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Sale season aside, shopping is supposed to be a relaxing, enjoyable way to unwind.

So imagine how horrified you would be if your favourite store suddenly turned into a deadly obstacle course?

Ok, so we might be exaggerating slightly when we say deadly, but we totally feel for these Korean shoppers who fell victim to a hilarious and equally epic prank while browsing in a North Face store.

In a very clever new campaign, the outdoor sportswear brand built a special James Bond-esque changing room, complete with disappearing floor and rock-climbing wall. Then, they put their sporty customers to the ultimate test!

In the brilliant video, the customers don’t know what has hit them when the floor beneath their feet starts to roll away, forcing them to jump onto the wall and climb up for safety.

Next, a snazzy North Face ski jacket is dangled down from the ceiling, and the shocked customers are told that they will have to summon every ounce of bravery within them in order to retrieve it.

Check out what happens in the video.

We have to say, these guys and girls are very good sports – we think we’d just cling to the wall and scream until somebody came to bring us down!

 

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So there we were, thinking that Robin Thicke was going to be utterly devastated when Paula Patton filed for divorce last week.

We were very wrong.

The Blurred Lines singer has put on a brave face and taken a novel approach to the news that it was, indeed, over for him and his wife – by throwing a ‘divorce party’.

And this was no ordinary get-together between a few good buddies, either. No, Robin’s bash, which took place last Friday night, was apparently attended by a bevy of hot models and celebrity pals including Leonardo DiCaprio.

According to a report in Page Six, Robin hit up a club in LA before bringing the party back to his home in the Hollywood Hills.

A source told the publication: “There were a lot of models there. Leo and Robin were being super flirtatious and talking to tons of girls.”

No doubt Robin is feeling extremely sorry for himself after finding out that Paula has moved on with musician Zak Waters, with the pair reportedly now living together.

Now that Leonardo DiCaprio has also reportedly split from his model girlfriend Toni Gaarn, we can see these two becoming a formidable pair on the Hollywood dating circuit.

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Niamh Geaney is back with your box office office bucket list sorting the best from the rest! This week we look at hits like The Maze Runner and Annabelle and if their placing is deserved and blunders like The Rewrite. We also choose one to watch out for and one that you can enjoy at home, we’d advise getting a friend along for this one!

Join us back here tomorrow for Spotlight where we'll be chatting to Cecelia Ahern on her new book turned movie Love, Rosie and how her husband is a deal-maker!

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Is Justin Bieber ever out of trouble?

The star isn’t even back in the States five minutes, and he’s already had a run-in with the police!

According to reports, Justin was pretty happy to be back home and decided that the occasion called for one hell of a celebration.

So, after calling up, oh, 30 or 40 friends and inviting them over to his Beverley Hills mansion, the Baby star ended up throwing one of his infamous all-nighters.

Apparently, police were called to Bieber’s residence not once, but twice, after complaints of noise from concerned neighbours.

Oh, Justin – will you ever learn?

Having recently split from his on-off girlfriend Selena Gomez for the umpteenth time, we can understand Justin wanting to blow off some steam, but isn’t it about time that he grew up a bit?

This is the second time in as many weeks that Justin’s bad behaviour has put him in the headlines. He came in for harsh criticism just last week, being branded “disrespectful” for kicking a ball around Vatican City.

We can’t see any signs of the 20-year-old calming down any time soon.

Selena, come back and work your magical ways!

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Fans of boy band 5 Seconds of Summer are going to be distraught over this sad news.

The guys have just revealed that the lovely Ashton is suffering with appendicitis, meaning that they have had to cancel a string of appearances.

Poor Ashton. This is awful!

Now that there’s a man down, the guys have been forced to pull out of the Radio 1 Teen Awards as well as postponing their forthcoming gigs in Japan.

Taking to their website to break the news, the lads apologised to their legion of fans, promising that they would make it up to them when Ashton was back to full health.

“We are so sorry to everyone that had planned on seeing us,” they wrote, adding, “We were so excited to come see you all and we never want to make any of you sad…We hope you understand!”

Could they please be any cuter?

The guys signed off by saying: “Thanks so much for supporting all we do, we love you. Can’t wait for us four lads [to] get back on the road (minus one band appendix) and rock out with you all again soon!”

We hope Ashton feels better really soon, and that the lads will be back on top form once again.

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Getting mixed messages? Not quite convinced that he’s into? Or have no idea at all? Fear not! We have the low down on the lads. Here are the tell tale signs that he’s into you *wink* *wink*.

1. You Always Catch Him Looking At You

 This is a great indicator that’s he’s into you! If you catch him checking you out on the regular, it means that he likes what sees *nudge* *nudge*. .

2. He’s Always Really Loud Around You

 When any guy is into someone, he’s always gonna try and show himself off. In lad land this means cracking jokes, being smart and an overall showcase. Think of monkey trying to attract a mate. He’s doing it all for your attention.

3. He Always Says Hello To You First

Whenever you see him, he always says hello to you before any of your friends. This is his subconscious acting out. He’s so excited to see you, that he mentally directs all his attention on your arrival. You can see the joy in his eyes. Prepare for a major hug and a massive smile. If he does this, he’s definitely into you.

4. His Mates Have Heard Of You Before You’ve Even Met Them

If one of his friends says: "oh, I've heard about you from Ben." This is a BIG sign that he’s been talking about you to his friends! Ask yourself this: how much would a guy have to talk about you to have his friends remember your name? A lot! You certainly have left your mark on him if this happens.

5. The Flanter Is Serious Between You Two

“Flanter” – the combination of flirting and banter, for those who have not heard of it. And it’s exactly what it says on the tin. They’re are your guy mates that you’re able to have a laugh with. But with this guy, you’re all over each other, without actually being all over each other. But still, you’re constantly winding each other up, play fighting and smile like idiots around each other.

6. He Texts/Calls You All The Time

You can’t go an hour or two without getting a message from this lad. This shows that you’re in his mind pretty much all of the time. But above all, that he enjoys talking to you. Also, this is a really good way to tell if he’s just into you for your looks. It’s normal for guys to say you looked good in class today, but to go into detail and then ask you out, that’s a red flag. See if he interested in getting to know you.

7. He Blushes Everytime His Friends Tell You He's Crushin’ On You

Boys will be boys. Which means they love showing their mate up in front of the girl he likes. Don’t be surprised if your walking by himself and his friends and they start yelling “Hey there’s *so-and-so’s* girlfriend, or “Hey *so-and-so* isn’t that the girl you’re in love with?”. If his face goes bright red then… well… it doesn’t take a brain surgeon.

8. The Compliments Are Non-Stop With Him

It almost as if he can’t help the words from falling out of his mouth. Even if it’s just a sly compliment while the world is turning around the two of you, it’s a tell tale sign that he can’t help but think you’re gorgeous.

9. Your Girlfriends Constantly Tell You That He’s Into You

If it’s just one of the girls telling you, I wouldn’t pay too much attention to her. But if it’s all of the girls, then they’re probably right. If you’ve been denying it up to this point, well then open your eyes girl! He’s well into you.

10. He’ll Always Offers To Get You A Drink

A most convenient way to tell if he’s into you is if he offers to get you a drink! Two things are for sure when this happens; he’s definitely into and you’re gonna have a great time tonight.

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Earlier this year it was revealed that Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper would be back on screen together again… in a movie that was filmed a full two years ago!

The production of  the Depression-era drama Serena was slow to get off the ground, and it took a long time for the writers to find a studio to work with.

Now though, things are underway again. The first trailer was released last month, and now a clip from the film has been revealed: 

It actually looks kinda good… though we're not sure about Bradley's accent!

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We know that life has a habit of imitating art, but it seems in this case the reverse is true. Stephen Collins of 7th Heaven fame, who is currently being investigated for crimes of child molestation, recently played a paedophile priest in a short film which is now hitting the festival circuit.

Penance, the film which was made in 2013 before any of Collins' crimes came to light, tells the story of a priest who is visited by a man seeking solace and forgiveness. Emmy award-winning director Jeff Wolfe commented on both the unfortunate casting and timing of the film saying: “When I cast Stephen Collins I had no idea there might be a connection between his real life and the part I asked him to play. I found the recent allegations particularly shocking.”
 

Collins commented on the his role in the ten minute film prior to the recent shocking revelations and called it both “powerful and intense”. The disgraced actor has not been seen since the taped confession of his crimes was leaked last week, but has been dropped by his agency, resigned from the national board of the Screen Actors Guild and was fired from Ted 2. He is said to be expected in court for divorce proceedings next week.

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We all love Friends and people who say they don’t are not to be trusted.

Much of this generation's humour has stemmed from this legendary programme and even the ones we’ve seen before give us a few laughs.

Here’s 16 things you might not have already known about your favourite show.

1. The Geller Siblings
Ross is Monica’s older brother, but in real life, David Schwimmer is 3 years younger than Courteney Cox.

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2. Ellen was almost Phoebe
Ellen DeGeneres turned down the role of Phoebe Buffay.

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3. ‘The Couch’
The orange couch used in Central Perk was found in the basement of the Warner Bros. studio.

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4. ‘The White Dog’
Joey’s statue of a white dog was originally given to Jennifer Aniston as a good luck present from her best friend when she started acting. She offered to lend it to the show for the episode where Joey became rich and bought a lot of stuff. After that episode, the producers decided to keep it.

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5. Central Perk
The artwork in Central Perk was changed every three episodes.

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6. Monica’s Fridge
The refrigerators in Monica’s and Joey’s apartments actually worked. Monica’s was filled with water and other drinks for the cast and crew. Joey’s was usually virtually empty, unless the inside of the fridge was going to be seen in a specific scene.

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7. Paychecks
No Friend ever made more money doing the show than any others. They started out making $22,500 per episode and ended up making $1,000,000 per episode. All negotiations were done in unison. Kudrow said, “The six of us are far stronger than just one person.”

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8. The Love Interest
Before the show was cast, the main love interest was intended to be Monica and Joey.

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10. Courtney expecting
In the last few months of shooting Friends, Courtney Cox became pregnant, but, seeing as Monica wasn’t supposed to be able to have a baby, they covered up her pregnancy by making her wear baggy clothes while shooting the show so no one could tell.

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11. Dollah Bills
When Matt LeBlanc auditioned for the role he only had $11 dollars to his name. When the cast got their paychecks, the first thing that Courtney Cox bought was a car. Matt LeBlanc bought a hot dinner.

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12. Free Cameos
Because of a bet between Matthew Perry and Bruce Willis on the set of The Whole Nine Yards (which Perry won), Willis appeared in his two-episode guest role for free.

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13. Silly Names
Other titles considered for the show were “Friends Like Us,” “Six of One,” “Across the Hall” and “Insomnia Cafe.”

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14. Genius
Matthew Perry’s wit is so legendary that the scriptwriters have often incorporated his gags into the show.

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15. It’s pronounced Josh-Oooh-Ah
Joshua – Rachel’s boyfriend in this and a few episodes either side, was in fact Jennifer Aniston’s boyfriend around that time.

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16. Real Tears
At the end before the gang leaves to get some coffee, there is a shot of Rachel crying and using Ross’ arm to hide it. These are real tears that happened during filming and weren’t suppose to be in the final shot.

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Ever needed a beauty treatment done at the last minute, but everywhere is already booked out?

Well, thanks to new website BEUTiFi.com, that is about to become a thing of the past!

This brand new website has been created especially for beauty lovers, and is designed to help you instantly find any beauty treatment at any time, in any location.

Sounds pretty amazing, right?

Whether you are looking for a last-minute blow-dry, a professional make-up artist for your big day, or you’re in need of a fake tan ahead of the weekend, BEUTiFi.com will find the appointment you need, nearby.

This new service is aimed at girls on-the-go, who want easy and quick solutions to their hair and beauty needs. With a broad range of services available, from salon to beauty and spa treatments, BEUTiFi.com can provide this, and all at the search of a button.

Not only does BEUTiFi.com offer its users the choice of thousands of hair and beauty salons and professionals, the service includes ‘call out’ services as well as ‘in salon’ appointments.

Speaking of BEUTiFi.com, Founder and CEO Richard Spence said: “Our aim is to provide the largest possible selection of hair and beauty service providers, making it really simple and convenient for users of the website to search and book services they want.”

For more information, visit BEUTiFi online at www.beutifi.com, or on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/BEUTiFi.com.

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We're all guilty of stumbling in to the house after one G&T too many and falling straight into bed with a full face of make-up. But if you're neglecting your skin every night by not taking your make-up off completely, the damage could be worse than you think.

We know it's simple to skip nightly cleansing and moisturising sometimes and let your morning shower do all the work, but it's definitely shouldn't be happening every day. 

Here are just some of the icky stuff that your poor face goes through when you sleep in your make-up…

1. Skin damage
By leaving foundation or even tinted moisturiser on overnight, your skin has to focus on breaking down the heavy particles left behind. This means your facial skin cells are unable to repair and renew themselves properly. Ever notice how dull your skin looks when you wake up with your make-up still on? That's why. Over time, neglecting your skin can lead to increased dryness, clogged pores, blackheads and wrinkles. 

2. Severely dry lips
Lipstick and lip stain aren't designed to just fade away by themselves – they need some extra help, either with cleanser or a dab of Vaseline. Leaving your lippie on overnight can result in overly dry and chapped lips – and you've more chance of getting wrinkles around your mouth later in life, too.

3. Eye infections
One word: ew. If mascara isn't removed it can clog your eyelash follicles leading to infection or even styes. Eye shadow residue can also rub off on your pillow and get trapped in your eye, causing inflammation or conjunctivitis. And, if all that wasn't enough, leaving your mascara on overnight can make eyelashes brittle and more likely to break.

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