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Joy D'Souza is an editor at the Huffington Post Canada covering lifestyle content. As self-proclaimed pop culture junkie and lover of food fitness and fashion, Joy generally covers food, fitness, health, home, entertainment and royal topics. Follow her on Twitter @JaneAnneJoy

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Celebrity Weddings 2016: All The Couples Who Tied The Knot This Year

(0) Comments | Posted December 28, 2016 | 3:56 PM

While this year marked the end of some of our favourite celebrity relationships (bye, bye Brangelina), it also marked a beautiful beginning for duos we've been rooting on for years.

Ciara tied the knot in a lavish wedding in England to Seattle Seahawks star Russell Wilson and just...

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The Biggest Celebrity Divorces Of 2016

(5) Comments | Posted December 23, 2016 | 2:31 PM

Breakups are painful for pretty much everyone — even when your favourite celebrity duo calls it quits.

From Hollywood's golden stars to music power couples to the twosome responsible for pretty much the entire "Underworld" series, we look at 24 couples who got divorced in 2016.

While we...

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Céline Dion Reflects On Her Year Without René Angélil

(0) Comments | Posted December 23, 2016 | 11:39 AM

As singer Céline Dion prepares to spend her first Christmas with out her husband, she's taking a moment to reflect on 2016.

The 48-year-old Quebec native shared a video on Facebook on Thursday, highlighting her ups and downs this year.

On January 14, Dion's husband and manager, René Angélil passed away after a long battle with throat cancer. The couple was married for 21 years and have three sons together.

As a tribute to Angélil, the nearly five-minute clip begins with his death anniversary, followed by a montage of memorial clips set to some of Dion's most popular tracks.

In addition to mourning her husband's death, the singer also lost her older brother Daniel to brain, throat and tongue cancer just two days Angélil passed.

"My brother died on my René's birthday. And I said to myself, for his birthday my husband came and got my brother," Dion says in the heartbreaking video.

Despite the losses, Dion had many things to celebrate in 2016. She triumphantly returned to the stage on Feb. 23 and received the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards in May.

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Celine Dion celebrates her 1,000th show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on October 8, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dion also put out a new album this year, her 26th, entitled "Encore Un Soir" and performed her 1,000th Las Vegas show in October.

The emotional video comes to close with a quote from “The Show Must Go On” singer:

“My voice does not resonate without you. You have made my childhood dream come true. I hope I have inspired you to reach out for yours.”

Dion's next Las Vegas performance is set for January 17,...

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New Year's Eve Dinner Ideas: 22 Dishes To Help You Ring In 2017

(0) Comments | Posted December 23, 2016 | 7:53 AM

When it comes to New Year's Eve, everyone thinks about which drinks they're going to serve.

But as we've all learned, a night of heavy drinking needs to be matched with filling foods to help you avoid a nasty hangover — especially on New Year's Day!

In the slideshow...

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Researchers Say You Can Fall In And Out Of Love

(1) Comments | Posted December 22, 2016 | 12:06 PM

Your mind has a lot more control over your heart than you think.

According to psychologists from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Erasmus University Rotterdam, we have the ability to regulate our romantic feelings.

In a study from earlier this year, researchers looked at 40 individuals...

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Toronto Zoo Giant Panda Da Mao Demolishes Giant Snowman

(1) Comments | Posted December 22, 2016 | 10:40 AM

While most Canadians are looking for ways to avoid the snow, Toronto Zoo resident Da Mao is making headlines by playing in it.

A video of the eight-year-old giant panda climbing a giant snowman has gone viral. And while you might think the battle is one-sided, it really isn't.

The...

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Last-Minute Stocking Stuffer Ideas They'll Actually Like

(0) Comments | Posted December 22, 2016 | 8:49 AM

Stocking stuffers may seem like a cheaper and easier gift giving option compared to piles of boxes under the Christmas tree, until you realize filling up a bag full of tiny yet delightful trinkets can be quite a challenging task.

By this point we hope you've filled the stocking most...

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Lena Dunham Apologizes For Abortion Joke

(2) Comments | Posted December 21, 2016 | 11:48 AM

Actress Lena Dunham offered up a quick apology after joking that she wished she had an abortion.

The "Girls" creator took to her Instagram account on Tuesday to apologize for the "distasteful joke" she made on her recent podcast.

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Prince Harry Opens Up About Princess Diana's Death

(1) Comments | Posted December 20, 2016 | 4:29 PM

Prince Harry was only 12-years-old when his mother, the late Princess Diana, died in a car crash in Paris.

Nearly 20 years later, the Prince admits he first buried his emotions after losing his mom, instead of dealing with them head on.

"For a huge part of my life...

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Yoga For Digestion: Three Moves To Help You Recover From A Holiday Meal

(0) Comments | Posted December 20, 2016 | 11:45 AM

With all the holiday goodies you've been snacking on this season, your tummy is probably starting to give you some trouble.

Don't leave the dinner table feeling like a bloated Grinch, instead settle your stomach with a little digestive yoga. In the video above, we share three simple yoga poses...

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Jollibee Canada Has Thousands Of Filipino-Canadians Feeling Sentimental

(0) Comments | Posted December 19, 2016 | 11:42 AM

Filipino fast-food giant Jollibee has finally opened its doors in Canada.

Three years after announcing plans to set up shop in Toronto, the popular chicken and spaghetti joint served 1,300 diners in Winnipeg last Thursday.

Customers waited in freezing cold temperatures for as long as eight hours to...

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Abortions Aren't As Damaging To Your Mental Health As You Think

(0) Comments | Posted December 16, 2016 | 2:16 PM

Contrary to popular belief, the experience of having an abortion has very little effect on women's mental health.

A new study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, which looked at the mental health of 1,000 women who sought an abortion in the United States over the course of...

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White Wine Linked To Increased Risk Of Skin Cancer

(2) Comments | Posted December 16, 2016 | 11:59 AM

Researchers have stumbled across another reason to swap your white wine for red.

According to a new study published in the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) journal, people who drink white wine have a 13 per cent higher risk of developing melanoma compared to drinkers of other...

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30 Vegetarian Recipes To Serve As Your Holiday Main

(1) Comments | Posted December 15, 2016 | 12:54 PM

Navigating a festive feast is always a delicious journey, unless you're a vegetarian at a party consisting predominantly of meat eaters.

Like Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner tables can be filled with a lot of meaty mains and only a few meatless sides.

Though candied carrots and mashed potatoes are appetizing, they...

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How To Break Up With A Long-Term Partner

(2) Comments | Posted December 14, 2016 | 12:57 PM

Breaking up is hard to do, especially when you've been with your partner for a long time.

"Breaking up with a partner is rarely an easy process for either party, even if you’re the one initiating it," says dating coach Chantal Heide.

"Both parties should be proactive about...

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Racism In Hollywood: Asian 'Magnificent Seven' Star Says Hollywood Hasn't Changed Much

(0) Comments | Posted December 13, 2016 | 11:44 AM

Times are changing, but in Hollywood much of the old remains the same.

In an interview with Korean website Dalian via Nextshark, South Korean film star Lee Byung-hun dished on how his Hollywood career has come with a side of not-so-subtle racism.

lee byunghunActor Lee...

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Inside The Ultimate Gift Wrapping Hack

(0) Comments | Posted December 13, 2016 | 10:43 AM

Two years ago we couldn't get over how quickly employees from Takashimaya Department Store in Japan were able to wrap their customers' presents. This year we were thrilled to discover a simple step-by-step guide for this incredible gift wrapping hack.

YouTuber BeatTheBush posted this tutorial after...

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Researchers Find Link Between Having Sex And Better Memory

(0) Comments | Posted December 12, 2016 | 12:49 PM

Superfoods aren't the only things that can help boost your brain power.

According to researchers at McGill University, women who frequently enjoy penetrative sex also have better word recollection than women who have sex less often.

The study, which surveyed 78 women between the ages...

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6 Reasons You're Fighting During The Holidays

(0) Comments | Posted December 12, 2016 | 10:26 AM

In the weeks leading up to and following the holidays, many couples call it quits.

But contrary to popular belief, it's not just expenses that cause couples to pull the plug on their relationship around the holidays. In the video above, we list six of the most common reasons couples...

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Netflix Reminds Us Of The Final Four Words From Our Favourite Shows

(1) Comments | Posted December 9, 2016 | 3:58 PM

"Gilmore Girls" fans waited a long time to hear the final four words of the series. In 2006 creator Amy Sherman-Palladino revealed she knew exactly how she was going to end the series, right down to the last four words.

But fans were left with an alternate...

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