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From her powerful speeches to her admirable charitable efforts Michelle Obama is pretty much First Lady goals and it seems no one is more aware of this fact than Donald Trump’s wife Melania.

The First Lady hopeful gave her first big speech at the Republican National Convention last night and while it was very well received by her audience, critics have since noticed that a number of lines in the address seem to have been lifted from a speech given by Mrs Obama back in 2008.

Speaking in Cleveland, Melania said “from a young age, my parents impressed on me, the values that you work hard for what you want in life. That your word is your bond; that you do what you say and keep your promise. That you treat people with respect” in a statement which sounds suspiciously similar to Michelle’s:  “From a young age, my parents impressed on me, the values that you work hard for what you want in life. That your word is your bond; that you do what you say and keep your promise. That you treat people with respect.”

And in the same part of the speech Michelle said “because we want our children — and all children in this nation — to know that the only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them,” Melania continued:  “Because want our children in this nation to know that the only limit to your achievements is the strength to your dreams and your willingness to work for them.”

According to The Guardian, this morning Trump’s team denied that the speech was plagiarised with the chairman of the Trump campaign telling CNN that “there’s no cribbing of Michelle Obama’s speech”.

But it seems not all of Camp Trump are on the same page as last night Trump’s speechwriter admitted Melania’s speech contained fragments of other speeches which “reflected her own thinking” before stating that the speech was produced by a team of writers.

This statement is in stark contrast to Melania’s claim that she wrote the speech herself.  Awks.

As with all things Trump, the incident has spurred on some powerful hashtags with #FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes in particular throwing up some serious gems.  Check out our favorites below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The whistle wasn’t blown for summer’s official start as a child until your mam unearthed the paddling pool from the shed, and set about covering last year’s holes with masking tape and plasters.

And while sitting in a semi-deflated rubber contraption in front of our neighbours doesn’t exactly entice right now, there is a lot to be said for being able to cool down after spending time with clammy commuters during the current heatwave.

If you’re a step away from doing the Ice Bucket Challenge without a nomination, then it’s high-time you check out the waterparks and swimming pools in your locality.

And we've taken a look at our top five!

1. Leisureland, Co Galway

With three swimming pools to choose from, swimmers of all levels will be guaranteed a good time at one of Ireland’s most famous water and fitness centres.

From lane-swimming to water slides, there’s a reason we spent our childhoods begging for a weekend in Salthill.

​​​​​​2. Funtasia Waterpark, Drogheda

Located just two minutes from the M1 motorway, Funtasia Waterpark is super easy to reach for Dubliners in need of a cool-down during the heatwave.

And if slides and water activities are your thing, then a day spent at Funtasia is exactly what you’re after.

3. National Aquatic Centre

While a host for international, national and provincial competitions, the NAC is also open to casual swimmers in dire need of a splash.

The AquaZone is considered one of the most technically innovative water parks in Europe and boasts a whole host of attractions including the Wave Pool, Lazy River and Flow Rider.
 

4. Splashworld, Tramore

Whether it’s a wave machine or water park you’re after, this leisure centre has it.

Located in the sunny south-east, Splashworld is heaven for anyone who’s mad for a dip but has no intention of venturing into the sea.

​​​​​5. Benone Complex & Strand

If an outdoor heated plash pool sounds like heaven right now, you may want to earmark a weekend in Co Derry.

The Benone Complex & Strand in Limavaddy is just a stone's throw from one of Ireland's longest beaches, and is the place to go if glamping and swimming is your thing.

 

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We’ve all fantasised about unearthing a winning lottery ticket under a pile of laundry or stumbling across a discarded scratchcard boasting three matching numbers, but for most of us it will remain a pipe dream.

For one Dublin woman, however, that dream became a reality when she decided to clean out her car over the weekend in a decision which has netted her a staggering €17,023.

After rooting through the standard junk which litters most of our cars, she explained that she came across a Lottery ticket but, as usual, had neglected to check it.

“As a long-time Lotto player, I regularly purchase my Quick Pick tickets but I very rarely ever check them until I hear about a local winner,” she explained.

“I have bundles of out-of-date tickets in my house and in my car and sometimes we laugh that I’ve probably already won the Lotto jackpot 10 times but I never found out about it.”

After putting the ticket aside, the Dubliner decided to check whether the stray ticket was worth anything, and quickly discovered she was suddenly €117,000 richer.

“When I went into the shop to scan my ticket, the shop keeper and I were absolutely dumbstruck, I don’t know which of us got the biggest shock,” she admitted.

Arriving at the National Lottery Winners Room on Dublin’s Abbey Street today, she urged everyone to keep an eye on their tickets.

“Just because a big jackpot isn’t won in your area, it could still be worth a lot of money, I am living proof of that. I have the App now so there’s no excuse.”

You heard the woman – You could be sitting on a gold mine.

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After being barred from every branch of LA Fitness and suspended from her role on a radio show, Dani Mathers probably thought things couldn’t get much worse, but it looks like she was sorely mistaken.

The Playboy model and former Playmate of the Year, who recently hit headlines for posting an image of a naked woman on Snapchat, has now learned that police in L.A are investigating the matter.

Dani, who has apologised for her actions and insisted that the image was meant for a friend and not her Snapchat followers, has – understandably – received little sympathy following her major social media faux pas.

Commenting on their decision to revoke Dani’s gym membership, Jill Greuling, the executive vice president of LA Fitness said; “Her behaviour is appalling and puts every member at risk of losing their privacy.”

“Our written rules are very clear: cellphone usage and photography are prohibited in the locker rooms. This is not only our rule, but common decency,” she added.

While the LAPD intends to pursue an investigation into the ‘illegal distribution’ of the image, they are unable to proceed until the woman at the centre of the image presents herself to authorities.

According to The Independent, police in LA are urging the woman to contact police, saying: “Without a victim, we can’t go forward.”

With LAPD eager to pursue their line of enquiry, defence attorney Lou Shapiro has asserted that the Mather's actions have far-reaching implications.

"A judge could take a dim view of the action and really want to see her punished," he told the LA Times this week.

 

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As fans of former couple, Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson, come to terms with the news that they have called time on their relationship, Diane has been forced to defend herself against criticism levelled at her on Instagram.

After posting Jimi Hendrix lyrics which appear to refer to her recent break-up, the 40-year-old actress faced into a barrage of negative comments, which she decided warranted a response.

While she did direct her response at one specific Instagram user, we imagine Diane hoped the reply would resonate with all her online critics.

 "You have no idea what is really going on, nor do you know me or Josh," she began in a post to one of her followers yesterday.

 

A photo posted by Diane Kruger (@dianekruger) on

"I don't know how your mother raised you and you are certainly entitled to your ignorant opinion, but don't forget that even though we actors are in the public eye, we are also humans," she continued.

With rumours circulating last year that the star was seen kissing Norman Reedus in December, some Instagram users fed into the reports, with one writing: "Poor JJ. He deserved better than to be cheated on by his girl and a friend."

 

It's always darkest before the dawn

A photo posted by Diane Kruger (@dianekruger) on

"It's because she has and still is seeing Norman Reedus, watch in a few weeks they will become public," wrote one follower.

 Echoing these sentiments, another remarked: "Waiting on the Reedus announcement now – open "secret" at this point."

"Obviously, privacy is important, but I think an official announcement was best," opined another. 

"Better everyone KNOWS that you're single rather than see you sneaking around all over Europe when you were publicly supposed to be "committed" to someone else."

Unsurprisingly, the actress felt compelled to weigh in on the discussion, writing: "I feel sorry for your small mindedness and I truly hope that you are never treated as you permit yourself to treat others," she asserted in a post which has been liked thousands of times since its upload.

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Just hours after it was announced that Pippa Middleton is set to marry her boyfriend of one year, James Matthews, the 32-year-old party-planner has given everyone what they've been waiting for  – a sneak peek of the engagement ring.

With photographers and paparazzi waiting for her to emerge from her home following the news, Pippa, according to Hello!, told the press that 'she couldn't be happier', and unsurprisingly made no attempt to conceal the stunning new band.

 

It's official, Pippa Middleton and James Matthews are engaged! Just look at that ring

A photo posted by Kates Closet (@katesclosetau) on

Clamouring paps zoomed in on her left hand and captured an image of a piece of jewellery that has everyone at SHEmazing! HQ falling all over themselves this morning.

James, who briefly dated Pippa in 2012 before rekindling the romance in 2015, opted for a design which featured one central diamond encased by a halo of smaller diamonds.

 

A lovely ring in Pippa's fingercongrats once again lovely woman!#katemiddleton #pippamiddleton

A photo posted by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge (@katemdltn) on

While reports implied that the proposal took place on Saturday, more than a few eyebrows were raised when Kate's younger sister was seen at the Frost Summer Party Fundraiser without it last night.

Placating the fears of anyone who saw their wedding dreams dashed before they'd even been properly realised, a source told the Evening Standard that while the couple are indeed engaged, they are happy to go low-key right now.

"I can confirm that Pippa and James are engaged," the source said. "They are saying nothing more just at the moment. But they are very happy."

With that rock, we're not surprised.

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While we don't tend to discuss every aspect of our menstrual cycle with each on a monthly basis, as women we reserve the right to remark on this natural bodily function should we so choose.

However, it looks like the powers that be at Facebook aren't as keen on cramp chat and discomfort discussion as Melody Pool quickly realised this week.

Melody, a leading folk singer from Melbourne, was banned from Facebook for 24 hours after she posted a status referring to period pain and the unholy hell caused by it.

After removing Melody's post on the grounds they considered it 'inappropriate', the singer took to Twitter to vent her frustration at the global corporation.

"Thanks for deleting my post about period pain and not allowing me to post for 24hrs Facebook," she vented at the weekend.

'I am so furious that I got suspended for 24 hours from Facebook for being a woman with a menstrual cycle," she continued. 

Insistent that their reasons for removing the post were illogical at best, Melody continued: "I'm dumbfounded that a normal bodily function is "inappropriate"?! Are you kidding me Facebook? I can't even message anyone."

Melody, unsurprisingly, wasn't alone in her anger, and followers of the singer were quick to add their voice to the discussion, with one writing: "Unbelievable! And on the other side not suspending people who are harassing others or writing racist comments!"

Talk about alienating half their users…

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Ever since Kim Kardashian decided to pull the rug out from under Taylor Swift's feet on Sunday night, the public have been questioning whether Taylor knew it was coming.

With internet detectives donning their trilbies and raking through the evidence with a fine tooth comb this week, speculation has been intensifying regarding Taylor's insight into Kim's dastardly plan.

Did she know it was coming? Why did the notes function featured in her Instagram post have a search button? Doesn't that mean it had been written in advance?

As social media users trawl through tweets and Tumblrs looking for more information, sources close to the Blank Space singer have confirmed that Taylor was definitely as blindsided as the rest of us.

Speaking to Us in the aftermath of Kim's bombshell post, the insider explained: "She is completely upset and flabbergasted that Kim and Kanye keep using her name for publicity and keep trying to bring her down."

Referring to Taylor's response which was posted to social media in the early hours of yesterday morning , the insider continued: "She made her statement on Instagram and is sticking by it.”

Echoing a line social media users have latched onto with alacrity – "I would very much like to be excluded from this narrative, one that I have never asked to be part of -, the source added: "This is not anything she asked to be a part of and they keep dragging her into this."

Kim's post have caused serious ructions online this week as some stars and fans rush to Taylor's defence and others keep schtum while waiting for the latest instalment of the Swift – West feud.

 

 

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They had one of the longest and most enduring relationships in the industry, but after ten years together Joshua Jackson and Diane Kruger have decided to go their separate ways.

Diane began dating Joshua after her marriage of five years to French director, Guillaume Canet came to an end, and while Diane has openly said she didn't intend to marry again, the couple seemed rock solid.

However, it looks like things were far from settled behind the scenes, with rumours circulating earlier this year that the 40-year-old Inglorious Basterds actress seemed less than enthusiastic about her move to New York during Joshua's Broadway run.

"Moving here was a major commitment," Diane told reporters enquiring after the couple's possible wedding plans. "That's a big step into adulthood for me, to allow that time for someone else out of my time."

Adding fuel to the fire this year, the couple were seen without each other at various red carpet events, but loyal fans refused to believe press speculation…until now, that is.

Confirming that the ten-year relationship had indeed come to an end, representatives released a statement to PEOPLE magazine this week.

Dashing the dreams of die-hard romantics everywhere, the stars' spokespeople said: "Diane Kruger and Josh Jackson have decided to separate and remain friends."

Taking to Instagram yesterday, Diane post Jimi Hendrix lyrics in what seemed like a poignant reference to her ten-year relationship.

 

A photo posted by Diane Kruger (@dianekruger) on

Ladies, we're devvo.

 

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It’s been five years since we saw her walk up the aisle at the most talked about wedding of the year, and now Pippa Middleton is set to do it again… except this time she’ll be the bride!

Kate Middleston’s younger sister, who was bridesmaid for the Duchess of Cambridge during her wedding to Prince William in April 2011, is this week celebrating her engagement to James Matthews who popped the question during a romantic weekend in the Lake District.

According to the Daily Mail, the 40-year-old businessman, who has been in a relationship with Pippa since last year, approached her father to ask his permission before getting down on one knee last Saturday afternoon.

Commenting on James’s approach to the proposal, a source revealed; “James is a traditionalist and very much wanted to do things properly. That meant getting his future father in law’s consent.”

“Mike and Carole are very happy,” the source said of 32-year-old Pippa’s parents. “They like James and they are sure he will make Pippa very happy.’

It is understand the couple, whose relationship went up a gear after spending New Years together in St. Barts, have their sights set on 2017 for the big day, and it sounds like the Middletons may have a very busy year ahead in that case with reports circulating that Pippa’s brother, James, may be intending to propose to girlfriend Donna Air.

Commenting on the reports, the model and TV presenter told Fabulous magazine: “I feel like I've already had a marriage of sorts. But would I like to have an official one? Yeah. Hell, why not! I always say you have to try everything once."

Pippa's wedding sounds like it could be the event of next year with numerous high-profile names including James' brother, MIC star, Spencer Matthews, all set to attend.

If her bridesmaid dress saw her dubbed Her Royal Hotness, we cannot WAIT to see her actual wedding dress.

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*This is a developing story*

Local media is this evening reporting that an axe- and knife-wielding attacker has injured at least 20 passengers on a train near Heidingsfeld in Bavaria in southern Germany.

Some of the victims' injuries are thought to be life-threatening, according to the BBC, although additional reports say many of those injured were witnesses who required treatment for shock. 

Multiple sources are also now claiming that the attacker has been killed; Sky News cites police spokesman Fabien Hench as confirming that the man was shot dead by police as he tried to flee the scene.

The motives behind the violent outbreak are also currently unclear, although ISIS supporters were quick to state on social media that the terror organisation was behind the incident. 

The train line between Wurzburg-Heidingsfeld and Ochsenfurt has been closed.

The identify of the attacker has furthermore yet to be unveiled. 

 

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People often wonder what incredible things they'd do if they ever achieved celebrity status but buying out a cinema for a night probably wouldn't top most people's lists – unless you're Tom Hiddleston and Taylor Swift, that is.

It has been reported that the celebrity couple were so mad to watch the new Ghostbusters flick last Thursday night that they bought out an entire cinema in Australia's Golden Coast.

According to The Daily Mail, the celebs booked out the high end Gold Class Cinema so they could visit the movies with Tom’s friends Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo.

The group reportedly only allowed two staff members to serve them food and drink inside the theatre and according to Us Weekly: “One [girl] served everyone else, and one girl served Taylor only.”

While speaking to Variety on Friday night, Bond hopeful Tom confirmed the outing by saying: “Chris Hemsworth bought a round of tickets for Ghostbusters and a group of us went to see it.”

“It’s been a great day: I got to play on set with Mark Ruffalo and Chris Hemsworth, went to see Ghostbusters, and then I got nominated for an Emmy,” he continued.

Chris plays the receptionist character Kevin in the remake of the hit fantasy movie and in a sweet moment Tom admitted that seeing one of his best friends perform in one of his favourite childhood films was “amazing”.  Awh!

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