. Just a wee note before KISS HQ closes up for Chrimbo to say Merry KISSmas and see yis legends all in the new year! . Love, Nathalie, Vicki, Jeff, Corina, Stephanie, Amanda and Stella. xxx .

. Check it! The United Nations have decided to officially recognise October 11th as the ‘International Day of the Girl Child’. Woot! . The purpose is to highlight the challenges girls face in many developing countries, some of which have featured in the glossy pages of KISS. It’s just been announced so deets are to [...]

. Sick of the cold weather? Cody Simpson’s latest single is summer in a song. Just close your eyes and you’ll be swept away to a beach romance in seconds. Sigh…

. Enter one the most underrated Xmas songs of all time. Okay so the lyrics have definitely dated, “crop jacket with dirty denim jeans” on anyone’s Santa letter this year? Thought not. Never mind, just enjoy the sparkle. .

. Well hullo Little Red Riding Hood. Saoirse Ronan looks layered-up on set of her latest movie. She’d want to be as she’s filming in Dublin and it’s brrr freezing! . The seventeen year-old actress is currently filming Byzantium, playing the daughter of Gemma Arterton who turns her into a vampire. Right away, the two [...]

. More than ever, KISS wants to hear your opinions on all the hot topics of the day. From hot vamps to er, hot boybands, to Facebook etiquette, we’ll be compiling the truth about Irish teens right here, every month. . So, what are you waiting for? Start hitting that vote button! . Who is [...]

. The most sacred of all Xmas songs gets a 2011 revamp with this JB and MC duet. The vid is totally GAS and Bieb’s hair-o-meter hits an all time high. It’s Chriiissssstmas!

. We’re all US X Factor addicts here in KISS HQ, and it’s safe to say we were blown away by Mr Mars’ performance of this Twi-track. Not only is his voice full of emotion, the visuals are way gorgeous. As Steve says, “No Bruno Mars! Thank you! Fantastic.” .

. **THE KISS LOVE SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED!** Thanks to everyone who took part! Watch out for the results in the next issue of KISS. .

. As part of the global beatbullying.org/bigmarch campaign, Pixie Lott has lent her face and voice to the anti-bullying cause. . Pixie says, “Bullying happens all the time, in loads of different forms. Sometimes it can be extreme and sometimes it can seem relatively harmless but it does happen everywhere. And even if it’s just [...]