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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Miss Universe 2011 Contestants, Visit fashion school. (part 2)

10:31 PM

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Contestants of the Miss Universe 2011 beauty pageant during a visit to the Escola de Moda fashion school in Sao Paulo, August 29, 2011. The Miss Universe pageant will be held in Sao Paulo on September 12.

9:42 PM

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-Maddy Jackson gets chicken fillets to emulate Dolly Parton on stage
-New series of Toddlers and Tiaras shows excesses of pushy parents

By Sadie Whitelocks

Barely out of nappies, four-year-old Maddy Jackson is already on the road to womanhood.

Sporting fake C cup breasts and padding on her bottom, she is the latest shock contestant on Toddlers and Tiaras, the U.S. reality show revealing the surreal world of beauty pageants.

In an attempt to mimic her curvaceous icon, country singer Dolly Parton - who is known for her ample cleavage - the toddler is shown sporting detachable bust and butt enhancements, before performing live on stage.

With the extra padding concealed under her Barbie pink Lycra catsuit, Maddy's tiny frame is transformed into an hourglass silhouette.

Barely able to string a sentence together, many will be shocked by the images of the peroxide blonde trying to emulate the appearance of a woman in her late 20s.

When questioned on NBC's Today show, her mother Lindsay, who entered her first pageant contest when she was nine months old, defends the enhancements used by her daughter, telling presenter Savannah Guthrie:

'To some people, it's over the top, to us it's just what happens... It's just normal. When she wears the fake boobs and the fake butt, it's just like extra bonus.'

But others seems less convinced and Maddy's stylist Michael Booth believes the attire is a step to far.

Interviewed backstage at the competition, where hundreds of young hopefuls battle it out to be crowned beauty queen, Michael said: 'I wasn’t a big fan of the outfit with the boobs in it. She’s very young, but hopefully the judges will perceive it in good taste.'

Other young contestants also seem perturbed by her appearance, as they watch Lindsay rearrange her daughter's fake breasts and one even probes the chicken fillets before Maddy crosses her arms in defense.

Curvaceous: Maddy sporting padding on her bottom, hidden under her Barbie pink catsuit, which her mother, Lindsay (pictured) deems as her 'fake butt'

Confusion: Mother Lindsay readjusts the chicken fillets as a fellow contestant looks on

Lindsay says as she watches her child's confused expression: 'I don't think Maddy knew how to explain and why she had those enhancements on.'

Maddy's grandma, Barbara also defends the beauty pageant world, which is primarily concerned with contestant's external appearance, explaining that the cash prizes can be put towards expensive schooling fees and dozens toys for the children.

The show has caused outcry with many who believe that it could influence youngsters to adopt similar behavior and campaigners have even setup up a Facebook group, 'Take "Toddlers And Tiaras" off the Air!' in a bid take the series off air.

Enthusiastic: Lindsay insists that competing in beauty pageants is a hobby Maddy enjoys

One fan, Teresa Spence Bruce commented: 'I just saw a commercial where they strapped silicone breast to a 4-5 yr old absolutely disgusting.'

Despite criticism Lindsay is happy for her child to be glamourised and states that her daughter thoroughly enjoys it as a hobby and can stop competing at anytime.

She added: 'With anything people are going to think things are over the top but with gymnastics or dance or competitive cheer-leading you wear hair, you wear make up.'

source: dailymail

9:29 PM

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By HOLLY THOMAS

California Cool: Vanessa Hudgens appeared to have regained some of her old confidence as she left Mareka Organic Food in Studio City yesterday

Vanessa Hudgens has been quite the chameleon lately.

Switching from grungy gym bunny to sultry seductress at the VMAs and back again, there are clearly many sides to the Sucker Punch star.

And her latest look, channeling baggy chic in Studio City seems to indicate that the actress is feeling like some chill-out time.

Baggy chic: Vanessa's trousers were similar to those often favoured by Gwen Stephani

Wearing a long dark skirt and a fringed orange vest, Vanessa was obviously in the mood for something less constricting than the leggings which have been her item of choice recently.

She didn't even appear to be wearing a bra, but she managed to get away with the always-risky decision, even sporting a cool leather beaded necklace.

Vanessa wasn't wearing much makeup on under her huge sunnies, but the natural look suited the fresh faced star.

Getting healthy: Vanessa was grabbing something nutritious from Mareka Organic Food

She also accessoised with some chunky gold rings, and purple nail varnish to add a further splash of colour.

The 22 year old had popped into Mareka Organic Food with some friends to pick up a few nutritious bites.

The healthy choice was most likely part of her new slimming regime, which she has embarked on to lose the extra pounds she gained for her role in upcoming independent movie, Gimme Shelter.

Boho babe: Vanessa's laid back look was a far cry from her slick appearance at the VMAs last weekend

Getting back in shape: Vanessa's been taking yoga classes to return to her usual svelte figure

Vanessa has been combining a healthy diet with regular exercise to regain her usually svelte frame.

She has been spotted carting her yoga mat to class, and also went for a hike with her teenage sister Stella yesterday.

The actress appears to have regained some of her confidence after struggling with the short hair cut she had for Gimme Shelter.

Switching up her look: Vanessa's been quite the chameleon lately, from sultry star at the VMAs last weekend to grungy gym bunny

source: dailymail

9:24 PM

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By MIKE LARKIN

Shocked in the city: Sarah Jessica Parker ran out of her photo shoot after hearing a man had collapsed in the street in London today

There are many reasons why an A-list celebrity might call a halt to a photo shoot.

But there were no tantrums when Sarah Jessica Parker stormed out of her session in London today, as she was rushing to check how a man was after he collapsed.

The Sex and the City actress ran onto the street outside swanky London hotel Claridges after hearing the commotion when the unknown chap passed out.

Nosey Parker: Sarah could not drag herself away from the drama outside

The shocked star made her exit after hearing the wife of the man, who was just passing by, screaming for help.

Luckily the hotel security staff were on hand and were able to aid the gentleman.

Eventually the drama was over and the glamorous 46-year-old was able to get to business.

Sarah has been jetting around the world promoting her upcoming movie I Don't Know How She Does It.

City slicker: Sarah seemed to be having a great time in the English capital of London

And the fashion conscious actress has admitted her style icons are of English stock.

She revealed her favourites include the likes of the two Kates, Middleton and Moss.

She said she is very impressed with the way the 29-year-old Duchess of Cambridge, who is married to Prince William, and supermodel Moss, 37, dress.

The first waves club: Sarah was happy to greet fans as she got ready to leave the hotel

She said: 'So many. Ingrid Bergman & the way Kate Moss dresses & the Duchess of Cambridge.'

Sarah added that she hopes American designers will take a leaf from their British counterparts and take more risks.

Saluting the princess: Sarah has revealed the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton is one of her style icons

She continued: 'British fashion is more risky but we have some emerging American designers that seem inspired in that direction.'

And Sarah certainly knows how to take a fashion risk.

She wore a dramatic Little Red Riding Hood-inspired strapless gown complete with cape for the premiere of her new comedy at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Moscow.

source: dailymail

9:19 PM

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By ANDREA MAGRATH

Playdate in the park: Supermodel mum Alessandra Ambrosio and her daughter Anja played at the park in Santa Monica today

When your mother is a supermodel, it's never too early to become a style setter.

Victoria's Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosio enjoyed a playdate at the park with her adorable daughter Anja today.

And the three-year-old managed to upstage her stunning mother by wearing a lovely navy blue knit dress, by designer Ralph Lauren.

Little Anja's preppy style didn't stop her from tearing into the sandpit and having a ball on the play equipment at the Santa Monica park.

The cute youngster and her lookalike mother had fun playing together on the see-saw (or teeter-totter) in the sunshine.

Alessandra, 30, also helped Anja up onto the monkey bars, before grabbing hold herself and swinging about.

Couture for kids: The three-year-old was wearing a Ralph Lauren dress

Given that she has starred in a number of campaigns for the classic American brand, it is likely that Alessandra was gifted the designer dress, which retails for $79.50.

The supermodel went for a more bohemian look for the mother-daughter playdate,
opting for a tie-dye maxi dress by Gypsy05, one of her favourite brands.

She added stacks of gold bangles and a long silver necklace, and added a white tassled scarf when the girls were spotted later at the Brentwood Country Mart.

Fun in the sun: The 30-year-old got in the action on the monkey bars with her adorable daughter

Alessandra carried her lookalike daughter through the carpark after they stopped for a snack.

There was no sign of the model's fiance and Anja's father, businessman Jamie Mazur.

The couple began dating in 2005 and welcomed Anja on August 24, 2008 in Alessandra's native Brazil.

Mother-daughter day: The Victoria's Secret Angel and her lookalike daughter spent the afternoon together

source: dailymail

9:12 PM

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By ANDREA MAGRATH

Sister act: Racy new promotional shots of the Kardashian sisters for the Sears clothing line have been released

Many critics continue to dismiss the Kardashians as simply famous for being famous.

But one respected figure has jumped on the bandwagon - world renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz has shot the sisters for an ad campaign to promote their clothing line for department store Sears.

Kim, Kourtney and Khloe posed for the famed artist scantily clad in lingerie in newly released shots.

Gazing seductively at the cameras, Kim, 30, shows off her famous assets in a black and white lace set.

Kourtney, 32, dons a skimpy colourful design while youngest Khloe, 27, wears a pretty pink lace basque and suspender stockings.

The top secret photoshoot was completed back in May, and Kim gushed about working with Leibovitz on her blog at the time.

Smouldering: Kourtney, Kim and Khloe pose for celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz

She wrote: 'What an amazing day! We shot with the living legend herself, Annie Leibovitz! I swear this was such an eye opening day. She shot our Kardashian Kollection for Sears ad campaign!

'I can’t give away any details, but we have never been shot like this before and it was soooo fun shooting with Kourtney and Khloe… Mason even made a cameo!'

The trio clearly made a lasting impression on the photographer, who is now throwing them a bash at her studio in New York next week to celebrate the Kardashian Kollection clothing line.

Animal instinct: The family are expanding their empire with another retail store opening soon in Las Vegas called Kardashian Khaos

Leibovitz is known for her love of celebrity photography and has snapped rock and business royalty with commissions from Michael Jackson to Bill Gates to real royalty, The Queen.

The 61-year-old famously photographed John Lennon and Yoko Ono in his last photo shoot. He was shot and killed just five hours later.

In the photos with the New York based photographed the Kardashian girls lounge on a sofa clad all in black and in another strut towards the camera in leopard-print pieces.

The Kardashian Kollection was launched in Los Angeles a fortnight ago and hit stores on August 25.

Moving on up: The girls in May with blonde photographer Leibovitz. She is throwing them a party at her New York studio next week to celebrate their new Sears collection

In addition to their collection for Sears and various fragrances and other products, the family continue to expand their retail empire.

They announced this week that another boutique, named Kardashian Khaos will be opening later this year in Las Vegas. The family already have three branches of their DASH franchise in Calabasas, New York and Miami.

source :dailymail

9:05 PM

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Miss Serbia 2011 Anja Saranovic poses with chidren for a photograph at the Casa do Zezinho, a non-governmental organization in Sao Paulo August 31, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held September 12.

Miss Uruguay 2011 Fernanda Semino talks with a girl at the Casa do Zezinho, a non-governmental organization in Sao Paulo August 31, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held September 12.

Miss Lebanon 2011 Yara El Khoury-Mikhael stands next to children at Casa do Zezinho a non-governmental organization in Sao Paulo August 31, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held September 12.

Miss Trinidad & Tobago 2011 Gabrielle Walcott talks with a girl at the Casa do Zezinho, a non-governmental organization in Sao Paulo August 31, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held September 12

Miss Poland 2011 Rozalia Mancewicz takes a photograph at the Casa do Zezinho, a non-governmental organization in Sao Paulo August 31, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held September 12.

Miss Czech Republic 2011 Jitka Novackova stands next to children at the Casa do Zezinho, a non-governmental organization in Sao Paulo August 31, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held September 12.

Miss Georgia 2011 Eka Gurtskaia takes a picture with children at the Casa do Zezinho, a non-governmental organization in Sao Paulo August 31, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held September 12.

Miss Poland 2011 Rozalia Mancewicz shows a photographs from her camera to children of Casa do Zezinho, a non-governmental organization in Sao Paulo August 31, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held September 12.

Miss Egypt 2011 Sara El Khouly poses with children for a photograph at the Casa do Zezinho, a non-governmental organization in Sao Paulo August 31, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held September 12.

Miss Universe Philippines 2011 Shamcey Supsup (C) poses with children during a visit to the Casa Do Zezinho non-governmental organization in Sao Paulo August 31, 2011. The Miss Universe pageant will be held in Sao Paulo on September 12.

Miss Universe Thailand 2011 Chanyasorn Sakorchan (2nd L) poses with children during a visit to the Casa Do Zezinho non-governmental organization in Sao Paulo August 31, 2011. The Miss Universe pageant will be held in Sao Paulo on September 12.

source: daylife
photo: Reuters pictures

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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Miss Universe 2011 Contestants, Visit fashion school. (part 2)

Fake breasts aged FOUR? Beauty pageant mother sparks outrage by boosting her daughter's chest and bottom

Got your groove back? Vanessa Hudgens returns to fashion form with chilled out new look

Shock in the city! Worried Sarah Jessica Parker halts photo shoot after man collapses in the street

Park Playdate for supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio and her designer-clad daughter

The Kardashian sisters sizzle in lingerie for clothing line campaign... shot by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz

Miss Universe 2011 Contestants pose with chidren for a photograph at the Casa do Zezinho

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