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Immy Waterhouse is enjoying her last few months of being unknown.

Of course, the teen has had a few cameras in her face over the years, but it's mostly been in the vein of have-you-met-Suki's-sister?

As Hollywood is going crazy over star sister duos lately, (Dakota and Elle, Beyoncé and Solange, Cara and Poppy), it'll be no surprise that Immy could be the next big thing… and she's just landed a huge film role.

Speaking to Harper's Bazaar, Immy told them all about her big break, and how she's feeling about it all.

"I'm moving to Los Angeles soon, because I've gotten a small role in Tom Ford's next film, Nocturnal Animals," she explained.

"I've never met him, but I loved his last movie [A Single Man]. It was so beautiful and so well done.

"I auditioned through video tape so I've actually not met him yet. Should I be nervous?" 

But despite any possible nerves, the blonde beauty said she has only heard good things.

"My friend Georgia [May Jagger] worked with him on a fragrance campaign and she said he was super nice."

Immy will appear alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Amy Adams in the new flick – but before she was confirmed for the gig, she had to show Mr Ford her best American accent. 

"Do you know how all British actors learn how to speak American?" she asks.

"From Friends."

"If you listen to any British actor, even the really big ones, when they're playing American people, they probably sound like Rachel or Monica. 

"Friends is so huge over here that we just watch it all the time."

She finished the interview on a rather strange, but charming, note.

"I love facts and I love sharks. Like, did you know there's a really cool shark named the Greenland Shark?

"It lives its whole life with a parasite in its eye, and eventually, the parasite turns the shark completely blind. There you go. That's something I bet no other actress can tell you."

Something tells us we're going to be seeing a lot more of Immy Waterhouse… and her shark obsession.

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We haven’t seen Mila Kunis on our television screens in quite a while. Which is fair enough she has been busy having a baby and getting married and generally living her best life.

When fans heard that she was making a return to television they certainly got excited about the news.

While she is known for her varying roles – let us not forget Black Swan –her next project is definitely different.

Mila is going to flexing her creative muscle in a slightly unexpected way. Deadline has reported that the actress will be producing a horror comedy series called Trapped for the Starz network.

The half-hour show “takes place over a single night in the home of a wealthy family under attack by a murderous cult.” Sounds delightful.

She will be working with the musician-turned- director Rob Zombie, who will also act as director of the series. While some might have assumed this would be Mila’s first producing gig, she has already acted as executive producer.

Last year’s film The Angriest Man In Brooklyn starring the late Robin Williams saw Mila take on a producing role as well as an acting one.

We are interested (we think), but Rob Zombie’s past work is definitely not embracing any That 70s Show vibes.

If his name wasn't already a giveaway, Rob specialises in gory zombie horrors. There will be bizarre clown make up, and these clowns will also probably be sporting tattoos… just an FYI.

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Lea Michele has really come a long way from her Glee days (let's face it, pleated skirts and matching jumpers were never a good look).

But lately, we have to give her major brownie points for rocking drop-dead-gorgeous outfits and completely changing her style around – because wow, she looks smoking hot.

The actress is in the middle of promoting her new TV show Scream Queens and blew everyone away as she arrived to record an interview with Jimmy Fallon yesterday. 

Wearing a tight, cleavage-displaying orange dress, she waved and smiled at well-wishers who had waited around the studio to see her. 

The 29-year-old self-styled fashionista turned up her style game a notch from her usual dress-code and certainly looks a LOT different from her Glee days. 

And we have a great look-a-like dress if you want to look like the Scream Queen herself. From Missguided and costing only €42, this dress is a major bargain. 

Lea seemed in her element as she prepared to embark on yet another promotional appearance, and looked to be eating up all the attention – but that wasn't how her day started off. 

Earlier yesterday morning, the actress visited The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where she almost got the living daylights scared out of her. 

As she was speaking with Ellen, a man dressed up as a deranged killer psychopath popped out from the coffee table next to her. 

Lea was laughing and screaming, and perhaps only half joking when she told Ellen: "I'm not coming on your show again. That was him! That was Michael Myers!"

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We always believed that the modern day selfie was pretty harmless. However, you are actually more likely to die while taking a selfie than you are from suffering a shark attack.

This actually is not a joke, people have looked into selfie related incidents and come up with some interesting facts.

More and more tourists are putting themselves in danger by focusing more on their phone’s screen than on their unfamiliar surroundings.

So far in 2015, there have been 12 selfie-related deaths this year, while shark attacks have been the cause of eight.

Mashable reports that many people are reportedly being injured, or worse, as a result of falling from buildings or being hit by traffic as they attempt to take their best selfie ever.

One park in the US closed as a result of people trying to take selfies with bears. Disneyland and Disney World officials also announced this year that selfie sticks would be banned from their parks.

A spokeswoman for the group explained that they had become a “growing safety concern for both our guests and cast.”

They were also banned from the Wimbledon tennis championships and the Colosseum in Rome.

The Conde Nast Traveller noted that even government officials have been drawing attention to the selfie epidemic:

"Before taking a selfie, everyone should think about the fact that racing after a high number of 'likes' could lead him on a journey to death,” a Russian interior minister was quoted as saying.

So, we won’t be taking any adventurous selfies. Our outfit selfies are still ok, right?

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Let's face it – she's pretty much perfect.

After all, Victoria Beckham has made her own millions, is a style icon, has a perfect family and an amazing career – not to mention that gorgeous husband she's been married to for more than a decade-and-a-half. 

Which is why we did a double-take when we spotted the designer with a large, mysteriously wet patch around her groin area.

Forming a perfectly oval stain, it certainly seemed like the 41-year-old didn't quite make it to the bathroom on time.

However, not least for someone so very prim and proper (she wasn't called Posh Spice for nothing) we're sure the dark area is the result of a spilled drink – something which was perhaps then exaggerated by the waiting photogs' camera flashes. 

Victoria and David were socialising at her central London flagship outlet – hosting a swish party to mark the one-year anniversary of the store's launch.

A-list invitees included the likes of Ellie Goulding, Naomi Campbell, Jade Jagger and Noel Gallagher. 

 

Thank u to all who helped celebrate the #VBDoverSt first anniversary! x vb @HaigClub #LFW

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Clearly in the mood to celebrate, the Beckhams left at 2.40am, with Ms Beckham taking a bit of a tumble on the steps outside the Dover St boutique. 

Luckily, David was on-hand to catch her – though we hope she's since had the chance to get those stained trousers dry-cleaned.

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One of our favourite people in the WORLD has joined Snapchat!

Ed Sheeran took to his Instagram account last night to share the news that he is now using the social media site. 

He posted a picture of his Snapcode along with the caption, "Take a picture of this on snapchat and it lets you follow me. How exciting". 

If the code isn't working for you, you can add Ed by his username: teddysdaytoday.

If his IG and Twitter accounts are anything to go by, we reckon he will be sharing some very cool pictures, full of funny quotes and backstage shenanigans. 

The IG photo already has 95,000 likes, so we're guessing Ed's Snapchat has probably crashed by now but we're really looking forward to seeing what his first snap will be!

If it's anything like this one, we'll be quite happy.

 

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Yesterday Ashy Murphy uploaded a home video to Facebook and since then it has been viewed over 8 million times.

No, unfortunately it was not one of those adorably cute videos of puppies running or toddlers dancing to Bruno Mars. Instead Ashy took a video while she was at her aunt’s house in Blackrock, Cork of some very strange activity happening.

The video has been shared almost 200,000 times on Facebook since it was uploaded and it is not the only one that Ashy has shared. While similar things happen in both videos, there are both still equally freaky.

The internet feels a bit suspicious of Ashy’s poltergeist claims, but that does not make it any less creepy.
 

Its getting way worse I defo have to move house 

Posted by Ashy Murphy on Monday, 21 September 2015

 

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One in five 18-34 year-olds have cried due to anxiety this week. 

That's according to a new poll that came out yesterday from the mental health charity, Mind

The poll was conducted by Populas, and they interviewed 2,063 adults online in May of this year. 

"Anxiety has now become level with depression as the most common reason for calls to Mind’s information line," the charity says.

"In 2014/15 alone there were 6,087 calls about anxiety and panic attacks, which accounted for nearly one in six of all calls."

Gender was also shown to play a major role in anxiety, with women being three times more likely than men to have cried because of anxiety in the last week. 

However, women were also twice as likely to feel better after crying. 

The charity has launched a free guide for people to help them recognise if what they're going through is anxiety, and the best ways to cope with and manage it. 

It comes at a much-needed time, as the demands of our modern society and being constantly plugged-in and unable to escape work or social obligations, it seems that we are all more anxious than ever. 

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Keep in mind that this will only be a temporary issue so there's no need to start considering a relocating just yet. 

However, if you live or work near Leeson Street, then according to Lovin' Dublin, your morning coffee routine is about to face some disruption. The branch of Peacock Green has closed. 

Morning guys, hope you had a fab weekend. Unfortunately our Leeson street store is closed for renovations but not to…

Posted by Peacockgreen on Monday, 21 September 2015

It is most certainly not going to be forever though so you don't need to shed too many tears into your coffee cups. A sign on the gate is there to inform us all that the plan on closing the branch for "approximately one month."

They have also very helpfully informed all of the coffee-lovers that there is another branch just a short walk away. While there are plenty of other decent coffee stops not too far away, we think there could be a hangry issue to deal with. Peacock Green do quite the breakfast spread so there is that to take into account. 

However, there is also branches on Lord Edward Street, and Elm Park on the Merrion Road, which opened recently.

Stay strong coffee fiends, a month is not that long. We hope.

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A great way to go for breakfast is down the sandwich root as it's big and hearty enough to fuel you right up until lunch time. 

Whether you want to treat yourself at the weekend or you need something for the big day ahead, you won't be disappointed if you try one (or all) of these super sandwich twists:

Waffled Croissant Grilled Cheese

Make the French proud by whipping up this bad boy. Crunchy and crispy – but with a gooey cheese filling. Yum!

 

Egg In A Hole BLT

This sandwich sees your favourite breakfast meeting your favourite sandwich. It's a win-win situation. 

 

Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Sandwich

Consider this an alternative to the breakfast burrito. This delicious sandwich will certainly fill up your morning. 

 

Chicken and Waffles Breakfast Sandwich

Who needs a bun or bread when you have waffles?! This should be kept as a weekend or cheat-day treat because you definitely won't want to rush it. 

 

Eggs Benedict with Shortcut Hollandaise

You're breakfast just got a serious upgrade with this sandwich! Ready in only 15 minutes, it would be a perfect breakfast to treat that special someone. 

 

French Toast Breakfast Sandwich

How dreamy does this look? Eat at home or on the go, it's a great alternative for a sweet breakfast meal. 

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The arrival of the autumn season is derided by some, and heralded by others.

But whatever camp you find yourself in, there’s no denying that the end of summer forces you to update your look.

Out are the flip-flops and flimsy skirts – you root around and rediscover scarves, jackets and hats that haven’t been seen since March.

Our diets are given something of an overhaul too… because no one wants to be munching on carrot batons and Caprese salad when there’s a chill in the air.

And it’s important that we don’t neglect our tresses either: in fact, September is just about the perfect month to update your hair.

It doesn’t have to be drastic, but a few tweaks will really tick you over into winter and through the festive party season.

SHEmazing! spoke to the experts at Toni&Guy in Dundrum Town Centre – which recently marked its 10th anniversary – for top tips and expert insight into hair trends for 2016.

The result is three key, achievable looks that have oodles of wow-factor. Better still, these are looks that you can try at home RIGHT now…

 

1) A twist on your lob: if your long bob of the summer has grown out to a medium length shape now all is not lost… Until you can make it in for your next cut create a Forties glamour feel with structured waves to bring you through to A/W.

You’ll need:   

  • Heat protection spray (we love Label.m’s Protein Spray, priced at €17.50)
  • Hair Spray
  • Volume mousse
  • A curling tongs or waver                         
  • A bristle brush (again, Label.m has a stellar offering for €16.40)
  1. Shampoo and condition your hair before gently towel drying. Next layer your heat protection spray through the hair followed by the volume mousse, carefully taking sections and distributing evenly. 
  2. Hair can now be blast dried. Using your fingers to brush through the hair, dry it roughly in the direction of where your parting will be. Hair needs to be 100 percent dry.
  3. Clip away the front sections and begin to wave your hair with waver, starting from the back, working forwards taking 10cm sections. The curler or waver will create an effortless effect.
  4. Once you're satisfied that the curls have cooled and set, tease the hair out into a more 'lived-in' feel.
  5. Secure hair on one side behind the ear for an asymmetric feel and finish with hair spray.

 

2) Beach braids be gone: The classic ponytail takes over from summer braids bringing a more groomed and glamorous feel for autumn/winter. Best done on day-old hair this is a time-saving, stand-out look.

You’ll need:   

  • Back-combing brush
  • Hair jewellery or accessories (Toni & Guy has a particularly cool range)
  • Volumising spray
  • Hairspray (Quick Dry by Redken, priced at €14.20, is a good bet)
  1. Part your hair to the left or right with a low exaggerated, side parting.
  2. Apply a volumising spray in crown area and tease/backcomb to create a low beehive.
  3. Secure into a ponytail at the nape of the neck.
  4. Adorn shape with a pretty hair jewel at the front or to the side.

 

3) Sleek and shine: Wet-look locks are still a fashion fix must-have. Make the style ultra-wearable by creating an edgy, sleeked-back look. 

You’ll need:  

  • Volume mousse
  • Extra strong gel (take a look at Label.m’s version for €13.90)
  • Hairspray
  • A length of black elastic
  • Wide-toothed comb
  • Bristle brush
  1. Apply some extra strong gel from roots to ends on dry hair.
  2. With your comb make a spotless clean centre parting. Using your brush, slick and secure in to a low ponytail.
  3. Wrap the length of elastic along the ponytail.
  4. Finish with some hairspray. 

 

As well as on-trend hair and styling services, Toni&Guy Dundrum boasts lots of lovely added extras such as head massages and giant reclining chairs at its basins. Refreshments on offer include – hurrah! – herbal teas, red and white wine, and cold beers so you can REALLY relax.

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Pizza is delicious. Around here we are massive pizza fans and we reckon that nothing makes our day quite like a pizza delivery. Although, a homemade pizza is going to get us just as excited, we are not huge fans of all the labour it requires. 

Some days we just want to sit on the couch and have food brought to us, is that such a terrible thing? 

What is a terrible thing we decided was having to make that painful decision about whether we want to go all out and splurge on pizza, or would we be happier eating Nutella from the jar? We are also massive fans of dessert. 

Then, luckily for us we realised that we no longer had to make the tough decision because there was a way to have the best of both worlds: Nutella pizzas.

 

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We were very very happy with this discovery. We decided this was a luxury we needed in our homes and not just when eating out. Lucky for you, these are not that difficult to make at home, Buzzfeed even put together a video to help you out. 

Ingredients:

Package of ready-made pastries (as many as you need, go for it)

Icing Sugar for dusting/garnish

Nutella jar

2 tbsp. butter 

2 tbsp. Granulated Sugar

A round oven pan

Toppings can then be whatever you desire, we do love strawberries and chocolate though. 

 

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