Thursday 31 May 2012

Ill Manors Premier - Plan B, Professor Green and Tinie Tempah on Red Carpet


Meet my mates: Professor Green introduces Made In Chelsea's Millie Mackintosh to musical friends at the Ill Manors premiere

    Things between Professor Green and Millie Mackintosh must be getting serious as the rapper introduced her to some of his showbiz friends tonight.
The Need You Tonight star took his reality TV girlfriend along to the premiere of Ill Manors at the Empire Cinema, in Leicester Square, London.
Among the celebrity attendees, some of the UK's biggest urban artists turned up including Tinie Tempah and, writer and director of the film, Plan B. 
Scroll down to watch premiere I need you tonight: Professor Green takes Millie Mackintosh to the premier of ILL Manors, in London, where he met friends Plan B and Tinie Tempah
I need you tonight: Professor Green takes Millie Mackintosh to the premier of ILL Manors, in London, where he met friends Plan B and Tinie Tempah
Millie, who stars in Made In Chelsea, is unlikely to have been introduced to the chart topping stars before as they aren't regulars on the wealthy west London scene.
Still, the 22-year-old was all smiles as she stood on the red carpet with her arms wrapped around her man.
The cool kids: The rapper and the reality TV star have been dating for a few months despite coming under critisicm from fans
The cool kids: The rapper and the reality TV star have been dating for a few months despite coming under critisicm from fans
Privileged princess: What Millie made of the hard-hitting film about the deprived population in East London is anyone's guess
Privileged princess: What Millie made of the hard-hitting film about the deprived population in East London is anyone's guess
Privileged princess: What Millie made of the hard-hitting film about the deprived population in East London is anyone's guess 
She looked great in a pair of black trousers which she teamed with a white blouse and a pair of strappy heeled sandals.
Professor Green, real name Stephen Manderson, was also dressed very well in a black blazer with matching trousers and a floral pattern T-shirt.
He tweeted excitedly from the red carpet about seeing some of his friends from the world of music and said: 'Mad turn out... Everyone is 'ere!'#
It appears that Millie had quite the appetite as she made short work of a large bucket of popcorn.
Stephen, 28, posted a picture of the remaining snack and said: 'Film hasn't even started and look what the bird has done to the popcorn! Liberties.'
Casual as ever: Tinie Tempah was dressed in jeans and a T-shirt as she took to the red carpet, tonight
Casual as ever: Tinie Tempah was dressed in jeans and a T-shirt as she took to the red carpet, tonight
While the couple made the extra effort to shine at the premiere, Tinie Tempah looked decidedly casual in a pair of jeans with a cardigan and white T-shirt.
Plan B didn't let the side down, however, and impressed in a light grey suit and patent black shoes.
The rapper, real name Ben Drew, wrote and directed Ill Manors and has also penned the soundtrack to the movie.
Brit award winner Ed Sheeran was also in attendance and was celebrating the continued success of his album +.
Dapper dude: Plan B, real name Ben Drew, looked great in a grey suit and smart shiny shoes as he prepared to watch his film, which he wrote, directed and penned the soundtrack for. Seen right with Ed Skrein
Dapper dude: Plan B, real name Ben Drew, looked great in a grey suit and smart shiny shoes as he prepared to watch his film, which he wrote, directed and penned the soundtrack for. Seen right with Ed Skrein
Dapper dude: Plan B, real name Ben Drew, looked great in a grey suit and smart shiny shoes as he prepared to watch his film, which he wrote, directed and penned the soundtrack for. Seen right with Ed Skrein
Men of the moment: Ben posed up with lead character Riz Ahmed, right, and another colleague from the film ahead of the screening
Men of the moment: Ben posed up with lead character Riz Ahmed, right, and another colleague from the film ahead of the screening
He said today: '@edsheeran: Very happy to announce my debut album '+' has now gone quadruple platinum in the UK, awesome!'
Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon showed off her legs in a pair of black shorts and red and pink heels.
The 33-year-old looked great in a black blazer and a white blouse with a silk ribbon tied around the collar.
Ahead of the screening Plan B, who was introduced by his real name Ben Drew, gave a short foreword and got some of the actors from the film to stand up in front of the cinema. 
Rising names: Riz Ahmed and Anouska Mond both star in Ill Manors, which was written and directed by Ben Drew
Rising names: Riz Ahmed and Anouska Mond both star in Ill Manors, which was written and directed by Ben Drew
Young guns: Riz Ahmed and Anouska Mond both star in Ill Manors, which was written and directed by Ben Drew
He said: 'In my home town in East London, the centre of the 2012 Olympics, it has always been very deprived compared to the rest of the city. Where there is deprivation there is poverty, where there is poverty there is crime.'
'The children brought up in areas such as this face an uphill struggle to succeed in life.'
'Now I feel that when you are only a kid growing up in these environments where they are getting beaten by their parents and they are made to feel like they have done something wrong, they are getting abused whether its mental or physical or sexual abuse, the way they act as an adult is a product of that'
Lovely ladies: Alesha Dixon looked great as she showed off her long legs in a pair of shorts while actor Laila Rouass covered up
Lovely leggy lady: Alesha Dixon looked great as she showed off her long legs in a pair of tiny shorts
Lovely leggy lady: Alesha Dixon looked great as she showed off her long legs in a pair of tiny shorts 
'They comes a time in out adult life where we have to take responsibility for our own actions.'
'I guess this is a film about a bunch of people who come to that realisation.'
Ill Manors is a story set over the course of seven days in East London.
All the young characters are fighting for respect and their lives inter-loop through violence. Plan B narrates poetry throughout providing a running commentary which complement the shocking images on screen.
Ladies in black: Alexandra Buke and actress
Ladies in black: Alexandra Buke and actress and Laila Rouass donned tight LBD's for the screening
Ladies in black: Alexandra Buke and actress and Laila Rouass donned tight LBD's for the screening 
With each story weaving into another one, an ultra-realistic gritty picture of the world which is on the brink of self-destruction is represented by a different rap song.
As the film ended the audience into whoops and cheers and fans rushed to congratulate the stars. 
Speaking to MailOnline Riz Ahmend the main character appeared stunned: 'That was amazing.It has been really emotional, just seeing it all on screen.'
Following the premiere the cast and crew celebrated at the W hotel. 




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Nicole Scherzinger holds up London X Factor auditions for an hour while she gets ready


Maybe that's why Simon axed her! Nicole Scherzinger holds up London X Factor auditions for an hour while she gets ready


    One would think that after being axed from the US series of The X Factor after one season, Nicole Scherzinger would be on her best behaviour when she was invited back to be a guest judge on the UK version.
But the singer was late to the auditions at London's O2 Arena today - holding up filming by an hour.
Nicole kept her fellow judges and the audience waiting while she finished getting ready.
Diva behaviour: Nicole Scherzinger held up filming and had her fellow judges waiting today when she was an hour later for X Factor auditions in London
Diva behaviour: Nicole Scherzinger held up filming and had her fellow judges waiting today when she was an hour later for X Factor auditions in London
Nicole is the third guest judges so far this series, following Geri Halliwell and Rita Ora.
The former Pussycat Dolls singer flew to London from the Riviera, where she was enjoying a post-Grand Prix holiday with her F1 driver beau Lewis Hamilton.
    But she was back in work mode yesterday, tweeting: 'Looking forward to seeing my UK fans in London at the 02 on Wednesday!!! I'm so grateful and blessed to have them!!! #secondhome.'
    Awesome Foursome: Nicole is the third guest judge so far this series, following Geri Halliwell and Rita Ora
    On to the next: Nicole is the third guest judge so far this series, following Geri Halliwell and Rita Ora
    While Tulisa came out as the standout judge on last year's panel, the singer was heckles by the audience today when she said she didn't know a song a contestant chose - which turned out to be by her 'friend' Jessie J.
    Jessie was by Tulisa's side helping her select contestants during last year's judges houses rounds, so it was surprising when she said she hadn't hear of the track.
    When it was pointed out that it was her friend's song, Tulisa hit back: 'Yeah, but that don't mean I'm going to listen to her album.'
    All is forgiven: Gary Barlow didn't seem to mind once the auditions got under way
    All is forgiven: Gary Barlow didn't seem to mind once the auditions got under way
    Today saw the return of singer Joe Cox, who made it right through to the judge's houses round last year, before being axed by Gary.
    Joe wowed the crowd with Katy Perry's The One That Got Away.
    Insisting that he has no hard feelings towards Barlow, Joe told the Take That star: 'I want to say thank you for saying no, because I wasn't ready.'
    Not a fan? Tulisa was heckled when she failed to recognise a song by her 'friend' Jessie J
    Not a fan? Tulisa was heckled when she failed to recognise a song by her 'friend' Jessie J
    Tulisa and Louis both told Gary that had Joe been in their category, they would have put him through to the live shows.
    Louis- 'You've convinced me we've found someone brilliant,' said Louis. 'I predict you are one of the people to watch in this competition because you are bigger and better.'
    Gary revealed: 'Your "no" was the hardest for me by far and I've been waiting for this moment. You are going to be a great artist Joe, welcome back.'


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    Zhang Ziyi centre of high-class prostitution scandal beach photos


    Frolicking on the beach with her billionaire ex-fiancé, Chinese actress at the centre of high-class prostitution scandal Zhang Ziyi


    Actress Zhang Ziyi has vehemently denied extraordinary Chinese reports she earned £64million by prostituting herself to a string of powerful Chinese men.
    During the period in question she was alleged to have slept with disgraced politician Bo Xilai, she was happily in a long-term relationship with Aviv 'Vivi' Nevo.
    In these photos taken four years ago, the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon star, 33, is seen holidaying with her former fiancé in St Barts.
    Movie star: Zhang Ziyi, one of China's most high-profile actresses, looked svelte in a red bikini on holiday in St Barts four years ago
    Movie star: Zhang Ziyi, one of China's most high-profile actresses, looked svelte in a red bikini on holiday in St Barts four years ago
    Zhang, pictured with former boyfriend Aviv Nevo, is alleged to have earned £64m as a prostitute
    Zhang, pictured with former boyfriend Aviv Nevo, is alleged to have earned £64m as a prostitute
    In these photos taken four years ago, the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon star, 33, is seen holidaying with her former fiancé in St Barts
    In these photos taken four years ago, the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon star, 33, is seen holidaying with her former fiancé in St Barts
    Zhang is pictured performing stretches during a holiday with her former fiance in St Barts in 2009
    Several reports in China this week, alleged Zhang had earned millions by sleeping with wealthy businessmen, including Mr Xilai, who was ousted from China’s powerful politburo amid allegations he and his wife were involved in the murder of Old Harrovian businessman Neil Heywood last November.
    The actress is seen frolicking with her then-fiancé on a towel, with him fiddling with her bikini bottoms.
    At one point, she removes her bikini top to avoid getting unsightly tan-lines.
    Reports suggest Zhang had slept with businessmen such as Bo Xilai, pictured with his wife Gu Kailai
    Mr Xilai was ousted from China's powerful politburo amid allegations he and his wife were involved in the murder of Old Harrovian businessman Neil Heywood, pictured
    Reports in China alleged Zhang had earned millions by sleeping with wealthy businessmen, including Bo Xilai, pictured left with his wife Gu Kailai, who was ousted from China's politburo over Neil Heywood's murder
    Save all your kisses for me: Zhang removed her bikini top as her partner delicately placed some kisses on her shoulders
    Save all your kisses for me: Zhang removed her bikini top as her partner delicately placed some kisses on her shoulders
    Staying limber: The athletic actress got a helping hand from her man as she pulled her legs back and forth
    Staying limber: The athletic actress got a helping hand from her man as she pulled her legs back and forth
    While Vivi remains on his towel, Zhang goes into the water for a swim and is spotted doing some stretches on the sand.
     
    The couple originally dated from 2007 until late 2010, but remained very private about their relationship.
    They confirmed their engagement in 2008, but never made it down the aisle.
    Staying cool: The famous star kept hydrated by drinking from a bottle of water as she began to put her bikini top back on
    Staying cool: The famous star kept hydrated by drinking from a bottle of water as she began to put her bikini top back on
    Who wants tan-lines? Zhang relaxes on a towel topless in a bid to avoid tan-lines on her back
    Who wants tan-lines? Zhang relaxes on a towel topless in a bid to avoid tan-lines on her back
    Nevo, now 47, is an Israeli-American venture capitalist, who is a major shareholder in Time Warner.
    According to reports in China, she slept with Bo at least ten times between 2007 and 2011 in exchange for ‘huge’ monetary gifts. The secret trysts are alleged to have taken place in Beijing and to have netted the actress around £1million each time.
    Zhang confirmed on Wednesday she had met with lawyers from Hong Kong law firm Haldanes and sent an official notice to Apple Daily following the allegations. Happier times: Zhang removed her bikini top as she sunbathed on the beach with ex-fiancé Aviv 'Vivi' Nevo
    Happier times: Zhang removed her bikini top as she sunbathed on the beach with ex-fiancé Aviv 'Vivi' Nevo
    Getting limp: Zhang made sure she was fully stretched before she attempted to swim in the sea
    Getting limp: Zhang made sure she was fully stretched before she attempted to swim in the sea
    She said in a message of her Weibo page (the Chinese version of Twitter): 'I met with my lawyer in Hong Kong in the morning to discuss legal measures and just arrived in Hainan. The truth is bound to come to light. And since I have the support of my fans and the law, this will not be a lonely battle.'
    Zhang was outraged when Apple Daily picked up on the story, which originated on Boxun.com, a Chinese-language site operated in the United States.
    Boxum alleged Zhang was introduced to Bo through a billionaire friend, Xu Ming, who is said to be worth £444million but is reportedly under investigation by the Beijing government over alleged corruption.
    The lady in red: The star got on all fours to fully stretch out her body
    The lady in red: The star got on all fours to fully stretch out her body
    Flexible: Zhang showed off her skills as she did the splits on the beach
    Flexible: Zhang showed off her skills as she did the splits on the beach
    Super skinny: The 33-year-old looked content to work out on the beach in front of fellow holidaymakers
    Super skinny: The 33-year-old looked content to work out on the beach in front of fellow holidaymakers
    Mr Xu, 41, has reportedly claimed to authorities that he paid Zhang £600,000 to have sex with him for the first time in 2007 and that he later negotiated a deal for a similar liaison with Bo.
    Following the reports, her publicist sent a lengthy statement to English-language newspaper TodayOnline reading: 'We read this outrageous report in the Apple Daily. It sent stone-cold chills down our spines and has left us with a feeling of deep sadness. Friends have advised us to release a short statement and not take this seriously.
    Split: The couple were together for three years and planned to marry before splitting in late 2010
    Split: The couple were together for three years and planned to marry before splitting in late 2010
    Loving the view: Zhang gazes out over the sea
    Loving the view: Zhang gazes out over the sea
    Chinese actress Zhang lapped up the tide on St Barth, in the West Indies
    Chinese actress Zhang lapped up the tide on St Barth, in the West Indies
    'The more you argue, the more you will stir up. It would be better to step aside until people lose interest and the lies disappear. The innocent will always be innocent.
    'We just want to help her get rid of this disturbance and seek justice. Then she will be able to shoot her films in peace and quiet and present you, her fans, with more and better films in return.'
    Zhang is currently filming a new movie in southern China so missed her latest film première Dangerous Liaisons at the Cannes Film Festival.
    Making a splash: The actress waded through the shallow water carrying two towels above her shoulders
    Making a splash: The actress waded through the shallow water carrying two towels above her shoulders
    Attentive: Aviv brings his now ex-fiancée a towel after her dip in the Caribbean sea
    Attentive: Aviv brings his now ex-fiancée a towel after her dip in the Caribbean sea


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    TOWIE's Sam Faiers and Jessica Wright 'Bathing, filming and hanging'


    'Bathing, filming and hanging': TOWIE's Sam Faiers and Jessica Wright nurse their Marbella hangovers with some tanning


    They've been in Marbella less than 24 hours, but the cast of The Only Way Is Essex haven't wasted any time when it comes to doing what they do best - partying and sunbathing.
    Despite being up all night partying in their beloved 'Marbs', Sam and Billie Faiers and Jessica Wright were up bright and early this morning catching some rays.
    The trio flaunted their figures in sexy swimwear as they struggled through their hangovers at the Sala Beach Club.
    Let the sun take the pain away: A hungover Sam Faiers and Jessica Wright shows off their figures in swimwear as they film The Only Way Is Marbs at the Sala Beach Club in Marbella
    Let the sun take the pain away: A hungover Sam Faiers and Jessica Wright shows off their figures in swimwear as they film The Only Way Is Marbs at the Sala Beach Club in Marbella
    Let the sun take the pain away: A hungover Sam Faiers and Jessica Wright shows off their figures in swimwear as they film The Only Way Is Marbs at the Sala Beach Club in Marbella
    Former glamour model Sam, 21, showed off her deep tan in a multi-coloured string bikini, while Jessica, 26, was a bit more covered up in a brown swimsuit.
    Although the cast make an annual pilgrimage to Marbella, this time they are accompanied by the crew of the ITV2 show to film a one-off special The Only Way Is Marbs.
      No doubt the complication of having heavy microphone batteries attached to their swimwear for the outside filming would have been tricky for the cast.
      So despite their hangover, the women's sunbathing action - and no doubt exchanging gossip from the previous night - was captured on camera as they lay on their sunbeds.
      Cover up: Sam's big sister Billie Faiers wore a black kaftan, while Sam had arrived at the beach club in a colourful maxi dress
      Cover up: Sam's big sister Billie Faiers wore a black kaftan, while Sam had arrived at the beach club in a colourful maxi dress
      Cover up: Sam's big sister Billie Faiers wore a black kaftan, while Sam had arrived at the beach club in a colourful maxi dress
      Gossiping: Sam chats to Billie as they relax on one of the VIP beds in the beach club
      Gossiping: Sam chats to Billie as they relax on one of the VIP beds in the beach club
      With the female cast split into two camps, Sam is staying in her own villa with her sister, Jessica and Gemma Collins, which she has dubbed 'the pussay palace'.
      She tweeted this moring: 'Having a lovely time in Marbs cannot believe how amazing mine Billie Jess and Gemma's villa is ! The pussayyy palace ;-).
      'Me, Bill, Jess bathing, filming and hanging haha.'
      Check out my tan: Jessica studies her legs
      Check out my tan: Jessica studies her legs
      Fashion show: Jessica also tried on a white string dress (left) and changed into a green bikini
      Fashion show: Jessica also tried on a white string dress (left) and changed into a green bikini
      Fashion show: Jessica also tried on a white string dress (left) and changed into a green bikini
      Daytime glamour: Billie was a dramatic updo and lots of jewellery on as she lay in the sun
      Daytime glamour: Billie was a dramatic updo and lots of jewellery on as she lay in the sun
      The Faiers sisters and Jessica flew into nearby Malaga yesterday afternoon with most of the TOWIE cast and crew.
      Spotted at Southend airport in Essex were Joey Essex, Lauren Pope, Chloe Sims, Lydia Bright, Billi Mucklow, Cara Kilbey, James 'Diags' Bennewith, Tom Pearce, 'Little Chris' Drake, Charlie King, James 'Arg' Argent and Bobby Norris.
      Lauren Goodger, Lucy Mecklenburgh, Mario Falcone and Frankie Essex were already on the Costa Del Sol.
      Once they arrived, the gang were all dressed up and headed into the town centre to party.
      Strict diet: Sam showed off the results of her 'no carbs before Marbs' diet
      Strict diet: Sam showed off the results of her 'no carbs before Marbs' diet
      Strict diet: Sam showed off the results of her 'no carbs before Marbs' diet
      'Hanging': Sam looked quite sprightly despite admitting she was hungover
      'Hanging': Sam looked quite sprightly despite admitting she was hungover
      Fifteen minutes of fame: Holidaymakers descended on the Sala Beach Club in the hope of making a cameo on the ITV2 show
      Fifteen minutes of fame: Holidaymakers descended on the Sala Beach Club in the hope of making a cameo on the ITV2 show
      Sam was wearing a revealing animal-print Celeb Boutique gown with cut-out sides, while Billie complemented her tan in a lime green zip dress.
      Although previous visits to Marbella haven't been filmed for the five series, fans of the show will remember Lucy shared a kiss with Mark Wright at the resort last year, when he was engaged to Goodger and she had just started dating Mario.
      Lydia admitted she was going to wear fake tan after burning herself during a recent holiday to Dubai.
      She wrote on her Twitter page: 'Also big thank you to @thetanexpert for my @fakebakeukltd spray tan now there is no excuse for this burnt ass haha x.'
      The Only Way Is Marbs will air on ITV2 on Wednesday 13 June at 10pm.
      Here come the girls: Sam, a blonde friend, Billie and Jessica out in Puerto Banus last night
      Here come the girls: Sam, a blonde friend, Billie and Jessica out in Puerto Banus last night
      And in the other camp: Lauren Goodger (left) wore an Aztec mini, while friend Frankie Essex showed off her curves in a bandage dress
      And in the other camp: Lauren Goodger (left) wore an Aztec mini, while friend Frankie Essex showed off her curves in a bandage dress
      And in the other camp: Lauren Goodger (left) wore an Aztec mini, while friend Frankie Essex showed off her curves in a bandage dress
      Leggy: Jessica wore a yellow top and denim skirt, while the usually pale Lydia Bright (right) showed off her fake tan in a white dress
      Leggy: Jessica wore a yellow top and denim skirt, while the usually pale Lydia Bright (right) showed off her fake tan in a white dress
      Leggy: Jessica wore a yellow top and denim skirt, while the usually pale Lydia Bright (right), showed off her fake tan in a VirgosLounge white dress
      Remember me? Former Only Way Is Essex star Ellie Redman - who coined the 'no carbs before Marbs' phrase 0 is also in Marbella
      Remember me? Former Only Way Is Essex star Ellie Redman - who coined the 'no carbs before Marbs' phrase 0 is also in Marbella
      Remember me? Former Only Way Is Essex star Ellie Redman - who coined the 'no carbs before Marbs' phrase is also in Marbella


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