Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Kelly Brook dazzles in Hollywood glamour at as Emma Watson punks it up in tartan and black leather at GQ's big award night

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

She's a bit of all white: Kelly Brook looked every inch the Hollywood glamourpuss in a long white dress as she flashed her most dazzling smile for the cameras at the GQ Man of the Year Awards tonight

It might be a night that recognises the most influential and debonair men of the year, but Kelly Brook and Emma Watson were determined to make sure the ladies were very much in the spotlight too.

And the two girls couldn't have contrasted more as Kelly brought some old school Hollywood glamour to the red carpet while Emma kept it youthful and funky at the GQ Man of the Year Awards tonight.

Miss Brook, 31, looked absolutely sensational in a long flowing white dress that clung to her curves and complemented her beaming smile and wavy long locks.


Handsome couple: Kelly poses proudly with her beau Thom Evans as they soak up the attention from the flashbulbs


The wide smile didn't leave her face as she posed for the cameras alongside her rugby player boyfriend Thom Evans who looked proud as punch to be on her arm.

The couple were followed into the ceremony by Harry Potter star Emma Watson, 21, who flaunted some punk rock glamour in a tartan prom dress which she teamed with a black leather jacket.


Rock chick: Emma Watson kept it fun and punky in a tartan prom dress, black leather jacket and towering black heels



Playful: Emma waves to the waiting fans as she skips along the red carpet

Looking fresh-faced in barely-there make-up, her short hair was slicked back behind her ears as she posed on towering black studded Christian Louboutin heels for the cameras, her black polished fingertips posed on her hip.

Both Emma and Kelly were guests at the annual event which this year took place at the Royal Opera House in London's Covent Garden.


Emerald Queen: Kylie Minogue arrive at the bash in an unusual fur coat with a leather belt...


... which she took off once inside to reveal her sexy corset-style short black dress


And despite the focus on the men of the year, the two girls weren't the only females demanding the flashbulbs' attention.

Like Emma, Sophie Dahl also opted for tartan and arrived in a black and red shorted checked dress and a long black coat, her long legs peeking out from beneath the buttons.


Pop princesses: Pixie Lott and Holly Valance also opted for LBDs for the glamorous event


All grown up: Girl band The Saturdays looked very sexy as they posed together on the red carpet


Of course, no red carpet event would be complete without an abundance of Little Black Dresses and the ladies didn't disappoint.

Kylie Minogue gave her younger counterparts a run for their money in her short corset-style dress and rocked the outfit up with leopard print peep-toed heels, big wavy hair and dazzling jewellery which she showed off once she had shed her big emerald green fur coat.



X Factor's finest: Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke were both the picture of pop star perfection as they arrived at the awards


Holly Valance and Pixie Lott also opted for an LBD dress for the glitzy event as did WAG and model Abbey Crouch, even if hers left rather little to the imagination.

Long and black was the order of the night for Daisy Lowe and E4 presenter Jameela Jamil, while presenter Claudia Winkleman brought some casual chic to proceedings in a white dress and black leggings.


To boldly go: TV presenter Louise Redknapp and model Lara Stone stood out from the award show black in their blue and orange dresses


See-through: E4 presenter Jameela Jamil showed off her slender frame in a short black dress and chiffon skirt while Daisy Lowe's lacy number clung to her curves


X Factor stars Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke oozed pop star perfection in their long dresses, with Leona, 26, opting for a simple yet elegant long white tasseled dress, while Alexandra, 23, stood out in a black and blue tie dye effect gown.

They were joined by fellow chart toppers The Saturdays who might be the biggest girl band at the moment, but looked all grown up in their sexy little dresses as they posed together outside.


From LA to London: Instead of a glamorous dress, Charlize Theron opted for chic wide trousers and a silky halterneck


Charlize Theron brought a touch of Hollywood to the night but instead of a dress, she opted for wide, high-waisted trousers and a silky halterneck top.

But let's not forget that the night was about the boys and there was a parade of sexy fellas attending the awards, including Bradley Cooper who won Best International Man, Benedict Cumberbatch, who won Best Actor, and Matt Smith who scooped Most Stylish Man.


Men of the year: Actor Bradley Cooper and musician Jamie Cullum looked very sexy and dapper as they arrived at the event



BBC boys: Matt Smith, who plays Doctor Who, poses with Idris Elba, best known as Luther, after winning the most stylish man award

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Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits. (part 3)

Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.

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'I absolutely loathe hydrangeas': Madonna's ungracious aside as fan's floral gift fails to impress

By SARAH FITZMAURICE

Sweet gesture: At the start of the press conference an eager fan presented Madonna with a hydrangea

It was meant to be a touching gesture from an adoring fan.

But after one eager audience member presented Madonna with a hydrangea, the material girl was left less than impressed.

And the singer and actress was caught voicing her disgust at the gift because the press conference microphone was left on.


What was he thinking? She then turned to a friend who she gave a telling stare to


While she smiled and said thank you to the fan she quickly put the flower under the table before shooting a glaring look at her friend.

Madonna,53, then proceeded to turn to the person sitting to her right and remarked: ‘I absolutely loathe hydrangeas.’

She added: ‘He obviously doesn’t know that.’


Not impressed: Madonna was then heard telling the friend to her right that she absolutely loathed hydrangeas


The incident which left Madonna taking offence, happened at the Venice Film Festival press conference for her new film W.E.

And it is likely that the singer turned film director was unaware that cameras were already rolling as she ungraciously accepted the floral gift.


gnorance is bliss: The 53-year-old tells her friend that the man 'obviously doesn't know' that she hates the flower

Madonna has revealed that she is working on a new album which is set to be released early next year.

The popstar, who released Hard Candy three years ago told SVT that she is heading to New York to work on the music and said: 'I’ve started a little bit of work in the studio.'


Happy family: Yesterday Madonna and her children Rocco and Lourdes jetted to NYC


The star says the success of the Oscar-winning The King's Speech also gives audiences a point of reference for her new film, W.E.

'I view the success off that film as laying the ground work for my film,' she said in her press conference for the project.

'There's a little bit of history, and a little bit of knowledge. We are not starting from a blank slate.'


Glitter girl: During her time in Venice promoting her new film Madonna also found time to attend the GUCCI awards for Women in Cinema



source: dailymail

Pictured: New York street turns into a disaster zone for new Avengers movie... as Robert Downey Jr joins cast for more action packed scenes

By ELLIE GENOWER

Disaster zone: A street in midtown New York City was turned into a disaster area earlier yesterday for the forthcoming blockbuster movie The Avengers

With plumes of smoke, a pile up of bright yellow taxis and burned out cars, it looked very much like a disaster had happened in a midtown Manhattan street yesterday.

The road provided the dramatic setting for big budget action movie The Avengers, which is currently shooting in New York as the city prepares to mark the tenth anniversary of 9/11.


Mayhem: New York taxis pile up and a car is burned out on the Manhattan set yesterday


Extras and crew members swarmed around in between breaks from filming the movie, which features a star-studded cast including Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans.

The stars filmed several action shots for the movie over the weekend, all reprising their superhero roles seen in previous films based on Marvel comic characters.


To the rescue: Iron man star Robert Downey Jr was filming in the guise of alter ego Tony Stark in the Central Park area of the city this weekend


Today's dramatic street scenes are clearly a reflection of the film's big budget status - it is rumoured to be costing in the region of $150 million.

Several different scene set ups in the city appeared to have included car pile ups and burned out vehicles, with one area showing with the remains of a jet engine, though to be the superhero's method of transport.


Need for speed: Downey Jr, as alter ego Tony Stark gets into a convertible sports car for one new scene


The film tells the story of Nick Fury (Samuel L Jackson) director of the peacekeeping organisation S.H.I.E.L.D., who recruits Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) Thor (Hemsworth) and Captain America (Chris Evans) to save the world from destruction.

The weekend saw Robert Downey Jr on set filming in a black sports car, appearing as his suited alter ego millionaire Tony Stark, who becomes Iron Man.

According to Chris Evans, Stark and his character Captain America will see a bit of conflict in the movie.

'I think there's certainly a dichotomy - this kind of friction between myself and Tony Stark,' Evans told MTV.


Super jet: A section of fuselage sticks into the side of a wooden prop in one area of the city


Ready to save the world; Several cars were destroyed and covered with rocks for use in one scene


'They're polar opposites. One guy is flash and spotlight and smooth, and the other guy is selfless and in the shadows and kind of quiet... and they have to get along. They explore that, and it's pretty fun.'

Elsewhere, Scarlett Johansson has been busy in the guise of her Iron Man 2 role The Black Widow, wearing the character's trademark black catsuit.

Jeremy Renner also stars as Hawkeye, the world's greatest archer, and British actor Tom Hiddleston reprises his role as Loki from recent hit movie Thor.

Renner was seen alongside Johansson and Evans filming some high octane chase scenes over the weekend.


To the rescue: Jeremy Renner, Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans have been busy filming several action scenes amidst the rubble


In addition to filming in New York, the cast and crew are also expected to shoot scenes in New Mexico and Los Angeles.

The Avengers team originally made its début in print in 1963 and was created by Marvel comics writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby.

The film is set for release in North American in May 2012.


Hammering it home: Chris Hemsworth towered over co-star Robert Downey Jr as they prepared for a scene

The Avengers explosion scene in Pershing Sq 9-4-11


The Avengers | Filming In New York City #1


The Avengers | Filming In New York City #2


The Avengers - Extra Video Clip 1


source: dailymail

Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits. (part 2)

Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose for a photo in swimsuits at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 5, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


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photo: Reuters pictures