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All eyes were on Kendall Jenner's Twitter page this evening as her millions of fans awaited a well hyped announcement from the reality TV star. 

Momager Kris Jenner took to Twitter yesterday to share a video of Kendall discussing her 'most raw story' with the world, teasing the clip and encouraging people to tune into Kendall's Twitter tonight. 

'Make sure to watch @KendallJenner’s Twitter on Sunday night to find out what I’m talking about and be prepared to be moved,' she wrote.

'I’m so proud of my darling @KendallJenner for being so brave and vulnerable.'

'Seeing you share her most raw story in order to make a positive impact for so many people and help foster a positive dialogue is a testament to the incredible woman you’ve become.'

Kendall's announcement turned out to be a sponsorship with acne treatment company Proactiv. 

The model revealed that after images of her were released following walking the red carpet at the Golden Globes when she was 21 made her feel even more insecure about her acne, she decided to try the brand. 

Proactiv is well known for it's infomercials featuring celebrities such as Jessica Simpson, Katy Perry and Lindsay Lohan. 

'After the Globes, when Proactiv asked if I’d like to try their products, I thought, ‘You know what, I may as well give it a shot, I’m desperate,' she told Vogue. 

However, fans are giving Kendal mixed feedback to her announcement. 'Everyone gets pimples so….. what's the brave story sis,' tweeted one.

Most seem disappointed that Kendall's hyped reveal is a brand ambassadorship, but it will certainly be empowering for young people to hear a powerhouse like Kendall Jenner discuss how struggling with acne impacted her life. 

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Jools Oliver has uploaded an amazing snap on instagram of her and husband Jamie when they were on their first holiday together.

And it is amazing.

The couple, who met as teenagers and have been married nineteen years, look fresh-faced in the picture.

Couple GOALS. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The 44-year-old posted the sweet photo, captioning it, ''Our first ever holiday together.''

The pair look youthful and tanned, with Jools planting a kiss on Jamie's cheek. 

Her followers were quick to comment how young they both looked.

One said, ''Look at that sun kissed skin – you both look gorgeous.''

While another wrote, ''So smoochy and cute, you two are couple goals!''

They still look as loved up as ever, all these years on. 

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They are known for their insanely catchy songs, risque stage outfits and iron-clad friendship.

And now Little Mix wanna take their music in a new direction – thanks to the #MeToo movement.

Band member Jade Thirlwall has revealed that the girls are planning on writing more political songs as a result of their frustration at the treatment of women.

In Jade's particular case, she is talking about her mam. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Jade, who performs in the band alongside Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jesy Nelson and Perrie Edwards, told The Guardian that she wants to be more vocal about her political opinions.

Jade spoke about how  #MeToo gave her confidence in her voice as a woman.

She said, ''I remember years ago I did a political tweet and got absolutely annihilated by mostly male MPs who were furious that a pop star had an opinion.''

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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She continued, “Now I feel more confident to write about things. With Woman’s World, I remember getting in the studio and the whole #MeToo thing was happening and I was really angry.''

She added, “I started talking about my mum and how she was always seen as less equal even though she worked just as hard as the men around her. I thought it was about time we did a female empowerment song that was very specifically about what was going on in the world.”

We love Little Mix's fierce attitude and killer lyrics so we can't wait to see what they have up their sleeves for their future hits. 

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She may be having her fair share of drama with her on-off boyfriend Tristan Thompson, but it doesn't seem to be getting in the way of plans for a second baby.

Khloe and Tristan welcomed their first child together in 2018, a baby daughter called True.

And now Khloe has responded to to a fan question on Twitter who asked if she was going to have another baby. 

The 34-year-old replied, "Goodness I don’t know! I love her so much and I’m so complete because of her!" 

She continued, "I could only imagine another one would make me feel even more complete but I just don’t know. I guess only time will tell and whatever God wants for me."

People commented their support for the Keeping Up With The Kardashian's star.

One said, ''Your bond with True makes me so happy. I can’t wait until I have a little baby of my own! So sweet.''

While another wrote, ''You're an amazing mom Khlo.''

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Khloe keeps her fans up-to-date on social media about her little girl, regularly posting gorgeous snaps.

She uploaded another sweet picture of her eight-month-old, with love heart emojis as the caption.

One said, ''That baby always looks so happy.''

While anther wrote, ''Gosh. So much beauty in one child!''

Do you think she will have a sibling to join True?

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Downton Abbey star Allen Leech is officially a married man.

The Irish actor has tied the knot with actor Jessica Blair Herman in a romantic ceremony in Santa Barbara.

The wedding reportedly took place on an exclusive estate with stars such as Michelle Dockery and Dan Stevens in attendance. 

Sound super fancy.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Others included former Glee stars Lea Michele and Darren Criss as well as Golden Globe nominee Rami Malek who plays Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody alongside Allen who stars as Freddie's manager Paul Prenter.

The couple, who have been together for two and a half years, announced their engagement on Instagram on Valentine's Day when the actor wrote, "Happy Valentine’s Day @jessicablairherman First one as a fiance! Thank you for saying yes and for making me the happiest."

Jessica also uploaded a snap of the pair kissing, captioning it, ''The day you proposed was one of the best days but every day with you is my favourite. I love you! Happy Valentine’s Day @therealleech!”

So cute. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The 37-year-old, who played Tom Branson in the hit period TV drama will reprise the role in the big-screen version out later this year.

For now though, it seems he will be enjoying the first few months as man and wife with Jessica – congrats guys. 

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Megan Markle is gearing up for the arrival of her first child with Prince Harry.

And now it has been revealed that she will be receiving a fabulous ''push present'' from her husband once she gives birth.

Push presents have reportedly become a tradition in the royal family, with Kate Middleton getting one from Prince William after each of their children was born. 

Well for some,huh?

Royal etiquette expert Myka Meier told The Sun that, ''Traditionally the push present, or gift given to celebrate the birth of a child, would be given bedside on the day of the birth from the father to the mother.''

So what does Harry have in store for Meghan?

Myka said, ''I think Prince Harry will get Meghan a custom piece of jewellery, perhaps with the date of the birth or initials of the new royal baby to make it extra special. From the beginning of their relationship, they have used jewellery to keep close, with the duo wearing matching bracelets while Meghan was in Toronto and Prince Harry was in London.''

Any other deets?

She continued, “I believe Prince Harry will give a piece of keepsake jewellery that will publicly be worn the week of the birth. I think it will be gold, the Duchess’ favourite metal for jewellery, and likely a necklace or bracelet.”

It sounds fab. 

Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, got a circular pendant from Prince William after George's birth,  inscribed with their firstborn’s full name, George Alexander Louis.

After Princess Charlotte’s birth in May 2015, Kate received a pair of £3,500 tourmaline, green amethyst and diamond earrings designed by Kiki McDonough – it is not yet known what she received after welcoming her third child, Prince Louis.

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There's something about January that makes people feel the need to search for the next love of their life, apparently.

Maybe the new year just makes us feel just a lil bit… broody? The first Sunday of the new year happens to be the most popular online dating day of the calendar year, according to Hinge.

Whether you're hungry for a new job, a new place to settle or a new gal or guy to send all of our heart emojis to, the turning of time urges us to reevaluate parts of our lives which may feel lacking in some way.

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January 6 is so popular in terms of online dating apps that it has been dubbed "Dating Sunday", and industry experts are predicting that 2019 will be bigger than ever for the online love world.

Hinge analysed activity data from 2016 until 2018, and saw a massive spike in conversations, as well as far more dates being arranged and a much higher messaging response rate. Gas.

In 2017 there was an increase of 41 percent of people who began conversations on Dating Sunday than the week before- and in 2018 that figure rose to 59 percent. Jaysis, these numbers don't lie, do they?

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62 percent more users set up dates on Dating Sunday in 2018, and Hinge also reported increased in daily user activity, with 20 percent more conversations being carried out and a 36 percent higher message response rate.

Singles who are seeking love clearly become influenced after Christmas ends and the parties simmer down, will you be swiping right today?

We might just go and update those profile pictures seeing as the competition is higher… bring on the messages, lads.

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We're ready for it. *Winks*

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Everyone is now obsessing over Derry Girls since it arrived on Netflix and we are not one bit surprised.

The beloved show stole our hearts when it first made its debut on Channel 4 in January 2018.

The comedy series follows the lives of Derry teens Erin, Orla, Michelle, Clare and James and is written by the unbelievably talented Lisa McGee.

Lisa recently gushed about the shows well-awaited return to the telly box. Fans of the show won’t have long to wait as she shared the potential release date during an interview on The Nolan Show on BBC Radio Ulster.

The writer said: “They’re talking about March, early March. See, that’s all Channel 4. That’s when I think it will be released.”

We have mere weeks to go until the second season of the comedy show and we honestly couldn’t be more excited about the show’s return.

Season two is bound to be a major crowd-pleaser. Lisa said it is even better than the first, which will be hard to top.

Fans are in for a real treat: “I love it. We’re editing it now,” she shared.

Lisa continued: “It’s better than season one, it’s a bit more ambitious and because we know what we’re doing a bit more, it’s better.”

We’ll be seeing a hell of a lot more Derry Girls in the future too with a potential third season in the works.

“We’re talking about doing a third series. Hopefully, if the second one goes well and everything goes according to plan, we’ll do a third series,” she added.

Bring on March 2019.

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A man in his late 20s is due to appear in court this evening charged in connection with the death of a mum-of-two.

The body of 27-year-old Jasmine McMonagle was found at her home in Killygordon in the early hours of Friday morning.

It is believed the young mum lost her life due to knife wounds following an attack.

Reports claim the mum had contacted the Gardaí before the attack took place. She reported a domestic disturbance at 4.20 am.

Gardaí were refused entry to the home, which she shared with her partner, at 4:47 am.

A man in his late 20s was then arrested at 7.30 am. He was taken to Letterkenny Garda Station and will now appear before the Sligo District Court at 8pm today.

The man shared two children, believed to be aged one and seven, with the deceased. They are currently being cared for by close family.

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We've all heard that sleeping on silk pillowcases is good for you, whether it's from your granny, mum or favourite Instagram influencer.

We could do with some beauty sleep as the mid-week slump is hitting us hard, so we brushed up on some of the best benefits of sleeping on silk. 

 

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1. Anti-ageing purposes

Ever wake up with a crumpled complexion thanks to your cotton pillows? Silk can prevent those unsightly red ridges that can appear from sleeping on creased bedding.

Having less stress and creasing on your skin can help to prevent the deepening and acceleration of wrinkles. 

2. Save that skin

'If you’re prone to breakouts, whether it’s because of hormones, genetics or stress, (pillowcases) can exacerbate an already delicate situation and cause micro-irritation,' Ellen Clark, the founder and president of Control Corrective Skincare Systems told The Huffington Post.

This can happen regardless of the material of your pillow, but for those with breakouts already, the lack of friction in silk can help prevent further irritation, and the cool temperature of silk can give some momentary relief to hot, irritable skin. 

 

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3. De-frizz that bed head

'Cotton is a material meant to absorb moisture, and it will do just that to your hair,' hair stylist Ali Batista told In The Style.

'Hairstyles that lack moisture tend to appear frizzy, lifeless, and more prone to static.'

'Silk is a material that will allow hair to slide around more smoothly so you will have less breakage, and no more bed-head.'

4. Tangle teaser

As well as minimising frizz, the lack of friction can also prevent tangles in your hair.

If you are one to wake up with a bird's nest of tangles on the back of your head, a silk pillow could definitely help rectify the issue. 

5. Hypoallergenic is better

Silk pillows are hypoallergenic, so better for your overall health whether you suffer from allergies or not. 

Hypoallergenic pillows minimise the risk of dust mites and other nasty bedding nuisances. 

Pass us the silk pillowcase please!

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So we're all a bit curious about how long sex should actually last for, and luckily a new survey is giving us a bit of insight into the sex lives of the nation.

Because who isn't a bit of a voyeur, right? 

A new survey of 4,400 people by Lovehoney found that on average, sex for most couples lasts 19 minutes. 

This romantic rendezvous usually includes 10 minutes of foreplay and nine minutes of actual sex, so do with this information what you will. 

During these 19 minutes, unfortunately only 28 per cent of women achieve an orgasm every time, compared to 75 per cent of men.

The survey also found that 89 per cent of couples have achieved the illusive shared orgasm with their partner during their relationship.

The pinnacle of the orgasm world, a shared orgasm is said to be one of the most intense sexual experiences. 

Almost four out of ten couples share their orgasms at least half the time they have sex. 

A shared orgasm is the peak sexual experience for 57 per cent of men but fewer women feel the same way, probably because climaxing during intercourse can be more difficult for women.

"It is fantastic news that almost 90 per cent of couples have achieved a shared orgasms at some point in their relationship," said sex expert Jess Wilde.

“For around half of couples this is the absolute peak of sexual happiness, so we are always looking at ways to help them share orgasms together with greater consistency."

“For women, the key to orgasming easily is to have a strong and healthy pelvic floor, and there are simple exercises they can do to strengthen the muscles in this area," recommends the sexpert.

And listen up lads: “Men can play their part during intercourse by making sure they hit exactly the right spot to stimulate the G-Spot during penetration," said Jess.

"This is at 27-degrees and sex pillows can help to get you both into the optimum pose for pleasure.”

We're taking all the notes we can get… 

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to welcome their first child into the world in the coming months. Picking a baby name is one of the biggest decisions any new parents will face and it’s no different for Harry and Meghan.

There’s even more pressure on the pair as the world will be waiting to hear what name the beloved couple pick for their baby.

Many people believe they will pick Diana if they have a daughter, after Harry’s late-mum, however, new reports have seen a spike in one girls name and we adore it.

Bookmaker Coral has found that Victoria is officially the front-runner if former Suits actress Meghan gives birth to a baby girl.

Victoria has been a popular name with the royals for generations and is a perfect option for Harry and Meghan’s first born.

The name Victoria is the Latin word for 'victory' or 'conquer' and is used as the feminine form corresponding to the name Victor.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Victoria was the name of the goddess of victory in Roman mythology.

The name is the current favourite at 8-1, followed by Diana at 10-1 and Alice at 12-1.

If the Duke and Duchess welcome a boy it is believed they will call him Albert. However, other reports claim Harry is hoping to honour his grandfather Prince Philip by picking Philip as his son’s moniker.

Albert is currently at 10-1. Other popular choices include Arthur and Alfred.

We are so excited for Harry and Meghan to become parents. There’s no doubt they’ll pick the perfect name for their baby boy or girl when the time comes.

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