Alex Reid pictured for first time with 'new girlfriend' Chantelle Houghton

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Plenty to smile about: Alex Reid and Chantelle Houghton leave a London hotel together on Sunday


They were both left heartbroken following their respective splits from their high-profile exes.

But it looks like Alex Reid and Chantelle Houghton have well and truly moved on, given their wide smiles.

The couple, who are thought to be dating after they were seen kissing in Glasgow on Friday night, were spotted being very tactile with each other in a London hotel lobby on Sunday.


Tactile: The 35-year-old cagefighter holds the model's hand as they enjoy a chat in the hotel lobby


The Celebrity Big Brother winners looked thrilled to be in each other's company as they held hands and chatted quietly together in a Hilton hotel lounge.

After their romantic tête-a-tête, the pair left the hotel together and got into a waiting car before speeding away.

Their second hotel meeting during the weekend came ahead of the cagefighter's trip to the Cannes Film Festival, where he is promoting one of his films.

While Houghton, 27, has kept tight-lipped about her possible new romance, Reid hinted at it on his Twitter page.


What a gentleman: Reid helps the blonde down the stairs to their waiting car


In a pun on the 1958 rock 'n' roll song Chantilly Lace, he Tweeted: 'Chantelle lace with a pretty face, ooooh baby you know what I like! Just call me big bopper!'

The pair have been romantically linked since they were spotted kissing at an awards show in Scotland on Friday, before apparently going to Reid's hotel room afterwards.

An onlooker told the Sunday Mirror: 'They just could not keep their hands off each other. Alex was pawing at her and she was enjoying every minute of it.

'He bit playfully at her bottom and grabbed her face before they began kissing.'


Hot new couple? Both Houghton and Reid have had high-profile splits from their exes this year


It's rumoured that the pair were seen looking intimate with each other at a party in April, just two days before Houghton was seen having a blazing row with former boyfriend Rav Wilding in a west London park.

The 33-year-old Crimewatch star dumped her immediately afterwards.

While Reid is in the process of divorcing estranged wife Katie Price, Houghton has been divorced from ex-husband Samuel Preston for four years.

She met the former Ordinary Boys frontman while they were both starring in the 2006 series of Celebrity Big Brother, which she went on to win.


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It's another colour clash as X Factor USA's Paula Abdul and Cheryl Cole step out in similar dresses

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Head to head: X Factor judges Paula Abdul and Cheryl Cole were spotted in similar dressed at the Fox Upfront at Wollman Rink in New York City's Central Park last night


They both turned up at the first X Factor USA auditions in purple - and it seems Cheryl Cole and Paula Abdul have been taking inspiration from the same colour palette again.

They both turned up to a party in New York last night in similar shades of reddy orange after both turning out in the same colour earlier this month to their first bout of judging duties in Los Angeles.

They even managed to both wear pale coloured peep toed heels to the effect that it almost seemed as if they'd texted each other before getting ready so they co-ordinated.


Good job: Paula and Cheryl both turned up to the first ever auditions of X Factor USA wearing purple


However, though she may be 21 years older, but Paula still managed to outdo her fellow panellist on the red-carpet.

Looking more lithe and leaner than Cheryl, Paula also got more style points for her plunging neckline - leaving her younger rival looking more stuffy.

Cheryl more staid look wasn't helped either by her old-fashioned looking pearl necklace, despite it being by Vivienne Westwood.


Who's your favourite, Simon? Cowell poses between Abdul and Cole at the glitzy event


The X Factor judges went head to head in the style stakes at the Fox Upfront party at Wollman Rink in New York City's Central Park.

Big boss Simon Cowell certainly appeared to prefer Paula's the plunging neckline, as the 51-year-old could barely keep his eyes off the Forever Your Girl singer.

Abdul looked nowhere near her 48 years with her glowing décolletage and smooth complexion.


Happy family: X Factor co-hosts Steve Jones and Nicole Scherzinger followed by the show's judges L.A Reid, Abdul, Cowell and Cole, all posing on the carpet as a group for the first time


Last night's event marked the first time the whole U.S. X Factor team had been photographed together.

The four judges - including music producer LA Reid - joined co-hosts Steve Jones and Nicole Scherzinger at the Fox event, the channel which will air the show come September.

Cole's ensemble was a surprising choice after the Geordie-born star dazzled with her spectacular and revealing Cannes wardrobe last week.



Horsing around: Abdul clearly grabbed Cowell's attention in her daring dress as he spent most of his time cozying up to the singer and joking around with her


The full line-up of the X Factor women: Paula, singer and show co-host Nicole Scherzinger and Cheryl


It was also a flat night for 32-year-old X Factor co-presenter Scherzinger, who failed to dazzle in a shapeless black bell-shaped zip dress.

The incredible figure of the former Pussycat Doll was hidden under the ensemble which puffed out at the waist and stopped at the tops of her knees.

With his gleaming white teeth and bronzed complexion, fellow host Jones showed he is settling into his new California surroundings quite well.

The British TV star jetted over to the States just over a week ago after he bagged the coveted job of hosting the U.S. version of the X Factor with Scherzinger.


Glamorous ladies: Abdul and Cole pose with TV presenter Cat Deeley who, like Cole, is from Britain, having made her move to the States several years ago


Different strokes: Actresses Zoey Deschanel, Jamie Pressly and Cat Deeley all slipped into different looks for their night out


My hero: Cheryl gets the trappings of the fame game in the US; a hulking big bodyguard


What's that you're wearing? Cheryl left the party wearing an oversized men's blazer, possibly belonging to her bodyguard, which swamped her petite figure


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Mirror mirror: The striking similarity between Kate's Royal Wedding dress and the gown worn by Berlusconi's princess goddaughter

By TAMARA ABRAHAM

Similarities: Italian-born Isabella Orsini (left) was stunned to notice the likeness between her own gown, from her wedding two years ago, and the Sarah Burton dress worn by the Duchess of Cambridge last month


There were gasps across the world when the new Duchess of Cambridge stepped out in her wedding gown at Westminster Abbey last month.

But another princess across Europe was more stunned than most as Prince William's bride walked down the aisle in her couture gown by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.

Isabella Orsini, who is the goddaughter of Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, married Belgian Prince Edouard de Ligne two years ago in a startlingly similar dress.


Mirror mirror: Both women are slim, very pretty brunettes, who married into European royalty


Although hers was made for her by Belgian designer Gerald Watelet, it bore many similar hallmarks, from the lace applique bodice and sleeves to its full skirt and dramatic train.

The similarities are heightened by the fact that both women are slim, very pretty brunettes, and though the hairstyle differed, they both wore veils with diamond tiaras.

The likeness is so striking that newspapers and magazines across Germany, Belgium, France and Italy branded Catherine's dress a copy, with headlines reading 'Copy-Kate' and 'Copycat Kate'.


Making an entrance: Like Catherine, Ms Orsini had a long train on her gown by Belgian designer Gerald Watelet


Ms Orsini, 36, who is an actress, makes no such claim, though she does agree that comparisons between the two sets of wedding pictures are uncanny.

She told Italian magazine Novella 2000: 'As soon as the Duchess of Cambridge went out to go to church, I thought her dress was a copy of mine.

'It means Kate Middleton has good taste.'


Fashion statement: Catherine's dress had a full skirt and dramatic train to match the Westminster Abbey venue


The style, it appears, is a popular one for those marrying into European royalty.

Both the Duchess and Ms Orsini's dress mirror the wedding gown of Grace Kelly, who became Princess Grace of Monaco when she married Ranier III, Prince of Monaco, in 1956.



Style inspiration? Grace Kelly, who became Princess Grace of Monaco when she married Ranier III in 1956


Miranda Eason, editor of You & Your Wedding magazine, made the same observation.

She told the Daily Express: 'The reason they are similar is they both referenced Grace Kelly’s iconic wedding dress.'

But she added, there were plenty of differences between the Duchess and Ms Orsini's gowns.

'It’s a similar neckline and there are other similarities but the skirt, for example, is different,' she said.


Scoop: Kate ha copiato l'abito da sposa all'attrice italiana Isabella Orsini



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Angelina Jolie confirms new tattoo is a tribute to Brad Pitt as she arrives in Cannes

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Tribute: Angelina Jolie, pictured at a photocall for Kung Fu Panda 2 in Cannes today, has confirmed her latest tattoo is an ode to partner Brad Pitt


Angelina Jolie has finally put an end to mounting speculation relating to her latest latitude and longitude arm tattoo.

When asked about the new etching in an interview with Extra today, the obviously annoyed mother-of-six confirmed that the co-ordinates are a tribute to long-time partner Brad Pitt.

In a rather snappy retort, the 35-year-old was irritated when an interviewer asked whether it related to a possible new adoption.


C'est chic: Angelina looked happier in Cannes today than when she was asked about the tattoo during a serious interview to promote her work as a UN ambassador


'Well, if they know that it's latitude and longitude they would have figured out quickly that it was Brad's birthplace,' she snapped.

'It doesn't take much investigation to figure that one out. The coordinates are Shawnee, Oklahoma.'

In the interview, conducted at the Cannes Film Festival, where the actress is currently promoting her new movie Kung Fu Panda 2, Angelina also ruled out another adoption in the near future, saying it wasn't a possibility, 'at this time'.


Needled: She confirmed that the ink, first seen here when she toured a Tunisian refugee camp last month, are the coordinates for Pitt's birth place


She also explained that Kung Fu Panda 2 'deals with family and adoption,' and that initially she was nervous about how her mix of biological and adopted children would deal with 'such a heavy issue'.

But she said she was relieved with their reaction to the film and said they all discussed it.

'The kids loved it!' They laughed out loud, hysterical,' she said.



Tribute: Another line of the latitude and longitude representing Shawnee, Oklahoma, Brad's place of birth have been added to Angelina's arm, left, and, seen right in December, with just six lines before for the children's birthplaces


'We talk very openly in our house. Orphanage and birth parents are happy words in our house.'

Speculation ran rife about Angelina's seventh line of co-ordinates signifying the birthplaces of her six children, added as recently as a few months ago.

In photos, the full co-ordinates could not clearly be made out, and the inking led to speculation - raising the question whether The Tourist star had another adoption in the process.

Celebrity website Wonderwall asserted that the latest one, based on the numbers that can be made out, points to Algeria.


Playful: The actress said her brood 'loved' the film and 'laughed out loud, hysterical'


Family film: Kung Fu Panda 2 'deals with family and adoption,' said Angelina, pictured with co-stars Jack Black and Dustin Hoffman


However, in February the actress denied reports she was planning to expand her brood.
Other reports suggested the numerics referred to the latitude and longitude of Brad's birth place.

U.S. publication In Touch claimed to have inside knowledge that the marking was actually a tribute to Brad, 47.

A source revealed: 'She got the seventh line right around the time she and Brad moved the kids back to LA.


World famous: Angelina Jolie and Jack Black are at the Cannes Film Festival promoting the sequel to their film Kung Fu Panda


'After dragging their kids around the world, Angelina has finally agreed to Brad’s long-standing request to settle down.

'But in return, she demanded a permanent commitment — the tattoo, which signifies family unity.'

The artwork was first seen when Jolie toured a refugee camp last month on the Tunisian-Libyan border.

She was there in her capacity as a UN goodwill ambassador to appeal for aid for the thousands fleeing war-torn Libya.


Family day out: Brad and Angelina took their brood of six out in New Orleans in March, from left Vivienne, Shiloh, Knox, Zahara, Pax and Maddox


The Oscar-winning actress was pictured on the red carpet in December at the Spanish premiere of The Tourist with just six lines of co-ordinates.

Each one refers to the respective birthplaces of her children - Maddox, aged nine (Cambodia), Pax, seven (Vietnam), Zahara, six (Ethiopia), Shiloh, four (Namibia), and two-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox (France).

Angelina has around 14 known tattoos. Among them is a Latin proverb, 'quod me nutrit me destruit' meaning 'what nourishes me destroys me' plus a famous quote from Tennessee Williams, 'A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages'.

She also has the title of a song by The Clash, 'Know Your Rights' on the nape of her neck plus a 12in by 8in tiger lower down on her back.


Sprawling designs: Angelina has 14 known tattoos, pictured here in a backless gown at the The Assassination of Jesse James premiere in 2007


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SNSD, TVXQ, CNBLUE & 4minute perform at KBS’s “INPUT 2011 Seoul”

On May 11th, stars performed at the congratulatory music concert for KBS’s “INPUT 2011 Seoul“.

The conference is a four-day long event that brings together representatives from around the world for discussions ranging from public television and the 21st century, to 3D-TV and the future of broadcast television.

The concert was broadcasted live on the same day, and boasted a line-up of Insooni, TVXQ, SNSD, 4minute, CNBLUE, Kim Tae Woo, Lim Tae Kyung, Song Sohee and many others.

Check out some of the performances below!













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Kana unveils the audio for “Only One”!

The audio for Nishino Kana’s “Only One”, featured on her upcoming single Esperanza, which is releasing on May 18th, has just been revealed.

The song features a pounding beat and auto-tuned vocals, making for a great tune to pump you up or dance to. It also features rap parts by Nishino, which are full of cuteness and attitude, and the song is a great complement to the summery feel of the title track.


Check out the song below!



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Lolita 23q reveals “I’z” music video!

The five member Visual Kei band Lolita 23q recently released the music video for their 13th single, “I’z“.

The single dropped today on May 11th and comes in three different versions for fans to enjoy.

Check out the PV below!





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Kitagawa Keiko’s new “Palitte x Paradise Kiss” CM revealed!

Glico released the new CM for their ice cream brand “Palitte“, starring actress Kitagawa Keiko as their usual image character.

As announced the other day, the new commercial is a special collaboration between the ice cream brand and Kitagawa’s new movie “Paradise Kiss.” Instead of acting as herself, she is reprising her role from the movie.

YUI’s “HELLO ~Paradise Kiss~“, the theme song of the movie, was also used as the theme song for this cute commercial.


“Paradise Kiss” is scheduled to open in Japan on June 4th.

Check out the CM below!




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SNSD’s Jessica participates in “Romance Town” OST

On May 18th, SNSD’s Jessica released a new solo track for KBS’s “Romance Town” OST.

Titled “Overflowing With Tears“, the track sees Jessica departing from the usual cutesy nature of SNSD’s songs with a deep and emotional ballad. This is her first time participating in a drama OST without her fellow groupmates, but representatives revealed that she was just as strong on her own.


Jessica completed the recording on May 5th and stunned everyone with her characteristically light and clear voice.

The song will began airing with the third episode broadcast on May 18th as Sung Yuri and Jung Kyeo Woon’s love theme.

Check it out below!




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A picture of hate: Celtic manager attacked by fan in latest disgrace for Scottish football

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Flashpoint: Neil Lennon (centre) is approached as first-team coach Alan Thompson attempts to stop the assailant


Two arrests made in connection with parcel bombs sent to Neil Lennon earlier in the season


The ugly side of Scottish football reared its vile head once again last night.
Celtic manager Neil Lennon was the victim of a brainless pitchside assault as he watched his side in action against Hearts last night.

It was new low in a season marred by sectarian violence, in which Lennon has been sent two parcel bombs and received a death threat.

But last night was the closest he has come to a physical attack and it was only the quick actions of his assistant manager Alan Thompson that saved him from harm.


Attack: The assailant launches himself at Lennon


The man clambered from the Hearts section of the main stand at Tynecastle stadium and charged towards the Celtic boss who was on the touchline.

Fortunately Thompson stuck an arm out as the man launched himself at Lennon. The attacker almost grabbed Lennon, but was knocked to the ground.

And as he was pinned down by Thompson and stewards a furious Lennon tried to confront the man.

The incident happened after Celtic player Gary Hooper put the visitors two goals ahead.


Off balance: The assailant slips as Thompson pulls him away from Lennon


Celtic won the game 3-0 to keep themselves one point behind bitter rivals Rangers in the title race with one game to go.

And last night Lennon preferred to focus on the football, writing on his Twitter page: 'Don't let what happened to me tonight take the shine off a wonderful team performance... I don't walk alone.'

A reference to the song You'll Never Walk Alone, which Celtic fans have adopted as their terrace anthem.

The Hearts supporter was taken away by police after the fracas at the Edinburgh stadium.

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond branded the thug's actions 'unacceptable'.
Afterwards trouble flared in the Celtic section of the stadium with fans appearing to fight with police and stewards.


Put your hands up: The supporter is arrested by police, left, and Neil Lennon thanks fans for their support after the game


Lothian and Borders Police said that the man has been reported to the Procurator Fiscal and would appear in court.

The incident is the latest to disgrace Scottish football. In March it emerged that Lennon and other high-profile Celtic supporters were sent parcel bombs.

Celtic confirmed he was under 24-hour security surveillance.

Meanwhile, a police operation was launched this morning in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, and two arrests were made in connection with an investigation into the parcel bombs.

The men, aged 41 and 43, were detained under the Explosives Substances Act 1883 after officers raided a number of properties in Kilwinning, Ayrshire.

Officers are still looking for whoever was responsible for sending two bombs to Lennon and one each to lawyer Paul McBride QC and former MSP Trish Godman.


Brought to earth: Bodies rush in to halt the attack


Restrained: Lennon watches as the intruder is grounded



Fury: Lennon is livid after being attacked

Neil Lennon attacked by Hearts fan



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What did Dara lecture about at Yonsei University?

Earlier, we reported that 2NE1’s Dara would be giving a special lecture on social networking at Yonsei University. Much attention is now being put on what she discussed with the students, and although details weren’t revealed, it seems like she’s made quite the impact.

Dara reported used her two-year experience with social networking site ‘Me2day’ as the base of her lecture. She currently has over 350,000 Me2day friends, with whom she actively reaches out to with posts both personal and professional.


Although she is 2NE1’s communications director, Dara began the lecture with, “I’m not in a position to be giving lectures, so I’d like to use your precious class time to discuss what goes on at the scene.” After talking a bit about her thoughts on using Me2day to communicate with her fans, she went on to reveal that “sincerity, fun, and naturalness” were of the utmost importance with SNS use, not just to solely marketing.

Professor Lee Mun Kyu commented, “After we came upon the social networking age, I always thought that Dara was one of the successful cases in Korea. I think it’s quite meaningful that she was here to join us today in class and talk directly with the students.”

Immediately after the lecture, students used their own Twitters to praise, “Dara’s not only gorgeous, but also has a certain calm to her that makes lectures fun.”

The lecture was originally meant for 100 students, but after hearing that it was Dara giving the lecture, five times the amount showed up, creating a bustling atmosphere.



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JYJ’s Yoochun explains why he took on “Ripley”

When asked about working with his seniors, he revealed, “I was so nervous, I made a lot of NGs. I’d blush and sweat. It’s my second drama so I’m definitely seeing a wider perspective in comparison to my debut.”

Kang Hye Jung who is playing the second female lead role, praised, “Yoochun-ssi is so great at acting and works extremely hard. I think he fits his character well of being a smooth man of the city. A person of his level could probably take on dramas catering to the teenage audience, but he doesn’t rely on his popularity at all and is determined to live life as a true actor.”


On his reasons for choosing “Ripley”, Yoochun commented, “I’ve really wanted to do a melodrama. I loved the character as well, and after seeing the line-up, I wanted to be able work with them.”

“Ripley” will debut on May 30th.










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The moment Hines Ward almost ended Kym Johnson's career as he crushes her neck during Dancing With The Stars rehearsal

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Nauseating: This is the moment Hines Ward nearly ended Kym Johnson's dancing career as he crushes her neck in a Dancing With The Stars dance move


Pair are back on the dance floor and receive full marks for their dance

Judge Bruno causes outrage with vulgar remarks about Karina Smirnoff's dance moves

Kym Johnson made a triumphant return to the Dancing With The Stars live performance show last night following a dramatic week which saw her rushed to hospital.

Before she and partner Hines Ward hit the dance floor, viewers witnessed the moment the former NFL star almost ended her dancing career.


In the nauseating scenes, Hines is seen falling on top of Kym, crushing her neck on the hardwood floor underneath her.


Lift: Hines flips Kym over at the start of the move


The 34-year-old's neck look as though it nearly snapped in the death-defying move.

Paramedics were quickly rushed to the scene as she cries out in excruciating pain.


Heavy load: Hines body proved to be too much for Kym as she buckles under his weight


She was then put in a neck-brace after complaining she could not feel her arms and promptly rushed to the emergency room at a nearby hospital.

The accident happened after the two were attempting to do a lift and Hines's 205lbs body came crushing down on his petite professional partner.


Crunch: Kym's neck is almost snapped when the former NFL player crushes her


But astonishingly, not only did the couple perform on Monday night's show, they received a perfect score of 30 for their Argentine Tango.

'I feel blessed and lucky to be ok,' Kym said of the accident.

The dancer blamed herself for the spill as she was trying to push herself to do more and more risky moves for the semi-final show.


Blaming herself: Even in the midst of incredible pain Kym blames herself for the accident


To the rescue: Paramedics were immediately called to the dance studios


Support: Kym tears up and worries about wasted time as she is put in a neck brace


Emergency room: Kym is taken away in a stretcher to hospital


Before her injury she said:'We have the salsa and the Argentine Tango. We're so excited about the semis but we have a lot to do.

'Knowing the competition is so close going into the semi finals does change my strategy.

'We're doing lifts that I have never seen before and never seen on Dancing With The Stars before.

'It's pretty scary but it will be worth it. You've got to take risks.'


Forlorn: Hines is left devastated by the incident and feels pangs of guilt


After the accident she consoled Hines, telling him it wasn't his fault he fell on her as the medics attended her.

'It's my fault, I shouldn't have made us do that stupid lift,' she said. 'My God I cant believe this is happening, there's so much to do. Its like a wasted day - we cant afford this.'

Hines was stunned by her professionalism.

'She was more worried about my practice than herself. To be honest I'm not even thinking about the competition now,' he said.


Spectacular: Despite the death defying fall, Kym made a triumphant return to the live performance show as she and Hines took to the floor in their first dance to perform the Argentine Tango


Thrilled: Following the performance Hines and Kym embraced with happiness


Well-rewarded: The pair received a perfect 30 score from all three of the judges


On track: Ralph Macchio was bottom of the leader board after his knee gave out on last week's show but he recovered enough to perform the opening Argentine Tango


Up to the challenge: After receiving her first 10 of the season last week for her Argentine Tango, Kirstie Alley had a lot to live up to when she took to the floor to do the Vienesse Waltz


Not up to scratch: Chelsea Kane and Mark Ballas did not fare so well with their Argentine Tango in the first round


Raunchy: The shock of the season's first perfect score had barely subsided when Ralph Macchio and Karina Smirnoff took to the stage for their salsa


Shock: Both were dressed in glamorous 70's garb but nobody could have expected the reaction from Bruno in the East Coast feed, which was heavily edited in the West Coast feed


Near perfect: Kirstie Alley's second performance of the night was the Pasodoble, which she performed in a near flawless way


Facing off: Hines and Kym were up against Ralph and Karina got all three votes from Len, Bruno and Carrie Ann in the first heat


Match up: The second heat of the Cha Cha featured Chelsea and Mark facing Kirstie and partner Maksim, with the judges choosing the former


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