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Earlier today we reported on Jimmy Kimmel's deeply moving tribute to the dozens of people who were murdered by gunman, Stephen Paddock, on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

While choking back tears, Jimmy offered a commentary on the senseless loss of life seen time and again in the United States due to a distinct lack of adequate gun control.

Insisting that 'prayers and thoughts are insufficient' as the United States comes to terms with the worst mass shooting in history, Jimmy appealed to those in power to use their 'common sense', and actively prevent the public from procuring weapons which can kill and maim hundreds of innocent people in mere minutes.

The studio audience applauded the presenter's heartfelt speech at the top of the show, and Twitter has also been quick to highlight the significance of Jimmy's words.

However, not everyone was as moved by the host's commentary on the massacre, with many taking to Twitter to accuse the father-of-four of an insincere address.

Form comparing car manufacturers with those in support of the 2nd amendment to suggesting that the host's stance was one of a Communist, Twitter didn't hold back when pouring scorn over JImmy's heartfelt plea.

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Tragically, it's becoming more and more routine for late-night chat show show hosts to open their programmes with their thoughts on the latest mass shooting to take place on US soil.

Ostensibly, hosts like Conan O'Brien, James Corden and Jimmy Kimmel are hired to front lighthearted late-night chat shows, but viewers now expect a few words from the presenters when incidents like Saturday night's shooting in Las Vegas occur.

Acknowledging this, a visibly emotional Jimmy Kimmel opened his show with a tribute to the people who lost their lives when gunman, Stephen Paddock, opened fire from a hotel room on the Las Vegas strip over the weekend.

"Here we are again in the aftermath of another terrible, inexplicable, shocking and painful tragedy. This time in Las Vegas, which happens to be my home town, Cleeto's home town and Cleeto Snr's home town," he began, choking back tears.

Clearly struggling to understand the motivation behind such an atrocity, Jimmy broke down several times as he made reference to the various people who lost their lives while attending a country music festival in the famous city.

"It's the kind of thing that makes you want to throw up or give up. It's too much to even process," he told viewers before taking aim at the politicians who refuse to address gun control in the United States.

YouTubers responded to Jimmy's devastation, with one social media user writing: "Respect to Jimmy for using his platform to speak some truth."

"Jimmy, thank you for standing up and saying what needs to be said. You are an inspiration," added another.

Take a look at this.

 

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Police have recovered more than 18 guns, explosives and thousands of rounds of ammunition at Stephen Paddock's home and an additional 23 guns at his room at the Mandalay Bay Hotel.

The 64-year-old opened fire on crowds at a country music festival on the Las Vegas strip on Sunday night, before turning the gun on himself.

Sheriff Jospeph Lombardo confirmed that the death toll currently stands at 59, while a further 527 suffered injuries during the incident – making the attack the deadliest mass shooting in US history.

Investigators have not yet been able to identify a motive for the shooting.

Speaking yesterday, Paddock's brother described him as as a keen gambler who had no known political or religious agenda.

"He was a guy who had money. He went on cruises and gambled," he said.

"We are completely dumbfounded. We can't understand what happened."

The so-called Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, though its claims were later rejected by the FBI.

Paddock was not believed to have any militant connection, say Mr Lombardo.

"We have no idea what his belief system was," he said. "We've located numerous firearms within the room that he occupied."

Political leaders around the world have condemned the massacre, with US President, Donald Trump calling the incident “an act of pur evil.”

There have been no reports of any Irish victims, though anyone with concerns about relatives can contact the Department of Foreign Affairs' Consular Assistance Unit on 01-4082527.

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More than 50 people have been killed and some 200 injured after a gunman opened fire on crowds at a country music festival in Las Vegas last night.

The growing death toll makes this the worst mass shooting in US history.

Police rushed to to scene on the Las Vegas strip at around 22:30 (05:30 GMT) after they received reports that multiple shots had been fired from the Mandalay Casino near the Route 91 Harvest Festival.

Police have identified the shooter, who was found dead by officers, as Nevada native, Stephen Paddock.

According to The Independent, Las Vegas Sheriff, Joseph Lombard, said the gunman was neutralised in a hotel room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel.

A number of weapons were found in the room and further searchers at this home address are due to take place shortly.

More to follow… 

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Update: 

Las Vegas police are now reporting that over 20 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in a shooting on the Las Vegas strip.

It is now believed that the shooter's companion is still at large. 

Earlier:

At least two people have been killed and 24 others injured in a shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas.

A spokeswoman for the University Medical Centre said 12 of the injured were in a critical condition.

Police officers rushed to to scene on the Las Vegas strip after they received reports that multiple shots had been fired from the Mandalay Casino near the Route 91 Harvest Festival.

Hundreds of people fled the scene as the sound of automatic gunfire brought the music to an abrupt stop at around 22:30 (05:30 GMT) last night.

It's understood one suspect was found dead by police and they do not believe there are any more shooters at large.

Flights at McCarran International Airport were temporarily halted following the incident.

Feature Image: Twitter

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Philip Treacy has married his long-term love Stefan Bartlett in a ceremony in Las Vegas.

The Irish milliner, whose client list includes Lady Gaga, Naomi Campbell, Kate Middleton and Beyoncé, tied the knot to Stefan after more than 21 years together.

After their ceremony, the married couple headed along to Cher's concert at the Monte Carlo Resort, where they met her backstage after the gig.

The Galway born designer shared his great news on Facebook yesterday, saying: "After 21 years together Stefan and I got married today in Las Vegas.

"Here we are with Cher after her amazing show," he added.

We're delighted for him and Stefan!

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Britney Spears is officially back, after dropping her sexy new single Slumber Party last night.

The pop idol made her triumphant return after taking a break from releasing new music in favour of a residential spot at the Axis at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.

The new track, also featuring up-and-coming artist Tinashe, proves that the comeback queen still has what it takes.

The video sees Brit take on an Eyes Wide Shut style masquerade party, before showing off her impressively toned bod in a series of totes throwback Noughties ensembles.

And yes, there are enough highly choreographed dance routines and solo scenes of Britney crawling across tables to bring us right back to the Toxic days. Hurrah!

The video was just released on YouTube today and has already garnered half a million views. 

The track is from the pop icon's latest album Glory which was released in August.

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Shia LaBeouf has married his partner of four years, Mia Goth, in Las Vegas.

The actor – who is best known for playing Louis in Disney’s Even Stevens – tied the knot at the Viva Las Vegas chapel during a ceremony which was officiated by a man dressed as Elvis.

In a video obtained by TMZ, the 30-year-old star can be seen exchanging vows with the British actress and model.

With the formal elements of the event completed, the Elvis character – who is joined on the alter by a woman dressed as a Hawaiian dancer – asks the couple to promise to “adopt each other’s hound dogs…not to wear [their] blue suede shoes in the rain…to always be each other’s teddy bear…and to give each other a hunka-hunka burning love”.

Shia and Mia first met on the set of Nymphomaniac: Volume II.

They are believed to have gotten engaged in March this year.  

Feat image: WireImage

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21st birthday parties are a big business.

But when you’re a member of one of the most famous families on the planet Earth, big doesn’t cover it… and Las Vegas heavy-hitters know this.

Determined to attach their venue to the publicity surrounding Kendall Jenner’s milestone birthday in November, owners of numerous high-end nightclubs in Las Vegas are currently in a high-scale bidding war to secure the event.

And according to insiders, the competition is only going to heat up as the model’s big day edges ever closer.

“She is the biggest 21st birthday ‘get’ since Justin Bieber – and the money’s already at Bieber levels,” an insider revealed.

As it stands, bidding has already reached the $1 million dollar mark, and something tells us those Las Vegas bigwigs wouldn’t be backing down any time soon.

It's a world away from the local GAA, right?

 

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There is no ideal way to cope with a breakup, but for newly single star Iggy Azalea it seems dusting herself off and moving on is the best approach.

Last month the rapper split with her fiancé Nick Young after it was revealed that he had been cheating on her.  Iggy then subsequently learned that Nick’s ex was already pregnant with his second child before she had even called off the wedding.

But thankfully the Aussie singer has decided not to let her breakup hold her back as she has been spotted getting cosy in a club with Khloé Kardashian’s ex French Montana.

According to E! News, Iggy and French went to see J. Lo’s All I Have show at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas together before moving on to the Jewel nightclub where they were spotted partying long into the night.

After spending the night dancing with each other, the celebrity pair were then seen leaving the club together.

On Saturday, the star posted a pretty striking belfie on Instagram to mark her trip to Vegas.  She was in the city preparing to perform at the Jewel nightclub when French and his crew arrived.

 

 

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It seems that little Saint West – although just seven months old – is already talking away to his besotted pregnant.

However, his mum Kim isn't too happy with what his first words are… namely because he's chatting about 'Dada' rather than 'Mama'.

The 36-year-old reality TV star told People magazine: "He said ‘dada’ today, three times and I was like ‘what’?

"Kanye was so excited. He was like 'I told him to say that.' I was like, 'I just really wanted him to say momma first'."

Kim, also mum to three-year-old North, was on the red-carpet at Hakkasan in Las Vegas on Friday, and was happy to chat away to press.

Looking super-slim, she furthermore revealed that she's down beyond her target post-baby weight of just 120lbs.

'I’m definitely to my goal weight,' Ms Kardashian told reporters.

She added that she was "down way more than I expected".

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Khloe Kardashian and rapper Trey Songz got the rumour mill running this weekend when they were spotted kissing in a Las Vegas club. 

After hanging out in the VIP area at his concert on Saturday night, Khloe joined the Bottoms Up singer in Drai's nightclub where – according to an E! News source – they were later "seen making out".

That same night, fans also noticed the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star in the background of the R&B singer’s Snapchat story while he posed with friends.

This isn’t the first time the pair have been spotted together recently as just last week they were reportedly looking cosy as they left Khloe’s 32nd birthday party together.

But before we all get carried away, a different E! insider said both Khloe and Trey are keen to keep their single statuses.

They said: "Both of them are not looking for a relationship, just some summer fun."

"He thinks she is dope and a sweet woman, but he just got out of a relationship so he is not looking for anything serious."

"He does like how confident she is."

Oh well, at least he thinks she's "dope"!

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