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If you’re a Pretty Little Liars fan, then the chances are you’re all over the place at the moment – but spare a thought for poor old Shay Mitchell!

The stunning star, who plays Emily Field on the hit ABC show, has broken down in an emotionally-charged ‘farewell’ video.

Posted to her official YouTube page, the video features a tear-soaked Shay reading out the sweetest tribute to her co-stars as well as the show’s crew and fans.

 

The good, the bad, and the ugly (cry). Final farewell to my family up on YouTube now

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“I don’t know what my life would have looked like without Pretty Little Liars. It has changed me in more ways than I could attempt to count,” Emily sobbed, just minutes after wrapping the final PLL scene.

Casting her mind back on seven years of the show, Shay described her experience as ‘the best years of her twenties’.

“Not saying that there weren’t tears or heartbreak, or any other obstacles; but as a whole, PLL and Emily Fields shaped me into something that I’m not sure can ever be topped,” she said.

Admitting that she is ‘awestruck’ to have achieved so much through the show, Shay saved the sweetest sentiments for her co-stars; Lucy Hale, Troian Bellisario and Ashley Benson.

“We were always there for each other, and I feel so incredibly lucky to know you all. And I will never forget these last seven years,” she said, in a tribute to her ‘sisters’.

The video has garnered almost a million views on YouTube already, with PLL fans in bits over Shay’s outpouring of sadness.

The show, which ran for seven seasons, is set to run its final course from April.

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Pass us the tissues!

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What could possibly be more beautiful than a delicate flower arrangement on your big day? An edible one made entirely out of cake and buttercream, that’s what.

Salivating yet? What until you get a load of the latest wedding trend in the States, courtesy of The Baked Bouquet.

 

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Based in New Jersey, The Baked Bouquet specialises in edible floral displays created to look EXACTLY like your favourite flowers.

The store operates exactly like a florist’s: you pick your bouquet, type of flower and size. Instead of arranging a flower display though, the team whips up a batch of delicious cupcakes in their back-room bakery.

 

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The team will recreate anything, once it grows in the ground: ‘hydrangeas’, ‘roses’ – they even have a black bloom bouquet!

Made with 100 per cent pure buttercream (oh, there goes more saliva), there is even a gluten-free option for those so inclined.

Chatting about the inspiration behind The Baked Bouquet, ‘Head Unicorn’ Wissam Elgimal says: “Sending flowers is like saying, ‘Here, watch these die.’” 

One glance at Instagram and it’s clear to see that these buttercream bouquets are a massive hit – and you will literally be scrolling through the feed all day.

 

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So, anyone else up for planning a fake wedding?

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It’s been five years since the last Harry Potter movie hit cinemas, yet somehow the mere mention of the boy wizard still makes fans hyperventilate.

So when that enthusiasm was coupled with the Internet’s love for quirky sci-fi drama Stranger Things, the result was bound to be the best form of viral magic.

A new video has appeared online which imagines a world in which Mike, Dustin and Lucas join forces with Harry, Ron and Hermione, while Eleven and her stash of Eggos face the legendary Professor Snape.

Check out Potter Things in all its glory below: 

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Hollywood doesn’t do Halloween by halves, with the likes of Colton Haynes and Heidi Klum absolutely killing it with their costumes this year. We think it’s safe to say, however, that the crown goes to Adele!

The Skyfall singer dressed up as Jim Carrey’s character in The Mask this weekend, with absolutely hilarious results.

 

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Adele took to her Instagram page in the early hours of this morning to show off her epic costume, complete with creepy facial prosthetics and gangster tux – and it’s safe to say that she was totally unrecognisable.

The 28-year-old celebrated the festivities at a Halloween party in Dallas, Texas and pretty much bossed it with her uncanny take on the green-faced trickster.

 

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The singer’s Halloween get-up was a far cry from her stunning spread in the latest issue of Vanity Fair, unveiled yesterday.

Posing in a flowing red gown, covered in jewels, Adele spoke candidly about her struggle with postpartum depression following the birth of her son, Angelo, four years ago.

 

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Admitting that the experience left her feeling ‘frightened’ and feeling ‘inadequate’, she revealed: “Eventually I just said, I’m going to give myself an afternoon a week, just to do whatever the f**k I want without my baby.”

“A friend of mine said, ‘Really? Don’t you feel bad?’ I said, ‘I do, but not as bad as I’d feel if I didn’t do it’,” she added.

Never change, Adele Adkins.

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When we saw red wine hot chocolate become Internet-famous, we thought our Friday nights were made forever. Sure, what's better than sitting in by the fire with a cup of boozy hot cocoa?

Well, we'll tell you what's better. Red wine brownies. Mmm hmm…

Cosmo came across a recipe for 'Red Wine Brownies with Drunken Cranberries' by foodie blogger A Cookie Named Desire, and they look divine.

Amanda from A Cookie Named Desire begins by telling us we should use a full-bodied wine (so none of that cheap Lidl stuff) in order to get really gooey, gorgeous brownies.

Here's the recipe so you can make it for yourself tonight… because Wednesday's are hard, right?

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup of red wine (or you know… more)
  • 1/2 cup of dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick of butter
  • 6 oz of dark chocolate
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Method

1. In a small bowl, mix the red wine and cranberries together and allow to sit for 30 minutes to an hour or until the cranberries look plumped.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degree and grease and flour an 8 by 8 inch pan.

3. Mix flour and sea salt in a bowl and set aside.

4. In a mixing bowl over boiling water, heat the butter and chocolate until just melted and mixed together.

5. Remove from the bowl from the heat and add the eggs one at a time.

6. Add the sugar and cocoa powder and mix, then add the flour and mix well.

7. Add in the red wine and cranberries, then fold in the nuts.

8. Pour the mixture in the baking pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out with only crumbs.

9. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan about about 25 – 30 minutes in the pan, then remove to cool completely on a wire rack.

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Kendall Jenner recently bought Emily Blunt and John Krasinski's old Hollywood mansion, and she's certainly being creative in the design process since moving in.

The model has opened up on her app about decorating her new home and credits interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard on helping her source… unique pieces.

And one of those unique pieces in the 'Bao' sofa.

 

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Coming in at $52,000 (€47,000), the couch looks like a big lattice on top of a pie (and we're not sure even if it's meant to look like that).

The Brazilian-made sofa is made out of 394 feet of stuffed velvet tubing that's woven together into a nest.

 

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"I realised I'd been really good and came in way under budget on my furniture allowance," the reality star said on her app.

"I got super excited and bought another amazing couch. It works perfectly in the space!"

It just looks like a giant blue blob to us…

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Hop on your laptop ladies, because Ryanair has just announced it are having a flash sale until midnight tonight.

You can travel between November 8 and January 31 2017 for only €9.99 a seat.

So, fancy heading to Paris or Barcelona? Amsterdam or Edinburgh? Now is your chance.

Follow the link here to see if any of these European cities takes your fancy.

We're already planning our break away!

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It doesn't get more classic than Snow White, ladies. It was the movie that basically started off the Disney princess fandom way back in 1937, and it hasn't stopped since.

We've seen numerous remakes in the past couple of years, but this one is looking to be pretty major.

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According to Hollywood Reporter, Disney is planning to keep all of the original songs in the remake and has also hired Girl On The Train screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson to write the script.

And not only Erin, but the songwriters behind La La Land (Emma Stone and Ryan Reynold's new flick) are set to be joining as well.

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With Lily James as the new Cinderella and Emma Watson as the the new Belle, we're guessing there's going to be some big names in this film too.

We might have to wait a couple of years until it hits our cinema screens though, as Emma Watson's Beauty and the Beasts won't be out for nearly another year.

Here's to waiting!

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And here it is ladies, the song we've ALL been waiting for since her break-up with Calvin Harris… and then again with Tom Hiddleston.

It's Taylor Swift's new break-up song. And let's face it, we all wanted this to happen to see what really went down in her relationships.

Tay's new song is called Better Man and the lyrics are very Swifty indeed. 

 

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The song tells the tale of a jealous ex-boyfriend (cough, *Calvin*, cough) and it goes along the lines of, "I know I'm probably better off on my own / Than loving a man who didn't know what he had when he had it / And I see the permanent damage you did to me / Never again, I just wish I could forget when it was magic.

"I gave you my best and we both know you can't say that/ We might still be in love, if you were a better man."

However, the track isn't for her new album and was written for country band Little Big Town.

Tay took to Instagram to tell her fans: "Feeling really honored that a band I've loved for so many years decided to record this song I wrote. Love you guys."

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It has been weeks since the pregnancy rumours started swirling, and with still no answers, Cheryl's fans are hanging on for any indication she's expecting a baby.

From her BFF Kimberly Walsh's slip-up, to Liam's new song lyrics, everything is pointing towards the singer being pregnant, and the only one that has to confirm it is Cheryl herself.

 

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Well, she might just be ready as the brunette beauty is set to appear on TONIGHT'S The One Show.

Hosts Matt Baker and Alex announced her appearance but have yet to confirm what she's on the show to talk about. So far, news outlets are reporting she'll be on to talk about her recent work with Childline.

 

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However, RSVP has confirmed that she will, in fact, reveal she has a bun in the oven.

This will be Cheryl's first televised interview in months, so we're sure everyone will be watching.

The One Show is on BBC One tonight at 7pm.

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Elton John has announced an Irish gig, which will make it his 23rd concert in the country.

The musician will be joined by his band to perform in The Marquee in Cork on 20th June 2017.

Elton has played The Marquee four times now but we still can't wait for him to come back again.

Tickets for the gig will go on sale Monday November 7 at 9am.

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Bono has been named the first Glamour Man of the Year.

The Irish musician will be awarded for his work on the rights and needs of women who are living in poverty around the world. The 56-year-old launched his Poverty is Sexist movement through his One Campaign.

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Glamour's editor, Cindi Leive told Press Association: "We've talked for years about whether to honour a man at the Women of the Year and we've always kind of put the kabash on it.

“You know, men get a lot of awards and aren’t exactly hurting in the celebration and honours department.”

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“But it started to seem that that might be an outdated way of looking at things, and there are so many men who really are doing wonderful things for women these days. Some men get it and Bono is one of those guys.”

Bono will be presented his award as the first Man of the Year in LA on November 14.

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