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Congratulations are in order for Peter Dinklage; he and his wife are expecting their second child.

According to People, the Game of Thrones star and his wife Erica Schmidt are going to welcome a new baby this year.

The pair attended the opening night of The New Group’s All the Fine Boys in New York, an off-Broadway play Erica wrote and directed.

She wore a floral, ankle-length gown and black boots, and looked absolutely glowing.

The couple already have a five-year-old daughter together, and we're delighted their adding to their brood.

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Are you ever sitting at home in your PJs at night and just think, 'God, I'd love some curly fries right now'?

Yep, us too. And while we have so many restaurants that deliver to choose from, sometimes nothing beats good 'oul Maccy D's.

Well, it looks like the fast food chain could soon be coming to a front door near you!

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According to The Telegraph, McDonald's wants to roll out delivery services in a number of leading markets, and our fingers are crossed that one of those markets is Ireland.

The company said in a statement: "One of the most significant disruptions in the restaurant business today is the rapid increase in delivery. Through technology, delivery has changed the way customers order, pay, track and receive food and provide feedback.

"Coupled with the explosive growth in third-party delivery companies, the landscape has created an exceptional opportunity for growth."

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The delivery service was first rolled out in China and in only one year, the business has grown 30 per cent because of it.

There's no mention of when this service could possibly be rolled out, but we're hoping it'll be soon enough.

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Tonight at midnight, Ed Sheeran finally releases his new album, ÷ (Divide).

To celebrate the hotly anticipated moment, there are Ed Sheeran album parties going on up and down the country. 

Tower Records, on Dawson Street, Dublin are opening their doors at midnight for fans to pick up the album as soon as humanly possible.

The classic Dublin music store is also giving away two tickets to his April gig in the 3 Arena.

Those tickets are more sought after than a golden Wonka Bar find, so we can't imagine the scrum to get through the door!

OMG@Zhivago in Galway will also be opening the doors at the midnight hour for fans to get a hardcopy of the red-haired singer's tunes. 

We cannot wait to hear all of the singer's brand new music.

We have been waiting over a year, after all. 

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Shopping for gym gear can be a stressful experience at any size, but finding plus size workout gear can be extremely tough. 

Finding garments that don't chafe or dig in can be a complete pain (literally and figuratively) so going for unprofessional pieces is a no-go. 

Thankfully, the gym veterans over at Nike have finally released a plus size workout collection, available right this second.

 

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The collection is made up of easy, basic separates, perfect for building a high-functioning but stylish workout wardrobe. 

From sports bras to leggings to T-shirts, there is a bit of everything in a range of larger sizes. 

 

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"Nike recognises that women are stronger, bolder and more outspoken than ever," reads a brand manifesto.

"In today's world, sport is no longer something that she does, it's who she is. The days where we have to add 'female' before 'athlete' are over. She is an athlete, period."

"And having helped fuel this cultural shift, we celebrate these athletes' diversity, from ethnicity to body shape."

 

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The sportswear brand have incorporated the stylings of influencers influencers Grace Victory and Danielle Vanier to promote the line, and we're loving the looks the plus size stars have created.

Now, if only the other workout brands would follow suit. 

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When you’ve been working away in your career for years, sometimes it can be hard to figure out your next step.

Whether you want to go for a promotion in work or move on to greener pastures, here are a few simple tips to help you along the way:

1. Keep your CV up-to-date

You never know when an opportunity will knock on your door. Even though you might not be actively looking for a job, it’s good to look over your CV every six months and add on anything new that you might have accomplished.

It’ll save you a lot of time making last minute updates if a new job or position does come about.

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2. You’re manager isn’t a mind reader

You must make sure your bosses/management know when you do a good job. There’s no point running around like a blue a*sed fly if your boss doesn’t know what you want or expect from it.

Too often employees just assume their management knows what they want, but they’re not mind-readers – you need to tell them your goals.

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3. Network, network, network

You will never realise how much networking can benefit your career. A built-up network of friendships and mentors can provide you with insights that you might not be able to find anywhere else.

Job security may come and go, but a strong network of people in your industry can last forever.

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4. Only pursue jobs that lead to your goals

For example, if you want to be a sports reporter, there’s no point doing work in entertainment or fashion. Stick strictly to the line of work that you want to advance in.

You will not only reach your goals in less time, but you’ll also build up specialised experience in your field.

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5. Fake it ’til you make it

Now, we’re not saying lie on your CV to get where you want to be (that’s a BIG no-no), but rather fake your confidence. We all doubt ourselves and our abilities sometimes.

And it turns out, doubting ourselves can actually hold us all back. So, shoot for the stars, believe in yourself and don’t stress – what’s for you won’t pass you.

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Today is World Book Day Ireland, ladies.

With that in mind, we thought we'd hark back to a time when we hung on every word Jacqueline Wilson wrote, devoured Point Horror books in mere hours, and had every single Babysitter Club book in the series.

Oh, and don't get us started on Harry Potter…

Here are just 15 signs you were a classic bookworm back in the day.

1. You always brought a book to the kitchen table, and were forever getting roared at for not engaging with your family.

Propping it against the cereal box before school was standard procedure until your mam swiped it away and told you to talk to your brother.

2. You swapped books with friends, and nearly peed with excitement if word got out they had the latest in the series.

"I swear I'll look after it. PINKY swear."

3. You wondered what went on in R.L Stine's mind, and how he could possibly be as scary as he was.

"I mean, I just finished The Babysitter. But it'll definitely be too much for you right now."

4. You thought Jacqueline Wilson was God.

If Hettie Feather wasn't pulling on your heartstrings, you were wishing you could kick it with Ellie, Nadine and Magda.

5. You had at least one book with a special effect; and it was generally a Goosebumps.

"My book has an actual TORCH but Siobhan's one SCREAMS when you open it!"

6. You nearly lost your mind when you heard Harry Potter was being turned into a movie.

"This is probably the biggest thing that will ever happen me."

7. Book fairs were more exciting than birthday parties.

"Collect me when my arms are full, and not a moment before."

8. You read and re-read some books so often that you could start at any point, and know exactly where you were in the story.

"Ah chapter 11, an absolute classic."

9. You endured carsickness in order to make it to the end of a chapter.

"Put a towel on my lap, and leave me be."

10. You tried to write your own book on numerous occasions, but gave up when you became bored of your own laboured prose.

"It's nothing like Harry Potter except that it involves a child wizard and a cool boarding school. But that's it."

11. You knew more about the Irish Famine than you ever thought possible, thanks to Marita Conlon McKenna and her Eily, Michael and Peggy trilogy.

"Wildflower Girl is the best book ever written, Mam,"

12. Of all the hand-me-downs you got from older siblings, books were the only ones you were happy to receive.

"How long did it take you to read it? No big deal, but I was done in two hours."

13. You often met up with your BFF just to read together in silence.

"Our friendship doesn't rely on idle chit-chat."

14. Book stores had the potential to cause a sensory overload.

"Where will I START?"

15. You literally couldn't get your head around classmates who didn't read.

"You…can… I mean, you're ABLE to read… right?"

 

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Seachtain na Gaeilge is officially upon us, and it's making us nostalgic for our old Irish classes back in the day. 

There are a few memorable things that happened in every Irish classroom, and here's our definitive list: 

8. Learning off verbatim….

Without having an absolute notion of what you were saying.

Okay, you know you were telling the oral examiner that you had three brothers and lived in a big house in the country, but those words came tumbling out of your mouth like a well-versed Shakespearean poem. 

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7. Fheiceáil

Some eejit would always make the innocent Irish phrase for seeing into an excuse to drop an F-Bomb in class.

Not going to lie, we all giggled. 

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6. Cáca milis

Remember that bizarre film starring Brendan Gleeson as a guy who was obsessed with making sure his cake was pink?

And the actual tears at the oh-so dramatic ending. 

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5. Writing random Irish words on your pencil case

It was the best way to cheat on your Irish spelling test, and the teacher would never notice thanks to all the other stuff scrawled all over it.

Seriously, at what point was it sociably acceptable to write your signature all over other people's things?

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4. Coimisiún na Scrúduithe Stáit

By the end of the Junior Cert, you could recite off the intros to the state examination aural by heart.

It's a pity we couldn't recite much more after that. 

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3. Asking to go to the loo

Using the leithris was just an excuse to utilise the most memorised piece of Irish you maintained since primary school. 

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2. That future primary school teacher

There was always someone who spent the entire summer teaching the national teanga to the masses at the Gaeltacht and taking Irish a little too seriously in the hopes of getting into a primary teaching course.

The standards were high, folks. 

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1. Wondering how you have spend 8 years learning Irish…

…but are still learning how to say the rooms of the house and the numbers up to 100. 

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According to emerging reports, Facebook have begun testing the use of artificial intelligence in an effort to identify users who may be at risk of suicide.

The AI tool will scan and filter posts and comments which contain language indicative of pain, sadness or concern, and ultimately send the results to a human review team.

At this point, the review team will reach out to the user flagged by the tool and offer help in the form of support services.

The news comes amid an announcement that the corporation have introduced a new safety feature to its Facebook Live function which will allow users to immediately bring a troubling stream to the attention of the team.

Those sceptical of the new feature suggest the site should immediately cut streaming if suicide is mentioned as opposed to flagging it with staff.

Disagreeing with this argument, Jennifer Guadagno, the project’s lead researcher. said: "What the experts emphasised was that cutting off the stream too early would remove the opportunity for people to reach out and offer support."

 "So, this opens up the ability for friends and family to reach out to a person in distress at the time they may really need it the most.”

Explaining the motivation behind the initiative in a recent manifesto, Mark Zuckeberg said: "Looking ahead, one of our greatest opportunities to keep people safe is building artificial intelligence to understand more quickly and accurately what is happening across our community."

The AI tool is currently being tested in the United States; up until now, Facebook relied on users to flag worrying content.

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As makeup artistry has gotten more and more popular, the phenomenon of the self-taught MUA has become more visible. 

No longer is the title of makeup artist applied to seasoned, brand endorsed applicators, but anyone with a fully-stocked makeup kit and flair for a dramatic winged liner look can cash in on their beautifying talents.

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This well-contoured revolution has let to an influx of MUA pages across social media, as people take to the sites to show off their skills and book clients.

However the MUA acronym has been secretly baffling the uninitiated for months now, who thought the three letters stood for something entirely different. 

To the less makeup savvy, the acronym seemed to spell out the word "mwah," a term once popularised through Bebo mails and scrawled at the bottom of 14-year-old birthday cards.

We can kind of see where they're coming from, despite the lack of "w."

Others believed that the makeup lovers were plotting to take over the world, and thought that the acronym represented the sound of a drawn-out, evil laugh. 

While some MUAs may be inspired by Disney villains for their dramatic Halloween looks, this isn't the case. 

Some even thought that Conor McGregor could be part of the MUA squad, as they believed that the letters represented a branch of MMA training.

A MUA's lip liner may kick ass, but the acronym doesn't quite stretch that far. 

So if you had no clue what the lash-loving MUA term stood for, you weren't alone. 

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So, Ed Sheeran is having a major moment, between the rest of his highly anticipated album ÷ (Divide) coming out today and beginning preparations for his world tour. 

The singer also has two amazing singles at the top of the charts, Castle on the Hill and Shape of You, and the latter just got a pretty creative makeover.

Walk off the Earth is a multi-faceted group who cover popular tracks using unconventional musical means.

The crew just covered Shape of You, foregoing guitars and instead opting for pipes, spoons, shells, a kazoo and some seriously strong vocals to recreate the track in a unique way. 

There is even a bowl of popcorn and some seriously impressive gymnastics involved. Oh, and an adorable toddler. 

The band also remixed the song with TLC's noughties classic No Scrubs and Blackstreet's No Diggity, so if you thought Shape of You was good on its own, wait until you hear it combined with the R'n'B tracks.

We're adding it to our predrinks playlist right this second. 

 

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Brad and Jennifer were an iconic noughties power couple.

The pair may have split over a decade ago, but some fans still look to the duo as the ultimate couple goals.

Someone who reportedly hasn't let go of the historic romance is Brad Pitt himself. 

 

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A source told US Weekly that Brad tracked down Jennifer's phone number, in the midst of his messy divorce with Angelina Jolie, in order to wish Jennifer a happy birthday on February 11.

We hope she replied with "new phone, who dis?"

Apparently, after the initial happy birthday text, the two have continued to swap messages. 

 

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“Brad told her he’s having a hard time with his split and they exchanged a few texts reminiscing about the past," said the source. 

The couple divorced in 2005 after Brad hooked up with then co-star Angelina Jolie, with whom he now has six children. 

Apparently Jen's new husband Justin Theroux is comfortable with the virtual exchange, as he knows that "Jen just wants to be nice."

We're not sure if we're okay with this noughties throwback. 

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Size inclusivity has come along leaps and bounds in the fashion industry in recent years, but sometimes fashion houses don't quite get it right.

One particular Zara ad is going viral this week, as people are outraged at their definition of curves.

While there is no wrong way to have curves, Today FM presenter Muireann O'Connell snapped a picture of two very slim models in a new Zara ad, posing under the caption"Love Your Curves," and people are not happy. 

The tweet has since gone viral, with over 23,000 likes and 12,000 retweets. 

The models are posing for the brand's Curve denim jeans, but many people are speaking out as they feel that the suggestion that the featured models are curvy could be damaging. 

People are also baffled as to how the brand could consider the women as curvacious. 

"I'd have a word with your advertising department…..curves?…..where?…" said one. 

However, not everyone agrees that the outcry is justified, and feel that it is sizeist against slim women.

"Why is it OK for you to denigrate slim girls? Everyone has curves. Body shaming of slim girls appears to be perfectly fine, eh?" said one, who also pointed out that her daughter has been teased for being slim. 

"Isn't it possible that Zara is trying to help girls who see themselves as "sticks" to realise that they too have curves?" said another

Zara has yet to comment on the campaign. 

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