Sunday, February 28, 2010

Sinitta feels the heat as she performs at Belfast nightclub

If you've got it, flaunt it: Sinitta stripped down to a sequinned bikini as she performed at the Kremlin nightclub in Belfast last night


Sinitta proved she's a woman who likes to party as she performed at the Kremlin Club in Belfast last night.

The 41-year-old singer started off her performance wearing a sequinned red dress and cropped jacket teamed with a pair of towering tan stilettos.

But as the night wore on, it seemed Simon Cowell's ex was feeling the heat as she stripped down to a sparkly bikini.

Revealing a washboard stomach and muscular arms, Sinitta looked like she was giving the crowd a good time.

At one point enthusiastic - and sweaty-looking - members of the audience joined the singer on stage.

Performing in what is known as one of Belfast's best gay clubs, Sinitta's skyscraper heels were later admired by a man in drag.


Sinitta revealed her washboard stomach and muscular arms as revellers joined her on stage


A drag queen takes a shine to Sinitta's skyscraper heels and holds her foot up for all to see


Wearing an 80s-style yellow ensemble complete with yellow headband, legwarmers and eye shadow, the man clung on to Sinitta's foot, lifting it up for all to see.

Meanwhile Sinitta recently pledged her support for Cheryl Cole and said that Mrs Cole would not put up with Ashley's infidelity.

She said: ‘It’s sad for Cheryl at the moment. I’m praying for her. It’s a lonely time.

'I’ve been texting her to remind her that she has Simon [Cowell] and me to help. I’ve told her to guard her heart, and that she has support


Making an entrance: Sinitta started the night wearing a red sequinned dress, cropped jacket and a pair of towering brown stilettos


source: dailymail

Friday, February 26, 2010

Kanye West's girlfriend Amber Rose copies Grace Jones as she recreates iconic pose

Seen this somewhere before: Amber Rose recreates Grace Jones's iconic 1978 pose for former partner Jean-Paul Goude

Just like Grace Jones, Kanye West's model girlfriend Amber Rose is fast gaining fame for her stunning figure and shaven head.

As the rapper's launches his new blog KanyeWest.com, he decided to celebrate his new internet venture by showing off the former stripper's shapely figure.

In the risqué shot - an out-take from Rose's Complex magazine shoot last year - the part Italian, part Cape Verdean model recreates Jones's iconic 1978 pose of her holding a microphone while nearly naked.


The original: Grace Jones in the original 1978 image, which was used on the cover of her 1985 album Island Life


The original Jones photo was taken by her former partner Jean-Paul Goude and was published in New York magazine in 1978.
Jones loved the image so much she used it on the front cover of her 1985 compilation album Island Life.
Last year, Rose, 27, recreated a series of Jones album covers for American magazine Complex.
Amazingly, the microphone pose never made the publication, but West clearly decided it was worth being published after putting it on his blog.

The pair started dating exactly a year ago after originally meeting in 2008 when West was engaged to designer Alexis Phifer.

The rapper wanted Rose to star in his Robocop video, but the couple insisted their relationship was purely professional at this stage.

However, after splitting from his fiancée after a six year on/off relationship, Rose and West got together.

West and Rose briefly split last June, but by July, the pair were back together again.


Romance: Kanye West, pictured with Rose at the MTV Video Music Awards last year, have been dating for exactly 12 months

The Philadelphia-born beauty has an exotic lineage, with her mother hailing from the West African island of Cape Verde and an Italian father.

In the interview with Complex magazine last year, Rose spoke of her bisexuality and stripper past, insisting West doesn't mind her colourful background.

She said: 'Yeah, they label me a bisexual freak stripper that beds Kanye on a daily basis.
"Amber Rose, the bisexual, dyke, freak," whatever. I'm extremely open with my sexuality. I can be in love with a woman, I can be in love with a man.

'Kanye knew my life, so when the blogs came out like, “Oh, Kanye do you know she was a stripper, that she used to date girls?” Kanye was like, “Tell me something I don’t know.” Everybody has a life and a past.'

source: dailymail

Body of missing Growing Pains actor Andrew Koenig found in park

Tragedy: Former Growing Pains actor Andrew Koenig was found dead in Vancouver yesterday


Former Growing Pains actor Andrew Koenig was found dead yesterday in a wooded area of a Vancouver park apparently after committing suicide.


His body was found by friends around midday yesterday near a footpath in Stanley Park, a large expanse of grass, trees and tourist attractions near the centre of the Olympic city.

The 41-year-old son of Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, who played Pavel Chekov on the original Star Trek TV series, was visiting friends when he went missing.

It was after his father received a despondent letter from his son that the family reported his disappearance to the authorities.

The actor's father said after his son's body was found that Andrew was depressed and 'my son took his own life'.

'He was obviously in a lot of pain'.

A police spokeswoman said, 'I'll let Mr Koenig's words speak for themselves.'

She added foul play was not involved before adding she could not be more specific because the coroner was taking over the investigation.

William Shatner, who played the original Captain Kirk alongside Mr Koenig, said his thoughts were with his friend.


This is one of the missing person posters put up in Vancouver after Andrew disappeared while visiting friends in the city


'My deepest sympathies to Andrew Koenig's family,' he said. 'I will grieve with them.'

Andrew Koenig starred in the 1980s sitcom as Richard 'Boner' Stabone, a friend of Kirk Cameron's character, Mike.

On hearing of his co-star's death, Mr Cameron said: 'It is with great sorrow to hear about the final outcome of the search for my old friend Andrew. I hope everyone will be sensitive to the Koenigs and give the family some private time to reflect and to grieve the loss of their beloved son.


Grief: Star Trek actor Walter Koenig and wife Judith in Vancouver yesterday after the discovery of his son's body. He said his depressed son had committed suicide


: The 73-year-old actor pauses during the press conference


'At a time like this, we all are reminded of the briefness of life and the importance of being ready for our eternal destination. My prayers will continue to be with Andrew's family.'

Koenig's disappearance caused friends including actress Alyssa Milano, actor Kirk Cameron and comedian Sarah Silverman to post comments online or put out statements seeking information on his whereabouts.

On his father's website, Koenig's parents posted a long description of their son, including the fact that he had been suffering from clinical depression when he disappeared.


Young star: Koenig (right) had a recurring role on the 1980s sitcom as Richard 'Boner' Stabone, a friend of star Kirk Cameron's character, Mike


Stanley Park in Vancouver. Police sent out three search-and-rescue teams to find Koenig. Friends and family decided to try again on their own yesterday which was when his body was found


He hadn't been seen since Valentine's Day when he was visiting friends in the Canadian city.

He was supposed to return home two days later but failed to catch his flight to the US. His parents reported him missing then asked the public for help finding him a few days later.

Vancouver police posted up missing posters around Vancouver and launched three search-and-rescue teams to look for any signs of Koenig throughout Stanley Park, believed to be one of his favourite places in the city.

Vancouver Police Constable Tim Fanning revealed that Koenig's bank card and mobile phone had been used since the day he went missing, but did not disclose when or where they were used.

Friends and family decided to try again on their own yesterday and one of them found Koenig's body near a marsh in a heavily wooded area set off a bridle path.

Police said the body could not be seen from the walking path.


Walter Koenig (third from left) stands alongside the Star Trek cast. William Shatner (centre), who played the original Captain Kirk alongside Koenig, said today his thoughts were with his friend


Koenig played the role of Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek series


Mr Koenig was nearby when his son's body was found.
Hours later, he and his wife, Judith, issued a statement at a police station in the park.

They said Andrew had been depressed and urged others who are having trouble coping to seek help. Earlier they had said that he had seemed detached to his friends and had given away his belongings.

'If you are one of those people who can't handle it any more, know people are out there who really care before you make that final decision,' Mr Koenig said.

'Talk to somebody.'

Koenig was born in August 1968 in Los Angeles and has one sister, Danielle.
From 1985 to 1989, he had a recurring role as Richard 'Boner' Stabone, best friend to Kirk Cameron's character Mike Seaver in the first four seasons of the ABC sitcom Growing Pains.

During those four years, he also guest starred on episodes of the sitcom My Sister Sam and My Two Dads as well as the drama 21 Jump Street, which also starred Johnny Depp.

In the early 1990s he provided a voice for the animated series G.I. Joe and in 1993 had a minor role as Tumak in a Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode called 'Sanctuary'.

He also took part in some humanitarian work in Burma in July 2007, visiting Burmese refugee camps with his father as part of the US Campaign for Burma.

In January 2008, he was arrested and briefly held for civil disobedience after taking part in a protest against the Communist Party of China's political and financial support of the military dictatorship in Burma.

Entering the 119th Tournament of Roses Parade, he stood in front of a Chinese float promoting the 2008 Beijing Olympics carrying a sign that read 'China: Free Burma' in both English and Chinese.

His father had praised his son for his acting, film editing and directing work, and said he was also a busy environmental activist.


Father and son: Walter and Andrew in 2000. Koenig praised his son for his acting, film editing and directing work


source: dailymail

Preview of 'Grey's Anatomy' 6.16: Derek's Bad Day

In 'Perfect Little Accident', Derek finds Sloan banging someone in the closet room, gets inside a conflict with a co-worker and watches as his staff mess up.

A series of mishaps, especially surrounding Derek is the theme of "Grey's Anatomy" episode next week. First he sees what he's not supposed to see, then he gets into tension with Richard, before witnessing his staff fighting with each other and again, accidentally seeing what he's not supposed to see.

When famous surgeon Dr. Harper Avery is rushed to Seattle Grace-Mercy West, the staff is surprised to discover that one of their own is related to this legend, and his unorthodox request for his surgery causes tensions between Derek and Richard. Meanwhile Callie and Arizona try to help Teddy and Sloan move on from their pasts and find greener pastures.

After a week of break, "Grey's Anatomy" is back with "Perfect Little Accident" on March 4.




source: aceshowbiz

Thursday, February 25, 2010

'She needs 24-hour care': Susan Boyle's family speak out about safety fears for Britain's Got Talent star

By Ben Todd

Cheery: Susan Boyle was all smiles as she left her home in Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland yesterday. But her family and friends are concerned about her emotional state


Susan Boyle needs round-the-clock supervision and care, her family have said.

The pressures of fame have left the vulnerable singer stressed and feeling isolated, they say.

Her brother John, 59, has given a blunt assessment of her emotional state, saying: 'She needs 24-hour care. She needs to be looked after.'

In the same interview with U.S. magazine People, her brother Gerry said: ' The travelling and the whole [fame] thing is exhausting. She still has her anxieties and her loneliness.'

Miss Boyle, 48, lived with her mother until she died in 2007.

Since her rise to fame on Britain's Got Talent last April, she has been incredibly busy and is surrounded by a team of managers and security.


No pictures, please: Susan holds up her hands as she comes face to face with the waiting paparazzi


Easy does it: Susan navigates her way across the icy pavement


But she also makes late-night telephone calls to - and on occasion visits - her close family and friends when she is feeling lonely at night.

One close friend, Lorraine Campbell, told People: 'She knows she can come up to me anytime. If she's upset, she'll stay the night.

'Security bring her up to my house. I take her home in the morning. Susan stayed with me a week ago. Night-time is a lonely time for her.'


Interrupted: Susan answers the door to a delivery man earlier this week while eating her lunch and then waves to the cameras


In an earlier interview, Gerry, 55, revealed that his sister is desperate to find love.

He said: 'Of course, her family will always be there for her but it is not the same as having someone special in your life.'

Miss Boyle has suffered a series of health problems since emerging into the spotlight.

After the final of Britain's Got Talent she went into the Priory clinic suffering exhaustion.

After four days she moved for a brief period into a rented flat in Radlett, Hertfordshire and was put under the care of doctor Sarah Lotzof.

Last month, she threw a tantrum in a British Airways VIP lounge shouting obscenities and trying to polish a passenger's shoes with a mop.

Days earlier, she had also been abusive in her local cafe. And last week she collapsed at Heathrow Airport.

Nevertheless, her career goes from strength to strength.

Her debut album I Dreamed A Dream was the biggest selling album in the world in 2009. And she is set to earn at least £5million from record sales.

Her record company Sony last night refused to comment, with a source saying: 'This is something between Susan's family and her management.'


source: dailymail

Jennifer Lopez parts company with record label Sony Music

End of an era: Jennifer Lopez, pictured performing in Italy last week, has parted ways with Sony Music after ten years


Jennifer Lopez has confirmed that she is no longer signed to Sony Music.
The singer announced today that she had left the record company after more than ten years as one of its artists.


And she revealed that she had already signed to a new label - but declined to say which one.

Yesterday, her manager Benny Medina revealed that she had split from Sony with Jennifer, 40, confirming the news in a statement today.

She said: 'I am making this statement to put an end to any confusion in regards to my next album, titled Love.

'I have belonged to the Sony family since the beginning of my career as a singer and together we've had great success.

'I have fulfilled my contractual responsibilities with Sony/Epic up to this point, and we have both reached friendly terms about my departure from the label.

'I'm also happy to say that we've found a new home for my album Love and that it is slated for release in the summer of 2010.'

Although her new label was not revealed, reports have said that she has recently been in talks with Island Def Jam.

Although neither Sony or Jennifer disclosed the reason for the split, reports have suggested that it wasn't an amicable ending and Sony dropped her after being not willing to take a chance on her new album.

Her two recent singles, Louboutins and Fresh Out Of The Oven, were flops on the U.S. Billboard singles chart and Sony were not willing to take a gamble on her Love album, that it feared would be a flop.

Music industry sources said Jennifer may now try and release the album online.
They said: 'It may be her last resort to take control of a poor situation.'


Flop star: The singer's last two singles flopped in the U.S., and label Sony were not keen to release the album Love


source: dailymail

Isn't that dress a bit too tight? Mariah Carey's gold mini struggles to contain her expanding figure

Curvy Carey: Mariah Carey shows off her hourglass figure in a tight-fitting gold sequinned and ruffled mini-dress in concert in Los Angeles last night

Mariah Carey may have admitted 'gaining a few pounds' since her marriage to Nick Cannon, but she clearly isn't ashamed of her curvier physique.

Performing at the latest stop on her Angels' Advocate Tour in Los Angeles last night, Carey showed off her figure in all its glory in a figure-hugging gold dress.

The two-piece dress, which started as a billowing ball gown before a section was whipped off to reveal a ruffled mini, appeared slightly too small for her ample curves

Clearly feeling confident with her figure, Carey showed off her tanned legs in a pair of silver sequinned £775 pair of Christian Louboutin peep-toe heels as she performed with her troupe of hunky dancers at the Gibson Amphitheatre.

Carey descended on the stage sitting in a swing in the huge ballgown, before her dancers whipped off the skirt to reveal the mini underneath.

The dress was a gold variation of an outfit she has worn at previous concerts, which have also been made in white and lilac.

Speaking last summer, she admitted her happy marriage to toyboy husband Nick Cannon, 29, had affected her waistline


Making an entrance: Carey descended on to the stage in giant gold ballgown

She said: 'I'm a curvy girl and switch around with my diets all the time.'

When she first started dating Nick in March 2008, she was slim and toned and weighed around 130lbs thanks to daily workout sessions in her swimming pool.

Mariah admitted last year she had put on 'few pounds', but said she planned to resume her fitness plan again.

Writing on her Twitter micro-blogging page last month, Mariah denied reports she was pregnant: 'If I gained a few pounds... My trainer's back living with me.'


All change: Carey's large skirt was then whipped off to show off the singer's legs in a ruffled mini-skirt

Despite her good intentions, her husband didn't help things by buying her tons of sweets for Valentine's Day.

The romantic singer/actor appealed to his wife's sweet tooth by plying her with Rice Krispie treats, gummi worms, Runts, and Now and Laters that he picked up from a special 'sweet suite' in New York's Renaissance Hotel, which was filled with over 300lbs of sweets.

Carey's 22-date North American tour kicked off in New York on New Year's Eve and set to end in Las Vegas this weekend.


Wowing the crowds: Carey is nearly at the end of her Angels' Advocate Tour


When she completes her tour and completes her next album, Carey has hinted she may try and start a family with her husband.

He said recently: 'We absolutely plan to have a family. But we gotta prioritise, because that's a major, major priority. That's like the only priority in life, when you think about it, is starting and raising a family.

'We want to make sure everything is out of the way and that we don't have any distractions.

'We're definitely moving toward [having children]. We got our house in LA, and we got a house [in New York], established and close to schools. So we take all of that stuff into consideration.'


source: dailymail

Kylie is racy in red as she enjoys a night of burlesque cabaret

By Georgina Littlejohn

Lady In Red: Kylie looked stunning in a red leopard print dress as she arrived at Miss Polly Rae: The All New Hurly Burly Show in London last night


The animal in Kylie Minogue was out in full swing last night as she enjoyed a night of sexy cabaret.

The petite singer was a vision in a red leopard print red dress as she attended Miss Polly Rae: The All New Hurly Burly Show in London.

Having staged her own Showgirl tour in 2007, there was plenty on offer to inspire her for her next world tour.


Having fun: Kylie and her friend William Baker, who directed the show, lark about for the cameras


But her main aim for being at the Leicester Square Theatre was to lend her support to good friend and stylist William Baker.

The show, which Baker directed, stars Preston-born Polly Rae, who has already been dubbed as a potential rival to Dita Von Teese.

It features songs by Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, Destiny's Child and Madonna, that have all been given a burlesque makeover.

All are sung live by Polly Rae, which makes her unique among her peers.

And the show has already attracted a host of celebrity fans, including Kylie's little sister Dannii, who attended the show on Tuesday night.


Good golly: Kylie watched the Miss Polly Rae dancers in action


Quite the showgirl: The showstopping performance was directed by Kylie's stylist and friend William Baker


Last night, Kylie and Baker were joined by Boy George, who happily posed for pictures as he arrived at the show.

And over the next few nights, celebrity guests such as Lady Gaga, Denise Van Outen and Leona Lewis are all expected to attend.

Baker said of the show: 'It's a traditional burlesque revue/strip show. Erotic cabaret all done in the best possible taste.

'Burlesque has become too sanitised and watered down. We wanted to revolutionise it, to go back to what it was originally intended to be - something that's very provocative, political and sexy.'


Boy George, in an baby pink skull and crossbones hat, was also the event


source: dailymail

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Twilight star Robert Pattinson FINALLY admits he is dating Kristen Stewart

By Emily Sheridan

Low-profile: Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson leave the Bafta after-party at the Grosvenor House Hotel at midnight on Sunday night

After months of speculation, Robert Pattinson has finally confirmed he is dating his Twilight co-star Kristen Stewart.

The actors, who have been dating since last year, were due to make their first public appearance as a couple at Sunday's Bafta Film Awards, but ended up arriving separately.

Pattinson, 23, was proudly cheering from the audience when his American girlfriend, 19, was named as the winner of the Bafta Rising Star accolade at the star-studded ceremony at the Royal Opera House.

After refusing to comment on their relationship for months, Pattinson finally broke his silence and admitted they were an item.

He told The Sun: 'It is extremely difficult but we are together, yes.

'We can't arrive at the same time because of the fans. It goes crazy. This was supposed to be a public appearance as a couple but it's impossible. We are here together and it's a public event but it's not easy.

'We have to do all this stuff to avoid attention.'

After the Baftas, the couple headed to the Grosvenor House Hotel for the after-party, where they were spotted leaving at a relatively-respectable midnight.


Romance: Robert Pattinson, pictured at the Baftas on Sunday night, has finally admitted he is dating Kristen Stewart, despite arriving separately

While Stewart attended the Elle Style Awards alone last night, Pattinson was busy working all day on his new film Bel Ami.

Romance rumours have surrounded the couple since the first Twilight movie came out in late 2008.

Their sizzling chemistry convinced 'Twi-hard' fans they were an item and was often commented on by their co-stars.

Catherine Hardwicke, who directed the first film, said: 'In terms of what Kristen told me directly, it didn't happen on the first movie. Nothing crossed the line while on the first film.


Missing her man: Stewart attended the Elle Style Awards alone last night


'I think it took a long time for Kristen to realise, "OK, I've got to give this a go and really try to be with this person."'

Hardwicke admitted she noticed the chemistry between the pair during filming, but warned Pattinson off Stewart, because she was 17 at the time, which would make her underage in several U.S. states.

She said: 'After I cast him, I told Rob, "Don't even think about having a romance with her. She's under 18. You will be arrested."'

The couple repeatedly denied rumours of a romance and, until last Spring, Stewart was dating long-term boyfriend Michael Angarano.

Stewart and Pattinson were rumoured to have finally gotten together when they filmed the first Twilight sequel New Moon last summer.


Chemistry: Stewart and Pattinson as Bella Swan and Edward Cullen in The Twilight Saga: New Moon


source: dailymail

Look out everyone, Lindsay Lohan is moving to Britain

Party girl Lindsay Lohan is planning on a move to the UK in the near future


Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan is planning to move to Britain.

The Mean Girls star was recently in London hitting the clubs and now says she plans a permanent move.

And it's not just the UK that will have to get ready for the hard-partying actress - she also plans to use the 'Chunnel' for regular trips to Paris.

'Moving to the UK is in my near future,' she wrote on her Twitter, explaining the move being inspired by 'better dj's/music and Paris is just a Chunnel away!'

Although she did not say anything about it on her tweet, the move would also have another advantage - taking her thousands of miles from dad Michael who she blames for her substance abuse problems that she admits took her to rehab three times.

Earlier this week Lohan described her lesbian relationship with DJ Samantha Ronson as 'really scary' but said she still loves her and hopes they will reconcile.

In a rare account of her and Ronson's stormy 18-month relationship, Lindsay told The Sun newspaper that Ronson, 32, was the only woman she had ever been attracted to.

'It was a big deal for me because I've never had a relationship as public as that, especially being with a girl for the first time. That was really scary for me. But I didn't care because I love her.

'If I wasn't with Samantha, I would probably be with a boy next. She's the only woman I've been attracted to.

'We love each other. We might reconcile the relationship, maybe. I don't know.'

The pair split in April 2009 after a tempestuous few months in which Lohan was seen in tears after nights out with Ronson.

Lohan said they broke up because Ronson's family and friends did not approve of her and the paparazzi her life attracts, but that they live in the same apartment building in Los Angeles and were still in touch.

Lohan also told of her addiction to alcohol, cocaine and other prescription drugs, saying she hit rock bottom in 2007 when her estranged father started talking to the media about her.


She posted a message on Twitter to tell fans of her plans

'I abused substances too much and it wasn't the answer to my problems... I tried to mask my problems with alcohol, cocaine and mind-altering substances.'

Lohan said she was so terrified for herself that she checked into rehab for the first time. She later went back to rehab twice and was sent to jail briefly in 2007 for cocaine possession and drink-driving.

Lohan, who is still on probation, added that she is now clean.

She said: 'I'm allowed to drink now but I know my limits. There are certain situations where I have obligations. There's no reason to (drink) because I don't want to feel like s*** in the morning.'


Lohan insists she is still in love with her ex-girlfriend Samantha Ronson


source: dailymail

Starting her early! Alex Curran introduces her six-year-old 'Mini Me' daughter to the wonders of shopping

By Sarah Bull

Retail therapy: Alex Curran keeps a tight grip on Lilly-Ella as they shop in Liverpool


You're never too young to indulge in a little retail therapy.


At least, that seems to be the mentality of Alex Curran, who introduced her six-year-old daughter Lilly-Ella to the wonders of shopping in Liverpool today.

And it's not only her mother's love of shopping that Lilly-Ella is copying - she is also getting to grips with her sense of style.

In fact Lilly-Ella looked like Alex's 'Mini Me' as they enjoyed their shopping trip, with both ladies wearing grey and black ensembles to combat the cold.

While Alex was decked out in her favourite combination of black skinny jeans and her favourite Balmain black blazer with exaggerated shoulders, Lilly-Ella looked adorable in a grey T-shirt and skirt suit, complete with grey tights and black boots.


Shopping time! The girls enjoy their day out despite the windy weather conditions


But despite her love of designer fashion, Alex, wife of Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard, has clearly been feeling the effects of the recession, and was spotted loaded with bags from High Street stores including Topshop and River Island.

However, Alex struggled to get the bags into the boot of her sports car as she battled against the extreme weather conditions, including violent gusts of wind, in Liverpool


Alex struggled to push all her shopping bags into the boot of her sports car


The WAG was blasted by a huge gust of wind as she packed away her shopping


source: dailymail

Monday, February 22, 2010

Leona Lewis detoxes down to a size 10 and says, 'I love it when people tell me I've lost weight!'

By Sarah Bull

Leona Lewis has slimmed down from a size 14 to a size 10 after embarking on a strict month-long detox regime.


The 24-year-old singer, who has always flown the flag for 'normal', curvy women, decided to change her diet after a lengthy spell in the recording studio.

She said: 'I went on a detox at the end of summer last year and basically ate vegetables and nothing processed.


Leona's new slimline look, which she showed off at the Elle Style Awards last night, is in sharp contrast to her appearance at last year's Grammy Awards

'I didn’t drink anything but water for a month! I usually drink lots of water anyway, so it wasn’t a crazy, dramatic change to my lifestyle, but I just really wanted to try it and see how I felt.

'And after being in the studio a while, I started doing shows and getting more active. I only did the detox for a little while, but it must have kick-started something in me because everyone keeps saying: "Wow, you’ve lost weight!" and I’m like: "Cool!"'


Leona looked stunning in a futuristic outfit at the Brit Awards last week


However, Leona says the decision to lose weight was hers and hers alone, and she has never felt under pressure from her industry to slim down.

She said: 'No one’s ever said, "You need to work out more." I put pressure on myself to stay healthy and I do want to look good, but I like to eat and I don’t like to starve myself!''

But there was one thing that Leona struggled to give up - chocolate.

She laughed: 'I love chocolate, it was so hard for me! But I thought, "It’s only a few weeks. You can have it, but it’ll make you fat! So do you want that or to be healthy and feel great?"'


Leona insists she is 'too young' to marry long-term boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa


Leona also revealed she has no plans to move to Los Angeles, despite enjoying the sun-soaked city while she recorded her second album Echo there last year.

She told Closer magazine: 'There’s a lot of skinniness out there, but it’s really outdoorsy and I love that. It’s always sunny and I loved going on horse trails and hiking in the canyons.

'At first, I didn’t like LA – it’s so vast and you have to drive everywhere. Everyone has this perception that I’m over there a lot, but it’s just for work. My life is in London.'

And one of the main things keeping her in London is boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa, with whom she shares a house in Hackney.

But despite having been together for over seven years, Leona insists she has no plans to walk down the aisle just yet.

She said: 'I’m not getting married yet! There’s this pressure, and I’m used to people asking about it now, but I’m 24 – I’m not getting married yet, it’s too young!”
The full interview with Leona appears in this week's Closer maagzine.



source: dailymail

Sunday, February 21, 2010

'The Last Airbender' Unleashes New TV Spot

The snippet comprises action scenes from the action sci-fi and shares never-before-seen footage in the middle of the video.


Another sneak peek to "The Last Airbender" has been provided by Paramount Pictures, which has released a new TV spot for the film. Aired during 2010 Winter Olympics on Saturday, February 20, the video exposes the visual effects while featuring many action scenes. A glimpse of fresh footage can be seen in the middle of the snippet, during which Noah Ringer's Aang shows off one of his skills.

"The Last Airbender" is a live-action film version of Nickelodeon's animated series of the same name. The film follows Aang and is set in a world where human civilization is divided into four nations: Water, Earth, Air and Fire. Teaming up with Waterbender named Katara and her brother Sokka, Aang proceeds on a perilous journey to restore balance to their war-torn world.

Joining Noah Ringer in the cast ensemble are Jackson Rathbone and Nicola Peltz who play Sokka and Katara respectively. Meanwhile, villainous prince Zuko is portrayed by Dev Patel. M. Night Shyamalan serves behind the lens and writes the script for this action sci-fi, which will come in U.S. theaters on July 2.




source: aceshowbiz

Looks like a budget set for the Sugababes as they perform a VERY intimate routine

The Sugababes performing at the On/Off Jalouse party at Bloomsbury Ballroom in London last nightGHe


Their forthcoming tour is likely to see them playing the country's biggest venues but last night the Sugarbabes got up so close and personal they could have been performing in your front room.

And as these pictures show, fans at the show at Jalouse nightclub's In/Out party at London's Bloomsbury Ballroom were treated to some of the band's raunchiest routines ever.

Heidi Range, Jade Ewen and Amelle Berrabah, dressed in micro outfits that would make your grandmother blush, whirled about the tiny stage proving this latest Sugababes line-up is set to become the most popular yet.

They certainly seem a happier trio than some of the previous Sugababes combinations
The three presented a united front when they were pictured partying with rival group The Saturdays after the Brit Awards last week.

Amelle has obviously recovered from the bout of 'nervous exhaustion' that saw her seek treatment at a private clinic in Europe at the end of last year.


Amelle Berrabah on stage at the Jalouse party in London last night


The band blamed the shake-up in the Sugababes line-up last year which saw Eurovision Song Contest contender Jade replace Keisha Buchanan.

A statement on the band's website at the time explained: 'It seems that with all the recent events in the band, the stress over a period of months has unfortunately taken its toll on Amelle and she is now suffering from a severe bout of nervous exhaustion.'

It later emerged that Buchanan, the last remaining original member of the group, had been forced out.

Jade and Amelle were subsequently spotted bonding on a holiday in Barbados over the New Year holiday.

Before their show for Jalouse last night the band were seen performing Wear My Kiss on BBC Sport Relief Let's Dance show.



Jade leads from the front at the Sugababes show in London last night


source: dailymail