
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.
This will have your Bank Holiday sorted! Not planning to go out much this weekend? Then Netflix is going to be your saviour. They have just added some excellent titles, one of which we have been waiting for, for ages, Casting JonBenét. Here are the new titles: Casting JonBenét Casting JonBenét is a sly and stylized […]
9 years ago

The Graham Norton Show has an AMAZING line-up tonight
You won’t want to miss this. You can always count on Graham to have a stellar line-up on his show and tonight’s is no different. Kicking off our Bank Holiday weekend, you won’t be disappointed by any of the guests he has on the show. He’ll be joined by Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn, Orlando Bloom, […]
9 years ago

JK Rowling has given away a HUGE hint about Fantastic Beasts sequel
She only needed to use two words. A lot of us Harry Potter fans will know that JK Rowling is all over Twitter. Whether it’s to answer a fan’s question or to give extra information about our favourite characters, she never seems to be off it. Now, she has given what could be a huge […]
9 years ago

There are huge discounts in Dundrum Town Centre this weekend
See you there! All this weekend, Dundrum Town Centre will host a shopping event with loads of shops offering special discounts to shoppers. The event, Shop for Good, is a charity fundraising initiative with all proceeds going to Irish charity, Pieta House. The event, which is in its fourth year, is running from Friday, April […]
9 years ago

Some viewers were annoyed over the Home of the Year winner
Would you agree? Last night saw the end of Home of the Year on RTÉ One, which crowned Ireland’s best home of the year. After an eight-week run, travelling all over the country, the judges picked a cottage in Clare as the winner. The judges, Hugh Wallace, Declan O’Donnell and Deirdre Whelan, put all seven finalists […]
9 years ago

There’s a Disney festival happening this summer and we NEED to go
This sounds AMAZING. Anything with Disney and we get excited but this one is the best yet. There is going to be a Disney music festival this summer in Paris. According to Digital Spy, Disneyland Paris will hold a brand new music festival in the theme park in July. It will invite 10,000 music fans to […]
9 years ago

It’s not looking good on the weather front for the Bank Holiday weekend
This might affect your plans. Make the most of the dry weather today because it’s not going to last for the weekend. Met Éireann says that it’s going to be mainly dry today with the odd shower here and there. Temperatures will reach highs of 10 to 12 degrees. Southern and western coasts will be […]
9 years ago

The BBC was forced to apologise because of something Orlando Bloom said
He’s got himself in trouble. The BBC has been forced to apologise after Orlando Bloom featured on Nick Grimshaw’s Radio 1 show on Wednesday, April 26th. During the show, Orlando used the word “pikey”. They were talking about his upbringing when he said, “I’m still a pikey from Kent. You don’t want to get on […]
9 years ago

Samantha Mumba to perform Gotta Tell You on TV this Friday
You won’t want to miss this. Earlier this week Samantha Mumba’s debut single, Gotta Tell You, was named as one of the Top 100 Greatest Choruses of the 21st Century. Following the amazing news for the singer, TV3 decided to give the people what they wanted – a live performance of the song with Samantha […]
9 years ago

Penneys has a new bridal range that’s coming soon
Welcome to The Bride Files – covering all things related to weddings as Laura prepares for her big day. Brides-to-be, you’re going to want EVERYTHING. Penneys are about to launch a new range of bridal underwear and sleepwear. They’re making sure that you look amazing the night before and after your wedding. The best part about the […]
9 years ago

Everyone was loving the new tea cosy on Gogglebox Ireland
Gogglebox Ireland came to a close last night with the final episode of the current series airing on TV3. Gogglebox Ireland has provided us with many evenings of entertainment and fun, but it’s also given us major tea cosy envy. First, it was over the Michael Tea Higgins which featured in the very first episode […]
9 years ago

Nearly half of men have asked their partner to change this about themselves
Would you change this? A recent survey by Cosmo has shed some light on the grooming habits of both sexes, when it comes to pubic hair. The most alarming result was that 40% of men have admitted to asking their romantic partner to change their pubic hair. Meanwhile, only 23% of women have asked their […]
9 years ago

Prince William and Kate have pissed off their neighbours
Prince William and Kate have annoyed the locals after seeking planning permission for Kensington Palace. They want to build a two story basement under the present Orangery so that their staff have more room. The residents of Kensington and Chelsea are very annoyed by this decision and fourteen of them have already complained. The extension will […]
9 years ago

The sister company of TK Maxx is opening two stores in Ireland
This is amazing news. Homesense, the sister company of TK Maxx, is opening not one, but two Irish stores. The stores, which will be located in Dublin and Cork, will create 60 jobs. It only sells homeware goods but if you’ve ever been into the homeware section in TK Maxx then you know it’s going […]
9 years ago

Madonna has made a dig about the new movie about her
She is not holding back. There have been rumours of a Madonna biopic recently, with Universal reportedly looking to make the movie around the script, Blonde Ambition. According to Hollywood Reporter, it was written by Elyse Hollander and Michael De Luca, who produced Fifty Shades of Grey, is linked to the movie. It’s set to tell the […]
9 years ago

A new Disney x Coach line is about to land in Kildare Outlet
It’s so reasonable. Anything Disney related and we’re like a moth to a flame. But this new range from Coach has us wanting everything. The best news is that it’s coming exclusively to Kildare Outlet very soon. It features Coach’s signature accessories, sportswear and sneakers with a playful Disney twist and will be in store from […]
9 years ago

Samantha Mumba’s song is on the top 100 Greatest Choruses of the 21st Century
We always knew it was special. Samantha Mumba’s debut single, Gotta Tell You, has been recognised by Billboard Magazine as one of the Top 100 Greatest Choruses of the 21st Century. Coming in at number 74, her song beats the likes of Bruno Mars’ Grenade, City High’s What Would You Do? and LeAnn Rimes’ Can’t Fight the […]
9 years ago

Checking WhatsApp on the go has just become SO much easier
This latest update is a godsend. We’ve all been there, when we’ve been trying to get ready or leave the house and our WhatsApp messages have been distracting us. It happens a lot when one of the groups sparks a conversation that could go on for hours. Not wanting to miss out on the fun, […]
9 years ago

This woman was asked to leave her gym because of what she wore
A woman in Charleton, South Carolina, was shocked when she was asked to leave her college gym because of what she was wearing. Sarah Villafañewas took to Facebook to give out that her college gym asked her to leave because she was wearing a cropped top and a pair of leggings. Taking to Facebook she […]
9 years ago

Selena Gomez has chopped off her hair and we love it
Looks like Selena Gomez has said goodbye to her long hair. We’re used to seeing the singer with long brown hair but now that’s all gone. Selena shared a photo on Instagram with a new short bob style haircut. The shortest we’ve ever seen her hair was to her shoulders so this is a dramatic […]
9 years ago

We finally have a date for the release of Frozen 2
Save the date! After years of waiting, we finally have a date for the next Frozen movie. Frozen 2 is set to hit cinemas on November 27th, 2019. Disney made the announcement themselves using a very appropriate Olaf gif. Frozen 2 is coming to theaters November 27, 2019! pic.twitter.com/iW4JR2RSfm — Disney Animation (@DisneyAnimation) April 25, […]
9 years ago

Instagram went down for a while earlier and people were freaking out
First world problems. If you tried to log on to Instagram earlier on you might have realised that it wasn’t working properly. The social media app wasn’t working globally and people didn’t know what to think. The technical glitch was causing issues for people’s homepages. It left them scrambling to Twitter to complain, seek comfort […]
9 years ago

There could be good news on the way for Big Little Lies fans
This sounds promising. It looks like there could be another series of Big Little Lies on the way. The Sky Atlantic series, which stars Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman, was one of the most talked about shows this year. When it finished it just left us all wanting more, and going by what Reese said […]
9 years ago

This woman used her dog to get toilet paper when she ran out
Look at his face – he’s scarred for life. A woman in Canada ran out of toilet paper and her only option was to rope the dog in to help. Sabina, who runs the Facebook account Ozzy and Co, explained that she was in the loo, when she realised that she needed toilet paper. She […]
9 years ago

We’ve 30 questions for the girl who used her boyfriend’s testicles to apply makeup
This is not right. A girl has come up with one of the strangest makeup application methods we have EVER seen. If you thought using a boiled egg was weird, then this will make it seem normal. Twitter user Johnna put forward a poll asking if people wanted to see her using her her boyfriend Damon’s […]
9 years ago

Serena Williams has posted an adorable message to her baby
This is very sweet. Last week, Serena Williams announced that she was pregnant with her first child. She posted a picture to Snapchat of herself in a yellow swimsuit showing off her 20-week bump. Now, she’s followed it with an Instagram post dedicated to the little baby. In it she said: “My Dearest Baby, You […]
9 years ago

Stephanie Davis brought baby Caben on This Morning
Stephanie Davis did her first TV appearance with her baby, Caben. It’s fair to say, Stephanie Davis and Jeremy McConnell have had a very turbulent relationship. Unfortunately for them, the whole thing has been played out online and in the media. It’s largely due to the fact that their relationship started on TV, on Celebrity […]
9 years ago

People think this woman’s dress looks like a vagina
We’re not sure we see it. A presenter in Australia found herself being laughed at over her dress. Sylvia Jeffreys was attending an event in Melbourne when she wore a custom made pink dress. According to The Mirror, she had it specially made from material that was used for her bridesmaid’s dresses. The design featured […]
9 years ago

Cheryl’s stopping a Girls Aloud reunion for one reason
She thinks it’ll be ‘cringe’. There have been numerous rumours of a Girls Aloud reunion for years now. Every now and then it gets suggested that the girl band will get back together. But, alas, it’s never happened. And it doesn’t look like it’s going to anytime soon. This year marks the 15th anniversary since […]
9 years ago

Break all the rules: wedding etiquette for the modern guest
Welcome to The Bride Files – covering all things related to weddings as Laura prepares for her big day. There’s a certain etiquette that goes with weddings. There are some things that you aren’t supposed to do, usually it’s more of a suggestion rather than a steadfast rule. Therefore, you’re always able to bend the rules appropriately. […]
9 years ago

Fans think Beyoncé has dropped another hint about the sex of her twins
Could this all be a huge hint? Beyoncé has been sharing some adorable photos of her baby bump recently. She has the most amazing pregnancy wardrobe we’ve ever seen. A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Mar 18, 2017 at 5:14pm PDT A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Apr 1, 2017 at 7:48pm PDT […]
9 years ago

This Aldi product is going to change your lunchtime for the better
Your lunchtime just got a whole lot easier. Aldi has just released one of the handiest lunch items. It’s called ‘The Bag that’s a Bowl’, and it’s exactly that. It’s a three step salad lunch option. The bag that holds the salad can be turned into a bowl and from there you can make your […]
9 years ago

A man has died after a parachute jump off the Cliffs of Moher
A man has died after his parachute failed to open when he performed a jump off the Cliff of Moher in Co Clare. According to RTÉ, the incident occurred at approximately 7am at Aill Na Searrach. He was part of a group who were performing base-jumps. Base-jumping involves people jumping from fixed locations and wearing […]
9 years ago

Chris Pratt’s son stole the show at his Hollywood Star ceremony
Look at him, he’s so cute. Chris Pratt was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday. He was joined by his wife Anna Faris and their 4-year-old son Jack. In the lead up to the event Anna was documenting their morning on social media, sharing Chris’ early morning routine and Jack’s introduction […]
9 years ago

One Dublin restaurant is giving away FREE brunch today
You have to act fast! There are two things in life that we love, brunch and freebies. Now, imagine the two together. A restaurant in Dublin is offering just that today, but places are limited. Camile Thai Phibsborough is having a free brunch event this afternoon. They said on Facebook: “Camile Village Restaurant is having a Brunch […]
9 years ago

Blake Lively gave out to a reporter for one of her questions
We need more responses like this. Blake Lively was honoured at an event in New York on Friday. The event was Variety’s New York Power of Women and Blake was there because of for her fight against child pornography. The other women honoured at the event included Jessica Chastain, Audra McDonald, Gayle King, Chelsea Clinton and […]
9 years ago

Kim Kardashian’s latest Kimoji has angered fans
They are not happy. Kim Kardashian just keeps causing drama. This time around it’s because of her latest Kimoji. In case you don’t know what that is, it’s a range of Kim-inspired emojis, created by Kim herself. To be fair to her, she uses them to take the absolute piss out of herself. There seems to […]
9 years ago

A photo of Dee Devlin and Conor McGregor is causing controversy online
It’s caused quite a stir. Dee Devlin’s latest Instagram post is causing a lot of controversy online. The photo is of herself and Conor in a car. Dee has her legs up on the dashboard while Conor is behind the wheel. Dee captioned the post, “Keeping the pregnant feet up”. The reason it has attracted […]
9 years ago

There’s a huge bridal trend for 2017 and we’re not sure about it
Welcome to The Bride Files – covering all things related to weddings as Laura prepares for her big day. I’m not sure if this will take off. It seems like there is a new trend for weddings every day, it’s hard to keep up. There’s so much to think about and plan, without trying to be up […]
9 years ago

Here are four new titles on Netflix to watch this weekend
Looking for something to watch this weekend? Some brilliant new titles have just landed on Netflix, so be prepared to binge your way through the weekend. Also included in our suggestions for what to watch this weekend, is a crime documentary series that landed recently and will be perfect for fans of Making A Murderer. […]
9 years ago

One bridal shop owner has explained why she charges for appointments
Welcome to The Bride Files – covering all things related to weddings as Laura prepares for her big day. Earlier this week I wrote about how some bridal shops are now charging for appointments. You have to pay €30 to attend an appointment, but that fee can be offset against a dress you buy from that shop. […]
9 years ago

Eva Longoria has the best response to the pregnancy rumours
We hear you, Eva. Eva Longoria is currently enjoying a holiday in Hawaii and has been sharing some envy-inducing photos of the sun. Included in those were some snaps of her at the beach and having fun by the pool. #VacationMode ?? A post shared by Eva Longoria Baston (@evalongoria) on Apr 19, 2017 at […]
9 years ago

We have the first look at the new series of House of Cards
Not long to go now. Ahead of the release of House of Cards, Netflix has given us the first look at the new series, by releasing five photos. Not much is known about the plot for the fifth series, which is back on Tuesday, May 30th. However, the main producer for the first four seasons of […]
9 years ago

Heinz Beans is opening two pop-up cafés and everything is FREE
Who doesn’t love baked beans? Heinz is opening not one but two pop-up cafés. It’s celebrating 50 years of its iconic advertising slogan ‘Beanz Meanz Heinz’, and to mark the special anniversary, it’s launching a Beanz Meanz Heinz pop-up café in Dublin and Cork. The best part is that all the meals will be complimentary. […]
9 years ago

Finally, the Chip Cup purses have landed in Penneys
This is not a drill! Penneys have finally got the highly sought after Chip Cup purses. They landed in select Irish stores this morning and will only set you back €6. Sure that’s a coffee and a muffin in some places. It’s totally worth it. That’s what I keep telling myself anyway. The purses caused […]
9 years ago

An Irish company is looking for someone to travel to Thailand for FREE
USIT are looking for an Irish person to travel to Thailand on what they are calling a ‘dream assignment’. The job title is a ‘J1 Thailand Travel Ambassador’. It involves being flown to Thailand for a 10 day holiday and documenting everything you get up to. The lucky person will visit the island paradises of […]
9 years ago

These ’90s shoes are making a comeback and we’re not sure about it
We left them in the past for a reason. Nostalgic clothing tries to make a comeback every now and then. Sometimes we’re all for it, but then other times we wish no one had reminded us of the awful things we wore growing up. The latest rebirth of clothing comes in the form of the […]
9 years ago

Nicki Minaj is facing backlash over her latest music video
Fans think it’s too soon. Nicki Minaj is facing backlash after releasing a video for her track, No Frauds. She filmed the video on Westminster Bridge a few weeks before the terrorist attack took place. After the incident, it was thought that she would edit those scenes out of the video. A source told The […]
9 years ago

RTÉ show Bridget & Eamonn has been picked up in America
Fair play to them. The popular RTÉ show Bridget & Eamon is going Stateside. Amazon in American has picked up the series and will begin streaming the show. Starring and written by Jennifer Zamparelli and Bernard O’Shea, the show gives an insight into life in Ireland in the 1980s in a hilarious way. Sometimes it’s almost too […]
9 years ago

You can get free pizza, blow-dries and gym memberships in Dublin today
But it’s for a very limited time. 98FM has just launched their annual Best of Dublin Awards. To celebrate this year’s awards they’ve teamed up with some well-loved Dublin companies to give you the chance to nab some freebies. And they’re not just any old freebies, some of them are pretty impressive. You have to […]
9 years ago