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Just last night, the Bataclan concert hall in Paris was the site of one of several attacks around the French capital.

Dozens of innocent concert-goers died when gunmen stormed the venue where Californian rock band Eagles of Death Metal were playing to a crowd of 1,500 people. 

Today, the concert hall was the site of one musician’s heart-felt message. The talented pianist cycled to the famous Parisian venue and performed a moving rendition of John Lennon’s Imagine.

Surrounded by the public and the press, his performance was recorded and shared with millions.

According to a Wall Street Journal reporter in Paris, the pianist arrived at the scene with a piano attached to a bicycle. He has not been named yet, but there is speculation that it is noted pianist Davide Matello.

You can watch his beautiful performance below:

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Breaking news! It turns out that even Adele is not immune to a good bout of bawling whenever she hears her own music.

In fact, Adele is very  aware that her music makes you cry, and is revealing that she uses herself as the test subject to determine whether or not a song is good enough to be tear-inducing. 

In her latest interview with The New York Times, Adele said that she knows she's got a good tune on her hands when she feels herself start to well up.

"In order for me to feel confident with one of my songs it has to really move me," she explained. "That's how I know that I've written a good song for myself — it's when I start crying. It's when I just break out in [expletive] tears in the vocal booth or in the studio, and I'll need a moment to myself."​ 

So when you hear Hello and start sobbing over the missed romantic opportunity with that random guy on the bus that you briefly made eye contact with 2007, you're exactly the kind of audience that Adele is working to reach. She really knows what gets to us all.

Prior to the release of her latest tear-jerker, Adele worried that she'd waited too long to release another album. She explained that she didn't see much buzz about the teaser that played during ​The X Factor ​— she only saw three tweets​. ​"I was like, 'Oh, no, I've missed my window.” 

"'Oh, no, it's too late. The comeback's gone. No one cares.'"​ Her boyfriend then showed her that the tweets actually numbered in the thousands, with good reason.

Hello seems to have been played nonstop since the release, and the amount of memes that is has inspired have surely broken some sort of internet record. 

Hello sold more than a million downloads in a week and is poised to become the biggest song of 2015.  So, Adele is clearly content with her in-studio testing process of crying her eyes out. 

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Just days ago Adele revealed that she would soon be releasing her first album in four years.

The 27-year old singer told her fans in an emotional letter which she posted on social media, that her album 25 would be released on 20 November. 

 

25 out November 20th

A photo posted by @adele on

The first single, Hello and the accompanying video has been made available to her fans today.

Naturally, they were very excited by the news. 

 

The song is a classic Adele ballad with a sepia-tined video. While it might have been four years since we heard something new from the singer, she still sounds amazing. 

Also, the video really amps up the retro vibes with that flip phone. People are a little bit obsessed with it. 

Her eyeliner is also a huge topic of conversation. It never fails to looks anything less than incredible. Seriously, how does one create such symmetry every single time?

Adele’s fans quickly took to Twitter to express their delight at her return. 

When she spoke to BBC Radio 1 earlier today however, she admitted that she had some serious doubts about the quality of her new music.

She said her “confidence was knocked” and almost scrapped numerous songs for 35 because they “weren’t good enough.”

Thankfully, Hello was not one of them. 

 

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​Lady Gaga's red-carpet history is among Hollywood's most outrageous. 

She's donned  everything from meat dresses to mesh naked gowns. However, when the American Horror Story star wears those crazier looks, she isn't actually feeling that confident in them. 

She explained to Billboard: "If you see me dressing really out there, I tend to be self-deprecating inside. When I dress like a lady, I tend to be feeling very wild and confident."

One of the reasons for this, she went on to explain is that mental health issues have had a impact on her self-confidence and how she portrays herself when in the spotlight.

"That sounds bizarre, but I get a lot of shit done with that blond hair. I haven't changed. It's just that I'm almost 30. I'm learning how to function effectively in society," she added.

The singer has struggled with depression and anxiety "my entire life; I still suffer with it every single day."

She started her Born This Way Foundation in order to help teens going through it:

"I just want these kids to know that that depth that they feel as human beings is normal. We were born that way. This modern thing, where everyone is feeling shallow and less connected? That's not human."

She also opened up about recovering from her own sexual assault in the interview. It became an experience she tapped into to write and perform Til It Happens to You for other survivors.

"The hardest part for me was the self-acceptance," she said. "There's an inability to acknowledge to yourself, 'Not only did this happen, but I'm pretty f—ed up about it.' And nobody knows how you feel. I didn't tell anyone [about my sexual assault] for years—and I didn't tell anyone for years because I didn't tell myself for years."

She went on to say that her inability to process the assualt lead to her feeling completely drained and not in control of herself or her emotions:

"My soul just burnt out until it was gone. And then you have to admit you were in pain, and that you died in a way, but you are in control to bring it back, and there are people in the world who'll help you."

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Alana Thompson has a brand new single out called Movin’ Up.

In case you were not aware, Alana, 10, also goes by the name Honey Boo Boo. So this means that Honey Boo Boo has released her new single and also debuted some fantastic dance moves.

The 'Honey Boo Boo Bop', is probably not going to be seen on the beauty pageant scene soon, but Alana doesn’t seem all that bothered to be honest.

The song is about how the Thompson family are moving up the world, both literally and in a metaphorical sense.

The family’s reality TV series was cancelled by the TLC network after it came to light that Mama June’s ex-boyfriend had reported abused her daughter.

Honey Boo Boo’s new music video is focused on the positive and it seems that involves a lot of dancing and time spent in a recording studio. Her sister Pumpkin also makes an appearance.

As does Sugar Bear, Mama June’s husband, who seems to have developed an all-consuming fascination with a Rubik’s cube.

We have so many questions.

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As you all know, a playlist for working out should be filled with as many hype-up tunes as possible. 

But for some (many), they just play their normal tunes on repeat.

Ed Sheeran belting out a love song is beautiful, yes, but it won't get you gym ready.

So, here's a list of the best tunes to workout to – you'll thank us later!

1. Sia, Chandelier

2. Bad Meets Evil, Fast Lane

3. Pitbull, Fun (feat. Chris Brown)

4. Deadmaus, Som Chords

5. Ciara, That's How I'm Feeling

6. T-Pain, Make That Sh*t Work

7. Iggy Azalea, Change Your Life

8. Weekend, Can't Feel My Face

9. Pia Mia, Do It Again (feat. Chris Brown and Tyga)

10. Runnin', Naughty Boy & Beyoncé

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We hate to be the ones to ruin your fun but Kelly Clarkson fans are in for some bad news.

The singer has been forced to cancel her remaining tour dates, including her performances at Dublin’s 3 Arena.

Under doctor’s orders the singer has had to cut her tour short. The Piece by Piece tour also had remaining dates in Canada and six concerts in the UK scheduled for November.

She had previously had to cancel six American dates due to illness. Doctors appear to have adivised her again that she should not continue her tour.

The 33-year old announced to crowds in LA this summer that she was pregnant with her second child. After the birth of her first daughter River, who is now one, she’s been outspoken about how difficult her pregnancy was:

"I had the worst pregnancy ever but I love her so much I want another one in, like, two years.”

She took to Facebook to announce that her doctors are ordering she be put on vocal rest and not bring her tour any further:

"I am truly sorry that I have to cancel the remainder of my tour dates. I was looking forward to sharing this tour with all my amazing fans in Canada and the U.K. Unfortunately my doctor is telling me I have to stay on vocal rest, but I am working hard to get better as fast as possible."

Kelly 2

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Less than 18months ago, YouTube-stable Chanele McGuinness heard about an emerging music contest being held by RTE.

Initially pitted against 550 other entrants, to her delight she made the final. Lining up alongside solo artist Gary Showbiz as well as five-piece band The New Transmission, she played live on the John Murray Show.

By the end, she had been declared the over-all winner; a little over 48hours later she was on the Saturday Night Show playing her song, Numb, to some half a million viewers.

Performances at Sea Sessions and Electric Picnic followed – so suffice to say that Chanele, a 22-year-old from the Ballyshannon area of Co Donegal, had been plunged into the deep-end.

 

Just doing my duties as a #Galaxy Girl…(@aoifeeeb)

A photo posted by Chanele McGuinness (@chaneleywelly) on

But that’s also very much the way she likes it – which is just as well, as she’s currently being plunged right back in all over again.

It began several months ago when talent scouts acting on behalf of Galaxy chocolate spotted her music on SoundCloud.

They liked what they heard, and invited her to London to audition; once again she found herself caught up a whirlwind.

“I was in France visiting a friend at the time,” she explains in a one-on-one conversation with SHEmazing! “The next thing I knew I was on a train for probably the biggest audition of my life. I didn’t have time to think about it, really.”

She adds: “I’d never done anything like that before. I mean, it’s kinda just always been me and my guitar playing open-mic nights.”

The audition was evidently a huge success: she ended up collaborating with Bxnjamin, a talented London-based rapper, to create an infectious, acoustic version of Audrey Hepburn's iconic Moon River.

If you haven’t heart the track yet – and you soon will – it features in a brand-new, must-see advert for the recently released Galaxy Duet bar, which has just been unveiled throughout the UK and Ireland.

Things are surely only going to get bigger too: Galaxy has partnered with Spotify to allow fans of the track to stream it onto their music devices for free. It's furthermore available on iTunes.

“It's exposure on another level,” the Donegal-woman admits earlier today. “And I don't think it's really hit me yet that people will be hearing me in their kitchens.”

Her mum, whom Chanele cites as her No.1 fan, has already checked if the Galaxy Duet advert will be played during the soaps (it will). “So that’s her content,” she laughs.

 

A little clip of @sonbxnji & I performing last week at the #GalaxyDuet launch! #moonriver

A video posted by Chanele McGuinness (@chaneleywelly) on

Right now, the singer-songwriter is weighing up a move to London. “I'm so happy with everything and I’m just so excited about Galaxy Duet,” she states.

“So going forward I'd like to think I'd be a bit picky and choosey about what I work on or who I work with next.”

The X Factor is out then? “I just don’t think you get a lot of freedom in that type of TV show,” Ms McGuinness shrugs. “You have to be open to being much more moulded.”

As for hearing her voice on the Galaxy television ad, she describes it as a “totally surreal and utterly amazing” experience. “I still have to pinch myself every time I see it on television!” 

From YouTube, to RTE and Electric Picnic – to taking on Galaxy… we here at SHEmazing! can’t wait to see A LOT more of Chanele McGuinness. 

 

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As our daily lives get more and more hectic, it can be hard to find time to completely shut off and chill out.  

Our phones don't stop buzzing, people don't stop ringing and it seems you just have one task after another to do. 

Obviously, this majorly stresses us out, which is why it's so important to take time to treat yourself. 

So stay in tonight, shut off your phone and sink into a tub of bubbles. Here are tips for drawing the most luxurious bath at home:

Test the waters

The ideal temperature for a warm bath is just above your body temp, which is 37 degrees. Be sure to use your wrist, not your hand, to test the water as your wrist is a better indicator for how the water will feel when your whole body is submerged. 

 

Set the scene

Bright bathroom lights tell your body it's go-time, not bath time. Light a few candles around the room and on the edge of your bath tub. Visualisation is also a great tool for relaxation so compliment your down time with some chilled music. It will transport you to your own private Nirvana. 

 

Add an oil

Floral scents like lavender, iris, rose and jasmine can help you ease into a relaxed state. Add your favourite oil to the tub when it's about half-full. This will help it even out through the water. 

 

Stay hydrated

Before getting into the bath, set out a bowl of cold water and a washcloth next to your tub. Use it as a cold compress on your forehead and the nape of your neck to help you keep refreshed throughout your bath time. Also bring in a bottle of water to stay hydrated. 

 

Buy a great robe

Nothing jolts you out of a zen state like going from a warm, luxe bath to a cold and threadbare robe. Buy a plush, warm robe or fluffy towels to stop the chill getting in. 

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Brian is currently doing the rounds with media ahead of the release of his new single Call On Me Brother.

The 35-year old, who recently split from wife Vogue, has said that he has no regrets about the failure of both of his marriages. The 35-year old pointed out that happines is what he belives is the most important thing for people. He said that:

"If people break up, they break up and it's not as big a deal as people make it out to be."

Having lived in the US Brian believes that their approach to marriage is more realistic than the Irish approach:

."I have lived in America, in LA and New York and this is normal. People get married all the time.

“Irish people are so used to meeting someone, getting married, having kids and then spending the next 40 years hating each other but living under the same roof."

Brian said that we don't live in that world anymore and people "have just got to be happy."

He and Vogue announced their break up in July and since then have been the subject of must discussion regarding how they still appear to be quite close. The Mirror writes that Brian has pointed out that he doesn't think that breaking up with someone means you never speak to them again.

“It doesn’t always have to be some big World War where people start fighting and hating each other. Everyone should just live their own lives by their own rules," the father of two added. 

He also commented that he doesn't think he will be getting married again any time soon, pointing out he's still technically married now so he doesn't see a third trip down the aisle in his future. His marriage to Kerry Katona in 2002 also ended in a break up four years later.

The singer is currently revamping his solo career with his latest single which notes is:

“It’s about the lads because I think boys always struggle to tell each other about emotions or feelings or anything like that.

“They are all a bit too cool so I wanted to write a song saying ‘You’ve always been there for me so if you ever need anything I’ll be there for you."

Brian will be playing his first Dublin gig in a decade this November in Whelans and his new album is set to be released early next year. 

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Lady Gaga’s latest single ‘Til It Happens to You was recorded for a documentary set to be released later this year called The Hunting Ground.

The documentary, according to Entertainment Weekly is focused on “the campus rape epidemic facing colleges” in the United States. The video appears to have made efforts to stay close to the theme of the documentary as it takes an unflinching approach to sexual assault.

A title card before the video beings reads:

“The following contains graphic content that may be emotionally upsetting but reflects the reality of what is happening daily on college campuses.”

The video was directed by Catherine Hardwicke of Twilight and Thirteen fame. It depicts college students experiencing assault in terrible but unfortunately all too common situations.

“Til it happens to you,” Gaga sings, “you don’t know how it feels.” 

Nicki Reed is one of the stars to take on a role in the powerful video. According to the video’s YouTube page, a portion of the proceeds from the sales of the single will donated to organisations aiming to help victims of sexual assault.

Earlier today, Gaga tweeted a message which appeared to aimed at supporting any and all victims of sexual assault:

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Oh hello there Bey!

Beyoncé managed (sort of) to surprise her legions of fans last night when she brought them a brand new track for their listening pleasure.

Naughty Boy, the DJ/producer managed to get Bey on board for a collaboration on his new track Runnin’ (Lose it All). The dance track has quite a soulful sound to it, no doubt helped by having Bey’s vocals all over the chorus.

The single also features British singer Arrow Benjamin. Reports from the Sun suggest that Bey had first heard the song back when it was still unfinished on YouTube. She liked it so much that she asked Naughty Boy to take it down so they could work on the track together.

Bey has been the news already this week for reasons not music related. Photographs of the star on holiday with her family prompted some fresh pregnancy rumours to begin floating about.

However, the star apparently dismissed the whispers with one Instagram snap, because when you’re Beyoncé that is just how you do things.

She left the snap without a caption and chose to let the photo speak for itself, as the saying goes.

Beyoncé is seen looking very pleased with herself sitting a board a fancy yacht and sipping on some chilled champagne.

 

A photo posted by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on

The 34-year old and her husband Jay-Z, along with daughter Blue Ivy are enjoying themselves on the Amalfi coast. The singer has been quite candid with her holiday snaps of late, sharing them with her fans on her website.

It looks like they are having a ball, although who wouldn’t when your holiday is cruising around on a private yacht, NBD.

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