Miss Universe 2011 Contestants play drum, drance during their visit to the "Meninos do Morumbi"

Miss Universe 2011 contestants attend a samba drums music class at Meninos do Morumbi non govermanemtal organization in Sao Paulo August 31, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held September 12.


Miss Universe 2011 contestants attend a samba dance class at the Meninos do Morumbi non-government organisation in Sao Paulo August 31, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held September 12.



Miss Universe 2011 contestants attend a samba drums music class at Meninos do Morumbi non govermanemtal organization in Sao Paulo August 31, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held September 12.



Miss Universe contestant Nelly Kamwelu of Tanzania waves to reporters during a visit to the "Meninos do Morumbi" social project in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday Aug. 31, 2011. Sao Paulo is hosting the Miss Universe 2011 pageant and will broadcast the contest on Sept. 12.



Miss Universe contestant Nadine Alexandra of Indonesia laughs while playing a drum during her visit to the "Meninos do Morumbi" social project in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday Aug. 31, 2011. Sao Paulo is hosting the Miss Universe 2011 pageant and will broadcast the contest on Sept. 12.



Miss Universe contestant Aferdita Dreshaj of Kosovo waves during a visit to the "Meninos do Morumbi" social project in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday Aug. 31, 2011. Sao Paulo is hosting the Miss Universe 2011 pageant and will broadcast the contest on Sept. 12.



Miss Universe contestants applaud after watching a dance performance during their visit to the "Meninos do Morumbi" social project in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday Aug. 31, 2011. Sao Paulo is hosting the Miss Universe 2011 pageant and will broadcast the contest on Sept. 12.



Miss Universe contestants; Indonesia's Nadine Alexandra, left and Vasuki Sunkavalli of India, right, dance during their visit to the "Meninos do Morumbi" social project in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011. Sao Paulo is hosting the Miss Universe 2011 pageant and will broadcast the contest on Sept. 12.



Miss Universe contestants; Priyani Puketapu of New Zealand, left, Ireland's Aoife Hannon, center, and Sweden's Ronnia Fornstedt watch a dance performance during their visit to the "Meninos do Morumbi" social project in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday Aug. 31, 2011. Sao Paulo is hosting the Miss Universe 2011 pageant and will broadcast the contest on Sept. 12.



Miss New Zealand 2011 Priyani Puketapu (R) and Miss Croatia 2011 Natalija Prica attend a samba dance class at the Meninos do Morumbi non-governmental organization in Sao Paulo August 31, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held September 12.



Miss Universe contestants; Aferdita Dreshaj of Kosovo, left, South Africa's Bokang Montjane, center, and Paraguay's Alba Riquelme pose for a photo as they play drums during a visit to the "Meninos do Morumbi" social project in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday Aug. 31, 2011. Sao Paulo is hosting the Miss Universe 2011 pageant and will broadcast the contest on Sept. 12.



Miss Universe 2011 contestants attend a samba dance class at the Meninos do Morumbi non-governmental organization in Sao Paulo August 31, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held September 12.



Miss Universe contestant Keilyn Gomez of Honduras poses for a photo as she plays drum during a visit to the "Meninos do Morumbi" social project in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday Aug. 31, 2011. Sao Paulo is hosting the Miss Universe 2011 pageant and will broadcast the contest on Sept. 12.



Miss Universe contestants; Adriani Karantoni of Cyprus, Romania's Larisa Popa, Keilyn Gomez of Honduras and Sheroma Hodge of the British Virgin Islands play drums during a visit to the "Meninos do Morumbi" social project in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday Aug. 31, 2011. Sao Paulo is hosting the Miss Universe 2011 pageant and will broadcast the contest on Sept. 12.



Miss Universe contestants; Aferdita Dreshaj of Kosovo, from left, South Africa's Bokang Montjane, Paraguay's Alba Riquelme and Ireland's Aoife Hannon pose for a photo as they play drums during a visit to the "Meninos do Morumbi" social project in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday Aug. 31, 2011. Sao Paulo is hosting the Miss Universe 2011 pageant and will broadcast the contest on Sept. 12.



Miss Universe 2011 contestants attend a capoeira dance presentation at Meninos do Morumbi non governmental organization in Sao Paulo August 31, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held September 12.



Miss Universe 2011 contestants look at a capoeira dance at Casa do Zezinho, non-governmental organization in Sao Paulo August 31, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held September 12.



Miss Italy 2011 Elisa Torrini attends a samba drums music class at Meninos do Morumbi non govermanemtal organization in Sao Paulo August 31, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held September 12.



Miss New Zealand 2011 Priyani Puketapu attends a samba drums music class at Meninos do Morumbi non-governmental organization in Sao Paulo August 31, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held September 12.



Miss Tanzania 2011 Nelly Kamwelu (L), Miss Singapore 2011 Valerie Lim Shu Xian (2nd L) and Miss U.S. Virgin Islands 2011 Alexandrya Evans watch a performance during a visit to the Meninos do Morumbi non-governmental organization in Sao Paulo August 31, 2011. The Miss Universe pageant will be held in Sao Paulo on September 12


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The brood is all back together! Brad Pitt joins Angelina Jolie to take their children out for dinner on the Kings Road

By Sarah Fitzmaurice


Back together again: Brad Pitt joined his brood for a family meal together in London last night


Earlier in the day one half of Brangelina had taken their brood on a creative day out.

But later in the evening the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie reunited for a family meal out in London.

The famous family made their way to Benihana, a Japenese restaurant on the Kings Road last night.


Brad, 47, had taken time out from filming his latest movie World War Z to spend some quality time with Angelina and their six-strong brood.

And given the size of the family they were seen arriving in a large people carrier.

Large family: While Brad sorted out a table at Benihana restaurant on the Kings Road in Chelsea Angelina was seen in the car with their brood

Family meal: Brad joined Angelina and their children, who had spent the day together, for the family meal


Brad was dressed in a pair of camel coloured trousers and a cream knitted cardigan and the actor also donned a pair of thick rimmed glasses.

Meanwhile Angelina opted for an all-black ensemble, very different to her white dress she had worn earlier in the day.

Earlier in the day the Salt actress, 36, took her children to the Pottery Café in the town for an afternoon of decorating ceramics.

Feeling crafty: Angelina Jolie took her children to a pottery decorating centre in Richmond earlier today


And the family were in for a treat as the craft centre is running a pirate and princess promotion over the summer holidays.

It seems that the children got into the swing of decorating leaving with bags of their creations and the day out proved to be quite a smash hit with the brood.

Angelina, who flew to the Netherlands over the weekend to attend the trial of Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga, was dressed in a midi white linen dress for the outing.

Cute kiddies: As Angelina emerged holding on to Knox's hand he was seen talking to his sister Zahara

Was it a smash hit? Angelina Jolie takes her brood to pottery painting centre in Richmond


The actress was also wearing her signature style eye wear – a pair of gold aviator sunglasses as she emerged from the craft centre hand-in-hand with her three-year-old son Knox.

Brad is still filming his upcoming film World War Z in Scotland while Angelina entertains the children in London.

All white: The actress opted to wear a midi white linen dress for the craft outing and was seen helping her children back into the van as they left the centre

All in? The mother-of-six teamed her dress with a pair of nude patent wedges and her signature style eye wear a pair of gold aviators


In an interview with Vanity Fair magazine Angelina opened up about her relationship with Brad Pitt and revealed that despite having six children together, both biological and adopted, they have no plans to get married.

The Mr and Mrs Smith star commented in an interview in the October issue of the magazine and said: 'There is no secret wedding’

She also quashed rumours that the couple will be having more children, at least for the moment and said: ‘I’m not pregnant. I’m not adopting at the moment.'


Spending time with the grandparents: The Children enjoyed a visitor to the park with their maternal grandfather Jon Voight while their parents were away last weekend


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Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff gives five housemates immunity after becoming the second person to be evicted from Celebrity Big Brother

By Sarah Fitzmaurice


Evicted: Pamela Bach has become the second person to be evicted from the Big Brother House last night


Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff has become the second person to be evicted from the Celebrity Big Brother house.

The 47-year-old mother-of-two was evicted from the house in a surprise eviction earlier tonight.

Pamela was tasked with giving half of the house immunity from Friday's eviction and chose to save Jedward, Paddy Doherty, Amy Childs and Kerry Katona from the public vote.


Pamela had donned a short silver and black sequined dress which she teamed with a thick waist belt and sheer tights.

As she departed the house she said she was happy to be leaving and told housemates: 'Have a great time be kind to each other.'

Pamela was greeted by a loud chorus of boos and a few cheers as she exited the house.

Short and sparkly: Pamela opted for a silver and black sparkling dress with a large black waist belt and sheer tights for the eviction


Speaking to Brian Dowling in her post-eviction interview she said she thought Darryn was the reason she was out of the house but said she didn't hold any grudges.

Speaking of paparazzo Lyons, who was also up for eviction, she said he 'did a lot of in your ear stuff,' suggesting he was influencing other housemates.

Safe from eviction: Pamela chose Jedward and Paddy as her first two choices to save from eviction on Friday

Keeping it in the family: The actress also selected her 'sexy sister' Amy and 'mummy to mummy' Kerry to also be saved from the public vote


The actress and producer said she had even overheard him talking to other housemates while she was ill.

Pamela, who used to be married to David Hasselhoff, said that she had a 'great time' in the house but couldn't identify who had voted for apart from Darryn and Tara.

Opening up: Pamela said she though Darryn was the reason she was evicted and said he did ' a lot of in the ear stuff' suggesting he was influencing the others but said she didn't hold a grudge


The blonde who was often heard making bizarre statements while in the house said her favourite catchphrase was 'Breathe in god breathe out love.'

Yesterday Pamela was teamed with Bobby in the twin task becoming Pambob, but the pair failed to prove that they had the most 'twintuition'.

After viewing a montage of her best bits in the house Pamela was given one final task to perform.

Still smiling: Despite the audible boos from the audience Pamela had a smile on her face as she made her way from the house

Unimpressed? Darryn, who Pamela suggested was behind her eviction did not look happy when she failed to save him from eviction on Friday


She had to choose four people in the house to offer immunity to, meaning half the house would be exempt from the eviction on Friday.

After a few moments of silence she said:'One thousand percent John and Edward.'

Double trouble: Yesterday Pamela and Bobby had taken part in the twin task together becoming Pambob but failed to prove they had the most 'twintuition'

Short stint: Pamela lasted just two weeks inside the Big Brother house and has become the second person to be evicted from the show


And while the crowd shouted out names she continued: 'I'm gonna pick Paddy.'

She also saved Amy Childs who she dubbed her 'sexy sister' before saying :'Mummy to Mummy Kerry.'

Bobby, Darryn, Lucien and Tara are all now up for Friday's eviction.



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Cindy Crawford dazzles in a sparkling red dress as she supports George Clooney at Venice Film Festival

By Daily Mail Reporter


Belle of the ball: Cindy Crawford dazzles on the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival as she steps out in sparkling red gown


She is not a film star, but Cindy Crawford who stole the show today as she walked the red carpet at the opening ceremony for the Venice Film Festival.

The 45-year-old supermodel wowed the crowd in a stunning vibrant red gown with an asymmetric neckline and flowing floor length skirt.

Still got it: The 45-year-old supermodel came out to support the Ides Of March directed by her friend George Clooney


The man of the night: George Clooney's film The Ides Of March opened the festival

She paired the sparkling gown with red peep toe stilettos, diamond jewellery and a ruby coloured clutch.

Cindy, along with her husband of thirteen years, Rande Gerber, stepped out to support their friend George Clooney,whose movie The Ides Of March was premiering as part of the Venice Film Festivals opening ceremony.

The pair have been staying with George in the run up to the festival at his Lake Como villa.

The Ides of March, a political drama, is among 23 films - five from Hollywood - vying for the coveted Golden Lion, which will be awarded September 10.

The jury will be headed by American director Darren Aronofsky, a two-time Golden Lion winner whose "Black Swan" was launched to huge Oscar success after opening in Venice last year.

The film tells the story of an ambitious campaign press secretary, played by Ryan Gosling, who gets swept up in a political scandal in the last frantic days of a heavily contested primary race.

It also stars Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Giamatti as rival campaign managers, is adapted from the play "Farragut North" by Beau Willimon.

Clooney said the movie was ready to begin filming when Barack Obama was elected U.S. president in 2008.

Handsome date: Cindy was accompanied by her husband of 13-years Rande Gerber

Cover girl: The model shows she still has what it takes, dazzling in a red shimmering, floor-length gown


In all, 66 films will make their world premiere at the 68th edition of the world's oldest festival. It is the first time since World War II that all feature films in the festival's three official events - in competition, out of competition and the "Horizons" avant-garde section - are world premieres.

Nearly half of the festival's lineup is high-powered English-language films, a sign of its growing prestige in the eight years that it has been directed by Marco Mueller.

How'd i look? George poses for the cameras and pulls a nervous face as he heads into the theater


The strong selection also includes Roman Polanski's "Carnage," an adaptation of the Broadway show God of Carnage, featuring Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet and Christoph Waltz; David Cronenberg's take on psychoanalysis, A Dangerous Method, featuring Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen and Michael Fassbender; and Shame, a drama by British director Steve McQueen featuring Fassbender and Carey Mulligan.

Other American movies in competition include end-of-the-world film 4:44 Last Day on Earth by Abel Ferrara; Dark Horse starring Mia Farrow and Christopher Walken and directed by Todd Solondz; Killer Joe, a black comedy by William Friedkin starring Matthew McConaughey in the title role; and the second feature film by Ami Canaan Mann, Texas Killing Fields, a murder drama featuring Sam Worthington and Jessica Chastain.

Grand arrival: Cindy and Randy arrive at the event by gondola

House guest: The couple have been staying with George Clooney at his villa on Lake Como

White lady: Star of the film Evan Rachel Wood looked graceful in a floating white gown

Red carpet beauties: Maris Tomei looked stunning in a mustard colour Marios Schwab dress while Diane Kruger chose Elie Saab Couture


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Nothing mumsy about this style! Holly Willoughby shows off her wild side as she returns to work after five months maternity leave

By Sarah Fitzmaurice


First day back: Holly Willoughby returned to work at Celebrity Juice today after giving birth to her daughter five months ago


She might be a mother of two but Holly Willoughby’s style is anything but mumsy.

In fact the TV presenter showed off her wild side as she arrived at the Riverside studios to film Celebrity Juice.

Holly, 30, looked simply stunning as she arrived ready for work carrying an animal print Mulberry Alexa on her arm and teaming it with a pair of pony print heels.


The This Morning presenter had donned a black pleated knee-length skirt and a peach wraparound cardigan and finished her look off with a grey blazer.

It was hard to believe that Holly has given birth to her second child just five months ago as she showed off an enviable post-baby figure.

The TV personality wore her luscious blonde locks down around her shoulders and had opted for simple makeup with some liquid eyeliner and rosy cheeks.

Walking on the wild side: The 30-year-old mother of two carried an animal print Mulberry Alexa bag which she teamed with a pair of pony print heels

Looking great: The mother of two donned a knee-length black pleated skirt a peach wraparound top and a grey blazer as she returned to work


Holly was returning to work for the first time after giving birth to her daughter Belle in April.

And the presenter had tweeted that she was feeling apprehensive after the five-month break.

She posted: ‘First day back at work today!!!! Cant wait to start the new series of Celeb juice, feeling slightly nervous! Wander if I can still do it! X’

She added: ‘The weirdest thing is going to be getting ready, forgotten what my face looks like with tv slap on! Proper clothes,not just my scruffs!!! X’

But as she stepped out at the studios Holly clearly didn’t have anything to worry about.

Holly also told her fans that she couldn’t believe that Belle was five months old and tweeted: ‘Belle is 5 months today!!!! Can you believe it, as they say, time flies when your having fun! Xxx’ (sic)

The TV presenter will be re-joining her co-presenter Phillip Schofield on the This Morning couch from Monday next week.


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Feeling neutral? Nicole Scherzinger looks simply stunning as she arrives in London to promote new single

By Iona Kirby


Touch down: Nicole looked effortlessly stunning when she arrived at Heathrow on Monday


Nicole Scherzinger looked effortlessly beautiful as she touched down in Heathrow airport on Monday.

The singer, 33, chose a palette of matching neutrals and sported a very co-ordinated outfit.

She wore a pretty cream lace dress, casual brown leather jacket and black sunglasses.


Nicole's shoes looked like they were made with that particular outfit in mind, as the three colours of the strappy sandals perfectly matched the three colours of her clothing.

The US X Factor judge also carried a laptop bag and a cream bag with leopard print detailing.

She looked remarkably fresh faced and happy after landing in London from Los Angeles and smiled away at the awaiting paparazzi.

utralise: She picked a very co-ordinated outfit as she jetted in to promote her latest single Wet


The Pussycat Doll is in town to promote her latest UK single Wet, which was released on Monday.

It is the fourth release from the singer's debut solo album, Killer Love.

Prior to her visit Nicole had been enjoying a bit of time away from the glare of the spotlight ahead of the US X Factor launch.

She has already filmed auditions but will debut on the show in September alongside Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and L.A. Reid.

Hometown: Nicole recently holidayed in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she grew up

Hometown: Nicole recently holidayed in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she grew up


Nicole has said of her new role: ‘I love working with Paula and Simon. It’s Simon’s world and we just play around in it.

‘There are no rules, you never know what he’s going to come in feeling like or what you’re going to be doing.’

Last week she was spotted taking a well-deserved beach break in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she grew up.

The star was on holiday with her F1 driver boyfriend Lewis Hamilton.


She's got the X factor: Nicole will appear as a judge on the US X Factor when it starts in September


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Through the keyhole: Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries begin married life in luxury Park Avenue penthouse

By Sophie Forbes


Less than two weeks after tying the knot in a lavish $10m ceremony in California, Kim Kardashian and new husband Kris Humphries have moved into their first marital home.

The couple, who both jetted into New York separately on Monday, are setting up camp in the presidential penthouse at the Gansevoort Hotel on Park Avenue.

Home sweet home: Kim Kardashian and new husband Kris Humphries have moved into this presidential penthouse at the Park Avenue Gansevoort Hotel in New York


The 2000 square foot space is spread over two levels and boasts 30 foot high floor to ceiling windows providing panoramic views over the city and east river.

The huge living area has hardwood floors, a chandelier, a large fireplace and huge plasma television.

There are also doors out onto an enormous private deck with its own dining area, patio heaters and amazing views of the surrounding area.

Luxury: The huge split level apartment boasts floor to ceiling windows with expansive views over the city

Stunning finishes: The master bathroom features a jacuzzi tub big enough for two

Outdoor space: The unit has a huge private deck and a separate balcony


The rest of the suite includes three en-suite bedrooms including the master suite on the upstairs level.

The master bathroom has marble floors and walls as well as a steam shower and indulgent whirlpool spa bath big enough for two with products from the Cutler Salon.

The entire suite is wired with an Infinite Audio Sound system making the suite the perfect location for a party or event.

Swim time: The hotel has an exclusive rooftop pool area and spa

Work it out: There is even a state of the art gym specifically for residents

The hotel itself has a whole host of exclusive facilities including its own hair salon and spa, a fully equipped gym and a rooftop pool area.

There are also several restaurants and bars, should the pair get peckish or thirsty.

The room is reportedly costing a whopping $7000-a-night.

The reality star jetted into New York on Monday with sister Kourtney to start filming the new season of their spin-off reality show Kourtney and Kim Take New York which will air on E! in January.

Kim's new husband Kris is back in New York to begin pre-season training with his basketball team the New Jersey Nets.

Kim and Kris will spend their first months as a married couple living with her sister Kourtney and her boyfriend Scott Disick and son Mason, 18-months.

The couple married on August 20 in a super lavish ceremony held at a private estate in Montecito, California just outside of Santa Barbara.

The $10 million event was followed by a brief honeymoon on Italy's Amalfi Coast last week before Kim returned to Los Angeles in time to attent Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards.

Bonding time: Kim and Kourtney headed for a workout this morning while Kris and Scott spent time hanging out yesterday


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