By Steve Hopkins Amy walked away from the project over creative differences Amy Schumer has revealed her verdict on the new Barbie movie, six years after she walked away from the film that’s made history. The Greta Gerwig film scored a US$377m (£293m, A$560m) opening weekend around the world, making it the biggest debut ever […]

3 years ago

By Joseph Loftus A sequel to the Christmas rom-com The Holiday is in the works and Kate Winslet has signed up. A sequel to The Holiday is apparently in the works – and Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, and the rest of the original cast have reportedly already signed up. The festive classic The Holiday, released […]

3 years ago

By Jack Peat A viral clip of the Barbie star has resurfaced on social media Margot Robbie has been heaped with praise after a clip resurfaced on social media of her signing to a deaf fan. The Australian has become the talk of the town after starring in the Hollywood blockbuster Barbie alongside Ryan Gosling. The […]

3 years ago

By Joseph Loftus More than 100 trans men have entered a Miss Italy pageant after organisers said only “women from birth” are allowed to enter. After an organiser of the Miss Italy beauty pageant declared that trans women could not enter the contest but only ‘women from birth’, over a hundred trans men have boycotted […]

3 years ago

By Joseph Loftus Elon Musk’s ex-wife, Talulah Riley, has announced that she’s engaged to Love Actually star, Thomas Brodie Sangster. Riley, who first met Musk back in 2008 at a bar in London, got married to the Tesla founder two years later. The pair were married twice. First between 2010 to 2012, and then again […]

3 years ago

BY STEPHEN PORZIO Don’t get caught out! Bank of Ireland (BOI) is warning its customers about a high volume of family impersonation messages currently in circulation, reporting a 25% increase in cases recorded in July. In a statement issued on Thursday (27 July), the bank claimed that fraudsters are sending fake messages purporting to be […]

3 years ago

By Jack Peat Somebody’s dream job is just a short questionnaire away We all know a beer snob who thinks they have the definitive steer on what the best pints on the market are, right? Well, now’s the time to see what they are made of. Supermarket giant Aldi is on the hunt for an […]

3 years ago

By Katy Thornton Huge congrats to Mona. Sligo native Mona McSharry has qualified for the 2024 Olympics in Paris after setting an Irish record in the 100m breaststroke at the World Aquatics Championship in Fukuoka, Japan. The swimmer managed to complete the 100m in 1:05.55, which was her first time clocking in under 1:06. 𝗢𝗟𝗬𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗖 […]

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Holly Willoughby is reported to be ‘excited’ after ITV bosses are said to have decided not to replace Phillip Schofield as a presenter on This Morning. Willoughby is currently enjoying her summer break until September, but will reportedly return as the sole permanent presenter of the popular daytime series. Rather than spend big bucks on […]

3 years ago

By George McKay Go green by eating your greens! Eating a vegan diet puts a huge dent in the environmental damage cause by food production, according to the most comprehensive analysis of the issue to date. According to the study, a vegan diet results in 75% less emissions, water pollution and land use when compared with […]

3 years ago

By Joseph Loftus “Your stupid generation wants to destroy the workplace.” A woman on TikTok has sparked a monumental debate online on the subject of time blindness. If like me you could kinda figure out just what time blindness is but wasn’t 100% sure, well a quick google search reveals that time blindness is ‘the […]

3 years ago

By Katy Thornton Always looking for somewhere new for your eggs benny? If breakfast is your favourite meal of the day and you make it your business to go to quality cafés and restaurants, then you may be interested in this list of Ireland’s top spots to get the morning meal, based off customer reviews. Using […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins ‘Suddenly, more people backed out, including the c*** maid of honour’ A bride-to-be cancelled her wedding after her friends reportedly refused to pay nearly £1,000 each to attend. The woman, known only as Susan, was left fuming after her nearest and dearest decided to skip her nuptials rather than pay the hefty […]

3 years ago

By Joseph Loftus “Dogs bark. It’s what they do.” People have been left both furious and heartbroken all over the world after news emerged that a woman asked a vet to ‘put her dog down’ because it barks at people. Lucie Holmes, who runs Lucie’s Animal Rescue in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, initially said that she was contacted […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley Barbie has a great day every day. We only have a great day if Barbie looks at us. As has been heavily documented in memes, articles and countless tweets, two movies with two wildly contrasting vibes will be released to the masses this weekend. The double feature of the decade will see […]

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By Katy Thornton Big news for those budding interior decorators. After almost 20 years of trading in the Irish market, H&M are opening their first home store in Ireland this autumn. The home-wear shop is set to open in Cork in September, setting up base within their current fashion store on Opera Lane. While previously […]

3 years ago

By Joseph Loftus Missing First Dates star, Paddy White, has been found. Paddy White was reported missing earlier this month and was last seen 21 days ago. However Gloucestershire Constabulary have now confirmed that White has been found ‘safe and well’ after initial pleas for information from anyone who may have known about his whereabouts. […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert Fancy finding your true love on Married at First Sight? If you ever wanted to take part in Married at First Sight then now is your chance. The UK series is looking for brave singletons to take part in the upcoming series of the hit reality show. The Channel 4 show has become […]

3 years ago

Model Gigi Hadid was arrested at the airport on July 10th. Police discovered drugs in Gigi Hadid’s luggage before her arrest, reports have confirmed. The supermodel was arrested in the Cayman Islands following the discovery. Gigi was arrested with a friend after landing at Owen Roberts International Airport in George Town on July 10th. According […]

3 years ago

By Joseph Loftus “God Bless America.” Disclaimer: I love America. I love Disney Land, McDonald’s, Coca Cola, The Beach Boys, Times Square, Humphrey Bogart, and Micky Mouse, BUT. And there is a but. For a nation so riddled with its many ups and downs, they don’t half love to criticise us humble Europeans. One story […]

3 years ago

Brad Pitt has left Wimbledon viewers stunned after his real age was revealed. People have been left stunned by Brad Pitt’s age as he watched on from the Royal Box during the Wimbledon final on Sunday. The legendary actor – best known for his roles in films such as Fight Club, Inglourious Basterds, Once Upon […]

3 years ago

He had planned to take on the task with 10 friends, but ended up doing it alone Harvey Price is officially a world record holder, having completed the world’s longest train drawing. Katie Price’s oldest son’s name is now listed in the Guinness World Records (GWR) after the 21-year-old completed a drawing of a Thameslink […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins ‘$10 on a $100 order? That’s f*****’ A man who ordered food to be delivered to his home ended up in a heated exchange with his rider who was disappointed with his tip. The unnamed man explained in a Reddit post that he ordered a meal from a high-end restaurant to be […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins The mum had taken the liberty of sitting in her seat before even asking A tired CEO who refused to switch seats on a plane so a mum could sit next to her children is being commended for standing her ground, as stories of airline seat wars continue to take off. Tammy […]

3 years ago

Grammy nominee Mahalia has released her highly anticipated second album ‘IRL’ and it’s officially our summer soundtrack. The singer has delivered a beautiful classic; effortlessly condensing any number of disparate styles and genres into music that thrillingly broaches any gap between Pop, Soul, and R&B. The album is a bold, brave, and courageous leap forward […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins *Warning* Article mentions sexual assault. Former X Factor star Lucy Spraggan has bravely opened up about being a victim of rape during her time on the singing competition. She revealed to The Guardian that she was raped by a hotel porter in 2012. The 31-year-old singer details the ordeal – that happened […]

3 years ago

Here’s what we know so far about season 2 of the Bridgerton spinoff. Ever since Queen Charlotte landed on Netflix, there have been questions about whether it would be – as it was billed – a limited series or whether Netflix could get the cast on board to continue it further. Bridgerton fans, it seems, […]

3 years ago

McVities has announced the return of a white chocolate version of the much-loved Digestive biscuit. Back in 2005, McVities took their classic milk chocolate Digestive and spruced it up, swapping the milk chocolate for white chocolate and giving biscuit lovers everywhere a fresh reason to rejoice. And then, poof, they were gone. Fast-forward almost 20 […]

3 years ago

Director Greta Gerwig planned to include appearances from Saoirse and Timothée Chalamet but it never happened. Everywhere you look lately it’s Barbie mania – from merch and red carpets to products and songs. But there won’t be any fuchsia pink ‘fits in Saoirse Ronan’s wardrobe this summer, as her planned cameo in the blockbuster was […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert If you’ve been trying to give up vaping then this video may help. People have been vowing never to buy disposable vapes again after seeing how they’re manufactured. Vaping has exploded in popularity in recent years as people look for alternatives to smoking, and in particular disposable vapes have become hugely popular […]

3 years ago

By Callum Boyle The footballer has welcomed his first child with his girlfriend Harriet Robson. Footballer Mason Greenwood has welcomed his first child with his partner Harriet Robson. The sportsman announced the birth of his first child on Friday. Greenwood confirmed the news on his Instagram with a black and white photo of two adult […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins James Cameron is reportedly working on a series about the fatal Titan submersible. The director is allegedly ready to create a drama series based on the journey that cost five lives. According to The Sun, the director of the 1997 film about the Titanic sinking is reportedly in talks with a major streaming […]

3 years ago

In paid partnership with Visa. An incredible opportunity awaits Irish business owners. At Her, we make no secret of our love for independent businesses, and we’re particularly proud to back women-led companies. However, we also know that when starting off it’s not always easy. Securing funding can seem daunting, and it might be tricky to […]

3 years ago

Lorraine Kelly has responded to claims she misgendered Sam Smith after they made an appearance at the Barbie premiere in London this week. Lorraine Kelly has addressed claims she misgendered singer Sam Smith. The presenter was discussing the outfit the performer wore to the Barbie premiere on Wednesday night. The Stay With Me singer uses they/them […]

3 years ago

The podcaster and TV presenter says her family have outgrown the €1,295,000 house in Howth, north Dublin. Speaking to the Daily Mail this week, Vogue Williams said she feels “really sad” about selling the home that she renovated in Howth. She and her husband Spencer Matthews and their three children split their time between London […]

3 years ago

Tubs has said he hopes to return to the ‘job he loves’ on the RTÉ airwaves, but bookmakers aren’t so sure… Tubridy insisted he wants to get back to work when he was speaking in front of two Oireachtas committees on Tuesday, but odds of 11/2 are available on him returning to the RTÉ airwaves. […]

3 years ago

The BBC presenter accused of paying for sexually explicit images from a teen is facing more accusations. According to a story in The Mirror, another person has come forward with claims the BBC personality sent ‘creepy’ messages when they were just 17 years old. The fresh allegation is that the as-yet-unnamed presenter sent the person […]

3 years ago

By Charlie Herbert She’ll compete at Miss Universe later this year Rikkie Valerie Kollé has made history after becoming the first transgender woman to be crowned Miss Netherlands. The 22-year-old, who lives in Breda, was awarded the crown of Miss Netherlands 2023 on Saturday (8 July). She received her crown from previous winner Ona Moody […]

3 years ago

We’re not quite there yet, but better days are coming Don’t all rush at once to get your bucket and spade, but this indecisive and entirely unhinged weather we’ve been having is due to shuffle off around the end of July. Hallelujah, etc. Met Éireann’s extended range forecast says that “current forecast data indicates mean […]

3 years ago

Did anyone else have a quick nap during last night’s recoupling? Yeah. Us too. Fans are calling what’s supposed to be one of the juiciest episodes of the season “the most boring of all time”, and saying that producers missed a trick by not having Scott get his chance to pick ahead of Mitch. In […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley The staff canteen at RTÉ has been closed after evidence of rats was discovered in the building. RTÉ has told staff that the facility will remain closed until the matter is ‘fully investigated’. In an internal note shared by The Independent, RTÉ told staff: “The main restaurant was not opened this morning […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley The incident occurred this morning, resulting in damage to an American Airlines plane. An air bridge collapsed at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 early this morning, causing damage to a plane which was preparing to depart to Philadelphia. In a statement to the Irish Independent, a spokesperson for the DAA said that there […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins The beverage could “endanger” children’s health A senator in the US is calling for an investigation into Logan Paul and KSI’s Prime energy drink, amid fears that the beverage could “endanger” children’s health. The drink is hugely popular among children, and senator Chuck Schumer has called on the FDA to “investigate PRIME […]

3 years ago

By Katy Thornton In the words of Orla McCool, this is going to be so cracker. It’s been over a year since Derry Girls wrapped for good after three magnificent seasons, and while we’re glad it went out on a high, it doesn’t mean we don’t still miss the five-some on our screens, not to mention the likes […]

3 years ago

C’mon Barbie, let’s go party Barbie hysteria is reaching an all-time high with Greta Gerwig’s marketing team working in overdrive ahead of the launch on July 21st. As a result, any association with the hot pink production has gotten the public in a tizzy, even when it’s AI-generated Data analysts at JeffBet have generated what […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins ‘It was definitely love at first sight for me’ A doting husband has toasted his wife of 60 years and says he fell in love with her the first time they met – when she pulled him the “best pint of bitter” he’d ever had. Michael Bartlett, 86, was smitten as soon […]

3 years ago

By Steve Hopkins The poor woman was terrified. A woman’s viral rant on a flight that a passenger was “not real” has spiralled into a conspiracy involving a man in a green hoodie that, it seems, wasn’t even on the same flight. The incident, on an American Airlines flight, happened as the plane prepared to […]

3 years ago

By Fiona Frawley Diet Mountain Dublin. If you’re one of the lucky 13,000 who managed to nab a ticket for Lana Del Rey tonight, we salute you. It wasn’t easy back there in the Ticketmaster trenches. Between the rush for tickets and the last-minute nature of the gig, you’ll definitely be needing a pre-show pint – […]

3 years ago

Kirsty Ward’s partner has been arrested in connection with her murder. The family of Kirsty Ward has issued a statement after the mum-of-two was murdered in Spain. They have also released a photo of the late 36-year-old. Kirsty Ward was found dead in a hotel corridor by a hotel worker on Sunday night. Police were […]

3 years ago

Jennifer Garner shares three children with ex-husband Ben Affleck. A lot of us take after our parents whether that’s inheriting their smile or their eyes, but the resemblance between Jennifer Garner and her daughter Violet has stunned fans. Fans couldn’t quite believe just how much Violet Affleck looks like her mum, fellow A-lister Jennifer Garner. […]

3 years ago