Margaret Atwood’s The Testaments is among those shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2019. The Testaments, the sequel to Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, will be published next Tuesday. The 2019 shortlist was announced today [September 3] at a press conference at the British Library in London, with the overall winner to be announced on October 24. The Canadian author was […]

6 years ago

Coronation Street’s Sinead Tinker is set to receive a heartbreaking diagnosis next week. The long-running soap has confirmed that soon after marrying her partner Daniel Osbourne again, Sinead will be told her cancer has spread – and will receive a terminal diagnosis. After finding a lump on her neck on her wedding day [which will air […]

6 years ago

Muireann O’Connell told how it is “bittersweet” as her former Today FM show was shortlisted for the IMRO Radio Awards 2019. The awards, which are sponsored by IMRO and BAI, will take place on Friday October 4 at the Lyrath Estate Hotel Kilkenny. The Six O’Clock Show host, who was announced to be leaving Today FM last month in […]

6 years ago

We’ve all heard a bridezilla story at least once. There’s the ones that throw fits, that issue strong and bizarre dress codes for their guests, that tell their bridesmaids to lose weight and some even ask guests to pay to attend their weddings. Basically, totally over the top and insane. A number of wedding planners – […]

7 years ago

Dirty Dancing has officially landed on Netflix – and that’s the rest of our weekend sorted. The weather has been a bit all over the place for the last few days, which has made the idea of staying in and watching a movie increasingly more tempting. Thankfully, Netflix have come to the rescue this month and […]

7 years ago

Netflix have been at the top of their game lately when it comes to romantic comedies. And, based on the first trailer, their upcoming coming-of-age romantic comedy Tall Girl looks to be no exception. It follows the story of Jodi, who has always been the tallest girl in school — and she’s always been uncomfortable with it. After […]

7 years ago

“How clever of you to find me…” There’s less than two weeks to go until the Downton Abbey movie hits cinemas. And, as if we didn’t have enough of a reason to be excited for the film, producers have released another teaser clip featuring none other than Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham. The brief footage shows the […]

7 years ago

The first look at Ellie Goulding’s wedding dress is here – and it is definitely not what we expected. The 32-year-old wed art dealer Caspar Jopling at York Minister this afternoon. A number of famous faces – including Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, James Blunt as well as Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice – were all pictured […]

7 years ago

Coronation Street fans are predicting a heartbreaking death after the latest behind-the-scenes photos. The long-running soap took to social media earlier today [August 31] to give fans a glimpse at what they had been filming recently. But eagle-eyed fans began to fear the worst for one character after noticing what appear to be sympathy cards on […]

7 years ago

Harry Potter may technically be over – for now – but fans definitely take the series very Siriusly. With seven books, ten films and a two part play in the West End and on Broadway, it’s pretty safe to say the fantasy series has some of the most devoted fans across the globe. And when it […]

7 years ago

Riverdale has had its fair share of drama for such a small down. There was the whole murder mystery with Jason Blossom; the Black Hood and the Gargoyle King terrorising the town; the Farm converting basically…well, it seemed like everyone. Oh, and there was the whole thing with Hiram Lodge basically trying to take over Riverdale. And […]

7 years ago

You better be ready to splash the cash, though. Ever wanted to live like one of the Love Islanders without actually…you know, having to go on telly? Then we’ve got a bit of good news for you. It turns out the secondary Love Island villa is available to rent – and now offers a seven-night Love Island Experience package which sounds absolutely […]

7 years ago

Hozier has just announced a massive Dublin gig – and just in time for Christmas. Following his headline performance at Electric Picnic 2019 on Friday night, the singer announced he will be bringing his Wasteland Baby! tour to the 3Arena on December 10, 2019. Special guest will be Freya Ridings, who has just released her debut album. Today […]

7 years ago

Calling all brides-to-be. If you’re getting married next year, chances are you have at least thought about what kind of dress you’re going to get – if not started your visits to bridal shops already. But if you haven’t found the dress quite yet, we’ve got some good news: a popular Dublin bridal boutique is […]

7 years ago

Coronation Street’s Rob Mallard has spoken about the possibility of a romantic connection between Daniel and Bethany. In scenes set to air next week, Daniel praises Bethany over an article she has written for the local paper, which tells the horrific story of her grooming ordeal. But when the paper decides not to publish the article, […]

7 years ago

Would you do this? There’s a billion and one wedding traditions couple can choose to follow (or not to follow) on their wedding day. But over the last few years, there’s been a new one tradition emerging in Ireland for when it comes time to take the photos: the first look. One of the most […]

7 years ago

Strictly Come Dancing is set to allow same-sex couples to dance together for the first time next year, according to reports. For the last few years, there have been calls for Boses of the BBC One show to allow same sex couples to dance together. The Mirror report the broadcaster have relaxed their stance on the change, as […]

7 years ago

Staying in tonight? There’s no denying that Netflix have been on the top of their game lately when it comes to romantic comedies. Over the last two years or so, the streaming service have unveiled a series of swoon-worthy original films that we just haven’t been able to get enough of. The latest one – […]

7 years ago

Autumn may be nearly here, but The Summer Villa is guaranteed way to hold on to those last moments of summer. Melissa Hill’s novel tells the story of Villa Dolce Vita, a rambling stone house on the Amalfi Coast, which sits high above the Gulf of Naples amidst dappled lemon groves and the fragrant, tumbling bougainvillea. Kim, Colette […]

7 years ago

Fall has well and truly arrived. The days (and nights) are starting to get colder and the pumpkin spiced latte is due to make its return in just a few days time. Which means that it’s the perfect time of year to curl up on the couch with a good book – which is why […]

7 years ago

The weather has been a bit all over the place lately. Which means the temptation to spend Saturday evening curled up on the couch, with a good TV show or movie on the telly, is all too real. Thankfully, Netflix have come to the rescue with a number of binge-worthy TV series’ and movies being […]

7 years ago

Summer is starting to wind down – and if we’re being honest, we’re kind of excited about it. It’s not that we’re wishing away the good weather; in fact, we’re very grateful to the weather gods for how gloriously warm this summer has been. But we’ll admit it: we cannot wait to break out our cosy autumn-winter […]

7 years ago

Rylan Clark Neal has revealed a big detail about the upcoming Supermarket Sweep reboot. The 30-year-old TV presenter will be taking over the role of host/supermarket manager from the late Dale Winton when the iconic 90s show returns next month. He appeared on This Morning on Friday to talk about his upcoming role, where he also shared new […]

7 years ago

The creator of The Vampire Diaries is working on a new Netflix show. Julie Plec will be leaving vampires behind for her next television series, which is based on Amy Chozick’s book Chasing Hillary.  Chozick and Plec will write The Girls on the Bus, which is inspired by a chapter from Chozick’s memoir. The series follows four fictional female journalists […]

7 years ago

Any of these sound familiar? The most popular baby names of 2018 in the UK and Wales have been announced – and there were some definite surprises. The top monikers overall weren’t a shock, though – with Olivia and Oliver taking the top spots once again. However, the number of newborns being given the name […]

7 years ago

Glossybox has revealed their 2019 advent calendar  – and it is a beauty lover’s Christmas dream come true. There’s more than 100 days until Christmas, but a number of retailers have already unveiled their festive offerings for this year. In fact, many are going on sale this month. One of the hottest advent calendars of […]

7 years ago

Season five of Jane the Virgin is officially on Netflix – and that’s the rest of our weekend sorted. After 100 episodes of twists and turns, the telenovela came to an end earlier this summer – at least, in North America. We have been keeping our fingers crossed that it wouldn’t be much longer until we were […]

7 years ago

Inspired by none other than Meghan Markle. When it comes to engagement rings, some of the shapes (and colours) are definitely more popular than others – and, of course, there are always new trends emerging every year. And while we are always going to have a soft spot in our hearts for the more classic […]

7 years ago

Folkster are going to be opening a huge pop up store in Dundrum next month. In July, the retailer announced their pop up shop – which was initially launched last year –  would be returning from September until January. Now, we’ve got an exact date – and it is a lot closer than we expected. Folkster took […]

7 years ago

There’s a brand new pub opening in Dublin’s city centre – and it sounds like the perfect spot for a night out. In early September, The Crafty Fox will open its doors on Camden Row. The cosy snug will offer the best in a back-to-basics venue, with a warm and relaxed feel. Pub revelers can […]

7 years ago

Well, kind of. The premiere date for season five of Outlander has finally been confirmed – for fans in the United States. The Golden Globe nominated series will return on Starz from Sunday, February 16, 2020. There’s no word just yet on when it will premiere in Ireland, but we’re keeping our fingers crossed it won’t be much […]

7 years ago

Snow Patrol have just announced two massive Irish gigs in Belfast and Dublin. The band will be bringing their Reworked tour to Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on November 26 and Waterfront Hall, Belfast on November 28. On this tour, Snow Patrol will play reimagined versions of tracks from their catalogue, as well as new songs from their Reworked album […]

7 years ago

Coronation Street’s Antony Cotton has teased a “big storyline” ahead for Sean Tully. The actor also confirmed his character will be staying around Weatherfield until autumn 2020, after signing a new deal. He told The Daily Star: “I had a meeting about my future. I didn’t sign up straightaway. You have to negotiate a little bit! “It […]

7 years ago

She’s worked with Holly Willoughby, Rochelle Humes, Geri Horner, Emma Bunton and Christine Lampard. And now stylist Angie Smith has teamed up with Fat Face to curate an edit of must-have autumn pieces. The range includes everything from blue wash dungarees to a navy cord jacket and matching wide-leg trousers; a colour block jumper to a […]

7 years ago

Love Island’s Yewande Biala has revealed the one thing she would change about her time in the villa. The 23-year-old became a firm favourite among fans this year, before leaving a couple days before the Casa Amor twist. She explained that she wouldn’t really do anything differently, if she could re-do her Love Island experience – but that doesn’t […]

7 years ago

Meryl Streep is taking on financial scammers in the first trailer for Netflix’s The Laundromat.  The film stars the Oscar winner as Elle Martin who, when her picture-perfect vacation takes an unimaginable turn, begins investigating a fake insurance policy – only to find herself down a rabbit hole of questionable dealings that can be linked to a […]

7 years ago

Line of Duty’s Martin Compston and Peaky Blinders’ Sophie Rundle lead the cast of the gripping new BBC drama, The Nest.  The five-part series follows loved-up Dan and Emily, who are absolutely crazy about each other. They live in a huge house in a beautiful location just outside Glasgow and want for nothing. All that’s missing is a baby – and […]

7 years ago

Ed Sheeran has announced he is taking an extended break from music. The 28-year-old has played to more than nine million fans since his Divide tour began in March 2017. During the final gig in Ipswich’s Chantry Park, the singer confirmed it would be his last show for “probably 18 months.” He told fans [via The […]

7 years ago

And it comes in FIVE different colours. Based off the temperature this morning, it looks like we’re well and truly on our way into big, cosy coat season (otherwise known as fall and winter). Now, normally we would be big advocates for spending a decent bit of money on a good winter coat (if you can). […]

7 years ago

Jamie Vardy has announced he and his wife, Rebekah, are expecting another child together. The Leicester striker confirmed the news on social media on Tuesday afternoon with an adorable photo. The couple, who have been married since 2016, have two children together: four-year-old Sofia and two-year-old Finley. Rebekah is also mum to 13-year-old Meghan and […]

7 years ago

According to science, anyways.

7 years ago

Love Island’s Theo Campbell goes blind in one eye after champagne cork “split it in half.” The 28-year-old took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the news, as he thanked his followers for all messages ad support. Posting a photo of himself and girlfriend Kaz Crossley, he said: “So yeah basically 2 eye surgeries later […]

7 years ago

Emmerdale‘s Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden have opened up about the traumatic birth of their third child. The couple announced last month that they had welcomed their third child into the world – and they did it with an all-too-adorable Instagram reveal. The parents-of-three have now revealed in OK! Magazine their newborn is a little boy […]

7 years ago

BBC’s Greg Jenner has shared that he and his wife have welcomed a baby girl after five years of fertility difficulties. The author and historian shared an emotional Twitter thread on Monday, where he spoke candidly about he and his wife’s journey to parenthood. He began: “You may have noticed I’ve had a lot of […]

7 years ago

For the first time since 2003, Starbucks will be introducing a brand new pumpkin drink this year. Pumpkin spiced anything and everything has become synonymous with Fall over the last few years. We’ve seen everything from pumpkin spiced candles to pumpkin spiced deodorant over the last few years, with there no way to escape the […]

7 years ago

Christmas FM have announced Barretstown, the organisation that serves children and families affected by serious illnesses, as their official charity partner for 2019. The radio station is aiming to raise over €250,000 which will go directly towards Barretstown’s mission of rebuilding the lives of seriously ill children and their families, through life-changing Therapeutic Programmes in […]

7 years ago

What happened to Mr. Jingles? The first trailer for American Horror Story: 1984 is here – and it is absolutely terrifying.  The ninth season of the horror anthology is set in (you guessed it) 1984, at the fictional summer camp Camp Redwood. Emma Roberts, Cody Fern and Billie Lourd as well as newcomers Gus Kenworthy and DeRon Horton play aerobics […]

7 years ago

BBC broadcaster and music icon Cerys Matthews will be coming to Dublin next month for a very special event. With a childhood spent foraging and learning to make hedgerow and nettle soup, followed by a life of touring as a musician around the world and delighting in the local delicacies discovered along the way, a […]

7 years ago

“In this day and age you shouldn’t ask questions like that.” Michelle Keegan has slammed “horrible”, intrusive questions about when she is going to become a mum – as “it’s no-one else’s business”. The former Coronation Street actress told The Sun how she was frustrated by “everybody’s obsession” as to when she is going to become a mum. Talking about […]

7 years ago

It looks SO comfy. Even though it hasn’t always felt like it much over the last few weeks, we’re well and truly on our way into big, cosy coat season (otherwise known as fall and winter). Now, normally we would be big advocates for spending a decent bit of money on a good winter coat […]

7 years ago