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Cruel Intentions, released in 1999, was one of our go-to movies for a night in with the girls. The film, based on a French novel, gave us an insight into the complex lives of New York's wealthy teens and frankly, left us reeling.

The biggest scandal to hit our school was the Great Egging of 2001 so when we saw what Sebastian, Kathryn and the crew were capable of at Manchester Prep, we were glued to our seats. Sex, deceit and love; YES!

The escalator scene
"I’m impressed."
"Well, I’m in love."
Sigh.

 

The ‘are you OK? scene
Teenage girl's hearts across the world skipped a beat when Sebastian asked Annette if she was OK . Will our deflowering be as beautiful and tender, we wondered. Yes, we said 'deflowering'. We got caught up in the romance, OK?

The secret society scene
We were certain we had even just a little bit of Kathryn's enigmatic aura, but this scene really drove home the fact we were, and always would be, Cecile.
 

The kiss scene
The shock factor, the sound…and the spit trail. THE STEAMINESS!
 

The dramatic ending
The Verve's Bitter Sweet Symphony playing over the final scene made this film one we can watch again and again.
 

 

In fact, stop everything. Let's do it. Pass the popcorn.

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Reports have emerged that Anne Hathaway refused to shake the hand of an Argentine journalist because she was afraid of catching Ebola. Er, what?

Anne was publicising new film Interstellar, due for release on November 5th, when she declined to shake Alexis Puig’s hand. Outraged, the journalist took to Twitter berating the thirty-one-year old star of Les Miserables saying: "Anne Hathaway didn’t shake my hand because she was afraid of Ebola #I’mAThirdWorldJournalist!"

Apparently fellow Interstellar star Matthew McConaughey and director Christopher Nolan had no problem shaking the journalist’s hand which raised questions about Anne’s motives for declining contact.

The actress has vehemently denied the rumours saying that she was in fact sick and didn't want to pass it on to anyone else, however no other journalist has come forward with claims of being snubbed by the actress.

Considering the fact that Argentina is Ebola-free, it has been suggested that Alexis is purely seeking publicity on the back of the Oscar-winning actress, but it doesn’t seem like the journalist is going to let this one go.

Yet another story for Hathahaters to feast on.

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It's the same every week. As soon as Wednesday rolls around, you're begging for the sweet embrace of the weekend. By Thursday, Friday and those weekend lie-ins are so close you can almost taste them.

Finally, Friday dawns, and all of a sudden you realise you still have a whole day of work to go through before you can finally make a bolt for freedom.

Here are the key stages we all go through on the last day of the working week…

1. Enduring one final early morning
The thought that tonight you won't even NEED to set an alarm is the only thing that gets you out of bed. Just get up, get to work and get through the day.

2. Spending the first hour of work chatting about weekend plans
"Up to much tonight?" is the question of the moment in the office kitchen. Secretly you don't really care what anyone's doing because all you're thinking about is the fact that it's nearly the WEEKEND!

3. Eating all the treats, because… Friday.
Monday to Thursday you're the salad queen but today is your Cupcake Day and nobody is taking that away from you. And if you want a Spar hot chicken roll for lunch, who's gonna stop you?

4. Rushing through your work in the morning
You're flying through those emails, driven on by the fact that you'll be free in a few short hours

5. Running out of steam and pushing everything til Monday
ALL of these annoying spreadsheets can be dealt with on Monday. Your brain is in Friday mode now which mainly consists of boredom and Saturday night outfit planning. WHEN WILL IT BE HOME TIME?

6. The seemingly endless three hours after lunch
How is it only 2.30pm? Three whole hours until you can clock out? This is cruelty.

7. Being ready to go from 4pm
Right, it's practically the weekend, time to reward yourself for a hard week's work by catching up on some Kardashian gossip and Facebook stalking.

8. Bolting out the door at the first acceptable second
4.58pm… 4.59pm… Run! Freedom, sweet freedom! 

 

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Of the entire Kardashian / Jenner clan, we’ve always felt that Bruce has gotten a bit of a raw deal, so this latest story has really pulled at our heart strings. It seems the sixty-five-year-old Olympic gold medallist can’t even go for a round of golf without being taunted and jeered.

Bruce, an avid golfer, is being harassed at the Sherwood County Club in California by two individuals who constantly refer to the recent rumours that Bruce is undergoing gender reassignment. One golfer has referred to the possibility that Bruce is no longer a man while another threatened to cut off his hair in the locker room. Is it just us or do you also have a major case of the feels right now?

Following his separation from wife of twenty-three-years Kris Jenner, Bruce has been plagued by rumours of transexualism and transvestism. Sources close to the camp have said: ““He likes growing his hair out, likes getting manicures and pedicures, and won’t leave his house without his diamond earrings. And he’s obsessed with plucking his eyebrows.”

Whether or not any of this true, surely he's entitled to enjoy a day on the golf course without being harassed. Bruce, go play your round!
 

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We are back with a bonus addition of Spotlight this week. Yesterday we brought you Hudson Taylor, today we bring you one of THE most loved men in Ireland; Francis Brennan.

Francis has just released a new book entitled 'It's the Little Things- Francis Brennan's Guide to Life'. Niamh Geaney went along to see what we should know about these little things, like which way your pillowcase should face, what Mr. Brennan's pet hate is and if he takes his own advice at home. You'll be very surprised!

If you've missed any of this week's segments, fear not, we'll back tomorrow with our Snapshot Catch-Up show. 

 

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Our new daily Fashion TV show 'The Style Show' delivers your daily dose of fabulous fashion! In today's segment, "Style Scout" reporter Emma Power popped along to the Fitzwilliam Hotel to check out Stella and Dot's amazing winter collection and to find out what exciting opportunities they now have for Irish women.  Watch the video above to get all the gossip!

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Who wants to see Rochelle Humes pee her pants live on air? Well, her husband Marvin does if today’s episode of This Morning is anything to go by.

The former JLS singer managed to horrify his wife and mother of his daughter Alaia- Mai not once, not twice, but three separate times while she was presenting the hit morning show. The Saturdays singer was confronted with a skeleton, a spider and a visit from the living dead during the filming of the programme and looked more petrified on each occasion, as you would.
 

The husband and wife team, who began dating in 2010 and married in 2012, have proved popular with morning audiences as the show’s stand-in presenters. Rochelle’s habit of sharing titbits about hers and Marvin’s bedroom antics have kept viewers interested and now we’re starting to wonder if this is Marvin’s revenge for his wife’s overly chatty ways!

After the final scare, Rochelle had clearly had enough, wailing: “ I hate you all! Why would you do that to me. He’s really scary.” Even though Marvin was seen comforting his wife, we think we detect a glimmer of pride at how well his pranks played out.
 

Does this mean war?

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Be it McDonald's, Abrakebabra or the local chipper, there's no denying that our cravings for greasy food intensify by approximately 150% when we are drunk.

Much as it might be immensely satisfying at the time, eating fatty, greasy food will only increase the likelihood that you'll be dying tomorrow. Your liver will be so busy breaking down all that fat that it won't be able to work on cleansing your body of alcohol. The result? You'll not only be dehydrated from consuming excess salt, but you'll also have a killer of a hangover.

If you're hitting the town tonight, try these food swaps to keep you satisfied without the pain tomorrow! And don't worry, we haven't included anything EXCESSIVELY healthy. No-one expects you to start knocking back shots of wheatgrass when you're drunk – save those for tomorrow!

1. If you're craving… a burger

Try…
A grilled chicken sandwich or peanut butter on toast. 

Why?
Too much fat is bad for your digestion and will leave you bloated tafterwards. Toast or a light sandwich still contains some fat, but the protein you'll get from chicken or peanut butter will do your body far more good than a greasy burger.

2. If you're craving… pizza

Try…
A veggie panini or grilled cheese on toast.

Why?
The main problem with pizza is not the dough, it's the huge amounts of cheese and greasy toppings like pepperoni (nom). Cut down on fat and calories by swapping pizza for a sandwich with lighter toppings. If you're really in the mood for cheese, melt some cheddar on toast at home – that way, you're in charge of the portion control AND you can eat it in your PJs while dancing to Taylor Swift in the living room.

3. If you're craving… chips

Try… 
Light crisps or pita chips with a dip like hummus

Why?
You'll still get some salty, tasty goodness of chips but without the excess grease. Plus hummus is full of protein and will leave you feeling fuller for longer.

4. If you're craving… chocolate and biscuits

Try… 
Fruit like cherries, oranges or bananas

Why?
Fruit still gives you a sugar hit from fruit but without the guilt tomorrow. Cherries are reportedly great for easing pain – we'll try anything to help with that Sunday morning hangover. Oranges and other citrus fruits are hugely hydrating, while bananas will replenish the potassium that alcohol can deplete.

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As two of the most famous young stars in Hollywood, it seems as though everything Kendall and Kylie Jenner touch turns to gold.

Unfortunately, that can’t be said of their stint as teen authors.

The teens’ first novel, Rebels: City of Indra: The Story of Lex and Livia, has been labelled a flop after only shifting 13,000 copies since its release in June.

The sales figures for the Jenners’ sci-fi dystopian work were obtained by Radar Online.

The book, which supposedly “came from the minds” of the famous sisters but was actually ghost-written by Maya Sloane, received largely negative reviews, with one reader branding it “garbage from start to finish”.

Ouch, that’s got to hurt.

While the news will no doubt come as a disappointment to the girls however, we’re sure they’re not wasting too much time worrying about it.

With a joint clothing line to their name, on top of their frequent presenting stints and magazine cover stories, no doubt the girls can shift their focus to bigger and better things.

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It’s safe to say that Kate Hudson threw the sexiest Halloween party in Hollywood last night.

The actress threw a star-studded Sons of Anarchy-inspired bash for all of her famous friends, and took the opportunity to show off her killer abs.

We are girl crushing pretty hard right now.

The 35-year-old wasn’t the only one who embraced the festive spirit for the party, with a host of A-listers turning up in some seriously impressive costumes.

Gwen Stefani and husband Gavin Rossdale were spookily stylish as sexy vampires, while singer Katy Perry was definitely in contention for costume of the night with her giant cheese puff get-up.

Good old Katy, we can always count on her to give us a giggle.

We also have to give credit to actress Jessica Alba and her buddy Kelly Sawyer, who were barely recognisable in their Guns ‘N’ Roses Axl and Slash costumes.

Now that is one party we wouldn’t have minded gate-crashing.

We’re definitely feeling inspired for tonight after seeing those pictures!

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Blank Canvas Cosmetics are on a mission to transform how you look at beauty. 

Founded in 2011 by beauty expert Una Tynan, Blank Canvas Cosmetics have become a firm favourite among bloggers, YouTubers and beauty buffs alike, with the diverse range of make-up and tools proving a big hit with its loyal customers.

From pretty eye palettes to an impressive collection of over 50 make-up tools, Blank Canvas Cosmetics have a broad range of top quality products available at affordable prices.

The brand’s increasing popularity has also seen its make-up lines expanding, with a new collection of eyeliner pens, ‘Borderlines’ and ‘Winging It’, recently added, and even more new products promised for 2015.

Our Beauty Expert, Odette, tried out Blank Canvas Cosmetic for herself, watch the review above to hear what she had to say.

For more information on Blank Canvas Cosmetics, visit their website at www.blankcanvascosmetics.com, or on their Facebook page, BCCOSMETICS.

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Someone’s going to be in trouble today!

Singer Rita Ora was left red-faced this week after her new boyfriend, Ricky Hil, caused a major scene at a glitzy celebrity event they attended together.

Rita was one of a host of A-list stars invited to photographer Mario Testino’s 60th birthday party at the exclusive Chiltern Firehouse, and decided to bring her new squeeze Ricky – who is the son of fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger – along with her.

While Ricky’s bright green hair certainly caught the attention of party-goers, it was his behaviour that has made headlines today, with reports claiming that he was involved in a bust-up with another guest.

A source told The Mirror: “Someone inside Chiltern started squaring up to Ricky and giving him a hard time. The guy was hurling abuse at him so Ricky punched him.”

The source added that while Rita wasn’t with him at the moment of the punch-up, “it was all a bit embarrassing”.

The couple were spotted leaving together shortly after, with the Hot Right Now singer hiding her eyes under her hat as Ricky scowled for the camera.

We can just imagine what was said on that car journey home!

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