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Oscar winning actor Jamie Foxx saved a life yesterday after he pulled a man from a crash scene outside his home yesterday. 

The 48-year-old turned into a full-on action hero yesterday after he witnessed a pick-up truck roll over several times before bursting into flames following a collision. 

Jamie managed to call 911 before rushing out to the scene that had taken place outside his Los Angeles home and unbuckled the driver to remove him from the burning vehicle. 

A handy man to have in a sticky situation we say. 

Police later confirmed that two people helped at the scene and the Django Unchained actor was identified as one. 

"Jamie didn’t hesitate. He jumped out and ran to the car," said a witness. 

The driver was taken to hospital and survived the collision with some injuries and burns. He is believed to have been later arrested for possible drink driving. 

"Two witnesses that were near the collision scene ran to the burning, overturned truck in an attempt to free the driver," read the official police statement. 

"One of the witnesses retrieved a rescue tool from his vehicle allowing the two citizens to break the window, cut the seat belt, and extricate the driver."

Yeah seriously, he may have played the villain in the Spiderman but we reckon Jamie should be cast as the superhero asap. 

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The body of a man found dismembered in the Grand Canal over the weekend has been identified as 33-year-old Irish man Kenneth O' Brien. 

Kenneth was a mechanic and JCB driver and had no known connection with crime or criminal networks. 

Father to a little boy, the Dubliner had just returned from a period working in Australia in December. 

Kenneth was last seen on Friday evening heading out for work and his body was found in Grand Canal the following day. DNA results identified his body yesterday afternoon. 

Investigators believe that Kenneth may have fallen victim to "someone with a grudge to bear" and are looking at suspects with a history of violent crime. 

"It is rarely that we come across such savagery and we will be looking at people known to us with a history of violence as we sift through possible suspects for this awful crime," said a police investigator to the Irish Independent. 

The family based in Clondalkin have been described as respectable and hardworking.

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We were big fans of Bad Neighbours when it came out back in 2014.

From a shirtless Zac Efron to THAT milking scene, it had a lot going for it. 

So we were a tad sceptical when a sequel was announced but this trailer had put all our reservations to rest. 

Boasting the original cast plus a few fresh faces in the form of Chloe Moretz and Selena Gomez, we reckon this is going to be an early Summer smash. 

Hilarious couple Mac and Kelly are looking to sell their house and move into the quiet suburbs. However, this plan may be in jeopardy because while they may have got rid of the fraternity living next door, they now have to deal with a particularly rowdy sorority. 

Watch the hilarious trailer below: 

 

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Congratulations to Cat Deeley and her husband, Patrick Kielty on the birth of their baby boy.

The couple's first child was welcomed into the world last week, but Cat waited until today to share the news to the world. 

The blonde beauty took to Twitter and said, "Beyond delighted to announce the birth of our baby boy last week. 

"All doing well & we couldn't be happier… 3 really is the magic number!"

The pair tied the knot back in 2012, and announced they were expecting a baby back in September, after three years of marriage. 

She also took to Twitter to tell the public she was pregnant, saying, "Exciting news… Paddy and I are so happy to be expecting our first child in the spring… Lucky us."

With Patrick adding, "Well the cat's truly out of the bag! The news has been released. @catdeeley is pregnant! Congratulations sweetheart x."

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We kinda can't deal with this because it's just TOO cute. 

Rosie, the kitten, was only three-weeks-old and when found, she was abandoned and close to death. 

Lilothehusky wrote on Instagram: "She almost didn't make it through the first night.

"She was lethargic and limp. So we decided to go out on a limb and let her cuddle extensively with Lilo.

"By some miracle… Lilo went full 'mom mode'." 

And since then, Rosie has been healthy and well, and has made new husky friends. She even goes on ski trips with the gang.

"Lilo has never had puppies of her own, and never will. But motherhood may just be her calling."

We can't handle the cuteness here, guys!

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Baby carrots are the snack of choice for health-addicts. They're small, compact to fit in a lunch box, tasty, and let's be real, they're probably the cutest-looking fveg on the market. 

But something you may have not known is that they aren't really baby carrots – they're disfigured ones.

Before the 1980's, whenever farmers produced weird-looking carrots that were too ugly to sell in stores, they were just thrown out. Until one farmer in California decided to cut them into two-inch pieces and sell them by the bag.

So, the idea took off and baby carrots have been the fastest growing part of the carrot-growing industry to date.

So, now they're the easy snack, that you don't even have to peel and also, it cuts down on farmers unnecessary waste – which is always good. 

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Caitlyn Jenner is teaming up with the writer who comprised her Vanity Fair article once more – but this time, they're writing a whole book together. 

The reality star's VF article made a lot of people angry (mainly the Kardashians), so it will be interesting to see what Cait has to say throughout a whole book.

But according the writer, Buzz Bissinger, the memoir will include "dozens" of interviews with other people and it will be "reported out to keep her honest."

Caitlyn released a statement through her publisher, saying, "It will be nice to slow things down a bit and take the proper time to reflect on this journey."

The book is scheduled to be released in 2017. Let's just hope there's no controversy with Kris (but let's be honest, we know there will be). 

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Amy Schumer has never made a secret of her disastrous dating experiences, from dating friends ('It's not good') to getting cold feet ('I'm bad because I chicken out and get scared and overwhelmed and run away').

But now that the actress is romancing carpenter Ben Hanisch, her relationship dialogue has changed a little. Don't expect Amy's next stand-up show to be about d*ickhead boyfriends, because both she and Ben are smitten, and they're not afraid to show it.

In fact, Ben couldn't resist telling his Instagram followers just how in love he is, while sharing some snaps of the couple from Sunday's Critics' Choice Awards.

"One more from last night because this girl looked insanely gorgeous and I'm in love with her," he wrote next to a photo of him and Amy in their finery.

And it's not just Ben who's been gushing on social media, either.

Just hours after heading off on tour following Sunday's awards, Amy posted to say she was "missing" her man, sharing this group photo:

Too cute.

Amy's also been dropping the L-word, telling PEOPLE magazine at the Golden Globes on Jan 9 that the pair were "in love" and were finding the relationship "really exciting."

But the comedienne was quick to point out that she hasn't exactly been a hermit for the last few years, either.

"I've never been dating anyone that the public's really known about," she explained. 

"But I like that everyone thinks I've been single my whole life. They're like, 'She got her first boyfriend!'"

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Let's be real, we all hated coffee when we first tried it. It's bitter and sour and not at all nice. 

But then, as most adults, we ended up needing it and drinking it nearly every day of our lives. 

But here, Buzzfeed asked a few kids to try a lovely cup of coffee, and let's just say… Well, let's just say they flat-out hated it. Except for one rather mature kid. 

Watching this video will give you all the LOLs you need today: 

 

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Drivers heading toward Boa Island, on the north short of Fermanagh's Lough Erne, are greeted by a huge expanse of tranquil water.

If you're en route to Lusty Beg, the only way across the lake is by a short ferry ride – your first introduction to the peaceful haven that is this five-star hotel and spa.

On arrival to the hotel for our weekend stay, we were greeted by the lovely Mary and Mark, who managed our trip to perfection. From our check-in and welcome drink to our final wave goodbye, there was service with a smile.

The first thing you'll notice when arriving to Lusty Beg is the incredible surroundings. The view on the island is absolutely breathtaking, and you will see yourself staring out into the distance for ages – even if you're not a nature-lover. 

We were welcomed into a beautiful cabin which boasted French doors looking out onto the lake. Cabins are equipped with a very modern kitchen (if you fancy going self-service), a faux-fur lined bedroom and a huge bathroom. Each cabin also has a walk-in shower and a massive bath to choose from. 

A little exploration in the form of a nature walk brought us around the island and over a (very cute) bridge. We looked out for squirrels but then it hit us – they hate the cold and are probably all wrapped up in their tree trunks. But, the extensive views across the island made up for not seeing any squirrels. 

After a shower and a rest, it was time for the best part of the evening – the food.

Our chef at the hotel's Island Restaurant served up wild mushrooms with sourdough toast and grilled chicken Caesar salad for starters.

For the main we dug into hake with chorizo and winter cabbage, plus a sirloin steak with chips, onion rings and pepper sauce. All delicious, and beautifully presented.

If dessert's your thing, we insist you try the restaurant's signature Malteser Meringue, covered with ice cream, caramel sauce and mini marshmallows. YUM. 

After dinner it was onto the hotel bar, which boasts a huge open fire, meaning we had to stay for an extra drink or three.

Staff at Lusty Beg are not only super-friendly, but they all have an extensive knowledge of the island, and can tell you things about it dating back to the Ice Age. 

After a dreamy sleep in our cabin and brekkie of eggs, bacon and coffee, it was time to check out Lusty Beg's real selling point – The Island Spa.

After reading up on the choice of facials, scrubs and massages on offer, we opted for the Voyager Total Massage Journey, a 90-minute top-to-toe treatment that incorporates body brushing, body massage and scalp massage. 

Organic seaweed oil is used to condition skin and soothe aches and pains, so we practically floated out of the place.

If dinner, drinks and massages aren't your thing (who are you?!) then there are plenty of other activities to avail of on the island, including archery, clay pigeon shooting, canoeing, tennis, football and more. 

From Dublin to Fermanagh, the total time was two hours and ten minutes, so if you want a little bit of relaxation and fun two hours from Dublin, this is definitely the place to go.  

For information and reservations, check out the Lusty Beg website or call +44 28 686 33300

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During the week, Jada Pinkett Smith delivered a rather powerful message about no black people being nominated for the Oscars.

Will Smith was overlooked for his role in Concussion, and since the nominations were announced, Jada wants to boycott the awards ceremony. 

In the video, which was posted by TMZ, Jada says, "Maybe it's time we pull back our resources and we put them back into our communities, and we make programmes for ourselves that acknowledge us in ways that we see fit, that are just as good as the so-called mainstream."

She also made it clear that she won't be attending the Oscars this year.

But now, Will's former co-star, Janet Hubert, who was the original Aunt Viv on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has ripped into Jada, saying that she is a sore loser. 

"First of all, Miss Thang, does your man not have a mouth of his own with which to speak," Janet said. 

She then goes on to say that there are worse things happening in the world: "People are trying to pay bills and you talking about some motherf***ing actors and Oscars."

You really have to watch the video to believe it. 

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She's been teasing her new lip colours for a while now, after her first batch was a major hit. 

First, she shared a photo on instagram of the colours in BLACK AND WHITE, so we really had no clue what they would look like. 

But now, she's showed us Posie K in all its bright glory. And we're kinda loving it.

It looks a tad darker than the promo image, but we're guessing it will look different depending on skin tone.

We've no doubt her new shades will sell out as quick as her last batch did.

All we need to do now is get our hands on some!

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