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4 days ago
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'Absolutely bonkers' -- Arthur Gourounlian reveals new business venture
Arthur Gourounlian has expressed his delight as he launched a new business venture on Thursday. The choreographer is one of the judges on RTÉ's Dancing with the Stars and also has his own clothing line AG by Arthur Gourounlian. Now, the father-of-two has branched into the world of fragrances as he launched his first-ever scent. Arthur Gourounlian has expressed his delight as he launched a new business venture on Thursday. Pic: Instagram/Arthur Gourounlian The AG is a unisex scent with Arthur detailing it as 'memory in the purest form.' Announcing the fragrance on Instagram, he said: 'It's your first concert, echoing in the night air. Your first love, lingering like a whispered promise. That unforgettable family gathering, warmth wrapped in laughter. 'This perfume is more than a fragrance; it's a moment frozen in time. A single note can unlock a world, and now, a new one begins. 'This is the start of a long journey I've dreamed of. One scene. Infinite memories. The first of many.' Taking to Instagram Stories on Thursday, Arthur detailed how he's 'always been obsessed' with perfume. He shared: 'My first perfume, I bought when I was 16 years old with my first hairdressing pay check. I was over the moon because we couldn't afford perfumes or colognes, things like that. Arthur added that it was 'absolutely bonkers,' but explained that he set out to create a scene that could be worn 365 days a year. Pic: Brian McEvoy 'I never thought in a million years that this day would arrive, I have my own fragrance!' Arthur added that it was 'absolutely bonkers,' but explained that he set out to create a scent that could be worn 365 days a year. 'Not only for special occasions, we are already so blessed to be on Earth every day is a special occasion so I want everyone to spray it going to the supermarket, communions, weddings, birthdays. 'It smells sultry, beautiful and, I'm going to say, LIFE.' The 44-year-old followed up to share that the notes in the fragrance were bergamot; rose; amber and musk, and the scent would be exclusively available on AG Official.
Irish Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Dancing With The Stars judge hopeful for RTE show's return
Dancing With The Stars judge Arthur Gourounlian has said he hopes the show returns next year. RTE bosses have yet to confirm if the hit dance show will return to our screens in January. But the Armenian-born choreographer is hopeful it will – praising the series for 'bringing families together'. He said: 'Please tell me yes, because I would love it. We always get phone calls around the end of July, August. So, I'm always, you know, once, every time I finish the last show, thank you, goodbye, whatever will happen, thank you. That's exactly what I do. Every job I do, I treat it like it's my last show, because nothing is guaranteed in life. 'Everywhere I go, everybody's obsessed with Dancing With The Stars. People come up to me, you know, like their grandma's and are like, 'you owe me money'. I was like,' Why do I give money?' Like, 'because of you, I lost like, 100 euro the past two weeks.'' Speaking at this year's Platinum VIP Style Awards, he said the show brings families together. 'They bring everybody together and having fun every Sunday, grandma, granddad, they don't see their kids, or, you know, grandchildren. That's one night a week where they get together, and that's so important.' The father-of-two is currently on a huge fitness journey and after just over two weeks in, he can already feel the benefits. 'Do you know what it's my 15 days…and I have never done this before, because I don't really like going to the gym. 'It's only a 20 minute workout, but it's all about the food. And I'm learning, instead of eating five sandwiches, I'm going for one. And it's kind of like, makes me feel good. And now I feel bad if I eat lots of chocolate. 'Instead of having five million KitKats, I'm having one, just a little taste, but I haven't had any sweets. It feels good. 'I have two kids. I just want to run after them. You know, longevity. 'I knew I was getting heavy after being a dancer. I was like, 'my legs are getting heavy.' 'I've got always so much energy, energy I always have. But I was like, You know what? I'm getting heavy. I'm going to try to look after myself.' Arthur is preparing to launch his first perfume into the Irish market later this week. 'There are a few little things going on. I can't really talk about where I'm so excited. I'm actually buzzing. I'm launching the perfume next week, which is amazing. We got new things coming,' he added.
Extra.ie
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Arthur Gourounlian talks ten year anniversary plans with hubby Brian
It's a busy year for Arthur Gourounlian and his husband Brian Dowling as they prepare to celebrate ten years of marriage. The TV presenter and the Dancing with the Stars judge tied the knot in the Powerscourt Hotel nearly ten years ago on Tuesday (July 30) with their lives looking a lot different nowadays. Speaking on the red carpet of the Style Awards for 2025, the father-of-two opened up about his little ones reaching new milestones and how they plan to celebrate a decade of love. It's a busy year for Arthur Gourounlian and his husband Brian Dowling as they prepare to celebrate ten years of marriage. Pic: Brian McEvoy 'We are working on it,' he explained, discussing their impending anniversary. 'We're like, is it worth it or not? Is it worth it? Because Brian is also working non stop. 'So we might do something. We might do something. Well keep an eye on that. Absolutely,' he continued to EVOKE. Just this past week the doting parents experienced a major milestone, as their first daughter Blake had her first day at preschool on a trial basis before starting in September. The TV presenter and the Dancing with the Stars judge tied the knot in the Powerscourt Hotel nearly ten years ago on Tuesday (July 30) with their lives looking a lot different nowadays. Pic: Kyran O'Brien/KOBPIX 'Before September we thought why not start something because she never went to creche and she's been amazing. She went three days, she's gonna go until the end of June. She's been incredible. 'I mean, dada cried. Brian cried more than her, but she's getting used to it with all the kids, having fun.' Arthur recently said 'never say never' to expanding their family of four. 'Blake is three now and she's starting pre-school next year. And Blu is eleven months now. Time has just flown by,' the dancer told
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Arthur Gourounlian reveals he ‘almost died' after feeling ‘neglected' in hospital during major health scare
ARTHUR Gourounlian has revealed he "almost died" after feeling "neglected" in hospital during a major health scare. The 4 Arthur Gourounlian has opened up on his health scare in 2020 Credit: Conor Healy / Picture It 4 Arthur was rushed back to the hospital after being sent home two weeks prior Credit: instagram/bprdowling 4 Arthur said he was 'rushed' in his first hospital visit Credit: Sportsfile - Subscription The 44-year-old told The Irish Sun: "It's just for me, I want to be a long-time parent, I want to be around for my daughters, to see them grow, to see having kids one day, getting married, I don't want my health to stop me. "I don't want to be The dad-of-two opened up on his "very dangerous" health scare back in 2020. read more arthur gourounlian Arthur said: "I nearly died, if I didn't go there [the hospital], I wouldn't be sitting, talking to you here. "When I woke up one day, I remember my calf was swollen, and I went to the hospital, and they said, 'Oh, no, no, it's not a blood clot, it's just like a mosquito bite', and then I was like, 'Okay'. "You trust your doctor... sometimes you have to question two, three times, I'm learning that." Arthur's situation went from bad to worse after being sent home from the hospital. read more on the irish sun He explained: "So I took this tablet, nothing happened, left, and it was still swollen. Two weeks later, my calf was so, so big, and it was burning. "It was like somebody had a lighter on my calf. I woke up, and Brian laughed, he was like, 'Oh, come on, you're so dramatic, you're fine', I was like, 'Trust me, I know my body, as a dancer, there's something wrong here'." Arthur Gourounlian reflects on 'unforgettable' Amsterdam trip with pals Arthur rushed back to the same hospital and this time it was clear to the doctors that something was very wrong. He said: "I will never forget the face of the the doctor, she came to me, said, 'Can you breathe?', and I went, 'Yeah, I'm fine, for the moment, I'm fine', she was like, 'Oh my God', they acted so fast. "I'm not gonna name the hospital, because I don't want to shame them but I feel like I was neglected. "She rushed me into the room, they started doing tests, I had blood clot." 'IT WAS GOING TO MY LUNG' Arthur was told that if he waited a few more days, he "would never survived". He added: "It was going to my lung, and to my heart and once a blood clot goes to your heart, you'll die, there's no saving, so you go heart attack - die. "So she said, 'Thank God you came'. I had to have injections, lots of injections and I took the tablets for six months and I've been fine, because I'm active. "All my life, I turned 40, I was so active, I was so fit and then suddenly, Covid happened, and we did nothing, so I was eating, and take-aways, and that heaviness, and no exercise, obviously, I probably had a problem, but it can happen to anybody, it's just a blood clot." Speaking about feeling "neglected" on his initial visit, he added: "It was the first time, they didn't do the right test, it was too rushed. "But I guess it was the momentum of COVID, and everything, they're just like, 'Okay, you just probably have a bite'." 4 Arthur is doing a 28 day fitness challenge Credit: Instagram
Irish Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Arthur Gourounlian on racism and homophobia in Ireland
Dancing With The Stars judge Arthur Gourounlian calls Ireland home, but says he will always experience racism and homophobia. In the early 1990s, the Armenian dancer fled his home country for Belgium, where he sought asylum. He now happily lives in Dublin with his husband Brian Dowling and their two daughters Blake and Blu. But as hate towards immigrants and refugees appears to be on the rise, Arthur told the Irish Sunday Mirror it is something he experiences. After launching Newbridge Silverware's new 'Legendary Blue Box' campaign, the choreographer said: 'Ireland welcomed me with open arms. I've been so so lucky, Ireland is my home, and nobody will take that away from me. 'We're always going to get abuse from me being a refugee, the jealousy, the racism and homophobia. Brian and I will always get that no matter what, no matter where you are. 'But they are the 3%, the 97% are absolutely incredible. So I'm speaking from my experience, my story. Online the other day I was told 'You French c**t go back home'. I had to go back and say 'Maybe get your facts right I'm Armenian'. 'But guess what? They're not going to defeat me. They're not going to do anything to me because they're not part of my life. It's okay. It's not okay, but it's okay.' The Dancing with the Stars judge is a Eurovision fanatic and was part of the panel that chose Ireland's entry on the Late Late Eurosong contest. Speaking hours before the Eurovision semi-final on Thursday, Arthur said he was very positive that Norwegian singer Emmy would take Ireland to the final with her entry Laika Party. He said: 'It's fun, it's catchy. So hopefully people are gonna hear that and see that she looks great. She can sing for the room and get seen.' Arthur said he doesn't think it's unfair that a singer who isn't from Ireland or lives here can represent the country. The Eurovision expert also thinks it could be an advantage, as Norwegians may pick up the phone for Ireland. He added: 'When people come for people, please take your facts as the girl who has co-written the song is Irish. 'It's not about the person, it's about the song. It's called the Eurovision Song Contest.' Samantha Mumba, who was one of five hopefuls for this year's entry, lashed out at Arthur and his fellow panellists - including 2fM's Laura Fox and Donal Skehan - when she wasn't chosen. Taking to Instagram, she wrote: 'Special mention to the 'panel' (aside from Bambie who I stan) who not only didn't have the credentials, experience or professionalism required and were unnecessarily rude and vile to all the finalists - my parting gift them is a bag of (aubergine emoji) to slowly choke on.' Arthur stayed fairly quiet online following the backlash but said on Thursday that contestants who can't be criticised shouldn't enter the competition. He said: 'I was paid to do a job and sit in that chair and that's exactly what I did. When you do a competition like that, no matter if it's X-Factor or any competition that there are judges or a panel you have to get ready to be criticised or told off or things like that. 'So if you can't handle that, it's not for you.' The Dancing With The Stars judge was speaking as he launched Newbridge Silverware's new 'Legendary Blue Box' campaign that tribute timeless style and craftsmanship. He produced and directed a new campaign video for the brand, who he said was 'a dream' to work with.
