Get the tissues ready because Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness’s latest Instagram post is going to break your heart. The joyous beauty guru never fails to make us smile with his positive attitude and uplifting posts, but this one is bound to bring a tear to your eye.
Jonathan revealed he is mourning the loss of his adorable cat Bug. The beauty expert shared a photo of him and his cat Bug to confirm the heartbreaking news.
“I’m sharing this mainly because if you see me around the next few days I won’t be my typical happy self and that’s okay,” he explained.
“Not sure how I’m going to make this loss mean something more but in the meantime, please make a donation to an animal shelter near you,” Jonathan added.
The 32-year-old’s co-stars rallied around him after he shared the upsetting news.
Tan France commented, ‘Love you, JVN.’
‘Love you’, said Antoni Porowski.
Mama Tammye, who appeared on Queer Eye, added, ‘I am praying for you my baby! The same hurt is recent for me as well and we take it one breath at a time. I love you.’
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina star Kiernan Shipka added, ‘Oh I’m so sorry. Sending love.’
The Los Angeles Police Department has launched an investigation into Brooke Houts after a viral YouTube video captures the vlogger abusing her dog.
“Our Animal Cruelty Task Force has received numerous complaints about the video you’re speaking of and we are currently looking into the matter,” an LAPD media representative told The Verge.
Houts has over 330,000 subscribers, and recorded a video of herself seemingly smacking and spitting on her dog. The 'unedited' version was apparently uploaded as a mistake and taken down later.
YouTube didn't reply to The Verge aboutwhether further action is being taken against Houts’ channel, but the platform bans videos that include or incite abuse towards any animals.
Houts issued a statement on Twitter after the clip went viral, apologising to “anyone who has been affected negatively by the footage" and saying; “things in my outside life have been less than exceptional.”
The YouTuber later defended herself by saying her dog is 75 pounds and “when he is jumping up in my face with his mouth open, I, as a dog parent, have to show him that this behaviour is unacceptable.”
“But I want to make it known that regardless of what my dog does, I should not have acted that way towards him,” Houts said.
YouTubers including Logan Paul (of all people) have referred to the incident as deplorable and disturbing. She is also being compared to Twitch streamer Natalia “Alinity” Mogollon, who threw her cat over her shoulder.
Houts has insisted she’s ‘not a dog abuser’. The 20-year-old’s dog Sphinx jumps up at her while she’s filming a video with him, and she appears to smack the dog before shouting ‘No!’
When Sphinx tries to lick her face while she’s filming, she pushes the Doberman out of the way with both hands. Logan Paul called the clip ‘remarkably grotesque,’ before claiming that Brooke put on an act for fame.
"Discipline your animals should they misbehave. I get it, but despite the hitting, the spitting is a totally unwarranted, inappropriate, and vile display of energy that makes this woman completely unfit to own that dog."
"Anything I say isn’t going to make those who believe I’m a bad person stop believing that, and I’m aware of this," Brooke wrote.
"The bubbly, happy-go-lucky Brooke that you often see in my videos is typically an accurate representation of me, but it’s obvious that I’m playing up my mood in this video when I’m clearly actually frustrated. That being said, this does NOT justify me yelling at my dog in the way that I did, and I’m fully aware of that."
"Should I have gotten as angry as I did in the video? No. Should I have raised my voice and yelled at him? No."
The American YouTube star continued: "But I want to make it known, REGARDLESS of what my dog does, I should not have acted that way towards him.
"I am NOT a dog abuser or animal abuser in any way, shape, or form. Anyone who has witnessed or heard true animal abuse will be able to clearly see that."
She also claimed that Sphinx wasn’t hurt by her actions and that, if he was audibly in pain, "it would have been a different story". Her channel is currently still live.
X Factor star Danny Tetley has claimed he is being ‘set up’ after he was arrested for a serious sex offence.
According to reports, the singer was arrested for asking a child to send him sexual photos. He has turned his phone into the police and the West Yorkshire police said the investigation is ongoing.
"I've never handled the fame very well. I haven't worked this hard just for me to be slaughtered,” he added.
The star was involved in another scandal earlier this year when a video of him snorting cocaine was shared online.
The singer said he was not proud of his actions, “I would encourage anybody battling their demons to seek professional help. I have always been open about my past and I only hope that I am able to turn a negative into a positive, by trying to encourage those who see this video to seek help.”
Love Island star Belle Hassan has revealed that her famous father, Tamer Hassan, pulled some strings to get her on the reality show, according to The Sun.
The 21-year-old make-up artist arrived as part of the Casa Amor segment of the ITV series, later coupling up with singleton Anton Danyluk.
The couple just missed out on the spot in the big finale, but they seem to be going strong on the outside.
Belle has since admitted that she used her familial connections to land a spot on the coveted show, which saw over 80,000 from the public apply.
She told Closer Online: "I had a conversation with my dad and he asked me if I wanted to do the show.
"I didn’t really think much of it and before I knew it one of his friends got me in contact with someone at ITV and then I did the audition and started the application process."
Image: ITV/REX
Only six out of this year's 36 islanders were chosen for the show through the regular application process, with the overwhelming majority being picked by the show's casting team or offered to producers by their agents.
Joe Garratt, Amy Hart, Ovie Soko, and Michael Griffiths applied through the standard method.
51-year-old Tamer Hassan, who has regularly starred in gangster hits such as The Football Factory and The Business, has been highly involved in his daughter's Love Island process.
The actor entered the villa to introduce himself to Anton, welcoming him into the Hassan clan during the portion of the show where family members are invited inside.
He was also spotted joining Belle and Anton on their first date outside of the villa as they enjoyed an evening out at her brother's restaurant.
We're sure Anton is fairly intimidated by him, considering his gangster roles on TV…
Blank Canvas are one of the best brands around when it comes to makeup brushes. They've got it all; quality, a vegan-friendly range and affordability.
The company see your face as a blank canvas which holds endless possibilities. Founder Una Tynan was inspired by the concept of using tools to express your makeup creativity;
“My vision was to create an affordable beauty brand without compromising on quality”. Their products are made and produced with innovative methods, and it's no wonder they've got such a loyal fanbase.
Having the right tools for your make up looks is half the battle. Every beauty lover knows the impact that each brush has on your look, and now Blank Canvas are releasing a Dimension Series Hamper as the perfect gift.
The hamper is just €90 and is the perfect present to gift to friends or family members who have an affinity for quality beauty products. It's got every brush necessary in one easy kit.
Filled with their most popular products, any makeup mogul (amateur or professional) would die to get their hands on the Dimension Series Hamper.
Image: Blank Canvas
The Dimension Series Hamper features;
BC Standee in Pink (worth €20 individually)
The BC Standee is a compact, upright standing brush pouch. Stylish and compact, it's ideal for your handbag or dresser, and can hold between 10 and 20 brushes (depending on size)
F06 Bevelled Foundation Brush and F08 Dome Buffing Brush (worth €15 individually)
The F06 and F08 are multi-purpose face brushes from the Dimensions series. They can easily be used to apply foundation, blush and contour by buffing products on first and then blending in a stippling motion.
The beautiful brushes are best used with cream, powder, mousse or gel products.
F06 Bevelled Foundation Brush
F11 Large Eyeshadow Brush (worth €8 individually)
The F11's multi-purpose design makes it the perfect tool for detail work to the eyes. This brush is best used with cream and powder products.
F20 Buffer Brush (worth €15 individually)
F20 Buffer Brush
The F20 is a multi-purpose face brush specially designed to suit foundation application techniques for all skin types-stipple or buff your foundation on with the F20 for a HD base.
This brush can be used with liquids, creams and powders.
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F41 Flat Tapered Cheek Brush
A luxurious Blank Canvas gift candle is also included in the Dimension Series hamper, as if we needed any more goodies in our lives. It's an incredible present idea for any makeup fanatic.
Blank Canvas cosmetics can be bought on their website, online at Cloud10 Beauty and in pharmacies nationwide.
Depop is one of the greatest tools in your arsenal when it comes to buying and selling items of clothing.
The legendary buy-and-sell app is getting increasingly popular by the day, especially with the rise of sustainable fashion and ethical shopping.
Buying pre-owned and pre-loved styles will hopefully keep on rising in popularity, otherwise the planet may just burn to shreds at an even faster rate (not even joking!?).
Depop has many lovable traits. The search bar allows you to find gorgeous vintage pieces within Ireland for an incredibly affordable price, and you can also extend your search party worldwide if you're willing to pay for shipping costs.
A seller can also make a pretty penny from selling your old clothes that you NEVER wear anymore (we've sold about 34 dresses we haven't even seen since our Wezz days for a great profit).
The explore page when you first enter the app also has top picks based on your likes and preferences, and also the Depop app's own favourite shops they've got their eye on.
Without further fashion ado, here are our Depop top picks for today. Nab them before they're sold:
The third season of Stranger Things wouldn’t have been as strong without Steve and Robin’s friendship. The employees of Scoops Ahoy brought a warmth and charm to the sci-fi/thriller series.
The duo won left us teary eyed when they had their heart-to-heart on the floor of the Starcourt Mall bathrooms.
We all thought Robin was about to confess her feelings for Steve, but instead she told him she was a lesbian and the conversation was too pure for our hearts to handle. The scene was simple yet momentous as Robin became the first LGBTQ+ character on the popular Netflix show. The scene was striking and moving for many viewers, but it almost didn’t happen.
In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, Maya Hawke, who plays Robin, said the story between her character and Steve was completely different at the start.
The Duffer Brothers wanted Robin to be Steve’s love interest at the beginning but as they started to film the third instalment, their friendship outshone the romantic storyline.
The actors realised that their bond as friends was always going to be far more impressive than a love story.
Maya explained that they approached the show runners about changing up the storyline, “Throughout filming, we started to feel like she and [Steve] shouldn’t get together, and that she’s gay.”
“Even when I go back and watch earlier episodes, it just seems like the most obvious decision ever,” the actress shared.
She later told Variety, “Sometimes we can have empathy for people on screen that we wouldn’t normally have empathy for in real life. If I can hope for anything it’s that maybe some people fell in love with Robin and that helped them fall in love with girls who love girls and boys who love boys.”
You can re-watch the touching scene (and swoon over Steve and THAT hair) below:
Newly crowned Greg O'Shea, AKA the King of Limerick, is BACK with a huge bang at Shannon airport this morning.
Amber Gill won't be getting her paws back on her fellow winner Greg for a while, judging by all those photos and autographs he has to get through.
The Love Island winner has returned to the Emerald Isle after winning the reality show with Newcastle beauty Amber, despite only knowing her for 12 days. The Irish charm always comes out on top…
Since leaving the villa, the rugby player has spent time in Geordie-land with his new lady, meeting all of her friends and family, but the time has come for him to see his boys once more.
Shannon airport pulled out all the stops for his return, setting up a decorated part of the airport in his honour filled with confetti and balloons. His fans must be in the millions at this stage.
You can hear the screams from miles away, as hundreds of people waited in anticipation to see their king land on Irish soil.
He's 100 percent our type on paper, that's for sure, and Ireland really does give the best welcomes. Time will tell whether he'll stay in Ireland or move over to the UK to be with Amber.
So far, he's talked about investing his half of the prize money, as well as getting facial surgery for a broken nose and fractured skull. He also wants to sit his solicitor exams, because he's perfect.
He walked into that villa, treated Amber like the queen she is and walked away with 25,000 pounds to show for it. See what happens when you're not a gaslighting villain like Michael?
Ariana Grande has been spotted holding hands with rumoured boyfriend Mikey Foster, of Social House, who she's set to score her sixth number one with for their latest song Boyfriend.
Romance rumours are increasingly being fuelled, Us Weeklyreports. The pair were out at Siena Tavern with a group of pals as well as the singer's mum, Joan.
According to Us' source, some PDA occurred and we are GASPING. Ari was performing at Lollapalooza this weekend in Chicago, but hasn't confirmed the speculation about herself and Foster's relationship.
“Ariana and Mikey were holding hands at one point while they were there,” a source told the publication. The two "arrived separately," the source continued.
Peopleoriginally reported the two were dating over the weekend, but The Blast broke the news of their relationship, writing that multiple sources told them that Grande and Foster's "professional relationship and friendship has taken a passionate new turn in the recent months."
The outlet wrote that they have been "seriously enjoying each other's company, and have quietly been elevating their relationship. However, they are far from boyfriend/girlfriend and are apparently just feeling things out."
Foster shared a birthday tribute with his Instagram followers for Grande two months ago, gushing about her talent;
"You're one of the most incredible people the universe has to offer. I hope this year offers u nothing but the joy you deserve. Love you. Happy Birthday" he wrote.
Grande commented on his Instagram, "Love you sooooo much." Despite the lyrics of their tune denying their boyfriend/girlfriend status, Ari doesn't seem to be saying Thank U, Next just yet,
Feature image: YouTube/Ariana Grande and Social House: Boyfriend
Well, karma's a b*tch and it seems she's following around Michael Griffiths for the foreseeable future.
The firefighter turned reality star tried to play it cool after his car got clamped in Manchester yesterday, but he couldn't help smirking as he walked away from his white Mercedes.
The flashy car was spotted with a yellow clamp on its front left wheel and a pricey fine on the windscreen, totally immobilised. We promise we're not laughing.
Image: Backgrid
Cars are normally clamped for illegal parking, or if they're untaxed and on a public road. The Love Island star will have to pay a steep fine to get his motor back, or will have the car towed.
Michael did his best to walk away nonchalantly from the scene, but didn't succeed. The 27-year-old was caught in a whirlwind love triangle on the show, with Amber Gill and Joanna Chimonides.
Amber went on to win the show with Irish charmer Greg O'Shea, after Michael tried and failed to win her back. What a moment that was for the chaldish man.
The Sun Online revealed he was kissing Casa Amor's Nabila Badda after the reunion show on Sunday, before cracking on with Joanna Chimonides again.
Pictures showed the Michael planting a kiss on Nabila before getting intimate with Joanna straight afterwards. It won't be long before his head gets turned again, we reckon.
Joanna was dumped from the Island, branding Michael a "snake" after he wouldn't leave the villa with her. She's denying that they're romantically involved, despite being photographed kissing.
From B*witched, 5ive, S Club Party, and Ace of Base to Johnny Logan, 2 Unlimited, The Vengaboys and Bananarama; Electric Picnic's throwback stage is undeniably legendary.
The music festival has hosted widely acclaimed acts spanning music's most influential decades, and now two more veteran musicians have been added to the bill.
Bonnie Tyler and Mr Motivator have been announced as the headline acts for Electric Ireland’s Throwback Stage at Electric Picnic, and we're over the moon. Total Eclipse of the Heart is gonna SLAP.
Queen of the power ballads will make her return to the throwback stage following her life-altering performance in 2014, and vintage is well and truly in right now.
Festival-goers are in for a throwback treat this year, as joining the star will be fitness fanatic and the legend of lycra; Mr. Motivator.
He will once again bring his unique brand of unstoppable energy to Stradbally, as well as acrobatic masters Lords of Strut.
The group also announced the details of a very special competition that will give those who missed out on tickets the chance to win their place at the sold-out event of the summer.
To be in with a chance of winning, fans must simply share a boomerang to their Instagram stories recreating the dance move demonstrated by Lords of Strut, tag Electric Ireland and use the hashtag #ThrowbackThrowdown.
Lords of Strut said: “We are absolutely ecstatic to announce the line-up for this year's Electric Ireland Throwback Stage. Talk about legends! We also get to do what we love more than anything – spread the word through dance. And what better reason to get your groove on than to win tickets to the festival of the year. See you there!”
The rumors are true people! We have been announced as one of the acts that will be gracing this year's @ElectricIreland Throwback Stage at @ElectricPicnic alongside legends like
Bonnie Tyler and Mr.Motivator! pic.twitter.com/ZqHMT57XTm
Bonnie Tyler said: "They don't call it the Electric Ireland Throwback Stage for nothing. After an epic show in 2014 they're bringing me back! I'm ‘between the earth and the stars’ with excitement to return to Electric Picnic this year.
"Irish people have always been among my favourite crowds and I’m sure the Electric Ireland Throwback Stage is going to be no different. Being the queen of the power ballad, I’m looking forward to bringing stacks of energy to Stradbally".
Sending a message from his home in Jamaica, Mr. Motivator said: “Mr. Motivator is going to be In Da House at Electric Picnic. I can’t wait to bring a taste of Caribbean flavour to Electric Ireland’s Throwback stage. I’ll get the crowd working, moving and happy. It’s going to be a blast!”
As energy partner of EP, Electric Ireland installs six kilometres of energy-efficient festoon lighting around the campsites and walkways to guide festival-goers safely around the festival every year.
We can't wait for this year's festival, kicking off on August 30 until September 1. Headline acts include The 1975, Billie Eilish, The Strokes, Hozier and Florence and the Machine.
Home Alone has got to be one of the greatest Christmas movies of all time. It’s a must watch once December rolls around (and when Film 4 screen it during the summer)
The Macaulay Culkin classic was first released in 1990 and has remained one of the most-watched Christmas movies since it’s original release.
30 years on from it’s debut, Disney are set to reboot the beloved Christmas movie.
According to Deadline, Disney’s streaming service Disney + is set to feature a Home Alone reboot.
Disney’s Bob Iger said the reboot will be reimagined for a new generation, but we can’t help but feel like the original is perfect the way it is.
Don’t fix something that isn’t broken, right?
The company is also set to reboot Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Cheaper by the Dozen and Night at the Museum.
Disney has not yet revealed when the movie will be released or any details about the plot so we’ll have to wait and see how this one unfolds.
Disney+ will launch on November 12, 2019.
Disney’s recent live-action remakes of The Lion King, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast was incredibly impressive so we’ll just have to hope they don’t tarnish the magic of the Chris Columbus and John Hughes movie.
