Home Page 4919

Madonna gets 15-year-old Lourdes a job on her world tour

Madonna demotes daughter on world tour

After cutting her daughter out of her new film, it seems Madonna has found a more suitable job for her 15-year-old daughter.

Lourdes is reportedly set to take centre stage with her mother on her upcoming world tour as one of her back-up dancers.

The pair recently held rehearsals for back-up dancer roles in London and chose potential dancers together.

“There are risque dancers and some blatantly sexual dance routines — but Madonna is really excited about Lourdes making an appearance,” a source said.

The tour, which will be Lourdes’ first time on the stage with her mum, is set to visit 50 countries starting in Israel in May.

Madonna seems to be getting her daughter prepared to be in the spotlight after recently teaching her a valuable Hollywood lesson by cutting her out of her movie.

“There was a scene where she played Wally as a young girl,” she told MTV.

“And I just kind of dragged her in at the last minute. It was quite unfair of me what I did and what I asked her to do.

“But she was really great and then I ended up cutting her out of the film. Ruthless, I know.”

But it seems Lourdes was made for Hollywood, with Madonna saying she acted professionally about the cut.

“I said, ‘Sorry babe, you’re on the cutting room floor.’ She took it like a champ.”

Related stories


Home Page 4919

Kate Middleton goes to Oxford

Kate Middleton travelled to Oxford yesterday to give some budding young artists a helping hand.

The Duchess of Cambridge visited The Art Room, an organisation that helps disadvantaged children increase their self-esteem, self-confidence and independence through art.

Kate is a patron to the programme and seemed to enjoy her first official visit.

As usual, her outfit – a jacquard coat dress by Orla Kiely – was a hit, selling out within minutes of her arrival from London.

The Duchess of Cambridge was in high spirits throughout her visit.

Kate looked lovely in a brown coat dress by Orla Kiely.

All year round

Kate wore her dress with brown opaque tights and chocolate suede ankle boots.

Kate styled her hair in her trademark loose waves.

Kate donned an apron with ‘Miss Catherine’ embroidered on the front.

Kate also revealed the name of her new puppy – Lupo, which means ‘wolf’.

Kate greeting fans in Oxford.

Related stories


Home Page 4919

Judi Dench: “I’m not going blind”

Judi Dench has angrily denied reports she is going blind, playing down concern over her degenerative eye condition.
Judi Dench

Judi Dench has angrily denied reports she is going blind, playing down concern over her degenerative eye condition.

The 77-year-old British actress revealed she had been diagnosed with macular degeneration in an interview published on the weekend.

Judi’s admission led to speculation the actress would completely lose her sight and be unable to work, both claims that she has vehemently denied.

“In response to the numerous articles in the media concerning my eye condition — macular degeneration — I do not wish for this to be overblown,” Judi said in a statement to Reuters.

“This condition is something that thousands and thousands of people all over the world are having to contend with. It’s something that I have learnt to cope with and adapt to — and it will not lead to blindness.”

Macular degeneration is a painless condition that erodes central vision, leading to blindspots. Peripheral sight is unaffected.

In Judi’s case, the condition has left her unable to read scripts, or see the person sitting opposite her at the dinner table.

“I can’t read scripts anymore because of the trouble with my eyes,” she told the UK’s Daily Mirror. “Somebody comes in and reads them to me, like telling me a story.

“The most distressing thing is in a restaurant in the evening I can’t see the person I’m having dinner with.”

Judi said she had received treatment for her condition and hoped it would prevent further eyesight deterioration.

Related stories


Home Page 4919

Delta Goodrem and Nick Jonas split

Delta Goodrem and Nick Jonas split

Delta Goodrem and her 19-year-old boyfriend Nick Jonas have decided to end their nine month relationship.

“Nick and Delta have decided mutually to end their relationship,” her manager said in a press release.

“At this point in time, they are both focused on their careers as they go on different paths.

“They remain friends and wish each other the best for the future.”

Goodrem, 27,began dating the teen singer after ending her engagement with singer Brian McFadden.

She is currently back on home soil to take part in the Australian version of The Voice as a mentor.

Related stories


Home Page 4919

Jennifer Aniston dishes on Justin Theroux

Jennifer Aniston and Juston Theroux's wedding countdown

Jennifer Aniston usually tries to keep the details of her love life private, but in a rare interview Jen has set the record straight on her relationship with Justin Theroux.

In an interview with Good Morning America Jen says rumours that the couple met on the set of her new movie Wanderlust, while Justin was still with his girlfriend are not true.

At the time, their new romance sparked the interest of the paparazzi, but she says the pair has learned to avoid them.

“I’ve gotten to a place where we know how to manoeuvre around them a little bit more,” she said.

“I have laid on many a floor board. I should do a documentary of stories from a floor board.”

See Jennifer Aniston talk about the rumours surrounding her relationship with Justin Theroux in the video player above.

Related stories


Home Page 4919

Get the look: Lace manicure

Get the look: Lace manicure

What lifts any look? The right nails, and with this new lace look you can take your look for ordinary to romantic vintage classic in a matter of minutes.

Worn by the likes of Blake Lively and Jennifer Lopez, the lace manicure is easy to achieve, just follow these steps from OPI.

  • Start with your an OPI base coat, prepping your nails as you would a normal manicure.

  • Apply either one or two coats of your preferred base colour, wait until your base colour is completely dry before applying your lace.

  • Cut 10 pieces of thin lace in shapes that are similar to your nail shape.

  • Apply one layer of OPI top coat over-the-top of your base colour and carefully place a piece of lace onto the top coat whilst it is still wet. Make sure that the top coat you use is not a quick drying top coat, as you want the lace to stick-onto the top coat. Use a pair of tweezers to position the lace in the desired position. Nail glue can also be used, but sticking lace to the top coat is an easier a cleaner option.

  • Wait for the top coat to be completely dry before apply and second coat of OPI’s Top Coat over the top of the lace application. Trim off any excess lace and re-apply the topcoat if necessary.

Related stories


Home Page 4919

10 unforgettable Oscars gowns

It’s Hollywood’s night of nights, so it’s no surprise that the stylists to the stars spend the lead up to the Oscars finding them the perfect gown.

From Audrey Hepburn to Jennifer Lopez, there has certainly been some stand out frocks on the Academy Awards red carpet.

We take a look at the top 10 celebrities who have got their red carpet look right, from head to toe.

Flick through the top 10 looks here, followed by the video of the 2011 Oscars red carpet.

Michelle Williams wore this stunning Vera Wang gown to the Oscars in 2006.

In 2003 Jennifer Lopez took a risk in this Valentino , but it seems that it paid off.

In 1961 Dame Elizabeth Taylor accepted her Oscar in a yellow top and white ball-gown skirt.

Kate Hudson’s 2003 Donatella Versace gown made from 14 carat gold.

Marion Cotillard wore this stunning Jean Paul Gaultier gown to the awards in 2008.

In 2001 Julia Roberts accepted her Oscar for Best Actress in a vintage Valentino gown.

Daring to be different, Hilary Swank wore this backless blue Guy Laroche gown in 2005.

In 1954 Audry Hepburn accepted her Best Actress Oscar in a white floral Givenchy gown.

Sandra Bullock stole the show in 2010 wearing this glowing vintage Marchesa gown.

Keeping things simple Kate Winslet wore this Ben de Lisi dress with floral garland in 2002.

Related stories


Home Page 4919

Amanda Knox Nets $4 Million Book Deal

Amanda Knox Nets $4 Million Book Deal

Amanda Knox, the US student who was convicted of murdering UK exchange student Meredith Kercher in 2009, has reportedly signed a $4 million book deal.

Knox, 24, dubbed Foxy Knoxy, has been given the book advance to detail her years behind bars in an Italian jail before she was acquitted of the murder charges this past October.

The book is set to detail never-before-told stories of her life in prison.

Knox said she was penning the tell-all book in order to pay back her family who are more than $1million in debt after paying her legal bills.

Watch the video above to find out more about Amanda Knox’s book deal.

Related stories


Home Page 4919

The best and worst dressed from the Grammys

The red carpet fashion at this year's Grammy Awards was split into two categories: glam and garish.
Grammys red carpet

The red carpet fashion at this year’s Grammy Awards was split into two categories: glam and garish.

While ladies like Adele, Alicia Keys and Taylor Swift kept things classy and elegant, others like Cyndi Lauper, Fergie and Nicki Minaj went out of their way to find the most bizarre outfits imaginable.

The death of Whitney Houston meant the awards ceremony was rather subdued, and Jennifer Hudson’s rendition of Houston’s classic ‘I Will Always Love You’ brought tears to hundreds of A-list eyes.

Here are our favourite red carpet outfits.

Glamorous ladies Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland, Adele and Taylor Swift.

Katy Perry.

Adele.

Cyndi Lauper.

Taylor Swift.

Alicia Keys.

Kelly Rowland.

Nicki Minaj in a red Versace couture hooded cape.

Fergie in Jean Paul Gaultier haute couture.

Rihanna looking uncharacteristically elegant.

Kelly Osbourne.

British singer Jesse J.

Pop icon Robyn.

Socialite Paris Hilton.

Lady Gaga with Paul McCartney.

Jennifer Hudson singing ‘I Will Always Love You’.

Jennifer was in tears during her tribute to her friend Whitney Houston.

Adele’s performance of her hit ‘Rolling in the Deep’ was a hit.

Related stories


Home Page 4919

The princess and the perve

The princess and the perve

Princess Mary.

Crown Princess Mary has been praised for her grace under pressure but even she wasn’t sure what to do when she caught the husband of a visiting dignitary staring at her cleavage.

Mary was at a state dinner in Copenhagen on Wednesday when she turned to her left just in time to see Pentti Arajarvi — the husband of Finnish president Tarja Halonen — looking down her dress.

In pictures: Princess Mary’s royal milestones

While Pentti quickly turned his focus to the ceiling, Mary smiled and adjusted the neckline of her dress, placing her hand over her cleavage to protect her modesty.

Mary did her best to pretend she hadn’t seen Pentti’s lascivious look, and carried on polite conversation as normal.

The princess — who turned 40 last month — has four children with Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederik.

Related stories