Golden girl Taylor Swift glitters in a shimmering fringed dress and knee-high boots

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Going for gold: Taylor Swift kicked off her Speak Now world tour in Omaha, Nebraska tonight looking stunning in a gold fringed dress and knee high black boots


She is one of American music's shining lights, with her platinum-selling albums and a stash of awards to her name.

So it was perhaps fitting that 21-year-old Taylor Swift sported a striking golden fringed dress on the first date of her Speak Now world tour tonight.

The 21-year-old singer teamed her fringed mini dress with a pair of knee-high black boots as she kicked off her most elaborate tour yet in Omaha, Nebraska.

The star also returned to a past habit of writing on herself for live shows, this time seeming to scrawl a lyric along her arm in black pen.

Backed by a nine-piece band and eight dancers, the singer played for two hours, changing costume several times as she performed songs from hit albums Fearless and Speak Now.


Fun times: The 21-year-old singer looked like she was enjoying herself as she played a cherry red guitar and sung to the enthusiastic crowd


Earlier, she had told People.com how she helped plan the theatrical looking show, which includes pyrotechnics and a fake snowstorm.

'The tour is exactly how my imagination looks and I'm so excited that we get to have these entire scenes created on stage,' she said.

'I started out in theatre so you definitely see influences of that.'


Skin graffiti: Taylor wrote what looked like lyrics on her arms in black pen for the show


'We get to have such groovy, cool stuff happening,' she added to MTV about the stadium-based show. 'I've never had pyro before. I've never had aerialists before.

It's got this grand staircase. The stage in itself looks like an old-world theatre.

'I can't believe we get to play stadiums. I'm so excited about this tour. I want to live on that stage. I hope people leave the concert feeling like they know you better.'

The star also said she saw the tour as a 'thank you' to her fans, who made Speak Now one of the most successful albums of last year.


American sweetheart: Taylor revealed she has had a lot of input into the theatrical tour


'That's why I'm so blown away. That's why I can't wait to go out on tour and thank them personally,' she said.

And she certainly seemed to enjoy tonight's show, tweeting after her performance: 'Woah Omaha. That first show was SO much fun and I can't wait to see you again tomorrow!!'


Taylor Swift -Sparks Fly Live Omaha 2011



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Golden girl Taylor Swift glitters in a shimmering fringed dress and knee-high boots

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Going for gold: Taylor Swift kicked off her Speak Now world tour in Omaha, Nebraska tonight looking stunning in a gold fringed dress and knee high black boots


She is one of American music's shining lights, with her platinum-selling albums and a stash of awards to her name.

So it was perhaps fitting that 21-year-old Taylor Swift sported a striking golden fringed dress on the first date of her Speak Now world tour tonight.

The 21-year-old singer teamed her fringed mini dress with a pair of knee-high black boots as she kicked off her most elaborate tour yet in Omaha, Nebraska.

The star also returned to a past habit of writing on herself for live shows, this time seeming to scrawl a lyric along her arm in black pen.

Backed by a nine-piece band and eight dancers, the singer played for two hours, changing costume several times as she performed songs from hit albums Fearless and Speak Now.


Fun times: The 21-year-old singer looked like she was enjoying herself as she played a cherry red guitar and sung to the enthusiastic crowd


Earlier, she had told People.com how she helped plan the theatrical looking show, which includes pyrotechnics and a fake snowstorm.

'The tour is exactly how my imagination looks and I'm so excited that we get to have these entire scenes created on stage,' she said.

'I started out in theatre so you definitely see influences of that.'


Skin graffiti: Taylor wrote what looked like lyrics on her arms in black pen for the show


'We get to have such groovy, cool stuff happening,' she added to MTV about the stadium-based show. 'I've never had pyro before. I've never had aerialists before.

It's got this grand staircase. The stage in itself looks like an old-world theatre.

'I can't believe we get to play stadiums. I'm so excited about this tour. I want to live on that stage. I hope people leave the concert feeling like they know you better.'

The star also said she saw the tour as a 'thank you' to her fans, who made Speak Now one of the most successful albums of last year.


American sweetheart: Taylor revealed she has had a lot of input into the theatrical tour


'That's why I'm so blown away. That's why I can't wait to go out on tour and thank them personally,' she said.

And she certainly seemed to enjoy tonight's show, tweeting after her performance: 'Woah Omaha. That first show was SO much fun and I can't wait to see you again tomorrow!!'


Taylor Swift -Sparks Fly Live Omaha 2011



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Now Lady Gaga 'gives birth' on stage: Outrageous singer releases gold liquid

By MARCUS BARNES

Another Gaga stunt: Lady Gaga donned a fake baby bump, rested her feet in stirrups and 'gave birth' to gold liquid as she sang hit Born This Way on Saturday Night Live


She's covered herself with blood, emerged from an egg and danced around with a crucifix on her crotch.

And now Lady Gaga can add giving birth to her growing list of outrageous stage show stunts.

With a false belly attached to her midriff, the singer placed her legs in a pair of stirrups and proceeded to secrete gold liquid during a performance on U.S. show Saturday Night Live.


Controversial: The singer is never one to shy away from outrageous stunts - this the latest in a long line of bizarre performances


The 25-year-old singer began her performance by emerging from a pod, emblazoned with the name Beluga Gagaviar No1 - a reference to the famous, and very expensive, brand of caviar.

Wearing a pair of PVC trousers and a cropped PVC blazer, which exposed her ultra-flat midriff, she launched into a typically energetic performance, singing all the vocals live as usual.

Towards the end of the song her dancers surrounded her and, when she emerged from the scrum Gaga had acquired a huge bump.

She immediately headed from a mock hospital bed to the side of the stage where her dancers helped into a pair of stirrups, and she subsequently 'gave birth' to a gold liquid.

The performance was part of Saturday Night Live's closing show which was hosted by singer Justin Timberlake.


Eccentric: Gaga's influence spread to the set of the show which was covered with gold and black stripes to match the outfits of her dancers and herself


Plenty of bottle: Gaga joined in the fun throughout the show dressing up as a wine bottle in this Liquorville with host Justin Timberlake


Gaga also performed her songs Edge Of Glory and Judas during the show, as well as joining in with the comedy sketches.

she was the female element in a song about threesomes performed by Timberlake and comedian Adam Samberg.

The hilarious song, which included the chorus 'It's okay when it's in a three-way, it's not gay when it's in a three-way. With some honey in the middle there's some leeway, the area's grey in a one, two, three-way.'


Surprise: Timberlake and Samberg end up in bed together without Gaga in the amusing video


The singer kept a straight face throughout the song, which sees Timberlake and Samberg end up in bed together without her.

In another scene she put a huge cork on her head, with a dress covered in grapes and a huge wine glass on each of her arms in Timberlake's Liquorville sketch.


Appeal: Gaga asked fans to send in videos for the advert and editors were inundated with material


Fans responded within minutes and uploaded hundreds more videos.

As the videos streamed in, editors worked on the video in real time dropping in new footage as it was received.

The film was completed four days ago, just in time for Gaga's performance on yesterday's season finale of Saturday Night Live.


[HD]Lady Gaga - Born This Way (Saturday Night Live S36E22)


Google Chrome: Lady Gaga "The Edge of Glory" Commercial [HD]


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Now Lady Gaga 'gives birth' on stage: Outrageous singer releases gold liquid

By MARCUS BARNES

Another Gaga stunt: Lady Gaga donned a fake baby bump, rested her feet in stirrups and 'gave birth' to gold liquid as she sang hit Born This Way on Saturday Night Live


She's covered herself with blood, emerged from an egg and danced around with a crucifix on her crotch.

And now Lady Gaga can add giving birth to her growing list of outrageous stage show stunts.

With a false belly attached to her midriff, the singer placed her legs in a pair of stirrups and proceeded to secrete gold liquid during a performance on U.S. show Saturday Night Live.


Controversial: The singer is never one to shy away from outrageous stunts - this the latest in a long line of bizarre performances


The 25-year-old singer began her performance by emerging from a pod, emblazoned with the name Beluga Gagaviar No1 - a reference to the famous, and very expensive, brand of caviar.

Wearing a pair of PVC trousers and a cropped PVC blazer, which exposed her ultra-flat midriff, she launched into a typically energetic performance, singing all the vocals live as usual.

Towards the end of the song her dancers surrounded her and, when she emerged from the scrum Gaga had acquired a huge bump.

She immediately headed from a mock hospital bed to the side of the stage where her dancers helped into a pair of stirrups, and she subsequently 'gave birth' to a gold liquid.

The performance was part of Saturday Night Live's closing show which was hosted by singer Justin Timberlake.


Eccentric: Gaga's influence spread to the set of the show which was covered with gold and black stripes to match the outfits of her dancers and herself


Plenty of bottle: Gaga joined in the fun throughout the show dressing up as a wine bottle in this Liquorville with host Justin Timberlake


Gaga also performed her songs Edge Of Glory and Judas during the show, as well as joining in with the comedy sketches.

she was the female element in a song about threesomes performed by Timberlake and comedian Adam Samberg.

The hilarious song, which included the chorus 'It's okay when it's in a three-way, it's not gay when it's in a three-way. With some honey in the middle there's some leeway, the area's grey in a one, two, three-way.'


Surprise: Timberlake and Samberg end up in bed together without Gaga in the amusing video


The singer kept a straight face throughout the song, which sees Timberlake and Samberg end up in bed together without her.

In another scene she put a huge cork on her head, with a dress covered in grapes and a huge wine glass on each of her arms in Timberlake's Liquorville sketch.


Appeal: Gaga asked fans to send in videos for the advert and editors were inundated with material


Fans responded within minutes and uploaded hundreds more videos.

As the videos streamed in, editors worked on the video in real time dropping in new footage as it was received.

The film was completed four days ago, just in time for Gaga's performance on yesterday's season finale of Saturday Night Live.


[HD]Lady Gaga - Born This Way (Saturday Night Live S36E22)


Google Chrome: Lady Gaga "The Edge of Glory" Commercial [HD]


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Pink wages Twitter war with 'cruel' Selena Gomez over use of painted horse in new music video

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Controversial: Selena Gomez filmed scenes from her new music video I Love You Like A Love Song alongside a pink horse on the beach in Malibu, California, yesterday


Disney sweetheart Selena Gomez has come under fire for painting a horse pink for her latest video shoot.

The 18-year-old was spotted filming a clip for her new single I Love You Like A Love Song on Malibu yesterday with a brightly coloured stead.

But she quickly attracted criticism from another pop star - Pink.

The outspoken Stupid Girls singer, who is a PETA ( People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) supporter, lashed out at the teen star on Twitter.


Shall we dance: In another scene, the Disney star frolicked on the sand in a ball gown with a love interest


Pink, who has over 4 million followers on the social networking site, tweeted: 'If there are any animal activists around Malibu-at Leo Cabrillo State beach, there are horses being painted for a stupid music video. Shame.'

'Artists should be more aware and responsible for their actions,' she continued.

After hoards of Selena fans then defended their idol, Pink posted a further message standing by her opinions.

'Whether u r a fan of mine or whomEVER'S, I won't stop speaking out about animal cruelty.'

'I've taken responsibility in the past, so should she.'


On her high horse: Pink took to her Twitter to criticise the Disney star


However a representative for the record company insists that no animals were harmed during filming.

'It was important to the Production Company, Record Label and Ms. Gomez that no animals were harmed and all proper precautions were taken,' Gomez's spokesperson said in a statement to People magazine.

'A non toxic, vegetable based powder paint was applied via an airbrush and removed with water. An official from the Humane Society was on set supervising.'

Selena filmed a fanciful scenes while on location.

Wearing a flowing strapless floor-length gown and with her dark hair worn long and straight, the former Disney star danced in the surf with a handsome male love interest.

Selena has been hard at work on her new album, When The Sun Goes Down, which comes out next week.


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Pink wages Twitter war with 'cruel' Selena Gomez over use of painted horse in new music video

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Controversial: Selena Gomez filmed scenes from her new music video I Love You Like A Love Song alongside a pink horse on the beach in Malibu, California, yesterday


Disney sweetheart Selena Gomez has come under fire for painting a horse pink for her latest video shoot.

The 18-year-old was spotted filming a clip for her new single I Love You Like A Love Song on Malibu yesterday with a brightly coloured stead.

But she quickly attracted criticism from another pop star - Pink.

The outspoken Stupid Girls singer, who is a PETA ( People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) supporter, lashed out at the teen star on Twitter.


Shall we dance: In another scene, the Disney star frolicked on the sand in a ball gown with a love interest


Pink, who has over 4 million followers on the social networking site, tweeted: 'If there are any animal activists around Malibu-at Leo Cabrillo State beach, there are horses being painted for a stupid music video. Shame.'

'Artists should be more aware and responsible for their actions,' she continued.

After hoards of Selena fans then defended their idol, Pink posted a further message standing by her opinions.

'Whether u r a fan of mine or whomEVER'S, I won't stop speaking out about animal cruelty.'

'I've taken responsibility in the past, so should she.'


On her high horse: Pink took to her Twitter to criticise the Disney star


However a representative for the record company insists that no animals were harmed during filming.

'It was important to the Production Company, Record Label and Ms. Gomez that no animals were harmed and all proper precautions were taken,' Gomez's spokesperson said in a statement to People magazine.

'A non toxic, vegetable based powder paint was applied via an airbrush and removed with water. An official from the Humane Society was on set supervising.'

Selena filmed a fanciful scenes while on location.

Wearing a flowing strapless floor-length gown and with her dark hair worn long and straight, the former Disney star danced in the surf with a handsome male love interest.

Selena has been hard at work on her new album, When The Sun Goes Down, which comes out next week.


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Ole! Lady Gaga takes the bull by the horns in matador-style outfit for Cannes performance

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Red flag: Lady Gaga performs at the Cannes Film Festival today for the French chatshow Le Grand Journal


She may be in France for the Cannes Film Festival.

But Lady Gaga opted for a decidedly Spanish theme as performed on French television show Le Grand Journal today in a matador-style ensemble.

The 25-year-old singer was clad in an intricate black and gold outfit, which was sheer from the stomach down.


Fancy footwork: The singer wore a Spanish matador-inspired outfit as she sang her hit tracks before her dedicated fans


She finished off the look with a bright red cape, reminiscent of matador's flag, which was attached to her hair and fastened around her arms.

Earlier she went to a soundcheck, wandering around the stage in black lingerie, tights and studded leather boots.

Gaga had done away with her fox-inspired hairdo, which she was sporting yesterday, and instead was wearing a Cruella De Vil-esque platinum blonde wig with a black fringe.


Revealing outfit: She was joined by an army of scantily-clad backing dancers


The New York-born star is currently promoting her second album, Born This Way, which is set for release later this month.

Next stop on the tour is London, where she is set to perform a secret show this week, ahead of her show at Radio One's Big Weekend in Carlisle on Sunday.

The Born This Way singer has certainly been jetting around of late.

At the weekend, she played the Robin Hood Foundation Annual Gala in New York, just days after performing in Mexico City and jetting to Los Angeles to mentor young hopefuls on American Idol.


Her new album Born This Way is due out on May 23.


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That's just how she rolls: Cher Lloyd gets down with her dancers as she prepares to shoot debut music video

By SARAH BULL


This is how I roll: Cher Lloyd joins a group of hopefuls as she auditions dancers for her debut music video


She won over Cheryl Cole with her unique mix of rapping, singing and street dancing when she auditioned for The X Factor.

And now Cher Lloyd has posted a video of herself auditioning dancers for her debut music video - working them hard to ensure they are up to her standards.

The 17-year-old star is seen getting down with the hopefuls to make sure they 'gel' with her.


Getting down: Cher appeared to be enjoying herself in the video of the auditions, which she posted on her official website


In the video, Cher says: 'The auditions are going really well. I'm really glad there's bedroom dancers as well.

'I'm looking for fresh-faced people, just people that mix in with the crowd and just back me up really.'

Cher, who wears baggy jeans, a brown vest top and checked blazer, is then seen getting up and joining the group for an impromptu street dancing session.

She explained: 'The reason I got up and started to dance with them was because I wanted to see if they would actually gel with me and to see the interaction.'


Are we gelling? Cher laughs as she messes around with the dancers


Watching and learning: Cher appeared in awe of some of the tricks performed by the candidates


Cher has been in New York and Los Angeles recently putting the finishing touches to her debut album.

And songwriter Savan Kotecha, who is executive producing the record, said it is sure to be a hit - and sounds just like Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie's first solo album.

He said: 'It's such a blend of different things. Each song is so different from the other, but it's her.


I can do it too: But she was also keen to prove her own worth as she made her way into the centre of the room to dance with the rest of the hopefuls


'The only way I can describe it is that it's like Fergie's solo album, where London Bridge was completely different from Clumsy, but then you also had Big Girls Don't Cry, but Fergie was still the red thread throughout it all - that's how Cher's songs are.

'There's some hard ones, some vulnerable ones and some fun, silly ones and she just delivers on every one. We were just so impressed.'


Home again: Cher was seen arriving at London's Heathrow Airport today after her trip Stateside


Cher's debut album is due for release on 12th September.


Cher Lloyd - Dance Audition



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In bed with Rihanna! Flame-haired beauty gets intimate with topless man

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER


Sultry: Rihanna is her sexiest yet in the video for California King Bed


Rihanna is her most sultry yet in the video for her new ballad, California King Bed.

In a marked departure from up-tempo hit Only Girl (in the World) the sixth single from her Loud album is a slow-paced song about lovers growing apart.

The short film, which was directed by Anthony Mandler in Los Angeles, features the scarlet-haired Bajan beauty lying between the sheets with a shirtless lover.


All white: The video begins and ends with the pop superstar lying in tall grass in her underwear


As she laments the distance between the protagonists lying on the California King Bed, Rihanna - dressed in white shorts and bra - is sexy and dishevelled as she rolls around restlessly.

Donning a floaty night dress, the 23-year-old then laments to a heavenly backdrop of clouds and a Californian sunset as the lover drifts away.


Intimate: This is the singer's most revealing video yet


The director changes from colour to a black and white lens during the song's third refrain, before switching back to colour for the final shots of Rihanna lying in a field of grass, the same shot that opens the video.

At the end of February, the pop superstar took to Twitter to poll her fans, asking them to choose her next single, she wrote: 'QUESTION EXISTING: I'm shootin a new vid in a cpl wks, I just need u to tell me, which song should I shoot? What is my next single?" she tweeted before firing off, "Its hard to go from s+m to SKIN! Don't want to be 2 swiney.'

California King Bed was announced as the next single just a few days later.


Yearning: Director Andrew Mandler conjured up a real Californian sunset


The singer has been jetting across Europe to promote the big event, which culminated in the rousing gig last night where she blasted through Only Girl (in the World), Disturbia, Don't Stop the Music, Umbrella and the new single.

Rihanna has also just signed on to perform at the opening of The Today Show's summer concert series.

Her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown has also signed on to perform but they will be on stage on separate days - Rihanna on May 27 and Brown on July 15.


Distance: The ballad tells the story of lovers drifting apart


Dishevelled: Rihanna sports bed hair in the video


Rihanna performing California King Bed


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In bed with Rihanna! Flame-haired beauty gets intimate with topless man

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER


Sultry: Rihanna is her sexiest yet in the video for California King Bed


Rihanna is her most sultry yet in the video for her new ballad, California King Bed.

In a marked departure from up-tempo hit Only Girl (in the World) the sixth single from her Loud album is a slow-paced song about lovers growing apart.

The short film, which was directed by Anthony Mandler in Los Angeles, features the scarlet-haired Bajan beauty lying between the sheets with a shirtless lover.


All white: The video begins and ends with the pop superstar lying in tall grass in her underwear


As she laments the distance between the protagonists lying on the California King Bed, Rihanna - dressed in white shorts and bra - is sexy and dishevelled as she rolls around restlessly.

Donning a floaty night dress, the 23-year-old then laments to a heavenly backdrop of clouds and a Californian sunset as the lover drifts away.


Intimate: This is the singer's most revealing video yet


The director changes from colour to a black and white lens during the song's third refrain, before switching back to colour for the final shots of Rihanna lying in a field of grass, the same shot that opens the video.

At the end of February, the pop superstar took to Twitter to poll her fans, asking them to choose her next single, she wrote: 'QUESTION EXISTING: I'm shootin a new vid in a cpl wks, I just need u to tell me, which song should I shoot? What is my next single?" she tweeted before firing off, "Its hard to go from s+m to SKIN! Don't want to be 2 swiney.'

California King Bed was announced as the next single just a few days later.


Yearning: Director Andrew Mandler conjured up a real Californian sunset


The singer has been jetting across Europe to promote the big event, which culminated in the rousing gig last night where she blasted through Only Girl (in the World), Disturbia, Don't Stop the Music, Umbrella and the new single.

Rihanna has also just signed on to perform at the opening of The Today Show's summer concert series.

Her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown has also signed on to perform but they will be on stage on separate days - Rihanna on May 27 and Brown on July 15.


Distance: The ballad tells the story of lovers drifting apart


Dishevelled: Rihanna sports bed hair in the video


Rihanna performing California King Bed


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Nicole Scherzinger makes the earth move in Right There video with 50 Cent

Climbing the walls: The sultry singer shows off her fancy footwork for the track from her album Killer Love


As a former Pussycat Doll and Dancing With The Stars champion, Nicole Scherzinger is something of an expert in the art of throwing moves.

The 32-year-old singer is seen exhibiting her fine skills in the video for Right There, the track chosen from her debut album Killer Love to launch her solo career in the U.S.

It was shot just two weeks ago on the streets of Downtown Los Angeles and now the finished product has arrived.


Sliding sidewalks: Nicole Scherzinger looks incredible in her new music video Right There, seen here dancing on a moving pavement in a stomach-revealing crop top


Nicole exudes confidence and sexiness in the video and, thanks to some computer trickery, she even manages to make the earth move, so to speak, as she performs on sliding pavements.

Rapper 50 Cent also features - however it is only thanks to some clever green screen technology that has resulted in them appearing in the same shot.

The rap artist, also known as Fiddy, was not actually there when Nicole filmed the video and his segments have clearly been recorded separately.

Nicole, who has been rumoured as a possible host for the U.S. X Factor, wears an array of sexy outfits throughout, including slinky harem pants and a cropped vest top which shows off her honed stomach to perfection.


Collaboration: 50 Cent also features with the two appearing together thanks to some clever green screen technology


While she might not have the Pussycat dolls for company anymore, she is accompanied by a throng of female backing dancers who join her for some street party jamming.

Speaking about her album to MTV News recently, Nicole promised her fans plenty of empowering tracks.

She has worked with hit producer RedOne on the project, who has also collaborated with the likes of Lady Gaga, as well as a host of other big name hit-makers including The-Dream.


Hot moves: Nicole is currently launching her solo career in the U.S.


Nicole said: 'Well, I did a lot of the album with my producer RedOne and then I did sprinkles, other colours of the album with producers like Jim Jonsin and The-Dream and Tricky Stewart and Ne-Yo and I'm fortunate enough to have my boy 50 [Cent] and Snoop on the album.'

'So it's definitely got empowering, strong dance anthems and then I got an urban twist in there and some really good uplifting songs as well.'

In a recent interview, Nicole said she is no longer in touch with her former Pussycat Dolls bandmates.


Smoking hot: Seen here shooting the video in Downtown Los Angles two weeks ago


Changing styles: Later the singer slipped into a Native American-inspired outfit


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