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Jennifer Lopez has been opening up about working alongside her husband Ben Affleck. 

After rekindling their love, Jennifer and Ben got married back in July of last year in Las Vegas, before they held a stunning ceremony surrounded by their loved ones in Georgia a month later.

As Jennifer awaits the release of her upcoming documentary film which is being released along with her new album This Is Me… Now, she has been sharing an insight into how well her and Ben work together.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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As Affleck helped JLo on the film project, the singer told Entertainment Tonight, “We collaborate very well together”.

“And nobody knows my story more than he does”, Jennifer adds when reflecting on the work that went into the personal documentary.

“So we were able to kind of sit down and really dig into it, in a way that I don't think any other writer could've done with me”.

Lopez went on to admit that she hasn't been “on edge about a project in many, many years”, but revealed she felt ‘safe and supported’ by her other-half. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“The scary thing is putting it out. That's the scary part”, the 54-year-old added.

Discussing the meaning behind the film, Jennifer explained that the idea for the project was inspired by her and Ben’s love story and romantic journey in life together. 

“This project was something I didn't really plan. When the music was done I just thought to myself, ‘There's more of a story to be told here. There's been a bigger journey than just a love story here’”.

“And so it became a much bigger, fuller project, with an incredible message. And I realised I had to really get personal to tell it”.

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Embrace the festive season with On Ice as it makes a triumphant return to Dundrum, Swords, and Marina Market Cork! Strap on your skates and prepare to be whisked away into a world of festive magic amidst twinkling lights and frost-kissed landscapes.

The ON ICE family of rinks invites everyone, from novices taking their tentative first glides to seasoned pros effortlessly manoeuvring through the ice, to revel in the icy elegance of the holiday spirit. Whether you’re chasing the thrill of your first glide or aiming for triple axels, there’s a slice of Christmas enchantment awaiting you on the glistening ice.

Dundrum, Swords, and Marina Market On Ice aren’t just rinks; they’re portals to a snow-dusted paradise where cherished memories are made. So, lace up your skates and infuse your ice-skating adventures with the sparkle of Christmas, creating unforgettable moments with loved ones, friends, or that special someone. And fear not, for those just finding their icy legs, penguin skate aids stand ready to assist along the way!

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Brian Dowling and Arthur Gourounlian are celebrating their daughter Blake. 

The couple welcomed their baby girl into the world via surrogate in September of last year. 

Now that Blake is one year old, she has reached a very exciting new milestone- taking her very first steps! 

To mark the special occasion, Arthur unveiled an adorable video on social media of Blake starting to walk, much to the delight of fans. 

Sharing the clip to his 162K Instagram followers, Gourounlian wrote, “I knew it was going to happen in December. But first let me get my do-die”.

The footage shows his and Brian’s daughter walking in front of their beautiful Christmas tree with a balloon in her hand, before she stops to put her pacifier in her mouth, and continues on with some more steps. 

Fans and loved ones of the pair headed to the comments to congratulate them on Blake’s latest achievement. 

One commenter wrote, “Ah well done Blake, amazing, there's no stopping you now”.

“Woohoo so proud of you Blake”, penned another social media follower. 

A third added, “Awww go Blake! No stopping her now”.

Lifestyle blogger and businesswoman Pippa O’Connor also commented to say, “Whoop! Best girl”.

Brian also posted the video to his Instagram Stories for his 243K followers to see, along with the proud caption, “It’s happening”.

After Blake hit this exciting new milestone, Brian revealed that his baby girl is also teething at the moment. 

Speaking on Instagram this morning, the TV presenter explained, “Blake was awake every hour on the hour teething. She’s cut a bottom tooth, the little pet”.

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Sam Thompson’s mum has been opening up about his experience on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

The former Made In Chelsea star is currently taking part in this year’s lineup of the hit ITV show. 

Throughout his time in the Australian jungle, Sam has remained authentically himself and has been candid about his ADHD diagnosis.

Now, one of Sam’s nearest and dearest has detailed how ‘nerve-wracking’ it is to watch him.

In an interview with The Mirror, Sam’s mother Karen confirmed that she has been proudly tuning in.

“It’s been very surreal watching Sam on I’m a Celebrity. It’s a dream come true for him. [But] I will secretly be happy and relieved when he’s safely back home in one piece!” she exclaimed.

Karen further detailed some of the difficulties that Sam has faced on the show. Not only has the 31-year-old had to tackle terrifying Bushtucker Trials, but he has also been recently accused by co-star Nigel Farage of doing “f**k all” with his camp chores. Sam later privately expressed that he is “really forgetful” due to his ADHD.

“Seeing your child so exposed is quite nerve-wracking for any mum, so I have had some difficult moments watching. Yet I’m incredibly proud of his achievements and of the way he hasn’t let his ADHD dull his ambitions – perhaps it drives him even more,” she gushed.

Describing her son as the ‘Duracell Bunny’, Karen went on to note: “Long after we’re all exhausted, he does eventually wear himself out and has to stop and recharge!”

“The diagnosis has been very beneficial for him. His brain works in a slightly different way and he’s incredibly imaginative and creative,” she added.

With Sam currently being the bookies’ favourite to win the series, Karen concluded by explaining how it would mean the “absolute world” to him.

“It would be all his Christmases rolled into one. To be honest I can’t even imagine how excited he would be – we’d probably never hear the end of it,” she joked.

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The release date and starting time for this year’s Call the Midwife Christmas special has been confirmed by the show. 

The period drama’s official Instagram page announced the exciting news to their 140K followers along with a festive image from the programme. 

While series 13 of Call the Midwife will be back on our screens at some stage in 2024, it has been revealed that the Christmas Special will air on the evening of Christmas day once again for 2023.

Fans in Ireland and the UK can tune into the special at 8.15pm on BBC1, while American fans across the pond can watch the festive episode at 8pm eastern time.

Sharing the exciting news on social media, they wrote, “NEWS! Network times for Call the Midwife Christmas Special confirmed! It's official! Call the Midwife will air it's Christmas Special once again on Christmas day evening!!!”.

“In the UK, our festive episode will air at 8.15pm on BBC1, while in the US, the holiday special will start at 8pm eastern time – check your local station times :-)”.

The show closed off by confirming, “We'll be with you VERY soon!! Call the Midwife Christmas Special: UK: 8:15pm Christmas Day on BBC1. US: 8pm ET on PBS”.

Call the Midwife recently shared an insight into what fans can expect from the Christmas special this year.

In an online statement, the drama revealed, “The Christmas Special countdown begins!! December is upon us, the first window of the advent calendar is open, and here at Call the midwife we begin the final countdown to our seasonal episode! Xxxx”.

“The Christmas Special begins two weeks before Christmas with Apollo 8 poised to circle the moon, but in Poplar more pressing matters bring our team back to earth”.

“There are returning newlyweds, surprise visitors, unexpected parcels and unusual presents. There is joy, love and community, but there are those who need it too…”.

They added, “Over the next few weeks we'll be bringing you all the news and stories from our Christmas Special as we prepare for the most wonderful time of the year. Stay tuned!!”.

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Congratulations are in order for Rufus Sewell as he is getting married. 

The Holiday actor, known for his role as Jasper in the iconic festive movie, got down on one knee to his girlfriend Vivian Benitz and the bride-to-be took to social media to announce the wonderful news. 

Vivian shared a gorgeous photo of the glitzy engagement ring Rufus gave to her when he popped the big question.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The 26-year-old shared a picture of the beautiful engagement ring to her 104K followers. Benitez also posted a snap of Rufus giving her a kiss on the cheek as she smiled from ear-to-ear and held up the rock on her finger in front of Sewell’s face.

The Criminal Minds actress captioned the sweet post, “till death (or him continuing to walk on bathmats with his outside shoes) do us part”.

Many famous faces and fans rushed to the comments to congratulate the pair on the exciting news of their engagement. 

One fan wrote, “Ahhhh! Congrats to you both”.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“Congratulations… so happy for you both”, another commenter penned,

A third added, “Congrats – you are such a wonderful couple”.

Rufus is yet to share the news of his and Vivian’s engagement on social media. 

It seems like the proposal took place in Rome as Vivian had shared a photo to Instagram of herself at the Trevi Fountain just the day before. 

Rufus and Vivian mostly keep their relationship private and rarely share photos with each other online, but they have made several red carpet appearances together.

One of their earliest public outings as an item was for the premiere of Old back in 2021. They also walked the red carpet together in April of this year for Rufus’ movie The Diplomat. 

Rufus has been married twice before. He tied the knot to fashion journalist Yasmin Abdallah in 1999. They went on to divorce in 2000.

The 56-year-old later married Amy Gardner in 2004, and the pair split in 2006.

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Denise Welch has responded to a hoax claiming that she had died.

Over the weekend, the TV personality’s name began to trend on social media after her Wikipedia page was hacked and edited to state that she had died.

Hours later, Denise promptly took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to confirm that she was still alive and that the speculation was a hoax.

“I’m alive and well and about to watch the jungle,” she wrote at the time, referring to I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and adding: “Thanks for your concern.”

Now, a few days on from the dramatic events, Denise has chosen to speak out about the situation. 

Speaking on ITV’s Loose Women earlier today, the 65-year-old, who is also the mother of The 1975 frontman Matty Healy, spoke to her fellow panellists about the incident.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Denise revealed that she found out about the hoax through her husband Lincoln Townley, who told her "not to panic, but you're trending on Twitter."

"My insides fell out," the former Coronation Street star exclaimed, before going on to detail how her Wikipedia page had been edited.

"I read the Wikipedia bit and it said that I had been run over by a mobility scooter driven by an ex Big Brother contestant called Kerry who was a makeup artist for the traveller community," she recalled.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“And people were saying, ‘Oh my god, I've just been in the cinema, and Denise Welch has died and come back to life in the duration of one film.' So it became this kind of viral meme of all these different things,” she added, before going on to see the situation in a light-hearted way.

“But having said that, apparently if you're well known enough to have a death hoax then it's a badge of honour," Denise joked in conclusion.

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It’s the news we’ve all been waiting for – we finally have a release date for season two of The Traitors!

Last year, millions of us became gripped by the BAFTA-winning hit, resulting in The Traitors being the BBC’s biggest entertainment launch in two years.

In short, the series follows 22 strangers in a Scottish castle, as they are divided into ‘Faithfuls’ and a small number of ‘Traitors’. The so-called Traitors must choose a Faithful to ‘murder’ each night, as they attempt to hide their identities in the hopes of winning up to £120,000.

Now, after weeks of teasing its return, the producers behind the gripping cat-and-mouse show have finally confirmed a release date for The Traitors’ second series.

Taking to social media earlier today, the show’s presenter Claudia Winkleman chose to share a brief teaser, showcasing herself alongside the iconic cloaked figures of the ‘Traitors’.

“Watch your back. The Traitors starts 9pm on January 3rd, on BBC One and BBC iPlayer,” the 51-year-old exclaimed in her caption, before adding: “Everything crossed you like it”.

Many stars from The Traitors’ first series later chose to comment their excitement on Claudia’s post.

“ITS WILF! #stillcouldbehim xx,” joked Maddy Smedley, referring to previous ‘Traitor’ Wilfred Webster.

“Can’t wait to see the jumper collection,” added Amanda Lovett, hinting towards host Claudia’s range of unusual knitwear.

The cast of the upcoming new series has yet to be revealed, but fans can expect to see 22 brand-new contestants from a range of backgrounds. It is believed that filming took place in the Scottish Highlands in May.

This year, The Traitors will also be joined by companion show The Traitors: Uncloaked, which will give fans even more access to the series. As previously requested by viewers, Uncloaked will include ‘murdered’ contestants finding out on camera who the Traitors are.

After its premiere on January 3, new episodes of The Traitors will air every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night throughout the month.

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Your home is a reflection of your personality and style, and decorating it should be an enjoyable and creative process. However, home decor projects can be expensive, which makes it a bit off-putting. The good news is that you don't need to break the bank to give your home a fresh and stylish look.

Alongside safeguarding your home with affordable home insurance, you should find ingenious and cost-effective ways to add aesthetic charm to it. Below are budget-friendly home decor ideas that can help you transform your space without emptying your wallet:

1. Paint Accent Walls

One of the most effective and budget-friendly ways to add depth and personality to your home's decor is by painting accent walls. Painting accent walls allows you to add a burst of colour, texture, and personality to your living space without a substantial financial investment. Whether you choose to go bold with vibrant colours or prefer a subtle touch with patterns and textures, accent walls are an excellent way to transform and personalise your home decor.

Painting an accent wall requires significantly less paint and time compared to painting an entire room. This cost-effective approach allows you to experiment with bolder or pricier paint colours that you might not want to use for all your walls. As a result, you can achieve a high-impact transformation on a budget.

When selecting a wall for accenting, consider architectural elements, such as the one with the most natural focal point or the wall with a unique feature like a window or fireplace. Take into account the room's lighting, as natural and artificial light can significantly affect how the colour appears. Experiment with paint swatches to find the perfect shade, and remember that you can always consult with a colour expert if you're unsure.

2. Personalise with Photos

Adding a personal touch to your home decor by incorporating photos is a heart warming and budget-friendly way to infuse your living space with cherished memories and moments. Photographs capture the essence of special moments, people, and places in your life. By showcasing these images throughout your home, you create an emotional connection with your living space. Your decor becomes a reflection of your life's journey and the people who matter most to you.

Instead of investing in expensive artwork or decor items, use your own photographs to create customised and meaningful art pieces. You can select images that resonate with you and your family, whether it's pictures from vacations, family gatherings, or even artistic shots you've taken. These photos are a representation of your unique experiences and perspective.

Creating a gallery wall is another affordable and stylish way to display your favourite photos. Consider mixing and matching different frame styles and sizes to add visual interest. You can create a gallery wall in your living room, hallway, or even the bedroom. This approach allows you to showcase a variety of memories and experiences.

3. Revamp Your Curtains

Curtains are a versatile and often underestimated element of home decor. They not only serve practical purposes like light control and privacy but also play a significant role in the overall aesthetics of a room. A curtain revamp is a budget-friendly home decor idea that can breathe new life into your living space.

Curtain revamps can be as simple as changing out the curtain rods, adding decorative tiebacks, or sewing new panels to your existing curtains. For a more extensive update, you can purchase new curtain fabrics and create custom curtains or have them professionally tailored to your specifications.

Whether it's a minor tweak or a complete overhaul, refreshing your curtains is a budget-friendly way to bring style and functionality to your home decor. It's an opportunity to experiment with colours, patterns, and textures that enhance your space and leave a lasting impression on both you and your guests.

 

Creating a stylish and inviting living space doesn't have to drain your bank account. The above home decor ideas offer innovative ways to revamp your home while keeping costs in check. Whether you're painting accent walls or personalising your decor with photos, these strategies let you achieve a beautiful and unique home while staying within your budget.

 

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Tyrique Hyde has finally addressed the state of his relationship with Ella Thomas!

The Love Island stars, who came third in the final of this year’s summer series, were recently hit with split rumours.

Last week, a source allegedly told The Sun that Ella and Tyrique's relationship was ‘very on and off’ and ‘hanging by a thread’.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Now, a few days on from the growing speculation, the couple have taken the opportunity to break their silence on the matter.

In an interview on Capital Xtra, Tyrique admitted that the reality stars feel huge pressure on their romance from social media.

“Our relationship is between us, what goes on behind closed doors, it’s only us two. But people like to put in their little input in the DMs sometimes, in the request on the social media. It’s jarring,” he confessed.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“I don’t know what they’re trying to do, I think they’re just sitting at home with their Twitter fingers going crazy,” he added.

Tyrique, who had never been in an official relationship before meeting 23-year-old Ella on the ITV show, went on to share how he feels about her.

“Obviously, first relationship is hard because I’m not used to it, but it’s going well. I’m enjoying it and I’m learning on the job sort of thing,” he teased.

“It’s definitely more difficult when a lot of people are involved in your relationship, especially when it’s your first one. I’m a strong guy, I’ll get through it,” the 24-year-old promised. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Since leaving the villa in August of this year, Scottish girl Ella and Essex lad Tyrique have confirmed that they are in the process of trying to move in together.

Speaking on Madam Joyce’s podcast last month, Ella detailed that “it takes time finding the right place.”

“I’m not just trying to move anywhere quickly. You know, these leases, you’ve gotta sign for 18 months. It’s hard out here finding the right place,” she explained.

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Katya Jones has broken her silence after her dance partner Nigel Harman pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing. 

Last Saturday, Nigel revealed he was quitting the dance competition just hours before the show was airing due to an injury. 

After confirming that he had damaged his ribs, the Casualty actor withdrew from the series, leaving pro Katya with no dance partner to progress further into the competition with. 

Katyna has now spoken out about her and Nigel’s early exit from Strictly, admitting that she’s ‘so glad’ their partnership happened. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Taking to Instagram, Jones shared a collection of photos of her and Harman from throughout their time on the show together to her 240K followers, alongside a moving tribute to Nigel.

She captioned the emotional post, “And here we are. What an abrupt ending. But when the dust has settled , I know only beautiful memories will remain in my heart”.

“When we turned up every day and had our coffees, when we would have discussions about the story of our dance and our characters, every time you made me laugh, every time you gave me a reassuring hug. When I would get excited about your toilet breaks because you always belted out some amazing tunes whilst doing your business”.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“Giving the first pre-view of our dances to your family, and see their faces light up. The support of your friends and countless messages of love and encouragement that we received. The list can go on”.

The professional dancer continued, “And then the excitement of doing the dance on set and see it come alive on Fridays. Eventually walking out on to the dance floor together every Saturday, holding hands, feeling the magic in the air”.

“I am so grateful this partnership happened. So proud of you and privileged to spend time with such an enormously talented human . @themeditatingactor #WeAreTheSh*t”.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Katya closed off by saying, “AND THE BIGGEST APPRECIATION FOR YOUR LOVE TO US”.

Over the weekend, Nigel spoke about the news that he was unable to continue on Strictly Come Dancing sinking in as he admitted, “Oh, I've loved it, I've loved it and I am loving it, it's too soon to say ‘loved’”.

“This hasn't really sunk in, when I watched everyone coming down the stairs I was like, ‘This is real, I'm not part of this anymore’, and that was quite sad”.

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Georgia Kousoulou has been sharing an insight into her surprise wedding ceremony. 

The former The Only Way is Essex star secretly tied the knot to her partner Tommy Mallet on December 1, much to her fans’ surprise. 

After sharing the exciting news of their big day, Georgia admitted that the pair wanted to ‘end the year happy’ after a ‘challenging’ past few months. 

Now, the 32-year-old has unveiled a new photo from her and Tommy’s wedding to social media. 

Posting the photo of the lovebirds along with their two-year-old son Brody to her 1.5M Instagram followers, Kousoulou teased that she wouldn’t be posting more wedding snaps any time soon as she said “Last one for a while”.

The reality TV star added, “Thank you all so much for all your love. Such a nice way to end the year”.

Many of Georgia’s fans headed to the comments to compliment the new photo from her big day. 

One fan said, “Awe this is just an amazing and beautiful picture @georgiakousoulou sending lots of love to you all”.

“Amazingly gorgeous photos! Huge congratulations”, penned a second fan, while another added, “The pics keep getting better”.

Georgia previously gave a closer look at her stunning gown when she unveiled a picture of her heading into her wedding ceremony while holding her bouquet of deep red roses.

She penned, “Love, health & happiness for 2024”.

When announcing that she and Tommy had tied the knot, Georgia shared a snap of the newlyweds in their wedding outfits with their son and wrote, “1st December… we done a thing”.

“After a challenging year. We decided we wanted to end the year happy, in love & together as husband & wife”.

“Wedding part 2 coming soon”, she added with a Spanish flag emoji, hinting that the couple would be celebrating their nuptials in Spain at a later stage. 

The family had been through a challenging time recently as Georgia suffered a heartbreaking miscarriage back in April.

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