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Nude shots with strategically-placed items we can get on board with, but nude shots with strategically-placed teddy bears? No, thanks.

And it looks like Instagram is with us on that one.

After uploading a shot of himself covering his modesty with a soft toy last week, Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing didn't quite get the response he was expecting.
 

 

Teddy Bears Picnic

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In response to the image which Jamie captioned 'Teddy Bears Picnic', fans found themselves a little baffled, and wasted no time telling Jamie as much.

"Ew, ew, ew," wrote one while another slammed a friend for drawing her attention to the snap, writing: "Oh god why did you have to tag me in this?"

And his girlfriend, Frankie Gaff, who recently joined the MIC line-up. didn't fare much better when she shared another last night.

A week on from the initial negative response, it looks like Frankie thought she might have a little better luck, but no dice this time around either.

 

Lols @jamielaing_

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"Not sexy at all!" commented one Instagram user while another ignored Jamie's creepy teddy and asked Frankie: "Is he still cheating on your arse?"

Whether it's Jamie's dazed expression, his perma-tan or the disturbing use of a teddy bear, people just aren't feeling it.

Guys, it may be time to admit defeat with this selection of snaps.

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We all know Jamie and Jools Oliver are fond of an… original name, but we have to say, this one just takes the biscuit.

The parents-of-five already have Poppy Honey Rosie, 14, Daisy Boo Pamela, 12, Petal Blossom Rainbow, six, and Buddy Bear Maurice, five.

 

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But now, they have named their new baby boy River Rocket.

Jools posted a photo on Instagram, teasing the name of her little one.

 

 

A photo posted by Jools Oliver (@joolsoliver) on

She also captioned the photo with a rocket emoji and a blue heart.

He'll fit in well with the family!

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From trying on her mum’s skyscraper metallic thigh-high Balenciaga boots to meeting ‘real-life’ mermaids while on a family holiday to St. Barts, it clear to say that North West definitely does not live a so-called 'normal life'.

 

Didn't think it would happen this soon…my baby girl stealing my shoes. At least she has good taste #Balenciaga

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And if we needed further proof, Kanye West’s latest snap of his daughter shows just how much of a different life she leads.

While most of our kids settle for rubber ducks at bathtime, the same can definitely not be said for little Nori, who was recently snapped playing with glow sticks while in the bath.

Captioning the photo ‘Glow’, Kanye uploaded it to Twitter with Kim Kardashian subsequently sharing it on her own Instagram page.

The three-year-old can be seen surrounded by the light up sticks, with one in her ear, mesmerised by the bright lights floating in the water. Of course fans were quick to state just how cute the little girl is: 

North has just returned from a family holiday to Mexico with her mum and brother, Saint, a trip that dad Kanye opted out of, instead heading off to Las Vegas to watch the Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz fight.

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Die-hard X Factor fans were left stunned when Louis Walsh was dropped from the judging panel, but it seems no one was as put out by the show's new set-up than the Mayo-native himself.

According to Simon Cowell, the Irish music mogul took serious issue with the show during his absence, and didn't hold back when telling Simon exactly what he thought.

Setting the scene for the public, Simon explained that once the clock would strike 2am, he knew he'd be in for a world of earache.

"But honest to god, it was a weekly call," Simon admitted. "It would start about two in the morning and I'd be like, 'Oh God, it's Louis again'. I'd put it on speaker, lie down and listen."

"What was so funny was that he used to phone me every week," Simon recently revealed. 

"I'd get an hour where he would scream down the phone and I'd be like, 'Well, stop watching. I can't help it, it's not my fault if you don't like it anymore."

And unlike most of us who might delete the Mayo man from our palm pilot, Simon got a kick out of Louis' reaction and can't wait to have him back on the show.

"He was passionate, he missed the old show and I liked seeing that side of Louis," Simon explained.

"Sometimes he can get a little bit passive, but this was the Louis I have always known as a manager, he's got a big mouth, he's outspoken and critical, but that's what I love about him," he added.

We wonder how long it will be before he utters the classic "But Westlife, Simon" remark on this year's show.

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If you're the kind of woman who can happily hop up on the bathroom scales fully-clothed after a big dinner, then we take our hat off to you.

As gals who feel the need to get butt-naked before even glancing at our scales, your attitude is the type we aspire towards.

But until then, we'll seek comfort in the fact Chrissy Teigen employs the same kind of batsh*t crazy logic many of us do when it comes to that godforsaken sad step.

Taking to Twitter last night, everyone's favourite model offered some practical advice to anyone currently fighting the battle of the bulge, and it's definitely worth considering after a weekend of beer and burritos.

"Just a PSA that if u weigh yourself and take a pic of the scale number you gotta subtract 14 lbs of phone weight that's what I tell myself," she wrote in a post which has been liked more than 20,000 times so far.

Adding to the dialogue, fans of the star suggested her phone may not be as heavy as theirs, with one writing: "Your phone is really light. Mine weighs 20lbs."

"I'm going to need to hold like 4 phones," wrote one while another added: "An extra pound for the phone case too!"

"Don't forget to subtract 3 lbs for your hair and 10 lbs for your brain," reminded another of the model's online followers.

And then there's the weight of your emotions…

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We’ve had the thigh gap, the thigh brow and now the Internet has ever so kindly brought us a new thigh-centred challenge: Introducing #MermaidThighs.

Designed to counteract the controversial thigh gap which has been doing the rounds for the last two years, the mermaid thighs movement is based on the idea that the more your thighs touch the closer you are to looking like a mermaid.

Women around the world have been sharing images of their touching thighs on social media in a bid to promote a sense of body positivity for those whose thighs do not fulfil the criteria of the thigh gap test.  Additionally they’ve been posting images of Disney’s Ariel as well as numerous mermaid thighs quotes.

 

 

 

But while the trend is supposed to be body positive and in some respects could been seen as the antidote to the thigh gap – which was widely viewed as a dangerous challenge – the mermaid thighs movement is not without its critics.

While some Twitter users have taken to the forum to celebrate the mermaid thighs message with comments like “this is my fav thing on the internet.  Bless whoever made this trend,” others have dubbed the tag “ridiculous” because in a sense it is as exclusive as the thigh gap trend.

One woman tweeted “I may not have a thigh gap but my thick thighs make me closer to a mermaid than you twig b*tches” – a comment which is clearly as exclusive as it is celebratory.

 

 

Just chuck me in the sea now. #mermaidthighs

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We’re all for self love but whether you’ve thighs like a mermaid or your thigh gap game is strong, surely it’s best to love yourself without taking down others.

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It's that time of year again, ladies.

Roses line up, mammies cry, escorts look awkward… and Twitter goes into total meltdown.

Taking to the website in their droves since last night, members of the public shared their thoughts on the long-running pageant, and it is, unsurprisingly, a mixed bag.

From tongue-in-cheek remarks on the appearance of an angry priest to heartfelt tributes to this year's Sydney Rose, when it came to this year's Kerry-based event, we definitely didn't turn a blind eye.

And here are just some of your thoughts.

1. She has a point.

2. Yep, sounds about right.

3. "They all have lovely bottoms"

4. This guy.

5. This gal.

6. Preach.

7. Too true.

8. "She's worth it"

9. And then there was this…
 

 

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We've all endured the heartache of removing our favourite top from the washing machine only to realise it's now about as useful as Beyoncé in an elevator.

Shrunk beyond all recognition, most of us spend a couple of hours whinging before hiding it at the back of the wardrobe – we're not strong enough to part with it just yet.

But – and you're going to need to brace yourself here, ladies – it doesn't actually have to be this way.

According to the wonderful people behind Good to Know, you can restore your shrunken garments to their former glory simply by soaking them in baby shampoo and warm water.

According to lifestyle blogger, Jill Nystul, by adding a third of a cup of baby shampoo to a bucket of warm water and leaving your clothes to soak for half an hour, you will be relaxing the fibres and preparing for the next stage of the process.

After removing the garment from the bucket, don't wring it out as the mixtures needs to continue its good work, but do roll it up in a towel for approximately 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, stretch the garment out on another clean, dry towel and secure it at its corners with heavy objects.

And voila! Your beloved top no longer looks like something you''d find in the childrens' department.

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From generating a newfound obsession with lemon-based drinks to riding a jet ski in a designer jumpsuit, if anyone has made 2016 their own it has to be Beyoncé. 

And while Lemonade was released way back in April, it seems both the groundbreaking visual album and its creator are not done surprising us just yet as Queen B has now shared almost 50 behind-the-scenes photos from the album which pretty much launched a manhunt for “Becky with the good hair”.

On Saturday Beyoncé marked National Lemonade Day – yes, that’s a thing – with the impressive collection of images which range from her running across mattresses in that now famous yellow dress to more intimate photos like those of Jay Z playing with Blue Ivy.

Naturally the pics have created a stir online with one Twitter user writing: “Beyoncé’s behind the scenes pics of the making of Lemonade should be in a special museum devoted to joy & excellence.”

While another said: “Beyoncé’s behind the scenes photos of Lemonade added 5 years to my life expectancy.”

We’re sure avid Lemonade fans will be searching these pics for clues about the meaning behind Sasha Fierce’s most cryptic performance yet.

 

All images: www.beyonce.com

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Remember when Colonel Sanders and the crew decided they knew as much about manicures as they do about chicken, and launched their very own range of nail polishes?

Well, they haven't stopped there.

According to their Twitter page, the uber-famous fast food restaurant have turned their attention to the world of sun protection,  and in a bizarre turn of events, people are actually all OVER it.

Having released 3,000 bottles of Extra Crispy Sunscreen this week – a product which leaves users smelling like a bucket of the fried stuff – the chicken superstars are now fresh out.

They are FRESH OUT of chicken-scented sunscreen, people.

Considering that very few of us seek to smell like a fast-food outlet of our own accord, we can only assume the public was seduced by the chain's snappy tagline.

Tying in the allure of their original product with the importance of their new one, KFC explained: "Because the only skin that should be extra crispy this summer is on your fried chicken."

Oh, you guys!

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We'd play Beyoncé all day every day if we could.

From her Bootylicious back catalogue to her current chart-toppers, there's always time for a visit from the queen.

Unless you're Mariah Carey, that is.

According to reports emerging Stateside, Mariah had a mini meltdown when her fiancé, James Packer, decided to use a little Bey to create a romantic atmosphere in their home.

The Fix claims that James was left red-faced whe he realised his fiancée had no intention of being seduced to the sounds of a rival artist.

"Mariah threw the computer that was playing it via speakers out the window," a source told the website this week.

And her 1980s rockstar strop didn't stop there, as The Fix continues: "Seriously, she just trashed it. She ran out of the room screaming."

Mariah's meltdown, unsurprisingly, brought the evening to an end, with the source adding: "So the night was obviously finished for James, and they retreated to separate parts of the house. And she had a few glasses of wine to cool down."

As you would.

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She’s shared makeup free selfies and had her card declined in H&M and now Adele has proven yet again that – vocal talents aside – she really is just like the rest of us.

How so?  Well, just like us, it seems the star is a sucker for adorable animals as during a recent performance at the Staples Centre in LA the singing sensation just couldn’t resist asking an Irish man and his dog to join her on stage.

Tommy O’Malley and his little dog Casper received the dream surprise over the weekend as they had the opportunity to meet, chat with and – in Casper’s case – even kiss the Hello singer.

But as excited as Tommy and Casper were to meet Adele, it seems the Grammy winner was equally chuffed with meeting them as Casper received a couple of kisses from the star as well as a good belly rub.  Aww!

Tommy took to Facebook to mark the occasion by uploading multiple pictures of he, Adele and Casper along with a treasured video clip of the experience.

We are never leaving our dogs at home again!

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