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While discussion surrounding the gender pay gap continues to rage in Hollywood, it's easy to become disillusioned by the whole damn thing.

With that in mind, it's refreshing to see that despite the inequality so regularly highlighted in the movie industry, female stars are still kicking ass at the box office, and being recognised for it too.

Step forward Scarlett Johansson who has just been named as the highest-grossing actress OF ALL TIME.

In a report compiled by Box Office Mojo, it has been established that 31-year-old Scarlett has raked in a staggering $3.3 BILLION since making her first foray onto the silver screen in the 90s.

According to Vogue, Scarlett, who starred in Lost in Translation, The Jungle Book and The Girl with the Pearl Earring to name but three,  is the only female star – not to mention the youngest – to feature in the report's top ten.

Scarlett previously commented on the gender pay gap which was again brought to the fore again recently when word got out that Jennifer Lawrence was being paid less than her male co-stars.

"I am very fortunate, I make a really good living, and I'm proud to be an actress who's making as much as many of my male peers at this stage."

Scarlett, you're killing it.

 

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When Luas drivers took industrial action following pay disputes in recent months, thousands of disgruntled commuters suggested that the city would be better served by automated trams.

And it looks like Dublin City Council may be on the same page as this section of the public.

According to The Independent, 'Luas Automated'  – a proposal put forth by Fine Gael councillor Dr. Paddy Smyth – was passed at the Council's Transport Committee meeting earlier today.

It has been established that the committee then called on the new Minister for Transport, the National Transport Authority, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and TransDev to ascertain whether new Luas trams would be in a position to facilitate self-driving software.

Outlining the motivation for the proposal, Dr. Smyth said: "Given the cost to the city caused by this strike in recent months, I feel it is my obligation, as a representative of those who were disproportionately affected, to point out that should the drivers choose to return to the pickets, we must look at all options of returning a functioning tram service in this city."

In spite of this possible future development, Dr. Smyth insists that current drivers will not be replaced by machines, saying: "The passing of the motion does not mean any drivers will be fired from their job and replaced by an automation."

"This (Luas trams) is a very expensive piece of kit to be lying idle during 12 days of industrial action," he argued.

"It is not a proposal with which SIPTU can use to flex it's muscles in the opening act of post austerity industrial relations," he added.

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We're going to be honest here – in a line-up situation, we'd be as likely to recognise Kendall Jenner's bare boobs as quickly as we would our own these days.

The 20-year-old runway sensation, who has walked for the likes of Chanel, Donna Karan and Victoria's Secret, is definitely no stranger to flashing the flesh for fashion campaigns, and now it looks like Kendall is all for bringing the runway trend to her everyday life.

Whether she's sick of uncomfortable bras that most of us whip off the second we're in the front door or she's hoping to start a trend, the eldest Jenner sister has been ditching the bra on the regular all in favour of a 'let's run wild and free' look.

Flashing her nipple piercing with wild abandon, Kendall has everyone here at SHEmazing! HQ questioning why gravity's pull is so much stronger over here than in Hollywood.

1. Dipping her toe while walking for Marc Jacobs.

2. Going hell for leather in the Big Apple

3. Channelling her inner John Travolta with the unbuttoned to the waistband vibe

4. Bras and off-the-shoulder tops don't mix, in fairness.

5. We generally forget to pack something when we travel as well.

 

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Sweet potatoes are a total kitchen staple for most of us, but did you know a little creative thinking when slicing your next yam will guarantee you a place in your dog's good books for life?!

As any dog owner will know, your pooch is ALL about the chewing.

From chowing down on your favourite shoes to gnawing on the straps of your handbag, those dogs of ours have a serious issue when it comes to keeping their jaws busy, but your accessories no longer have to suffer.

Spotted on Little Things this week, this sweet potato remedy for your dog's endless chewing is exactly what you (and they) have been looking for.

Here's what you need to do:

1. Slice off the pointed ends of the sweet potato and then slice the potato lengthwise into about 1/2 inch slices

2. Lay the slices onto a baking sheet.

3. Bake for 3 hours at 250 °F.

4. Remove from oven and let cool thoroughly before giving you dog an absolute field day.

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Whether it's a summer camping trip, a weekend spent at a music festival or even a poolside holiday, if you're all about getting your flake on you know how difficult it can be to get comfy on these occasions.

A deflated air mattress, a bandy old camping chair and a sun lounger which has seen better days is not the key to the perfect summer chill-out session which is why we're falling all over ourselves after clapping eyes on the LayBag.
 

 

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If their Instagram page is anything to go by, this uber-comfortable lounger, which can be inflated with a few swift swings, is the answer to your prayers no matter what you might be getting up to this summer,

As ladies who love to laze and have major issues when it comes to panic-packing, this fab little invention is tiny enough to fit in a small back pack meaning you won't have to discard a pair of wedges in order to bring it with you.

 

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And hey, if you're not going further than the local park this summer, so what? Instagram tells us the LayBag would fit in perfectly anywhere, and who are we to question it?!

We'll take 12 please.

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Taylor Swift has never shied away from acknowledging that her turbulent love life is prime fodder for chat show hosts and stand-up comedians who appear fascinated by the fact the 26-year-old has – shock, horror – yet to settle down, get married and start a family.

And while the 'Taylor – Serial Dater' jokes fell by the wayside while she was dating Calvin Harris, it looks like they've come back ten-fold since she began getting cosy with Tom Hiddleston, and it doesn't look like U.S chat show host Wendy Williams is overly impressed.

Commenting on the unlikely new union, Wendy suggested that Taylor should be less open about her new relationship, beginning: "Apparently, they're getting serious."

"I know, it's only been three weeks. She's 26 – that's old enough to understand, like, you don't show your feelings on your sleeve in three weeks, you know," she added.

While we all know Tay's ex, Calvin, was less than impressed that the Bad Blood singer had already met Tom's mum when she reportedly refused to meet his, Wendy was more concerned that Taylor had introduced Tom to her own parents.

Suggesting that she'd send her parents into overdrive with the implications of her new romance, Wendy continued: "This is not good. First of all, you don't want your parents counting your number."

"And honey child … what you don't understand, whether you're a man or a woman – every time you bring someone home – your parents are like, 'That's number three," she opined while her audience laughed at the notion that Taylor had hired paps to take snaps of herself and Tom kissing at her home in Rhode Island.

And Taylor wasn't the only one in Wendy's firing line, with the popular host calling 35-year-old Tom 'opportunistic' for getting into a relationship with Taylor.

Jeez Wendy, how dya really feel?!

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For most of us, break-ups and Adele albums go hand-in-hand, but what does the queen of splitsville soundtracks listen to when she herself is going through a break-up?

While we'd like to imagine her tearfully wailing Someone Like You while trawling through his Facebook page, the singer (obvs) steers clear of her own back catalogue.

Speaking to People magazine about her own personal process, the 28-year-old Londoner – who is currently in a happy relationship with the father of her child – said: "I mope around for a little while. I do embrace the fact that I'm heartbroken. I don't move quickly,"

Adele explained that she relies on Bonnie Raitt's Can't Make You Love Me, Mumford and Sons' After the Storm, David Gray's This Year's Love and Katy Perry's Not Like The Movies to navigate those tricky weeks and months post-break up.

And while the rest of us make bad decisions regarding alcohol, ice cream and other men in the aftermath, Adele can generally make a positive from a negative during this time. (Hello, multiple Grammy awards)

Commenting on this talent, the When We Were Young singer simply said: "I don't know if that's because it seems that I'm only really creative when I'm a bit momentarily depressed."

All we get out of a break-up is a hatred for certain restaurants and an attachment to a football team we thought we despised.

 

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Let's be honest, Euros 2016 was an absolute feels-fest.

From the Irish fans consistently doing the Republic proud abroad to the our new national treasure, Robbie Brady, sending the country into a tailspin multiple times over the course of the tournament, Euros 2016 was one seriously epic adventure.

Unfortunately, it came to an end for our boys in green on Sunday after they lost out to France in a match which gripped the nation last weekend.

But it's not all doom and gloom for our national heroes as a video which Shane Long's wife, Kayleigh, uploaded to Instagram clearly proves this morning.
 

After filming and sharing the moment Shane was reunited with his two daughters. six-year-old Teigan and two-year-old Erin, Kayleigh wrote: "The moment the girls got reunited with their daddy last night after we had just landed also! They had no idea!"

The video which has clocked up a whopping 13,000 views since its upload last night has been inundated with comments and well wishes to the Irish player and his family.

"Adorable, your girls are too cute!" wrote one of Kayleigh's followers. "Well done to Shane and the rest of the team did Ireland so proud."

Shane took to Twitter to share the same video, writing: "What a welcome home! Its been an amazing 5 weeks, but missed these little beauties!"

Ladies, we're struggling here!

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Meeting the parents is a big deal in anyones language, so it's hardly surprising that more than a few eyebrows were raised when Taylor Swift took the plunge after just nine seconds of dating Tom Hiddleston.

The Bad Blood singer recently took a long leisurely stroll on the beach with her new bae and his mum while the rest of the world wondered whether they needed to step up a gear in their own relationships.

Reminding us that we were right to question this milestone moment is Tay's ex, Calvin Harris, who is apparently equally as flabbergasted by developments. 

According to reports, the Scottish DJ is stunned that Taylor hopped across the pond to meet Tom's mum when she had repeatedly told him the UK was too far to travel when he suggested she meet his own mum during their 15-month relationship.

TMZ has claimed that those in the know can confirm Calvin is far from impressed with Taylor's new relationship, saying the 32-year-old Drinking From the Bottle DJ thinks it's "f*cking laughable".

With sources close to the former couple insisting that poor ol' Cal is 'bewildered and astonished', at least we know we're not alone on this one.

 

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It doesn't look like the interest in the infamous Depp/ Heard saga is going to wane anytime soon, and with people weighing in from all corners the story is only gaining momentum.

Latest to add her tuppence to the furore, is Johnny Depp's ex fiancé and long term friend, Winona Ryder, who has spoken out against the abuse allegations made by Amber Heard. 

Winona, who was in a relationship with the Pirates of the Caribbean star for three years, spoke to TIME magazine, where she gave her thoughts on the situation.

"He was never, never that way towards me. Never abusive at all towards me," she insisted.

"I only know him as a really good, loving, caring guy who is very, very protective of the people that he loves” said the Little Women actress. 

Amber Heard,30, filed for divorce from Johnny Depp,53, in May of this year after claiming that their four years of marriage had been rife with abuse due to the actor's 'history of drug and alcohol abuse.' 

And Winona definitely isn't the first person to speak out against the allegations of domestic abuse.

Johnny Depp's daughter, and Chanel muse, Lily Rose Depp shared a post to her 1.9 million instagram followers, where she defends her father, stating he is 'the sweetest, most loving person I know.'

Lily Rose is the daughter of Vanessa Paradis, who was with Johnny Depp for 14 years. 

Johnny and Amber are set to appear in Los Angeles Superior Court on August 15. 

We have a feeling this is going to be one MESSY separation. 

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We’ve all experienced those moments where we think we might have just encountered the person who could have a profound impact on our life only to realise we’re never likely to see them again.

A fleeting glance on the morning commute, a snatched conversation after a night out or a lingering look across a crowded chipper can have even the most rational of us imagining what could have been.

So, it’s no surprise that a Reddit upload which explored this particular issue has made such a massive impact on internet users all over the world.

Doing the major rounds on social media, some see the post as nothing more than a total buzzkill while others were reminded of their own experience of unrequited love.

"Oh look, the most depressing post I've ever seen has once again appeared to me late at night while I'm drinking," wrote one while another countered: "Reminds me of this girl I met on a 12 hour flight, we talked for 10 hours straight, she had a boyfriend so nothing came of it."

Ladies, we'll let you be the judge of this one.

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Back in our mother's day, weddings were ALL about the dress, and the shoes were simply something that peeked out from beneath the hem, but nowadays we know better.

Oh, so much better.

The moment we're done gushing over the gown, our attention moves to the bride's shoe as we gauge whether she went for a pop of colour, killer heel or – dare we say it – iconic red sole.

And while we'd totally consider ourselves footwear aficionados, we obviously pale in comparison to the shoe queen that is Carrie Bradshaw – Sorry! We mean Sarah Jessica Parker.

So, we're totally with these three brides who fell all over themselves when they realised that the shoe specialist on hand during their dress fitting was none other than our favourite New Yorker.

Having launched a new shoe range for brides, Sarah Jessica treated the three overwhelmed brides-to-be to their very own Cinderella moment as she crouched in front of them and lovingly matched the perfect heel to their chosen gown.

Ladies, just imagine!

 

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