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Huge congratulations are in order for Alec and Hilaria Baldwin who are set to welcome their fifth child in the coming months. The couple confirmed their joyous pregnancy news on Instagram.

The 35-year-old posted a video of her baby’s heartbeat and wrote;

“It is still very early…but we have learned that there is a little person inside of me. The sound of this strong heart makes me so happy—especially because of the loss we experienced in the spring. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“We want to share this news as we are excited and don’t want to hide the pregnancy. These first few months are tough with exhaustion and nausea…and I don’t want to have to pretend that I feel ok,” she gushed.

“My one request is that the media not send paparazzi to follow me or buy independent paparazzi photos, hence encouraging them. I want to remain peaceful during this very early in my pregnancy and getting chased around by cameras is not in the doctor’s orders,” the mum shared.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Hilaria experienced a heartbreaking miscarriage earlier this year. "There was no heartbeat today at my scan…so it’s over…but I have some pretty strong and amazing heartbeats right here. I am surrounded by such love and I feel so fortunate,” she posted at the time.

Hilaria and Alec are parents to four children- 1-year-old Romeo Alejandro David; three-year-old Leonardo,  four-year-old Rafael and six-year-old, Carmen.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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There’s no doubt the siblings are excited to meet their little brother or sister.

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The gorgeous Rêve de Miel collection by NUXE already has stellar reputation as essential products for dry and sensitive skin, and now the French brand has added two new products to the range.

NUXE is one of the best-loved French beauty brands for a reason; they hold a deep respect for nature, they value the protection of bees and create only the highest quality goods.

To prepare yourself and our skin for the harshness of winter, Rêve de Miel will now have a rich balm for the face and a silky, melting oil balm for the body. Just when we thought we couldn't love them more than we already do, NUXE only go and gift us with two glorious goodies. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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1. Ultra-Comforting Face Balm, €29.50

NUXE's face balm is a divinely comforting treat for the skin, and has become an essential staple for dry skin both at night and during the day.

Its ultra-rich formula provides a medley of nourishing, soothing and repairing active ingredients: Honey, Shea Butter, Safflower Ceramides and precious Botanical Oils

The face balm also contains Propolis Oleoactive, a 100 percent natural, French active ingredient. They make sure to use an eco-friendly extraction method for their ingredients.

Propolis is produced by bees and contains over 300 active molecules with anti-oxidant, soothing, nourishing, repairing and purifying properties.

2. Melting Body Oil Balm with Honey, €25.90

The glorious oil balm provides an effective response to intense dryness using highly-concentrated nourishing properties.

The body oil balm has a high concentration of fatty acids (Argan and Borage Precious Botanical Oils), which provide the skin with maximum nutrition.

Its silky balm texture melts over the skin and transforms into a fine oil when massaged, cloaking the skin in a beautiful potion with luscious notes of Honey, Mimosa and Vanilla. We can't get enough of it.

 

3. Deliciously Nourishing Body Scrub, €26.50

This two-in-one scrub is honestly a delight, featuring Honey, Sugar Crystals and Precious Oils for exfoliating and nourishing the body in a single step. 

On contact with water, its balm texture transforms into a lotion, covering the skin in a soft protective veil. If you want to refine and smooth the skin's texture, this should be your go-to product.

4. Ultra-Rich Cleansing Gel, €20.50

This rich gel for your face and body uses honey to cleanse, with a gentle action thanks to its botanical-origin cleansing base.

Use in the shower or add some to a warm bath for skincare perfection. Its scented notes will soothe both your skin and mind, it's self-care heaven.

5. Repairing Super Balm with Honey, €20.90

This product combines the concentrated strength of Honey with Beeswax and precious Botanical Oils to nourish and repair very dry and weakened areas of the face and body.

Balloon Vine diffuses its soothing properties to relieve sensations of tightness and itching. Use on your chin, elbows, heels and sides of the nose for healing effects.

6. Hand and Nail Cream, €9

We dream of having this silky potion with Honey and Botanical Oils within easy reach at all times, to deploy its nourishing, anti-oxidant and repairing properties all the way to the tips of the nails, with no sticky or oily effect.

A must-have product to protect hands from wind and cold this autumn/winter. We hate the feeling of chapped hands, but NUXE have solved all our dehydrated skincare problems.

Even though 'Winter is Coming', there's no need to have a skincare panic moment. We adore how the French brand truly value and respect nature, and it's reflected perfectly in their Rêve de Miel range.

Nuxe is available from Arnotts, selected Boots, Cloud 10 Beauty, Lloyd’s pharmacy, McCauleys pharmacy and all other major pharmacies nationwide.

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The Princess Bride has cemented itself as a cult classic. The charming movie is adored by millions and has remained popular since it was first released in 1987.

It is the dream movie. It has the dashing leading man, the headstrong heroine, the goofy supporting cast and the fight for true love.

How could you not love The Princess Bride? We’ll never not fancy Westley (Cary Elwes) despite that awful moustache. Our hearts will always break when Buttercup is trapped with the horrid Prince Humperdinc. And we’ll never not scratch our heads as we try to figure out why Miracle Max (Billy Crystal) looks so familiar.

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It’s safe to say we were dismayed to hear of a potential reboot of the classic 80s movie, and we weren’t the only ones.

Once the news broke of The Princess Bride remake, fans were quick to express their outrage online, stressing that the movie is perfect as is.

Cary Elwes (Westley) even chimed in on the debate, echoing the views of his fans.

He tweeted, ‘There’s a shortage of perfect movies in this world. It would be a pity to damage this one.’

Why can’t we just leave old movies alone? People fell in love with The Princess Bride because of its charm, cast and character- and that is something you can’t recreate.

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You can’t match the magic of the original 1987 movie so why even bother?

As the age old saying goes- don’t fix something that isn’t broken.

 

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Former EastEnders star Melissa Suffield is set to hear the pitter-patter of little feet very soon. The actress is expecting her first child with fiance Robert Brendan.

Melissa, who rose to fame playing Lucy Beale, confirmed the joyous news to The Sun.

The former soap star is in her second trimester and confirmed that her baby is due in mid-March.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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She couldn’t help but gush about starting a family with her beau Robert, who popped the question three months ago.

She said, “We're so excited to become parents. This next step is an adventure, and we’re looking forward to raising a happy, healthy, inquisitive, strong, and accepting child, and starting our own little family, as a trio!"

37-year-old Robert said Melissa was destined to be a mum, “I'm over the moon but nervous too! Melissa is so used to kids, and she’ll be an amazing mum instantly.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The dad-to-be added, “There is nobody on earth I’d rather take on this challenge with, and I’m looking forward to every second of it.”

The couple celebrated their engagement in July. Melissa announced their wonderful news by posting a photo of her engagement ring to her Instagram account. She captioned the snap ‘#ISaidYaass’

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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2019 has certainly been quite the incredible year for Melissa and Robert.

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Lauren Conrad is set to welcome her second child very soon and the former star of The Hills is eager to meet her tiny tot.

The 33-year-old showed off her bare baby bump in a stunning photo and the soon-to-be mum-of-two is glowing.

She is obviously so excited about meeting her little one, but is undoubtedly feeling those pre-birth nerves.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Lauren joked, “Currently somewhere between “Get this baby out of me!” and “Stay in there kid! We still have so much prep to do!”

The designer added, “And thank you @hannahskvarla for taking this photo on our way back from the pool. This counts as a maternity shoot, right?”

Her followers couldn’t get over how beautiful she looked.

Leslie Bruce wrote, ‘You look better in a white bikini at 9 months pregnant than I ever will.’

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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‘You are such a beautiful mama!’ Hannah Skvarla gushed.

A fellow mum added, ‘So cute! Our due dates might be near each other. I'll be 39 weeks tomorrow. Currently on baby watch.’

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Lauren revealed she was expecting her second child in April. The lifestyle guru wrote, “It’s been hard to keep this one to myself! Very excited to share that our family will be getting a little bigger this year.”

Lauren and her husband William are also parents to two-year-old son Liam. We are so excited for The Hills star to welcome baby #2.

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The Kennedy and Co male grooming range is enriched with vitamins and emollients designed to help maintain a young, fresh and healthy look. The range was founded by TV presenter, style entrepreneur and fashion columnist Darren Kennedy who is regarded as one of Ireland’s most stylish men and top lifestyle influencers.

To celebrate the kick off of the Rugby World Cup this weekend Kennedy and Co are giving 3 lucky readers the chance to win a grooming set worth €68.75 each consisting of the Peat Face Scrub, SPF 20 Daily Moisturiser, Hydrating Beard Oil, Revitalising Eye Gel and Matte Hair Clay.


The Kennedy & Co range is vegan friendly, cruelty free, sulphate free with no harsh chemicals.

Kennedy & Co is available to purchase in selected Dunnes Stores and pharmacies nationwide or online at www.kennedycogrooming.com

To be in with a chance of winning, just enter your details below.

And don’t forget to follow Kennedy & Co on social

Facebook: @kennedyandcogrooming

Instagram: @kennedyandcogrooming

Twitter: @kennedyandcogr1

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Opening up about mental health struggles is quite a nerve wrecking thing because there are still so many people who will judge you and your issues.

We have made major strides in breaking the stigma surrounding mental health in recent years and that is thanks to the plethora of people who proudly share their own stories and experiences.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Authors like Matt Haig, Claire Eastham and Bryony Gordon have helped encouraged their readers to be more open about mental health because there is nothing to be ashamed of.

Millions of us struggle with our mental health, even celebrities like Sam Smith, Emilia Clarke and Naomi Campbell do, who are amongst a huge group of stars who will share their personal stories in Scarlett Curtis’s book It’s Not OK to Feel Blue (and other lies).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The writer’s second book will be published by Penguin Hardback on October 3, 2019. 75 empowering figures will share what mental health means to them in the collection of essays.

Contributors include Elizabeth Day, Davina McCall, Simon Amstell, Miranda Hart, Lena Dunham, Gemma Styles, Jessie Cave, Ben Platt, Dawn O’ Porter, Adam Kay and Martha Lane Fox.

The Feminists Don’t Wear Pink author said, “I think more than anything I made this book for myself. Not for me now but for 19-year-old me. The me that decided that she didn’t want to be alive anymore. The me that felt so alone. The me that felt so ashamed.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Scarlett added, “All the royalties are going to the INCREDIBLE @giveusashoutinsta – the UK’s first 24/7 crisis text line in partnership with Sussex Royal.”

You can pre order your copy here.

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The Unmissable Rewards Diner, Ireland’s first singing diner created by Bord Gáis Energy has officially opened its doors today. The 1950’s themed pop-up diner will be serving an All-American menu as a pre-show experience, for Grease from today until September 28 at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

Bord Gáis Energy has created The Unmissable Rewards Diner as a reward to theatre goers, combining the thrill of going to see an amazing stage production, with a money can’t buy pre-theatre dining experience. Customers of the Bord Gáis Energy Rewards Club, Ireland’s biggest energy customer loyalty programme, were given exclusive first access to The Unmissable Rewards Diner with all sittings now sold out.

However, Bord Gáis Energy is giving everyone the chance to win a pair of tickets to Grease along with seats in The Unmissable Rewards Diner through its social media channels. Theatre fans are encouraged to visit Bord Gáis Energy competitions on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @bordgaisenergy as details of these are announced in the coming days.

At the Unmissable Rewards Diner, not only will guests get the chance to sample a 1950s diner menu that includes Frenchie Fries, Kenickie Fried Chicken, Zuko Hot Dogs and Teen Angel milkshakes but they can also sing along to Grease classics with the diner’s singing wait staff. The diner will be kitted out with a thunderbird car, retro diner booths and accessories that will inspire customers to channel their inner T-Bird or Pink Lady.  

Peter Andre recently previewed the Unmissable Rewards Diner and spoke at the launch: "I am delighted to be in Dublin to be one of the first to experience Bord Gáis Energy’s Unmissable Rewards Diner.

"The Unmissable Rewards Diner is a fantastic opportunity for theatre goers to experience an unforgettable night of 50s themed food and music. I’ll be performing on the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre stage as Teen Angel in a few weeks’ time and I can’t wait to be part of the brilliant cast of performers in this musical classic.”

To learn more about Bord Gáis Energy’s unmissable rewards, visit here.

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Tayto, Ireland’s No. 1 crisp and snacks brand, launches its two new limited-edition flavours. Mr. Tayto is known to have his finger on the pulse and since the popular launch of Tayto Spice Bag flavour, has been busy in the kitchen developing more delicious Irish-inspired flavours. This time the new flavours are all about Irish favourite takeaways. 

Introducing:

  • Tayto Hot Wings Flavour: This one’s for the spicy chicken wing lovers looking for full-on flavour, they’ll leave you wanting more…

  • Tayto Curry Chip Flavour: Because sometimes a 3-in-1 just doesn’t pack the crunch you’re looking for. This one’s fuss free – it’s proper Curry Sauce like the guy in the chipper does it.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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If the success of Tayto Spice Bag is anything to go by, shops will be sold out faster than your takeaway would be ready.

To celebrate the launch, Tayto has teamed up with online comedians and content creators, Tadhg Flemming, Fionnuala Jay and Giz A Laugh’s Enya Martin. Keep an eye on their social media channels to see their take on the new limited edition flavours.

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Two weeks have passed since Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling tied the knot at the beautiful York Minster. The lovebirds have since been enjoying their honeymoon and look as happy as ever.

Both Ellie and Caspar have shared a series of snaps from their wedding day, giving fans a much-needed glimpse into their special day.

Katy Perry, who is a close friend of the Love Me Like You Do singer, recently shared a snap from Ellie’s wedding day and they’re both glowing.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The pop stars are grinning from ear to ear in the black and white snap, proving that it really was a magical and merry day for all those involved.

The Never Really Over singer captioned the snap, ‘Love looks so good on you Elena Jopling’.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Fans couldn’t get enough of the sweet photo, ‘This is the cutest pic I have ever seen. You both look stunning.’

Others couldn’t help but gush about Katy’s pending wedding day. The Teenage Dream singer is set to marry longtime beau Orlando Bloom after he popped the question earlier this year.

One said, ‘I can't wait to see you dressed as a princess with a bouquet full of flowers’.

‘You’re next and we can’t wait’ another said.

Ellie was joined by a host of famous faces to mark her momentous day. As well as Katy and her fiance Orlando Bloom, the Starry Eyed singer invited Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Sarah Ferguson and Sienna Miller.

We certainly can’t wait to see all the celebrities on Katy Perry’s wedding guest list.

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Westlife are set to play Wembley Stadium and Páirc Uí Chaoimh next summer. The concerts will be momentous milestones for the band, but one member has another milestone coming up that tops these gigs.

Mark Feehily is set to become a dad for the first time and the World of Our Own singer is more than ready for parenthood.

The dad-to-be said he is feeling all sorts of emotions ahead of the birth of his daughter. He told Today FM, “Luckily the [ Westlife ] lads have three kids each and one of my best friends has three kids… my brother has a child, my godchild, so it's not the first kid that I've been around." 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Mark and his partner Cailean O'Neill revealed that they were welcoming their first child together back in May.

The dads-to-be opted for surrogacy, which is a long process, “Because we're doing it through surrogacy, it takes a good three or four years of research and the whole process so it's not like it just happened overnight,” Mark explained.

"I'm ready for it. I'm ready for whatever it brings,” he gushed.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Mark and Cailean confirmed they were starting their own family in May. The Dynamite singer said, “This is the proudest moment of our lives and we are beyond excited to say it out loud!”

The Westlife member revealed they were expecting a baby girl during one of their Croke Park shows. Mark said he couldn’t wait to bring up his baby girl in such a wonderful country.

Mark and Cailean’s daughter is due in the next few months. We are so excited for the couple.

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Finding your dream wedding dress isn’t easy. We trawl through rails and rails of white gowns, try on half a dozen dresses and scour the Internet for the perfect frock, but the stress is always worth it when you find ‘the one’.

Sadly, many brides-to-be are now facing quite the dilemma after Glasnevin bridal store ‘The Bridal Corner’ closed immediately. 

The management issued a statement last night, stressing that they will do their best to reimburse every customer.

“It is with great regret that the shop was forced to close last week due to accumulating debt, and we would like to apologise for the distress and confusion this has caused to some of our customers.

“The owner has been trying to raise funds to keep the business afloat but that process has proved to be quite difficult,” they wrote.

“It is the intention of the owner to refund all deposits to brides for dresses that the Bridal Corner cannot provide but that will take some time. We will be making contact with all brides that are affected that have weddings before Christmas over the next few days,” they stressed.

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