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So, the hotly-anticipated mini sequel of the iconic rom-com, Love Actually, was finally aired last night, and fans loved it.

Red Nose Day raised more than €81,000,000 for Comic Relief through the TV special.

Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Keira Knightley,Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Bill Nighy, Rowan Atkinson and Colin Firth all starred in the 12-minute sequel. 

The sequel was written by Richard Curtis, who was the original writer and director, and Twitter is full of praise of the reboot.

Twitter fans credited the sequel for staying true to the original rom-com while giving it a modern twist. 

However, fans of the late Alan Rickman were sad that the prestigious actor is no longer here to see the sequel, and poignantly reflected on his work and memory. 

Other highlights of the Comic Relief special included Take That’s Carpool Karaoke parody, and a slight slip-up by Ed Sheeran. 

Oh, and while we have you; don't forget to have your say in the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this May! It's time to vote, and you can do it right here!

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Irish commuters were at a stand-still yesterday as Bus Éireann launched their strike action, which also impacted Iarnród Éireann.

Multiple rail services were disrupted yesterday, but the train schedules will not be affected today as Bus Éireann's second day of strike action goes ahead. 

"Iarnród Éireann advises customers that all services are operating on all routes today Saturday 25th March."

"We do not anticipate further disruption arising from the Bus Éireann dispute."

"Iarnród Éireann is not a party to this dispute," reads a statement on the Iarnród Éireann.website. 

That's good news for anyone wishing to travel this weekend. 

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A body has been located in the wreckage of Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116.

The helicopter went missing over a week ago.

The body found is reported to be that of pilot Captain Mark Duffy.

Dives to the area have so far been unable to locate the other two missing crew members, and the search continues in an attempt to find them. 

Captain Mark Duffy's wife posted to social media during the tragedy to thank the public for their support. 

"Thank you for the huge outpouring for my beloved Mark, my hero, my soulmate my right hand but we are both ciotogs my babies Daddy."

"Our hero. I am overwhelmed by the love and compassion being expressed."

"Truly thank you our children will be so comforted by everything."

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The Katy kidnapping storyline on Fair City has come under quite a bit of scrutiny recently.

A petition has even surfaced online to have Fair City scrap the storyline, because honestly, everyone is a bit tired of it.

This story has been going on for nearly a year, and there still seems to be no resolution in sight.

However, Fair City have finally responded to the public unrest, and have promised to end the Katy controversy, on one condition. 

Taking to Twitter, they posted a video promising to "free Katy".

But, they'll only free her if people vote for former Fair City star Aoibhin Garrihy in the final of Dancing With The Stars this weekend.

Oh, and while we have you; don't forget to have your say in the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this May! It's time to vote, and you can do it right here!

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As the 20th anniversary of the murder of child pageant queen JonBenét Ramsey drew near, a massive influx of documentaries about the unsolved whodunit occurred.

Now, Netflix has decided to offer up a documentary of their own, but their take on the mystery is quite different than all the others. 

The trailer for the new doc is out, and it looks completely riveting. 

The documentary epic explores the murder through the theories of actors auditioning to take part in the flick, essentially breaking the third wall of filmmaking in an intimate an exploratory way. 

Casting JonBenét uses the opinions of actors, all from the Boulder, Colorado area, to tell the sorry tale. 

The film "expands the formal horizons of a documentary," according to the The Hollywood Reporter, and we must say that it looks very intriguing

The documentary first appeared at the Sundance Film Festival before it was snagged by Netflix.

We literally cannot wait to watch. 

 

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90s music is back in a big way, with B*Witched, Boyzone and Hanson all announcing comebacks.

Now, 90s pop icon Natalie Imbruglia is joining the nostalgic bunch with a gig in Dublin.

Talking to the stage on Monday, May 15 at Dublin's Vicar Street venue, the singer is set to display her dulcet tones in an acoustic gig. 

"I'm so excited to be heading back out on the road again and chose these smaller venues as a thank you to my fans," the singer said.

"I love the feel of smaller rooms. It's as if I get to perform for each of them personally and really see them taking it all in."

Natalie will be performing songs from her entire catalogue, including her most recent
release Male, according to the Vicar Street venue.

We'd be pretty torn up if we missed this one (sorry). 

Oh, and while we have you; don't forget to have your say in the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this May! It's time to vote, and you can do it right here!

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When you think of Power Rangers, you probably get all nostalgic reminiscing about your childhood.

Skin care probably isn't the first thing that springs to mind.  

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To celebrate the launch of the up-and-coming Power Rangers movie, which will be out later this year, Glam Glow is answering our eight-year-old prayers by creating a Power Rangers version of their famous Gravity Mud Mask.

The masks are inspired by the Power Ranger villains, Rita Repulsa and Goldar, as portrayed by their rich villainous shades. 

 

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 The masks are scheduled to launch in August and we kind of cant wait to get our hands on both. 

Our childhood fantasies of kicking butt in a Power Rangers costume are one step closer to becoming a reality. 

 

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According to Glam Glow's Instagram, evil is the new sexy, and looking at these masks, we couldn't agree more.

It's morphing time, for our skin at least.  

 Oh, and while we have you; don't forget to have your say in the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this May! It's time to vote, and you can do it right here!

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Dublin city is getting an amazing, and most importantly, free festival over the Easter weekend. 

Cruinniú na Cásca will be held across Dublin city centre from 11am to 6pm on April 17, and it looks pretty cool. 

The festival is celebrating creativity and culture in contemporary Ireland.

The activities for the festival include live music and dance, coding, theatre, art and music workshops, talks. food and drink tastings, readings and screenings.

"It’s an initiative that is close to my heart," said An Taoiseach Enda Kenny.

"The theme for Cruinniú Na Cásca 2017 is diversity and inclusion. As a people, as communities, we can only benefit from taking a day every year to think seriously about ourselves, to have important conversations – but also to share our experiences and to come together to enjoy our cultural heritage and the work of our artists and performers.

"I firmly believe that Cruinniú has the potential to enrich our social and cultural lives long into the future.”

The event is organised by RTE in association with Creative Ireland, and it's definitely an interesting way to celebrate Easter this year!

 Oh, and while we have you; don't forget to have your say in the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this May! It's time to vote, and you can do it right here!

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The Electric Picnic line-up divided the nation after it was announced at noon yesterday.

The XX will be headlining alongside A Tribe Called Quest and Duran Duran, but some people were left scratching their heads as to who these acts are. 

In addition to these acts, Chaka Khan, Run The Jewels, Interpol, Father John Misty, and London Grammar will perform to thousands of music fans at Stradbally this September.

People were raging over the line-up with many complaining that they hadn't a clue who any of the acts were.

Others were indignant that the line-up was receiving such harsh criticism, and felt that the line-up was quite excellent.  

Be confused no more, as here is your field guide to the main acts at this year's EP festival:

The XX

 

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The XX are an unreal, award-winning band who have just released their third album, I See You.

The triad have an indie-pop, electronic-rock vibe which is difficult to describe.

Try listening to Intro and On Hold to get a feel for their sound. 

A Tribe Called Quest

A Tribe Called Quest is an American hip-hop group that has been going since 1985, so they are like the OGs of hip hop. 

Many Twitter users claimed not to know who the lads are, but they are responsible for classic anthems like Can I Kick It and We The People. 

With a career spanning four decades, they are headliners for a reason. 

They are also the subject of a critically acclaimed 2011 documentary film titled Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest, so if you need any more information, you can find it there. 

Duran Duran

 

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Anyone whop was alive in the 80s or early 90s will know Duran Duran's sound from a mile away. 

Responsible for amazing songs like Ordinary World, the new wave, synth pop band were formed in 1978 and have gone from strength to strength. 

While they may have appeared to be the quintessential 80s boy band, the lads have always penned theoir own songs and their sound is still enjoyable today, as is all truly good music. 

Chaka Kahn

 

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The legendary Chaka Kahn will be gracing the stage at Stradbally this September.

The Queen of Funk has a career that has spanned five decades, and her soulful songs are totally iconic.

People may not recognise the name, but with songs like I'm Every Woman and Ain't Nobody in her repertoire, people will certainly recognise her sound. 

Pete Tong

 

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Pete Tong is bringing his Ibiza house classics to Electric Picnic, and it's going to be lit.

The DJ's history dates back to the popularity of acid house and one of the first waves of electronic music. 

He's one pof the world's most coveted and recognised DJs, so his set is going to be class without a doubt. 

Interpol

 

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Famous indie rock band Interpol are legendary.

Rocking since 1997, the American band have an innovative indie sound that is beloved by fans of the post-punk revival. 

Try Evil and Everything is Wrong for a taste of what they have to offer. 

Run The Jewels

 

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RTJ (as they are known by the cool kids) is an American hip hop group formed in 2013. 

The band are responsible for epic tunes like Legend Has It and Talk To Me, and the group are renowned for their tireless charity work. 

London Grammar

London Grammar are a British trio renowned for their innovative sound.

The band are difficult to categorise thanks to their somewhat ethereal sound, but rest assured they are amazing. 

We think the line-up for Electric Picnic is pretty decent, but what do you think?

Feature image: Ruth Medjber

 

 Oh, and while we have you; don't forget to have your say in the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this May! It's time to vote, and you can do it right here!

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With the SHEmazing Awards on the horizon, we've been trawling Instagram in search of our favourite Irish nail artists, and during our search, we unearthed some of the craziest nail art trends from the past few months.

From fur nails to wire nails, these trends are best left to the professionals. 

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If you have a particular place you LOVE to get those digits done, now is the time to nominate your nail technicians for our Nail Salon of the Year Award. 

Whether they’re performing a simple file and polish or providing a full-set of extensions, a good nail salon deserves some recognition. 

Until then, have a little look at these mental nail trends: 

5. Fur nails

 

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4. High heel nails

3. Holographic nails

 

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2. Metal nails

 

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1. Wire nails

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Amy Schumer was all set to personify one of the world's most beloved children's toys.

However, the comedian has said she is “bummed” she will no longer be able to star in the live-action Barbie flick.

The US comedian was expected to play the lead role in the film, which was set to start shooting this summer.

 

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However, Amy's busy work schedule has caused her to pull out from the flick. 

“Sadly, I’m no longer able to commit to Barbie due to scheduling conflicts," Amy said in a statement to Variety.

“The film has so much promise, and Sony and Mattel have been great partners."

 

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"I’m bummed, but look forward to seeing Barbie on the big screen.”

So are we Amy, so are we. 

Amy is renowned for her fiercely feminist stance and taking pride in her realistic figure, so having her star as Barbie would have put an amazing modern day spin on the classic toy.

Oh, and while we have you; don't forget to have your say in the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this May! It's time to vote, and you can do it right here!

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Kendall Jenner has opened up about her terrifying ordeal with her alleged stalker. 

The 21-year-old reality TV star has given details about an incident which occurred when she found her stalker loitering outside her house, waiting for her to return.

"So, I came home one night and there was a guy sitting on the side of my street, and I was like, 'That's so weird.' He just looked like a homeless man sitting in his knees…in the street," she said, in the sneak peak of a new episode leaked by E! 

 

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"I drove around and went into my house and I watched the gate close. I turned my car off, getting my stuff together. I'm about to open my door and I look in my rearview mirror and he was standing right there. I just saw his figure, in the gate right behind my car."

“I was like, ‘No, you need to leave,’” she says in the video clip. 

“I called one of my friends immediately. I’m sobbing, crying.He’s at my window, banging on my window, screaming at me," she continued.

 

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"So then I finally start backing out and I get to my gate. The gate opens and I get out. He all of sudden starts running after me.”

The model detailed how the stalker has caused her to lose her independence, as she has had to beef up her security measures astronomically.

Kendall's home was also burgled recently, with €187,000 worth of diamonds stolen from her room.

Oh, and while we have you; don't forget to have your say in the inaugural SHEmazing Awards this May! It's time to vote, and you can do it right here!

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