Blondes have more fun: Gail Porter can't stop smiling after regaining her thick blonde locks
Now that Gail Porter seems to have beaten alopecia, she’s having fun trying out new hairstyles and showed off her thick blonde crop at the Edinburgh TV Festival.
The presenter, 39, couldn’t stop smiling after regaining her lushes locks and flaunted the freshly highlighted tresses with an Alice band.
By March this year, Gail had regained 75 per cent of her lost hair, after being completely bald for five years.
New style: Gail has a thick new head of hair after being bald for five years
And after trying out various colours and styles, the Scottish beauty has decided blondes do have more fun and reminisced back to David Beckham’s Real Madrid days by sporting his famous ‘Alice Band’.
After falling victim to alopecia areata in 2005, Gail lost all her hair, eybrows and even eyelashes until it began growing back this year.
The fresh-faced star decided to keep the rest of her style casual at the festival, and strolled around in cuffed jeans, a checked shirt and scruffy Converse trainers.
Ready for bed? Karen Gillan wore a nighty-inspired white silk dress, paired up with black ankle boots and a red purse
Not everyone in Edinburgh looked as cool as Gail though and Doctor Who actress Karen Gillan showed off an unusual outfit choice yesterday.
The 22-year-old Scot combined a full-length white silk dress with black ankle boots and a red purse.
Her kooky look was an odd ensemble and the nighty-inspired dress might have suited a strappy pair of stilettos better, but Karen seemed confident as she posed for photographers.
Ginger wigs? Karen Gillan said she'd love to launch her own range of Amy Pond 'ginger wigs'
The famous redhead also revealed in Edinburgh that she’d love to release her own range of ginger wigs.
‘I really want to bring out a range of ginger wigs. I think that I should have my own Amy Pond wigs to sell to people’, she said.
Leading the star: Kim Kardashian and Glee's Lea Michele took to the red carpet at the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Award in Los Angeles, with Kim wearing a white Marchesa gown and Lea in an Oscar De La Renta dress
Kim Kardashian and Glee star Lea Michele joined the mutual appreciation society as they both gushed over each other's outfits at the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
The starlets started complimenting one another and swapped jewellery tips as they were interviewed on the red carpet by Ryan Seacrest outside the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles tonight.
Kim, 29, looked dazzling in a Grecian-style, floor length white Marchesa gown while Lea, 24, opted for a dark blue Oscar De La Renta dress, which Kim revealed she was 'freaking out' over.
You look great: Reality star Kim revealed she was 'freaking out' over Lea's dress as the pair gushed over each other's outfits and swapped jewellery tips, interviewed here by E! presenter Ryan Seacrest
While on the red carpet, Kim was quizzed about her relationship status, but appeared unsure whether she was 'taken' - despite being seen out and about with NFL hunk Miles Austin.
When asked whether she was 'taken' by E! presenter Seacrest, the curvy brunette said: 'I don't know, I don't know. I'm dating.'
And even though she looked immaculate in the figure-hugging number, Kim complained of difficulties choosing the right dress because she felt bloated from overeating the previous day.
Hight hopes: Glee is nominated for 19 awards, with Lea up for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Quick text: Kim checks her phone while her mother and manager Kris Jenner stands by looking unimpressed
A plethora of stars from the world of film and TV were present at the glitzy television awards ceremony.
Mad Men's January Jones said she felt 'like a peacock' in her dramatic blue gown, complete with Madonna-style cone bra detailing.
She also appeared to confirm she is dating Saturday Night Live cast member Jason Sudeikis, by admitting he was her 'good luck charm' for the night.
True romance: True Blood co-stars and newly wed real life couple Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer and, right Eva Longoria and husband Tony Parker
Oozing sex appear: The actress wore a black gown with a gladiatorial style gold breast plate while Desperate Housewives actress Eva swept onto the red carpet in a flowing black dress, with embroidered detailing
Her co-star Christina Hendricks poured her famous curves into a plunging grey number, with tassells around the bust and down the side.
Fellow Mad Men actor Jon Hamm, who plays the dashing Don Draper in the Sixties show, was with his parter Jennifer Westfeldt.
The couple have been dating for 12 years and he joked that they were going to get married at the ceremony, with Westfeldt saying it would be an 'easy moment'.
Jimmy Fallon hosted the awards on NBC, which aired live across America after three decades of tape-delay broadcasts for the West Coast.
Ready for their close ups: Madmen stars January Jones, in a peacock-inspired dress and Christina Hendricks in a grey outfit with tasselled detailing
Taking a turn: January said on the red carpet that her good luck charm was Saturday Night Live cast member Jason Sudeikis, who she is dating
Lovely couple: Jon Hamm and his parter Jennifer Westfeldt, who have been together 12 years and joked they were going to get married at the ceremony
Fans shrieked from the bleachers outside the Nokia Theatre as Fallon arrived before showtime.
There were also cheers as Tina Fey, LL Cool J, Kevin Bacon, John Goodman, Eva Longoria and veteran funny lady Betty White walked the red carpet.
Desperate Housewives star Eva looked stunning a flowing black gown and was joined by her husband Tony Parker.
She said she had enjoyed her summer vacation in Europe and was now back to work on the set of the hit show, with Season Seven set to air next month.
Dazzlers: Mad Men's Elisabeth Moss, British star Emily Blunt and Dexter actress Jennifer Carpenter all went for asymmetrical designs
Walking tall: Glee's Jayma Mays, in a form-fitting navy blue outfit and Dianna Agron in a stunning lace tiered dress complete with a black bow
The 35-year-old also commented on the tight nature of her oufit around the bust, saying: 'It's always tight on top.'
Hit musical comedy show Glee about a high school glee club was led the nominees at Sunday's Emmy Awards, including bids for best comedy series and cast members Matthew Morrison, Lea Michele, Jane Lynch and Chris Colfer. The show was nominated for a total of 19 gongs.
Modern Family was another freshman comedy front-runner, while 30 Rock was trying for its fourth consecutive best comedy series Emmy and Mad Men competed for its third drama series trophy.
Others defending their title included Bryan Cranston of Breaking Bad and Glenn Close of Damages, who claimed drama series acting honours last year, and, on the comedy side, Toni Collette of The United States of Tara and Alec Baldwin of 30 Rock.
She's the boss: Glee's Jane Lynch arrives looked regal in a purple number while co-star Amber Riley donned a white, halterneck design
Looking dapper: Fellow Glee star Cory Monteith, left, and Kevin McHale smarted up in suits while co-star Jenna Ushkowitz looked sexy in red
The public had a hand in writing some of host Fallon's material. He planned to bring many celebrity presenters onstage with introductions submitted through Twitter.
Other Emmy contenders included Conan O'Brien's short-lived Tonight, which was nominated as best variety, music or comedy series while the show with Jay Leno back in charge was snubbed. David Letterman's Late Show also missed out on a nod, but 2009 winner The Daily Show With Jon Stewart was nominated.
The final season of Lost competed for best drama series and for acting honours for star Matthew Fox and supporting cast members Terry O'Quinn and Michael Emerson, chosen as best supporting drama actor last year.
Looking good: Mother of four and Victoria's Secret model Heidi Klum looked incredible in a very short dress teamed with killer heels, seen with husband Seal
Classic black: Kelly Osbourne looked svelte in her outfit, as did reality star Kate Gosselin
Family affair: Actress Susan Sarandon and her daughter Eva Amurri, left, were a vision in their contrasting black and nude-coloured garments, while, right, Glenn Close and her daughter Annie Starke
HBO came into the ceremony as the kingpin after claiming 17 awards at the Aug. 21 creative arts Emmys, followed by ABC with 15 and Fox with nine. CBS, NBC and PBS each claimed seven.
The Pacific, the World War II miniseries produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, was the top nominee and captured a leading seven creative arts awards, which recognize technical and other achievements.
Ratings for the awards have increased importance: The TV academy's contract is up for renewal with the four major networks that had been airing the show in rotation for eight years, and the academy hopes last year's 8 percent audience increase is a trend after an all-time low in 2008.
The show's live nationwide broadcast and scheduling could be factors. The Emmys typically have aired immediately before TV's mid-September kickoff, but NBC pushed up the awards telecast to avoid a conflict with its Sunday night National Football League games that begin Sept. 12.
But fewer people tend to watch summertime TV, and the 5 p.m. PDT pre-primetime slot for the Emmys on the West Coast also tends to draw a smaller audience.
Be my date: Kevin Bacon and his actress wife Kyra Sedgwick and Tom Hanks with wife Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Glamour: TV presenter Lauren Bosworth, left, went for a green pencil-skirted dress, Modern Family star Sarah Hyland looked stunning in a light pink, plunging gown, while actress Angela Kinsey struggled to contain herself
Ouch! Karl Henry spent 90 minutes smashing Joey Barton all over the Wolves pitch, but saved his most vicious attack on the Newcastle midfielder for his post-match interview.
In a bad-tempered game which finished 1-1 but 7-5 to the home side in bookings, hardman Henry appeared on a mission to intimidate Barton. He followed a series of fearsome tackles with a withering verbal blast.
'He (Barton) seems to think he's a bit of a player who puts his foot in. But I didn't see any of that from him. I saw him shoving players off the ball a lot.
'Me? I love getting stuck in. I enjoy these games. There wasn't too much quality, but I knew it was going to be physical with Alan Smith and him in there. I've got a lot of time for Smith. He was saying, "Well done, good battle", and he loves it. He loves getting tackled as much as he tackles.
'I'm the same, I love a good honest tackle. I don't mind getting tackled, either. But Barton was in the ref's ear all the time and not happy about getting put to the floor.
'We'll have more of the same when we go up to their place. He was even whining at the end. Something was going on with our gaffer (Mick McCarthy), a lot of talk. And, as usual, nothing to back it up.'
Newcastle defender Mike Williamson defended Barton, who set up an equaliser for Andy Carroll. 'They targeted Joey, but he can handle it,' he said.
'Teams think they can wind him up, but he's wise to it.'
Paying the penalty: Chelsea's Florent Malouda is brought down in the box by Ryan Shawcross
When you play alongside Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka it is difficult to get noticed. But Chelsea’s Florent Malouda has become an A-lister in his own right.
His manager, Carlo Ancelotti, believes the midfielder is hungry for success after a disappointing World Cup. Malouda was a 75th minute substitute in France’ s opening day stalemate against Uruguay, but started the losses against Mexico and South Africa and scored Les Bleus’ only goal of a torrid campaign.
Ancelotti said: ‘He has started well and he is one of our best players right now. I think that he has a good motivation after the World Cup. He was angry. He wanted to improve on his poor performance in the World Cup and I think he is doing very well. ‘The World Cup is finished and sometimes you don't do well - so it is a good motivation to come back and be excited to play with Chelsea. Sometimes he was angry - maybe hungry as well.’
Malouda’s hunger is evident, but there is more to his impressive transformation from bit-part player to central figure. It is three years since his £13.5million move from Lyon and he had his 30th birthday in South Africa. He is now used to the physicality and pace of the Premier League but, more importantly, he is no longer a peripheral but a valued player at Stamford Bridge.
Head up: Drogba consoles Lampard after his penaltymiss
Anelka said: ‘It’s difficult to come from the French league and straight away to play for Chelsea in England. It's tough. It's stronger, it's quicker - everything is quicker - and you have to get some games to get used to the English game.
'He's been here three years so he's got used to it and has more confidence. You can see that on the pitch.
‘He's one of the best (in the Premier League). He's intelligent, he can score, assist and he's very strong, so he has everything.’
When he’s not playing ragga music in the dressing room, Malouda thrives in Chelsea’s 4-3-3 formation. A year ago all the talk was of Ancelotti’s diamond midfield, in which Malouda was used on the left, encouraged to tuck in while Ashley Cole steamed past him.
Ancelotti then asked him to play slightly further up field, with Frank Lampard assuming a deeper role.
Flo rider: Malouda beats Sorensen to put Chelsea ahead
But, as the left-sided player of a front three with Drogba inside him and Anelka on the right, Malouda has more licence to roam. Not in the undisciplined way that Joe Cole sometimes scampered about, but to create and exploit space.
Ancelotti said: ‘The difference is to play good football without the ball. With the ball we have skills, but without the ball we are very dangerous.
'I enjoy watching them because we have a lot of solutions as a team, as a group of players.'
Chelsea’s three most advanced players are always moving, making little runs and drifting out wide to find space or dragging defenders with them to create it.
Malouda has learned to utilise this space.
Take his opener in Chelsea’s 2-0 win against Stoke City on Saturday. He ran onto a beautifully weighted through ball straight down the middle from John Terry and fired a right-foot finish past Thomas Sorensen.
It was not just the speed of execution that made the move so devastating, but the way Malouda snuck in and exploited such a killer blow.
The 30-year-old, however, does not just capitalise on the space left by Drogba and Anelka. He creates it, too. This is what has helped Chelsea make such an impressive start to the season. They know the goals will come from somewhere because their movement off the ball is so difficult to track and control.
Anelka said: ‘We try to switch very quickly. If I don't score Didier can score, if Didier doesn't score Florent can score and, if nobody scores, Salomon (Kalou) will come on and score. Everybody can score in this team.
‘We know almost every time we will score one goal. The team who comes to play against Chelsea will be scared because, if they don't score, they know we will.’
Malouda scored 15 goals in 2009-10, 11 of which came after Christmas. This season has been even better: four goals in Chelsea’s three Premier League matches.
Anelka said: ‘He scores more goals than before and I think he wants to score more and more. I think he said he wants to score more goals than last season – then he'll (definitely) be one of the best.’
What a hit: Danny Gabbidon can't stop Nani scoring United's second
Of all the words spoken in the wake of Cristiano Ronaldo's £80million move to Real Madrid last year, those spoken by Portuguese compatriot Nani perhaps offered the least comfort to Manchester United fans.
'My opportunity has come,' said Nani. 'The time has come for United to put their trust in me.' Those words sounded hollow, such had been Nani's modest contribution up to that point.
A year on, however, and Nani finally looks the kind of player who can make a lasting impact, as he illustrated in United's convincing 3-0 win over West Ham.
It now looks as though he can help United and manager Sir Alex Ferguson through what looks a challenging season.
Ferguson needs his supporting cast to step forward because Wayne Rooney is not at his best after a dispiriting World Cup and veterans Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs cannot be expected to play every week.
Nani was excellent on Saturday. Having missed the World Cup with a shoulder injury, the 23-year-old looks fresh and appears to have developed an awareness of the game that is so important at the highest level.
Step it up: West Ham No 2 Zeljko Petrovic speaks to Carlton Cole at half-time
Having missed an important penalty at Fulham a week earlier, Nani perhaps owed his team a decent performance - and he didn't disappoint.
He scored a fine second-half goal to make sure there would be no West Ham fightback and then provided a super cross for Dimitar Berbatov's spectacular third.
The opener: 'Dishevelled' Wayne Rooney slots home United's penalty
Nani lived with Ronaldo after joining United three years ago and the two remain friends. Comparisons are inevitable, if not necessarily welcomed.
'I don't like to compare us,' said Nani recently. 'I respect Cristiano and he respects me a lot. He's an unbelievable player.
'I try to be the best I can and I am working every day to get better. I hope he can be the best at what he does and me the best at what I do.
'I am not jealous. We have one year in age between us but he started to play professionally earlier than me. I saw him come to Manchester so early and he gave us a lot of courage in our play.
'It was fantastic to live together because we are quite similar in personality. We played jokes on each other and we played everything; table tennis, snooker, swimming. It was competition all the time.'
Playing on the right on Saturday - the position Ferguson revealed the left-footed winger prefers - Nani produced the stand-out performance in a United display that could have buried a dismal West Ham.
Rooney took his penalty well but remains unrecognisable from last season. United assistant manager Mike Phelan suggested the club's star man had returned from the World Cup 'dishevelled' and it is easy to see what he means.
Winner: Torres hits the mark for the first time 11 games to take all three points at Anfield
Striker Fernando Torres may still be some way short of his lethal best but he underlined his quality - and importance to Liverpool - with a brilliant strike to defeat 10-man West Brom at Anfield.
Two knee operations at the back-end of last season and a late return from the World Cup have impacted on the 26-year-old's fitness and match sharpness.
But a clinical strike midway through the second half - his first Barclays Premier League goal since March 28 and 50th at Anfield in all competitions - proved too good for promoted West Bromwich.
Torres was rested for the midweek Europa League play-off trip to Trabzonspor and the decision was justified with victory in Turkey without him and, more importantly, rewarded with the winning goal against the Baggies.
He had not scored in 10 matches for club and country coming into this game as he has been working his way back to fitness but even a 75% fit Torres provides a threat for opposition defences.
Torres had three half-chances in the opening 45 minutes but none could have been classed a genuine opportunity.
To the rescue: Kuyt and Torres celebrate after linking up for the winner
His first in only the third minute was curled straight into the arms of former Liverpool goalkeeper Scott Carson before a close-range strike was then crowded out at the near post.
His third sight of goal, in the 15th minute, was an indicator of where the Spain international is in terms of sharpness.
Martin Skrtel's header sent Milan Jovanovic charging down the centre of the pitch but Torres was half-a-yard short in reaching the pass as a sliding Gabriel Tamas cleared the danger.
New boy: Raul Meireles poses with a Liverpool shirt ahead of the clash with West Bromwich
Liverpool dominated possession but there were a couple of occasions when West Bromwich threatened to make them pay.
Marc-Antoine Fortune, making his first appearance for the club since he returned from Celtic, fired in a low shot which goalkeeper Jose Reina collected at the second attempt while late in the half James Morrison sliced a long-range shot just wide.
New signing Raul Meireles, given the number four shirt vacated by Alberto Aquilani's loan to Juventus, would have been hugely underwhelmed by what he saw.
Off you go: James Morrison's lunge on Fernando Torres earned him a red card
It is doubtful, though, whether the display would have been enough to have had left-back Paul Konchesky, also watching from the stands, reconsidering whether to complete on his move from Fulham in the next 24 hours.
Four minutes after the interval Steven Gerrard controlled the ball on his chest before attempting a speculative 40-yard volley which dropped harmlessly wide of Carson's left-hand post.
West Brom midfielder was off-target with two long-range efforts while the closest Liverpool came to scoring was when Martin Skrtel hooked a half-cleared Torres cross narrowly wide of the right-hand post.
That was until Baggies defender Jonas Olsson almost gifted them a goal when he attempted to roll Tamas' pass back to Carson but sent it past the far upright.
The goal eventually came in the 65th minute when Torres combined with Dirk Kuyt down the left and when his team-mate returned the ball to the edge of the penalty area the Spain striker expertly shifted his position to volley into the turf and past Carson.
Seven minutes later he almost had his second when he side-footed Gerrard's far-post cross straight at Carson.
Eight minutes from time he was denied again when Kuyt and Gerrard worked the ball across the top of the penalty area only for the Spaniard's strike to be charged down by Gonzalo Jara with the aid of an arm - unseen by referee Lee Probert.
However, the referee did spot Morrison's lunge at Torres and responded with a straight red card.
Torres departed after another 89-minute work-out safe in the knowledge he is gradually edging closer to his prolific best and Liverpool had secured their 2000th league victory.
Blondes have more fun: Gail Porter can't stop smiling after regaining her thick blonde locks
New style: Gail has a thick new head of hair after being bald for five years
Ready for bed? Karen Gillan wore a nighty-inspired white silk dress, paired up with black ankle boots and a red purse
Ginger wigs? Karen Gillan said she'd love to launch her own range of Amy Pond 'ginger wigs'
