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Ever think your life would be so much better without social media but can’t bring yourself to quit?

Well, your digital detox could be a massive waste of time – if it goes anything like Demi Lovato’s, that is.

Less than 24 hours after making a dramatic departure from social media, Demi Lovato is back on Twitter.

Last night the Cool for the Summer hitmaker tweeted “f**k this..I’m back b*****s.  And I’m coming back more honest than ever” followed by a string of emojis.

This time sticking to her statement, Demi posted again a few hours later: “I love my Lovatics so f*****g much.”

“I love my Lovatics too much to leave them over some lame ass haters..What was I thinking?!”

Welcome back, Demi!  Just please try and stay this time… 

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*If you DON'T want to know anything about the Gilmore Girls revival then look away NOW*

The highly anticipated Gilmore Girls reunion series is coming in only a few months, and we all have a million and one questions we'd like answered.

But the question that's coming from left, right and centre is: Who does Rory end up with?

Dean (Jared Padalecki), Jess (Milo Ventimiglia) and Logan (Matt Czuchry) have all confirmed that they're coming back for the revival, so honestly, it could be any one of them.

However, pulling the typical dad move, David Sutcliffe, who plays Rory's dad Chris, has spilled the beans and revealed which man she doesn't end up with.

*SPOLIERS AHEAD*

While on USA Today, David was asked which fictional boyfriend he thinks Rory should be with, and he replied with: "I'm not even sure where she's at, but I'm partial to, who's the first boyfriend?"

To which the presenter says, "Dean."

"Yes, Dean. I was going to say Jess, but I mean Dean. I know they're not going to end up together but, Rory and Dean seem like a good couple."

So, there you have it, ladies. She's NOT going to end up with Dean.

Now all bets are on for Jess and Logan (and we really can't choose).

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Well, Kendall Jenner certainly put on a display while out shopping with BFFs Gigi Hadid and Hailey Baldwin.

The 20-year-old left little to the imagination as she wore a very sheer black top which exposed her boobs and her nipple piercing.

But the reality star didn't seem to mind as she was seen laughing and joking with Gigi and Hailey.

They all dressed very similar, wearing black and denim (which kinda made them look like a 90s girl band).

However, Hailey certainly wasn't bothered by her friend's outfit choice as she took to Snapchat to show her grabbing Kendall's boobs.

That's what BBFs are for, right?

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As his estranged wife Cheryl is in a new relationship with One Direction's Liam Payne, it seems that Jean Bernard Versini is getting cosy with another celeb.

The restaurateur was spotted in the early hours of this morning leaving a London hot spot with Irish reality star Nicola Hughes.

The Made In Chelsea star tried her best to hide her face as the paparazzi snapped them leaving in the same car together.

Cheryl and Jean Bernard separated at the end of 2015, and many were surprised with how fast she moved on with Liam.

But now that Jean Bernard seems to have found a new love interest, we can only imagine they'll be moving on with a divorce soon.

Images: Vantagenews.com

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Well, Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston danced the night away at Selena Gomez's concert last night.

The brand new couple had a date night and went along to the concert with Tay's BFF Abigail and her boyfriend, Matt – so it was a double date of sorts.

An insider told E! News: "Taylor invited Tom to go. Tom always wants to please Taylor and show her that her friends matter. Taylor likes that about Tom."

The US website is also claiming that Taylor, who recently split from Calvin Harris, thinks Tom might be "the one."

"Taylor was hesitant to get involved so quickly after Adam," the insider added, "but she she felt that Adam was not giving her what she wanted for sometime so she was ready to move on towards the tail end of their relationship anyway."

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If you were one of the lucky people to go to see Rihanna in concert at the Aviva Stadium last night, then you might have seen the singer get a bit overwhelmed.

While singing Love the Way You Lie, the Irish audience chanted back the lyrics to her, and it seems like it was all just a bit too much.

Seconds later, she starts tearing up, and was so emotional that she wasn't able to continue singing!

US gossip website, TMZ are stunned by the sight, but we know Irish fans have a certain charm on people.

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We'd have thought that being the Prince Of Wales brought with it certain perks of the job – namely jetting around in private aircraft.

But no siree, it seems that Wills Windsor also has to battle the likes of liquid restrictions, passport control, and carry-on luggage just like us peasants. 

He was in France yesterday to see England's 0-0 draw with Slovakia – and when it came his return journey to London he hopped on a standard British Airways plane.

 

Prince William on a flight back home this morning after Eng.v.Slovakia Game. . #princewilliam #dukeofcambridge

A photo posted by The Cambridges. (@thecambridgespage) on

Not only that, but Mr Cambridge also indulged in a spot of shut-eye once the aircraft took to the skies, promptly nodding off for much of the 1hour and 45minute journey.

Fellow passenger James, who was seated behind the British royal, remarked in conversation with Mail Online: "We were all tired after being put through a roller coaster of emotions so I don’t blame him for falling asleep."

James added: "He was clearly shattered after all the excitement from last night’s match."

Becoming an internet hit last week, the Duke will today be celebrating his 34th birthday with his family – his wife Kate, and their two gorgeous children Prince George, 3, and one-year-old Princess Charlotte. 

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Some women swear by the three date rule – but not Vogue Williams.

The model – who recently moved to the UK – told the Loose Women panel today that although she’s aware of the ‘rules of dating’, they just aren’t for her.

Using her former relationship with Westlife singer Brian McFadden as an example, Vogue admitted:  “Me and Brian did hanky panky on the first night we met and we ended up getting married.”

When the panel expressed interest in her comment, Vogue joked: “It worked out well for a while.”

But admitted she wouldn’t always sleep with someone on the first date as “it just depends on the situation”.

She said: “I wouldn’t be making a habit of it, obviously, because I wouldn’t be really like that.  I’m quite shy.”

When asked to address rumours surrounding her alleged romantic involvement with rapper Professor Green, Vogue said although she has a lot of mutual friends with the star, they are not an item.

The TV personality married singer Brian McFadden in 2012, a year after they first met.

Last year the pair separated and Vogue has admitted that while at first she found being single difficult, she’s now really enjoying her independence.

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Losing interest in having the same old sandwich everyday for lunch?  Us too.

That’s why we’ve scrolled through Instagram desperately seeking some san-spiration.

And – as always – the internet has not let us down.

Take a look!

The healthy one: Cream cheese, lettuce, steak, onion, tomato, smoked chicken and cucumber on sourdough bread. 

Honey-glazed pulled pork baguette with greens, herbs and pickled root vegetables – you had us at honey-glazed.

Anyone who’s been to the States knows the joy of a good Lobster Roll.

Truffled egg salad in a croissant. 

Strawberry french toast counts as a sandwich, right?

Salted beef brisket dipped in beef gravy dripping, pickled onions, fresh chilli, rocket, horse radish and American mustard.

Nom!

No need to mess with a classic Philly Cheese Steak sandwich.

A new kind of breakfast.

And we’re not quite sure what’s in this one, but man is it pretty!

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The word ‘summer’ conjures up images of beautiful beaches, warm sunshine and glowing tans, but unfortunately us Irish are denied all three by our unpredictable weather and pasty complexions.

But not to worry – Catrice Cosmetics’ latest collection is packed full of golden tones and catwalk-inspired hues to help us look that bit warmer than we feel.

Since their Spring Summer ’16 range starts at under a fiver and is available in pharmacies and Penneys throughout the country, there’s no excuse to be left feeling pasty this summer.

Prime and Fine Beautifying Primer – €4.95:

This light-reflecting primer contains just the right amount of soft shimmer to brighten up the skin without making it look shiny.  Its innovative formula contains the ultra-hydrating Vitamin E to help keep skin moisturised.  And because it sets with a fresh dewy finish it can be worn with foundation or all on its own.

Sun Glow Mineral Bronzing Powder – €5.50:

This baked bronzing powder is perfect for adding warmth to fair complexions and just like the primer it also contains fine light reflecting particles.  The easy-blend formula can be brushed lightly onto the cheeks for a healthy summer glow or applied more precisely to help sculpt the face for a more glamorous look.

Liquid Metal Eyeshadow – €4.50:

Catrices’ Liquid Metal Eyeshadow range is highly pigmented, long lasting and boasts a unique 3D embossed effect.  Shades ‘Gold n Roses’ and ‘Satina Van Der Wooden’ can be used to add shimmer to any summer look.

Long Lasting Eye Pencil Waterproof – €2.60:

For a more striking metallic look, this new gold eyeliner would be your product of choice.  Its highly pigmented formula and smooth texture allow for accurate application, while its waterproof status means it is perfect for pool-side beauty.

Ultimate Nail Laquer – €2.95:

No golden goddess look would be complete without metallic-toned nails and Catrices’ Ultimate Nail Lacquer Collection has the perfect shade for just that.  Try ‘Go For Gold’ for a deep metallic finish, or pick one of ten shades from the Luxury Nudes (€3.30) set for a softer more shimmery finish.

Catrice Cosmetics are available at Penneys and in pharmacies nationwide.

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*Warning – this article contains major spoilers*

Last night had us all clinching to the edge of our seats as Jon Snow and Ramsay Bolton finally went head to head in one of the most epic TV battles we've ever seen.

Episode nine of every season of Game of Thrones is the most shocking, and last night's ep certainly didn't disappoint. It was HEART POUNDING.

And now there's behind-the-scene footage to see how the Battle of Winterfell actually went down.

To our surprise, it's not all CGI, and a lot of the stunt work is played by the actors themselves – including that insane scene where Jon Snow fights Ramsay and there's a million and one horses racing past him… Well, 80 horses, but still.

Watch and be amazed… And remember SPOILER ALERT:

Just, wow.

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When we saw doughnut shops popping up all over the city with a million and one flavour variations, we knew it was just a matter of time before another snack food got an upgrade.

From Kale to avocado, modern living has made sure that nothing stays in its original form for too long.

And it looks like popcorn is next in line for a transformation as its set to be the next big trend when it comes to snack food.

Yes, just like chokers are ‘totally in’ right now so is the beloved movie snack – but not quite how we remember it.

 

Original

The OG treat that, on a good day, our mams would have slipped into our lunch boxes earning us lunchtime bragging rights.

Consumed in high doses in cinemas across the country, the salted popcorn conjures up memories of scary movies and many a bad date.

Sweet

We knew trouble was a brewin’ when we started to see sweet flavoured popcorn on the shelves.

Did we trust it? Hell no.

Did we like it? YES we did.

Note: It was at this time that we knew we were in for a popcorn awakening.

Is it a crisp?

The next step was venturing into lands which had always been occupied by the trusty potato.

We’re talking cheese and onion and salt and vinegar.

Now while we didn’t wholeheartedly support this decision we never blame a guy for trying.

Full throttle

'Go hard or go home' was obviously mentioned once or twice in this meeting when the popcorn gods decided to go crazy with flavour.

We were apprehensive but this is when we made our relationship with popcorn official and committed to any flavours the world would throw at us.

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We’re talking coconut, peanut butter, kale, almond and feta – all the food items that have become regular visitors to our Instagram feed.

Yes, popcorn has ensured a place in our shopping trolley with the sheer mention of almond butter.

 

With all this inspiration we’re sure you’re brimming with ideas for the next big popcorn flavour.

Well if so, this competition is just for you.

Premium popcorn brand, PROPERCORN is launching a ‘crowdseasoning’ initiative in pursuit of flavour perfection, to find the newest addition to its collection of popcorn.

Inviting you to create your very own signature seasoning in PROPERCORN’s virtual flavour factory, Institute of Flavour, you could be in with a chance of seeing their flavour listed in stores nationwide and winning a lifetime supply of popcorn.

All you have to do is visit the Institute of Flavour’s website and get creating.

 

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