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It's not news that Demi Lovato has had a ridiculously tough year, following her opioid overdose and subsequent trip to rehab in the past six months. 

After taking time away from the spotlight, the 26-year-old singer has finally returned to the 'gram for an important cause: to encourage her fans to vote in the US mid-term elections.

She posted this today from her polling place:

"I am so grateful to be home in time to vote! One vote can make a difference, so make sure your voice is heard!"

Lovato isn't the only celebrity to display their political standpoints and show their stance, but Demi's is all the more valuable for the struggle she is currently enduring following 90 days of sobriety.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The former child star was admitted to a rehabilitation facility on July 24 after suffering an opioid overdose in her Hollywood Hills mansion, currently on sale for €8.995 million.

She stayed in Beverley Hills hospital for almost two weeks before seeking in-patient treatment for her addiction, which she has suffered with throughout her life, alongside mental illness and eating disorders.

The star entered a treatment facility in 2010 for bipolar disorder, self-harm, addiction and bulimia, but relapsed after leaving the centre. Following this, she entered a sober living facility for a year, and celebrated six years of sobriety in March.

Her July overdose shocked fans and the famous alike. It followed the release of her semi-autobiographical single, Sober in June.

Her previous Instagram post is a selfie from July 23, the day before entering rehab, without a caption. She appears to have been dispelling fan fears that her life had ended as a result of the overdose:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The singer thanked her friends and family for their support during her troubles, and has been silent ever since. Today, she has used her platform to encourage a higher voter turnout.

Her mother, Dianna De La Garza,  has recently spoken out about her daughter's advancement: “Yes, she has 90 days and I couldn’t be more thankful or more proud of her because addiction being a disease, it’s work."

"She’s getting the help she needs. And that, in itself, encourages me about her future and about the future of our family.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The 26-year-old singer was spotted by paparazzi out for the first time in Los Angeles last weekend, leading the public to believe that she has finished her stint at an addiction facility.

She went out to dinner with friend and designer Henry Levy, TMZ reported.

Her mother has been especially vocal about how grateful their family is that Demi is alive:

“I just feel like the reason she’s alive today is because of the millions of prayers that went up that day, when everybody found out what was happening,” she said.

“I don’t think she would be here if it hadn’t been for those prayers. I couldn’t have asked for a better team of people to save her life.”

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It seems like the Supervet, Noel Fitzpatrick never stops being an absolute legend.

Cruising through Ireland's capital yesterday, he spotted a swan flappin' around in a spot of bother.

Like a hero, he hopped out a taxi which was bringing him to an interview and came to the animal's aid.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The swan was in a dangerous situation as it was in the middle of a busy road.

The vet was on his way to promote his new book on a popular radio programme when the swan landed in front of the taxi he was travelling in.

He recalled the incident to an Irish radio host and said that trucks and a motorbike had to swerve out of the way of the bird.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Noel didn't think twice about getting out of the taxi and chasing down the swan to get it out of danger – Gwan, Noel!

Like a true gent, the video shows Noel had taken off his jacket and wrapped it securely around the swan, so he could carry it safely to the canal to be released.

Explaining the incident on Instagram, he said: "On route to the next interview in Dublin this afternoon and we came across this poor confused fella who was stuck in the middle of the main road with cars all around." 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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"Having experienced many Swan rescues down the years I knew I could help… So I jumped out the cab, stopped the traffic and gently coaxed the swan out of harms way into a nearby garden," he added.

"Using my jacket I wrapped him up and held his body and neck securely as I carried him back home towards the canal. Happy and safe at home."

It's official, Noel is our all-time fave vet.

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No one would blame you for thinking that it's the most beautiful people who are in line for the highest wages. 

After all, physical attractiveness tends to make people more confident and outgoing, thus making them the perfect candidates to seek high-paying employment. 

However, a new study has found that the exact opposite to be true. 

Satoshi Kanazawa from the LSE and Mary Still from the University of Boston interviewed 20,000 young Americans over a 13-year period. 

As well as answering questions based on their careers and earnings, participants were also asked to measure their perceived level of physical attractiveness.

Unsurprisingly, results showed that the more extroverted and conscientious people were, the higher their wages were, but the people who labelled themselves as 'very unattractive' earned more than those who described themselves as simply 'unattractive'. 

What's more, those 'very unattractive' people often earned more than average looking and attractive people. 

There's hope for us all yet! 

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We imagine when we are with child, we'd only have the energy to waddle to the fridge from the couch and back again, nevermind putting effort into our pregnancy look.

So it's fair to say we won't be as stylish and radiant as Dublin blogger Rosie Connolly – sure, I'm not even pregnant and I still don't look as hot as she does.

Marking her 22nd week of pregnancy, Rosie uploaded a snap to Insta and she is just GLAM.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Hugging her bump, she looked divine in a leopard print high waisted skirt, teamed with a black belt and silver buckle.

To complete her pregnancy look, she paired it with an oversized, cosy white jumper.

Despite the fact that she's completely glowing – pregnancy hasn't been an easy journey for Rosie.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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In the post, she confessed that she's making every attempt to embrace her second pregnancy, even if her body isn't being kind to her.

"22 weeks and loving every second of it… even the crazy hormones, headaches and growing pains," she wrote.

"I didn’t enjoy my first pregnancy so determined to make the most of this magical time."

To be fair, if we were suffering from any of those symptoms – we wouldn't even get out of our pjs.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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In late September, Rosie found out she was expecting a little girl.

In the CUTEST gender reveal video, her son, three-year-old Harry helped the blogger to pop the balloon filled with pink confetti.

The 28-year-old tied the knot with Paul Quinn in a lavish ceremony earlier this year.

It will be an eventful 2019 for the family as they welcome their baby girl – and we can't wait to see what other looks Rosie will together as she SLAYS pregnancy fashion.

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Ant McPartlin and his ex-wife Lisa Armstrong have had a tough year thus far.

Announcing their separation in January, the couple did not finalise their divorce until October 26.

And they are still working out the terms of their marriage split in court.

According to The Mirror, the I’m a Celebrity presenter is facing a £31 million divorce bill in a settlement with Lisa.

But money doesn’t seem to be the former couple’s main concern.

They must decide who will get custody of their beloved pet dog Hurley.

Both Ant and Lisa have a strong connection with the dog and would have a hard time losing custody of the pup.

They have each leaned on their furry friend through hard times in their lives.

The Strictly makeup artist says she has a “deep connection” with Hurley while Ant says the pooch helped him throughout his struggle with addiction.

And since the presenter did not turn up to a preliminary hearing about the divorce, the custody situation is becoming more complicated.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The two were married for 11 years before their split earlier this year.

Commenting on the ended relationship, Ant said: “I've put Lisa through hell with mood swings and depression and how it affects you. I'm very sorry about the effect it has on partners."

"This kind of stuff puts strains on any marriage. All I can say at the moment is that she's been amazing – fantastic throughout."

Hopefully, they will be able to sort out who gets custody of the pup soon, as both seem to share a bond with Harley.

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Una Healy has commented on her relationship with rugby player Ben Foden. The pair went their separate ways earlier this year when it was revealed that the sportsman had been cheating on the singer.

Speaking to Closer magazine on the Pride of Britain red carpet, Una confessed that one day she hopes to rekindle their friendship at some point in their lives.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Things are obviously still quite raw, but she is hopeful about their future: “I want to stay friends with Ben.”

The mum-of-two explained she hopes they can be on good terms for the sake of their children: “He's the father of my children and he's in my life forever, so hopefully one day we can be friends.”

Una’s world was flipped upside down when reports emerged that Ben had been cheating on his wife of six years.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Una told Best magazine at the same event that she is taking things slowly: “I’m taking it one day at a time. It’s all I can do right now.”

She admitted: “I’m focusing on the kids and just…getting on with things.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Una has praised her children- six-year-old Aoife and three-year-old Tadhg- for helping her get through this harrowing time.

She said focusing on her role as a mum has been a massive help to her. "I'm so lucky to have them. I never feel lonely or alone. They’re lovely company and have brought joy into my life.”

The singer said: “The most important job for me is to be the best parent I can and to provide and look after them. They’re my priority."

We love how positive Una is about her future.

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Rumours are buzzing about an upcoming film adaptation of Breaking Bad.

Returning to their iconic Albuquerque location, the film's crew is going back to where it all started.

While details of the full cast have yet to be released, we now know we can count on Aaron Paul's return as Jesse Pinkman.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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According to Slashfilmthe movie will be a sequel to the beloved series, picking up where the dramatic finale left off.

The film will be written and produced by the original series creator Vince Gilligan, guaranteeing a continuation of the quality script we fell in love with.

The New Mexico Film Office issued a press release about a movie called Greenbrier, which is said to be the Breaking Bad film, according to The Albuquerque Journal.

The release vaguely describes the film, saying it “tracks the escape of a kidnapped man and his quest for freedom”.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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So, we can assume that this kidnapped man will be Jesse and the plot will follow his escape from Albuquerque following the bloody finale.

The film is looking promising so far and we can’t wait to find out more details. 

The drama had its finale in 2013 and has gathered a massive fan-base since.

So, take a deep breath Breaking Bad fans because our favourite Emmy Award winning actor is returning.

And it's going to be epic.

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When we watch our favourite beauty influencers, we're often left in awe at their lavish lifestyles. 

From destroying designer handbags to jet setting at the drop of a (Supreme) hat, it seems that the worlds' top beauty influencers have money to burn. 

A recent report by Hopper reveals exactly how much the globe's 10 most influential beauty gurus make per Instagram post – and with feeds saturated with #ad and #spon, it's not hard to see how they came by that hard earned dough. 

1. Hudda Kattan @hudabeauty

 

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Followers: 26 million Earnings per post: $33,000

Huda Kattan is easily one of the ost recognisable faces in the Instagram beauty set. 

With her own booming beauty business and millions of Insta followers, her influencer is undeniable, and comes with a hefty price tag. 

2. Zoe Sugg @zoella 

 

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Followers: 10 million Earnings per post: $16,000

Known as YouTube's sweetheart, Zoe Sugg's bubbly, Brighton based beauty content has enraptured audiences for a decade. 

As well as promoting her own beauty and bath brand, Zoe puts her name to other beauty companies from time to time. 

3. Nikkie De Jager @nikkitutorials

 

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One of YouTube's most creative minds, Nikki Tutirials is the ultimate online trendsetter. 

With her sponsored posts demanding top dollar, it's clear she give beauty brands the value they're seeking. 

4. Naomi Giannopoulos @vegas_nay

 

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Followers: 7.5 million Earnings per post: $12,00

Naomi is the ultimate sharer of stunning makeup looks, with her Instagram being the ideal place to find your night out face inspo. 

5. Jeffree Star @jeffreestar

 

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Followers: 7.7 million Earnings per post: $10,500

As one of the original Internet celebrities, it's only fitting that Queen Jeffree honours us with his presence on this list. 

It's also no surprise, after a recent Shane Dawson documentary revealed that his earnings stretch into the multiple millions. 

6. James Charles @jamescharles

 

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Followers: 5.9 million Earnings per post: $9,750

The first male face of CoverGirl Cosmetics, James Charles swept onto the beauty scene two years ago, disintegrating gender boundaries with a wave of his blending brush. 

7. Amra Olevic @amrezy

 

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Followers: 5.5 million Earnings per post: $9,000

If you're after the perfect Inst feed, look no further.

Amara's perfectly curated and colour coded 'gram genuinely makes us feel that there is a sense of order in the world, and clearly brands feel the same. 

8. Manny Gutierrez @mannymua

 

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Followers: 5.1 million Earnings per post: $4,900

Manny MUA is one of the most beloved makeup artists on YouTube, with a solid fan base and serious skill. 

Brands flock to him for creative content, much like his follower squad. 

9. Shayla Mitchell @makeupshayla

 

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Followers: 2.7 million Earnings per post: $4,400

Beauty blogger Shayla has one of the most skilled hands in the makeup world. 

From stunning, subtle, shimmery looks to full glam makeovers, he love her look as much as brands do. 

10. Amanda Steele @amandasteele

 

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Followers 2.7 million Earnings per post: $4,200

One of Insta's edgier influencers, her posts are a medley of flawless selfies and iconic outfits.

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We're all big fans of Laura Anderson here.

Not only was she the MVP of Love Island 2018, but she has absolutely no time for trolls.

And now the 29-year-old has had enough of the cruel comments on social media telling her that she looks old.

The Scottish stunner took to Instagram to hit back at the mean comments that have been written about her looks.

She posted a boomerang of herself, make-up free and wrote, 

''I’m a lil bit fed up of the “you look old without make up” comments. IM NOT OLD and I’ve never had a complex about going bare faced. I spent most of my days in the villa like so.''

She continued, ''Yes I have a little pigmentation hence why Ive been keeping up a healthy skincare regime. Thank you @proformaesthetic for my facials over the years and making me feel beautiful in my own skin. #ILOVEMYFRECKLES#we’realldifferent.''

Yaaassss, gal.

Her 1.5 million followers were quick to have her back.

One wrote, ''too many people in the world slate others cos of their own insecurities or jealousy take no notice you look fab with or without the make up.''

While another chimed in, ''naturally beautiful Laura, haters gonna hate. Embrace your freckles.''

We think she looks beyond fab – keep ignoring those people, Laura they're just jel. 

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The twinkly lights have gone up in the city, tinsel is starting to appear on every shop window, coffee shops are selling festive beverages in those iconic red cups- Christmas is approaching, everyone and we couldn’t be more excited about it.

This time of year never fails to make us smile. There’s a buzz in the air (as well as a chill) and we just can’t get enough of it.

Once Halloween was over we were ready to whip out the Christmas jumpers and Michael Bublé’s Christmas CD- it’s simply infectious.

Listening to Christmas music just seems to make the day that little bit more bearable. Christmas lovers will be overjoyed to hear Christmas FM will soon be gracing the airwaves yet again and making our commute to work a hell of a lot more bearable.

The festive station will return on November 28 and will fill your ears with merry tunes up until Christmas Day.

The station has partnered up with the wonderful Temple Street Hospital as their charity partner this year.

They’re hoping to raise a whopping amount of money for the children’s hospital and we’re sure they’ll reach their target.

“We are delighted to announce that Temple Street Hospital is the official charity partner for Christmas FM for 2018. We aim to raise over €200,000 to give the gift of life to over 1,000 critically ill babies and children in Temple Street Hospital,” they stated.

This year the radio station are on the hunt for talented singer/songwriters to enter the very special Christmas FM Song Contest.

Simply write and record your very own Christmas song or cover version and fill out the online entry form at www.christmasfm.com and you could be hearing your song played across the airwaves this Christmas! You can find out all the information you need here.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Closing date for entries is 10pm on Sunday, December 2, 2018.

We are so ready for Christmas FM to make it’s long-awaited comeback.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…

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Battling for covers and space, getting a kick or elbow to the side or waking up to something poking you in the back isn’t what we dreamed of sharing a bed with bae.

Although it does have its special moments when you’re cuddled up and you can hear the rain pelting the window, or he hands you a coffee as you wake up – nothing beats sleeping in your own bed.

Which begs the question; how does your sleep impact your relationship with your other half?

We are know how irritable we get when we don’t get enough of it and according to science, the lack of Zzz’s aren’t good for your love life either.

Cue the mad arguments, hypersensitivity and short-tempers.

In fact, sleep neurologist, sleep expert and author Christopher Winter explained how your brain changes when you don’t get enough shut-eye.

"Your brain’s ability to do things gets whittled down to: find food, urinate, get through the day,” he says.

So basically, you revert back to being a caveman – your brain switching into survival mode, which means you can forget sexy time, cuddling and anything else that requires more effort than a trip to the loo.

This means when it comes to bae and messing up – you won’t be quick to forgive and you can say things you mightn’t mean in the heat of your fatigue.

And sleep patterns are one thing psychotherapist, Heather Holly looks for when couples come to her.

“One of the first things I assess for as part of couples counselling are lifestyle factors. This includes the amount of sleep each person experiences on a nightly basis.”

“In many cases, we find a lack of sleep to be a contributing factor to relationship problems. More often than not, couples are oblivious to this issue” she added.

We all know that our sleep (and now relationships) often contend with our phone addictions and demanding lifestyles, which means we don’t usually get our eight hours of sleep.

But there are signs you need to watch out for, which indicate you’re suffering from sleep deprivation.

If you’re arguing more with your loved one, feeling resentful, or your enthusiasm and rapport are declining – it’s time to evaluate your sleep routine.

You could be damaging your relationship beyond repair – with the fun, wonderful aspects of your duo turning into what feels like a chore.

If you aren’t getting roughly eight hours of sleep – your body and mind won’t be functioning the way they're supposed to and you could find yourself single.

Your room is really important for a good night’s sleep, so make sure your mattress, the lighting and temperature are right – and throw your phone out of the room altogether – if you need an alarm, buy a clock.

If you can’t pinpoint the cause of your lack of shut-eye, talk to your doctor as there can be medical conditions which will disturb your sleep.

No one wants to be a grumpy b*tch or a caveman, so make sure you get a good night sleep, your body and bae will thank you for it.

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A debate as divisive as the Barrys vs Lyons teabags conflict, the battle for the crown of best crisp in Ireland has raged for decades. 

There was always the Tayto vs King Crisps feud, and then the oh-so popular Walkers brand was added to the mix. 

Many families have been divided and friendships splintered over the distinctions between the snacks.

 Now, the one and only Liam Gallagher has voiced his opinion on the great debate. 

When asked by C103's Simon Murdoch whether he was a Tayto man or a Walkers man, Liam replied with a simple: 'Tayto.' 

Naturally, there was some debate in the comments, with fans throwing other brands into the ring for consideration. 

However, we're not sure Liam will be swayed, as he has been on team Tayto for quite a while. 

This time last year, in fact, the former Oasis frontman tweeted: ' Tayto all the fucking way to crisp heaven.'

 Looks like he's a die-hard fan of Mr Tayto. 

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