Michael Bublé and his wife, Luisana Lopilato, welcomed their third child a few days ago, and the singer just revealed their daughter's gorgeous little name.
The couple, who are also parents to five-year-old Noah and two-year-old Elisa, named their little girl Vida Amber Betty Bublé, and there is a very special reason why they chose these particular names.
According to OK! magazine, Michael's mum is called Amber while Betty is the name of Luisana's mother.
When you wake up in the morning, what is the first thing you worry about?
It's safe to say that in this day and age we all have a lot to worry about, however a new survey has revealed just what is on the nation's mind.
And, it turns out that work is the biggest worry for Dubliners.
Research by Royal London, a pension and investment company, questioned 1,000 people and found that 11 per cent of people in Dublin worry about their job, compared to just eight per cent in the rest of the country.
And just as much as we worry about work, we also crave some time away.
The survey found that 17 per cent of Dubs focus on travelling, which is above the national average of 13 per cent.
However, along with work and travel, money tops the list across the whole of Ireland, with 37 per cent of the nation claiming that it's their biggest worry.
We seem to have our priorities in order though, as health came out on top of what the nation focuses on (37 per cent), while career came in second with 26 per cent and travel came in third with 13 per cent.
A sexual assault was reported to have allegedly occurred on the west coast of Ireland last week.
The incident was said to have happened in Co Galway Gaeltacht last Saturday, according to multiple reports today.
On July 21st, a young girl stated that an older teen who attended the college allegedly attacked her.
The girl is said to be just 15 years old and her alleged male attacker is reportedly 17 years of age.
According to the Irish Mirror, after the incident, the girl was taken to Galway’s Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU).
The Gardai have yet to make any arrests as the investigation is reportedly still ongoing.
A garda spokesperson told the newspaper: "Gardai are investigating an alleged sexual assault of a juvenile female at Inverin, Co Galway on July 21. The alleged assault took place on July 21st."
The gender pay gap is a topic that just isn't going away.
And when it comes to Claire Foy and Matt Smith's pay for their respective roles in the Netflix drama, The Crown, it seemed that all was finally well in terms of fairness.
It was first reported in late April that Claire Foy, who plays Queen Elizabeth II in the TV series, was receiving less pay than her co-star Matt Smith, who plays her on-screen husband, Prince Philip.
Varietyhad said that the producers of the royal drama had actually confirmed that she earned less for the first two seasons of the show.
Matt's salary has never been disclosed, but Variety had revealed that Claire took home $40,000 an episode.
She told Entertainment Weeklyat the time, "I’m surprised because I’m at the centre of it, and anything that I’m at the centre of like that is very, very odd, and feels very, very out of ordinary. But I’m not [surprised about the interest in the story] in the sense that it was a female-led drama. I’m not surprised that people saw [the story] and went, ‘Oh, that’s a bit odd.’
Producer Susan Mackie also said, "going forward, no one gets paid more than the Queen."
With all of this attention on the pay gap within the show, it has now been brought to light that Claire actually isn't getting back-paid for her work.
"That was what was reported that I was back-paid. I've never mentioned anything about it and neither have the producers. The fact that that is 'fact' – is not quite correct,'' she told Al Arabiya.
“Yes it’s Netflix, but it’s a British production company. It happened at the same time as it was coming out with a lot of other people that there was a lot of pay inequality across the board—in the music industry, in journalism, in every industry. It’s across the board that it became part of a bigger conversation, which is an odd place to find yourself in."
The Game Boy original quickly developed into the Game Boy Colour, and then the Game Boy Advance. It was like the iPhone metamorphosis, except in the 90s and not quite as quickly.
There was always excitement and hype around a new model, and all the potential for the games that came with it.
Whether you were a fan of the The Sims, Pokemon, Tetris, Super Mario or Final Fantasy, the games were endless and the memories are priceless (even if they involve clunking your brother over the head with a game cartridge after he made you lose that level again).
Tamagotchis, My Little Pony and Play Doh have all made major comebacks in recent years to spread joy to a new generation, and now it seems that the Game Boy may be doing the same.
A Japanese Twitter bot designed to find trademark applications found that a new patent was filed by Nintendo for a potential revival of the old console.
The trademark carried the rights to create items such as video game consoles, clothing and accessories, as well as trinkets and merchandise.
The application carried a picture of the old Game Boy.
Nintendo have not officially said that the original is coming back, but the 30th anniversary of the console is coming up next year, so they may be planning a reboot of some kind.
We can picture the nostalgic electronic making a major comeback here in Ireland, after all, we took to Pokemon Go like a Psyduck to water.
Fingers crossed this bot's informtaion leads to an epic relaunch.
There are so many things I ADORED about Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again. The feel-good musical inspired by the music of ABBA was everything I wanted and more.
I was surprised by just how good the soundtrack was considering they sang most of ABBA's greatest hits in the original film. However, it's been a week since I first watched the movie and Cher’s version of Fernando is still stuck in my head.
One thing that really stood out for me (apart from young Bill aka the man of my dreams) was the young Donna’s style.
The main focus of the movie was young Donna’s journey from graduate to mum, but I couldn’t help but swoon over her outfits. Her quirky boho style was simple, but striking.
Obviously, we’d never get away with wearing outfits like Donna's here in Ireland- thanks rain- but I thought I’d gather up some of the nicest pieces inspired by young Donna.
Sure, it may not be sunny enough to rock these looks in reality, but you can wear them, stick on the soundtrack and pretend you’re frolocking around a Greek island in the 1970s.
Okay, so we're a day late but why can't every day be National Lipstick Day?
From old Hollywood-glamour red pouts, to 1980's frosted pink pouts and Morticia Addams-style dark pouts, a good lipstick has the power to transform a mood/outfit/whole day.
So in honour of this timeless make-up staple, we did a whip around the office to see what lippies the team have stashed in their make up bags and why they wouldn't be seen without them…
It's a gorgeous deep red and never fails to boost my confidence.
I'm not a huge makeup fan and prefer a natural look, but when I want to feel more glamorous I pop that on and I'm good to go.
Mrs Mia Wallace,Urban Decay, €15.45
Mary Byrne, MagicMum Editor
My go-to is a Rimmel lippie in a pinky shade.
Unfortunately, I've used it so often that the colour code has worn off and I'm not 100% sure what it's called.
I'm not really a lipstick type of person tbh, and I opt for the same one whether I'm heading to a gig or a wedding – why fix what's not broken?!
I love this one is because it also works really well as a blusher – it's got a lovely creamy, matte texture and blends in really well.
Jen McShane, MummyPages Editor
As I have so little time in the mornings, I want a lipstick that won't have vanished by the time I arrive at the office.
So I tend to favour a lip crayon – specifically Chanel's Le Rouge Crayon Del Couleur (€35).
It's really a two-in-one; a retractable twist that doubles as a liner and a lipstick.
The thin nib means you can outline your lips expertly and fill them in, on-the-go, in a hurry, wherever you are. It has a satin, yet ultra long-lasting, intense colour finish and despite the price tag, I have it in multiple shades – that's how good it is.
Chanel's Le Rouge Crayon Del Couleur, €35
Shayna Sappington, Editorial Intern
I love Mac's lipstick Twig.
It's a nice neutral colour you can wear everyday and looks different on everyone.
Their lipstick doesn't dry out my lips and always smells like vanilla.
MAC, Twig. €20.00
Aoife Loughnane, Editorial Intern
Like Mary, I'm not a huge lipstick person mainly because anytime I've attempted to wear it in the past, I look like I've devoured a pot of strawberry jam.
However, I do love the Kate Moss Rimmel range – but I espesh love the Rimmel only 1 Matte Lipstick in nude.
It's also fantastic as a blush on the cheekbones – just a little dab last hours and it actually looks good.
These plaits are twisted into the signature, helix design of DNA strands, but don’t worry! They are not as complicated as they look.
The creator of the trend, Alex Gaboury, posted a step-by-step tutorial on how to accomplish this amazing hair style.
“Starting off with 3 strands, the middle one being smaller then the others as that will be a stationary strand."
"When taking a strand from left side you are going over that section, under the middle and adding to right side then taking a small section from right side is then brought under and then over the middle section and added to left section."
She warns people to be ‘consistent with that pattern’ and braid tightly. The spiral will happen naturally as you move further down the plait. "Small sections are always better, they make the braid look more intricate."
This stunning hairstyle has already gained mad popularity.
Alex is a hair guru and has loads of more plait designs on her Instagram.
She was rocking a pale pink jumpsuit that hugs her eight-month baby bump, while pink and blue balloons are carefully spaced in decorative arches and on tables throughout the baby shower.
Amy’s boyfriend enjoys having a more private life and previously had kept his identity a secret.
It seems the couple is taking a similar approach to their new baby as neither have revealed the sex yet.
I guess we will just have to wait and see if Polly is getting a little brother or sister.
The spellbinding series will follow the life of young with Sabrina as she grapples with her newly discovered powers.
The dark coming-of-age tale will see Sabrina adapt to life as half-human and half-witch.
The new series will be a lot darker than the original show. It has taken major inspiration from The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina comics rather than the original TV show.
However, the beloved aunts will be extremely different to the Helda and Zelda we know and love.
According to Variety, Zelda Spellman will be a stern and strict aunt to Sabrina. She believes that there is no greater honour than serving the Dark Lord.
So, apparently menstrual cups are the most efficient and environmentally friendly way to deal with your period.
And while we’re sure the rumours are true, we can’t help but feel a little bit sceptical of the unknown.
So, we decided to research these little inventions, to see what they’re really about!
Here’s what we found out:
1. The environment will thank you.
Here’s a fun fact: apparently the average lady discards up to 14,000 sanitary products in her lifetime – that is a whole lotta tampon! These disposed products end up in landfills, where they’ll take centuries to decompose and finally go away. However, the average menstrual cup lasts for up to 10 YEARS, so think of it as an environmental investment.
2. They’re safer.
I mean, we’ve all read the tampon box, and somewhat live in fear of toxic shock syndrome (TSS), right? Well, because cups collect menstrual blood instead of absorbing it, they don’t carry the same risk as a tampon.
3. They’re more comfortable (allegedly).
So you can actually leave a menstrual cup in there for up to 12 hours (over night, even) meaning you don’t have to worry about the discomfort of pads and tampons while you sleep.
4. They’re way cheaper.
Let’s g back to my first point – these bad boys last up to ten years! That will save you a hell of a lot of money on tampons and pads, when you consider how many we use per period. Your typical menstrual cup will cost about 25 quid, making it WELL worth the purchase.
5. It will take some time to become a pro
Listen ladies, Rome wasn’t built in a day! These little silicone cups will take some getting used to, you’ll probably make a bit of a mess the first few times you use it! However, once you get into the swing of things, you’ll begin to reap all the rewards of the menstrual cup.
Well, there you have it now. Facts on facts on facts.
Let us know if you choose to make the switch to a cup!
6. You can pair them with period pants for total coverage
If you’re thinking about starting to use a menstrual cup, chances are you’re probably worried about putting it in wrong and leaking everywhere. But you shouldn’t let that put you off swapping to a better way of dealing with your period!
Period panties are a great accessory to combine with menstrual cups, especially if you’re trying out cups for the first time. Period underwear brands like Knixteen (which is specifically for teens, win!) have created super-absorbable pants that are perfect for soaking up any leaks and embarrassing odours. They’re also ridiculously comfy and cute, meaning you can still feel confident while you’re on your period. AND they’re totally reusable, so you’re STILL saving the environment!
We have been dying to see what happens to the Stranger Things crew next!
But unfortunately, the new release date of Stranger Things has officially ruined our day.
It was an emotional final episode as we lost a beloved character, saw rekindled romances, and watched people dance the night away at Snowball.
Spoiler alert!
We were left on the edge of our seats as the camera flipped to show the school still in 'the upside down', and the monster looming over it all.
To our dismay, Netflix has confirmed that the season three will not be released until Summer 2019.
Yes, we have to wait an entire year! Why is it taking so long?
When asked during the Television Critics Association press tour on Sunday, Netflix’s VP of Original Content, Cindy Holland, said they are taking their time with the ‘hand-crafted show’.
‘You know, the [creators] the Duffer Brothers and [director] Shawn Levy have worked really hard and they understand the stakes are high.
‘They want to deliver something bigger and better than what they did last year.[…] it’s gonna be worth the wait.’
A recent trailer for the series modelled an advert for the Starcourt Mall, informing viewers of its opening next summer.
So, while we were warned of the possible release date, many of us fans were hoping for a fall debut.
Expectations continue to rise as the Duffer Brothers take their time creating the follow up season.
So, we will just have to wait a bit longer to see Eleven kick some alien a**!
