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

Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 11:32 AM

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.

Pippa came second in the poll of 3,000 women

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.

Rihanna's exotic look earned her fourth place in the poll

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.'

Gyrating singer tricks fans by appearing naked in flesh-coloured leotard for new video You Da One

Friday, December 23, 2011 at 3:28 PM

Rihanna does a Britney! Gyrating singer tricks fans by appearing naked in flesh-coloured leotard for new video You Da One

By Nadia Mendoza

Last updated at 3:12 PM on 23rd December 2011

Oh, what a tease she is.
Rihanna certainly knows how to titillate fans as she 'strips off' in new video You Da One, appearing naked when she is in fact wearing a flesh-coloured leotard.

The Grammy-winner is seen writhing on the floor with strategically placed artistic shards of light to created leopard spots and tiger stripes on her skin.

What a tease! Rihanna appears naked as she covered in spots, but she is actually wearing a flesh-coloured leotard in her video for You Da One

Seductive: Rihanna embraces her curves and recently flaunted her birthday suit on the front cover of Esquire last month

There is also a generous dosage of gyrating from the ultra-svelte Umbrella singer, to make you feel green with envy as you feel the bloat from one too many mince pies.

And it seems her new romance with her backing dancing Londoner Dudley O'Shaughnessy influenced her choice of location, with the video filmed in east London's Hackney.

Sensual: Rihanna has never been one to shy away from displaying her curves on camera

In shape: Rihanna credits her figure to her trainer, who she takes on tour with her

Cheeky! Rihanna teases fans with a glimpse of her derriere in fishnet ensemble

The Bajan beauty wears a number of outfits and wigs through out the video, emulating the iconic clothes from Stanley Kubrick film A Clockwork Orange by wearing a white bowler hat and cane.

In another scene she flaunts her figure in a fishnet-clad ensemble and later flashes a gold grill on the bottom half of her jaw as she smiles for a camera close-up.

Artistic: Singer closes her eyes as the light falls on her creating tiger stripes

Born lucky: A fishnet-clad Rihanna poses with a giant Ace of Spades

The 23-year-old filmed the video while she was in England for her string of concerts at the O2 Arena in London last month.

Speaking of the second single from her album Talk That Talk, Rihanna said: 'To me, it's very infectious: The more you listen to it, the more you want to listen to it.

'It had a reggae vibe, but it's a sweet little love letter. I love the record. It's kind of dirty, I love it.'

Been there, done that: Britney Spears appeared naked in her Toxic video

Cheeky: Rihanna flashes her iconic grin as she poses in a bowler hat while clutching a cane

Britney Spears first teased fans in a skin-coloured bodysuit with her video for Toxic in 2004.

It wasn't long before Shakira followed in her footsteps, slipping into similar attire for She-Wolf in 2009.

Not that Rihanna needs to hide behind any kind of apparel, having bared her birthday suit on the front cover of Esquire last month.

Pinching styles: Rihanna emulates the look of A Clockwork Orange with braces and a bowler hat

Blondes have more fun: Singer wears a variety of wigs in the video

During the interview, the Russian Roulette songbird credited her trainer with keeping her in shape, saying: 'She trains me wherever, whenever. Touring messes with my metabolism, I have to get tight.'

Cheryl Cole has been gushing about Rihanna, tweeting: 'Congratulations on completing your tour @rihanna Have an amazing Christmas, well deserved break and amazing year! #illdrinktothat X'

The globetrotting star, who completed her final and 98th show of the Loud Tour last night, returned the favour, adding: '@CherylCole u are a sweetheart! Really!!! Thank you'.

Smokin' hot: Rihanna blows from a cigarette

Behind the scenes snaps of Rihanna's racy lingerie campaign

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 1:13 PM

Up close and intimate: Behind the scenes snaps of Rihanna's racy lingerie campaign

By Sarah Fitzmaurice

Last updated at 4:36 PM on 13th December 2011

She followed in the footsteps of Megan Fox and stripped off to show her incredible figure for Armani’s recent lingerie campaign.

While the photos of Rihanna reclining in the delicate underwear were seductive and stunning in equal measure, they gave little away about the singer’s playful personality.

Now, behind-the-scenes shots of Barbadian beauty have been released and Rihanna is seen preparing for the shoot, joking with the film crew and flirting with the camera showing off a new bleached blonde crop.

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Getting ready: The never-before seen behind the scenes shot show Rihanna on the set of the shoot for the Armani lingerie campaign

The photos, which show the singer on location in New York filming the campaign video shot by Stephen Klein and directed Johan Renck, show the 23-year-old taking direction and putting her own spin on the proceedings.

The shoot, which saw Rihanna model the Fall/ Winter 2011 range for of lingerie and jeans for the designer, was particularly notable because Rihanna was showing of a totally new look.

In an accompanying video to match the photos the We Found Love singer speaks about going from red head to bright blonde.

Working the camera: The 23-year-old singer is seen doing what she does and wows the camera as she shows off the lingerie

New look: Rihanna was seen sporting a bold new blonde crop hairstyle and is seen telling the camera she likes it in an accompanying video

Taking direction: The singer is seen listening to staff as they give her direction on the show

She explained: 'We did a whole transformation so now I’m a blonde and not a red head anymore… and I like it.'
The bright blonde crop provided the perfect contrast to her tanned skin and looked incredible in the black and white photos of the campaign.
The snaps also show the sheer preparation that goes into the shoot from the camera crews to the wardrobe department perfecting the last stitch on the outfits.
As well as taking direction from crew members Rihanna is also seen being primped and preened ahead of going in front of the camera.

So seductive: Even before the cameras are rolling Rihanna has no problem getting into character playing the temptress

Last minute adjustments: The singer is seen being made up before working her magic in front of the camera

Big team: Another snap shows four people surrounding the singer ensuring she is picture perfect

At one point the signer is surrounded by no less than four people paying attention to every last detail of her appearance.
Rihanna has recently left fans confused after posting a series of cryptic messages to her Twitter page.
As well as tweeting a series of melancholy posts and lyrics the singer has also attacked 'weak women'.

Cheeky! The singer is seen swearing with a naughty grin on her face

Shining bright: The blonde hair complements her skin tone to perfection

Some of the tweets have even prompted fans to ponder if Rihanna is considering forgiving her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.
She posted: 'I know he messed up, but let a real n**** make it right!'
Brown and Rihanna split in 2009 after he was charged with assault and making criminal threats towards her.

Cameras rolling: The video also captures the monitors

Rihanna fights aliens at sea in the new trailer for Battleship

Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 6:36 AM

She's out of this world! Rihanna fights aliens at sea in the new trailer for Battleship

By Andrea Magrath

Last updated at 1:56 PM on 10th December 2011

When the highly-anticipated teaser trailer for blockbuster Battleship landed in July, Rihanna's fans were disappointed with the singer's 'blink and you'll miss it' cameo.

Their excitement to see the singer in her debut film role will be satiated though, with the new full-length trailer, which was released today.

Rihanna is given far more air time in the second preview, but with her short hair and naval uniform she is barely recognisable.

Officer Rihanna: The new trailer for Battleship has just been released worldwide, with the singer taking centre stage

Action girl: The singer is making her big screen debut as FBI espionage agent Raikes in the blockbuster film

Gone are the sexy outfits and bright red hair as she takes on a serious persona as FBI espionage agent Raikes in the navy film.

The 23-year-old stars alongside Liam Neeson, Alexander Skaarsgard, Brooklyn Decker and Taylor Kitsch.

The film sees a group of international navy ships come under attack from an alien enemy during an 'international naval war games.'

Starring role: Rihanna's fans were disappointed when she had only a 'blink and you'll miss it' cameo in the teaser trailer

Big screen dream: The 23-year-old is barely recognisable as the straight-talking, short-haired FBI agent

In the preview Rihanna is flummoxed by the sudden attack. 'Is this an exercise?' she asks as the unknown threat attacks the US ship.

We see her go into battle, shooting at the enemy with a machine gun from a small speed boat.
She warns: 'My dad said they'd come. He said we ain't alone. He said one day w'd find them, or they'd find us.'

Early online reviews of the trailer have overwhelmingly labelled Battleship as 'Transformers at sea,' and the majority have been scathing.

Leading men: Liam Neeson and Taylor Kitsch star in the action film

Ouch: True Blood star Alexander Skarsgaard has a glass window explode in his face

Rihanna is to go by her birth name Robyn Fenty for her big screen debut.

The What's My Name singer said in an interview recently: 'I love doing movies now. It's something I want to do more of.

'I just want to pick films that are wise for me and roles that I can pull off, nothing that is too big for me.
Battleship is released in UK cinemas on April 20, 2012 and in the US on May 18, 2012.

Seem familiar? Early response to the trailer have overwhelmingly labelled Battleship 'Transformers at sea'

Rihanna closes day one of the Jingle Bell Ball with sultry performance

Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 4:49 AM

Merry Christmas London! Rihanna closes day one of the Jingle Bell Ball with sultry performance

By J J Anisiobi

Last updated at 2:06 AM on 4th December 2011

The current queen of pop made a return to the Jingle Bell Ball in London and was back to her old tricks.

Rihanna unveiled a new blonde hairstyle which looked like it may have been a wig as she closed day one of the festive concert yesterday.

The We Found Love singer performed a set full of hits at the O2 Arena and strutted around the stage scantily dressed.

Put your hands up: Rihanna closes the Jingle Bell Ball with show of her body

Riri wore a pair of extra tiny black shorts with fishnet tights and a houndstooth wrap hanging from her waist.

She managed to stay on her feet despite rocking an extremely high pair of black ankle boots.

The 23-year-old flashed her midriff as she gyrated across the stage and entertained the audience.

Blonde ambition: Rihanna had a blonde hair style for the show

No ladders: Riri displays her long legs in a pair of fishnet tights

Talking that talk: The Bajan singer gets down with two male dancers

Flanked by some denim clad dancers the Bajan performed tracks from her latest album Talk That Talk as well as others including What's My Name? and Umbrella.

The host for the event was radio presenter Lisa Snowdon.

The model wore an orange dress that also had a cape attached to it.

She held the whole day together and introduced all of the acts before they took to the stage.

Brightening things up: Lisa Snowdon hosted the event

The opening day began with The Xtra Factor host Olly Murs performing Dance With Me Tonight.

Wearing a checked shirt and a trilby he also sang Heart Skips A Beat and was then joined on the track by special surprise guests Rizzle Kicks.

Who's the man? Olly Murs rushed off after his set to film the Xtra Factor

The duo then stayed on stage and gave a rendition of their own hit song, Down With The Trumpets.

Olly, who had to rush off to present Xtra Factor, had tweeted about his busy schedule earlier in the day and said: 'Arrived back in London!! HUGE Day ahead!! Am doing @CapitalOfficial Jingle Bell Ball tonight!! Opening show then back for XTRA Factor!! (sic).'

American singer Jason Derulo was next up and he performed a selection of his best selling singles in a glittery silver jacket.

Making moves: Jason Derulo danced in a silver jacket

Pixie Lott followed shortly after and opened with Boys And Girls which had the crowd singing along through out.

The blonde 20-year-old wore a short black dress with ankle boots.

She told the crowd that it felt 'great' to be back at Jingle Bell Ball.

Another blonde: Pixie Lott performs on stage during the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball

The multi-talented Labrinth gave perhaps the most rousing set of the evening.

Labrinth surprised the crowd when he sang his own version of Chris Brown's Beautiful People and got a great reaction from them.

He also performed his debut single Let The Sunshine as well as Pass Out and an acoustic version of Frisky.

Mr talented: Labrinth gave the crowd a lift with his set

When he ended his set with Earthquake the arena erupted and the audience went crazy for his number two hit.

DJ and producer Calvin Harris performed a turntable based set ahead of boy band The Wanted.

The Warzone singers made an unconventional entrance on to the stage by walking through the mostly female crowd.

Warzone: The female fans went crazy for the boy band

Some lucky fans managed to get a kiss of the boys as Jay, Tom, Max, Siva and Nathan were pulled and grabbed in all directions.

The Jungle Bell Ball continues tomorrow with One Direction, Wretch 32 and JLS.

Lovely boys: The Wanted made their way through the crowd to the stage

British singer Adele and U.S. rapper Kanye West top Grammy nominations list

Friday, December 2, 2011 at 2:37 AM

It's a transatlantic battle as British singer Adele and U.S. rapper Kanye West top Grammy nominations list

Adele scores six nominations in most prestigious categories including album of the year
Kanye leads with seven while Bruno Mars and Foo Fighter scoop six nods
Lady Gaga bags two nominations while Rihanna gets three

By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 3:36 PM on 1st December 2011

Kanye West and British singer Adele topped the list tonight as the Grammy 2012 nominations were announced at a ceremony in Los Angeles.

Rapper West got a leading seven nominations, while Adele got six, although the 23-year-old singer bagged some of the most prestigious categories, including record, album and song of the year.

Adele, whose album 21 is the biggest seller of the year with 4.7m sales, saw her searing groove Rolling in the Deep nominated for record of the year, along with Bon Iver’s Holocene, Bruno Mars’ Grenade, Mumford & Sons' The Cave and Katy Perry’s Firework.

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Up for honours: Adele and and Kanye West topped the Grammy nominations list tonight with a respective six and seven nods each (file pictures)

Honoured: Bruno Mars, pictured at tonight's ceremony, was nominated for a total of six awards

Of course the London-born singer is currently resting her voice due a vocal chord injury - which saw her have to cancel her American tour and which could prevent her performing at the actual Grammys ceremony in February next year.

Her album 21 will compete against Foo Fighters’ Wasting Light, Lady Gaga’s Born This Way, Mars’ Doo-Wops & Hooligans and Rihanna’s Loud for the album of the year honour.

Stripped bare: The singer emerged in her underwear and in zombie make-up for a rendition of Marry The Night

Born This Way: Lady Gaga, who will compete with Adele for best album, provided entertainment at tonight's nominations concert in Los Angeles

Getting the party started: Rihanna - who received three nods - also graced the stage in a leg-baring outfit

West, meanwhile, mainly received nomination nods in the rap categories with his album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy up for rap album.

He also is up for song of the year for All of the Lights, for which he has a co-writer credit.

Best new artist nominees are folk band Bon Iver, country trio Band Perry, rappers J. Cole and Nicki Minaj and Los Angeles-based DJ-dance music performer Skrillex.

Achievement: Nicki Minaj was nominated for new artist and best rap album while Katy Perry was honoured with a nomination for her Firework LP in the prestigious album of the year category

Pretty in Pink: Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry take to the stage at the event. Minaj and Perry have both been nominated in two key categories

Revealed: Nicki Minaj announces the nominees for record of the year

The late Amy Winehouse - who died of alcohol poisoning in July, received a posthumous nomination for her duet Body and Soul with Tony Bennett in the pop duo or group performance category.

Lady Gaga's album Born This Way is nominated for album of the year while Taylor Swift's Speak Now is vying to take the country album category.

Swift's single Mean is nominated for both country song and solo performance.

Honoured: Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters saw his band nominated for six gongs (file picture)

A total of 78 categories, encompassing all musical genres, were announced by the Recording Academy, the sponsor of the Grammys.

The awards are determined by around 13,000 voting members.

Tonight's nominations concert featured performances from Lady Gaga, Rihanna and the Band Perry.

GRAMMYS 2012: THE NOMINEES

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
21- Adele
Wasting Light- Foo Fighters
Born This Way- Lady Gaga
Doo-Waps & Hooligans - Bruno Mars
Loud - Rihanna

RECORD OF THE YEARRolling in the Deep - Adele
Holocene - Bon Iver
Grenade - Bruno Mars
The Cave - Mumford & Sons
Firework - Katy Perry

BEST NEW ARTIST
The Band Perry
Bon Iver
J.Cole
Nicki Minaj
Skrillex

SONG OF THE YEAR (Songwriter's award)
"All of the Lights" - Jeff Bhasker, Malik Jones, Warren Trotter, Kanye West, songwriters (Kanye West, featuring Rihanna, Kid Cudi and Fergie)
"The Cave" - Ted Dwane, Ben Lovett, Marcus Mumford, Country Winston, songwriters (Mumford & Sons)
"Grenade" - Brody Brown, Claude Kelly, Phillip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Bruno Mars, Andrew Wyatt, songwriters (Bruno Mars)
"Holocene" - Justin Vernon, songwriter (Bon Iver)
"Rolling in the Deep" - Adele Adkins, Paul Epworth songwriters (Adele)

BEST POP VOCAL ALBUM
21 -Adele
The Lady Killer - Cee Lo Green
Born This Way - Lady Gaga
Doo-Wops & Hooligans - Bruno Mars
Loud- Rihanna

BEST ROCK ALBUM
Rock 'N' Roll Party Honoring Les Paul - Jeff Beck
Wasting Light - Foo Fighters
Come Around Sundown - Kings of Leon
I'm With You - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
The Whole Love - Wilco

BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ALBUM
Bon Iver - Bon Iver
Codes and Keys - Death Cab For Cutie
Torches - Foster The People
Circuital - My Morning Jacket
The King of Limbs - Radiohead

BEST R&B ALBUM
F.A.M.E. - Chris Brown
Second Chance - El DeBarge
Love Letter - R. Kelly
Pieces of Me - Ledisi
Kelly - Kelly Price

BEST RAP ALBUM
Watch The Throne - Jay-Z and Kanye West
Tha Carter IV - Lil Wayne
Lasers - Lupe Fiasco
Pink Friday - Nicki Minaj
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - Kanye West

BEST COUNTRY ALBUM
My Kinda Party - Jason Aldean
Chief - Eric Church
Own The Night - Lady Antebellum
Red River Blue - Blake Shelton
Here For a Good Time - George Strait
Speak Now - Taylor Swift