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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will spend their first Christmas together his year as newly weds – and with a baby on the way, it's sure to be extra special.

The couple have been travelling the world together on a number of foreign engagements, but there is one very British tradition than Meghan is not so keen on. 

According to The Sunday Express, Meghan does not want Prince Harry to partake in this year's traditional  Royal Family’s Boxing Day pheasant shoot.

According to repots, Harry is to respect Meghan's wishes, and not participate in the hunt. 

This will be the second time in over 20 years that Prince Harry will not be taking part. 

Harry did not take part last year, once again because of the wishes of his then-fiancee. 

Last year, The Sun reported that an informant told them: ‘The Boxing Day shoot was always going to be a tricky issue.’ 

‘Harry loves it and has always been out there on Boxing Day.'

'But if it means breaking with long-standing royal traditions to avoid upsetting her, so be it.'

It is believed that Meghan is against the hunt as she sees it as cruelty towards animals.

Meghan is known to be extremely fond of animals and is very much against all bloodsports.

She also refuses to wear or promote fur, considering it an animal rights issue. 

The couple are set to spend Christmas with the Queen at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England for Christmas Day festivities.

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Popular high-street store New Look has been at the centre of a major controversy after it was uncovered that they were charging more for plus size clothing.

Maria Wassell said the store placed a “fat tax” on their plus sized range. She explained that a pair of green trousers were £22.99 in the plus size section, however, when she spotted the exact same pair of trousers in the standard size section they were £19.99, making them 15 percent cheaper than the plus-sized pair.

Many people have disagreed with Maria’s accusation, stating that the store has a right to charge more for clothes from their Curves range.

One Twitter user argued that plus size clothing needs more material, therefore, there is nothing wrong with charging more for them.

“I’m plus size, more fabric is required, more time to make the garment. Why shouldn’t I pay more?” one user asked.

Another said, “New Look’s ‘fat tax’ complaints are stupid, you’re using more material and material costs money. It’s like saying you can’t charge me more for a bigger bag of pick n mix.”

“Children’s clothes are priced according to age in the same style. Why should these be any different?” another said.

One woman shared, “I am plus size and noticed the price difference but wasn't offended by it. The £3 difference is reasonable considering they use more fabric than other sizes, if it was £10-£20 difference then I'd complain.”

Another said it was a bad move, "I kind of see why it's done, but it's still pretty unfair as we're taxed into submission already, there's no need to start on our clothes!"

"Same amount of work no matter what size. What about petite or short do they pay less than tall and large?" one asked.

New Look has responded to the backlash. They told Sky News: “To ensure pricing differences like these don't happen in future, we are in the process of reviewing the pricing structure of our plus-size collection in a way which works best for our customers and our business.”
"We are proud of the ranges we offer to our plus-size customers and value all customers, no matter what their body shape or size,” they added.

Do you think people should pay more for plus size clothes?

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Pete Davidson caused a wave of concern on social media, after he made a troubling statement on his Instagram page.

Police also became worried, and visited with the star in New York City.

Lieutenant Paul Ng of the New York Police Department told USA TODAY that they did a 'wellness check and made contact.'

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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According to The Irish Examiner, police declined to say where they met with the comedian. 

Davidson's words caused massive concern thanks to the tone and content of the message. 

I’m doing my best to stay here for you but I actually don’t know how much longer I can last,' he wrote. 

'All I’ve ever tried to do was help people. Just remember I told you so.'

The statement is extremely difficult to read and caused a surge of support for the entertainer. He has since deleted his Instagram. 

The 25-year-old appeared on this week's Saturday Night Live. He was also was a part of a pre-taped sketch on the show. 

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Shakira rose to fame in 2005 with her hit single Hips Don't Lie, but allegedly her accounts might. 

The mum-of-two has been charged with tax evasion in Spain. 

The Colombian native has been alleged to have avoided €14.5m in tax.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Shakira is accused of avoiding tax by listing her place of residence as The Bahamas.

The charges claim she actually lived in Spain, with Barcelona as her primary residence rather than The Bahamas.

Shakira moved to Spain in 2015, but prosecutors claim she was already living in Spain from 2012. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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As the charges have been applied, a judge will now decide if the songstress with face trial. 

The judge must asses if there is sufficient evidence stacked against the singer to apply a penalty. 

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After weeks of tough competition, TV presenter Stacey Dooley has been crowned the winner of this year's Strictly.. 

The 31-year-old was paired ujp with partner Kevin Clifton to take home the prize. 

The broadcaster took to Instagram this morning to thank her fans for all their support throughout the competition. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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'A sincere thank you to every single person who has voted and been so lovely, she wrote.

She also took thew time to pay homage to her dance partner, saying: 'So made up.' 

'King Kev. You’re a champ….(officially now).'

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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During the win, Stacey also gave credit to her amazing dance partner.

'I should say something quite poignant, shouldn't I? You know how highly I think of you. I think you are the biggest gem,' she gushed.

'It's no surprise you have been in the final as many times as you have. It's daunting doing something you haven't done before.'

'But he's so patient and he walks you through. You so deserve this. You so deserve this.' 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Kevin also penned an Instagram post following their big win. 

'We’ve only gone and done it!!!!! THANK YOU to everyone who voted! I can’t actually put it in to words right now… but First and most importantly I want to congratulate the superstar that is @sjdooley I am so proud of you!!!'

That's it for another year, folks.

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Kanye West and rapper Drake have been embroiled in a Twitter fued which unfolded this week. 

The musician's beef came out in a series of tweets posted to West's account.

Amid the drama, Ariana Grande came into the picture, sassing the men to put their arguments on hold while she and fellow female musician Miley Cyrus launched their new singles. 

'guys, i know there are grown men arguing online rn but miley and i dropping our beautiful, new songs tonight so if y'all could please jus behave for just like a few hours so the girls can shine that'd be so sick thank u,' she wrote. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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At the same time, Ariana Grande's ex-fiancee Pete Davidson made a harrowing public statement about his mental health status. 

'I really don't want to be on this earth anymore,' he wrote in the concerning post on his verified Instagram account.

'I'm doing my best to stay here for you but I don't know how much longer I can last.'

'All I've ever tried to do was help people. Just remember I told you so.'

After Ariana's tweet, Kanye blasted the Thank u, Next singer. leading Ariana to apologise.

'With all due respect, I don't need to use anyone to promote anything,' she tweeted. 

'Period. I was making a comment about what men were doing at the time vs. women.'

'It was a joke which i understand now was probably insensitive. I apologise if I was in any way triggering and hope u feel well today.'

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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A fan questioned why Ariana had felt the need to apologise, to which Ariana responded: 

'For potentially triggering him? nah regardless of how I feel about a situation, I can also care about their mental health.'

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Kourtney Kardashian was the first of the famous sisters to begin building her family – and this month marked a special milestone for the Mum. 

Kourtney's two sons, Mason and Reign, coincidentally share a birthday, and Kourtney whisked them off to Disneyland to celebrate. 

The boys turned three and nine respectively, so the theme part was the perfect location for their day out.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Kourtney is clearly very proud of her two little guys, as she took to Instagram to post about them for their birthday:

 'I woke up yesterday, with my heart so happy that God blessed me with the two coolest boys in the world,' she wrote. 

'Such a bond. Happy Birthday Mason and Reign!' 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Kim Kardashian also took to Instagram to share her words of love for the two boys.

'My two nephews born on the same day!!!! Mason & Reign I love you to the moon and back!'

'Watching you grow up has been the best journey ever! Can’t wait to celebrate with you guys!'

 

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Cardi B's ex-husband Offset is desperately trying to get his wife back, after posting an emotional message to Instagram apologising for his wrongs.

The Migos rapper claims that his 'one birthday wish' is to win Cardi B back and put the cheating scandal behind them.

The couple announced their sudden split earlier this month, after it emerged that Offset was allegedly seeing a woman named Summer Bunni behind Cardi's back.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Offset addressed the 'I Like It' rapper directly, saying;

"We're going through a lot of things right now, a lot of things in the media. I want to apologise to you Cardi. I embarrassed you. I made you go crazy."

He confessed to his shenanigans, appearing visibly emotional during the video;

"I was partaking in activity that I shouldn't have been partaking in, and I apologise. You know what I'm saying?" 

"For breaking your heart, for breaking our promise, for breaking God's promise and being a selfish, messed up husband."

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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He continued, "I'm trying to be a better person. I want to get this off my shoulders. I want to get this off my back. I apologise to you Cardi. I love you."

He then spoke about the former couple's five-month-old little girl, saying; "Kulture, I want to spend Christmas with you."

"I want to be able to spend the rest of my life with you," he then said to Cardi. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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"I apologise. I am sorry for what I have done to you. I didn't f*ck that girl, but I was entertaining her, you know what I'm saying? I apologise, and I love you, and I hope you forgive me."

"My birthday wish is just to have you back."

Cardi has yet to address the apology video, but is reportedly torn whether to forgive her former lover or move on.

Would you be able to trust him again though? Probs not.

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Pete Davidson has spoke out about his currently struggles with mental health, following Kanye West's online Twitter feud with Drake.

The feud between the two rappers involved Kim Kardashian of course, and was honestly just drama overkill.

It mainly involved Kanye ranting about Drake's seeming penchant for targeting rappers with mental health issues, and escalated fairly quickly.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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After Davidson's ex-fiance Ariana Grande had posted a message to Twitter which offended Kanye's mental health, the SNL comedian uploaded his own worrying message;

 "I really don't want to be on this earth anymore. I'm doing my best to stay here for you but I don't know how much longer I can last," he wrote.

"All I've ever tried to do was help people. Just remember I told you so." 

Even Nicki Minaj had to have her say;

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Davidson has been open about his difficultly with borderline personality disorder, and has now spoken out to praise Kanye West's candid honesty on the matter;

“Bravo Kanye West for standing up for yourself and speaking out against mental health,” he wrote on Saturday.

”I can’t explain to you enough how difficult and scary it is to be honest about stuff like this," he continued.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The 25-year-old added, “We need people like Kanye.”

“No one should ever point fingers at you for your bravery in speaking about mental health,” he added. “I’m seriously disgusted.”

While he never mentions Grande by name, we're fairly positive he was addressing her tweet regarding the Drake/Kanye drama.

Kanye responded to Ari's comment by saying;

""I know Ariana said this to be cool and didn't mean no harm but I don't like even slightest level of slight commentary from someone I know loves and respects me." Yikes.

Grande later apologised for possibly triggering West but also made sure to defend herself.

“With all due respect, I don’t need to use anyone to promote anything. Period,” she wrote.

“I was making a comment about what men were doing at the time vs. women. It was a joke which I understand now was probably insensitive."

"I apologise if I was in any way triggering and hope you feel well today. Last thing. Stop weaponising mental health. Everyone.”

Ari dropped her new single Imagine on the same day that Miley released her new Christmas song with Yoko Ono, and was later accused of using the feud as publicity.

While we agree with Ari that she most certainly doesn't need publicity, it appears clear that Davidson's mental health needs some care.

Both West and Davidson are showing candour regarding mental health awareness, something we all need to support.

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Millennials don't exactly get an easy time; most people hate us or just dismiss us as snowflakes who only have knowledge about wi-fi and avocado toast.

While we generally have more of a penchant for the internet seeing as we GREW UP WITH IT… this doesn't mean we're as lazy and vain as everyone says we are.

For example, we only have three selfie sticks and check our reflections between the hours of 9am and 11pm everyday, so what's the big deal about?

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We've all heard the lectures from our elderly relatives about how we drain the economy and refuse to get jobs, but people love to focus on the negatives rather than the positives.

Getting a millennial a Christmas gift can be a challenge, seeing as the chances of them being vegan, supporting paraben-free and cruelty-free produce and generally hipster and full of notions are sky high.

They'll also most likely blog the entire gift opening session, and post every aspect of it to social media, so it's gotta be impressive.

We've made a gift guide especially to help you out this festive season, y'all are welcome.

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1. Do What You Love neon sign

Buy: Urban Outfitters
Price: €59

2. Loqi reusable bags

Buy: Designist
Price: €12

3. Scratch map

Buy: Easons
Price: €19.99

4. The Gospel According to Blindboy

Buy: Designist
Price: €13

5. Showerless shaving gel

Buy: Amazon
Price: €8.85, excl. shipping

6. Photo journal

Buy: Photobox
Price: €14.95 (40 pages)

7. Gratitude journal by Karen McDermott

This gorgeous journal has 52 empowering quotes; one for each week of the year. Positive vibez all round, gals.

Buy: Book Depository
Price: €9.24

8. Tarot card tapestry

Buy: Urban Outfitters
Price: €39.99

9. Fujifilm polaroid camera

Buy: Urban Outfitters
Price: €159

10. The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 30ml

Buy: Beauty Bay
Price: €6.75

11. Luxury bathtub tray, for all your needs…

Buy: Amazon
Price: 44.23

12. What Do You Meme? party game

Buy: www.BoardGamer.ie
Price: €24.99

13. Umbrella that changes colour when wet 

Buy: Trouva
Price: 28.07

14. Lush 'goddess' bath bomb in purple

Buy: Lush
Price: €6.62

15. Avocado toast Christmas tree decoration

Buy: Urban Outfitters
Price: €10

16. Sivan health yoga mat set for beginners

Buy: Amazon
Price: €33.98

Namaste, ladies.

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The Christmas countdown continues…

There are just ten days left until the most festive day of the year!

Many of our favourite celebs have shared amazing Christmas cards commemorating the upcoming holiday.

Here are the best celebrity Christmas cards of the year:

1. Prince William and Kate Middleton

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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2. Tori Spelling

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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3. Ashlee Simpson Ross

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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4. Tia Mowry

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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5. Jessica Alba

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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6. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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7.  Melissa Joan Hart

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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We're still keeping an eye out for the Kardashian Christmas card as well.

After the family said they might forgo the holiday card this year, Kim asked fans to vote on their decision. 

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With a 93 percent vote, hopefully they'll give us what we want.

There is nothing that says Christmas like a cheesy family photo, especially when it entails more Kardashian drama.

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A woman recently claimed that Harvey Weinstein bragged about having sex with Jennifer Lawrence.

Choosing to remain anonymous, the woman filed a lawsuit against the Hollywood producer, claiming he sexually assaulted and harassed her in 2013.

The victim said Weinstein masturbated in front of her after ‘accidentally’ barging in on her in the bathroom.

Later that year, Weinstein forcibly performed oral sex on the woman after a business dinner meeting.

After the incident occurred, the accused director is said to have used his prominent role in Hollywood to condone his abuse.

The woman reported Weinstein saying: “Do you even want to be an actress? I slept with Jennifer Lawrence and look where she is; she has just won an Oscar.”

Upon hearing the newest allegations, Lawrence issued a statement to TMZ.

“My heart breaks for all the women who were victimized by Harvey Weinstein,” the actress said.

“I have never had anything but a professional relationship with him.

“This is yet another example of the predatory tactics and lies that he engaged in to lure countless women.”

When the Weinstein scandal broke last year, The Hunger Games star was shocked.

“I didn’t know that he was a rapist. And it’s so widespread, the abuse, from so many different people — it’s directors, it’s producers — that I think everybody needed to [process it], “ she told The Hollywood Reporter at the time.

“He was paternal to me. So I needed a moment to process everything because I thought I knew this guy, and then he’s being accused of rape.”

The recent lawsuit is just one of many that have come up against the prominent producer.

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