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Thursday, 3 October 2013

Samantha Barks opts for flirty bandeau dress whilst Jodie Whittaker wows in floor-length glamour at the Classic BRIT Awards

Classic beauty: Samantha Barks opts for flirty bandeau dress whilst Selina Scott and Jodie Whittaker wow in floor-length glamour at the Classic BRIT Awards

PUBLISHED: 20:12, 2 October 2013 | UPDATED: 22:20, 2 October 2013

It was the night to celebrate the stars of classical music and all the attendees made sure they dressed in their most elegant attire for the occasion.

Paving the way for the glitz and glam on the red carpet was Samantha Barks, who turned up in a flirty black and gold bandeau prom dress at the Royal Albert Hall event on Wednesday night.

The 23-year-old Les Miserables actress looked stunning in her printed dress which she teamed with a pair of gold strappy sandals.

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Fun and flirty: Samantha Barks opted for a flirty prom dress style outfit for the Classic BRIT Awards 2013 at Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday

Slender: Samantha Barks posed away on the red carpet showing off her incredibly slender frame in her tiny bandeau prom dress

Her ensemble showed off her super slender frame whilst she pinned her brunette locks up into a neat bun and finished the look off with dramatic smoky eye make-up and pink lip gloss.

It was a doubly special day for Samantha as she was not only celebrating the achievements of all the talented musicians, but it was also her birthday, and on the night the pretty brunette even performed songs from Les Misérables along with co-star Alfie Boe.

An excited Samantha tweeted; 'Can't wait to perform on my birthday tomorrow at the classical Brits! #BirthdayBrit :) xxxx'

Sophisticated: Jodie Whittaker arrived in a floor-length black gown for the prestigious classic music night

Still got it! Selina Scott shows that she's still got it at 62-years-old in a stunning black gown embellished with a decorative glitzy silver bow

Lady in red: Hayley Westenra dazzled in a strapless floor-length red gown with buttoned sides whilst she posed for the cameras on the red carpet

Lady in red: Hayley Westenra dazzled in a strapless floor-length 1970s Scaasi Gown for Atelier-Mayer.com
gown with buttoned sides whilst she posed for the cameras on the red carpet

The ceremony, hosted by pianist extraordinaire Myleene Klass, and also saw performances from Chinese superstar pianist Lang Lang duetting with Nicola Benedetti, Joseph Calleja, Ludovico Einaudi, Australian saxophonist Amy Dickson and the debut performance from Gareth Malone's Voices choir.

Also making an appearance was Venus actress Jodie Whittaker, who looked elegant in a floor-length black gown.

She teamed the looks with a pair of strappy black sandals, black clutch bag whilst scraping her blnde locks back into a tight bun.

Revealing: Host Mylene decided to pull out all the stops with her see-through dress patterned with strategically-placed silver flowers and stripes

Classical beauty: Australian musician Amy Dickson, left, and British musician Myleene Klass arrive at the Classic BRIT Awards 2013 at the Royal Albert Hall, on Wednesday

All that shimmers: Myleene changed into a strapless white number before taking to the stage

Newsreader Selina Scott proved she's still got it at 62-year-old, looking stunning in a slinky black gown, embellished with a large silver bow.

Keeping her blonde fringe out, she tied the rest of her locks back in bun whilst wearing a pair of glitzy drop earrings.

At the awards Lang Lang received the International Artist award, while the late tenor Luciano Pavarotti posthumously received the Lifetime Achievement award, which was accepted by his widow Nicoletta Mantovani.

All in the detail: Laura Wright shows off her impressive body art tattoo on her back as she opts for a slinky backless gown at the awards

Stunning: Norwegian trumpet soloist Tine Thing Helseth (left) looked breathtaking in a draped cream chiffon dress whilst Soprano Natalie Coyle looked glam in a black silk Stacey Bendet for Alice + Olivia number

Super Stylish: Cerys Matthews (left) wears red trousers, white shirt, black coat and white scarf whilst Nicola Benedetti (right) put on a black jumpsuit which she teamed with chunky gold belt and gold bracelets

She arrived on the red carpet with legendary Spanish tenor Jose Carreras.

Fellow opera star Natalie Coyle looked stunning in a floral Stacey Bendet for Alice + Olivia number, with her hair styled in short curls.

Her appearance at the ceremony came as she announced she would be making her first England international performance at the England v Fiji Rugby League World Cup match on Saturday 9th November at Hull.

Golden oldies: Jane Asher looked amazing in a black and gold dress, while actress Cherie Lunghi wore a LBD

Four's company: Camilla Kerslake joined operatic boy band Blake

Reality TV talent: Jonathan Antoine and Charlotte Jaconelli who both starred on Britain's Got Talent arrived at the prestigious event

Legend: Spanish tenor José Carreras and Luciano Pavarotti's widow Nicoletta Mantovani

On stage: Jonathan Ross presented the composer of the year to Hans Zimmer (left), while Jodie read out the name of the winner of

Winners of the Classic BRIT Awards 2013

Composer of the Year - Hans Zimmer (The Dark Knight Rises and Man Of Steel soundtracks)

Male Artist of the Year - Daniel Barenboim (Beethoven For All and Elgar/Carter Cello Concertos)

Female Artist of the Year - Nicola Benedetti (The Silver Violin)

International Artist of the Year - Lang Lang

MasterCard's Breakthrough Artist of the Year - Amy Dickson (Dusk & Dawn)

Critics' Award - Jonas Kaufmann (Wagner)

Classic FM Album of the Year - Andre Rieu (Magic of The Movies)

Outstanding Contribution to Music - Hans Zimmer

Lifetime Achievement - Luciano Pavarotti

Thursday, 6 December 2012

Helen Flanagan honours British Troops in a plunging black gown at Military Awards + Red carpet photos

They salute you! Helen Flanagan honours British Troops in a plunging black gown at Military Awards

By LUCY BUCKLAND

PUBLISHED: 19:38, 6 December 2012 | UPDATED: 20:45, 6 December 2012

Fresh from the jungle Helen Flanagan was on hand in a plunging black gown to honour British Troops.

Philip Schofield and Amanda Holden were hosting the annual event established to honour 'the bravest of the brave'.

The jungle princess, 22, gave her own salute to our boys in a square necked plunging black gown with lashings of pink lipstick and a classy string of pearls.

She salutes you! Helen Flanagan does her bit for the troops at The Sun Military Awards in a plunging gown

Her blonde hair was pulled back in a tight bun as her deep tan from her time in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here shone.

With her nude shoes and bag Helen looked at ease on the red carpet with her deep tan, far from her anxiety in the jungle.

Also known as The Millies or the Night of Heroes. Patron The Prince Of Wales usually attends. Judges include Jeremy Clarkson, Frank Lampard, Mark Cavendish, Andy McNab and Myleene Klass. Royals and others also graced the red carpet.

From demure to corset: Helen's outfit may have appeared relatively conservative from the front but at the back it was a different story

Here comes Helen: The jungle princess strolls into the Imperial Museum

Helen's outfit may have appeared relatively conservative from the front but at the back it was a different story with a corset style lace up and red lining, it was more racy than conservative.

And other celebrities certainly pulled out all the stops with Myleene Klass looking ravishing in a peach ruffled gown which accentuated her curvy figure.

Ravishing: Myleene looks peachy in her ruffled gown

Demure: Myleene's dress was saluted by crowds on the red carpet

The mother-of-two took the crowds breath away in her gown and her curls pulled away from her neck, showing off her deep tan.

Model Elle MacPherson took the event, held at The Imperial Museum, to a new level in her chic ball gown.

Her fishtail dress, made by Suzanne Neville, had a sweetheart neckline, it had a ruched bodice in black chiffon over champagne satin, and a full skirt in organza flowers.

Simply stunning: The Body, Elle MacPherson stunned in a full bodied gown with fishtail finish

Like a bird: Elle McPherson pulled out all the stops at the awards, held at the Imperial War Museum

Like a bird: Elle MacPherson pulled out all the stops at the awards, held at the Imperial War Museum

Going for gold: Victoria Pendleton looked divine on the red carpet in a sleek satin dress

Revealing: Victoria's gown looked stunning and was slashed down her back

Singer and TV personality Myleene was among the judges who decided the winners of tonight’s awards.

The 34-year-old said that, as a 'Navy brat', she was honoured to have taken part in what she described as a difficult task.

Speaking on the red carpet, she said: 'How do you choose? The difficult thing is that you already know they are going to get up on the stage and say they were just doing their job.

All that glitters: Ashley Roberts looks divine in her sparkly gown

Looking over her shoulder: Ashley Roberts backless dress steals she show and leaves her jungle pal in the dark

'But you just think ‘well, actually, when you think of what our jobs are, comparatively, you are a hero’.'

Thousands of people vote in the awards, honouring wounded soldiers and the ceremony, which is also known as The Millies, attracts royalty.

Olympic royalty was also present with Strictly star and cyclist Victoria Pendleton hitting the red carpet in a sleek red satin dress with trail.

Floaty number: Amanda Seyfried looked amazing in her long gown which was caught in the breeze

We salute you! Amanda Seyfried and Eddie Redmayne pose up for fans on the red carpet

Staunch supporters: Engaged Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley matched in their simple black outfits

Victoria opted for a red silk Suzanne Neville satin bias cut dress with a high neckline with diamante detail and a sheer back with chiffon train.

The gown was slashed to the bottom of her back and accessorised with silver pins it complimented the athletes toned body perfectly.

Celebrities mingled with soldiers ahead of the star-studded ceremony which is set to aired on ITV this evening at 9pm.

Swan-tastic: Peta Todd looks incredibly glamorous in her long white dress with black handbag

Ladies who support: Emma Willis and Dame Helen Mirren looked chic on the red carpet

Pukka turn out! Jamie Oliver and Ricky Gervais

Hundreds of gleeful troops were posting their excitement on Twitter, even Dragon's Den Duncan Bannatyne wrote: 'On way to The Sun Military Awards & looking forward to hob nobbing with out true Hero's.'

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were joined by celebrities, Olympians and top models tonight for the most glamorous military awards of the year.

Most of the celebrities opted for chic black glamour but Amanda Seyfried, in town for the Les Miserable premiere, looked positively ethereal in her floaty lilac gown.

Royal support: Camilla wears a crushed velvet gown for the event

Charles and Camilla arrived at the Sun Military Awards on a cold but proud night at the Imperial War Museum in south London in a silver Bentley.

The event, also known as the Millies or Night of Heroes, brought together the cream of the crop from the world’s of cinema, sport, television and fashion.

Attendees included footballer Frank Lampard and his girlfriend Christine Bleakley, comedian Ricky Gervais, actor Kevin Spacey and top model Elle Macpherson

Katie Price tries demure at he black tie bash

Skating to success: Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill

Skating to success: Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill and Mark Wright were among the guests

Skating to success: Christopher Dean, Jayne Torvill and Mark Wright were among the guests

Black tie: David Jason and guest braved the cold the honour the soldiers

Big smiles: Jonathan Antoine and Charlotte Jaconelli

The event, also known as the Millies or Night of Heroes, brought together the cream of the crop from the world’s of cinema, sport, television and fashion.

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