Miss Universe 2011 Pageant, Preliminary Swimsuit. (part 1)

Miss Angola 2011 Leila Lopes poses for a photo in swimsuit during a judges briefing for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 6, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.

The competition has started. On Tuesday, group 1 of the Miss Universe delegates, composed by 49 of them, had their interviews with the judges and afterwards, they posed for them during the 2011 Miss Universe Swimsuit Preview in their official swimwear. From this, the preliminary judges make their evaluations to come up with their finalists. For those who don’t know, the swimsuit preview, behind closed doors, has been taking place every year since 2002.

Meanwhile, the format of the pageant has been announced: Top 16 semifinalists (15 from the judges and the MUO) + the popular vote winner: 16. From then, there will be a Top 8 and then a Top 4. One of those 4 lucky ladies will become the new Miss Universe. Miss Universe L.P., LLLP


Miss Aruba 2011, Gillain Berry poses for a photo in swimsuit during a judges briefing for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 6, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Belgium 2011, Justine De Jonckheere poses for a photo in swimsuit during a judges briefing for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 6, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Botswana 2011, Larona Kgabo poses for a photo in swimsuit during a judges briefing for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 6, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Brazil 2011, Priscila Machado poses for a photo in swimsuit during a judges briefing for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 6, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss British Virgin Islands 2011, Sheroma Hodge poses for a photo in swimsuit during a judges briefing for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 6, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Cayman Islands 2011, Cristin Alexander poses for a photo in swimsuit during a judges briefing for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 6, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Chile 2011, Vanessa Ceruti poses for a photo in swimsuit during a judges briefing for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 6, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Curaçao 2011, Evalina van Putten poses for a photo in swimsuit during a judges briefing for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 6, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Cyprus 2011, Andri Karantoni, 18 poses for a photo in swimsuit during a judges briefing for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 6, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Ecuador 2011, Claudia Schiess poses for a photo in swimsuit during a judges briefing for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 6, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Egypt 2011, Sara El-Khouly poses for a photo in swimsuit during a judges briefing for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 6, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Georgia 2011, Eka Gurtskaia poses for a photo in swimsuit during a judges briefing for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 6, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.


Miss Germany, Valeria Bystritskaia poses for a photo in swimsuit during a judges briefing for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant at the Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi hotel in Sao Paulo September 6, 2011. The contestants are in Sao Paulo for the 2011 Miss Universe pageant which will be held on September 12.

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Katrina Kaif stunning on the cover of Elle, India.

AFTER RELEASE OF RA. ONE SHAHRUKH KHAN WILL START YRF BANNER MOVIE

After release of Ra. one Shahrukh Khan Will Start YRF Banner Movie


Ever since Yash Chopra announced his next film a few months ago, the wait for this film has already begun. The veteran, who directed VEER ZAARA more than seven years ago, is all set to begin his next film with Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma in the lead. This time, the respected and revered film-maker has signed A.R. Rahman to score the music of his forthcoming film.


The latest on the project is that Yash-ji is all ready with the script, but since Shah Rukh is busy with RA.ONE and DON 2, the actor has requested the film-maker to begin filming once he’s through with these two films. Of course, the veteran film-maker and the actor share close ties, hence the principal shooting of the film will commence only after the release of these two films. In the meanwhile, Rahman is expected to record the songs of this film, before the film goes on floors.


This film, one is more than sure, will be on every moviegoer’s ‘must watch’ list when its release date is announced. What say?

'I feel like a muppet': Lucien admits defeat as his crush on Amy comes to nothing after Kerry accuses her of leading him on

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

Feeling foolish: Lucien talks to Big Brother about his disappointment that nothing will happen between him and Amy

Yesterday he was warned against falling for the redheaded Essex girl by a couple of his fellow housemates.

And tonight, Lucien Laviscount laid his cards on the table and admitted he felt like a 'muppet' after Amy Childs revealed that she doesn't fancy him.

The young actor headed to the Diary Room and poured out his disappointment to Big Brother and said it had been confirmed what everyone had told him about her.

Looking forlorn and wrapped in a blanket, he said: 'It’s like your parents tell you you're going to Disneyland Florida and then you find out you’re going to Disneyland Paris…. it's not the same.


Heart-to-heart: Lucien tells Amy he is happy for them to just be friends

'I feel like a muppet… I got shot down.'

Earlier, he had been out in the garden with Amy and Kerry Katona but when he left to use the bathroom, he overheard Kerry tell Amy not to lead him on, to which Amy responded that she wasn't attracted to him.

As Big Brother throws the housemates a cocktail party, Kerry decides to try and encourage the romance but Lucien gets fed up of chasing Amy around and shuns her.

She runs over to him and playfully punches him and then rolls on top of him before he tells her to stop teasing him.


Give us a cuddle: Amy goes to give Lucien a hug...


... and ends up jumping on him and rolling off the sofa


The pair later have a heart to heart in the garden and Lucien admits that he got the wrong impression because he was 'under a spell' which he couldn't shake off.

He then tells the beauty therapist that he is more than happy to be just friends with her.

Meanwhile, the housemates woke up this morning divided after yesterday's pose off saw Take This win the battle of the bands.


To the victors the spoils: Take This are treated to a full English breakfast for winning the bands task


Take This - consisting of Paddy, John, Bobby and Darryn, were treated to a full English breakfast while the other band Kela - Edward, Kerry, Lucien and Amy - woke up having spent the night camping outside.

Darryn declares that the fry-up is 'gold dust' and tells Big Brother that the 'room service has been brilliant' as he and the other three tuck into their feast.


Are you hungry? John kindly offers his leftover breakfast to Kerry


John feels sorry for his twin and the others so takes leftovers out to the groupies in a plastic bag but is told off by Big Brother for spending time with them.

As his punishment, he must got to the Diary Room and sign hundreds of Take This posters, to which he shrugs and says: 'In one night I signed 2,000 autographs in Germany.'


Let the RSI begin: As punishment for mixing with the 'groupies', John is made to sign hundreds of Take This autographs

Jedward - Shaving - Celebrity Big Brother Day 20


Day 20 Celebrity Big Brother EDWARD TELLS LUCIAN OFF


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Elle est magnifique! Natalie Cassidy opts for shabby chic as she maintains slender physique

By Nadia Mendoza

Shabby chic: Natalie Cassidy looked a little scruffy, but stylish too as she left her Manchester hotel

Despite the recent trauma of splitting from her fiancé, Natalie Cassidy is obviously feeling 'magnifique'.

The former EastEnder emerged from her Manchester hotel wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the French word.

Looking trim in black leggings, it appeared the mother-of-one had been for an early workout in the gym as she sported scruffy hair and trainers.


She also opted for no make-up, rocking the 'just-got-off-a-treadmill' look.

But her new revamped red bob gave her a splash of colour against the backdrop of a dreary rainy day.

The 28-year-old has dropped a remarkable three stone since parting ways with Adam Cottrell in May - and looks keen to keep off the weight.

Rising stress levels left the newly-single Strictly Come Dancing contestant unable to sleep or eat and her weight plummeted to 9st 2lb.

But taking control again, she has stabilised herself at a healthy 9st 7lb.

Bleary-eyed: Natalie looked a little tired as she showcased her slender frame in black leggings


Natalie said at the time: ‘I have been a size six, I’ve been a size 16 – bordering on an 18.

'But I am a size 10 now, and I feel that I am the weight I should be.’

The pair were due to marry this year following the birth of ten-month-old daughter Eliza, but Cassidy called off the ceremony after a huge bust-up.

Cottrell later pleaded guilty to assault and criminal damage and now has a restraining order under his name.

It looks like the bad boy could sink further into trouble, with a potential jail sentence looming for possessing a class A drug and drink-driving.

The 31-year-old has been released on bail until September 20 until the case continues.

Kick back and relax: Actress hops into the backseat as she is whisked away by a waiting driver


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Meet the yoga teacher who loves having a good stretch... with her HORSE

By Mary Isokariari

The 'Bow': Linda Guanti enjoys a yoga session with Lewis, a 17-year-old Egyptian Arabian horse

A veteran horse is still competing in old age after beating stiffness in his joints - by doing YOGA.

Super-fit Lewis, a 17-year-old Egyptian Arabian, mastered a string of yoga moves after copying his owner Linda Guanti, 35.

Linda was mucking out when she began practising her own stretches to help her bad back - and was stunned to see Lewis mimicking her.


She spent several hours a day showing Lewis how to adopt the complex poses and he can now hold positions such as the 'bow' and the 'neck side stretch'.

Lewis has even mastered an awkward pose where he kneels forward to push his nose into the ground and stretch his back while Linda stands beside him and reaches to the sky.

Their joint yoga sessions have cured Linda's lifelong back pain and eased Lewis' stiff joints so much that he can carry on competing.

X-ray technologist Linda, from British Columbia, Canada, said: 'Lewis is a great horse. I've had him since he was five-and-a-half and he loves to try anything that's fun.

'I was amazed when he began to do yoga. He really adores the stretches and it's great that we can both combine our hobby and spend time together.

'Neck Side Stretch' position: Lewis has beaten stiffness in his joints becoming a real poser after learning how to do yoga stretches


'Doing yoga with your horse is a wonderful way to make a connection with them.'

'Lewis has learned how to remain calm in vulnerable positions that would frighten most horses.'

'Plus, he's a fairly athletic horse who jumps and does dressage so there stretches help to keep him fit.' Linda turned to yoga after she fractured three vertebrae in her back falling from a horse when she was 14.

The injury was never fixed and gave her chronic health problems throughout her adult life that meant she was unable to ride properly.

Back improvement: Practising her own stretches with Lewis has helped Linda's back


Several years ago she then suffered three prolapsed discs.

But when Linda discovered yoga in 2007 she noticed a dramatic improvement in her health.

She began doing her stretches while she groomed Lewis in a bid to save time and be around her pet more often.

But to her amazement Lewis soon joined in. In one manoeuvre, Lewis kneels forward and pushes his head into the ground in a stretch that would cause most horses to spook.

The pose, named the 'Bow', stretches Lewis' shoulder forward while his other front leg is tucked behind to stretch the shoulder. The neck, back, and hind legs are also stretched.

Another pose involves Linda standing at the horse's rear and arching her back in a 'Neck Side Stretch' pose. The horse cranes his neck round to the side which helps with flexibility, range of motion and suppleness throughout the neck and also the back.


The yoga expert: Lewis has mastered a string of yoga moves after copying his owner Linda Guanti, 35


Lewis would normally have become stiff as he grew older but the stretches have kept his joints supple and he's able to continue competing in dressage, show jumping and cross county competitions.

Linda said that doing yoga with Lewis has helped to heal her bad back - and even helped with his stamina.

She has become a part-time yoga instructor and now runs classes that people can bring their horses too.

She added: 'There is nothing I can do about my weakened discs and damaged bones but the benefits of doing yoga with Lewis were unmistakable.'

'Yoga with him has helped with the initial healing process and was keeping my body in the healthiest state is could be. All the past limitations and pain from my injury were lessening.'

'I was overjoyed. My riding skills improved, my body awareness and balance improved. My outlook on life improved.'

'Yoga is also just as beneficial for horses as for humans. Horses have the same issues as we do. Stretching and body awareness reduces injury and enhances performance and pleasure in activity.'


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Kim Kardashian and Hubby Passionate During Honeymoon

Kim Kardashian and her new husband Kris Humphries are very much in love and lust as seen in the photos taken during their honeymoon. The newlywed enjoyed a quickie honeymoon at a luxurious resort in Amalfi Coast, Italy and couldn't care less when shutterbugs snapped photos of them affectionately kissing each other.

Kim and Kris took turns climbing on top of each other for kisses in their lounge chairs. Kim was make-up free and wearing a bathrobe while Kris took off his shirt to reveal his toned body. They were also seen enjoying a breakfast on the hotel's balcony.

The couple flew from LAX on Monday, August 22 to the European country. They are due to be back Stateside soon because Kim has been scheduled to present at Sunday's MTV Music Video Awards. Another wedding bash is also waiting for the couple in New York City. 

Rafael Nadal Unveils His New Armani Jeans and Underwear Ads

Rafael Nadal has once again showed off his ripped physique in shirtless ads for Armani Jeans and Emporio Armani Underwear. Taking center stage for the brand's Fall 2011 campaign, the Spanish tennis ace dons only a white boxer briefs in one, and holds onto his unzipped jeans in another.

Both of the ads made their way out online after the former World No. 1 took part in the unveiling of the new Armani Jeans campaign at Macy's Herald Square in New York City. Stopping by the store on Thursday, August 25, he was all smiles in Armani patent leather sneakers, jeans and a polo shirt.

Talking about his style, the 25-year-old athlete told Women's Wear Daily, "Jeans, polo shirts and jackets - that's normally how I dress. Now that I'm working with Armani [it] is a new experience. It's a different world that is very positive for me. I enjoy it a lot." Asked whether his girlfriend gives him advice on his choice of clothing, he said, "If I see something I like, I get it."

On the choosing of Nadal as the brand's face, Giorgio Armani previously explained, "Nadal is a real phenomenon, probably the best player who has stepped on a court, with awesome power and agility. I am delighted to see him play in every match. He is the ideal image because he represents a healthy and positive model for young people." 

Kim Kardashian Missing Blonde Hair During Honeymoon With Kris Humphries

A romantic honeymoon in Italy with new husband Kris Humphries apparently didn't prevent Kim Kardashian from missing something else. The star of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" recently took to her blog and revealed that she missed her blonde hair.

"I was looking back through old pics of my blonde hair," wrote the 30-year-old TV personality in a post she put up on Friday, August 26. "I kinda miss it!" She went on to elaborate, "It was definitely the most drastic change I've made to my hair in recent years."

Kim's admission came just hours after she shared to her Twitter followers about an unusual roadblock she encountered during her Italian honeymoon. Tweeting a photo of dozens of goats walking across a paved street, she wrote in the caption, "Not too often traffic looks like this! Gotta love Italy!"

Kim is enjoying a mini honeymoon with her NBA star husband Kris in Amalfi Coast. The Hollywood Reporter recently reported that she will soon end the romantic trip to begin shooting the second season of "Kourtney and Kim Take New York". The reality star herself denied the report by tweeting, "Absolutely not true! Where do people come up w this!!!" 

MTV VMAs 2011: Beyonce Knowles Shows Off Baby Bump, Selena Gomez Lovely in Lace

2011 MTV Video Music Awards is underway inside Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles. Before the show was kicked off by Lady GaGa this Sunday (August 28) night, big names in music industry and Hollywood stars alike turned head as they rocked the black carpet, and Beyonce Knowles, in particular, made use of the event to deliver baby announcement.

The 29-year-old wife of Jay-Z looked radiant in a floor-length bright orange dress. Hitting the black carpet, she posed for the press line with both of her hands holding her stomach. Confirming the happy news wasMTV with a tweet, "OMG Beyonce just made a huge announcement on the #vma carpet! #baby!!!!!" Just Jared also noted that a representative for the singer has also given a thumb up on the news.

The black carpet also saw Selena Gomez looked gorgeous in lace. Among the first to arrive for her hosting gig at pre-VMAs show, the 19-year-old wore a black Julien Macdonald dress. She completed her look with a pair of Brian Atwood heels, a Judith Leiber clutch and Ofira jewelry. Although her boyfriend Justin Bieber also came to the show, the "Who Says" singer hit the black carpet solo.

Other stars looking ravishing in black were British singer Adele, Hollywood beauty Zoe Saldana, and Beyonce's former Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland. Meanwhile, newlywed Kim Kardashian and former Disney starlet Demi Lovato brought some sparkles to the black carpet in their silver dress.

In the men department, Pete Wentz and Cobra Starship frontman Gabe Saporta looked sleek in their suit. Also opting to go with a suit was teen sensation Justin Bieber. Unlike Pete and Gabe however, the "Baby" hitmaker gave a touch of casual to his look as he traded button-up shirt with a black T-shirt. 

Demi Lovato Friendly With Joe Jonas at MTV VMAs, Calls Ashley Greene Her Friend

Demi Lovato is apparently back on friendly terms with Joe Jonas. On Sunday (August 28), the "Skyscraper" singer was spotted chatting face to face with the one-third of the Jonas Brothers at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, and was all smiles when they posed together for the camera.

The 19-year-old songstress reunited with her 22-year-old ex a little over a week after they exchanged tweets for sharing a win at the 2011 Do Something Awards. On August 18, she wrote on Twitter, "@joejonas Yayy! We won :)" as referring to their charity song win for duet "Make a Wave". In return, he tweeted, "Wow! @ddlovato Congrats dem! Super awesome!!"

Demi, who dazzled in a silver mini-dress, apparently also didn't bear any hard feeling toward Ashley Greene, who dated Joe right after they broke up. In response to the "Twilight Saga" actress' "girl... your beautiful" tweet, she wrote back, "this is why you're my friend.. Thank you girl."

The former "Sonny with a Chance" star also didn't let a little criticism ruin the special night. When a follower tweeted that her arms "were looking a tad bit chunky", she responded, "who cares." In a following post, she elaborated, "Guess what, I'm healthy and happy, and if you're hating on my weight you obviously aren't. :) #UNBROKEN."

Angelina Jolie Talks Kids, Marriage and Directorial Debut

For the umpteenth time, Angelina Jolie has to address the rumors that she is going to tie the knot to long-time partner Brad Pitt and have another child with him. The actress clarified in the latest issue of Vanity Fair that she is not pregnant, not planning to adopt and not having a "secret wedding" in her agenda.

Brad and Angelina are already raising six young children, three of whom are adopted. She found the time to write her first movie, "In the Land of Blood and Honey", only when she was separated from the kids due to flu. "I had to be quarantined from the children for two days," Angelina recalled. "I was in the attic of a house in France. I was isolated, pacing. I don't watch TV and I wasn't reading anything. So I started writing. I went from the beginning to the end. I didn't know any other way."

Brad was pulling double duties at this point, being her lover and the critic of her work. "He'd come in and say what he liked or what he didn't understand. Like any woman, I would listen to most of it and fight a few things," Angelina said. "It's hard to separate the person that loves you from the critic, so I don't think he's a fair judge." But in the end he called and told her, "You know, honey, it's not that bad."

On being a first-time director, Angelina said, "I've never felt more exposed. My whole career, I've hidden behind other people's words. Now it's me talking. You feel ridiculous when you get something wrong." This in fact has something to do with her position as an actress. "Brad thinks I'm going to be a nightmare," she joked. "I had such a good experience he thinks I'm going to be impatient with directors, which I already am. I get impatient with people working on a film that have their head in their hands like it's the most complicated thing in the world." 

Fake Penis Completes Lady GaGa's VMAs Transformation

Lady GaGa didn't go half way in presenting her male alter-ego, Jo Calderone, at this year's MTV VideoMusic Awards. An insider recently confirmed to Us Weekly that the "Born This Way" hitmaker went as far as wearing a prosthetic penis to make her gender-bending transformation much more realistic.

The Mother Monster embraced her male alter-ego for her opening performance at the awards show on Sunday (August 28) night. Dressed in a dirty white T-shirt under a black blazer with a pair of black pants and boots, she delivered a nearly four-minute monologue before belting out "You and I".

The pop provocateur didn't stop there. Staying in character throughout the night, she presented Britney Spears with the Vanguard Award, accepted a moonman for Best Female Video for "Born This Way", and talked to reporters in the press room backstage as Jo. Rumor has it, the singer, who also took home a moonman for Best Video with a Message, even used the men's restroom.

Previously, Us Weekly has also reported that GaGa's male persona was so believable that security guards for Beyonce Knowles blocked her from visiting her "Telephone" duet partner's dressing room. "She kept coming over to rub Beyonce's belly and say hello," a witness said, "And the security guards thought she was a guy at first and wouldn't let her back! It was really funny."