Sunday, March 9, 2008

Catherine Zeta-Jones makes a return to classic glamour

She may think she's too old to play nude scenes, but actress Catherine Zeta-Jones can clearly show the young starlets a thing or too about style.

The glamorous Welsh-born star, 38, showed off her classic Park Avenue princess style at the opening of Elizabeth Arden's new flagship store on ritzy Fifth Avenue, New York.

Dressed tight-fitting halternecked cocktail dress and diamante embellished stilettos, the actress had clearly taken pointers from Fifth Avenue's high maintenance ladies who love to shop.

Catherine was at a soiree to celebrate the opening of the company's stunning new store.
Catherine Zeta-Jones makes a return to classic glamour

Classic glamour: Catherine Zeta-Jones is the epitome of classic Park Avenue glamour as she arrives at the opening the new flagship Elizabeth Arden store in New York last night

As well as cutting a dash with her stylish look, Catherine, 38, who is the face of the famous cosmetics company, also cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony.

It's well-known that the actress has an advertising contract with Elizabeth Arden.

But she also revealed a lesser known fact. The Oscar-winning actress revealed in addition to promotional duties she has a vested interest in the company that pays her to be the global spokeswoman for its products.

"I'm a stockholder, not just the face," said the Academy Award-winning actress.
Catherine Zeta-Jones makes a return to classic glamour

No more nudes: The 38-year-old actress said she is no longer up to playing nude ingenue roles and is happy to move into more mature territory

The 38-year-old actress and mother of two, recently admitted that she is no longer up to playing roles that require her to disrobe.

She recently finished her first role as an onscreen mother, in film Death Defying Acts.

Zeta-Jones told Australian newspaper, The Daily Telegraph: "That's a gradual thing for me because I'm too old to play the ingenue.

"I think it's just a natural progression," she says.

"I'm 38 years old and I'm going to play more mums than sex symbols.'"
Catherine Zeta-Jones makes a return to classic glamour

Earlier the same day the actress cut the ribbon at the ceremony alongside Elizabeth Arden executive Scott Beattie

In Death Defying Acts, Zeta-Jones's plays deceptive psychic, Mary McGarvie in the period biopic of the life of escapologist Harry Houdini, who is played by Australian actor Guy Pearce.

Other than being mother to her two children, seven-year-old Dylan and four year-old Carys, and wife to Michael Douglas, 53, Catherine revealed her other passion in life is golf.

"I learnt to play my golf, in Australia,'" she says. "That's where the passion took me over".

And in typically ribald style, she admitted: "When Michael has a celebrity golf tournament, it's always guaranteed my game goes to s***.

Introducing the other Geldof girl: Now Fifi Trixibelle hits the party scene

Her sisters Pixie and Peaches Geldof have developed a reputation as Boomtown Brats, but last night it was Fifi Trixibelle's turn to hit the London party scene.

The eldest Geldof girl made a rare public appearance last night at bash held at Kitts nightclub, where she was joined by flamboyant 'Queen Sloane' Henry Conway, the elder son of disgraced Tory MP Derek Conway.

Across town Peaches was at Bungalow 8, where she stayed until 3.30am with Horror frontman Farris Rotter.
Introducing the other Geldof girl: Now Fifi Trixibelle hits the party scene
Cheers: Fifi Geldof let her compsure slip a little as she enjoyed a glass of champagne at a London club last night


Introducing the other Geldof girl: Now Fifi Trixibelle hits the party scene
Career girl: Fifi landed a job with a London PR firm last year

While her teen sisters have become limelight loving girls about town, 24-year-old Fifi has largely avoided the spotlight they've so eagerly pursued.

Last year, she quietly landed a job at PR firm Freud Communications where a source said at the time: "Fifi is working on talent and special projects.

"She's getting on really well."

But she did have a brief flirtation with life as a wild-child.
Introducing the other Geldof girl: Now Fifi Trixibelle hits the party scene
The other Geldof: Fifi, carrying a tabloid-print hand bag, arrived to celebrate the first birthday of Kitts nightclub in Sloane Square


Introducing the other Geldof girl: Now Fifi Trixibelle hits the party scene
On the scene: Fifi, with Henry Conway, has largely avoided the spotlight pursued by her sisters Pixie and Peaches


Introducing the other Geldof girl: Now Fifi Trixibelle hits the party scene
Mingling: Fifi with party planner Duncan Stirling

In 2002, she was arrested for being "drunk and incapable" after a drinking session in London's West End.

She was put into cells to sober up following her altercation with the police in the early hours the morning after she was found alone, slumped in the street and "clearly very worse for wear".

Her arrest came nearly two years to the day that her mother, Paula Yates, died of a heroin overdose at 41.

Introducing the other Geldof girl: Now Fifi Trixibelle hits the party scene
Girls about town: Peaches Geldof was also out in London last night at London's Bungalo 8; Pixie attending an NME Awards after-party late last month

For a time she was a familiar figure in Chelsea wine bars but since that brush with the law, Fifi has kept a low profile.

She has long moved out of the self-contained flat she once shared with Peaches that was attached to the home of Sir Bob Geldof's and his French actress girlfriend Jeanne Marine.

Sir Bob, who has also raised Tiger Lily, Paula Yates's daughter to Michael Hutchence, once described his eldest as a "great companion, fantastic fun, a gorgeous girl, though the most like me in that she can also be unco-operative and surly."

"She walks like me, scowls at people like I do, is iconoclastic to a fault".
Introducing the other Geldof girl: Now Fifi Trixibelle hits the party scene
Boomtown brood: Sir Bob Geldof with, from left, Fifi, Tiger Lily, Pixie and Peaches in 2005


Introducing the other Geldof girl: Now Fifi Trixibelle hits the party scene
Growing up a Geldof: Sir Bob and Paula Yates with, from left, Peaches, Pixie and Fifi at Paris' Dsneyland in the early 1990s

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Jordan comes out to play for a racy lingerie launch

Katie Price has been noticeably demure in recent times, but today she let her alter ego Jordan out to play.

The model stripped down to her underwear to promote her new lingerie range for George at Asda at The Worx in London.
Jordan comes out to play for a racy lingerie launch

Jordan's back: Katie Price stripped down to promote her new lingerie in London today

Despite her skimpy attire, she managed to avoid any embarrassing slip-ups - last month she had a wardrobe malfunction which saw her spill out of her top while copies of her third autobiography Jordan: Pushed To The Limit.

Today she was later joined by some of her biggest admirers after putting the call out for everyday women to join help join her the event.
Jordan comes out to play for a racy lingerie launch

Katie's admirers: Jordan called on six members of her fan club to join her at the launch

She said: "I decided that I wanted girls from my fan club to model [the range] with me in front of the press so I got them to write in and then I chose six girls."

While the 29-year-old's cleavage appeared more than generous in her black lace trimmed bra, she recently underwent a breast reduction during a visit to LA in December.

Still, Katie, who has three children, Harvey, 5, Junior, two, and Princess Tiaamii, nine months, plans to go back for yet another cosmetic procedure on her breasts to have them made even smaller.
Jordan comes out to play for a racy lingerie launch

Business savvy: the star has released a range for George at Asda

Meanwhile, the star last week helped husband Peter Andre ring in his 35th birthday.

She told OK! magazine: "I had planned to go to Paris for the night. Well, what a nightmare - the M25 was blocked so we missed the Eurostar."

But she still spoilt the former pop idol, revealing: "I bought him a white baby grand piano among other things, which he loved!"
Jordan comes out to play for a racy lingerie launch

Body of work: the former glamour model showed off her recently reduced bust line

Pregnant Nicole Kidman takes her baby bump out for a spin

It was a case of another day, another work out for expectant mother Nicole Kidman, who appears more determined than ever to keep in shape.

The actress, who is five-months pregnant, was spotted leaving Revolution Fitness in Los Angeles over the weekend with her budding bump on show.

She arrived wearing her standard fitness outfit - black leggings, zip-up jacket and white t-shirt - and worked up a sweat with a spinning class at the centre on Sunday.
Pregnant Nicole Kidman takes her baby bump out for a spin

Taking pregnancy in her stride: Nicole Kidman leaving Revolution Fitness in Los Angeles over the weekend

Pregnant Nicole Kidman takes her baby bump out for a spin

Baby on board: Nicole's budding bump was on display during the outing

Inside, she was accompanied by her personal trainer and kept motivated by a soundtrack that included songs by Mary J. Blige, Bon Jovi, Culture Club and even a number by husband Keith Urban, a fellow gym-goer told People magazine.

Keeping herself in good health is clearly a priority for Nicole - her spokesperson was recently forced to deny reports she was drinking white wine at the Academy Awards late last month.
Pregnant Nicole Kidman takes her baby bump out for a spin

Spinning around: Nicole took a cycle class at the centre under the watch of her personal trainer

New York Post columnist Cindy Adams said Nicole was "boozing backstage" during the ceremony.

But Nicole's spokesperson Catherine Olim said: "Nicole Kidman most certainly did NOT drink white wine or any other alcoholic beverage backstage.

“She had water and lemon zinger tea. That's it."

It will be the 40-year-old's first biological child. She has two adopted children from her former marriage to Tom Cruise - Isabella, 15, and Connor, 12.

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Sugababe Amelle steps out with boyfriend for first time since machete attack

After the agony of the horrific machete attack which left boyfriend Freddie Fuller fighting for his life, Sugababe Amelle Berrabah is all smiles the couple stepped out together for the first time in London last night.

A well-recovered Freddie looked in good health as the couple attended a celebrity screening of romantic comedy 27 Dresses alongside a stream of other personalities in London last night, with no sign of any ill-effects as a result of the vicious assault.
Sugababe Amelle steps out with boyfriend for first time since machete attack
All smiles: Sugababe Amelle Berrabah steps out with her boyfriend Freddie Fuller for the first time in London last night since the horrific Christmas Eve machete attack which left him fighting for his life

The ex-tree surgeon was set upon after a night out last Christmas Eve with his friends and girlfriend at Yates wine bar in Aldershot, Hants.

Fuller, 25, repeatedly dodged the razor-sharp blade as his assailant tried to hack at his head.

His left arm and right thumb were left hanging off—while blood pumped from gaping wounds in his skull, right leg and hand.

Fuller then spent weeks recovering in hospital with Amelle, 23, who he described as his rock throughout his ordeal, by his side.
Sugababe Amelle steps out with boyfriend for first time since machete attack

Rude health: A well-recovered Freddie looks the picture of health as the couple leave the celebrity screening of film 27 Dresses last night

And Amelle said: "He was left for dead. It was horrific — like a nightmare but worse because it was real."

Meanwhile, the troubled member of the hit girl group has learned she will not be charged with criminal damage after being arrested by Hampshire Police.

The 23-year-old turned up to Aldershot police station last weekend to answer bail for a public disorder offence and for causing criminal damage to a car.

But police told her she would not be charged following the alleged incident last month in Denmark Street, Aldershot.

Her sister's neighbour had claimed the singer smashed up her car last month.

But sister Laila, 33, of Aldershot, insisted Amelle was in London with her boyfriend Freddie Fuller, 25, at the time.
Sugababe Amelle steps out with boyfriend for first time since machete attack
Good news: The troubled Sugababe singer, seen here with bandmate Keisha Buchanan has just learned that she will not face charges for causing criminal damage to a car after her sister insisted she was not present

Lindsay Lohan lets her style queen crown slip

She's long been a cover girl of choice for glossy fashion magazines, but Lindsay Lohan appears to have momentarily lost her sense of style.

The Hollywood starlet was spotted wearing an unflattering grey dress during an outing in Beverly Hills yesterday that hugged just a little too tightly around her curves and was frayed around the hem.

She later slipped into a black tuxedo jacket and road-sign printed mini-skirt - but the curious combination most certainly failed to stop traffic.
Lindsay Lohan lets her style queen crown slip

Fashion misses: Lindsay Lohan showed of two disasterous outfits while making her way around Beverly Hills yesterday

Perhaps her attention is currently focused elsewhere - the troubled star is in the midst of attempting to salvage her flailing career after a series of rehab stints and run-ins with the law.

She told People magazine yesterday: "My life was distracted by certain things and that got in the way of work."

"But now I'm back on track and figuring out what's next."

However, it appears she'll still make time for a spot of partying - she is reportedly being lined up to replace Britney Spears as host for next week's Scandinavian Style Mansion gala in LA.
Lindsay Lohan lets her style queen crown slip

Unflattering: Lindsay's gun metal grey dress hugged too tightly around her body

Britney was initially asked to host the bash, the party's organizer Claus Hjelmbak announced she would no longer be fronting the occasion following her hospitalisation in early January.

Meanwhile, her mother and manager Dina Lohan will soon hit the small screen in the US with her own reality show.

The program, called Living Lohan, will following the Dina as she attempts to guide her 14-year-old daughter Ali into a show business career.

The premiere date has yet to be set and the show's name is still a "working title" but E! said the program will "follow Dina as she works double duty as mom and manager to help Ali try to follow in her big sister's famous footsteps."

E! said the program will "follow Dina as she works double duty as mom and manager to help Ali try to follow in her big sister's famous footsteps."

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Colleen Nolan reveals her new figure in sexy photoshoot

Former popstar and Loose Women presenter Colleen Nolan has posed for a racy burlesque photoshoot after halving her dress size.

The daytime television favourite, who was once a size 20, was photographed in raunchy red satin basque and heels after getting down to a size 10.

Ditching her lifelong habit of yo-yo dieting, Colleen embarked on a healthy eating and exercise regime.
Colleen Nolan reveals her new figure in sexy photoshoot

Slim and fabulous: After months of hard work Colleen shows off her new size 10 figure

She now jogs two and a half miles every week.

She told Closer magazine: "I always said I'd like to do a sexy burlesque shoot - and losing the weight has given me the opportunity. Doing it at the age of 42 is just amazing.

"These pictures are for me and my husband Ray so when I'm 60 I can say to my grandchildren: 'Look that was me!' I now know I'll never get big again, because I'd feel like an idiot after all my hard work. I like my body better than when I was 20.
Colleen Nolan reveals her new figure in sexy photoshoot

Plump: Colleen Nolan at the ITV 50th birthday party on the South Bank in September 2005

When I was out jogging the other day I got beeped at four times by van drivers. It sounds stupid, but little things like that can make your day."

Despite her recent triumph in battling the bulge, Colleen admitted Mother's Day was heartbreaking following the recent death of mum Maureen.

The 42-year-old said: "I got really nice cards from the kids this year, I think they made more of an effort because they realised it was the first year without my mum.

"On the one hand it was fabulous to be at home with all the kids, but on the other it would hit me that I don't have a mum.

"It's just things like when you go into a shop and see cards saying 'To my my mum' and I think I will never be able to buy those cards again. So it was really a bitter sweet day for me."
Colleen Nolan reveals her new figure in sexy photoshoot

Back in her heyday: Colleen (top left) looks just as good at 42 as she did when she was in a girl group with her sisters