Wednesday, December 22, 2010
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights are viewed on homes on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes.
A figure of an angel is seen at a house decorated with Christmas lights in the borough of Queens in New York December 22, 2010.
A house is seen decorated with Christmas lights in the borough of Queens in New York December 22, 2010.
A house is seen decorated with Christmas lights in the borough of Queens in New York December 22, 2010.
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights are viewed on homes on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes.
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights are viewed on homes on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes.
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights are viewed on homes on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes.
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights and a manger scene adorn the outside of a home on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes.
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights and a manger scene adorn the outside of a gas station on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes.
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights and other ornaments are viewed on a home on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes.
New York Home Shines With Christmas Spirit
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'Bye bye old girl': Phillip Schofield sends heartbreaking Tweet after his beloved cat dies
0 comments Posted by den bagus at 7:25 PMBy GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN
Part of the family: Peaches, Philip Schofield's family's cat, passed away this afternoon
He's a prolific Tweeter and keeps his followers up to date on all the fun things that happen to him during his day-to-day life.
But today, Phillip Schofield's messages brought sad news to his followers after he announced that his beloved cat had died.
The This Morning presenter took to his Twitter page this afternoon to sadly announce that 18-year-old Peaches had passed away today.
Peaches, his family's pet, had been nearing the end last night when Schofield took to his page.
He wrote: 'Glass of red (well a bottle) Top of The Pops 2 and nursing our very old pussy cat who I fear is not long for this world :(.'
And this afternoon, after Peaches had passed away, he sadly had to announce: 'Bye bye old girl'.
Later, he added: 'Thank you so much for your lovely messages, we all really appreciate them. She was 18 and 1 month, so had a really good innings.'
Heartbreaking announcement: Schofield announced Peaches's passing on his Twitter page
Schofield lives near Henley-on-Thames in South Oxfordshire with his wife Stephanie and their two daughters Ruby and Molly.
The family decided to bury their beloved feline in their back garden, placing a stone slab over the grave with a makeshift wooden headstone that simply read, 'Peaches'.
And two red roses had been poignantly placed on top of the grave, which was surrounded by patches of snow.
Final resting place: Schofield tweeted a picture of Peaches grave where he is buried in his garden
After he posted the photo of Peaches's grave, Schofield was inundated by responses from his fans and followers, offering their sympathies.
One wrote: 'Oh Scofe, u have made me cry! lots of hugs 2 u+family.'
And another added: 'so sorry to hear your sad news she looks lovely. I bet she had such a lovely life with your family '
In mourning: Schofield, seen here outside the This Morning studios last month, has been sent messages of sympathy from his fans
Phillip Schofield Faints Live On This Morning
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Labels: Celebrity, Entertainment
He wishes! Justin Bieber models a thick moustache... but he's got a few years to go yet
0 comments Posted by den bagus at 7:04 PMBy DAILY MAIL REPORTER
All goewn up: Justin Bieber sports a bushy moustache as he poses for a Twitter picture with a roadie backstage
Justin Bieber has the rock star fortune, tour bus and groupies. But at just 16 years old he'll have to wait until a few years until he enjoys them.
So perhaps the teen star is hoping that a moustache will help him appear older than his age.
Bieber and a friend jokingly donned the fake moustaches today, posing for photos they posted on Twitter.
The pop star, too young to grow his own facial hair, was messing around backstage at his gig in Birmingham, Alabama.
The comedy facial hair was given to Bieber as a gift by one of his fans.
His Twitter post was a hit with fans, began the trending topic 'stacheswaggin'.
It's not the first time Bieber has pretended to sport a moustache.
Earlier this month he drew one on with a pen as he dined in an upmarket restaurant in Mayfair.
Matching look: Bieber's friend also tried on a fake moustache
Perhaps Bieber is hoping his rumoured girlfriend Selena Gomez will be impressed - at 18 she is two years his senior.
But even without a moustache, Bieber seems to have won her over.
The teenagers have been seen together frequently, and earlier this week Selena even joined Bieber on his tour bus, where the pair were spotted hugging.
Justin Bieber Dances in Alabama!
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Labels: Celebrity, Entertainment
Bronx Wentz, two, shows his fashionable side as he picks out heels for Ashlee Simpson
0 comments Posted by den bagus at 6:50 PMBy LIZZIE SMITH
Which ones would mummy like? Ashlee Simpson's son Bronx admires a selection of shoes at a vintage clothing store in West Hollywood
Sorting through the heels in a vintage store while wearing a Stella McCartney outfit is many women's idea of a great way to spend the afternoon.
But someone who seems equally happy is two-year-old Bronx Wentz.
Accompanying her mother Ashlee Simpson to a vintage boutique, he happily entertained himself by scribbling on a notepad and rummaging through the piles of heels.
He even picked up a couple of pairs, perhaps giving his mother some ideas.
Fashion-conscious Ashlee had dressed her son in a military-inspired Stella McCartney for Gap jacket, with black jeans.
Ashlee, 26, was accompanied by her mother Tina Simpson for a Christmas shopping excursion to West Hollywood, California.
Ashlee looked to be channelling Edie Sedgwick with her vintage bohemian inspired look.
Perusing the racks: Ashlee looks for a one-off piece for the party season
Fashionable: Ashlee looked to be channelling Edie Sedgwick with her vintage bohemian inspired look
Ashlee is planning on throwing Bronx a very happy Christmas, ensuring that despite having his birthday in November he doesn't miss out.
'He just had his birthday, and he got a lot of gifts,' she told People.com.
'He'll still have a great Christmas, and he's really into Thomas the Train, but we have enough Thomas, so we do not need that this year!'
Keeping busy: Ashlee keeps a close eye on her son as he scribbles on a drawing pad
Ashlee Simpson Wentz - Black 15in1 Hairspray Launch
Ashlee Simpson Gushes on Baby Bronx Wentz & Holidays
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Sharing a Christmas smacker: Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev pucker up under the mistletoe on Strictly special
0 comments Posted by den bagus at 6:06 PMBy SARAH BULL
Getting stuck in: Kara looks as though she is thoroughly enjoying herself as she kisses her sexy Santa
They're the reality show couple who have kept viewers guessing for months about the status of their relationship.
But now Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev have once and for all confirmed they are a couple by sharing a kiss under the mistletoe for all to see on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.
The pair share a steamy clinch after taking part in a group dance which also features semi-finalists Pamela Stephenson, Gavin Henson, Matt Baker and Scott Maslen.
And a show insider said the crew had been stunned by the public display of affection, adding: 'No-one quite expected Kara to plant that much of a smacker on Artem - but did they really need the mistletoe?'
It's not the first time Kara and Artem have shared a kiss on the small screen, having locked lips just after winning the final of Strictly last weekend.
And former EastEnders star Kara kept speculation about their relationship going when asked if they were officially a couple.
Christmas kiss: Kara Tointon and Artem Chigvintsev share a clinch on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special
Kara replied coyly: '‘Fingers crossed. We will see what happens.’
The actress later told BBC Breakfast there has always been chemistry between the couple, from their very first meeting.
She said: 'We've got on like a house on fire all the way through, which is quite a big achievement in itself because it's intense and you do have low moments.
'Now we're out of the studio it will be nice to do some normal things like go to the cinema and the shops.'
Loved-up: Kara and Artem were seen out and about in north London earlier this week
And the pair are getting on so well that Artem, 28, who is staying at her family’s North London home, made dinner for her whole family after the show.
By getting to know each other on the show Kara revealed it was a strange situation to fall for someone.
She added: ‘It is just one of those weird things where you meet someone but it is not in a normal environment, there is no time to do anything sociable,’ she added.
'I hope we can continue to get on like we have done and I guess we will see what happens. We will chill out and probably go to a nice restaurant in the week I hope.'
The Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special is on BBC1 on Saturday December 25 at 7pm.
Giggles all round: Kara laughs as she is interviewed on The Graham Norton Show
Group hug: Kara with Matt Smith, Matt Luca, David Walliams and Norton on the programme
Kara Tointon wins Strictly final
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Labels: Celebrity, Entertainment, Strictly Come Dancing 2010
Heston Blumenthal's perfect Christmas: From succulent turkey to perfectly crisp potatoes, Britain's top chef serves up a festive feast to remember
0 comments Posted by den bagus at 5:41 PMBy HESTON BLUMENTHAL
His Hidden Orange pudding has been the hit of this year’s festive treats, selling out in days. Here, exclusively for the Mail, Heston Blumenthal gives his guide to the perfect Christmas dinner.
The perfect roast: Heston Blumenthal gets busy in the kitchen
ROAST TURKEY
Serves 6, with leftovers
Prepare: 20 minutes, plus brining
Cook: 3–4 hours (40mins/kg), plus resting
Ingredients
4–4.5kg free-range turkey
800g salt
200g unsalted butter, at
room temperature
3 onions, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
3 leeks, sliced (white and pale
green parts only)
50ml dry white wine
15g rosemary
15g thyme
Method
1. Chop the wing tips off the turkey and reserve for the gravy.
2. Brine the turkey on Christmas Eve by mixing the salt and 10 litres of water in a clean container and stirring until the salt has dissolved. Submerge the turkey in the brine, cover with a lid or foil and leave in a cool place for at least nine hours or overnight.
Remove the bird from the brine and submerge it in cold water for one hour, changing the water at 15-minute intervals. Dry the turkey well with kitchen paper.
3. Preheat the oven to 210c, fan oven 200c, gas mark 6. With clean hands, work the skin away from the flesh of the bird and rub 100g of butter between the skin and the flesh, being careful not to tear the skin. Rub any remaining butter over the skin of the bird. Season with salt and black pepper.
Set the bird on top of the onions, carrots and leeks in a roasting tin; add the wine and cook in the oven for 30 minutes to colour the skin.
4. Melt the remaining 100g butter in a pan and add the rosemary and thyme.
5. Reduce the oven temperature to 130c, fan oven 120c, gas mark ½. Baste the turkey with the herb butter and cook until the thickest part around the neck or thigh reaches 70c (you’ll need a probe thermometer). Continue basting every 45 minutes (when the butter gets used up, use the cooking juices in the roasting tin to baste). This should take three to three-and-a-half hours, depending on the size of the turkey and the type of oven.
It is important to check that the turkey is cooked by cutting into the thickest part (between the breast and thigh) to be sure that none of the meat is pink, and the juices run clear.
6. Remove the turkey from the oven and allow to rest for at least 30 minutes before carving. Reserve the pan juices and vegetables for making the gravy.
Per serving 560kcals/8g carbs/6g sugars/38g fat/20g saturated fat/2.6g salt
source: dailymail
David Beckham wraps up warm as he takes sons Brooklyn and Romeo skiing... in Hemel Hempstead
0 comments Posted by den bagus at 5:20 PMBy DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Wrapped up warm: David Beckham looked stylish as he visited The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead and posed with slope patroller Jamie Banks
When you think of pounding the slopes and making the most of the white snow on a skiing trip, the locations that most readily come to mind include France and Switzerland.
But David Beckham went for somewhere a little closer to home today as he took sons Brooklyn and Romeo to an indoor ski slope in Hemel Hempstead.
The sportsman was accompanied by wife Victoria, who decided not to try her luck on the slopes and watched from the safety of the bar, as he and his three sons went to The Snow Centre.
And Beckham wisely decided to wrap up warm in a padded North Face jacket and woolly hat as he watched eight-year-old Romeo getting lessons with ski instructor Josh Eastham before having a go himself.
Meanwhile, confident Brooklyn, 11, decided he would go solo on the slopes, but under the supervision of ever-watchful Victoria.
The Snow Centre boasts over 8,000m square of real snow, as well as a 160m long main slope and a lesson slope which is the largest indoor lesson slope in the country.
Meeting fans: Beckham poses with Santa's elf Lauren Weatherly in between supervising his sons on the slopes
Venue: The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead boasts a 160m long indoor ski slope
The Beckhams are no strangers to ski holidays, having had various vacations in the alps during the winter months.
Victoria famously caused a storm when she stepped out in an entire Chanel skiing outfit, complete with Chanel-branded skis, in Courchevel in April 2007.
Earlier this week, Beckham teased fans by posting a picture of himself getting a new tattoo on his chest - but refused to say what the tattoo was of.
And there was no further indication of which design Beckham had gone for, as he kept wrapped up in his stylish winter outfit at the centre.
Snow queen: A designer-clad Victoria on the slopes in Courchevel in 2004
David Beckham Wins Lifetime Achievement Award - BBC Sports Personality Of The Year 2010 HD
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