Pixie Lott and Nicole Scherzinger are all legs and cleavage at The Royal Variety Performance

By Kirsty Mccormack

Last updated at 8:22 AM on 6th December 2011


There may have been royalty in the audience but didn't stop celebrities from wearing racy outfits.

Singers Pixie Lott and Nicole Scherzinger both bared their flesh for their appearances at the Royal Variety Performance in Manchester tonight.

Taking to the stage at The Lowry in Salford Quays, both artists wore their usual attire to serenade the Royal audience.

Not so Royal appropriate: Pixie Lott wore a pair of short shorts to sing at The Royal Variety Performance

Feathered fancy: The blonde singer entertained the audience - including Princess Anne - with her singing

Blonde Pixie chose to wear a pair of black thigh-skimming shorts that showed off her legs and was complete with a black fitted top and a feathered waist.

She completed her look with a pair of black ankle boots and wore her short hair in an old-fashioned curl.

Covering her legs: Nicole Scherzinger wore a floor-length black netted gown for her performance

Tight fit: The singer's dress was complete with a plunging corset that showed off her cleavage

Nicole on the other hand kept her legs hidden in a floor-length black gown that was complete with a plunging neckline.

The Poison singer showed off her cleavage in the corset dress and wore a chunky crystal necklace that highlighted the area.

Royal audience: Princess Anne arrived at The Lowry in Manchester wearing a long navy blue dress with matching gloves

Something funny? Princess Anne was all smiles as she met with Pixie after the performance

Nice to meet you: Nicole also looked really pleased to be shaking hands with Royalty

But regardless of what they were wearing both singers appeared to belt out their popular songs and wowed the audience with their performance - including Princess Anne, who was in attendance at the annual event.

Also looking glammed up, Princess Anne wore a floor-length navy blue dress that was embroidered with flowers and she kept warm in a black faux fur shrug.

She completed her look with a pair of long gloves and a velvet clutch bag.

Dressed up: Singer Cee Lo Green wore black sequin trousers with a matching shiny shirt to perform one of his hits

Not alone: The U.S. star was joined by several female dancers who wore gold glitzy dresses

The Royal also had the pleasure of watching another singer on stage in the form of U.S. star Cee Lo Green.

The Bright Lights Bigger City singer also dressed up wearing a pair of black sequin trousers, a matching satin shirt and a rather expensive-looking gold watch.

He was joined on stage by several female dancers who matched him in the sequins department by wearing gold one-shoulder dresses.

Singing In The Rain: Performer Adam Cooper entertained the audience with his rendition of the popular song

The Boy With Tape On His face: Prop-comic Sam Wills provided some unusual entertainment

Singing duet: Rolando Villazon and Hayley Westenra sang for the audience

Also performing on the stage were the cast of Singing In The Rain, including Adam Cooper.

Singers Rolando Villazon and Hayley Westenra sang a duet with one another and prop-comic Sam Wills entertained the audience with his The Boy With Tape On His Face sketch.

But perhaps the biggest performance of the night came from comedian Peter Kay who hosted the event.

Ready for the rain: Peter Kay hosted the event and kept the audience laughing

Having some fun: The comedian also led an orchestra that included ten Royal Marine drummers

The Northern funnyman kept the audience entertained as he wandered on stage in an umbrella hat, a poncho and bright yellow wellington boots as he referenced Singing In The Rain.

He also had fun leading an orchestra with the help of ten Royal Marine drummers.

Other famous faces who arrived at the event to enjoy the night of entertainment was Northern Irish comedian Frank Carson who posed for photos with a teenage girl who was set to present Princess Anne with some flowers at the show.

Photo opportunity: Frank Carson poses with Casey Donnelly who was due to present flowers to Princess Anne

Former Manchester United football player, Nicky Butt, looked very smart in a tux as he arrived arm-in-arm with his wife, Shelley.

Theatre producer and chairman of Everton Football Club, Bill Kenwright, arrived with his partner Jenny Seagrove to enjoy the show.

Sporty couples: Chairman of Everton Football Club, Bill Kenwright, arrives with his partner Jenny Seagrove (L) and former footballer Nicky Butt brought along his wife Shelley

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Bondage-clad Britney Spears kissed by Rihanna at the Billboard Music Awards

What would Madonna say? Bondage-clad Britney Spears receives an onstage kiss from Rihanna at the Billboard Music Awards

By Daily Mail Reporter


Last updated at 2:27 PM on 23rd May 2011

It has been eight years since Britney Spears and Madonna shocked the world with their steamy onstage kiss on the lips at the MTV awards.


And last night it was a familiar scene as the 29-year-old received a smooch from Rihanna as they performed onstage at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.


The 23-year old Barbados born singer planted the wet one on Spears's cheek after they performed her hit single S&M.


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Blown away: Spears and Rihanna wow the crowd with their on-stage kiss which was reminiscent of Spears and Madonna

Both women were suitably clad in bondage-style body suits as they took to the stage.

While Spears slipped into a black suit, Rihanna opted for white.
Spears's vigorous work-outs for her up-and-coming Femme Fatale tour proved to be paying off, with the blonde looking incredibly toned in her stage costume.

Remember this? Spears and Rihanna's kiss might have reminded fans of the kiss between Britney and Madonna at the MTV VMA's in 2003

Raunchy start: Rihanna begins her performance sitting on a chair wielding a chain

While Spears lip-synched her parts in the song, her stage antics were nothing less than crowd pleasing and the pair certainly didn't disappoint with their very steamy performance.

 Keeping within the bondage theme, Rihanna crawled on her knees while Spears commanded and dominated her with a long chain.

In control: Rihanna crawls around the stage while Spears dominates her with a chain

Chain reaction: Dominatrix Spears is surrounded by topless male dancers

Bondage: Spears dons an S&M style mask for some of the performance and Rihanna gets provocative on a chair

Spears also donned a bondage-style mask complete with bunny ears as she wrapped her wrists up in chains.


As always Rihanna turned up the heat on stage as she writhed around on the stage floor, while a pair of male hands attempted to grab her from underneath.


The Umbrella singer was also adorned with the kinky metal chains.

Provocative: Rihanna lies back to belt out her song before rolling on to her front

Rear view: The Bajan singer shows off her pert derriere as she glances back and sings to the audience

The two women topped off their show with a sexy pillow fight, hitting the male dancers with the bedding until feathers flew in the air.

The kinky performance was certain to make one man happy.

Pillow fight! Spears is playful with dancers on the stage as well as with Rihanna

Spears's boyfriend Jason Trawick was watching from the sidelines.


The 39-year-old looked like the cat that got the cream as the couple posed for a happy snap backstage.


Spears proved that she was well and truly back to her best as she graced the stage for the second time in the night with rapper and singer/songwriter Nicki Minaj.

Minaj started out the performance with her song Super Bass, before Spears came on to sing her hit Till the World Ends.

Winning team: The crowd couldn't get enough of Spears and Rihanna

Feathers fly: The two women enjoy a pillow fight, hitting the male dancers with the bedding until feathers flew

Messing up: They add extra sex appeal to the performance with a raunchy pillow fight

Even though she appeared to be miming while Minaj sang live, Spears put more energy into her dance moves than she has in the past few months.
The act proved to be a successful practice before the duo tour together this summer
Minaj started the song wearing a skin-tight laddered white tank dress over matching leggings and a blue and white striped body suit.
The leotard matched her back-up singers, who acted as duplicates of Minaj, known for her quirky style.

Admirer: Spears's boyfriend Jason Trawick looks like the cat that got the cream as the couple pose for a happy snap backstage

In their blonde bobbed wigs they moved with the 26-year-old as she rocked the stage.


But it was Spears who stole the spotlight in a her tight black minidress worn underneath a cropped leather jacket and strappy stilettos.


Enjoying the show was Justin Bieber who was sitting in the crowd with his girlfriend, Selena Gomez.

Double trouble: Minaj started out the performance with her song Super Bass before Spears came on to sing her hit Till the World Ends

Mini-me: Nicki Minaj took to the stage to perform in a white outfit while other girls with blonde wigs danced around her

Rear of the year? Nicki Minaj flaunts her famous bottom

The young couple were reminiscent of the Justin Timberlake and Spears of yesteryear, as they posed together smiling.
And Selena Gomez affectionately rested her hand on Justin Bieber's leg as they both smiled for the cameras.

The 17-year-old singing sensation looked every bit the pop star in his gold and black tuxedo jacket, while Gomez,18, was the sexy starlet in her slinky black gown.

What a show: Ne-yo and rapper Pitball also performed at the awards with a group of scantily-clad dancers

Gravity defying: Cee Lo Green wore a glitzy suit for his performance which saw him and his piano overturn on stage

Up and over: The singer and his piano are tipped over, adding an extra wow factor at the awards ceremony

Yes peas! The Black Eyed Peas took to the stage and Fergie and will.i.am put on an energetic performance

Show-stopping: Beyonce wowed the crowd as she took to the stage in a risqué bodysuit to perform her new single 'Run the World (Girls)'

Beyonce also gave a show-stopping performance, steaming up the stage as she slipped into a risqué bodysuit to perform her new song Run the World (Girls).
During the night there were also performances by the Black Eyed Peas, Ke$ha, Cee Lo Green, Keith Urban and Neil Diamond, who won the Icon Award, among others.

Finalists and winners were determined by their rank on the Billboard charts and their 'social and streaming activity'.
The show was hosted by Ken Jeong who plays Mr. Chow from The Hangover and the up-coming The Hangover II.

Rocking out! K$sha took to the stage dressed in a feathered outfit with ripped tights

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Vanessa Hudgens sizzles at Coachella festival in the California desert

Hot work! Vanessa Hudgens sizzles as celebs hit sell-out Coachella festival in the California desert

By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 12:45 PM on 16th April 2011

This year's tickets sold out in just days when they went on sale in January, so it was with high anticipation that thousands flocked to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival today.
Braving gridlocked traffic on freeways, and huge queues to gain access to the venue, the lucky wristband holders did their best to deal with the heat in Indio, at the heart of the Mojave Desert.
Celebrities, of course, have their own VIP section near the main stage, but no special treatment could protect them from the temperatures in Palm Springs, which reached 38C today.

Keeping it cool: Disney star Vanessa Hudgens donned a floppy hat to protect her from the searing heat at the Coachella music festival in California yesterday

Juicy: Hudgens keeps cool in the Mojave desert by taking refreshment with friends

Hippy chick: The actress donned a colourful orange top and floral trousers

High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens, 22 , found a canny and stylish way to beat the heat, by wearing a Bianca Jagger style floppy hat.
Doubtless, she's probably too young to realise that the main proponent of her titfer was the Rolling Stone's former wife, but she wore the look with aplomb.
She also made sure to be well hydrated as she chatted with friends on the law, which is used as a Polo pitch during other times of the year.

Legs on show: Twilight star Ashley Greene kept it short and sweet in a pair of Daisy Dukes

Shady characters: Miguel (left) and Usher (right) in the VIP area

Usher, meanwhile, hid behind a pair of shades, even when protected by the backstage tent - he posed with fellow singer Miguel as the event started to rumble into action.
Regular punters had less concern about how to keep stylish in the oven-hot heat, and simply stripped off their clothes
Coachella has become synonymous with fashion, as well as music.

VIP treatment: Dita Von Teese and her boyfriend and safari -ready Jack Osbourne joins in the festivities

Pucker up: Nicky Hilton was seen kissing her boyfriend David Katzenberg by the bar as the pair soaked up the sunshine

Increasingly that fashion has become daring, as crowds -  who have largely headed east from Los Angeles - strive to find unique ways to stand out from their peers while keeping cool.
Today marks the beginning of the event, which runs until Sunday.
It boasts a stellar line up, and tickets are selling from touts at $600.

Flower power: A pair of girls soak up the sunshine and enjoy a cigarette simply wearing flowers to cover themselves

Crowds: Thousands got in the party spirit for the beginning of Coachella today

Keeping cool: Many revellers stripped off to keep cool

It wasn't just the temperatures that were hotting up and Whitney Port, Nicky Hilton and Dita Von Teese were all seen getting close to their respective beaus while enjoying the festivities.

Indeed heiress Nicky was seen puckering up to her man at the bar while taking in the scene.
The socialite has been with beau David Katzenberg since 2006 but they looked like love's young dream as they canoodled together in the sunshine.

Crowd pleaser: Lauryn Hill took to the stage on the first day of the festival

Cee Lo Green is just one of the big names that revellers get to enjoy, the weekend will see performances from Kanye West, surprise Grammy winners Arcade Fire, The Strokes, Plan B, Suede and many, many more.
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Stellar: Cee-Lo Green was one of the first amazing performers to entertain the crowd

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