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While the weather has definitely gotten colder, we're still getting away with mild-ish weather. 

However, that's about to change, as Storm Diana is sweeping in. 

The storm promises to bring rain and wind, with Met Eireann issuing a status yellow rain warning.  

The rain warning is in place for Munster, Dublin, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Galway and Mayo. 

The rain warning is valid since 9am this morning, until 3pm Tuesday. 

There is also a Yellow wind warning being implemented in Munster, Dublin, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Wicklow, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. 

The wnd warning is valid from 3am to 3pm Tuesday. 

Heavy rain is expected, along with surface flooding. 

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The passing of Mac Miller was one that stunned the music industry and fans of the late rapper. One person who truly felt the significant loss of the Small Worlds singer is his former partner Ariana Grande.

Ariana has been mourning the loss of her ex-boyfriend as well as dealing with the breakdown of her relationship with Pete Davidson. There’s no doubt the past few months have been hell for the singer so the last thing she needs to deal with is people making nasty accusations about her.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Numerous people have taken to Twitter with ludicrous claims that Ariana is ‘milking’ her former partner’s death.

One user wrote: “She milkin’ this shit bruh” and another tweeted: “Ariana let it go… Mourn it behind closed doors. Stop milkin' it when you wasn't even there when he was at his lowest right before it happened."

The One Last Time singer defended herself in a series of tweets, proving that she is unbelievably strong despite the mass heartache she has gone through this year.

She tweeted: “Some of the shit I read on here makes me sick to my stomach. It scares me the way some people think and I don’t like this world a lot of the time. If only we could be more compassionate and gentle with one another. That’d be sick.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The Breathin’ singer added: “Everything I feel is valid and safe. Everything I do is genuine and honest. There is no right or wrong during this period.”

The accusations come after the God Is A Woman singer paid tribute to her former beau on Thanksgiving.

She posted a photo of Mac on her Instagram story captioned ‘you’re very missed’.

Mere months have passed since Mac Miller died. His death is certainly still extremely raw for Ariana so she has every right to mourn in whatever way helps her process this tragic loss.

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He might have struck out in the Love Island villa but Eyal Booker has landed himself a new gf…and we are surprised, to say the least. 

It's been reported that Eyal is seeing none other than Rita Ora.

''How the f*ck?'' you are probably asking. 

It seems that the two were set up by Vas J Morgan after he met Eyal on the E4 reality show, Celebs Go Dating.

Vas apparently thought the pair were the perfect duo.

It has been reported that ''Vas trusts Eyal and has got to know him on a personal level, and knew he and Rita would get along. Vas, Eyal and Rita’s sister Elena were the only people watching her from the side of the stage at the gig, proving he is already part of her inner circle.''

The pair has been pictured hanging out together in London when they were spotted leaving Notting Hill Arts Club.

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What turning 28 feels like…(watch the auntie claps in between) @marcusarjon

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It was only a month ago that Rita confirmed that she had split from boyf Andrew Watt. 

Nice one, Eyal. 

We are gonna be watching this one to see how it pans out –  now all we need is for r Alex to find some lovin' – any more friends, Vas? 

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Meghan Markle has the world at her feet, a prince on her arm and a very hectic work schedule. 

The expecting mother isn't allowing pregnancy and newlywed bliss get in the way of her various projects. 

It is reported that the Duchess of Sussex intends to work all the way up to her due date.

Vanity Fair's royal correspondent reports that: 'Meghan has told aides she wants to work as close to her due date next spring as possible.'

This is similar to Kate Middleton, who appeared at royal appointments until the end of her pregnancy. 

Both women have extremely busy schedules as they manage their time committed to various projects. 

Meghan has been very busy of late – working with the Hubb Community Kitchen, who she collaborated with to make the Together: Our Community Cookbook earlier this year.

She has also been spotted with her husband at many philanthropic events. 

Meghan is also expected to announce a collaboration with at least one more charity by the end of 2018.

She is due in April of 2019. 

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Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness is coming to Dublin and henny, we are thrilled.

The Emmy nominee brings his stand-up tour to Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on April 30, 2019.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Television personality, Emmy nominee, and hairstylist to the stars, Jonathan Van Ness has quickly become known in the entertainment industry for his fabulous, unstoppable energy.

Jonathan’s upbeat attitude and adoration for the phrase ‘YAS QUEEN’ made him our firm favourite when we first discovered Queer Eye.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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His iconic one-liners have slowly become part of our everyday vocabulary.

The beauty guru never failed to make us smile like the Cheshire Cat, even when we were curled up on the sofa, binge-watching Queer Eye in our scruffiest hoody and pyjamas.

Never forget: “You’re strong, you’re a Kelly Clarkson song, you got this.”

Jonathan’s Olympia show will more than likely be similar to his hugely popular podcast Getting Curious.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The Queer Eye star’s podcast airs biweekly and explores all the things Jonathan is curious about from the history of the Armenian Genocide to the opioid crisis in the U.S.

Tickets cost a mere €34.50 and you can bet we’ll be treating ourselves to one when they go on sale on Friday, November 30 at 10 am.

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The Coronas have just announced their biggest show of 2019 with an outdoor performance at Irish Independent Park, Cork on Saturday, 22 June 2019.

Joining The Coronas are very special guests Sigrid and All Tvvins.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Fresh from a busy summer touring the USA and Canada including a slot at the legendary Lollapalooza festival in Chicago this August, The Coronas are delighted to announce an open-air performance at Irish Independent Park, Cork this June.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Tickets priced €49.50 inclusive of booking fee go on sale at 9 am this Friday, November 30 via Ticketmaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.ie

The band are currently on tour in Australia with shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. The Coronas return to Ireland next month kicking off a run of sold-out shows at The Olympia Theatre on December 3.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“We’ve had some amazing shows in Cork over the years but we’re so excited to announce our biggest ever headline show in the Independent Park on June 22. We’re so delighted to have the amazingly talented Sigrid and All Tvvins as special guests. It will be our biggest Irish show in 2019  and we can’t wait! Hope to see ya’s there – love, Danny, Dave, Knoxy and Conor”

Make sure to set your alarm for 9 am on Friday, November 30.

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A big congrats are in order for Joe Wicks and his gf Rosie Jones.

The Body Coach took to Insta to announce the exciting news that he proposed to the 27-year-old – and she said yes.

Posting a gorge snap of the couple and their baby daughter Indie, Joe penned a beautiful tribute to his family.

He wrote, ''My little family. Our 3rd wheel comes everywhere with us and we love our adventures together. My mum and dad never got married when I was growing up and spent my whole life separating and getting back together and I always thought I didn't believe in marriage."

He continued, "But I now know what it means to want to stick together and to love someone enough to want to marry them. I asked Rosie to marry me and luckily she said yes. It’s my goal in life to be committed and loyal to Rosie and Indie and always be there for them." 

The 32-year-old fitness guru might not have believed in marriage in the past but it seems that Rosie has changed his mind.

His fans were quick to give the pair their well wishes, with one writing, ''Wonderful news!! I love hearing good news like this. You make a beautiful looking family.'' 

Famous friends also left sweet comments, like Giovanna Fletcher, who wrote: "Aaaaaaaaaah!!!! Congratulations to you both!"

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

I hope Indie’s smile brings you a little bit of joy this Sunday #Happy #Baby

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Joe and Rosie, who have been together for two years, welcomed their first child Indie in July and she has been a regular feature on their social media since then.

Joe has also opened up about his first Christmas as a dad.

He said, ''My plan is to spend my first Christmas with my little daughter Indie and give her a nice day and let her experience it. And also Oscar and Milo, my nephews. Just get all the family together, have a nice meal and just cook a nice big Christmas dinner.''

We wish this stunning couple all the best for their impending nuptials and first festive season with their little one. 

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Queen Rihanna has been enjoying huge success with her underwear label Savage X Fenty.

The singer has received huge praise for offering representation for plus size women, trans women, and pregnant women, and for showcasing a wide array of body types in her shows. 

Promoting her Christmas Collection on Instagram, Rihanna posted a stunning snap of herself modelling a pair of red briefs. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The Barbados-born queen received thousands of comments from her adoring fans, but one comment in particular got those fans seriously angry.

It's been almost 10 years since Chris Brown was arrested for assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna, but we'll never forget. 

Clearly, Chris Brown has a shrorter memory – as he commented on Rihanna's sexy snap. 

 He also left not one but two identical comments, of the blushing emoji. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Fans retaliated in a big way, completely slamming the rapper for his comment, which many deemed to be 'disrespectful' considering their history. 

Rihanna did not reply to the comments. 

 

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Kit Harington has had to defend his name today, after a model has claimed that she and the actor enjoyed a month-long affair.

Olga Vlaslova claims that he had an affair with her before and after his wedding to Rose Leslie in June of this year. 

The model allegedly shared what she claims to be a nude photo of the actor on a bed on Twitter.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Vlaslova reportedly claimed that she met the Game of Thrones actor in Luxembourg, and alleged that they slept together multiple times. 

Harrington's rep has responded to the claims in a statement to ET, saying:

'The allegations in this story are completely false.'

'He has never even been to Luxembourg nor has he ever met Olga Vlasova.'

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Harrington and wife Rose Leslie celebrated their nuptials last June in a Scottish castle owned by Leslie's family. 

The pair met and fell in love while filming the second season of Game of Thrones. 

Rose Leslie has not publicly commented on the allegations. 

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Calling all Little Mix fans!

The X-Factor graduates have added a third date in Dublin's 3Arena as part of their LM5 tour.

Little Mix have already sold out two dates at the 3Arena on Thursday October 10 and Friday 11 2019 – so if you missed out, now is your chance. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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They will now kick off their performance in Dublin on the 8th of October instead.

Their run of live shows ends in Leeds on 19th November.

The tour also includes three dates at London’s O2 Arena, as well as Glasgow, Newcastle and Manchester shows. 

Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 30 at 9am via Ticketmaster – ideal for Christmas shopping. 

Ticket prices start at €37.50.

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Gardaí in Bunclody, Co. Wexford are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of three-year-old Jake Jordan and 30-year-old Patrick Somers.

It is believed that three-year-old Jake Jordan was taken by his father 30-year-old Patrick Somers following an incident at the child’s home at Saint Marys Villas, Bunclody.

They were last seen when they left this location at approximately 1.15am this morning, November 26.

An Garda Síochána believe there is an immediate and serious risk to the health and welfare of Jake Jordan and have launched a CRI alert.

Patrick Somers is described as well built, approximately 6ft tall, with short brown hair (greying at the sides). When last seen he was wearing a Kiltealy green and white soccer jersey with the letters PS written in white on the front, dark navy jeans and brown shoes.

Jake Jordan was wearing a batman pyjamas and a light blue Nike hoody.

They are both understood to be travelling in a Red / Wine coloured Ford Focus C-Max with the Registration Number – 04 KE 5432.

Anyone with information is asked to dial 999 or 112.

Please do not approach those involved, instead immediately dial 999 or 112.

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Khloe Kardahian has come under fire today for promoting a weight-loss shake as part of her post-partum fitness plan. 

The backlash comes after the new Mum shunned quick-fix diets when it comes to making healthy lifestyle choices – but then proceeded to advertised a weight-loss shake.

Fans and nutritionists alike have blasted the star for the promotion, and now one of the world's most relatable and down to earth fit-fluencers has had her say.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Lucy Mountain, the authentic fitness blogger behind The Fashion Fitness Foodie, has taken to her Instagram to have her say. 

'These guys are a easy target. We should no longer be shocked when we see the Kardashian folk plugging diet products.It's like being shocked when your protein shaker that you left in your bag for 4 days smells like laborador who missed his last grooming appointment,' she wrote. 

'They're irresponsible, they lack morals – we get it. However – this doesn't change the fact that they're still reaching a young, impressionable audience with this bullsh*t. In the hopes that one of the 1,141,192 people that liked this photo follow me – I thought I'd make a case for exactly why this shit is problematic af (beyond how badly this shake is mixed.)'

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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'1. It's categorically ruining 100,000's of women's relationships with their bodies and food.⠀ ⠀

2. It's just *not* sustainable. 'Sorry Pearl, I can't make lunch today – I'm just having my meal replacement shake' – said no 73 year old ever. Just eat food.⠀ ⠀

3. BECAUSE ACTUAL FOOD IS PRETTY GREAT. It's delicious and gives us lots of wonderful (and essential) things in terms of vitamins. Things which an expensive powdered shake doesn't.⠀ ⠀

4. Perhaps you will lose weight on it – but it's not because of the damn shake – it's because it's putting you in a calorie deficit. If fat loss is something which you need to improve your health – you don't need to *buy* anything to do this.⠀ ⠀

5. This brand particularly perpetuates the idea that 'tummy's' need to be flat. When we're a living, breathing, moving, growing bag of cells ! ! !⠀ ⠀

6. It also uses the word 'tummy' in general which makes the hairs on my forearms stand up a little.'

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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'And better yet – this person is wealthy person is profiting off this. If you're feeling sucked into this – I urge you to have a rethink. You're not stupid. The reason these brands have so much money as to pay a kardashian is BECAUSE it's convincing,' she continued.⠀

'But I urge you to reconsider for the sake of your health and relationship with this one body you have.'

'*Bonus point – not that we needed it – the image on the left is photoshopped. School-boy Khloe.'

Preach Lucy, preach. 

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