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Getting Your Celebrity Fix

2009-12-14T04:24:00.000-08:00

Celebrities: Models, movie stars, singers, the rich and famous!

We love them. Maybe we despise a few of them, but we love to hate them too. Celebrities have got astounding lives of excessiveness, fantasy, and fussand many of us can not get enough.

In America, they are our royalty. And many enjoy it, repaying our focus with continuous astounding adventures, misadventures in the public eye, and very imperfect blow-ups.

Whether they are weirdly childlike or child stars, running for office, running charities or running from police, amazing artists or famous simply because, for some reason, we know who they are, celebs are their own grade of people.

Celebrities are one of the topics driving net bloggers. Fan-sites, news blogs, candid photo albums - all dedicated to getting us the celebrity fix we want.

Who was just stopped - again - for DWI? Which album just went double gold, and what flick is flopping even with a superstar cast? Who just gifted a million bucks to their hometown library?

News like this is what drives the Internet's surfers after the latest celebrity news
and gossip. These answers and more are published on the main pages of the most popular World Wide Web portal sites and are published in RSS news feeds. And even offline, newspapers, magazines, and people gossiping circulate the word about the most recent celebrity event.

And the option also is as vast as the World Wide Web when it comes to the tone of news and gossip you're looking for. Good news, bad news, rave reviews, scathing comments, all sorts of opinion and point of view can be found for almost any celebrity.

We feel more understanding of our favorite celebrities when we get to learn more about them, and they seem really genuine to us. Snapshots of their daily lives enable us to see although they might be unlike us in many ways, celebrities have got many similar simple joys the rest of us do.

It is also terrific to to connect with other devotees and be able to exchange news on our favorite celebrities work and leisure. Chat rooms, message boards, and other devotee sites can provide stargazers with company round the clock.

Get your fix at Celebrity Videos and Celebrity News now!

Mischa Barton detained in psychiatric ward

2009-07-17T07:50:00.000-07:00

Mischa Barton has reportedly been placed under "involuntary psychiatric hold" at an LA hospital. This comes after LAPD responded to a non-emergency call to assist the OC actress with a "medical issue". According to a police spokesman, "We responded to her home last night on a medical issue. We assisted with it. She was removed from her home." The actress' rep Craig Schneider also confirmed that she was receiving hospital care but refused to give further details. "Police were involved due to Ms Barton's celebrity status; to ensure her safe transfer to medical treatment for which she remains hospitalised per the recommendation of her doctor." A "friend" of the actress revealed that the star had been "dealing with a lot of personal issues". The hospitalisation comes just a few weeks after Mischa was thrown out of the toilets of Whiskey Mist in London and after she was pictured looking puffy and wide-eyed. Let's hope Mischa gets better soon!

Hollywood Reporter

2009-07-16T07:19:00.001-07:00

Channing Tatum is on the August cover of GQ

2009-07-15T02:12:00.000-07:00

Channing Tatum is on the August cover of GQ, where he's tasked with promoting next month's G.I. Joe (oof).

All he has to say about that is "I hope it does OK." Costar Sienna Miller chimes in with "You know, G.I. Joe, it's not going to be the best acting work we've ever done." Well, these two certainly know how to make us want to see a movie.

Fortunately, his profile is less about figuring what a mess G.I. Joe might be and more about promoting Chan (that's what they call him) as a good ol' Southern boy. Oh yeah, and he has abs and stuff that are trying to burst through that button-down shirt. Oh, oops, they just did...

Chan takes writer Lisa DePaulo to his Uncle Bruce's home in Alabama. There, you have to choose between liking horses or liking Obama, something Chan refuses to do.

"I don't care. If they don't like me because I voted for Obama, then f--k them. I like horses and I like Obama. Nothin' wrong with that."

Such a diva, this guy, thinks he can have his horse and Obama, too.

And that's about all you need to know about Chan. He's just a simple guy who "got crazy lucky." Oh, right—and the muscles:
Channing Tatum, GQ Inside Mario Testino/ GQ

Now someone help him out and get all that sports equipment stuff away from him. He's not in Abercrombie & Fitch ads anymore.

Mariah Carey apologises for Jackson memorial performance

2009-07-09T08:25:00.000-07:00

Mariah Carey has apologised for her performance at the Michael Jackson memorial concert. The star sang "I'll Be There" with Trey Lorenz but said on Twitter that she felt she hadn't done the song justice. "Trying to sing today was basically impossible for me," she wrote. "I could barely keep myself from crying. I'm sorry that I wasn't able to pull it together and really do it right, but I was literally choked up when I saw him there in front of me." The ceremony was thought to have been watched by more than 2.5 billion across the world but Mariah continued that she didn't think it was really goodbye to the star. "One thing I know is, we will never really have to say goodbye to MJ. His legacy lives on through his music and the millions of people. He inspired with his timeless music. He will be forever in our hearts." SOURCE: USMAGAZINE

Lilly Allen gets US Make-Over

2009-02-18T01:35:00.000-08:00

The Smile singer has gone uncharacteristically preened for her American invasion, debuting a new look last night, as she performed on the Jay Leno show.

Gone are the messy bangs and bum-flashing frocks, and in their place full voluptuous curls, a sweeping fringe and a chic sugar pink fringed dress.

Flawless make-up and a glowing spray tan complete Lily's high glamour look, which screams old Hollywood.

Luckily the star has retained a spot of her signature style. The nails may have been manicured, but she forgoes pretty-pretty PINK for a deep dark purple.

And though the shoes were in girly lilac, their massive platform and vertiginous heel ensured they maintained a stylish edge.

Lily, we like! Keep up the good work, or at least, keep the US stylist!

Victoria Beckham agrees Milan move

2009-02-17T02:51:00.000-08:00

Victoria Beckham has finally agreed to David’s dream of finishing his football career in Milan – despite their family being based in LA.

The fashionista has been concerned about uprooting her children from school again, but doesn’t want to deny David of his footie dreams.

The couple have now agreed that Brooklyn, nine, Romeo, six and three-year-old Cruz will stay in America until the end of the school year.

A source told The Sun: ‘Victoria has told David she loves him and nothing will come between the family.

‘He was thrilled that she has let him pursue his last chance of playing top flight football.’

No deal has yet been finalised, but if Becks gets a contract for longer than a year it is thought the family will return to their ‘Beckingham Palace’ home in Hertfordshire.

The source added: ‘David probably only has a few seasons left in him and if he wants to keep his England place and maybe play in another World Cup he must compete at the top level.

‘Victoria can see that now — and after his career ends they can settle anywhere they want.’

Milan officials fly to LA tomorrow to work out a deal.

Beckham’s current club LA Galaxy want a £5 million bid doubled before they agree to let him go.

He could also buy himself out and sign with AC for free.

His spokesman said: ‘Victoria is very supportive but nothing has been agreed on his future.’

Cameron Diaz and Paul Sculfor: So In Love

2008-12-23T01:01:00.000-08:00

Many predicted he’d just be a passing fling, but Cameron Diaz and boyfriend Paul Sculfor showed they’re still madly in love on a romantic Christmas stroll in Soho, New York, yesterday.

Cosily wrapped up against winter’s chill, the couple stepped out in matching – albeit for the colour – double-breasted coats.

Cameron teamed her light grey cover-up with a cool black beanie hat, skinny blue jeans and a pre-requisite oversized bag, while Brit model Paul kept trendy, too, with a stripy scarf and Baker boy cap combo.

The achingly gorgeous pair, who’ve been an item since June of this year and are reportedly house-hunting in LA, looked happy and relaxed as they chatted and giggled non-stop.

Wonder if they were Christmas shopping for each other? After all, they’d struggle fitting a new home under the tree…

Sienna to show at Fashion Week

2008-12-12T05:40:00.000-08:00

Sienna and Savannah Miller's fashion label, Twenty8Twelve, is to make its catwalk debut during next February's London Fashion Week.

The capital's provisional fashion week schedule was released today, and has the label down for a 9pm show on Sunday 22 February.

Twenty8Twelve, which was started by Sienna and her fashion designer sister, Savannah, in 2007, has never been shown during Fashion Week. It won rave reviews from the style press when it debuted, and has since continued to grow, adding accessories to the range and gaining stockists around the world.

The show should be a hot ticket for the week, which many feared would suffer this season after its dates were moved to sit over a weekend.

Although this shift left many wondering whether bigger names would jump ship, there was clearly nothing to worry about, as Luella and Vivienne Westwood are both back for another season, while Julien Macdonald, Jenny Packham, Paul Smith, Giles and PPQ will all continue to show in London.

BRAD: I FELL FOR ANGE WHILE MARRIED

2008-12-11T07:03:00.000-08:00

Brad Pitt has finally admitted that he did fall for Angelina Jolie while still married to then-wife Jennifer Aniston.

Confirming rumours that have been circulating for years, the actor told Rolling Stone magazine that Mr & Mrs Smith was his favourite movie, 'Because you know... six kids. Because I fell in love.'

The answer reiterates Jolie's interview to the New York Times last month, in which she described looking forward to showing her children the film because, 'Not a lot of people get to see a movie where their parents fell in love.'

The statement was later referred to by Aniston, who hit back saying, 'There was stuff printed there that was definitely from a time when I was unaware that it was happening.

'That stuff about how she couldn't wait to get to work every day? That was really uncool.'

Pitt started filming Mr & Mrs Smith in May 2004, seven months before he announced his split from Aniston. Rumours swirled of a romance with Jolie, after the co-stars were photographed holding hands.

Their relationship was finally outed in April 2005, three months after the actor's marriage had officially ended, when they were spotted holding hands in Kenya.

Pitt initially denied all claims that he started a relationship with Jolie while still married.

Eva high street premiere look

2008-12-10T05:49:00.000-08:00

While the red carpet was awash with designer dresses at this week's premiere of The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, Eva Longoria bucked the trend, and opted for a high street frock.

Wearing a stunning aqua-marine gown from the Karen Millen autumn/winter collection, the actress looked easily as glamorous as her designer-clad counterparts, with Jennifer Lopez in Roberto Cavalli and Angelina Jolie in Versace.

As for our favourite element of her look? While usually we can only dream about recreating an A-lister's ensemble, this time it's available at the click of a button. Not only is the dress online now, but it's also reduced to £127.23. Click here to buy.

Kudos to Eva for her high street saviness!

Angelina hints at marriage to Brad

2008-12-09T05:04:00.000-08:00

Angelina Jolie has given the biggest indication yet that she may marry Brad Pitt.

The couple have always said their biggest commitment to one another is raising six children together, however the A-list actress has hinted that the pair may still tie the knot.

But don't get too many romantic notions of a big white wedding splashed on the cover of magazines as Angelina has revealed a far more practical reason for saying 'I do' – to adopt another child.

Yes, that's right, not content with adopting three children under 10, the Changeling star says as a co-habiting couple, adoption is a more rigorous process and were the couple to be joined in matrimony, they stand a better chance of adopting from other areas of the world.

'Brad and I aren't married, so as a technically single woman there are lots of countries I can't adopt from. And as a technically single man, most countries wouldn't allow Brad to adopt at all.'

She added: 'Brad and I are trying to balance our lives so that we’re there for our kids and can also make sure we’re fulfilled as people.'

There can be no question of the 33-year-old's financial provision, should she add another child to her growing brood. The actress has recently been revealed as the highest-paid actress in Hollywood, taking home a whopping £10.2 million per movie and knocking Reese Witherspoon off the number one spot.

Posh: Not pregnant, just bloated

2008-12-08T05:34:00.000-08:00

Victoria Beckham has revealed that she and her A-list gal pals - Eva Longoria Parker, Kate Beckinsale and Katie Holmes – find ongoing press pregnancy rumours hilarious.

The ultra-glamorous group love to joke about the constant speculation that they're pregnant because the gossip usually emerges after one of them has been feeling bloated.

'You get a little water retention; it's not news,' the mum of three tells American Harper's Bazaar. 'Me, Katie, Eva and Kate always joke about how one of us is allegedly pregnant, but no, we're just a little bloated today! None of us is pregnant.'

Despite this, the fashionista did add that she would love to have a daughter in the future.

'I'm such a girl's girl,' she says. 'I walk into my closet and go, 'Crikey!' To one day hand that down to another girl.'

The singer-turned-designer also admits that being married to David Beckham hasn't always been easy.

'We've had a lot of ups and downs,' she confesses. ' I love him more now than when I first met him.'

'Back then, there was a certain innocence,' she says. 'I look back and think if only I knew then what I know now. I've toughened up a lot.'

In the interview, the former Spice Girl went on to explain why she feels she can never let her super-chic appearance slip.

'If I go to the supermarket looking like s**t, that affects my work. I am selling an image.'

'Plus, I have fun with it.'

Kate Winslet slinkiest look yet

2008-12-05T05:09:00.000-08:00

Airbrush? What airbrush? Kate Winslet hit the red carpet this week looking sizzling hot in a slinky Hervé Léger dress and shot straight to the top of the year's best-dressed list.

Knocked by certain gossips who claimed she couldn't possibly have looked so slim in her recent Vanity Fair cover photo if it weren't for a little helpful retouching (vehemently denied by Winslet at the time), the mother-of-two arrived for the premiere of her latest film, The Reader, looking absolutely fabulous.

Joined by co-stars Ralph Fiennes and David Kross at the Ziegfield Theatre in New York, Kate wore a body-hugging grey dress with satin heels and a jewelled gold bracelet.

Move over Gwyneth, Kate's definitely the yummiest mummy on the block right now!

Kate Moss to announce pregnancy

2008-12-04T05:20:00.000-08:00

Rumours abound that supermodel Kate Moss is set to make a rather big announcement – that she is pregnant.

According to reports, the party girl will announce her baby news to close friends and family at a gathering at her Cotswold country pad, just before Christmas.

In recent weeks the supermodel has become increasingly close to her man, The Kills frontman Jamie Hince, and speculation has mounted that his curbing of Kate's party-hard ways has led to the couple's desire to start a family together.

Kate has been channelling a more dressed-down style lately, donning more relaxed pieces that could hide any potential bump. She has also toned down her evening jaunts, with a noticeable lack of late-night stumblings back to her North London home.

One source revealed to The Sun newspaper: 'Kate has been on the blower to the Primrose Hill crowd. Her PA has been on the case to her family.

'Kate has had a few big nights out recently but she has been behaving more than usual. Even Simon Cowell spotted a bit of a belly after she went to The X Factor.'

BRITNEY: I am sad and lonely

2008-12-02T07:03:00.000-08:00

Britney Spears has admitted that despite getting her life back on track since her public breakdown she still feels sad and lonely.

The superstar revealed all in a hotly-anticipated documentary for American MTV called Britney: For The Record, which was screened on Sky1 last night.

The singer, who is 27 today, explained the reasons behind her meltdown.

'[It was] a really bad time in my life… I'm not gonna sugarcoat it and say I was OK,' she admitted. 'Maybe I had traumatic stress. I just remember I did not want to be at home. When I was in my car, I was driving and I was going somewhere.'

The Womanizer singer also said her dream was to run away to a remote island with her two sons and a new man, but due to her enormous fame, she finds it hard to trust people.

'I let bad people in because I was lonely and I really paid the consequences for that big time,' she said.

'I am very protective of myself. Sometimes it can get kind of lonely.'

Britney burst into tears as she said that after her breakdown she was so controlled by doctors and lawyers, that she felt she couldn't be truly happy.

'You can't really go there in a complete state of happiness because you're scared it's going to be taken away.'

'So it's better just not to feel anything at all and to have hope to feel the other way.... When I tell people the way I feel, they hear me, but they're really not listening. They hear what they want to hear. They don't really listen to what I'm telling them.'

'It's bad. I'm sad,' she added sobbing.

And what did she have to say about the infamous head-shaving incident? She shrugged it off as her 'little bit of rebellion or feeling free'.

Madonna also featured in the 90-minute documentary saying that she felt maternal towards the Toxic singer.

'There is fragility about her and vulnerability about her that makes me feel maternally towards her,' said Madge.

Despite all this, Britney insists things are looking up.

'Everything is coming together right now. I'm ready to make this a really good phase in my life,' she added, 'I choose to be a happy person. I choose not to be a bitter person.'

Meanwhile, it was announced yesterday that Britney Spears was the most searched term on Yahoo for the fourth year in a row, even beating Barack Obama.

Will we ever get tired of Britney? We doubt it!

Luella named designer of year

2008-11-26T06:57:00.000-08:00

The crème de la crème of the style industry was out in force last night, to celebrate the British Fashion Awards.

Taking place at Lawrence Hall in Westminster, the star-studded event saw a stylish line-up take to a Swarovski crystal-strewn black carpet to celebrate the best of British fashion talent.

So who picked up the prizes? Bagging the evening's top honour, Luella Bartley took home the Designer of the Year title, while Louise Goldin was tapped to follow in her footsteps, as the recipient of the Swarovski Emerging Talent Award.

The evening attracted a glamorous line-up of supermodels, including Claudia Schiffer, Laura Bailey and Yasmin le Bon, but it was newcomer Jourdan Dunn who was the talk of the evening, cementing her status as the next big thing by picking up Model of the Year.

Other mentions went out to Matthew Williamson, who picked up Red Carpet Designer of the year, while Best Designer Brand was won by Jimmy Choo.

Honouring his contribution to the industry Stephen Jones was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Fashion Design, presented to him by his friend and muse Erin O'Connor.

With stylistas, models and designers all in attendance, the evening proved again to be one of the most glamorous on the fashion calendar.

Cruise reveals love for paparazzi

2008-11-25T05:30:00.000-08:00

While most Hollywood stars battle to shield their kids from the waiting paparazzi, Tom Cruise has revealed that he loves the shots they take of his daughter Suri.

Speaking to an Australian magazine, Cruise revealed 'I have to say some of those paparazzi shots of my daughter are incredible.'

He added, 'As a parent you protect your children but Suri is a very open and warm child and she will just wave to people on the street. She is such happy, fun girl.'

Two-year-old Suri is regularly snapped by the paps, whether out-and-about with mum Katie Holmes or with her dad.

Often touted as one of Hollywood's most stylish tots, Cruise divulged that she already has a say in her outfit choices.

'I'd put a pair of pants on her and the next minute and turn around and the pants are off and a dress is on... So she's very much a real girl. In fact yesterday Kate finally did get her into pants for the first time.'

Opening up on future plans, he quashed rumours that Katie is already pregnant, but did confirm, 'yes, we will have more children.'

'But now I'm making movies and Kate is loving being on Broadway because it has been a dream of hers, so we are enjoying this time too,' he added.

2008-11-24T07:45:00.000-08:00

A who's who of the American music world was out in force this weekend for the annual American Music Awards and it was R&B star Chris Brown who reigned supreme, taking home three top gongs.

The rumoured beau of songstress Rihanna – who also grabbed two gongs herself - pipped Coldplay to the post, winning artist of the year, male pop/rock artist and male soul/R&B artist.

Hosted by US comedian Jimmy Kimmel, the glittering awards do lit up downtown Los Angeles on Saturday night and drew in a younger musician crowd than ever before.

Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift and Rihanna all made an appearance at the awards do, but it was veteran Christina Aguilera who showed them how it's done, opening the show with a medley of her hits.

A baby boy named Bronx for Ashlee!

2008-11-21T04:49:00.000-08:00

As baby names go, this has to be one of the best we’ve heard all year – Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz had a son this week and called him Bronx Mowgli Wentz…

Isn’t the Bronx a really rough area of New York? And wasn’t Mowgli the boy from the Jungle Book? Who was raised by a pack of wolves?!

We’re not saying anything about Ashlee and Pete’s parenting skills, but perhaps they should've given their son’s name a little more consideration.

Still, if they have another boy, they could always call him Harlem Tarzan.

Joking aside, we’re pleased the couple had a healthy baby boy.

Bronx Mowgli Wentz weighed in at 7lbs, 11oz and mother and baby are 'doing well' a spokesman for the couple told People magazine.

Singer Ashlee, 24 and Pete, 29, married in May this year and announced her pregnancy a few weeks later.

'I would love to have a big family one day,' Ashley said at the time.

'A big soccer team or a band!' added Wentz, the bass player from Fall Out Boy.

Congratulations to the new parents and commiserations to Bronx Mowgli!

HUGH JACKMAN IS SEXIEST MAN ALIVE!

2008-11-20T04:40:00.000-08:00

He's talented, gorgeous, caring and leaves women stammering 'Oh… my… God…' according to his co-star Nicole Kidman – no wonder Hugh Jackman has just bagged the title of sexiest man alive!

The 40-year-old star toppled perennial favourites Brad Pitt and George Clooney to reach the number one spot in People magazine's prestigious poll.

But the star is charmingly unfazed by his sudden sex god status.

'When I was younger, I had chicken legs. My nickname was Sticks!' he laughs.

However, his wife of 12 years, Deborah-Lee Furness, wasn't surprised when Hugh was awarded his new title.

'God bless her. She said, "I could've told them that years ago." And then she said, "Obviously, Brad wasn't available this year." And I said, "That was a joke, right?"' he tells People.

The Australian actor also lifts the lid on his sex life, admitting that his wife likes him to stay in costume.

'It makes her feel like she's having an affair in a good way. When we met, I was cast as a prisoner with tattoos and she'd say, "Don't take your tattoos off tonight" and I'd be like, "All right".'

The 6ft 2in star beat British beefcake Daniel Craig into second place (that's one wrestling match we'd like to watch…) and left other hunks including Brad Pitt, Zac Efron and David Beckham standing.

Hugh stars in the new epic film Australia with Nicole Kidman. 'Women's jaws drop when Hugh walks into a room,' she says of her countryman.

One lucky woman who saw a huge amount of Hugh was his daughter's nanny.

'I didn't wear anything to bed until my daughter was born and we had a night nanny because I was working. I walked out stark naked, and she was reading a book. Now I like boxer briefs,' he reveals.

OK. That's it. We’re quitting our jobs and moving to Oz to work as a night nanny!

Other men who made the list include Simon Cowell, George Clooney, Lewis Hamilton, Gordon Ramsay, Sting, Christian Bale, Sting, Bear Gryllis, Matthew McConaughey and Prince Harry.

John Sergeant quits Strictly

2008-11-19T05:24:00.001-08:00

John Sergeant, former ITV political editor, has quit Strictly Come Dancing, after a three-day attack from the programme's judges over his continuing presence on the show.

Dubbed the 'dancing pig', the 64-year-old has decided to pull out of this year's show – despite being favourite to take the dance title – after the severity of criticism from the judging panel.

In a statement, Sergeant said: 'The trouble is that there is now a real danger that I might win the competition. Even for me that would be a joke too far.'

Strictly judge Arlene Phillips, who led the onslaught against the dance contender, commented on the news saying: 'I'm always sad if a contestant leaves of choice, because you are always expecting to let the public vote them in or out - but John is his own person and he has his own reasons for doing this.'

When asked if Phillips felt responsible for Sergeant's departure she replied: 'Not really. If you look back, we've actually been quite nice on this programme.'

While she admitted that the former political correspondent had provided the public with many 'funny, funny moments' there was no doubting that the judges were becoming increasingly frustrated with his continuing success on the show.

Sergeant continued his statement saying: 'It was always my intention to have fun on the show and I was hoping to stay in as long as possible.'

He thanked Russian dance partner Kristina Rihanoff and 'all those viewers who have been rooting for me through the series'.

Earlier today it was revealed that BBC bosses had made a change in the rules to stop dancers like Sergeant getting so far in future competitions.

The new rules mean a contestant who finishes bottom of the judges' leader board three weeks in a row will be automatically ejected, without the chance to save themselves in a dance off.

A source told the Daily Express, 'Rule changes are definitely afoot for the next series and the one that is being discussed would certainly please the judges because it would give them more power.'

The new rules won't come into play until the next series, but Sergeant has already decided to take matters into his own hands and quit the show.

If the news has brought a tear to your eye, don't panic, Sergeant will make his final appearance on Saturday night's show before taking his final bow.

Katy Perry had a boob job

2008-11-19T04:38:00.000-08:00

Katy Perry has rubbished rumours she’s had a boob job.

The I Kissed A Girl singer says she can think of better things to spend her cash on.

‘How could people think these are fake? Look at 'em. Ask them! They are as real as real can be,’ she tells The Sun.

‘One hundred per cent genuine and untouched... well sort of.

‘I would never spend money on fake boobs. Shoes, maybe. A handbag, maybe. But plastic t*ts – no way!’

But Katy, 24, hasn’t ruled out having work done in the future.

‘I am not against people who get things done,' she adds. 'A tuck or a lift never hurt anyone.

'In 50 years time I may look like a Siamese cat in a wind tunnel but as of this moment I haven't and the rack is real.’

X FACTOR FASHION ROUND-UP

2008-11-17T05:25:00.000-08:00

The competition is heating up on the X Factor, but it's as much about the style now as the singing.

The four remaining female contestants may have been battling it out on the stage, but we all know that it's their fashion picks that really gets the nation talking.

For yet another week, we have to applaud Alexandra's stylist for her sartorial choices. In a Reiss bustier dress (that the marieclaire.co.uk desk has been lusting after for weeks), the singer looked stunning, although we'd have ditched the purple belt and kept things simple.

Making a welcome return, Diana may not have been on form vocally, but she looked pretty-as-a-picture in her nude Topshop minidress.

Rachel meanwhile made a vast improvement on previous weeks, ditching the ill-fitting dresses for a pair of sharp tailored trousers and a Karen Millen blouse. Full marks for fashion progress, but next time ditch the contrast pink shoes.

Saving the worst till last, we are left with Ruth. Her prom dress looked more suited to Halloween, with its shredded skirt and tea-stained shade. All she needed was some fake blood, and the look would have been pure corpse bride.

Of course the fiercest fashion competition has to be reserved for the judges, Danni Minogue and Cheryl Cole, as both battle it out for the title of most glamorous. This week, there was no contest, and Dannii won with flying colours, for her blue maxi dress, red heels and sweet side-swept bun.

As much as it pains us to say, Cheryl wasn't quite so successful. Her bizarre white dress with cut-away sleeves was a harsh choice. Not to load on the criticism, but the heavy make-up, particularly her garish pink lips, really didn’t help matters.

Less slap, more style, next week please Mrs Cole.

Last up, and this week's celebrity guest, Leona Lewis, took to the stage in a frothy concoction of a dress just didn't hit the right spot. We like the strapless shape on her, but the full skirt, which cut short at the front and graduated to a longer back looked more pantomime than prime-time TV.

Victoria's Secret in Trouble

2008-11-14T04:34:00.000-08:00

Victoria's Secret – the US underwear giant – may be taken to court by dozens of women who claim the bras brought them out in painful rashes and red welts on their skin.

One woman says she has been left permanently scarred after wearing the Angels Secret Embrace bra, reports The Telegraph.

Roberta Ritter, 37, claims the bra brought her out in red, inflamed, blistery welts.

'It itched profusely. I couldn't sleep and was waking up itching,' she said.

The leading lingerie firm uses supermodels such as Giselle and Heidi Klum to promote their range of underwear.

Now the company faces a class action from dozens of women who say their skin has also been affected after wearing the bra.

After launching her lawsuit against Victoria's Secret, Roberta says she was contacted by many women who suffered similar symptoms. The group are now waiting to hear if they can launch a class action.

Roberta's lawyers said they have had the bra tested and a laboratory found traces of formaldehyde in the underwear. The chemical is often used to prevent fabrics creasing.

However, Victoria's Secret has denied the use formaldehyde in the manufacturing process.

'We have strict quality controls around our products, and we do not use formaldehyde in our bras,' the company said in a statement.

A US judge will decide next year if Roberta's case can be heard, plus whether the women can bring a class action against the underwear giant.