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Every year, H&M teams up with a famous brand to produce an affordable range of designer clothing. 

We've seen collections from Erdem, Balmain and Alexander Wang (and many others). 

This year, we'll be gifted with a range of clothing from none other than Jeremy Scott and Moschino.

In an announcement made by Gigi Hadid at Moschino’s annual Coachella party, it was revealed that they were teaming up with H&M.

Speaking to Vogue, Jeremy said that: "This collaboration makes me feel like I’m able to give something again. Lots of young people love my clothes…and we make phone cases and little things like that, but in order to have a ‘lewk,’ I love that this is now something that will be affordable."

Moschino x H&M will include womenswear and menswear, with a number of casual and dressy pieces with ranging from €25 to €300.

The collection stands to be a merge of the affordable fashion H&M shoppers have grown to expect, along with the trendy (and sometimes a bit bonkers) fashion Moschino is loved for.

Moschino x H&M drops on November 8, and we cannot wait. 

 

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The Union of Students in Ireland will launch a 'Repeal Mobile' this morning as part of the campaign for a Yes vote in the upcoming abortion referendum.

Kicking off at Maynooth University, the two-week roadshow will see the Repeal Mobile visit campuses across the country in an effort to prepare students for the vote scheduled for May 25. 

USI President Michael Kerrigan said: “Students have campaigned for abortion rights for decades, and we’re not stopping now.

"We will make Ireland a more progressive, respectful and caring place for everyone, and students will be leading the charge.”

Meanwhile, more than half a million young people are being advised to check if they are eligible to vote after a number of people reported being removed from the electoral register. 

The deadline for adding your details to the register is Tuesday, May 8. 

The Executive Director of Spunout.ie, Ian Power, says it's vital that everyone checks the register, even if they have voted before. 

"A number of people checking the register in the last few weeks have reported to us that they have been removed," he said. 

"That can often happen as local authorities attempt to clean the registers between elections and referendums, so we are just advising everyone to check just to make sure, so that if they have been removed for any reason, or if they have changed their address, that they can do that."

You can check the register here

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Since becoming a household name as the co-host of ITV's This Morning, Holly Willoughby has become somewhat of a role model for women across the UK and Ireland. 

Her laid-back personality, impeccable style choices, and attitude towards body positivity have earned her a spot as one of the nation's favourite presenters, with viewers often keeping up with the star's life, on and off the screen, via her social media. 

Its seems only natural then that Holly would create an online space especially for her fans in the form of her new lifestyle brand Truly. 

Taking to Instagram, the ITV star announced the launch of her new lifestyle brand, due to be released this Autumn. 

Holly revealed how she has been "secretly" working on the project for a long time now, and encouraged her followers to register for the website for more updates. 

Speaking to The Guardian's weekend magazine, the Celebrity Juice regular explained that the new site would act as a blog as well as a home to her lifestyle brand. 

However, she did ensure readers that, unlike the Gwyneth Paltrow version, there won't be any weird (and overpriced) 'healing' products.  

"So the only things I’ve heard on This Morning about Goop, we had some sort of vagina steamer thing that you put on the toilet with herbs and stuff. As yet, on our list, there’s no vagina steamer."

She continued: "For me, being a woman, it’s nice to have a space where you can have that honest, open conversation that isn’t too militant or frightening or one-way."

We can't wait ot see what Holly has in store! 

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Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding will be financially compensated after being dropped by the IRFU and Ulster Rugby. 

The news comes after the sporting organisations released a joint statement yesterday confirming that both players would have their contracts revoked following the Belfast rape trial. 

According to the Sunday Independent, Paddy Jackson will be paid off by the IRFU, in a compromise that will see him walk way with a figure "close to his contract value," while Stuart Olding is also expected to receive a undisclosed payment. 

Exact figures are set to remain confidential, however the Irish Mirror reports that the both players were on contracts of between €100,000 and €300,000 per year.

Both men were acquitted of rape and sexual assault in Belfast last month. 

A spokesperson for the IRFU told the Sunday Independent: "The substantive issue here is that the players' contracts have been revoked with immediate effect, beyond that we have no further comment to make."

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There are some things in life that were just made to go together. Gin and tonic. Sonny and Cher. Millennials and avocados. The list goes go. 

However, one of the greatest pairing has to be the blissful refreshment offered by an ice-cold drink on a sweltering hot summer's day. 

And while we don't get too many of those around these parts, you better believe that our freezers are stocked full of ice-cubes and Mr. Freeze for when such a moment does occur. 

Sheer perfection, right? Well what if we told you that Coca-cola had taken it one step further and created the first official coke slushy. 

Eight years in the making, Coca-cola Frozen Lemon has just launched for the first time in Japan. 

It comes in pouches, and can be enjoyed frozen, melted, or anywhere in between. 

Pro tip: Add a splash of your favourite liquor for a boozy coke daiquiri. 

In Ireland, the latest flavours to hit supermarket shelves are Coke Zero peach, and Diet Coke mango and cherry – so we're hoping the frozen variation will make its way over to this part of the world sooner rather than later. 

Bring on summer! 

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Ed Sheeran is due to play a string of concerts around Ireland next month. The Shape Of You singer will perform to thousands of fans across the country, with shows in Cork, Galway, Belfast, and Dublin.

Ahead of the Thinking Out Loud singer’s gigs, Aiken Promotions have issued a warning to fans about his upcoming Irish shows.

They issued a statement asking fans not to queue for the gig. “The venue gates will open at 5 pm. No early queueing will be permitted."

They have also advised concertgoers not to bring a bag to the concert.

“Please do not bring a bag unless it is totally necessary. People without bags will be fast-tracked. If you must bring a bag it needs to be smaller than A4 size. Bags under A4 size will be subject to a search which will result in unnecessary queuing,” they warned.

The organisers urged people to check the date on their ticket before attending the concert. The Galway Girl singer has nine Irish dates lined up so make sure to check the venue and date details on your ticket.

 

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“Please remember to keep your tickets safe and check your tickets to ensure you are attending on the correct date and going to the correct venue.”

The public has also been warned about buying tickets from ‘bogus ticket sellers’ or unofficial websites as the tickets will not guarantee access to the concert.

Ed Sheeran will kick off his Irish tour in Pairc Ui Caoimh in Cork on Friday, May 4, and will end at Dublin’s Phoenix Park on May 19.

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Stop everything! 

Queen Bey has been know to pull off some pretty fierce stunts in her time. From surprise album drops to larger than life pregnancy announcements, the women just loves to keep us guessing. 

Don't get us wrong, we love the suspense, we really do, and honestly we're just devastated that we weren't there to witness her latest stunt in person. 

 

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Last night, Beyoncé took to the stage at Coachella festival to preform in front of thousands of screaming fans. 

However, she wasn't alone. 

During her set, Beyoncé welcomed Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams to the stage, where the trio preformed a number of Destiny's Child hits such as Lose My Breath, Say My Name, and Solider.

 

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While on stage, the ladies didn't refer to themselves as Destiny's Child, so we;re guessing a reunion album may not be on the cards at this moment in time – but hey, we;ll take what we can get! 

Needless to say, the crowd, and fans at home, went absolutely crazy for the trio – and who could blame them? 

  

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Now, I don't know about you, but when it comes to nights out, Disney is my ultimate pre-drink jam. 

No seriously. Two G&Ts is all it takes for me to start belting out A Whole New World at the top of my lungs, so you can only imagine my delight when I found out Hasbro had basically packaged this concept in the form of a shiny board game! 

The Disney Song Challenge is designed test hardcore fans on their singings, lyrical and all-round Disney expertise. 

Sounds pretty amazing, right? Here's how it all goes down. 

Players pick a card from a deck, which, when flipped over, will reveal the name of a Disney movie or TV show. 

Now, this is where it all gets a little messy. 

After the card is revealed, it is then up to all players to fight for the win, as the first person to jump up and sing a song from the production will win the card. 

But wait, there's more.

If your overly-confident self manages to mess up the tune, you'll then be tasked with spinning the Wheel of Fun-sequences, and preform a silly action. 

Some of these include, 'laugh like a villain', or 'reenact the Lady and the Tramp spaghetti scene' – which, when the drinks are flowing, will surely be a bit of a laugh. 

The first player who manages to collect five cards wins. Each set is priced at £29.99 and is available to purchase from Amazon

 

 

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The Irish Designer Sample Sale Event (IDSS) returns to Cork city from 5pm on Friday April 20 for its second annual showing of the very best in contemporary Irish fashion and accessory design. 

The two-day extravaganza kicks off with a Sample Sale Shindig, where style-savvy shoppers will get the chance to purchase some gorgeous Irish fashion at a fraction of the retail cost. 

The pieces on offer include samples used for photoshoots, prototypes for production and items previously displayed in store, as well as end of line stock. 

Free and open to the general public, bargain-hunters will not only get to meet some of Ireland's best-loved designers, but they'll also be treated to complimentary drinks from Cork's Stonewell and tunes spinning into the evening. 

Speaking about the event, founding member of the collective, Emma Manley, said: "I'm so excited to be coming back to St. Peter's, Cork with our Irish Designer Sample Sale for the second time, For us designers, we love meeting our customers while they shop and we talk all things fashion and Irish design!"

The event will also feature Theo & George by Philadelphia designer, Katie O'Riordan, as well as work from 2015's 'Irish Designer of the Year', Jill De Burca. 

For more details, and to register your interest, click here

 

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Former Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts has opened up about her father's suicide in a heartbreaking Instagram post. 

Sharing a throwback photo of her and her father, Pat, enjoying the sun, Ashley told her followers how she had been "in a state of shock, confusion, questioning" and "pain" since her father took his own life on March 19. 

The 36-year-old wrote: “With great sadness in my heart, I wanted to share with you that on the 19th of March – after a long battle of physical and mental heath – My father took his own life.

 

With great sadness in my heart, I wanted to share with you that on the 19th of March – after a long battle of physical and mental heath – My father took his own life . . The past 3.5 weeks I’ve been in a state of shock, confusion, questioning, pain so deep in my guts it’s been hard to come up for air. . . Feeling like I don’t know how to move forward from here. What am I supposed to do with all this? For now, I sit here with this pain – Inviting it ALL in. To teach me, to heal me, to rebuild me. . . If any of you have gone through something similar. I understand and my heart goes out to you. . . I will be sharing more on this in the next days, weeks, months to come – as raising awareness here and outreach for those left behind is so so so important . But for now I am grateful for your love and support. Ash

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“The past 3.5 weeks I’ve been in a state of shock, confusion, questioning, pain so deep in my guts it’s been hard to come up for air.

“Feeling like I don’t know how to move forward from here. What am I supposed to do with all this? For now, I sit here with this pain – inviting it all in. To teach me, to heal me, to rebuild me.

“If any of you have gone through something similar. I understand and my heart goes out to you.”

Fans have offered their condolences in the comment section, with many encouraging the singer turned TV star to "stay strong."

Pat was 70-years-old, and used to be the drummer for the Mamas & The Papas on the 1960s. 

After leaving the group, he continued to in the music industry as a session drummer before investing his money in a used car business. 

However, according to reports, after being faced with huge financial difficulties, Pat was forced to file for bankruptcy in 2005. 

Speaking about her family in a 2014 interview, Ashley explained how they were in a good place. 

"My family have a lot of love. They've supported me my whole life in what I do.

"Sometimes family members go through things and argue a lot. But everything's a lot better now," she added.

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If you cant get the remix song of the yodelling Walmart kid out of your head, you're not alone. 

Mason Ramsey – aka the yodelling kid – has been all over the internet this week, thanks to his now iconic viral video. 

However, a viral video is nothing compared to headlining at one of the world's most widely visible and famous festivals.

 

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On day one of Coachella, the yodelling kid had the opportunity to perform in front the the hundreds of thousands who frequent the festival – and you best believe he took the opportunity.

He was invited to perform at this year’s event alongside the artist Whethan.

Whethan posted a snap of the two on stage at the festival, and highlighted that he himself had asked the yodelling kid to perform with him.

'Supposed to be playing his school talent show but took him to Coachella instead' Whethan captioned the post. 

Mason has over one million followers on Instagram, so it's safe to say his fame he's cemented in the internet hall of fame. 

What a time to be alive.

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Fans of Kylie Jenner look forward to her iconic Coachella OOTDs year after year – and the new mum isn't disappointing this year.

The lip kit mogul has already been spotted at Coachella, according to Refinery 29, alongside her baby daddy, Travis Scott, and her sister Kourtney Kardashian.

Ahead of this, she showed off her new bright pink locks on Insta, quoting Mean Girls and declaring herself a 'cool mom'.

 

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Not everyone was impressed though, and many mummy-shamed the 20-year-old for going to the festival while her two-month-old daughter Stormi is still so young.

Most of the criticism has been aimed at Kylie for going to Coachella, rather than Travis. Double standard much?

'Kylie Jenner’s at Coachella like she doesn't’t have a whole newborn at home,' one person tweeted.

 

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'Kylie Jenner had a baby like a month ago and is at Coachella and just got back from Cleveland… I know if I just had a baby I wouldn't be leaving her with a nanny all the time,' someone else wrote.

'Isn’t it a bit weird for Kylie to go to Coachella when she has a 2 month old baby,' another said on Twitter.

A number of people came to the mum-of-one's defence, though.

'Why are people so mad Kylie went to Coachella because she has a baby,' one Twitter user shared, 'I’m no Kardashian/Jenner minion but give the girl a break.'

'How bout y’all leave her alone? Sorry that you all think being a mother is defined by… slaving over your child but she wants to care for herself too and that should be just as accepted. It’s her child and she can raise it however she wants,' another commented on Instagram.

We've got to agree, after all, motherhood doesn't mean an end to socialising and having fun. 

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