Bulmers, Ireland’s original cider and supporter of homegrown talent, is delighted to announce that Bulmers Secret Orchard will return bigger and better than ever on September 9th. For one weekend only, the stunning surrounds of the orchard at Bulmers Clonmel will transform into an exclusive, magical experience, complete with performances from Ireland’s brightest talent, tasty food and of course, delicious Bulmers!
At Clonmel, guests will be brought on a private tour of the Bulmers Orchard, a place shrouded in history, where Bulmers grows its 17 varieties of apples, and years, months and days pass to create the moment where time bears fruit. At Bulmers Secret Orchard Clonmel, attendees can expect exclusive performances from some of Ireland’s hottest up and coming musical talents along with other secret surprises. Expect delicious food throughout the event, paired with a crisp and refreshing pint of Bulmers. Once the festivities end, some lucky attendees will enjoy luxury glamping amongst the trees and stars with four-person bell tents available for the night. There will also be intimate performances from the best of Ireland’s homegrown talent across the country in a variety of exclusive gigs in the lead up to the Clonmel event.
Brand new Secret Orchard gig series
To celebrate the third year of Bulmers Secret Orchard and for the first time, Bulmers is now giving music fans nationwide a glimpse of what those that make the ‘trip to Tipp’ can expect in September. Kicking off this month, a series of Secret Orchard gigs will take place in venues across Ireland before the Clonmel event. At each gig, attendees can expect to experience some Secret Orchard magic, as well as performances from homegrown Irish acts.
Hip Hop Star Kojaque
The first Secret Orchard gig will take place in Whelan’s, Dublin on 26th April and will be headlined by hip hop star Kojaque, with a performance from R&B artist Shiv and a DJ set from Kean Kavanagh, co-founder of Irish record label Soft Boy Records. Fans can register now to attend this gig for FREE at secretorchard.bulmers.ie, and tickets will be distributed on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
While the secret is now out about the Whelan's gig, Bulmers has even more secrets to reveal in the coming weeks about where the next magical Secret Orchard experience will take place this summer, as well as the artists who will perform at Bulmers Secret Orchard Clonmel. Bulmers fans know that time bears fruit, and music lovers who keep an eye on Bulmers on social media and sign up to the Secret Orchard website will be the first to discover all these secrets as they are revealed.
Co-founder of Irish record label Soft Boy Records Kean Kavanagh
Line up revealed for Bulmers Secret Orchard stage at Body & Soul Festival 2023
A champion of Irish music, Bulmers will not only be bringing more Secret Orchard experiences and connecting people to more of the country’s most exciting artists this year but will also be back at Body & Soul Festival in June. The Secret Orchard stage at one of Ireland’s best festivals will feature Sorcha Richardson, Ailbhe Reddy, and Junior Brother, with more acts to be announced.
How to win tickets to Bulmers Secret Orchard Clonmel
Want to win tickets to Bulmers Secret Orchard Clonmel and access to gigs all summer long? To be in with a chance to win tickets, simply visit www.secretorchard.bulmers.ie . Keep an eye out for special packs of Bulmers which will be available in select retailers nationwide from May and will all have QR codes that people can scan to win. There will also be QR codes on signs in pubs and bars across Ireland, which when scanned, bring people to the website to enter. All winners will receive four tickets to Bulmers Secret Orchard Clonmel, which includes luxury glamping in a four-person bell tent. Entries close on 31st August ahead of the event on Saturday 9th September.
Aer Lingus has a long and proud history supporting apprentices, having first developed an aircraft apprentice programme in 1962. In more recent times, since 2011, Aer Lingus has supported the careers of 140 aircraft engineers who worked with the airline having graduated from the apprenticeship. Earlier this year, Aer Lingus celebrated the graduation of 27 newly qualified aircraft engineers who successfully completed the apprenticeship. All 27 graduates were hired by the airline and have joined its Maintenance and Engineering team servicing the airline’s fleet of Airbus aircraft, including the next-generation Airbus A321neo and A320neo, which are Aer Lingus’ newest and most sustainable aircraft.
The four-year programme, run in conjunction with both SOLAS, the State further education and training agency, based in Shannon, and Technological University Dublin, provides an opportunity for budding engineers to gain hands-on experience while becoming fully qualified Aircraft Engineers.
Pictured are Niamh Rispin and Jordan Byrne at the launch of
Aer Lingus’ 2023 Aircraft Engineer Apprentice Programme
Commencing in September 2023, the programme is a combination of classroom learning and practical experience, with a focus on line-maintenance and the delivery of Aer Lingus’ customer experience. This forward-looking programme helps to ensure Aer Lingus has access to talented and qualified engineers for future growth. Initially, the training will take place in Dublin, followed by time spent in Shannon in the first year before returning to Dublin to finish the programme. Upon completion, apprentices will have the opportunity to continue working with Aer Lingus as fully qualified aircraft engineers.
Aer Lingus Chief Technical Officer, Javier Jimenez, said: " The Aer Lingus 2023 Aircraft Engineer Apprentice Programme provides an excellent opportunity for aspiring aircraft engineers to gain practical experience and become fully qualified aircraft engineers.
Safety is at heart of everything we do in Aer Lingus and our engineers play an immensely important role in delivering a smooth operation for the airline.
Aer Lingus has a proud history of providing opportunities to people starting out on their careers. Our apprenticeship enables us to encourage and develop raw talent that is crucial to evolving our Maintenance and Engineering team. With only 15 places available, we encourage anyone interested to apply as early as possible.”
Successful applicants will need to demonstrate strong technical and mechanical skills, enthusiasm, determination, and a willingness to commit to the programme's four-year duration. They must also have excellent communication skills and the ability to work on their initiative while contributing effectively as part of a team. Candidates can apply online now via the Aer Lingus website until 12 May 2023, by submitting a CV application, and if they meet the essential criteria, they will be invited to complete an online assessment and an interview. Applicants must be at least 18 years old by 1st September 2023.
The application process for the 2023 Programme is now underway at www.aerlingus.com/careers and will remain open until 12 May 2023.
Today, Wednesday 5th April, International Literature Festival Dublin (ILFD) announces the lineup of events for this year’s festival which will run from 19th -28th May. Now in its 26th year, ILFD returns to its Literary Village home in Merrion Square Park with its biggest ever programme of over 180 events, including over 36 alone for family and kids, featuring a diverse mix of authors, speakers, creatives, and performers from over 28 countries. Expect discussions, debates, cross cultural conversations, creative process insights and more for all ages and interests from our favourite homegrown and international authors at this 10-day live literary celebration, brought to you by Dublin City Council and supported by the Arts Council.
From the youngest book lovers to seasoned readers, ILFD invites all to come along to the Literary Village to tap into creativity, immerse yourself in the power of words and stories, and celebrate literature in a beautiful space right in the heart of the city, which over the course of the festival will be occupied by some exciting and notable names. Some of those touching down in Dublin include actor and gourmand Stanley Tucci to discuss his book Taste, Monica Heisey, screenwriter on one of the best-loved comedy shows in recent years, Schitt’s Creek, will chat about her debut novel Really Good, Actually, while Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse will discuss her powerful debut novel, All Your Children, Scattered, which deals with the aftermath of the 1994 genocide of the Tsutsi people in Rwanda and uncovers the disaster’s aftermath on three generations of survivors.
Monica Heisey – Image credit Rachel Sherlock
Irish and Irish-based literary talent taking part in this year’s festival includes a performance by one of the the most unique voices in Ireland’s exciting hip-hop scene, Strange Boy, a truly singular artist who marries traditional Irish arrangements with powerful social commentary; Niamh Mulvey and Joseph O’Connor are conversation as they reflect on their lives and influences as writers; Roddy Doyle chats to 12 year old Ukrainian Yeva Skalietska about her incredible diary detailing twelve days in Ukraine that changed European history; three of Ireland’s most beloved crime fiction writers, Catherine Ryan Howard, Claire Allan and Jane Casey, come together to discuss the sinister side of stardom, suburbia, and the search for lost things; or join the Glórtha Aiteacha / Queer Voices writers from ShoutOut for a bi-lingual event that celebrates queer resilience, joy, and community; while the Irish Writers Centre hosts Takin' the Mic, a fantastic evening of poetry and prose in English and Irish.
Jane Casey – Image credit Jonathan Goldberg
A key strand to the festival is the Children & Families programme, and this year is no different. ILFD welcomes the youngest readers to conquer chaos, break curses, collect happiness, and celebrate the joy of reading and writing along the way. The Children's programme includes Ireland’s finest such as Aoife Dooley bringing part two of her hugely popular graphic novel, Frankie's World, and illustrator Ashwin Chacko who’ll be here with his debut picture book Wild City to encourage young readers to be part of building a better world; while international talent includes award-winning illustrator Benji Davies (UK) who’ll be sure to keep budding naturists enchanted with live drawing, music, tales of friendship, adventure, and baby whales.
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Caroline Conroy at the launch today
Speaking today Lord Mayor of Dublin, Caroline Conroy said: “International Literature Festival Dublin is always one of the highlights of the year and once again I’m looking forward to welcoming some of the worlds best authors, homegrown and from further afield, to the festival and our city. It’s great to see the Literary Village return to Merrion Square, watched over by one of our best loved authors, Oscar Wilde. With a programme of over 170 events, I encourage everyone to come out and celebrate the power of words with other literature fans in the heart of Dublin, a UNESCO designated City of Literature and a UNESCO Learning City.”
Uncover and explore this year’s programme which is divided into three strands: Conversations, Kids & Family and Fringe & Advance.
Conversations
ILFD 2023 not only spotlights Irish authors but an array of international talent. Cross-cultural conversations take place throughout the festival, a key element in this year’s programme. From South to North America, UK to home-grown Irish authors, the diversity in literary talent at this year’s festival is unmatched. Highlights include:
North American
Stanley Tucci: Tastemaker – Actor and obsessive gourmand Stanley Tucci discusses his book Taste which takes us on a tour of his lusciously stocked kitchen and his equally spectacular career in Hollywood.
Power Play: Mary Gaitskill – In an unmissable conversation Mary Gaitskill, author of short Story The Secretary, which was subsequently made into a movie starring Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader, reflects on her career to date and boldly explores the depths of the human experience. Fearless and forward, she isn’t afraid to dive deep into stories of passion, power, and provocation.
Really Good, Actually: Monica Heisey – In conversation with Sophie White, Schitt’s Creek screenwriter Monica Heisey brings us through her debut novel Really Good, Actually, a painfully relatable romp through the peaks and pitfalls of modern love, friendship, and happiness.
Mary Gaitskill – Image Credit Derek Shapman
South American
Between the Land and Stars: Nona Fernández & Renato Cisneros – the two Latin American journalists bring us through their stunning, intricate accounts of life and death in Peru and Chile, as they uncover some devastating home truths.
Iconoclasts: Juan Villoro & Sally Hayden – Join two of the very finest political analysts in their field in a conversation that will tackle some of the biggest questions facing our society today and reflect on an extraordinary career, and how the world has changed across its near-half-century.
Vanishing Histories: Claudia Piñeiro & Gabriela Ybarra – In an unmissable discussion, Argentine crime writer Claudia Piñeiro and Spanish novelist Gabriela Ybarra will ask painful questions about what happens when our personal lives become tangled in the machinery of international politics.
Ireland
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Niamh Mulvey and Joseph O’Connor – a celebration of the influence of writers upon each other across generations as both authors reflect on their lives and influences as writers in this Bealtaine-originated event.
It Takes a Village: Karl Geary & Elaine Feeney – Join two of Ireland’s finest writers as they delve into their past prose, discussing stories that demonstrate how to find your footing when home is not the house you grew up in, and family not the people who lived there.
Queens of Crime: Catherine Ryan Howard, Claire Allan & Jane Casey – Three of Ireland’s most beloved crime fiction writers come together to discuss the sinister side of stardom, suburbia, and the search for lost things.
Bad Gays LIVE with Ben Miller & Maurice Casey – Writer and researcher Ben Miller, co-host of the acclaimed Bad Gays podcast, explores the fascinating history of the queer community in Ireland with historian Maurice Casey at this live podcast recording.
Derek Landy
Kids & Family
Nurturing young minds is a key facet to ILFD and this year’s programme is packed full of events for children and families to enjoy together. From stories of adventure and fantasy to history, happiness collecting and illustration, highlights include:
Derek Landy: Hell Breaks Loose – Dive back into Derek Landy’s Skulduggery Pleasant as he brings us through a prequel to the bestselling series set hundreds of years before Valkyrie Cain is even born.
From Artemis Fowl to the Apocalypse – Whether he’s cloud gazing or saving the world, author Eoin Colfer has so many stories up his sleeve, it’s a wonder they don’t all fall out! Expect stellar storytelling, endless jokes, and plenty of opportunity for questions from the audience.
The Clash Of the Cartoons – In this clash of cartoon titans, host Vivian French needs you to share your wildest ideas as Ashwin Chacko, Aileen Crossley, and Jarvis compete to be the fastest, best-est, most creative-est doodling champion.
Horrible Histories with Martin Brown – Get ready for savage stories, gruesome games, foul facts, and deadly drawing with illustrator of the iconic Horrible Histories series Martin Brown and discover the best worst bits of history from brand new book Horrible Histories: The Worst in the World.
Behind the Scenes of Lockwood & Co with Jonathan Stroud – With Lockwood & Co topping Netflix charts in nearly 70 countries, author Jonathan Stroud knows a thing or two about bringing a story from page to screen. Journey behind the scenes of the show critics are calling ‘an absolute delight’ and get a chance to ask Jonathan all your burning questions about writing, adaptation, and what’s next for all of his beloved characters.
Happiness Collectors – At the Happiness Collectors HQ, happiness supplies are running low and they need YOU to help hunt for happiness supplies! This unique storytelling experience combines physical theatre and immersive audio in a way you’ll have never experienced before, so come along and step into the story. Each audience member will be provided with their own set of wireless headphones for the performance.
Eoin Colfer
Fringe & Advance
Celebrate wellbeing, wandering, sightseeing and lots more with a strand of fringe programming offering unusual and quirky opportunities to redefine what a literature festival can be. Highlights include:
New Nurturing: FELISPEAKS – Led by poet, performer & playwright FELISPEAKS, this versatile, collaborative performance will bring poetry, music, and visual art together to examine the question – what’s next for Irish women? FELISPEAKS, Farah Elle, Anna Mullarkey, and Tobi Bello come together for an evening of enchanting performance.
NON/TRADITIONAL: Strange Boy – Hailed as a ‘national treasure’ by District Magazine and one of the country’s most unique hip hop voices, Limerick city rapper Strange Boy brings his unique blend of traditional Irish instrumentation, provocative lyricism and powerful social commentary to the ILFD main stage.
One Hundred Years of Brendan – Celebrate the centenary of one of Dublin’s most beloved and beguiling writers, Brendan Behan, in an evening of song and story hosted by historian and podcaster Donal Fallon, exploring the life and work of the enigmatic Dubliner, from his raucous public image, to the shy, introspective writer.
The Road To Wonderland with Paul Charles – From encounters with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to nearly being burned alive with his record collection, join music agent Paul Charles as he tells all in his new memoir Adventures in Wonderland. Music lovers won’t want to miss this evening of jaw-dropping stories and industry insights from one of the most influential music figures ever to come out of Ireland.
Osaro: Poetry Oracle – Step away from the chaos of the outside world and tap into the well of your own creativity in an unforgettable one-on-one experience of discovery. With the oracle’s guidance, you’ll embrace expression and learn how to shape your thoughts and feelings into your very own poetic masterpiece.
Walking Tours – Immerse yourself in Irish literature’s past and join one of the many walking tours ILFD has to offer. Stroll the South Dublin streets that shaped the legacy of Brendan Behan, walk the locations connected to the renowned Oscar Wilde or explore the who’s, how’s, and why’s of literary censorship in Ireland during the nineteenth and twentieth century.
ILFD is Ireland’s leading literary event. Since 1998, it has brought the world’s finest writers together to enthral, engage and excite audiences. The festival is a programme of the City Arts Office, part of the Culture, Recreation & Economic Services Department of Dublin City Council (Chief Executive Owen P. Keegan, Assistant Chief Executive Richard Shakespeare). The work of the Arts Office is made possible by the support of the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Caroline Conroy, and the members of Dublin City Council. ILFD also receives support from the Arts Council.
A former Love Island star has revealed they were almost cast in the new Barbie movie.
Tasha Ghouri sent fans into a frenzy when she shared the news earlier today that she was close to having a role in the blockbuster movie.
She announced the news on Twitter by detailing how she had auditioned for a dancing role in the film and got to the final round but in the end, didn’t get the job.
Ghouri went on to say that filming clashed with her time in the Love Island villa.
A fan of the 24-year-old created fan art with Tasha’s face photoshopped into the newly released Barbie posted with the phrase, “This Barbie is a model with a superpower”.
The model and dancer retweeted the snap and shared the details of how she almost took part in the star-studded movie.
“Fun fact I got to the final round of the barbie film audition as a dancer but didn’t get the job – filming was at same time as LI, crazy how the universe works”.
Many of the reality TV star’s fans headed to the comments to share how much they think she would perfectly suit a role in the Barbie film.
One fan said, “Omg literally can’t think of a better fit!! but tbh i’m thankful for LI because that’s how i knew you & your beautiful heart”.
Fun fact I got to the final round of the barbie film audition as a dancer but didn’t get the job – filming was at same time as LI, crazy how the universe works also love this https://t.co/PSLNAeDGbH
“Oh my god that would’ve been so cool if you got it!”, penned a second fan.
A third added, “OMG would have taken us a year to discover you?! No worries we'll see you in the Barbie sequel”.
Many huge names have been announced to star in the Barbie movie including Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Emma Mackey, Dua Lipa, Will Ferrell, Michael Cera and Kate McKinnon among many others.
Tasha and her beau Andrew Le Page ended up coming in fourth place in Love Island and their relationship is still going strong.
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, has shared her final speech to parliament.
In January of this year, Jacinda announced she would be stepping down as Prime Minister as she “no longer has enough in the tank”, and wanted to spend more time with her fiancé Clarke Gayford and daughter Neve.
During the 35-minute farewell speech, Ardern spoke about many of her life experiences since being New Zealand’s Prime Minister for five years. These topics included being Prime Minister during a terror attack, a volcanic eruption and a pandemic.
She also opened up about being a mum and her IVF journey while being a politician. The former Prime Minister was the second-ever global leader to give birth while in office.
Sharing an honest insight into her journey to becoming a mum, Jacinda said, “When I was 37 years old, I was told there are a range of factors that meant I hadn’t been able to get pregnant, and stress was probably one of them”.
“We decided to use the help of science but as so many couples experience, that wasn’t straightforward. I’d not long experienced a failed IVF round when I became leader of the labour party”.
“I thought that I found myself on a path that meant I wouldn’t be a mother. Rather than process that, I campaigned to become Prime Minister, a rather good distraction as far as they go”.
She continued, “Imagine my surprise when a couple of months later, I discovered I was pregnant. There is no question I have had incredible support to be the mother I wanted to be”.
“I leave knowing I was the best mother I could be. You can be that person and you can be here”.
“You can be anxious, sensitive, kind and wear your heart on your sleeve.. You can be a mother, or not, you can be an ex-Mormon, or not, you can be a nerd, a crier, a hugger, you can be all of these things, and not only can you be here, you can lead, just like me”.
Jacinda got emotional throughout many parts of the speech, in particular when speaking about the 2019 Christchurch terror attack, which she described as a ‘horrific moment of grief’.
The emotional speech ended with a standing ovation from members of the New Zealand parliament as Ardern signed off in Maori.
Alexandra Burke has broken her silence after announcing she’s expecting again!
The former X Factor winner shared yesterday that she is pregnant with her second child, alongside her footballer boyfriend Darren Randolph. The news comes just eight months after the couple welcomed their first child together.
However, following on from her exciting news, the 34-year-old has now been shedding light on a serious health issue that she has secretly been battling for years.
Alexandra appeared on This Morning earlier today, to mark IBS Awareness Week.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system.
It causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. They can vary over time, and can last for days, weeks or months.
After being congratulated by hosts Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond on her pregnancy news, Alexandra was asked about her experience with IBS.
“The joke of it was after I had all these symptoms I would also think that it was anxiety or something else that triggered it. Anxiety played a massive part in it all,” she explained.
Credit: ITV
The singer then went on to detail how it affected her career. “I was skipping meals before shows because all of the pain would come after eating. I'd be hungry and then do a show,” she recalled.
“It just was so bad and it got to the point where I thought to myself, ‘I can't take this anymore’”, she admitted.
Alexandra also clarified that her experience with IBS first began when she was in her early 20s, shortly after her success on the X Factor.
“It got to the point where I felt out of control and it was an out of body experience,” she shared. Alexandra added that she was too embarrassed at the time to speak out, but now wants to become an advocate for the condition.
Her candid interview comes just one day after she announced she is expecting her second child. The mum-of-one took to social media yesterday to share a sweet snap from her pregnancy photoshoot, with the caption: “We are so excited to do this all again”.
The 26-year-old recently spoke to OK!, and in the interview, Jessie was asked if she intends to move to England permanently and live with Will.
The personal trainer confirmed that she will soon be heading home to Australia to "swap over her suitcase" and renew her visa, but added that she fully intends to return to the UK.
"The plan is to come back to the UK for the long term. I love it here and I haven't experienced the warmer weather yet, so I'm not going back to Australia before I get some sunshine," she teased.
Jessie went on to explain that living in the UK for the first time has been a strange experience for her. "This is my first time proper in the UK. It's just so weird, I was saying to Will that usually people plan it when they move to a different country but I've just kind of ended up here,” she detailed. However, the Aussie added that living in England definitely “feels like home” to her.
Jessie and Will have been living with his parents for the time being, to coincide with Will’s job as a farmer. Jessie couldn’t help but gush about her boyfriend’s family in her interview.
"Now I'm living on the farm, I'm really close with Will's mum, because she's only got two sons,” she shared. "Will's dad always tells me 'it's so nice having a girl around'."
Lastly, Jessie noted that living on a separate property on the farmland would be “ideal” for the pair. "I think we would miss the family too much if we were too far away. But the both of us don't know too much about London, so we kind of need to sit down and have a look at what's actually going to work for us," she said.
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation have reached out to the HSE and pleaded with them to take action ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday weekend as hospitals nationwide are overcrowded.
The INMO fear there will be a surge in the amount of patients being admitted to hospital over the Easter weekend, and with hundreds already left without beds, are worried more pressure will be put on hospital staff and many will be left on trolleys.
Overcrowding is already a big issue nationwide as there have been 584 patients admitted to hospital without a bed today, April 5.
The INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha has released a statement saying, “Our members are concerned at the very high levels of overcrowding leading into the Easter period and we have set out the necessary immediate steps that must be taken to alleviate pressure across hospital sites”.
“We know that after every bank holiday there is a predictable surge in the number of people on trolleys. Therefore, all efforts to increase discharges, including over the long weekend period must be undertaken”.
She added, “Where it is available additional capacity must be obtained from the private sector and alternative care pathways in the community must be utilised”.
When previously speaking about the record high numbers of overcrowding in March, the worst since 2006, the General Secretary stated, “The State cannot expect nurses to bear the brunt of the crisis and work at full tilt in constantly overcrowded and understaffed wards year-round. Nurses want to be able to carry out the high quality care that they have been trained to do but cannot provide in these circumstances”.
“There must be a change in mindset in how we approach this overcrowding crisis across from senior decision-makers from hospital management to HSE senior management levels”.
Figures shared today to prove the overcrowding issue have revealed that there are 98 patients waiting for hospital beds in University Hospital Limerick, 59 in University College Hospital Galway and 73 in Cork University Hospital waiting on trolleys and wards for a bed.
Justin Long and Kate Bosworth are officially engaged!
After a few days of speculation, The He’s Just Not That Into You star has confirmed that he has popped the question to Blue Crush actress Kate – and she said yes!
Justin announced the exciting news on Instagram, following a new episode release on his podcast Life Is Short, on which Kate appeared as a guest.
The 44-year-old uploaded numerous photos of himself and his new fiancée together, including a couple of snaps showcasing Kate’s beautiful engagement ring.
“She said YES… to being a guest on @lifeisshortpodcast! And to other slightly more life-changing questions,” Justin teased at the beginning of his caption.
He then went on to admit that he had felt nervous to publicly disclose their engagement. “It felt like a leap to talk about something so personal so publicly but I’ve found that the scary things become much easier when you commit to the truth… and to a partner as loving and safe as Catherine Ann Bosworth,” he gushed.
Credit: Justin Long Instagram
The actor concluded by writing one final message of love to Kate. “I feel eternally grateful that I found a partner who makes each day SO full, whose mere presence IS a reminder of the beauty and brevity of life, and who makes me laugh from the minute we wake up til the one I begrudgingly fall asleep. I cherish the days we’ve had and the ones to come,” Justin penned.
After confirming their engagement news, many famous faces chose to send well-wishes to the happy couple.
“Congratulations!! So happy for you both!”, commented How I Met Your Mother star Cobie Smulders.
Credit: Justin Long Instagram
“I love you two together. A perfect match!”, replied comedian Chelsea Handler.
“Woweee 2 of faves in matrimony!! Congrats, palz!”, added Cruel Intentions actor Ryan Phillippe.
Justin and Kate first met on the set of Barbarian in 2021. Rumours later began to circulate that the pair had entered into a relationship, and in May 2022, the pair confirmed their romance.
Stacey Solomon has delighted her fans by sharing gorgeous family photos while on holiday in Abu Dhabi.
The mum-of-five has been praised by her social media followers for sharing ‘real’ photos of her postpartum body while at the beach, as well as funny snaps of her children enjoying the sunshine.
Posting a collection of stunning photos to her 5.6M Instagram followers that include Stacey at the beach with her little ones, as well as her husband, Joe Swash, at a theme park with her older sons and dad, she shared an update of what they had been getting up to on holiday over the past couple of days.
The 33-year-old also opened up about how ‘grateful’ she was of her body and revealed she has proudly posted ‘all of the photos’ Joe took of her and their family.
Stacey captioned the post, “Belle of the beach. A little photo round up of the last two days… featuring Belle’s first look at the sea, Rex & Daddy’s beach hole. Roses fave sunglasses & dummy combo & A lads day out yesterday AD @ferrariworldabudhabi @visitabudhabi which the boys absolutely LOVED”.
“While Me and the three little ones stayed at the hotel pool for the day. Today was a beach day & we took Belle down to see the sea when it got a bit cooler”.
The Tap to Tidy author added, “Joe took some really nice pictures. There’s not one I’m not putting on here. So grateful for these memories, so grateful for my family & so grateful for my body, that brought our family here”.
Many of Stacey’s fans headed to the comments to praise her lovely candid photos, with one writing, “I never comment on celebs pics but this is so refreshing to see! a normal mum with a normal beautiful body making memories with her kids. Love to see it”.
A second follower penned, “This is so refreshing to see such a candid photo of you and your princess! No filters, no Photoshop, no expert pose and photography, just a beautiful natural woman unashamedly embracing her body….. and it is EVERYTHING! This post gives me chills in the best way!”.
“I love seeing a real unfiltered mummy on here! So refreshing!”, said a third fan, while another added, “Gorgeous pics Stacey and thank you for normalising Mum bods”.
The post read: "Black-Daley on 28th March to Thomas Robert Daley and Dustin Lance Black, a son, Phoenix Rose."
Tom and Dustin’s announcement is reminiscent of the birth of their first child, as they also chose to announce their first-born’s arrival in The Times with a brief statement. The pair welcomed their first child, a son named Robert, into the world via surrogacy in June 2018.
The joyful news of their second child comes just two weeks after the happy parents celebrated the 10th anniversary of their relationship. The pair first met in March 2013, and chose to tie the knot a few years later in May 2017.
To mark the lovely occasion, both Tom and Dustin took to their own respective Instagram accounts to upload some heartwarming snaps of themselves together – including a few with son Robert.
“Who would have thought that a random dinner 10 years ago today would turn into what we are today!”, 28-year-old Tom exclaimed in his caption on March 22.
Meanwhile, Dustin couldn’t help but gush over his husband. “I met my best friend and the great love of my life at a random dinner in Los Angeles that I had no business being at (I had a script due the next day!)”, the 48-year-old penned.
“Thank you Tom for all of your love, patience, and encouragement, for building our family together, and for all of the many adventures past and yet to come,” he added.
It’s the moment The Kardashians fans have been waiting for!
Kourtney Kardashian has announced a TV special dedicated to her wedding to Travis Barker.
The couple tied the knot one year ago on April 4, during a service in Las Vegas following the Grammy awards.
As the wedding was not legally binding at the time, they subsequently went on to have two more ceremonies – one in a Santa Barbara courthouse, and another in the Italian village of Portofino.
Ever since news of their nuptials arose, fans have been curious as to why Kourtney and Travis’ weddings have never been included in the new seasons of The Kardashians.
Well, now their followers have finally received an answer – they’re getting their very own TV special!
Last night, the American streaming service Hulu released a first-look teaser at the upcoming special.
The special, titled ‘Til Death Do Us Part: Kourtney & Travis, promises that both "private and personal footage reveal an intimate family event full of beautiful moments."
In the teaser trailer, glimpses of all three of the pair’s weddings can be seen, as they reflect on their numerous big days. "Can you believe we got married three times?", 43-year-old Kourtney gushes in one scene.
"It's like choosing a child. I can't pick the best one!", exclaims 47-year-old drummer Travis in response.
The first look also showcases the couple’s extended family, with Kourtney’s sister Kim saying with pride: "There's really no love story like you guys.”
Following the release of the trailer, fans couldn’t help but share their excitement for the brand-new Kardashians content.
Til Death Do Us Part Kourtney & Travis will be released on Disney+ next Thursday, April 13, followed by the upcoming third season of The Kardashians, which begins on May 25. We can’t wait!
