Bitter sweet: Katy Perry begins her candy themed world tour

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Fireworks: Katy Perry kicked off her California Dreams tour tonight in Lisbon Portugal with a stage comprised of all things sweet including candy canes and lollipops


Katy Perry kicked off her California Dreams Tour last night in Portugal giving a rousing performance of all her greatest hits.

She hid any signs of sadness of missing her husband Russell Brand who she will be away from her for long periods of time while she is travelling around the globe.


The singer looked sugary-sweet in a pink tutu dress with a candy striped bodice and red heart neckline.


Time apart: Although excited about the world tour Katy will be missing her husband of four months Russell Brand who is back in the U.S.


The I Kissed a Girl hit-maker paraded on stage with her dancers at the Campo Pequeno arena in Lisbon at the start of her nine-month world tour.

Katy's entire stage was inspired by all things sweet with a candy cane staircase and big bright lollipops as her backdrop.

She even tweeted that she is getting into the theme by eating fresh cotton candy as her pre-show ritual snack.

But the down side of Katy's lengthy tour is that she will be spending a lot of time away from her husband of four months Russell Brand.

The 26-year-old will be performing across Europe, North America, Australia and Japan but has said she has booked the equivalent of a day off for every two days she is on stage to use to see her husband throughout the year.

At her Grammy performance last Sunday Katy put paid to rumours her relationship was on the rocks with a touching performance singing Not Like The Movies.


Going strong: Katy and Russell's marriage has been plagued with rumours that it is on the rocks but they put paid to that with a show of togetherness at last week's Grammys


She revealed what appeared to be never-seen-before intimate footage from their wedding day as she was lowered on to that stage on a swing.

A video of her in a white dress was projected on to the white netting behind her.

Then images of her and Brand taking their wedding vows appeared as her backdrop.
The couple never sold or released any photographs from their October nuptials in India.


Close: Katy and Russell appeared loved up at last week's Grammys


It comes amid reports last week that the pair were receiving marriage counselling just months after getting hitched.

These rumours were strenuously denied by Perry.

But on the red carpet Katy and Russell put the rumours to rest, as they engaged in a lingering kiss in front of photographers on the red carpet.

Katy has also been revealed as the new face of Austrian jewellery designer Thomas Sabo.

She is now obliged to wear his jewellery exclusively and in return he is sponsoring her concerts.

The fourth single from Katy's Teenage Dream album will be E.T. which features Kanye West.


Bling deal: Katy has signed on to be the face of Austrian jewellery designer Thomas Sabo - she will wear his pieces in return for him sponsoring her concerts


Katy Perry - Teenage Dream Live Lisbon 2011 - opening



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Justin Bieber gets the best seats in the house as he cosies up next to Rihanna courtside at NBA All-Star game

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NBA pals: Justin Bieber sat courtside with Rihanna at the NBA All-Star basketball game in Los Angeles while the Rude Boy singer wasn't performing in the stadium


Life couldn’t get much better for superstar Justin Bieber and this weekend proved no different as he sat courtside during an NBA All-Star basketball game next to Rihanna.

Having the best seats in the house meant the 16-year-old was able to throw the ball around with the players and sit side by side with Rihanna when she wasn’t performing at the event.

It wasn’t just an all-star game at Staples Center in Los Angeles, but it also marked the Rude Boy singer’s 23rd birthday, who put on a raunchy show at half time.



Celebrity guests: Beyonce Knowles (left) giggled as Chicago Bulls mascot Benny The Bull pats Bieber on the head... Lenny Kravitz wasn't as fascinated, looking bored as he checked his phone


After the R&B star cavorted on stage in a skimpy outfit though, she changed back into a more appropriate ensemble of trousers and a knit top to hang out with Bieber.

The pair giggled together as Justin showed Rihanna something funny on his phone and ate popcorn as they enjoyed the game.


Courtside: Justin Bieber threw the ball around as he sat in his front row seat to watch the game... Just days earlier he had received the MVP award while playing for the West team


The stars were watching the final event of the All-Star competition between the Eastern and Western Conference, with the West team winning with a score of 148-143.

Just a couple of days earlier, Bieber had also played as part of the West team, which was coached by Magic Johnshon, and the pint-sized singer managed to be named the Most Valuable Player.


Star-filled: The NBA All-Star game was attended by many celebrities including Beyonce, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber and Lenny Kravitz


The 5’5” Baby singer played alongside Rob Kardashian, Chuck star Zachary Levi, rapper Common, Modern Family actor Ty Burrell, actor Jason Alexander and rapper Lil’ Romeo.

His West team lost 49-54 to the East Conference side but was still honoured for scoring eight points.

Also at the game was superstar Beyonce, who was a classier guest and lit up with room with an incredible pair of Christian Louboutin shoes.

The singing sensation brought the glamour to the celebrity filled Los Angeles stadium donning a pair of sparkling seven-inched platform heels.

The famous red-bottom heels stood out as stars from all arenas converged on California for the fun-filled weekend.


Basketball fans: Beyonce arrived in her sparkling Christian Louboutin heels at the sports event, while Lenny Kravitz posed on the magenta carpet before watching the game


Beyonce was joined by her husband Jay-Z who kept his sunglasses on throughout the game.

They were seated in the front row next to teen heartthrob Bieber and rocker Lenny Kravitz.

Other celebrities who attended the final event of the All-Star weekend was John Legend and his model girlfriend Christine Teigen who was very animated during the game.

Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was greeted by Kiss front man Gene Simmons.

And in a seating arrangement not to be seen very often - Arnie's wife Maria Shriver and her son Christopher Schwarzenegger watched the game sat next to gangster rapper Lil Wayne.


Duet: The Barbadian native was joined on stage by Kanye West and Drake who she has collaborated with in the past


Actor Dustin Hoffman and Aerosmith lead singer turned American Idol judge Steven Tyler was also in attendance.

Melanie Fiona - Sang the Canadian Anthem at the game, but the big performance of the event was Rihanna's, who marked her 23rd birthday with a provocative show that shocked the audience.

Rihanna wore a crystal-covered basque and fringed hotpants and accented the outfit with fishnet stockings to finish off her look.

She performed a medley of her hits to close out the annual basketball event.

This is not the first time Rihanna's over-sexed performances has drawn disapproval.

She caused controversy in the UK late last year when her performance on the hit reality show X Factor caused 4,500 people to complain to the television watchdog OFCOM.

Her performance was called 'disgusting' and is being investigated by authorities as to ascertain if it was too sexualised to be broadcast on a show with very young fans.



Great time: US rapper Lil Wayne sat and watched the game at Staples Center while John Legend and his girlfriend Christine Teigen had a fun time too


The Only Girl in the World singer was joined on stage at last night's basketball event by Kanye West who wore an all red outfit including shiny pants that were extra snug.

Canadian rapper Drake also took to the stage to perform his verse on Rihanna's hit song What's My Name?

Meanwhile, Eminem is set to join Bieber as one of only three people to reach a billion views on YouTube.

Although Bieber still remains YouTube’s top star with over 1.3billion views, Eminem has become the third person in history to achieve the milestone alongside Lady Gaga.

The Recovery star is just ahead of Rihanna, who is set to break the billion view milestone on YouTube within the next two weeks.


Sports fans: Black Eyed Peas rapper Taboo, and Twilight star Kellan Lutz attended, while Dustin Hoffman turned the tables on the photographers


You're on the wrong side of the camera! Hoffman gives Gabrielle Union and Lala Vazquez a giggle as he snaps away


Fans: Rapper Lil Wayne greeted Arnold Schwarzenegger's son Christopher and wife Maria Shriver


Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger spent time talking to Kiss frontman Gene Simmons while Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo and husband Chris Ivery looked riveted by the on-court action



Aerosmith lead singer turned American Idol judge Steven Tyler was also in attendance


Rihanna feat. Drake & Kanye West - 2011 All-Star Game Halftime Performance



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Britney Spears faces multi-million dollar lawsuit accused of 'ripping off' song lyrics for Hold It Against Me

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In hot water:Britney Spears leaving LAX on Friday night with her boys and boyfriend, Jason Trawick, heading to her hometown of Louisiana. The singer is being accused of 'ripping off' song lyrics


The video for her new single Hold It Against Me debuted just last week but Britney Spears and the first song from her new album has certainly made an impact, although perhaps not in the way she was hoping for.

In fact, the 29-year-old singer is being accused of plagiarism and is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit.

Britney is accused of ‘ripping off’ the rock ballad If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me by the Bellamy Brothers.

The American singers claim Britney’s song is too close to their own 1979 hit which topped the charts in six countries, and David and Howard Bellamy are set to met with lawyers, according to reports.

David, 60, told The Daily Star: ‘Howard and I have no personal beef with Britney. She’s a talented gal. But professionally we feel completely ripped off.

‘We will without doubt take the appropriate legal action if our attorneys agree we’ve been ripped off.’


Holding it against her: David and Howard Bellamy are planning to take legal action against Britney as they claim she has ripped off their rock ballad If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me


A spokesman for Britney told the paper: ‘If this is now a legal matter then I am afraid we would have nothing to say until our lawyers have been alerted.’

Britney jetted back to her home state of Louisiana last night - and one of the first things on the agenda was a drive-thru stop.

The singer and her boyfriend Jason Trawick paid a visit to the burger joint Sonic today where they indulged in some junk food from the privacy of their SUV.

She was spotted departing LAX Airport in Los Angeles on Friday night to make the 2,000 mile trip home with her sons Sean Preston, aged five, and four-year-old Jayden James in tow.


Blushing bride: Britney Spears has unveiled the new music video to Hold It Against Me in full


She's back! The star unveiled Hold It Against Me today


Britney recently got trim for her new video, but it seems the mother of two was giving herself a day off from her fitness blitz after arriving in Kentwood - the sleepy town of her youth.

Spears and her boys will be spending a few days with her family while she takes a break from promoting her upcoming album Femme Fatale.

Back in Los Angles, Britney has been spotted hitting up the gym ready for her big comeback - and all of her hard work is paying off.

Her manager, Larry Rudolph, recently told MTV that he felt the video for the new song is more than ‘just about the really two different Britneys. I think it’s also about Britney just being strong and still on top after all these years.’

After her music label released a staggering 14 sneak previews, the highly-anticipated music video unveiled in full in the US on thursday night.

The 29-year-old also revealed the clip on Twitter, writing: 'Without further adieu, I present my video for Hold It Against Me, directed by the wonderful Jonas Akerlund... Hope you guys love it as much as I do. If you didn't I'll kung fu kick you like I did to that chick in the video.'

Standing in a futuristic set surrounded by television sets playing footage of her old videos from the late Nineties, Britney appears in a strapless, corseted dress with an enormous puffball skirt.

The white gown is quickly transformed, though, when the singer shoots colourful paint from her fingers, which splashes in all directions and leaves her dress techni-coloured.


Step back in time: The set features televisions playing footage of her old music videos


'Maybe at some times the two Britneys are at odds with each other; most of the time they're not.'

'I think it's also about Britney just being strong and still on top after all these years. But there's a few different ways to look at it.'

The catfight scenes have also solved the puzzle over claims Britney used a body double for the video.

The singer recently had to deny the use of a double after several reports suggested she was unable to complete the choreography and even walked off set in tears.


You better love it! Britney asked fans on Twitter whether they liked the clip, adding 'If you didn't I'll kung fu kick you like I did to that chick in the video'


Her spokesperson angrily denied the claims at the time, but explained today: 'Of course, there was a body double in there that she was fighting most of the time, which is where some confusion came in.

'I heard some rumours that she used a body double. The reality is, she used a body double for the fight scene, because it's all the fight herself.'

He said last week: 'Britney worked extremely hard on this video and rehearsed for six weeks prior to shoot.'

'Fans will immediately see how inaccurate these claims are once they see the video.'
She certainly looks in great shape, showing off her trim figure in a midriff top during a vigorous dance routine.

Britney has also been in the studio with Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am recording a new single.

Will.i.am uploaded a picture of the pair together to Twitter, to which Miss Spears responded: 'We make sweet sweet music.'


Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me



If I Said You Have A Beautiful Body...



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Katie Price dons moustache and body hair as she becomes Freddie Mercury for Let's Dance

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Playing for laughs: Katie Price dresses as Freddie Mercury in drag - complete with a moustache and body hair - as she performs Queen's I Want To Break Free


During her fame, Katie Price has been known in various different guises - glamour model, wife, mother, author, reality TV star and fashion designer.

But last night, the star showed another side of her as she danced on the live episode of Let's Dance for Comic Relief.

Price, 32, dressed up in a PVC outfit, black bouffant wig, stockings and fake body hair and a moustache to recreate Freddie Mercury's iconic performance in the video for Queen's hit I Want To Break Free.

As she performed the hilarious routine with three male dancers taking on the Brian May and Roger Taylor roles, she was watched in the audience by her son Junior and daughter Princess.

After her dance, judge Graham Norton said: 'I love you Katie Price that was just fearless. Now you can safely say you are as good at dancing as everything else you do young lady!'

Price just managed to scrape through to a place in the final after comedian Russell Kane went straight through after receiving the most public votes.

He drew some of the biggest laughs of the evening as she wore a racy orange dress to become Beyonce Knowles to perform her energetic routine to her 2003 hit Crazy In Love.



A close shave: The glamour model flashes some of her faux underarm hair as she is pushed along the stage on the retro vacuum cleaner


Following Kane's performance, Norton said: 'When I’m on my deathbed I will shut my eyes and see that again! I am amazed.'

Fellow judge Greg Davies, star of The Inbetweeners, added: 'I think we might have seen the greatest dance routine on British television.'


Shake your booty: Comedian Russell Kane received the most public votes for his 'Bootylicious' rendition of Beyonce's 2003 hit Crazy In Love


It was between Price and the Waterloo Road gang for the second spot, but in the end two of the three opted for the glamour model.

Thrilled Price promised: 'I was happy to do it tonight, but to do it again... I'd better put more hair on next time.'


Sultry: Kane was praised for 'greatest dance routine on British television'


After getting through to the final, Price took to her Twitter page: 'Thank you everyone who voted. Ahhh it means I have to do it again. How scary!!
'So jealous of Russell Kane's legs ha ha.'

Before the live show, the mother-of-three admitted she was incredibly nervous and encouraged her fans to 'have a giggle on my expence (sic)'.

Following the dress rehearsal earlier on Saturday, she said: 'Seen everyone's performance and they are all fantastic we are all nervous and we are all doing it for charity.'


First through: Kane joins Let's Dance presenters Steve Jones and Alex Jones after his energetic routine


Other celebrity performers on last night's show included The Thick Of It actress Rebecca Front, who wore a garish orange dress to become Bjork in It's Oh So Quiet.
Interior design duo Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan were the first to dance to Olivia Newton John's Xanadu.

Comedian Ed Bryne was joined by ex-Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips to become schoolboy ballet dancer Billy Elliott to We Love To Boogie, while Waterloo Road actors Philip Martin Brown and Rebecca Ryan impressed with their dance-off to Run-DMC's It's Like That.


The judging panel: (L-R) Graham Norton, Frank Skinner and Greg Davies


Other stars expected to perform for a chance in the final over the coming weeks include Lula, Noel Fielding, Caroline Flack, Adrian Edmondson, Penny Smith, Andi Osho, and Lee Nelson.

There will also be an Eighties ‘super group’ comprising of Toyah Wilcox, Clare Grogan, Chesney Hawkes and Limahl.

The show is aiming to raise awareness of Comic Relief's ongoing campaign against malaria with proceeds from the phonecalls going to the cause.


• To donate, visit www.rednoseday.com/donate/lets-dance.



Toning things down: A rather more tame performance from Taio Cruz and ex-Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt on their single Higher


Katie Price Does "I Want to Break Free" - Let's Dance for Comic Relief 2011 - Show 1 - BBC One



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X Factor finalists step out for the first night of their tour... and guess who's stealing the spotlight again

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Standing out: Cher Lloyd leaves her Birmingham hotel ahead of tonight's X Factor tour opening night


She may not have the best voice of the competition and didn't even make it to the grand finale of the series.

But the X Factor contestant who has undoubtedly stolen the spotlight since the season ended before Christmas is 17-year-old Cher Lloyd.

And the teen ensured she will remain in the headlines today by stepping out ahead of tonight's X Factor tour opening night looking perfectly turned out.

The Worcestershire singer dyed her brunette hair flame red and had it styled into a bouffant crop earlier this month during rehearsals for the arena tour.

The new look - a copycat style of trendsetter Rihanna - came after she jetted back into town from Los Angeles.


Red hot: Rebecca Ferguson's trousers matched her fellow finalist's hair but were no match for stealing the spotlight


Cher is the only contestant to have laid down tracks for a new album, under Simon Cowell's label Syco, which is already on pre-sale for an August release with Amazon.

The teen wore a conservative beige blazer over rust red trousers and a silk print scarf and boots.


Casual: Winner Matt Cardle and controversial contestant Katie Waissel dressed down to head to the Birmingham LG Arena


Her transformation is a departure from her usual urban style of trackpants and baggy jumpers.

Even Rebecca Ferguson bright tomato red trousers couldn't steal the spotlight from headline-grabbing Cher.

The 24-year-old mother was typically elegant in a Chanel-style tweed jacket and heels.

Winner Matt Cardle was far more casual as the group left their hotel, in a zip-up jumper and trainers.


Fan favourites: One Direction's Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson looked confident ahead of tonight's show


He appeared to be taking every precaution necessary to ensure he is fighting fit for the tour, which ends in Cardiff on April 10.

He clutched a packet of Berocca tablets and a bottle of water.

The One Direction boys and controversial contestant Katie Waissel were also casual for the ride to the arena.

Mary Bryne, Paije Richardson and Wagner Fiuza-Carrilho will also take to the stage tonight to kick off the tour.


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Greek goddess: Kylie Minogue is a vision in white as she kicks off her Aphrodite: Les Folies world tour in Denmark

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Greek goddess: Kylie Minogue kicks off her Aphrodite: Les Folies Tour in Herning, Denmark


She's been churning out hits for over 20 years.

But Kylie Minogue showed she can still put on as good as show as ever as she kicked off her Aphrodite: Les Folies world tour in Denmark tonight.

The 42-year-old singer embraced Greek mythology as her theme as she performed her newest singles and her classic hits from across the years to a sell-out crowd in the central Danish city of Herning.

Just like Aphrodite was depicted perched on a shell in Sandro Botticelli's iconic painting The Birth Of Venus, so was Kylie was she emerged from a golden shell on stage at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena.

Gold and white dominated the stage, with Kylie wearing several outfits inspired by Greek mythology.

One outfit saw Kylie looking like a winged messenger with feathers over her ears, a white corseted 'mullet' dress and knee-high gladiator sandals.


Ready for take-off: Kylie's blonde curls were adorned with winged ear motifs and golden beads


She was joined on stage by her large troupe of dancers, including some scantily-clad hunky males to lift the pint-sized pop star in the air.

Writing on her Twitter after her first show, she gushed: 'It was fantastic amaZing incredible I am overwhelmed.'

Aphrodite: Les Folies will take in 36 concerts across Europe - including 14 overall in the UK and a five-night stint at London's O2 Arena in April.

In April she will move on to Asia, before performing 17 gigs in North America, ending at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas in May.


Lean on me: Kylie dances with two muscular male dancers


She is also expected to announce the Australian leg of the tour any day now.

Aphrodite: Les Folies is her first world tour since KylieX2008 three years ago.
Italian designer duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana announced last year they would be creating her flamboyant tour wardrobe.


Hard work: The grueling tour will take in 21 countries over three months, and is expected to be expanded in Australia as well


They said: 'Kylie has always been our Piccola Principessa (Little Princess), not just because of our work together but more so because of our friendship! Working with Kylie has always been very spontaneous and easy.

'We are given free reign [sic] to create because she trusts that we know exactly what she likes.

'This will be our third tour with Kylie and this time we have revisited iconic Dolce & Gabbana pieces, adapting them to different themes of the tour. This show definitely cannot be missed.'


A quiet moment backstage: Minogue showed off her costume to fans unable to make the gig on her Twitter page


KYLIE MINOGUE APHRODITE LES FOLIES 2011 TOUR, DENMARK DRESS REHEARSAL



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Not your most flattering look: Alexandra Burke squeezes into unflattering shiny silver leotard

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Flamboyant: But Alexandra's leotard wasn't the most flattering of stage garments


She's been taking to the stage in a range of flamboyant outfits on her first UK tour.
And Alexandra Burke's first show in front of a home town crowd at London's Hammersmith Apollo on Thursday night proved to be no exception.

Among her costumes at the latest concert in her All Night Long tour was a studded silver leotard, which was every bit as over-the-top as much of her stage gear - although it wasn't the most flattering choice for the 22-year-old singer.


The tour - which has so far taken in dates in Sheffield, Nottingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Blackpool and Liverpool - has seen Alexandra go through a number of increasingly showy costume changes.

The ticker-tape style dress which she wore in Birmingham in the week also made another appearance, with her backing dancers dressed in Gladiator style costumes.

And she also wore a bejewelled, cutaway leotard with billowing sleeves when she played Belfast last month.


Silver lady: Alexandra Burke donned the clingy leotard as one of her stage costumes at London's Hammersmith Apollo


All the outfits on the tour have been created by designer Melissa Odabash.

London-born Alexandra, who performs some of her biggest hits on the tour including Bad Boys, Broken Heels, Hallelujah and Start Without You, as well as her new single The Silence, appeared to be thrilled to be returning to the capital.

'London I have waited for this moment for so long,' she tweeted before the show, '..to perform in my home town. I can't wait!'
And afterwards she was clearly still on a high.



The dress is back: The ticker-tape style dress designed by Melissa Odabash, which Alexandra wore at previous shows, made another appearance


Just left the apollo,' she said on her Twitter page, '..Loved every minute of my day and night! love my fans so much, they go hard! I love you guys!!!!!

She explained: 'I've watched This Is It by Michael Jackson, I've watched Beyonce's new one, her old one. I'm soaking it all in.'

The All Night Long tour is the latest in a series of successful ventures for Alexandra, who was crowned the winner of The X Factor in 2008.

Since then, she has had a hit album and is currently working on a second solo record, which is expected to be released later this year.

Talking about the as-yet-untitled album, Alexandra said: 'It’s got to be sexy. So I’m going to get a lot fiercer and sexier.

'We’re just getting down and dirty with the next album. I’m going to take a lot more risks and it’s going to be insane.'


Futuristic: All the outfits on the tour have been created for Alexandra by designer Melissa Odabash


Alexandra also hinted that she will be collaborating with someone 'huge' on the record.

She added: 'I can’t say too much because my management will kill me if I let loose.
'But I have a special duet planned. I have the ideas, the collaborations in my mind - it’s all locked up in my head.'


Extensive tour: Alexandra is playing a string of dates up and down the UK including a show at London's Indig02 on February 11


As well as her musical ventures, hard-working Alexandra was recently named the face of Sure Women deodorant.

And she said recently that she is determined to make herself into a 'brand' during her time in the industry.

She said: 'I want to oversee my business, my brand. If I want to be here for the next 50 years I have to make sure this is a good little business.

'I want to make myself a brand, and make sure when I go out there what you're seeing is a brand, someone who cares about their music and creativity.'





'Broken Heels, Alexandra Burke, All Night Long Tour, Hammersmith Apollo, London, 10/2/11'



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Did Usher plagiarise Homer Simpson? R&B star accused of stealing Springfield star's song

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

Doh! Two lines from Usher's OMG sound exactly the same as Homer Simpson's Christmas song from an episode in 2003
A video playing two lines from Usher's smash hit song OMG was cut together with two lines from a Christmas carol that Homer attempts to write in an episode called Dude, Where's My Ranch? from 2003.


He's one of the biggest R&B stars in the world with one gold and five platinum albums to his name.

But despite his lauded songwriting abilities, it would seem that even Usher is not safe from being accused of plagiarism.

And the artist in question that he has been accused of stealing from? Homer Simpson.

Usher - who collaborates with Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am on the song - is heard singing: 'honey got a booty like pow, pow, pow. Honey got some boobies like wow, oh wow.'

The video then cuts to a still of Homer on a giant keyboard as the two lines from his song are played which go: 'Christmas in December, wow wow wow. Give me tons of presents , now now now.'

Then the video has a mash-up of the two, and shows that it is either a massive coincidence or Usher has stolen the hook, been massively inspired by Homer's song or just paid homage to the lovable character.

The discovery was made by breakfast show DJs at Y101, a radio station that broadcasts out of Jackson, the capital of US state Mississippi.


Pow pow pow: Usher struts his stuff while singing the lines in the video for OMG


They cut the video and posted it on YouTube which led to hundreds of comments on the site and fan forums everywhere.

On buzzfeed.com, someone wrote: 'I read the title and in my head, I immediately went. CHRISTMAS IN DECEMBER WOW WOW WOWWW.'

Another wittily added: 'One song is awesome and funny, the other song is talentless and annoying as f***. Which is which?'

But Usher fans also came out in full support of the star on the Entertainment Weekly website one wrote: 'I see the connection, but I bet Usher has more important stuff to do then watch a seven year old Simpsons episode and think “That’d be a great song!”. It doesn’t make any sense.'


Christmas carol: Homer dances on a keyboard as he sings his lyrics in his made up festive tune


However, this is not the first time that usher has been accused of stealing someone's song, as last month, a singer called Wadena Pyatt filed a lawsuit against him and singer Alicia Keys, claiming his hit song, 'Caught Up', was stolen from her.

She claims got a record contract with Alicia Keys’ MBK Entertainment label in 2003 and wrote the cut for inclusion on her debut album but when she heard the song on Usher’s Confessions album, but she was not listed as one of the songwriters.

Pyatt is demanding damages for profits received from sales of the track, which was released as a single in 2004.




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Ladies' man: Charmer Cardle parties with former S Club girl at his hotel - despite 'no women' pledge after winning X Factor

By JODY THOMPSON

Eyes down: X Factor winner Matt Cardle appears to be checking out Stacey McLean's rear view as they walk down a corridor near the suite at London's May Fair hotel where he currently lives


Just last week he pledged he was giving up women to concentrate fully on his new career - but former painter and decorator Matt Cardle celebrated landing his first solo Number One last night with a beautiful brunette.

The sex-mad single Essex lad, 27, had said he'd sworn off the ladies so he could knuckle down and capitalise on his X Factor win.

But after going straight into the singles charts at Number One last night with debut solo single When We Collide, he was spotted with former S Club Juniors' and 2009 X Factor wannabe Stacey McLean, 21, at his hotel.

The pair had met earlier - and flirted outrageously - at an S Club Juniors reunion party that evening.


Close: Matt smooths Stacey's hair, unaware he's been seen


They then decided to continue the party at the hotel's Palm Beach Casino next to the hotel, but had to brave the cold night air - and photographers - to get there.

Asked just last week about how girls would now throw themselves at him following his victory in the X Factor, he said: 'It is pretty shallow and I am wary of why they are like that. I am not thinking about sex.'


You bet: Matt gambles on continuing the good time by taking Stacey - and his bodyguard - to the Palm Beach Casino near the hotel


Despite being being linked with stylist Grace Woodward, dancer Sarah Robinson and make-up artist Lauren Clements during the series, Matt insisted: 'I am not going to let things get in the way. I'm really going to knuckle down.

'I want the songs right, the album right and my career right before I think of anything like that.'


When we collide? Stacey seemed very attracted to Matt as they chatted in the bar at the May Fair Hotel, just hours after he learned he'd landed his first solo Number One



'Look, you're No. 1'! Stacey appears to be showing Matt the singles chart on her phone



You're so funny!: The former S Club Juniors star made a big show at laughing at all of Matt's hilarious jokes


However, it seems his head was somewhat turned last night by former teenybopper Stacey, nickname CeCe.

She was in S Club Juniors, also known as S Club 8, along with Frankie Sandford and Rochelle Wiseman, now of The Saturdays. They group - an offshoot of S Club 7 - split in 2004 after just three years together.


Sunday night out: The Saturdays Rochelle Wiseman and Frankie Sandford both joined their former S Club Juniors bandmates for a reunion at the May Fair Hotel last night



One night only: All eight former members of S Club Juniors pose for the camera at London's Jewell bar earlier in the evening (L-R), including Hannah Richings, Stacey, Calvin Goldspink, Aaron Renfree, Daisy Evans, Frankie, Rochelle and Jay Asforis


However, Stacey has yet to match some of her former bandmates' successes, and though she auditioned for the X Factor last year, only got down to the last six.

She's about to star in G*MANIA, a Glee-inspired musical about to tour the UK.


All smiles: Matt shows no sign of his big night out as he gets ready to sign copies of his new book at Waterstones in London


Matt meanwhile is meeting his adoring public later today with the launch of his autobiography at Waterstones flagship London store on Piccadilly.

Matt Tweeted: 'Looking forward to the book signing :) waterstones in Piccadilly if anyone fancy's some light reading this morning, if anyone fancy's some light reading ! Xx love u aiden . . Xx'

Matt Cardle: My Story was rush-released after he won the X Factor final on December 12.

He beat Rebecca Ferguson into second place and One Direction came third.


Matt Cardle - When We Collide (Official Music Video 2010)



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