Brad Pitt walks like an Egyptian

Clowning around ... Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

 

 

PLAYFUL BRAD PITT clowns around at his partner's latest film premiere.

The screen star sported a sand-coloured outfit as he pulled a silly pose on the red carpet for Kung Fu Panda 2.
But ANGELINA JOLIE kept the horseplay to a minimum as she waved at well-wishers.
She later planted a tender hand on her fella's chest while she grinned broadly.
Jolie voices the Tigress in the sequel to the hugely successful animated adventure.
Tubby comic JACK BLACK takes the starring role as panda Po.
LUCY LIU, JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME and DUSTIN HOFFMAN also attended the premiere which was held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
And the 35-year-old beauty has revealed that she has already tested out the flick on the most demanding of audiences - her kids.
She said: "It has all those things that children love. They laugh out loud."
Of her character, she added: "Tigress has kind of an attitude toward her friend Po. She's a fighter, no question about it but reluctantly, she had become softer. I love it that she has become soft and hugs the panda."

Tender touch ... Angelina pats Brad on the chest

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Bondage Brit snogs Rihanna

Sealed with a kiss ... Rihanna plants smacker on Britney's face

BRITNEY SPEARS and RIHANNA sent temperatures soaring at the Billboard Awards last night when they smooched onstage.

Clad in matching bondage-style bodices complete with buckles, saucy straps and fish-nets, the pair sizzled onstage as they danced around with topless dancers and slid provocatively up and down poles.
They also donned sexy masks, got tied up in kinky chains and took part in a pillow fight during their heart-racing performance of S&M.
Feathers then flew into the air before the pair KISSED each other.

Mind-blowing performance ... Rihanna and Britney Spears

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Their embrace brought back memories of Britney's famous smooch with MADONNA at the MTV Awards eight years ago.

Since then Britney's career has wobbled. But her vigorous workouts ahead of her Femme Fatale tour this summer have got Britney back into tip top shape and she more than held her own against triple winner Rihanna's incredibly toned physique.

X-rated ... masked Britney gets chained up

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Not content with a star-turn with Rihanna, Britney later gave fans a sneak peek of what they can expect when she hits the road this summer by performing Till The World Ends alongside rapper NICKI MINAJ.

Pop heavyweights ... Britney and Rihanna

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It was appropriate choice of tune considering an evangelical broadcaster had predicted the world would end 24 hours before the Billboard Music Awards took place.

Famous kiss ... Britney and Madonna at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards

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JUSTIN BIEBER and EMINEM were the big winners at the Las Vegas event, scoring 14 prizes between them.

Getting feathered ... pair get showered in white fluff after pillow fight

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Teen titan Justin scored an impressive EIGHT gongs for Fan Favourite, Digital Artist, New Artist, Digital Media Artist and Pop Album (My World 2.0).

Back to her best ... Britney

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But it was rap icon Eminem who landed the night's biggest honours - among them Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year and Rap Album (Recovery) and Rap Song (I Love the Way You Lie).

Feeling gr-eight ... big winner Justin Bieber

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Justin, wearing a shimmering gold and black dinner jacket, made a point of not making a big deal of his date for the evening - SELENA GOMEZ - as he accepted his awards, thanking his mother, who was sitting right next to his girlfriend, but not the Disney star.

Bieber's girl ... Selena Gomez

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Country star TAYLOR SWIFT won the night's first award for Album Artist of the Year and went on to claim two more.

Triple winner ... Taylor Swift

The other triple winners were TAIO CRUZ, LADY GAGA and acclaimed British folk act MUMFORD & SONS, who picked up the Rock Album of the Year award.

Everything is all white ... Rihanna lifts gong

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Double victors included KATY PERRY, TRAIN and USHER.
BEYONCE scooped the prestigious Millenium Award and received a special video message from stars including U.S First Lady MICHELLE OBAMA, BARBRA STREISLAND, BONO, STEVIE WONDER and Lady GaGa.

Chain reaction ... Beyonce in painful looking outfit

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GaGa, who collaborated with Beyonce on 2010 hit single Telephone, said, "You are so much more than just a pop star or an icon; you represent the dream." Bono stated: "She makes songs that will live forever," and Stevie mused: "Beyonce has made history and she's not even 30 yet."

Double trouble ... Britney and Nicki Minaj

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But it was the touching tribute from her mum TINA that trumped all the big names.

Tear-jerking ... Beyonce's mum Tina presents star with award

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She said: "I can remember when she was a kid and she saw Whitney Houston and she said: 'One day I'm gonna do that,' and I was like: 'Yeah baby, OK, that's really nice...'
"But one day I was actually at the Super Bowl and she was performing the National Anthem and I just cried because it was unbelievable that she had done so many of the things that she said that she'd do."

Incredible ... Beyonce cuts awesome figure during performance

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Barbra then added: "Great performers have a sound and style that is all their own and that is why so many people love Beyonce - and so do!"
Michelle had the final word, stating: "I'm very proud of her, I'm very proud of the woman that she is, the role model that she provides to so many women."

Irish winners ... U2

Beyonce then showed why she is worthy of all the high praise by performing her new track Run The World (Girls), first with a synchronised backdrop and then with an army of female dancers. The stunning set earned her a standing ovation.
Her mum took the stage with Beyonce's nephew JULEZ, who declared: "I love you Beyonce," to present the award to the R&B superstar.

Snoop-ing around ... the Dogg on stage

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Sweaty and out of breath, Beyonce told her mother she is "a phenomenal woman". She also thanked her father MATTHEW, ex-Destiny's Child band mates KELLY ROWLAND and MICHELLE and name checked the "original members" of the girl band.
She then smiled as she thanked her "best friend," adding: "I love me some JAY-Z" as her proud husband smiled and nodded his head from the audience.

Triumphant ... Black Eyed Peas star Fergie

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BLACK EYED PEAS were named Top Duo/Group, CEE LO GREEN was presented with the Viral Innovator prize, NEIL DIAMOND was awarded the Billboard Icon Award and U2 won the Top Touring Artist of the Year gong.

Smiley ... Kylie Minogue

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KE$HA, KYLIE MINOGUE, SNOOP DOGG, NICOLE KIDMAN and 50 CENT were also present.

Sparkling ... Ke$ha

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Nicole Scherzinger snub to Cheryl Cole

US X Factor presenter ... Nicole Scherzinge

EX-Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger has delivered a snub to Cheryl Cole.

The US X Factor host declared how much she likes judge Paula Abdul - but failed to mention Geordie Cheryl.
Asked how she got on with the pair, she replied: "I'm a big fan of Paula's."
Nicole, 32, also insisted she was not put out when show boss Simon Cowell did not ask her to be a judge.
She told Star mag: "It was his choice.
"But the way I look at it, I've never really hosted before - so it's a new challenge."

Barack O’Barman President visits Irish ‘home’

Glass act ... Barack Obama and wife Michelle enjoy a pint

 

 

 

BARACK Obama gulped down a pint of Guinness yesterday on a visit to Ireland after joking he had come to track down his name's missing apostrophe.

The US President made a 24-hour stopover before his first state visit to Britain today.
The highlight was a pilgrimage to his great, great, great grandfather's home town of Moneygall, in County Offaly.
His mother's distant relation Falmouth Kearney emigrated to America in 1850.
Obama had a pint of the black stuff in a pub there, insisting: "I just want you to know the President pays his bar tab." Back in Dublin he thrilled a 25,000 crowd with an open-air speech. He said: "My name is Barack Obama of the Moneygall Obamas and I've come home to find the apostrophe we lost somewhere along the way."

Wave reviews ... the Obamas arrive at Stansted last night

The gag was met by huge cheers of "Obama, Obama". White House aides cultivated the scenes to appeal to Irish-Americans who make up a tenth of US voters. The President and wife Michelle are due to be welcomed at Buckingham Palace by the Queen today. Mr Obama mounted a show of unity with David Cameron last night by writing an article with him for The Times.

Eire'll be seeing you ... President Barack Obama meets Dublin crowd

The pair will hold talks at No10 tomorrow with the Libyan and Afghanistan wars on the top of their list.
In the article they declared the Special Relationship to be "essential for us and for the world". The PM also praised Mr Obama last night.
He said: "I very much admire the President and the way he does his work."
A huge security operation is under way to protect the President during his two days in London.
He arrived in Britain last night ahead of schedule, because of fears the Icelandic ash cloud could cause chaos in the skies today.
The Obamas had been due to fly in this morning and be met at Stansted Airport by Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall.

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Obarmy hair

Dishevelled ... blustery conditions played havoc with Michelle Obama's hair

MICHELLE Obama has an Eire-raising start to her visit yesterday as a gust of wind whips up her fringe at Dublin airport.

The First Lady looked like Cameron Diaz in There's Something About Mary - or Jedward who played for the Obamas yesterday.

Top of the crops ... Jedward

The former X Factor twins said: "It's an honour to perform for the most famous man in the world, after Simon Cowell."

Hair's Something About Mary ... Cameron Diaz in film

 

Nick and Mariah Bring the Babies Home

The new dad says leaving his wife and newborns for work is very tough.

Nick and Mariah's twins have finally been released from the hospital and are now settled into their lavish nursery at home with their parents. But the new dad has found it surprisingly difficult to leave behind the family when job duties beckon.


“My twins came home [today],” Nick told "Access Hollywood" at the KIIS FM Wango Tango concert in Los Angeles Saturday night where he acted as DJ. “I didn’t even want to leave, but I had to because I’ve got to be here."

“This was very tough,” he continued. “I didn’t know it was going to be this tough to leave home every time! Like, I left the hospital to go to New York to [do promotion] earlier in the week — that was tough. And then this was tough too! But, I’m dealing with it.”

And when the 30-year-old comedian/radio personality is home, he's busy getting used to his new role and enjoying every bit of it.

“It’s a whole other level now because they’re at home,” he said. “There’s no hospital rooms, and there’s no nurses, it’s just us. So, it’s real. It’s a lil’ scary at times, but we’re handling it.”

Pitt aide in £75k axe row

Sued ... Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

 

BRAD PITT and ANGELINA JOLIE are being sued for £75,000 by an employee who claims she was sacked for "absenteeism" while on sick leave.

The woman was a bilingual secretary at the couple's £25million chateau in Provence, France.

Her lawyer said she was fired by another manager, adding: "She has nothing against them. But they did not step in to prevent her being dismissed.

"This amount is a drop in the ocean for these stars."

Pitt, 47, and Jolie, 35, are currently in France for the Cannes Film Festival.

A tribunal will deliver its verdict next month.

A hard Bey’s work for Beyonce

GRAFTER BEYONCE stunned record label staff by delivering a whopping 72 tracks to them.

Staff at Columbia in New York are now left with the headache of sifting through the mountain of finished material to decide the make up of her next album.

Hardworking ... Beyonce

The collection - imaginatively titled 4 - has no official release date yet, but is expected to hit shops over the summer.

A source said: "Label staff leave Beyonce to get on with things, they tend not to interfere when she's making an album.

"But they weren't prepared for the sheer volume of material she presented to them.

"She's clearly been very productive.

"Now they have the hard job of going through all the music and deciding what will make it."

We've had a taster of the new direction in the form of single Girls.

And Beyonce has hinted that some of the tracks have an Afrobeat flavour.

She revealed: "I started off being inspired by FELA KUTI."

Nicki Minaj draws up Brit hit list

Collaboration ... Nicki Minaj and David Guetta

 

 

NICKI MINAJ has worked with the biggest names in the States and is now looking across the pond for her next project.

The rapper's collaboration with DAVID GUETTA Where Dem Girls At - also featuring FLO RIDA - could bag the No1 spot on Sunday. But it's hooking up with British names that's on her mind now.
Nicki said: "There are loads of UK artists I'd like to work with. I think ADELE is dope, I'm a really big fan of hers. I'm sure we'll meet eventually. And everyone keeps telling me that I need to rap on some dubstep beats, so that is definitely a possibility too.
"After working with David I'm getting into a different world."
Nicki so loves talking Cockney that she had a go, saying: "I just love the way you guys talk. It's so funny and beautiful to me so I've been brushing up on my accent."
She sounded like DICK VAN DYKE.

 

Lo and behold lads...

Ass that's the way to do it ... J-Lo on stage

 

 

 

JENNIFER LOPEZ shows off what helps her fill arenas.

Latest track On The Floor has critics divided despite going to No1 here last month.
But the singer's backside still scored top marks in this silver bodysuit as she sold out LA's Staples Center.
The American Idol judge continued to shake her famous bottom even when her backing music cut out briefly.
It was a savvy move - if all else fails, entertain with your best asset.

Glitterati ... Jennifer Lopez sparkles at LA's Staples Centre concert

 

Get in bed with Rihanna

Drifting apart ... Rihanna thinks about the future in new video

EVER wondered what RIHANNA looks like in bed?

Well, now you know.
The Bajan singer cosies up to a lucky topless chap in the video to her forthcoming single, bizarrely titled California King Bed.
The ballad is a million miles away from her recent offering S&M.
Rihanna slows the tempo down in a tender account of two lovers drifting apart.
The promo, directed by Anthony Mandler, also sees Rihanna swap her saucy bondage gear, wild moves and make-up for a dishevelled but fresh-faced and innocent image.
The gorgeous star rolls around between the sheets before skipping around in a white bra top and shorts.
The single was picked by fans after a shout-out from Rihanna on Twitter.

At the end of February, Rihanna asked: "QUESTION EXISTING: I'm shootin a new vid in a cpl wks, I just need u to tell me, which song should I shoot?

Deep in thought ... Rihanna

"What is my next single?" she tweeted before adding: "Its hard to go from s+m to SKIN! Don't want to be 2 swiney."

Confused ... Rihanna

Rihanna, who has previously dated CHRIS BROWN, is finally back home today after a manic tour of Europe promoting cosmetic firm Nivea's 100th birthday.
She tweeted this morning: "I'm back bitches!!!!!! Back home that is."
Now put your feet up and have a rest.

Radiant ... Rihanna

Arnie Terminates 25-year marriage

Split ... Arnold Schwarzenegger with Maria Shriver

ARNOLD Schwarzenegger has announced that he and his wife Maria Shriver are splitting after 25 years of marriage.

The former California Governor made the surprise announcement four months after he left office after serving two terms in charge of the US state.
In a joint statement the Austrian born Hollywood legend and Shriver said they are separating "while we work on the future of our relationship".
The pair continued: "This has been a time of great personal and professional transition for each of us.

Happier days ... the couple pose at their wedding in 1986

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"After a great deal of thought, reflection, discussion, and prayer, we came to this decision together."
The couple, who married in 1986, did not mention whether they would divorce but said they were living separately.
The statement said: "We are continuing to parent our four children together. They are the light and the centre of both of our lives.
"We consider this a private matter, and neither we nor any of our friends or family will have further comment."

In February Schwarzenegger announced plans to make more films.
He recently revealed he is developing a television show and comic book based on his political nickname "The Governator".
And reports last month claimed Schwarzenegger was to star in a new Terminator movie.
Shriver, an author and former journalist for NBC, works with a number of volunteer organisations.
Her mother was the sister of assassinated US President John F. Kennedy.

Rihanna plunges into Paris

Paris perfection ... Rihanna

RIHANNA knows how to wow the crowds wherever she stops off.

And this jaunt to Paris was no exception, giving onlookers a cheeky glimpse of her gun tattoo in a revealing black dress.
With her tumbling red locks pulled into a ponytail, Rihanna finished off the look with flirty earrings, a tan bag and matching shoes.
The S&M star has been hopping all over Europe in a private G5 jet to promote Nivea's 100th Anniversary.
She flew into London on Saturday to play a private gig before tucking into a steak and jetting off to the French capital.
And she tweeted: "Hi London... Bye London!!! #G5jettin"
After a whistle-stop in France, she was back in the air and heading for Germany.

French chic .. Rihanna

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And the busy Bajan must have been feeling a little homesick as she spent the US Mother's Day away from her mum.
She took to Twitter again to leave her a "Happy Mother's Day" message and five hours later she tweeted: "Wish u were here mama."

White House Won't Release Bin Laden Death Photo

In an interview for Sunday’s upcoming episode of “60 Minutes,” President Obama said that he has decided against releasing photos confirming Osama bin Laden’s death. “The risks of release outweigh the benefits,” he said.

As Obama knows from personal experience, people believe what they want to, and conspiracy theorists and others would claim the photos had been doctored. Perhaps more important, releasing the gruesome evidence would ignite outrage among many in the Middle East.

There has been a good deal of debate in the past two days over whether the White House should release images of bin Laden’s bloodied corpse. On Tuesday, CIA director Leon Panetta said there was no question that “ultimately a photograph would be presented to the public.” But other senior administration officials and lawmakers objected to the idea, warning that such a move could put American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq at greater risk than they already are.

“Imagine how the American people would react if Al Qaeda killed one of our troops or military leaders, and put photos of the body on the internet,” said the President. “Osama bin Laden is not a trophy--he is dead and let’s now focus on continuing the fight until Al Qaeda has been eliminated.”

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Is Rih Rih bigger than Bey?

Rih-lly Bey-utiful ... stunning divas Beyonce and Rihanna

POP's fiercest divas came head to head on the red carpet at New York's Met ball this week.

Their curves poured in to designer black gowns, singers Beyonce and Rihanna shone out among a sea of megawatt celebrities.
Both are beautiful, talented and globally adored, boasting sell-out tours and serious bank balances.
But as 23-year old Rihanna beamed for the cameras in her risque Stella McCartney gown, Texan Beyonce was booed for refusing to cooperate with photographers.
In recent months Rihanna has had THREE singles in our top ten simultaneously and seen such phenomenal demand for tickets for her Loud tour she had to boost the number of UK dates to 27.
Meanwhile 29-year-old Beyonce is staying under the radar. She is facing a £60million lawsuit over a video game deal that went sour and a few weeks ago fired her dad as her manager.
This year looks set to be Rhi Rhi's best year yet. But will it also be the year she steals Bey's crown as the queen of pop?

Beyonce versus Rihanna

Beyonce

EARNINGS: £58million in 2009 from album I Am... Sasha Fierce and tour.

SALES: 23million albums, 100million singles. Eight films.

AWARDS: 16 Grammys, one Brit.

HIGHLIGHT: I Am...

Sasha Fierce won a record six Grammys in 2009

CHARITY: Set up The Survivor Foundation for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

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Rihanna

EARNINGS: £30million in 2010 from her Last Girl On Earth tour and album.

SALES: 15million albums and 45million singles.

AWARDS: Four Grammys, one Brit.

HIGHLIGHT: Smash single Umbrella was No1 in nine countries.

CHARITY: Created Believe Foundation in 2006 for terminally ill children.

tougher, sexier image that established Rihanna on the global map - and bagged her first Grammy.

Superstar producer - and Mr Beyonce Knowles - Jay-Z has played a huge part in success of the singer from Barbados , signing her to his Def Jam label when she was just 16, and now managing her under his Roc Nation label.
He was also the mastermind behind Beyonce's transformation from Destiny's Child member to fully fledged solo megastar.

Beyonce's first solo album, 2003's Dangerously in Love, topped the charts in countries including the UK and US.
Unlike Rihanna, the bootylicious American has also branched out into acting and received a best actress nomination at the 2007 Golden Globes for Dreamgirls.

SIXTEEN Grammy wins later, Beyonce is now one of two female solo artists with the most No1 singles of the past decade. The other is Rihanna.
Despite enjoying similar success, the girls' family lives couldn't be more different.
Rihanna grew up in Bridgetown, Barbados. Aged nine, she walked in on her junkie dad Ronald taking crack. When she was 14 her parents divorced.

Meanwhile Beyonce comes from a religious family devoted to carving her career as a star: before their spat this year dad Matthew had managed the singer's career from childhood and mum Tina created costumes throughout Bey's time in Destiny's Child.
While Rihanna remains single, last month loved-up Beyonce celebrated three years of marriage to Jay-Z and the couple are often spotted canoodling in restaurants and holidaying in romantic hotspots.

The two stars also share a love of fashion and creating a stir with sexy and dramatic stage costumes.
Beyonce's sexy on-stage persona - who she has named Sasha Fierce - has seen her morph from glitzy frocks designed by mum to edgy fashionista, sporting designs by cutting-edge labels like Balmain, Preen, Isabel Marant and French designer Jean Paul Gaultier.

Since the release of her Good Girl Gone Bad album Rihanna's image has become more and more provocative. On last year's X Factor she stripped off to a tribal bikini.
Both stars have brought luck to X Factor finalists. Beyonce duetted with winner Alexandra Burke in the 2008 final. And Rhi Rhi followed suit late last year singing with champ Matt Cardle.

Off stage Rihanna's style has developed as designers inundate her with clothes hoping for an endorsement. The lace Stella McCartney gown from the Met ball was a perfect illustration of her ability to be sexy AND stylish.
Fierce heels, mega shoulders, micro minis, underwear as outerwear, OTT accessories and piles of bling are all trends both ladies have both tried. Here we pit Pop's reigning Princesses against each other - but who REALLY wears it best?