Victory for the brunette brigade as Duchess of Cambridge and Pippa Middleton are named top beauty icons of 2011

By Deborah Arthurs

Last updated at 1:01 PM on 27th December 2011


Kate Middleton has been voted the top beauty icon of 2011 - beating sister Pippa into second place.

Kate, who became the Duchess of Cambridge when she married Prince William in April, came out top in a poll of 3,000 women.

The 29-year-old Duchess has become recognised as increasingly style savvy throughout the year, appearing impeccably turned-out at various public occasions over the year.

Brunette brigade: Kate won over the 3,000 women polled with her trademark glossy brown locks and heavy eyeliner, while Pippa's perfect tan and natural make up earned her second place

Always immaculately groomed, Kate has remained true to the make up and hair style she has always favoured - albeit with a little more polish as her profile grows.

Her glossy brunette locks - tended to until recently by stylists from the Richard Ward salon in London - tumble about her shoulders with a subtle curl to the ends, and her dark eyeliner, which the Duchess famously applies with her own confident hand, completes her trademark look.

In second place was Kate's younger sister Pippa, 28, who shot to worldwide fame after images of her derriere in her Sarah Burton maid-of-honour dress were circulated globally in the days following her sister's nuptials.

Like Kate, she was hailed for her signature look of dark tan, glossy lips with fresh faced make-up.

Third place in the Superdrug poll went to last year's winner Cheryl Cole, who continues to win admirers despite having kept a low profile since her departure from American X Factor.

Sara Wolverson, Superdrug Director of beauty, who commissioned the research, said: 'What is fascinating is that four of the five celebrity women to appear in the top five are brunettes, which would indicate that while blondes may have more fun, brunettes are seen to be more beautiful.

Topping the polls: Last year's winner Cheryl Cole came in third place, while Rihanna's exotic beauty won her fourth place

'Everyone in the list has a distinct look, whether it's natural beauty, full octane glamour or a love of beauty trend-hopping.

'While the majority of ladies in the list are natural beauties, we also see the TOWIE effect with Amy Childs appearing on the list for the first time with her Essex tan, hair extensions, and false nails.'

The study also found Cheryl managed to nudge her replacement on the UK X Factor, judge Tulisa Contostavlos, down into sixth place.

Pop princess Rihanna and This Morning television presenter Holly Willoughby completed the top five beauty icons of 2011.

TOP 20 BEAUTY ICONS OF 2011

1. Kate Middleton
2. Pippa Middleton
3. Cheryl Cole
4. Rihanna
5. Holly Willoughby
6. Tulisa Contostavlos
7. Beyonce
8. Emma Watson
9. Katy Perry
10. Victoria Beckham
11. Kelly Rowland
12. Lady Gaga
13. Amy Childs
14. Katherine Jenkins
15. Nicole Scherzinger
16. Adele
17. Pixie Lott
18. Angelina Jolie
19. Keira Knightley
20. Scarlett Johannson

Seventh in the list is mother-to-be Beyonce who appears on the list for the first time, while Harry Potter's Emma Watson appears at number eight on the list.

With her pixie haircut, the young actress is the only woman in the top ten with short hair.

American singer and Mrs Russell Brand Katy Perry takes the number nine spot, cited for her quirky style, while mother-of-four and fashion icon Victoria Beckham completes the top ten.

New entries for 2011 include singers Lady Gaga at 12, Katherine Jenkins at 14 and Vogue cover girl Adele at 16.

Some who appeared in last year's list failed to appear this year, with Kylie Minogue, Fearne Cotton, Leona Lewis, Michelle Obama and Gemma Arterton all falling out of the top 20.

Sara Wolverson added: 'As always our Beauty Icons survey gives a snapshot of the changing face of British beauty.

'A key change for us is the continued rise of the brunette with three quarters of the top 20 sporting brown hair.

'We can see directly how changing celebrity trends affect our sales, from the 'Duchess effect' on sales of black eyeliner, to the 'Gaga effect' causing crazy nail art and our brightest cosmetics being a huge hit all year long, and Rihanna and Cheryl Cole's flirtation with vibrant red hair causing sales to rocket.'

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Beyonce reminds fans of her bootylicious curves in racy magazine shoot taken before her pregnancy

What a cheeky girl! Beyonce reminds fans of her bootylicious curves in racy magazine shoot taken before her pregnancy

By Leah Simpson and Jade Watkins

Last updated at 11:30 PM on 22nd December 2011


All eyes are on her growing baby bump these days.

But a newly-published magazine shoot taken before Beyonce fell pregnant is reminding the world of her bootylicious beginnings.
The 30-year-old, who is due to give birth in February, shows off her sensational curves in an sexy fashion spread.

Dangerous curves: Beyonce showed off her famous curves when she stripped down for a sexy pre-pregnancy photo shoot for Jones magazine

Rapper Jay-Z’s wife truly flashes the flesh as she appears without trousers for Jones magazine Winter Arts & Entertainment issue.

With dark make-up contrasting her blonde locks, the mother-to-be looks sensual on the shoot, which evidently took place before she announced she was with child.

In the Parisian photo shoot she can be seen relaxing against railings on the terrace of the Maurice in the French capital as photographer Greg Gex captures her best angles.

Rear view: In one shot she flaunts her long legs and famous derrière as she gazes over a balcony looking at a busy city skyline, merely wearing a body suit and what appears to be a tailored blazer with leather detailing

In one shot she flaunts her long legs and famous derrière as she gazes over a balcony looking at a busy city skyline, merely wearing a body suit and what appears to be a tailored blazer with leather detailing.

In another snap Beyonce reclines on a large outdoor chair, going mad for buckles in an outfit festooned with fastenings around her midriff and on her extravagant gladiator boots.

Beyonce’s parents Mathew and Tina Knowles announced they were divorcing after 31 years of marriage on Tuesday, following claims that he fathered a love child.

Baring all: Jones magazine features Beyoncé on the cover of its arts and entertainment issue, recognising the contributions she has made to the industry

In regarded to parenthood, their eldest daughter tells the February issue of Jones: ‘I believe that parents prepare their kids for the moment that they’re on their own: at this point, I am taking everything my dad and my mother have taught me, and I’m able to do things my way.'

Meanwhile as she prepares to welcome her baby into the world, Beyonce hasn't stopped donning sexy ensembles throughout her final trimester of pregnancy.

The latest racy outfit from the star came in the form of a pair of animal print leggings, which she wore to go shopping on Wednesday.

Wild thing: Pregnant Beyonce stepped out in a pair of animal print leggings as she went shopping in New York on Wednesday

Although she wore a loose-fitting black shirt, a hint of her baby bump could still be seen as she picked up some gifts just in time for Christmas.

The singer strutted out of Curve boutique in New York also in a pair of black buckled booties and a leather jacket, and she carried a snakeskin Hermes handbag.

The clothing wasn’t the only animalistic quality in Beyonce’s outfit, she also flaunted red claw-style nails, which stars including Lady GaGa are currently wearing.

Baby bump: Beyonce wore an oversized black shirt, but a hint of her baby bump could still be seen

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2011 was another year of wacky celebrity baby names - but what choices will stars make for 2012's new arrivals?

2011 was another year of wacky celebrity baby names - but what 'outrageous' choices will stars make for 2012's new arrivals?

By Daisy Dumas

Last updated at 10:24 PM on 12th December 2011

While 2011 has been yet another year of kooky celebrity monikers, it's 2012's most highly anticipated new year babies that are already getting name commentators excited.

Perhaps most famous is Beyonce's and Jay-Z's progeny - and, though not due until February, the baby's name is the speculation of experts at Nameberry.com.

Expectations are high - with the invented Jay-Z and highly unusual Beyonce for parents' names, both of which are identifiers enough without surnames attached, Pamela Satran of Nameberry says she thinks 'it'll be something really outrageous.'

It's all in an name: Beyonce, due in February, has name exerts guessing as to what she and husband Jay-Z may choose for their celebaby

Ms Satran told MailOnline: 'I'm curious to see whether they'll invent a new name for their baby. I'm really excited to see what it is.'

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's son, due in January, is another baby in utero whose name already has those in the know guessing.

Choosing Violet and Seraphina for their two girls, his parents, according to to Ms Satran, 'have proved themselves to be baby naming masters.

'They picked obscure, unknown, old names and we've seen them zoom up the charts over the last five years.'

She says she and colleagues are excited to see what their next choice will be, her best guess for the baby boy something in the same vein: 'I think they'll choose an old name, something surprising, cool and right.'

Whatever it may be, the name is sure to be imitated over and over, she says.

Not long now: A heartily pregnant Jennifer Garner spotted Christmas shopping last week. Experts expect her son's name, like her past name choices, will spark a new trend

An overview of the year's celebrity baby names reveals a motley selection of unusual, often attention-grabbing choices.

Intentional or not, some name combinations have saluted bygone stars. As Ms Satran and colleague Linda Rosenkrantz say: 'Celine Dion appears to have inadvertently saluted stiff 1930’s operetta star Nelson Eddy with the combined names of her twin boys, while Niki Taylor (possibly unknowingly) paid tribute to Rex Harrison, the star of My Fair Lady.'

They have pointed out a mini-me moment, with Mike Myers' son's name choice: 'Mike and Spike? Really? Spike may be a rhyming tribute to his dad, yes, but also - we have to say - more often the name of a snarling bulldog or a Dead End Kid.'

The biggest trend seems to be the laudable search for personal meaning in names. So, where some celebs have delved into family history for inspiration - take 30 Rock's Tina Fey's referencing of her Greek ancestry when deciding upon Penelope Athena, for one - others have looked no further than... their decorative floor rugs for that a-ha moment.

'I like the overall trend of people looking for meaning in names. I'm more supportive of people looking for meaning in family than in rugs'

'Yes, it was room décor that inspired the name of Monroe’s twin brother—specifically the Moroccan-inspired décor of the top tier of Carey's New York apartment, the so-called Moroccan Room in which Cannon proposed,' explains the Nameberry founders.

'I like the overall trend of people looking for meaning in names. I'm more supportive of people looking for meaning in family than in rugs,' said Ms Satran.

Some of the more questionable options from the past year include Mirabella Bunny, daughter of Bryan Adams; and Bear Blu, son of Alicia Silverstone.

A hoard of gender-benders have put new twists on old names, such as Arlo, daughter of Johnny Knoxville and son of Toni Collette, Martha Stewart’s granddaughter Jude, Mariah Carey’s daughter Monroe, and quarterback Peyton Manning’s little girl Mosley Thompson.

Unsurprisingly, it's the more conventional names that have seen uptake among the general public, with Arabella, after Ivanka Trump's daughter, and Flynn, after Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom's son enjoying popularity on the names site.

Then there are some names that only the really physically blessed can pull off.

'Agnes Lark is not a conventionally attractive choice,' says Ms Satran of Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany's daughter.

'I probably wouldn't choose it but if you're Jennifer Connelly and you're sure your child is going to be beautiful, you might.'

'Let’s be honest, the kid is sure to be gorgeous, which will do much for Agnes’s somewhat harsh image,' say the pros.

NAMEBERRY'S CELEBRITY BABY NAMES OF 2011:

Naming rights: Miranda Kerr with baby Flynn - which has become a trending name at Nameberry

The Nelson Eddy Memorial Award goes to: Rex Harrison, son of Niki Taylor.
Newest celebrity gender bender: Arlo, daughter of Johnny Knoxville and son of Toni Collette.
Most mini-me name: Spike, son of Mike Myers.
Best alliterative sibling set: Haven Garner, daughter of Jessica Alba and Cash Warren, baby sister to Honor Marie.
Celebrity baby names most likely to be imitated: Arabella, after Ivanka Trump’s daughter and Flynn, chosen by Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom.
Best roots-inspired choice: Penelope Athena, daughter of 30 Rock star Tina Fey, who has Greek heritage.
Weird starbaby name most likely to become a cute kid name: Bingham (Bing) Hawn, son of Kate Hudson.
Weird starbaby name most likely to remain a weird starbaby name:
Aleph, son of Natalie Portman.
Celebrity baby most likely to beautify her name: Agnes Lark, daughter of Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany.
Softest name chosen by hardest rocker
Willow Sage, daughter of Pink.
Name not to try east of Yellowstone National Park: Bear Blu, son of Alicia Silverstone.
Middle name least likely to be appreciated in adolescence: Mirabella Bunny, daughter of Bryan Adams.
Most bizarre name inspiration: Moroccan Scott, son of Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon.
Baddest-ass family name: Waylon Albert, nicknamed Blackjack, son of Drea de Matteo and Shooter Jennings.
Celebrity baby names most anticipated in 2012: Baby Boy Affleck and Baby Beyonce and Jay-Z.

Source: Nameberry.com

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A Night with Beyoncé was taped in July 2011 but premiered Dec 4 2011. B answered fan questions & performed her hit songs Crazy In Love/At Last/Irreplaceable/End of Time/If I Were A Boy/1+1/Countdown/The Best Thing I Never Had/Single Ladies

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Beyonce speaks out about fake baby bump rumours for the first time in new interview with Katie Couric

'It doesn't even affect me': Beyonce speaks out about fake baby bump rumours for the first time in new interview with Katie Couric

By Jade Watkins

Last updated at 4:08 PM on 3rd December 2011

Since announcing her pregnancy to the world back in August 2011 at the MTV Video Music Awards, Beyonce fans have eagerly been on baby bump watch.

But in October the singer sparked rumours that she was wearing a prosthetic belly after her stomach appeared to collapse as she sat down during a live TV appearance in Australia.

Now the 30-year-old star, who has branded the stories as 'ridiculous', has spoken out for the first time about how she feels about the reports.

Water off a duck's back: Beyonce speaks out about fake baby bump rumours for the first time in an interview with Katie Couric on ABC's 20/20 last night

About baby: In her interview with Couric, Beyonce discussed her pregnancy in detail

In an interview with Katie Couric for ABC's 20/20, she said she treated the stories like water off a ducks back.

'You know there are certain things that are so far, it doesn't even affect me,' she said.

'I am cool, it is so ridiculous and over the top.'

In fact the Love On Top singer revealed that it was her mother, Tina Knowles, that needed to be calmed down the most.

Her mother's fury: The Love On Top singer revealed that it was her mother, Tina Knowles, that needed to be calmed down the most

'She's like "no one is going to talk about my gran-baby."' she said.'I was like calm down mom, it's OK.'

At the time of the incident, Beyoncé representation vehemently denied suggestions that she wears a fake baby bump.

A spokesperson for the singer told America's ABC News that insinuations about her donning a prosthetic belly was 'stupid, ridiculous and false.'

Speculation: In October Beyonce sparked rumours that she was wearing a prosthetic belly after her stomach appeared to collapse as she sat down during a live TV appearance in Australia

The dramatic denial came after footage of the interview, given to local TV personality Molly Meldrum on a Sunday Night programme, became a YouTube sensation.

The fascination lied in the fact that at one point the cameras appear to show Beyoncé’s bump being squashed and moving as she sits down.

The footage promoted speculation on gossip websites that she was wearing a prosthetic bump.

One on one: Beyonce and veteran TV journalist Couric go for a stroll on the streets of New York

In her interview with Couric last night, Beyonce was certainly more eager to discuss other things.

She talked openly about her pregnancy in detail and her new DVD Live At Roseland.

She also explained why she decided to reveal her pregnancy on stage at the MTV Awards, the moment in which she stripped off her jacket and rubbed her belly after performing her hit song, Love On Top.

'News that is that big... it is hard to keep to yourself,' she explained to Couric.

Where it all began: Beyonce and Couric arrive at the Roseland theatre, where the Crazy in Love star played earlier this year

Headline act: Beyonce and Katie's name appear as the headline act on the building, where they went to record their exclusive interview inside

She said after that moment she finally felt free.

'I felt so liberated and I could breathe and be happy. I went straight off the stage, I hugged Jay and I hugged my mom' she explained.

Beyonce told Couric that she would soon be taking time off to prepare for the birth of her baby, and then afterwards to care for the tot and also to lose her baby weight.

'I am not looking forward to that because I am having a good time!' she said.

Staying mum: In the interview Katie also tried her hand to get the singer to reveal the sex of the baby but to no avail

Perhaps most of her joy is the indulging that most mother's do during pregnancy.

But Beyonce revealed that she was being careful with her diet in an effort to avoid putting on too much weight during her first pregnancy.

'I've been really conscious [about food],' she told Couric.

Place of work: The duo visit Beyonce's office where she does all her behind the scenes work

'I've been trying my best not to lose control.

'Because I've met so many people that say, "My second baby, my third baby, I've learned my lesson,"' she explains of other mothers who struggled to lose their baby weight.

'So I haven't been going crazy. I know it's important that I don't lose myself.'

The singer was quick to quash the outlandish stories circulating about her strange food cravings.

Skills: Beyonce shows Couric just how she edited her new video Live At The Roseland

'Not really anything crazy, ' says Beyonce, 'I read that I like ketchup on everything.'

'I read that too,' answers Katie, 'Is it true?'

'Not true!' Beyonce laughed.

She added: 'I was on a plane and the flight attendant came and was like, I have your hot sauce and pickles and bananas.'

'I'm like, that is disgusting! What are you doing? And he's like, I read it on the internet!'

Public news: Beyonce explained why she decided to reveal her pregnancy on stage at the MTV Awards back in August

So excited: Beyonce said her husband Jay-Z, seen here clapping after Beyonce shared her news with the world on live TV, was overjoyed about the impending arrival

Beyonce told the 54-year-old TV journalist that she couldn't wait to get her hands on her bundle of joy.

'I am so anxious I want to hold the baby!' she laughed.

'The best thing is knowing that my favourite person in the world... I haven't met them yet. It's exciting.'

And she revealed that her husband Jay-Z was equally waiting with anticipation, when Couric asked about his no doubt huge excitement.

Embarrassing: Beyonce said some of the footage on her new DVD made her wince

'You can only imagine and multiply that,' she said.

In the meantime, Beyonce's unborn baby has been getting plenty of attention.

Couric, who placed a hand on the singer's growing bump, asked how many people touch her belly.

'Not as crazy as you imagine,' she laughed. But she did say that her family were constantly cradling her bump.

'I can't walk, I have someone holding and hugging!'

Baby B: Here is a curly-haired and super cute Beyonce as a little girl, seen on the Live At The Roseland DVD

In the interview Couric also tried her hand at getting the singer to reveal the sex of the baby.

'Should I get you a pink baby present or a blue baby present?' she asked.

But Beyonce only coyly put her finger to her mouth and replied: 'Hmm...'

However Couric pressed, telling her that her bestfriend Kelly Rowland had already let the sex of the baby slip.

'Really?' Beyonce asked.

Growing up: Video montages show the singer through various years of her childhood

'She said that you were going to have a girl,' Couric laughed.

'Did she?' the singer hummed, once again holding her finger to her mouth.

Beyonce's interview with Couric was recorded at the Roseland theatre, where the Crazy in Love star played earlier this year.

Footage from the show was used for her new DVD Live At Roseland.

The video along with several montages of iconic moments in her life was edited by Beyonce herself.

Best foot forward: Beyonce looked stylish in her brightly patterned leggings and lace-up boots earlier this week

'I learned how to edit the last DVD on final cut pro, I am an editor as well,' she told Couric.
But some of the images made Beyonce wince, especially footage of her as a 12-year-old in a girl group called Girls time.
'I see that and I just cringe when I see those old clips!' she laughs.
Images of Beyonce trying on her wedding dress prior to her 2008 marriage, also feature on the new DVD.
The footage also features shots of childhood memories, her award trophies, her earliest days as a performer and hugging Michael Jackson.

Fan Club: Katie gushed about Beyonce after interviewing her for ABC

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Pregnant Beyoncé ditches her killer heels and goes barefoot as she performs on ITV special

By Sarah Bull

Last updated at 8:26 AM on 2nd December 2011

She's one of the most glamorous women in the world, and is rarely seen without a pair of killer heels.

But, as pregnant singer Beyoncé filmed a television special for ITV, she decided to try out a more casual look - teaming her sheer blue trousers and blouse with bare feet.

The 30-year-old singer looked confident as she performed some of her greatest hits, including Best Thing I Never Had, while perching on a stool.

The heels are finally off! Pregnant singer Beyoncé ditches her heels and performs barefoot in an ITV special

Relaxed: Beyoncé perches on a stool as she performs some of her most famous tracks, including the recent hit Best Thing I Never Had

She later sits down on the floor after belting out the track's biggest top notes.

Beyoncé's relaxed appearance is in sharp contrast to her usual immaculately groomed look, but suited the mother-to-be.

The exclusive performance, recorded in front of an audience of Beyoncé's biggest fans shortly before the superstar announced her pregnancy in August, also sees the former Destiny's Child singer treat fans to a question and answer session in between songs.

Flawless: The former Destiny's Child singer has her hair and make-up finished ahead of making her way to the stage

Excited: Beyoncé filmed the special back in July, shortly before announcing her pregnancy in August

Hosted by X Factor USA presenter Steve Jones, the hour and a quarter long special airs on Sunday night, and Acting Controller of Entertainment, ITV, Daniela Neumann, who commissioned the special, said it will be an unmissable show.

She said: 'Beyoncé is one of the biggest selling artists of today. She is a world-class performer who dazzles her audience with her energy and talent.

'We are thrilled to have this very special and exclusive entertainment event on ITV.'

Style over comfort: Beyoncé, who is expecting her first child with husband Jay-Z, hasn't stopped wearing heels during her pregnancy

Other shots from backstage at the ITV special include an arty black and white picture of Beyoncé grinning and waving to fans as she made her way from her people carrier into London's Fountain Studios.

Another shows Beyoncé getting her hair and make-up finished backstage before the stunning singer made her way to the stage to perform.

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Beyonce brims with delight as she rubs her bump in behind-the-scenes video clip

'Oh baby! Oh baby!': Beyonce brims with delight as she rubs her bump in behind-the-scenes video clip

By Jade Watkins

Last updated at 7:54 PM on 29th November 2011

Beyonce's countless fans are no doubt overjoyed by the impending arrival of her first child.

But no one is more thrilled about the pregnancy than the singer herself.

The 30-year-old is seen getting excited about her baby bump in a new behind-the-scenes video, which she posted on her YouTube page yesterday.

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'Oh baby!': Six months pregnant Beyonce is seen getting excited about her burgeoning bump in new behind-the-scenes video clip

In the 31 second clip, the star is seen rubbing her burgeoning belly, all whilst exclaiming 'oh baby, oh baby, oh baby, oh baby'.

Holding up a copy of The New York Daily News, Beyonce points to a red-carpet picture of herself on the front cover where her belly is on show in an elegant floor-length gown.

'This was on the cover of the Daily News,' she says excitedly.

Belly rub: The 30-year-old shows off her burgeoning bump in a tight-fitting roll neck sweater in the clip

Dressed om a tight-fitting roll neck sweater and her hair in a Sixties Mod-style, she then goes on to explain that she is shooting her new video, Countdown.

'Right now I am actually shooting the video of Countdown, and I am six months pregnant, pretending that my stomach is flat in body suits, hahaha,' she laughs.

'But thank god you can't really tell from the front, but when I turn to the side... Oh baby, oh baby!,' she says, as she once again happily clutches her bump.

Look, it's me! Holding up a copy of The New York Daily News, Beyonce points to a red-carpet picture of herself on the front cover, where her belly is on show in an elegant floor-length gown

Despite in her stomach looking flat in some images in the video, Beyonce actually incorporated her burgeoning belly in the stylish music clip.

In the video for the song, appropriately named Countdown, the star at one point turns to the side in a clinging black dress and shows off her blossoming tummy.

She sings: 'I’m tryin' to make us 3 from that 2' in the song, before three images of her displaying her bump are shown.

Busy: Beyonce filmed the clip while she was shooting her new music video Countdown

The star also shows off her new sidewards belly rubbing dance move which wowed the audience at MTV, when she first announced that she was pregnant.

She channels Audrey Hepburn in the video which sees her in a dark wig with a black fringe, cropped black trousers, and at one point, a black and white floppy hat, much like the actress in film My Fair Lady.

The video starts with a close up shot of the star in winged black eyeliner and false eyelashes.

Visible: Despite in her stomach looking flat in some images in the video, Beyonce actually incorporated her burgeoning belly in the stylish music clip

A later shot shows her sporting bright green eyeshadow, and a pink lipsticked mouth which she curls up.

There's also a striking shot of the star standing against a black and white striped background, moving her arms in a clock style.

And clearly Countdown wouldn't be a Beyonce video without some flesh exposed.

Colourful: The video also features Beyonce, or rather several images of Beyonce, dancing in a series of multi coloured body suits, where her bump appears to be concealed

The video also features Beyonce, or rather several images of Beyonce, dancing in a series of multi coloured body suits, where her bump appears to be concealed.

Beyonce's baby bump has caused considerable controversy in recent weeks with critics analysing the size and shape of her pregnant figure in great detail.

Beyoncé first revealed her pregnancy at the MTV Video Music Awards in August, announcing it on the red carpet and again on stage as she patted her stomach after belting out a rendition of Love on Top.

Striking: Beyonce performs the song in front of a black and white background wearing a black polo neck, cropped black trousers and white socks

She said: 'I want you to feel the love that's growing inside of me.'

But the authenticity of her baby bump came under fire after an interview on Australian television hinted that she was wearing a prosthetic bump.

As she sat down during the chat with local TV personality Molly Meldrum on the Sunday Night programme, it appeared the bump got squashed.

Keeping mum: Meanwhile in an upcoming interview with Katie Couric on 20/20, the journalist attempts to find out information about the sex of the baby from the singer, but to no avail

Thrilled: Following the interview, Couric tweeted her excitement about interviewing the singer

Just days later she caused another furore on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon performing with a flat stomach: only to explain that it was pre-recorded.

Doubts however should be laid to rest over the issue as Beyoncé shows it off in this new behinds-the-scenes clip.

Meanwhile in an upcoming interview with Katie Couric on 20/20, the journalist attempts to find out information about the sex of the baby from the singer, but to no avail.

Stylish: Beyonce slipped her pregnancy figure into some wild printed leggings and an oversized T-shirt as she made her way to her Manhattan apartment today

'Should I get you a pink baby present or a blue baby present?' she asks Beyonce, who coyly puts her finger to her mouth and replies 'Hmm...'

Pink? Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z may be expecting a little girl

Following the interview, Couric tweeted her excitement about interviewing the singer.

'I loved BEYONCE. I first met her when she was 18 and she's still humble + incredibly sweet But strong as well!' she wrote on the social networking site.

The secret of the sex of Beyonce's baby may well already be out.

Earlier this month, Beyonce's best friend Kelly Rowland recently let slip in an interview that the Crazy In Love singer is expecting a little girl next year.

'I have no idea what I'm going to buy Beyoncé at the baby shower because Jay is going to buy that little girl every single thing possible,' the 30-year-old singer said.

Speaking at the Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women of the Year Awards 2011 in London, Kelly added about the baby: 'She won't be spoiled but she will be very well looked after.

'I'll be on hand for babysitting duties and I'm actually very good with messy diapers!'

Kelly, who was a part of hit group Destiny's Child alongside Beyonce and Michelle Williams, is clearly looking forward to her friend's new arrival.

'I'm so happy for my sister and her husband,' she said. 'They're so happy in this moment right now, as they should be.

'They've made a little bundle of love, I'm so excited for them.

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Beyoncé - Dance For You - New Steamy Music Video

Published on 27 Nov 2011 by beyonceVEVO

Music video by Beyoncé performing Dance For You. (C) 2011 Sony Music Entertainment

Beyonce puts on a provocative private dance in new music video

Hey, big suspenders! Beyonce puts on a provocative private dance in new music video

By Jade Watkins

Last updated at 12:51 AM on 23rd November 2011

She opted for a striking Sixties style for her last video Countdown.

Now Beyonce is harking back to the Forties era for her next cinematic offering, Dance For You.

In the clip, which has a distinct Film Noir style, the singer is seen doing possibly some of her most provocative moves yet.

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Seductive: Beyonce shows some of her most provocative moves yet in her new Forties-style video clip titled Dance For You

Voyeur: In the clip she is seen being watched by a mystery man in a Forties-style Fedora hat and braces

Watched by a mystery man in a Forties-style Fedora hat and braces, the star wears a slinky and revealing satin dress paired with suspenders and stocking as she writhes all over a desk in an office setting.

Later she takes the sexy show to an armchair, where she proceeds with the seductive private dance all while exposing her vintage-style underwear.

A glowing light on the singer indicates that she is being filmed by an old school motion picture video camera.

It appears that the clip was filmed before she became pregnant.

Raunchy: The 30-year-old star wears a slinky and revealing satin dress paired with suspenders and stockings

Exposed: She also reveals her vintage underwear in the risque clip

Her new racy music video will be featured in the deluxe edition of Beyonce's Live at Roseland DVD special, which is slated to be released on November 29.

The R&B track is also part of bonus material on the singer's deluxe version of her album 4.

In the song, Beyonce sings about treating her man.

'Tonight I'm gonna dance for you/ Tonight I'm gonna dance for you/ Tonight I'm gonna put my body on your body/ Boy, I like it when you watch me/ Tonight it's going down,' she purrs.

Girl on film: A glowing light on the singer indicates that she is being filmed by an old school motion picture video camera

Beyonce's Live at Roseland DVD special also shows her performance last August at the famed Roseland Ballroom for four nights. The tickets sold out in a record 22 seconds.

The entire Beyonce: Live At Roseland concert is now being streamed on VEVO and VEVO@YT, viewable worldwide, on Beyonce's Vevo channel - BeyonceVEVO.

Beyonce also just released a new montage video of iconic moments, including trying on her wedding dress prior to her 2008 marriage, which will feature on her new DVD.

The footage features shots of childhood memories, her award trophies, her earliest days as a performer and hugging Michael Jackson.

Moves: At the beginning of the clip Beyonce writhes all over a desk in the office setting

As she addresses her fans in the opening of the clip before singing I Was Here, she says: 'It's taken a lot of hard work to get to where I am.

'I searched all around the world and found myself. You're my inspiration.'

Beyonce is currently pregnant with her first child with husband rapper Jay-Z.

Keeping the passion alive: In the song, Beyonce sings about treating her man

And already it seems that the bub to be will be lavished with only the best upon it's arrival.

Earlier this month the couple took delivery of a $5000 Swarovski crystal-studded baby bath from Beyonce's former Destiny’s Child bandmate turned X Factor judge Kelly Rowland.

The 3,000lb porcelain tub is studded with 44,928 crystals that Californian interior designer Lori Gardner spent more than two months applying by hand.

Revealed: The racy music video will be featured in the deluxe edition of Beyonce's Live at Roseland DVD special, which is slated to be released on November 29

Jay-Z, 42, revealed in a chat with America's GQ magazine that he intends to be a hands-on dad, after his own father walked out on him at 11.

He said: 'Providing - that's not love. Being there - that's more important. We see that with all these rich socialites.

'They're crying out for attention; they're hurting for love. 'I'm not being judgmental, I'm just making an observation.'

Pride and joy: Beyoncé looked the picture of health as she glowed at her DVD launch in New York City on Sunday night

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