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The body of missing British backpacker Amelia Bambridge has been found off the coast of Cambodia, local police confirm.

The 21-year-old, who is from Worthing in West Sussex, has been missing since October 23. She was last seen at a party on the island of Koh Rong.

Major general Chuon Narin confirmed that her body was found in the sea around 30 miles off the island. Her body will be moved to Sihanoukville on the mainland.

“We found the body of the missing British woman,” he commented.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Amelia during this heartbreaking time.

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Selena Gomez has shut down romance rumours after she was spotted with her ex-boyfriend Samuel Krost.

The Lose You To Love Me singer was hit with waves of speculation about getting back with her former beau, but the singer had no time for rumours.

Taking to Instagram, the Bad Liar songstress responded to reports that she was reconciling her relationship with the fashion executive.

Selena wrote, “I'm not dating anyone. I've been single for two years. I'm on God's timing not mine."

The rumours surfaced after Selena and a group of her friends, including Samuel, went out for dinner in New York.

The singer has been busy promoting her new music but spared some time to catch up with her nearest and dearest.

Selena has stressed that she is the happiest she has been in a long time. The past few years have been incredibly tough for the former Disney star. Selena has had to face health issues and heartbreak, including the breakdown of her relationship with Justin Bieber, but stresses that she is happy and smiling again.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Selena praised her best friend Taylor Swift for helping her through the past few years. She told Zane Lowe, "[Taylor] was frustrated when I was frustrated, she was sad when I was sad, but more than anything, my friends stood by my side. When I think they visibly saw me in so much pain, they didn't want it for me, but they never stopped loving me," The Wolves singer said.

 

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Strictly Come Dancing fans were left heartbroken when Will Bayley and Janette Manrara confirmed their departure from the show. The paralympian has been forced to quit the show due to an injury he sustained in rehearsals last week.

The dancing duo appeared on It Takes Two to reveal the devastating news.

Both Will and Janette couldn’t help but express their heartache over their early exit from the show.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The World Table Tennis Paralympic champion looked completely heartbroken to be leaving the show.

Will said, “To me, it meant more than just a show. I wanted to try and help people as well." The 31-year-old has undoubtedly inspired many with his performances, including his partner Janette who had nothing but praise for him.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The professional dancer wrote, “I had to post this photo again because it represents everything that I feel right now. @willbayleytt will always be my champion!”

“He came on this show to share a very special message and every single week through his hard work and determination he did exactly that.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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She continued, “In my eyes, that is truly winning! You inspired so many and most of all me! Thank you for being so incredible every week and giving your absolute EVERYTHING! I’m sending all the positive energy your way now for a speedy recovery. And a HUGE thank you to everyone that has supported us and sent such lovely messages! I love you Will, & forever and always….. #WeGotThisChamp” Janette concluded.

We are gutted to see Will and Janette leave the competition so soon.

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Marnie Simpson and Casey Johnson are officially parents.

The couple have welcomed their first child together and we couldn’t be happier for them. Casey took to Instagram to share their joyous news.

The new dad revealed they welcomed a baby boy after a 28 hour labour for Marnie.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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He opened up about becoming a parent for the first time in an emotional post.

“Where do I start… after 28 hours of labour my strong amazing princess @marns delivered our gorgeous little man on the 29th October at 4:20pm 8.1!!! my beautiful baby boy was born,” he gushed.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The dad, who was undoubtedly overwhelmed with emotions, continued, “I can’t even describe my emotions right now, it’s been a long journey ( 10 months ). Watching the person you adore in pain is not nice but the gift we both have right now just wipes away all the bad moments through labour.”

“I literally sit and stare at him non stop with Marnie, he’s the start of our family, he’s so cute! Again I wanna say thank you to everybody who has messaged me, it means a lot, the support has been absolutely amazing,” Casey added.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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He ended the post with the most heartwarming message for new mum Marnie. He wrote, “Marnie, you have done so well, you grew this human inside you and boy did you do it perfectly and the right way. I love you, Marnie. Thank you for being my baby mumma, you KILLED IT.”

Casey and Marnie have yet to confirm the name of their son but we’re sure it’ll be adorable.

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The Last Christmas premiere took place in New York last night and Emilia Clarke looked like an actual angel.

The Game of Thrones alum wore the most divine sequin gown and we honestly can’t stop thinking about it.

The actress donned a purple sequined Valentino dress for the premiere, which was perfect for the premiere of the festive flick.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Emilia gushed about the dress and her co-stars in the sweetest Instagram post;

‘@lastchristmasthemovie not only did you give me an excuse to dress like a christmas bauble (thank you @maisonvalentino) but you gave me a red carpet cuddle attack with the fiercest most fabulous women in the bizz.. (Dame Emma Thompson aka my spirit mamma and @michelleyeoh_official aka my elf task master in couture) but then you give me a winter wonderland sofa to lounge on like the true diva I am?’

She added, ‘YAS!!!! Dream team got me on fleek…. @earlsimms2 @brigittemakeup @petraflannery YOU HAVE MY WHOLE HEART AND FACE AND SPANX’

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Emilia stars alongside Henry Golding in Last Christmas. The romantic-comedy is directed by Paul Weig and written by Emma Thompson and Bryony Kimmings so you know it is going to be wonderful.

The movie is inspired by the Wham! Christmas classic and even features a soundtrack full of George Michael’s music.

Could we really ask for much more?

Last Christmas hits cinemas on November 8.

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The list of Halloween movies we adore gets longer and longer every year. We just can’t get enough of the frightening films and neither can Ireland.

A new study by Halloween FM has revealed the nation’s favourite Halloween movie and it is a classic.

26 years after it was first released, Hocus Pocus is still Ireland’s favourite Halloween movie – that’s according to a new survey carried out by Halloween FM.

Nearly two-thirds (62 percent) say that Hocus Pocus is their favourite movie, followed by Halloween (21 percent) and Nightmare on Elm Street (13 percent). Thriller by Michael Jackson takes first place (30 percent) as the favourite Halloween song with just under with 1962 classic The Monster Mash taking second place at 17 percent.

Decorations for Halloween are growing in popularity year-on-year, and this year is no exception, with a whopping 65 percent of people saying they will decorate their houses “from top to bottom” for Halloween, but full-on American-inspired ghouls and spiderweb adorning the front of the house doesn’t appeal to everyone, with 29 percent of people say that something small to decorate the house or porch will suffice, such as a carved pumpkin. Just 6 percent said they won’t bother with any decorations at all.

U.S President Donald Trump emerges as the figure of many nightmares, with 41 percent saying that he is the worst celebrity they would want to be stuck in a haunted house with. Katie Hopkins comes second, with 29 percent running for cover from the out-spoken English media personality. Hilariously, just 7 percent of respondents object to Freddy Krueger.

HalloweenFM.ie, Ireland’s first ever Halloween radio station, is on air now playing wickedly good music and providing the perfect soundtrack to all your Halloween celebrations.

Listeners are enjoying a wide range of music from a mix of upbeat Halloween-inspired hits to a collection of spooky songs and classics. There are a host of familiar voices presenting on the station, ensuring you get in the mood for Halloween 2019.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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HalloweenFM.ie also boasts a range of extra content that will help you make this Halloween the most memorable yet. They include the ‘Sixty Second Scare’ and the ‘Monster Movie Minute’! You can also find out about all the best terrifying Halloween events that are happening around Ireland to make sure you don’t miss out on making the most of the adrenaline driven holiday.

The station is broadcasting from the Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin.

HalloweenFM.ie is available online, on your mobile, on your smart speaker and at www.halloweenfm.ie.

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Love Island’s Jourdan Riane has confirmed her breakup from Danny Williams in an emotional open letter.

The reality star stressed that she has to respect herself before anyone else in the moving read. She explained that she enjoyed her relationship with her Love Island co-star but explained that she has boundaries.

“I don’t regret the decisions I’ve made as far as choosing to give someone a chance however, I have boundaries. In a relationship there are things I won’t tolerate. Lack of respect, disloyalty & dishonesty are amongst those things,” she wrote.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“I know people will come with the “I told you so”, “you should’ve listened” (maybe it’s true) & more than likely snigger/laugh at my situation.,” she added.

However, despite her heartache, Jourdan said that her mum raised her to be a strong woman and to “always give the benefit of the doubt and let people prove themselves to you”. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Jourdan explained that this is exactly what she did but things didn’t work out with Danny, “I went into this with a genuine heart & real intention to make it work. The love was as real as the hurt is now.”

Earlier in the week, reports said that Jourdan had confronted Danny about flirting and messaging other women behind her back, but he denied and laughed at her accusations. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“But…. I will continue to grow and love myself first. If it doesn’t feel right, it’s not right,” she concluded.

Onward and upward, Jourdan!

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Shay Mitchell is already being mum-shamed, a mere week after giving birth to her first child. The mum has come under fire after she attended Drake’s birthday party. 

Trolls are attacking the mum for leaving the house… I know, we can’t believe it either. God forbid the new mum wanted to step outside.

The new mum is entitled to have fun. Just because the You star is a mum, doesn’t mean she shouldn’t have a good time. She is still a human.

The Pretty Little Liars actress and her beau Matte Babel were spotted having a ball at Drake’s birthday party. A source told US Weekly,  “Shay looked absolutely amazing, definitely not like she had just given birth. She was dancing and living her best life, and her and Matte were having so much fun together.”

However, the mum-shamers were furious at Shay for leaving her daughter at home, despite the fact that the newborn was being looked after by a friend/family member.

Users shared harsh comments on Shay’s first photo of her baby girl.

One said, “Disgusting…leaving your newborn only days after her birth.”

Another wrote, “Mother of the year award right here! As if you seriously could leave your baby to go party?”

“You literally just had her and you’re more worried about clubbing with Drake?” another said.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Shay was quick to hit back at the abusive comments and stressed that she didn’t make the announcement on the day of her daughter’s birth, alluding to the fact that her daughter is older than the public believed.

She replied to one comment saying, “Days? Lol honey, just because I posted on that day doesn’t mean she was born on that day.”

We’re so glad Shay is sticking up for herself and ignoring the hatred. 

 

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Christmas is all about spending quality time with your family, but it is also about eating all of the chocolate and turkey sandwiches within arms reach.

Cadbury Heroes are a staple part of our diet during the festive season so we were only delighted when they announced two new additions to their collection.

They have added two NEW Cadbury favourites- Crunchie Bits and Dinky Decker- to bags and tubs of Heroes.

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Cadbury Heroes are ideal for sharing with family and Cadbury Ireland want to ensure that your loved ones are home for Christmas.

In a recent survey, 57 percent of parents said they worry that their children spend less time with their family than they did when they were young.

27 percent said that they are so busy, that on an average day they don’t spend any time with their kids.

Cadbury Heroes wants to call on families to help reverse these statistics, and unlock everyday moments of connection, no matter how big or small.

You can get involved in the #HeroesReunitingFamilies campaign by filling out a Pledge Certificate and vow to spend one hour with a family member you’ve been missing. You can do whatever tickles your fancy, whether that’s watching Friends reruns, going for a walk in the park or sharing a bag of Cadbury Heroes.

Step out of your comfort zone for just one hour and see where it takes you- who knows, you might even find a new hobby.

You can post your pledge on social media and tag @CadburyIreland so they can see who is taking part in the heartwarming campaign.

Now, we’re off to buy a year’s supply of Cadbury Heroes.

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Bookworks, the airwaves are set to get a hell of a lot more interesting. Sunday evenings will once again come alive with literary debate on RTÉ Radio 1 with the return of The Book Show this December, with new presenter Rick O'Shea at the helm. 

Rick, an avid bookworm, has said he considers his upcoming role presenting the show to be "the job of a lifetime".

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The Book Show, which will be broadcast on Sunday evenings, will also produce extra content which will be available to listeners via podcast. The show celebrates books and the world of writing with readings, discussion, author interviews and special features

"I run the largest book club in Ireland, The Rick O'Shea Book Club on Facebook, with 28,000 members. I'm a lifelong obsessive reader and have been immersed in the book world for the last five or six years, doing interviews with authors at arts festivals and book reviews on radio, so this is the logical culmination of all those things" Rick O'Shea said.

Rick has been a broadcaster with RTÉ since 2001. He was previously on RTÉ 2FM and presented RTÉ  Radio 1’s The Poetry Programme. Rick currently presents weekday mornings on RTÉ Gold.

The last season of The Book Show featured authors John Boyne, Eimear McBride, Eoin Colfer and Liz Nugent,  who each guest-presented programmes.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The Book Show will return to RTÉ Radio 1 on December 8 from 19.00-19.30pm for three weeks. 

A Christmas Day Special of The Book Show will be broadcast at 17.00-18.00pm on RTÉ Radio 1 on December 25.

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We are a little bit too excited about the Lizzie McGuire reboot, especially after Hilary Duff posted a behind-the-scenes snap.

The actress has started filming the series in none other than the Big Apple and she looks incredible.

Hilary took to Instagram to mark the first day of filming. Hilary wore a yellow and black houndstooth two piece (which we NEED) and a mustard coat for the first day of filming. The actress was full of smiles as she posed on the set of the Disney+ production.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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She captioned the image, ‘Happy first LIZZIE day!!!!! NYC…..cue the rain #lizziemcguire’

The new series will follow a grown up Lizzie as she comes to terms with her adult life.

In an interview with E! News, Hilary dropped a couple of hints about the upcoming series.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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“I have said this before, but for me coming back when she's 30 and she's not in a marriage and she's not having a baby and she's not doing all the things that I have already done in my life, that story is really exciting for me.”

"I think to myself, where can we go? What are the struggles of a 30-year-old right now? What are the pressures that life throws in front of a woman who is 30 and doesn't have all the things yet?

“Maybe there is something bad happening on her 30th birthday in the first episode? Maybe she's going to be in her childhood bedroom in the first episode? I don't know! There's all this fun! We want to give fans what they want, but we also want to have a completely new show,” she added.

The Lizzie McGuire reboot is expected to air on Disney's new streaming service, Disney+ in 2020.

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