She'll cast a spell on you! Madonna wears witch lace cloak for W.E. London premiere (but still finds time to flaunt her muscly arm)

By Nadia Mendoza


Still flaunting the muscles: Director Madonna attends the W.E. UK film premiere at the Odeon in Kensington


It seems Madonna is really milking this directing malarky.

Despite having already premiered her W.E. film at the 55th BFI London Film Festival in Leicester Square last October, she relished another red carpet event tonight at the Odeon in Kensington.

The Ray Of Light singer channelled her inner goth girl with an all-black ensemble, opting for a delicate lace cloak, heavy velvet gown - and of course, a vest strap to show off her muscly arm.


While choosing one colour may seem a little 'safe', Madonna spiced up the Jean Paul Gaultier frock and Dolce & Gabbana cape with red fingerless gloves and lashings of bright lipstick.

Her trademark blonde locks hung loosely by her side as the Queen of Pop greeted her adoring fans.

She played the Mother Hen to her stars Andrea Riseborough, James D'Arcy, Richard Coyle and Natalie Dormer; putting her arms around them to pose as own daughter Lourdes was absent.


Greeting the crowd: Madonna appeared to show her age a little as she photographed from her profile

Lady of the night: Madonna opted for an all-black ensemble, with red details

The film, which has so far received relatively bad reviews, follows a two-tiered romantic drama focusing on the affair between King Edward VIII and American divorcée Wallis Simpson; alongside a contemporary romance between a married woman and a Russian security guard.

It is Madonna's second venture as a director, with her first being in 2008, for Filth And Wisdom.

As the global star greeted her fans to sign autographs, she was still being preened to within an inch of her life by manager Guy Oseary who was clutching a brush and combing her hair as she spoke.

Still preening: Manager Guy Oseary continued to brush Madonna's hair as she signed autographs

While her leading men and ladies may not be so well known this side of the Atlantic, they are fast becoming household names.

Andrea, 30, has starred in Never Let Me Go alongside Carey Mulligan and new Spider-Man actor Andrew Garfield, while British beauty Natalie, 29, starred as Anne Boleyn in The Tudors.

Flying the flag for the boys is D'Arcy, 36, who appeared in Secret Diary Of A Call Girl with Billie Piper and 39-year-old Richard Coyle who starred with Jake Gyllenhaal in Prince Of Persia: Sands Of Time.


The whole gang: Madonna poses with Andrea Riseborough, James D'Arcy, Richard Coyle and Natalie Dormer


Relishing the limelight: Natalie, Andrea and James are relatively unknown on UK shores

Mother instinct: While Lourdes was nowhere to be seen, Madonna looked after her stars Andrea and Natalie

Speaking of the film, the mother-of-four said she is simply a hopeless romantic looking for a prince.

She said: 'If you’re a romantic like me everyone wants to be swept away by a knight in shining armour but we keep getting disappointed. If you have half a brain you know that doesn’t exist.'


Tribute to Jacko? Madonna wore fingerless gloves at the premiere and earlier at the photocall


Beauty queens: Model Amber Anderson, Emilia Fox and Claudia Winkleman put on their Sunday Best

Muscles like no other: Madonna showed off her impressive biceps; a reflection of her gym obsession

Abbie Cornish, who starred opposite Heath Ledger in Candy, plays leading lady Wally Winthrop.

However, the rising star missed out on the action and did not attend the red carpet event.

Other stars to flock to the West London location were model Amber Anderson, actress Emilia Rox and the minute but perfectly formed Claudia Winkleman.


A Royal affair: Crown Prince Pavlos with his wife Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece also got in on the action

Flying the flag for the men: John Hannah and Ronan Keating were suited and booted for the occasion

The former presenter of Strictly Come Dancing spin-off show It Takes Two was in attendance as husband Kris Thykier produced the film.

And despite being a woman who transcends time zones by continually reinventing herself; it seems Madonna still harbours a taste for Eighties fashion as she proved at a photocall earlier today.

Not such a hit with critics: James D'Arcy & Andrea Riseborough star as Edward and Wallis in W.E.

The Material Girl teamed an elegant curve-hugging navy dress with fingerless biker gloves earlier today - although of course they were emblazoned with large diamante Coco Chanel emblems.

She showed off her slender physique in the tailored frock at the London Studios, that daringly gaped at the cleavage to show a hint of black lace beneath.


Kitsch: Madonna shows off her Chanel gloves as she promotes W.E. ahead of her big London premiere

Hiding something? Madonna poses with hands behind her back at the W.E. photocall at the London Television Studios

Her hair was in a similar style to this evening's more glamorous affair, cascading loosely past her ears, and teamed with neutral make-up to emulate a just-going-about-my-daily-business look.

Madonna spiced up the outfit with fishnets and black patent peep-toe heels; together with several chunky accessories including a large silver bracelet and a watch.

To coincide with tonight's premiere, the Golden Globe-winner has also announced the title of her 12th studio album is MDNA and that she will be going on tour again.

Posing with the gang: Madonna puts her arms around James D'Arcy and Andrea Riseborough


During an interview with Graham Norton, she said: 'I just have to pay the rent. A girl has to make a living, but truthfully I do enjoy it. Touring is the most rewarding of all my jobs.'

The release of the new record has been tainted slightly by the leak of an early version of the first single, Gimme All Your Luvin' in November 2010, for which a Spanish man was arrested in December.

Referring to the incident, Madonna joked: 'It's soon (the release date). It depends how quickly people hack in to my server and leak it. Can people wait? It's terrible.'


New kid on the block: Emeli Sandé joins Madonna and the cast on the sofa




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A Duchess would never wear that! Kate Middleton impersonator and Scousewives' star Sam Woolley dons sheer dress

By Alanah Eriksen


Weird choice: Kate Middleton lookalike and Desperate Scousewives star Samantha Woolley
wore this low-cut black velvet dress, which featured a sheer spotted skirt, during a night out in London last night


They were seen this week auditioning for a membership to co-star George Panayiotou's new club in Liverpool - to disastrous consequences.

So perhaps Desperate Scousewives stars Samantha Woolley and Layla Flaherty thought they'd have better luck in London.

But perhaps Kate Middleton impersonator Sam should have thought about her outfit choice a bit more if she wanted to impress the exclusive Mayfair set.


The shop assistant and model opted for a very low-cut black velvet dress which featured a sheer spotted skirt with a thick black panel at the bottom.

The number, which had a zip down the back, was not unlike a shower curtain.


When Liverpool came to London: Sam was joined by co-star Layla Flaherty in Mayfair

Ready to party: Sam tried to protect her modesty as she exited her car, bound for the Mayfair Hotel

She held a simple black clutch and added black heels to the ensemble.

Sam was seen trying to protect her modesty as she exited her car, bound for the Mayfair Hotel.

The Duchess definitely has more of a conservative taste, as seen recently at the War Horse premiere and the Sun Military Awards.

The girls also made a public appearance at Aura and popped into Japansese eatery Nobu, with Layla tweeting The Only Way Is Essex co-star Billi Mucklow after running into her.

Spot the difference: Sam also works as a Kate Middleton impersonator but the Duchess has a more conservative taste

She said: 'Good seeing you earlier babe see u at nobu tonight xx'

Layla looked a little worse for wear at the end of the night, bending over to reveal her black thong.

And she did not appear to be wearing a bra either, exposing her bare back in a long-sleeved dress.

She appeared very friendly with Leicester City footballer Neil Dann, giving him a kiss and holding his hand.

Her Pinderellas dress featured sequin detailing and a sheer, beige-coloured panel on the bottom and sleeves.


Sparkly girl: Layla's long-sleeved dress featured diamante detailing and sheer panels at the bottom and on the arms


No chance: The girls were seen on this week's episode trying out for co-star George Panayiotou's new club in Liverpool, Playground

The fiery star added leg-lengthening, nude-coloured Yves St Laurent heels.

Earlier in the day, the girls were seen at Aldar where they had a bite to eat and smoked a shisha pipe.

Sam wore a tiny pair of jean shorts over shiny orange tights with a red blouse while Layla wore a massive grey fur jacket.


Talented: Layla was seen on Monday night's episode doing an Irish jig with spoons while Sam tried to turn a table cloth into a chicken, but failed miserably


Taste good? Earlier in the day, the girls were seen at Aldar where they had a bite to eat and smoked a shisha pipe

Taste nice? Sam takes a drag of the shisha pipe as Layla watches amused

Layla was seen on Monday night's episode of the show doing an Irish jig with spoons to try and impress George.

Sam tried to turn a table cloth into a chicken, but failed miserably.

But the girl failed to secure a place, with their arch-enemy Amanda Harringtoon, and Layla's former flame Joe McMahon on the judging panel.


Mixing and matching: Sam wore this tiny pair of jean shorts over shiny orange tights with a red blouse while Layla wore a massive grey fur jacket


Onto the clubs! The girls were making a public appearance at Aura last night



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Fresh-faced Angelina Jolie draws a line under wrinkles at screening of In The Land Of Blood And Honey

By Daily Mail Reporter


She is the mother-of-six and has a busy Hollywood career, so it is not unusual for Angelina Jolie to look somewhat exhausted from time to time.

But over the last couple of nights - as the actress stepped out for two red-carpet occasions - she has looked remarkably refreshed.

Tonight the 36-year-old's complexion was particularly flawless with barely a line or wrinkle in sight as she attended a screening of her directorial debut In the Land of Blood and Honey at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington.

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Flawless: Angelina Jolie looked remarkably refreshed as she arrived for a premiere of her directorial debut In The Land Of Blood And Honey at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington this evening with Brad Pitt

Simply glowing, the raven-haired beauty was picture perfect as she arrived on the arm of long term partner Brad Pitt, wearing a full length grey cashmere coat to keep her toasty from the cold conditions.

Underneath it appeared that she was wearing a nude dress and she paired the look with some shimmering gold Christian Louboutin stilettos.

As always, the ever-so-stylish star accessorised the look with some simple yet chic jewellery consisting of a pair of large pearl earrings.


Understated: As always, the ever-so-stylish star accessorised the look with some simple yet chic jewellery consisting of a pair of pearl earrings


Fresh-faced: Her complexion was far more luminous than it was back in April this year when she attended a show at a theater in Los Angeles

Date night: After the event Angelina and Brad went out for dinner

Boyfriend Brad was still hobbling around on his walking stick, but of course looked dashing in a three-piece navy suit nonetheless.

He also wore a crisp white shirt, navy tie and shiny black shoes to polish off the look.

The chic couple were joined by stars of Angelina's directorial debut actors Zana Marjanovic and Goran Kostic.


Picture perfect: Simply glowing, the raven-haired beauty was picture perfect as she arrived on the arm of Pitt, wearing a full length grey cashmere coat to keep her toasty from the cold conditions

Keeping toasty: Underneath it appeared that she was wearing a nude dress and she paired the look with some shimmering gold Christian Louboutin stilettos

The actress's conservative choice of attire was a far-cry different from her appearance at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards on Monday night.

The stunning star stole the spotlight away from Brad on the night he was actually nominated for an award.

The Oscar-winning actress wowed in a tight-fitting leather skirt which managed to make her look both slim and elegant.

Dashing duo: As always the pair were the epitome of a chic and sophisticated couple

She paired the ferocious piece with a simple white silk shirt, classic black heels and a chic black clutch.

Her only concessions to colour were the emeralds that shimmered at her throat and her ears.

The actress once again arrived hand-in-hand with Pitt.

His accessory of a cane is certainly far less glamorous than Angelina's gorgeous ensembles, though far more necessary.

Come here dear: Long-term boyfriend Brad was still hobbling around on his walking stick, but was helped by his doting partner

Brad is said to be recovering from a torn medial collateral ligament, an injury sustained after a fall on a ski slope last week.

The actor broke out the cane over the weekend at the 23rd Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala.

The actor told reporters he suffered an injury after falling over on a ski slope while holding onto one of the couple's twins.

Happy: Despite his handicap Brad was in high spirits throughout the night

He was honoured at the ceremony with the Desert Palm Achievement Award which noted his acting skills in Moneyball and The Tree of Life.

Perhaps winning another award at Monday night's ceremony will lessen the pain of his injury.

The actor appears to be on somewhat of a winning streak and last night scooped the Best Actor gong for his work in Moneyball and The Tree of Life.

Co-stars: The chic couple were joined by stars of Angelina's directorial debut actors Zana Marjanovic and Goran Kostic

Angelina's film in The Land of Blood and Honey revolves around a Muslim woman named Aija (Marjanovic)who falls in love with Serbian Daniijel (Kostic).

In the unlikely love story, which opened in American theatres last December, Daniijel inadvertently becomes Aija's jailer when the Bosnians are captured by the Serbs.

In a recent interview with USA Today, Angelina talked about her movie, which is set in 1990s war-torn Bosnia.

'I’ve always been drawn to war films,' she said. 'I did love directing. If I’m allowed, if I’m accepted, I will do it again. I am still very shy about it.'


Racy: The actress's conservative choice of attire was a far-cry different from her appearance at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards on Monday night when she slipped into a racy leather skirt

Directorial debut: Jolie directing In The Land Of Blood And Honey

Meanwhile, it has been revealed that Angelina will stage her first-ever online video chat with fans on Thursday.

The actress has partnered with executives at Hearst Magazines to talk about In the Land of Blood & Honey and her career for 45 minutes, in a chat which will be broadcast across several of the company's websites.

Angelina said: 'This is my first online chat and I'm thrilled that Hearst is broadcasting this across so many of its websites to reach such a diverse audience as the film expands into more theatres.'





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Will it be third time lucky? 'Halle Berry engaged to marry Olivier Martinez'

By Donna Mcconnell


He's a keeper! Olivier Martinez and Halle Berry seen in April: The actors are engaged to be married


She's had a rough ride in the romance stakes. But Halle Berry has not given up on finding her Prince Charming as it appears the 45-year-old actress and French actor Olivier Martinez are engaged to be married.

A source has confirmed the happy news to Us Weekly magazine and Halle, who despite her two previous marital failures has said 'he's a keeper.'

Martinez, 46, reportedly proposed with an emerald-and-diamond ring from Gurhan which the Catwoman actress has been seen sporting recently.


The actress was first pictured with a ring on her wedding finger as early as December 29, leading to speculation that Martinez planned a Christmas proposal.

She has been careful to keep the ring turned around to just look like a plain band in recent weeks, but gave photographers a glimpse of the stunning stone during an outing in LA yesterday.

The attractive couple first met while working opposite one another on the film Dark Tide; they soon emerged as a hot new couple in the autumn of 2010.

A source told Us: '[Halle] had given up on being married, but she trusts Olivier. He makes her feel safe. He's a keeper.'


Happy families: Martinez is known to have bonded with Halle's daughter Nahla, and is regularly pictured caring for the three-year-old alone with his girlfriend

Martinez previously dated Australian pop princess Kylie Minogue, 43, for several years - and supported her through her battle with breast cancer - before they split in 2007.

For Berry, who has a 3-year-old daughter, Nahla, with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, this will mark her third trip up the aisle.

She dated handsome model Aubry, 36, for almost five years before their acrimonius split in April 2010.

Halle's love life has been fraught with hard times. An ex-boyfriend beat her so badly that she was left partially deaf, her first marriage falling apart caused her to attempt suicide and she accused her second husband of being a sex addict.

And before that Halle wed former baseball player David Justice in 1993, divorcing four years later. The actress has spoken publicly about attempting suicide after the end of her first marriage.


She then married R&B singer Eric Benet in 2001, only to separate in 2003 and finalise their divorce in 2005.


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What a difference a year makes: Michael Douglas looks healthy and happy celebrating anniversary of beating cancer with Catherine Zeta Jones and their

By SARAH FITZMAURICE


This time last year Michael Douglas announced he had beaten cancer.

And a year on the Hollywood star looks happy and healthy enjoying a family holiday in Panama.

Michael was seen with wife Catherine Zeta Jones and their two children son Dylan, 11 and daughter Carys, eight on the beach yesterday.

Happy and healthy: Michael Douglas was looking in great shape as he enjoyed a day at the beach with his family in Panama yesterday

The Wall Street star appeared relaxed as he wandered around the beach in a pair of board shorts and looked much younger than his 67-years.

While the actor might have gone shirtless he protected his feet with a pair of black and green scuba shoes.

Catherine, 42, covered up in an elegant animal red printed kaftan with animal print detail.


Hand in hand: Michael and his wife Catherine Zeta Jones made the most of a moment alone enjoyed a walk on the beach


Calm and relaxed: The couple were enjoyed a day at the beach with a group of friends as well as their children

Chic cover up: Catherine, 42, stepped out in a pink and animal print kaftan for the day

She teamed the ensemble with a pair of dark sunglasses as she and Michael enjoyed a romantic stroll along the sand together.

While her husband opted for beach footwear the actress went barefoot.

Michael was seen lovingly putting his arm around his wife and the pair were also seen walking hand-in-hand.


Isn't that a bit big for you? The couple's son Dylan was seen standing in front of a large surf board after being in the water with the family friends


Over here: The group watched the surfers and Michael was seen gesturing to some of them

Going au natural: Michael was seen taking his beach shoes off as he headed into the sea but put them back on as he walked back to the group

The family were joined by friends and the children appeared to be happy heading into the waves to surf.

The couple's son Dylan was seen standing in front of a large surf board after being in the water with the family friends.

The 11-year-old certainly looked that part in a pair of orange and purple board shorts and a green and black T-shirt.


Warm greeting: The couple appeared closer than ever and were seen smiling at one other

Surf's up: The Douglas family were joined by plenty of friends and were part of a large group enjoying the day at the beach

Michael and Catherine looked just like any other couple enjoying a fun family holiday and their group consisted of family and friends of all ages.

The Welsh actress also proved to be a doting mother and when her daughter Carys emerged from the water Catherine was on hand to help her with a towel to dry her off.

The eight-year-old was wrapped up in a blue towel as the family prepared to pack up their things.


Let's get you warmed up: Carys, eight, was seen emerging from the water and Catherine was quick to help her with a towel

Time to head in: Michael was seen carrying a surf board out of the water with Dylan by his side

Michael was seen acting the perfect father and gentleman and was seen aiding his son pulling in his board from the surf.

The actor then picked up the family bag and was seen carrying the group's paraphernalia.

The holiday marks the one-year anniversary that Michael revealed he had beaten throat cancer.

Michael and Catherine made their first public appearance since the news at the Golden Globe Awards last year.


Back to the hotel: Michael proved the perfect gentleman and was seen carrying the family bag as they made their way back from the beach


Hat's nice: Both Catherine and Michael were seen wearing protective headgear as they made their way from the beach

Casual couple: Michael and Catherine were a world away from their Hollywood lives and appeared like any other normal couple enjoying a family holiday


As they arrived at the Beverly Hilton Catherine had asked the MailOnline: 'Doesn't he look better?'

And at the ceremony itself Douglas himself was in a happy mood, joking: 'There's gotta be an easier way to get a standing ovation,' as he took to the stage to present the award for Best Film.

In August 2010 it emerged that the actor was suffering from throat cancer, which was at an advanced stage.


Making a splash: Michael and the family were seen making their way through the surf towards home

Lagging behind: But the girls were soon seen leaving Michael behind carrying the bags

But after a grueling series of chemotherapy treatments the actor revealed he had been given the all clear in January last year.

Speaking to NBC Today host Matt Lauer in an interview at the time, he said: 'I feel good. I feel relieved.

'The tumor is gone [and] the odds are with the tumor gone and what I know about this particular type of cancer, that I've got it beat.'


What a difference a year makes: Michael Douglas looks healthy and happy celebrating anniversary of beating cancer with Catherine Zeta Jones and their children



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