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Here at Shemazing HQ, there are few things we love more than a good Disney collab – then again, who doesn't?

From luxury skincare to cosy pyjamas, our Christmas wish lists are almost at capacity, but after having a glance at Kate Spade's latest collection, we think we might have room for just a few more things.

Back by popular demand, this year's Kate Spade New York for Minnie Mouse collection is bigger and better than ever.

Featuring everything from tote bags and purses to earrings and phone covers, the new range has excited fashion and Disney lovers alike.

Here's some of our favourite pieces:

Minnie Mouse Minnie Maise – $258 (€222)

Applique Folio iphone 7/8 Case – $85 (€73)

Minnie Mouse Mini Pendant – $58 (€49)

Minnie Mouse Meema – $328 (€282)

Minnie Mouse Minnie Coin Purse – $88 (€75)

Minnie Mouse Francis – $198 (€170)

We know what you're thinking – you want it all, right?

Well, you better better be quick.

Last year's collection sold out in record time and it look like lots of eager shoppers already have their eyes on the prize.

You can shop the full collection at katespade.com.

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Kylie Jenner has tongues wagging once again, after the reality TV star failed to showcase her Halloween ensemble in it's entirety. 

Usually one to showcase her figure on Snapchat and Instagram, the 20-year-old only posted head shots this Halloween, as rumours of her alleged pregnancy continue to circulate. 

The star donned what appeared to be a figure hugging angel costume, which complimented the devil costume worn by bestie Jordyn Woods. 

 

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Kylie completed the look with white lashes and an icy blonde wig. 

When sharing snaps online, the star only shared pictures from the décolletage up, despite the dramatic wings she sported on her back.

The social media sharing is a far cry from last year's Halloween, when the makeup mogul flaunted her enviable abs in an epic Christina Aguilera homage costume.

 

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Her new social media habits have buoyed rumours of her alleged pregnancy, but one image on Snapchat had fans questioning the alleged pregnancy. 

The star recently shared a picture of a hearty plate of food, which sat on the table beside a full glass of wine, leading fans to speculate that the beauty guru isn't pregnant. 

Can we just get a confirmation already? The suspense is killing us. 

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Last month, comedy-lovers across the country couldn't believe their luck when folk comedy group Flight of the Conchords announced their first U.K. and Irish headlining tour in over seven years.

However, many fans missed out on the chance to see the New Zealand duo after their 3Arena show sold out in a matter of minutes.

But never fear – due to overwhelming demand, Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement have expanded the tour with an extra date at 3Arena on April 2, 2018.

The Flight of the Conchords sing Flight of the Conchords Tour will showcase new material alongside some old fan favourites including the Academy Award winning Man or Muppet.

Tickets from €28.00 will go on sale Friday, November 3 at 10am.

These would make the perfect Christmas present – just saying!

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Dublin's iconic Bewley's Café has reopened to the public for the first time since February 2015.

The much-loved eatery closed it's doors to make way for a €12 million revamp, and while it was originally thought the renovations would only take six months, the project was later extended.

The newly refurbished establishment, which has the capacity to cater for up to 500 diners, will also play host to a new chocolate factory and bakery.

According to the Bewley's website, many elements of the original café have been carefully restored including the building's exterior and the stained glass windows designed by Harry Clarke.

Once described as "the heart and the hearth of Dublin" by Irish poet, Brendan Kennelly, the legendary café, is popular with locals and tourists alike.

Eager customers were welcomed into the premises on Grafton Street at 11am this morning as staff called on passersby to come in and enjoy all the unique and delicious treats on offer.

Bewley's will open from 11am-5pm today (Wednesday, November 1), and from 7am-9pm Mon-Sun, going forward.

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So, Bette Midler isn't a fan of the rumoured Hocus Pocus remake and our inner 90's kids are crying uncontrollably.

Last month, we reported that everyone's favourite Halloween movie was getting a reboot – and while we can hardly contain our excitement, it looks like not everyone is too thrilled about the upcoming project.

Speaking to People at the Restoration Project's annual Hulaween party, the actress said:

“I know it’s cheap. It’s going to be cheap!”

Adding: “I’m not sure what they’re going to do with my character. My character is very, very broad and I don’t know who they’re going to find to play that.”

Bette played the role of Winifred Sanderson in the 1993 original, alongside co-stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy.

Mick Garris, a writer who worked on the original Disney Channel film previously said that re-casting the story's main characters would be a “big mistake” – but we're not holding our breath.

When asked by reporters have big the pay check would need to be before she would consider reprising the role, Better simply replied, “no!”

Brb – just mourning the loss of our treasured childhood memories. 

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New figures released today show that over half of us would vote to repeal the Eight Amendment

A Red C poll for Amnesty International found that 60 per cent of us are in favour of abortion on request, while a further 25 per cent agree that the option to terminate should be available to women who become pregnant as a result of rape.

The poll result come ahead of a referendum on the repeal of the Eight Amendment, due to be held next year.

Executive Director of Amnesty International Ireland, Colm O'Gorman, said: "There is the side to this debate that recognises that women should be able to make decisions about their own healthcare without the opinions or morals or views of other people being enforced upon them.

"Then there is the side of the debate that believes that women should be criminalised for making these kind of decisions."

The Oireachtas committee tasked with examining Ireland's abortion laws recently voted overwhelmingly against retaining the Eight Amendment.

The decision was passed by 15 votes to three, with two Fianna Fáil TDs, James Browne and Anne Rabbitte, abstaining.

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Conor McGregor has apologised for using a homophobic slur in a recent viral video, insisting he mean no “disrespect” to the LGBT community.

In a pre-recorded interview due to be aired on The Late Late Show this Friday, the MMA star tells Ryan Tubridy that he is sorry for saying the word “f****t” and would like to try “move on from it.”

"I have to put my hands up there. I was whispering in his ear and I was speaking on that and I said what I said. I meant no disrespect to nobody of the LGBT community. I didn’t mean no disrespect.”

The Crumlin native went on to say how he had campaigned for a 'Yes' vote in the 2015 marriage referendum and argued that people just want to throw him “under the bus.”

“It is another one where things just get blown out and they love to just, any chance they get they love to throw me under the bus. It is what it is.”

“I’ll just say sorry for what I said and that’s it and try to move on from it.”

Understandably, many people were not satisfied by the seemingly uninspired apology, with some arguing that he didn't even realise the extent of his wrongdoing.  

Catch the full interview on The Late Late Show on RTÉ One, this Friday, 

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A new report by the Economic and Social Research Institute has once again highlighted the gender pay gap that exists in the Irish workforce.

According to figures, which were published this morning, women are twice as likely to earn minimum wage with 6.9 per cent of female employees earning under €10 an hour.

This is compared to just 2.9 per cent of male employees.

The report suggest that this is due to the fact that women are more likely to work part-time jobs or seek employment in smaller firms in sectors such as accommodation and food.

“Jobs with these characteristics raise the likelihood of minimum wage employment,” the report said.

The research also found that 13.9 per cent of people aged 18-29 and 9 per cent of non-nationals earned the minimum wage.

The minimum wage in Ireland currently stands at €9.25 an hour, though there have been calls to increase that to a 'living wage' of €11.50 an hour.

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Yesterday evening, a man in a rented van drove down a cycle path in New York, killing eight people and injuring at least 11 others.

The incident, which has been described as the city's worst attack since 9/11, took place just a few streets away from the World Trade Centre memorial

Once the vehicle came to a stop, the man, a Uzbek immigrant named by authorities as Sayfullo Saipov, reportedly jumped out of the van holding two fake guns, shouting “Allahu Akbar.”

NYPD officers then shot the suspect in the stomach, and tranferred him to a nearby hospital where he remains in custody. 

It has since been confirmed that the man, who officers belive may have been living in New Jersey, was an Uber driver.

The transportation company say that he passed intital background checks and had been providing driving services for the past six months.

"We are horrified by this senseless act of violence," the company said in a statement.

"Our hearts are with the victims and their families. We have reached out to law enforcement to provide our assistance."

Speaking at a press conference last night, New York Mayor, Bill de Blasio described the event as “a horrible tragedy.”

“Let me be clear that based on the information we have at this moment – this was an act of terror.”

Political leaders across the globe have offered their condolences to all those affected by these horrific events.

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