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A huge congratulations are in order for former TOWIE star Kirk Norcross and his girlfriend Holli Willis as they couple have revealed they are expecting their first child together.

The 27-year-old revealed the news last night with a snap on Instagram.

"Everyone meet mine and @xhollixwillisx little girl!!!! Proudest moment of my life so far!!!!" 

The pregnancy scan pic also shared that the couple are having a girl.

Right after, his reality TV star dad, Mick Norcross, congratulated his son on social media.

"Very proud to have a little granddaughter on the way well done @xhollixwillisx and @kirk_official I'm going to need a bigger house soon X," he wrote on Twitter.

We're sure she's going to be one cute baby!

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A move across the water could be on the cards for Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, with the news the couple have started house hunting in London. 

The pair already have homes in France and California, but having just sold their sprawling $6.5m New Orleans mansion, they are ready to add to their property portfolio once again.

Brad and Ange reportedly checked out a $39m residence in London's Westminster, close to Buckingham Palace recently, but felt it was simply too much money to spend on a new home.

"It’s a huge investment. Neither of them wants to throw down that amount of cash," a source told Us Weekly.

However with Angelina apparently keen to "slowly immerse herself in EU politics," London could be the perfect family base, with Heathrow airport nearby and easy access to other EU cities.

The actress spoke last year of her desire to spend less time in front of (or behind) the camera and more time focusing on world politics and humanitarian efforts. As a UN Goodwill Ambassador, she made over 40 field visits to war and poverty stricken areas around the world, and in 2012 was named a Special Envoy of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres.

"I've always gone wherever I felt I was needed," she told ITV News last year.

"When I started working with the UN, I felt I loved working in the field and I felt I was useful… and then there was a point where I realised that I was only so useful in the field because someone had to go to Washington and plea the case. So then I would do that," she continued. "I don't know what that means or where that will lead me."

We don't know either, but we're hoping London…

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At this stage we're all experts at taking photos that fit perfectly in the Instagram square, but forget everything you know because it's all about to change.

The folks behind the photo-sharing app have finally decided to make portrait and landscape photos a possibility, so now you can post that #OOTD mirror selfie without loads of manky white space on either side.

So it's goodbye to this:

 

A photo posted by @gabriellesworld on

And hello to this, the first ever portrait post, shared today by Instagram's Head of Fashion Partnerships Eva Chen:

The feature has only just launched, so you'll need to update your Instagram manually if your phone has yet to do so automatically.

"It turns out that nearly one in five photos or videos people post aren’t in the square format, and we know that it hasn’t been easy to share this type of content on Instagram," the company said in a new blog post today.

"Now, when choosing a photo or video, you can tap the format icon to adjust the orientation to portrait or landscape instead of square. Once you share the photo, the full-sized version of it will appear to all of your followers in feed in a beautiful, natural way. To keep the clean feel of your profile grid, your post will appear there as a center-cropped square."

We're already excited for the possibilities… just look at this gorge landscape shot:

For more portrait and landscape shots as they are posted, you can search #thinkoutsidethesquare on Instagram.

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The OC may have ended in 2007 but fans can snap up a slice of nostalgia in California… once they have a few million to spare.

The iconic Italian-style villa which houses Seth Cohen and Ryan Atwood in the hit teen drama is up for sale for $6.25m (€5.5m). 

However we were disappointed to hear that not only is the inside of the house totally different to what we saw on screen, but the house itself isn't even located in Newport Beach.

Nope, it's in Malibu, an hour and a half away.

While the exterior of the house looks exactly as we remember (that porch holds many memories), the six-bedroom, seven-bathroom mansion definitely doesn't have any of the other features we associated with Seth and Ryan.

First up, there's no poolhouse, so where's bad boy Ryan gonna get his privacy?

Secondly, as the house is set on four acres of parkland it seems very unlikely that Marissa Cooper lives right next door. Boo.

If you do have the funds to shell out on this fine piece of Californian real estate though, you won't be left disappointed.

As well as ample bedroom space, the house boasts a chef's kitchen, a library, a sunroom, a spa, a formal dining area, and an INCREDIBLE pool. 

That's it, we're moving to Malibu.

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Just hours after welcoming her nephew Richie into the world yesterday, singer Christina Milian was forced to say goodbye.

The star took to Instagram last night to bid farewell to the tragic baby boy, who was born with the birth defect Omphalocele, in which the baby's organs form outside of the body. Christina's sister, Danielle Milian, was first told of the defect when she went for a routine ultrasound scan back in March.

Doctors advised Danielle and her husband Richard, who have two other children, to terminate the pregnancy. However they decided instead to give their baby a small chance at life.

Little Richie was born yesterday afternoon, with his mum posting to Instagram to say he was "already a fighter." However last night he sadly passed away, surrounded by family.

Taking to social media herself today, Christina seemed shellshocked by the loss of her nephew.

"The last 24 hours have been an emotional roller coaster but i'd like to thank everyone for being so supportive throughout my sister Danielle & Richards pregnancy," she wrote, posting a picture of Richie's tiny foot wrapped in a bandage.

"Our family was blessed to have met our little Angel Baby Richie. We were fighting for him and with him the whole way and are now coping with the direction in which fate took…His memory will forever live on in our thoughts and our hearts."

Danielle also shared her own heartbreaking tribute to her son writing, "Yesterday I was blessed with the birth of my Richie Bear. Unfortunately, last night he took his place with the Lord and we said goodbye. I so appreciate the prayers and support from everyone. He touched my heart and was perfect in so many ways."

Our thoughts are with Christina, Danielle and their family at this tough time.

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Forget faddy diets or gruelling gym sessions… Scientists have discovered that drinking a pint of water before eating could be the secret to losing weight. 

A new study conducted by the University of Birmingham found that overweight adults who drank 500ml of plain tap water before eating lost about 9.5 pounds in 12 weeks. 

Sounds too easy? That's what we were thinking, but it turns out it's true!

Scientists involved in the study said the simple trick turned out to be extremely beneficial for increasing feelings of fullness and satisfaction.

Half of the participants in the study were told to drink a pint of water before their meals, while the other half ate as normal. The first group lost almost three pounds more than the second. 

Those who drank a pint of water before all three meals a day reported the biggest weight losses over 12 weeks. 

Researcher Dr Helen Parretti says it's an easy rule for dieters to follow. "The beauty of these findings is in the simplicity," she explains.

"When combined with brief instructions on how to increase your amount of physical activity and on a healthy diet, this seems to help people to achieve some extra weight loss – at a moderate and healthy rate. It's something that doesn't take much work to integrate into our busy everyday lives."

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These days, we are all very busy people – and sometimes eating en route to work or at our desk is the only way to fit in food during the working day.

But new research from the University of Surrey suggests that eating on the go can thwart people who are watching their weight. 

The study involved three groups of women, with 60 participants in total. Experts tested the effects of various forms of 'distracted snacking', such as eating while walking, watching TV or having a conversation. 

It found that eating while distracted generally led to the women eating substantially more a short time later. 

Jane Ogden, Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Surrey said, "In the real world there are many other factors — such as [food] availability, mood and peer pressure — that influence what and how much we eat. But the results from this study indicate that for dieters, eating on the go may well lead to them overeating later on in the day.”

Women who eat while participating in something else may not be fully aware of what they're eating, or they may feel like they need more food later on because they were so active during the day. 

“We often overestimate how much we burn when we move, or believe that even walking for a mere five minutes potentially justifies the intake of food," says Professor Ogden.

In order to stop "distracted eating," she suggests scheduling break and snack times during the day, making every meal an occasion.

"It’s important to punctuate your day with breaks so that you can recharge and take stock as a means to relieve stress and work more effectively," Professor Ogden says.

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So, we're confused… and we bet you are too!

It was reported today that a MARRIED Lily Allen has signed up to an exclusive celebrity dating app… huh?

To even be considered to join this dating app you have to be recommended by a famous person already involved, or satisfy the site's algorithm with a pleasing number of Instagram followers. 

Imagine having eyes on that database!

Pictures from your IG account are automatically posted to the app which could explain why Lily posted THIS risky pic lately:

A source told The Sun, "Raya is a small and very exclusive site, so it was impossible to miss Lily. It has certainly raised eyebrows in the industry.”

Despite all this, Lily apparently IS still married to Sam Cooper, with her reps recently commenting: “There’s no change, she and Sam are very much married.”

The pair wed back in 2011 and have two daughters together, Ethel, 3, and two-year-old Marnie.

Earlier today Lily tweeted this cryptic message:

We can't help but wonder what on earth is going on here, but with Lily Allen it will probably only get weirder.

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When it comes to skincare, there's nowhere more dedicated than Asia. While some of their ingredients are downright bizarre, there's no denying the positive effect the right products can have on your skin.

Bee venom, sea kelp, you name it and the Asian market has used it in some form of skincare.

Brownie points also need to be given because unlike most Western products, Asian products generally choose natural ingredients over chemicals. What could be more natural then snail slime, huh?

Here's just a few of the ingredients we can't get enough of at the moment…

Maple Tree Sap

Maple tree sap actually works as a carrier, to enhance the delivery of other active ingredients. It provides a myriad of beneficial nutrients, vitamins and minerals like amino peptides to lift, rejuvenate and hydrate your skin. 

 

Snail Mucin

We know what you're thinking… EW. But snail mucin enzyme is a highly effecitve ingredient full of proteins, glycolic acids and elastins commonly found in skin creams and sheet masks. Snail mucin firms and restores skin by replenishing moisture and supporting cell regeneration.

 

Bee Venom

This active ingredient contains a compound called melitten, which has anti-inflammatory properties that are said to be stronger than anything else on the market. Bee venom breaks down cell membranes which helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, meaning it's also been used as a substitute for botox.

 

Sea Kelp

Sea kelp is extremely dense in nutrients and minerals, and is also rich in essential amino acids and vitamins A, B, C and E. When fermented into a face mask, it can help the skin to hydrate, repair and soothe itself. 

 

Starfish Extract

Patrick, is that you?! Starfish extract is packed with collagen, calcium and vitamins. Knowing that starfish can regenerate lost limbs, the idea is that the formula can also restore your skin to a brighter, plumper, more radiant form. 

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We think we have suffered enough of celeb break-ups lately!

From J-Law and Chris Martin to Zayn and Perry… it seems like the heartache will never stop.

And now there's a new rumoured split in the hills of starville – supermodel Gisele Bundchen and her athlete hubby Tom Brady. 

There has been a lot of speculation about Gisele and Tom's marriage of late as the couple haven't been photographed together for months. 

Gisele was even a no-show for her husband's Patriots pre-season game two weeks ago. 

A source told US website People, that their relationship has been rocky of late following the NFL player's deflategate controversy – it was revealed earlier this year that officials at his club were deliberately deflating footballs to their team's advantage and Tom was deemed to have know about the practice.

He later received a four-match ban as punishment but the widespread discussion on the matter continues in the US.

"There have been a lot of stresses in their marriage in the last year, especially during football season," says a source, adding that he can be "nasty and cold" when engrossed in his own problems.

"Tom is singularly focused on his career and sometimes Gisele feels left out. There have been arguments."

As one of the hottest couples on earth, not to mention parents to two small children, we really hope the pair can work out their marriage troubles. 

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The video for Kodaline's newest single Love Will Set You Free has finally dropped, and the Swords lads have come a long way.

Not only was the song itself co-written by Snow Patrol's Johnny McDaid, but the video was the mastermind of his partner, actress Courteney Cox.

"When Johnny first played me Love Will Set You Free, I was blown away. The song is incredibly beautiful," Courteney tells PEOPLE magazine. "After hanging out with the guys and getting to know their personalities, I knew I wanted to direct this video and really showcase who they are as individuals and as musicians." 

The video was shot on the grounds of Courtney's Malibu home, and also features a few cameos from Johnny.

Stealing the show though, is Court's 11-year-old daughter Coco, who welcomes the lads to the house dressed in a fetching cow print onesie:

And just LOOK at the inside of Courteney's gaff:

Irish fans might spot some other familiar faces, among them former Two Tube presenter Diana Bunici, who is dating Kodaline's frontman Steve Garrigan.

"Basically it was just us hangin' out," Steve tells the magazine. "We flew over some of our friends from Dublin and had a few beers and hung out and were messin' about." 

And anyone who attended Ed Sheeran's recent Croke Park gig will recognise Etaoin Corr, who was proposed to on stage by her long-term boyfriend, Kodaline bassist Jason Boland.

Kodaline first sparked rumours of a collaboration with Courteney and Johnny earlier this year when they were pictured hanging out with the couple in LA. 

"When we first went up [to the house], we were quite nervous because she's Courteney Cox: We're Friends fans. We have the box sets at home, you know?" Steve admits.

"But Courteney's an incredible person. You go there, and she just makes everybody feel at home. There's no airs or graces about her. She's just a nice person." 

The video was shot back in May, and though it's currently available to view exclusively on PEOPLE's website, it should get its official launch later this week.

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