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  • Born again (for the third time)... Lady Gaga hatches from another egg-like cocoon during the MuchMusic Video Awards

    Born again (for the third time)... Lady Gaga hatches from another egg-like cocoon during the MuchMusic Video Awards
    By CHRIS JOHNSON
    ©Suspend your belief: Lady Gaga emerges from a hanging cocoon during rehearsals for the MuchMusic Video Awards in Canada
    Could Lady Gaga be running out of ideas for her stage shows?
    The pop superstar emerged from a cocoon during her performance at the MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto, Canada this weekend, a stunt she has pulled twice already.
    Gaga, 25, was at the event to perform some of her recent hits, including Edge Of Glory, and to pick up two awards.
    ©Just hanging around: The cocoon was suspended in the air
    She entered the stage via the egg-like cocoon, just as she did at the Grammy Awards in February this year - she also popped out of a chamber during a performance on Saturday Night Live late last month.
    ©Doing it for real: Gaga on stage during the actual awards show
    This time however the contraption was suspended above the ground, whereas the previous two crysalis-esque devices were laid down horizontally on the ground.
    For the duration of her appearance on the Canadian awards show, Gaga remained relatively covered up in comparison to her usual outrageous get up.
    ©Similar entrance: The superstar singer popped out of an egg-like contraption at the Grammy awards in February
    By Lady Gaga standards, her ensembles were positively demure.
    In fact the Queen of shocktastic fashion and barely-there outfits turned out to the ceremony with much more material per square inch than usual.
    Despite changing into an array of outfits, the 25-year-old singer kept relatively covered up - which was perhaps something to do with the slightly fuller figure she was seen to be sporting as she arrived.
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    Paunch: Lady Gaga revealed a slightly fuller figure as she arrived the the MuchMusic Video Awards in Canada tonight in a tight LBD teamed with dominatrix-style boots
    ©Making an entrance: The singer opened the show with a performance on Edge of Glory, staying relatively covered up in a bejewelled catsuit
    The Edge of Glory star, who won two awards at the event, turned up at the ceremony in Toronto, Canada, in a form-fitting little black dress which showed a more curvy shape around her midsection.
    Last year Gaga's former tour manager, David Ciemny, claimed that the star would starve herself to fit into her revealing stage outfits.
    He alleged the singer would go on unhealthy food binges before barely eating in a bid to slim down - saying she once lost 20lbs between fittings.
    ©Got it all covered: The superstar singer remained relatively demure in comparison to her usual guises
    ©Covering up: We're used to seeing the singer in barely-there outfits and skimpy underwear
    Earlier this month, Gaga left very little to the imagination as she partied at the CFDA Fashion Awards in a see-through black body stocking in New York.
    But tonight was a relatively low-key affair for Gaga, who remained relatively covered in her series of outfits.
    She opened the show with a performance of Edge of Glory wearing a bejewelled black catsuit, before closing the event with a rendition of Born This Way.
    ©Colourful: She made an outfit change to accept international video of the year for Judas, keeping her flesh under wraps in a printed trouser and jacket combo teamed with her turquoise wig
    In a nod to her Grammys performance, Gaga hatched out of an egg, but was kept her flesh under wraps in black trousers and a dramatic ruffled feathered top half.
    She stripped her top off in the last minute of the song, but kept her midriff out of sight with her high-waisted, belted trousers.
    Earlier in the show she accepted an award, wearing another body covering outfit, a colourful trouser and jacket combo, complete with her turquoise wig.
    ©She eventually de-robed, but rather than a skimpy two-piece the singer was wearing black trousers and buttoned up jacket which revealed a hint of cleavage
    The singer was voted the most popular international artist in the fan category, while also taking home the best international video for Judas.
    Bieber was the other big winner of the night, joining his girlfriend and host of the event Selena Gomez on stage to accept his two gongs.
    The 17-year-old star was voted the favourite artist by ordinary Canadians for his video Somebody to Love, which also features Usher.
    He was honoured in the best international Canadian video category for the same video, although shared the award with hip hop star Drake.
    Lady Gaga - Born This Way Live Performance at: MMVAs 2011

    source :dailymail

    VIA Born again (for the third time)... Lady Gaga hatches from another egg-like cocoon during the MuchMusic Video Awards

  • What the deuce is she wearing? Bethanie Mattek-Sands plays at Wimbledon in another Lady Gaga-inspired outfit

    What the deuce is she wearing? Bethanie Mattek-Sands plays at Wimbledon in another Lady Gaga-inspired outfit
    By EMILY ANDREWS and GABBY MORGAN
    ©Ball girl: Bethanie Mattek-Sands wears an unusual bespoke outfit for her first match at Wimbledon today
    A quick glance and you might have mistaken her for some sort of quirky pop star.
    Not for nothing is Bethanie Mattek-Sands known as the Lady Gaga of tennis.
    The American baffled fans as she stepped out on court yesterday in war paint and a white bomber jacket decorated with spray-painted white tennis balls chopped in half.
    And when she removed her coat, the white dress she had on underneath appeared to have lost a sleeve.
    ©All white? The white fringed jacket was created by Lady Gaga's own fashion designers
    The outfit complemented an armful of colourful tattoos, socks pulled up to the knees and the face paint. The 26-year-old claimed that was actually a couple of anti-glare patches.
    Miss Mattek-Sands had already turned heads with an equally bizarre tennis ball outfit at a pre-Wimbledon party last week, which was designed by one of Lady Gaga's own dressers.
    ©Ball-girl: Mattek-Sands arrives for her match against Japan's Misaki Doi
    British designer Alex Noble had again been commissioned for yesterday's outfit.
    Unfortunately for Miss Mattek-Sands, it failed to inspire her to victory.
    Despite going into the match as the firm favourite and 30th seed, she lost in three sets to Japan's Misaki Doi. And her decorum appeared to desert her as she refused to shake the umpire's hand at the end.
    The tongue-in-cheek number is just another example of how players are working around the rules to make fashion more prominent on court.
    ©Skin art: The tennis player shows off her tattoos in a one-shouldered top
    On Monday, Venus Williams wore a Greek-inspired romper suit by her own brand Eleven. And high-end label Ralph Lauren have designed new uniforms for the ball-boys.
    Mattek-Sands said last month: 'I don't think I can really challenge the colour rule right now. You know, I got to figure something out. Obviously the white, you got to work with a lot of the cuts.
    'Obviously I'll be wearing my high socks. But yeah, it's always challenging to think of new things for Wimbledon.
    ©When fashion meets function: Serena, left, and Venus Williams are trendy sisters at the tournament
    source: dailymail

    VIA What the deuce is she wearing? Bethanie Mattek-Sands plays at Wimbledon in another Lady Gaga-inspired outfit

  • No more sneaking around! Selena Gomez congratulates Justin Bieber with a big kiss as he scoops SIX Billboard awards

    No more sneaking around! Selena Gomez congratulates Justin Bieber with a big kiss as he scoops SIX Billboard awards
    By JESSICA SATHERLEY
    ©Happy fans: The crowd cheered as Justin Bieber and his girlfriend Selena Gomez gave each other a big kiss during the Billboard Awards
    She might have been sitting next to her boyfriend’s mother, but that didn’t stop Selena Gomez giving Justin Bieber a big kiss at the Billboard Music Awards last night.
    The young couple couldn’t hide their affection for each other, as Bieber scooped six awards last night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
    Selena, 18, followed up the kiss with a big hug, before 17-year-old Bieber went to collect his gong in a sparkling gold tuxedo jacket.
    ©Big winner: Bieber picked up six awards last night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, in a sparkling gold tuxedo jacket
    ©Cute couple: The adorable pair were more than happy to attend last night's event as a couple and Selena looked ravishing in a little black cut out dress
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    Thank you! Justin Bieber gives his award speech on stage after winning a whopping six awards last night
    They’ve previously been very coy about their relationship but seem to have finally decided to display their affection for one another in front of fans.
    But after starting their romance with secret dates on the back of tour buses, Justin and Selena are no longer sneaking around and have officially gone public with their relationship.
    Bieber bet Bruno Mars and Nicki Minaj for best new artist last night and told the audience: ‘I’m 17… every day is crazy to me because I see so many people and I get to make so many people smile.’
    ©Little black dress: Selena showed off her enviable figure in the cut out gown and hugged actress Nicole Kidman on her way into the arena
    The Canadian-born pop star also won Digital Artist of the Year, Fan Favourite of the Year, Top Social Artist, Top Streaming Artist, Top Pop Album and Top Pop Album.
    Bieber and Gomez were also presenters during the award show, as were Kylie Minogue, Trey Songz, Scott Weiland and Taylor Swift.
    Controversial rapper Eminem also picked up six awards, dominating the event with Bieber.
    Eminem won: Top Artist, Top Male Artist, Top Billboard 200 Albums, Top Rap Artist, Top Rap Song and Top Rap Album.
    He previously won two Billboard Music Awards in 2002 for Best Album of the Year and Best R&B Hip Hop Album of the Year, giving him a total of eight career Billboard Music Awards.
    ©Off and on stage: Rihanna performed her song S&M with Britney Spears and also scooped an award for Top Female Artist
    ©Familiar face: Singer Beyonce Knowles accepts the Millennium Award from her mother Tina Knowles onstage
    But it wasn’t just the boys stealing the show, as Katy Perry, Rihanna and Shakira managed to nab two gongs each, while Beyonce Knowles was honoured with a Millennium Award for her career achievements so far.
    The Awards’ finalists and winners were chosen from a combination of chart performances and social and streaming activity as listed in Billboard magazine and Billboard.com over the past year.
    The 46 award categories are based on Billboard data, which measures radio airplay, streaming data, social media consumption and tour grosses tracked by Billboard Boxscore.
    During the night a number of performances kept the audience entertained in-between awards being handed out.
    ©Golden girl: Taylor Swift accepting two of her three awards
    Britney Spears and Rihanna put on a spectacular show, which ended in a kiss between Brit, 29, and the 23-year-old pop star.
    The ladies performed Rihanna’s hit single S&M in black and white bondage outfits, before Beyonce took to the stage in a risqué bodysuit of her own.
    She sand Run the World (Girls) alongside 100 back-up dancers as her mother Tina and sister Solange watched from the audience.
    The Black Eyed Peas also sang a medley of their hits on stage in neon coloured outfits.
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    Nicki Minaj - Super Bass | Britney Spears - Till the World Ends - Live Billboard Music Awards 2011

    source: dailymail

    VIA No more sneaking around! Selena Gomez congratulates Justin Bieber with a big kiss as he scoops SIX Billboard awards

  • Britney Spears receives an onstage kiss from Rihanna at the Billboard Music Awards

    Britney Spears receives an onstage kiss from Rihanna at the Billboard Music Awards
    By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
    ©Blown away: Spears and Rihanna wow the crowd with their on-stage kiss which was reminiscent of Spears and Madonna
    It has been eight years since Britney Spears and Madonna shocked the world with their steamy onstage kiss on the lips at the MTV awards.
    And last night it was a familiar scene as the 29-year-old received a smooch from Rihanna as they performed onstage at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.
    The 23-year old Barbados born singer planted the wet one on Spears's cheek after they performed her hit single S&M.
    ©Remember this? Spears and Rihanna's kiss might have reminded fans of the kiss between Britney and Madonna at the MTV VMA's in 2003
    Both women were suitably clad in bondage-style body suits as they took to the stage.
    While Spears slipped into a black suit, Rihanna opted for white.
    Spears's vigorous work-outs for her up-and-coming Femme Fatale tour proved to be paying off, with the blonde looking incredibly toned in her stage costume.
    ©Raunchy start: Rihanna begins her performance sitting on a chair wielding a chain
    While Spears lip-synched her parts in the song, her stage antics were nothing less than crowd pleasing and the pair certainly didn't disappoint with their very steamy performance.
    Keeping within the bondage theme, Rihanna crawled on her knees while Spears commanded and dominated her with a long chain.
    ©Chain reaction: Dominatrix Spears is surrounded by topless male dancers
    ©Bondage: Spears dons an S&M style mask for some of the performance and Rihanna gets provocative on a chair
    Spears also donned a bondage-style mask complete with bunny ears as she wrapped her wrists up in chains.
    As always Rihanna turned up the heat on stage as she writhed around on the stage floor, while a pair of male hands attempted to grab her from underneath.
    The Umbrella singer was also adorned with the kinky metal chains.
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    Pillow fight! Spears is playful with dancers on the stage as well as with Rihanna
    The two women topped off their show with a sexy pillow fight, hitting the male dancers with the bedding until feathers flew in the air.
    The kinky performance was certain to make one man happy.
    ©Winning team: The crowd couldn't get enough of Spears and Rihanna
    Spears's boyfriend Jason Trawick was watching from the sidelines.
    The 39-year-old looked like the cat that got the cream as the couple posed for a happy snap backstage.
    Spears proved that she was well and truly back to her best as she graced the stage for the second time in the night with rapper and singer/songwriter Nicki Minaj.
    Minaj started out the performance with her song Super Bass, before Spears came on to sing her hit Till the World Ends.
    ©Feathers fly: The two women enjoy a pillow fight, hitting the male dancers with the bedding until feathers flew
    ©Messing up: They add extra sex appeal to the performance with a raunchy pillow fight
    Even though she appeared to be miming while Minaj sang live, Spears put more energy into her dance moves than she has in the past few months.
    The act proved to be a successful practice before the duo tour together this summer
    Minaj started the song wearing a skin-tight laddered white tank dress over matching leggings and a blue and white striped body suit.
    The leotard matched her back-up singers, who acted as duplicates of Minaj, known for her quirky style.
    ©Admirer: Spears's boyfriend Jason Trawick looks like the cat that got the cream as the couple pose for a happy snap backstage
    In their blonde bobbed wigs they moved with the 26-year-old as she rocked the stage.
    But it was Spears who stole the spotlight in a her tight black minidress worn underneath a cropped leather jacket and strappy stilettos.
    Enjoying the show was Justin Bieber who was sitting in the crowd with his girlfriend, Selena Gomez.
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    Double trouble: Minaj started out the performance with her song Super Bass before Spears came on to sing her hit Till the World Ends
    ©Mini-me: Nicki Minaj took to the stage to perform in a white outfit while other girls with blonde wigs danced around her
    ©Rear of the year? Nicki Minaj flaunts her famous bottom
    The young couple were reminiscent of the Justin Timberlake and Spears of yesteryear, as they posed together smiling.
    And Selena Gomez affectionately rested her hand on Justin Bieber's leg as they both smiled for the cameras.
    The 17-year-old singing sensation looked every bit the pop star in his gold and black tuxedo jacket, while Gomez,18, was the sexy starlet in her slinky black gown.
    ©What a show: Ne-yo and rapper Pitball also performed at the awards with a group of scantily-clad dancers
    ©Gravity defying: Cee Lo Green wore a glitzy suit for his performance which saw him and his piano overturn on stage
    Beyonce also gave a show-stopping performance, steaming up the stage as she slipped into a risqué bodysuit to perform her new song Run the World (Girls).
    During the night there were also performances by the Black Eyed Peas, Ke$ha, Cee Lo Green, Keith Urban and Neil Diamond, who won the Icon Award, among others.
    Finalists and winners were determined by their rank on the Billboard charts and their 'social and streaming activity'.
    The show was hosted by Ken Jeong who plays Mr. Chow from The Hangover and the up-coming The Hangover II.
    ©Yes peas! The Black Eyed Peas took to the stage and Fergie and will.i.am put on an energetic performance
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    source: dailymail

    VIA Britney Spears receives an onstage kiss from Rihanna at the Billboard Music Awards

  • Keeping it brief: The Saturdays play live in tiny shorts as Nicola Roberts gets over nerves to make solo onstage debut

    Keeping it brief: The Saturdays play live in tiny shorts as Nicola Roberts gets over nerves to make solo onstage debut
    By JODY THOMPSON
    ©Fierce: The Saturdays took to the stage in Newcastle last night all wearing tiny shorts - apart from a more bashful Rochelle Wiseman (far right)
    They've never been afraid of wearing skimpy outfits onstage - but The Saturdays outdid themselves on stage in Newcastle last night.
    The girl group were sporting the tiniest of shorts as they played a short set at a gig thrown by the city's radio station, Metro Radio Live.
    But it seemed that Rochelle Wiseman was not having one of her more confident days and wore pale denim skintight jeans instead.
    ©Work it: (L-R) Mollie King, Una Healy, Vanessa White, Frankie Sandford and Rochelle were playing a short set at Metro Radio Live at Newcastle Arena - a kind of urban indoor one-day pop festival
    However, one person who had most definitely overcome her nerves was Nicola Roberts, who made her live solo debut last night, just days after saying she was dreading going on without her Girls Aloud bandmates.
    Talking to MTV earlier this week, she'd revealed: 'I'm nervous and I'm dreading the night before. I know I'm going to be like losing half a stone in weight overnight, so I'm going to have to get myself into the zone.'
    She added: 'There does feel like there is a little bit of extra pressure, because it is just me and it feels a little bit like, is that enough, is it enough to just look at that?'
    ©Solo debut: Nicola Roberts got over her nerves to play her first ever live gig without Girls Aloud at the show
    ©Dainty doll: The star threw some shapes as she performed and totally won the screaming crowd over
    However, she seemed to quash her butterflies and impressed the crowd, singing debut solo single Beat Of My Drum in a tiny red and pink dress accessorised with a kooky headscarf and multicoloured strappy heels.
    Other acts playing the bash included dubstep queen Katy B, Chipmunk, Sophie Ellis Bextor, The Feeling, The Wanted, rapper Example, hot new band The Overtones and Amy Winehouse's goddaughter Dionne Bromfield.
    Meanwhile, Nicola has been explaining why she chose to take such a different direction musically with her new single.
    ©Strutting her stuff: Mollie was wearing titchy high-waisted orange shorts and a low cut see-through blue vest top that showed off her black bra
    Working with hot underground music producer Diplo, she explained: 'I tried to drum in to him that I wanted these quirky dollops of sound like M.I.A. (who he's worked with before) or Major Lazer (his Jamaican dancehall project).
    'Don’t try and make this record come back like a commercial, just-for-radio song with 500 dance synths all over it ‘cause it’s not where I’m trying to go.'
    Scouse beauty Nicola also says she feels like she's unleashed her singing voice properly for the first time too.
    ©On song: Frankie belts out one of The Saturday's singles wearing tight striped shorts and a blue top with a distressed denim top half, as Una sports ripped denim and a low cut purple top showing off her red bra
    She said: 'I was sick to death of singing the quiet, whispery parts. I was like, no, f*** this, I’m going to sing!'
    Talking to MTV, Nicola said it was good that it was so different to Girls Aloud: 'It was important my first single was different to anything else around.
    'I love that it’s a song everyone can sing and dance along to.
    ©Earning her stripes: Rochelle has teamed her jeans with a leather jacket and a midriff-exposing tiger print top
    ©Thighs the limit: Una strikes a pose at the Newcastle Arena
    Nicola Roberts will be releasing her debut album ‘Cinderella’s Eyes’ in October.
    Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror is reporting that Girls Aloud are heading back into the studio in January.
    But apparently, the girls are ditching their former producers, hitmakers Xenomania.
    A source said: 'At the moment the Girls are really excited about their new beginning, although they are scratching their heads over who will create signature hits for them.
    'They’re excited they’re going to be making a fresh start together on this next adventure of their lives.
    'In six months time it’ll be back to work as normal – they are itching to get back in the studio.'
    ©An audience with...Sophie Ellis Bextor was also on the bill at the bash
    The band are reportedly set to reform to celebrate their 10th anniversary next year at a special festival for the London 2012 Olympics at the O2 Arena.
    Nicola though is onstage again for a hometown gig at Liverpool's Radio City Live tonight, before playing T4 On The Beach on 10 July.
    Beat Of My Drum is then released on 18 July.
    Meanwhile, MTV Music show On Set With Nicola Roberts is on at 2pm tomorrow.
    And the next Metro Radio Live is on 7 July and features JLS and Olly Murs.


    source: dailymail

    VIA Keeping it brief: The Saturdays play live in tiny shorts as Nicola Roberts gets over nerves to make solo onstage debut

  • What showmance? Alex Reid and Chantelle Houghton attempt to silence doubters with loved-up display at DVD launch

    What showmance? Alex Reid and Chantelle Houghton attempt to silence doubters with loved-up display at DVD launch
    By SARAH BULL
    ©Loved-up: Alex Reid and Chantelle Houghton attempted to dispel showmance rumours about their relationship with a loved-up display at The Fighter DVD launch
    They've been accused of putting on a 'showmance' to increase their public profiles.
    But last night Alex Reid and Chantelle Houghton attempted to silence their critics with a very loved-up public display at the DVD launch of Mark Wahlberg's movie The Fighter.
    Chantelle, 27, and 35-year-old Alex kissed and cuddled for photographers as they posed at the event, held at London's York Hall.
    ©We're so in love: The pair even colour co-ordinated their outfits for the occasion
    The pair even colour-coordinated their outfits, with Chantelle opting for a black vest top and white jacket, while Alex went for a black and white pinstriped suit.
    Chantelle and Alex have also been trying to validate their relationship with some flirting on Twitter.
    After Chantelle's PETA photocall outside the Houses of Parliament earlier this week, which saw the former Big Brother star dress up as a sexy tiger, Alex tweeted her: 'Well done for today babe. Wanna get with me in a cage? X'
    Chantelle later replied: 'Aww thanks baby! erm...ok! haha. mwah X'
    ©Close: The couple held hands as they left the party at London's York Hall
    The couple were recently seen enjoying a luxury spa break at the five-star spa The Grove in Hertfordshire where they apparently 'got to know each other better.'
    ©Moving on: Chantelle and Alex's apparent romance comes a few months after they split from their respective exes Rav Wilding and Katie Price
    source: dailymail

    VIA What showmance? Alex Reid and Chantelle Houghton attempt to silence doubters with loved-up display at DVD launch

  • Feeling a bit posh? Frankie Sandford sports new elfin crop hairstyle just like Victoria Beckham's old do

    Feeling a bit posh? Frankie Sandford sports new elfin crop hairstyle just like Victoria Beckham's old do
    ©New do? Frankie Sandford showed off a short pixie crop hairstyle as she arrived at Kiss FM studios in London earlier today
    Her side parting short bob has been her signature hairstyle for a while now but yesterday Frankie Sandford decided it was time for a change.
    The Saturdays singer, 22, paid a visit to the salon and showed off her super-short pixie crop as she arrived at Kiss FM earlier today.
    Frankie’s new elfin-inspired hair, echoed Victoria Beckham’ short do seen in 2008, although the Saturdays singer was sporting a slightly longer fringe.
    The singer, who is currently dating footballer Wayne Bridge, was dressed in a short striped navy, white and peach dress with a suede dark brown leather jacket.
    She finished off her look with a pair of oversized sunglasses and a pair of brown peep-toe ankle boots.
    Frankie arrived at the radio station with her bandmate Una Healy, who was bright in a strapless tangerine-coloured maxi dress with gladiator sandals.
    ©WAG style: The Saturdays singer appeared to have taken some inspiration from Victoria Beckham's short crop which she displayed in 2008
    The girls had made a pit stop to pick up breakfast and a coffee ahead of their radio appearance.
    Frankie has recently spoken out about her relationship with footballer Wayne, who she has been dating since January, and believes Waynecan be trusted and won't stray.
    She told More Magazine: 'You can’t ever say for sure that someone would never do that, but Wayne’s different.
    ©Summer style: Frankie and her bandmate Una Healy were seen looking lovely as they arrived at a radio studio
    'We don’t hang out with other players, and I’m not really interested in being a WAG.
    We’ve both had past relationships that were in the public eye.
    'This is more private, and so much nicer. Things are going really well. I’m so happy.'
    The Saturdays have been busy this week and yesterday the girls sported a whole host of summery looks as they arrived at the BBC Radio 1’s live lounge Maida Vale studios to record a session.
    ©Out with the old: Frankie decided to change her signature side bob style into a shorter crop
    ©Anybody in? Frankie was seen knocking on the window of the building before she was let in with her fellow Saturdays
    The band also have a number of television appearances in the next couple of weeks before they take to the festival circuit this summer.
    They're on Graham Norton's chat show this Friday, before T4 on Saturday and both Daybreak and Lorraine on Monday.
    ©Mixed styles: Rochelle donned a pretty peach dress with a patterned scarf while Mollie wore the same printed T-shirt that Frankie wore yesterday
    They're gearing up to release their next single All Fired Up ahead of the release of their as yet untitled third album later this year, ahead of their All Fired Up Tour in December.
    source :dailymail

    VIA Feeling a bit posh? Frankie Sandford sports new elfin crop hairstyle just like Victoria Beckham's old do

  • How often do you change your needles?

    How often do you change your needles?

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    I remember hearing once upon a time that you retain more information if you explain a subject to someone else, rather than just reading it. This could be a big lie, kind of like "if the wind changes your face will get stuck that way" or "watermelon seeds will grow in your belly", except it's not mean and won't give children nightmares and I've got to write about something here, right? Especially now that I have followers! Real followers with computers, and keyboards, and pins!

    So today we're going to be talking about Needles!

    So why needles? Well I have just purchased some gorgeous stretchy Jersey in houndstooth for my dress and some stretchy needles to go with it, but... what's the point? (haha! Pun! I bet you weren't even expecting that and then bam! A pointy pun!) So I thought I'd do a little mini-tutorial / how to guide all about needles. Brace yourself people, it's a long'n.

    Why do I need to change my Needle? Well a blunt needle can make your fabric snag or pucker. A needle too big for your fabric acts like a 'cannon ball', and a needle too small / not strong enough for your fabric can snap. Basically wrong needle = possible ruined material. After the amazing effort and love you've put into the fabric, plus the money - why risk it?

    How often should I change my Needle? So far I've read you should change your needle every new sewing project, every three spools of bobbin thread, or whenever it 'feels' like you need to. Obviously you might need to change it for the fabric (just like I am with my new super stretchy Jersey). What about you? How often do you change your needles?

    What are the parts of the Needle? Um.... the pointy bit and the other bit? Oh, and these ones:

    Shank - This is the bit that goes into the machine. It has two sides- a Round Side on the front which has the name and number of the needle, and a Flat Side that goes against the rear of the machine. This makes it super easy to make sure you've got the needle in the machine the right way.

    Shaft - Don't think dirty thoughts! Ha! Now you can't help it! The shaft goes from the shank all the way to the point of the needle. The size of the shaft (thickness) determines the size of the needle.

    Groove - You can see this running down the front of your needle, this protects the thread like a little cubby hole or super fashionable metal jacket.

    Eye - This is where the thread goes! The eye can't be too small for the thread and there's a really easy way to check. Put some thread through the hole, now turn the thread on an angle so it's like a flying fox. Can the needle fall smoothly down the thread? If it gets stuck you might need to use another needle.

    Point - Oh you clever cookie I think you've got this! This is the bit that penetrates the fabric and it differs too. I'll get to that in a minute...

    Scarf - This is a small indentation on the back side of the needle, just above the eye. It helps pick up the bobbin and consistent stitching. So, the things that affect which needle you want is the size of the shaft, the eye hole, and the point.

    How do I know what the sizes mean? There are usually 2 sizes on a needle, one is the European size and the other is American. (Why are there two different systems for everything? Can't we just get along numerically!) Basically the bigger the number, the smaller the needle.

    How do I know which type of needle I need, and size?

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  • Teen dreams: Shirtless Justin Bieber and sweetheart Selena Gomez head to the beach in Maui

    Teen dreams: Shirtless Justin Bieber and sweetheart Selena Gomez head to the beach in Maui
    By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
    ©Shirtless: The teen singer wore a pair of bath shorts teamed with flip flops while Selena donned a pink bikini top and Daisy Dukes
    After winning six gongs at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night, it looks like Justin Bieber has decided he deserves a holiday.
    The 17-year-old pop star was pictured heading to the beach in Hawaii yesterday after jetting to Hawaii with girlfriend Selena Gomez.
    Stripped to the waist, the Canadian star showed off his rock hard stomach in a pair of bathing shorts teamed with flip flops and white sunglasses.
    Selena, meanwhile, was wearing a pink bikini top and Daisy Dukes, and was carrying a leopard print bag as she took a walk with her other half.
    Als on show was a new tattoo on Bieber's toros under his arm, in addition to one he got when was 16 of a bird on his waistline.
    Earlier the young couple were spotted arriving to Maui hand in hand after taking a flight from Los Angeles LAX.
    ©Body art: Bieber showed off a new tattoo - a row of mysterious symbols under his left arm - in addition to the bird etching on his waistline
    Justin and Selena, 18, went fully public with their romance at the awards show in Las Vegas - sharing kisses and hugs in the audience.
    The young lovebirds smooched as Bieber picked up his six awards and dominated the star-studded ceremony.
    Gomez appeared to be making a good impression on her boyfriend's family, as she sat with her arm around Bieber's mother, Pattie Mallette.
    She was, however, notably absent from her beau's two acceptance speeches.
    Bieber, who was wearing a gold tuxedo jacket, grinned as he took home six awards during Sunday's ceremony.
    ©Holiday time: Justin and Selena arrived at the airport hand in hand for their romantic holiday together
    The pint-size pop star shared a slightly awkward hug with Gomez as his name was read out as the winner of digital artist of the year.
    He thanked his family, his fans, manager Scooter Braun and Usher - who signed the youngster to his record label and turned him into a superstar.
    'Basically everyone who helped me get out of my hometown and live my dream,' he said.
    ©Jet-set: The couple earlier took a flight out of Los Angeles, having returned from Las Vegas where they attended the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday
    ©Young love: The pair were dressed casually as they arrived in Maui
    Bieber and Gomez made up for their awkward moment as the former YouTube sensation was named the top new artist of the year.
    Bieber leaned in for a passionate kiss with his girlfriend and she beamed with delight as she watch her man on stage.
    The Canadian pop sensation thanked 'god' as he picked up his second award and paid tribute to his proud mother.
    ©Fully public: Justin and Selena shared kisses in the audience as he picked up six gongs at the awards ceremony
    'Mom - you've been amazing. You've been travelling with me, putting up with all my crap,' he said.
    Bieber also won awards for top pop album, top streaming artist, top song and top social media artist.
    Meanwhile, the first trailer for Bieber's women's fragrance Someday has been revealed.
    ©Up close and personal: Bieber kisses a young girl's neck after she uses his perfume in a new trailer for the scent called Someday
    ©Flying high: In the trailer, the pair are seen floating around in the sky
    The advert, which has been labelled 'ridiculous' by some, sees a young girl spray the fragrance on her neck, at which point Bieber appears next to her before whisking her up into the sky and flying through the air.
    Talking about the fragrance recently, Bieber told WWD: 'Let’s be real, the way a girl smells is very important to a guy!
    'I have such a deep connection with my fans, so creating a fragrance that I personally love is another way I can bring them closer to my world.'
    THE OFFICIAL SOMEDAY BY JUSTIN BIEBER COMMERCIAL

    source: dailymail

    VIA Teen dreams: Shirtless Justin Bieber and sweetheart Selena Gomez head to the beach in Maui

  • Beautiful babes in arms: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban carry their pair of gorgeous girls as they jet out of LAX

    Beautiful babes in arms: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban carry their pair of gorgeous girls as they jet out of LAX
    By SARAH FITZMAURICE
    ©Happy family: Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban were seen carrying their daughters Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret through LAX yesterday
    Travelling with small children can be a nightmare for most parents.
    But as Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban made their way through L.A.X. with their daughters, both little girls behaved impeccably.
    Country singer Keith carried a snoozing Sunday Rose, who will be three in July, who appeared to be while Nicole was charged with carrying the newest member of their family little Faith Margaret.
    These pictures are the first sightings of five month old Faith with the rest of the family.
    Australian actress, Nicole, 43, was dressed in a pair of olive green trousers a patterned blouse, burgundy jumper and dark jacket.
    Singer-songwriter Keith kept things casual in jeans and a T-shirt and donned a baseball cap for the travel.
    Both little girls were dressed in white and Sunday Rose wore her hair in two side plaits.
    ©What a good girl: Although their newest addition to the family is just five months old Faith was well behaved as the family headed to the plane
    Earlier this month Keith was honoured with a star on Nashville’s Music City Walk of Fame and was joined by his wife to celebrate the unveiling of his plaque.
    The couple welcomed the newest addition to their family Faith Margaret in December who was born by surrogate.
    Speaking about the experience Nicole said: ‘Having given birth and then being there to see my child born in that way, I felt so much love for our surrogate, gestational carrier.’
    ©Red carpet glamour: Nicole looked stunning in black as she and Keith attended the Billboard Music Awards
    The Academy Award-winning actress also explained that she uses the term ‘gestational carrier’ as opposed to ‘surrogate’.
    Speaking to Australia’s 60 minutes Nicole explained: ‘We were trying to be accurate.
    The term gestational carrier is used if it's your biological child and if it isn't, then you use surrogate. I mean, who knows what it is. But she's the most wonderful woman to do this for us.’
    source: dailymail

    VIA Beautiful babes in arms: Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban carry their pair of gorgeous girls as they jet out of LAX

  • New face, new man: Shane Warne plays smooth-faced English gent as he accompanies Elizabeth Hurley to Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball

    New face, new man: Shane Warne plays smooth-faced English gent as he accompanies Elizabeth Hurley to Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball
    By SARAH BULL
    ©Red carpet debut: Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne leave the model's London home to head to Sir Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball
    Shane Warne's new appearance continues to baffle and entertain in equal measure.
    The 41-year-old Australian cricket star played the smooth-faced English gent as he escorted his girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley to Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball.
    The pair, who have been dating since last December, cut quite a dash as they headed to the annual fundraising event held at Sir Elton and partner David Furnish's Windsor Home but the main talking point was Mr Warne's distinctly smoother face.
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    Smooth operator: Shane Warne as he was in 2005 and how he now looks six years on
    The cricketer, who has built up a reputation as a stereotypical macho Australian 'bloke', appeared to be wearing make up to boost his looks.
    He had his eyebrows shaped into a definite arch, perhaps styled by his own girlfriend, together with a goofy smoothed over hairstyle.
    Also noteworthy was his distinctly smoother looking face, particularly the area around his eyes with the disappearance of his crow's feet.
    ©You old smoothie: Shane Warne's altered appearance has led to speculation from some observers
    ©Posed up: The couple, who have been dating since last December, looked smart in their outfits
    In recent weeks observers have noted that the cricketer's formerly weathered, rough and ready appearance has altered somewhat thanks primarily to his weight loss, though he has rubbished any suggestion of surgery.
    Last week, cosmetic surgeon Dr Shahab Mahdi told the Daily Star: "The difference in Shane's appearance is dramatic. In my opinon it looks as though he has had a facelift.'
    His army of followers are not convinced either, accusing Shane of having a little help in the anti-ageing department.
    ©The morning after! Shane Warne didn't look like he was recovering from a hangover today while strolling around London
    ©Making a statement: Elizabeth opted for an animal-print gown which featured a long trailing train
    One fan took to Twitter, saying: 'He looks like a waxwork, all plucked and sculptured.'
    Another blogger from the social networking site wrote: 'How much surgery has shane warne had? Lol, the male version of jordan!'
    However the 41-year-old bowler defended himself, retaliating with: 'Questions re faclift/ Botox etc are absolute rubbish.'
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    Home and dry: Liz Hurley wears Shane Warne's dinner jacket as they arrive back at her Chelsea home
    ©New look: The cricketer has shed his rough and ready image for a more dapper, smooth look
    The sportsman is believed to have lost around 22lbs over the last few months, largely due to his girlfriend's influence.
    In fact, Shane has now completely changed the way he thinks about food, as he showed on his Twitter page when he asked his followers for advice on what to eat.
    He tweeted: 'Feel like a hot pie with copious amounts of sauce with crinkle cut chips!! What the best pie?'
    ©Stunning: Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie attended the event with their mother Sarah Ferguson
    ©Hosts for the night: Sir Elton and partner David Furnish pose for photographers inside the party
    But Shane then added just minutes later: 'NO Shane!! 78kg is target currently 82.5. Settle on a protein shake with an apple and banana - sob.'
    In the fashion stakes Elizabeth stuck to her usual formula in a floor-sweeping animal-print gown.
    She admitted to her Twitter followers earlier in the day that she had been struggling to decide what to wear.
    She wrote: 'Off to Elton & David's White Tie & Tiara Aids fundraiser. Can't decide which dress......'
    Meanwhile, Shane looked sharp in a black tuxedo which highlighted his recent weight loss.
    Elizabeth and Shane looked happier than ever as they attended the ball, keeping their arms around each other and smiling for photographers.
    And, in a recent interview, Shane said he was looking forward to spending more time with his gorgeous girlfriend.
    ©Smile, Boris! Becker and wife Sharlely 'Lilly' Kerssenberg arrive at Sir Elton's Windsor home for the annual event
    He said: 'She's a lovely lady. We get on really well and I'm spending a lot of time in England this summer, working for Sky.
    'We'll wait and see what happens between Liz and I - but at the moment things are great.'
    Earlier in the day, Shane was photographed arriving at Elizabeth's London home with a huge grin on his face and carrying a bag of golf clubs.
    Elizabeth, 46, announced in December that she had split from husband Arun Nayar, after pictures emerged of her kissing cricketer Shane Warne in a hotel in London.
    Following the pictures' publication, both Hurley and Warne hastily issued statements revealing that their respective marriages had been over for some time.
    Since then, the new couple have been making headlines for their on/off romance, rendezvous in Australia and India and tabloid rumours of his alleged infidelity.
    Elizabeth married Indian textile heir Nayar at Sudely Castle, near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, in March 2007 - and had a traditional Hindu wedding at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India.
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    New love? Glee star Matthew Morrison arrived hand-in-hand with a mystery woman
    The ceremonies were attended by numerous celebrities, including Sir Elton John, who gave the bride away.
    Announcing her separation from Arun, Liz tweeted: 'Not a great day. For the record, my husband Arun & I separated a few months ago. Our close family & friends were aware of this.'
    She added: 'Painful, sad days. Arun & I separated for private reasons but FTR he has been a great father to our son Damian & will always be in his life.'
    ©Date night: Noel Edmonds and wife Liz Davies arrive at the estate
    ©Brunettes have more fun: Alexa Chung and Nancy Del'Ollio were among the invited guests
    ©Dressed in black: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo star Noomi Rapace arrives
    Hours later, Shane, 41, took to his own blog to confirm that his tumultuous marriage to wife Simone was also over.
    In a statement he said: 'Sadly and unfortunately, Simone and I split up a while ago, our close friends and family were informed at that time.
    'It is a private matter so we did not make it public. We remain friends and will continue to be good parents.'
    A notorious philanderer, Shane split from Simone, the mother of his children Brooke, 13, Jackson, 11 and Summer, 8, after a string of affairs, including a notorious sex text scandal in 2000 which saw him stripped of his Australian vice-captaincy.
    ©Casual wear: Earlier in the day Elizabeth was seen out shopping while Shane later popped around to her house carrying his bag of golf clubs
    ©Let me in! Shane rings the doorbell as he waits for Elizabeth to buzz him in
    source: dailymail

    VIA New face, new man: Shane Warne plays smooth-faced English gent as he accompanies Elizabeth Hurley to Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball