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After six seasons on Fox, Glee drew to a close in 2015.

But if you think you'll be waiting decades for any form of reunion from the McKinley High School glee club, Lea Michele has news for you.

Speaking to Chelsea Handler this week, the 31-year-old actress, who played Rachel Berry in the hit musical show, admitted that she would welcome a reboot sooner rather than later.

While Lea acknowledged that a reboot may seem a little premature,  her devotion to the show means she would happily sign up tomorrow.

"It was just on the air, so everybody cool it," she joked before adding: "But, with that being said, I would do it tomorrow."

To the sound of applause from Chelsea's audience, Lea said: "I loved playing Rachel Berry. I loved that cast and it was so special."

"What we did with bringing music into people's homes and these characters that were so relatable. I loved it and I'd do it in a heartbeat."

Who wants to start a petition?

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Congratulations are in order for one of our favourite television presenters this week!

Angela Scanlon, who began her career as a fashion reporter before making the transition to prime time television, has thrilled fans and followers after announcing she was expecting her first child.

Taking to Instagram last night, the Co Meath-native confirmed that she is due early next year.

 

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Angela, who wed husband Roy Hogan in 2014, shared a photo of herself, writing: "SO. I’ve been baking for 6 months now… and I’ve made a bun! It’s currently in the oven & will be ready by Springtime."

"We are so, SO thrilled (since I’ve taken my head out of the toilet bowl) and can’t wait to welcome a mad, wonderful little human into our world.  Really hoping he/she is ginger."

The Voice host, who will turn 34 in December, has been inundated with messages of support from social media users since sharing the news yesterday.

"AMAZING NEWS – Congrats to you both honey, it’s a very exciting time. You will be a fabulous mammy," wrote one.

Angela's post has been liked over 8,000 times in mere hours, with high-profile names including Amy Huberman and Louise McSharry quick to share their congratulations. 

Former Spin 1038 presenter, Daniela Moyles, also chimed in, adding: "You're going to be the coolest Mam ever. Congrats!"

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When we think of classic Christmas movies, most of them were made before we were even born. 

So, we never got to witness them on their original release, never mind in the actual cinema. 

However, this wasn't for lack of wanting to, and luckily one cinema is making that happen. 

Omniplex Cinemas #BringItBack Christmas series is kicking off in the months of November and December, bringing iconic Christmas flicks to the big screen. 

The start off the festivities, Omniplex will be showing the 1984 comedy fantasy Gremlins on Monday, November 27.

Miracle on 34th Street will follow on the first Monday in December, with Die Hard following on Monday, December 11.

A complete classic, Home Alone will then light up the silver screen on December 18. 

The golden oldie flicks will be made all the better thanks to modern, updated cinematic technology. 

#BringItBack will be happening every Monday night at 7.30PM in Rathmines Dublin, Cork, Wexford, Tralee, Limerick, Dundalk, Lisburn, Craigavon and Dundonald.

We'll see you there, popcorn in hand. 

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Bella Hadid and the Weekend dated for a full year between 2015 and 2016, before The Weekend embarked on his well-publicised romance with Selena Gomez. 

It seems that both Selena and The Weeknd have a serious case of the ex, as she has been seen with ex Justin Bieber multiple times, and now The Weekend, real name Abel Tesfaye, has been spotted in his ex's neighbourhood. 

The platinum-selling musician was spotted leaving Bella Hadid's apartment in New York City last night. 

Social media was in uproar when the images emerged, but a source clamed to E News that the pair are not back together just yet. 

'Bella and Abel have been in contact since Abel and Selena split, but they are not back together,' a source told E News.

'Abel reached out to Bella asking to hang out and catch up, and she decided to see him and see where things go.'

 

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'She knows that if they don't date again, they can at least be good friends.' 

'They enjoy each other's company and have a lot of fun together.'

According to another source, Abel is still mad for Bella, and expressed that he still loves her greatly. 

The snaps came ahead of news that Selena and Justin shared a PDA moment at his hockey game last night. 

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PDA alert!

Rumours have been swirling that Selena Gomez and ex Justin Bieber are back together, but neither of the couple's reps officially confirmed anything. 

Now, it seems that the pair have confirmed it themselves with a public kiss. 

Selena and Justin, who dated on and off for four years before totally ending things, were seen spending yet more time together last night when the kiss happened. 

Selena attended one of Justin's weekly hockey games, which she has done in the past, but this was the first time the duo shared a PDA moment. 

Leaning over the barrier, Selena planted a kiss on her ex.

The two still haven't personally confirmed the reports that they're back together, but now that this snap is going viral, it may be in the pipeline. 

'They are great and very happy,' a source told People.

Are they or aren't they? 

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 Kylie Jenner might be the talk of Tinseltown at the moment thanks to the non-stop rumours surrounding her alleged pregnancy, but that hasn't stopped the reality TV star from working on her empire. 

The makeup maven has been teasing her upcoming Christmas collection for Kylie Cosmetics all week, and the 20-year-old has finally given us a full look at some of the items. 

Kylie showcased two gorgeous eyeshadow palettes on her Snapchat last night. 

 

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 The palettes, called the Naughty Eyeshadow Palette and the Nice Eyeshadow Palette, each feature a medley of on-trend shades. 

The Nice palette plays host to a mixture of warm oranges, reds and nudes, as well as a selection of autumnal purples. 

It has a mix of matte and shimmer shades, including Jack Frost, an icy white we want to highlight our life with. 

 

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Thw Naughty palette, takes a slightly darker turn. 

As well as hot reds and bright burgundys, the Naughty collection includes deep emerald greens and rich wine tones. 

While Kylie only displayed these two palettes in their entirety on social media, she showed the outer packaging of a new Wet Set highlight palette. 

The new collection drops on November 22, so set those alarms. 

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Mega blogger Zoe Sugg, or Zoella, has been forced to defend herself after criticism of an advent calendar from her lifestyle brand went viral this week. 

An number of people have taken to social media to critique the cost of the calender, which retails for €65.00 for 12 days of 'special surprises.'

Originally, people were unhappy with the high cost of the item, but videos showcasing what the calendar includes causes uproar, with many declaring the products to be 'tat' and 'cheap.' 

The advent calendar includes: a bag of glitter confetti, a candle,stickers, a Christmas bauble, a purse,a candle holder, room spray, a note pad, a pen, two cookie cutters and a fluffy key ring.

'A ridiculously overpriced advent calendar with a few knickknaks. DO NOT BUY,' reads one review on the Boots website. 

In a new YouTube video, Zoe has addressed the criticism.

'The retailer can decide how much they sell that for, that's completely out of my decision making, I don't have the right to make those decisions,' she said, in a video titled Christmas Adverts and How We Met.

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'I know that there are some of you who might not have known that.' 

'I don’t want people to think I’m sat at home, like, counting fifty pounds every time someone buys this calendar and thinking that was a conscious decision I made to rip people off.'

‘Because if you know me, you know that there’s not a bone in my body that would think that way.'

'And it makes me so sad that anyone would think that was my intention, because that is 100 per cent not my intention, my intention was to make a product I thought you guys would love.’

However, Boots responded to one dismayed Zoella fan who asked for a justification for the price of the calendar on Twitter. 

The Boots Help Twitter page responded: 'We sell all products at the recommended retail price, as set by the manufacturer and supplier.'

 

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Due to the drama, Boots have slashed the price of the calendar. 

It is now available as the Offer Of The Week at half price, coming in at €32.50. 

Zoella has had a bad week when it comes to both business and her social presence, as fans dug up a number of tweets from the vlogger's past which appear to show the online star mocking members of the LGBTQ community. 

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Christmas is fast approaching, and whether you're shopping for yourself or others, there is nothing nicer than picking up a piece of jewellery for a loved one. 

However, selecting the perfect piece can be challenging. 

But, if you've got a Hogwarts fan in your life, that search is about to get a whole lot easier.

ALEX AND ANI have restocked their iconic Harry Potter collection, much to the delight of muggles all over the nation. 

The perfect stocking filler for witchcraft and wizardry enthusiasts, the collection features magical bangles with HP themed charms. 

Whether it's the Hogwarts crest or the symbol of the Deathly Hallows, there's a little something for every fan of the wizarding world. 

There are even adorbale Harry Potter wrap around rings, adorned with Harry's scar and specs. 

To be fair, if we looked into the mirror of Erised, we'd probably see ourselves draped in the entire collection. 

ALEX AND ANI is available in Fields Jewellers, Kilkenny Shop, Arnotts, Weirs & Sons and local jewellery stores nationwide.

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Sometimes we cast our eyes upon something so cute that our bodies are simply overcome with emotion. 

It usually happens when we see a basket of kittens, elderly people in love, or occasionally, a cherubic baby.

When we feasted our optics on Dublin Zoo's latest arrival, we were hit with the very same wave of what we have dubbed to be cuteness overload. 

Dublin Zoo today announced the birth of a southern white rhinoceros calf.

The male calf, who has yet to be graced with a moniker, was born to proud mother Nyala and father Chaka on Sunday, November 12.

The new arrival weighs in at a whopping 50kgs.

The baby is Nyala’s first calf, and the birth is part of the European Endangered Species Programme, established to assist the survival of the southern white rhinoceros.

'We are absolutely thrilled to welcome another southern white rhinoceros calf to Dublin Zoo,'  said Helen Clarke-Bennet, team leader of the African Plains.

'The newest addition to the herd is Nyala’s first calf, which is very special and she has taken to motherhood extremely well. The calf is healthy, strong, feeding well and full of life already.'

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Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts is fast becoming our favourite Late Late Show segment with James Corden.

However, given how media-savvy today's stars are, we're often left hoping they'd open up just a little bit more.

And while Kim Kardashian has made an entire career out of sharing the most private aspects of her life with the wider world, we didn't imagine she'd be much craic when it came to James' Hollywood version of Truth or Dare.

Turns out we were wrong.

In addition to admitting she thinks Khloé is the worst dressed of her siblings, she also got James to reveal which of her sisters he dislikes the most.

And OK, she may have passed on the pregnancy question, but props for everything else…

 

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Ever found yourself craving a cocktail but instinctively opposed to moving from the couch and out of your pyjamas?

Deliveroo has just presented the most delightful of remedies to this very notions-y issue. 

The meal delivery service is rolling out a cocktail menu in collaboration with Dublin's The Hill pub. 

Dubliners can now order a selection of fresh made cocktails straight to their door – whether your house party has run out of drink or you just want a few bevs to get through the last emotional episodes of Stranger Things 2. 

'We’re really excited that our customers can now order their favourite cocktail through Deliveroo,' said Joe Groves at Deliveroo.

'The guys at The Hill have an excellent reputation for mixing up some of the best drinks in Dublin and now you can impress your friends by having them delivered right to your doorstep – giving a new meaning to excellent table service.'

There are a medley of vodka and gin based cocktails on the menu. 

These include classics like Cosmos, Tom Collins and Moscow Mules. 

There are also some fresh new cocktails to try, like the Raspberry Tom Collins, made of Pinkster Raspberry Gin, Raspberry Compote, lemon Tonic, fresh raspberries & lemon juice, or the Yuzu Sherbet & Hibiscus Cocktail, made of Glendalough Gin, lemon & lime Marmalade, orange peel, sugar syrup, fresh lemon and Hibiscus Tonic, both from the The Hill Pub Cocktail Menu. 

Had a few too many cocktails and need a little hangover cure?

The service also delivers Bloody Marys, hailed as the ultimate hangover cure. 

Orders are through Deliveroos’ app and website by searching for Ugly Duckling at The Hill.

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Stop everything! 

IKEA Ireland has today announced the launch of its new online store, meaning Irish customers will now be able to purchase all their favourite products at the click of a button.

The user-friendly interface makes it easier than ever to browse the brand's extensive range of furniture and homewares, all with the comfort of knowing that your purchases will be safely delivered direct to your door.

Not only will the the new online shopping channel make the brand more accessible to customers all around the country, it also marks the next phase of growth for the company in Ireland.

Speaking about the launch, Claudia Marshall, IKEA Ireland Market Manager, said:  “We know accessibility, convenience and value for time are critical factors in meeting our customers’ needs. Shop online gives customers across Ireland another way to shop with IKEA and allows them to choose how and when they want to shop with us.”

“This launch will help create a seamless shopping experience from the digital right through to the physical meeting with our customers”.

While we appreciate that this is going to make our lives so much easier, we're definitely going to miss those post-shopping meatballs.

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