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What started as a small indie film dreamt up by Irish director John Carney and Frames frontman Glen Hansard has grown into something much more than that.

From winning an Oscar for Best Original Song to breaking records on Broadway as a stage musical, Once's simple love story and beautiful music have charmed audiences around the world.

Now, Once is returning home to the streets of Dublin once again with a summer run of the stage show at the Olympia Theatre.

Previews kick off on July 4th, with the show's official run starting on July 14th.

S! TV's Niamh Geaney headed along to the Olympia to chat to the show's stars Megan Riordan and Tom Parsons between rehearsals – and to get a personal performance of the musical's iconic song, Falling Slowly.

Ticket prices start at €29.50 and are on sale now from ticketmaster.ie, and of course you can follow the show on Twitter and Facebook for more updates.

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The annual fashion showcase from the students of Dublin's National College of Art and Design is one of the landmark events of the Irish style industry.

Earlier this week, S! TV's Niamh Geaney headed along to the show at the Grafton Suite in the Westbury Hotel to check out some of the incredible designs on show this year, and to talk to the very talented students behind each piece.

Famous NCAD alumni include Philip Treacy and Simone Rocha, so this year's students had some very big shoes to fill.

Fifteen designers took part in the event, each showing six pieces from their own collection. Brown Thomas Fashion Director Shelley Corkery was also on hand on the night to choose one lucky student as the 2015 Designer to Watch. This years winner, Daniel Roden, took home a €4,000 bursary, as well as the chance to showcase his designs on the Brown Thomas fashion floor later this year.

Check out some of the beautiful pieces on show in the video above…

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From the Producers of SINISTER, PARANORMAL ACTIVITY & THE CONJURING comes the darkest INSIDIOUS chapter that takes you back to the very beginning.

Before the haunting of The Lambert Family, gifted psychic Elise Rainer (Lin Shaye) attempts to save a young woman from demonic possession, in doing so revealing more of the otherworldly and terrifying realm of The Further.

Insidious 3 is in cinemas on June 5th.

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As part of a new S! TV series, we'll be finding out the answers to some of our viewers' most pressing beauty questions, with the help of make-up artist Stephan Ulvund Øien from IsaDora Global. 

First up this week, Stephan gives us some expert insights into using primer to mattify, brighten, highlight, and, most importantly, prime your face for foundation so it stays in place all day long.

Any make-up artist will tell you that primer should be a key part of your cosmetics arsenal, but so many of us don't use one. We bet Stephan will change your mind…

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Justin Bieber just won back a few fans at SHEmazing! Towers with this latest interview.

The singer hasn't exactly been on his best behaviour over the last couple of years, letting his career (and his relationship with Selena Gomez) fall by the wayside in favour of partying.

Now though, he seems determined to get himself back on track in some way, and he's starting by reaching out to his fans.

Biebs followed on from Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson and more by driving shotgun with US Late Late Show host James Corden in a new clip which aired last night, and we have to admit, he kinda won us over.

As well as some downright incredible lip syncing to Baby and Where Are U Now, Justin answered a few very important questions, such as how often he makes love to his own music (never), if he throws out his underwear after one wear (yes) and if he really can solve a Rubik's Cube in under two minutes (HELL yes).

The 21-year-old even played down the success of his record-breaking hit Baby, telling James, "It’s got the most dislikes on the internet."

James himself seemed to have warmed to the singer in a big way, taking to Twitter to tell fans how "incredible" Justin was:

A few more interviews like this and we reckon Biebs will surely have his fans back on side.

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Christina Aguilera has had her fair share of people taking her off, so it's time she got her own back.

The Beautiful singer is currently finishing up her stint as a judge on the eighth season of The Voice, and she's rounding things off with an incredible compilation of impressions of everyone from her Noughties rival Britney Spears, to Cher, Sia, Miley Cyrus and Lady Gaga.

Good to know Xtina could have a successful career as a Cher impersonator if the singing falls through…

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After promoting her upcoming Bad Blood video all week via social media, Taylor Swift finally debuted it at the Billboard Music Awards last night.

The singer definitely called in a few favours from friends, as the video's star-studded female cast is like nothing we've ever seen before.

As well as Taylor's BFFs Lena Dunham, Selena Gomez, Lily Aldridge, Cara Delevingne, Ellie Goulding, Gigi Hadid and Karlie Kloss, the video also featured Hailee Steinfeld, Ellen Pompeo, Zendaya, Hayley Williams, Jessica Alba, Cindy Crawford and more. With a badass Sin City feel, this video is a change from the norm for the pop singer.

Taylor teased the video's cast via Instagram and Twitter last week, sharing film noir style posters featuring each star along with their sassy alter ego name, from 'Knockout' for Karlie Kloss to 'Slay-Z' for Gigi Hadid.

 

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We're told everyone got to choose their own names, which explains why feline-crazy Taylor called herself CATastrophe:

 

Meet Catastrophe. #BadBloodMusicVideo

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Well, we know what we'll be watching on repeat for the rest of the week…

 

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When it comes to fake tan, us Irish ladies know what's what.

So we knew we were onto a good thing when we heard about The Tan, a self-tanning range launched this week by Irish salon owners Jennifer Swaine and Jennifer Butler. S! TV headed along to the launch to meet The Jenns and get their tips on achieving the professional spray tan look at home.

Available in a range of shades, The Tan's mix of hydrating ingredients ensure an even fade with no patchiness. A unique blend of Sunflower Seed Oil, Sweet Almond Oil. Shea Butter and the "hero ingredient" Hyaluronic Acid, which penetrates into the skin to boost elasticity and hydration make for a moisturising tanning product that gives an even glow all over.

The best part? A fresh watermelon scent that won't have everyone else in the house running for cover!

The products retail at €14.99 for The Tan Gradual Day Bronzer and €19.99 for The Tan Super Hydrating Liquid Gel. Get them online at www.the-tan.com or popping into say hello to The Jenns at The Vanity Rooms in Stepaside, Co Dublin.

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The trailer for Minions has been released and we are too excited.

When they hit the big screen on July 10, 2015, we can expect to see parts of their mischief and adventures through the years. 

They served many evil masters in their time but this time it's the 1960's and they will work for Scarlet Overkill, the world's first ever female super-villain played by the one and only Sandra Bullock. 

This is one piece of entertainment not to be missed. 

Can we keep one please? 

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Hurrah! The video for Pretty Girls has finally landed.

The Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea summer anthem was released last week, but the video only made its debut yesterday – and it’s already notched up close-to 3m views on YouTube.

The duo perform the song live for the first time this Sunday on the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas, and if the video is anything to go by, we can expect plenty of OTT Nineties attire, inflatable pool accessories in neon colours, and back-combed, crimped hair (think Kylie Minogue in her 1988 classic, Locomotion).

And Ms Spears certainly proves that her dance moves are back to their absolute best – that and diehard fans will welcome the oodles of toned Britney midriff on display.

Britney previously told New York’s Z100 radio station that she’s a “huge fan” of Ms Azalea, while the Aussie rapper in turn has taken to Twitter to gush about Ms Spears.

The song was put together by the Invisible Men, a London-based production and writing trio who have also worked with Girls Aloud, Sugababes, Jessie J, and Coldplay, and was recorded in the autumn of last year. The video was directed by Cameron Duddy – who’s a favourite of Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson. 

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With pops of bold colour, stunning florals and some seriously gorgeous retro-inspired swimwear on show, we were in heaven this morning at the launch of Heatons' summer range.

From boho festival style to printed beach cover-ups, it looks like the hardest part this season will be choosing which pieces to buy.

S! TV's Lisa Kavanagh spoke to stylist Courtney Smith after the show to get the lowdown on the new Heatons range which hits stores this week… and of course to get her tips on what to pack for a summer getaway.

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Festival season is well and truly on the way, but before you start rooting out your tent and wellies, it's important to ensure your make-up bag is ready to go, too.

Boots kicked off the fun with the Boots Summer Party at House on Leeson Street, showcasing the best of this year's festival looks, and S! TV were on hand to get some expert tips and tricks.

Lisa Kavanagh caught up with Seventeen Make-Up Ambassador Vanesa Guallar to find out how best to achieve that natural summer glow, as well as how to keep your make-up looking perfect all day long.

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