What on earth is Abbey Crouch not wearing? WAG leaves little to the imagination as she arrives at GQ Awards in barely-there dress

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

What's happened to your dress, Abbey? Mrs Crouch leave little to the imagination in a lacy number as she arrives at the GQ Men of the Year Awards

When you're battling with scores of other sexy female celebrities for the red carpet cameras, it's a good idea to make sure you're wearing something that will definitely stand out.

Which Abbey Crouch clearly had in mind as she got dressed for the GQ Awards last night - even if it looked like she hadn't got dressed at all.


The desired effect: If Abbey wanted all eyes on her last night, then that's certainly what she got


The model, 25, arrived at the bash in London in an outfit that left very little to the imagination.

The black lacy number barely covered her, revealing her bra and knickers underneath the flimsy lacy mesh and tassels.

She sent the flashbulbs into a frenzy as she walked down the red carpet at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden in towering black heels.


The Doctor and real-life assistant: Matt Smith, who won most stylish man, poses with girlfriend Daisy Lowe


And while the attention-grabbing dress may not have been suitable for the cool windy evening, it had the desired effect on the crowds who were waiting to glimpse a few celebs but couldn't keep their eyes off the Liverpudlian model.

It also showed off her sensational figure, which she has managed to regain just six months after giving birth to her first child, daughter Sophia..

She was without footballer husband Peter Crouch, and arrived alone at the event, which honours and recognises the most influential and debonair men of the year.


Pint-sized pop stars: Kylie Minogue cosied up to Tinie Tempah after he won the Solo Artist of the Year award

And while all eyes were on Mrs Crouch, she also had to do battle with the other girls who arrived with their men on their arms and looked equally as sensational.

Daisy Lowe also opted for lace but her dress was less revealing that Abbey's, even though it clung to her curvaceous figure in all the right places.

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'I've never felt sexier!' Boot camp pays off for TOWIE's Gemma Collins as she shows off her new and slimmer figure

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

Feeling good: Gemma said as her weight has dropped, her confidence has grown

Back in May she bemoaned her 17-stone frame and said she was eager to lose six stone and get into a size 12 again.

And it would appear that the hard work, strict diet and tough boot-camp days are paying off handsomely for Gemma Collins.

The Only Way Is Essex star looked fantastic as she posed for a couple of bikini shots which showed off her new slimmer frame.


Out with the old, in with the new: TOWIE's Gemma Collins shows off her new and slimmer figure after shedding three dress sizes


The saleswoman has dropped three dress sizes to a size 14, having shed 3st 9lb in almost four months and said she has never felt sexier.

Speaking to new! magazine, Gemma, 30, said she is now oozing with confidence.

She said: 'I can’t wait to get down to Ann Summers! I've never felt sexier. As much as I said I was confident before, I really feel sexy now, not fake sexy. It was false confidence before.'


Working up a sweat: Gemma gives it her all at boot camp


But she admitted that the tough exercise regime and the strict dieting hadn't been easy - especially attending Boot Camp.

She said: 'I was packing my bag after three days. It was so different to what I was used to and it was such a shocker being in such a disciplined regime.

'I sent my friend down to the trainer to tell him I was leaving because I didn’t have the guts to say it myself.'


But she stayed and her perseverance has proved to be paying off even if her fast food cravings almost got the better of her.

In the last series of TOWIE, Gemma was seen setting her sights on nightclub owner, Mick Norcross, father of Kirk, but was left disappointed.

However, she now says she is happy to be single to focus on her fitness and diet regime but would also like to find a nice man - and one that's younger than her.


On track: Gemma looked sleek in demin and lace at last night's Jeans For Genes party

The full interview with Gemma is in this week's new! magazine out today

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I'm not going to obsess over being thinner or having bigger boobs, I don't want that in my life': Adele speaks out about her figure

By Sarah Fitzmaurice

Happy as she is: Adele who graces the cover of UK Vogue for the October issue has spoken out about her fuller figure

While many young singers are obsessed with staying slim there is one star that makes no apology for her fuller figure.

And in a revealing interview singing sensation Adele says she is happy just the way she is and her voluptuous shape has never been an issue.

Speaking to Vogue the 23-year-old who also posed for a series of stunning portraits said: ‘I enjoy being me; I always have done.’


‘I’ve seen people where it rules their lives, you know, who want to be thinner or have bigger boobs, and how it wears them down. And I just don’t want that in my life.’

And it seems the people she surrounds herself with ensure she maintains a positive self-image.

She explained: ‘It’s just never been an issue – at least, I’ve never hung out with the sort of horrible people who make it an issue. I have insecurities of course, but I don’t hang out with anyone who points them out to me.'

No matter the price: The 23-year-old has also revealed why she wouldn't become the face of the brand even if someone offered her £10million but did say she should be the face of full-fat coke

Adele, who was forced to cancel the first two dates of her U.K. tour yesterday because of a severe cold and chest infection, has also revealed why you won’t see her as the face of a brand anytime soon, no matter how high the offer is.

She told the magazine: ‘I don’t want to see me plastered everywhere, before adding ‘If they offered me £10million, I’d be like f*** off. Besides if I was going to be the face of anything it should be the face of full-fat coke.’

Adele’s star just keeps on rising her second album 21 has sold over 3.5million copies and broke the solo female artist record for staying at number one for eleven weeks.

But while she is currently in higher demand than ever the singer has been forced to cancel the first two dates of her U.K. tour because of ill health.

In a blog post to her website she explained: ‘im as useless as a slug right now, ive had a rotten cold,’ before adding: ‘id rather not do a show, then not do a good one for you. (sic)

Adele is scheduled to perform in Cardiff on Wednesday.


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Taylor made tattoo: Miss Swift inks song lyrics down her arm

By JADE WATKINS

Fan: Taylor Swift stepped out with the lyrics to a Dixie Chicks song scrawled down her arm and her lucky '13' on her hand, as she visited a flea market in West Hollywood, yesterday

She regularly paint her lucky number 13 on her right hand, and now Taylor Swift is trying out another temporary tattoo.

The 21-year-old was spotted at the Fairfax flea market in West Hollywood, sporting scripture running all the way down her arm.

The design, which appeared to be scribbled in felt-tip pen, reads: 'Tell me everything I want to hear, like it was your favorite year'.


Ladies who lunch: Later in the day Taylor went and had lunch with a friend


The line is a lyric which comes from Grammy-award winning Country Music Group , The Dixie Chicks, and their 2008 single titled, 'Favorite Year.'

In the past, Taylor has named the group as being one of her musical influences, crediting the women for the impact they have had by 'stretching boundaries.'


Lucky: The singer has painted the number '13' on her right hand many times in the past, calling it her 'lucky' charm


The starlet wore her blonde tresses in a casual up-do, wore a slick of red-lipstick and slipped on a pair of over-sized shades.

She also had he lucky '13' painted on her right hand.

Taylor has sported the design many times in the past, calling it her 'lucky' charm.


Moving on? Taylor's outing also comes as her ex-Jake Gyllenhaal dined out with Rashida Jones at trendy LA eaterie Gratitude


‘I paint this on my hand before every show because 13 is my lucky number, for a lot of reasons. It’s really weird,’ she said.

Taylor explains: ‘I was born on the 13th. I turned 13 on Friday the 13th. My first album when gold in 13 weeks. My first #1 song had a 13-second intro.


Spending time: After they had finished eating, they took Jake's dog Atticus for a leisurely stroll, but were cautious not to put on a public display of affection


‘Every time I’ve won an award I’ve been seated in either the 13th seat, the 13th row, the 13th section or row M, which is the 13th letter.’

Taylor has also experimented with henna tattoos before.

She had a henna heart tattoo painted on her foot when she was just 18 years old, during a photo shoot for her first self-titled album.

She later made a pact that if the album went double platinum she would get a real one.


Fun in the sun: Recently, Taylor and her friends enjoyed a few peaceful days by the beach in South Carolina make the most of the sun, sea and sand


The album eventually went triple platinum, but the singer decided she didn't want to get it done because she didn't want to compromise her role model status.

Taylor's outing yesterday also comes as her ex-Jake Gyllenhaal had seemed to have swiftly moved on from her.

He was spotted enjoying a sunny Sunday afternoon with Tobey Maguire's ex-girlfriend.

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A No1 hit or the bargain bin? Crooner Matt Cardle delivers second single Run For Your Life

By NADIA MENDOZA

Crooner: Matt Cardle debuts new video for second single Run For Your Life

The question is yet to be answered if Matt Cardle will follow in Leona Lewis' footsteps or Steve Brookstein's.

And perhaps the true test lies with the release of second single Run For Your Life.

The track was penned by Gary Barlow, so it's no surprise to discover it's a crooning ballard with uplifting lyrics about starting afresh and going on a journey to find a new love interest.


Still got The X Factor? Reality show winner hopes to top the charts again with When We Collide follow-up


In the video, Cardle is dressed in a very ordinary pair of jeans and shirt - notably missing his iconic flat cap - that look as though they may be left over from his painter and decorator days.

As he powers out the song, telling a redhead to 'run for her life' from a doomed relationship, she is then seen darting through various backdrops.


Reaching out: Matt tries to touch his love interest, but cannot feel her as she is projected onto a screen


The boho beauty is projected on an enormous screen pacing through a forest and later frolicking on a beach in a monokini.

But lonely Cardle cannot reach her as he is singing in real time and she is only a vision.

However, their fairytale ending comes true at the end and she steps out of the screen and into his arms.


A baby Barlow: Matt sings his new track penned by Take That veteran and X Factor judge Gary


The X Factor winner secured overnight success last December after his debut song rocketed to No1 follow his triumph on the reality show.

Having covered Biffy Clyro track Many Of Horror, which Cardle renamed When We Collide, he achieved the second best-selling single of 2010.

He was pipped to the post by Eminem's Love The Way You Lie, featuring Rihanna, by a mere 39,000 sales.


Happy ending: Matt finally gets his girl and the pair embrace at the end of the video


Pre Order Now - Matt Cardle - 'Run For Your Life'


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Drama as tennis star Rafael Nadal collapses in agony during televised press conference

By MIKE DICKSON and HUGO GYE

In pain: Rafa Nadal slid off his chair and on to the floor

His opponents will testify to his seemingly super-human fitness levels, but Rafael Nadal has shown that his body is fallible with a dramatic collapse during a press conference at the U.S.Open.

Very publicly and without warning, he went into seizure while answering questions in his post-match interview, and while there is no lasting damage the incident vividly showed the physical demands of professional sport.

Nadal was answering questions after his victory in the third round of the U.S. Open.


Concern: Nadal later returned to announce he felt cramp in his thigh


Suddenly, the 25-year-old clutched at his right leg and then put his hands to his head as his discomfort grew with the threat that he could go into full body spasm.

He slipped back into his leather chair and gently slid down, finally allowing himself to fall to the floor behind the desk.

The room was cleared as a physio and doctor were swiftly sought and, within minutes of being given the correct stretches and liquids he was walking around as if nothing had happened.


As the cramp takes hold Nadal heads for the floor


A similar thing happened to British No 1 Elena Baltacha's opponent Jamie Hampton on court last week and, again, while that looked dramatic it was quickly remedied.

A grinning Nadal, who went on to do his round of TV interviews, made light of the whole episode, saying: 'It was just unfortunate that it happened in the front and back of my leg at once

'It's just bad luck that it happened in public. It was really hot, I ran a lot and you sweat a lot in these conditions.'


Pleasure and pain: Rafa celebrates his victory against David Nalbandian before succumbing to the pain of cramp in the post-match interview


Andy Murray thought it was not that unusual an occurrence.

'I don't think it's odd that someone's cramping,' he said.

'I'm sure a lot of people were surprised because it was him that was cramping, but Rafa's human. I think some people forget that sometimes.

'I think around midday loads of people were struggling with the heat. He very rarely plays that early.

'So if you mess up like your eating or get it wrong or you're drinking wrong before the match - and from the parts of the match I saw today he did quite a lot of running, as well - you can get yourself in a bad way in these conditions.

'I'm glad he's all right, but I'm sure it was a bit of a shock for him.'



Andy Roddick also played down Nadal's drama, saying: 'Not to put a dampener on the story, which I know you guys think is really big, but people cramp after matches when you're cold. It's just something that happens.

'It's just unfortunate it happened in front of you all. Every single player in there has had that happen before. Every single one.

'What we do, we run around, run miles and miles and miles and miles on the tennis court in nasty weather. You throw nerves in there, I mean, it happens. As long as it doesn't happen during a match, you're fine.

'I heard about it. They were telling me it was like this whole thing and people were surrounding him. I started laughing. I saw Rafa and he was laughing about it later on.'



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Slam dunk! Delighted Justin Bieber can't hide his glee after winning basketball match

By CHRIS JOHNSON



Swinging into action: Justin Bieber took part in a charity basketball match today in Atlanta, Georgia



Justin Bieber slam dunked his way to victory today in a charity basketball match.

The 17-year-old singer showed off his impressive ball skills in Atlanta, Georgia in the LudaDay Celebrity Basketball Game 2011.



The teen star headed up Team Bieber, playing against rapper Ludacris's Team Luda in a close-fought match.





Victory: The teen singer celebrates after learning his team had won after taking on rapper Ludacris





Ludacrus confirmed he had been beaten by Bieber on Twitter, posting the message: 'FINAL SCORE 134-132 TEAM BIEBER.FUN GAME.'



The game raised $10,000 for the Ludacris Foundation, which supports the youth of struggling communities build a better future for themselves.



Confident Justin informed his fans of the match on Saturday, tweeting: '#TEAMBIEBER is going hard on sunday in ATL. #LUDADAYWEEKEND.





Who's the man! The final score was 134-132 in the close-fought match





'Victory is the only outcome! WHO IS COMING?! #charity.'



Bieber has also spent the weekend in the recording studio, revealing: 'Finished in the studio for the night. did something real special for u. now heading to ATL for this bball game btw #TEAMBIEBER and #TeamLuda.'



Last week Justin was involved in a minor fender bender in Los Angeles after crashing his Ferrari into a Honda.



Both parties were uninjured.







Ball skills: The game raised $10,000 for charity for the Ludacris Foundation





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Hot mama! Jessica Alba shines as she gets oiled up in sexy magazine cover

By CHRIS JOHNSON



Sultry: Jessica Alba appears on the cover the spring edition of Australian magazine Men's Style in a tight top, bikini-style bottoms and a denim shirt



Jessica Alba oozes sex appeal as she strikes a sultry poses on the cover of a men's magazine.



The 30-year-old actress graces the front of Australia's Men's Style, in a shoot which was done before she got pregnant.



The Hollywood star is slathered in oil and looks fantastic in a form-fitting top, bikini-style bottoms and a denim shirt.





Family time: Jessica pictured with husband Cash Warren and their three-year-old daughter Honor yesterday in Los Angeles





Jessica and husband Cash Warren welcomed their second daughter, Haven, to the world last month.



But The Fantastic Four star - who also has a three-year-old daughter Honor, is already starting exercise in a bid to get back her figure following her latest pregnancy.



She has even been handing out workout tips after fans contacted her on Twitter for advice.



The actress tweeted last week: 'I did my first day of workout since I had the baby, just cardio for 40 mins -it's a start.



'Anyone else starting a fitness regimen?'



She explained her workout consisted of exercise bike and elliptical machine, and suggested new mothers do a mix of interval training, circuit training with light weights, and plyometrics.



She even explained that she had received medical advice that it would be beneficial to hit the gym to help her get back on he feet.



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Different channel, same old show! Jonathan Ross gets mixed reviews as he sticks to the same formula for new ITV series

By SARAH BULL



Different channel, same old show! Jonathan Ross stuck to the same formula with his new Friday night show in ITV1 last night



He stunned fans earlier this year when he announced he would be moving from BBC to ITV for the new series of his chat show.



But it seems that while the set is new, Ross has stuck to the same formula for the new programme.



Last night's debut episode was met with mixed responses from fans, some of whom criticised him for not changing things more, and some praising him for sticking to what he does best.





Muted: Ross wore a navy blue suit, white shirt and black tie for his inaugural ITV outing





One fan joked on Twitter: 'Glad to see jonathan ross is back, there's something very unsatisfying about tv hosts who can pronounce their R's.'



And another added: 'The Jonathan Ross Show was as hilarious as always, had a fabulous guests and it was a great piece of telly! Totally loved it!'



But others commented they were finding the advert breaks during the programme hard to accept after Ross' previous show on the BBC.



One tweeted: 'Jonathan Ross with advert breaks. Who'd have thought it eh?'



And another added: 'Was so shocked when the Jonathan Ross show went to an ad break.

'It's not the same on itv.'





As it was: The new set is in sharp contrast to the colourful, psychedelic set on Ross' previous BBC show





One fan wrote that they were unimpressed with Ross' interviewing skills, explaining: '#LOVE Adele - but detest Jonathan Ross - not done a decent interview in donkeys years - new talent needed seriously me thinks!'



Many fans also took to Twitter to complain that Ross' house band, Four Poofs And A Piano, had not been invited to joint he show on ITV.



One wrote: 'The new Jonathan Ross Show has a great big set but I miss '4 poofs and a piano'.'





Celebrity guests: Ross was joined by Adele, Lewis Hamilton and Sarah Jessica Parker on his first show





And another added: 'Jonathan Ross is not as good on ITV. Where are the Four Poofs.'

Ross appeared relatively calm and relaxed as he presented his first show, interviewing guests Sarah Jessica Parker, Adele and Lewis Hamilton.



However, in an interview on Daybreak earlier this week, Ross admitted he was feeling nervous about the reaction to the show before they filmed it.





Where did they go? Many fans took to Twitter to complain that Ross' previous house band, Four Poofs And A Piano (seen here with Matt Lucas and David Walliams, were not on the new show





He said: 'I was nervous, I’ll be honest with you, I was kind of more nervous than I’ve been for years about something.



'I don’t know why I was so nervous, maybe it’s because I wanted to work for the guys here and I want it to be good for me and for the audience, obviously.



'But once we went out there and started doing it - and the audience were so lovely and so supportive - it just felt great.'



Next week's Jonathan Ross show will see interviews with Benedict Cumberbatch, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Alan Carr.



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Rihanna finally covers up in a chic black trouser suit for a day of shopping with her teenage brother

Sombre: Rihanna dressed down today as she took her little brother Rajad out for a shopping trip to the Grove mall in Los Angeles earlier today



She is well known for her array of risqué and revealing stage outfits.



But an off duty Rihanna was covering up today in a smart black suit for a day of bonding with her little brother Rajad in Los Angeles.



With her brown curly hair tied up in a high ponytail, the 23-year-old superstar did her best to blend into the crowds at outdoor shopping mall The Grove.





Chic: Rihanna looked sophisticated in a smart black trouser suit and black heels





The star looked smart and sophisticated in the trouser suit which she teamed with a pair of black heels and sunglasses.



Her 14-year-old brother looked like he was having a great time with his sister as they visited a shoe shop and a computer store together.



At one point, she placed a protective arm on Rajad's back as she ferried him through the crowds of Saturday shoppers.





Family outing: The singer places a protective hand on her brother's back as they take a stroll in the Los Angeles sunshine





The pair looked happy and relaxed as they looked at trainers for the teenager, who is Rihanna's youngest brother.



The Barbados-born star also has another younger brother Rorrey, 21.

After looking at computer games, and also popped into nearby department store Nordstrom.





Fashion advice; The Loud singer helped her brother with his shoe selection





Game on: Rihanna and Rajad checked out the computer games in one store





Shades on: The singer kept her sunglasses on, even inside the stores





And the siblings certainly seemed to have found a few things to buy in there, with rajad emerging with a big smile and a large shopping bag.



Rihanna seemed to enjoy her trip, posting a picture of she and he brother both wearing Ray Ban sunglasses and the words:



'Got my Ray-Bans on and I'm feelin hella cool tonight!! @RjFenty15 all swag'd out.'





Shopping fun: The teenager was all smiles as he and his big sister emerged from Nordstrom department store with a bag of purchases



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Pretty in pink: Gwyneth Paltrow is a vision in rosa at the Venice Film Festival

By LAURA SCHREFFLER



In the pink: Gwyneth Paltrow looks perfect in pink Prada during the premiere of her new film, Contagion, at the Venice International Film Festival this evening



Gwyneth Paltrow may be a married mother of two, but she still managed to look girlish this evening in a cotton candy-coloured frock.



The 38-year-old Oscar winner premiered her new film Contagion at the Venice International Film Festival alongside co-star Matt Damon.



She looked dewy and youthful in a blush pink organza gown, clutch and platform heels, all by Prada.





She finished off her ensemble with large, sun-shaped earrings from Bulgari's High Jewelry Collection.





The star kept her makeup minimal but chic: going with her 'in the pink' theme, she paired a golden-hued shadow with a strong, hot pink lip and a rose-coloured blush.



She posed beside Damon, whom she has previously starred with in The Talented Mr.



Ripley, and his wife, Luciana Barroso, also gorgeous in pink but she had gold embellishments on her gown.





In order of height: Matt Damon and wife Luciana Barroso pose with his co-star, Gwyneth, on the red carpet in Italy





Fan favourite: The Oscar winner waves to fans at the Palazzo de Cinema





The actress certainly didn't look like the victim of a terrifying global virus as she strutted down the red carpet at Venice's Palazzo de Cinema to promote her new film.



She appeared just as healthy yesterday during a photo call for the new movie as she paired another eye-catching Prada dress with a black belt.



However, while her frock at tonight's film festival was classic and vaguely reminiscent of the Ralph Lauren dress she wore to the 1999 Academy Awards.





Pucker up buttercup: The elegant blonde blows kisses to the crowd





Touch-me-up: Gwyneth gets a red carpet touch-up at the Contagion premiere





Steven Soderbergh's virus disaster film premiered in Venice this week; Gwyneth appears alongside Damon as well as Laurence Fishburne and Jennifer Ehle.



Her glamorous style was a far cry from the more natural look she showed off last weekend in New York, where she appeared make-up free to promote her new cookbook.





Contagion (2011) Official Exclusive 1080p HD Trailer





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