
Laura Holland
Laura has been a part of the Her team since December 2015. Taking the lead role on our entertainment coverage, Laura has interviewed everyone from the cast of Entourage to Ed Sheeran, Russell Crowe and Shaggy and frequented more than a fair share of red carpets. With a background in media over the last 10 years, Laura most recently worked with 98FM as their Head of Digital Content and before that for AA Roadwatch where she broadcast on Today FM. Laura enjoys travelling, Netflix or movie marathons and food, particularly anything sweet.
You can’t blame them for trying. EastEnders tried to be more current last night when they included a reference to the winner of The Grand National, which took place at the weekend. As we all know, shows like EastEnders are filmed weeks in advance, so including a topic that’s current is rare. On last night’s […]
9 years ago

Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk’s baby’s name has been confirmed
Gorgeous! Finally – we know the sex and name of Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk’s baby. We found out at the weekend that they welcomed their first child into the world two weeks ago but there was no mention of the sex. But now we can confirm that they had a baby girl and named […]
9 years ago

This bride managed to cover the cost of her wedding in a sneaky way
Her guests are not impressed. We all know that planning a wedding can be expensive but it’s up to the couple to do what they can with the money they have. You can still have a magical day without a huge budget. One bride, however, had another idea for how to pay for her wedding […]
9 years ago

This Irish couple’s Harry Potter engagement is just wonderful
This is magical. When it comes to proposing there are a number of ways and places to do it. But for Shane, from Ballycastle, Co. Mayo, he knew that platform 9 and 3/4s was the only place to propose to his girlfriend, Edel. While on a city break to London Shane seized the opportunity at […]
9 years ago

This reporter was caught rotten daydreaming during a live broadcast
Her reaction is everything. We can all be guilty of daydreaming while on the job, but lucky for us no one usually sees it, especially not the entire country. For this new reader, that’s exactly what happened her. During an external broadcast of the news her mind began to wander, so when the show cut […]
9 years ago

Margot Robbie is reportedly pregnant with her first child
Early reports suggest that Margot Robbie is pregnant with her first child. While nothing has been confirmed officially, a lot of media outlets are reporting that the 26-year-old actress and her husband Tom Ackerley are expecting their first child together. The couple got married in December in a low-key private ceremony. According to Hollywood Life, […]
9 years ago

Ashton Kutcher’s tribute to Mila Kunis has everyone swooning
No, you’re crying. Ashton Kutcher was honoured with the Robert D. Ray Pilliar of Character Award in his hometown in Iowa. He graciously collected the award and made a very moving speech. He had the audience in stitches by speaking about a felony he committed as a teenager and also spoke about people’s characters and […]
9 years ago

Selena Gomez and The Weeknd have made it Instagram official
Very sweet. Although we pretty much knew that Selena Gomez and The Weeknd, real name Abel Tesfaye, were an item, neither of them have ever confirmed the relationship. Even though pictures of them began to surface at the start of the year, they still remained silent on the matter. But now, Abel has made their […]
9 years ago

Harry Styles could miss out on a number 1 single for an unfortunate reason
Wouldn’t you be raging? Harry Styles released his debut single on Friday, Sign of the Times. It was set to hit the official top spot in the charts but it could miss out due to a technical glitch on Spotify. Based on its downloads and sales it’s at the top of the charts but it […]
9 years ago

This is the most popular destination for Irish holiday makers this summer
Is this where you’re planning to go on holidays? A recent survey conducted by The AA has found that the majority of Irish people are planning to go on holidays to Spain this year. The survey, which was carried out on nearly 7,000 people, found that Spain was the most popular choice for holidays this […]
9 years ago

Spotify is making a massive change affecting new album releases
This is a big change. Spotify is changing the way it streams new albums. Instead of putting them on general release to all users, some albums will only be available to fee-paying users when they are first released. Anyone who doesn’t pay for the streaming service will have to wait for two weeks until they […]
9 years ago

People think something very NSFW is happening in Harry Styles’ artwork
It does look a bit odd. Harry Styles’ first solo single was released today. First, it caused mass hysteria online with fans losing the plot over it. And now it’s caused a few eyebrows to raise. The artwork Harry has chosen to accompany his new track, Sign of the Times, looks very untoward altogether. People […]
9 years ago

A vehicle has driven into pedestrians in Sweden
A vehicle has left the road and crashed into people in the Swedish capital of Stockholm. According to The BBC, several people have been injured as a result. It took place on one of the main pedestrian shopping streets in Stockholm, Drottninggatan (Queen Street). Associated Press are reporting that a truck has driven into a […]
9 years ago

You can now get a Unicorn Manicure in Dublin and we’re obsessed
We’ve found our new nail obsession. Brown Thomas’ Beauty Lounge had its officially opening last night. Guests were invited in to try out their new salon which includes Ireland’s first blowdry bar from AVEDA and manicures, brows and lashes from Nails Inc. By far one of our favourite treatments at the Brown Thomas Beauty Lounge […]
9 years ago

A warning has been given ahead of Ed Sheeran’s 3Arena concerts
Aiken Promotions has issued a warning to anyone looking to buy last minute tickets for Ed Sheeran’s concerts. They’ve said to beware of fraudulent and invalid tickets for Ed Sheeran’s shows at 3Arena next week. He’s taking to the venue on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th. They’ve suggested that you follow these guidelines when purchasing […]
9 years ago

Looks like Kylie Jenner is getting her own TV show
Just what the world needs, more Kardashian/Jenner shows. The youngest of the Kardashian/Jenner clan is reportedly getting her own show. It was only matter of time with all the other spin-off shows from Keeping Up With The Kardashians. This new one will centre on Kylie Jenner and is going to be called Life of Kylie. According […]
9 years ago

These Chocolate Pudding Crispies look delicious and are so easy to make
Looking for something to make today?
9 years ago

Aldi has dropped the price of their hot tub ahead of its release
RACE YOU THERE! We all got a little excited over the announcement that Aldi would be releasing a hot tub, just in time for summer. And now they’ve just added an extra bit of excitement by dropping the price before it even goes on sale. As if we needed another reason to buy one. They’ve […]
9 years ago

This Co-op advert is so wrong on so many levels
Another day, another degrading message about women. A new sexist advert is doing the rounds this morning. It comes from the folks at the Co-operative Food company based in the UK. They’ve gone with the wording, “Be a good egg. Treat your daughter for doing the washing up.” Image via Natalia Georgina We have so many […]
9 years ago

Harry Styles’ first solo single has been released and fans are FREAKING out
They are going crazy. Harry Styles has released his very first solo single, Sign of the Times. Nick Grimshaw got the first official play of the single on his Radio 1 breakfast show this morning where he invited Harry on to co-host the whole show. Speaking about his first single Harry said that it felt […]
9 years ago

A sixth person has died as a result of the Westminster attack
The woman who fell into the Thames during the Westminster attack has died. Andreea Cristea, a Romanian national, was visiting London with her boyfriend, Andrei Burnaz, at the time of the attack. Her boyfriend broke his ankle while she fell into the Thames river below Westminster bridge as Khalid Masood drove into the crowds. Andreea […]
9 years ago

The MTV Movie Awards has made two major changes and we love them
About time! The MTV Movie Awards has announced two massive changes for this year’s awards ceremony. First of all, they will now be known as the MTV Movie and TV Awards and will include TV and streamed services into the nominations. The second big change is that there will no longer be a specific category […]
9 years ago

Pippa Middleton has ‘banned’ Vogue Williams from her wedding
Well, this is awkward. A few weeks back we’d heard about Pippa’s ‘no ring no bring’ rule, which meant that her guests were only allocated a date for her wedding if they were engaged or married. It seems Vogue Williams now falls under that bracket and is after getting herself ‘banned’ from the wedding. She’s […]
9 years ago

The first images of the Dirty Dancing reboot have been released
Dirty Dancing is making a comeback but only for TV. The hit movie will get a new lease of life in May when it airs on ABC in the States. Taking the lead in the new movie will be Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine) as Baby and she will be joined by Sarah Hyland (Modern […]
9 years ago

Ben & Jerry’s have three new flavours and they sound DIVINE
Get in my belly. Ben & Jerry’s have expanded their collection and added a new feature to not one but THREE new flavours. The new tubs are ‘topped’ with all the chunks and swirls we love in their ice creams, just at the very top. They all sound incredible. The new flavours are Topped Salted […]
9 years ago

These photos of a baby in seriously dangerous places are for a very good reason
A dad from Dublin decided to play a trick on the internet by photoshopping his daughter in different situations which were not appropriate for a baby. He had her holding knives, hanging from the banisters, climbing a ladder and driving the car. All the images are so well photoshopped that they look completely real. Along […]
9 years ago

We’re loving the Late Late Show line-up this week
This is well worth watching. It wouldn’t be The Late Late Show without some random segment thrown in and this week’s one is just that. They’re going to be bringing in the world’s smallest cow and calf and showing them off to viewers. Told you it was a bit random. Now for the actual guests… […]
9 years ago

One of our childhood favourite shows is coming back with a twist
Another day, another TV reboot. Every day there seems to be a new TV show or movie reboot. Between Gilmore Girls, Full House, Power Rangers, Baywatch and Will and Grace there is no shortage of old shows being relaunched. Some we cannot wait for, others we hope won’t ruin any memories we have. The latest […]
9 years ago

If you’re looking to move to Canada then you’ll have to act fast
There has been a huge increase in demand for Canadian working holiday visa from Irish workers. VisaFirst.com is reporting that the amount of people applying for the Canadian working holiday programme has already surpassed the numbers for 2016 in its entirety. At present, there are just under 500 places left in the 2017 programme so […]
9 years ago

Mel B’s husband has released a statement following allegations made about him
He’s had his say. Last month Mel B announced her split from husband of ten years, Stephen Belafonte. The couple who have one child together confirmed they were filing for divorce after separating in Decemeber. Since then, Mel has made numerous accusations against Stephen, claiming that he abused her during the relationship. Stephen has released […]
9 years ago

This Limerick boy’s reaction to finding out he’s going to Spain is too much
His reaction is priceless! Sean McGrath, from Clarina, Co Limerick, went to Shannon Airport with his dad to drop off his grandparents who were off to Spain on holiday. Little did he know he was also going and it was all a surprise. Sean’s dad Colum caught the whole thing on camera where they got […]
9 years ago

Win tickets to Not Dead Enough starring Shane Richie and Laura Whitmore
We’ve teamed up with the Bord Gais Energy Theatre to offer you the chance to win tickets to Not Dead Enough. Following his successful tour of The Perfect Murder, Shane Richie will be back at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre with the new show Not Dead Enough, which also stars Laura Whitmore and Bill Ward. Taking […]
9 years ago

Ireland’s first ever gin cruise is here
This is not a drill – we now have our very own gin cruise in Ireland. The Lough Derg Gin Cruise is offering people the chance to sail up and down Lough Derg as they take a gin masterclass and also have a tasting session. The cruise, which leaves from Ballina, Co. Tipperary, has teamed up with […]
9 years ago

There’s going to be a special pop-up store where you can personalise Lindt Bunnies
We know what we want for Easter! A Lindt Gold Bunny personalisation pop-up store is coming to Dublin, and the best part is it’s all for a great cause. The personalisation pop-up will be open from Friday 7th April to Saturday 15th April in Dundrum Town Centre. You will be given the opportunity to personalise your […]
9 years ago

There’s a new ‘Our Graham’ for the Blind Date reboot and we’re not sure how we feel about it
There’s a new ‘Our Graham’ in town and we’re not sure how we feel about it. The reboot of Blind Date is certainly aiming to change things up. First of all, they have cast Paul O’Grady in the iconic role once made famous by Cilla Black and now they’ve revealed the voiceover for the show. […]
9 years ago

Harry Styles’ first appearance on TV as a solo artist has been confirmed
This is HUGE for One Direction fans. Harry Styles is going to make his first appearance on TV as a solo artist and he could not have chosen a better show to do it on, The Graham Norton Show. According to NME, the singer is expected to release his first solo single at the end […]
9 years ago

Turns out Marmite has a major health benefit
New research has found that Marmite could help to boost your brain’s health. Researchers in York University conducted a test using Marmite and peanut butter. They got test subjects to consume a teaspoon of either Marmite or peanut butter each day for a month. They found that Marmite had a positive impact on the brain’s function. […]
9 years ago

Ronan Keating is branching into radio after getting his own breakfast show
Ronan Keating is about to embark on a new career in radio. The ex-Boyband star has just landed himself a breakfast show on Magic in the UK. Hosting alongside Harriet Scott, the show will start later this year. Ronan has previously hosted a Sunday morning radio show on Magic but this new show will see […]
9 years ago

This beauty blogger had the best response when someone said they wanted to look like her
So honest. Beauty blogger Gina Shkeda has been praised for her honest and frank response to a fan that said she wanted to look like her. Gina has over 800k followers on Instagram and frequently posts flawless pictures. Burgundy game strong today. ABH poet lippie and Marc Jacobs “fine(wine)” eyeliner ? A post shared by Gina […]
9 years ago

These wardrobe hacks will save you so much space and make it neater too
There’s nothing worse than a messy or cramped wardrobe. Between not being able to find something, and having to battle with the rest of your clothes in the process, it can be stressful and headache inducing. Luckily, the folks over at Nurofen Express have teamed up with the author of Life Hacks and Kitchen Hacks, […]
9 years ago

You might be surprised at the identity of the person behind Peppa Pig
If you have children, have ever babysat or have nieces or nephews, then you will be familiar with Peppa Pig. The animated pig character, along with her brother George, are hugely popular in most houses. Not only can you get them on TV, but also DVDs and on YouTube, so there is no end to […]
9 years ago

Penneys have a version of the makeup brushes everyone wants
Finally! We’ve been looking for unicorn makeup brushes ever since we heard about them last year. They’re shaped like a unicorn horn and look amazing. And we’re not alone. The internet has been going crazy for them ever since they landed. ✨✨UNICORN BRUSHES UPDATE ✨✨ Here is the FULL 10 “Ultimate Unicorn Kit”. Watermarked due […]
9 years ago

James Corden is bringing his Late Late Show to the UK
This will be brilliant! James Corden’s hugely popular US TV show, The Late Late Show, will be coming to the UK this summer. He will be taking the show on a mini-tour to his home country. According to Digital Spy, he’ll be live from Westminster Central Hall on June 7th, 8th and 9th. The shows […]
9 years ago

Turns out we’ve all been spelling the word ‘woah’ wrong
You learn something new every day. If you were to text a friend in a surprised response or spell out the word ‘woah’, you’d probably use that version, right? Some people use ‘wow’ as an alternative but ‘woah’ is the most common. Well, it turns out that’s not the right way to spell it at […]
9 years ago

An Irish girl was allegedly raped in Italy while her boyfriend slept beside her
An investigation has been launched in Italy. An investigation has been launched after an Irish girl claimed that she was raped in a hotel room while her boyfriend slept beside her. The 18-year-old woman was visiting the Italian region of Turin on March 25th and March 26th as part of an Irish festival in the […]
9 years ago

The new trailer for The Mummy looks incredible
Not long to go until we get the bejaysus scared out of us. The Mummy is making a welcomed return this summer with a brilliant cast and storyline. We’ve already seen the first trailer a few months back and we knew it was setting up to be a great movie. But now, the latest trailer […]
9 years ago

The Sydney Opera House sold something very special during Dara O’Briain’s gig
Dara O’Briain has just completed two nights in The Sydney Opera House in Australia. He was proud as punch to be playing at the iconic venue and took to social media before the first one to say how giddy he was. I could try and write something self-deprecating and “ah shucks”, but screw it: I’m […]
9 years ago

Jeremy McConnell releases public statement as he takes a break from the spotlight
Jeremy McConnell is leaving social media for a while to “take the appropriate action” for himself. The reality star, who has hit headlines quite a lot recently over his relationship with Stephanie Davis, has decided to quit social media and take time out for the sake of himself and his new family. Stephanie recently gave […]
9 years ago

James Arthur has just announced an Irish concert
Great news James Arthur fans – he’s coming to play! James Arthur has announced that he will play 3Arena on November 21st this year. Special guest on the night will be Ella Henderson. His show will support his new album Back from the edge. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 9am from Ticketmaster and […]
9 years ago

Actress Doris Day just discovered her real age after believing she was 93
Imagine finding this out? Actress and singer Doris Day was surprised to learn that she has been celebrating the wrong birthday for the last 93 years. Having believed that she was born on April 3rd, 1924 she would have been celebrating her 93rd birthday today. However, it’s been discovered, after her birth certificate was found […]
9 years ago