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Nicki Minaj has just reported that she is going to follow in the footsteps of Kim Kardashian and produce a new mobile game. 

Ever since Kim somehow managed to add mobile app entreprenuer to her CV, there has been a seriously long line of celebrities wanting to get in on a bit of the action… not to mention cold, hard cash.

And this week, it was announced that Nicki is the new face of developer Glu's forthcoming celebrity-focused game, which is said to include her likeness, voice and creative direction. 

Glu's CEO Niccolo de Masi said in a statement: "I am thrilled to welcome the undisputed queen of hip-hop, Nicki Minaj to Glu's growing list of celebrity partners".

The new game will not launch until next summer but Nicki has reported to be very happy with the venture. No wonder she's happy since Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game racked in a whopping €68m since it launched in 2014. 

It has also been reported that Katy Perry and Jason Statham are next the get in on the big bucks with a mobile game.

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The news broke late yesterday evening that Donna Karen is stepping down from her role as Chief Designer of the fashion brand she founded more than three decades ago.

In 1984, Donna launched her label DKI (Donna Karan International) with husband Stephen Weiss and later, in 1988, she launched DKNY, a label we all know and love today.

In 2001, LVMH, the world leader of luxury brands, bought up DKI, although Karan herself remained hugely influential in the capacity of Chief Designer

The New Yorker became famous for her alternative thinking when she first launched her label, creating designs no one had previously explored. At the time women were only beginning to climb the corporate ladder and – they wanted to have the attire to match. Karan made a big impact when she launched practical, layer-able and most of all, feminine pieces. 

For the time being, there is no immediate successor and, in fact, the label's fashion shows will be put on a temporary hiatus. 

We just hope the label doesn't suffer and is still able to stay in competition with the likes of Calvin Klien and Ralph Lauren.

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Ah finally, we can indulge in a Mc-themed treat in peace without attracting the curious stares of other customers when we order the infamous 20 pack of chicken nuggets.

Sometimes you just want all the food, it happens. However, if anyone ever felt their fast food experience was becoming a little too casual, then McDonalds have some good news for you.

The fast food giant has announced that it is going to be introducing table service in the UK. In attempts to beat their rival burger joints, McDonalds have already introduced the service Down Under.

So, if it’s managed to make the leap to our hemisphere at last, you know it’s only a matter of time before your happy meal will be brought direct to your table.

A spokesperson for McDonalds has said: We are significantly investing in our restaurants to create an exciting new environment and improve the customer experience.”

These new and improved experiences are an obvious gateway to never having to stand in a line waiting for a McFlurry ever again.

“We are testing some new concepts, such as table service, whereby customers place their order via our new digital kiosks and then have their food brought to them.”

However, if like some of us, you like to grab the paper bag and retreat back to your couch and Netflix with your cheeseburgers, you can still order at the till as usual.

We wonder though, how long before they introduce a delivery service? Truly a monumental moment for fast food lovers everywhere.

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Everyone's favourite teenage television show turns 12 this week. Yep, it's been a full 12 years since Ryan got thrown into jail, Seth became a stoner, Summer became an environmentalist and Marissa gave us all wardrobe envy.

Ah, memories!

There was a lot of drama on the show (we won't even mention the final season) but it was always there to entertain us. And yes, maybe we felt like we were kinda part of their squad too.

To mark the occasion, we look at the main characters and what they're up to now.

Mischa Barton played Marissa Cooper on the teen drama, and she definitely had her fair share of ups and (many) downs but we couldn't help but love her on-off romance with Ryan.

Ultimately, however, her (#spoileralert) untimely death shocked audiences. And let's face it, the show was NEVER the same after Mischa's departure.

Ms Barton has also been apart of almost as much drama in real life: in 2007 she was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and then just last year she got entangled in a major legal battle with her own mother. Barton decided to sue her mum for allegedly taking her money and kicking her out of her own home. 

Talk about drama!

 

Ben McKenzie played hunk Ryan Atwood (swoon) on the show, and he stole the hearts of many females around the world. Although, and while he was also often the OC hero, he still had his fair share of troubles (thanks, Marissa).

Nowadays, we're happy to report that Mr McKenzie has returned to our TV screens: he has adopted the role of James Gordon on the show Gotham.

Still, Ben is a Hollywood actor who likes to keep his life private away from the cameras. In saying that, we can confirm that he is currently single (so yes, we're all still in with a chance!).

 

Adam Brody played Seth Cohan on the show and made us adore him with his quirky attitude and cute moments with Summer. Since the show ended, Mr Brody has kept himself busy with a film career in lieu of small-screen success.

And although he's yet to star in a major role, the world went crazy when it emerged that he and Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester were dating. Now they're married – tying the knot in a cosy private ceremony in February of last year.

 

Rachel Bilson played pint-sized stunner Summer Roberts on the teen drama and turned from superficial princess to crazy environmentalist in just one season.

In 2011, Ms Bilson was cast as the main character in TV show Hart Of Dixie but it was then cancelled in May of this year.

She started dating Star Wars actor Hayden Christensen in 2007 and after a very much on-off relationship the couple ended up having a baby girl, Briar Rose late last year.

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Sam Smith may be a Grammy award winner, but apparently that doesn’t mean complete worldwide recognition like people thought it did.

The Stay with Me singer was visiting Colorado during the week when he came across a local news station holding an interview.The 23-year old was at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver. He is currently performing in the U.S following his successful recovery from surgery. 

Finally, we have some real proof that what when it comes to acting a bit of an eejit whenever a news crew appears, celebrities just can’t help themselves either.

 

Photobombing the news 

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Except, obviously Sam is far cooler us than the rest of us non-Grammy winners and is perfectly capable of acting coy and uninhibited on camera.

You can tell quiet clearly from these hilarious GIFs, courtesy of Buzzfeed, that Sam clearly had less than innocent intentions when he stumbled across this prime photo-bomb opportunity.

He indulged in the fan favourite bunny ears.

Oh but then. Then he went all out flawless with this glorious wind machine inspired moment.

The two interviewees were less than impressed though.

Which is ridiculous because Sam is amazing, just look this pose. He nailed it.

SHE’LL NEVER LOVE YOU LIKE WE CAN, CAN, CAN SAM!

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With brows-on-fleek celebrities including Cara Delevingne and Megan Fox sporting perfect arches… it's no surprise that big, beautiful eyebrows are going nowhere any time soon.

Certainly, it's THE trend of 2015 – despite knocking around for a few years now. 

However, when it comes to achieving the perfect look, it's also a minefield out there.

First came pencils, then mascara, then gels – then the massively popular HD Brow method. Even eyebrow tattoos are now an increasingly popular thing.

And after all that – it seems are eyebrows are moving on, yet again, to pastures news.

Yes, the latest product to enter the market promises to trump its predecessors. In fact, it maintains that you can achieve salon-perfect brows in your own home and for half of the price. Hurrah!

Marketed as WUNDERBROW, it's priced at €30… and suffice to say we're pretty excited. The manufactures claim its transfer-proof, water-proof, last for days and looks natural. 

Intrigued, we decided to look into the product on behalf of SHEmazing! to see can it really lives up to its promises: can it, for example, really last for days with just one application, and how natural does it really look?

It claims to contain an exclusive blend of hair-like fibres combined with specifically-treated pigments, which is designed to fasten on to hair and skin. 

And we can confirm that the results are definitely natural-looking brows that really last!

The product is dermatological approved too, which is obviously a big win from us. It's not just us, either: the reviews it's getting are pretty great, especially from people who have suffer hair loss due to illness.

If you're looking for a new brow product without breaking the bank, then this is definitely something to try out – you can check out the website here.

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Formula One star Jenson Button and his wife Jessica Michibata were burgled while on holiday in St. Tropez according to spokesman who explained the news last night.

The couple who currently live in Monaco, had rented a villa in the Saint Tropez resort when they were robbed on Monday evening.

The thieves supposedly took belongings from the pair worth over €400,000 which included Jessica’s engagement ring which the The Sun reports is valued at €350,000.

The couple were apparently gassed while they slept while burglars entered the villa and took the valuables. French police say the villa had been under the watch of a gang for days before the incident took place.

Three of the couple’s friends who staying in the luxury home with the pair were also believed to have been left unconscious when a canister of anesthetic gas was let off into an air-conditioning vent.

A source has told The Sun this has become a very common way for criminals to enter houses without being noticed and “Jenson is convinced that’s what happened too. The burglars were in the same room as him and Jessica, rifling through all their drawers.”

Local police have interviewed the couple and their friends. It is thought that they will continue to try and identify the thieves using CCTV footage.

Jenson and Jessica were reportedly so shaken by the ordeal that they packed their bags and left Saint Tropez just hours after the realised they had been robbed.

French police are understood to believe the raid was the work of two criminals working together and who had been stalking the couple and their friends during their stay in the villa.

Jenson’s spokesperson has said: “Whilst unharmed, everyone involved is unsurprisingly shaken by the events.”
 

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It seems that the highest earning male model in the world has recently moved from modelling to charity work: he has joined forces with Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley to help retail giant Marks & Spencer complete 24 community projects in just 24 hours.

The event was held to mark the launch of M&S's new Spark Something Good campaign. The catwalk king, who has also modelled for M&S for years and has even designed his own range for them, donated his time to help transform lives at Maria Fidelis School in London's Camden. 

Showcasing his toned biceps in a tight fitted t-shirt, David, 35, gave a helping hand to refurbish and transform disused classrooms at the school. These improvements will then in turn allow the organisation to deal with its highest ever intake of children with learning disabilities.

The school is in partnership with the charity Achievement For All which David has just become an ambassador for.

Speaking about supporting the M&S campaign, the Essex native said: "I'm supporting M&S Spark Something Good initiative to help them encourage and empower people across the country to pick up a shovel, paint brush and take action for social good."

He also commented on how he loved creating a "calming and inspiring place for the students to be the best they can be". Awww…

David is currently dating The Saturday's stunner Mollie King, 28. And all we can say is that she is certainly one lucky lady!

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In life, there is obviously no rule book that says when you wear a ring on THAT finger it automatically means you're engaged.

However, if you're attached and are then seen with a big diamond gracing your ring finger… then people are going to presume you have either tied the knot or are about to be.

And in Hollywood recently, it seems that a host of our favourtie famous faces are having a MAJOR love affair with wearing some bling on that special finger. 

Here's a few well known celebs donning on the trend… simply because they think it looks pretty.

 

Kylie Jenner

 

Jennifer Lopez

 

Jennifer Lawrence 

Demi Lavato

 

Emma Stone

 

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Penneys strikes again!

It has been announced today that Penneys has welcomed a new beauty product to their already expanding shelves.

Nip + Fab is the new body and skincare range that you can now find on the shelves of retail giants Penneys. Hurrah!

Founded by Maria Hatzistefanis, the Nip + Fab products have countless celebrity fans – including Sienna Miller, Kate Moss and Kylie Jenner. 

And here are just some of the products that you can nab in your local store:

 

Deep Cleansing Fix

This product is designed to banish and eliminate blemishes (yipee!) while also fighting bacteria and clearing up your skin. The formula melts away make up in one quick swipe as well as nourishing and brightening your skin.

 

Glycolic Fix Pads

This one is designed to make your skin appear young and soft. The radiance boosting pads moisturise and tone your skin all in one! It also has blue daisy mixed into it's formula to sooth sensitive skin. 

 

Glycolic Fix Serum

This is for the older woman as it smoothens out lines and wrinkles. It also gives a major help to closing up your pores and gives you more refined skin.

 

Dark Circle Fix 

This 3-in-1 formula reduces the appearance of premature aging and dark circles around the eyes. The fast acting cream has red algae and tetra peptide in it to reduce puffiness and make you have big, bright eyes!

 

As you can see there is something here for everyone so just about no one will be disappointed. 

It is also very wallet-friendly with prices beginning at €8 and the most expensive product is still only €12.

We reckon a trip to Penneys is on the cards, so!

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British tennis star Andy Murray and his wife Kim Sears married in April of this year and now there are reports circulating that the pair are expecting their first child together.

The former Wimbledon champion is said to have only just broken the news to friends and family who are overjoyed at the latest news.

According to the Mail Online sources have said that the couple decided to make the announcement to their families following Kim’s hospital visit. The reports said that Kim, 27, is believed to be due in February of next year.

Andy’s mom, Judy, who starred appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in the past is said to be thrilled at the news. Just weeks ago she was just joking about her dreams of becoming a “very active granny for sure”.

These reports also surface not too long after Andy was encouraged by fellow Wimbledon champion Andre Agassi to start a family to improve his performance. According to now retired tennis pro a baby would “put stuff in perspective” for Andy.

In 2013, following his gold medal win at the Olympics one year previously, Andy said he and Kim were considering starting a family. The two have been together for ten years.

Up until now Andy apparently has believed their two terrier dogs Maggie May and Rusty, to be his children, he joked that he often Skypes with the canines while travelling.

The pair will possibly even already have a playmate for their new baby as Andy’s coach Amelie Mauresmo is expected to give birth to her baby. She announced her pregnancy on social media just days before Andy and Kim married in his hometown of Dunblane.

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Jennifer Aniston, 46,  and new husband Justin Theroux, 43, were surrounded by supportive friends and family at their Bel Air wedding just days ago.

However, it appears that there was a certain someone close to the star who was not on the invite list. Jennifer’s mom, Nancy Dow was not among the 70 guests who shared the special day with the couple.

While she and Jen have had a rocky relationship in the past, Nancy was thought to have reconciled with her daughter last year, reports The Mirror.

Following years of estrangement it was believe that the pair were on better terms in recent times.

Speaking with Radar Online Nancy is said to have confirmed that she was not invited to the nupitals but said: "I think it's wonderful!. Anything I say about Jennifer is super supportive."

In the past Jennifer, who has reportedly jetted off to Bora Bora on her honeymoon, has spoken about her tense relationship with her mom.

“She was very critical of me. Because she was a model, she was gorgeous, stunning. I wasn't. I never was. I honestly still don't think of myself in that sort of light, which is fine.”

Jennifer said that her parents’ divorce when she was 9-years old left her mother with a temper that she found difficult to deal with. Things between the two apparently came to a breaking point in 1999 when Nancy published her 'tell-all' book From Mother to Daughter to Friends: A Memoir.

“She had a temper. I can't tolerate that. If I get upset, I will discuss [things]. I will never scream and get hysterical like that.”

Jennifer did note that things between she and her mom were “all fine now.”

Since their Wednesday wedding Jennifer and Justin have supposedly jetted off to Bora Bora with several close friends, according to People magazine. Comedian Chelsea Handler is supposedly among those invited as the pair intend on keeping the celebrations going for as long as possible. 

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