Planning to dance the night away? Miranda Kerr channels a prima ballerina

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

White swan: Model Miranda Kerr looks ballet ready as she and actor Orlando Bloom arrive at the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Costume Institute Gala in New York this evening


Orlando Bloom recently described his wife Miranda Kerr as his 'lioness.'

But she looked more like a prima ballerina as she arrived at the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Costume Institute Gala in New York City this evening.

With her brown hair pulled back into a neat chignon, the 28-year-old Victoria's Secret model resembled a cast member for the ballet Swan Lake in a white strapless tulle and lace creation which flared outwards at the waist.


Dressed for success: Miranda posed in a white lace and tulle ballet style dress, complete with matching purse and ornate lace shoes


A matching jewelled purse and ornate laced shoes completed her look.
They couple seemed happy and relaxed as they posed for photographs on the red carpet.

Perhaps they were looking forward to a night off from looking after their baby son Flynn who was born in January.

Miranda has already returned to work as a model, much to the surprise of her husband.


All smiles: The proud parents of four-month-old Flynn looked relaxed as they enjoyed a night off from baby duty


'She is a little insane,' he recently told Ellen DeGeneres. 'She’s of her own mind.'
He also paid tribute to the model's svelte appearance following the birth of Flynn.

'It’s genetics. It’s amazing,' he said. 'She looks incredible, a lot of breast-feeding.'

Meanwhile, the 34-year-old star is also returning to work after a four year break from the big screen.

He stars alongside Mark Ruffalo and Laura Linney in Sympathy for Delicious.

The film is about an actor who lost the use of his legs after a rock-climbing accident, in which Orlando plays a potty-mouthed punk rocker appropriately called, The Stain.

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Now Doctor Who scares off another one million viewers

By BEN TODD

Creepy: A Silent, one of the new killer aliens on the show


It has been one of the BBC’s success stories of recent years.

As Doctor Who begins its latest series with disappointing viewing figures, however, some fans are asking if the plotlines are too scary and too complex for its largely family audience.

Early figures for the second episode of the new series starring Matt Smith as the Doctor and Karen Gillan as companion Amy Pond show that more than one million viewers turned off the show.


Menaced: Karen Gillan as Amy Pond in episode two of the hit show


It secured 5.39million viewers – down 1.01million on the series opener the week before. Overnight figures for that first episode were down by almost 1.5million on the equivalent episode last year, although ratings released yesterday showed it had a final total audience of 8.86million.

Even so, the apparent downturn in popularity has led to doubts among some avid viewers over the plotlines being pursued by executive producer and main writer Steven Moffat.


Line-up: The cast of Doctor Who from left to right. Alex Kingston as River Song, Arthur Darvill as Rory Williams, Matt Smith as The Doctor and Karen Gillan as Amy Pond


Some fans also say the plots have become too complicated and involved, but others say it is important for the show to experiment.

A BBC spokesman said: ‘Doctor Who is a show for all the family. It’s well known for getting viewers hiding behind their sofas and children expect episodes to provide scares and thrills.

‘Doctor Who is never gruesome, cold-blooded or gratuitously violent. All content is carefully considered for a pre-watershed audience.’


Doctor Who - The Impossible Astronaut & Day of The Moon Trailer


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The Disappearing Duchess: I’m going to be a housewife

By REBECCA ENGLISH

Just wed: Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, wants to savour being an ordinary RAF wife to her new husband Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge


The new Duchess of Cambridge will not become a full-time working royal for up to two years – because she wants to concentrate on being a housewife.

Despite a surge of public interest in the Royal Family following Friday’s wedding, Kate is refusing to conduct any public engagements without her husband for the foreseeable future.

There are only two or three joint events pencilled in over the next couple of months and aides admit the new bride intends to spend most of her time with her husband on Anglesey.


Commitments: Aides insist Kate 'will not be idle' and say that when William is on duty she will be 'pursuing other interests'


Well-placed sources have told the Mail that Kate wants to model herself on the Duchess of Cornwall, who insisted on only a ‘supporting role’ following her 2005 marriage to Prince Charles.

The new duchess has told friends she wants to enjoy life for as long as she can as an ‘ordinary RAF wife’ in the rented farmhouse the couple share in North Wales.

Her approach has the support of her husband who is keen not to throw Kate into the ‘bear-pit’ of public life and has cautioned aides to keep her commitments to a minimum.


Approval: Kate is said to have the support of the Queen who, as a newly-wed, lived in Malta for two years when Prince Philip was based there with the Navy


The only definite dates in her diary following her return from honeymoon are watching Prince William play in a couple of polo matches and key-note events next month including Trooping The Colour and the Duke of Edinburgh’s 90th birthday.

There are no plans for her to attend Royal Ascot with the Queen or join the rest of the royals at this summer’s palace garden parties.

‘She will, in time, become associated with her own charities but this won’t happen immediately as she wants to explore the fields that interest her first.’

Kate is said to have the support of the Queen who, as a newly-wed, lived in Malta for two years when Prince Philip was based there with the Navy. The monarch considers it one of her happiest periods.

‘Catherine wants to enjoy her time with William as an RAF wife,’ said a friend. ‘It’s so rare that someone in her position gets the chance to live as a normal wife and she intends to make the most of it.’

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Golden glow for pregnant Jessica Alba and Kate Hudson

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Glittering: Pregnant actresses Jessica Alba and Kate Hudson looked radiant in their full-length gold gowns at the Costume Institute Gala in New York tonight


They were surrounded by an array of beautiful, stylish women.

But with their radiant pregnancy glow, Jessica Alba and Kate Hudson went some way to outshine their fellow guests at the Costume Institute Gala last night.

The actresses both opted to dress their bumps in full-length gold gowns at the New York event, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.


Stylish: Alba, who was accompanied by her husband Cash Warren, wore a Ralph Lauren gown for the event which this year is being held in tribute to Alexander McQueen


The Costume Institute Gala, one of the biggest events in the fashion calendar, is this year being held in tribute to designer Alexander McQueen, who took his own life last February.

Earlier in the night, Fantastic Four star Jessica, who turned 30 last week, tweeted that she would be wearing Ralph Lauren.

She was joined by her producer husband Cash Warren and was styled by Brad Goreski, Rachel Zoe’s former assistant.


Standing out: Jennifer Lopez, Just Go With It star Brooklyn Decker and Victoria's Secret model Rosie Huntington-Whitely all went for varying shades of pink


Jessica, who already has a daughter, two-year-old Honor, is due to give birth at the end of the summer.

But while Alba's bump may still have some way to go, Hudson, who is engaged to Muse frontman Matt Bellamy, was looking positively blooming.



Twilight girls: Actresses from the hit movie franchise, from left Kristen Stewart, Ashley Greene and Dakota Fanning


Luscious ladies: Penelope Cruz wore a tiered gown with straps while actress Demi Moore went for ruffles


Best foot forward: Fashion conscious Sarah Jessica Parker, Miranda Kerr in a tutu dress and Nicole Richie, who channelled Hollywood glamour


Ladies in red: Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen turned heads in her outfit while Mary-Kate Olsen covered up in her floor-length number


while Madonna was a little more reserved than usual. Eva Mendes, right, in an asymmetrical number



Turning on the glamour: Naomi Campbell's ornate dress was a bold fashion choice while Gwyneth Paltrow and Renee Zellweger looked elegant

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You'd never guess Abbey Clancy had a baby only seven weeks ago!

By BEN TODD

Back in shape: Abbey Clancy shows off her well-toned legs and trim figure just seven weeks after she gave birth to her daughter Sophia Ruby


It's not what most women would typically wear to church.

But when you look this good seven weeks after giving birth, you want to show it.

Abbey Clancy appeared remarkably svelte as she and fiancé Peter Crouch attended the christening of a friend’s child.


Caring: Peter Crouch and his fiancee Abbey Clancy cradle a baby at the Christening in Liverpool


The model, 25, wore a figure-hugging white and blue patterned dress complete with a daring high cut which showed off her well toned legs.

Her daughter by England striker Crouch, Sophia Ruby, was born on March 14.

The speedy weight loss may have been motivated by her forthcoming wedding – the couple are due to marry at the end of next month. They have planned a lavish ceremony at the Stapleford Park Hotel in Leicestershire on June 30.


Walking tall: Miss Clancy and a friend stride along the pavement. Her speedy weight loss may be down to her wedding at the end of the month

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America's answer to William and Kate

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

The Duke and Duchess of Vegas: Wynn and his British bride Andrea Hissom, ontheir wedding day held at the billionaire's Encore casino on the weekend. Actor Clint Eastwood - said to be the groom's best man - can be seen in the background of the picture


Anything Prince William and Kate Middleton could do, Las Vegas casino billionaire Steve Wynn was trying to do better.

And while his weekend wedding to British sweetheart Andrea Hissom was no Royal occasion, the casino king and his bride clearly did their best to match the event of the year.

With her elaborate lace sleeves and plunging neckline, it was almost as if Hissom had known what Kate was going to wear to her big day and made sure she had an almost identical version.


Westminster Abbey, left, where William and Kate got married, and the Encore resort in Las Vegas, right


She even wore a white headpiece similar to that worn by the newly titled Duchess of Cambridge, although Hissom's was unlikely to have been leant to her by the Queen.

While 1,500 guests - from heads of state and European royal families to lords and ladies - filled historic Westminster Abbey, Wynn's wedding was also spectacular.

Wynn, 69, invited a who's who of high rollers and celebrities to the $1 million Hollywood-style ceremony held at his Encore resort in Las Vegas.


Spot the difference: Both brides looked stunning with their lace sleeves, head pieces and daring necklines


Donald Trump was among the 500 guests who arrived in Las Vegas earlier in the week for the three-day party. Wynn had told reporters actor and director Clint Eastwood would serve as his best man.

Before the event it was suggested that the wedding could become a $10 million money-spinner for the casino king as the big gamblers rub shoulders with guests like Donald Trump, actors Sylvester Stallone and Hugh Jackman and singers Celine Dion and Garth Brooks.



With this ring: Andrea Hissom's heart-shaped engagement ring, left, and the one worn by Kate


The lavish arrangements prompted guests to dub it 'America's royal wedding.'

'Everybody is getting free rooms, making the cost of the wedding over $1 million. But it's good business,' a source told the New York Post last week.

Guests were flown in for a poolside 'white' party on Friday -- the same day William and Kate wed in London.

The following day, 1,000 guests attended the 'Grand Celebration' in the Encore Ballroom at 7.30 pm planned by High School Musical director Kenny Ortega.
A farewell brunch was then held on Sunday morning.

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The five-year-old boy who sold 3,000 monster drawings

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Fighter: Aidan Reed, five, from Kansas, U.S., has sold nearly 3,000 of his monster drawings and has managed to fund the treatment for his leukaemia


A little boy fighting cancer is selling pictures he has drawn of his favourite monsters to pay for the treatment that could save his life.

Aidan Reed, five, from Kansas City, U.S., was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia on September 13 last year.

Since then he has undergone weeks of treatment as well as chemotherapy, infections, spinal taps and other painful procedures.


Brave: Aidan was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in September last year and has undergone gruelling treatment including chemotherapy and spinal taps


Parents Katie and Wiley were devastated by the diagnosis, but were given hope when experts said the type of cancer Aidan suffers from has a 90 per cent cure rate.

But the family faced a mountain of hospital bills and had to put their home on the market to fund treatment.

Amazingly, that sale is now on hold thanks to the idea of turning Aidan's passion for drawing monsters into a money-generating life-saver.

The little boy has sold more than 3,000 drawings, many of them sketched in his hospital bed as he underwent gruelling treatment.

Total sales topped more than $30,000 and Aidan has sold enough that his family were able to take their home off the market and they no longer require further funding for his care.



Devoted: Aidan with his parents and Katie and Wiley, who put their home in Kansas on the market after his diagnosis


Wylie's sister Mandi Ostein, 26, was the one who came up with the idea to help pay the bills by selling Aidan's artwork.

She said: 'My lucky number was 60; I just wanted to sell 60 prints. And now here we are at 2,460.

'I have two printers constantly going in my dining room. In between taking care of my baby, I've been trying to fill orders.'

Ms Ostein said she prints out Aidan's drawings of Wolfman, Gill-man, Nosferatu the vampire and other scary monsters on quality photo paper so people aren't just getting a piece of paper.

She has now received orders from Japan, Italy, Brazil and other far-flung locations all over the world.

She said: 'It's absolutely unbelievable. We're just small-town people from the Midwest. This doesn't happen to us.

'Just thinking of him being sick, for someone in your family to be that sick, it's just devastating.'



Treatment: Aidan's family is no longer selling the monster drawings after raising enough money for his hospital treatment

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