Sunday, 2 June 2013

Beyoncé lights up the red carpet in shimmering leopard print minidress as she leads the glamour at 2013 Sound Of Change concert

Mesmerising in metallic: Beyoncé lights up the red carpet in shimmering leopard print minidress as she leads the glamour at 2013 Sound Of Change concert

PUBLISHED: 18:45, 1 June 2013 | UPDATED: 00:59, 2 June 2013

She was preparing to headline one of the biggest music events of the year at the 2013 Sound of Change concert.

And Beyoncé made sure to positively light up the red carpet as she arrived at London's Twickenham Stadium on Saturday night in a mesmerising metallic ensemble.

The 31-year-old singer turned heads as she led the glamour at the star-studded event in a shimmering leopard print minidress as she posed alongside Hollywood A-lister Salma Hayek and creative director of Gucci, Frida Giannnini.

Lighting up the red carpet: Beyonce turned heads in a shimmering leopard print minidress as she posed alongside Salma Hayek and creative director of Gucci, Frida Giannnini, at the Sound Of Change concert on Saturday night

Wearing her blonde locks swept to the side in a dramatic cascade of tumbling curls, the Crazy Right Now hitmaker teamed her sexy short dress with a pair of towering gunmetal heels.

The global superstar completed her look with a slick of dark berry lipstick and otherwise low-key make-up to complement her naturally stunning features - before later vamping it up in a sexy leather leotard as she took to the stage for her headline performance.

Not to be outdone by the singer, Salma, 46, showed off her stunning curves in an eye-catching emerald green leather dress, featuring a plunging neckline and a cinched in waist - before later changing into a black sequin minidress.

Showbiz pals: The 31-year-old singer teamed her sexy short dress with a pair of towering gunmetal silver heels as she posed up a storm at London's Twickenham Stadium

Strutting their stuff: Beyonce certainly commanded attention as she took the red carpet at the star-studded event ahead of her performance

Meanwhile, actress Freida Pinto flaunted her fashion credentials in sexy white cigarette pants and a matching blazer with chic black trim, while injecting a pop of colour with a bright coral clutch bag.

Fellow actress Thandie Newton followed her sartorial lead on the red carpet, similarly opting for a black trouser suit and statement T-shirt as she posed alongside Salma and her French businessman husband, François-Henri Pinault.

Jessie J was first to take to the stage, making an impact as she opened the show with a typically energetic set.

A-list glam: The superstar completed her look with a slick of dark berry lipstick and otherwise low-key make-up to complement her naturally stunning features

Natural beauty: Beyonce looked utterly flawless as she posed up a storm on the red carpet before headlining the charity concert

Transformed: The Halo hitmaker later dazzled in a daring leather leotard as she took to the stage to perform a set of her biggest tracks

Girl on top! Beyonce wowed the crowd as she showed off her incredible figure in her racy stage ensemble

The 25-year-old singer opted for an uncharacteristically simple ensemble for her stage outfit, flashing a hint of her taut stomach in a black crop top and high-waisted leggings.

Writing on her Twitter page, she said: 'Walking to stage with @md1886 for "Chime for Change" opening was an honour! Thank you.'

Showcasing the very best of British talent, Rita Ora followed her fellow artist's lead as she took to the stage at Twickenham shortly after Jessie.

Effortless elegance: Gemma Arterton showed off her fashion credentials in a shimmering black off-shoulder midi-dress

Power dressing: Thandie Newton looked stylish in a black trouser suit and chic motif T-shirt

Monochrome madness: Actress Freida Pinto dazzled in a white trouser suit with black detailing, while singer John Legend looked slick in his immaculately tailored ensemble

The 22-year-old singer certainly didn't hold back as she showed off her incredible abs in a skimpy crop top and dazzling sequinned suit.

Jessica Chastain and James Franco were some of the first celebrity presenters to take to the stage, and were soon followed by fellow A-listers Madonna and Blake Lively.

The two female stars couldn't have gone for more different looks if they'd tried, with the 54-year-old singer covering up from head-to-toe in black, while Gossip Girl actress Blake showed off her toned and tanned pins in a sexy white minidress.

And the blonde actress later delighted the crowds as she made a rare public appearance on stage with her hunky husband, Ryan Reynolds.

Date night: Salma later changed into a black sequin minidress as she posed alongside her French businessman husband Francois Henri Pinault and fellow actress Thandie on the red carpet

The cool kids have arrive: Radio 1 DJ and model Pixie Geldof were among the star-studded arrivals at the music event on Saturday night

A royal encounter: Pixie was later spotted chatting to Princess Eugenie as they took in the concert from inside the Royal Box

Addressing the crowd at the star-studded gig, Madonna called on her fans to start a 'revolution of love'.

She said: 'I keep telling people I want to start a revolution, but my revolution doesn't involve bloodshed and violence.

'My revolution starts with education. My revolution is about achieving a higher level of consciousness, but this cannot start without education.

Fashion forward: Florence Welch looked great in an androgynous red trouser suit, while Zoe Saldana vamped it up in sexy leather trousers

Showbiz pals: Marj J Blige and Jennifer Lopez posed together as they arrived at Twickenham, before taking to the stage for a surprise duet later in the evening

All in black: Gemma Arterton and James Franco both opted for low-key black ensembles for their evening out

All white on the night: Blake Lively put on a leggy display in a flowing cream minidress

'We cannot change this world, nor begin to treat each other with human dignity, without an education. Let tonight be the beginning of this revolution because education is not a luxury, it is a basic human right.

'I invite you all to join my revolution of love. Join me tonight. The revolution of love starts here. I believe my girls out there deserve the best education.

'They deserve the best in health. And I believe in justice for my girls everywhere.'

Keeping it simple: Madonna covered up in an all-black ensemble as she took to the stage to present

Feeling peckish? Madonna looked as though she was attempting to eat the microphone at one stage in the evening

Also performing at the charity concert was Australian star Iggy Azalea, who took to the stage in thigh-high boots and an eye-wateringly short skater dress, while Florence and the Machine singer Florence Welch opted for an altogether more conservative ensemble in a billowing teal fishtail gown.

Elsewhere, Jennifer Lopez didn't seem to have let the criticism surrounding her racy performance on Britain's Got Talent earlier this week get to her too much as she worked her magic in sexy thigh-high boots and a tassled bodice.

The concert was part of Gucci's new global campaign for girls' and women's empowerment, and is being broadcast across six continents to over 150 countries, with more than one billion people expected to see it in total.

Beyonce said: 'I am really happy that so many amazing artists and presenters have come together to support Chime For Change on June 1.

Hollywood A-listers: James Franco and Jessica Chastain were among the first presenters to be welcomed on stage at the concert

Dressed for success: Indian actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also appeared on stage to present a segment of the event

Woman in white: Blake Lively showed off her toned and tanned pins in a billowing white minidress as she took to the stage

A rare public appearance: Blake was later joined on stage by her actor husband, Ryan Reynolds

'Our goal is to have a great time together while we unite and strengthen the voices of girls and women around the world.'

Madonna, who is helping to host the event, told the Chime for Change website: '60 percent of the children in the world not in school, are girls. 2/3 of the world's illiterate are women. Do not accept this. We need to change this and we will change this.'

Also performing are Ellie Goulding, Jessie J, Florence + The Machine, Haim, Iggy Azalea, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, Laura Pausini, Rita Ora and Timbaland.

Royal seal of approval: Prince Harry delivered a message to the audience via videolink as the concert got underway

Best of British: Rita Ora showed off her enviably toned stomach in a tiny black crop top and a dazzling sequin suit

Wild thing! The star didn't hold back as she took to the stage to perform her biggest numbers to the delighted crowd at Twickenham

An energetic display: The Kosovon-born singer was performing to a crowd of thousands, with the concert set to be streamed to an estimated audience of one billion worldwide

Lighting up the stage: Rita looked incredible as she showed off her fantastic figure in a daring crop top

Rocking it: Jessie J took to the stage in a sexy black crop top and high-waisted leggings

Working the crowd: The singer put on a typically energetic performance as she took to the stage

Pins on parade: Ellie Goulding put on a leggy display as she took to the stage later on in the evening

The charity has put on the concert in conjunction with the Chime For Change initiative, which aims to raise awareness of education, health and justice for women everywhere.

Tickets were priced at £55 and all sales go directly to projects the campaign supports.

Each ticket holder will receive a Sound Of Change voucher with which they can choose a charitable project to take part in.

For more information head to www.chimeforchange.org today.

Back on top form: Jennifer Lopez vamped it up in sexy thigh-high boots and a daring tassled bodice

Defiant: The 43-year-old star didn't seem to have let the criticism surrounding her racy performance on Britain's Got Talent earlier this week get to her too much