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Kim Kardashian has just shared the most adorable of photo of True and Chicago.

Since her daughter's birth in January, Kim has been treasuring the moments she has with her little one. And when Khloé had baby True just a few months later, the girls became inseparable.

In the picture, the two cousins are side-by-side. True is on the left, in her baby chair with a huge smile while Chicago puts a reassuring hand on the 5-month-old’s arm.

Nicknamed Chi, little Chicago takes after her mum Kim as she looks ahead with big brown eyes and the cutest lip pout ever.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The doting mum captioned the photo perfectly: “I got this True”.

Chi looks as if she is protecting her baby cousin, comforting the blissfully unaware True and letting her know that she will handle whatever comes their way.

The gal pals are too precious!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Both mamas are proud of their little girls, and due to their celebrity status, they have unfortunately been scrutinised by the public for each parenting decision they have made.

Khloé recently posted a darling photo of baby True in a toy Bentley, sporting one of her iconic headbands, and commenters immediately took to bashing the mum online.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Accusing Khloé of teaching her five-month-old to value materialism, the mum was forced to respond to the critical comments.

Kim also came under fire when she found herself forced to defend the right to change her daughter North’s hair.

Hopefully their daughters will be able to avoid the public’s judgement as they grow older, but if they do encounter obstacles, then it’s good to know that they have each other’s backs.

There is nothing stronger than the bonds of sisterhood.

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Ryan Thomas has been on an emotional roller-coaster during his role on Celebrity Big Brother.

The Coronation Street star was recently accused of punching housemate Roxanne Pallett.

Even though the allegations were proved untrue, the father was worried about what the incident had done to his reputation.

But he was reassured with a heartfelt letter from his brother Scott saying: “You have shown the nation how amazing you are and carried yourself so well.

“You have absolutely nothing to worry about. Everyone has seen the real you.”

The English actor broke down in tears when he heard the comforting words.

He has had a tough time away from family in the closed-off house, especially missing his daughter Scarlett and nephew Teddy.

On the dad’s instagram, his close friend and social media manager shared an adorable photo of Ryan and his nephew.

The family man and four-year-old Teddy wear matching pink ties and are giving a each other a precious kiss.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The caption reads: “I know Ryan will be so sad he’s missing Teddy’s 4th bday! But not long now! Happy b-day super ted, love uncle ry ry”.

Ryan and his nephew have such a sweet bond, and there is no doubt that he is missing his little nephew during his time in the CBB house.

We are glad that the dad was able to hear how his family is doing from Scott’s letter and wish him the best of luck as he continues in the reality competition.

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Scrolling through Jordan Bone's Instagram, her lust for life is palpable. 

The blonde beauty uses her Instagram platform to showcase her unreal outfits and flawless makeup with her 147,000 followers. 

The difference is, Jordan is also creating visibly for people with spinal cord injuries. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Posting a stunning snap of herself lounging in bed, the author wrote: 'September is SPINAL CORD INJURY AWARENESS Month & I feel it is my duty to share my thoughts with you. Firstly, anyone can suffer an SCI…I was a healthy, fit, fifteen year old yet I couldn’t control the fact that the car I was in crashed snapping my neck.'

She continued: 'You could be walking around one minute & the next trip and fall wrong resulting in paralysis. Therefore, I want to just say please appreciate what you’ve got, the little things mean more than you’ll ever know.'

'I want to take this down another road…just because I am paralysed doesn’t make me any less of a woman so posting photos like this actually empower me. You would find it hard to believe I once wouldn’t let people take my photo & hated my appearance…I’ve learnt to embrace who I am.'

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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'Paralysed people are just like you but with lots of other struggles, we have a voice, we have dreams & desires. Life can be hard but life DOESN’T stop because of this injury. I have such a lust for life.' 

'Our bodies have been through so much yet carry on and help us experience this beautifully bizarre thing called life…we are all more than just our physical body. We are a soul. 

While Jordan preaches positivity on all of her platforms, this post is particularly poignant. 

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New figures have revealed a staggering amount of young people are waiting for mental health appointments.

According to data gathered by the Health Service Executive (HSE), 2,691 children and young adults are currently waiting to be given an appointment.

And it is a long wait. Over 380 of those on the list have not been able to get an appointment for over 12 months.

The shocking news was pointed out by Fianna Fáil's spokesperson on mental health, James Browne.

According to The Irish Mirror, the TD attributed the impacted appointment list to “major service gaps” in overlooked areas of the country, including Cork and Kerry.

“Telling GPs to refer children and young adults to Emergency Departments is wholly inappropriate,” he explained.

“For the past two years, we have consistently heard from the HSE that they are having trouble in terms of recruiting and retaining mental health professionals."

He went on to call the situation a “a stain on its [the State’s] legacy”.

“In all too many EDs, there is no access to CAMHS professionals, and it is not fair on the patients and their families."

Not only is the situation “not fair” for young people, but the increased waiting times can put children at risk if they have serious mental health issues that require immediate access to professional advice.

Mental health has been a rising issue, especially among younger generations and is now the number one workplace illness for millenials.

Hopefully, the State will find a way to reduce the lengthy wait times and ensure that young people’s mental health is made a priority.

"This is simply not acceptable at a time when everyone is talking, quite rightly, about the need for all people to talk openly and honestly about their mental health," the TD urged.

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Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber shocked fans earlier this year when they announced their engagement. 

The couple reunited after dating in 2016 before splitting agin, and got back together this summer, when Justin reportedly popped the question in the Bahamas. 

Kendall Jenner appeared on NBC's The Tonight Show, and Jimmy Kimmel didn't let her away without asking her about the couple. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Playing coy at the beginning, Kendall told the host that as long as the lovebirds were happy, she was happy. 

'Whatever makes them happy, I'm happy,'she said.

'I've been friends with both of them for a very long time. So, everybody's happy, and that makes me happy.'

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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That's a lot of happy, Kendall! The trio used to attend church together in Calabasa, with Justin's faith being of huge importance to him. 

Justin posted a proclamation of love to Hailey over on Instagram, confirming their engagement. 

' You are the love of my life Hailey Baldwin and I wouldn’t want to spend it with anybody else. You make me so much better and we compliment each other so well,' he wrote.

'Can’t wait for the best season of life yet!. It’s funny because now with you everything seems to make sense! The thing I am most excited for is that my little brother and sister get to see another healthy stable marriage and look for the same.'

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Catfish star Nev Schulman is a total heartthrob, and we can't get over what an adorable husband he is.

In a recent Instagram post, the dad penned a heartfelt, belated birthday message to his wife Laura Perlongo.

Nev shared a fantastic photo of Laura in which he is presenting her a huge birthday cake full of lit candles.

A huge smile is spread across her face as she looks into her thoughtful husband’s eyes.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Nev labelled the cake as “an offering to the goddess of light and laughter”.

“My sun and moon, my sweetness and my spice. I love every moment we spend together,” he gushed.

“Yesterday may have been your birthday, but you deserve to be celebrated every day. Thank you for taking this wild ride with me and making our lives whole.”

The darling dad truly treasures his wife and appreciates everything she has accomplished in life.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The lovebirds recently announced that they are expecting their second child with a cleverly classic photo of a bun in an oven.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Their baby boy is to arrive in January and will be the perfect addition to their growing family. Nev and Laura’s daughter Cleo can’t wait to be a big sister.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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As magical as her husband made her birthday, It looks like the expectant mum will have an even better Christmas. The family will be getting the most precious present this holiday season.

The Catfish host continues to support and cherish his loving wife with each opportunity he gets, and it is amazing to see them so happy together.

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When we watch our favourite influencers, we're often left in awe at their lavish lifestyles. 

We know they work exceptionally hard to labour over the perfect flat lay and outfit post, because if their creativity and content slips, there goes their pay check. 

Brand endorsements and sponsorships are an influencer's income (if they go at the Insta life full time), and while many build their own personal brands from the ground up, starting off posting videos from their teenage bedrooms, giving the element of authenticity audiences crave, it seems that traditional celebrities are still taking the lion's share of the earnings when it comes to influencer pay cheques. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The highest paid influencer of all time is currently Kylie Jenner, according to Hoppers Instagram Rich List 2018. 

The youngest Kardashian-Jenner has a booming beauty business and a new baby to contend with, but she also has to pay attention to her 114 million Instagram followers – and make a buck off their follow. 

The 21-year-old charges a whopping one million dollars per sponsored brand photo post on her Insta – and the thought of that kind of cash has us shook. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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To be fair, it may be Kylie's selectivity that gives her the edge. Sisters Kim and Khloe are forever flogging green teas, makeup brands and diet lollipops over on their feeds, but Kylie usually confines her sponsored posts to just a few per year – choosing to focus on adding stylised images of makeup from her own brand Kylie Cosmetics throughout her glamorous feed.

Since her return to social media after the birth of her daughter Stormi, the makeup guru has done brand endorsements for clothing websites and a detox shake company.  

Second on the Rich List is Selena Gomez, who can charge up to $800,000 per sponsorship. 

Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo comes in third, with a $750,000 fee for his influence. 

Lads, we're in the wrong field…

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Kylie Jenner's baby is just the cutest!

The model recently shared an adorable video of the mother-daughter duo dancing.

Baby Stormi shows off her dance moves in front of the mirror, while the two giggle along to the beat.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The precious six-month-old bobs up and down to the tune in her stylish dungarees. 

She then wraps her arms around her mum in a loving embrace as we swoon over her baby charm.

Kylie captioned the darling video: "I love you so much it hurts".

We can't believe the little one can already stand on her own, let alone bust a move.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The gorgeous mum loves her mini-me and tries to spend time with her as often as she can. Little Stormi loves soaking up the sun and having a good laugh with her mum.

The 21-year-old adores her sweet and eager daughter and could not help sharing the cute video online. 

It is amazing to see baby Stormi already developing a personality and loving the limelight, just like her mum.

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Exciting news for fashion fans who like to know that their stylish endeavours are giving something back – the 2018 Irish Fashion Collective Show is fast approaching. 

It has just been announced that this year's special guest designer at the show case is the one and only Paul Costelloe. 

The show, in aid of Saint Joseph’s Shankill, will take place in the Conrad Dublin on Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2 on Friday 2nd November 2018.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Paul will be headlining at the festival of fashion, showcasing his best seasonal looks from London Fashion Week. 

Renowned for his stunning and perfectly cut garments, Paul's classic but unique designs are sure to steal the show. 

Deborah Veale, Louise Kennedy, Aideen Bodkin, Sarah Murphy, Roisin Linnane & Mellisa Curry, Electronic Sheep and the Design Centre will also be flaunting their designs on the catwalk. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The show is an amazing opportunity to see the cutting edge of Irish design from a front row seat – and leave with a goody bag bursting with beauty bits. 

Top Irish and international designers milliner Philip Treacy and couturier Don O’Neill have both been the guest designers in previous years.

Tickets for the fashion event are priced at €100.00, with proceeds going to dementia care by supporting Saint Joseph’s Shankill.

 Snap yours up from www.saintjosephsshankill.ie or email Siobhan.grant@sjog.ie. 

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The 8th Amendment has been repealed, but women are still travelling for abortions as we await the appropriate legislation. 

The constitutional impediment to abortions in Ireland is now gone, but there was a delay in actioning the amendment to the constitution after a Dublin woman appealed to challenge the referendum result.

On yesterday's anniversary of the 8th Amendment being voted in, the Supreme Court decided to clear the way for abortion legislation to proceed in the Dail by dismissing her challenge appeal. 

Linda Kavanagh, spokesperson for the Abortion Rights Campaign said: “It was frustrating to see these attempts to block the will of the people of Ireland, but we’re glad to see that this obstruction has been cleared away.'

'Now more than ever we most focus on bringing in legislation and services to provide abortion care to everyone who needs it in Ireland.”

She continued “While legal challenges are part of the democratic process, we are relieved that this petition is finally dismissed. It was another in a long line of stalling tactics which the people of Ireland have had to endure while waiting for the full range of reproductive healthcare options here at home.'

'Since 66% of voters said “Yes” in the referendum on May 25th, over 1000 people have travelled to get abortion care, and others have imported safe but illegal abortion pills.'

The Abortion Rights Campaign wants to make abortion and reproductive care accessible to all, regardless of financial restrictions. 

'We now must ensure that no one gets left behind when legislation and guidelines are introduced. We’re marching on September 29th to demand that this legislation ensures the free, safe and legal abortion care that we have always asked for, and that the Irish people voted for on May 25th.'

The theme of the march this year is “Free, Safe, Legal. 

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Last night, the world was shocked by reports of the death of 26-year-old musician Mac Miller. 

Tributes to the Self Care rapper have been pouring in, after he was found dead of a reported overdose. 

Ed Sheeran took to Instagram to pay homage to his friend. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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'This just really saddened me. I hung out with Mac a few times over the years and he was always such a sweetheart, always had the time of day for anyone, whoever they were,' he wrote. 

'As well as being a great talent, he was a great human.'

'Love and prayers to his family and friends. I don’t know what else to say. It’s so heartbreaking.'

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Miller had released the album Swimming on August 3rd, and was planning on embarking on a tour to promote the album. 

It is believed he was found at his home in San Fernando Valley on Friday afternoon. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The rapper was said to be struggling with substance abuse.

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The long standing feud between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B came to a head last night, when the pair were caught up in an altercation at a New York Fashion Week party. 

A number of videos have surfaced online of Crdi lunging at Nicki, and allegedly throwing a shoe at her. 

According to Cardi, the incident was instigated by Nicki after Nicki made a comment about Cardi's two month old daughter Kulture. 

'I've let a lot of shit slide! I let you sneak diss me, I let you lie on me, I let you attempt to stop my bags, f*ck up the way I eat!,' Cardi wote in an Instagram post following the incident. 

'You've threatened other artists in the industry, told them if they work with me you'll stop f*ckin with them!! I let you talk big shit about me!!'

She continued: 'I addressed you once in person, I addressed you a second time in person, and every time you copped a plea!! But when you mention my child, you choose to like comments about me as a mother, make comments about my abilities to take care of my daughter is when all bets are f–kin off!! I've worked too hard and come too far to let anybody f–k with my success!!!!'

Cardi left the fight with a pronounced bump on her forehead. 

However, Variety confirms that the blow was dealt by the accidental elbow of one of Minaj’s security team.

Over on Twitter, the conversation has already turned to whether or not people are on team Cardi or team Nicki, with some declaring it the 'Battle of Female Rapsupremancy.'

We're thinking that there already isnt enough female representation in the rap game, so there's definitely room for both of them to succeed, without playing off one another. 

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