kuvaperpaiva: July 2011

That's Mrs Crouch! Abbey Clancy reveals she will be taking husband Peter's las

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Mrs Crouch: Abbey Clancy has revealed that she will be taking her husband Peter's last name following their wedding last month

She made a name for herself as model Abbey Clancy but the mother-of-one has revealed she is changing her name to Mrs Crouch, after her recent wedding to footballer Peter.

Speaking on her fashion slot on This Morning the blonde beauty told presenters Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes that she would be taking her husband's name

Ruth welcomed her back to the show and said: 'Should I say Mrs Crouch now? Congratulations!'

Back on the job: The model returned to This Morning to host a fashion slot after her honeymoon, a holiday and her wedding last month

Abbey replied, 'Yes, thank you. And I've brought [Sophia] today, my gorgeous baby...'

Ruth: 'You looked gorgeous in your wedding pictures and are you going to be Mrs Crouch or are you still staying as Abbey Clancy for work?'

Not sure where to look: Abbey Clancy covers her face as a near-naked model stands right in front of her

Abbey explained: 'No, I think I'd like to have the same name as my baby and we can all be a little Crouchy family! Or big Crouchy's!'

The former Britain's Next Top Model contestant returned to the show today to host her fashion slot and looked stunning in a pair of leopard print skinny trousers, which showed off her killer legs, and a black top.

Abbey returned to This Morning with an eyeful of hunky male models to help raise her spirits as she talked viewers through the best of men's swimwear.

The former model has been busy globetrotting, with a pre-wedding trip to Sardinia and a honeymoon in Ibiza.

Having a ball: Abbey tries to score a goal so the male models get dunked

On her husbands choice of beachwear, Abbey confessed: 'I don't think he can pull the Speedos off to be honest, he's a longer short type man because obviously he's so tall. But I pick his shorts really!

Showing off her own football skills along the South Bank and commenting on some of the hunks in their trunks, cheeky Abbey said: 'If you've got it, flaunt it though, I say!'

Abbey, who hosts a style and beauty segment on the ITV1 breakfast show, looked suitably embarrassed now she is a married lady

Slam dunk: Male models are submerged in cold water to test swimming trunks

She hid behind her prompt card and giggled awkwardly at the exposed flesh on display.
During the clip, Abbey had to rate each pair of shorts out of ten.

She had to test whether they stayed up around the waist after the models had been dunked in a water tank and to see if they went see-through.

Happy couple: Abbey and Peter wed in a lavish ceremony last month

Hosts Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes covered up quickly when Abbey accidentally slipped out a rude word.

The newlywed was busy waffling when she said: 'We're going to see if they look good when they're wet or not because some shorts look c**p.'

Abbey and Peter tied the knot last month on June 30 in a lavish ceremony at Stapleford Park hotel in Leicestershire.

source: dailymail

Teaching them how to count their millions? Angelina Jolie buys her children fake money during a toy shopping spree

By ANDREA MAGRATH

Happy shoppers: Angelina Jolie treated her daughters Shiloh and Zahara to a toy shopping spree in Richmond today

One day they will inherit their famous parents' millions.

So perhaps it is wise that Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's children learn to be financially savvy from a young age.

Salt actress Angelina took two of her children, Shiloh, five, and Zahara, six, to The Toy Station store in Richmond today, where they loaded up on a number of items, including toy currency.

Retail therapy: Angelina was in great spirits during the shopping trip, employees at The Toy station told Mail Online

A Toy Station worker told the Mail Online that the 36-year-old and her daughters arrived at the store with their bodyguard and happily browsed with other customers.

'Once the other customers had left her bodyguard politely asked if we could close the doors while they shopped,' the worker revealed.

They added: 'The girls were very well behaved and Miss Jolie was very attentive to the children. She was very nice, calm and down to earth. A very natural family.'

Private: The actress happily browsed with other customers in the store, but her bodyguards then asked permission to keep the doors closed after others had left

The worker said that Jolie bought a number of items from the store but didn't spend too much money. 'She mainly bought pocket money toys.'

The actress bought a number of cap guns and joke items such as water-squirting cameras as well as the fake money.

Also on the shopping list was a £25 Strawberry Fairy costume for Zahara, who is known for her love of girly clothes, while sister Shiloh is a bit of a tomboy.

Dress-ups: Jolie bought a £25 Strawberry Fairy costume for Zahara as well as fake money, cap guns and water-squirting cameras

As with everywhere the family ventures, a crowd soon gathered when they realised who was inside the store.

The actress' bodyguard and a community support officer helped hold the fans and photographers at bay as the smiling trio, Angelina looking chic in a beige top and skirt and matching wedges, left the store.

The entire Jolie-Pitt family are in the UK while Brad, 47, shoots his film World War Z in the country.

'Very down to earth': Workers at the store told Mail Online that Shiloh and Zahara were very well behaved and Angelina was 'very attentive to the children'

While her partner is at work, Angelina has been keeping the children busy with days out.

Yesterday she took Zahara, Shiloh and three-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne to the London Aquarium.

and earlier in the week the entire brood were treated to a private screening of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 at the Odeon in Richmond.

source: dailymail

'Goodnight my angel, sleep tight': Mitch Winehouse's emotional goodbye to daughter Amy as Kelly Osbourne and Mark Ronson join family for her funeral

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN and SARA NATHAN

Emotional goodbye: Amy's father Mitch Winehouse was consoled outside the Golders Green Crematorium in North London

Mitch Winehouse paid an emotional tribute to his daughter Amy today as her friends and family came together for her funeral.

Telling stories about her childhood and how happy she'd been recently, Mitch ended his eulogy telling his daughter: 'Goodnight, my angel. Sleep tight.'

Among those paying their respects to the tragic star - who died at her London home aged 27 on Saturday - was her entire family, friends Kelly Osbourne, Mark Ronson and her music 'family' including her backing singers and manager.

Mummy and Daddy love you ever so much: Amy's parents arrive at the crematorium after the funeral service

A convoy of black vehicles with tinted windows silently made its way inside the Edgwarebury Cemetery in north London this lunchtime for the private funeral service.

Amy's spokesman Chris Goodman said: 'Mitch was funny, he told some great stories from her childhood. It was a celebration. He stressed many times that she had been more content than she had been in years. Mitch paid tribute to a lot of people from Amy's life.'

Talking about her boyfriend, film director Reg Traviss, he added: 'Mitch said that they were very much looking forward to their future together.'

Sibling sorrow: Amy's brother Alex followed their parents into the crematorium

Alfie Ezikiel, 55, from London said that around 150 guests had attended Amy Winehouse's funeral.

He added: 'Mitch's last words to Amy in his eulogy were "Goodnight my angel. Sleep tight. Mummy and Daddy love you ever so much."

'In the days before her death she told Mitch she was very happy, satisfied and content in her life. Janice was fine but she didn't do a eulogy.'

The service started with prayers, they read a meditation, Mitch gave a eulogy and there were final prayers.

The last song that was played at the ceremony was Carole King's hit So Far Away which was Amy's favourite song.

2My darling: Amy's boyfriend Reg Traviss walks alone away from the service

Another guest said: 'Mitch said "Amy will be carried in peoples' hearts". There is such a big and strong community that will be looking after the family and Mitch is a very strong guy.'

Amy was then cremated at the Golders Green Crematorium in north London after the service.

Family spokesman Chris Goodman said only family members and close friends would be present and added: 'Cremation is part of the family's tradition.'

Shiva - the Jewish ceremony of bereavement - will be observed for two days starting at 5pm today at the Schinder Hall at Southgate Progressive Synagogue.

Saying goodbye: Kelly Osbourne - wearing a beehive in tribute to her friend - and friend Remi Nicole arrive at Amy Winehouse's funeral this afternoon

Kelly, one of Amy's best friends, had flown into the UK from Los Angeles as soon as she heard the news about her death.

Her face was solemn as she was driven into the cemetery and she appeared to have paid tribute to her friend by styling her hair in a beehive do, similar to Amy's trademark style.

Winehouse's bandmates, Zalon and Heshima Thompson, who were seen in tears outside her home yesterday, were also among the select group.

In mourning: Producer and DJ Mark Ronson made his way to the service on foot as did Amy's friend Nick Grimshaw

Her singer songwriter friend Remi Nicole, who was very close to the star, was in tears as she got out of her car and Amy's manager Raye Cosbert cut a solemn figure as he joined the funeral party.

Kelly hid her eyes behind large dark 50s-style sunglasses and clutched a white rose in her hands.

She was followed into the service by another of Amy's close friends, DJ and producer Mark Ronson, who looked deep in thought as he arrived on foot alone.

There was a heavy security presence outside the cemetery as guests made their way inside.

One person not attending today was Amy's ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, who, according to sources, was refused compassionate leave from Armley Prison in Leeds.

Her final journey: More than 200 mourners came to say goodbye to Amy, who died at her home aged 27 on Saturday

Brave face: Dionne Bromfield, Amy's goddaughter, holds back her tears as she leaves the service

How did you know Amy? Kelly clutches a drink as she chats to fellow mourners outside the crematorium

Taking it all in: Following the funeral Amy's goddaughter Dionne Bromfield went to visit the shrine to the singer outside the north London home

For Amy: Hundreds of fans and friends of the singer had placed tributes, flowers, cards and even cans of beer and bottles of vodka outside her London home

Crowds: Fans of the late singer gathered in their hundreds outside the Golders Green Crematorium to pay their last respects

Celebrating her life: Friends and family gathered together at Southgate centre for Judaism to celebrate Amy's life

Remembering the good times: Amy's goddaughter Dionne Bromfield shared a joke with a friend as Amy's family and friends celebrated her life

source: dailymail

'Don't kill the superstar': Lady Gaga pleads to fans as she speaks out about Amy Winehouse's tragic death

By SARAH FITZMAURICE

Radio appeal: Lady Gaga, who has been on a promotional tour, told fans 'not to kill the superstar' speaking out about Amy Winehouse's tragic death

Lady Gaga has spoken out about the Amy Winehouse’s tragic death and told fans not to ‘kill the superstar’.

The kooky American, who admitted she didn’t know the British soul icon, made her appeal while talking about the Back To Black singer.

The 25-year-old Judas singer said: ‘It's a lesson to the world. Don't kill the superstar, take care of her soul.’

I love her so much: The singer was speaking on a radio show when she spoke out about Amy Winehouse and said she used to get mistaken for the Rehab singer

Gaga also said she loved Amy ‘so much’ and revealed that she used to get mistaken for the soul singer before she became famous.

Speaking about Amy, who died on Saturday, Lady Gaga said: ‘I was nobody when she was first coming out. I would be on the street and people would go “Amy".

‘I just remember feeling like I wasn't alone because she was so different.’
The Born This Way singer made the comments during an interview on U.S. radio show, Omaha 94.1 Radio yesterday.

Vocal: Lady Gaga, who admitted she didn't know Amy, spoke about the singer while on a promotional radio tour. Pictured leaving Kiss Fm in LA

She also paid tribute to the singer on her Twitter page and posted: ‘Amy changed pop music forever, I remember knowing there was hope, and feeling not alone because of her. She lived jazz, she lived the blues.’

Amy’s family and friend’s gathered to say their goodbyes to the singer at the funeral service at the Edgwarebury Cemetery in north London today, before making their way to Golders Green crematorium.

Mourning together: Many of Amy's close friends and family including Kelly Osbourne and Dionne Bromfield joined together to celebrate the singer's life

Remembering Amy: A shrine of gifts, flowers, cards and art work as well as beer cans and vodka bottles have been left outside Amy's house by mourning fans

source: dailymail

Getting The Gist On Gold

So much in the news that I just can't explain...
insanity in Norway
a high speed rail crash in China
the US about to go into default
and
the price of gold making a new record high...again

At least, as far as gold is concerned we have blogger/journalist/vintage maven/jewelry designer
Wendy B explaining it all to us
go read her post Get Smart (About The Price of Gold)

Getting The Gist On Gold

Amy Winehouse - And She Said Blow, Blow, Blow

In my own contrarian way I have to admit that I am insufficiently sensitive when it comes to Amy Winehouse's recent admission into The 27 Club.

It's not that I didn't appreciate her talent, I did.
And I do find it extraordinarily sad for any person, young or old, to be imprisoned by addiction.
But really, being found with heroin, cocaine, ecstasy and horse tranquilizer...WTF was wrong with her?

I've known young people who could barely come up with the funds to go through rehab. They struggled not just physically and emotionally but financially to kick their habits. They had to quit their jobs spend months in treatment and start their careers all over again.
Winehouse on the other hand, leaving a 10 million GBP estate, she could handily afford the very best rehab program and long term treatment.
Sorry but like many others, she just didn't want to clean up her act.
From Lindsey Lohan to Charlie Sheen to Amy Winehouse, I guess that I'm just sick and tired of celebrities and their drug problems.

Also, while watching the news on the TV at the gym over the weekend, I was amazed about how the major channels had virtually nothing to report about the tragedy in Norway and went on and on about Amy Winehouse.

Now, you probably disagree with me and that's OK.
Dash wrote a lovely and sensitive post about Amy Winehouse.

Amy Winehouse - And She Said Blow, Blow, Blow

Miss Ukraine Universe 2011, Olesya Stefanko

Olesya Stefanko of Odessa was crowned Miss Ukraine Universe 2011 on December 11th. Olesya Stefanko is 22 year old and stands 1.77 cm. She will represent Ukraine in Miss Universe 2011.

Olesya Stefanko of Odessa was crowned Miss Ukraine Universe 2011 on December 11th. Olesya Stefanko is 22 year old and stands 1.77 cm. She will represent Ukraine in Miss Universe 2011.

source : vnbeauty.info

Goodbye, Amy: Family and friends gather at Miss Winehouse's funeral to pay their last respects to the tragic star

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN and SARA NATHAN

Saying goodbye: Kelly Osbourne - wearing a beehive in tribute to her friend - and friends Remi Nicole arrive at Amy Winehouse's funeral this afternoon

Friends and family of Amy Winehouse said emotional goodbyes to the star today as they came together for her funeral.

Among those paying their respects to the tragic star was her entire family, friends Kelly Osbourne, Mark Ronson and her music 'family' including her backing singers and manager.

A convoy of black vehicles with tinted windows silently made its way inside the Edgwarebury Cemetery in north London this lunchtime for the private service.

In mourning: Producer and DJ Mark Ronson made his way to the service on foot as did Amy's friend Nick Grimshaw

Amy, who died at her London home on Saturday aged 27, will be cremated after the service attended by her loved ones.

Family spokesman Chris Goodman said only family members and close friends would be present and added: 'Cremation is part of the family's tradition.'

Kelly, one of Amy's best friends, had flown into the UK from Los Angeles as soon as she heard the news about her death.

Nearest and dearest: Amy's friends and family made their way inside the cemetery to say goodbye

Her face was solemn as she was driven into the cemetery and she appeared to have paid tribute to her friends by styling her hair in a beehive do, similar to Amy's trademark style.

Kelly hid her eyes behind large dark sunglasses and clutched a white rose in her hands.

She was followed into the service by another of Amy's close friends, DJ and producer Mark Ronson, who looked deep in thought as he arrived on foot alone.

There was a heavy security presence outside the cemetery as guests made their way inside.

Remembering: Amy's singers Heshima and Zalon Thompson jin the mourners including Amy's manager Raye Cosbert

Winehouse's bandmates, Zalon and Heshima Thompson, who were seen in tears outside her home yesterday, were also among the select group.

Her singer songwriter friend Remi Nicole, who was very close to the star, was in tears as she got our of her car and Amy's manager Raye Cosbert cut a solemn figure as he joined the funeral party.

One person not attending today was Amy's ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, who, according to sources, was refused compassionate leave from Armley Prison in Leeds.

It was also reported that he had already been warned away from the funeral by Amy's father Mitch who 'hates his guts'.

source: dailymail

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