Huge congratulations are in order for Michelle Williams who is engaged to Hamilton actor Thomas Kail. Not only is the actress set to tie the knot, but she is also pregnant with their first child. The Dawson's Creek alum and the Tony winner will welcome their first child together in 2020.
According to People, the lovebirds were spotted purchasing baby clothes at a store in London, where Michelle is currently filming Venom 2.
Michelle is already mum to 14-year-old daughter Matilda from her relationship with the late Heath Ledger. It is believed her daughter played matchmaker to her mum and the Broadway star.
There's no doubt 2020 is going to be quite the special year for Michelle.
Huge congratulations are in order for Rebekah and Jamie Vardy who have welcomed a baby girl. Rebekah gave birth to her fifth child, and her third with Jamie, this week.
The footballer took to Twitter to reveal their special news.
The dad couldn’t help but gush about their newborn.
Jamie and Rebekah are also parents to four-year-old Sofia and two-year-old Finley. Rebekah is also a mum to two children- 13-year-old Meghan and nine-year-old Taylor- from her previous relationship.
The mum-of-five revealed she was expecting in August.
We cannot wait to find out the name of their darling daughter!
“You are there for women at their most vulnerable; you witness strength, pain and unimaginable joy on a daily basis. Your work often goes on behind the scenes, and away from the spotlight. Recently I was privileged enough to witness a small section of it first hand, spending several days at Kingston Hospital’s Maternity Unit.
“Although this was not my first encounter with the care and kindness provided by midwives across the country, it gave me a broader insight into the true impact you have on everybody you help.”
She continued, “Your role in supporting this critical phase of development extends far beyond the complicated task of delivering a baby successfully. The help and reassurance you provide for parents to be and parents of newborns is just as crucial. It goes a long way in building parents’ confidence from the start, with lifelong impact on the future happiness of their children.”
The mum-of-three praised them for being there during such special and life-changing moments in women’s lives.
“I want to thank you for all that you do. It has been a real privilege learning from you so far, and I look forward to meeting and learning from even more of you in the coming years and decades,” she gushed.
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth stunned fans when they announced their separation earlier this year. The couple, who had been together for the guts of a decade, ended their relationship mere months after tying the knot.
The Slide Away singer and Aussie actor have now reached a divorce agreement just four months after going their separate ways. It is understood that Miley’s attorney filed the court documents on Tuesday.
The popstar is said to be hugely relieved to have reached an agreement with her ex-husband.
A source told People, “Miley is relieved that she and Liam reached an agreement when it comes to the divorce.”
The 27-year-old is more than ready to start a new chapter of her life. The source added, “She just wants to move on.”
The Malibu singer has been dating fellow musician Cody Simpson for the past few months and it looks like their relationship is stronger than ever.
The couple even celebrated the holidays together, “They had a wonderful Christmas Day with her family. They plan on celebrating New Year’s together, as well.”
The source continued, “They are also talking about an Australia trip next year. Miley seems very happy.”
Liam spent the Christmas break at home in Australia. The Hunger Games actor has been linked to actress Maddison Brown and model Gabriella Brooks.
Gardaí in Trim have called for the public's assistance in locating 38-year-old Karen Comey. She has been missing from her home at Effernock Mews, Trim, Co. Meath since December 24, 2019.
Karen is described as being approximately 5 foot in height with a slim build, short blond hair and blue eyes. It is unknown what Karen was wearing when she went missing. Karen is travelling in her car a silver peugeot 206 hatchback and the registration number is 04 MH 1252.
Gardaí and Karen's family are concerned for her and are seeking any persons who has information on Karen or the car she is travelling in to contact them at Trim Garda Station 046 – 9481540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Christmas Day is almost here but I feel like all anyone is thinking about is whether their online deliveries will arrive on time or what time Penneys closes at on Christmas Eve.
As a child, my fondest Christmas memories are of my parents and their friends singing along to Slade in the kitchen, decorating the tree with my little sisters and bickering over who will put the star on top, visiting my Nanny’s house and revelling in the fact that we could eat chocolate before dinner.
The last thing I think of are the gifts. Don’t get me wrong, I nearly keeled over with joy when a Sylvanian Families Brick Oven Bakery was under the tree one Christmas, but nowadays the most wonderful time of the year is all about shopping.
Christmas is starting to revolve around Amazon deliveries, late night shopping and taking the perfect photo of the tree for Instagram.
We’ve forgotten the fact that spending hundreds on gifts isn’t the true meaning of Christmas.
We have been conditioned to think this way so let me remind you of the things that truly matter at Christmas time.
Waking up on Christmas morning and hugging your Mam.
Singing along to Wham as you drive home with your Dad.
Swooning over Jude Law in The Holiday with your sisters.
That first sip of Butler’s Hot Chocolate on a cold December evening.
Catching the Father Ted Christmas special and quoting the entire thing.
Rockin’ around the Christmas tree, literally.
Helping the men of the family wrap their presents on the sly.
Stopping to listen to carol singers on Grafton Street.
The smell that hits you as you open the first tin of Roses.
Dancing around the kitchen to Mariah Carey with your best friends.
Pints in your local pub on Christmas Eve.
Fluffy roast potatoes that make you drool.
Laughing as you struggle to fit the turkey in the oven: “It didn’t look that big in the butchers.”
Receiving Christmas cards from family who won’t make it home for Christmas
Seeing the baffled look on your cat/dog’s face when they see the tree for the first time
Saying ‘Merry Christmas’ to the bus driver
Your Nanny’s red cheeks after one too many glasses of mulled wine.
Sharing stories about the loved ones who are no longer around for Christmas.
Pretending your Grandad didn’t fall asleep after dinner: “I was just resting my eyes.”
Watching Santa leave the North Pole on the news, no matter what age you are.
Driving around and looking at all the Christmas lights in your hometown.
Trying to find out which one of your cousins keeps putting empty wrappers in the tin of Celebrations.
Their Christmas message reads: “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from our family to yours.”
The family-of-three will be spending the holidays in Canada. They have stepped away from their royal duties for six weeks so they can spend some quality time together.
It is believed they will be joined by Meghan’s mum Doria for the Christmas break.
The new parents won’t be spending Christmas at Sandringham with Queen Elizabeth and their extended family, but it is understood that the monarch is supportive of Harry and Meghan’s plans to spend Christmas away from the UK this year.
2019 has been quite a special year for Harry and Meghan, especially as it was the year they became parents for the first time. Their son Archie was born on May 6, 2019 and we’re sure the family-of-three cannot wait to celebrate their first Christmas together.
There is one scene in Love Actually that never fails to make us cry until there are no tears left. You know the one- where Emma Thompson’s character Karen breaks down when she discovers her husband has bought a necklace for another woman.
The gut-wrenching scene is a classic, everyone remembers just how touching Emma’s performance was as she sobbed, alone in her room to that Joni Mitchell CD.
Emma is one of the most talented actresses around, but her talent wasn’t the only thing that helped make the scene feel so real.
The Last Christmasstar admitted that her own personal heartache helped influence her performance.
During a fundraiser for the Tricycle Theatre in London, she shared, "That scene where my character is standing by the bed crying is so well known because it’s something everyone’s been through.”
She went on to explain that the breakdown of her relationship with fellow actor Kenneth Branagh helped her with the devastating scene.
Branagh cheated on Emma with Helena Bonham Carter whilst filming Marry Shelley’s Frankenstein in 1994, which resulted in her suffering from clinical depression.
The Stranger Than Fiction star told the Telegraph that she really felt for her character Karen, because she knew that situation all too well, “I’ve had so much bloody practice at crying in a bedroom, then having to go out and be cheerful, gathering up the pieces of my heart and putting them in a drawer.”
This affair ruined their marriage, with Emma admitting, “I had my heart very badly broken by Ken. So I knew what it was like to find the necklace that wasn’t meant for me.”
Luckily, Emma eventually found her true love with her Sense and Sensibility co-star Greg Wise in 1995. “Greg saved me. He picked up the pieces and put them together again,” she told BBC Radio Four.
With Christmas day edging closer, An Post is reminding gift givers that there is a solution to their last minute gifting dilemma. This festive season, a One4All gift card takes the stress out of buying gifts and makes sure your friends and family get what they really want this Christmas.
And you’ll be in good company with your purchase. An Post has revealed that over 40 percent of all One4All gift card purchases for the year are made in the days leading up to Christmas, with the average amount loaded ranging from €90 to €120.
While a pair of novelty socks or a Christmas tie may seem like a good idea, the benefits of a One4All Gift card give it the edge. One4All gift cards can be loaded from as little as €15 right up to a maximum of €500 which will cover all budgets. They are accepted in 8,500 stores and with the added bonus that there’s no expiry date on the card. For the ‘down to the wire’ shoppers, the gift cards are available at your local post office up to 1pm on Christmas Eve.
Of the days between now and December 25th, Debbie Byrne, Managing Director, An Post Retail says: “Our post offices are open right up to 1pm on Christmas Eve. Staff are there to help with all last minute posting and gifting needs. Popping into the post office for a One4all gift card is a great option for anyone on a last-minute Christmas dash. It’s peace of mind for customers, knowing they can gift family and friends with what they really want. Received with a handwritten card, this a thoughtful and reliable way to send love.”
Other great Christmas gifting options from An Post include An Post Mobile’s Mint + Value iPhone 7 (32GB), a great last minute gift choice, available at selected post offices this festive season. Drop into your nearest An Post Mobile post office or find your local store by visiting anpost.com/mobile
In the lead up to Christmas, An Post post offices will be open all day Saturday 21st and Monday 23rd December from 9am-5.30pm and from 9am-1pm on Tuesday, 24th December.
I have spent a good chunk of December dreaming about being in The Holiday. All I want is to escape to a dinky cottage in Surrey and fall hopelessly in love with Jude Law.
Is that really too much to ask for?
One blogger has gone further than simply just daydreaming about being part of the festive film and has recreated scenes from the movie.
Lifestyle blogger Kelly Prince Wright has been wowing her followers with her Christmas film posts and we’re not one bit surprised. She has gone above and beyond with her festive content.
As well as The Holiday, Kelly has recreated scenes from other festive classics like How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Die Hard, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and our favourite, Love Actually.
Speaking about the idea to recreate these iconic scenes, Kelly shared: “My aim is for each recreation photo to be as authentic and as close to the original film as I possibly could. So I’ve been scouring for outfits, locations, you name it for these moments.”
Kelly even visited spots where they filmed The Holiday. The level of commitment is phenomenal!
She wrote: “This is actually *I think* right about where they filmed this scene! St. James Church in Shere is also notably in Bridget Jones’ Diary: The Edge of Reason. And there’s even a pub in town called The White Horse where Amanda actually meets Graham – that’s where they filmed it.”
If your Instagram feed is in dire need to some festive cheer and creative inspiration then you just have to follow Kelly. The effort she puts into her content is refreshing and she’s become one of our top people to follow on Instagram.
Eldest siblings, rejoice! We’ve got good news for you. A new study has found that the eldest child is the most intelligent.
The study found that there was “a strong negative relation between birth order and cognitive outcomes of children.”
This news will certainly boost the older siblings ego, but it is bound to cause major sibling rivalry in households across the country.
The study was conducted by teams of researchers at the Universities of Houston, New South Wales and Sheffield.
The teams discovered that older siblings feel more confident when it comes to their academic performances, whilst younger brothers and sisters can often doubt themselves.
This may be because the eldest sibling doesn’t have anyone to compare themselves to. However, as younger siblings know, you’re often compared to your big sister or brother.
There is a huge pressure on youngsters to perform better especially if their big brother is a math whiz, or if their older sister is a history buff.
The team explained that younger siblings may be ‘less intelligent’ because they don’t get as much attention from their parents, compared to their older siblings.
They said parental attention has a massive impact on children’s academic performance. For example, the youngest daughter may not feel as supported as her older brother did when he was in school because the parents have more children to focus on.
“Although later-born children are not born disadvantaged in their health or developmentally, we find that parents are unable to provide them with the same level of cognitive support as they do with their first-born,” they explained.
