence to venture a bit further, although I am very scared of sharks," she describes. 

However, later in the week she came face-to-face with a rather larger – and more terrifying – creature. 

"I was swimming along, trying to stick near the coral, and I was the first to spot one – a shark," she says. "It was about five or six feet long… I started flapping about, but no one could understand that I was screaming ‘shark!’"

Thankfully for the 28-year-old, the animal eventually "minded its own business and swam off."

"I was petrified, though," she adds.

She also says that she and Mark, also 28, wanted their honeymoon to be "perfect," stating: "It needed to be a place where we felt we had escaped from the rest of the world."

Although returning home to their Essex home last month proved tough. 

"Getting back to the UK was a huge blow," Ms Keegan recalls. "I had the holiday blues for about three weeks afterwards."

She and Mr Wright married on May 24 at the opulent Hengrave Hall in Suffolk, a 16th-century manor.

Hello! magazine exclusively covered the event, reportedly parting with €1.7m for the privilege. 

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We have some excellent news for online shopaholics, and also people who just couldn’t be bothered to get up and walk to the other side of the room and rummage around in their handbag for their purse.

MasterCard is soon going to start testing their newest feature that is going to revolutionise your selfie game, and your shopping habits.

The new feature will enable you to make purchases through a facial scan. Welcome to the future.

If you’re online shopping, you’ll be prompted to snap a selfie at the checkout in order to complete the purchase. MasterCard think it’s going to be much easier than remembering your password.

We have to agree. Who can ever remember that extra pesky password that only some websites ask you for? We know, online shopping safety is an important issue but you know the frustration we’re talking about here.

CNN Money reports that the feature is initially going to be tested on a group of 500 customers. The lucky bunch.

The MasterCard will prompt you to choose a method of authorisation, if you choose the facial recognition you just need to look at the camera, and blink, once. MasterCard won’t actually receive your image, and as of yet there haven’t been any real criteria for the selfies released.

So pajama selfies could soon be a legitimate payment method? This is going to take our lazy game to a whole new level.

The credit company said “The new generation, which is into selfies … I think they’ll find it cool. They’ll embrace it.”

The new generation is now also going to be more tempted than ever to make some ridiculous online purchases if this goes to plan.

Goodbye passwords, our desire for fierce brows and good lighting just increased rapidly. 

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