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Earlier this year, Taylor Swift hosted a Fourth of July party so legendary she could easily have offered up her entire Thanksgiving in its honour.

But eager to continue her reign as the queen of public holidays, last week the Bad Blood singer rounded up her famous squad to mark Thanksgiving with a trip to the beach, an epic attempt at the Mannequin Challenge and, most importantly, a Disney-themed singsong.

 

Thankful for piggy back rides @lilydonaldson

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#mannequinchallenge  @todrick @marthahunt @dr.jari @lilydonaldson @austinkingsleyswift @leahmccarthy

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A recent pair of videos posted to Todrick Hall’s Instagram account show the 26-year-old pop-princess playing the piano as the YouTuber sings a personalised version of Part of Your World from The Little Mermaid.

Clearly enjoying her friend’s theatrical performance, the candid clips show a relaxed TayTay laughing and joking with her companions.

 

 

Part of your world part 2!

A video posted by Todrick Hall AKA Toddyrockstar (@todrick) on

Fans are loving the fun-filled cover, with many describing Taylor and Todrick's relationship as "friendship goals".

Others are already requesting an encore performance.

 

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Well ladies, it's actually happened.

After weeks spent wondering if the X Factor team had lost their minds, Honey G has finally said goodbye to the UK show after weeks of non-stop controversy.

But if the aspiring rapper thought the speculation into her background might die down now that she's been eliminated, she was sorely mistaken as she discovered after taking a seat on the This Morning sofa earlier today.

Cutting straight to the chase, Phillip Schofield asked the former X Factor contestant if her entire act had been an elaborate hoax.

Suggesting she may actually be playing a character a lá Leigh Francis, Phillip asked: "Is it an act? Are you like… Keith Lemon?"

Unsurprisingly, Honey G stressed her authenticity, responding: "No! You know, I'm not fake, This isn't an act, you know."

"Obviously I've grown up, you know, on the underground scene, in the music scene. I've been a musician the whole of my life."

"I'm known to BBC Radio One Extra which is the UK's biggest black music station. I've been involved in the station since it was founded."

"My mum's a classical pianist, that's where I get my, you know, music from, she's also known to the BBC," she went on to stress.

"So, people saying, you know, 'this is an act' to someone like me. I've got a degree in music. I've been a musician the whole of my life."

Acknowledging her distinct act, she added: "I think I might have picked up street from being in the underground music scene and it's become part of my personality."

Yeah guys, it's just her personality…

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The weekend just gone was, for many people, the last one before payday, so instead of hitting the town, the vast majority of us bunkered down with a bottle or two of (cheap) wine.

Unfortunately for Keisha Buchanan of Sugababes fame, getting her hands on a bottle of vino was far from easy if her Twitter page is anything to go by.

In a move which has us cringing into our sleeves this morning, the singer admitted that after being refused for having no identification, she  – wait for it – pulled out her Wiki page to prove her date of birth.

And, unsurprisingly, Twitter is now having a field day.

Responding to her tweet, fans of the Hole in My Head singer, wrote: "Don't you know who I am?' Lol You should have sang the 'baby baby babyyyyyyyyy' bits from Too Lost in You."

"That's so f*cking scarlet," added another while someone responded: "You do look that young tbh."

After fans of the singer retweeted her post, Keisha felt the need to clarify her desperate move, tweeting: "I'm in charge of drinks for tonight's dinner party!"

"I will not let my girls down lol #DesperateActions lol," she added.

Ah lads, it's like pulling up your Facebook page the next time you're in the offy…

 

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Our heart rate is rising, our palms are starting to slick over a bit and we can practically hear our bank cards wailing, “Use us for the love of GOD!”

Yep, we’ve discovered My Shining Armour, the Irish site that’s basically a candy store for grown-ups on the hunt for cool and quirky Christmas presents – and we want everything.

We’re talking an unreal edit of lustworthy goodies like homeware, jewellery and stationery just screaming out to be ‘grammed.

The site is a one-stop dream shop for the ‘it’ brands du jour like ban.do, Kate Spade, Helen Moore and Rachel George. And while choosing top picks was basically an impossible task, we buckled down and did our best, like the troopers we are.

Bombay Duck alphabet mug €20

The prettiest way to enjoy your morning brew? We’ve been lusting after one of these Pinterest-worthy spotty mugs for ages. Happy Christmas – to us.

Helen Moore faux fur from €25

Helen’s Moore’s quirky faux fur range is just so… fashion. From cute pom pom beanies, to luxe scarves in dreamy tones, to attach-to-anything pom pom keyrings. Lave it all.

Cinema lightbox €40

These retro lightboxes will add a touch of cool to any room or apartment. And the best bit? You can change the wording to match your mood. Handy for when you want to tell the world, “Got cramps, bring chocolate”.

Kate Spade spotty agenda €46

Being organised has never been so pretty. This Kate Spade dream agenda is designer stationery heaven. Oh if the primary school us could see how far we've come!

Disco Ball Tumbler €23

Well drinking from a DISCO BALL is one way to up our morning smoothie game. Could we love this more?

Rachel George Marble Stationery from €42

We spend a serious amount of time at work, so we may as well make our desk space an area of extreme gorgeousness. These luxe Rachel George marble delights are a pretty good place to start.

Turn off your straighteners doormat €30

Where has this gem been all our lives? Never again will we have to experience the existential crisis that is, “DID I LEAVE THEM ON AND WILL THE HOUSE BE BURNED TO A CINDER?!”

Letter light €20

This cute letter light would make a fab pressie for your décor-savvy mate. It’s a perfect 20 quid and under Secret Santa gift if you ask us.   

Karma necklace €20

We’re all about delicate, sweet pieces of jewellery – because they make us feel delicate and sweet, natch. This Karma necklace has ‘will go with anything, forever’ stamped all over it.

Unicorn Pouch €20

Ahm, who are ‘they’ to kill our dreams? And yes, Santa is real and so is Harry Potter and so are mermaids. Deal with it haters!

If you want to get going on your Christmas shopping, international shipping is free on certain items, while all of this deliciousness comes beautifully gift wrapped. Yes, even if you’re buying something for yourself. Especially if you're buying something for yourself. 

Shop more My Shining Armour treats on the site and follow their Insta and Facebook for product updates and inspo.

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It’s party season – yay! – so what better opportunity to chill out with friends we haven’t seen in yonks than hosting a Christmas party in our gaff?

From the best music to lash on (HINT: Mariah will feature heavily) to how to hostess with the mostess, here are our helpful tips to organising a killer festive bash.

1. ‘Lie’ about when it’s kicking off

You know your mates best – some knock on the door ridiculously early when you’re mid-contour (argh!), and others rock up when it’s nearly wrap up time. A devious but totally necessary tip is to tell your eager beaver friends the start time is later, and the late arses that it’s earlier. Sneaky, us?

2. Choons

If there’s not a bit of Wham, East 17 or Elton on your playlist, we hate to break it to you but you’re doing something very wrong. Our tip is to hit up Spotify to create the ultimate festive playlist. Altogether now: “All I want for Christmas is youuu!” Thanks Maz.

3. Deck the halls

And the sitting room. And the kitchen. And sure go on, put a mini Christmas tree in the bathroom too for good measure. It’s a CHRISTMAS party, so think less is more, and go a bit mad with the tinsel like a good woman.

4. Make a swanky toast

You’re a suave, sophisticated woman, right? (FYI: it still counts if you answered a doubtful 'ish' to this). So set the tone by filling some flutes with a classy drink to toast the season / your friendship / Michelle’s unreal sequin dress. We’ll be quaffing Makulu’s Pomula, which has to be the prettiest fizz there is. Served like champers, it’s a lightly sparkling blend of rosé wine with exotic pomegranate and marula fruit flavours – yum!

5. Sort some nibbles

You know and we know there’s nothing worse than the crushing disappointment of discovering there’s no food at a party. “Shocking! Not even a bowl of crisps!” will be the whispers amongst the disgruntled guests. So even if you only serve bowls of nuts, crisps or other snackables, have something for the love of God.

6. Embrace the novelty head gear

Novelty head gear can make or break a party. OK, maybe not make or break, but they definitely add to the craic. If your budget allows it, pop into a euro store and pick up some Santa hats, reindeer headbands and flashing angel halo boppers. Sure what other opportunity will you have to wear a flashing angel halo bopper? This is your chance. TAKE IT!

7. Have the craic

Yep, you’re the hostess, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself. Our most important piece of advice is not to get bogged down worrying that other people aren’t having a good time – trust us, they are. Now did Fairytale of New York just come on? Go, on, off you go and do your best Shane MacG.

Pomula is available in selected Spar, Eurospar, Mace and Londis stores nationwide. For more info, click here.

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It's long been the highlight of the broadcasting calendar: The Late Late Toy Show.

And while in previous times Irish diasporas have had to largely do without, getting the show online has in more recent years allowed those in the further flung locations around the globe to partake live in the spectacle. 

Indeed, and with more 1.5million viewers expected to watch the show this Friday, Montrose today confirmed that the Toy Show will be available to watch worldwide for free, live and on-demand on the RTÉ Player.

Hurrah!

Host Ryan Tubridy said in response: "One of the great things about The Late Late Toy Show is that it's the one night when we can collectively forget all the doom and gloom in what has been a very weird year.

"The fact that it is available to watch free across the world means that Irish emigrants get a chance to connect with their home in a way that is absolutely unique to us as a people. Nobody else would understand what this bonkers show is about!" 

To get us all in the mood, RTÉ Player today launched the ultimate Late Late Toy Show collection, celebrating the show's TV gold moments through the years. You can watch it here.

The Late Late Toy Show airs on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player this Friday from 9:35pm.

 

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We have been seeing so many alternative advent calendars this year, from wine to gin– and everything in between.

However, the latest one may just be the strangest advent calendar yet, and we sort of love it. 

Cheese Advent Calendar

Annem Hobson, a food blogger from London, has invented a cheese advent calendar… and has become our ultimate hero as a result. 

Cheese Advent Calendar

Each day contains a delicious piece of cheese, from cheddar to brie!

A CHEESE advent calendar exists and why has no-one thought of this before?!

The kicker is that Annem won't be ready to distribute these amazing calendars until 2017, so we'll have to wait.

Cheese Advent Calendar

You can register your interest over on cheeseadventcalendar.com, where you'll get updates on Annems cheesy progress.

However, if you simply cannot wait until next year, why not make your own?

Cheese Advent Calendar

Annem posted instructions on her blog, so we can all have our very own cheese-filled calendar. 

Thanks BRIE to God. 

 

 

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The following is an extract from Peter Varga's Humans of Dublin.

Drawn from the archives of the incredibly popular online blog, Peter Varga's Humans of Dublin gives a voice to the people of our capital city.

A collection of portraits, memories and snapshots, Humans of Dublin provides a thought-provoking insight into the Irish capital and its vibrant and diverse inhabitants.

Pictured above is a resident who shares his story of persistence and perseverance.

On the day I was born, the doctors told my mum I would never be able to walk. She said, ‘Of course he will.’

I have only one leg. I was born with a birth defect, so I’m using a prosthetic leg since I was one-year-old. I was actually walking since I was about one and a half.

Every few months other kids had new shoes – I had new shoes and a new leg too. I was a part of the football team in school, I cycle, I do everything.

When I was 16, I even tried to work in a pub, but the bar manager told me he won’t hire me to be lumping around in his pub. Well, he didn’t believe in me either.

I never actually knew how it was to have two legs, and I never felt disabled or in any way less than others.

What is the best thing about having only one leg?

Well, people ask me if I would have one wish would I wish for another leg.

And I always say I don’t think I would waste my wish for that. Having only one leg made me think more and made me more creative, and I think that helps a lot. I see the world differently from everybody else.

I want people to look at me and get inspired by me running after my dreams. I want them to have no excuses and say, ‘If he can do it, I can do it, too … ’

Peter's Vagra's Humans of Dublin is available to buy now.

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The thought of your other half sharing intimate details of your sex life with his friends is more than most of us could bear, so the idea of it being shared with the nation is hideous beyond measure.

And yet that didn't didn't seem to dawn on I'm a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here star, Wayne Bridge, when he decided to tell all during a recent trip to the Bush Telegraph.

Sounding stunned that many couples experience a revival in their sexcapades after welcoming children, Wayne exclaimed: "I think they’re having us on! How can it be better?"

In a move which mortified wife Frankie of The Saturdays, Wayne continued: "It’s either the same or less. I’m not having it at all. Why would it get better?"

"I think it’s always been up there with me and Frank. You’re together for years so you obviously try everything out before you’ve had babies, surely."

"I can’t believe I’m even having this conversation because her mum and dad are going to be watching," he suddenly added after appearing to remember his comments were being beamed out to millions.

Taking to Twitter to acknowledge her husband's big mouth, Frankie wrote: "Ohhh, just stop talking… I'm begging you."
 

Taking the opportunity to stir the pot, Frankie's fans egged Wayne on, responding: "Don't be a spoilsport Frankie. Go Wayne. It's good to share."

"I kept refreshing to see your reaction lol!! How funny!" added another.

Ah here, she took it better than we would have.
 

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He may have played one of the toughest characters in television history, but it looks like James Gandolfini's character on The Sopranos beared no relation to his true personality if a recent anecdote is anything to go by.

Reflecting on James' presence on the hugely popular HBO show, former co-star Drea de Matteo, who played Adriana La Cerva, revealed that the actor had once made a significant gesture towards his co-stars.

"When all of us made our deals with HBO, none of the actors were included in the DVD sales for the show," Drea explained as she remembered her time with the late actor.

"And when he found out about that, he was pretty pissed off, and he called each actor into his trailer one by one, and cut everybody a VERY big check for thousands of dollars, in the double numbers."

"And paid each actor a cut of the proceeds he'd gotten from the DVD sales at that time," she added.
 

"That was completely unnecessary, but Jesus Christ, it was something I'll never forget, there aren't many people who would do that," Drea said.

The anecdote, which has been shared extensively on social media, has been met with delight from fans of the actor who sadly passed away in 2013.

"I was ready to have a miserable day before reading that. That has completely uplifted me, thanks," wrote one.

"I love finding out that famous people I like are genuinely brilliant people in real life," remarked a fan.

"What I love about that story is it is literally the diametric opposite of what Tony Soprano did/would do," added another.

Between James and Tom Hanks, we're struggling here this morning.

 

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No, we are not kidding, you can take special classes to become a mermaid… and we want to try it!

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The kicker is that you will have to travel quite a distance for the experience…

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A very special school has opened in The Philippines, and it will allow you to embrace your inner mermaid- in a very real way. 

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The Philippine Mermaid Swimming Academy (PMSA) was launched in Boracay in November 2012, and has been expanding ever since, with the most recent school having opened in May 2015. 

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Blurring the line between fantasy and reality, the PMSA offers "mermaiding" classes, which they describe as "an artistic expression and a fun whimsical way to keep fit!".

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Classes are either held in a pool or beach depending on the location of your class, and are typically 90 minutes long for an introductory level lesson.

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The 90 minute lesson for beginners includes a mermaid tail fitting, a photo shoot, a mermaid swim lesson and a little briefing on mermaid culture. 

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Oh and you get a certificate at the end… which is a great way to update your LinkedIn profile.

Well, we're off to The Philippines!

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There’s no doubting that Brian O’Driscoll and Amy Huberman are the closest thing we have to a royal couple.

We’ve obsessed over the pair for years now and since adding two kids to the mix, they’ve solidified their status as Ireland’s most adorable celebrity family.

Proof of that came today in Amy and Brian’s most recent posts to mark their son Billy’s second birthday.

“Happy birthday mini BO’D,” Amy captioned her picture of Billy’s adorably simple birthday cake.

 

Happy birthday mini BO'D

A photo posted by Amy Huberman (@amy_huberman) on

Over on Brian’s Instagram, the dad-of-two shared party secrets, revealing it was home-grown talent that brought the big day together.

“Two fast years. Cake baked by his granny, cake artwork by his mum, pizza ordering by his dad! We all have our talents,” Brian said of the munch that was on offer for Billy’s birthday.

 

2 fast years… Cake baked by his granny, cake artwork by his mum, pizza ordering by his dad! We all have our talents….

A photo posted by Brian O'Driscoll (@13rianodriscoll) on

It was a team effort on the day and we’re sure it paid off.

Happy birthday, Billy!

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