Friday, 31 January 2014

What happened to Scarlett's waist? Johansson's figure appears to have been digitally slimmed in new Captain America poster

PUBLISHED: 01:21, 31 January 2014 | UPDATED: 09:51, 31 January 2014

She's famous for her curvy and voluptuous figure.

So it's understandable that fans would be surprised to see Scarlett Johansson's highly coveted body undergo what appeared to be extensive photoshopping for a new Captain America: The Winter Soldier poster.

The 29-year-old's waist looked to have been dramatically shrunk in the promo image along with her entire physique undergoing a slimming down, which incensed commenters on Twitter.

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Airbrushed? Scarlett Johansson looks to be photoshopped in new promo for Captain America: The Winter Soldier (L) as she showed a fuller figure in 2010's Iron Man 2 (R)

In the now controversial image, Scarlett can be seen brandishing two pistols as she is covered in latex and rubber.

The black figure hugging outfit is her costume as the Black Widow in the Marvel franchise and reveals every contour and curve of the actress' body.

But unlike her previous incarnation as the comic book spy in 2010's Iron Man 2, Scarlett's naturally full and well-rounded figure is clearly pulled in and slimmed down to almost make her look surgically altered.

In real life: Scarlett pictured on set of the Captain American sequel in April

And fans on Twitter were not happy with the new more svelte Scarlett, as they gave voice to their rage on Thursday.

One commenter wrote: 'But that Black Widow poster for The Winter Soldier... WHY would you photoshop Scarlett Johansson's body like that though?'

Another wrote: 'Shame on the people at @Marvel and @CaptainAmerica that felt you had to photoshop #ScarlettJohansson until she is barely recognizable.'

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Twitter outrage: Fans online were furious with the clearly photoshopped image of the Black Widow

Scarlett may have also caught the ire of not just her normal fan base but comic book aficionados.

The star plays spy Natasha Romanoff, aka The Black Widow, which she portrayed to devastating effect in The Avengers and a slew of other films in the popular Marvel hero franchise.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier hits theatres on March 26.

Highly anticipated: Samuel Jackson reprises his role as Nick Fury in the Captain America sequel

But this is not the first time the star has undergone some airbrushing for an ad campaign.

In 2011 she got a little help from photoshop for a Dolce & Gabbana campaign.

The smoothing over and slimming down for the ad caught the ire of fans nearly three years ago, as many believe her to be one of the most stunning natural beauties in Hollywood.

Coming soon: Captain America: The Winter Soldier is set to hit theatres on March 26

Star of controversial Channel 4 series Benefits Street cashes in with photoshoot and receives modelling offers

Sherrell Dillion, 27, appeared on Channel 4's Benefits Street
Single mother, former takeaway worker, did photoshoot in newspaper
Claims she is inundated with modelling offers after shots were published
Glamorous opportunity comes despite negative connotations of show
Other residents were filmed shoplifting and admitted to benefits fraud
Police have launched an investigation in response to Channel 4 footage

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

PUBLISHED: 15:24, 31 January 2014 | UPDATED: 18:28, 31 January 2014

She is one of the stars of the most unedifying show on television, a single mother who used her airtime to show off modelling pictures as she spoke of her life on Benefits Street.

Now thanks to her appearance on the controversial Channel 4 show, 27-year-old Sherrell Dillion, who goes by the nickname SB - or sexy b**** - has apparently been inundated with offers from modelling agencies after agreeing to a newspaper photoshoot.

The former takeaway worker said she had always dreamed of being a model and was even scouted age 22 but then suffered an ectopic pregnancy that left her bedridden for months.

Cash-in: Sherrell Dillion appeared in a Daily Star photoshoot

Notorious: Miss Dillions, known as SB, appears on the controversial show with her son

On the most recent episode of the show, she complains of being in debt and says she wants to appear on Deal or No Deal to clear what she owes.

Now MIM Agency, a Midlands-based company whose clients include Asda, Littlewoods and ITV, have approached her to be on their books, in spite of the Channel 4 show's notoriety.

Benefits Street residents have confessed to cameras that they committed benefits fraud, while one man even let cameras accompany him on a shoplifting spree.

Police have been seen on the street several times since the show began speaking to residents, while officers also confirmed they had launched investigations in response to footage from the show.

However, undeterred agency owner Amelia Cope told the Daily Star: 'Sherrell has a "real life" look that lots of companies we work with will be interested in.

Trouble: Police have been at James Turner Street since the show aired - an officer can be seen here leading away Mark Thomas, who told the cameras he had fiddled his benefits

Unsightly: The programme shows that there are often large amounts of rubbish heaped up on the street

Work: Modelling agencies have apparently been unafraid to offer her work, despite the unsavoury associations of the programme

Determined: SB won over the nation on Benefits Street because of her sheer determination - and it's paid off

'She's also got experience of being in front of the cameras, so we can put her forward for work as an extra with TV companies as well.'

SB's offers of work, which she hails as an 'opportunity', are in stark contrast to other, more unsavoury repercussion's of Benefits Streets' runaway success.

The show's first episode was widely criticised for following resident Danny Smith around Birmingham city centre on a shoplifting spree.

Armed with a shopping bag lines with tinfoil to foil alarm systems, he told cameras: 'Fill it up with a £2,000 coat or whatever you ****ing want, you’ll walk out of the shop and you’re coming out with no alarms going off’, he said.

The controversial opener to the five-part documentary also featured Mark Thomas, who lives on James Turner Street with his partner and children, admitting that he fiddled his benefits.

The father-of-two was led from his house by police shortly after the revelation. The Daily Mail also revealed that self-proclaimed 'mother of the street' White Dee has a conviction for theft, after swindling Birmingham City Council out of more than £13,000.

Televised: Miss Dillion as she appears in publicity for Benefits Street

No strangers: Figures revealed that police are called to James Turner Street every month - a figure likely to have increased after the exposure from Channel 4

Illegal: The programme's second episode showed an influx of Romanians, including these labourers, who did not have work permits

Notorious: The goings-on of James Turner Street have been exposed to the world after millions tuned in to Benefits Street

More shockingly, community leaders revealed that the shows notoriety has even led to children being bullied for living in Winson Green, the neighbourhood which is home to James Turner Street.

Community organised Desmon Jaddoo told MailOnline that concerns had been raised at the Oasis Foundry Academy that children who featured on, or were in some way connected with, the show were subject to playground abuse.

In one extreme case, Mr Jaddoo revealed that adults 'were driving down the street hurling abuse' while the children were outside playing.

Police last week also raised concerns about scenes featuring a large family of Romanian immigrants, in which a 20-year-old man boasted to cameras that his 'wife' was just 15 years old.

He made the comments despite it being illegal to marry at age 15 both in the UK and in Romania, but claimed the set-up was 'no problem' because of his culture.

However, the show does not reveal what, if any, benefits Miss Dillion is receiving.

Another agency, Spirit, is hoping to set up a test shoot with Miss Dillion due to her real 'potential'.

Miss Dillion has also been told she should do dental modelling because she has 'good teeth', but she has her sights set on bikini modelling, the Daily Star reports.

Speaking about the response to her photoshoot, SB said: 'I'm just going to try to keep my feet on the ground, but I really hope this will give me an opportunity.

Bright future: One agency believe she has real potential but SB maintains that she will keep her feet firmly on the ground

Local celebrity: SB says the locals have been very supportive and even stopped her in the street to wish her luck in her new career

'Everyone in Turner Street went out and bought the paper and I've had people stopping me in the street to wish me luck.'

It was revealed on the show that just 5 per cent of Turner Street in Birmingham's residents are in work.

Miss Dillion has also been inundated with supportive messages on social media and even received a message, which has since been deleted, from model Imogen Thomas offering to give her advice.

Miss Dillion brought up her two children Terrell, eight, and Kiwi, three, on her own after escaping a violent relationship which saw her ex jailed for two years.

Famous fan: Model and Big Brother star, Imogen Thomas, showed SB her support via Twitter

EXCLUSIVE: Benefits Street babe SB gets all dolled up in first modelling assignment

Jordana Brewster flaunts some skin in a sexy low-cut khaki dress to a fashion launch

Jordana got back! Miss Brewster flaunts some skin in a sexy low-cut khaki dress to a fashion launch

By HANNA FLINT

PUBLISHED: 10:27, 31 January 2014 | UPDATED: 15:24, 31 January 2014

From the front, Jordana Brewster's khaki dress was modest with a high neck, and sheer panelling below the thigh.

But the minute the Dallas star spun round at the Haney Pret-a-Couture Launch Party, Los Angeles, her sartorial choice provided a whole different story.

On display was Jordana's slim back thanks to the very low cut of the dress, and the loose translucent panelling that hung from her spaghetti straps to the leather panel of the skirt.

So chic: Jordana Brewster wears a backless gown to the Haney Pret-A-Couture launch party

Subtly sexy: The dress was demure from the front, but risque from behind

The natural beauty didn't seem to need to wear much make-up, opting for simple application that more than enhanced the glow of her skin.

And Jordana's long bob was tousled to frame her Brazilian-American face and Hollywood smile to perfection, but the Fast & Furious star wasn't the only pretty person at the event.

Molly Sims was the typical California girl, with her highlighted blonde hair in beach-ready waves, and wore a fitted navy blue dress with long fringing from the arms.

Fashionable: The Dallas star joined a host of celebrities at the bash held at The Standard Hotel

All about the style: Jordana and Molly Sims pulled out the stops for their evening outfits

On the fringe of fashion: Molly's dress had some intricate detail on their sleeves

She made quite the transformation from her travelling look, having arrived at LAX airport, make-up free and her hair pulled back into a bun earlier in the day.

How I Met Your Mother star Cobie Smulders was also in attendance, wearing a black deep-V dress with a metallic panel across the bust.

The Canadian actress had styled her hair into an updo which featured a pretty French plait down one side of her head.

Friendly faces: Molly Sims, Scott Stuber, and Mary Alice Haney at the Haney Pret-a-Couture Launch Party

Back to black: Jennifer Tilly and Cobie Smulders opted for LBDs for the evening

Show's over: Cobie will be saying farewell to How I Met Your Mother when the series finale takes place in March

Cobie is preparing for the finale of How I Met Your Mother, which will air this March, and reportedly cried when she read the final script.

The 31-year-old, who plays Robin Scherbatsky in the CBS sitcom, told IGN: 'You know what's so funny is, like, a week before Neil did that, I went up to Craig [Thomas - show producer] after the table read, and I was like, "What is the deal with this?" He was like, "Well, do you want me to tell you?" I was like, "Yeah! I think I want to know," and he just laid it out.

'I immediately started weeping and had to leave. Like, I had to leave. I said that, I was like, "Craig, I have to leave right now. Thank you," and I just walked away.'

Laid back arrival: Molly landed at LAX airport earlier in the day

Orlando Blooms's new love Nora Arnezeder reveals racy side... as topless pictures of her kissing a girl emerge

'How many dates before sex? It depends on the date!' Orlando Blooms's new love Nora Arnezeder reveals racy side... as topless pictures of her kissing a girl emerge

By AMELIA PROUD

PUBLISHED: 19:12, 30 January 2014 | UPDATED: 20:19, 30 January 2014

So what does Orlando Bloom see in French actress Nora Arnezeder?

Well, if it wasn't already pretty obvious, stunning pictures of the 24-year-old have emerged that show her topless on a vacation in 2011 with an Orlando lookalike.

Then 21, the talented French actress showed off her incredible physique on the beach in Formentera with Manuele Malenotti, who is the spitting image of Bloom and also happens to be the owner of Belstaff brand.

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So that's what he sees in her! Orlando Bloom's French actress love showed off her gorgeous figure on a Spanish holiday with an Orlando lookalike

She was also pictured kissing a female friend on the same beach, also sans bikini top.

But the Paris-born beauty, now 24, is more than comfortable with her body, and discussing her dating mores... as an interview with Esquire from last year reveals.

In it, the scantily-clad blonde is peppered with questions, one of which is 'how many dates before sex?' to which she answers cheekily: 'It depends on the date!'

Friendly: The French are given to kissing one another on the cheek, but this takes it to extremes

She has a type! Manuele looks very much like Orlando in the face and even down to his mop of hair

Just beachy: Nora looks sensational in just the purple bikini bottoms

We know Hobbit star Orlando, 37, took her to a fairly pedestrian bar on Tuesday night in L.A, then whisked her off on his motorbike so he obviously needs to up his game.

Whatever he does, the movie star will likely be expected to cough up, as when asked at what point it's acceptable for a man to use gift vouchers on a date, Nora answered: 'I don't care as long as he paid!'

Beautiful Nora - who is best known for starring alongside Ryan Reynolds in Safe House - also revealed she prefers the beach to mountains, has a liking for champagne and adores the word 'panty' and wearing them in bed.

Racy lady: Nora is quite rightly proud of her form, and loves to wear lingerie inspired outfits it seems

Flawless: The French beauty is undeniably captivating

Nora - who has lived in Bali and Provence - is also a talented singer, and has a love of jazz inherited from her Austrian father.

Bloom arrived at The Roger Room on L.A's La Cienega on his Ducati on Tuesday night to meet the actress, who has been acting on TV and stage in her native France since age 16.

The 37-year-old actor who split from Kerr last autumn spent two hours inside the speakeasy chatting to Nora intensely before grabbing his bike to whisk her off.

Subterfuge: Orlando left the bar first before swinging back to pick up his beautiful date, pictured her at the Golden Globes in 2012

A source in the bar told Mail Online: 'Orlando and Nora were in the bar for about two hours enjoying some drinks and talking.'

'They sat at a corner table together and weren’t joined by anyone else.'

It's the first time the pair have been spotted together but Paris-born Nora did star with Orlando's good friend and Lord of the Rings co-star in last year's horror slasher flick, Maniac.

'Just get on!' Bloom seemed to have to coax his gorgeous Gallic friend onto the bike, and given that they were on one of the busiest roads in Los Angeles... his need for haste is understandable

Reaching out: The Canterbury-born actor held his arm out to the Maniac actress

They're off: The French beauty finally straddles Bloom's bike

It's not known if Wood, 33, introduced the pair, but he and Bloom remain close.

Nora is gaining ground in Hollywood - she also appeared in 2012's Safe House with Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds - but it is a relative ingenue; her last credit was French indie flick, Angelique.

Born in Paris to an Austrian father and Egyptian mother, Nora and family moved to Aix-en-Provence before relocating temporarily to Bali in her teens.

She got her first big break as the recurring character Chloe in French drama Commissaire Valence back in 2006, when she was just 16.

Certainly a romance with Bloom, who has reprised his role as Legolas the elf in the Hobbit trilogy, couldn't hurt her trajectory.

Matchmaker? Orlando's Lord of the Rings co-star Elijah Wood starred with Nora in last year's Maniac

Bloom and 30-year-old Kerr - who have two-year-old son Flynn together - announced in October that their three-year marriage has been over for a few months.

It's been an incredible civilised break up, and though Orlando has been linked to his Romeo and Juliet star Condola Rashad and long-term friend Liv Tyler, the only woman he's been seen with consistently is Australian model, Miranda.

Their family bond doesn't seem forced and soon after the split announcement, Bloom made it clear where he stands with the mother of his child by stating: 'We're not friends. We're family.'

The A-list couple admitted their romance ended 'amicably' and they will continue to support each other in raising their child.

Parisian beauty: Nora has been a star in her native France for years but is starting to make a name for herself in Hollywood

Alluring: The beauty shone in indie flick, Paris 36

Making a name: Nora with Ryan Reynolds in 2012's Safe House

The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star began dating Victoria's Secret beauty Miranda in 2007 and the couple tied the knot three years later in July 2011, before welcoming their son in January 2011.

There had been some speculation that Bloom was cutting ties with Tinseltown.

Orlando recently put his Los Angeles home in the Hollywood Hills on the market for £3 million.

Miranda and Orlando were last spotted together as a couple in late September when she supported him at the opening night of a new Broadway production of Romeo and Juliet, in which he played the titular heartthrob.

Mail Online reached out to Orlando and Nora's representatives for comment.

Business as usual: Kerr shared this Instagram from a shoot on Tuesday

Happy families: Orlando and Miranda have remained close and are often pictured enjoying time with son Flynn, seen here in New York December last year

Handsome couple: Bloom went solo at the Golden Globes in January, and his lady was alone for the Paris premiere of Angelique in December 2013

In happier times: Miranda and Orlando at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Warner Bros and InStyle Party, LA

Orlando Bloom gives first interview about split from Miranda Kerr

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Friday, 31 January 2014

What happened to Scarlett's waist? Johansson's figure appears to have been digitally slimmed in new Captain America poster

What happened to Scarlett's waist? Johansson's figure appears to have been digitally slimmed in new Captain America poster

Star of controversial Channel 4 series Benefits Street cashes in with photoshoot and receives modelling offers

Star of controversial Channel 4 series Benefits Street cashes in with photoshoot and receives modelling offers

Jordana Brewster flaunts some skin in a sexy low-cut khaki dress to a fashion launch

Jordana got back! Miss Brewster flaunts some skin in a sexy low-cut khaki dress to a fashion launch

Orlando Blooms's new love Nora Arnezeder reveals racy side... as topless pictures of her kissing a girl emerge

'How many dates before sex? It depends on the date!' Orlando Blooms's new love Nora Arnezeder reveals racy side... as topless pictures of her kissing a girl emerge