American Idol's Hayley Reinhart steals the show as Casey Abrams proves why he deserved to be saved in Elton John night

By Sophie Forbes


-Haley Reinhart wowed the crowd and was the judges clear favourite
-Casey Abrams proved why he deserved to be saved
-Tomorrow two contestants get eliminated

Star turn: Hayley Reinhart delivered the best performance of the night with her version of Bennie And The Jets as the Idol contestants took on the songs of Elton John


American Idol is now down to the top 11 contestants, but despite things becoming increasingly competitive not one person performed badly on this week's show.

However there was one performance that did stand out from the crowd last night as the hopefuls took on the hits of legendary singer-songwriter Elton John.

Hayley Reinhart wowed the judges with her rendition of Bennie And The Jets in a week where the contestants are under added pressure due to a double elimination on tomorrow's show.


The 20-year-old started her performance lounging on the top of a grand piano and looked gorgeous in a sparkling silver dress.

'That was it, Haley!' exclaimed Jennifer Lopez after her sultry performance.

'The poise, the moves, the confidence. You felt every place you were going...It was amazing,' Lopez raved.

'Best performance of the night right there!' Randy Jackson said excitedly while Steven Tyler backed him up saying, 'You. Sing. Sexy.'

Worth saving: Casey Abrams proved why he should still be on the show with Your Song

Still singing ballads: Pia Toscano stuck to her guns and sang Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me


Only today it was revealed that Hayley has become very close to another of her competitors - California's own Casey Abrams, 20, who last week got saved by the judges with their one save of the season after he was voted off in the public ballot.

Casey performed a version of Your Song and proved exactly why he deserved to be kept in the competition.

'One decision I didn't lose an ounce of sleep over was saving you,' Jennifer Lopez told him after his performance.

Big song: Lauren Alaina took on the challenge of Candle In The Wind and did an amazing job

Sticking to what you know: Scotty McCreery chose the only Elton John song with a country feel and chose Country Comfort


Pia Toscano also impressed the judges, despite choosing another ballad after being told last week to try some variation.

The brunette beauty picked Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me and powered her way through the song with not one bad note.

All the judges were impressed with Jennifer telling her the song took her to 'an otherworldly place' and they even began to argue amongst themselves about stopping her from singing ballads in the future.

Took their advice: Stefano Langone made much more contact with the audience and even flirted with Jennifer during his rendition of Tiny Dancer

Rocker: James Durbin bounced around the stage while blazing through Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting

Lauren Alaina also chose a ballad - the record breaking song Candle In The Wind - which she sang beautifully, putting a country sounding edge on the famous track.

'That is one of the greatest Lauren Alaina performances on the stage ever,' Randy told her with Steven telling her it was 'beautiful.'

'That was amazing. You sounded gorgeous,' Jennifer added. 'That was it baby, that was it.'

Fan favourite Scotty McCreery got to kick off the show with his version of, unsurprisingly, Country Comfort.

The young 17-year-old maintained his consistently good level of performance and nailed the song, receiving a standing ovation and great comments from all three judges.

The shows Casanova Stefano Langone, took note of the judges previous comments regarding his interaction with the audience and even approached Jennifer during his performance of Tiny Dancer and held her hand as he sang.

Not great: Thia Megia version of Daniel was underwhelming but not terrible

Sorry: Jacob Lusk showed his range with Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word but didn't hit the spot


James Durbin also worked the crowd as he stomped his way round the stage singing Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting.

All three of the judges voiced how much they love his energy on stage with Randy telling him: 'You look like you are enjoying yourself and that's what matters.'

The more underwhelming performances of the night included Thia Megia's rendition of Daniel which none of the judges were overly happy with.

Not bad: Paul McDonald showed his skills on the guitar as he performed Rocket Man

Worst of the night: Naima Adedapo rearranged I'm Still Standing to a reggae beat but didn't wow the judges


Jacob Lusk performed a heart wrenching version of Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word which impressed the crowd but the judges felt was overdone.

Meanwhile Paul McDonald chose Rocket Man, a fast paced pop song which was pitchy, but still got the support of the judges with Randy telling him: 'When you start hitting every note, that's the day I'm not going to like you anymore.'

The riskiest performance of the night was from Naima Adedapo who delivered a reggae inspired interpretation of I'm Still Standing.

The unusual sounding song didn't impress the judges and is likely to land the 26-year-old in the bottom three.

Tomorrow night two contestants will be eliminated and sent home.










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Regal reality stars: Kerry Katona is joined by Stacey Solomon and Lauren Goodger for the Children's Champions Awards

By Daily Mail Reporter


Glamorous: Kerry Katona put in a dazzling appearance at the Children's Champions Awards in London last night


Kerry Katona was the belle of the ball at last night's Children's Champions Awards gala.

The reality star walked the red carpet at Grosvenor House, rather than staying home to watch the premiere episode of her new series Kerry Katona: The Next Chapter.

Kerry, who has been on a promotional blitz for the ITV2 show, was radiant in a blush pink floor-length Lipsy gown which showed off her newly trim and toned figure.


A daring slit up one side showed off plenty of leg, while Kerry's skin glowed with fresh, dewy make-up set off by her short cropped hair.

And she wasn't the only reality star who had a regal makeover for the event.

Stacey Solomon, who was on the judging panel for the News Of The World awards ceremony, and The Only Way Is Essex star Lauren Goodger also looked their glamorous best in formal gowns.

Formal attire: Stacey Solomon, who was on the awards panel, and The Only Way Is Essex star Lauren Goodger, wearing Lipsy, both wore glamorous floor-length gowns

Shimmering: Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe wore a strapless yellow number, Clare Nasir went for a one-shouldered Grecian Lipsy dress, while Katie Piper wore a silver frock with pink flower belt


Stacey, who just won the Celebrity Mum Of The Year award, was stunning with an elegant braided bun, dramatic eye make-up and one-shoulder red gown.

Lauren, who walked the red carpet with fiancé and co-star Mark Wright, looked chic in a black column Lipsy dress, also asymmetrical. The reality star swept her hair up and sported glamorous silver earrings.

Goodger's co-star Lauren Pope also wore a floor-length gown, a deep purple satin number with a plunging neckline.

Colourful: Alexandra Burke stood out in a orange and pink, while The Only Way Is Essex star Lauren Pope wore a deep purple gown

A meeting of exes: Peter Andre and Alex Reid both attended the event, while Katie Price chose to stay at home


Alexandra Burke stood out in a bright orange hyper-colour frock with hot pink heels, while Chantelle Houghton and Kirsty Gallacher chose the old classic little black dress.

Shimmering silver was also a popular choice at the event, with Clare Nasir, Dancing On Ice runner-up Laura Hamilton and Katie Piper all choosing the shade.

While Katie Price opted to stay at home last night, there was a gathering of exes, with Peter Andre and Alex Reid both attending.

Sombre: Chantelle Houghton wore a Forever Unique by Alex Gerrard dress, while Kirsty Gallacher wore a sheer black number

Camera couple: 'Engaged' pair Mark Wright and Goodger from The Only Way Is Essex arrived together


Freddie Flintoff brought along wife Rachael, who wore a fuchsia pink gown.

James Corden, who also picked the winners with Stacey and Emma Bunton, left fiancée Julia Carey and newborn baby Max at home for the evening, and tweeted after the event: 'Just had a really great night at the Children's Champions awards. Very moving, very special x'

Davina McCall hosted the gala, which will be televised on Sky Living HD on April 3.

She said: 'I'm an emotional person and I'm never more emotional than when I see people doing amazing, thankless tasks. It's great to have the chance to give them a pat on the back and say, "We see what you're doing and thank you".'

Family men: James Corden left fiancée Julia and newborn baby Max at home, while Freddie Flintoff brought along his wife Rachael

Ladies in satin: Anti-youth crime campaigner Brooke Kinsella and model Nell McAndrew both opted for satin, while ex-EastEnder Louisa Lytton opted for a dramatic flowing gown

All Rise: Reunited boyband Blue (L-R) Lee Ryan, Antony Costa, Simon Webbe and Duncan James


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Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore and daughter Scout enjoy a family day out... at the foot spa

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Family affair: Ashton Kutcher tagged along while his ageless wife Demi Moore took her daughter Scout out for a day of pampering over the weekend


Living with four women has obviously had an effect on Ashton Kutcher.

He joined his wife Demi Moore and her daughter Scout out for a day of pampering over the weekend.

The extended family visited the Aurora Foot Spa on Saturday in the up-scale suburb of Beverly Hills, California.

And while for most the thought of a indulgent foot spa would be a dream, the family looked somewhat downcast during their day out.

Especially Ashton, who was not his smiling self as he he headed back to the family car with step-daughter Scout.


Chic: Demi wore a pair of black fitted cargo pants and fur lined leather jacket and a long tie-dye scarf for the outing


The trio were dressed casually chic for their outing, with Demi in a pair of black fitted cargo pants and fur lined leather jacket and a long tie-dye scarf.

Ashton cuddled up in a cream cardigan which he wore over a flannelette shirt and paired with tan trousers and moccasins.

Demi's 19-year-old daughter wore simple black trousers, a striped t-shirt and a grey blazer.


Scout is the daughter of Demi's ex-husband Bruce Willis.


Downcast? Ashton was not his smiling self on his day out as he headed back to the family car with step-daughter Scout


Demi and Bruce divorced in 2000 and have two other daughters, Rumer, 22, and Tallulah, 17.

Willis is now also remarried to British model and actress, Emma Heming.

Ashton was recently in NYC where he was spotted in a kissing scene with Lea Michele for their upcoming movie New Year’s Eve.

The 33-year-old star was spotted puckering up to Glee star, as they filmed a scene for the movie.

In it he plays a guy who hates New Year's Eve, while Lea plays a back up singer for Bon Jovi, who is also due to make an appearance in the movie.

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The Queen of self-promotion comes over all shy? Katie Price covers her entire body in blanket arriving at studio with Leandro

By Sarah Fitzmaurice


Undercover op: Normally Katie is happy to be pictured in whatever she is wearing but earlier today she came over all shy and completely covered up in a blanket


She is the Queen of self-promotion having lived her life out in front of the cameras inviting them into her home, to her weddings and she always makes the most of a photo opportunity.

So it seemed a little strange that today Katie Price came over all camera-shy.

As the 32-year-old model arrived at film studios earlier today Katie decided to cover her entire body and face in a furry blanket to avoid getting snapped.


Katie arrived at the London studio dressed in a baby pink outfit with a fluffy gillet, matching tracksuit bottoms and pink sheepskin boots.

And while Katie appeared to have come over all shy Leandro, who was of course by her side, didn’t feel the need to cover up and strolled into the studios behind his new girlfriend in a pair of jeans and a black jacket with a pair of dark sunglasses.

Cat and mouse: Katie was seen hiding in her car before she decided to use the blanket to cover herself to avoid being photographed

Not so shy: Yesterday Katie Price didn't seem to mind the cameras as she left a tanning salon but earlier today she hid in a blanket to avoid being photographed


Yesterday as the pair visited a local tanning salon the roles were reversed when Leandro was the one who feeling bashful who pulled his hood right over his face.

Meanwhile Katie didn’t seem to mind being photographed as she emerged with her deep mahogany tan in a pair of blue jogging bottoms, a baggy white T-shirt and her hair piled up on top of her head.

The pair have been inseparable since the 25-year-old jetted into the U.K. earlier this month little over a week after they first met.

Regained confidence? Leandro didn't seem to mind being spotted but yesterday he appeared to be bashful as he and Katie left a tanning salon together


And wherever Katie goes Leandro isn’t far behind and he has been accompanying her on a promotional tour for her latest reality TV series Katie.

Leandro has opened up about his feelings for the model in an interview with Argentine magazine Caras published exclusively in this week’s Reveal magazine.

The South American confessed: ‘Am I excited about our relationship? Yes of course. Even better Katie doesn’t want me to leave.’


Never apart: Since Leandro jetted into the U.K.little over a week after they first met he has been by Katie's side and has gushed about how he can't wait for her to meet his family


And it isn’t just Katie that Leandro has been gushing about– the model has also been spotted carrying Junior, Katie’s five-year-old son with her first husband Peter Andre.

Speaking about her brood which includes Harvey, eight, Junior and three-year-old Princess Leandro said: ‘Katie has a beautiful family. Her mum is lovely and so are her children.’

He added: ‘Family is very important to me, and Katie’s family are great and they don’t want me to leave.’

Speaking of which Leandro is quick to reveal that he can’t wait for the Brighton-born model to meet his own family.

He said: ‘Yes it is true that she’ll be coming to Argentina with me.’

‘I’m going to introduce her to my family and all of that.’

‘I’ve only done that a few times in my life… I want her to know my roots and my world.'


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She's toxic! Britney Spears does Jackass-style stunt in a chemical toilet before performing live on Jimmy Kimmell

By JODY THOMPSON

Ooops! Britney Spears got covered in the contents of a chemical toilet in a Jackass sketch on the Jimmy Kimmell show last night


Britney Spears proved she'll do pretty much anything to promote her comeback tour and album when she staged a stunt on U.S. TV last night in a Portaloo.

In a skit mocked up with Jackass star Johnny Knoxville, the Toxic singer was shot into the sky in a chemical toilet in a sketch for Jimmy Kimmel Live.

The game-for-a-laugh singer was seen getting into the blue cube and holding on for life, before it seems to be propelled into the air on bungee ropes as the liquid contents of the lav splashed around her.


Toilet humour: The singer was seen being put up for the Portaloo bungee stunt by Jackass mainman Johnny Knoxville


The star was then seen extricating herself from the plastic privy, her white vest top now soaked blue, and chasing after the Jackass crew, before punching Knoxville in the crotch.

The sketch - called the 'Poo Cocktail Supreme' starts with Knoxville quizzing Britney if there's anything she's scared off as she prepares to relaunch her career.

Knoxville asks: 'Are you scared of heights? Are you scared of poo-poo? What about pee-pee?'


Silly stunt: The Jimmy Kimmell skit then supposedly showed the singer locked into the contraption which was attached by ropes to two huge cranes


To which Britney shakes her head in the negative and asserts: 'No, I'm not scared of poo-poo or pee-pee.'

Dressed in a white vest and leggings, she is then given a pair of goggles and is shut in the cubicle, saying: 'This is Britney Spears, and this is the Poo Cocktail Supreme.'

Johnny then says: 'I hope you're not claustrophobic,' as Spears is seen sitting on the seat, exclaiming: 'Oh my God!'


Sky high: The Portaloo was then propelled metres into the air on two bungee ropes as the singer was seen inside getting covered in the checial contents


Poo-per star: The contents of the chemical toilet was then seen exploding out of it, supposedly with the singer inside


Strong-er smell: Britney was seen supposedly getting totally soaked by the contents of the toilet as it bounced up and down on the ropes


Britney Spears Enjoys the Jackass Poo Cocktail Supreme



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She's a wonder! Fans get their first glimpse of Adrianne Palicki in action as Wonder Woman as filming gets underway in LA

By Daily Mail Reporter


On the run: Adrianne Palicki was seen filming action sequences on the set of the Wonder Woman remake


Ever since Adrianne Palicki landed the role of Wonder Woman in the remake of the classic TV series, fans of the show have been eager to see the actress in action.

Now they finally have the chance to catch a glimpse of Adrianne taking on the role, after the first pictures were released from the set of the show in Los Angeles.

The snaps show Adrianne - in her sexy new Wonder Woman costume -running down the street during the filming of an action sequence.


And the 27-year-old also shows off her stunt skills at one point by running over the roof of a car.

The original version of Wonder Woman was one of the biggest small screen hits of the 1970s and made a star of Lynda Carter, who played the superheroine.

The character was known for having a wealth of superpowers, including superhuman strength, superhuman speed and extra-strong senses.

Action woman: Adrianne, a relative unknown, beat several other actresses to win the coveted role

New look: Adrianne's costume swaps the pants worn by Lynda Carter in the 1970s for a pair of skin-tight PVC trousers


The new incarnation will also feature actress Elizabeth Hurley, who will play Wonder Woman's nemesis Veronica Cale.

Hurley recently revealed she was part of the show by posting on Twitter when she first got the role: 'Thrilled to be doing the NBC pilot Wonder Woman'.

She added that she will be playing the lead character's nemesis saying: 'I'll be playing the evil villain. Can't wait'.

Show makeover: Wonder Woman - aka Diana Prince is not only a crimefighting vigilante but also a successful corporate executive


Carefully does it: Adrianne - looking every inch the superheroine - showed off a few skills of her own while filming took plce


It was announced in February that relative unknown Adrianne Palicki had beaten a number of other actresses to the role of Wonder Woman.

Palicki is better known in America for her role in the drama series Friday Night Lights, but has yet to make a household name for herself.

Shortly after she was revealed to have the lead a photo of her appeared in the character's revamped costume, which ditched the 'big pants' worn by Lynda Carter in the 70s in favour of skin-tight PVC trousers.

However the costume attracted some controversy for not featuring the patriotic American stars and stripes which featured on Carter's outfit.

Rival TV network Fox said; 'The new and allegedly improved Wonder Woman (a.k.a Diana Prince) has been given a head-to-toe makeover by artist Jim Lee, replacing her signature American flag decorated briefs with skintight…pants and purging the super hero of all her trappings of Americana.

A spokesperson for the character's creator DC Comics defended the new look, saying 'The latest evolution of Wonder Woman’s iconic costume is a central part of the latest comic book storyline.

The new show is written by writer and producer David E. Kelley, who brought Ally McBeal, Chicago Hope and Boston Legal to our screens.

The plot is described as 'a reinvention of the iconic D.C. comic in which Wonder Woman - aka Diana Prince - is a vigilante crime fighter in L.A. but also a successful corporate executive and a modern woman trying to balance all of the elements of her extraordinary life.

No broadcast date for the show has yet been given.

Many Hollywood actresses had been vying for the coveted role of Woman Woman, among them Mad Men actress Christina Hendricks.

Wonder Woman en Hollywood - Full Costume



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Bring it all back: Rachel Stevens sparkles at S Club reunion at Jersey Boys - but what's happened to Paul?

By Jody Thompson


Don't stop movin': S Club 7 got back together for the first time since 2002 last night to support member Jon Lee as he starts his new starring role in Jersey Boys


They were the squeaky clean seemingly perpetual youngsters at the height of their fame - but S Club Seven showed that time waits for no man - nor manufactured pop act - last night.

The band caught up with each other for the first time since their 2003 split to celebrate former member Jon Lee taking over the starring role of Frankie Valli in the smash hit West End musical Jersey Boys.

For the first time in nine years, all seven originals reunited to try their best popstar poses again - but it was new mother Rachel, 32, who dazzled in a sparkly sequin dinner jacket and satin heels.

Growing up: Paul, left, joined Jon and S Club 3 bandmate Bradley backstage after the performance of Jersey Boys

The old days: The band just before Paul Cattermole, third left, quit the band in 2002


However, the attention was almost stolen from her by Paul Cattermole, 34, as the former teeny boppers lined up.

He certainly showed he was more of a man nowadays when he got back together with his former bandmates after watch Jon perform onstage at the Prince Edward theatre.

Yummy mummy: Rachel and husband Alex Bourne were having a rare night out without four-month-old baby Amelie


Paul - who before S Club had various jobs including postman, butcher, theatre
doorman, dustman and toilet cleaner - was actually first to leave the band when he quit in 2002 to join heavy metal band Skua.

However, they failed to have much attention and in 2008, Paul together with bandmates Jo O'Meara, 31, of Celebrity Big Brother racism row notoriety and Bradley McIntosh, 29, got back together as S Club 3.

Paul also dated fellow bandmate Hannah for six years, but they split in 2006. She is now engaged to her boyfriend of four years and Primeval co-star Andrew-Lee Potts.

Breathe in: S Club 7 reunited (l-r) Tina Barrett, Paul Cattermole, Jo O'Meara, Jon Lee in his Frankie Valli red coat, Rachel Stevens, Bradley McIntosh and Hannah Spearritt

He's a Natural: Jon, centre, who first hit the West End stage aged 13, is the new star of Jersey Boys about Sixties band Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons

Reach: Jo and Hannah give former bandmate Jon some big S Hugs


Most recently, they played a sell-out gig at the University Of Hull on 18 March, a concert hailed by local media as 'the comeback of the century' and 'the best thing to happen to Hull since John Prescott starred in the Moneysupermarket.com adverts.'

Hannah Spearritt, 29, meanwhile has been busy bothering dinosaurs on ITV1's Primeval since the split, while Tina Barrett, 34, is apparently trying to launch her solo career.

Rachel meanwhile, who had a successful solo career after groups disbanded, came second on Strictly Come Dancing in 2008, won rear of the year in 2009 and gave birth to her and businessman husband Alex Bourne's first child Amelie in November last year.

S Club party:Beauties Rachel and Hannah have had great success off the back of the band

S Club girls: The ladies of the crew enjoyed having a catch up over a glass of champagne


S Club Seven - masterminded by Spice Girls svengali and Simon Cowell's rival Simon Fuller - had a clutch of Number Ones throughout the UK and Europe - including classics Don't Stop Moving and Never Had A Dream Come True.

They recorded a total of four studio albums, released eleven singles and went on to sell over seventeen million albums worldwide.

Ain't no party like an S Club party: The gang seemed to have a blast back together


Jon began his West End odyssey in Jersey Boys on 15 March. He'll be alternating with Ryan Molloy who enters his fourth year in the multi award-winning show.

Jon has a long history with the stage, and played the title role in Oliver! at the London Palladium when he was 13.

Recently, he has starred in musicals including Les Miserables.


Old school: The band were barely out of their teens when they got together in 1998





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