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The news that she is out and about again after being under psychiatric hold only broke today, but already Amanda Bynes is making her presence known on Twitter.

The troubled star, who has spent the past few weeks in a medical facility in California, is back on social media and is pointing the finger of blame.

The 28-year-old took to Twitter in the past hour to blast members of the media, writing: “Tamar Arminak it is illegal to talk to the press about my personal business. You are corrupt and belong in prison.”

The Hairspray star followed up with another message of warning, writing: “And no one should ever hire Richard Hutton. His daughter Jen Heger runs Radar Online and he tells her everything, also illegal and corrupt.

In another string of tweets sent out later in the afternoon, the actress accused her parents of lying about her and trying to steal her money, saying that she intends to challenge them in court today.

Amanda sparked concern last month after taking to Twitter to post a series of worrying messages, including detailed posts about her father making sexual advances on her during her childhood. She later retracted the statements, branding them as false.

According to reports, Amanda’s parents regained conservatorship over her after discovering that the star had purchased expensive jewellery and gifted it to total strangers.

We hope that these tweets aren’t a sign of another downward spiral.

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It can be hard to motivate yourself to work out at the best of times, let alone on a freezing winter night when all you want to do is lounge inside next to a blazing fire. But with the right clothing and a bit of determination, staying fit in colder weather can be just as easy as during the rest of the year.

Wearing the right gear is essential in winter, especially if your sport of choice is outdoor running or cycling. Wind, rain and cold will not only affect performance but can also lead to illness or injury if you're not prepared. So stay warm and dry this winter with our pick of the top cold weather sports gear…

1. Sports bra
Whatever the weather, a sports bra should be an essential part of your kit to ensure you're supported at all times. We love this dark blue Adidas bra – the racer back means it's a great option even for larger cup sizes.

Adidas Supernova Racer Bra, €35

2. Lightweight top
It's all about insulation and layering once the colder weather sets in, especially if you're out for a long distance run. This washed lilac Millie & Gym tee is made from moisture wicking fabric meaning it won't cling when you sweat.

Millie & Gym Draper T-Shirt, €22

3. Zipped jacket
Even if you warm up once you're in your stride, you should never attempt to run in just a t-shirt when it's windy or rainy – you'll regret it when you're nursing a cold tomorrow. A lightweight jacket can be tied around your waist if you get too hot – this Nike one is the perfect windbreaker option.

Nike Windrunner Grid Print Jacket, €76

4. Long running leggings
Keep those pins warm and dry with longer leggings for winter! Look for a lightweight pair that won't leave you chafing if you get wet from rain or sweat. This Pure Simple pair also have reflective panels – essential if you're training outside in the dark evenings.

Pure Simple Celebrate Run Leggings, €25

5. Gloves
Gloves might not seem like the most obvious thing to wear for working out (unless you're a cyclist), but trust us, you'll never look back. A fleece pair could leave you overheated, so look for thinner ones that'll still keep your hands and fingers warm, like this Nike pair:

Nike Women's Swift Attitude Running Gloves, €17

6. Non-cotton socks
If you're going to be out in rain and mud, cotton socks will leave your feet soaked, wrinkled and more prone to cuts and blisters. Opt for a pair made from exercise-friendly synthetic fabric, like these sports socks from Dunnes:

Dunnes 2-pack Sports Socks, €5

7. Runners with great grip
No slipping and sliding on wet pavement or muddy grass! Look for a stable, cushioned and comfy pair of trainers to see you through the winter. Avoid runners with too much mesh as they will only let excess water in – this Adidas pair have the right balance:

Adidas Women's Revenge Techfit, €50

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Katy Perry has always been a proud Hello Kitty fan, and now she has made her love for the cute character eternal.

The singer took to social media last night to share a snap of her latest inking of – you guessed it – a Hello Kitty face!

Now that is fan dedication for you.

The 30-year-old posted an Instagram picture of her new tattoo, on the side of her right middle finger, writing: “Does this make my gang signs look soft now?”

This is the latest addition to the star’s growing collection of ink. She also has a “Jesus” name tattoo on her left wrist, a strawberry on her ankle, a peppermint swirl on the other ankle, and a quote which translates as “Go with the flow” on the inside of her right arm.

Katy celebrated her 30th birthday in style last week, holding a special party for 70 of her loved ones at the luxurious Amanjena Hotel in Morocco.

Perhaps she got her new ink to mark the milestone? What do you think of it?

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She tends to always leave a trail of controversy in her wake, but we think Lily Allen may have gone too far this time.

The singer has come in for major criticism today after dressing up as “Dr Luke”, in an apparent reference to the producer who has been accused of mentally and sexually abusing singer Kesha.

The mother-of-two was seen smirking as she stepped out last night in blue scrubs, with a name badge reading “Dr Luke” pinned to her top pocket.

Even if this wasn’t intentional, this was definitely a bad and insensitive move on Lily’s part.

Dr Luke – aka music producer Lukasz Gottwold – has been accused of sexually, physically and mentally abusing Kesha for a ten-year period after she signed a record deal with his label, at the age of 18.

Last week the Tik Tok singer filed a lawsuit against the producer, with court documents detailing the abuse.

The 27-year-old singer claims that Gottwold also forced her to take drugs and alcohol, and was a major factor in her issues with her body image.

It’s safe to say that Lily hasn’t impressed anyone with this outfit.

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In a recent interview, singer Taylor Swift opened up about her (somewhat unexpected) friendship with Lena Dunham.

The pair first became pals in 2012 when Lena sent Taylor a direct message on Twitter, gushing about her music. Two years on, Taylor describes her bestie as “a hug in the form of a person,” saying that “her perspective has truly shaped me in the past couple of years.”

Lena has also spoken numerous times about how much of an inspiration Taylor is, describing her songs as “a soundtrack to many of my feelings.”

The fact that the two stars have formed such a strong bond in just two years might seem a little strange, but when you consider that our twenties are some of the most formative years of our lives, it’s no surprise that friendships formed during that period would be equally life-defining.

During childhood and secondary school, our relationships are generally limited to those we meet at school or where we live. It’s only when carving a path for ourselves as adults, at college and beyond, that we get a chance to meet people who we truly identify with, rather than those we meet simply because they live in the house down the road.

That’s not to say that old friendships aren’t just as strong as new ones – we all envy those girls who’ve been a part of each other’s lives since they were three or four – but sometimes it takes growth and perspective to see what we really value in a friend.

Lena and Taylor both found what they were looking for in each other – someone who understands what it is to be successful and creative without being a full-on party animal extrovert. “We have the same responsibility and the same pressure that's on you when you write every single word you end up performing,” said Taylor in an interview last year. Lena’s also praised her pal for helping her “be stronger and make better decisions.”

 

Happy Birthday to my favorite person to have picnics with.. the magical, kind-hearted, wondrous @lenadunham

Zdjęcie zamieszczone przez użytkownika Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) Wł.

As we grow older, it becomes easier for us to decide for ourselves who we want to give our time to. In our twenties we meet so many diverse groups of people but we don’t instantly become BFFs with everyone that crosses our path. If we don’t see eye to eye with someone, it’s no big deal, we can move on and drop that empty baggage.

That kind of viewpoint means that when we do find someone who we truly admire and relate to, we know the bond is real and worth holding on to. 

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Actress Vinessa Shaw is being sued after allegedly hitting two pedestrians with her car.

The star, who is best known for her roles in Hocus Pocus and Ray Donovan, was reportedly driving through Hollywood when she struck two women, knocking them to the ground.

According to the court documents obtained by TMZ, Maridalia Chepi-Nolasco and Anastasia Gregorio Arce have brought charges against Shaw, claiming that they sustained “severe injuries” as a result of the incident.

The star’s response to the claim has not been revealed as of yet.

Shaw began her acting career with a role in the horror movie Home Sweet Home, but is perhaps most recognisable for playing the character Allison in the cult Halloween film Hocus Pocus, alongside Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker.

The actress appeared most recently on TV screens in the US crime drama series Ray Donovan, in which she played the role of Kate McPherson.

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So the country has been holding its breath with excitement since the announcement that a big act would be playing in Croke Park.

From U2 to Robbie Williams, and even One Direction, the guessing game reached fever pitch as we all scrambled to figure out exactly who will be gracing the stage for the big show.

And finally, this morning, at a very special press conference, it was revealed.

Yes, the rumours were true – it’s The Script who will be headlining Croke Park next summer!

And music fans are in for a very special treat, as it has been revealed that none other than Pharrell Williams will be supporting the three-piece.

As mega Pharrell fans, we kind of need to sit down right now!

Amazing news!

Will you be getting a ticket?

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Another day, another drama for Lindsay Lohan.

The actress and her brother Michael are reportedly being sued by a tech developer, who claims they robbed his website idea to create their own app.

In the court documents obtained by TMZ, Fima Potik claims that the Lohans had initially agreed to work with him on ‘Spotted Friend’, an app which allows you to see and purchase the clothes your favourite celebrities are wearing.

However, after talks regarding ownership fell through, the siblings launched their own app, Vigme, which is uncannily similar to Potik’s original idea.

Potik is now suing the Lohans for a whopping $60 million for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and loyalty, and unfair competition.

Naturally, the Lohans are fighting the charges, and if their lawyer Ravi Batra is anything to go by, they are ready for the fight.

“I look forward to holding Fima’s feet to the legal fire and hope he is wearing fireproof clothing all the way to the appeals court,” said Batra.

It looks like it’s going to be an interesting case.

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Being a girl is so much fun sometimes. The daily creativity when it comes to our style, hair and make-up, the joy of shopping for new products and the bliss of absolutely nailing our winged eyeliner. Yep, being a girl is wonderful.

Being a girl is also totally gross. It can be vile, disgusting and gag-worthy in some cases, but we never talk about it that, do we?

Let’s start- it’ll be a bonding experience!

Fake tan removal
You can spend day after day in the shower scrubbing at your skin, but the crooks of your elbows and the back of your legs still make you look like a scaly orange swamp creature.

The bath is ringed with brown and orange gunge, you’ve worn out two shower puffs and you’ve had to call in the big guns- the industrial loofah, but STILL, remnants of tan remain on your skin. WHAT GIVES!
 

You finally emerge squeaky clean from the shower on the 6th day. You’re back to your classic milky self. Just in time for this weekend’s application! And so the cycle continues.

Hair removal
Blood, hair and rashes. Need we actually say more? This beauty regime is rife with grossness.

If you’re not trailing blood down your soaped up legs, you’re tentatively picking hair from a rusty razor because you forgot to stock up (admit it) or  you’re washing what looks like the remains of a yeti down your plughole while delicately gagging. And let’s not even get started on bikini line upkeep. All fours, anyone?
 

Nailed it! Oh, did you?
Why do you keep repainting your toenails in that glossy plum colour? Is it because you genuinely like it, or is it because your toenails are so yellow and discoloured that leaving them au naturel makes you throw up in your mouth just a little? Yeah, we thought so. Can’t kid a kidder.

Getting Shellac done makes us feel really pampered, and hell, we deserve a little pampering. Leaving the salon, your nails have never looked better.
 

Two weeks later, our nails look like we spent much of the week breaking rocks with our bare hands. Whatever happened to the promise of getting our shellac professionally removed we wonder, as we absentmindedly peel and flick our nails at the computer screen, much to our workmate’s disgust.
 

Now, don't we all feel a little closer to each other?
 

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So Jemima Khan has just won Halloween, hands down.

The star pulled out all the stops last night as she headed off to a UNICEF charity event, dressing up in an amazing gorilla and cage costume.

The 40-year-old rocked up to the event in a wooden cage, knees tucked up to her chest, while a scary giant gorilla held her captive.

Could that be any more epic?

The star had gone to a lot of effort for her special appearance, and played up to the occasion on her social media.

Tweeting pictures of the fantastic costume, the socialite wrote: “Halloween! Off to UNICEF gig for Syrian refugees….On my way in a hearse…”

And if you thought that her big entrance was just for the awaiting cameras, you would be wrong!

The star was pictured still wearing her amazing costume late into the night, sitting at her table, in her cage, while chatting to other guests!

Jemima wasn’t the only one to put in the effort for London bash, with actor Hugh Grant showing up in a goat mask, and Guy and Rocco Ritchie dressing up as Breaking Bad characters Walter White and Jesse Pinkman.

Well done guys, amazing!

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Amanda Bynes was pictured out and about in Los Angeles just a few hours ago, despite the fact that her psychiatric hold was meant to last at least another month.

The actress was admitted to a medical facility in Pasadena, California just over three weeks ago, and earlier this week doctors asked the court's permission for her to be held there for another 30 days.

However, in the early hours of this morning Amanda was pictured by TMZ walking down Sunset Strip looking for a hotel. In the photos, the former child star can be seen wearing dark sunglasses and a large black coat. She was also snapped eating in a diner in the area. 

The star's doctors requested the extension on her psychiatric hold because they believed she was still "very ill" and unable to care for herself. But it's now being reported that the judge did not agree Amanda was unstable enough to be held for another month and so he ended the extension after just a few days.

Even though she has been released from the facility, Amanda is still being kept reined in somewhat by her parents. They have been granted control of her finances again, after filing court documents which stated she had been spending "alarming amounts" of cash and that she was a "substantial risk" to herself and others.

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Vannesa Hudgens is no stranger to bizarre new looks when it comes to her hair – but she's really made a big change this time!

Things kicked off this summer when the actress swapped her dark brown locks for bleached blonde, before trading that in for a powder blue hue. 

Later this year she got rid of her flowing extensions and swapped the blue for a traffic light red. Whatever about the colour, though, we think this newest look is her best yet! The High School Musical actress has now chopped off her long, wavy locks for a blunt, shoulder-skimming bob. She was pictured in Paris earlier this week with the new style- though she's kept the red tones, too.

We love this look – very Lauren Conrad!

Vanessa has spoken before about her ever-changing style and how she loves to mix things up. "My style goes from like really bohemian, flowy, to a little more gypsy-esque with vibrant colors and lots of jewellery," she said in a recent interview.

Before leaving Paris she posted this cute selfie to Instagram, showing off her beautiful new bob.

We have serious life/hair envy right now!

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