Lucy Mecklenburgh is getting Mario-ed

TOWIE hunk Mario Falcone
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Wedding belle ... Lucy Mecklenburgh has got engaged to boyfriend Mario Falcone

THE Only Way Is Essex could see its first wedding after tailor Mario Falcone popped the question to series babe Lucy Mecklenburgh. 

Hunky Mario proposed to Lucy in front of the show’s film crew but TOWIE bosses wanted to keep the engagement under wraps to surprise viewers — and boost ratings.
Onlookers said the Italian stallion took his girlfriend on a cruise on Friday night, where he asked her to be his wife.
The pair had been filming scenes for the ITV2 reality show’s summer special in the cast’s favourite holiday spot Marbella when they headed off for their romantic encounter. But, despite the happy occasion, Mario and Lucy left the vessel looking glum and with no ring on show — in a bid to keep the news a secret.
Young Lucy might also have been nervous about her relationship — as previous TOWIE engagements have ended in disaster.

Goal ... Lauren Goodger nets Jermaine Pennant

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Former show star Mark Wright split from childhood sweetheart Lauren Goodger after popping the question on the show.
But Lauren looked like she was ready for more romance — as she got friendly with three footballers.
She was showing off the results of a recent diet on Saturday and flirted with Stoke City’s Jermaine Pennant plus Tottenham players Aaron Lennon and Jake Livermore.

Header ... it's game over for Lauren Goodger

And she made sure she kept the lads’ eyes on her, flashing her flesh in a figure-hugging black one-piece swimsuit.
But a few hours of partying later, cheeky Cara Kilbey tweeted a snap of her co-star with her head in her hands with the caption: “I think it’s game over for Lauren Goodger.”

 

Victoria Beckham puts the boot into David’s two left feet

Chic ladies ... Victoria Beckham praises the Queen on video promoting the UK

DAVID Beckham might do magic with his feet on the football pitch but not on the dancefloor.

Posh let his secret slip while making a video for The Great Campaign to promote Britain abroad.
Victoria said: “I love music. David loves music – but he can’t dance.”
And the fashion designer said of the The Queen: “She’s an icon. She’s so appropriate, very, very chic.”

Best of British ... Victoria Beckham

Patriotic ... Posh says she and the family are still Brits despite living in LA

 

David Beckham: I want two more kids

High five ... David Beckham with wife Victoria and sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz. Harper was tucked up in bed when this picture was taken

DAVID Beckham is excitedly planning TWO more additions to his brood — even though it might 'scare' wife Victoria.

The former Manchester United star already has four kids with fashion designer wife Victoria — sons Brooklyn, 13, Romeo, nine, and seven-year-old Cruz, as well as 10-month-old daughter Harper — but he admits he would like to expand even further.
He said: "We are very lucky to have four healthy children. It would be great if we had one or two more although two might scare Victoria! But maybe one more, you never know.
"We're enjoying the kids at the moment, so we'll continue to do that. If we decide in the future to have two more, who knows."
David also revealed Harper is already showing signs of being a girly girl and won't be following in the footsteps of her boisterous big brothers.
He said: "With three boys, obviously there's a lot of energy in our house.
"They are constantly on the go from the moment they wake up to the moment they sleep.
"Harper is totally different. She is relaxed, she is feminine.
"I think that was the biggest thing for me. It's silly, but everything about her is feminine and to have a little girl, it still amazes me every time I change her: I'm like: 'Oh my God, we've got a little girl.' "
In addition the midfielder said he's plotting a full-time return back to England soon.
David would love to eventually bring his family back to live in England.
He added: "At the end of the day, I always miss London - just having pie and mash with my Mum or Dad and visiting my Nan."
However he admitted that the schooling of his kids — who are being educated in a California facility — is their current priority right now.

 

Madonna is gunning for peace in Middle East

Opening night of Pop Queen's world tour

Controversial ... Madonna's new show is characteristically shocking

A WOMAN dressed in leather murdering men with a Kalashnikov rifle in the Paradise Motel sounds more like a Quentin Tarantino film than a pop concert. 

But this is the opening night of a Madonna world tour — controversy isn’t just expected, it’s what the punters pay handsomely for.
In the middle of her gig she even made an impassioned plea for everyone to work for peace in the Middle East and around the world.
After 30 years setting the bar for her rivals, the Queen Mother of Pop has proved yet again that Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Beyonce, Britney and Katy Perry still have their work cut out to match the greatest female pop star in music history.
MDNA — her play on words for the drug MDMA — is an assault on the senses from the off, featuring a great mix of the classic hits, new material and the standard world-class choreography.

Point and shoot ... Madonna finds a target in her audience

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It’s also the first time she has involved her kids, Rocco Ritchie and Lola Leon, in the full production.
Rocco is a star of the show, cropping up in five numbers break-dancing and singing — including with a gospel choir for Like A Prayer.

A softer side ... Madonna and son Rocco share a laugh on tour

The tour rumbles on until December so his old man Guy might be having a word about keeping focus on the school books.
Rocco is 12 in August but is starring in a show that could easily, in parts, earn a 15 rating. During the gig, he sees his mum stripped nearly naked and tied up in a corset by a dancer, then dragged around the floor.

Bra-vellous ... Madonna shows she's still got it with raunchy embrace

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His older sister Lola was even closer to the sex-shop clobber, working backstage in the wardrobe department at Thursday’s show. It must be quite an education with the bondage outfits, chains and lingerie.
The show kicks off with a religious theme — dancers dressed like Vatican guards swinging a giant incense canister around the stage in front of a huge crucifix.

Priestess of pop ... Madonna is famous for using religious icons in her shows

The crowd erupted as Madonna emerged on stage in a curtained prayer room, suspended on a wire, as dance hit Girls Gone Wild from her latest album kicks in.
Guns play a prominent part in the dark opening. One of her rarer tracks, Revolver, is brutal stuff, with dancers taking aim at the crowd while images of shattered skull, blood and brain splash across screens.

Up-beat ... Madonna has a quick outfit change and flaunts it on stage as a majorette

The Paradise Motel scene launches with wailing sirens as Madonna slurps Jack Daniel’s in a grotty room, before she kills intruders in a vicious fight. It’s Kill Bill meets Pulp Fiction. Gripping stuff.
I’ve seen Madonna doing her Re-invention tour, Confessions, Hard Candy and Sticky & Sweet — this one is up there as the best. In the earlier gigs I saw her get the electric chair and introduce Parkour and The Percolator dance move to the world.

Rocking the leather ... Madonna loves a kinky outfit

This time, her new craze is Slacklining, a cross between tight-rope walking and trampolining. She gives it a spin herself, while singing live.
Lil Wayne, dressed as a bishop, and Nicki Minaj, dressed as a nun, have cameo roles on giant video screens. Minaj shouts: “There’s only one Queen and that’s Madonna.”
A few billion people might disagree on Monday, pal.

Blonde Ambition ... Madonna turns back time with her reinterpretation of the famous conical bra

Her Madgesty has a subtle dig at Lady GaGa in a mash-up of Express Yourself and Born This Way.
She even gives a cheeky flash of her underpants, while dressed as a majorette, poking fun at Miss Germanotta’s love for revealing her undercarriage.There’s a clever trick in the production for new track Turn Up The Radio.

Mama don't preach ... Rocco looks happy to take to the stage with mum, Madonna

The giant screens flash back through footage of Madonna’s career as she tries to find the right frequency for the song — earning some of the biggest cheers of the night.
On the Confessions tour, she had a thing for gypsy rockers Gogol Bordello. This time she has Spain’s Basque trio Kalakan performing. Some of the fans around me used it as a chance for a toilet break.

Office chic ... Madonna and dancers push the boundaries with daring scenes

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Madonna has redesigned her famous conical bra for a reworked version of Vogue in a steamy sequence that merges into the erotic Candy Shop.
It’s unusual to see a stripped-down version of any of her songs but she performs Like A Virgin lying on the floor singing with only a pianist for company on stage. But club anthems I’m Addicted and I’m A Sinner, from the new album, get things fired up again for the climax.

Like a Virgin sacrifice ... Madonna knows how to make an impact on stage

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The chart icon has been hammered for charging a fortune for tickets but it’s well worth the money.
I’ve given her some stick for maybe flashing a bit too much flesh for a 53-year old — but she throws herself into the show like a teenager and is fitter than most people half her age.

Like a Prayer ... Madonna with a giant crucifix

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There is no encore, possibly because she broke the 11pm curfew by 40 minutes and now faces a hefty fine from the authorities in Tel Aviv.
Not that Her Madgesty and her Kalashnikovs care — she’s just delivered another world-class show her fans will lap up.

Back in business ... Madonna in pinstripes with boyfriend Brahim

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Set list

Girl Gone Wild

Revolver

Gang Bang

Papa Don't Preach

Hung Up

I Don't Give A ****

Express Yourself

Give Me All Your Luvin'

Turn Up The Radio

Open Your Heart / Sagara Jo

Masterpiece

Vogue

The Erotic Candy Shop

Human Nature

Like A Virgin (Waltz)

I'm Addicted

I'm A Sinner

Like A Prayer

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THE pop queen’s boyfriend, Brahim Zaibat, is one of the lead dancers and performs a fair few steamy routines with her . . . organisers had to build a special tent backstage for the dancers to practise tightrope walking ... the costumes are designed by Arianne Phillips, who did the outfits for Madge’s film W.E.

HER Madgesty played to 35,000 people on her opening night in Tel Aviv’s Ramat Gan Stadium. By the time she’s finished her MDNA world tour, she’ll have performed in front of more than two million... she is performing a total of 86 shows – 32 on the current leg, followed by 43 on her North America stint starting in August, and 11 in South America from November... the show is coming to the UK next month. The first gig is in Hyde Park on July 17, followed by Birmingham, Edinburgh and Dublin.

 

Holly Willoughby risques wardrobe malfunction

Busty, eh? ... Holly Willoughby during rehearsals for the show

HOLLY WILLOUGHBY will vamp up the final of The Voice – by wearing this daring leather basque. 

 

The presenter will show off her assets in a kinky plunging top, teamed with a leather skirt and black six-inch stilettos.
A flustered Holly, pictured during rehearsals yesterday, joked: “It is so hot in here – I am glad I am wearing a leather basque!”
Holly’s sexy outfits have become a hallmark of the show.
But tonight’s raunchy outfit – which has been specially made – has bosses fearing an x-rated wardrobe malfunction.
An insider said: “The outfit is very revealing and there has been some concern that Holly might not make it through the two hour-long show without a slip-up. But at least it might pull in some extra viewers!”

Nicole and Lewis get each other racing

Puckering up ... Nicole Scherzinger and Lewis Hamilton cosy up on holiday

NICOLE Scherzinger and her racing driver fella Lewis Hamilton look like they’re back on track as they share a steamy smooch during a romantic getaway. 

 

The 33-year-old singer and 27-year-old Formula One star seem to be going from strength to strength following their split last year — as they certainly couldn’t get enough of each other during a holiday on the Italian Riviera at the weekend.
They cuddled up on sun loungers by the pool, sharing cocktails and kisses.
Nicole showed off her enviable figure in a skimpy brown two-piece while Lewis opted for pinstripe board shorts and a white vest.
Later they strolled through the hotel grounds, and Lewis admired his gorgeous girlfriend as she stopped to smell a rose.
And when they headed up to their room, the cuddling continued on the balcony.

Happy hour ... Nic and Lewis smile as they chink glasses

Good-looking pair ... Nicole and Lewis

And as evening fell the loved-up pair puckered up yet again as the enjoyed a romantic dinner for two.
The couple were enjoying some quality downtime after Lewis’ Monaco Grand Prix and before Nicole’s stint on the X Factor.

Life's rosey ... Nicole sniffs a flowed as Lewis admires her

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The Pussycat Doll stepped in as a guest judge on the fourth day at London’s O2 yesterday.
She tweeted: “Great day w/ @theXFactor @officialtulisa @garybarlow @walshlife! We saw some amazing talent! Thanks UK.”

On a high ... the couple enjoy each other's company on their balcony

Date night ... on their romantic dinner

Drained Susan Boyle in services outburst

Distressed ... Susan Boyle

 

EXHAUSTED star Susan Boyle began screaming and weeping at a busy motorway services area in front of shocked families.

The under-pressure singer was “very distressed and agitated” as her busy schedule took its toll.
SuBo, 51, is said to have unleashed a “torrent of abuse” at Knutsford Services in Cheshire.
She needed calming down by an aide. Some onlookers filmed the event on their phones.
A pal of the star — who has mild learning difficulties — said: “She wanted to go home as she was tired and upset.
“Susan is very sorry to anyone she upset.”
Police were not called.
Susan had earlier starred in her I Dreamed A Dream musical in Manchester. She is due to tour the show until October. The singer has had treatment at the Priory clinic in the past following public outbursts.

Nicole Scherzinger’s £500k offer for X Factor

Blue singer ... Nicole Scherzinger impressed in stint on X Factor

NICOLE Scherzinger has been offered £500,000 to take over Kelly Rowland’s job on the X Factor, The Sun can reveal.

 

Bosses will hand the Pussycat Doll a contract this week after she impressed as a stand-in judge at London auditions on Wednesday.
They are hopeful Nicole, 33 — girlfriend of British F1 ace Lewis Hamilton — will sign straight away and join Gary Barlow, Tulisa and Louis Walsh on the panel.
The decision to offer her the job came after head judge Gary backed her.
A show source said: “We are talking to Nicole about taking on the job full time. She is the only person in the frame.
“It’s now down to money and whether she can commit to the show, which takes up most of the rest of the year.
“She has given us positive signs. But no one is counting their chickens after what happened with Dannii Minogue.”
Dannii — still livid over revelations in a biography of Simon Cowell that they had an affair — shocked execs by suddenly pulling out of talks to return.

Reddy for change ... Kelly Rowland

Pals of the Aussie singer say she would have taken the job if show supremo Cowell had rung and asked her himself.
Nicole — who has been a stand-in judge before — was on the US version of the show but was dumped after one season.
However, Cowell is known to still be a big fan.

Kim Kardashian nicks Kelly Brook's swimsuit style for sexy shoot

Sweet tweet ... Kim Kardashian showed off fabulous figure in this picture posted on Twitter

THERE are plenty of men who would kill for the job of adjusting Kim Kardashian’s swimwear. 

 

But the task actually went to a female assistant at the reality star’s latest glam photoshoot.
Kim, 31, tweeted a picture of herself wearing a stunning cut-out swimsuit as stylist Charlene Roxborough made sure it fit just right.
In another picture — taken behind the scenes of Kim’s photoshoot for the Latin America edition of Esquire magazine — the brunette beauty is seen posing provocatively in a shower while her outfit struggles to contain her ample curves.

Pose ... Kim models cut-out black outfit and tall gold shoes

The revealing black one-piece — which showed off Kim’s fantastic figure — looked just like the one that Kelly Brook wore at the Cannes film festival.
Curvy Kim even accessorized it with red lipstick and lots of backcombed dark hair — exactly like Kelly did earlier this month.

Steal her style ... Kim's look mirrored Kelly' Brooks Cannes outfit

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The Sun reported earlier this week that Kim is busy swotting up on philosophy and world news in a bid to impress her fella Kanye West. But if her copy-Kelly look is to go by, all she's been getting to grips with is British style- and who can blame her?

OMG ... Kim tweeted this pic before she hit shopping channel QVC to flog her clothing line

TOWIE girls flash the flesh in skimpy bikinis

Bikini babes ... Chloe Sims, Lucy Mecklenburgh, Lauren Goodger and Lauren Pope

THE TOWIE girls are currently flashing the flesh in their skimpiest swimwear in Marbella — and who would have expected any less. 

The ladies are renowned for their revealing outfits so they were bound to flaunt their figures as they shoot scenes for the ITV2 show in the Spanish sunshine.
The cast of The Only Way Is Essex are currently in the seaside resort to film a one-off special episode.
Lauren Goodger, who was been desperately trying to shed the pounds ahead of the trip, rocked a yellow two-piece as the gang partied at the Sala Beach Club yesterday.
The 25-year-old has spent months attempting to slim down after seeing pics of herself in a bikini in Miami and dubbing them "horrific".
Lauren embarked on the Cambridge Diet in April and just days before she joined the rest of her co-stars for filming she was working hard at the No1 bootcamp in Marbella.
And it seems all her effort has paid off — she looked stunning as she let her hair down poolside yesterday.

Good-ger for you Lauren ... TOWIE star's diet has paid off

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Also at the party was Lucy Mecklenburgh, 21, who showed off her tiny frame in a metallic silver strapless bikini.
Her boyfriend, 24-year-old Mario Falcone, was obviously impressed with Lucy's look, wrapping a loving arm around her.

Loved-up ... Lucy Mecklenburgh and Mario Falcone

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Chloe Sims, 30, frilled in a red stringy bikini.
While Lauren Pope, 28, wore a lacy pink and leopard-print halterneck number.

Skimpy ... Chloe Sims and Lauren Pope rock racy swimwear

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New couple Tom Kilbey and Lydia Bright, both 21, seemed to be enjoying each other's company.
Tom couldn't keep his eyes off Lydia as the blonde adjusted her black bikini bottoms by the pool.

Rear-ly attentive ... Tom Kilbey stares as Lydia Bright adjusts her bikini

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And the flesh flashing didn't stop as the sun faded, with the girls changing into barely-there outfits for a night on the town.
Lauren P was spotted staring in awe at pal Chloe's cleavage as they headed out.

WOWIE ... Lauren Pope appears astounded by Chloe Sim's cleavage

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The mum-of-one, 30, had squeezed her ample assets into a tight strapless black and white bodycon frock.
While Lauren appeared a little more conservative in a one-shoulder gold and black number.

All dressed up ... Jessica Wright and Billie Faiers

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Billie Faiers, 22, had also pulled her enviable curves into a clingy red outfit.
While Jessica Wright, 26, flashed her pins in a short sequinned skirt and silk vest.

Essex couple ... Joey and Sam Faiers

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In a belly-flashing fuchsia and orange dress, Billie's sister Sam, 21, ensured she wouldn't go unnoticed.
While boyfriend Joey Essex, also 21, went for a simpler look in a pale blue shirt, beige shorts and trainers.

Glitzy ... Lauren Goodger

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Lauren G swapped her yellow bikini for a sparkly dark red frock for the evening.
She teamed her outfit with nude peep-toe heels and a clutch bag.

Stepping out ... Billi Mucklow and Cara Kilbey

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Best pals Billi Mucklow and Cara Kilbey, both 24, were also out for the night.
Billi sported a fringed halterneck number, while Cara covered up in red, gold and black.

Perfect match ... Lydia Bright and Tom Kilbey

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Lydia and Tom complemented each other as they stepped out in blue hues.
They later shared a smooch as they continued to show they're the perfect match.

Cute ... new couple Lydia Bright and Tom Kilbey share a smooch

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The TOWIE Marbella special will air on ITV2 on Wednesday June 13 at 10.00pm.

Emma Watson and Rihanna are new BFFs

Famous friends ... Rihanna and Emma Watson hit it off on set of new film The End of the World

EMMA Watson has got herself an unlikely new pal — pop megastar RIHANNA.

 

The girls are co-starring in new film The End Of The World and immediately hit it off on set.
Emma — dressed in jeans, a tight grey vest and matching grey blazer — laughed and joked with the We Found Love singer between takes.
Her new co-star couldn’t be more different to her Potter pals Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint — and the new friendship might help the 22-year-old actress shed her clean-cut image.
Rihanna, 24, was typically underdressed in denim hot pants and a holey cream jumper that showed off her bra.
The Bajan star was spotted larking around with another girlfriend but also spent plenty of time chatting to Emma.

Magic ... Emma can't stop grinning as she chats to new mate Rihanna between takes

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The new BFFs both play themselves in the movie, which is written and directed by comedy hero Seth Rogen.
The comedy action film will see the apocalypse break out while a whole host of stars — all appearing as themselves — attend a party at James Franco’s house.
Harry Potter actress Emma seems to be enjoying being on set in New Orleans with the all-star cast.
She tweeted: “Comedy is brutal #endoftheworld. New Orleans is the best!! : ) See you all soon. Em x”.
Meanwhile her mate Rihanna clearly had a blast with another of their co-stars, writing: "Just leaving set! Kevin Hart clearly has childhood issues! Lolololol ! This has to be one of my favorite moments in life #endoftheworld"

Joke ... Rihanna and female friend lark around

Blonde Kara's a very Fair Lady

Blonde has fun ... Kara Tointon with highlights at bash

KARA Tointon looks to dye for as she steps out sporting a brand new do.

The Strictly Come Dancing champion has gone from brunette to blonde, chopping off her long dark tresses in favour of a sophisticated bob.
Wearing a snug pink and nude sequinned dress, the former EastEnders actress showed off her svelte dancer’s figure and long pins — which she covered up in black opaque tights.
She teamed the classy ensemble with a pair of black Christian Louboutin boots, a nude clutch and a silver bangle as she made her way to a London party for cosmetic company Barry M last night.
The 28-year-old has been keeping busy since she stormed to success on the Beeb’s dance show in 2010 with her partner Artem Chigvintsev, 29 — who became her boyfriend shortly after.
Last year she played Eliza Doolittle in play Pygmalion — the film version of which is called My Fair Lady — and this weekend she will be donning her dancing shoes again to perform at a Jubilee celebration with her man Artem.

Lost locks ... Kara has had the chop

And next week the couple will be reliving their ballroom experience at the Strictly Presents Dance to the Music tour — which kicks off in Ipswich on Tuesday.
The month-long tour will also feature performances from dance professionals Kristina Rihannoff and Robin Windsor.
And with blonde locks like those, Kara's sure to be the highlight of the show.

Lightening up ... Kara