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Beyonce’s baby Blue takes a $5500 bath

Beyonce’s Baby Takes A $5500 Bath

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Beyonce’s baby Blue Ivy was always set to have a privileged lifestyle but now her superstar mama appears to have gone a little gaga by splashing out $5500 on a bath for her two-year-old daughter.

Recent reports say the Drunk In Love singer ordered up the pricey Evian bath for her and Blue to share at their suite in the Hotel Victor in Miami on New Year’s Eve.

The spa treatment involves pouring 1,000 litres of twice-purified bottled Evian water into a bath tub – which, when we come to think of it, must take ages!

Gerbera daisies are then scattered in the water and the bath is surrounded by scented candles.

The relaxing experience is said to revitalise the skin and purify the senses.

Beyonce, who’d already paid $5500 a night for her suite at the hotel , reportedly also ordered a ‘platter of smoked salmon lollipops and a dessert plate called the Seven Sins of Chocolate’, a source told Now magazine.

A Hotel Victor denied the establishment offers Evian baths but reports of the treatment date back to 2005, when Serena Williams was the first to try it out.

It has since become known as the “world’s most expensive spa treatment” and has been used by the likes of Britney Spears.

One can only wonder what Beyonce thought when she finally pulled the plug on her bath of bling-water.

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Lady Louise undergoes eye surgery

Louise's new look was first noticed at Royal Ascot last year.

Louise's new look was first noticed at Royal Ascot last year.

Lady Louise Windsor, 10, has suffered from exotropia – a condition that turns the eyes outwards – since she was born prematurely in November 2003.

As well as affecting her appearance, the condition made it difficult for Louise to see clearly.

Louise underwent a 30-minute surgery under general anaesthetic late last year which successfully corrected the problem.

Royal watchers first noticed her new look when Louise accompanied her parents to Royal Ascot last December, and well-wishers who turned out to greet the royal family as they attended church on Christmas Day also commented on the difference in her appearance.

Louise first had an operation to attempt to fix the problem when she was 18 months old but it was not successful. It is not known how many subsequent surgeries she has undergone in the years since.

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Brynne and Geoffrey Edelsten’s bedazzled life

She may be devastated at the collapse of her marriage, but at least Brynne Edelsten has a wardrobe of sparkles to brighten her spirits.

The former cocktail waitress, who announced her split from Geoffrey Edelsten earlier this week, burst onto the Australian social scene in an array of sequins and miniskirts.

She has since kept fashionistas entertained with her glaring – and daring – outfits which have kept the American socialite a constant on worst-dressed lists.

We take a trip down the red carpet memory lane and the brash, the bad, and remember the bedazzled outfits that the colourful couple has dared to wear Down Under.

The Edelstens attend the Melbourne Cup at Flemington in 2011.

The Edelstens in one of their last public appearances at the Melbourne Cup in November last year.

Brynne made this Las Vegas Peacock headpiece herself for the 2010 Melbourne Cup.

Brynne in showgirl-chic at Crown Oaks Day at Flemington in 2012.

Brynne said she was “only wearing a leotard” under this white-fringed Natasha Fagg dress at last year’s Logies.

Snakeskin and confetti outfits at a fashion event in Melbourne in 2012.

Their $3 million wedding at Crown Casino featured circus performers, 550 guests, and the bride arrived by helicopter.

Their extravagant nuptials was dubbed ‘the wedding of the year’.

Brynne channelled Alice in Wonderland with this red frock at the 2010 Logie awards.

Sticking to the dress code at the Fight Cancer Foundation’s 20th Annual Red Ball in 2012.

Brynne’s dress at the Ellen DeGeneres Welcome Party in 2013 left little to the imagination.

Channelling their inner Grease-lightening at an AFL party in 2012.

The couple try a gothic look at the ‘Snaparazzi Soiree’ in 2010.

Young love: the new couple attend a Melbourne Spring Racing Party in 2009.

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Woman hospitalised after three hour long orgasm

A Seattle woman was taken to the emergency room after enduring a marathon orgasm.
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A Seattle woman was taken to the emergency room after enduring a marathon three-hour orgasm.

The woman, known only as Liz, had the pleasure and then the pain of experiencing a seemingly never-ending climax after having sex with her partner, Eric.

The story of Liz’s marathon orgasm featured on new American cable TV show Sex Sent Me to the ER on TLC.

Liz first became concerned when her climax lasted for more than an hour and began seeking ways to end it.

“I started hopping up and down to see if that would do anything,” Liz said.

“I started trying to drink wine to see if that would calm down my system. I tried just about every possible thing I could do to stop having an orgasm.”

After two hours, she admitted herself to hospital. Initially, hospital staff suspected Liz was going into labour, but by the third hour her symptoms had begun to subside.

While some women do suffer from a rare condition called Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome, which can cause its sufferers to experience over 100 orgasms daily, it’s understood that Liz’s ordeal was just a one-off.

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Pat Rafter joins Hewitt in Australian Open

Pat Rafter at the Australian Open.

Pat Rafter at the Australian Open.

Pat Rafter is dusting off his sneakers to grace the courts in Melbourne with Lleyton Hewitt as wildcard entries in the men’s doubles.

The 41-year-old, who has come out of a decade of retirement, remained coy in the press conference on Sunday, saying he hoped tournament officials weren’t drug testing for chocolate or he’d be in trouble.

“My mates are sending me texts saying, ‘can you please work on your returns?’ I’ll definitely be the worst player out there, but I’ll have fun,” said Rafter.

“Doubles: half a court. I think I can do that.”

Hewitt, who crashed the press conference with just as much cheek, is looking forward to playing alongside the two-time US Open winner.

“I think he still thinks he’s got it in him, so … Hope I don’t have to carry him too much,” he said, grinning.

”While we’re still able to move around the court together, it’s nice we can go out there and play in a grand slam.

”I obviously looked up to Pat a hell of a lot growing up. He really helped me out. It’s great that he’s Davis Cup captain for me now, as well. Most likely I’ll finish my career with him as Davis Cup captain, which is fantastic.”

When asked whether his comeback will last long enough to play in Australia’s Davis Cup match against France at the end of the month, Rafter said he hoped he will only be sitting on the sidelines as captain.

“There would have to be food poisoning, sicknesses. That would be my worst nightmare,” he said.

The duo are drawn to play South African Raven Klaasen and American Eric Butorac in the first round of the Australian Open men’s doubles this month, but Rafter claims Hewitt’s singles matches are still the most important.

Hewitt will face Italian, Andreas Seppi in round one of the men’s singles today.

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McCann police order arrest of three burglars

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Kate and Gerry McCann pose with an artist's impression of how their daughter might look now.

In what could lead to the first arrests in the case, the Met want to question the three men who were in the area of the Portuguese resort in Praia da Luz where the British girl vanished while on a family holiday on May 3, 2007.

Mobile phone records show the men, who are believed to be Portuguese, made an unusual number of phone calls to each after three-year-old Madeleine disappeared, according to the Daily Mirror.

The British Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has sent an International Letter of Request to ­Portuguese police seeking permission to arrest the trio or ask them to explain the mobile phone calls made on the night Madeleine disappeared. The CPS had previously written to Portuguese authorities seeking permission to access phone records of the three men.

A spokesman for Madeleine’s parents Kate and Gerry McCann described the letter as a “significant development”.

“It is necessary for British police to request the ­Portuguese authorities allow them to operate on their turf,” the spokesman told the Mirror.

“It means they have the intention of arresting and interviewing X, Y or Z. We don’t know who they have their sights on but it’s likely it is the burglars. Whether the Portuguese will co-operate remains to be seen. It is a very sensitive issue with differences they have had.

“Police want to be given a chance to arrest key suspects. It doesn’t prove they have Madeleine but it will rule them in or out of the investigation and that is i­mportant. Kate and Gerry don’t want to build up their hopes too high but they realise it could be a significant new lead.”

The three men are thought to have been living in the Algarve area when Madeleine vanished from her holiday apartment while her parents were dining in a tapas bar 90 yards away.

It is claimed that in the days before Madeleine vanished, the burglary gang raided another holiday flat in the Praia da Luz village where the McCanns were staying, disturbing a child. That child’s parents reportedly interrupted the burglars who fled.

No formal arrests have ever been made in the high profile hunt for Madeleine, but there have been numerous false leads. Any arrests would be the first since Scotland Yard set up Operation Grange in 2011 to review Madeleine’s disappearance.

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The best Golden Globes after-party fashion

For A-list celebrities, one gown is never enough! Here's what our favourite stars wore to the glamorous Golden Globe after-parties last night.

Everybody who’s anybody knows that an after party is where the fun really starts and the Golden Globes were no exception.

All dolled up and ready to kick up their designer heels, A-lost celebs were out in force in Los Angeles last night.

Some award show attendees went home and swapped their floor length gowns for more dance-floor friendly frocks while other celebs only prettied themselves up to make appearances at the post Globes gatherings.

Here are some of the looks we spied on various ruby red carpets all over LA.

Taylor Swift, Amy Poehler and Sofia Vergara all got dance-floor ready for the notorious after parties.

Sofia Vergara was a show-stopper in this figure hugging frock.

Taylor Swift traded in her Carolina Herrera gown for something a little shorter.

Vanessa Hudgens dazzled in this cream backless number.

Diane Kruger showed her dark side on the red carpet.

Miranda Kerr was out to shock in this daring frock.

Tatum O’Neal chose head-to-toe black.

Amy Poehler opted for a simple strapless number to attend the after party.

Emily Mortimer was less party and more pretty in this floor-length gown.

The X-Files star Gillian Anderson wore a feathered frock to the InStyle party.

Girls star Jemima Kirke looked gorgeous in this 90s inspired ensemble at the HBO after party.

UK TV host Cat Deeley pulled out this shiny party dress.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler attended the InStyle party in this black and white ensemble.

Emma Watson opted for a wardrobe change post-presenting duties.

Revenge star Ashley Madekwe looked like an ice cream dream at the InStyle after party.

Model Erin Wasson kept it simple in white this smock frock and strappy sandals.

While she didn’t change, actress Elisabeth Moss clutched a pretty sought-after accessory on her way to the after party.

Liberty Ross unleashed her inner goth at the red carpet to the Weinstein Company and NetFlix after party.

Alyssa Milano glittered in this shimmery gown at the Netflix party.

British It girls Alexa Chung and Pixie Geldof almost looked too innocent to attend an after party … almost.

Nina Dobrev showed off her enviable figure in tight body contouring couture.

Actress Malin Akerman showed up in a sexy sheer gown.

Party girl Paz Vega dressed in all white to the InStyle event.

Model Emily Ratajkowski shone in this gold number.

Actress Garcelle Beauvais looked radiant in red.

White was the colour of the night for many, including actress Michelle Monaghan.

Actress Joy Bryant kept it chic and simple in this navy number.

Actress and funny girl Kristin Chenoweth looked lovely in blue.

New mum Jamie King took time out of mummy duty to kick up her heels and party.

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Zara’s royal baby due any day now!

Zara’s royal baby due any day now!

Although she is just days away from giving birth to the second royal baby in six months, Zara Phillips can’t seem to slow down!

The 32-year-old royal, who is expecting her first child with her rugby player husband Mike Tindall, was spotted at the Heythrop Hunt Point-to-Point races in Gloucestershire on Monday.

Rugged up in a long green coat, jeans, mittens and boots over long striped socks, the daughter of Princess Anne attended the races to monitor three of her horses, which were entered in events.

Following the excitement of the birth of Prince George, the royals are preparing to welcome another baby into the family.

Reports suggest Zara and Mike have chosen to go through the public system at the NHS Gloucester Royal Hospital, which is close to Princess Anne’s estate.

Their child will be the Queen’s fourth great-grandchild.

Related video: Another Royal Baby! Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall Expecting First Child.

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Bec Hewitt’s courtside looks

She’s the first lady of Australia’s tennis, so it’s little wonder that Bec Hewitt gets it so right, so often.

The mum of three to Mia, 8, Cruz, 5, and three-year-old Ava, has recently been spotted courtside looking fresh-faced and radiant.

But Bec has always had a signature style of simple, chic and comfortable clothes while watching her tennis star husband Lleyton Hewitt from the courtside.

Here, we take a look at some of her best courtside looks.

Bec cheers from the sideline with her daughter Mia.

Bec teams a bright T-shirt with simple black shorts.

Bec sits courtside with daughters Mia and Ava.

Bec keeps it simple in a flowy floral dress.

Bec looks relaxed as she and Lleyton watch son Cruz.

She teams a camo tank top with aviator singlasses to make one sexy looking mum.

Bec appears courtside in a darling, black and white sun dress and matching head piece.

Yes, even in a sports cap she still makes a hot tennis wife.

Are you spotting a theme yet? Bec is a fan of bright tank tops and necklace accessories.

And yes, she looks great in tennis gear also.

Mother and daughter show off their matching smiles.

It’s not all blonde curls for the former soapie star, pictured here with darker locks.

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Bec Hewitt back on the courtside

While Bec Hewitt hasn’t been seen around at the tennis much of late, she was courtside at the Australian Open once again yesterday, with her family in Melbourne.

Bec and Aussie tennis star husband Lleyton Hewitt took their family along to Kids Day at the tournament.

While the pair’s adorable daughters, Mia, 8, and three-year-old Ava, sat in the stands with Mum, son Cruz, 5, hit the court with Dad. And it looks like he may follow in Lleyton’s fancy footsteps, showing off some of his signature moves.

Lleyton has become crowd favourite in the Open, which runs until January 26.

Bec sits courtside with daughters Mia and Ava.

Cruz Hewitt showss off his tennis moves.

Mia and Ava make cute cheerleaders.

Lleyton watches on as Cruz plays a match.

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