Racy lady: Golden girl Helen Mirren revs up on a scooter at Brighton Rock premiere - and backs Colin Firth for Oscars glory

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By JODY THOMPSON


Vroom with a view: Dame Helen Mirren was the night's golden girl as she straddled a scooter at the Brighton Rock premiere

Helen Mirren showed she still likes to live her life at full throttle when she revved up on a scooter at the London premiere of Brighton Rock tonight.

The 65-year-old was was looking glamorous in a gold Jacques Azagury dress gown and matching gloves and stilettos as she posed on the machine to promote the film, which is set amongst the battles between Mods and Rockers in the resort in the Sixties.

After posing for photographers, Helen, who landed an Academy Award in 2007 for her portrayal of Her Majesty Elizabeth II in The Queen, tipped Colin Firth for Oscars glory this year for his role in The King's Speech. She told reporters: 'I think he deserves it, and I think he will get it.'


Racy: The Oscar winning actress kept on an even keel with stabilizers however


Need a lift? Dame Helen was clearly having fun messing about with the motors


The actress - who plays tea shop manager Ida in the remake - joined other stars of the film on the red carpet including John Hurt, 71,and rising British stars Andrea Riseborough, 29, and Sam Riley, 31.

The movie is based on Graham Greene's classic 1938 crime thriller, but unlike the 1947 original film adaptation that made a star of Richard Attenborough as Pinkie Brown, the action has been moved forward to 1964.


Golden girls: Helen (L) was wearing Azagury whereas Andrea Riseborough (R) wore Armani


The cast (L-R): Sam Riley, Helen Mirren, Andrea Riseborough and John Hurt


Stepping into the role of young thug Pinkie is actor Sam, who sprang to fame playing Joy Division singer Ian Curtis in the 2007 film Control.

His love interest Rose meanwhile is played by Andrea, who played the former Prime Minister in the TV movie Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk To Finchley and stars this month alongside Keira Knightley in Never Let Me Go.


Stellar support: The film also features performances from Helen Mirren and John Hurt


She's also in Madonna's forthcoming feature film about Wallis Simpson, W.E.
The £8 million British movie is being backed by BBC Films and Optimum Films, a production company which controls the rights to the first Brighton Rock film.


The 1947 original: Richard Attenborough as Pinkie and Carol Marsh as Rose


Director Rowan Joffe, who directed George Clooney in last year's movie The American, explained that he'd brought the action forward to truly reflect the violent action in the novel, which was subject to censorship in the original adaptation.

However, he said he didn't want to bring Brighton Rock right up to date and set it in contemporary times, since 1964 was the last year the death penalty was carried out, and that threat over Pinkie was an important plot point.


Film fans: Other stars on the red carpet at the premiere included Cherie Lunghi and Secret Diary Of A Call Girl star Gemma Chan


Going Greene: Madness frontman Suggs and Greg Wallace - who dug out his parka for the occassion - and wife Heidi Brown were also on the red carpet


'Pinkie is a psycho sexually-abused kid who has become a cold-blooded killer. He's a complex creation and we can bring him fully to life,' Joffe said.

The film comes out this Friday, 4 February.


All-star cast: Sam and Andrea are among the famous faces in the new version of Brighton Rock


Mods and Rockers: The new version of the film, based on Graham Greene's novel, updates the action to 1964


Brighton Rock European Premiere - Helen Mirren Interview


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Peter Andre unhappy as ex-wife Katie Price straightens daughter Princess' hair AGAIN

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Mini me: Katie Price and her daughter Princess Tiaamii have matching blonde straigtened hair as they leave a Soho, London salon last week


Peter Andre has hit out at his ex-wife Katie Price after she straightened their daughter Princess's hair.

The three-year-old is known for her naturally wild curly blonde hair, but was photographed with poker straight locks during a trip to the hair salon with her mother last week.

After previously speaking of his disdain for using irons on his daughter before, Andre admitted he would prefer his ex to wait until Princess is older before using straighteners.


Natural look: Peter Andre prefers the three-year-old's wild blonde curls


Writing in his New! magazine column this week, Andre said: 'There was a photo in the papers of Princess and her mum and my daughter clearly had her hair straightened.
'In my opinion, a three-year-old child shouldn't have her lovely hair straightened.

'If she wants to do it when she's older that's fine. I'd prefer it if her lovely curls were left natural.'

Hair experts have warned children's hair and scalps are more delicate and more prone to damage than adults so if straightening irons are used, they should be at very low temperatures.

The exes were previously embroiled in feud over their children's hair a year ago.
The glamour model admitted she was angry with Andre after he allowed his hairdresser brother Michael to give the three-year-old's hair a trim.

Writing on her Twitter page in the early hours of Boxing Day 2009, she fumed: 'Can't believe that when I got kids back, Princess comes back with her hair all cut short. Soo out of order.'


Unhappy: Andre, pictured at the National Television Awards last week, admitted he was unhappy with his ex-wife straightening Princess's hair


She then added: 'Pete's brother has cut Princess's hair off. Can't put it in a ponytail. Why would they do that? To prove what point?'

Defending his decision to trim Princess's hair, Andre told OK! magazine a few weeks later: 'That was the most pathetic thing to get brought out into the public domain.


Peter Andre angry with Katie Price... again



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Acting on instinct: Sharon Stone shows off an enviably slim figure as she strips down to a bra top at the hairdresser

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Chilling out: Stone donned a blue robe over her grey trousers while the hairdresser cut, coloured and styled her hair


She once made a name for herself by taking her clothes off in films such as Basic Instinct and Sliver.

But it seems that Sharon Stone is not shy of stripping off in public either, as she proved when she paid a visit to a Beverly Hills hairdresser on Monday.

The 52-year-old actress was seen through the window of the Point de Vue salon stripping down to a black bra top before having her blonde locks taken care of.

And she proved that she still has an enviable body for her age, looking as slim and toned as she did when she disrobed onscreen in the 90s.


In the hot-seat: The actress was all smiles as she enjoyed some pampering at the Beverly Hills salon


Stone - who quickly covered up with a blue robe - appeared to enjoy the attention she received from her stylist too, as she had her hair washed, cut and coloured.

And when she left two hours later - fully dressed again - she was all smiles, dressed in a black coat and matching top, grey trousers and oversized sunglasses.

Although her career has been less high-profile of late Stone - who is best remembered for the Basic Instinct films as well as such blockbuster hits as Total Recall - has been as busy as ever.

Recently, the actress has appeared in several episodes of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, while she also acted as executive producer on the 2010 documentary film The Invocation.

Stone recently returned from a trip to Paris where she was promoting her new movie The Burma Conspiracy.

The movie, which is also known as Largo Winch II in France, is a French action drama which was shot mostly in Thailand.

It follows the successful film Largo Winch, which centered around a plot to unhinge the character of billionaire Nerio Winch.

The Burma Conspiracy is set for release in France and Belgium on February 16 although as yet there is no release date set for the UK.


Hair today: The Basic Instinct star appeared relaxed as the stylists decided what to do with her blonde locks


Stone is also set to star in Waco, based on the events which took place during the 1993 siege between the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and cult leader David Koresh.

In December Sharon also launched her own jewellery collection - The Maji Collection for Damiani, which includes rings, pendants, earrings and bracelets with profits going to Drop in the Bucket, a charity which works in Africa.


Salon fresh: Stone, dressed in a black coat and matching top, looked her usual glam self as she left the hairdresser's two hours later


She has a long relationship with the Italian jewellers, having modelled for several of their campaigns over the years.

Stone came up with the idea for the jewellery line herself and it has been four years in the making.

She has also designed a range of men's jewellery which she says was inspired by her close friend Elton John and his partner David Furnish.


Back home: The actress recently returned from a trip to Paris where she was promoting her new film The Burma Conspiracy

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Not such a beastly day: Katie Price 'could be considered for X Factor role' as she dresses like a character from Monsters Inc

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By JODY THOMPSON

Blue Monday: Katie Price was wearing a bright blue fluffy gilet that made her look like cuddly Sulley from Monsters Inc today


She's never had a subtle sense of fashion - but some observers felt that Katie Price was quite literally looking monstrous today.

The 32-year-old star was wearing a light blue fun fur gilet that made her look like star character Sulley in the 2001 animated Hollywood smash hit Monsters, Inc - minus the horns and purple spots.

Instead, the glamour model and business woman accessorised the look with matching light blue Dolce and Gabbana glasses, as well as her current bleached blonde hair and heavy tan.


Sky blue thinking: Simon Cowell is said to be considering a place for Katie on the X Factor


The star was arriving back at her Surrey mansion after a weekend away with a friend in the New Forest - presumably to take her mind off some beastly headlines following the break down of her marriage to 35-year-old former cagefighter Alex Reid.

Still, she was arriving home to good news - which perhaps explained the smile on her face as she was driven through her gates.


Feeling blue: Sulley, the star character from 2001 hit movie Monsters, Inc


It's emerged that Simon Cowell is apparently mulling over the idea of putting the recently-single mother of three Katie on the X Factor judging panel.

Asked about possible replacements to step into his chair so he can focus on the launch of the show's US counterpart, he said having the glamour model and business woman on the show wasn't such a far-fetched idea.

He told The Daily Star: 'Do I want Jordan as a judge on The X Factor panel? Yeah, that could work.

'Why not? I like her as a person. In fact I'd even go as far as to say she's my woman of the decade.'

If things go his way, mother-of-three Katie would join Dannii Minogue, Louis Walsh and possibly Cheryl Cole on the panel.

Simon's ex-girlfriend and guest mentor on the show also backed Katie for the role.
She said: 'Having Jordan on the panel would make interesting viewing, so I can definitely see it working.

'She can do anything she puts her mind to. She's got the personality that would fit the role perfectly. Simon really likes her as well. There's no denying they get along.'

However, Katie might want to tone down her clothing choices for prime time TV so as not to scare off the more faint-hearted fashion fans...


Driving ambition: Katie had been away with a friend for the weekend in the New Forest as she returned home to Surrey

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Old-school glamour: Kelly Osbourne shows off Marilyn Monroe-inspired look as she goes for lunch in Los Angeles

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Platinum blonde: Kelly Osbourne was channelling the spirit of Marilyn Monroe with her new 50s-inspired hairstyle


She's become renowned as a modern-day fashion icon, but now it seems that Kelly Osbourne is taking inspiration from one of the Hollywood greats - Marilyn Monroe.

The 26-year-old appeared to be channelling the spirit of the Fifties film legend when she arrived for lunch at the Ivy in Los Angeles on Monday - sporting a Marilyn-inspired hairstyle.

And Kelly had teamed her soft blonde waves with an equally feminine outfit - wearing a layered, frilly nude dress, white jacket and matching heels.


Smart new look: The 26-year-old teamed her blonde locks with bright pink lipstick and a layered nude dress

And she completed the Monroe-inspired look with a splash of bright pink lipstick, giving the outfit a splash of colour.


Inspiration: Marilyn Monroe, who died in 1962, was famous for her platinum blonde curls


Monroe, who starred in such classic movies as Some Like It Hot, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and The Misfits, was famous for her platinum blonde hair and glamorous looks.

She died in 1962 but has remained one of the most recognisable faces in film history.
Kelly - who has recently appeared as a fashion expert on the U.S TV show Fashion Police - was last week named as the new face of Madonna's clothing line Material Girl, replacing 17-year-old Gossip Girl star Taylor Momsen.

'Material Girl is thrilled to confirm that Kelly Osbourne is the new face for 2011! We will be sharing all the details on this exciting new campaign in the upcoming weeks,' a spokeperson told Us Magazine.

The range, which is designed by Madonna and her 14-year-old daughter Lourdes, is aimed at teenage girls.

Osbourne was chosen after Lourdes revealed on the clothing line's blog in January that they were searching for a new face.

The star is also due to show off her acting skills with two films set for release in 2011.

She will appear in the romantic comedy Should've Been Romeo, and will also feature in the action comedy I'm Like Soooo Undercover alongside Miley Cyrus.


Style queen: Kelly was recently named as the new face of Madonna's Material Girl clothing line


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Back to bare: Dannii Minogue shows off her post-baby body in one-piece swimsuit

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Keeping warm: Despite the sunshine and high-twenties forecast, Dannii complained of 'icy winds' and wrapped up in a dressing gown


It's a hard life for a Marks & Spencer model.

Dannii Minogue kept her fans back in the U.K. green with envy today as she lounged on the beach in Miami.

The 39-year-old showed off an enviable post-baby body in a purple one-piece as she filmed the summer advertising campaign.

The Australian was later joined by her fellow models Twiggy, Lisa Snowdon, VV Brown and Ana Beatriz Barros for an afternoon on a boat out at sea.

The group posed up a storm on the deck of the boat surrounded by handsome male models.

Twiggy, 61, wore a black and white striped jacket over white trousers, while Lisa Snowdon wore a yellow, black and white shift dress with a cinched-in waist.

Singer VV Brown also sported a chic lemon yellow dress with a wide-brimmed hat, and Brazilian model Ana wore a black and white-print maxi dress.


Windswept: Dannii Minogue poses up a storm on the deck of a yacht in Miami


All aboard: The X Factor judge gets a helping hand during the summer advertising campaign shoot


In yet another scene, the group were all filmed together for this first time in their week-long shoot, strutting down the street.

The models don't seem to need to act like the best of girlfriends, as they are also bonding off camera too.

The group dined at the exclusive Soho Beach House last night with Dannii's boyfriend Kris Smith, who accompanied her on the shoot, and also her X Factor fellow judge Louis Walsh.


Strike a pose: Lisa and Twiggy keep their balance out at sea


Girls day out: Ana Beatriz Barros and VV Brown ham it up for the cameras on deck


While the women appeared to be enjoying more of a summer holiday than working, Dannii told fans on Twitter that while sunny, it isn't quite as warm in the Florida city as she'd hoped.

'Sunshine in Miami,' she wrote, 'But not hot. Icy wind. Kris buying more clothes to keep warm!'

It may have been chilly out on the water, but with the forecast in the high-twenties Celsius, her fans may not have had much sympathy for the star.


Luxury: Dannii looked right at home on the deck of a cruiser


Ahoy there: The stars pose with a male model in their boating best


While the girls were certainly looking stylish in their nautical wear today, Dannii and Lisa Snowdon were both sporting some questionable style earlier in the week.

The pair looked more like school marms than chic thirty-somethings on the weekend.
Capital FM presenter Lisa was spotted walking around the set in an unflattering maxi dress with curlers in her hair.

Meanwhile Dannii was sporting an ageing bouffant hairstyle that made her appear twice her age.


Walk this way: The M&S models (L-R) Lisa Snowdon, Twiggy, Ana Beatriz Barros, Dannii and VV Brown strut their stuff


The X Factor judge's knee-length dress didn't do much for her petite figure as she made her way to the shoot clutching her dressing gown.

The M&S models' makeovers were in stark contrast to their chic appearance during the week.

Lisa was spotted holding a hot pink bikini for a beach shoot for the summer advertising campaign.

Earlier this week, Dannii was seen taking part in a wedding scene for the advert with VV Brown and Twiggy, wearing a variety of summer frocks and colourful floral accessories.

Wearing a chic print dress and a hot pink fascinator, the X Factor judge and her equally colourful co-stars appeared to be shooting a wedding scene as they laughed and threw confetti.


Matronly: Dannii Minogue's bouffant hairstyle and tea dress earlier in the week wasn't very flattering


As well as her commitments with Marks and Spencer, her fashion line Project D and being a mother to little Ethan, Dannii recently revealed she is thinking about making her musical comeback in 2011.


Dannii Minogue | In Your Eyes ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HELEN!



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Arashi appears on Music Lovers for “Arashi Premium”

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As tokyohive reported last week, NTV’s music show, Music Lovers, had an episode titled, “Arashi Premium“, for January 30th, and of course, it starred none other than the Johnny’s Entertainment group, Arashi.

Check out the videos below along with explanations of the content and translations!

- Arashi Meikyoku Live Collection : It shows many of Arashi’s live performances from the previous episodes on Music Lovers.


- Arashi’s First “Male Limited Live” : This was also from the previous episode in which Arashi held their first “Male Limited Live” on Music Lovers. As the guest lover, Yashima Tomohito also made appearance. Furthermore, there was also a never-released talk part during the show in which they asked the audience (who were male fans), “Which member do you want as your boss?” The winner of the poll question was Ohno Satoshi.

- Arashi members were then asked what kind of live they wanted to hold on Music Lovers?

• Sakurai Sho said he wanted a “Kids Limited Live”.
• Ohno Satoshi said he wanted a “Foreigners Limited Live”.
• Aiba Masaki said he wanted to “surprise a random person at their house and sing there”.

- For the never-released talk segment, there were quite a few highlights.

1. “Who is Arashi’s troublemaker?” (Asked To The Other Guests)
2. “Matsumoto Jun’s drinking friend is Oguri Shun.”
3. “Staffs have trouble dealing with Ohno Satoshi’s suntan.”
4. “Ninomiya Kazunari complains about a yakiniku dinner with Aiba.”
5. “Sakurai got confused by a mail from Ohno.”
6. “Who is the biggest sugar boy towards women?” (Asked To 100 Arashi Fans)

- The “Android au“ Guinness World Record CM Challenge

- At the end, the members were asked what kind of year they want to make 2011?

• Aiba Masaki – “I want to appear on Music Lovers this year as well.”

• Ninomiya Kazunari – “We have been able to do everything ‘Arashi-like’, so I want to thank people around us. Also, I think it’s best if we continue being just as Arashi, and enjoy all the work we do.”

Ninomiya actually apologized for saying stuff as if he was the leader of Arashi, as other members jokingly told him that it’s as if he was like the real leader of the group, which led to Ohno Satoshi’s answer…

• Ohno Satoshi – “I will try to be accepted as a leader.”





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