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The death of highly-respected and much-lauded film director, Jonathan Demme, has occurred today.

The 73-year-old, who is behind Oscar-winning films including Silence of the Lambs and Philadelphia passed away from esophageal cancer and complications from heart disease.

Tributes have poured in for the filmmaker, who also directed The Manchurian Candidate and Rachel Getting Married.

The much-loved filmmaker, who made his directorial debut in 1971, is survived by his wife, Joanne Howard, and three children.

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From freckle tattoos, wrist tattoos and even beauty-inspired inkings, we love seeing fresh tattoo trends.

And the latest to have a moment are helix tattoos.

The tiny and dainty inkings are all over Instagram at the moment, and they sit on the top half of your ear.

We had a gander through Instagram and picked out our favourites:

 

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There are plenty of beauty apps doing the rounds, but one that has caught particular attention lately, and for all the wrong reasons, is FaceApp. 

The app was accused of racism thanks to the lightening effects of one of the filters.

The creator apologised after before and after snaps of people using the app caused outrage amongst users due to the skin tone change. 

FaceApp transforms selfies by making people look older or younger, and can even change the users gender.

The filter labelled 'hot' is the issue, as images show the dramatic difference in skin tone applied by the filter.

'We are deeply sorry for this unquestionably serious issue,'Yaroslav Goncharov, CEO and founder of the company told Cosmopolitan.

'It is an unfortunate side-effect of the underlying neural network caused by the training set bias, not intended behaviour.'

Naturally, people still aren't happy with the results of the filter, which has since been renamed 'spark.'

'PSA: Stop downloading and using this racist app,' tweeted one offended Twitter user.

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After only a few months, Suzanne Jackson has revealed she's closing down her fashion line.

The blogger launched the clothing collection late last year, however she announced today that she will not be restocking any pieces and just wants to sell off what's left.

"I've always wanted to do fashion, but I'm a beauty girl at heart. I was trained in beauty. I've worked in beauty and it's what I know," she told her fans on Snapchat.

"I started the fashion line a long time before it went live at Christmas, and I worked tirelessly on the project. It was really exciting and I really, really enjoyed doing it – but I'm only one person, and I can't possibly do fashion and beauty.

 

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"I was coming up against a brick wall and I just couldn't focus on one thing. You guys know me, I put 500% into everything and everything I bring to market I can put my hand on my heart and say its amazing, but with my focus divided I just didn't want to let the ball drop – so I had to choose.

"It sounds so dramatic but that's the way it is in business, and I'm always as open and honest with you guys as I can be, and right now I've chosen beauty.

"So, the fashion is going to sell out and we're going to get rid of what we have left, which isn't a lot, and I'm not going to go there again for a couple of years," she said.

 

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"You guys have constantly been asking me to restock my jeans and my blazers and constantly complimenting the quality. But I wont be continuing with the fashion, I'm drawing the line and focusing on beauty, and I'm working on about 12 products at the moment.

"I am wrecked tired working on them but that's production and that's what you do when you create your product from absolute scratch, and thats what I do – I don't private label, I create myself and I'm very proud of that.

"So that's where we are, I'm not restocking anything in the fashion. It's going to be all beauty from the summer onwards," she explained.

However, the beauty maven has announced that she will be launching a tan very soon, so keep your eyes peeled.

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As Bridal Fashion Week comes to a close, it's safe to say that trends for Spring 2018 are absolutely gorgeous.

From decadent capes, dramatic sleeves and sheer bodices, these wedding dresses are certainly a cut above the rest.

Have a look through the top designers' Instagram pages to see all the details:

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Berta Bridal

 

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If your grandmother’s figure bears little resemblance to yours when she was your age, you’re not alone.

According to recently released figures, the average woman’s bust size has increased by three cups over the last fifty years.

Exploring the various ways women’s bodies have evolved over time, international lingerie brand, Bluebella, established that the average bra size has increased from a 34B to a 36DD since 1967.

With the help of government statistics, researchers discovered that the initial increase could be attributed to improved health in the first decade.

However, it looks like the size increase which took place throughout the 1980s was down to interest in breast enhancement surgery which was, at the time, in its infancy.

While this trend continued into the 1990s and is responsible for continued size increase, researchers determined that health factors played a role in the new average.

According to statistics, the growing problem surrounding weight and obesity signalled yet another increase while reliance on surgery also played a part.

Commenting on the research, Bluebella chief executive Emily Bendell said: "The way women's busts have changed over the last 50 years has been remarkable.”

"Better health, diets, improved fitness and the trend towards bigger and often surgically enhanced busts make Miss Average from today barely recognisable from her 1967 counterpart when it comes to her figure.”

"To go from Jane Fonda's 34B bust in 1967 to Kim Kardashian's surgically enhanced 36DD breasts in the space of two generations represents a bigger shift in 50 years than is probably reflected in the previous few centuries," she added.

 

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Aside from being the absolute whopper of a tune that we used to dance around our teenaged bedrooms to, Samantha Mumba's Gotta Tell You has just received a huge honour. 

The song, released in the year 2000, has just been named one of the top 100 greatest choruses of the 21st century by Billboard.

Ranking at number 74, the hit was the Dubliner's official catapult into superstardom, as it reached no.4 in the international charts. 

'When the strings crescendo into the hook of the Dublin pop sensation’s 2000 hit, Mumba’s chorus flows in like a waterfall,' reads the praise for the chorus. 

'The urgency of the message ('Don’t wanna tell you this now, but it wouldn’t be right/ If I didn’t tell you this tonight') inspired turn-of-the-century teens to pump the brakes and listen to their conscience before jumping in the sheets.'

Excuse us, but we have some roll-on body glitter and layered vest tops to apply before we bask in the nostalgia of this song. 

 

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Beer yoga is being tipped as the next big fitness craze, and it's one we could definitely get behind. 

The practise combines traditional poses with an ice cold bottle of your favourite larger.

The concept took off just over a year ago at a yoga studio in Berlin, Germany, when yoga teachers, Jhula and Emily, introduced it to the locals after seeing the idea at the Burning Man festival.

 

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Beer yoga is the self-described  "marriage of two great loves,'' both of which are ''centuries-old therapies for mind, body and soul."

Honestly, it sound like a hipster's own personal heaven, but founders, Jhula and Emily insist they are very serious about what they do.

"BeerYoga is fun but it's no joke.''

 "We take the philosophies of yoga and pair it with the pleasure of beer-drinking to reach your highest level of consciousness."

The alternative fitness trend has started to spread internationally, with classes poping up in Australia and the US.

Sadly, there's no word yet on when the craze will hit Dublin, but we predict that the concept will prove very popular on these shores. 

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Whether you just got engaged or your nuptials are three months down the line, everyone knows that planning a wedding is stressful AF.

Between the guest list, the venue, the photographer, the cake… the list goes of things you have to consider goes on and on.

And many brides can sometimes get lost in the details.

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Step in Zola Weddings, the new wedding planning website that'll make everything that little bit easier for you and your guests.

Features on the website include a registry, a customised wedding checklist, a guest list which allows you to manage RVSPs, a FAQ section that you can design to suit your needs, a schedule for the day and transportation information for your guests.

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Zola only launched this year, but has already seen huge praise from newlyweds. Many love the design aspect of the site too, as you can design a layout suited to your theme. And the best part? It's all free.

We can see this coming in handy down the line!

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Dublin 8 is a historically rich and relevant area of the capital, and there is now a festival en route to celebrate the dynamic Dublin district. 

Culture Date with Dublin 8 is a new, family-friendly event based on the life of the area, and best of all, all activities and events will be free of charge. 

The event will be centred around Kilmainham and Inchicore, and will include the re-opening of the Goldenbridge Cemetery, tours of Kilmainham Gaol, and artistic occasions at the Irish Museum of Modern Art.

For anyone interested in the history of Irish women, there will be a number of once-off, bespoke guided tours of Kilmainham Gaol, including Women of the Gaol.

There will also be a concert to launch the re-opening of Goldenbridge Cemetery, featuring performances by the St. James’s Band and Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.

The touring installation Assembly will be stationed at Richmond Barracks, accompanied by a sound art installation remembering the 40,000 Irish people who died during the First World War.

There will be a number of workshops with various artists at IMMA, and free entry to all exhibits over the weekend.

'We’re really excited to launch the very first Culture Date with Dublin 8 festival and our aim for this year is to engage with the people who live and work in the area and to encourage them to explore what is on their doorstep,' said Grace McEvoy, Project Manager of Culture Date with Dublin 8.

'Dublin 8 is steeped in history and culture and we want to invite them to participate in our events across the weekend and celebrate all that makes Dublin 8 great!'

'Thousands of tourists visit this part of the city each week to see the leading cultural and historical attractions located there and this initiative is about encouraging local residents as well as the many visitors from afar to enjoy all of the amenities that are located in walking distance of one another.'

The festival is on May 14 and 15, and it is definitely not an event to be missed. 

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There is a podcast for everything these days, but it's not too often that an independent, niche show climbs the iTunes charts or takes the top spot.

However, in the case of feminist podcast It Galz, dominating the charts is a regular occurrence. 

Run by two fine-ass feminists Jenny Claffey and Lindsay Hamilton, the women are bringing real talk and relevant listening experiences to our ears in hour long segments.

It Galz is an engaging endeavour, chipping away at the veneer of how we usually view women, be that through a prescribed interview or Instagram filter, and delving into the modern, Irish female experience.

 

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Free flowing and far from contrived, the galz, who are best friends IRL, use their own experiences to illustrate life as a woman in this country.

While their experiences are eclectic and Dublin-centric, the duo eloquently describe relatable concepts through their personal stories, and voice opinions that reflect those of the majority.

The episodes are peppered with 'she just said exactly what I've always thought!' moments, as the fierce and hilarious women explore themes such as female friendships, dating in Dublin and social media influencers, saying the things most people have never felt they could vocalise (but have always thought) about our society. 

 

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Exposing intimate details about their personal lives, the galz reflect on relationships, life lessons and house parties past.

In one of my personal favourite podcasts, Is Beauty Blogging Dead, the ladies unapologetically dissect the Irish blogging industry, and describe issues with the phenomenon in better terminology than most Gucci-belt wearing, skinny tea sipping influencers could themselves. 

'When the whole influencer thing really exploded we definitely noticed a gap in the market for ‘real talk’, Lindsay told The Daily Edge.

'That’s when I think we started to see our conversations as important and that they could help the women of Ireland today who are being fed so much false content.'

 

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Evidently opposed to the idea of creating inauthentic content, the girls seem to naturally have the knack for conceptualising relevant topics for their series, with episodes like Gal Palz which discusses the intricacies of female friendship, and Dating Talez, which ventures into the murky waters of dick pics and male entitlement. 

Though the podcast is a laugh a minute, the integral elements of educating women on their rights and reminding girls that there are fierce woman in this country who are young, edgy and not afraid to speak their minds are there. 

Also, if you're looking for a new page to follow, their Instagram is a gas bundle of 90s and 00s nostalgia throwbacks that are giving us life at the moment.

Fine-ass feminists is definitely the correct adjective to describe these women, and they encourage their listeners to embrace the term too. 

Ultimately, this new podcast has to be one of the most engaging, relevant and authentic on the Irish market right now, and if the feedback on their current episodes is anything to go by, the pair are set to go from strength to strength. 

It's high time Ireland had more women taking to the podcast podium to express themselves and project the feelings of their fellow females, and Jenny and Lindsay are doing exactly that. 

Find them on Spotify, iTunes, and Soundcloud. 

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Earlier this month, controversial changes to the UK’s tax credit and welfare system came into effect.

The new legislation limits tax credits to the first two children in a family, with the exception of adopted children and those born as a result of "non-consensual conception".

The later exception has been coined the ‘rape clause’, and has sparked rallies and protests in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Many Scottish politicians were quick to condemn the controversial policy and on Tuesday afternoon the Scottish parliament debated a motion criticizing the policy.

During the emotional discussions, Labour party leader, Kezia Dugdale, read a powerful letter written by a woman who became pregnant as a result of rape.

Before reading the letter Kezia told her colleges, ‘’This heartbreaking letter from a rape victim exposes the reality of the Tory rape clause. Or the 'awful form of shame', as she puts it. That is the burden this Tory government wants to put on victims of rape because it doesn’t want to pay for more than two children in a poor family."

In the letter, the woman spoke of how filling out the "form of shame" would leave her feeling suicidal. 

‘’Four years ago, one of my closest friends – someone I trusted – raped me. It happened once. I used emergency contraception but still fell pregnant.’’

‘’I was prepared for the financial hardship having just been made redundant; I was as prepared as I could be for life as a single parent. What I wasn’t prepared for was the impact the labelling would have on my three existing children, born into wedlock and bought up in a stable family home.’’

‘’Tax credits kept our heads above water, a buffer between us and the food bank, for that I am eternally grateful. There is no way I could complete that awful form of shame, no matter what the consequences.’’

‘’Looking back that really could have been the thing that tipped me completely over the edge; the difference between surviving to tell the tale and not.’’

In response, Ruth Davidson, leader of the Scottish Conservatives, said: "For parents of multiple birth, for children who are adopted, and for those rare cases when a birth of a third or subsequent child is the consequence of a rape, the UK government agreed that the two-child restriction should not apply.''

She continued, "I support these exemptions. Indeed, I can’t imagine that there is a single member of this chamber who does not. There may be many who disagree with capping child tax credits to the first two children, but not – surely – with such exemptions to the cap being put in place."

However, Ruth's opinion seems to represent the minority, as Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's First Minister, has previously condemned the policy as an “abomination”, and demanded a political U-turn. 

 

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