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Friends was the most popular sitcom of the 90s, and it still holds a special place in our hearts today. 

The hilarious characters taught us so many life lessons throughout 10 wonderful seasons (that are ALL on Netflix now, so we have no excuse). 

Check out the 13 things we learned from our favourite New Yorkers…

1.Not everyone likes to share food, and that's okay.

2. How to charm the opposite sex.

3. The difference between breaking up, and being on a break!

4. Go easy on the fake tan for goodness sake.

5. How to lift furniture…

6. True love DOES exist!

7. Sign language for everyday use.

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8. To love yourself, no matter what! 

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9. Mexican food solves EVERYTHING.

10. Casual dating is okay guys!

11. Ladies can propose too!

12. How to take a GREAT photo.

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13. How to dance like a total BOSS.

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13. Most importantly, it taught us that friendship is the most IMPORTANT thing ever!

 

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On pancakes, a slice of toast or simply by the spoonful, there aren't many foods that can compete with gold old Nutella. 

To celebrate World Nutella Day (we know, isn't it great that a day of the calendar is dedicated to the famous hazelnut spread?), we have scrolled the Internet to find some properly scrumptious recipes using it as a guest star ingredient. 

Warning: serious drooling ahead…

1. Chocolate cake donuts with Nutella glaze

 

2. Nutella banana cruffins

 

3. Salted caramel and Nutella stuffed double chocolate chip cookies

 

4. Nutella banana swirl muffins

 

5. Nutella soufflés

 

6. Nutella and caramel mug cake

 

7. Nutella layer cake

 

8. Nutella cheesecake dip

 

9. Salted Nutella and peanut butter sandwich cookies

 

10. Nutella cupcakes

 

11. Nutella brownies

 

12. Easy Nutella cheesecake

 

 

 

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Who else is guilty of wondering how many days you can get away without washing your hair?

That is what they invented dry shampoo for right? To allow us all an extra 20 minutes in bed in the morning. 

Most of us are decent human beings who enjoy being fresh and clean, but you'd be lying if you said you've never skipped a shower, out of pure laziness.

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Well, we are here to tell you just how often you can skip your morning shower…thank you science for your wisdom. 

According to Professor Stephen Shumack, President of the Australasia College of Dermatologists, a person should only shower when they need to (i.e when you start stinking up the room). 

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Professor Shumack told the Sunday Morning Herald that showering is a "social pressure rather than actual need."

"It's become popular because of the social need to smell good. But it's only the glands in your armpit and groin that produce body odour. They're not all over the body" the doctor went on to say.

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The doctor did claim that showering too often can be bad for you and "can cause actual damage making people more permeable to bacteria or viruses, itchy skin, dryness, flakiness and worsening conditions like eczema."

So the moral of the story is, daily washing is totally unnecessary but if you're feeling smelly, have a shower.  

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A reunion might be off the cards, but Friends fans may soon be able to recreate some of their favourite comedy moments with the launch of the Central Perk coffee shop chain.

The fictional New York hang-out played a huge role in the 90s sitcom, with Monica, Chandler, Ross, Rachel, Phoebe and Joey spending pretty much all of their free time there.

According to reports, legal documents obtained by The Blast state that earlier this month, Warner Bros. Entertainment secured a copyright to use the name Central Perk for "coffee shop and café services".

The production company have also filed to use the name for a number of different products including toys, board games and slot machines.

The news comes after a parody café under the same name was shut down in Toronto in 2016, following opposition from Warner Bros. legal team.

Meanwhile, a trailer for Friends: The Movie began doing the rounds earlier this month, showing the old gang back together again.

Unfortunately, it turned out to be a fake – but hey, a girl can dream!

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A good set of full, shaped eyebrows can make all the difference, and these famous faces prove it.

Check out the difference a fine set of brows can make to someone. 

Leighton Meester

Blair Waldorf would certainly approve of this transformation. 

Adele

Hello, from the other side. 

Lauren Conrad

The early 00s were a dark tim for LC, clearly…

Victoria Beckham

Spice up your life with this brow transformation! 

Demi Lovato

Good woman Demi! We are loving her new big brows.

Miley Cyrus

Remember that time Miley beached her eyebrows? 

Jessica Alba

Jessica still manages to look beautiful, regardless of the brow. 

Drew Barrymore 

In fairness, Drew was killing in in the nineties with her skinny eyebrows. Glad that trend is over…

Gwen Stefani

Don't speak.

Never underestimate the power of eyebrows! 

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Beauty fans, listen up!

Today is the day Penneys will launch its highly anticipation hair and beauty salon,  PS…Glissed.

Located at the retailer's Mary Street branch, the pop-up salon offers customers an array of hair and beauty treatments at seriously competitive prices.

The makeup section offers full makeup looks using PS…Pro products for as little as €5.00, and that's including lashes.

There are a number of signature makeup styles to choose from, from natural to all out glam, ranging in price from €5.00 to €20.00.

Dry hair styles will set you back just €15.00, and with five killer styles on offer, you're sure to find something to suit every occasion.

Pop down to the Mary Street location today between 8.30an and 8.00pm to check it out for yourself, or better yet, avail of one of the salon's walk-in appointments and indulge yourself in an impromptu pamper session.

To make an inquiry, simply contact (01) 5240053 or log onto psbeauty.glissed.com.

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Kim Cattrall has announced the unexpected death of her brother Christopher. The actress issued a public appeal over the weekend, asking for anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward.

Earlier on Sunday, Kim explained that he left his house without his phone, keys, wallet and left his door unlocked.

She stated that it was extremely unusual behaviour for her brother, “He would never leave his unlocked home without those items nor his 7 beloved dogs.”

The actress added, “He’s a one of a kind brother. Help us bring him home safe. Please spread the world. Many thanks for reading this. Kim.”

Taking to Twitter on Sunday night, the Sex and the City star revealed the devastating news that her brother had passed away.

“It is with great sadness that myself and my family announce the unexpected passing of our son and brother, Chris Cattrall. At this time, we ask for privacy,” she wrote.

Kim thanked the public for their help and support, “We want to thank you all on social media for your outpouring of love and support in this trying time.”

A spokesperson for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police stated that Christopher’s death was not being treated as suspicious.

We are keeping Kim and her family in our thoughts during this heart-breaking time.

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Gardaí in Dublin have launched an investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving disgraced producer, Harvey Weinstein.

According to reports, police in the UK have forwarded a case file to Irish detectives in relation to the alleged incident.

The complaint, which was reportedly made by Irish film producer Laura Madden, was first made in the UK last year.

Details of the assault were sent to Gardaí late last year, though investigators have refused to comment on Irish-UK police communications.

Madden, who previously worked for Weinstein’s Miramax Hollywood movie company. was one of the first women to speak out against Harvey Weinstein, telling The New York Times how he would ask her for massages when they stayed in hotels in Dublin and London in the 90s.

"It was so manipulative," she told the paper.

"You constantly question yourself – am I the one who is the problem?"

Criminal investigations continue on both sides of the Atlantic following a series of sexual assault allegations made against the former Hollywood big shot. 

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Last night we discovered that Kylie Jenner gave birth to a baby girl (HURRAY).

For months, the rumour mill had been turning in an almost aggressive way, with people speculating whether or not young Kylie was going to be a mum. 

At just 20-years of age, whether you are a celebrity or not, the idea of motherhood is a lot to take in. 

Imagine adding the constant scrutiny of the press and the public? Yeah, we'd have kept the whole thing quiet also.

Yesterday evening, Kylie shared a statement explaining why she chose to keep her pregnancy under wraps, and we honestly could not respect her more. 

Sure, there were days where we JUST wanted a cheeky snap of her baby bump, purely because we've been programmed to think that we're entitled to to that level of intimacy. 

Kylie Jenner has been in the public eye since she was a child, and every element of her personal life has been plastered all over the Internet for years. 

From relationship dramas to genuine family issues – the Kardashian/ Jenner clan typically don't have the luxury that is privacy.

And listen, we appreciate that it is this lack of privacy that has allowed them all to become obscenely wealthy – but at the end of the day they're human beings. 

Human beings who are not animals in a zoo, only existing to entertain us (and make millions). 

Kylie found herself pregnant 9 months ago, with her new boyfriend Travis Scott, and made a decision that none of her sisters have been able to make. 

The makeup mogul decided that her pregnancy was for her, and not for the public. Right on sister. 

"I'm sorry for keeping you in the dark through all the assumptions," she said on Instagram on yesterday. 

"I understand you're used to me bringing you along on all my journeys. My pregnancy was one I chose not to do in front of the world. I knew for myself I needed to prepare for this role of a lifetime in the most positive, stress free, and healthy way I knew how. There was no gotcha moment, no big paid reveal I had planned. I knew my baby would feel every stress and every emotion so I chose to do it this way for my little life and our happiness."

 

 

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We could not be prouder of this girl (who we've never actually met, but the emotional attachment is so real).

Sure, at the beginning of the Kardashian reign, Kourtney allowed camera crews in to the delivery room to film her giving birth to Mason… for our viewing pleasure like. 

Kylie represents the face of a new era of reality TV. There is no need to bare every single fibre of their existence just to make a buck. 

It might have annoyed die hard fans, but Kylie has proven that she is more than just a face on a TV screen, and bravo to that. 

At the end of the day, Kylie is a young woman who is figuring it all out – how to be a girlfriend, how to be a business woman, and most importantly – how to be a mum. 

Congrats to you Kylie – on becoming a mum, and being an absolute superstar. 

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A Dublin hair salon is encouraging women to go for smear tests by offering them free blow drys after their appointments.

Gillian Lee, owner of Mane Envy Hair in Baldoyle, says she will honour the promotion for one year in an effort to raise awareness of cervical cancer.

"I felt that as a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend, and as a woman, I had to do something to try and give others like me an incentive to make that smear test appointment,” she explained.

Making reference to her growing social media following, the salon owner revealed how she felt the need to use her platform "to do good and raise awareness".

The inspiration behind the incentive comes from Gillian's mother who, after going for a smear test, discovered a series of abnormalities and was later admitted for surgery. 

"Back in 2012, my own mother underwent an emergency hysterectomy following a series of abnormalities which showed up on her smear tests leading to minor surgery and then major surgery.»

"I believe she’s here and healthy today because she went for her free routine smear tests."

After seeing first-hand just how important regular smear testing can be, Gillian now want to encourage other women to get checked.

 

Evening ladies Gill here, As it approaches Mothers Day it always makes me think of Jade Goody and her two little boys she left behind , Its awful for me to say but ‘The Jade Goody Effect’ has worn off!! When Jade god rest her soul, was in the media there was an all time high of smears being booked in but NOW there’s an all time LOW!!! To think just 5 minutes at your local Doc surgery or well woman clinic could save your life Xx Please ladies, if this post and photo makes you think, please book a smear ASAP!!! And to encourage you even more Mane Envy will offer you a FREE blowdry no strings attached no hidden agenda just prove to us you have booked and attended your smear , note from the Doc or clinic an email confirmation anything , please let's share this post even if it makes just one woman go I'll be delighted xx #cervicalcancerawareness #getyoursmear #protectyourself #ManeEnvy4Smears

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"In fact, many women are alive today because of this wonderful free service and yet strangely some, including myself, don’t make the time to attend for their five-minute life saver. I want to appeal to women to please make that call today."

To avail of the incentive, women must produce a document stating they have had a smear, whether it is a doctors note, confirmation email or text.

For more information or to find a registered practitioner in your local area log on to cervicalcheck.ie.

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The internet went into meltdown last night when Kylie Jenner FINALLY announced that she had given birth. The youngest Kardashian sister chose to keep her pregnancy journey private, “I knew my baby would feel every stress and every emotion, so I chose to do it this way for my little life and our happiness.”

However, since Kylie revealed that she had given birth to a happy and healthy baby girl, her friends and family have been sharing their well-wishes with the 20-year-old, including her big sister Khloé.

The star told her Instagram followers that pregnancy was an empowering and life-changing experience, and luckily Kylie got to experience it all alongside her big sister Khloé, who is expecting her first child.

 

 

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Khloé took to Instagram to congratulate her little sister, “Congratulations My Sweet Kylie! What a magical ride it's been!”

Alongside a stunning photo of the sisters showing off their baby bumps, “I'll miss you bumping along with me. Never in a million years did I think we would do this together, but it's been that much more special because of it."

“God is so great!! He had his plan all along! I love you little mama, love big mama,” she added.

The Kardashian clan just keeps getting bigger and bigger!

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After maintaining one of the best keep Kardashian secrets for the duration, Kylie Jenner has finally announced her pregnancy and the birth of her child. 

Taking to Instagram (where else) Kylie released two posts, one video, one text post, sharing the news. 

The star also told the world that her new arrival is a girl, who was born on February 1.

 

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'I'm sorry for keeping you in the dark through all the assumptions,' she wrote in a text post to her page.

''I understand you're used to me bringing you along on all of my journeys. My pregnancy was one I chose not to do in front of the world.'

'I knew for myself I needed to prepare for this role of a lifetime in the most positive, stress free and healthy way I knew how.' 

 

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'There was no gotcha moment, no big paid reveal I had planned. I knew my baby would feel every stress and every emotion, so I chose to do it this way for my little life and our happiness.

'Pregnancy has been the most beautiful, empowering,and life changing experience Iv'e had i n my entire life and I'm actually going to miss it.'

The makeup mogul posted a sneak peek of a video to her Instagram detailing the past 9 months.

The YouTube video, called To Our Daughter is 11 minutes long, and shows Kylie enjoying her pregnancy with partner Travis Scott, eating for two, and attending doctor appointments. 

The video also shows the first official footage of baby Chicago West. 

Okay, we're finally out of our misery!

 

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