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Now, without further ado, we are in mourning. Mainly because of how absurd that Game of Thrones finale was, but we had to sob when Drogon tried to wake his dragon mama and flew away with her body.

Honestly, that broke us. What also broke us was how weak the storyline ended, and how pointless Jon Snow's parentage was and Bran's warg skills were. We pretty much just sat there shouting, "WHY?!" every five seconds.

We searched the net to find the most hilarious reactions to the HBO classic show's ending, and there are some absolute crackers, sit back and enjoy while wearing black and signing the petition to have it remade…

1. Arya's faceless men skills will really come in handy when she starts her long career as a landlord…

2. Stick it to the man…ager:

3. Sansa was like…I've been through hell and back with three dodgy husbands but yep, give it to Bran for NO REASON:

4. 'Bran the Broken' needs to be dismissed as a phrase, total ableism.

5. Brienne of Tarth, First Female Knight and…Instagram influencer?

6. Bran is that kid from every group project who did absolutely sweet f*ck all:

7. Well, the Iron Throne was melted but we can definitely find a decent replacement?

8. Robin Arryn did NOT come to play:

9. We should have let the Night King get on with his business:

10. The true romance was Tormund and Jon, having a love-fest north of the wall with Ghost as their bridesmaid:

11. Let's be clear…Drogon was the GOAT:

12. GHOST deserved the throne, those two good boys were the best in the realm:

13. Um, why exactly was Jon Snow resurrected by Melisandre again?

14. We ain't over this, sorry not sorry. It's like Harry Potter's name in the Goblet of Fire all over again:

15. Drogon knew how to play the damn game:

16. HODOR and MEERA REED are the reason Bran is alive and nobody cares??!

17. That psychic kid was laughing at us for eight seasons:

18. You okay there, Tyrion?

19. Sansa was like NOPE the North is our own nation, f*ck the European Union:

20. Sansa is going to get LOOSE up North, that's for sure:

21. Lads, what did Drogon do with the body?

22. Drogon understands political issues and how absolute power corrupts even the most good of heroes:

We really don't know how to feel at this moment in time…mostly p*ssed at how the show-runners misused the character arcs and plot-lines going back nine years but at least we can laugh about it?

Feature image: Twitter/@RulerOfWestros

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First the coffee cup, which brand I refuse to name, and now this? It seems Game of Thrones can't quite escape the eagle eyes of its fan-base when it comes to errors made on-screen.

During the final episode of the eighth season, viewers noticed that a water bottle joined the infamous coffee cup that was shown in front of Daenerys Targaryen at Winterfell.

During a scene in which the group are literally deciding the fate of the Six Kingdoms (the North has gone solo, courtesy of Sansa), the blunder was in full view and it's pretty gas.

Things are getting thirsty down in King's Landing, is that Samwell Tarley that left his water bottle in full view? Also, plastic bottles are a big no-no since all the climate breakdown news has hit.

Get on board with reusable bottles, HBO, for the love of God.

Poor Sam was trying to educate the group of lords and ladies about this thing called DEMOCRACY and low-and-behold, the water bottle distracted the fans instead of his (shite) speech.

The show-runners will probably have to make yet another statement, after a takeaway coffee cup was seen amid the metal goblets during a Winterfell feast. Once again, HBO has room in their big budget for Keep Cups. Just sayin'.

Many fans have criticised the final season of the show for it's ridiculously rushed pacing towards the end, and destroying the arcs of many a character.

Over one million people signed a petition which called for a remake of the final season, and this certainly won't help David Benioff and DB Weiss win the GOT fanatics over. 

Feature image: HBO/insane_aki/Instagram

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Avengers Assemble: It's time for Scarlett Johansson to walk down the aisle. 

Black Widow is getting married to her beau of two years, Saturday Night Live star Colin Jost. 

The actor’s representative confirmed to The Associated Press yesterday that wedding bells are on the horizon, after rumours about their romance began back in March of 2017.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The couple confirmed their romance at the Avengers: Infinity War premiere last year, marking their debut as a pairing on the red carpet. Boy, do they make a gorgeous duo.

The  Lost In Translation star made a guest appearance on the season finale of SNL in 2017, prompting suspicions that love was in the air.

The 34-year-old actress has been married twice already, to Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds and journalist Romain Daruaic. She shares four-year-old daughter, Rose Dorothy, with Daruaic.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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36-year-old comedic star Jost has never been married, and is known for co-hosting SNL's fan-favourite 'Weekend Update' sketch programme with Michael Che.

Marcel Parisea, Johansson's publicist, affirms that no date has been set for the wedding, but fans have been quick to congratulate the happy couple on social media.

#JostMarried will soon be trending, we suspect. 

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As the month of May passes by, it's easy for our minds to wander to the tropical climates of far off countries. 

Summer promises a long stretch in the evenings, flights to foreign lands and a need to dress for water-based activities.

Whether you're a fan of a Marbella pool party, or prefer wandering the beaches of Thailand, bucket of cocktail in hand, the high street always has us covered when it comes to sourcing some statement swimwear. 

Pink recycled material swimsuit €25.95

The Spring / Summer collections bring with them a renewed appreciation for bright colours and pretty patterns, and warmer weather simply begs to be complimented with a cheerful wardrobe palette.

While black is a slimming staple, there is no time like a holiday to splash some colour and print on your fashion choices. 

We have selected 12 of our favourite, stand out swimsuits you can nab online ahead of your holiday. 

Some may scoff at the concept of accessorising your swimsuit, but there is a lot to be said for teaming key pieces with swimwear to create an outfit that can go from poolside to party simply with the addition of a pair of denim shorts or a maxi skirt. 

Monkli zip front swimsuit €30.00

Add a straw beach bag and a shell anklet for a casual look, or don some strappy sandals and a neon bumbag for pool party perfection to amplify any of these beach babe lewks.

Celebrities favour delicate body jewellery with their swimwear, but being celebrities and by association, affluent, it is safe to assume that their precious metal jewellery isn't going to go green after being submerged in chlorine a single time. 

If you plan to opt for a delicate gold body harness or waist chain, it's a good idea to paint the jewellery with clear nail varnish to prevent the tell-tale sickly green hue of a tarnished affordable metal. 

Lilac plunge swimsuit €35.00

With shell jewellery becoming a major micro-trend this year, it was inevitable that we would see the return of the shell choker and anklet. Embrace your inner ocean goddess by teaming shell jewellery with a sports-influenced swimsuit to create a surf inspired aesthetic.

Sunglasses are a subtle way to add some style. Cat eye shapes are flattering on most faces, and sunglasses chains are making a comeback in a big way if you're feeling brave.

Whether you opt for a pop of colour or a punchy print, there is nothing more invigorating than injecting some tropical hues into a holiday wardrobe. 

ASOS Paisley swimsuit €44.24 

Monki square cut swimsuit €25.00

Weekday geometric print swimsuit €34.56 

 Zara two tone swimsuit €9.99

Neon yellow swimsuit €20.72 

 Printed swimsuit €29.95

Neon pink swimsuit €28.00

& Other Stories low cut swimsuit €62.21 

Weekday ribbed swimsuit €34.56

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Camila Mendes and Charles Melton are SO loved up it's kinda making us cringe…in a good way.

The Riverdale stars have been all official since they posted their first snap as a couple on Instagram in October. 

Because they are both jaw-dropping rides – c'mon, have you SEEN Charles' cheekbones? – it's not hard to see why people are calling the #couplegoals.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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And Camila penned a sweet message on Instagram to celebrate the premiere of Charles' latest movie, The Sun Is Also a Star. 

She wrote, ''I remember the day @melton told me about this project. we were still just friends then. he hadn’t even been cast yet. they hadn’t even started casting. all he told me was ‘i’m going to play this role, I am Daniel bae’,” Cami captioned the post confirming Charles’s instant attraction to the part.''

She continued, ''Aside from having the biggest heart out of anyone I know, his passion and tenacity are part of the reason I fell in love with him. watching him throw his entire heart and soul into this story of love taught me a lot about the kind of person he is.''

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The 24-year-old added, ''I’m probably sharing too much, but before we started dating he’d often get mad at me for trying to bring logic into love. He taught me that love doesn’t have an explanation, it either exists or it doesn’t. It was his vulnerability not only as an actor but also as a man, that taught me that valuable message, one that is so relevant to this film. I’m so proud of you Charles and so grateful to have witnessed this beautiful journey of yours.''

Charles replied, ''I love you.''

Camila spoke to Teen Vogue for the May cover interview about how she's trying to keep things like her relationship more a bit more shielded. 

She said, ''I'm not a private person. I don't like hiding. But the more I get used to this lifestyle the more I reevaluate what I want to share and what I don't.''

It must be true love then if she's shouting it from the rooftops like this – and we couldn't be happier for the stunning pair.

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Blogger Grace Mongey aka Faces By Grace has given birth to her second child. The mum welcomed a beautiful baby boy at The Coombe Hospital, Dublin.

Grace took to Instagram to announce the arrival of her son.

The doting mum posted a Polaroid of her cuddling her tiny tot to reveal the news.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The mum-of-two decided to call her son Hayden James.

She wrote: "And just like that, our world is complete. Our beautiful baby son entered this world at 11:32pm.  Hayden James you are everything and more, they say you heart doubles in size, well mine just quadrupled!"

"He couldn’t be any more perfect," she added.

Huge congratulations to Grace. Her little boy is adorable!

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Fans of Grey’s Anatomy have been through their fair share of heartache since the show originally aired in 2005.

We have had to say goodbye to some of the show’s biggest characters including Mark Sloan, Lexie Grey and the toughest of all, Derek Shepherd. Every character death leaves us in floods of tears and it looks like the season 15 finale is going to be another tear-jerker.

Make sure you have the tissues at the ready because you’re going to be a blubbering wreck if rumours about the next character to be killed off are true.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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We haven’t lost a major main character since McDreamy died but it looks like things are about to change this year.

It looks like Owen Hunt, who is about to welcome a daughter with his ‘person’ Teddy, could be killed off.

The doctor has been through hell and back. He served four tours in Afghanistan, believed his sister was dead for years, lost his best friend and had to say goodbye to the true love of his life Cristina Yang.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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He has finally started attending therapy and is coming to terms with his troubles. He has adopted Leo and is about to welcome another child into his life with Teddy, but is he about to be robbed of his happy ever after?

In the promo video for the upcoming finale, Owen can be seen in a car with Schmidt and a blood donor. The trio is trapped in the vehicle after severe fog causes numerous cars to crash.

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Surely Owen deserves a happy ending after all he’s been through? Or will Shonda Rhimes break fans’ hearts (yet again) with another harrowing death?

I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are celebrating their first wedding anniversary today. In honour of their special day, Harry and Meghan have released a series of personal snaps from their wedding day.

The beautiful photos are from the couple’s personal collection and include intimate photos of the royals inside the church.

The caption read: “Happy one year anniversary to Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“Today marks the one year anniversary of the wedding of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

“Their Royal Highnesses exchanged vows at St George’s Chapel within the grounds of Windsor Castle on May 19th, 2018.”

They added: “The selected song “This Little Light of Mine” was chosen by the couple for their recessional. We hope you enjoy reliving this moment, and seeing some behind the scenes photos from this special day.”

Harry and Meghan also penned a personal message: “Thank you for all of the love and support from so many of you around the world. Each of you made this day even more meaningful.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The new parents tied the knot at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor on May 19, 2018. Shortly before their one year wedding anniversary the couple welcomed their first child together.

Meghan gave birth to their son Archie Harrison at Portland Hospital in London on May 6. It certainly is quite the special month for Harry and Meghan.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess on their wedding anniversary.

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Emma Louise Connolly is well know for her signature style and commitment to spreading positivity on her social media channels. 

Boasting over 300k Instagram followers, the model and YouTuber is turning her sartorially savvy hands to a brand new venture – the creation of her own upcoming fashion brand. 

Despite working extensively on her home renovations with fiancee Oliver Proudlock, ELC is taking the time to create another project. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Speaking exclusively to SHEmazing about the possibility of launching her own brand, Emma Louise said: 'It's in the pipeline!'

'I've thought about doing it for probably about 7 or 8 years, and I fee like I'm now at the point where I've almost got the vision together.'

'I think because there's so much inspiration, so many choices, so many things that you can go down, and for me comfort is a very big thing so I wanted it to reflect my personality, I wanted it to be something that everybody can wear, that everyone can style themself.'

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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'It's going to be a unisex brand, Oli (Proudlock) and I are going to come together on it and we're going to work together as a couple and as two designers, creating something cool.'

Touching on how she originally became interested in fashion, Emma Louise detailed that she has been into fashion her whole life.

'I don't really remember how I got into it, I just think it's something that is always around you. I just loved it, I studied design and manufacturing at college and then I went on to uni, I was a buyer in a boutique for a while, it was just always around me and I was sort of a magnet to it.'

'As a model you're exposed to fashion quite a lot, and it grew from there to be honest. Being creative with people, it's so cool when creative minds come together.'

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The model, who was in Dublin for her very first time to attend the launch of Magnum's new White Chocolate & Cookies creation, also explained how she manages to be so positive when it comes to social media and maintaining a positive outlook on life.

'I think sometimes its very easy to lose sight of more important things, because we're constantly on social media which is not real life – you then have this expectation of something which limits what you can achieve or your own happiness because you're never as good as someone you see online, and trust me, the online stuff is bullsh*t.'

'You choose your destiny. Don't overthink it, don't try and be something you're not because there is no longevity in that and the bubble pops.'

So when will Emma be launching her brand? No word yet – but we're certain it will be as huge a success as all of her other ventures. 

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Kim and Kanye welcomed their fourth child into their family on May 10 and now the proud parents have finally confirmed his name.

Kim took to Instagram to share their tiny tot's moniker.

She posted a snap of their baby boy, who was born via surrogate, and a series of texts from Kanye.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The mum-of-four simply captioned the post, 'Psalm West.'

The name Psalm is of Hebrew origin and means song.

Fans previously believed they called their son Bear after Kim used the bear emoji in numerous posts about her baby boy, but we definitely prefer the name Psalm.

Congratulations to the parents on their growing family.

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Drawing on fake freckles has been a booming beauty trend for the past two years. 

From Kylie Jenner showcasing her sprinkle of natural sun spots to huge influencers like Lissy Roddy adding statement freckles to their faces, the youthful, quirky look is still going strong since it emerged in popularity in 2017. 

While drawing them on with eyeliner or transfer tattoos (and real tattoos!) has become popular, mega makeup and beauty guru Katie Jane Hughes popularised a method that has a little more longevity than drawing them on with makeup. 

The beauty guru created a tutorial in which she applied her freckles using fake tan – and we had to give the trick a whirl to test out iof it really worked.

Fake tan is a beauty essential in most Irish households, so discovering a second use for it is a major breakthrough. 

Here's how to achieve the look – it's slightly different to Katie's, and allows the tan time to stain your skin. 

Step 1: Locate a medium or dark and an extra dark tanning mousse or lotions.

Step 2. Clean a tiny detail eyeshadow brush and an eyebrow spoolie. 

Step 3. Ensuring you keep your distance from stainable fabric, squirt some medium tan into a washable bowl or dish. 

Step 4. Using the detail brush and medium tan, apply a general layer of freckles to your nose and cheeks – or wherever you want to feature them. 

Step 5: Go in with the extra dark tan to add another layer onto the same areas, this time taking care to use both the detail brush and the narrow tip of the spoolie to create freckles of different sizes. 

Step 6: Leave on over night and wash off with warm water in the morning. 

The key to creating believably realistic looking freckles is to make sure you create random constellations, and do not create similar patterns, It is also essential to make sure your drawn on freckles are different sizes and vary in shape. Perfect dots look fake, so try to create misshapen circles, not perfect circles. 

Concentrate the freckles on the sides and bridge of your nose, before spreading them out across your face in a wider pattern. Don't forget to dot a few subtle ones on your top lip and under your eyebrows,

If you want freckles right now, or for an event the same day, you can apply your base as usual and apply the freckles using the same tan method. 

After they are drawn on, simply blot them with a damp beauty blender to blend them in to your skin, to leave a natural, realistic freckled complexion. 

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Planning a hen party may seem like a fantastic idea at the time but it can soon become a complete and utter nightmare. You spend hours scouring the Internet for decorations that are that little bit classier than your typical penis straws and pink feather boas, but alas they're everywhere you look.

Until now, thanks to Aldi, planning your bestie or sister's hen-do just got a hell of a lot easier (and affordable).

An amazing range of party supplies for hen parties, baby showers and summer fiestas, are on sale in 137 stores nationwide from Sunday, May 26.

From tableware to décor, the range has all you need to make sure your party is really memorable!

Make it a Hen Party to remember with some stunning decorations. Choose from Fancy Hen Party props, sashes and balloons. As well as some banners and bunting! With decorations ranging from a mere €0.99 to €12.99, you’ll plan a celebration to remember for a fraction of the price.

 

 
 

We'll be flocking to Aldi to stock up on all these decorations when they arrive in store on May 26.

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