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It was one of the nastiest scandals of the year, and it looks like Dani Mathers will be paying big-time for her body-shaming.

The former Playboy model has been charged for SnapChatting a photo of a naked woman from her gym, and posting an insulting caption.

According to reports today, prosecutors in Los Angeles have filed a misdemeanour count of invasion of privacy against the 29-year-old.

Mathers is due to appear in court on 28th November, to answer to the charges.

She could be facing into a six-month jail sentence as well as a fine, if found guilty.

The incident occurred back in July, when Mathers posted the photo, writing: “If I can’t unsee this, then you can’t either.”

Management at the gym got wind of the post, and proceeded to contact the police as well revoke Mathers’ membership.

Mathers was widely criticised for body-shaming the oblivious woman, and apologised profusely for her actions.

Insisting that she ‘accidentally’ posted the shot to her followers, Mathers said: “I know that body-shaming is wrong and it’s not what I’m about; it’s not the type of person that I am.”

We’ll keep you posted on what happens next.

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A lot of people complain that they don’t receive enough from their government, but Italian teens can’t say a word!

A new initiative will see the Italian Government PAYING teenagers to enjoy cultural pursuits.

According to reports, each teen who qualifies under scheme will receive €500 worth of discount vouchers for the cinema, museums, concerts and exhibitions.

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The scheme is available to teens who turn 18 between 3rd November, 2016 and 31st December, 2017 – but they have to download the ‘18’ app before the end of the year. They can then download the vouchers via the app.

The project is set to cost the government a pretty penny – €290 million, to be exact – but they reckon it will be worth it in the end.

Speaking to local media, the government’s undersecretary explained: “It reminds youngsters how important cultural consumption is, both for enriching yourself as a person and strengthening the fabric of our society.”

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And what better country to do it in, eh?

Here, Enda, any chance you might lend us a few bob to head to the Phoenix Park?

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Tayto is as synonymous with an Irish Christmas as Rudolph is with his red nose, so we’re particularly excited by the crisp giant’s latest announcement.

The much-loved Tayto Pop-Up Shop has returned, but this time it’s getting a Christmas spin.

From 5th November to January, Arnotts of Henry Street will play host to a spectacularly delicious Tayto ‘Crispmas’ Workshop.

Festive shoppers will be greeted by a Tayto-inspired window display, inspired by Santa’s workshop in the North Pole.

Down below, in the Festive Flavours Market, visitors will get the chance to sample four delicious sandwiches: The Cheese and Onion Crispmas Classic, The Salt and Vinegar Santa Sambo, The Smokey Bacon Bells Buttie, and the Prawn Cocktail Tinsel Treat!

A visit downstairs will be well worth it, too, with Tayto also setting up a Christmas Shop for crisp-addicts and their loved ones.

 

There, you will be spoiled for choice by the range of Tayto merchandise on sale, as well as gift vouchers and family passes to Tayto Park – the perfect gifts for any crisp-lover.

Those who hate the wrapping stage will also be delighted to hear that the shop is offering a personalised gift service!

We know where we're heading this weekend!

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It was only this time last year that we were swooning over their engagement, but it seems it’s all over for Ryan Phillippe and fiancée Paulina Slagter.

According to E!News, the pair – who were together for five years – have called time on their engagement.

The rumour mill cranked into action a fortnight ago, when the Cruel Intentions star rocked up solo to Drake’s (now infamous) 30th birthday party. It later emerged that Ryan and Paulina have not been seen out in public together since as far back as September.

While neither Ryan nor Paulina have commented on the reports, the website claims that news of the split was confirmed by two separate sources.

It’s a sad ending for Ryan and lawyer Paulina, who only got engaged last Christmas.

Speaking ahead of popping the question, 42-year-old Ryan appeared totally in awe of his other half.

“When people see her, they have these judgments because she could be a model but she’s about to graduate Stanford Law. I’m very involved in civil rights issues, and so to be with a woman who could actually make an impact in the legal realm – that’s a beautiful thing,” he said, in an interview.

Ryan was, of course, previously married to Reese Witherspoon, with whom he has two children; 17-year-old Ava, and 13-year-old Deacon. He is also father to five-year-old Kai; his daughter with ex-girlfriend Alexis Knapp.

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Reports of a Drake-Taylor Swift hook-up have been rife over the past few weeks, and Champagne Papi himself is doing nothing to dispel the rumours.

Indeed, the rapper has sent his fans into overdrive today, after sharing a photo of himself and the Bad Blood singer from his recent birthday party.

 

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While the star’s caption of choice (“Is that velvet?”) is fairly innocent, his 30M followers are drawing their own conclusions – and the consensus is that ‘Draylor’ could actually be a thing.

“OMG nooooo,” wrote one fan (echoed by many, many others), while there was also plenty of colourful language on display, in messages such as ‘F**k Draylor’.

The outcry comes just a fortnight after the rumour mill went into overdrive, as Tay and Drake were spotted having the LOLs at his 30th birthday bash.

 

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While many sources are claiming that the unlikely pair hooked up on the night, others have suggested that they are actually just working on a musical collaboration.

So, what do you reckon: is Draylor for real, or are we being mercilessly trolled?

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Welcome to the future ladies. 

Gone are the days of your average, spoon-shaped metal utensil, the way you eat your cereal is about to change forever. 

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Enter: the polygon spoon. 

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Polygons is described as "a folding spoon that makes measuring your ingredients really easy."

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This mad looking new spoon comes in two sizes, and also has two metric sizes to help you follow the recipes perfectly: millilitres and tablespoons. 

The position you pick Polygons up from will determine its volume and if that's not enough, this cool looking spoon is even eco-friendly!

Made from recycled plastic, Polygons are being dubbed the future of cutlery, and we kind of want one?

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Scandal has descended upon Harvard University this week, after the discovery of a sexist tradition carried out by the college’s men’s soccer team.

According to the University newspaper, The Harvard Crimson, a document called the ‘scouting report’ was recently uncovered, containing the soccer team’s ‘rankings’ of the ‘attractiveness’ and ‘sexual appeal’ of their female counterparts.

While the 2012 soccer team was found to be responsible for the vile ‘report’, it is believed that this was part of an annual tradition carried on right up to 2016.

The nine-page document ‘evaluated’ the freshmen players, with a score, a sexual position and critical comments assigned to each member of the women’s team. Their photos – taken from the players’ personal Facebook pages – were also included.

One particularly vile excerpt from the document reads: “She seems to be very strong, tall and manly, so I gave her a three because I felt bad. Not much needs to be said on this one, folks.”

Elsewhere, the team joked about the player who was ‘both the hottest and the most STD-ridden’.

 

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The University’s top authorities have taken serious action in response, cancelling the men’s soccer season.

The team’s coach, Pieter S. Lehrer expressed his dismay over the entire debacle: “We are beyond disappointed that our season has ended this way, but we respect the decision made by the administration.”

We sense that, somehow, this is only the beginning and there is a lot more to come.

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Are you an animal lover, or do you know somebody who is?

If so, we have discovered the perfect gift idea for them, in the form of awesome three-piece rings. 

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Mary Lou is a jewelry maker from Bangkok, Thailand, and she specialises in creating pieces from enamel. 

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She creates the most adorable ring sets, that are designed to look like some of the world's cutest animals (sloth anyone?)

Mary Lou sells her wonderful creations on her Etsy page, where prices start at €63, including VAT and shipping. 

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While they are expensive, these rings would make a very special gift to all the animal lovers out there. 

Loving these! 

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They’ve spent much of 2016 batting away split rumours, so it’s nice to get back to the romantic side of Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright’s relationship.

In a soon-to-air interview on The Johnathan Ross Show, Michelle revealed the details of Mark’s proposal – and it’s incredibly romantic.

The pair got engaged back in September 2013, while on holiday in Dubai, and it sounds like Mark went to a lot of effort to make it perfect for his leading lady.

“When we first started speaking, I did say that one day I’d like to get proposed to in a white dress and all that – the fairy tale,” she explained.

Mark well and truly delivered, with Michelle recalling: “He told me a story that, on the beach, there was going to be a white party. So I got a white dress, didn’t think anything of it because [an engagement] was two years down the line!”

 

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“But he had it all planned out, so I wore the white dress, I was on the beach…It was very romantic,” she gushed.

The lovebirds went on to tie the knot in May of last year, in a £1 million bash held at Hengrave Hall, in Suffolk.

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Waxing is one of those parts of our beauty regime that we have a real love-hate relationship with: YES to silky-smooth legs, NO to eye-watering pain.

If you have quite a low pain threshold, you might want to avert your eyes now – because the only thing worse than getting your legs waxed, is watching it happen in slow-motion!

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The Slow Mo Guys are back from breaking water-filled condoms over their heads, to bring their unique brand of expertise to the world of waxing.

In a six-minute video, brave Dan is seen enduring a leg-wax for the first time in his life. While it may not look too bad at first, it’s positively excruciating once the guys slow it right down to 28,000fps (frames per second).

We challenge you not to cringe and weep as you watch each hair being painstakingly pulled from its root, the freshly bald skin rippling in the wake of the wax-covered strip.

Peak torment arrives at the 4:06 point, when that raw flap of skin rolls to a painful stop, hairless and defeated.

Are you turned off for life?

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The showbiz world has been rocked today, with the announcement that singer Michael Bublé’s three-year-old son, Noah, is battling cancer.

The Home singer and his wife, Luisana Lopilato, announced the shocking news in a statement this afternoon.

 

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“We are devastated by the recent diagnosis of cancer of our oldest son Noah, who is currently receiving treatment in the United States,” the statement read.

Michael added: “We’ve always talked a lot about the importance of family and the love we have for our children. Luisana and I will devote all our time and attention to help Noah to get better, for now suspending our professional activities.”

 

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They have asked for prayers for their little one, as well as respect for their privacy at this difficult time.

Michael and Luisana, who have been married for five years, are also parents to nine-month-old son Elias.

 

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We’re thinking of the family right now, and they will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

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Don’t mess with Cara Delevingne – she WILL expose you!

This is the clear message being sent out by the model-turned-actress today, in response to claims that she was judged to be too ‘bloated’ to make the cut for a previous Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Cara silenced the rumours over on Instagram, by sharing a letter penned by the show’s Executive Producer, Edward Razek.

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“Victoria’s Secret made every effort to have you in the London show. I know, because I was the one making the effort,” wrote Razek, admitting that he felt moved to speak out in the face of the cruel rumours.

Razek went on to reveal that Cara was, in fact, ‘the first person invited’ to the show, which took place in London, in 2014.

“The alleged casting, where supposedly disparaging remarks were made, never happened. There was NO casting. You had already been enthusiastically confirmed,” he added.

 

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As it happened, Cara couldn’t make it to the show due to filming commitments in North Carolina – and, according to Razek, her absence was sorely missed.

“We tried hard to have you there. You would have made the show better, as you do anything ans everything you’re involved in,” gushed Razek.

Of course, the true testament to the company’s respect for Cara lies in the final line of Razek’s letter – extending an invitation to her to walk in the forthcoming VS show, in Paris, ‘no casting necessary’.

If that doesn’t silence the haters, then we don’t know what will!

Fingers crossed she’ll take Razek up on his invitation and strut her stuff in the hotly-anticipated show!

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