
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.
Would you try this one? One of the contestants on Masterchef tried out a very different dish on last night’s show. Natalie decided to deviate from the normal chocolate mousse dessert and made her own version using sweet potato. Yes, that’s right, she mixed sweet potato with chocolate. *shudder* It looked okay but left a […]
9 years ago

This Penneys dress is sold out in the UK but is coming to Ireland
Keep your eyes peeled for this one in stores. UK shoppers went a bit mad over a dress in Penneys recently, so much so that it sold out everywhere. The dress in question has a blue and white gingham design. It’s the Chip cup all over again, with the dress appearing on Ebay for twice […]
9 years ago

The person ‘in talks’ to play the Genie in Aladdin is perfect
We could see this happening. We’re getting progressively more excited about the new Aladdin movie. The live-action version of the much-loved cartoon will be directed by Guy Richie and produced by Dan Lin. We spoke with Dan a few months back and he told us that the movie will be very different. “Aladdin is going […]
9 years ago

Serena Williams is pregnant with her first child
Tennis star Serena Williams has confirmed that she is pregnant with her first child. The 35-year-old, took to Snapchat to share the good news. She posted a photo of herself in a yellow bikini, along with the wording “20 weeks”. Serena only announced her engagement to Alexis Ohanian in December of last year, after getting […]
9 years ago

Ed Sheeran has an unfortunate tattoo because of Saoirse Ronan
Saoirse Ronan tricked Ed Sheeran into getting a misspelled tattoo. Saoirse joined Ed in Galway last week to film the video for his hit single Galway Girl. During the shoot, Saoirse was supposed to write ‘Galway Girl’ on Ed’s arm for him to get it tattooed but, instead, she wrote ‘Galway Grill’. He shared the […]
9 years ago

Be prepared to get excited about a show that’s coming to Netflix
We’re really excited about this new one. Girlboss, which is based on Sophia Amoruso’s autobiography #GirlBoss, is launching on Netflix this Friday. The series centers on Sophia (Britt Robertson), who began selling vintage clothes on eBay and, by the age of 28, had built the multi-million dollar fashion empire, Nasty Gal. The series is produced by Charlize Theron […]
9 years ago

COMMENT: How I discovered that charges for wedding dress appointments are rife
Welcome to The Bride Files – covering all things related to weddings as Laura prepares for her big day. Wedding dress shopping is supposed to be one of the most special shopping experiences of your life. Trying on a selection of different styles before you find the right one. I was lucky enough to visit more than […]
9 years ago

A woman claims she found a Penneys top for sale in Urban Outfitters
This is mad. A woman in Glasgow was shocked to find a Penneys top for sale in Urban Outfitters. She took a picture of the red check shirt and posted it to Twitter. The shirt in question was for sale for £45 with the Penneys menswear brand Ceder Wood State on the collar. pmsl urban […]
9 years ago

Kim K is getting criticised for her comment on an ‘amazing diet’
What was she thinking? Generally, whenever Kim Kardashian takes to Twitter you can be sure that thousands of people will comment. It doesn’t even have to be anything controversial for her to spark responses from the public. This time around, she’s getting absolutely obliterated online for her comments on her new ‘diet’. She posted a […]
9 years ago

A woman broke into Drake’s house and stole the most random thing ever
Being a burglar is thirsty work it seems. A woman has been charged with felony burglary after illegally entering Drake’s house and taking a number of items. One of Drake’s friends returned to the house at approximately 10:30pm to find the woman in one of the bedrooms wearing one of Drake’s hoodies. According to TMZ, […]
9 years ago

Someone has won €500,000 in the Irish only EuroMillions draw
Quick, check your ticket! Someone in Ireland woke up a lot richer this morning, half a million to be exact, after winning the Irish only EuroMillions draw last night. In order to win the jackpot, the person had to get all five numbers, which were 3, 15, 25, 31 and 39. The National Lottery has […]
9 years ago

An asteroid will come ‘very close’ to Earth tomorrow
An asteroid will fly ‘safely’ passed Earth on Wednesday, April 19th. According to NASA, the asteroid, which is known as 2014 JO25, is roughly 650 meters wide and will pass by at a distance of 1.8million kilometres. It was originally discovered in 2014 and although the astronomers know its trajectory they don’t know what it’s made of. NASA […]
9 years ago

This is the most flattering side to take a selfie
Might help reduce the amount of selfies you take. It turns out there is a better side for taking selfies. Dr Anukka Lindell, in the neuropsychology department at La Trobe University in Melbourne, says that our left-hand side is the better side to take a selfie. She studied images uploaded to Instagram to determine which […]
9 years ago
Calling all artists and illustrators – this competition is for you
Ever wanted to design your own gift card? Well now’s your chance. A new One4all ‘Design a Gift Card’ competition has been launched and this year it will be judged by street artist Joe Caslin and fashion designer Helen Steele. The search for Ireland’s up-and-coming creatives is on as One4all launches its annual ‘Design a […]
9 years ago

Peter Andre has a new career and we did not see it coming
What else will he try? Peter Andre, the popstar, reality star, and presenter, has turned his attention to a new career and it looks like it has just taken off. He made an announcement on Twitter and Instagram saying that he will star in a new movie, which is being shot in Los Angeles. We […]
9 years ago

Win a night at The Clarence Hotel with cocktails to celebrate the ‘Unforgettable’ movie
Want this great prize? Read on… To celebrate the release of Unforgettable, starring Katherine Heigl, Rosario Dawson and Geoff Stults, which hits Irish cinemas on Friday, we’ve teamed up with Warner Bros. Pictures to give you and a friend the opportunity to win one night’s stay at The Clarence Hotel with 2 craft cocktails from […]
9 years ago

People think these are the first images of Cheryl and Liam’s baby
Could they be? As we know, Cheryl and Liam Payne have kept their pregnancy and birth of their first baby very secretive. They left us hanging for months without confirming that they were expecting, even though it was so obvious that Cheryl was pregnant. So, needless to say, we were not exactly shocked when they […]
9 years ago

Aldi has recalled one of their food products over ‘health risks’
Aldi has recalled their Yellowfin Tuna Steaks over fears that it could cause a health risk. The product which comes in quantities of 240g is from the brand Skellig Bay and is sold in packs of two ‘firm & meaty yellowfin tuna steaks’. It is being recalled over detection of high levels of histamine which […]
9 years ago

This adorable video about Easter includes an Irish singer’s song
This is wonderful. We feel like there may be an opening for more Easter videos after seeing this one. It could even rival the likes of the John Lewis Christmas adverts every year. A lovely video about the origin of the Easter Bunny has gone viral. It tells the story, using animation, about how the […]
9 years ago

If you have this food in your fridge you’re DEFINITELY posh, apparently
Some of these are very specific. You can tell a lot about someone from their fridge, apparently. Well, that’s what the folks at Tatler seem to think. They’ve made a list of foods that can determine if someone is posh. The first thing on the list is a ‘thing with a face’, more specifically pheasant or […]
9 years ago

This is why you should never play fetch with your dog
Researchers are warning dog owners. The most popular game to play with a dog is probably fetch. The aim is to throw something far away and get the dog to fetch it. However, it turns out that this could be dangerous for a dog and can cause it a lot of harm. A study has […]
9 years ago

Kim Kardashian has caused a stir with her latest Instagram post
More Kardashian drama. Kim Kardashian has caused a stir, yet again, online after posting a picture to Instagram about a morning sickness drug. You might remember that Kim posted a similar post a few years ago and was heavily criticised by experts and the public for not posting the side effects on the post. This […]
9 years ago

Turns out we’ve been eating Pringles the wrong way
First Mc Vitie’s biscuits, now Pringles. Everything we once thought is a LIE. We’ve only just recovered from the fact that the chocolate covered McVitie’s biscuits are actually supposed to be eaten upside down and now it turns out the same rule applies to Pringles. But Pringles aren’t covered in chocolate. I hear you question. […]
9 years ago

This is the most popular style of wedding jewellery
Welcome to The Bride Files – covering all things related to weddings as Laura prepares for her big day. Choosing wedding jewellery can be difficult. It’s hard to strike a balance between finding something that will suit your dress, but that you can also wear in the future. Therefore, the best thing to do is to keep […]
9 years ago

Here’s one place you can get drink in Dublin today
Looking for a glass or two this Good Friday? Another Good Friday means a day of rest for publicans in Ireland, but it also means that no one can purchase alcohol. We’ve come to live with this tradition and hold off for one day. Well, apart from 2010 when pubs in Limerick City was able […]
9 years ago

This is the average age people get married in Ireland
The new figures come from the Central Statistics office. A few months back a survey of newly married people in Ireland suggested that the average age for men and women to get married was 33 for men and 31 for women. Well, now a new figure has been given and it’s come from the 2016 Marriages […]
9 years ago

The reason Jesy Nelson split from her boyfriend has been revealed
Jesy Nelson had only just made her relationship with Chris Clark public and now they’ve broken up. The Little Mix star, who is currently enjoying a holiday in Miami with her band mates, sparked rumours of a split yesterday when she deleted all traces of him on social media and unfollowed him. Chris also took […]
9 years ago

Jamie Oliver’s mum gave out to him online over one image
Just proves you’re never too old or famous to get in trouble with your Mammy. Jamie Oliver shared an adorable photo of his eight-month-old baby River Rocket. The only problem was that his mum, Sally, was on hand to give out to him over the baby’s surroundings. Jamie captioned the photo, “Morning little boy… always good […]
9 years ago

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have filed for divorce
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have filed for divorce. The couple first announced their separation in 2015 and have filed the necessary papers for their divorce this week. According to TMZ, they both filed their papers together which suggests that the divorce was amicable. They have also filed for joint custody of their three children […]
9 years ago

Harry Styles has songs on his album about two particular women
They’ll be getting a taste of their own medicine. Harry Styles has sent fans into a frenzy all over again by releasing the entire tracklist for his upcoming album. The album, which will be released on May 12th, will be called Harry Styles. He also released the artwork for the album which shows him in […]
9 years ago

There’s an open casting call for an Irish Mammy to star in a TV show
Do you think your Mam would be right for this? An Irish production company, MK1 Productions, are looking to cast an Irish Mammy in one of their upcoming TV projects. They’ll be working with the hugely talented producers behind the hit movie The Young Offenders. For their new TV drama they’re looking for a Cork […]
9 years ago

The original reason behind the best man at a wedding is creepy
Well, this is seriously wrong. These days the best man at a wedding has some common duties. Organise the stag, give a speech and be on hand for the groom if he needs him. But, did you know, that the earlier tradition is very very creepy. Back in the day, a best man wasn’t chosen […]
9 years ago

7 things that happen when you go bra shopping
Any of these sound familiar? Getting fitted for a bra is almost like a right of passage. You need to go at least once in your life to get measured for the correct size bra. Ideally, you would go once a year because your bra size fluctuates more than you think. But the hassle of […]
9 years ago

If you think Let It Go is the most streamed Disney song, you’d be wrong
We did NOT expect this? Throughout the years there have been some very catchy Disney tunes. Each movie has spawned some brilliant ear worms that live on for years. But of all of them which would you expect to be the most streamed? Frozen’s Let it Go? Beauty And The Beast’s Be Our Guest? Or […]
9 years ago

Ed Sheeran sang the original Galway Girl and it was glorious
Anyone else have total FOMO? So, it appears Ed Sheeran blew the roof of the 3Arena last night when he played the first of his two concerts. Videos and photos have been coming in thick and fast today and it’s safe to say we have never had as much FOMO in our lives. Included in […]
9 years ago

Turns out we’ve been eating some McVitie’s biscuits ALL wrong
This makes no sense! Apparently, the way we’ve been holding and eating some of the McVitie’s biscuits has been wrong. Take the likes of Digestives, Hobnobs and Jaffa Cakes. You would probably think that the top of the biscuit is the chocolate part, right? WRONG! Apparently, the chocolate covering is supposed to be the bottom […]
9 years ago

A woman has died after falling from a boat into a lake in Fermanagh
Awful news. A woman has died after falling from a boat into Lough Erne in County Fermanagh. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning, at approximately 1:20am. The PSNI have confirmed that the body of a woman, believed to be in her 30s, was found by emergency services during a search overnight. […]
9 years ago

Ryanair is having a MASSIVE Easter sale on flights
Time to plan a holiday. Who doesn’t love a good bargain on flights. There’s a certain smugness you get from flying to another country for cheaper than it would cost you to cross our own country by car. You’re in luck if you’re looking for just the bargain as Ryanair has announced a massive Easter sale. […]
9 years ago

The new Dumbledore in Fantastic Beasts has been revealed
We weren’t expecting this one. Ahead of the next Fantastic Beasts movie from J.K Rowling’s wizarding world, we’ve just found out who will play the new Dumbledore. Jude Law will bring new life to the character in the sequel to the first movie. As we all know, Fantastic Beasts is set long before Harry Potter […]
9 years ago

The man removed from the United Airlines flight has released a statement
The doctor who was forcibly removed from a United Airlines flight has broken his silence. Dr David Dao, a 69-year-old doctor, was the subject of a viral video this week after he was pulled from a plane by security after objecting to leave. The flight from Chicago to Louisville was overbooked and after the airline failed to […]
9 years ago

This granny accidentally made a very inappropriate gift for her grandson
Whoops! Novelty blankets are all the rage these days, especially the nautical variety. We all know someone with a knitted mermaid blanket. Image via mermaidestuary A granny in the states decided to get in on the blanket craze and made a homemade shark blanket as a gift for her grandson. She slaved away for hours creating […]
9 years ago

Stephanie Davis has dropped her first single
Quite catchy. Stephanie Davis has dropped her very first single, Missin. The song has been uploaded to a new Soundcloud account that Stephanie created recently. She teased fans on social media saying that there would be songs coming soon and sure enough she uploaded one. According to The Sun, a source said, “Stephanie is the […]
9 years ago

Riverdance will be holding auditions for Irish dancers
Calling all dancers! Ever wanted to be a dancer in Riverdance? Well, now is your chance. The group is holding open auditions for three days in April. Based in the Red Cow Moran Hotel in Dublin, they’re inviting people over 18 years of age to come and audition for the Riverdance and Heartbeat of Home […]
9 years ago

A Friends musical is reportedly on the way
Time to book flights. There’s a Friends Musical coming to New York. Before we get over excited, it’s not an official Friends show but more of a parody. According to Digital Spy, the show will be off-broadway and will open sometime in Autumn, but none of the original writers or producers have anything to do […]
9 years ago

One of the Little Mix girls was in Harry Potter
HOW did we not know this? Before Jesy Nelson became a huge popstar, she was trying to make it in the movie business. Well, she starred as an extra in some movies. She was chatting on Australian radio when she confirmed that she starred in a Harry Potter movie. She was an extra in the […]
9 years ago

Matilda The Musical is coming to Dublin
You won’t want to miss this. The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre has just announced a new show and we are very excited. Matilda The Musical, from the Royal Shakespeare Company, will come to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre from Wednesday 4th to Saturday 28th of April, 2018 as part of the UK and Ireland tour in […]
9 years ago

Lewis Hamilton looks SO different on the cover of GQ Italia
You’d pass him on the street. Lewis Hamilton is on the front cover of the latest issue of GQ Italia and he looks very different. He’s completely changed his hairstyle and now sports a straight slicked back look. Sharing a preview of the front cover on his Instagram account, he said, “Excited about my new […]
9 years ago

Michael Bublé’s wife Luisana has broken her silence on their son’s recovery
“My son’s recovery is a long process.” Michael Bublé’s wife, Luisana Lopilato has broken her silence about her son for the first time since he was diagnosed with cancer last year. Her family members, including her sister and her brother, have spoken to the media sporadically since the news broke to give updates on Noah’s […]
9 years ago

Panti Bliss is in talks to star in a new comedy series
Great news! A production company, based in New York and London, is developing a new comedy series which will be based around Panti Bliss. Set in the Panti Bar on Dublin’s Capel St, the show will be based on Rory O’Neill’s 2014 memoir Panti: Woman in the Making. The production company, Playground, has reportedly bought the […]
9 years ago

Katy Perry hilariously responds to rumours that she’s dating Ryan Philippe
Gas! Katy Perry’s relationship with Orlando Bloom ended in March but she’s already been linked to a new guy, Ryan Philippe. The rumour mill went into overdrive when media outlets started saying that the pair were an item. You usually have to take these stories with a pinch of salt when they first surface, until […]
9 years ago