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Former Love/Hate star Johnny Ward has been confirmed as the eighth contestant for RTÉ One's Dancing With The Stars.

Known for his bad boy roles, the actor is choosing to take on his most challenging performance yet- on the dancefloor.

The actor is known for playing the character of Pauley in Love/Hate, and played Gino in Coppers the Musical this year.

He made the announcement on RTÉ One's Today with Maura and Dáithí, saying that his sights are most definitely set on winning the coveted glitter ball trophy.

Speaking about taking part in the hit show, Johnny commented;

"For once I get to be a gentleman rather than a psychotic gangster, kidnapper or clamper! I’m really looking forward to joining the show and leaning a new skill. The nerves are there but I’m up for the challenge and loving every minute of the experience.”

Johnny will now join Clelia Murphy, Mairead Ronan, Eilish O’Carroll, Denis Bastick, Darren Kennedy, Fred Cooke and Holly Carpenter on series three of the show.

Jennifer Zamparelli and Nicky Byrne are joining forces this year to present the new series of Dancing with the Stars. Each week, 11 celebrities will pair up with professional dance partners and compete to stay in the competition.

The show will start on RTÉ One on Sunday January 6, and is running for 12 weeks. The expert panel of judges Brian Redmond, Loraine Barry and Julian Benson will be deciding the dancers' fates, as well as the viewing public.

Can’t Stop Dancing, the preview show for Dancing with the Stars hosted by Bláthnaid Treacy will be back on Friday, January 4 on RTÉ One. 

Get ready for the glitz and glamour of the fight for the glitter ball trophy, luckily the first two weeks have no eliminations.

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It's the time for celebration as graduation ceremonies are still on-going around the country, Christmas is on its way and we look forward to a New Year.

Moët has always been a key-part of our parties and they've now launched something that would make a very special event – that bit extra.

They're offering a personalised pop with a typed or handwritten message which is then transferred onto the bottle.

It's a gorgeous gift or a very special touch to your own magic moment.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Furthermore, personalisation is FREE for the Moët & Chandon Imperial range, from Mini (200ml) to Methuselah (6L) bottle.

Moët & Chandon has also unveils its holiday-season bottle designed in homage to the perennial refinement of the French “art of living” – and it's STUNNING.

The elegantly festive and highly symbolic limited-edition bottle is perfectly titled “Tribute to French Art-de-Vivre”.

Take an enchanting journey and taste French excellence and swirl that glass like a true connoisseur this Christmas – g'wan gal. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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If that doesn't tickle your champagne fancy, you can get an equally memorable moment this holiday season by gifting a limited edition Mini Moët & Chandon Cracker.

Available in Moët Brut and Rosé Impérial, each special gift set contains a Mini Moët 200ml with a crown, a riddle & confetti. 

For all your Moët needs check out Brown Thomas who have all these exclusive treats.

This is definitely going on the Christmas list. 

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Most of us will most likely remember the absolute legend that is Natalie Portman going totally off-script at the 2018 Golden Globe awards.

She made a point of saying; "And here are the all-male nominees" for the Best Director award, which Guillermo del Toro took home the statue for.

Her blatant criticism of the lack of female directors nominated during award season was entirely fair, considering only ONE WOMAN has ever won the Best Director award, and only FOUR have ever been nominated.

Ron Howard GIF by Golden Globes

The 76th Golden Globes nominations were unveiled today, and the Foreign Press Association followed their pattern of honouring zero female directors. ​​​​

Bradley Cooper for A Star is Born received a Best Director nomination, as did Peter Farrelly for Green Book, Spike Lee for BlacKkKlansman, Adam McKay for Vice and Roma film-maker Alfonso Cuaron.

Of course, each of those film-makers are masters of their craft, but the act of continuously excluding women is setting a precedent of inequality and lack of representation.

Barbara Streisand remains the sole woman to have ever won the best director award; she was the first director to be nominated for her film Yentl in 1984. She was nominated again in 1992 her iconic piece The Prince of Tides.

In the category itself, only four women have been nominated overall after Streisand. Jane Campion was nominated for The Piano in 1994, Sofia Coppola scored a nomination in 2004 for the amazing Lost in Translation, Kathryn Bigelow was recognised in 2010 for The Hurt Locker in 2010 and in 2013 for Zero Dark Thirty. 

Ava DuVernay became the first black woman to receive a nomination in 2015 for Selma.

The Academy Awards show the exact same sequence of events, with a historic lack of diversity in the category time and time again.

Kathryn Bigalow is the only woman to have ever won the best director Oscar for The Hurt Locker, with Campion, Lina Wurtmuller and Sofia Ford Coppola being the only other women to have been nominated.

Prognosticators thought a number of female directors could be recognised this year, including Elizabeth Chomko, Karyn Kusama, Marielle Heller, Lynne Ramsay, Tamara Jenkins and Josie Rourke.

We need to see different perspectives, different points of view, different voices being heard; it is always a troubling blueprint of our society when only one story is relentlessly being told.

Let's hope 2019 brings some change to the industry, for everyone's sake.

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The Strictly Come Dancing's live tour line up has officially been announced and we are so excited.

So seven couples are taking part and they are: Stacey Dooley and Aljaz Skorjanec, Dr Ranj Singh and Janette Manrara, Lauren Steadman and AJ Pritchard, Ashley Roberts and Pasha Kovalev, Graeme Swann and Karen Clifton, Faye Tozer and Giovanni Pernice​​ and Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell.

What an amazing line-up.

Ashley has spoken about the tour, saying, ''The costumes, the crowds and the cha-cha-cha – I'm having the time of my life on Strictly and can't wait to get my dance shoes back on for the tour. I couldn't think of a better way to start the new year."

Faye added, ''I love going on tour, so to be asked to join the Strictly Live Tour is such an honour and I cannot wait to meet all the fans."

The judges – Craig Revel Horwood, Dame Darcey Bussell, Shirley Ballas, and Bruno Tonioli – will also be going along for the ride.

And what about the pro dancers?

Fans of Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk,Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden,and Johannes Radebe will be happy to know that they will be putting on their dancing shoes for the arena shows.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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However, comedian Seann Walsh, who was banned form the production a week ago, will not be featuring on the tour.

Also, pro dancers Katya and Neil Jones have also revealed today that they will not be joining the others on the tour.

Neil took to Instagram to post a picture of him and wife Katya, captioning it,  "Hi guys, so we won't be joining @strictlycomedancinglive but we will be joining the new Strictly pro tour in May and on top of that we have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!! coming tomorrow, I can't wait for you all to find out."

There is 29 date in the arena tour, which will kick off on January 18 in Birmingham. 

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Our relationship with food is always evolving and we always look forward to locking our lips around something new.

The good people at Deliveroo have assembled to predict five food trends that will dominate our plates for 2019.

Based on their food expertise – the future of food looks vegan, low-waste and drool worthy.

1. Healthy Frozen Savouries

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Clearly the lovely people of Ireland have ignored any advice of avoiding avocado in order to afford a house, as the food platform has seen a massive demand for the tasty fruit and of course, the food God that is hummus. 

But for next year, it looks like we will be tucking into savoury and healthy ice creams, but it'll be vegan and veggie variations that we will be obsessing over.

2. Root to Tip Cooking

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The sense of urgency to reduce our food waste is a prominent problem on our minds this year and the conscious eco-effort is being brought into the new year. 

Root to Tip Cooking, involving the use of the full vegetable is a method of days gone by but will return and bring cooking back to basics.

Deliveroo predicts that restaurant partners on the platform will introduce innovative ways to reduce daily waste, by using the likes of root vegetable leaves to make tasty and flavoursome pestos to accompany dishes – big high five for this one.

3. Fermented Food and Drink

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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They're good for your gut and they've been popping up all over the place in the last 12 months.

Their popularity has been seen by the food delivery service with the rise of pickles and sauerkraut. 

Breaking through the fermentation process for 2019 will be more orders and variety of kombucha – AKA the holy drink for the ole gut. 

4. Flexitarianism

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The vegans are coming and nothing is stopping their rise. Vegan-friendly options have exploded on Deliveroo, increasing by 100 percent.

73 percent more vegan orders were placed on the platform in 2018.

And it looks like it isn't slowing down any time soon, as Deliveroo predicts an increase in Flexitarianism, where customers will dip in and out of meat dishes in favour of #MeatlessMonday and #GreenSunday.

5. Sea Snacks

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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According to global trend forecasters, sea vegetables and greens will become a regular addition to diets next year.

Get ready to tuck into kelp noodles to puffed savoury snacks made with algae.

And it doesn't come as a huge surprise as they've already seen an increase of 59 percent in seafood orders.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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So what are you looking forward to chowing down on in the new year?

And are there any trends you would like to see left behind in 2018?

Either way, our love of food will never waver. 

 

Feature Image credit: panaceas_pantry/Instagram

 

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We've always wanted to get on the property ladder – but owning a private Island just sounds so much better.

And if you have a cool €2 million lying around, this Mermaid Isle in Ireland could be your new home.

Now if that doesn't sound very realistic, don't worry.

You could always grab your mates, band your money together as there is PLENTY of room on this Isle.

Located in this Kenmare Bay, the main residences on the 25 acres boasts a kitchen / dining area pitch-pine kitchen island, library, fitness room, laundry, studio, offices, three bedrooms and three bathrooms. 

But that's not all, you'll also have a one-bedroom cottage. 

The residence also includes a kitchen custom counters, conservatory sun room with dining and sitting areas, bathroom electric shower, washer and dryer – not too shabby at all.

Of course, every good isle comes with a place to moor our large yacht that we have laying around the place.

But it just keeps getting better, the mermaid paradise comes with seal rookery and crystal clear protected ocean water for swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving – you know, just in case the parents come to visit.

It has a garden / waterfront sitting areas, a mature garden, extensive tide pools and ancient ruins on both mainland and island, two boat launching areas and moorings and three acres of turbary rights. 

Now I've just looked at my bank account and have 49c to my name, so it's probably time to start looking for a sugar daddy.

This place is just too good to pass up. 

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Listen up beauty fans.

This time of year is when we want to look out most glam but realise that our bank accounts cannot support this.

So what's a gal to do?

Bargain time, right?

We've gathered a few beauty bits and pieces that won't break the bank but will make you feel like the bell of the ball this festive season.

La Roche Posay Cleansing Christmas Gift Set

Available in selected retailers, €24.00

Too Faced – 'Sexy Prime Time' Makeup Gift Set

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debenhams.ie, €14.00

L'Oreal Paris Millionized Lashes Eye Kit Gift Set For Her

littlewoodsireland.ie, €18.99

Burt's Bees Treat Pot

littlewoodsireland.ie, €10.99

Cruella De Vil Lipstick

Cruella De Vil Lipstick

www.primark.com, €4.00

Cocoa Brown GOLDEN GODDESS Shimmer Oil

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cocoabrown.ie, €11.95

Waxperts Advent Calendar

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waxperts.bigcartel.com, €10.00

BENEFIT Confection Cuties Mini Makeup Trio

arnotts.ie, €17.55

All Covered Under Eye Concealer

All Covered Under Eye Concealer (see shade matching guide)

inglot.ie, €20.00

Luxury Gift Mini Bar Small

bareessentials.ie, €15.00

ELIZABETH ARDEN Grand Entrance Mascara Set

arnotts.ie, €27.00

Mini Hollywood Liquid Lipstick Charms

MINI HOLLYWOOD LIQUID LIPSTICK CHARMS

charlottetilbury.com, €21.00

SMASHBOX Always On Liquid Lipstick Duo

arnotts.ie, €12.60

LANCOME Monsieur Big Mascara Gift Set

arnotts.ie, €24.75

Yves Saint Laurent – 'Elle' eau de parfum natural spray

debenhams.ie, Now € 40.50 – € 52.00, Was € 81.00 – € 104.00

VOGUE NAILS Amazing Manicure & Pedicure Offers at Vogue Nails, Dublin 1

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pamper.ie, RRP from €20, Now from €15

No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED collection

€72.00, Worth €163.75

Yves Saint Laurent – 'Manifesto' eau de parfum 50ml

Now € 40.25, Was € 80.50

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Glastonbury headliners are always a MAJOR deal, it's Coachella's British, more down-to-earth cousin, and the festival has attracted some of the music industry's biggest names since it began.

2018 saw the Kings of Leon, Jay-Z and The Verve headline the world class event, and now Mel B has let slip some possibly high-profile secrets regarding The Spice Girls and the infamous festival.

After selling out all nine of their stadium shows for their 2019 reunion tour, Scary Spice has now divulged that their sights are set on a huge career marker for the four-piece act, which is missing Posh Spice (sob).

Mel B let slip that "talks" are being carried out with bosses Michael and Emily Eavis, but she admits it would be a bit gas to bring their cheesy pop vibes to the edgy music festival stage. 

"Glastonbury? It’s been talked about," she told The Sun on Thursday. "But we’re so pop and it’s so cool — that’ll be funny to me."

"I think Mel C would really appreciate us doing that — she’s the cool one. She’s the cool indie chick." 

Victoria Beckham is bowing out of their reunion, which disappointed fans who wanted the clique back to their best.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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So far, only Stormzy has been announced as Glastonbury's next headliner, who will perform on the Pyramid Stage in June 2019.

Emma Bunton has said that it would be 'nice' (don't gush, Emma, it's only Glasto…) and Mel C has expressed an interest in the headliner slot since May.

During their six-year pop reign, The Spice Girls never performed on a single music festival stage. The band became a hit back in 1994 but split when Geri Horner left the group in 2000.

Glastonbury returns to Worthy Farm in Somerset on June 26 2019 after taking a break.

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Thank U, Next has been on everyone's lips and we ADORE the self-empowering message Ari is belting out.

And then Ariana dropped that iconic video and it's all anyone has been talking about. 

But we may have just found a parody of the music video that might rival the masterpiece.

Everyone welcome to the stage: James Corden's Thank u, Jeff.

In a segment for The Late Late Show with James Corden, the host takes on the smash hit.

Trolling the pop song, James is rocking some silk pjs, with a burn book of his own dedicated to Jeff Goldblum.

The lyrics are genius and Jeff takes over the role that Kris Jenner stole in Ariana's version.

James also includes the bend and snap, a sexy piano sequence and a pillow fight.

I'm not sure if we will ever get the image of James humping his bedroom carpet out of our head – but the video is pure brilliance.

Even Ariana loved the parody and asked for the Thank U, Jeff book.

Replying to the video on Twitter, the singer wrote: "Omg…may I please…Please for Christmas have the Thank U, Jeff book? It's for a friend, promise."

I've re-watched the video more times than I care to admit – just amazing.

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Jael Strauss, who was a contestant in season eight of America's Next Top Model, sadly passed away on December 4th of this year. 

The 34-year-old model lost her battle to breast cancer, only two months after she was initially diagnosed. 

'The one blessing was that we were able to show her how loved she was before she passed,' her family said in a statement to TMZ.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Tyra Banks, who iconically hosted the ANTM show, was criticised on Twitter for not posting or releasing a statement about Jael's death. 

However, the talk show host has since posted on Twitter to reflect her sadness on Jael's passing:

'Top Model has lost a beautiful soul,' she wrote.

'We will all remember Jael and her fun-loving spirit and beautiful soul.' 

Jael was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in October of this year. Taking to Facebook, the model wrote: 

'I was gonna write some long thing but some of you guys deserve to know, On October 2nd I was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer. It has aggressively spread throughout my body and is incurable.'

'With treatment it may prolong my life longer than the ‘few months’ doctors said I could make it. I don’t want to die. I need another one of those miracles that I got back in 2013.' 

In 2013, Jael received treatment for substance abuse and addiction, after appearing on the Dr Phil show. In August of this year, Jael celebrated five years on sobriety – an amazing achievement. 

Our thoughts are with Jael's family at this time. 

 

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A 20-year-old model who claims to be Offsets' mistress has taken to Instagram to address the cheating rumours.

It comes after Cardi B announced she had split from her husband Offset, after cheating allegations began to spread.

The model, who goes by the name of Summer has apologised to Cardi for "not respecting [her] marriage."

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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In an Instagram post, she wrote: "Good Morning, a quick letter to the fans, followers and social media outlets. During this last 48 hours, I haven't enjoyed the social media frenzy. Not only is it draining but humbling. I will always be woman enough to admit when I'm wrong, and in this situation I was. Seeing another woman's pain does not bring me any joy, nor do I think it's funny," she said.

"I've always been for women supporting each other but in this situation, not only myself but others have failed. I separated myself from certain situations and people for a reason. This is not a letter for sympathy but acknowledgement to everyone whom has questions. Going into 2019 focused and dedicated to becoming a better me. Thank y'all – Summer."

However, the confession didn't stop there, taking to her Instagram stories, Summer posted a number of snaps detailing her feelings about the situation.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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One, in particular, was addressed to Cardi B, as Summer wrote: "And again to Cardi B, I'm extremely sorry this has happened. I hope you can keep being real and happy. I'm ashamed and embarrassed. But I'm truly sorry for forgetting my worth and not respecting your marriage."

Our advice to Summer is to stop publicly addressing it, as Cardi B is probably coming for you and she is one baby momma we wouldn't want to mess with.

That being said, Offset has remained very quiet on social media about the scandal, and after all, if Summer is telling the truth – he was the one in a committed marriage, not her.

For now, it looks as if Cardi B is solely focused on her four-month-old daughter Kulture.

The artist uploaded a picture of her baby girl to social media and simply commented "My heart".

We imagine this is a very difficult time for Cardi B. 

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New Year's Festival Dublin have announced ticket details for their spectacular Liffey Lights Midnight Moment event taking place on New Year's Eve at the Custom House from 11.30pm.  

FREE tickets for dazzling lighting display will be available from Ticketmaster this Monday at 9am.

Celebrate the final moments of 2018 with a bang under a canopy of sparks as the Liffey Lights Midnight Moment signals the end of 2018 and the arrival of the New Year. This dazzling lighting spectacle will be performed against the backdrop of the Custom House and features a thrilling choreography of lasers and aqua beams.

You'll be amazed as live DJs and percussionists perform on the water in perfect harmony with hundreds of lasers and lights as they illuminate the midnight sky over Dublin City. The free event will start at 11.30pm with excitement building to a crescendo as the clock strikes midnight. This performance is not to be missed.

Dublin City will light up with excitement as the family-friendly Liffey Lights Midnight Moment – Matinee makes a highly anticipated return this year with a brand new early countdown spectacle set to amaze audiences. Families and friends of all ages can ring in the New Year together with entertainment starting at 6 pm leading to the earlier countdown spectacle at 7 pm. 

Tickets are on sale now for the 3Countdown Concert at Custom House Quay. Get ready for a New Year's Eve night to remember as platinum selling artist Gavin James will headline the 3Countdown Concert with special guests Hudson Taylor, Wild Youth and Inhaler.

Tickets (which include entry to the Liffey Lights Midnight Moment event) priced €29.90 including booking fee are on sale now from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide and www.ticketmaster.ie. 

For additional information on all other NYF Dublin events please visit www.NYFDublin.com. Keep up to date with news about all upcoming events by using the hashtag #NYFDublin and following @NYFDublin on Twitter and Instagram.

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