Friday 18 October 2013

Madonna was officially opening the first hard candy fitness club in Berlin alongside her personal trainer Nicole Winhoffer

She is known for her gruelling work-out regimes and passion for fitness - even admitting to celebrating promotions with a trip to the gym.
Which is why Madonna was the perfect advertisement for a new fitness club which she opened in Berlin, Germany, on Thursday.
The 55-year-old opened the centre called Hard Candy, alongside her personal trainer Nicole Winhoffer, as it was inspired by Madonna’s Addicted to Sweat workouts.
Leathered up: Madonna was officially opening the first hard candy fitness club in Berlin alongside her personal trainer Nicole Winhoffer
Leathered up: Madonna was officially opening the first hard candy fitness club in Berlin alongside her personal trainer Nicole Winhoffer

Appearing at the Truman Plaza, a former US army site in September 2013, the Vogue singer arrived in an all-leather ensemble, including skintight leather trousers and a black leather biker jacket.
She even wore a silver brooch embellished with the word 'hard,' if people did not need any more reminding of the Material Girl's physical and mental strength.
Madonna teamed the leather look with a pair of black round-toe stiletto heels and a pair of silver chain drop earrings attached to a black cube.
Madonna poses for photographers with her personal trainer Nicole Winhoffer and staff on the red carpet on the opening event of the fitness centre Hard Candy on Thursday
Madonna poses for photographers with her personal trainer Nicole Winhoffer and staff on the red carpet on the opening event of the fitness centre Hard Candy on Thursday

She left her golden locks parted to one side, whilst curling it into glamourous waves especially for the event.
The mum-of-two also wore lashings of black mascara to accentuate her eyes and teamed it with red lipstick and pink cheek blush.
The new Berlin club are offering a selection of programmes, incorporating dance elements choreographed by Nicole Winhoffer, as well as high-intensity exercise moves.
Posy: Madonna, dressed in all leather, posed with her hands on her hips at the fitness centre
Posy: Madonna, dressed in all leather, posed with her hands on her hips at the fitness centre

Fitness fanatic: Madonna looked super toned as she showed off her body shape in her leathers at the event in BerlinFitness fanatic: Madonna looked super toned as she showed off her body shape in her leathers at the event in Berlin
Fitness fanatic: Madonna looked super toned as she showed off her body shape in her leathers at the event in Berlin

Farewell: After opening the fitness centre, Madonna waved goodbye to the fans, and her appearance was part of a global chain Madonna is unveiling around the world
Farewell: After opening the fitness centre, Madonna waved goodbye to the fans, and her appearance was part of a global chain Madonna is unveiling around the world


Madonna and personal trainer Nicole Winhoffer, have pioneered workouts that they believe are fun and entertaining.
The Berlin venue is just one on the fitness centres which Madonna plans to open for her trainer, who has already opened Hard Candy Fitness in places such as Moscow, Mexico City and Santiago.
When taking control of Madonna's fitness regimes, Nicole told Shape magazine: '[Madonna's] previous trainer was recruiting professional dancers for the dance cardio portion of her fitness training. I was brought on board to assist her on her last tour.
'When the tour ended, I immersed myself in understanding anatomy, physiology, and the latest fitness trends while continuing my dance training. I continued to train Madonna and now I'm her primary trainer.'
Big reveal: Madonna pulls her hair away from her face to reveal silver chain drop earrings complete with a square black box
Big reveal: Madonna pulls her hair away from her face to reveal silver chain drop earrings complete with a square black box

Selena Gomez shows off her toned pins as she greets fans before heading into the Late Show with David Letterman on Thursday

Long gone are her Wizards Of Waverly Place days where she wore girly summer dresses and knee socks.
On Thursday Selena Gomez, 21, looked like a grown-up woman in a sexy black ensemble as she waved hello to dozens of onlookers outside the Late Show with David Letterman in New York City.
The singer - who cried for her fans the night before during her Stars Dance concert in Brooklyn - smiled as she signed autographs and was gifted with a bouquet of flowers.
She's got legs! Selena Gomez shows off her toned pins as she greets fans before heading into the Late Show with David Letterman on Thursday
She's got legs! Selena Gomez shows off her toned pins as she greets fans before heading into the Late Show with David Letterman on Thursday

Fandemodium: The Love You Like A Love Song singer steadies herself in four-inch black-and-gold pointy pumps as she chats with New YorkersFandemodium: The Love You Like A Love Song singer steadies herself in four-inch black-and-gold pointy pumps as she chats with New Yorkers
Fandemodium: The Love You Like A Love Song singer steadies herself in four-inch black-and-gold pointy pumps as she chats with New Yorkers

Always friendly: On Wednesday the star tweeted to fans that she would 'make it up if you can make it' to Letterman after she was told during her Brooklyn concert that she couldn't do meet and greets
Always friendly: On Wednesday the star tweeted to fans that she would 'make it up if you can make it' to Letterman after she was told during her Brooklyn concert that she couldn't do meet and greets
The beauty was promoting her tour which will end on November 27 in St. Louis, Missouri and her new album Stars Dance.
On Thursday night she was reduced to tears when she was told that she could not pose for photos with fans at her concert. She let the tears stream down her face as she belted out the ballad Love Will Remember, which was widely believed to be written for her ex-love Justin Bieber.
Woman in black: Selena dressed to impress for her talk show appearance in New York where she made time to stop and greet her fans
Woman in black: Selena dressed to impress for her talk show appearance in New York where she made time to stop and greet her fans

But she insisted in a tweet that she was sad over not being able to meet her supporters. She promised to make it up to her well wishers the next day if they could make it to where The Late Show was taped.
She made it worth their while, happily greeting people on the street in a knockout black skirt and sweater number paired with a I Dream Of Jeannie-inspired hairstyle with a long braid, bright red lips and fancy black-and-gold pointy pumps.
Flawless: The Texan sported an I Dream Of Jeannie-inspired hair style and strong red lips
Flawless: The Texan sported an I Dream Of Jeannie-inspired hair style and strong red lips

No crying here: The Monte Carlo actress tweeted 'toldja' after delivering on her promise to her admirers to say hello in NYC
No crying here: The Monte Carlo actress tweeted 'toldja' after delivering on her promise to her admirers to say hello in NYC
She also posted a photo of herself in front of a sea of fans with the message, 'InstaG.'
She looked far from sad as she smiled for the cameras.
Several times she posed with her hands on her hips and with her leg out, revealing just how high those slits went.
One of her female handlers stood in the background holding her black studded purse.
Hot from every angle: Selena shows off her long fishtail braid as she greets her fans
Hot from every angle: Selena shows off her long fishtail braid as she greets her fans

Showing some leg: The Come & Get It singer looked gorgeous in her skin flashing outfit
Showing some leg: The Come & Get It singer looked gorgeous in her skin flashing outfit

Earlier in the day the Shake Me Up singer had experienced a gaffe when she couldn't hear through her microphone on The View. She was there to perform her single Slow Down. After fiddling with her hair then putting her hands in her pockets, she asked the audience when they had to wake up to be there. Host Jenny McCarthy ran to her side and then producers cut to a commercial.
When the show came back on, Selena gave a strained performance, even stopping once.
Hours later she showed up to the Late Show in green leather slacks, a white sleeveless T-shirt and clunky looking black shoes. Her hair was the same as it was from The View.
Amazing transformation: She wore a white T-shirt and green leather slacks when she arrived to the Late Show
Amazing transformation: She wore a white T-shirt and green leather slacks when she arrived to the Late Show
Someone went crazy with the scissors: The Getaway star had cut-outs on her sweater and slits on her skirtSomeone went crazy with the scissors: The Getaway star had cut-outs on her sweater and slits on her skirt
Someone went crazy with the scissors: The Getaway star had cut-outs on her sweater and slits on her skirt

Adios! The performer waves goodbye as she carries a bouquet of pink roses from a fan
Adios! The performer waves goodbye as she carries a bouquet of pink roses from a fan


Kim Kardashian targeted by trolls after posting semi-nude pic

 Kim Kardashian
Los Angeles - Kim Kardashian has been bombarded with abuse after flaunting her post-baby body online.

The 32-year-old reality TV star has been branded a "slut" and deemed a bad example for her three-month-old daughter North - whom she has with boyfriend Kanye West- after she shared a revealing snapshot of her impressive butt on her Instagram account on Thursday.

In response to the photograph, Avamoriarty wrote: "One word: slut."

While Yaraalzubi said: "What the hell Kim? You are an actual mother. Instead of posting pictures of your precious baby, you post pictures of your fucking ass and body. You should be ashamed of yourself posting this."

User Radlaur added: "You're a mother, not a prostitute."

Playboy shoot

The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star has been trying to shift her pregnancy pounds with the combination of a gruelling exercise regime and the Atkins diet, but while some of her fans were quick to criticise the 'selfie' - which saw her in a one-piece white swimsuit - her boyfriend Kanye was delighted by what he saw.

He wrote on Twitter: "HEADING HOME NOW".

Kim has previously expressed her desire to do a nude photo shoot for iconic men's magazine Playboy once she's returned to her pre-baby weight.

She said before giving birth to North in June: "As soon as I pop this thing out, I want to do Playboy or some nude shoot."

Kim has posed nude for Hugh Hefner's magazine before in December 2007.

Frankie Sandford and Wayne Bridge welcome first son Parker into the world

Frankie Sandford has given birth to a baby boy.
The 24-year-old singer and her footballer fiance, Wayne Bridge, welcomed their first son, Parker, into the world early on Friday morning.
Announcing the happy news via her Twitter page, The Saturdays star explained she and her beau are already 'absolutely besotted with their new little bundle of joy.
Proud parents: Frankie Sandford and Wayne Bridge welcomed their first child together, son Parker, into the world on Friday morning
Proud parents: Frankie Sandford and Wayne Bridge welcomed their first child together, son Parker, into the world on Friday morning

'Besotted': The 24-year-old singer announced the happy news via her Twitter page
'Besotted': The 24-year-old singer announced the happy news via her Twitter page

She tweeted: 'Wayne and I are so proud to say our little boy Parker Bridge was born this morning. 7lb 13oz. All doing well and absolutely besotted.'
Frankie's The Saturdays bandmates were quick to pass on their well-wishes to the latest addition to the gang. 
Mollie King tweeted: 'So unbelievably happy for @FrankieTheSats & Wayne on this incredible day! I need to meet little Parker, I can’t wait! I love him already.'
Vanessa White added: '@FrankieTheSats a massive congratulations to you and Wayne!! I'm so excited to meet Parker!!!'
Cute couple: Frankie and Wayne - who have been together since 2010 - announced they were expecting their first child together in May after the footballer popped the question the previous month
Cute couple: Frankie and Wayne - who have been together since 2010 - announced they were expecting their first child together in May after the footballer popped the question the previous month

Baby bump: Frankie was seen out and about earlier this week as she headed out for brunch with Wayne and a group of friends
Baby bump: Frankie was seen out and about earlier this week as she headed out for brunch with Wayne and a group of friends

And little Parker was coincidentally exactly the same weight as Una Foden's 19-month-old daughter, Aoife Belle.
Una tweeted: 'Huge congratulations to @FrankieTheSats and Wayne on the the birth of their darling baby boy Parker, so so excited to meet him! AND he was born the exact same weight as Aoife Belle! 7lb 13oz! aw.'
Meanwhile, Rochelle Humes - who has a five-month-old daughter, Alaia-May, with husband Marvin - joked that littler Parker would grow up to be a heartbreaker.
Frankie

Frankie

Frankie

Delighted: Frankie was inundated with well-wishes from her The Saturdays bandmates
Delighted: Frankie was inundated with well-wishes from her The Saturdays bandmates

She wrote: 'Massive congrats to @frankiethesats and Wayney! The best text to wake up to this morning...lock up your daughters Parker Bridge has arrived.'
Earlier this week, Frankie seemed to be taking her pregnancy in her stride as she headed out for a spot of brunch with Wayne and a group of pals near their home in Surrey.
The singer has been taking time out from performing alongside her bandmates since August, but the girls' publicity machine is currently in full force as they promote their latest single, Disco Love.

Proud aunties: The Saturdays (L-R) Mollie King, Vanessa White, Una Healy and Rochelle Humes are delighted with Frankie's baby news
Proud aunties: The Saturdays (L-R) Mollie King, Vanessa White, Una Healy and Rochelle Humes are delighted with Frankie's baby news


Speaking at Tuesday’s Attitude Awards after-party, Una said the band were waiting by their phones for news of the birth.
‘The phone is switched off of silent,’ she said. ‘We're waiting because it's literally coming in the next few days. [She's due] any moment now.
‘All of us will [get the call]. She'll definitely send out a group text or something.'
Meanwhile Rochelle revealed the girl group have made a pact not to go on tour until Frankie gets back from her maternity leave.
Radiant: Frankie told her Twitter followers she is already 'absolutely besotted' with her baby son
Radiant: Frankie told her Twitter followers she is already 'absolutely besotted' with her baby son

She told BBC Radio 1 earlier this week: 'She would absolutely kill us if we went on tour without her. It's her favourite thing to do so we'll all be there together. It'll be the five of us back in force together on tour.’
Frankie and Wayne - who have been together since 2010 - announced they were expecting their first child together in May after the footballer popped the question the previous month.
Wayne had a son, Jaydon Jean Claude Bridge, with ex-girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel back in 2006.


Bumping along nicely: Earlier this week, Frankie seemed to be taking her pregnancy in her stride as she headed out for a spot of brunch with Wayne and a group of pals near their home in Surrey
Bumping along nicely: Earlier this week, Frankie seemed to be taking her pregnancy in her stride as she headed out for a spot of brunch with Wayne and a group of pals near their home in Surrey

Tuesday 8 October 2013

Lady Gaga reveals ARTPOP album cover

Lady Gaga
Los Angeles - Lady Gaga took some inspiration from Botticelli's The Birth of Venus for her ARTPOP cover.

The cover was designed by Jeff Koons, a famous contemporary artist, and features a statue of the Applause singer, made by Koons himself according to MTV. The statue will be present at the launch party for the album on 10 November.
Lyn Warren, an expert on Koons' work, told MTV that the artist usually works with pop stars that he believes will be 'iconic', like Michael Jackson which he did a statue of in the 80s.

The ARTPOP cover was also revealed on Clear Channel billboards worldwide in countries like Belgium, France, Spain, UK, Chile, Mexico and of course the US.

Lauryn Hill gets permission to tour

lauren hill
Los Angeles - Lauryn Hill has been granted court permission to tour.

The former Fugees singer - who was released from jail last week - was required to spend three months on home detention as part of her sentence for tax evasion, but sought permission from a judge to go on the road between 15 November until 31 December, and her request has been granted.

However, the Ready of Not hitmaker must get all the details for each show - including dates, cities and her hotel accommodation - approved by her probation officer.

After the agreed period, Lauryn must return home to complete her sentence, according to website TMZ.

Leniency

Lauryn - who released a new single, Consumerism, ahead of her release last week - was jailed on 8 July after failing to pay taxes of more than $1.8m for income she earned between 2005 and 2007.

Her sentence also took into account income and tax losses for 2008 and 2009, taking the total to approximately $2.3m.

The 38-year-old singer's initial sentence of a year in jail was reduced after she asked for leniency because of her charity work and estrangement from the music industry. She also paid off $970 000 of the $2.3m tax bill before heading to jail.

Woody Allen objects to Indian anti-smoking ads in movies


Woody Allen
New Delhi - Woody Allen was not impressed with Indian authorities putting anti-smoking ads in his movie Blue Jasmine.

The movie has two smoking scenes and, under Indian law, health warnings on tobacco use are mandatory while showing smoking scenes in films or on television. The film that stars Cate Blanchett and Alec Baldwin had been slated for release on Friday.

The veteran film-maker had refused to make "customizations" in the film to accommodate the ads which led its Indian distributor PVR Pictures to cancel its release, the online edition of Outlook magazine reported.

"Allen has the creative control as per the agreement. He wasn't comfortable with the disclaimer that we are required to run when some smoking scene is shown in films," Deepak Sharma, chief operating officer of PVR Pictures, told the IANS news agency earlier.

"He feels that when the scroll (the anti-smoking ad) comes, attention goes to it rather than the scene. We had to abide by the law and we don't have control over the film, so it's all right," he said. The film would have been screened in about 30 Indian cinemas.

Alicia Keys looks sensational in a Seventies style black jumpsuit to join Swizz Beatz

She is used to wowing with her incredible voice, but it was Alicia Keys’ outfit that was turning heads on Monday.
The singer looked amazing at the eighth annual Children's Rights Benefit in New York.
She was dressed in a black jumpsuit which nipped in at her waist and had wide legs so as to give it a Seventies feel.
Seventies siren: Alicia Keys looked amazing at the Children's Rights Benefits in New York on Monday
Seventies siren: Alicia Keys looked amazing at the Children's Rights Benefits in New York on Monday

The garment showed some cleavage with a sexy keyhole cut-out on the chest and Alicia teamed it with a matching clutch bag and shoes.
The Girl On Fire hit-maker wore her brunette curls big and bouncing and topped off her look with lashings of red lipstick and plenty of diamonds.
Alicia, 32, joined her husband Swizz Beatz, who was DJing at the event and the pair posed together on the red carpet.
Power couple: Alicia joined husband Swizz Beatz on the red carpet while sizzling in a black jumpsuit
Power couple: Alicia joined husband Swizz Beatz on the red carpet while sizzling in a black jumpsuit

They make a cute couple: Swizz was dapper in his suit while Alicia turned heads with her subtly sexy ensemble
They make a cute couple: Swizz was dapper in his suit while Alicia turned heads with her subtly sexy ensemble
Good music for a good cause: The hip hop star was DJing at the event and Alicia was there to support him
Good music for a good cause: The hip hop star was DJing at the event and Alicia was there to support him
The 35-year-old hip hop star was looking dapper in a grey blazer over a white shirt, matching snakeskin shoes and black smart trousers.
Swizz, real name Kasseem David Dean, accessorised with a black bow tie and a matching fedora, along with a pair of spectacles.
The Sopranos stars Lorraine Bracco and Vincent Pastore attended together, with Lorraine in a black wintry dress and her former co-star in a grey suit.
Close co-stars: The Sopranos' Lorraine Bracco and Vincent Pastore sweetly attended together
Close co-stars: The Sopranos' Lorraine Bracco and Vincent Pastore sweetly attended together

Charitable: Darryl 'D.M.C.' Matthews McDaniels is on the Board of Directors of Children's Rights
Charitable: Darryl 'D.M.C.' Matthews McDaniels is on the Board of Directors of Children's Rights

Getting on great: The Run-D.M.C. star was joined by Sheila Jaffe who he posed with throughout the evening
Getting on great: The Run-D.M.C. star was joined by Sheila Jaffe who he posed with throughout the evening
Also a guest at the event was Fearless actress Rosie PĂ©rez, who chose a simple little black dress for the charity evening.
Darryl Matthews McDaniels of Run-D.M.C fame sits on the Board of Directors of Children’s Rights, so naturally he was in attendance and most likely helped to draw in his fellow stars.
When Alicia hasn’t been turning heads at benefits, she has been promoting her movie The Inevitable Defeat Of Mister And Pete.
The songstress acted as producer on the film, which stars Jennifer Hudson and hits cinemas on October 11.
Frock stars: Rosie Perez (L) chose a little black dress for the occasion while Julie Macklowe was feeling futuristicFrock stars: Rosie Perez (L) chose a little black dress for the occasion while Julie Macklowe was feeling futuristic
Frock stars: Rosie Perez (L) chose a little black dress for the occasion while Julie Macklowe was feeling futuristic

Making new friends: Fearless actress Rosie posed with a group of children on the red carpet
Making new friends: Fearless actress Rosie posed with a group of children on the red carpet

Paris Hilton writhes around in a series of sexy swimsuits for racy new video

Paris Hilton is a not someone used to hearing the word no, so it comes as no surprise she is persevering with her attempts at having a pop career.
The 32-year-old is now trying to steer her career in the same pop/dance direction as Britney Spears, and is hoping that her new single, Good Time featuring American rapper Lil Wayne (whose label she is signed to), will bring her more success.
Matching the song's racy tone (another of the lyrics, 'I don't really give a f*** because I came to body rock', seem unlikely to make her a big hit on radio) is the sex-drenched video.
Hoping for success: Paris Hilton's new video Good Time sees her writhe around in a series of sexy swimsuits
Hoping for success: Paris Hilton's new video Good Time sees her writhe around in a series of sexy swimsuits

Paris smiles
Sticking her neck out! Paris is hopping her latest musical output will send her to the top of the charts
'The video is so sexy and so much fun,' Paris said recently. 'I really wanted it to be colourful and full of life and my friend Kryoman flew out to be in it and he just makes the video so much fun like spraying all the CO2 canisters.'
The steamy video not only features Lil Wayne and a host of beautiful people partying hard, but also a group of sexy male models in swimwear.
At one stage Paris is seen enjoying a massive, decadent party, surely echoing her own life. She also dons a neon yellow strapless top as she parties with a group of young people. 
Paris swims
Diving in the deep end! Paris gathers a group of hunky men around her in swimwear for one sexy sequence in her new video

Lil Wayne adds a touch of street cred to the video, wearing red sunglasses and a black vest top which shows off his multitude of tattoos.
He raps ‘I'm f****d up ... I can't tell you what's what. All she know is suck, f**k. I walked up to a big butt, and asked her a** but what ... Tunechi never slacks without her button up.’
This isn’t Paris and Lil Wayne’s first collaboration as in November 2012, they partnered up on the little-heard track Last Night.
The song itself is a catchy dancefloor anthem with Paris essentially telling it like it is in her life. 'I love a good time, so let's party', she sings breezily. She even goes as far to copy the now iconic 'It's Britney b****' call-out from Miss Spears with her own 'It's Paris Hilton b****'.
Back in the pop circus! Paris and her pals bring a menagerie of floating friends to their racy pool party
Back in the pop circus! Paris and her pals bring a menagerie of floating friends to their racy pool party

In another of the video's scenes a very tongue-in-cheek Paris wears a soaking wet T-shirt with the slogan 'Rich Girl', while in another she dishes out a snide aside to the paparazzi.
Posting a picture of herself in a white bikini during the videoshoot, she wrote ‘Having fun on the #GoodTime music video set!’.
The perennial party girl later added a picture with the caption ‘Raging with @KryomanTheRobot & friends on the set of "Good Time" ?????? #YMCMB’
Paris herself is going to be DJ-ing at her musical comeback today in LA. She tweeted a shout out to her followers telling them to join her, ' I'm DJing @CreateNightclub in #Hollywood Tues Oct 8 for my #GoodTime ft. @LilTunechi single release party!’
She's got it licked! Paris wears an array of revealing and saucy swimwear during the Good Time video
She's got it licked! Paris wears an array of revealing and saucy swimwear during the Good Time video
The news wasn't so good last month when the video for the track was postponed a week from its initial release.
It seems like there's some been some last minute tweaking to try to make this attempt by Paris at hitting the pop charts a bigger success than last time.
Her last attempt at pop stardom was back in 2006 when her debut album, Paris, sold just under 200,000 copies in the US, but did score her two top ten singles in the UK - Stars Are Blind and her version of Rod Stewart disco chesnut Da Ya Think I'm Sexy.

Not taking it lying down! Paris is determined to make her second attempt at pop stardom a hit
Not taking it lying down! Paris is determined to make her second attempt at pop stardom a hit

Her second album, still untitled, is due by Christmas, Paris has promised her fans.
If her second shot at being a pop diva doesn't work out, Paris's other sideline career as a DJ might just help keep her busy and out of trouble.
She's also continuing to pop up in the most unexpected places as well - she is due to be a guest housemate in VIP Brother Bulgaria, the celebrity edition of the Big Brother TV franchise.