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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to welcome their first child into the world in the spring of 2019 and it looks like the parents-to-be have already started thinking about baby names.

Prince Charles accidentally shared two potential names that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have on their list.

The royal family tend to opt for traditional family names, like Arthur, Elizabeth, George and Albert but it looks like the lovebirds may be straying away from tradition.

There isn’t as much pressure on Harry and Meghan to choose a classic royal family name as the chances of their children becoming King or Queen are slim.

Prince Charles confirmed this by revealing that Kylie and Shane have the potential to make the couple’s name shortlist.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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He gushed about his grandchild during a reception celebrating Australia House: “Incidentally ladies and gentlemen my son Harry tells me that during their recent tour of Australia, he and his wife were offered countless thoughtful suggestions for the naming of their forthcoming baby.

"Just between us, I suspect that Kylie and Shane may possibly make the shortlist, but ladies and gentlemen I would not hold your breath for Edna or Les,” the grandfather joked.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Meghan and Harry have been extremely quiet about names they’re considering but the dad-to-be did mention one name he’d love for their daughter.

During their royal tour in Australia Harry said he adored the name Harriet; probably because of how similar it is to his own.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Fans of the Duke and Duchess are hoping they’re going to honour Harry’s late-mum by naming their firstborn Diana if they have a daughter.

We’ll just have to wait and see when the springtime rolls around.

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The Kardashian clan have welcomed many new additions into the family this year with Kim welcoming her third child and Khloé and Kylie becoming mums for the first time.

It’s safe to say baby fever has well and truly hit the KarJenner family, so much so that fans now believe Kourtney is expecting her fourth child.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Kendall shared a video of the entire family gathered around the fire on Thanksgiving and fans couldn’t help but notice that Kourtney was rubbing her tummy in the shot.

They quickly flooded the comment section asking if the mum-of-three was expecting.

Kourtney was fast to respond to the major speculation and put the rumours to bed with a sassy reply.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“No, but how good does my arm look in that last photo?” she commented.

Kourtney marked the holiday with her three children- Mason, Penelope, Reign- and her former partner Scott Disick.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Can't a girl enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner without pregnancy rumours swirling around the Internet? 

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This is the ultimate honour as a daughter-in-law. 

Momma Bieber sent a FAB birthday tweet to Hailey Baldwin, but included one special reference.

The model turned the big 22 on Thursday and chose to spend the day with hubby, Justin and the fam.

Justin's mum, Pattie Mallette clearly thinks Hailey more as an adopted daughter, rather than an in-law.

Wishing her a big happy birthday, she wrote: "Happy Birthday @haileybaldwin!! I LOVE YOU!! I'm SO #THANKFUL to have you as a daughter!!!"

We all know how important it is for us to get along with our significant other's family – so well done, Hailey.

In a video uploaded to Pattie's Insta stories, the couple once again confirmed the rumours that they got hitched in late summer.

You can hear someone saying: "First married birthday," while Justin holds a cake filled with candles. 

But Hailey didn't just have one cake, in another clip, Justin playfully shoves a massive cream cake into the model's face – and to be honest, it looked delicious.

Happy Birthday, Hailey. 

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British singer Rita Ora has landed herself in a sticky situation after being accused of lip-syncing during her performance at Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.

John Legend has also been dragged into the controversy as viewers send in hundreds of complaints regarding the televised event.

Organisers apologised to the audience of millions, citing "technical difficulties" as the reason for the out of sync vocals, which we have to admit are pretty damn cringeworthy:

Ora was singing Let You Love Me when the technical errors occurred, and was hit with a flurry of critique after viewers proclaimed the whole musical event as a falsity.

Macy's released a statement saying:

"Several recording artists experienced technical difficulties that negatively impacted their performance. We apologise and want fans to know these issues were out of the artist’s control."

Watching Ora try and salvage the song on top of a bizarre float is arguably as tough to watch as Cheryl's now-infamous X-Factor performance.

Ora replied to the statement on Twitter, thanking the company for it's candour:

Diana Ross and John Legend also performed, but Ora has faced the brunt of the criticism from the audience.

The "first LGBTQ kiss" in the history of the event also took place during a performance of The Prom.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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We feel for Rita, I mean having a blunder during the world's largest parade can't have been easy.

At least her sophomore album Phoenix is on track to hit the UK number 1 slot already, after only being released yesterday.

We think she'll be grand…

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Thanksgiving is 90% about stuffing your face and 10% about being grateful for what you have.

And our favourite celebrities took to Instagram to debut their Turkey Day, whether it was showing off their stretchy pants prep or posing with their fam.

Here are  the best celeb posts from last night:

1. Kylie Jenner

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

thankful.

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2. Nev Schulman

3. Hilary Duff

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

4 weeks since our special gift arrived! These two are my greatest joy. #gratefulEVERYDAY

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4. Mandy Moore

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Endless gratitude for so much today and always. Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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5. Reese Witherspoon

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

You know… just preparing for tomorrow. #ThanksgivingPrep (@mariesaba)

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6. Youtuber Kalen Allen

7. Gigi Hadid

8. Jennifer Garner

9. Blake Lively

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Thanksgiving: EXPECTATION vs REALITY….

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10. Khloe Kardashian

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Thankful you picked me

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11. Oprah

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Every time a new girl arrives we sing them home. Makes for an even happier Thanksgiving!

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12. Chrissy Teigen

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

in case you are wondering why I didn’t put my finished pie on my instastory

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An endless feast AND a day off work? 

We seriously need to make this an international holiday.

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The excitement of this festive season can sometimes overtake the real meaning of Christmas. We can get caught up in shopping for presents and finding the perfect dress for the Christmas party, but at the end of the day, this holiday is all about thinking of those you love.

Christmas can be a very lonely time for many, so SuperValu is set to help address this by supporting ALONE and raising funds to support people who are suffering from loneliness this Christmas.

SuperValu will open its special All Things Considered Christmas Café on 41 South William St for two days from November 23 to 24,  from 10 am to 8 pm.

Bring a friend along who you may not have seen for some time and enjoy some festive treats, choosing from a menu of Christmas favourites from the Specially Sourced wine range, SuperValu Christmas bakery range, sandwiches and Signatures Tastes meats and cheese platters with proceeds from the menu going to ALONE.

In addition, with SuperValu at the heart of 217 communities, this year they are asking their shoppers to Consider Taking Time to Catch up with someone in their community who may be lonely this festive season and drop around to have a chat and cuppa along with a mince pie.

A 0.20c donation from all packs of Signature Taste mince pies will go to ALONE. Retailers around the country will also be hosting local coffee and mince pie mornings and wine and cheese evenings from Friday, November 23 to  Saturday, December 1 to raise further funds and awareness for the charity.

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Disney has released the first trailer for the live action version of The Lion King and we are covered in goosebumps.

The beloved Disney tale is set to return to cinemas next summer and there’s no doubt the cinemas will be flooded with movie lovers.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The teaser trailer opens with the sun rising above the Pride Lands. We then hear the familiar voice of James Earl Jones, who is reprising his role as Mufasa.

“Everything the light touches is our kingdom, but a king’s time as ruler rises and falls like the sun. One day, the sun will set on my time here and will rise with you as the new king,” he says as we get our first look at a young Simba.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Disney fans were overjoyed to see one of the most iconic scenes from the 1994 classic featured in the trailer.

At the end of the teaser trailer, Rafiki proudly holds up Simba in front of the kingdom as Circle of Life plays in the background.

Is anyone else feeling extremely nostalgic?

Donald Glover will voice Simba in the 2019 adaption. Beyoncé will voice Nala, James Earl Jones reprises his role as Mufasa, Chiwetel Ejiofor as the evil Scar and John Kani will voice Rafiki.

The Lion King will be released on July 19, 2019.

Watch the full trailer below:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Ryan Tubridy is delivering a massive treat this week for RTÉ viewers, both for rugby fanatics and the 1990s generation.

Fresh from his heroic performance on Saturday which saw Ireland defeat the All Blacks, man of the match Peter O'Mahony is dropping by RTÉ One studios to discuss the immense victory, and what the team has planned for 2019's World Cup.

It's fair to say the entire nation was screaming at the TV, or else hiding behind the couch from the sheer tension of the match, where Ireland beat New Zealand for only the second time ever by 16:9 points, and Peter O'Mahony played a massive role.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Next up: it's Boyzone, every 1990s Irish gal's dream.

After selling over 25 million records, it's fair to say that Boyzone have enjoyed phenomenal success.

With several number 1 albums and numerous top-selling singles, the boys are set to embark on their farewell tour after 25 years, we are SO THERE.

Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Keith Duffy will be telling Ryan Tubridy why it’s time to say goodbye.

Professor Brian Cox is stopping by, continuing on his journey to make complex scientific ideas understandable to all. 

The charismatic scientist joins Ryan to explain his passion for unpicking the infinite universe around us, and tells us why he's going on tour to bring science on the road.

Whether you're a nerdy fan or a total science novice, he's a fascinating guest to watch speak.

Fr Tony Coote was diagnosed earlier this year with Motor Neurone Disease and chose to walk the length of Ireland to raise awareness and funds for sufferers.

He will be speaking to Ryan on the show alongside Professor Orla Hardiman, consultant neurologist at Beaumont Hospital. Fr Tony intends to discuss the success of “Walk While You Can” and how he is adapting to life with the disease.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Some of the entrants for Carer of the Year will also be guests on tomorrow nights show, so it's the perfect chance to hear about the amazing work they do in incredibly intense circumstances. 

Mario Rosenstock will be providing the comedy element with his renowned impressions, and music will be from The Stunning who are joined by the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

There is also a pair of tickets to next week’s Late Late Toy Show up for grabs in the viewer prize, perfect for the kids to come along to.

The Late Late Show airs on RTÉ One this Friday, November 23 at 9.35pm.

You won't want to miss this one.

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Romee Strijd is one of our favourite Victorias Secret Angels. 

Unlike most models, the statuesque blonde also manages and creates content for her own successful self titled YouTube channel, which boasts over 717,000 subscribers. 

Romee's most recent vlog has us seriously excited, as the model is showcasing to the world what it's really like to walk in one of the most-watched fashion events in the world. 

Her vlog kicks off with a flurry of pink carpet outfit fittings, press announcements and bag packing to jet to Vegas after the show. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Most of us probably assume that the VS angels are completely fearless when it comes to the show, but as it turns out, Romee has a whole category of worries none of us would ever have considered. 

Speaking about being chosen to wear the coveted Swarovski outfit, the Amsterdam native said: 'Im honoured. It has over 120k crystals, but the wings are super, super, SUPER heavy though. That's why I'm a little scared for it, because the heels are also super super high.'

However, with her boyfriends flying in to support her, Romee is extremely excited despite her apprehensions. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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She brings her vlogging camra backstage and showcases the process of getting ready for the event – from nails to final fittings to donning wings. The chosen nail shade for the show is a pale pink, and right after her manicure Romee looses her voice completely. 

The vlogging camera then captured Romee talking about something we never ever knew, and we were pretty shook. 

When we think of the VS Fashion Show, we think one one massive, blow out catwalk show, but actually, the show happens TWICE and then the best walks and performances of the show are edited together into one – the TV special the public sees on December 2nd. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Romee shows herself getting ready for both shows, as a number of backstage stylists help her get into her lace-up shoes. 

The model also took her camera onto the pink carpet and into the after party – where things got lit. 

In true supermodel style, Romee nursed her hangover with a pot of porridge on a private jet (casual) trip to Vegas.

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We were thrilled when Michael Bublé announced his Irish gigs, and now the time has finally come…

Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning!

The Haven’t Met You Yet singer is touring his newest album called Love, which was released last week.

He will be coming to Dublin and Belfast in summer 2019, so mark the day in your calendar.

The singing sensation will be performing in Dublin's 3Arena on June 6 and Belfast's SSE Arena on June 9, 2019.

Tickets will be available on Ticketmaster from 9:00am tomorrow morning.

They start at €90.50 including booking fee for Dublin and £80 for Belfast performances.

But make sure to get them quickly, for the singer’s popularity is guaranteed to sell out seats.

Last summer, the Feeling Good singer returned to the stage after a lengthy absence for sold out shows at Croke Park, Dublin and London’s Hyde Park.

His voice is pure, old-timey magic and we can’t wait to see him on stage.

 

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Buying a gift for your friends or family can be difficult enough when they don't possess 'notions.'

What are notions, you ask? Well, it's essentially when a person has grandiose elements of extravagance; whether in terms of fashion, style, food & drink, décor or just in their everyday life.

They drink non-fat, no-foam, five-shot half-caffeine pumpkin spice latte in a special cup at a certain temperature and will refuse to do most activities due to footwear, except yogalates.

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You'd never catch them drinking cans, especially not Tesco lager; they're most likely only drinking a craft beer that no one has heard of or a slimline tonic with lime cordial and a shot of vodka on the side.

Plebs such as us probably would take a taxi or public transport to a club, whereas someone with 'notions' might take a large limousine with white doves as their accessories.

According to the Urban Dictionary definition:

…You get the idea. It's luxurious hipster-ism.

So, how does one buy a present for someone who are that little bit too big for their boots? It's hard, but not impossible.

Here are our top 20 gifts for those with notions.. proceed with monetary caution.

1. Candlelight Prosecco snowglobe

ASOS, €12.44

2. A rose gold cocktail set

Littlewoods Ireland, €39.99

3. Topshop Flo Marabou shoulder bag  

Topshop, was €44.00 now €35.20

4. Whiskey stones

Sagaform, €21.00

5. Avoca sea-salt chocolate

Avoca sea-salt chocolate, €4.75

6. Huggable Avocado Cooling & Heating Pad

Urban Outfitters, €25.00

7. Charlotte Tilbury, Charlotte's beauty universe

Charlotte Tilbury, Charlotte’s beauty universe, €185

8. Scented Diffuser

Urban Apocethary, Oudh Geranium Scented Diffuser, €32.00

9. Pink Marble iPhone 6/6s/7/8 Case

LuMee, €95.00

10. Bicycle Leather Wine Holder

Urban Outfitters, was €49.00 now €29.00

11. Soirée wine aerator

Designist, €28.50

12. Crosley Cruiser Pink and Gold Bluetooth Vinyl Record Player

Urban Outfitters, was €119.00, now €83.00

13. Metal straws

Designist, €20

14. Fujifilm Instax™ Mini 9 Smokey White Instant Camera

Fujifilm Instax™, was €159.00, now €111.00

15. JO MALONE LONDON Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne 100ml

JO MALONE LONDON, €109.00

16. Popcorn Maker

Urban Outfitters,was €35.00 now €29.00

17. G&Tea set

ASOS, Root 7 G & Tea Set, €41.48

18.Topshop petite luxe fur coat

Topshop, was €110.00, now €76.00

19. Grow your own indoor garden

Click and Grow, €200

20. Personalised hip-flask

T Shirt Studio, 17.25€
 

There you have it, ladies.

The ultimate gift guide for those in your life who are just that little bit EXTRA, or who think that litle bit highly of themselves.

If they already have some of these gifts, well then I'm afraid they have too many notions for their own good, and this quest is totally futile…

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This years Strictly Come Dancing is full of swirling romance rumours – from Joe and Dianne to Lauren and AJ. 

And now, there have been whispers about Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts and pro dancer/total ride Giovanni Pernice.

Ashley, who is partnered with pro dancer Pasha Kovalev has commented on the alleged relationship. 

She appeared on This Morning alongside Pasha when host Philip Schofield started asking questions. 

The 37-year-old dismissed the rumours by insisting that she is ''single.''

She said, ''Giovanni and I are friends. Listen, I'm really, really focussed on the show. I'm really, really passionate about being here."

She continued, "It's about the dance for me, so…no, we are just friends."

Hmmmm.

Italian pro dancer Giovanni Pernice, who is dancing with former Steps star Faye Tozer, also spoke out about their potential relationship.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Such a DIVA babes !!!

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He was unimpressed, saying, "According to the press I change girlfriend every single day."

He continued, ''We are really good friends. She's a lovely person, but I'm single. I'm in Newcastle every single day, so there's no chance for me."

The pair first fuelled rumours when they went out for drinks together earlier this month. 

However, Ashley did say that dating wasn't at the top of her list right now.

She said, "I'm so focused on the show right now. What happens after that, I don't know. The right guy will come along at the right time, I believe that."

Watch this space. 

Strictly continues this Saturday on BBC One at 6:50pm. 

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