Rapper Mac Miller has tragically passed away at the age of 26.
According to TMZ, the 26-year-old died of an apparent drug overdose.
It is believed he was found at his home in San Fernando Valley on Friday afternoon. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The rapper was said to be struggling with substance abuse for many years.
Grey’s Anatomy fans have experienced their fair share of grief since the show first aired.
We’ve had to wave goodbye to a devastating number of characters, including George, Mark and Lexie, but the one fictional death we’ll never get over is Derek Shepherd.
The episode where we said goodbye to Derek was one of the most-watched (and most upsetting) in the show’s history.
Ever the hero, Derek died after trying to save a family that was involved in a car accident.
We’ll never fully recover from the death of McDreamy. The show certainly hasn’t been the same since Patrick Dempsey departed.
As the star of the show, we couldn’t help but wonder why the actor wanted to leave. Patrick Dempsey admitted he knew it was the right time to leave when the storylines no longer interested him.
He told The I Paper: “Look, 10 years is a long time to be on any show. It’s very hard to keep the storylines intriguing, especially on a network show with 25 episodes a year. So for me, it was time to go.”
The Grey’s Anatomy alum added: “It’s nice to move on and have new challenges.”
Patrick is ready for a new chapter, but fans of the medical drama series just can’t seem to let go. He shared that they are eager for his character to return, despite his passing.
He laughed: “They want me to come back to the show which, given what happened to Derek, is really quite funny.”
Can we turn back time and skip Derek’s death episode? Life at Grey Sloan would be far better if McDreamy was still around.
It's safe to say that the Kardashians were blessed in the genetics department so it's no surprise that all the children of the clan are seriously cute.
Kim Kardashian West may be fond of a selfie (or 10!) but her Instagram is also littered with adorable pictures of her kids. She's mum to five-year-old daughter North, 9-month-old Chicago and two-year-old son Saint, and though it only feels like yesterday that Kim announced the birth of her only son, time really is flying as her latest photo proves. Saint West is growing up so fast!
The mum-of-three shared a picture with her 116 million Instagram followers showing Saint playing on the beach. And how adorable does he look?! In the snap, the little boy is seen smiling and wearing dark swimming shorts.
She captioned the image, “OMG”, along with three blue love hearts.
And fans sure agree; the photo has over two million likes already!
"So cute!" said one user.
"Time goes by so fast, he’s gotten so big… Breathe and all the precious moments because it goes by so fast," added another.
Kardashian admitted that even though Saint is 'big brother' to his two sisters, that North found it easier to bond with her new sister than her brother.
"[North] does not share with Saint, she does not hardly talk to Saint,” Kim revealed in an interview on Ellen earlier this year, but added that her son wasn't phased and also doted on 'baby Chi.'
He’s nicer than North, I will say that, ” she added. “He loves his little sister, he’s so sweet with her."
Autumn time is here which means we can finally curl up with a book and a cup of tea without feeling guilty. Gone are the days when we felt bad for not making the most of every ounce of sunshine. The chilly weather has finally arrived and we must admit we are feeling pretty happy about it.
September brings cooler weather, darker evenings, but fear not bookworms, it also brings a ton of new releases that you must add to your to-be-read lists.
These three books are going to be keeping me company on early morning commutes and during cozy evenings at home.
If you’re struggling to find a September read then look no further than these perfect tales.
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter by Hazel Gaynor:
My love for Hazel Gaynor’s work knows no bounds so it’s safe to say I was overjoyed to hear about this book. The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter is a must-read for those of you who love a little mystery. In 1838, the lighthouse keepers daughter Grace Darling realises the people on board a small ship may not survive a brutal storm. The young woman takes matters into her own hands and rescues the passengers with the help of her father. Her heroic act is celebrated throughout the country.
In 1938, Soon-to-be teenage mum Matilda Emmerson is sent away in disgrace from her home to New England. She has no choice but to stay with her reclusive relative Harriet Flaherty, who is a lighthouse keeper. Matilda discovers a discarded portrait that opens a window to a secret that will change her life forever.
The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter is published by Harper Collins and available to buy here.
Normal People by Sally Rooney:
This book has been one of the most highly-anticipated books of the year so far. Book lovers are bound to adore the work of the Conversations With Friends author. Her debut novel was a mass success so there’s no doubt this tale will fly off the shelves. Normal People follows the lives of Connell and Marianne, who come from the same town but are part of very different worlds.
When they start studying at Trinity College they develop such a strong bond that carries on into the future. Normal People looks at the hearty theme of how love can change a person. It opens readers’ eyes to the massive impact love and a relationship can have on a person. Plus, can you ever go wrong with a love story set in Dublin? We are so ready to dive into the pages of Sally Rooney’s second fictional triumph.
Normal People is published by Faber and Faber and is available to buy here.
Help Me! by Marianne Power:
I’m sure most young women in her twenties have at least one self-help book on their bookshelf. We can’t help but read them with the hope that a book can magically solve all of our problems, but do they really work? One woman put that question to the test and tested the plethora of self-help books that don the shelves of bookshops.
Marianne Power spent one year of her life practising the advice from self-help books to see if they really do what they say on the cover. The books promise to make us better people. They vow to transform us into upbeat, organised souls who go for jogs at 7 am in the morning and always have perfectly ironed clothes, but Marianne realises that maybe the help they’re offering isn’t as beneficial as it may seem.
Help Me! by Marianne Power is published by Pan MacMillan and is available to buy here.
To the delight of commuters, Dublin Bus is introducing a brand new route this weekend.
Route 175 will be the first one to be run by the British company Go-Ahead.
The route will service 65 stops across the city.
'Go-Ahead Ireland is delighted to launch their first bus route, the 175, running from UCD to Citywest,' according to Go-Ahead.
'This 24 km route, will pick passengers up from 65 stops (from UCD to Citywest), 63 stops (from Citywest to UCD) and will be serviced a fleet of 9 buses and 19 Go-Ahead Ireland drivers.'
It will also serve Tallaght and Dundrum en route.
All set for to serve the public -@GoAheadIreland fleet @Pontifex #Dublin pic.twitter.com/vB02ZDoBKg
— Go-Ahead Ireland (@GoAheadIreland) August 25, 2018
The new route will accept cash and Leap Cards, and to journey further than 13 stages on the route will cost €2.60 on the Leap Card and €3.30 in cash for an adult fare.
The route will not be available on the Dublin Bus App, but commuters can plan their route via the National Journey Planner app.
The app also includes Luas, Irish Rail and ferry times.
The new House of Cards trailer is here, and we are woke.
Kevin Spacey has been under fire for allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour. Last year, Anthony Rapp bravely came forward and accused the Oscar-winning actor of making sexual advances towards him when he was just 14-years-old.
As a result of the revealed incident, Netflix reportedly said they were planning on dropping Kevin from the following season of House of Cards.
I came forward with my story, standing on the shoulders of the many courageous women and men who have been speaking out 1/3
— Anthony Rapp (@albinokid) October 30, 2017
And now, the political drama’s recent trailer has officially killed off his character of Frank Underwood, verifying the series’ previous statement.
The chilling, short clip opens with Blaire Underwood in all-black at a graveyard.
“I’ll tell you this though, Francis. When they bury me it won’t be in my backyard.
“And when they pay their respects, they’ll have to wait in line,” the powerful woman says, looking straight into the camera lens.
You should have known. pic.twitter.com/UFGplyDSY1
— House of Cards (@HouseofCards) September 5, 2018
The camera then pans out to reveal her husband’s grave beside that of his father’s.
Captioned “You should have known”, the haunting video officially puts an end to Kevin's starring role.
We cannot wait to see Claire take over the Oval Office. Her strong portrayal of the female lead is empowering as she shows that she doesn’t need a male co-star to slay it on set.
The show’s final season will debut on November 2nd, and we can’t wait to see it!
Great news for animal lovers and high fashion fans.
This season, London has become the first main fashion week to eliminate real fur from the catwalks.
According to a survey carried out by the British Fashion Council, none of the designers showcasing their pieces intend to use fur.
PETA urged the British Fashion Council to make the move, saying: 'Nowadays, the majority of people wouldn’t be seen dead in fur.'
'Our poll of designers with a show or presentation at the February 2018 London Fashion Week revealed that 95 per cent – including Burberry and Mulberry – didn’t use fur in their autumn/winter 2018 collections.'
'Many top international designers – including Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood, Calvin Klein, Gucci, Armani, and others – are 100 per cent fur-free.'
Fashion Weeks the world over have always had anti-fur protesters staking out the event spaces.
Perhaps the other major fashion weeks will now take heed?
It's time to welcome back the thick black eyeliner of the 2000s and rock out to Skateboi and Complicated.
Why are we getting you so nostalgic I hear you cry?
Well, Avril Lavigne has just announced the release of a new album and it's given us an excuse to binge on those classic oldies.
Taking to her website, the queen of punk stated that its a "new era" for her music.
She was pumped to reveal that her first single is called “Head Above Water”, and it will be here on September 19. – IT'S SO SOON!
Avril fans have been waiting for five years for new music, as the singer in her statement detailed her battle with Lyme disease.
Our gal has used her struggle with her health to inspire this new music and WE CAN'T WAIT.
"I was able to turn that fight into music I’m really proud of. I wrote songs in my bed and on the couch and recorded there mostly as well. Words and lyrics that were so true to my experience came pouring out of me effortlessly," she wrote.
The 33-year-old went on to thank everyone who has supported her through her illness.
"I am very proud and thankful to everyone who waited so patiently and lovingly with me to support this process for me."
"I now have a very strong, triumphant, powerful and true record to me and my experiences over the last few years," she added.
By the sounds of it, this album will be an absolute banger and we are living for the new single.
In the run up to its release you can guarantee our playlists will be throwbacks to all her classic hits from the naughties.
Now we are off to try and learn how to skateboard – although we don't think we'll be quite as cool as Avril was.
Galway has been the ultimate getaway this summer, and it is easy to see why.
Its seaside location sets up some gorgeous views, especially when the sun is out and sparkling across the bay.
Visitors are often posting these charming spots on social media, showing off their chill holiday vibes by the beach. But what locations are most popular?
Here are the ten top Instagrammable places in Galway, according to the Ultimate Galway Guide:
1. Aran Islands
These dangerous rocky aisles guard the mouth of Galway, and their high height allows for some breath-taking ocean views.
2. Salthill Pier
Built in the 1840s, this famous pier doubles as a diving board in the summer as people love to swim in its surrounding open waters.
3. Claddagh
Located in the centre of Galway city, this former fishing village marks the meeting of River Corrib and Galway Bay.
4. Galway Races
Who doesn't love dressing for the races, looking fab like Kate Middleton in eccentric sun hats and sleek, summer dresses?!
5. Kylemore Abbey
This Benedictine monastery is nearly 100 years old, and its classic Victorian Walled garden makes it a must-see spot.
6. Ashford Castle
This refurbished hotel used to be a Norman castle dating back to the 13th century and is surrounded by 350 acres of green parkland.
7. Connemara National Park
This giant national park will be your new background with its lining mountains, bogs, and grasslands filled with beautiful wildlife.
8. Sky Road Clifden
The 11km loop takes you across stunning scenery from the rugged coastline to the renowned 12 Ben Mountains.
9. Eyre Square
In the heart of Galway city, the square is packed with shoppers frequenting its many stores and seasonal markets.
10. Spanish Arch
This iconic piece of history was built in 1584 to protect merchant ships from looting, but now it's the perfect place to enjoy icecream with an seaside vista.
Galway is the perfect place to stay for a weekend holiday with its stunning scenery, shopping centres, nature trails, and electric night life.
The historic city's dazzling scenery makes the most enchanting Insta snaps.
When we scroll through Instagram, our feeds are saturated with the seemingly amazing lives and activities of our favourite influencers.
From their iconic outfits, non-stop social lives, jet-set lifestyles, global travel and brand partnerships, on the surface it appears that they live a charmed existence.
However, we all know by now that there is a lot of hard work that goes in to being a taste-maker on social media, and that at the end of the day, the women we see on our iPhone screens are just that – real women with lives and struggles and emotions and issues just like anyone else.
Matilda Djerf, a Swedish influencer with 347,000 Instagram followers, and a further 48,000 YouTube subscribers, went on her Instagram live last night and broke down in a raw and emotional moment to her fans.
The blogger was upset by a comment left by a follower (or troll) saying that she uses her past struggles with eating for attention on her platform. Understandably, Matila was very bothered by this comment, and while she didnt plan to get so deep with her followers, she ended up peeling back the facade that social media has caused us to normalise.
'I know its so easy to think that everything is super amazing all the time because Instagram paints this unrealistic f*cking life, and I know my life must seem so amazing, I get to travel the world but Iv'e gone through so much shit and I would never lie about it for attention so it's f*cking sick that someone would even say that,' she said in the emotional video.
'I have scars on my arm, my whole diary is just me hating myself,' she said.
Matilda's Instagram feed is awash with sun-soaked bikini snaps and stunning outfit posts, but she calls on social media users at large to remind themselves that while she has amazing opportunities, that doesn't mean life is peachy all the time.
'I’m just a human and I have feelings. And it was impossible for me to hide it this time. Sometimes you just have to let yourself feel,' she captioned her video.
'Thank you for picking me back up and for accepting me as I am. I always want to be transparent and unfiltered with you.' And please make sure to think twice before you speak or comment.'
Touching on the comment that upset her, she wrote: ' The comment is deleted and I don’t want to get into it too much again but I just want to say that it took me so many years to get healthy from my ED and to start accepting myself as I am. To have someone say I made it all up for attention is just sickening.'
'Just because my eating disorder is a “small problem” for someone doesn’t mean I’m not allowed to feel what I do. Like my strong, lovely follower commented “everyone is fighting their own battles – some physical, mental and some emotional.'
'My problems do not invalidate someone else’s. Everyone should be able to freely express their problems without someone saying “others got it worse".'
Feature image: Instagram / Matildadjerf
British Airways are urging customers to contact their banks and/ or credit card providers after personal data was stolen from their website and mobile app.
Issuing a statement, the airline explained that they are investigating the situation as a matter of urgency.
"From 22:58 BST August 21 2018 until 21:45 BST September 5 2018 inclusive, the personal and financial details of customers making or changing bookings on our website and app were compromised," they wrote.
"The breach has been resolved and our website is working normally. We have notified the police and relevant authorities."
We are investigating the theft of customer data from our website and our mobile app, as a matter of urgency. For more information, please click the following link:https://t.co/2dMgjw1p4r
— British Airways (@British_Airways) September 6, 2018
The company have stated that they will contact all affected customers directly and will fully reimburse them as well as pay for a credit checking service.
"We are deeply sorry for the disruption that this criminal activity has caused. We take the protection of our customers’ data very seriously."
The stolen data did not include travel or passport details. For more information, click here.
The marks and scars from EP are only starting to fade as we withdraw from a weekend of a lifetime.
As we scrub the remainder of the glitter off our bodies, and reminisce about living in a tent – we received the BEST news.
It's time to clean up your bank account, open the laptop and book NEXT year's tickets.
It's all systems go: time to act fast as they go on sale TODAY and punters have started to snap them up at 9 am this morning.
The epic festival will be making its 2019 comeback to Stradbally.
You need to head to Ticketmaster to secure your purchase and don't delay.
These bad boys sell like hot cakes and usually disappear in record timing.
If you're a seasoned EP goer, and been to the event three times or more, a ticket will set you back €165.
If you've explored the campsite and music twice, you'll be coughing up €185.
And if you're a total EP virgin, it's time to pop the cherry and find €205 to spurge on a ticket.
For all the info your need on 2019 ticket prices, instalment plans and claiming your discount code, take a visit to the Electric Picnic website here.
This might be the best Friday, and an opportunity to make more memories like last weekend.
Sure if you're broke after buying the tickets, get your friends to pool in for a bag of cans, head to a field, and it will feel as if you're already back in the campsite.
