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  • Toxic Vision Fashion Show

    Toxic Vision Fashion Show
    ©A few months ago we were hanging out at Duff's Brooklyn with Vinnie Paul (Pantera, Hellyeah, Damageplan), Don Jamieson (That Metal Show) and Jose Mangin (Sirius XM Liquid Metal, MTV 2 Headbanger's Ball, Latination), and we couldn't help notice this sexy lady standing at the bar with a very cool outfit. That lady was badass fashion designer Sharon Toxic from Canada. As soon as we met her we understood her Toxic Vision, and became instant fans of her original edgy rocking outfits.
    ©Luckily, she is returning to New York City for another Rock Fashion Show that is part of the "Big City Rebels 4" event! The Rock and Fashion event will take place on Friday, May 27, 2011, at Webster Hall and it's FREE! Here is the OFFICIAL press release:
    "The multi-platform event mixing Fashion and good old sleazy Rock N' Roll is here and it is going to kick your ass! This is what we got:
    VAINS OF JENNA is back in town to headline the show! The band moved to America from Sweden when Bam Margera's signed them to Filthy Note Records. They are now residing in Los Angeles and are making a pit stop in NY to kick some damn ass!!!
    NAKED is coming all the way from Finland to play a sick live show, many great hits, multiple albums. Its a treat you don't get to see often in New York City.
    ©TOXIC VISION FASHION SHOW!!! This is one of the things people loved last time around. The great Sharon Toxic returns to New York City to show us her new line of badass Rock N' Roll inspired clothing, girls will drool over the clothing, guys will drool over the models!
    ©NATASHA KOMIS, our resident girl badass is coming with a Rock N' Roll attack to fuck your ear canal with some catchy lyrics, sleazy licks, and a whole lot of attitude!
    THE DEAFENING is one of the most polished sounding bands in New York City and you don't get to see them that often! Fronted by a female singer whose vocal talent has no limits, they will kick off the show the right way! So you better be there at 7pm for this performance.
    THE SHOW IS FREE!!!!! with one condition: you must get there before the headliner goes on and we recommend to be there early since it will get packed immediately!
    Come on over celebrate good old sleazy rock at its best like only BIG CITY REBELS can deliver!
    OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY @ WHITE NOISE "THE WILD ONES" Party!"
    Date & time: Friday, May 27, 2011 at 7 PM
    Location: The Studio at WEBSTER HALL (125 E 11th st)
    Age restrictions: 19+ to get in 21+ to drink
    NO COVER
    ©
    Related links:
    Toxic Vision
    Vains of Jenna
    Naked
    The Deafening

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  • 'There are no words to match this moment': Oprah Winfrey takes her final bow after 25 years as reigning chat show queen

    'There are no words to match this moment': Oprah Winfrey takes her final bow after 25 years as reigning chat show queen
    By DIONNE CLARKE
    ©Goodbye: Oprah Winfrey bade farewell to her talk show today after 25 years giving fans a 'love letter' in thanks for their support over the years
    Oprah Winfrey ended her famous talk show today by telling her viewers of 25 years that they were not saying goodbye.
    'I'll just say until we meet again,' the 57-year-old mogul said.
    She hugged and kissed her long term partner Stedman Graham and shook hands with audience members before walking through the halls of Harpo Studios in Chicago, hugging and crying with her staff.
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    Feeling the love: The 57-year-old walked on stage to a standing ovation from her studio audience that was filled with her 'ultimate viewers'
    Winfrey shouted 'We did it!' as the last shot of the finale showed Winfrey walking away with her cocker spaniel, Sadie.
    Earlier she had walked on stage to a standing ovation from her studio audience. She thanked the viewers for watching her for a quarter of a century.
    ©Heartfelt: Oprah was on stage alone for the duration of the show where she said that 'there are no words to match this moment'
    'Twenty-five years and I'm still saying, "Thank you America,"' Winfrey said. 'Thank you so much. There are no words to match this moment.'
    ©Excited: Hundreds of fans waited outside Oprah's Harpo Studios in Chicago yesterday to catch a glimpse of the media mogul on her last day
    ©Queen of Talk: A dedicated fan paid her own tribute to the talk show host who has touched the hearts of many viewers in the past quarter of a century
    ©First day: Oprah debuted her nationally syndicated show in 1986 and it has gone on to make her a self-made billionaire
    ©What a send off: Winfrey's final show on will air on Wednesday. From left Oprah on stage with guests including Tom Hanks, Queen Latifah, Madonna, Dakota, Halle, Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise
    The final taping nevertheless had its share of celebrities in the audience including Tyler Perry, Maria Shriver, Suze Orman and Cicely Tyson. None of them joined Winfrey on stage.
    There were 404 audience members, according to Harpo Productions. The show received 1.4 million ticket requests throughout its final season.
    Oprah will now be based in California at her Montecito home. She will focus her efforts on her new network, OWN which launched in January.
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    Raw Video: Oprah Says 'Until We Meet Again'

    source: dailymail

    VIA 'There are no words to match this moment': Oprah Winfrey takes her final bow after 25 years as reigning chat show queen

  • Uranium's Impact on Heavy Music, in the words of Mistress Juliya

    Uranium's Impact on Heavy Music, in the words of Mistress Juliya
    ©After the demise of Headbangers Ball, Mistress Juliya felt the necessity of creating a TV show that would present Heavy Music in a raw, unscripted and aggressive way.
    After gaining massive popularity via the Internet, Much Music TV approached Juliya and gave her a small budget to produce a show for Fuse TV. Juliya's concept was to take her show on the road and present the masses with an unpolished, yet very well thought out show that featured the artists in their natural environment and not inside a TV studio. In June of 2002 Uranium premiered and Juliya started gaining popularity within the Heavy Music population.
    For the next three years Juliya managed to help Uranium become a household name in the industry thanks to her "in your face" style and the great chemistry she had with the artists that she would interview for the show. The show came to an end in January of 2005, when Fuse TV brought in new management who did not appreciate or understand the value of that the show had within the Heavy Music world.
    ©
    After 6 years of silence, it was time for Uranium to make a comeback but this time Juliya had to do it bigger and more personal, in order to remind the fans that her love for Heavy Music will never die! Here is what she had to say about this:
    ©"Uranium has always been my baby! First it was on TV, then it went away... Then I got the opportunity to work with Livenation on putting together the Uranium Tour! Which when people hear the Uranium brand, they know they are Heavy quality fucking music! No matter what type of Metal it is, we are going to bring it to you the right way. So we worked really hard in putting together a package that had an amazing headliner, that has always represented the Uranium brand. Black Label Society has been a staple on the Uranium TV show for many years. And of course its Zakk Wylde, it really doesn't get more real, more Metal, in a classic way!"
    If you attended the Uranium Tour, you know it was a "hit"! We really hope that it becomes a yearly tour!. After many attempts during the last year, we finally were able to sit down with Juliya to do an in-depth interview! Here it is:

    Special thanks to Juliya, Nightcrawler Steve, Uranium and the staff at Irving Plaza!
    Related links:
    Mistress Juliya
    Official Site of the URANIUM Tour 2011

    VIA Uranium's Impact on Heavy Music, in the words of Mistress Juliya

  • Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery to battle it out in American Idol final... as Haley Reinhart is eliminated

    Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery to battle it out in American Idol final... as Haley Reinhart is eliminated
    By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
    ©Life-changing: The next American Idol will be Lauren Alaina or Scotty McCreery as the two made it through to next week's final
    Record 95 million votes put teenagers through
    The next American Idol will be Lauren Alaina or Scotty McCreery - after Haley Reinhart was eliminated from the show.
    Alaina, 16, and McCreery, 17, will go head to head for the tenth American Idol title next Tuesday.
    A record 95m votes were recorded after the semi-final show last night.
    Country crooner Scotty McCreery was the first to find out he had made it through followed by Lauren Alaina.
    ©In... and out: Alaina celebrates as Haley Reinhart learns she has been eliminated from the show
    Haley Reinhart, 20, kept her cool belting out Bennie And The Jets, without shedding a tear.
    At the end of the song Haley said: 'You'll be seeing me, this ain't the end of this, this ain't the end of this thing - see you later!'
    She then embraced her mother and father in the audience.
    Reinhart had always seemed doomed on Idol. Unlike her remaining rivals the wavy-haired singer had been less definable and garnered fewer votes, landing at the bottom as one of the show's low vote-getters four times after weak performances of such songs as LeAnn Rimes' Blue and Blondie's Call Me.
    ©No tears: Haley Reinhart, 20, kept her cool belting out Bennie And The Jets, without shedding a tear
    This season's femme fatale found recent success by boldly tackling classic rock tunes.
    She earned a standing ovation from the judges two weeks ago for a rousing rendition of The Animals' version of The House of the Rising Sun, and she was lauded again Wednesday for her performances of Fleetwood Mac's Rhiannon and Led Zeppelin's What Is and What Should Never Be.
    It was apparently too little, too late for Reinhart after 95 million viewer votes were cast Wednesday.
    ©Well done: After her performance Haley ran to embrace her parents in the audience
    While she was finding her groove throughout the finals, McCreery and Alaina had been delivering consistent country and pop performances since their attention-grabbing auditions.
    McCreery never appeared at the bottom, and Alaina only did once two weeks ago.
    Earlier in the evening as each of the three finalists were filmed visiting their hometowns.
    ©I'll be back: Haley vowed that viewers hadn't seen the last of her
    The show also featured a sizzling live performance by Nicole Scherzinger and 50 Cent and the U.S. debut of Italian boy-band and tenor trio Il Volo.
    Haley Reinhart made a tearful return to her hometown of Wheeling, Illinois a village 30 miles north of Chicago where she was overwhelmed by the number of fans who came out to see her despite a downpour.
    Scotty McCreery returned to his hometown of Garner, North Carolina for an all out concert performance - crying on camera as he was pictured leaving in his limousine.
    ©Homecoming: Scotty McCreery sobs as he makes his triumphant return to him hometown
    ©Emotional: McReery sobbed as he prepared for an all out concert performance in Garner, North Carolina
    But the perhaps the most emotional return was for Southern belle Lauren Alaina returned to Rossville, Georgia to visit her old high-school before taking a tour of the nearby area, which was devastated by recent storms and tornadoes.
    She wept as she past through the devastated communities meeting with some of the families whose lives had been torn apart by the disaster.
    'I'm doing this for you guys,' she told the crowd.
    ©Disbelief: Lauren Alaina returned to Rossville, Georgia to visit her old high-school before taking a tour of the nearby area, which was devastated by recent storms and tornadoes
    ©I'm doing this for you: She wept as she past through the devastated communities meeting with some of the families whose lives had been torn apart by the disaster
    McCreery and Alaina will face off Tuesday, with the 10th season Idol champion crowned on Wednesday.
    It will mark the youngest finale matchup in Idol history.
    Producers lowered the minimum age requirement to 15 years old this season, which allowed Alaina, who's been compared to fourth season Idol winner Carrie Underwood, the chance to audition last year.
    ©Success: The judges are also winners, with a record 95-million votes were recorded after the semi-final show last night
    ©The show featured a sizzling live performance by Nicole Scherzinger, she will co-host the U.S. X Factor
    source: dailymail

    VIA Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery to battle it out in American Idol final... as Haley Reinhart is eliminated

  • 'A breath of fresh air': Leggy Nicole is a hit at U.S. X Factor auditions as Cheryl becomes 'the invisible woman'

    'A breath of fresh air': Leggy Nicole is a hit at U.S. X Factor auditions as Cheryl becomes 'the invisible woman'
    By SARA NATHAN
    ©At your service: Nicole Scherzinger poses with excitable fans as she arrives at the second day of auditions in New Jersey for the U.S. X Factor today
    She is still in hiding after her dreams of cracking America on the X Factor USA were shattered.
    And yesterday, Cheryl Cole actually became the invisible woman as Simon Cowell introduced her replacement on the TV talent show – singer Nicole Scherzinger.
    To ear-splitting applause from the crowd, the X Factor judges walked out to greet the audience at the auditions in New Jersey.
    ©'Invisible woman': Nicole showed off her longs legs in a metallic grey dress with a studded belt, seen right the woman she replaced, Cheryl Cole on her first day of auditions in Los Angeles last month
    Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger beamed as they made their introductions.
    And it was a case of ‘Cheryl, who’s Cheryl?’ as Miss Scherzinger, 32, was introduced to the crowd by Cowell as ‘our own answer to Cruella de Vil.’
    It was as if Mrs Cole had never even been on set as the slender brunette then triumphantly punched the air, making it clear that she deserved the job, screaming: ‘What’s up New Jersey? How are you? Y’all feeling good today?’
    ©It's Saula: Simon Cowell has given Nicole high praise, saying she is like a breath of fresh air, but it was Paula Abdul who he was lauding with attention as the pair shared a smooch as they arrived today
    ©Pretty in pink: Paula stood out in a bright short dress, teamed with Christian Louboutin heels
    Clad in a figure-hugging green jumpsuit and gold stilettos, the singer added: ‘I don’t know if you all know this, but today is my first day on the job for the X Factor – I’m here for you. I’m at your service, New Jersey.’
    ‘So please, please, lets have some fun and let’s show X Factor some love!’
    The former Pussycat Doll singer was promoted from show co-host to a judge after Mrs Cole, 27, was removed from the panel after filming four auditions.
    ©Unbreakable bond: Simon and Paula were very touchy-feely as they greeted the waiting media and fans outside the arena
    ©Say cheese: Former Pussycat Doll Nicole poses with fellow judge L.A. Reid, who looked dapper in a suit with brown suede shoes
    And speaking after the first round of auditions at the Prudential Centre in Newark, New Jersey, music mogul Cowell told the Daily Mail: ‘Didn’t’ Nicole do well? She was terrific.
    ‘She’s a great addition to the panel, she’ll be great. She’s just what we needed – she’s a breath of fresh air.’
    The entire judging panel looked terribly cosy as Miss Abdul, 48 cuddled, up to Cowell , 51,and Miss Scherzinger bantered with record executive Reid.
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    Lively: Nicole was loving all the attention she was getting as she posed for photos and spoke to the Press
    And when asked if they knew who Mrs Cole was, audience members professed ignorance and one said: ‘We don’t know her in America.’
    An onlooker said: ‘It was as if Cheryl had never been there at all, everyone looked happy and relaxed. It was like she had been rubbed out of the show.’
    Mrs Cole is yet to make a public appearance after flying home to England from the auditions in Chicago two weeks ago.
    The star was removed from the U.S. judging panel after being told by TV executives that she had lost her ‘sparkle.’
    ©Meet my new BFF: Nicole posted a picture with fellow U.S. X Factor judge Paula on her Twitter page
    The move then sparked a 10-day standoff beween her and Cowell that ended in her snubbing a £2.5 million offer to return to the U.K. X Factor – and finally an 11th hour offer to try again as a judge on the U.S. show.
    She turned down the offer to return to America on Monday, leaving Miss Scherzinger - who was a guest judge at the U.K. X Factor auditions last year - to fill her high heels.
    A show source said: ‘Nicole is feisty, she’s loud, she gets the crowd going – and she’s ambitious.
    ‘In short, she’s exactly what the X Factor needs. She was great on the first day and managed to spar with Cowell and the rest of the judges.’
    Speaking earlier this week, Cowell told the Mail that it had been a ‘rough few weeks.’
    ©Having a blast: Crowds assemble outside the Prudential Center in New Jersey
    ©What a line-up: These are the first auditions to be filmed with Scherzinger as a judge
    ©Coming soon: X Factor starts airing from September in the U.S. on the Fox network
    ©Hot competition: A neon-clad Paula Abdul took on former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger in a battle of puffball frocks as the X Factor auditions kicked off in New Jersey yesterday
    source: dailymail

    VIA 'A breath of fresh air': Leggy Nicole is a hit at U.S. X Factor auditions as Cheryl becomes 'the invisible woman'

  • Dressed down Doll: Nicole Scherzinger makes the most of comfy clothing but still makes to flash some flesh

    Dressed down Doll: Nicole Scherzinger makes the most of comfy clothing but still makes to flash some flesh
    By SARAH FITZMAURICE
    ©New job: The 32-year-old singer who is hosting X Factor USA alongside Steve Jones wrapped up in a grey and black scarf
    She will be glamming up every week as the host of X Factor USA so who can blame Nicole Scherzinger for making the most of the opportunity to dress down.
    The singer opted for a comfy travelling outfit yesterday as she jetted out of LAX in a pair of grey lame baggy trousers and a black top.
    ©Comfy clothes: Nicole Scherzing jetted out of LAX in a pair grey of hareem trousers and a baggy black top but flashed some flesh with the cut out back
    But Nicole still managed to keep things racy with her baggy top from the front cut out to reveal a lot of flesh at the back.
    The Poison singer also liberated her feet from high heels and strutted in a pair of flat strappy sandals and wrapped a black and grey scarf around her neck.
    The former Pussycat had performed on Ellen DeGeneres’ show which aired yesterday and was seen having a dance off with Oscar-winner Tom hanks,
    ©Luggage free? The Poison singer strolled through the airport in her sunglasses
    Nicole had performed her latest single Right There in a low cut tangerine dress.
    Tom, who attended the Queen’s state dinner in London last night was seen taking to the stage to dance with Nicole on the show which had been recorded prior to be aired yesterday.
    As well as performing her latest hit Nicole also discussed her new role as host of the U.S. X Factor.
    'It's good,' she said. 'We just started the audition process. Simon Cowell gets kind of out there. It's fun and spontaneous.'
    The 32-year-old singer is co-hosting the show alongside British TV presenter Steve Jones.
    ©New dance troupe? Nicole appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres show which aired yesterday with 50 cent and Tom Hanks challenged her to a dance off
    ©Get down low: Tom tried to mimic Nicole's moves but couldn't get down as low as she could
    Last week the singer performed on rival show American Idol in a barely-there white bra-style dress.
    Right There is the latest single from the former Pussycat Doll's solo album Killer Love.
    [HD] Nicole Scherzinger ft. 50 Cent - Right There (The Ellen DeGeneres Show - 24th May 2011)

    source: dailymail

    VIA Dressed down Doll: Nicole Scherzinger makes the most of comfy clothing but still makes to flash some flesh

  • Now Lady Gaga 'gives birth' on stage: Outrageous singer releases gold liquid

    Now Lady Gaga 'gives birth' on stage: Outrageous singer releases gold liquid
    By MARCUS BARNES
    ©Another Gaga stunt: Lady Gaga donned a fake baby bump, rested her feet in stirrups and 'gave birth' to gold liquid as she sang hit Born This Way on Saturday Night Live
    She's covered herself with blood, emerged from an egg and danced around with a crucifix on her crotch.
    And now Lady Gaga can add giving birth to her growing list of outrageous stage show stunts.
    With a false belly attached to her midriff, the singer placed her legs in a pair of stirrups and proceeded to secrete gold liquid during a performance on U.S. show Saturday Night Live.
    ©Controversial: The singer is never one to shy away from outrageous stunts - this the latest in a long line of bizarre performances
    The 25-year-old singer began her performance by emerging from a pod, emblazoned with the name Beluga Gagaviar No1 - a reference to the famous, and very expensive, brand of caviar.
    Wearing a pair of PVC trousers and a cropped PVC blazer, which exposed her ultra-flat midriff, she launched into a typically energetic performance, singing all the vocals live as usual.
    Towards the end of the song her dancers surrounded her and, when she emerged from the scrum Gaga had acquired a huge bump.
    She immediately headed from a mock hospital bed to the side of the stage where her dancers helped into a pair of stirrups, and she subsequently 'gave birth' to a gold liquid.
    The performance was part of Saturday Night Live's closing show which was hosted by singer Justin Timberlake.
    ©Eccentric: Gaga's influence spread to the set of the show which was covered with gold and black stripes to match the outfits of her dancers and herself
    ©Plenty of bottle: Gaga joined in the fun throughout the show dressing up as a wine bottle in this Liquorville with host Justin Timberlake
    Gaga also performed her songs Edge Of Glory and Judas during the show, as well as joining in with the comedy sketches.
    she was the female element in a song about threesomes performed by Timberlake and comedian Adam Samberg.
    The hilarious song, which included the chorus 'It's okay when it's in a three-way, it's not gay when it's in a three-way. With some honey in the middle there's some leeway, the area's grey in a one, two, three-way.'
    ©Surprise: Timberlake and Samberg end up in bed together without Gaga in the amusing video
    The singer kept a straight face throughout the song, which sees Timberlake and Samberg end up in bed together without her.
    In another scene she put a huge cork on her head, with a dress covered in grapes and a huge wine glass on each of her arms in Timberlake's Liquorville sketch.
    ©Appeal: Gaga asked fans to send in videos for the advert and editors were inundated with material
    Fans responded within minutes and uploaded hundreds more videos.
    As the videos streamed in, editors worked on the video in real time dropping in new footage as it was received.
    The film was completed four days ago, just in time for Gaga's performance on yesterday's season finale of Saturday Night Live.
    [HD]Lady Gaga - Born This Way (Saturday Night Live S36E22)

    Google Chrome: Lady Gaga "The Edge of Glory" Commercial [HD]

    source: dailymail

    VIA Now Lady Gaga 'gives birth' on stage: Outrageous singer releases gold liquid

  • Tearful Lauren Alaina sings through the pain after injuring vocal chords as she vies for American Idol crown

    Tearful Lauren Alaina sings through the pain after injuring vocal chords as she vies for American Idol crown
    By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
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    Singing on: Lauren Alaina took to the American Idol stage tonight for the final showdown, despite having injured her vocal chords during rehearsals
    Lauren Alaina managed to make it on to the American Idol stage tonight for the final showdown - despite fears she may have had to bow out of the contest.
    The 16-year-old hopeful had earlier 'blew out her vocal chords' in rehearsals, the show's doctor explained.
    But after receiving medical attention and medication she was declared fit to do battle with fellow finalist Scotty McCreery.
    ©Emotional night: The 16-year-old hopeful became tearful after singing her last song of the night
    Lauren soldiered on without any audible hiccups, becoming tearful during her last song, with both her and Scotty, 17, receiving high praise from the judges for their performances.
    However, despite her setback, Lauren appeared to get the edge over Scotty, with the judges being slightly more impressed by her efforts.
    After the final song, all three judges said Lauren would get their vote over Scotty - although it is the public who get to decide the winner.
    Steven Tyler even went as far to say: 'Lauren gets it hands down.'
    ©Graceful: Host Ryan Seacrest escorts the Georgia native into the audience at LA's Nokia Theatre as she sings Like My Mother Does
    ©Proud: Lauren shares a hug with her mother as her father watches on during the performance
    The show began with the drama over Lauren's voice being discussed.
    She reassured host Ryan Seacrest: 'I'm fine,' after the programme's doctor explained how she had received medical treatment for her vocal chords.
    Tonight saw the boy next door versus the southern belle as Scotty and Lauren put in their final performances ahead of tomorrow's finale.
    Each contestant sung three songs for judges Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Tyler.
    ©Let the battle commence: Lauren with fellow finalist Scotty McCreery and host Seacrest
    Round one was their favourite song from the season, round two was a song picked by their mentors and round three was the single that each contestant will release if they win the competition.
    Scotty's final song was the slow track, I love You This Big.
    'When you hit that end note I was like "woah, dude". Scotty you are in it to win it. That was a brilliant vocal,' Jackson told him.
    'You are a storyteller, you did an amazing job with that song,' said Lopez.
    ©
    Southern belle: She started the night off in a gold, sparkly dress
    ©Musician: Scotty performs with his guitar in hand. He also received high praise from the judges although they said Lauren had a slight edge over him
    Lauren's final track was It's Like My Mother Does, which led her to hug her mother during the performance.
    'Lauren Alaina has arrived America, that was amazing,' shouted Jackson.
    'There was heart, emotion, feeling and a beautiful, beautiful voice,' said Lopez.
    'It's been a tight race,' Lopez added. 'America has their job cut out for them.'
    ©Here come the judges: Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson
    ©In position: All judges agreed it was a close race, but called if for Lauren at the end of the night. The voting public will decide the winner, which will be announced in tomorrow's show
    The songs were performed in LA's Nokia Theatre in front of seven thousand fans.
    The public will vote for the winner with the result being announced tomorrow.
    Tonight also saw a guest performance from Taio Cruz and American Idol winner David Cook from season seven.
    This year marks Idol's youngest-ever, and first all-country music finale.
    Alaina from Georgia, who has dreamed of appearing on the show since age six, is the youngest person to reach the finale.
    McCreery, from North Carolina, has a deep voice that belies his youth and has barely put a foot wrong.
    ©Guest performer: Taio Cruz took to the American Idol stage to entertain the 7,000-strong crowd
    But whichever contestant prevails when the votes are announced on Wednesday - and predictions as usual are for a close race - country music may end up the real winner, some experts say.
    'Either way they have two people who could do very well in country music,' said Yahoo! Music managing editor Lyndsey Parker.
    'If you look at some of the biggest sellers of the past couple of years they have been Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum and Miranda Lambert.'
    ©Look who's back: Fellow American Idol winner David Cook closed the show
    Swift has sold more than three million copies in the United States alone of her November 2010 album Speak Now.
    Searches on Yahoo! for American Idol finalists have spiked 949 percent this week ahead of 10th season climax of the most-watched TV show in the United States.
    Alaina is getting nearly nine times as many searches as McCreery, according to Yahoo! data.
    American Idol 2011 Top 2 Finale - Lauren Alaina (Like My Mother Does)

    Lauren Alaina - Flat on the Floor - American Idol Season Finale Top 2 Performances May 24,2011

    American Idol 2011 Top 2 Finale - Scotty McCreery (Gone)

    Scotty McCreery - Check Yes or No - Top 2 - American Idol 2011 Finale (2nd Song) - 05/24/11

    source: dailymail

    VIA Tearful Lauren Alaina sings through the pain after injuring vocal chords as she vies for American Idol crown

  • 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

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

  • Justin Bieber serenades Selena Gomez as he jets back from his world tour for intimate date night

    Justin Bieber serenades Selena Gomez as he jets back from his world tour for intimate date night
    By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
    ©Come Home To ME: Justin jumped up on stage with singer Ernie Halter at his concert in Costa Mesa Last night
    He only finished his mammoth world tour on Wednesday night in Tokyo but Justin Bieber couldn't wait to get back to his lady.
    The Baby singer was spotted back in the arms of girlfriend Selena Gomez last night as the couple took in an intimate concert in Costa Mesa, California.
    Sitting side by side and holding hands, the romantic pair watched musician Ernie Halter perform at La Cave.
    Ernie was the writer of Justin's song Come Home To Me, which Justin jumped on stage to perform with the singer-song writer half way through the show as a proud Selena sang along from the audience.
    Justin then rejoined Selena at the candle-lit table and they sat cosily in the booth to watch the rest of the show.
    ©Romantic: The cosy couple watched the show from a candle lit table
    According to one audience member, Justin then introduced Selena to Ernie as his girlfriend after the show.
    Ernie was clearly blown away by the impromptu duet tweeting, '@justinbieber great meeting u &@selenagomez tonight. Def a night to remember.'
    'Thank you for the encouragement & for singing with me.'
    '@selenagomez you and Justin are so sweet. Pleasure meeting you both. I saw you singing along to my songs. Made my night that much better :)' he also wrote.
    Justin returned the message, tweeting, '@erniehalter thanks for the night. Glad we could surprise u. U r the real deal. Congrats to u and the wife.'
    ©This is my girlfriend: Justin introduced Selena to Ernie as his girlfriend after the show
    Just when you thought Justin Beiber's influence on his teenage fans could not get any bigger, he's now deciding what they should smell like.
    The 17-year-old is launching a fruity floral scent for girls next month.
    And he is cheekily calling it Someday, offering a glimmer of hope to his fans - who call themselves Beliebers - that one day he might be all theirs.
    Let’s be real, the way a girl smells is very important to a guy!' Bieber told WWD.
    '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 singer's empire is growing dramatically and just last week he was named #3 on the Forbes Most Powerful Celebrity List after earning over $53 million last year.
    ©Fan frenzy: People took pictures and cheered as the men performed on stage
    Justin Bieber calls Selena Gomez HIS GIRLFRIEND after doing a duet with Ernie Halter (May 2011)

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    VIA Justin Bieber serenades Selena Gomez as he jets back from his world tour for intimate date night

  • The Only Way Is Essex girls lead the glamour at the BAFTA Television Awards... but it's Amy Childs who steals the show

    The Only Way Is Essex girls lead the glamour at the BAFTA Television Awards... but it's Amy Childs who steals the show
    By SARAH BULL
    ©Essex girls leading the way: The Only Way Is Essex stars (left to right) Amy Childs, Lauren Goodger, Lydia Bright and Sam Faiers lead the glamour at the BAFTA Television Awards
    It was of the most highly-anticipated events of the year, with the biggest names from the television industry attending.
    But at the Philips BAFTA Television Awards this evening it wasn't a TV veteran who stole the show but a group of relative newcomers - the girls from The Only Way Is Essex.
    Amy Childs, Lauren Goodger, Sam Faiers and Lydia Bright led the glamour as they arrived for the annual ceremony at the Grovesnor House Hotel.
    ©Stealing the show: But it was Amy Childs who stood out from the crowd in her Pia Michi gold gown
    And it seems maybe the girls had coordinated their outfits, as they all went for sparkly metallic numbers as they posed on the red carpet.
    But it was redhead Amy Childs who managed to hog the limelight, perhaps for the wrong reasons, as she pulled out all the stops in her Pia Michi strapless gold dress.
    The elaborate gown featured a beaded bodice and ruched gold skirt, complete with a tulle underskirt, giving Amy a strong resemblance to Belle from Disney's Beauty And The Beast.
    However, the rest of the TOWIE girls also went all out with their red carpet outfits.
    ©Metallic: Sam looked stunning in her Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress while Lydia Bright wore a grey flowered Dynasty gown and Lauren went for sparkly everything in Scala
    While Sam shone in a shimmery white and black Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress, Lydia wore a pretty metallic grey flowered Dynasty dress.
    And Lauren looked like the cat that got the cream as she posed with fiancé Mark Wright while wearing a strappy silver Scala dress and matching sparkly shoes.
    ©In the black: Cat Deeley wowed in a black lace Christian Dior gown, with her hair swept back into a chic up 'do
    ©
    Whoops! Louise Redknapp, who wore Stella McCartney, and Lenora Crichlow both arrived in very similar black plunging jumpsuits
    ©Sisterly love: Kara Tointon arrived at the ceremony with her younger sister Hannah
    ©Glamour girls: (Left to right) Zoe Ball in Roland Mouret, Michelle Collins in Nadine Merabi and Hayley Atwell, in Antonio Baradi
    ©Dressed to impress: The One Show star Alex Jones, in Versace, and actress Amanda Burton also went for black
    ©Pale and interesting: (Left to right) Sheridan Smith in Ermanno Scervino, Amy Nuttall in BIBA and Victoria Pendleton in Stella McCartney. The trio all stuck to summery pale shades on the red carpet
    ©Lighting it up in brights: (Left to right) Gillian Anderson in vintage Dior, Vicky McClure in Alberta Ferretti and Tracey Emin in Vivienne Westwood all opted for pink or red for the red carpet
    Essex cast pick up their BAFTA

    On the Red Carpet at the 2011 BAFTA Television Awards

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    VIA The Only Way Is Essex girls lead the glamour at the BAFTA Television Awards... but it's Amy Childs who steals the show

  • 'I'm half the size I was': Dancing With The Stars' Kirstie Alley wins prize for biggest transformation as she celebrates finale

    'I'm half the size I was': Dancing With The Stars' Kirstie Alley wins prize for biggest transformation as she celebrates finale
    By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
    ©Slimline: Kirstie Alley showed off her sleek figure at the Good Morning America studio in New York today
    Kirstie Alley lost out on the Mirror Ball trophy on the finale of Dancing With The Stars last night but she is also a big loser in another way.
    The 60-year-old actress, who appeared on Good Morning America today, has shed a sizeable amount of weight during her 10 weeks on the show.
    She has gone from a U.S. size 12 to a slimmer size 6 although she admits it is a 'stretchy size 6'.
    ©Throwing shapes: The couple, who came in second place, put on a raunchy performance on the breakfast show today
    'My dress is half the size it was when we started', Kirstie said of her little black frock. 'I have a lot more strength and stamina.'
    '[Dancing With The Stars] has made me alive again,' she told Us Weekly. 'It's given me a new view of what I want to do in my life.'
    Kirstie wore the same dress last night that she did on the first episode which had to be taken in a staggering 38 inches.
    ©Before and after: Dancing With The Stars runner up had to have the dress she wore on the first show taken in 38 inches
    'It's the same dress,' she told USA Today. 'They really had to take it in.
    And the former Fat Actress star says she has a plan for keeping in shape now that the show is over.
    'I'll keep dancing!' she shared and then joked: 'I wanna come back next year and get that f***ing trophy.'
    ©Popular: The Fat Actress and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy received a rapturous reception from fans as they arrived at Good Morning America in New York
    Kirstie said of her performance with partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy: 'I don't feel like we won.
    'I feel like we did amazingly and that's an amazing thing but you want to win! And we didn't win, so I can't say that there isn't a sadness about it.'
    Hines Ward and his partner Kym Johnson waltzed away with the top prize with Hines being the sixth professional athlete out of the 12 seasons to with the trophy.
    ©Star turn: Hines Ward and his partner Kym Johnson twirled around the GMA stage
    ©Last waltz: The finalists strutted their stuff on the specially erected stage in Times Square today
    Mark Ballas and Disney sweetheart Chelsea Kane came in third place, despite consistently coming in top of the leader board over the past few weeks.
    The finalists were greeted to a champion's welcoming as they arrived to the GMA studios in New York today.
    All three celebrities and their partners danced on a specially built stage in Times Square.
    ©We are the champions: Hines and Kym show off their glitter ball trophy
    ©Third place: Mark Ballas and Chelsea and were delighted with the reception they received
    ©Farewell: The three celebrities and their dancing partners gave their final performances last night
    'Dancing With the Stars' on 'GMA': Kirstie Alley's Cha-Cha

    Good Morning America: 'Dancing With the Stars' Finalists Perform on 'GMA': Hines Ward and Kym

    'DWTS' Finalists Take 'GMA' Viewer Questions

    Good Morning America: 'Dancing With the Stars' Finalists Perform on 'GMA': Chelsea Kane and Mark

    source: dailymail

    VIA 'I'm half the size I was': Dancing With The Stars' Kirstie Alley wins prize for biggest transformation as she celebrates finale

  • 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.
    ©
    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.
    ©
    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
    ©
    source: dailymail

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

  • Cheryl Cole 'SACKED from X Factor USA... and replaced by Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger

    Cheryl Cole 'SACKED from X Factor USA... and replaced by Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger
    By LIZZIE SMITH and BEN TODD
    ©The big reveal: Steve Jones, Scherzinger, L.A Reid, Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Cole pose as they prepare to record the first audition show last month
    Cheryl Cole is believed to have been sensationally sacked from the U.S. X Factor before the show has even hit TV screens.
    Cole, 27, only started filming two weeks ago.
    But according to reports in America, she has been replaced as a judge by Nicole Scherzinger, who had been due to be a co-host on the series.
    Last night sources said Cole was dropped from the judging panel because producers were concerned her Geordie accent would be too difficult for an American audience to understand.
    ©Experienced: Scherzinger had previously replaced Cole on the UK X Factor when she was seriously ill with malaria
    She was also said to ‘lack chemistry’ with fellow judge Paula Abdul, according to U.S. gossip website TMZ.
    There were suggestions last night that TV executives now want Cole to return to the British version of the show.
    Scherzinger, 32, the girlfriend of Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, was formerly in U.S. pop band Pussycat Dolls.
    She will join Simon Cowell, record boss LA Reid and Miss Abdul on the panel.
    ©Delighted: Scherzinger leaves Los Angeles airport LAX yesterday with a wide smile on her face
    The show is not due to hit TV screens until September, but in recent weeks the judges have been auditioning hopefuls. Cities so far visited included New York and Chicago.
    After months of speculation, it was finally confirmed on May 5 that she was joining the programme.
    With Cowell’s support, she secured a £1.2million contract. But producers included a get-out clause so they could drop her after the first series if she failed to win over viewers.
    source: dailymail

    VIA Cheryl Cole 'SACKED from X Factor USA... and replaced by Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger

  • Look what you're missing Russell! Katy Perry sports sexy suspender skirt and stockings...

    Look what you're missing Russell! Katy Perry sports sexy suspender skirt and stockings...
    By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
    ©
    Missing Russell: Katy Perry wore black stockings and a suspender skirt as she arrived in Tokyo on a bullet train earlier today
    She had earlier tweeted how 'sad' she was feeling after her husband Russell Brand was deported from Japan.
    But Katy Perry seemed determined to show him what he was missing as she strolled through Tokyo train station later in the day.
    The 26-year-old singer pulled out all the stops in a black and white checked suspender skirt, black stockings and platform heels.
    ©Crushed: Perry looked distinctively melancholy without Brand, who had been deported by the Japanese authorities due to a criminal record
    And she looked distinctly melancholy, although she gamely signed autographs and chatted to fans.
    Earlier in the day, Brand had been deported by Japanese authorities due to his criminal record.
    He had arrived with Perry to watch her perform a show on the Asian leg of her California Dreams tour.
    Perry wrote on her Twitter account: ‘So... my husband just got deported from Japan. I am so. sad. I brought him all this way to show him my favourite place #tokyodreamscrushed.'
    ©Brace face: Perry managed to raise a smile as she chatted and signed autographs for waiting fans
    She earlier expressed her indignation at Brand's treatment, tweeting: ‘It was for priors from over 10 years ago! #mamanothappy!'
    Perry then campaigned to her followers to try and get her husband released and said: ‘#FREE@RUSTYROCKETS! RT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’
    But she later seemed to accept the situation. 'But of COURSE I ♥ my Japanese fans & the show #MUSTGOON no matter the daily aftershocks or husband kidnappings! #it'snotrightbutit'sokay,' she wrote.
    Brand had earlier tried to see the funny side of his situation as he was held at Tokyo airport.
    ©Fan love: Perry gamely posed for pictures with fans in Japan, which she says is her 'favourite place'
    He tweeted: ‘Planning escape from Japanese custody. It's bloody hard to dig a tunnel with a chopstick.’
    The actor then posted a picture of himself with a chopstick and the caption: ‘Alcatraz! Shawshank Redemption! And now this! Ah, sweet blue bird of freedom!’
    Russell, a self-confessed former heroin addict, was arrested in 2001 charged with criminal damage and indecent exposure when he stripped naked while covering the May Day protests for MTV, the charges were later dropped.
    The comedian, who has been arrested 12 times, was arrested on suspected battery charges after he allegedly attacked a photographer who was taking pictures of Perry last year, he was released after posting $20,000 bail.
    ©Bit bored? Russell Brand tweeted a picture of himself after he was denied entry into Japan. He posted that he was planning to escape from Japanese custody
    ©
    I'm over it: Brand spotted out and about in Beverly Hills on Sunday after being deported from Japan
    source:dailymail

    VIA Look what you're missing Russell! Katy Perry sports sexy suspender skirt and stockings...

  • Jackass Star Ryan Dunn dead at 34

    Jackass Star Ryan Dunn dead at 34
    ©According to MTV news, Ryan Dunn from MTV's "Jackass", was involved in a fatal car crash that took his life on Sunday night (June 19) in Pennsylvania. According to various sources, Dunn had been drinking right before the accident and what started as a fun night ended up turning into a tragedy for all of his family, friends, and fans. Rest In Peace Ryan!
    Here is the OFFICIAL press release:
    "According to TMZ, the accident occurred at 3 a.m. on Route 322 and New Street in West Goshen Township. While it's unknown who was driving at the time, an unidentified passenger also died in the crash. April Margera, the mother of Dunn's "Jackass" co-star Bam, broke the news to WMMR 93.3's "Preston and Steve" radio show.
    ©In the last photo Dunn posted to Twitter, he and two friends are seen drinking what may be alcoholic beverages. TMZ also reported that the car caught fire in the crash. A tow truck was later sent to the scene to remove the car. A photo obtained by an NBC affiliate in Pennsylvania, showed the wrecked car on the side of the road. As of press time, no further information was known about the accident.
    ©
    Dunn kicked off his career doing crazy stunts and skateboard tricks in a series of online videos, which eventually led to his part in MTV's "Jackass" in 2000. The daredevil was a key member of the crew, appearing in "Jackass" spin-offs like "Viva La Bam" and "Bam's Unholy Union," as Bam's sidekick and often acting as the voice of reason within the zany crew. Dunn's new show "Proving Ground," in which he and co-host Jessica Choban test out action sequences from TV, games and movies, premiered on G4 last Tuesday.
    When MTV News sat down with the "Jackass" crew last year, they named Dunn's first stunt for the show as one of their favorites in 10 years of the TV show and movies. "I loved when [Bam Margera] made Ryan jump into the poo factory, the 'Poo Dive' I think we called it," creator Jeff Tremaine said. " 'Cause that was horrible, but the best part was ... revealing his tattoos that we didn't know about. That was the first time we ever met Ryan."
    He appeared in all three "Jackass" flicks and even took a stab at Hollywood, with a role in non-"Jackass" projects like the Jessica Simpson flick "Blonde Ambition" and on the NBC procedural staple "Law & Oder: SVU."
    This is what those who were close to Ryan Dunn had to say about this sad news:
    "Today I lost my brother Ryan Dunn. My heart goes out to his family and his beloved Angie. RIP Ryan , I love you buddy." - Johnny Knoxville
    "I feel like I lost a brother, Ryan Dunn was family and we are all deeply devastated." - Jeff Tremaine (Jackass Director)
    "I have not been able to talk with Bam as he is in Arizona, but I cannot believe that his friend is dead. Ryan was a wonderful person he really was the sweetest and nicest guy - he was like my extra son, everybody loved him. He had a long-term girlfriend and she will be absolutely devastated - she has turned off her phone just now… I'm too upset to say anything else just now." - April Margera (Ban Margera's mother)
    "I just lost my best friend, I have been crying hysterical for a full day. Millions of people are crying right now!" - Bam Margera
    See also
    "I'm very Sad and Shocked to hear about Ryan Dunn. My thoughts&Prayers are with his Family." - Benji Madden tweeted (Good Charlotte guitarist)
    "Just heard the news that my friend and die-hard Life Of Agony fan, Ryan Dunn of Jackass died this morning. The world is a less funny place right now. This completely sucks." - Alan Robert (Life Of Agony)
    Please, whenever you drink leave the car at home or give the keys to somebody else!


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    VIA Jackass Star Ryan Dunn dead at 34

  • Kirstie Alley strips down to leotard on Dancing With The Stars as last three put best foot forward ahead of finale

    Kirstie Alley strips down to leotard on Dancing With The Stars as last three put best foot forward ahead of finale
    By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
    ©Star turn: Kirstie Alley dressed in a long brown dress for her second spin with Maksim Chmerkovskiy on Dancing With The Stars last night
    She may have got the lowest score of the night.
    But Dancing With The Stars contestant Kirstie Alley certainly turned heads with her raunchy routine, which saw her strip down to a leotard.
    The former Cheers actress defied her 60 years as she put on the sultry show during a freestyle dance with partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
    ©Stripped: But there was a purpose to her covered up attire as she soon ripped it off to reveal a skin-tight black leotard
    Kirstie initially swept onto the dance floor conservatively dressed in a long brown gown for her second spin with Maksim.
    But there was a purpose to her covered up attire - because she wasn't planning on wearing it for long.
    The actress proceeded to circle the floor to show off her slimmer frame after ripping off her costume.
    ©Flaunt: The actress circled the dance floor to show off her slimmer frame
    But the move failed to wow the judges, who gave her and Maksim 27 points.
    The Dancing With The Stars finale is just around the corner, and all three remaining stars certainly brought their A game ahead of it, last night.
    With each required to perform two dances, the couples chose two very different styles for both the judges choice and freestyle rounds.
    ©Fans: Denise Richards and her daughter Sam were also enjoying the show from the sidelines

    source: dailymail

    VIA Kirstie Alley strips down to leotard on Dancing With The Stars as last three put best foot forward ahead of finale

  • The perils of a Lo-cut dress: Jennifer Lopez suffers embarrassing wardrobe malfunction live on German TV

    The perils of a Lo-cut dress: Jennifer Lopez suffers embarrassing wardrobe malfunction live on German TV
    By PAMELA OWEN
    ©Diva: Lopez has been touring Europe to promote her latest album 'Love?' and has done a number of TV interviews
    As far as wardrobe malfunctions go, Jennifer Lopez could probably count this one as her worst ever.
    The 42-year-old singer managed to fully expose her ample bosom during an interview with German television.
    Lopez has fiercely been promoting her latest album, 'Love?' across Europe but the recent appearance left her a little over exposed and will, no doubt, make her blush.

    ©
    Unsuspecting: Jennifer is in a jovial mood as she is greeted by the show's presenter Thomas Gottschalk
    ©Windy: TV presenter Thomas Gottschalk runs to Jennifer's rescue but little do they know she's about to reveal even more flesh
    It all started when the signer arrived on a horse drawn carriage for the live filming of 'Wetten das...?' - German for 'wanna bet that' - at the Coliseo Balear bull fighting arena in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
    The singer looked gorgeous in a floor-length beige and black dress with a matching head band and the crowds screamed as she waved.
    ©Superstar: Fans at the bull fighting arena went crazy as Jennifer performed her hit On the Floor
    But her flowing outfit, which was barely held together with a large brown belt, was probably not suited and kept whipping up in the windy weather.
    As she greeted the show's presenter Thomas Gottschalk and Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel a huge gust of wind started to blow her flowing dress up.
    Almost immediately Gottschalk can be seen scuttling over to her in a bid to try and keep the ensemble down.
    And Lopez sighs with relief as she manages to escape showing too much flesh.
    But she didn't suspect she was about to commit an even greater faux pas
    ©Glamorous: The singer talks to host Gottschalk and Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel
    As she sits down the singer's entire breast pops out, leaving her completely exposed.
    Completely oblivious to what just happened, the singer carries on with the interview unaware that she has just given Gottschalk and Vettel an eyeful.
    After discussing her latest album and revealing a bit about her personal life, she then went on to sing her hit song, On The Floor.
    The interview was just one of many that she has been doing in Europe and was recently spotted with her mum Guadaulpe in Paris.
    Last year Lopez spoke about how having her own children helped the pair mend their own troubled relationship.
    Dressed casually in a grey cardigan and jeans, J-Lo didn't let the rain dampen her spirits as she did a bit of shopping with her mum.
    ©Hollywood royalty: Jennifer made a grand entrance and was brought into the arena on a horse-drawn carriage
    The Diva, who is married to Marc Anthony, also recently revealed in an interview with the BBC that she might not be returning American Idol.
    Lopez, who judged alongside Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson, announced in April that she was keen to start a new show to try and find undiscovered talent in Latin American countries with her husband.
    The show, called Que Viva!, means that Lopez, who has two children, will be able to spend more time with her family.
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    Motherly love: J-Lo's mother Guadalupe with her daughter in Paris while she promotes her new album in Europe

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  • Britain's Got Talent 2011: Teenage rappers The Right Path left in tears after heartfelt tribute to their grandfathers

    Britain's Got Talent 2011: Teenage rappers The Right Path left in tears after heartfelt tribute to their grandfathers
    By SARAH BULL
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    Role models: Teenage rappers The Right Path impressed the Britain's Got Talent judges with their heartfelt tribute to their grandfathers
    Teenage rappers The Right Path were the stars of the night on Britain's Got Talent tonight, with their heartfelt rap about their grandads.
    The duo, consisting of Jamie, 14, and George, 13, received all round top marks and were left in tears after they got a standing ovation from the audience.
    Before taking to the stage for their audition, the boys admitted they were nervous about the performance but excited about performing together for the first time.
    ©Emotional: Both the boys, Jamie (left) and George were left in tears after their rap
    And explaining their act to the judges, George said: 'We don't rap about how hard we are, we rap about making a change. But today we are going to rap about our grandads.'
    Afterwards, judge Amanda Holden told them: 'Boys, I thought it was an excellent tribute to both your granddads who obviously had a massive influence in your lives.
    'I think you both did your granddads proud.'
    ©Proud: The duo's mothers were waiting in the wings, and seemed equally emotional about the performance
    Michael McIntyre added: 'It was good lyrically and it was very heartfelt. It was very impressive.'
    And Louis Walsh, who was standing in for David Hasselhoff, concluded: 'You're two great role models for young kids. i liked all the positivity of it. i think your grandads are going to be very proud.'
    The Right Path unsurprisingly then received three yeses from the judges and are now through to the next round.
    Another young act to impress the judges was seven-year-old Robbie Firmin, performing Frank Sinatra.
    Dressed in a pinstripe suit and matching hat, the pint-sized boy belted out a rendition of the Sinatra classic My Way.
    ©Mini Blue Eyes: Kent schoolboy Robbie Firmin, seven, sing Frank Sinatra's My Way on tonight's episode of Britain's Got Talent
    Music mogul Louis told him: 'Robbie, that was fantastic. I’ve never heard anybody so young sing that song.'
    Despite his tender age, Robbie even showed his cheeky personality by telling Louis his auntie - who was waiting in the wings - was looking for a boyfriend, saying: 'And I think she would want you to be it.'
    Michael was equally enthused: 'Robbie I thought that was just brilliant, it had everything, you toyed with the audience, they were up, they were down, they were swaying. Robbie you’re a star.'
    And, with three yeses, little Robbie was through to the next round.
    Opening the show this evening were illusionist duo David, 39, and Karen, 27, who performed a modernised version of a Houdini trick.
    ©Amazing: Judge Michael praised Robbie's professionalism on the stage
    ©Proud: Robbie's family backstage, as well as presenters Ant and Dec, were thoroughly entertained by his act
    Before their audition, Karen said: 'We are going to perform an illusion that was originally performed by Houdini but we have modernised it.'
    And David added: 'Magic has struggled in the past on Britain's Got Talent but they haven't seen anything like our act yet.'
    Karen and David then took to the stage and performed their act which saw David climb into a Perspex box on stilts which is then covered with a cloth.
    Karen then waves a large sheet in front of the box and when it drops, David was holding the sheet and Karen is in the box.
    Afterwards, Michael said: 'It was brilliant - it wasn't overly cheesy. I never have any idea how anyone does the trick - I'm a complete sucker for it and it was amazing.'
    ©That's magic! Illusionists David and Karen perform tricks for the audience
    Amanda added: 'That was annoyingly good. I am never keen on magic because it’s always so small time, people come on with cards and bits of cotton and no one can see anything.
    'This is a massive show and if it goes onto the Royal Variety then that is a huge show to perform on, and there was no orange make-up, there was no Lycra, I hate to say it, but it was really good.'
    And David concluded: 'You took to the stage and wowed us. You are what this show is about. Congratulations - it was great.'
    Needless to say, the duo made it through.
    ©How did they do that? David and Karen finished to rapturous applause from the audience
    ©Delighted: David said performing in front of the judges and a live audience was 'the best moment of my life'
    Next up was dog act Mexican Mayhem, led by 59-year-old Melanie, whose dogs Twizzle and Tucker performed a dancing act for the judges.
    But altough Tucker did what he was supposed to during the dog agility course, Twizzle was 'a bit tired' and wasn't so up to par.
    However, Melanie didn't let the judges and audience's laughter put her off, attempting to coax Twizzle through props including a windy tube.
    Michael said: 'If both the dogs did what they were supposed to do, it wouldn’t have been nearly as entertaining as the fact that right off the bat one dog decided, "I’m not going to do this."
    ©That really was mayhem: Melanie and her dogs Twizzle and Tucker's performance didn't quite go to plan
    ©Difficult: Melanie struggled with one of the dogs, who she said was feeling a 'bit tired'
    'It was almost like they were a comedy double act and I found it hilarious.'
    And Amanda said: 'That doggy debut was hilarious for all the wrong reasons, but I really enjoyed it.'
    While David said no tot he act, Amanda and Michael said yes - meaning Mexican Mayhem are through to the next round.
    But Mexican Mayhem had some competition from some other dog acts, including Hoover and Jane, who didn't do too well with their tambourine playing act, and Jonathan and Bodhi, whose doggy skateboarding skills were less than impressive.
    Up next were 'very good friends' Jon and Jenny, whose act was slightly ruined when Bodhi managed to run back onto the stage, much to the amusement of the audience.
    Pianist Paul Gbegaje, 19, was next to take to the stage as the auditions moved up to Manchester.
    Before making his way on for his audition, Paul said: 'I wasn't good at football or sports so every lunchtime I was in the music room playing music and composing. What I like about playing the piano is the feeling you get from it, it's a huge high.'
    ©Impressive: Dance Angels Elite impressed the judges with their colourful outfits and enthusiastic performance
    And, asked by Amanda if playing the piano was what he wanted to do full time, John replied: 'Definitely. This is how I express myself. I'm not a good talker but I communicate through music.'
    While Michael called him sensational and Amanda said he was amazing, David caused drama with the audience when he said the audition was 'really nice'.
    He added: 'I'm not sure it was great. But I love your spirit and your tenacity, so come back and show me up.'
    ©Inspired: The Celtic Colleens were praised for their originality thanks to their illuminated Irish dancing routine
    ©Mixed response: Pianist Paul wowed Amanda and Louis, but David wasn't convinced
    ©Lightning fingers: Paul wowed the audience with his super-speedy piano playing
    ©Better than Diversity? Amanda Holden told dance troupe Abyss they weren't as good as their predecessors
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  • Raw grief of Jackass star's best friend: Heartbreaking video shows inconsolable Bam Margera as he visits spot where Ryan Dunn died in fiery crash

    Raw grief of Jackass star's best friend: Heartbreaking video shows inconsolable Bam Margera as he visits spot where Ryan Dunn died in fiery crash
    By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
    ©Heartbroken: Bam Margera returns to the spot where his best friend and Jackass co-star lost his life in a horrific car smash in the early hours of Monday morning in Philadelphia
    Autopsy results reveal the crash was so violent it's impossible to determine if Dunn and passenger died from impact or from the fire that resulted
    Photo emerges showing stuntman in high spirits whilst he partied at a bar shortly before crash
    Co-star and best friend Bam Margera overcome with emotion as he visits crash scene
    Ryan Dunn's Jackass co-star Bam Margera broke down into floods of tears as he visited the spot where his best friend lost his life in a horror 130mph car smash.
    An inconsolable Bam spoke to a local news station and was so distraught he could barely put his loss into words.
    'It was the worst phone call I ever got in my life waking up to that,' the 31-year-old wept.
    ©Raw grief: Bam could barely hold it together as he gave an interview to a local news station
    Margera, who was in Arizona at the time of the crash, visited the crash scene in Philadelphia on Tuesday evening.
    He was visibly overcome with emotion, rocking back and forth in agony at the guardrail that the car crashed through.
    'I've never lost anybody that I cared about. It's my best friend,' he told local TV station WPXI, weeping.
    ©'Worst phone call of my life': He paid tribute to his childhood friend and asked how he would cope with the loss he wept: 'I can't, I can't'
    'He was the happiest person ever, the smartest guy. He had so much talent, and he had so many things going for him. This is not right, not right.'
    Margera stood at the guardrail that Dunn pierced with his Porsche Monday morning with such force that the car slammed through about 40 feet of trees before exploding into flames.
    When asked how he'd get through this ordeal, Bam replied: 'I can't. I can't.'
    Dunn's brother, Eric Dunn, said in an emailed statement to the AP that his family was 'devastated'.
    ©
    Memories: The cast of Bam's show Viva La Bam, a spin-off from Jackass, featuring Bam, front centre, his father Phil, far left, mother April and Dunn, back centre which ran for five seasons between 2003 and 2005
    ©Emotional: Close friends of Dunn visited the spot where his car smashed into a guardrail before careering off the road and into woodland and exploding into flames
    ©In good spirits: A new picture shows Jackass star Ryan Dunn in high spirits as he parties at a bar with friends and fans shortly before he crashed his Porsche yesterday morning, killing himself and another passenger
    ©Childhood friends: Ryan and Bam, pictured back in November 2003
    ©Wreckage: The charred remains of the Porsche 911 GT3 is towed away as police survey the scene
    ©
    Investigation: Dunn's Porsche was found engulfed in flames in woods beside the road
    Margera, who appeared in her son's MTV show 'Viva La Bam' with Dunn, says he was not the type of person to get behind the wheel while drunk.
    'He is going to be missed by everyone,' April tearfully told the NBC Today Show.
    'I have yelled at him for lots of things but he was not a big drinker and he was always responsible as far as I know, so I cannot believe he would do that.
    'I am sick because it is a waste, sick because I loved him, sick because he was talented and sick because he is gone.'
    Meanwhile the passenger killed in Dunn's fatal car crash has been identified.
    Police have confirmed Zachary Hartwell, 30, perished in a fireball car crash in the early hours of yesterday morning.
    Hartwell, from West Chester, Philadelphia, had been with Dunn at Barnaby's and appeared in one of the last photographs to be taken of the daredevil before the accident.
    The two were drinking with a third unidentified male in a Twitter picture, which was posted hours before the accident.
    ©Speaking out: Bam Margera's mother April says she does not believe Dunn was driving drunk at the time of his death
    While Hartwell was not a member of the Jackass crew, he is listed as a production assistant on the second Jackass movie.
    He is also credited on IMDb as a 'car stunt driver' in Bam Margera's film Minghags.
    He was reportedly a recently married Iraq war veteran
    Dunn who was famous for his vulgar stunts in the multimillion-dollar TV and movie franchise Jackass, was driving his 2007 Porsche on a highway when it left the road, flipped over a guardrail and crashed into woods before bursting into flames.
    Speed may have been a factor in the crash, West Goshen Township police said.
    The force of impact shattered the vehicle into several twisted and blackened pieces, leaving the Porsche 911 GT3 unrecognisable except for a door that was thrown from the crash and not incinerated. A 100-foot-long tyre skid marked where the car left the road.
    Police said they were able to identify Dunn through his tattoos and hair.
    Dunn appeared on MTV shows Jackass and Viva La Bam and the three Jackass big-screen adaptations. He also was the star of his own MTV show, Homewrecker, and hosted Proving Ground on the G4 cable network.
    G4 spokesman Dave Welch said Proving Ground, which premiered on June 11 with the second episode due to air today, was being shelved until the network could discuss its future.
    Dunn's long-time friend and fellow Jackass daredevil Johnny Knoxville tweeted last night: 'Today I lost my brother Ryan Dunn. My heart goes out to his family and his beloved Angie. RIP Ryan, I love you buddy.'
    ©Passenger: Zachery Hartwell (right) was killed in Dunn's fatal car crash yesterday. The pair were at a bar with an unidentified friend in Philadelphia before the accident
    Dunn also starred in the yet-to-be-released film Living Will. The film's website describes Dunn's character as a 'party bum slacker (who) returns from the dead as a mischievous and perverted ghost'.
    MTV praised Dunn's tireless humour and enthusiasm and said he would be missed.
    'We are devastated by the tragic loss of Ryan Dunn - a beloved member of the MTV family for more than a decade,' said Van Toffler, president of MTV Networks Music/Films Group. 'The Jackass brotherhood will never be the same.'
    Dunn was born in Ohio and moved at 15 to Pennsylvania, where he met Bam Margera on his first day of high school, according to a biography on his website.
    Dunn, Margera, Christopher Raab (known as Raab Himself) and Brandon DiCamillo, under the moniker CKY for 'Camp Kill Yourself', started making videos that featured them skateboarding and performing stunts.
    ©Where the night started: Dunn and Hartwell were both at Barnaby's in West Chester hours before the accident
    Dunn was working as a welder and petrol station worker when Knoxville, a friend of Margera's through the skateboarding circuit, asked the crew to allow their videos to be part of the series Jackass, which became a hit on MTV and ran from 2000 to 2002.
    Perhaps his most famous stunt, in 2002's Jackass: The Movie, involved inserting a toy car into his bottom and going to a hospital casualty unit, where he made up a story that he was in mysterious pain after passing out at a fraternity party. Dunn's X-ray from the hospital became a popular T-shirt for Jackass fans.
    In a 2000 stunt, he dived into a tank at a raw sewage plant wearing flippers, a mask and a snorkel.
    ©Crash scene: Black marks on the road show where Dunn's car skidded out of control
    ©Devastation: Dunn's car span off the road, through a guardrail and into the woods
    Bam Margera Breaks Down After Hearing About Ryan Dunns Death

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