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By MARCUS BARNES



Who runs the world?: Beyoncé beams on stage as she performs an intimate gig at the Roseland Ballroom in New York



She sold out one night at the 2,500 capacity venue in just 22 seconds last week and last night Beyoncé performed the first of four sell-out gigs at the Roseland Ballroom in New York.



The superstar singer dazzled as she graced the stage to perform tracks from her number one album 4 on the same day her husband Jay-Z called her the 'second coming of Michael Jackson'.



Beyoncé looked fab as she strutted around on the stage in a slinky gold number to run through a selection of songs at the intimate gig.





Sing it sister!: The superstar singer sold out one of her shows at the 2,500 capacity venue in just 22 seconds





Fans packed themselves into the downtown venue watching eagerly as their idol performed her album tracks with the vigour and panache that has made her one of the world's biggest stars.



The star's sparkling gold dress came courtesy of her mother Tina Knowles, while she wore shoes by Stuart Weitzman.



Much of the music at the intimate gig came from Beyoncé's chart-topping 4 – with a few prior hits thrown in for good measure.



A sea of mobile phones and cameras recorded constantly as she powered through the likes of Countdown, Love On Top, End Of Time, I Care, Rather Die Young, Party and I Miss You, penned by Frank Ocean of hip-hop collective OFWGKTA.





Second coming?: Beyoncé's husband Jay-Z has said that she's like the second coming of Michael Jackson because of her work ethic









source: dailymail

By MARCUS BARNES



Who runs the world?: Beyoncé beams on stage as she performs an intimate gig at the Roseland Ballroom in New York



She sold out one night at the 2,500 capacity venue in just 22 seconds last week and last night Beyoncé performed the first of four sell-out gigs at the Roseland Ballroom in New York.



The superstar singer dazzled as she graced the stage to perform tracks from her number one album 4 on the same day her husband Jay-Z called her the 'second coming of Michael Jackson'.



Beyoncé looked fab as she strutted around on the stage in a slinky gold number to run through a selection of songs at the intimate gig.





Sing it sister!: The superstar singer sold out one of her shows at the 2,500 capacity venue in just 22 seconds





Fans packed themselves into the downtown venue watching eagerly as their idol performed her album tracks with the vigour and panache that has made her one of the world's biggest stars.



The star's sparkling gold dress came courtesy of her mother Tina Knowles, while she wore shoes by Stuart Weitzman.



Much of the music at the intimate gig came from Beyoncé's chart-topping 4 – with a few prior hits thrown in for good measure.



A sea of mobile phones and cameras recorded constantly as she powered through the likes of Countdown, Love On Top, End Of Time, I Care, Rather Die Young, Party and I Miss You, penned by Frank Ocean of hip-hop collective OFWGKTA.





Second coming?: Beyoncé's husband Jay-Z has said that she's like the second coming of Michael Jackson because of her work ethic









source: dailymail

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Dirty dancing: Rihanna straddled an older man last night while performing in her home country of Barbados as part of her Loud concert tour

Is there nothing Rihanna will not do on stage?

The 23-year-old singer yet again pushed the boundaries of her stage performance by pulling an older man on stage and jumped on top of him to give him a raunchy lap dance.
Looking a mixture of petrified and bewildered, the greying gentleman lay on the ground and looked up at Rihanna as she straddled and writhed on top of him.


The Only Girl in the World: The Umbrella star put on a revealing show once again


Rihanna was in her home country of Barbados for the latest leg of her Loud tour.

Wearing black hot pants, a bra top and ankle boots, the Umbrella singer was seemingly intent on giving the man the time of his life with her dirty dancing.

The man, who appeared to be at least three times Rihanna's age, looked like he was coming perilously close to suffering a coronary from all the excitement.


Home coming: Rihanna was also in Barbados for Monday's Kadooment Day carnival


In the audience watching would have been her friends and family that live on the Caribbean island but Rihanna did not appear to care and carried out her usual set of suggestive dancing and explicit moves.

Rihanna also showed off her body in a daring white string bikini while enjoying time at the beach earlier this week.


Rude Boy: Rihanna seemed to relish being back on the Caribbean island and cavorting with her back up dancers


White hot: Rihanna showed off her bikini body in a white string two piece while frolicking on the beach

source: dailymail

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Dirty dancing: Rihanna straddled an older man last night while performing in her home country of Barbados as part of her Loud concert tour

Is there nothing Rihanna will not do on stage?

The 23-year-old singer yet again pushed the boundaries of her stage performance by pulling an older man on stage and jumped on top of him to give him a raunchy lap dance.
Looking a mixture of petrified and bewildered, the greying gentleman lay on the ground and looked up at Rihanna as she straddled and writhed on top of him.


The Only Girl in the World: The Umbrella star put on a revealing show once again


Rihanna was in her home country of Barbados for the latest leg of her Loud tour.

Wearing black hot pants, a bra top and ankle boots, the Umbrella singer was seemingly intent on giving the man the time of his life with her dirty dancing.

The man, who appeared to be at least three times Rihanna's age, looked like he was coming perilously close to suffering a coronary from all the excitement.


Home coming: Rihanna was also in Barbados for Monday's Kadooment Day carnival


In the audience watching would have been her friends and family that live on the Caribbean island but Rihanna did not appear to care and carried out her usual set of suggestive dancing and explicit moves.

Rihanna also showed off her body in a daring white string bikini while enjoying time at the beach earlier this week.


Rude Boy: Rihanna seemed to relish being back on the Caribbean island and cavorting with her back up dancers


White hot: Rihanna showed off her bikini body in a white string two piece while frolicking on the beach

Hard - Rihanna (LOUD Tour Barbados)


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By JESSICA SATHERLEY

Lucky Day: Nicola Roberts films her second solo music video in New York City and flashes her knickers

In her first solo music video, Beat Of My Drum, she wore patterned pants and now Nicola Roberts is flashing some new knickers.

The 25-year-old singer was shooting a video in New York yesterday for her new upcoming single and showed off a pair of leopard print smalls.

The Girls Aloud star teamed up the pants with a barely-there floral dress and some Nike high tops.

Despite looking like she’d forgotten her trousers, Nicola appeared to be starting a new fashion trend in the Big Apple.


New trend? Nicola appeared to have forgotten her trousers but pulled off the look in the tiny dress


Her second single Lucky Day follows the release of Beat Of My Drum last month from her debut solo album yet to be released.

The album, titled Cinderella’s Eyes will be released on September 26 this year to follow on from two single releases.

But although she received raving reviews from music critics for Beat Of My Drum, Nicola failed to top the charts with it.


Strike a pose: Nicola posed for the camera in her tiny floral frock and Nike high top trainers in the Big Apple


The upbeat pop song was written by Nicola, with the help of Maya von Doll, Wesley ‘Diplo’ Pentz and Dimitri Tikovoi.

Nicola was filming the video yesterday at St Marks Place in the East Village of New York City and when she wasn’t dancing around, she posed behind some newspaper stands.

And she tweeted after filming: ‘Today was my ‘Lucky Day’… Had the best time shooting my 2nd video. I met some lovely people. I love NY… All feels very surreal right now. X’


Hailing a cab! The 25-year-old pretends to call for a cab on the side of the street in New York's East Village


Dance moves: The star was dancing around the streets of New York with her hands in the air


But after a fleeting trip Stateside, Nicola was back in London today for the film premiere of Horrid Henry at London’s Southbank today.

Roberts tweeted this morning: ‘Just landed in London after THE scariest bumpiest flight ever! Didn’t sleep a wink! HATE flying x’

She walked the red carpet to lend her support to Girls Aloud bandmate Kimberley Walsh, who has a role in the children’s film.

Sarah Harding also arrived for the event, but their other bandmate Cheryl Cole was nowhere to be seen – nor was Nadine Coyle.


Back up: Nicola was joined by two female back up dancers who accompanied her in the music video for Lucky Day



Looking for a paper? The singer poses alongside some newspaper stands

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By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Welcome back Kingston: Sean Kingston performed for the first time since his Memorial day jet-ski accident with pal Nicki Minaj in Miami

Sean Kingston made a triumphant return to the stage last night, performing for the first time since his near-fatal accident.

The singer nearly died after crashing his jet ski in Miami over Memorial day weekend back in May.

Although he survived the accident with the help of doctors at the Jackson Memorial Hospital, it was pal Nicki Minaj who brought him back to the world of performing.


Back with a vengeance: The 21-year-old singer returned to duet on Letting Go (Dutty Love)


The 'Beautiful Girls' singer joined Nicki on stage to sing Letting Go (Dutty Love) at the American Airlines Arena in Miami Friday night.

'I'm so glad Sean Kingston is alive and well,' the 28-year-old Super Bass songbird screamed to the crowd.

21-year-old Sean is equally happy to be back, and couldn't help Tweeting his excitement to his fans.

'Just killed it on stage with the lovely @Nickiminaj had an amazing time feels great to be on stage esp. wit the hottest female out :-),' he wrote, adding, 'Don't call it a comeback!'


Crazy, sexy cool: Nicki Minaj wears an eccentric outfit en route to her performance in Miami Friday night


He wants things to go back to the way they were before his crash, and plans on getting back to business as quickly as possible.

'Feels good to be baccck on stage!!!...' he wrote. 'i got a big surprise coming up for my fans real soon!!'

Nicki is equally as glad to have her friend back. 'Whoa! @TRINArockstarr and @SeanKingston just SHUT MIAMI DOWWWN w/me @ the Femme Fatale Tour!!! Thank u guys soooo much!!!!' she wrote post-show.


Multi-tasking: The Super Bass singer wore every single trend she could find while out and about in Florida


source: dailymail

By SARAH BULL

Passing: Amy Winehouse has been found dead at her home this afternoon

Troubled singer had a long battle with drink and drugs

London Ambulance Service found singer at 3.54pm but unable to revive her

She was 'beyond help' according to Sky sources

Autopsy could take place 'within next 24 hours'

Comes after Winehouse was booed off stage after shambolic Serbian show
Amy Winehouse has been found dead at her home in London.


The scene: Amy was pronounced dead this afternoon after emergency services arrived at her house in north London


The Back To Black singer was found at the property by emergency services at 3.54pm, and it's believed Winehouse's death was due to a suspected drug overdose.

Winehouse was apparently 'beyond help' when paramedics arrived, according to Sky sources.

Sources have also claimed Winehouse's death was due to a drug overdose.

Two ambulance crews arrived at the scene within five minutes and a paramedic on a bicycle also attended, according to a spokeswoman.

'Sadly the patient had died,' she added.


Tragic: Winehouse's body is seen being removed from her home


A statement from Winehouse's U.S. record label read: 'We are deeply saddened at the sudden loss of such a gifted musician, artist and performer.

'Our prayers go out to Amy's family, friends and fans at this difficult time.'

In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said: 'Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 shortly before 16.05hrs today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman found deceased.

'On arrival officers found the body of a 27-year-old female who was pronounced dead at the scene.


Drama: Members of the press and local residents watch as Winehouse's body is taken to the van


'Enquiries continue into the circumstances of the death. At this early stage it is being treated as unexplained.’

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said in a press conference this evening that no cause of death had yet been confirmed.

He said: 'I am aware of reports of a suspected drugs overdose, but I would like to reremphaise that no post-mortem has yet taken place and it would be inapproporaite to speculate on the cause of death.



Last public appearance: Amy joined goddaughter Dionne Bromfield on stage during the iTunes festival on Wednesday night


'The death of any person is a sad time of friends and family especially for someone known nationally and internationally like Amy Winehouse. My sympathy extends not only to her family but also to her millions of fans across the world.'

A spokesman for the late singer said: 'Everyone involved with Amy is shocked and devastated.

'Our thoughts are with her family and friends. The family will issue a statement when ready.'

It has also been claimed on gossip website RadarOnline.com that Winehouse's autopsy could take place within the next 24 hours.


Healthy: Amy was spotted out in London looking healthier earlier this month


A Scotland Yard spokesman is quoted by the website as saying: 'The postmortem has not been scheduled yet but it is unlikely to take place before tomorrow.

'In the case of a murder it can be done within hours but this is not the case so tomorrow or even Monday is more likely in these circumstances.'


Mourning: Floral tributes are left outside Amy's house as news breaks of her death


Winehouse had been seen with her goddaughter Dionne Bromfield earlier this week as the teenager took to the stage at the iTunes festival.

She refused to join in for Mama Said, but did support the 14-year-old with a few dance moves before urging the crowd to buy Dionne's new album Good For The Soul.
A source said: 'Amy staggered onstage and grabbed the mic to beg the crowd to buy her protege’s new album.'

Winehouse's appearance at the concert came after she cancelled her European tour following a disastrous performance in June when she stumbled onto the stage in Belgrade and gave an incoherent performance appearing very disorientated and removed from reality.


Heartfelt: One note from a local resident states how much the singer will be missed in her local community


The singer featured on the Sunday Times Rich List earlier this year with an estimated net worth of around £6million.

During her career, Winehouse won awards including five Grammy Awards, a Q Music Award for Best Album for Back To Black and a World Music Award in 2008 for World's Best Selling Pop/Rock Female Artist.


Family: Amy with her father Mitch, to whom she was incredibly close, and her mother Janis


Shambolic: Amy was booed off stage during a shambolic performance in Belgrade in June


Former love: Amy with her ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil


Troubled: Amy battled drink and drug addictions during her short life


Weight worries: Amy also caused concern with her shrinking frame, and looked gaunt back in 2008 (right)


Success: Amy performed via video link at the Grammy Awards in 2008 after winning five awards



Musical stylings: Amy caused a stir with her first album Frank in 2004, and followed it with Back To Black in 2006

Amy Winehouse- Back To Black (Glastonbury 2008)


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By CHRIS JOHNSON

Ooh Na Na: Rihanna trips on stage as she performed her hit song What's My Name in Edmonton, Canada, last Wednesday, one of the stops on her Loud world tour


Rihanna may have quite justifiably asked 'What's My Name?' after face-planting floor in this embarrassing stage fall.

The Barbadian singer was appropriately singing the hit song as she took a tumble in front of thousands of fans.

The 23-year-old star was entertaining a 16,000-strong crowd in Edmonton, Canada, on her Loud world tour when she lost her footing.


Going: The singer was wearing dangerously high heels for her performance


However, ever the professional, the racy singer quickly sprung back into action as she tottered on dangerously high heels.

The incident happened last Wednesday on the fourth night of Rihanna's six-date stop in Canada.

The Love The Way You Lie singer returned to Los Angeles yesterday, just in time to make it for the BET Awards after party.


Going... gone: Rihanna falls to the floor after losing her footing


However she arrived only to face more embarrassment, after it emerged an trophy at the show which had initially been awarded to her was actually given in error and should have gone to ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.

The farce started when television personality Tiffany Greene, along with 106 & Park hosts Terrence J. and Rocsi took to the stage to present the Viewers' Choice Award.
Greene look confused as she proclaimed the winner to be Chris Brown for his song Look At Me Now.


Back to business: But she quickly sprung back into action


But then Terrence quickly stepped in an said: 'I'm sorry, it's Rihanna for What's My Name... this is awkward.'

Rapper Drake, who collaborated on the track with Rihanna, then came to the stage to accept the award.

He said: 'This is awkward,' before making a short acceptance speech and leaving the stage.

However around 30 minutes later, at the end of the show, the main host Kevin Hart clarified the matter by saying Chris Brown was in fact the winner.




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By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

Back to blonde: Lady Gaga ditched the green wig she has been sporting for the last few weeks in favour of her trademark platinum blonde lock as she performed in Japan


She's worn all different colours and shades in her hair since hitting the big time, but Lady Gaga knows deep down that blondes definitely have more fun.

Having sported an aquamarine wig for the past few weeks, the singer decided to go back to her trademark platinum blonde look.

The Born This Way singer came on stage at the MTV Video Music Aid Japan at the Makuhari Messe Arena near Tokyo tonight.


Spiderwoman: Gaga, sporting green hair extensions as bunches, started her set trapped in what looked like a giant web...


Her hair had been braided and put into two buns on her head, her fringe cut short on her forehead.

She started the gig with aquamarine hair extensions on her bunches as she opened her set trapped in what looked like a giant spider web.

Dressed in a sparkly sequinned bra and long skirt with a split up each thigh, Gaga launched into her song The Edge of Glory as she pulled and tugged at the web.


... before breaking free and leaving her aquamarine strands behind


As she broke free, she ripped off the green extensions and joined her dancers as she finished the song.

Then, almost sneaking round the stage, she climbed some stairs and stood at her piano, which was made up to look like a giant spider, and launched into an acoustic version of Born This Way before rejoining her dancers for the full dance version of the hit song.

It was good to see Gaga back to blonde again even if her hair suffers as a result.


Where'd you get those peepers? Gaga takes off her sunglasses as she leaves the MTV concert to show off eye make-up that looks like eyes


After her performance, Gaga spoke to the press on the red carpet in an odd ensemble that made her look like a pearly queen.

She also showed off eye make up that looked like dark eyes as she posed for pictures and waved to fans.

Earlier, Gaga had rejoiced when she heard the news that her home state of New York passed a law making gay marriage legal.

She took to her Twitter page and wrote: 'I can't stop crying. We did it kids.

Rejoice New York, and propose. We did it!' the star added in a further tweet. 'The revolution is ours to fight for love, justice + equality.'


source :dailymail