People are freaking out over this HARRY POTTER Christmas tree

Nov 26, 2016

OK ladies, are you ready to witness the coolest Christmas tree EVER?

Kathryn Burnett is a die-hard Harry Potter fan, so when it came to decorating her Christmas tree this year, it was easy enough for her to decide on a theme.

Kathryn spent EIGHT HOURS decorating her beautiful tree with Harry Potter paraphernalia… and it was worth it!

“I have a good collection of all things Harry Potter, and I was sitting one day thinking it’s a shame I keep them all in boxes in a cupboard,” she told Buzzfeed.

Kathryn also told them that she bought most of the decorations at the Harry Potter theme park in Florida (she's been 11 times… no big deal)!

The proud Slytherin posted pictures of her tree to Facebook, and they have since been shared almost 90,000 times!

“My favorite decoration is the Cornish pixie at the top, and he’s pulling at the Sorting Hat,” Kathryn told Buzzfeed.

Fair play to her…

‘Booze, bubbles and BUMS’: London has opened its first naked nightclub

Nov 26, 2016

by Amber Saunders

In the past year there has been a huge boom with… naked stuff. From restaurants to rooftop bars, it looks like the world is keen on getting starkers to enjoy their weekend activities.

And the latest venture into the world of no-clothes is a nightclub.

Now, we all know that your average nightclub is not the most hygienic, and give it an hour or two of people bopping around, and the place is practically a sweat house.

So, imagine THAT – along with sweaty pits and jiggly bits everywhere in sight…

The club, called Get Naked at the Takeover Bar in Greek Street, Soho, launched last month and operates two nights a week.

It is optional to get your kit off (you can't exactly force anyone to go nude), and those who do decide to take their tops off will be rewarded with a bottle of champers for their, erm…'bravery'.

Live music, naked hula-hoopers (???) and naked shot-servers fill the bar each night, with the promoters saying it is "steeped in debauchery", with "booze, bubbles and bums."

We think we'll pass on this one…

Sold: THIS is how you can get a free Starbucks… EVERYDAY

Nov 26, 2016

by Rebecca O'Keeffe

OK ladies, we love a caramel macchiato as much as the next person, so when we discovered there was a hack to get a free one every day, we were very intrigued.

Upon further inspection, we decided that while the hack is GENIUS, we simply could not do it to someone.

Basically, a man in the UK purchased 365 Starbucks cards and registered every one of them online with a different birthday.

This means that he gets a free birthday drink EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR…

I don't know if I'm impressed or absolutely appalled…

Brad Halsey, who is one of the Starbucks employees who served this man, spoke to Kitchenette about the hack:

"There is a man who comes to my Starbucks every single day and orders the most horrible drink in an infuriating way," he explained.

Brad continued to say, "If he was a nice guy, I might not be so irritated. But he’s not a nice guy."

Apparently, he is very detailed with his orders, and demands excellent service, despite the fact that he has never once actually paid for a drink.

We all love a freebie, but that is just outrageous.

The craziest Black Friday footage as TWO people die outside of Macy’s

News

Nov 26, 2016

by Amber Saunders

Black Friday turned tragic this year as two people passed away while trying to nab bargains in the US.

According to Inquisitr, the first reported accident happened in Nevada when a fight broke out over a parking space in Wal-Mart. The altercation resulted in one man being shot, but police believe it was in self-defence, as the 33-year-old was hitting the shooter's car with a bat.

There’s a website that documents Black Friday related deaths. Shopping has officially become a death sport. Savages.

— Kim (@Kimpulses) November 26, 2016

The second victim, a 21-year-old man, was shot and killed outside of Macy's in Atlantic City. The victim's brother was also shot in the incident, but he is expected to survive as he was shot in the lower leg.

The next incident came when a man, Telles Juarez, 21, was allegedly seen grabbing a woman by the hair and punching her inside his car. The man who witnessed the abuse rushed to the woman's aid when Telles opened fire, shooting him in the neck. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Friend overseas: how many injuries or deaths tallied for American shopping orgy day?
Me: googles #blackfriday injuries (ashamedly)

— Michael St James (@michaelstjames) November 25, 2016

San Antonio Police Chief William McManus paid tribute to the man who was killed: "You have to give credit to the man for being willing to intervene.

"Unfortunately, this man was too eager to shoot."

These fatalities come as crazy Black Friday scenes broke the Internet last night:

Black Friday Was A Mess. pic.twitter.com/2bl2lWKqt0

— Dudla12/01 (@Okay_Wasabi) November 25, 2016

People act so savage over material objects on #BlackFriday.pic.twitter.com/4OyGxk60ub

— Anonymous (@LatestAnonNews) November 25, 2016

At this point, #BlackFriday is basically just another excuse for thugs to stage mini-riots. pic.twitter.com/47zSlwk85o

— Paul Joseph Watson (@PrisonPlanet) November 25, 2016

black Friday shoppers ZOMBIES 2016https ://t.co/k4VUQNBfiY #Black Friday#Shoppers #Black Friday… https://t.co/ODuBXN0hcQ

— autoniche (@NONOSA100) November 26, 2016

Our thoughts are with the families of yesterday's victims.

Fidel Castro, Communist icon and former Cuban president, dies at 90

News

Nov 26, 2016

by Amber Saunders

Fidel Castro has died aged 90, his brother confirmed in the early hours of Saturday.

A former president of Cuba and the leader of the Communist revolution, he ruled his nation as a one-party state for half a century.

"The commander in chief of the Cuban revolution died at 22.29 hours this evening [3.29am Irish-time Saturday]," President Raul Castro said, the BBC reports.

Raul took over from Fidel's 50-year long rule in 2008 and is his younger brother by five years.

Although in recent years his health and age meant he had all but retired from public life, in April Fidel gave a rare speech on the final day of the country's Communist Party congress.

In April, Fidel Castro told party members that he would soon die and urged them to fulfill his communist vision https://t.co/65XBtoSPaX pic.twitter.com/30aFR4cleD

— The New York Times (@nytimes) November 26, 2016

His supporters say he gave Cuba back to its people, and there will now be several days of mourning on the Caribbean island.

Still, the Wall Street Journal today highlighted that while Castro "animated millions with his promises of justice and progress," he also "presided over an oppressive state".

Born in August 1926 in the south-eastern province of Oriente, Castro survived many assassination plots and was the longest serving non-royal leader of the 20th century.

So, as it turns out having a big BOOTY is actually good for you

Nov 25, 2016

by Amber Saunders

It's safe to say that we all know, just like fashion, body trends come and go and in most recent years – well, since Kimmy K came onto the scene – having a bigger bum has become really popular.

But as it turns out, having delish bootay comes with a major health benefit.

Yep, a new study by the International Journal of Obesity found that having a bum on the larger side can help with chronic illnesses.

The study explained that there's different reasons for why your weight is distributed in various areas, and if you have a lot on your bottom, it can help with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

But, it doesn't stop there. The researchers also discovered that it can make you smarter.

Lead researcher Konstantinos Manolopoulos said: "Body fat distribution is a major determinant of metabolic health and gluteofemoral adipose tissue exerts specific functional properties that are associated with an improved metabolic and cardiovascular risk profile.''

Now, this could all mean absolute mush to you, and let's be honest, there's many people with smaller bums that are highly intelligent, so take from this as you will.

Nelly finally reveals why Kelly text him on Excel in the Dilemma video

Celebrity

Nov 25, 2016

by Amber Saunders

It's been fourteen years since Dilemma was first released, and how many of you remember listening to the track over and over during your sweet summer months?

It was a firm favourite in our group of friends, however, something that never got explained was WHY Kelly was texting Nelly using an Excel spreadsheet?!

Yep, it's baffled us for nearly 15 years, but now the man himself has come to explain it himself.

Nelly appeared on The Project today and said: "That was the thing at the time. That was the new technology at the time. It looks a little dated now, I can see that."

Nelly, nobody ever used Excel to send a text, because… well, it's impossible.

So, yep, he tried to explain the mishap… but ultimately failed.

Liam Payne is collaborating with a RANDOM former Big Brother star

Celebrity

Nov 25, 2016

by Amber Saunders

The One Direction boys have all gone their separate ways this year, and with Niall's first solo track booming, Zayn receiving a New Artist of the Year award, Louis becoming a dad and Harry becoming a movie star, many are saying it's time for Liam to get his act together.

Mr Payne's infamous relationship with Cheryl Cole/Fernandez-Versini kinda took hold of his life for the majority of the year, but now he's hitting the studio.

And his most recent studio time is being spent with former Big Brother contestant Samuel Preston of Ordinary Boys fame.

A photo posted by Preston (@samuelpreston) on Sep 7, 2016 at 6:23am PDT

Now, it's been a while since Preston was in the mainstream (we're still not over his break-up with Chantelle, btw) but he's actually a songwriter for many artists in the UK at the moment.

The former BB star shared a snap on Instagram today of him, Liam and another man who is tagged as @sylvestermusic.

Music! with @sylvestermusic and @liampayne

A photo posted by Preston (@samuelpreston) on Nov 24, 2016 at 8:51am PST

Whether Preston is going to sing on Liam's track, or has just written it, is still unknown, but either way, we're looking forward to it.

Now, can Liam just confirm he's going to be a daddy? Then we'll all be satisfied.

Sorry, ladies! Katie Price’s new contouring kit is just for the lads

Nov 25, 2016

by Staff Writer

Former glamour model Katie Price has monopolised on her fame in a number ways, from equestrian wear to fragrances and countless books stemming from her popularity as a page three girl.

The mum-of-five's latest venture was to expand into the cosmetics world with a brand new beauty range, and one product stands out among the rest.

Taking to Instagram, the entrepreneur revealed her brand new contour palette, but this one's for men.

A photo posted by Katie Price (@officialkatieprice) on Nov 21, 2016 at 9:58am PST

"So makeup is not just for Women right?!… take a look at my contour palette designed just FOR MEN," said the star.

She then went on to share a before and after picture of her make-up artist Buster Knight wearing the make-up.

Some fans were initially confused, wondering "what's the difference between a men's contour palette and a woman's contour palette?"

According to Katie's make up website, the male contour palette gives "more of a masculine and sharper finish."

A photo posted by Buster Knight (@busterknight) on Nov 16, 2016 at 11:51am PST

The palette has divided social media, with some makeup fans praising the glamour girl for being progressive.

"Men can do whatever they want to do," said one impassioned fan. "Make up isn't just for women, it's more popular with women and seen on advertisements aimed at women but more men are looking into to make up these days."

However other slated it, saying: "Men should not contour! Worlds gone MAD."

Eastenders set to bring back a VERY popular character… from the dead

Entertainment

Nov 25, 2016

by Amber Saunders

It looks like Fatboy is set to have an explosive return to Eastenders… even though he's already dead in the soap.

The character, played by Ricky Norwood, was killed off last Christmas under very dodgy circumstances, however, his body was never seen and the police never confirmed his death.

Now, this means the writers could easily play the card that his death was a hoax.

Ricky spoke to Inside Soap recently and said: "There are still petitions going on! I get told, 'we want Fats back' on a daily basis, whether it's a message on Twitter or somebody I meet in the street.

"To have had that impact on the nation, with a character who was supposed to be on Eastenders for three months, was amazing."

He went on to say that he can see himself coming back onto the show after a year away, and the return might just include everyone's favourite, Dot.

"It might be a bit much for her if she ever found out the truth. Dot saw Fats as pure and almost incorruptible, which is why she didn't want him messing about in too many dodgy things.

"His death would really hurt her, but storyline-wise it might be fun if she went on a secret rampage for Fats, messing up Vincent in one way or another."

Oooh, this could be a very interesting return!

Wait, what? Bridget Jones’ parents were in the Harry Potter movies?!

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Nov 25, 2016

by Amber Saunders

Bridget Jones and Harry Potter are two of our favourite movies, but this little bit of information totally passed us by!

We've watched these films time and time again and are only realising now that Bridget Jones' parents, played by Gemma Jones and Jim Broadbent are also mystical wizards.