Back to her day job: Cheeky Rihanna is back on stage and performing in Brazil

By PAMELA OWEN

Cheeky: Rihanna was as raunchy as ever on stage but her performance received a luke-warm response

She is known for her raunchy performances in skimpy clothing and Rihanna did not disappoint her fans when she performed in Brazil for the first time.

The star recently took some time out from her busy schedule and went on a short trip to the small Italian village of Portofino after performing at the V Festival in Essex.


I'll be back: Rihanna used social networking site Twitter to tell fans she would definitely be back to the South American country

Despite being bombarded by excited locals she still managed to enjoy taking casual walks along the beach as well as browse local shops.

But she was back to doing what she does best at the weekend and that was strutting her stuff on stage in front of thousands.

Wearing black fish net stockings and a black and white leotard which was clinched in at the waist with a belt, the singer looked stunning as she brought her Loud Tour to Sao Paulo.


Sensual: Fans used Twitter to tell the singer how much they loved her show


She went for the natural look and let her brown hair fall in loose curls around her face.

Rihanna, who has never been to the South American country before, tweeted just before the show: 'SAO PAULO LET'S DO THISSSS!!! #LOUDtourBRAZIL'

But critics have said although her stage presence was good with good dance routines, her singing was luke-warm.

Others have said the pop star should stick to singing Reggae-inspired music like her hit 'What's My Name' and 'Man Down' rather than dance or pop.


Let me hear you scream: Rihanna, who is recording a new album, took her Loud Tour to Brazil for the first time

But die-hard Rihanna fans didn't complain with many complimenting the singer on social networking site Twitter during the show.

Rihanna, who is currently recording a new album, tweeted after the concert: 'SAO PAULO I love you! I will definitely be back!!!'


Girls wanna have fun: Rihanna looked as though she was thoroughly enjoying herself on stage

The Loud Tour is the fourth by the artist who vowed to visit more than 20 countries in America and Europe.

She will arrive in the UK early October where many of her shows in London are already sold out.


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A No1 hit or the bargain bin? Crooner Matt Cardle delivers second single Run For Your Life

By NADIA MENDOZA

Crooner: Matt Cardle debuts new video for second single Run For Your Life

The question is yet to be answered if Matt Cardle will follow in Leona Lewis' footsteps or Steve Brookstein's.

And perhaps the true test lies with the release of second single Run For Your Life.

The track was penned by Gary Barlow, so it's no surprise to discover it's a crooning ballard with uplifting lyrics about starting afresh and going on a journey to find a new love interest.


Still got The X Factor? Reality show winner hopes to top the charts again with When We Collide follow-up


In the video, Cardle is dressed in a very ordinary pair of jeans and shirt - notably missing his iconic flat cap - that look as though they may be left over from his painter and decorator days.

As he powers out the song, telling a redhead to 'run for her life' from a doomed relationship, she is then seen darting through various backdrops.


Reaching out: Matt tries to touch his love interest, but cannot feel her as she is projected onto a screen


The boho beauty is projected on an enormous screen pacing through a forest and later frolicking on a beach in a monokini.

But lonely Cardle cannot reach her as he is singing in real time and she is only a vision.

However, their fairytale ending comes true at the end and she steps out of the screen and into his arms.


A baby Barlow: Matt sings his new track penned by Take That veteran and X Factor judge Gary


The X Factor winner secured overnight success last December after his debut song rocketed to No1 follow his triumph on the reality show.

Having covered Biffy Clyro track Many Of Horror, which Cardle renamed When We Collide, he achieved the second best-selling single of 2010.

He was pipped to the post by Eminem's Love The Way You Lie, featuring Rihanna, by a mere 39,000 sales.


Happy ending: Matt finally gets his girl and the pair embrace at the end of the video


Pre Order Now - Matt Cardle - 'Run For Your Life'


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Bringing music back: Justin Timberlake directs and stars in video for hip-hop band FreeSol

By IONA KIRBY

Many talents: Justin Timberlake has directed and appeared in a music video for hip-hop band FreeSol

He may have forged a successful acting career, but Justin Timberlake has not forgotten his roots.

Which may be why he has made a return to music.

the 30-year-old former NSync member has directed a music video for hip-hop band FreeSol.


Bringing music back: Justin, seen in a hoody and a cap is seen throghout the Freesol video

After seeing a performance at a small jazz cafe in their hometown of Memphis Tennessee, Justin (also Memphis born and bred) quickly signed the group to his label Tennman Records.

He then landed them a major deal with Interscope Records.

And the star has been a driving force in trying to ensure success for FreeSol.


Rear view: Justin enjoyed an extremely successful music career performing with the likes of Kylie, seen here in 2003, before turning his hand to acting


But he hasn't entirely stayed on the other side of the camera. Justin also can be seen in the video, dancing and goofing around with the group and singing along to the track.

He teased his Twitter followers by posting last night: 'New music... if you like it pass it along.'

The tweet contained a link for the video of the song Hoodies On, Hats Off.


Back in the day: Justin with his fellow NSync band members in 2000


Mila snapped at the reporter in her native Russian: 'Why movies? Why not? What kind of question is that? Why are you here?'

Justin laughed off the Black Swan star's retort, telling the crowd: 'This is my bodyguard.'

He is currently filming for his new sci-fi thriller In Time.

The movie, which he stars in with Amanda Seyfried, is set in a world where time and not money is the currency.


Good friends: Mila Kunis stuck up for Justin's decision to focus on acting





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J-Lo-cut! Jennifer Lopez leaves little to the imagination on So You Think You Can Dance in skintight spangled catsuit

By Jody Thompson


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Saucy: Jennifer Lopez flashed her bra and brandished her bottom in a tight sparkly catsuit on So You Think You Can Dance tonight


It wasn't only the finalists who were left breathless on the So You Think You Can Dance live final on BBC1 tonight.

Viewers at home were left gasping when Jennifer Lopez gave a sizzling live performance in a glittery catsuit that was so lowcut is showed off her bra - and so tight it revealed every inch of her famous rear.

The 41-year-old star was performing her recent No. 1 single On The Floor on the show, ahead of her appearance tomorrow on the bill at Capital Radio's Summertime Ball.

Hot mama: The mother-of-two was performing her recent No. 1 hit single On The Floor

Curvy: J-Lo's backing dancers couldn't keep their eyes off her incredible figure


To a standing ovation from judges Sisco Gomez, Louise Redknapp, Nigel Lythgoe and Arlene Phillips, host Cat Deeley was almost speechless before paying tribute to the star's performance with a simple: 'The one and only Jennifer Lopez!'

Cat didn't too badly herself in the style stakes, wearing a tiny tight sequined red mini dress.

The winner of the show meanwhile was tap dancer Matt Flint, who landed the £50,000 prize and the chance to dance onstage in Hollywood.

Jenny from the block: The star made her entrance being lowered down onto the stage in a giant illuminated heart


He had managed to stay out of the bottom two throughout the show.

Having been told the result from Cat, all he could exclaim was: 'I just feel amazing, it's amazing!

'I'm speechless. It's been the best thing I've ever done in my life.'

Glittering: Jennifer's spangly catsuit blended in with the bling on the So You Think You Can Dance set


Nigel however was more verbose on just how good a winner he was.

He said: 'It's going to be a delight for me to take Matt to Hollywood and see him dance there. He's got great character, great style, he's going to fit right in.'

Officially named Britain's Favourite Dancer, he was then carried aloft on the shoulders of his fellow finalists before they threw him in the air.

The show has been running for the past eight weeks and saw 20 dancers whittled down to a final four.

Making a point: The star was in incredible shape for her appearance on the live final of the show

Star spangled mama: Jennifer was down on her knees as she gave the performance her all


Officially named Britian's Favourite Dancer, he was then carried aloft on the shoulders of his fellow finalists before they threw him in the air.

It was revealed earlier this week however that it could be the last outing for the show.

Despite being a huge success in the States - where it has made a star of Cat in America - it's rumoured that BBC will not bring it back next year after disappointing ratings this time round.

Last week, despite being the semi-final, ratings fell under three million when the show clashed with the England versus Switzerland football match on ITV1.

Bit breezy: The star waved to fans - and showed off her bra again - as she left her London hotel on the way to the BBC

Sneaking out the back door: The star was wearing an all-black ensemble and sunglasses

Yummy mummy: The star, seen here with daughter Emme, leaving a London dance studio after rehearsals yesterday





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Keeping it brief: The Saturdays play live in tiny shorts as Nicola Roberts gets over nerves to make solo onstage debut

By JODY THOMPSON

Fierce: The Saturdays took to the stage in Newcastle last night all wearing tiny shorts - apart from a more bashful Rochelle Wiseman (far right)


They've never been afraid of wearing skimpy outfits onstage - but The Saturdays outdid themselves on stage in Newcastle last night.

The girl group were sporting the tiniest of shorts as they played a short set at a gig thrown by the city's radio station, Metro Radio Live.

But it seemed that Rochelle Wiseman was not having one of her more confident days and wore pale denim skintight jeans instead.


Work it: (L-R) Mollie King, Una Healy, Vanessa White, Frankie Sandford and Rochelle were playing a short set at Metro Radio Live at Newcastle Arena - a kind of urban indoor one-day pop festival


However, one person who had most definitely overcome her nerves was Nicola Roberts, who made her live solo debut last night, just days after saying she was dreading going on without her Girls Aloud bandmates.

Talking to MTV earlier this week, she'd revealed: 'I'm nervous and I'm dreading the night before. I know I'm going to be like losing half a stone in weight overnight, so I'm going to have to get myself into the zone.'

She added: 'There does feel like there is a little bit of extra pressure, because it is just me and it feels a little bit like, is that enough, is it enough to just look at that?'


Solo debut: Nicola Roberts got over her nerves to play her first ever live gig without Girls Aloud at the show


Dainty doll: The star threw some shapes as she performed and totally won the screaming crowd over


However, she seemed to quash her butterflies and impressed the crowd, singing debut solo single Beat Of My Drum in a tiny red and pink dress accessorised with a kooky headscarf and multicoloured strappy heels.

Other acts playing the bash included dubstep queen Katy B, Chipmunk, Sophie Ellis Bextor, The Feeling, The Wanted, rapper Example, hot new band The Overtones and Amy Winehouse's goddaughter Dionne Bromfield.

Meanwhile, Nicola has been explaining why she chose to take such a different direction musically with her new single.


Strutting her stuff: Mollie was wearing titchy high-waisted orange shorts and a low cut see-through blue vest top that showed off her black bra


Working with hot underground music producer Diplo, she explained: 'I tried to drum in to him that I wanted these quirky dollops of sound like M.I.A. (who he's worked with before) or Major Lazer (his Jamaican dancehall project).

'Don’t try and make this record come back like a commercial, just-for-radio song with 500 dance synths all over it ‘cause it’s not where I’m trying to go.'

Scouse beauty Nicola also says she feels like she's unleashed her singing voice properly for the first time too.


On song: Frankie belts out one of The Saturday's singles wearing tight striped shorts and a blue top with a distressed denim top half, as Una sports ripped denim and a low cut purple top showing off her red bra


She said: 'I was sick to death of singing the quiet, whispery parts. I was like, no, f*** this, I’m going to sing!'

Talking to MTV, Nicola said it was good that it was so different to Girls Aloud: 'It was important my first single was different to anything else around.

'I love that it’s a song everyone can sing and dance along to.


Earning her stripes: Rochelle has teamed her jeans with a leather jacket and a midriff-exposing tiger print top


Thighs the limit: Una strikes a pose at the Newcastle Arena


Nicola Roberts will be releasing her debut album ‘Cinderella’s Eyes’ in October.
Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror is reporting that Girls Aloud are heading back into the studio in January.

But apparently, the girls are ditching their former producers, hitmakers Xenomania.

A source said: 'At the moment the Girls are really excited about their new beginning, although they are scratching their heads over who will create signature hits for them.

'They’re excited they’re going to be making a fresh start together on this next adventure of their lives.

'In six months time it’ll be back to work as normal – they are itching to get back in the studio.'


An audience with...Sophie Ellis Bextor was also on the bill at the bash


The band are reportedly set to reform to celebrate their 10th anniversary next year at a special festival for the London 2012 Olympics at the O2 Arena.

Nicola though is onstage again for a hometown gig at Liverpool's Radio City Live tonight, before playing T4 On The Beach on 10 July.

Beat Of My Drum is then released on 18 July.

Meanwhile, MTV Music show On Set With Nicola Roberts is on at 2pm tomorrow.
And the next Metro Radio Live is on 7 July and features JLS and Olly Murs.







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Now that's just PANTS! Nicola Roberts dons bizarre patterned underwear in first solo video

By Jessica Satherley


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Retro girl: Nicola Roberts dances to The Beat Of My Drum solo single in tiny pants in her video


Just two days before her debut solo single is released for download, Nicola Roberts has aired a preview to her music video Beat Of My Drum.

And the fiery-haired singer puts on a fierce performance in a bizarre pair of 1970s-inspired pants.

The yellow, brown and black ensemble consists of a long-sleeved zebra-print top alongside the high-cut briefs and strappy heels.


Nicola sings ‘L.O.V.E, dance to the beat of my drum,’ in the video, which will be broadcast on Sunday.

And her adventurous dance moves certainly give her Girls Aloud pal Cheryl Cole a run for her money.

Nicola is joined by three back up dances as she boogies down in front of a stack of huge speakers.

The 25-year-old has been busy promoting her upcoming album and the single was aired for the first time yesterday on Radio 1.

Back up: Roberts boogies down with three back up dancers with a stack of huge speakers behind them

Fiery do: Nicola shook her flame-red hair around in the music video for her debut single


And Beat Of My Drum has so far been receiving rave reviews, with Mr Paparazzi tweeting yesterday: ‘Nicola Roberts debuts her new song on Radio 1. We bloody love it!’

While Perez Hilton tweeted yesterday: ‘I am dancing to the beat of my drum!!! Just heard the song in full and I am LIVING for your new single! Vid looks HOT too!!.’

Nicola was obviously happy with the response and tweeted back: ‘TEAM GINGE ROCKS!!! Your messages about #BeatOfMyDrum today have been amazing xxx’

Strutting her stuff: Nicola uses a hall as her catwalk as she and her back up dances walk to the beat

Good feedback: Beat Of My Drum has so far been receiving rave reviews from bloggers such as Perez Hilton and Mr Paparazzi


The singer went down to the Radio 1 studio as her single was played on the station and T4 will premiere her new video at 12:30pm this Sunday.

Beat Of MY Drum was given its first air play on the Scott Mills show and Nicola has been very excited about her upcoming video.

She tweeted this week: ‘I’m SO proud of Team Ginge! Just had my final video cut through.

‘I’m so excited for you to see it. I LOVE it and cant believe it! X’

Two years after Girls Aloud went on hiatus, Roberts is one of the last band members to release a solo single.

Cheryl Cole has already released two No1 albums, while Nadine Coyle’s solo disc insatiable unfortunately failed to make the same impact.


Ambition: Two years after Girls Aloud went on hiatus, Roberts is one of the last band members to release a solo single


Kimberley Walsh – who has also been focusing on her career on TV presenting – released a duet with rapper Aggro Santos last year.

Meanwhile, Roberts is DJing at east London pop night Love Machine tomorrow night and has also dropped a hint that Girls Aloud will reform next year.

She told Heatworld.com: ‘If we don’t celebrate out 10th anniversary next year I will be sad for the rest of my life.’

Love Machine is hosting the launch party for her new single at the Hoxton Bar and Kitchen on Saturday night and joked that her DJ name could be DJ Ginger.




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'I'm a rockstar not a parent': Rihanna defends controversial new video showing her murdering a rapist

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Controversial: Rihanna's video for her new single Man Down has attracted criticism


Rihanna has defended her controversial new music video Man Down, insisting 'this is the real world'.

Taking to Twitter today the singer attacked her critics, claiming she was a 'rockstar not a parent' and saying she had 'the freedom to make art'.

Man Down attracted the wrath of the Parents Television Council, who blasted Rihanna for showing a 'cold, calculated execution of murder'.


Violent: Rihanna is seen hiding in the shadows with a gun in her hand as she seeks revenge


The video shows her taking revenge on a rapist by gunning him down in a crowded train station.

But Rihanna, herself a victim of domestic violence, disagreed with the criticism.

'I'm a 23 year old rockstar with NO KIDS! What's up with everybody wanting me to be a parent? I'm just a girl, I can only be your/our voice!' she wrote.


Revenge: Her attacker lies sprawled on the floor after Rihanna kills him


And in an apparent direct response to the PTC she added: 'Cuz we all know how difficult/embarrassing it is to communicate touchy subject matters to anyone especially our parents!

'The music industry isn't exactly Parents R Us! We have the freedom to make art, LET US! Its your job to make sure they don't turn out like US.'

The council said in a statement: 'Rihanna's personal story and status as a celebrity superstar provided a golden opportunity for the singer to send an important message to female victims of rape and domestic violence.

'Instead of telling victims they should seek help, Rihanna released a music video that gives retaliation in the form of premeditated murder the imprimatur of acceptability.'


Flashback: After starting with the murder, the video goes back to the previous day when Rihanna was carefree


Island life: The video is set in Kingston, Jamaica


Media justice group Industry Ears also criticised BET for airing the video.

'If Chris Brown shot a woman in his new video and BET premiered it, the world would stop,' Industry Ears co-founder Paul Porter said.

'Rihanna should not get a pass and BET should know better. The video is far from broadcast worthy.'

Today, a defiant Rihanna praised her fans for their support, tweeting: 'Thank you for the amazing response on ManDownVideo I love you guys, and I love that u GOT IT!!'
It's the second time in as many weeks Rihanna attracted criticism from the PTC - she was slammed for her kinky performance with Britney Spears at the Billboard Awards.


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Spectacular:Take That kick off Progress tour in front of stunning backdrop of 60ft man, acrobatics and towering wall of water

By Andrea Magrath


Spectacle: Take That stormed the stage in Sunderland tonight for the first concert in their Progress tour


They will perform in front of 1.75 million ecstatic, screaming fans across the UK and Europe in the next two months.

And Take That have lived up to the enormous expectations of their fans by kicking off the first night of their tour in spectacular fashion.

The band took to the stage tonight in Sunderland in front of a 60ft mechanical man.


The most eager of the 54,000 fans at the Sunderland Stadium of Light have been camping out ahead of tonight's performance.

Security guards had to hold the screaming devotees back as they scrambled for the best spot in front of the stage.

And they were not disappointed - as these pictures show, the stunning show features a jaw-dropping backdrop, pyrotechnics and acrobatics.

Emotional: The Progress tour sees Robbie Williams reunited with the band in concert for the first time in 15 years


Performers climb a towering wall of water above the stage as the band belt out all of their hits.

Gary, Mark, Howard and Jason kick off the show with their post-Robbie hits Rule The World, Greatest Day, Hold Up A Light, Patience and Shine.

But the crowd roared its approval when Williams was lowered on the stage to commence a series of his solo smash hits.

No expense spared: The band will perform across the country in front of a spectacular backdrop representing the cover of their progress album


An emotional Robbie thrilled the audience with Let Me Entertain You, Rock DJ, Come Undone, Feel and Angels.

Then it was time for the reunited five-piece to come together for their first single following Williams re-joining the band, The Flood.

The biggest cheers were reserved for the moment that the original Take That returned to the stage together for the first time in concert in 15 years.

Reunion: Gary, Mark, Jason and Howard open the show before welcoming Robbie onstage


All of the favourites including crowd-pleasing medleys of Million Love Songs and Babe, and Everything Changes and Back For Good were sung.

Pray, Never Forget and their latest single Love Love followed. The thrilling event ended with Relight My Fire and Eight letters.

The first night of the tour follows 12 weeks of gruelling rehearsals at an aircraft hanger in Bedfordshire.

Excitement builds: Fans are already lining up outside the arena in Sunderland ahead of tonight's concert


The Progress Live Tour 2011 is thought to be costing upwards of £15 million to stage and has 287 crew travelling across Europe.

Following a four-night stay in Sunderland, the band will play eight nights in Manchester before moving on to Cardiff, Dublin and Glasgow.

The boys will then play in Birmingham before completing their nation-wide tour with eight nights at Wembley arena in London.

It's not over then though, Take That have added dates across the continent, including Milan, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Hamburg and Düsseldorf. The tour will end in Munich on July 29.

Eager: Fans camped out to secure a good spot in the 54,000-strong crowd


The two-month tour will suit Robbie Williams, who has complained in the past that he is not cut out for the lengthy tours other artists undertake.

'I just went on tour for too long before,' he said said previously. 'I'm not the kind of person who can do nine months.

'I can do two months solid, not a problem. But nine months - I'm not built for it. I go loopy.'

Futuristic: Take That have unveiled the video for their new single Love Love


For those fans who have to wait for the band to come to town, they have satisfied appetites by releasing a brand new video for the latest single Love Love.

The track features in the upcoming blockbuster X Men: First class, released in the UK next week.

The video opens with a thumping bass line and the boys standing in the centre of a vast futuristic space.

Blockbuster: The single features in the new X Men: First class film


The boys are surrounded by dancers clad in black bodysuits with cobweb-style string masks.

The video was filmed beneath a huge canopy in West London.

Love Love was shot by Alex Large and Liane Sommers, the team behind Cheryl Cole's Parachutes, Kylie Minogue’s Get Outta My Way and Scissor Sisters Laura videos.

The single is the fourth from the Progress album, following The Flood, Kidz and Happy Now, which was released in March.

The video opens with a thumping bass line and the boys standing in the centre of a vast futuristic space

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