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Westlife have officially made their long-awaited return to our lives, thank the gods, but it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows back in the day for the boyband.

The band stopped by The Graham Norton Show last week to perform their brand new single, Hello My Love, but Nicky Byrne revealed some spicy drama.

According to the radio DJ and member of the group, Liam Gallagher told the band to "f*ck off" the first time they met. Ouch, someone take the lads to the burns unit STAT.

The 40-year-old singer claimed the band flew to London in 1998 after signing a record deal, with Louis Walsh as their manager.

Byrne told Graham Norton; “So they were having a drink in a circle of people so me and one of the boys walked over and tipped them on the shoulder."

“Liam turned around and we said, 'Liam we're Louis Walsh's new band and he just went "f*** off”. So we just f****d off." The salt, it's just too real.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The group's new single is their first release in almost a decade, and it was penned by pop legend Ed Sheeran. 

Hello My Love went straight to number one on the iTunes on Thursday evening, and Westlife even got a congratulatory message from ex-band member Brian McFadden, despite rumours of bad blood.

Hello My Love has been popular with fans, but frequently compared to Sheeran’s hit Castle On A Hill as opposed to “your typical Westlife song”.

Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan will embark on their Twenty Tour this summer, playing two huge gigs in Croke Park in July.

Kian reiterated his opinion that their fans would be “taken aback” by their new sound, according to Metro UK“Good songs are good songs, it doesn’t matter whether it’s a Westlife song or not.”

The Twenty Tour is their fastest-selling ever, selling a whopper 400,000 tickets within 48 hours of release. 

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They were caught passionately kissing after a Nando's date by The Sun.

And now it seems that Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice and Ashley Roberts can no longer deny that they are an item.

The pro dancer appeared on Lorriane and was quizzed about his love life.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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When he was asked if he had spent Christmas in the US with Ashley, the 28-year-old said, ''We spent time together, yes.”

Lorraine went on to say that it was ''early days'' for the couple and hoped that it went well for them, to which Giovanni thanked her.

The pair have been rumoured to be dating for months and it seems that things have gone up a notch as Giovanni flew to the States to spend Christmas with Ashley and her family. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Ashley reached the finals of Strictly alongside her pro dance partner Pasha Kovalev while Giovanni did too, with former Steps singer Faye Tozer.

They reportedly became close during rehearsals but kept their blossoming relationship under wraps.

According to The Sun, ''This is a sign of just how heavily Giovanni has fallen for Ashley during the three to four months they were working in close ­quarters together. But because of the show’s punishing rehearsal and performance schedule they couldn't spend as much time together as they might have liked.''

We wish them all the best as a couple together. 

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The first snaps from Allen Leech's big day show how happy he was to marry Jessica Blair Herman.

The 37-year-old tied the knot at the beginning of the month at Alisal Ranch and Resort in California’s Santa Ynez Valley.

It was a star-studded affair with guests including Allen Downton Abbey co-stars such as Michelle Dockery and Dan Stevens in attendance as well as actor Rami Malik.

Hello! magazine has revealed the first look at the magical day with a series of stunning pictures. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Glowing bride Jessica can be seen in a breath-taking Monique Lhuillier gown with Yves Saint Laurent heels while groom Allen looks dapper in a deep navy Armani suit with a burgundy bowtie.

Allen spoke of how the tropical Californian weather he had imagined for the ceremony didn't happen as expected.

He said, ''It ended up being something quite different. When you get married in California you expect sunshine, but a little bit of Ireland blew over on the day and we had some heavy rain."

On seeing Jessica for the first time as she walked down the aisle.That moment of seeing Jessica, oh my God, it was magical.''

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Jessica was also in awe of her new husband.

She said, ''As soon as I met him there was a sense of ease and comfort, that I knew marriage would be uncomplicated and beautiful with him.”

Huge congratulations guys – we wish you a lifetime of happiness together. 

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Claire Foy has gained international recognition for her powerful portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown, Lisbeth Salander in The Girl in the Spider’s Web and now as Janet Armstrong in First Man.

As part of her acceptance speech for the #SeeHer recognition gong at the Critics' Choice Awards, she delivered a moving statement about the complexities of female roles.

She became the third actor to receive the accolade, which was launched by the Association of National Advertisers in 2016.

She followed in Viola Davis' and Gal Gadot's footsteps, winning the award which aims to increase the number of accurate depictions of women across the media.

Foy made sure to speak about how numerous people refer to her role in the 2018 Neil Armstrong biopic First Man as "just the wife", which she strongly opposes.

“I’ve had the opportunity to play some extraordinary women, for all sorts of reasons, and none more so than Janet Armstrong,” Foy said.

"She lived her life with such bravery and resilience and determination and love," she added.

“I can’t tell you how many times during the making of the movie and in the press tour that people said to me, ‘Well that part is normally the part of just the wife’." 

“And there’s no such thing as ‘just the wife’.” This statement got rapturous applause from the star-studded audience, clearly emphatically agreeing with the British actress.

Foy illustrated that it’s an actor’s responsibility to question who they portray, how they portray them and “how we want people to see themselves on screen” to create change.

Viola Davis presented Foy with the award, and Foy explained how she’d previously watched Davis’ acceptance speech for the 2016 #SeeHer award in preparation for her own.

She was eternally inspired by the outstanding Widows actor’s words that “the greatest privilege in your life is to be who you are.” WE STAN.

The actress concluded by saying she hopes the #SeeHer award will give her “encouragement” to be “brave enough to face and see myself”, and that she hopes it will also help others to do the same.

*Passes the tissues around the office*

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When The Social Network was released back in 2010, it became one of the most talked about films of the decade.

A movie about Facebook seemed ridiculous at the time, but then major writers, producers and actors were signed on, and it essentially exploded.

David Fincher was roped in to direct the movie, and Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross found fame as bona fide Oscar-winning soundtrack maestros.

AP Entertainment recently interviewed screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, who began writing the film back in 2005 and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for his efforts.

According to Sorkin, the world is ready for a sequel considering the sheer amount of controversy the website has caused over the last nine years.

"First of all, I know a lot more about Facebook in 2005 than I do in 2018," began Sorkin when questioned about the idea of revisiting the infamous film.

"But I know enough to know that there should be a sequel," he joked.

"A lot of very interesting dramatic stuff has happened since the movie ends with settling the lawsuit of the Winklevoss twins and Eduardo Saverin." 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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We're pretty sure you could write a dozen films about all the Facebook drama- Mark Zuckerberg ended up testifying data protection in front of CONGRESS, for God's sake.

The scandals featuring leaked user data, interference in the US Presidential election in 2016 and Russia's cyber-hacking has plagued the CEO since 2016.

As well as hate groups being allowed to stay on the website, many are arguing that content restriction is not strict enough, or else discriminates against minority groups. 

Aaron Sorkin claims that Scott Rudin, producer of The Social Network, is vying for a follow-up film, and we're SO on board.

"I've gotten more than one email from him with an article attached saying; 'Isn't it time for a sequel?'"

Um, YAS. PLEASE. Zuckerberg needs to be dragged, all day.

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The 2019 Critics' Choice Awards ceremony was one full of tearful speeches, glamorous outfits and moving moments. What else would happen at a celebrity gathering?

When it came to the Best Sci-Fi/Horror Movie category, most fans were vying for A Quiet Place to snatch the award.

Mainly because we all wanted John Krasinski and his talented wife Emily Blunt to appear on stage as one family unit and make our dreams come true.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The cast and crew both appeared to accept the award, with producer Andrew Form claiming that; "The truth is this movie doesn't exist without the visionary filmmaker John Krasinski."

It was then director and screenwriter John's turn to talk, and from that point on all the air left our lungs.

"Thank you so much. Wow. I don't know what's going on right now. I blacked out about six seconds ago. I want to say thank you to all the incredible kindness that has been shown to this film," John explained.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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"The critics, but most of all, everyone out there that's seen or loved this movie. It means the absolute world to our crew and to our cast."

He continued, "I got to make a movie about a love story and a love letter to my kids. I got to do it with the love of my life by my side, so I'm pretty sure it doesn't get much better than that. Thank you so much." DEAR GOD.

We caught a glimpse of John and Emily hugging before walking off stage, and at that point we passed out from the hype.

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There's something in the water with the former stars of Love Island.

Jess Hayes, who took the crown on the 2015 series, has announced that she is expecting her first child. 

The 25-year-old took to Instagram to reveal the news.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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She posted a snap of and fiance Dan Lawry kissing alongside balloons which said things like,  ''July 2019'', ''Blessed'' and ''Oh baby''. 

She captioned it, ''Baby Lawry arriving 9th July 2019. So relieved I can finally reveal this news, it's been super hard to hide for months I've been a bit quiet dealing with sickness, tiredness, bad skin you know the result, but the belly is growing and it's pretty much impossible to hide now.''

She continued, ''It definitely was a surprise and wow what a blessing this is, I cannot wait to meet this special little human, you are going to be so loved! Feeling so grateful and excited to start this new journey and fall in love forever…We already love you so much.''

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Her followers were so thrilled for her and expressed it in their comments.

One said, ''Ahhhhh Congratulations!! So happy for you.''

While another wrote, ''This makes me beyond happy for you all congrats my lovely.''

Jess and Dan got engaged after six months together and now 2019 is set to be the year two becomes three – congratulations guys. 

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HBO has finally announced the exact release date for the final season of Game of Thrones.

Following more than a YEAR of speculation (they just love to keep us waiting, don't they?), the company revealed that the Emmy-award winning fantasy show will air on April 14 2019.

A trailer named Crypts of Winterfell was released, featuring Jon Snow, Sansa Stark and Arya Stark, and we're GASPING.

The trailer was aired just before the third season of True Detective

It was estimated that the eighth and final season would make it to the screen after Big Little Lies season two, on April 28.

Sky Atlantic is expected to simulcast and broadcast the premiere the evening after, but luckily for us, the show is returning sooner than anticipated.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The countdown to the final six episodes of the cable network's biggest show EVER begins now.

Teasing the last few episodes of the hit show, co-executive producer Bryan Cogman said: “It’s about all of these disparate characters coming together to face a common enemy, dealing with their own past, and defining the person they want to be in the face of certain death.”

The most incredible battle in the show's history will feature in the dramatic season, and we're SHOOKETH with anticipation.

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Miley Cyrus recently got married to her hunky boyfriend Liam Hemsworth, but we're not even jealous of their blissful joy because of how PERFECT they are for each other.

The happy couple wed in December after dating for ten years, having met on the set of the Nicholas Sparks movie The Last Song.

Miley put up an Instagram post which could honestly melt the coldest of dead hearts, and it's compulsory to read it;

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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She wrote a heartfelt message about her all-time favourite aspects of her hubby's personality, and we're SOBBING;

"When we met you were 19, today you are 29… I thought I could share some of my favourite things about my favourite dude in honour of this very special day," she began.

"The way you look at me, the way you look at our dogs…our pigs…our horses, our cats, our fish," she continued, emphasising his love of animals, which she shares.

"The way you look at our family, your friends…at strangers, at life," she continued.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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"The look on your face when you receive good news and how you look AT the bad news. I love how you always try things your way, but are never to proud to ask for help. (Yes, I've noticed and taken note, I'm a work in progress)," the singer added, warming our hearts.

"I love your dirty socks on the floor cause that means YOU'RE HOME. I love when you introduce me to a new band, so when you're away I can listen, and it feels like you're here." 

"I love laying in bed late at night looking for new recipes, only going to sleep so we can wake up and make breakfast together while having a hot cup of coffee (almost as hot as you are)," she wrote, listing activities such as eating Chinese food, brushing their teeth together, combing her hair, and being the REALEST person at any party. Sob.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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"I love going to a random party and remembering basically everyone is fake AF out here and how lucky I am to share a life with someone so REAL. I love how you let ME be ME. Put simply… I love YOU. Unconditionally,' she nostalgically expressed.

"In our time together you have displayed what it really means to love through all circumstances. I respect you and you respect me."

"You and me baby… let's take this dark place head on and shine through with the light of L.O.V.E. Thank you for giving me the happiest days of my life." Okay, we can't take any more of this stark reminder of our singledom.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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 The pair initially began dating back in 2009, but split up for a number of months with busy schedules and conflicting locations. They were reunited in 2012, and have been going strong ever since.

Congratulations to the ecstatic couple, and happy birthday to the baby Hemsworth. His 35-year-old older brother Chris also made sure to post a gas message;

"Happy birthday Liam you little legend. Some would say you're occasionally absent minded and prone to distraction but clearly this picture tells another tale. Love ya mate," the actor wrote. LOVE IS ALL AROUND US.

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Kylie Jenner has been usurped from her throne as the queen of Instagram by a rather unconventional social media phenomenon. 

Instagram project @world_record_egg has been working to overtake Kylie Jenner’s world record for the most likes picture on the social media platform. 

Kylie’s Insta snap of newborn daughter Stormi has held the record at 18,000,000 likes until the egg project began.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The page hosts only one image, a simple shot of a plain hen’s egg on a white background. 

‘Let’s set a world record together and get the most liked post on Instagram,' the picture declares. 

'Beating the current world record held by Kylie Jenner (18 million)! We got this.'

The egg managed to achieve the world record in less than 10 days, after being posted on January 4th by appealing to the online site’s trolling culture.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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It now has over 24 million likes, overtaking Kylie by a whopping 6 million votes. 

The project was set up by an unknown entity called #EggGang. 

They released a statement after breaking the record, saying: 'This is madness. What a time to be alive.' 

'Thank you all so much for all of your support and messages. I'm gonna try and get back to as many of you as possible. But for now I need to sleep.'

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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'It doesn't have to end here though, we're only just getting started.' 

The aftermath of the project had led to Kylie Jenner receiving a tad more trolling than usual, with fans of Eugene the Viral Egg (yes she has a name) leaving a trail of egg emojis over on the makeup moguls Insta content. 

Kylie however, is taking it all on the chin. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The reality TV teen uploaded a meme video to her 123 million followers, showing the mum of one smashing an egg on the ground. 

‘Take that little egg’ she captioned the post. 

None of members of the Kardashian family liked the egg’s insta post. 

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It's official – Chris Pratt is set to tie the knot.

The actor has gotten down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend, Katherine Schwarzenegger.

The pair have been dating for seven months.

The 39-year-old took to Instagram to post a sweet snap of them cuddling, with a large glittering diamond visible on her left hand.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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He captioned it, ''Sweet Katherine, so happy you said yes! I’m thrilled to be marrying you. Proud to live boldly in faith with you. Here we go!'' followed by several emojis including a diamond ring and a love heart. 

His fans were surprised but excited by the happy news.

One said, ''Awww congratulations, you guys deserve a beautiful marriage.''

While another wrote, ''Congrats my good man. All the best to you two!!''

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Chris and Katherine, whose dad is Arnold Schwarzenegger, went Instagram official in December when he wished Katherine a happy 29th birthday.

He wrote, ''Happy Birthday Chief! Your smile lights up the room. I’ve cherished our time together. Thrilled God put you in my life. Thankful for the laughs, kisses, talks, hikes, love, and care.''

Chris' divorce from former wife Anna Faris was finalised in October; they split in 2017 and have one child together, five-year-old son Jack. 

We wish them all the best. 

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When it comes to skincare and having a beauty regime, it can quickly become confusing and even a bit overwhelming. From figuring out your skin type, to finishing your daily routine with the right women’s perfume for the occasion, suddenly your beauty regime sounds more like hard work.

It doesn’t have to be so mind-boggling! One of the first things to remember is that no matter your skin type, or how busy you may be, having any sort of regular routine can help to maintain healthy, glowing skin.

So, if you’re hoping to create a new beauty regime, overhaul your current routine or simply just learn a bit more about skincare, here are some top tips to help you get started.

Understand your skin type

Understanding your skin is so important before you buy any new products, as it can make sure you’re providing your skin with the treatment it needs. Most of us identify our skin type when we’re in our late teens, and often stick to that diagnosis into our 20s and beyond.

It’s worth keeping in mind that your skin will change significantly as you get older, so take some time to identify any new concerns or changing skin conditions. Either do your homework, or consider seeing a professional at a skincare counter to help you.

Keep it simple

It can be easy to get carried away once you start discovering a new routine. However, it’s important to keep it simple; this means you’ve got more chance of keeping it up every day! No one wants to spend half an hour in front of the mirror every morning or night, so stick to minimum products and it will quickly become part of your everyday routine.

One of the best tips for good skin maintenance is using a quality cleanser. Look out for the type of cleanser that will work best for your skin; they often come in various textures like a milk, cream, balm or facial wash.

You should follow your cleanser with a toner. Toners are designed to remove any leftover impurities which your cleanser may not have picked up. There are toners for specific skin types, created with a variety of ingredients, so don’t just choose any old type!

One of the final steps should be to moisturise; even if you have oily skin. Hydrating your skin through a moisturiser can ensure your skin remains healthy. You may want to consider a serum or eye cream to finish with.

It is worth noting that moisturiser is designed to sit on the surface of your skin and protect it from external elements. Serum, on the other hand, sinks right into your skin for extra treatment.

Protecting your skin

You don’t have to be on holiday or in direct sunlight to wear SPF. Our skin is almost always exposed to some sort of UV, even if it’s cloudy outside. By wearing some kind of sunscreen, even if it’s in your makeup, you’re protecting your skin from a multitude of things, such as skin discolouration and appearance of red veins or blotchiness.

Wearing SPF will also slow down wrinkles and stop your skin from prematurely ageing.

Your makeup and fragrance routine

Once you’ve achieved glowing, healthy skin, it’s important to incorporate the rest of your beauty regime. When it comes to applying makeup, consider investing in a primer that is designed for your particular skin condition. Makeup primers are designed to reduce redness, diminish pores or create a matte or dewy finish.

Also, as mentioned earlier, look for foundation that has SPF in it; a layer of foundation alone is simply not enough to protect your skin.

Wearing fragrance is the perfect finish to your beauty regime; but did you know there’s a skill to wearing it properly? Tips from beauty experts have revealed that you should never rub your wrists together after spraying perfume, as this creates friction and heat which can change the scent.

It’s also interesting to note that perfume doesn’t last long on dry skin; even more reason to look after your skin with the right products!

Whatever you do, don’t cover up your perfume with your clothes; target areas like your neck, wrist or inner elbow if you’re wearing short sleeves.

So, now you have a better idea of skincare, makeup and even fragrance, hopefully you can start to put together the perfect beauty regime that works for you.

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