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Ellen Tannam

Ellen Tannam

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Ellen Tannam is uncomfortable writing bios for things but here we are. She is a Dublin girlo whose pastimes includes petting every dog she sees, eating chicken nuggets and trying to guess who celebrity blind items are about. Her favourite emoji is the upside-down smiley face. She likes to write about popular culture, LGBTQ issues, feminism, technology, music and baby animals. Likes include chocolate and cacti. Dislikes - people who are rude to retail staff, cheese, and people telling her McDonald's is bad for her. She knows.

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Up To 600 redundancies expected at Intel Ireland
News

Up To 600 redundancies expected at Intel Ireland

It was announced last month that technology giant Intel were restructuring the company, and that involved a massive cut in employee numbers around the globe. As Intel’s European headquarters are located in Leixlip, Co. Kildare, many people were wondering if there would be many job losses. Computer firm Intel are to cut 12,000 jobs globally […]

‘Eye Strobing’ is the new beauty trend that was all over the MET Gala
Beauty

‘Eye Strobing’ is the new beauty trend that was all over the MET Gala

The MET gala took place last night, with the theme Manus x Machina – Fashion in the Age of Technology. The focus is usually on the fashion, but there was also a beauty trend that stood out on the night. We know about non-touring: Forget About Contouring – Now Everyone Is Apparently “Non-Touring” https://t.co/cDQUQdYTTe pic.twitter.com/aRt2SzVnld […]

LISTEN – Radiohead have dropped a new song and it is brilliant
Music

LISTEN – Radiohead have dropped a new song and it is brilliant

Radiohead are a band with a stunning legacy. Active since 1985, and creators of albums like OK Computer and In Rainbows, the group have maintained their legendary status for decades now. Their most recent album King Of Limbs, was released to great critical acclaim in February 2011, but the band had been relatively quiet in […]

Comment: Won’t somebody please think of the (gay) children?
Life

Comment: Won’t somebody please think of the (gay) children?

The first time I saw a gay character on television I was about seven years old. I was watching Xena: Warrior Princess, and I was intrigued by the relationship between Xena and Gabrielle. It seemed that the two of them were more than just friends, but as a child, I was ill-equipped to understand what […]

‘Catfish’ Season Two subject Ashley Sawyer has died at 23
Entertainment

‘Catfish’ Season Two subject Ashley Sawyer has died at 23

Ashley Sawyer, who appeared on season 2 of MTV’s Catfish with the late Michael Fortunato died this weekend in Alabama. MTV News confirmed the sad news today, and Sawyer’s sister Jessica Ross told them “We had a great relationship. I know she knows how much I loved her and she loved me, and I am […]

A sequel to Space Jam may actually be happening
Entertainment

A sequel to Space Jam may actually be happening

Space Jam, the much-loved cartoon/live action hybrid from 1996, starring Bugs Bunny and co, alongside basketball giant Michael Jordan looks to be getting a sequel. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Justin Lin (who directed four of the Fast and Furious films) will be working with writers Andrew Dodge and Alfredo Botello to come up with […]