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Happy New Year 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:20:00 +0000

May this New Year bring many opportunities your way, to explore every joy of life and may your resolutions for the days ahead stay firm, turning all your dreams into reality and all your efforts into great achievements.

Mallika Sherawat Goes Topless for FHM

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 05:18:00 +0000

Eva Herzigova proudly shows off her pregnancy curves

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 03:30:00 +0000

She leaped to fame in the Nineties as the curvy face and body of the Wonderbra billboards.

And despite being more well-known for her slimmer frame in recent years, Eva Herzigova is revelling in her pregnancy curves.

The Czech supermodel, 37, looks glowing as she shows off her baby bump in a stunning new photoshoot for glossy magazine Harper's Bazaar.

Oh baby! Czech supermodel Eva Herzigova shows off her baby bump in a fitted black dress in a new photoshoot for the April issue of Harper's Bazaar magazine

Hippy chick: Eva said her pregnancy has done wonders for her complexion

The model, who is seven months pregnant with her second child with businessman partner Gregorio Marsiaj, posed for the publication's April issue.

And despite being heavily pregnant, Eva looks stunning as ever as she models the latest designs from Lanvin, Christian Dior and Chanel.

Reflecting on her changing body over the years, Eva is enjoying having her curves back.

Not too posh to push: Eva is hoping to have a natural birth when her second child arrives in April

Being pregnant is less about being sexy than being sensual': Eva is loving her pregnancy curves

She tells the magazine: 'Being pregnant is less about being sexy than being sensual. You feel very feminine. There are all these special hormonal enhancements.

'You really blossom, especially in the first three months: my skin and my hair were in great condition; my breasts were like "wow"; it was like I’d had a facelift and breast-enhancement surgery.
'It’s amazing refinding the body that you used to have in your 20s.'

Eva is taking a natural approach to the birth and is looking forward to having a sibling for her three-year-old son George.

She admitted she was horrified by some of her celebrity contemporaries who arranged elective Caesareans.

She told the magazine: 'I wanted to give birth naturally at nine months.

'I’ve heard some women book delivery by Caesarean early before their due date. I think a lot do it because of the fear of pain.'

Eva announced she was pregnant last October.

At the time, she said: 'Our son George is being really sweet, asking all different questions about the baby and talking to my belly. Gregorio and I are thrilled with the wonderful news.'

Courteney Cox showed off her stunning figure

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:35:00 +0000

Courteney Cox showed off her stunning figure when she stripped off on the beach for her new TV show.

The former Friends star wore a revealing white bikini, as she filmed scenes for comedy series Cougar Town.

Looking younger than her 45 years, the actress' toned body turned heads as she splashed in the sea on the Will Rogers State Beach in Malibu, California.

Making a splash: Courteney Cox films scenes for her new series Cougar Town on the beach in Malibu

After filming the revealing scenes modest Cox covered up her bikini body in a stripey towel.

She then changed into a red maxi dress to cuddle five-year-old daughter Coco, who was on set to watch her mum.

Cougar Town, which started in the U.S. last month, stars Cox as divorced single mother Jules Cobb.

Beach body: Courteney showed off her fabulous figure in a skimpy white bikini

The ABC sitcom sees Jules searching for love in a small Florida town, as she tries to get back into the dating scene.

Finding all single men her own age are 'broken, gay or chasing young girls', Jules decides to date younger men.

'Cougar' is an expression which refers to an older woman looking for a toyboy.

Covering up: Courteney wrapped herself in a towel despite the scorching California sun

However, Cox is far from the stereotype of an unattractive, desperate woman.

Critics have given the series mixed review, with many questioning Cox's suitability as a 'cougar'.

However Cox has revealed that she prefers her new role to the character of Monica in Friends.

She told the LA Times: 'I hope this show is a huge hit and that people love it. Because I like playing this character more than any character I've ever played.

Yummy mummy: Courteney covers up in a summery dress as she cuddles five-year-old daughter Coco

Bond girl Olga Kurylenko new Campari face for 2010 calendar

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:27:00 +0000

As a Bond girl, she's not easily shaken or stirred.

Which means Olga Kurylenko is perfectly unruffled about following in the footsteps of a host of Hollywood A-listers as the new face of Campari.

The 29-year-old Ukrainian actress has been chosen as the drink's latest calendar girl, taking on a role previously held by Jessica Alba, Salma Hayek and Eva Mendes to name but a few.

Toast of the town: Bond girl Olga Kurylenko will take over from Jessica Alba as the new Campari girl for 2010

Olga, who will take over in 2010 from Alba, this year's Campari Girl, shot the Italian brand's 11th calendar, dubbed Campari Milano, in Milan.

Her predecessors may be much better known but there is no doubting her model looks will live up to the brand's sophisticated image.

'Olga was a natural choice,' said Campari chief executive Bob Kunze-Concewitz.

'[She has] great charm, grace, elegance and sensuality that represents the perfect incarnation of the Campari brand.'

Temptation: Olga Kurylenko in the Campari calendar. She gained an international audience as Bond Girl Camille in Quantum of Solace

Airbrushed? Me? The 29-year-old actress looks like an animated computer character in this shot for the Campari 2010 calendar

In the retro-themed shoot, Olga, who came to international prominence as Camille in the most recent James Bond film Quantum of Solace, poses confidently clutching a bottle of Campari in an old train carriage.

Beautiful onlookers gawp at her through the windows.

In another, just like Jessica Alba's campaign, she looks airbrushed within an inch of her life in a black leather top and black trousers.

'It was a truly unique experience,' she said.

'I was delighted and intrigued by Campari’s proposal: to play the Campari woman and interpret the essence of Red Passion.'

In keeping with its experimental approach to the arts, Campari chose the young up-and-coming Italian photographer Simone Nervi to immortalise Kurylenko.

The drinks are on me: Olga, who stars in Campari's 11th calendar shot in Milan, said: 'It was a truly unique experience.

It takes two to tango: Olga, here for Campari, appeared naked for the Ukranian edition of lads magazine Maxim

Blake Lively in new film The Private Lives Of Pippa Lee

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 09:55:00 +0000

Blake Lively may play a wildchild in Gossip Girl, but even her character Serena Van Der Woodsen would baulk at some of these raunchy scenes.

In stills released from her little seen film, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, the 22-year-old actress plays troubled teenager Pippa, who runs away from home and is introduced to a world of bondage and drugs by her lesbian aunt.

Pippa ends up acting in lesbian bondage films and developing a taste for drugs before she is rescued by the much older publisher Herb Lee, played by Alan Arkin.
Spanks for the memories: Blake Lively meets a dominatrix in new film The Private Lives Of Pippa Lee

The film is directed by Daniel Day Lewis's wife Rebecca Miller, who also wrote the book the movie is adapted from.

While most of the film centres on the 50-year-old Pippa Lee, played by Robin Wright Penn, Blake stars as the younger Pippa in the flashback scenes.

The elder Pippa is the epitome of a perfect wife and mother and finds her life unravelling when she moves with her husband to a retirement community.

She finds herself drawn to handsome neighbour Chris, played by Keanu Reeves.

Her friends have no idea of Pippa's crazy teen years and her tumultuous childhood.

The young Pippa runs away from home after finally tiring of violent clashes with her bipolar mother Suky (Maria Bello) and her pastor father Des (Tim Guinee).

Seeking refuge with her aunt, she is stunned to find out she is a lesbian in a relationship with a dominatrix named Kit (Julianne Moore).

Kit is thrilled to meet the fresh-faced Pippa and soon casts the confused teen in her depraved S&M movies.
Tie me up, tie me down: A laughing Pippa, wearing a dog collar, is forced to the floor by two 'captors'
Sordid: Troubled Pippa ends up being led astray by her aunt's lesbian lover

In one scene, Blake strips down to her retro underwear and is spanked on the backside by a severe-looking dominatrix dressed in black.

In another sequence, Blake ends up in a dog collar with a chain and is controlled by her two 'captors'.

But after turning to drugs, she finds her salvation in protective Herb, who falls for the vulnerable young woman.
Saviour: Pippa finds love with an older man, publisher Herb Lee (played by Alan Arkin)
Who's behind you: Pippa ends up crawling on the floor on a lead in one risqué scene
The Private Lives Of Pippa Lee was first screened at the Berlin International Film Festival in February and was well received by critics.

It had a limited run in British cinemas in July, taking £108,160 in the box office.

The film is released on DVD in the UK on November 2 and has a limited run in US cinemas from November 27.
Troubled past: Robin Wright Penn, pictured with Arkin, pays the older Pippa, who is tormented by her teenage memories

Melinda Messenger strips off for lingerie brand

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:17:00 +0000

Melinda Messenger proved she still has the curves that propelled her to fame, as she showcased the new Ultimo lingerie designs for bigger busted women.

The 38-year-old became famous back in the 90s when an advert showing her in her underwear was banned.

The controversy helped Melinda launch a successful career as a page three girl.

Earning their keep: Since having her breasts surgically enhanced Melinda Messenger hasn't looked back - and she's still working at 37

Face of Ultimo: Melinda represents the brand's range for bigger busted women

Twelve years later Melinda's surgically enhanced 34DD breasts are still earning their keep.

Melinda has been the face of Ultimo's D to G collection for more than a year. And she is currently hosting Five's Live From Studio Five show.

But her svelte figure doesn't come with out work. Melinda says it is thanks to the help of a natural diet pill - LIPObind, which she took after she put on 21lbs following the birth of her youngest child.

‘I was going to pose in my underwear for the first time in eight years! I suddenly thought 'Oh my God - I've got three kids and now I've got to take my clothes off!’,' she said.

Red lady: Melinda, a mother-of-three, says she would support her daughter if she followed her into modelling

The mother-of-three also says she would support her daughter Evie if she chose to follow in her footsteps.

'There are plenty of people who will pull you down and attack you – but that’s not what life’s about. It’s about following your heart,' she told the Metro.

'If she feels compelled to be a model, then I’m behind her, but she’s only five. She said she wanted to work in a library, then the next day she wanted to be like Madonna.'

Melinda's own mother denounced her when she launched her glamour model career. The two were only reconciled after the birth of Melinda's first child.

Looking good: Melinda says she would no longer go topless

serena williams posses nude for ESPN magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:46:00 +0000

Serena Williams certainly served up a surprise on the cover of America's ESPN magazine.

The tennis champion peeled off her usual sportswear to appear completely naked on the cover of the publication's 'Body Issue'.

The 28-year-old looks a picture of confidence while wearing nothing but a smile, her modesty saved only by some very strategic posing.

Naked ambition: Serena Williams on the cover of America's ESPN magazine

But the athlete has previously admitted she struggles to accept her body shape.

'My thighs... I think they're too big,' she has said. 'And also my arms. I think they're too muscular. They're too thick.

'Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and am, like, I want to lose my inner thigh. I've got to do an hour of cardio today, or whatever. I try not to do it, but the insecurity comes back sometimes.

'I want women to know that it's okay. You can be whatever size you are, and you can be beautiful both inside and out.'

Back on top: The tennis champion is ranked No. 1 again after today's victory at the China Open in Beijing

The release of the magazine in the US marks a triumphant day for Serena.

She is now back on top of the rankings after a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Ekaterina Makarova in the second round of the China Open in Beijing.

But her journey back to glory has not been without controversy - last month she made a furious outburst against a line judge at the US Open.

TV viewers around the world saw the player launched a threatening, profanity-laced tirade at a female line judge after being called for a foot fault.

'If I could, I would take this ******* ball and shove it down your ******* throat,' she reportedly said.

She was fined $10,000, which is around £6,000, and later apologised for the incident.

Kristen Stewart shows off her sultry photoshoot

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:37:00 +0000

She made her name as the girl who fell in love with a vampire. So perhaps it's not that surprising that Kristen Stewart has grown up into something of a gothic beauty.

The 19-year-old star of the Twilight movies showed off a stunning new image in a sultry photoshoot.

In the accompanying article for a U.S. magazine, Stewart tells how the success of the first Twilight movie changed her life. Now, working on the sequels, she can no longer walk about without being recognised and feels like a prisoner as she returns to her hotel room after filming each day
Leggy: Kristen Stewart shows off her pins as she reclines on a bed in a leopard-print coat

With her hair cropped and dyed black after her recent role as Joan Jett in the biopic about The Runways, Stewart looks very different from Bella Swan, the fresh-faced teen she portrays in Twilight, the story of a romance between a vampire and human girl.

Smoky make-up, leopardskin and lace ensure she smoulders in the striking shots by Craig McDean for Interview magazine.

During the interview, conducted by veteran actor Dennis Hopper, Stewart admits she is struggling to adapt to her sudden fame.

Punk princess: Stewart goes for the punk rock look with her black quiff, smoky eyes and rebellious hand gestures
New romantic: Stewart swaps her usual black for romantic white lace

It was less than a year ago that she and leading man Robert Pattinson starred in the first Twilight film - adapted from Stephanie Meyer's best-selling books

There have been rumours of a real-life romance, although Stewart is in a relationship with actor Michael Angarano.

She tells Hopper: 'I don’t talk to anybody about my personal life, and maybe that perpetuates (the attention), too.'

Followed by fans and photographers, Stewart finds it hard to live normally and has become 'boring' because she spends so much time in her hotel room while she is filming the sequels.

Wild thing: Kristen goes for an edgy look in leopard-print heels and sunglasses

'I'd like to take more walks after work instead of having to come back to my hotel room and not leave. So it can be boring,' she said. 'I don’t leave my hotel room - literally, I don’t.'

As well as her day-to-day-life, she feels the movie series has begun to dominate her conversation.

'The sad thing is that I feel so boring because Twilight is literally how every conversation I have these days begins - whether it’s someone I’m meeting for the first time or someone I just haven’t seen in a while.

All wrapped up: Stewart gets to grips with some cellophane

'The first thing I want to say to them is, “It’s insane! And, as a person, I can’t do anything!” But then I think to myself, God damn it, shut the f**k up.'

Stewart is currently working on the third Twilight movie Eclipse after finishing the sequel New Moon earlier this year.

While New Moon sees Pattinson's vampire character Edward Cullen attempt to leave his human girlfriend Bella to save her life, Eclipse sees her torn between her blood-sucking lover and her werewolf friend Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner).

Stewart says she is finally getting a better understanding of Bella in the sequels although she finds her obsessive love for Edward disturbing.

She said: 'I feel like I really know Bella now...

'You have to question their (Bella and Edward's) motivations - to watch two people so unhealthily devoted to each other.

'I stand behind everything that they do. I have to justify it in my mind, or else I couldn’t play the character. But they are definitely not the most pragmatic characters.

'The weirdest f**king themes run through this story - like dominance and masochism.'

Meyer's Twilight books have sold over 25million copies worldwide and a further 20million copies in the U.S. and have been translated in 37 languages.

Scarlett Johansson stars in a new campaign for Moët & Chandon

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 22:40:00 +0000

Scarlett Johansson proved she is indeed a bubbly blonde in a new campaign for Moët & Chandon.

The Hollywood actress looks her bombshell best in a series of smouldering images for the champagne house, who named her their first ever celebrity ambassador last month.

In one provocative image she pops the cork off a bottle of the French tipple, while in another she shows off her fancy footwork as she holds a champagne glass between her toes.
Toast of the town: Scarlett Johansson stars in a new campaign for Moët & Chandon

The 24-year-old, who is no doubt delighted with the free flowing champagne that will come her way as part of the role, is also photographed reclining poolside on a lounge with a huge ice bucket (but not a drop of liquor in sight).

The campaign was shot by renowned photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.

'I am honoured to have been chosen as their ambassador and to make history with the brand, as the first celebrity face of champagne,' said at a gala film evening in London in March which was also attended by Thandie Newton and Eva Herzigova.

The head of Moët & Chandon Frédéric Cumenal said Scarlett, the star of Lost In Translation and more recently Vicky Cristina Barcelona, was 'the obvious choice.'

In a gushing speech about the actress, he continued: 'She, like Moët, has a magical story to tell and makes people dream.
Fancy footwork: The actress holds a champagne glass between her toes in one image
Ice queen: The head of the champagne house says Scarlett was the 'obvious choice' to be the company's celebrity ambassador

'She is a true icon of celebration - refreshingly spontaneous, generous, glamorous and she lives life to the fullest both on-screen and off.'

Scarlett will soon be back to her day job with a new role in Iron Man 2.

She will play the Russian femme fatale Black Widow in the highly anticipated sequel.

She is set to join a star-studded cast which includes Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson, Don Cheadle and Mickey Rourke.

British actress Emily Blunt was initially cast for the role but stepped down due to obligations to the film Gulliver's Travels.
Cheers to me: Scarlett says she is 'honoured' to front the campaign (and probably delighted at the freebies that will no doubt come her way)

Halle Berry adopts a smouldering pose for her new perfume

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:04:00 +0000

Halle Berry wades through the surf in a cotton dress verging on transparent and relaxes in a revealing crochet dress looking every inch the alluring star.

She knows how to play a role - and when it comes to launching your own brand of perfume - that has to be nothing short of stunningly sexy and available.

The 42-year-old becomes the latest in a long line of celebs to promote their own line of fragrance - but hers has taken more work than most.

Beauty on board: Halle Berry adopts a smouldering pose for her new perfume

She has spent two years coming up with the scent, a woody smell and image are meant to evoke memories of the beach.

Halle told the WWDBeauty website: ‘(Before my fragrance) I was mixing other brands that shall remain nameless to make my own scent with fig and mimosa.

‘With Halle, I added olibanum, which is an African root, which brings spice to the fragrance, and sandalwood, which smoothes everything out and makes it yummy.

‘It’s very sensual, very natural, very much reflective of the outdoors.’

The perfume, which contains olibanum and mimosa, was two years in the making

The top notes of the scent are Sicilian bergamot, fig leaves and pear blossom. It also contains notes from freesia petals, hibiscus flowers and mimosa.

In between making perfumes and movies, Hall has been caring for her 11-month-old daughter Nahla with her Canadian model boyfriend Gabriel Aubry.

Meanwhile, Halle has topped a poll of the most stylish Oscar looks of all time.

Halle wore a burgundy Elie Saab dress with sheer top and floral patchwork to the 2003 Oscars, where she picked up the Best Actress trophy for Monster's Ball.

Her win made history as Halle became the first African-American woman to win the accolade.

Coming close behind Halle in the Galaxy Minstrels poll, was Keira Knightley's 2006 Vera Wang outfit, and Heidi Klum's 2008 Galliano dress.

Beach beauty: Halle lolls in the sand in a clinging crochet dress

Bar Refaeli hits the beach for bikini shoot

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:55:00 +0000

Her sculpted body and come hither look have snared Bar Refaeli a movie star boyfriend.

Now the makers of Hurley swimwear are hoping her latest shoot will have an equally impressive effect on their sales figures.

The blonde Israeli, who also models for M&S, dons an animal striped bikini and poses in a pool of water.
Bikini ready: Bar Refaeli need have no concerns about her body in this shoot for swimwear brand Hurley

In a black-and-white photo for the same brand the freckled 23-year-old holds her shirt open to expose a white swimsuit beneath.

Bar signed for Hurley last July and her shoot is meant to 'illustrate a theme of a young woman’s journey and discovery.'

Bar started modelling when she was just eight months old and was recently featured in a poll of the world's most beautiful women.

Voyage of discovery: The 23-year-old Israeli model may design for Hurley

Beach babe: Bar poses in a number of sultry shots for the brand

She's appeared in campaigns for Victoria's Secret and Ralph Lauren and was the first Israeli to make the cover of iconic Sports Illustrated magazine. She has also appeared on the cover of Elle and GQ.

More recently she has currently been accompanying DiCaprio around the world as he promotes his latest film Revolutionary Road, which also stars Kate Winslet.

Lily Allen stripped off for her riskiest photoshoot

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:36:00 +0000

Lily Allen stripped off for her riskiest photoshoot yet as she posed topless beside two ferocious panthers.

Wearing nothing but a pair of diamond-squared hotpants, opaque tights and platform heels, the Smile singer appears to show none of 'The Fear' she sings about in her latest single.

The sexy shoot for Q magazine took place last month, just hours after the 23-year-old singer jetted in from the Caribbean, where she was photographed frolicking with 45-year-old art mogul Jay Jopling.
Sexy beast: Lily Allen poses topless with two panthers for the new issue of Q magazine

While the singer appears brave (and perhaps a little insane) to be standing so close to the predatory animals, it turns out Lily was not put at risk and the big cats were simply digitally added in.

In another fun shot, it looks like Lily is taking to the dancefloor with three panthers as she shimmies in between them in a purple fringed dress.

Shot by photographer John Wright, Lily poses in a series of skimpy outfits with her newfound friends from Buckinghamshire's Amazing Animals, who were handled by experienced trainers during the challenging shoot.

In the accompanying interview, Lily discusses the new 'hunk' in her life, Audio Bullys DJ Tom Dinsdale, despite being photographed with Jopling just days earlier.
Dance on the wild side: Lily appears to 'dance' with three furry friends

The interviewer even claims Lily French kisses Dinsdale in front of him.

She tells the magazine: 'The hunk in my kitchen... Well, he’s hot. He’s cute, isn’t he? I had a sleep-over two nights ago and he came along.'

In the interview, Lily also admits she is in regular contact with ex-boyfriend Ed Simons, who she split from in January last year after a five-month relationship.

The couple ended their relationship shortly after Lily suffered a heartbreaking miscarriage.

She explained: 'We still speak two times a week, he texts me all the time, making sure I’m all right.

'We never were not friends, it just became difficult. Because there was so much pain associated with everything that happened, for me I just needed to get away.

'But we still love each other. And we talk all the time and maybe one day we’ll get back together. But I don’t know. Not right now.'

She also tells the magazines she has visited several lapdancing clubs, despite finding them 'embarrassing'.
The interview with Lily appears in the April issue of Q magazine

Slumdog Millionaire movie won eight oscar awards

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:30:00 +0000

Winners: Azharuddin and Rubina along with the cast and crew of Slumdog Millionaire celebrate after they won the Oscar for best picture
The real 'Slumdogs': Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail and Rubina Ali proudly pose with director Danny Boyle in brand new, hastily purchased clothes at The Oscars

Freida Pinto with co-star Rubiana Ali

Boyle, left, poses with Rubiana as they arrive at the Governors Ball following the 81st Academy Awards
Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle hugs Rubiana Ali, who portrayed young Latika, backstage
Dream world: Rubina proudly poses with co-star Freida Pinto who plays Lalika, and Azharuddin onstage with director Danny Boyle
Special treat: Rubina enjoys some pizza with encouragement from co-star Dev Patel

A few days earlier they were playing barefoot in the festering slums they call home.

But for 24 hours, Rubina Ali and Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail were transported to a fairytale world.

The youngsters, the only reallife slumdwellers among the child stars of Slumdog Millionaire, were guests of honour at the Oscars.
Slumdog smiles: Gathered around an old TV set in Mumbai, a crowd watches the Oscar ceremony

Ten-year-old Azharuddin, who plays a young version of the lead character's brother Salim, and Rubina, nine, who plays the young heroine Letika, were dressed in brand new outfits and had their hair cut for the occasion.

Initially shy, they linked arms with fellow child actor Ayush Mahesh Khedekar, and walked hesitantly down the red carpet.

Just a few hours later Slumdog Millionaire was the toast of the Academy Awards, and the children stormed on stage punching the air to celebrate.
Support: Azharuddin's neighbours gather round to watch the awards ceremony
... and erupt with joy as Slumdog sweeps the board winning eight awards

At one point Azharuddin played with Danny Boyle's best director Oscar, balancing it on his head.

The children were cast in the film in the hope they would reflect the vitality of the slumdwellers. There was an outcry after they returned to their lives of extreme poverty after filming.

However Boyle and the film's producer Christian Colson have insisted they have been generously provided for.
Home: Mohammed Ismail, father of the young actor Azharuddin, inside his Mumbai shanty
Hooray for Bollywood: The triumphant cast of Slumdog Millionaire on the Oscars red carpet
The young cast of Slumdog Millionaire enjoy the spotlight at the awards show

Katie Holmes strikes Posh pose in Miu Miu ads

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:32:00 +0000

When Katie Holmes signed a deal to become the new face of fashion range Miu Miu, she didn't have to look too far for modelling advice.

In the latest images released from her new Miu Miu campaign, the actress appears to have taken posing tips from close friend Victoria Beckham.

In contrast to her real-life smiley image, Mrs Cruise looks pouty and straight-faced as she reclines on various sofas and floors for the stunning shoot.
Inspiration: Katie Holmes (l) strikes a Victoria Beckham-style pose with her short hair and smoky eyes in the Miu Miu ads

The 30-year-old's appearance in the Miu Miu Spring/Summer '09 campaign marks her first major advertising campaign.

In the atmospheric ads, Katie poses in clothing and sunglasses from the Miu Miu brand in warm, glowing room.

The high-necked dresses and tunics cover up Katie's increasingly skinny frame.

Katie alarmed fans earlier this week when her Christian Lacroix vintage dress exposed her bony breastplate and protruding collarbone.

The photos were taken by acclaimed photography duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, who cited Italian film-maker Federico Fellini as their inspiration.
I can't see: Katie commits A-listers' most frequent fashion crime of wearing sunglasses indoors

Alluring: Katie shows her sexy side as she gives the camera a knowing look

Miu Miu said the photos portray 'a luminous icon radiating a sense of mystery and theatricality, which evokes a certain Fellini-esque chaotic excess'.

In contrast to the make-up free, pale Katie we've seen on the streets of New York over the last few months, the actress looks glowing in the ads with her shiny skin and smoky eyes.

Her bob is also gelled back to give the impression of a much shorter haircut - a similar length to the one Victoria is currently sporting.

Since meeting husband Tom Cruise in 2005, Katie has been transformed from the girl-next-door in Dawson's Creek to A-list fashionista.

Big enough bag: Katie feels the strain of carrying her huge bag and has a lie down

Dreamer: All eyes are on Katie's giant bag

While regularly winning kudos for her outfits, Katie has also been accused of stealing Victoria's style.

After having long locks for most of her career, Katie went for a 'Pob' cut - the Posh version of a bob - in 2007 - nine months after Victoria lost her hair extensions.

While also wearing a host of designer fashion on the red carpet, Katie is also interested in designing herself and has worn several of her own creations to Hollywood events.

The Batman Begins star is the latest in a list of high-profile stars to front a Miu Miu campaign.

Previous Miu Miu models include French singer/actress Vanessa Paradis, Kristen Dunst, Lindsay Lohan, Drew Barrymore and Chloe Sevigny.

Speccy: Katie goes for the intellectual look in a pair of sexy spectacles

Slumdog Millionaire's Dev and Freida said to be dating off-screen too

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:20:00 +0000

Slumdog Millionaire on-screen lovers Dev Patel and Freida Pinto have been spotted shopping for a ring, fuelling speculation the pair are romantically involved.

The couple were seen browsing the selection in the Oxford Street branch of a High Street jeweller's on Valentine's Day.

Earlier this week co-star Anil Kapoor, claimed the pair are an item in real life as well as on the big screen.
Dev Patel and Freida Pinto, pictured at separate pre-Oscar parties in LA last night, play sweethearts in Slumdog Millionaire and are said to be dating off-screen too
Freida poses with Oscar nominee Kate Winslet at the US-Ireland Alliance pre-Academy Awards event in Los Angeles

An onlooker who saw the pair in H.Samuel's told The Sun: 'Dev and Frieda seemed completely smitten with each other.

'They spent 15 minutes in the jeweller's and were quite happy to sign autographs and talk to fans.

'They paid particular attention to one of the cabinets which was full of the more expensive rings stocked by the store chain.

'They didn't buy anything in the end, but they certainly spent plenty of time studying the range.'

The two young stars are said to have grown close while promoting the film - a favourite for the Oscars this weekend - around the world.

Indian actor Kapur said of the couple's relationship: 'I think this is the beginning of something exciting.

'They definitely make a great pair and look very good together.'

Patel, 18, from Harrow, has already bagged a clutch of awards for his role as Jamal in the film. Ex-model Pinto, 24, plays his sweetheart Latika.

Kapoor reportedly made his remarks on a U.S. radio station where he referred to their 'magical chemistry'.

Presenter Ryan Seacrest asked the actor: 'Dev and Freida...is there any action going on behind the scene there?'
While former Skins actor Dev gets to know actress Sienna Miller at the Grey Goose pre-Academy Awards party at Cecconi's in Hollywood
Anil Kapoor, who plays the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire host in the film, hinted the pair were dating after speaking about their 'magical chemistry'

Kapoor answered: 'As a matter of fact, when I meet them I feel there is something happening.'

Patel first met Pinto during an audition for Slumdog Millionaire. Later she offered to take him around Mumbai and the two hit off very well.

The two debutantes are riding high on the unmatched success of their first gig.

After sweeping all major awards this season the duo now awaits the Oscars night on Sunday where the film has garnered whopping 10 nominations.
Not just on-screen lovers? Patel in a tender moment in a scene with Pinto, who plays Latika

Last night the pair were both in Los Angeles at separate pre-Oscar parties. Pinto looked stunning in a two-tone gold and yellow dress while Patel cut a dash in black trousers and a grey button-up top.

According to friends, Pinto finished with her fiancé, Mumbai PR agent Rohan Antao, last month saying she could not be with him and be a world-renowned actress at the same time.

During her meteoric rise to stardom, she had kept Rohan a secret from the media.

Sources say that Rohan is 'devastated' at losing the girl he thought he was marrying.

Peaches Geldof unveiled a polka-dot bikini

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:04:00 +0000

Peaches Geldof unveiled another bikini, and displayed her tattoo collection for a second time, as she enjoyed the end of her stay in South America.

The 19-year-old took a holiday with friends last week after the announcement of her divorce from Max Drummey.
In newly released pictures, she soaked up the sun in a red two-piece, with white lace trim on the top half and black polka dots on the bottoms.
Soaking up the sun: Peaches Geldof unveiled a polka dot two-piece on holiday in South America

Channelling a hippie chic look, she tied a long white scarf around her long hair as she relaxed on the beach.

Earlier in her holiday, Peaches revealed a substantial collection of tattoos for her young years.

As well as a daisy chain stretching from her knee to her chest, the 20-odd designs contain many references to friends and lovers.

On her back are four lines of lyrics from Nick Cave's song Into My Arms, which she had tattooed as a tribute to ex-rock star boyfriend Frederick Macpherson.
Hippie chic: The 19-year-old worked a boho look with a scarf tied around her hair

There is a tattoo of the words 'Ex Valentine', understood to be a reference to old flame Faris Badwan, frontman with The Horrors.

And an open book with a noose hanging over the page is said to be a tribute to Max.
'It's to symbolise me being owned by him,' she once said.

But just over a week ago, Peaches announced she was divorcing the American guitarist after just 186 days of marriage.

She said the couple had come to a 'mutual agreement' after 'much soul searching'.

She is currently in New York, where she has been spotted walking hand in hand with a mystery man.

Her flatmate, Storm model Stan Rapley, known as 'Bunny', has also been spotted by her side.
Peaches Geldof and flatmate Stan Rapley attended the Anna Sui Fall 2009 fashion show on Wednesday in New York

Pamela flaunts her figure on the catwalk

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:41:00 +0000

Nearly two decades after Pamela Anderson first stalked onto screens the former Baywatch star is still flaunting her beach-ready body at any opportunity.

The 41-year-old showed off her age-defying figure in a gold halterneck one-piece on the runway for Richie Rich at Mercedes-Benz fashion week in New York yesterday.

Body-confident Pamela stalked down the runway as she shook her surgically enhanced chest at the audience.
Pamela Anderson flaunts her swimsuit-clad body on the catwalk for Richie Rich at New York Fashion Week

Golden girl: Pamela shows off her trademark raunchiness on the runway

The heavily made-up mother-of-two's tattoos were on show on her arm and back as she twisted and turned for the cameras.

Designer Richie Rich then joined Pamela on the runway, giving her the opportunity to pout and preen in front of him.

The former Playboy model appeared tanned and glossy, with her curly platinum extensions as brassy as her Baywatch heyday.

In 1992 Pamela's appearance as CJ Parker on the show in her high-cut orange swimsuit made her an instant household name.
Feeling cheeky: A playful Pamela pouts as she is joined onstage by designer Richie Rich

Pamela is no stranger to the fashion world.

Earlier this month she was announced as the surprise choice for Vivienne Westwood's muse as the British designer launched her new collection.

An advert featured Pamela posing in barely there hot pants and diaphanous knit dress, the look topped off with her bleached locks, arched eyebrows and pale pink lipstick.

Pamela has previously proved the inspiration and subject for surrealist pop photographer David Lachapelle and artists Richard Prince and Jeff Koons.

Body-confident: Pamela flaunts her figure on the catwalk

Brazilian beauty Adriana Lima shows off her killer curves

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:49:00 +0000

As one of the world's best paid supermodels, it's no surprise Adriana Lima has been chosen to represent the latest must-have bra.

The beautiful Brazilian's regular sized chest was given an enticing boost as she poses in the new Miracle Bra from U.S. lingerie firm Victoria's Secret.

The 27-year-old beauty, who has been a Victoria's Secret 'Angel' for eight years, looks stunning in the latest ads from the underwear chain.
Miraculous cleavage: Adriana Lima strikes an alluring pose in the breast-enhancing Miracle Bra from Victoria's Secret

As Adriana poses in the lingerie ads, striking the camera a 'come hither' pose, the tagline reads 'cleavage like this could only be a miracle'.

The new campaign aims to give women a surgery-free option to a generous décolletage.

The Salvador-born beauty is the second highest paid underwear in the model in the world thanks to her mega bucks contract with Victoria's Secret, coming behind fellow VS model Heidi Klum.
Lingerie lovely: Adriana poses in a complimenting lacy underwear set
Expensive: Adriana warned £3.5million last year

She also comes in fourth place of the top earning supermodels last year, earning £3.5million.

Her first fashion show for Victoria's Secret was in 1998 and since being contracted as an Angel in 2000, she has appeared on subsequent shows ever since.

Now the face of the Miracle Bra, Adriana has a starring role in the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, where she will wear the $5million gem-studded Fantasy Bra.

As well as modelling for Victoria's Secret, Adriana also has a lucrative contract with Maybelline cosmetics.
Svelte: Adriana shows off her long limbs in stockings and a garter

As well as conquering the modelling world, Adriana is hoping to branch out in acting.

She starred alongside Mickey Rourke in 2001 film The Follow and played herself in an episode of Ugly Betty this year.

Adriana insists she is still a virgin and is currently planning to marry Serbian basketball player Marko Jaric, who plays for U.S. team the Memphis Grizzlies, next June.
Bejewelled: Adriana in one of the collection's more expensive bras

Nikki Sanderson strips off for her Hollywood debut

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:35:00 +0000

Like many soap stars before her, former Coronation Street actress Nikki Sanderson journeyed to Hollywood in the hope of finding a career on the big screen.

After landing a role in U.S. horror sequel Boogeyman 3, the 24-year-old was no doubt hoping it would prove her big break.

But after the film went straight to DVD, it seems Nikki, who played gobby teen Candice in Corrie, may have to wait a bit longer to make it in America.
Screamfest: A naked Nikki Sanderson screams with horror after the Boogeyman interrupts her bath in Boogeyman 3

Used to posing in her lingerie for tabloids and lads' mags, Nikki is no stranger to stripping off and has a nude scene in the gory movie.

In the film, Nikki plays an American college student Audrey, whose father Doctor Allen died in the previous movie Boogeyman 2.

Upon reading her father's diary, Audrey realises the fable of the Boogeyman - a mythical monster who plays on people's fears to scare them - may actually be true.

Look out behind you: Nikki's character Audrey strips off for her last bath

Reading material: Nikki's character Audrey learns about the Boogeyman in her late father's diary

Dr Allen's theory claimed his patients' belief in the Boogeyman itself could actually make the creature become real.

A hysterical Audrey arrives crying at the dorm room door of her friend Sarah (Erin Cahill) and asks to stay the night.

Before they know it, word of the Boogeyman has spread across campus and one by one, people's fear of the monster becomes reality as students start dying.
Calm before the storm: Audrey relaxes in the bath shortly before her pampering session is interrupted

Final resting place: Audrey's body lies lifeless in the bath

Nikki's character Audrey is reading her father's diary in the bath when she is disturbed by an unwanted intruder.

After jumping out of the bath, Audrey confronts the Boogeyman in her bedroom, but soon meets a grisly end.

Her naked, lifeless body is found in the bath by her roommate, prompting speculation she may have killed herself.

It is left to Audrey's friend Sarah to try to save the rest of the students from the Boogeyman.

The film, directed by Gary Jones, is set for release on DVD in America next month, with no UK release date yet confirmed.

Blackpool-born Nikki leaped to fame in 1999 playing Sarah Louise Platt's (Tina O'Brien) best friend Candice Stowe, who was deemed a bad influence by Sarah's mother Gail (Helen Worth).

In 2005, Nikki left the Weatherfield cobbles and soon became a pin-up thanks to her sexy photoshoots for tabloid newspapers and lads' magazines, including posing on the covers of FHM, Loaded and Maxim magazine.

As well as acting, Nikki flirted with presenting, including hosting CD:UK and Ministry of Mayhem.

Earlier this year, Nikki joined the cast of Heartbeat, playing dizzy barmaid Dawn.

Victoria Beckham shoot for Armani lingerie

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Victoria Beckham reveals the sizzling results of her first lingerie shoot for designer Giorgio Armani.

After being persuaded by Italian fashion boss Giorgio Armani to pose in the series of adverts, the 34-year-old reveals her enviable figure in a polka-dot bra and high-cut thong set which leave little to the imagination.

The mother-of-three has complained in the past that she looks 'really awful naked'.

But her lack of confidence is not evident as she sprawls langorously on the carpet of a dimly-lit hotel room in the film-noir style shoot.
Laid bare: Victoria Beckham lays sprawled on a carpeted floor in the film-noir style lingerie shoot for Armani lingerie

Looking highly-toned, and without an inch of fat on her slim frame, Victoria even shows off what looks like a six-pack in the highly-stylised photos.

Of course, with so many talented airbrushers about, many will suspect there has been some tampering in the Armani picture studio - especially seeing as she has previously spoken of the toll pregnancy has taken on her shape.

'There are loads of things I don't like about my body', she said. 'I've got so much saggy skin on my stomach.'

The pictures of Victoria, which will grace billboards and magazines are from her first shoot in the three-year multi-million pound deal.
Victoria strikes a typically mean and moody pose, as the black and white photos show her in the most flattering light

Victoria landed the £12million modelling deal late last year, following in the footsteps of her football superstar husband David, 33, who posed in his underwear for a high-profile Armani campaign which attracted thousands of fans at its unveiling in San Francisco in 2008.

She said at the time: 'To be given this opportunity to work with Armani is thrilling. I have so much respect for him.'

While Armani himself praised Victoria, herself a designer, as 'a style icon, a dynamic lady whose influence and recognition will add great excitement to the continued international growth of our Emporio Armani women's underwear business.'
Victoria seems to have taken a leaf out of husband David's book, himself an Armani model, and got herself a six-pack just like his

Victoria has previously worked as a model, and has recently launched her own collection of dresses under her own label dVb which have won acclaim from the fashion industry's fiercest critics.

Her collaboration with Armani comes as husband David has moved temporarily to Italy's fashion capital, Milan, while on loan to club AC Milan.

David has told reporters that he has his wife's full support after it was revealed that his family will remain in America while he returns to Europe.
David and Victoria Beckham out and about in Milan recently as he prepared to kick off a three-month stint for AC Milan on loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy

Kristin Cavallari shows off her slender figure

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:25:00 +0000

When attempting to establish an acting career, what better way to get noticed than show off your figure in a skimpy bikini?

Aspiring actress Kristin Cavallari, who found fame as a rich teen on MTV reality show Laguna Beach, made waves in Miami Beach with her turquoise bikini.

The 21-year-old blonde joined a host of celebrities in the popular Florida holiday spot to enjoy the many New Year's Eve parties at the resort.

Beach babe: Kristin Cavallari shows off her slender figure on the beach in Miami

The single star welcomed in 2009 with a gaggle of girlfriends in the sunny resort.

In preparation for her night on the town, Kristin spent the last day of 2008 soaking up the rays to top her tan.

Wearing Ray Bans, a bikini and matching turquoise bracelet, Kristin showed off her svelte figure as she sunbathed and frolicked in the sea.

Later that day, she joined former Sopranos actor Robert Iler and Twilight star Kellan Klutz at the trendy Shore Club's Skybar to toast the New Year.

Britney Spears seductive poses video for Circus

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:59:00 +0000

Britney Spears continued her assault on the pop world today with the release of a raunchy new film clip.

The pop singer shows a glimpse of her former glory with a series of racy outfits and seductive poses in the video for Circus, the second single off her album by the same name.

The extravagant production is set around the big top theme, with a scantily clad Britney playing ringmaster to back-up dancers, elephants and lions.
Roll up, roll up: Britney Spears strips down to a lacy bra in the video for her latest single Circus

While Britney looks back to her best in the carefully edited clip, her comeback has otherwise been a little shaky.

Expectations were high for her appearance on Saturday's X Factor show, where she performed hit single Womanizer for the studio audience.

However she failed to sing live and she appeared nervous throughout the lackluster dance routine.

Seductive mode: Britney recaptures her racy image in the clip

Ring master: The singer's video is set under the big top

There was a sense of deja vu a few days later when Miss Spears performed songs from her new album in front of millions of viewers on U.S. TV show Good Morning America.

She again lip-synched her way through the two track performance.

Despite all this, Britney's album is on track to scoop the coveted number one spot on the album charts next with.

While her fans are eager to see Britney back in fine form, so to is her ex husband Kevin Federline, who yesterday broke his silence over the pop star.

He told American magazine People: 'Just because I'm not in love with her doesn't mean that I don't love her. I'm definitely rooting for her.

Taming the beast: Britney keeps her lion companion in line

'There's nothing more that I want than for her to be in the best health and doing what she loves to do.'

The dancer turned rapper says Britney, with whom he has two children, is slowly getting her life back on track.

'Oh, man, it's totally turning around,' said Kevin.

'It works out that [the kids] get to see her. There's structure over there, there's structure at my house.

'We're trying to keep the same type of schedule. It doesn't have to be completely perfect, but the foundation is there.'

Animal magnetism: Elephants also appear in the impressive production

Isla Fisher shows off her figure in magazine photo shoot

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:35:00 +0000

She made her name with a role on the popular Australian soap Home & Away.

But Isla Fisher has come a long way since she left the TV programme in 1997, following a three-year stint as Shannon Reed.

Breaking through in the U.S. with the smash hit comedy Wedding Crashers, Fisher has since taken some time out to raise her first child with her fiancé, British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen.
Double duty: Isla Fisher shows off her figure on the new Australian issue of FHM (l), and carries her daughter through LAX airport yesterday

But the 32-year-old has never forgotten her roots, and this month the busy mother is the cover girl on the Australian edition of men's magazine FHM.

Sporting enviable curves in a white swimming costume, Fisher admits she owes her slender figure to good genes.

She told the publication: 'I have never been a big fan of working out and I've never been a sporty person - I was always more of a book worm.

'I know it sounds like a cliché, but I've been blessed with good genes. My mum is little, and I'm fortunate that I don't like eating junk food. I just don't like the taste of it.'
The mother-of-one was amazed to be criticised for putting on weight when she was expecting.

She said: 'When I was pregnant, I remember someone wrote on a blog that I had gained too much weight. I remember being really shocked that even during something as incredible and beautiful as pregnancy, you are still subject to body fascism.'

Madonna strikes a sultry pose for Louis Vuitton

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:06:00 +0000

Madonna shows that she’s losing none of her sex appeal with age in a stunning ad for Louis Vuitton.

The 50-year-old singer has been pictured sporting unsightly bulging veins - a result of her rigorous exercise regime - in recent months.

But there are no prominent veins in sight as she poses seductively on a chair while holding a leg up - wearing fishnet tights, a tailored jacket and stilettos in the sexy shoot.

The newly-divorced star is said to have commanded a £6.5 million fee for the campaign.
Madonna poses seductively on a chair while holding a leg in the Louis Vuitton advert for which she was reportedly paid £6.5 million

Photographer Steven Meisel, who shot Madonna's controversial 1992 book Sex, worked with her on the promotion.

Yesterday Madonna returned to Argentina twelve years after playing the country’s former first lady Eva Peron.

She arrived in Buenos Aires for the Latin America leg of her world tour with her three children and a huge entourage including 200 dancers, technicians and crew members.

Today she announced that she would be postponing the first of four shows in Buenos Aires.
The raunchy pictures were taken by Steven Meisel who shot Madonna's controversial 1992 book Sex

Her opening concert at River Plate Stadium was delayed because mechanical problems delayed the plane transporting some of her wardrobe and sound equipment said Maria Florencia Puppo of the local production company time 4 Fun.

Television stations showed hundreds of fans abandoning lines for the concert, which was delayed until Friday. The opening concert will now take place on Thursday.

Madonna has been enjoying the company of baseball star Alex Rodriguez since announcing her split from husband of seven years Guy Ritchie in October. She and Ritchie offically divorced last month.

Rodriguez was pictured in the front row of one of Madonna's concerts last week and then turned up in Mexico City this weekend, where the singer was performing as part of her world tour.

The New York Yankees star and his wife divorced in September, months after he made tabloid headlines for a rumored, but denied, dalliance with Madonna.