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It looks like trouble has hit paradise already for Perrie Edwards.

Perrie and former Skins actor Luke Pasqualino have only been dating for a couple of months now, but if social media is anything to go by, the pair are either fighting or have gone their separate ways.

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Eagle-eyed followers spotted that Luke had removed Perrie from Instagram, and it comes after they both failed to attend an event together.

The pair were supposed to make their couple-red-carpet-debut at the Triumph Motorcycles bash in London on October 19, but neither of them arrived at the event.

Whether they've totally called in quits, or are just taking a break we don't know, but Perrie still has a lot to smile about as Little Mix continues to soar into success.

Keep your head up, Perrie!

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Let’s face it, Halloween isn’t for everyone.

But if you’re more in tune with your spiritual side than your spooky side, there’s still loads for you to get involved in this Bank Holiday weekend.

Take Wild Spirit, for example.

This yoga-focussed, music-fuelled, foodie event is the perfect way to celebrate one of the most atmospheric times of the year.

Taking place in Dublin’s Chocolate Factory on October 30, this event gives you the opportunity take part in yoga, which will be led by Lee Tracey and accompanied by a live DJ, before tucking into delicious treats from Urban Health.

This one of a kind event is not to be missed!

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Whether we want to believe it or not, it’s been a whole ten years since Taylor Swift politely tiptoed onto the music scene with her self-titled debut album.

And over the course of that decade, Taylor has undergone some pretty big changes.

Having graduated from ringlets and cowgirl boots to DJ boyfriends and crowded arenas, T-Swizzle has firmly established herself as one of the biggest stars of our generation and like any uber-star, she’s got her lovers and her haters.

But that has never stopped Tay being Tay, has it?

Like, what about…

1. That time she took squad attendance at an awards show.

"You! No, not you! Sit down, you!

2. That time she thought she was best friends with Kimye.

"A shout-out should be enough to keep that phone call on the DL."

3. That time she was asked to write about anything other than past relationships.

"And miss out on a Grammy?"

4. That time she was asked what she'd be if she wasn't Tay.

"It probably sounds a little out there, but…"

5. That time she gave a Ross Geller-esque middle finger to the industry.

"Is my mom watching this? Ah, screw it."

6. That time she started talking only in track lyrics.

"You'll be a prince and I'll be a princess, and are we out of the woods?"

7. That time she tried to suck all the energy out of the room and into her own body.

"I need it more than they do."

8. That time she summed up her career in one short sentence.

"And that's about it…"

So yeah, congrats on the ten-year anniversary, Taylor.

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We all went through it, and for the people that still are going through it, we feel for you.

Trying to nab student accommodation that is close to your college and is a good price is pretty hard to find.

However, Cork property owner Michael O'Flynn has just bought a site which was previously owned by NAMA and CIE, and is planning on turning it into nearly 1,000 student beds.

According to The Irish Times, the two apartment blocks will comprise of seven stories, with retail space at the ground level. It will feature a variation of sleeping arrangements, with clusters of three and eight bedroom spaces as well as twin and single study areas.

The site is right across from the Luas at The Point, and is easily accessible. It is claimed that the 2.3 acre site was sold for more than €20 million.

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To celebrate the release of her fifth studio album, Lady Gaga has added a very special piece of ink to her ever expanding tattoo collection.

Yesterday, the Perfect Illusion singer took to Instagram to unveil the meaningful tattoo which is dedicated to the woman who inspired her new music collection, her late aunt Joanne who died of Lupus-related complications aged 19.

Across two posts, the 30-year-old star explained how the piece of body art is a direct reflection of Joanne’s signature and revealed that her father now has a matching tattoo.

 

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“Got Joanne tattooed on my arm in her actual signature,” she wrote.  “My dad got one too.  With an angel on his shoulder.”

In an interview with Howard Stern this week, Gaga explained how Joanne’s death impacted her life and that of her father.

“She’s like this goddess that we worshipped in our family our whole lives,” she said.  “Her picture was always up, and it was framed so beautifully in the house.  We talked about her all the time, every family meal… she was like a guardian angel or spirit guide.”

 

Got Joanne tattooed on my arm in her actual signature. My dad got one too. With an angel on his shoulder.

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“I never understood why my father drank so much and why he was so angry and why he was so overprotective and why his eyes would just blister out of control when I showed a sign of independence or wanting to leave the house or be on my own,” she confessed.

“And I always thought it was my fault.  So this album for me was about healing the wounds of being a young woman growing up in a tough family and figuring that out.”

 

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You heard it here first ladies, Geordie Shore is making a movie. However, it's probably not what you're thinking it will be.

Instead of it being a reality movie, or an extended version of the show, the film actually has a script and storyline.

Gaz told The Sun: “A Geordie Shore film is actually in talks. There’s a company who’s making it and the script has already been written.

“Someone’s going to film it and then they’re going to go to MTV and say, ‘Look, do you guys want it? Then get involved or we’re going to make’. We’d be in it. It would be our movie," Gary insisted.

“The plot would be like The Hangover – we would lose Scott at the beginning or something.

“They thought Scotty T would be a nightmare to film so they could lose him at the beginning and then find him at the end.”

We're getting some serious S Club 7 The Movie vibes here…

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If you often find yourself reminiscing about hot and heavy weekends spent in bed at the start of your relationship, you're not alone.

Once that can't-keep-your-hands-off-each-other period dies down, it's normal to draw a comparison between the initial stages of your romance and the steadier routine you've become accustomed to.

But if you're really tying yourself in knots over how often your reach the big O with your other half, then it might be worth taking the advice of experts who insist once a week is enough to boost contentment levels in any relationship.

According to a study led by researchers at the University of Toronto, more than once a week doesn't generally make a difference to how happy you feel with your partner (Although, that's not to say you shouldn't go at it as often as you both want, obvs.)

After analysing findings from a 23-year study which harnessed the experiences of 25,000 people, researchers established that once a week was average and enough to boost happiness levels.

Speaking to CNN,study leader Amy Muise said: "I do think couples can end up feeling pressure to try to engage in sex as frequently as possible."

Hear that ladies? Once a week and you'll be laughing.

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While generally celebrated for her boho style, Vanessa Hudgens has come under fire this week for experimenting with box braided hair.

The High School Musical star has been heavily criticised online for a series of Snapchats in which she showed off the look which is traditionally worn by African women because of its protective properties.

Online commentators have accused the star of cultural appropriation for sporting the ‘do.

One user wrote: “People like @VanessaHudgens, #hate true #BlackWomen, but love the #cultural, our #men, and our #music!  #Confuse (sic).”

While another said:  “Vanessa Hudgens…Queen of cultural appropriation.”

Social media users have also been quick to point out that this is not the first time the 27-year-old has been accused of adopting symbols of cultural significance for fashion-related purposes.

 

Lib vibes

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She has previously been pictured wearing a sari, a bindi and a Native American headdress.

However, others have defended the star by questioning why white women wearing braids is considered culturally inappropriate.

“Is it cultural appropriation when a black girl gets her hair straighten?  No?  Then why can’t we wear braids (sic)?” asked one woman.

 

When you try to do face paint like Beyoncé

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This line of thought was echoed by another Twitter user who wrote: “So it’s cultural appropriation when @VanessaHudgens wears braids but when @Beyonce dyes her hair blonde [it’s] ‘slaying’?”

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As much as we love flashing the flesh on a night out, one of the best things about autumn is the excuse to wrap up – and we're talking from head to toe!

No matter how fancy your overcoat and ankle boots may be, your go-to daytime look is not complete without a fabulous hat – and the beanie is at the top of our trend list.

Here are 10 of our favourites from the high street:

All that glitters

River Island are ticking all of the trend boxes with this cutesy little number. As if the giant fluffy pom-pom wasn't girly enough, the metallic finish is calling to our inner magpie.

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Tangerine dream 

This pretty Missguided beanie just screams 'autumn', right down to the seasonal shade of orange. Defy expectation by teaming it with your favourite pastel sweater.

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To make the boys wink

Colds and flu bedamned – this ASOS beanie is cute as a button, and it won't let a puff of wind in to mess up your tresses.

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The boo

While we're spoilt for choice this season, with beanies of every colour and pattern, sometimes it's best to have a classic to hand. This Boohoo boyfriend slouch number will go with EVERYTHING.

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In the mink

Speaking of neutrals, this mink beanie from New Look will add an understated quirk to your most casual outfits.

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Come on Barbie, let's go party

We're pretty sure our Barbies owned a miniature version of this adorable Topshop number – which means by wearing it, we're living out a childhood fantasy. Wear this big and bold number with pride!

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Go wild

Ah, Penneys – where would we be without your stylish and affordable range of beanies? This leopard print hat is a real high street winner.

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In bloom

Embroidery is the daintiest trend of the season, and we love how River Island have weaved it into this sweet little beanie. This hat will make a serious statement, even with the most basic outfit.

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Super-size me

We would like to thank Zara for creating our latest obsession in headgear – the oversized pom-pom. It literally looks like this model has flowers blossoming out the top of her beanie. IN LOVE.

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Forest dreaming

Autumn's not just about the oranges, reds and browns – this is the time of the year when teal really gets its chance to shine. We have fallen in love with the colour of this simple and cosy Oasis hat. Top marks.

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Three cheers for autumn style!

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There came a time in most of our childhoods when we decided we were far too schlick to dress in a bin liner and roam our estate for hours on end.

But without a fake ID to hand, it wasn't like we were going to join the more mature revellers down the local, so much of our teenage Halloweens were spent scaring the bejaysus out of ourselves with classic teen slasher movies.

Let's face it, if ever there was a time of the year when we were likely to get our hands on an 18-rating, it was All Hallow's Eve.

And frankly, the idea of recreating a night hiding behind the couch is really appealing to us right now, so we scoured Netflix for some classics and were not disappointed.
 

1. Friday the 13th: Part 4: The Final Chapter

Making his way back to his old stomping ground, good ol' Jason Voorhies – AKA the man who refuses to die – decides to unleash hell on Camp Crystal.

Nothing stops this lad.

2. Jeepers Creepers

When a brother and sister begin the journey home for the holidays, they have no idea their road trip is about to take one of most sinister turns you can imagine.

Why did they stop the car? Why?!

3. Carrie

This 1976 horror tells the story of a sheltered teenage girl who gets her revenge on high school bullies in the most terrifying way possible.

If ever there was a better lesson in the merits of being kind to your classmates…

4. Battle Royale

Set in the future, the Japanese government capture a class of ninth-graders and force them to kill each other under the revolutionary "Battle Royale" act.

And we're already reaching for the cushion…

5. The Exorcism of Emily Rose

After hearing a priest had performed an exorcism on a young girl, a lawyer takes on the case.

Oh, and did we mention it's based on a true story?

6. The Conjuring

When a family find themselves terrorised by a dark presence, they turn to paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren for help.

7. The Exorcist

When her daughter begin showing signs of demonic possession, a distraught mother seeks the help of the church, but will it be enough?

 

 

 

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From The Notebook’s Noah and Allie to Titanic’s Jack and Rose, if Hollywood’s good for anything, it’s producing fantasy worthy relationships.

Since Twilight has become the unlikely love story of the millennial generation, it’s no surprise that fans of the franchise are obsessed with each and every detail of Bella and Edward’s wedding.

From November 19 to 20, an extensive Twilight themed auction will be held online which will allow fans to bid on the original props, costumes and set decoration pieces used to bring the vampire saga to life.

Among the 900 items being sold by Prop Store and Summit Entertainment is Bella Swan’s wedding hair pin and sizeable engagement ring.

Since replicas of the ring have sold almost €1,500, it is expected that the real deal will go for twice that sum.

For the truly obsessed, Bella and Edward’s wedding costumes will also be sold in both their clean and blood-stained forms, as will her bridal bouquet and New Moon bracelets.

 

Anyone up for a Twilight wedding?

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In this day and age, it's hard to escape any event without someone documenting the whole thing on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/Snapchat.

It's just one of those things that we have to live with, like it or not.

And while couples are now including 'no social media' messages on their invitations, you'd think a bride, at her own wedding would be able to do whatever she wanted.

This was not the case for a certain Saudi Arabian bride last week, because her new husband decided to divorce her after TWO hours, just because she put a picture up on Snapchat. We kid you not.

The bride's brother told Okaz: "There was a prenuptial agreement between my sister and her fiancé that she would not use social media applications such as Snapchat, Instagram or Twitter to post or send her pictures.

"It was included in the marriage contract and became binding. Regretfully, my sister did not honour the pledge and used Snapchat to share pictures from the wedding ceremony with her female friends, resulting in the shocking decision by the groom to cancel their marriage and call for divorce."

Well, at least she can snap away 'til her heart's content now! Use that Snapchat filter sistaaa!

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