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If you happened to be around the Merrion Square area of Dublin yesterday, you might have seen a VERY familiar face – and we're not talking about Enda's election posters.

Hollywood heavyweights Cameron Diaz and Nicole Richie were in the capital this week, and spent two (no doubt ludicrously expensive) night at The Merrion Hotel.

The pair were supporting their husbands – Good Charlotte rockers Benji and Joel Madden – who played to a packed crowd at the 3Arena on Tuesday evening.

Photographers snapped the foursome leaving their hotel yesterday before hopping into a taxi, along with Nicole and Joel's kids and a large entourage.

Dublin marked the end of Good Charlotte's European tour dates for a while, with the band having played in in Manchester and London last week too.

 

DUBLIN TONIGHT!!

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While it was certainly a whirlwind trip to our fair city, the foursome were keen to hang out with Ireland's most muscular export, MMA champ Conor McGregor.

Cameron's husband Benji tweeted at Conor on Tuesday inviting him along to their concert, but with the fighter fitting in some last minute training in his home city before flying back to Las Vegas, it seems he couldn't make it out.

"Hey Champ- happy to be in your town! Me and the boys are playing at 3 Arena tonight- would love to have you down!," Benji wrote on Twitter alongside a praying hands emoji.

An invite to hang out with Good Charlotte, Nicole Richie AND Cameron Diaz? We certainly wouldn't have turned it down.

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As if we didn't envy stunning Irish model Georgia Penna enough, the 31-year-old has reportedly made the decision to leave the dreary weather of Ireland and the UK behind her for good. 

According to the Irish Daily Star, Georgia and her hubby Joe Penna have swapped he emerald isle for the sunny paradise of Dubai. 

The former Celebrity Big Brother star was dividing her time between Dublin, London and Spain but has decided to leave them all behind in favour of the United Arab Emirates. 

 

Landed somewhere in the desert with my

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Georgia and Joe, who just welcomed twin boys by surrogate before Christmas, reportedly made the move in January as evidenced by Georgia's posts on social media.

Despite posting a farewell post to Instagram today, the gorgeous brunette revealed she like to keep her family life private.  

"I share a very small percentage of my life," she said in the Sunday Independent Life magazine last weekend.

 

And we're off

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"I look at my Instagram as a fashion and fun account.  None of my personal life is up there.  My husband, our beautiful babies, our wedding, our general family life, I keep private and always have."

And her new life on the other side of the world seems to be going well as she shared pictures of a hot air balloon ride and fancy dinners. 

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While we may have been guilty of a quick sneaky peek through a partner's phone in our time, the thought of having an ex taking total charge of our phones after we had broken up is enough to send shivers up the spine. 

And while we may be curious to see exactly what he's up to now that things are over, we reckon rooting through an exes phone would cause more harm than good. 

So basically, we would rather just not know. 

But for these former couples assembled by Elite Daily, they not only had the opportunity to root through a former partners phone but could also take total control of it. 

*shivers* 

While one girl received confirmation that breaking up with that boy was the best thing she ever did, for others, the chemistry between the former pairs was palpable. 

Watch the interesting results of the video below:

 

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We all know that Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran are pretty much BFF's but Taylor's birthday message to Ed on his 25th birthday really does prove the bond. 

While we harbour secret desires to see this pair together (sorry Calvin Harris), it seems that the pair are closer than ever. 

Despite not being a member of the squad (that honour that tends to be reserved for females and models), after a duet and a tour together it's safe to say that these two will always be pals. 

"Looking back on the highlights of my life, there's a moment I'll never forget from a day in London about two years ago," reads the caption of an image of Ed winning his Grammy. 

"I was in town to play the O2 and I was out shopping on my day off. My friend Ed Sheeran met up with me in this little shop where I was buying ballet shoes."

"He walks in and says, ‘You have to hear this new song. I think it's the best one I've ever written.' And then, as usual, he pulls out his phone and gives me headphones. I sat there on a bench in that store and heard Thinking Out Loud for the first time, as little kids were picking out tutus and leotards next to us.

"Little did we know it would go on to be first dance song at countless weddings all over the world, become Ed's biggest hit, and eventually go on to win him Song of the Year at the 2016 Grammys.

"Ed and I had been on tour together all year on the Red Tour and we saw each other almost every day. I lived for the moments he would burst into my dressing room with a new song to play me. It happened so often that it became normal, and I don't think he ever knew how much it meant to me that he wanted me to hear his songs first.

"I don't think he ever knew how inspired I was by his drive and passion to constantly create new art. But it's his 25th birthday today, so I'm saying it now. You deserve everything you have, and everything you will continue to achieve, Ed."

Well, we are more convinced than ever that they are meant to be. 

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So we all thought that Kylie Jenner's deal to work with sportswear brand Puma was dead in the water after being subjected to a Kanye Twitter attack. 

But as it turns out (and as we expected), Kanye's now daily Twitter rants actually have no impact on real life proceedings. 

Considering Puma is a direct competitor to Kanye's Yeezy collection with Adidas, the rapper was simply not having a member of the Kardashian clan working with a rival sportswear brand. 

"1000% there will never be a Kylie Puma anything. That's on my family! 1000% Kylie is on Yeezy team!!!" came the furious tweets as news outlets began to report on Kylie's deal. 

"Puma we gone give you your measly million dollars back!!! Never try to divide the family!!!"

Well, consider the family divided as Puma officially confirm that Kylie will be the face of an upcoming campaign for the brand. 

"I am pleased and excited to be able to confirm that Puma is indeed working with Kylie Jenner. Kylie will be featured in the brand’s SS women’s training campaign launching in April 2016," said the brand's global director, Adam Petrick. 

"Kylie represents a fresh and exciting new era for fashion and we couldn’t think of a more fitting and influential female to headline this campaign for Puma.”

And Kylie must be excited to have another million dollars rolling into the bank, if she even notices anymore. 

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Our favourite cast member of Pretty Little Liars is not stranger to a dramatic makeover. 

After chopping her long naturally brown locks into a short, choppy bob, we know that this star is akin to a bit of a change now and then. 

However, we certainly did not expect this!

 

I dye.thank you @kristin_ess for temporarily making me the blonde alter ego I've always wanted to be.

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With thick, dark brows and naturally brunette tresses, we never imagined to see Lucy go for an all-over lighter hair shade. 

And we mean much lighter. 

Yep, it seems our Lucy has decided that blondes must have more fun as she drastically adds blonde highlights to her barnet. 

While she has played around with lighter shades in particular a blonde balayage, she has never been this bright before. 

Adding golden blonde hues to her dark hair, the resulting look is a very natural, beachy and sun-kissed effort, perfect for Spring. 

According to the Instagram post, the look is temporary and most likely for a role but we reckon it looks so good she may just keep it for a while. 

More pics immediately Lucy!

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As Zayn Malik's debut single Pillowtalk continues to smash records across the globe, he goes and hits us with a dreamy performance on the Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon in his first solo gig ever. 

While we're still getting over just how good Zayn's solo stuff is, his performance on live US television really does prove that has has what it talks to make it in the business without being in the most popular boyband on the planet. 

And there is a LOT to talk about. 

When introducing the artist, Jimmy gives us a glance at the cover art for Mind of Mine which is out next month. Featuring a very baby-faced Zayn (and we mean more baby-faced then when he first appeared on the X Factor all those years ago) complete with his current tattoos, it's sure to send fans into a tailspin. 

Secondly, Zayn performs single It's You, a stripped-back, vocally challenging balled allegedly about the breakdown of his relationship with Perrie Edwards. 

In a recent highly publicised interview with Zane Lowe, the presenter picked up on the significance of this tune in particular. 

"There’s a song on the record called It’s You which is to me I can tell a real centre-piece for the album. Vocally certainly.

"It’s about the break-up of your relationship, clearly."

And he was not wrong. 

The singer donned a long black coat as he performed the moving and soulful song with his band onstage. 

Watch the stunning clip below: 

 

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Last year was quite disastrous for Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck.

Not only was it alleged that Ben had an affair with the nanny (which he probably was because he treated her to dinners and private jets), but the pair also divorced which was going to become a major legal battle.

But hold the phone a moment, the divorced couple are currently on holiday in Montana.

Yep, the pair are on a cosy ski vacay with Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen, and their kids.

A source at the resort said that the pair are getting on really well, chatting and laughing and drinking into the early hours.

"They had some serious apres-ski and shut the bar down. They started drinking bloody marys," the source said.

"There were no nannies in sight, but Jen doesn't look like she's harbouring any resentment. Jen and Ben weren't lovey-dovey at all, but were super friendly and happy," they added.

So, does this mean the superstar couple might be getting back together? Only time will tell. 

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It's fashion week, so we can only expect there to be a few daring looks on the catwalk.

But one look we didn't anticipate was Kendall Jenner going completely make-up free in the Michael Kors show.

The 20-year-old was fresh and clean, as she donned a silver dress and matching shoes.

On the Michael Kors website, it says that Kendall's look is 'windswept' which is why she's rocking the messy bed-head look, too. 

We're all for paired-back make-up trend, so maybe this will really pull it through this year.

And, let's be honest, Kendall totally rocked the fresh-faced look.

 

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Although she didn't walk the red carpet, Beyonce showed up to the Grammys last night to present Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson with the award for Record of the Year.

But Queen Bey didn't show up in any old dress. Nope, the Formation singer donned a white lace bridal gown last night.

Inbal Dror, the designer, is best known for her sexy silhouettes, intricate details and illusion panelling, and Bey's dress did not disappoint.

The bridal gown first debuted on the runway late last year and is part of Inbal's AW16 collection which is available to order through her retailers.

And guess where one of her retailers are located? Ireland, of course.

Yep, SHEmazing! spoke to De Stafford Couture in Howth, Co Dublin who stocks Inbal Dror's dresses, and while the next collection won't be in until autumn, you can ask to order through the shop.

So, if you want to look like the queen of queens on your wedding day, run to Howth. NOW. 

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He leaped to fame as Harry Potter's nasty cousin, but the man in real life couldn't be more different.

Harry Melling has stayed in the acting game but he's moved from film to the stage as he debuts a new play Hands To God.

The 26-year-old is taking to London's West End 15 years after he portrayed the part of Dudley Dursley, and many will find it hard to recognise him all grown up.

He appeared on the Lorraine show today, and let's just say fans were shocked with his transformation.

Meanwhile, many have commented on his acting style, with The Evening Standard saying, "Melling, who's turning into one of the most interesting actors of his generation, is wonderful to watch."

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From S&M sex scenes in Fifty Shades of Grey to playing the field in her new flick How To Be Single, Dakota Johnson is certainly never short of men on screen.

But in real life, the actress says the situation is very different indeed.

"My life is weird," she insisted in a new interview alongside her How To Be Single co-star Leslie Mann.

"I'm just a loner loser without a boyfriend."

She hasn't always been flying the single card, of course – Dakota was spotted out in New York with her on-off boyfriend Matt Hilt just a few months back – but it seems for the moment things are quiet in the romance department.

And when it comes to finding love, Dakota prefers to keep things traditional – which means no blind dates, no speed-dating, and absolutely NO Tinder.

"I don't like that [online dating]. It freaks me out – I think it's creepy," she told the Irish Independent recently.

"I don't have Facebook or Twitter or anything like that. I don't like it. It makes me feel uncomfortable. The idea of meeting a stranger or presenting myself on the internet is so scary to me."

While the views of her How To Be Single character Alice don't exactly align with Dakota's outlook in terms of dating, the actress says the film was immensely fun to film, calling the process "one of the coolest things I've ever experienced."

Catch How To Be Single in cinemas from Friday February 19.

 

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