All the fun of the Britain's Got Talent fair rolls into town for a new series

By LIZ THOMAS

Playing with fire: Pyromaniac duo Legends of Medieval will be hoping for a flaming good show


There may be a new judging panel but it seems the acts remain weird, wonderful and at times downright terrible.

Britain’s Got Talent returns this week and is more bizarre than ever.

Acts include a pink-haired drag Queen with a love of Shirley Bassey known as Barbie Buckfast, performing horses, a professional ‘regurgitator’, and a medieval stunt troupe.


Doggie delight: Talented canine Zac will be hoping to overshadow last year's four-legged darling Chandi


The audience was left in shock when Miss Buckfast - real name George Lyall - appeared on stage in a bright-blue sequined mini-dress, stillettos and a pink wig and belted out Bassey’s hits.

Similarly, family act Stallions of Substance, drew cheers from the crowd for their routine, which saw a motorbike leap over the horses and daredevil stunts.

A ‘professional regurgitator’ who eats fish and chips only to bring it back up through his nasal cavity will also feature in the new series, while Legends of Medieval Stunt hope to re-ignite Britain’s love affair with jousting and flame-throwing.


Gimme an 'H'! Cheerleading troupe Heroes will be hoping their human pyramid helps them go the distance


Head over heels: Dance duo One Chance will be hoping they get more than that


Viewers will also see new Irish dancing group Celtic Feet, billed as this decade’s answer to Riverdance, aspiring opera singer Pippa Langhorne perform with her Lhasa Apso puppy Buddy, and African dance troupe the Cultural Group.

But it is an obese tribute group who are tipped to become the success story of the competition.

Take Fat, whose combined weight is in excess of 80 stone, stole the show at their Birmingham auditions with their unique adaptation of Take That’s style, music, and routines.





Let's dance: Irish dance trio Celtic Feet will be leaping around hoping to reach the next stage


Simon Cowell does not feature in the auditions phase episodes because of his tight work schedule and plan to launch The X Factor in the U.S.

Piers Morgan also left the show to concentrate on his career in America – this year comedian Michael McIntyre and Baywatch star David Hasselhoff are on the panel alongside Amanda Holden.

Co-hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly said the show had a “different feel this year” because of the new judging panel.


Steady: Cultural Group show off their balancing skills with an umbrella and a metal bowl


Careful up there! Bendy duo Rouge show off their trapeze skills


Mr Donnelly revealed: ‘We’ve had lots more pole dancers, dog acts, comics and magicians this year. There’s been lots of very talented singing children this year, so that will be quite a competitive area.’

McIntyre has already run into hot water after reducing a nine-year-old boy to tears.

The comedian appeared to be stepping into the 'Mr Nasty' role left vacant by Cowell, after pressing the buzzer when schoolboy David Knight – who hoped to win over judges and the audience with his stand-up routine – told him McIntyre that Harry Hill was his favourite funny man.


New line up: Amanda Holden returns as the new boss of the BGT judging panel alongside comedian Michael McIntyre and reality TV star David Hasselhoff


Britain's Got Talent starts on Saturday April 16th on ITV1.


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'I want to spank Britney Spears': Rihanna whips up interests in her duet with fellow pop star

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Girls club: Rihanna and Britney Spears have collaborated on a new remix for Rihanna's song S&M


Clearly not shy of courting controversy, provocative songstress Rihanna has admitted that she wants to 'spank Britney Spears' in a new radio interview.

The pair, who are individually two of the biggest female pop stars on the planet today, have joined forces to collaborate on the funky remix of Rihanna's song S&M which was previewed all over the internet yesterday.

And during a radio interview promoting the new track Rihanna let slip her kinky intentions towards the racy Ms Spears.


Mutual appreciation: Rihanna called Britney 'gangsta' and wrote excitedly about duet


When asked during her chat with New York's Z100 radio this morning if the two women would be doing a video for the remixed track Rihanna, 25, responded: 'I hope so. I want to spank Britney Spears.'

Talking to the show's host Elvis Duran the Bajan beauty also discussed how the collaboration came about.

'It's very strange. Britney never does features. It was really amazing that she really wanted to be part of this song,' Rihanna said.



Excited: Meanwhile Britney called Rihanna a 'tease'


'She really liked the song to begin with, but it was a different story when she had to sing it, and she really wanted to be a part of it. It made it really, really special, because you never see two pop female artists doing songs together anymore.'

The two women both Tweeted excitedly about the duet over the past couple of days with Rihanna calling Britney 'gangsta' and Brit responding by calling Rihanna a 'tease.'


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What's Katie going to say? Peter Andre takes Junior for a spin on a quad bike

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Easy does it: Peter Andre takes a relaxed approach to son Junior's safety during the private quad bike ride


He might have enjoyed the ride on his dad's high-powered quad bike, but Peter Andre's son didn't appear to have much protection during the spin around his father's estate.

The five-year-old was perched on the front of the motorised vehicle wearing just a flimsy bike helmet for the private ride.

Peter's apparent relaxed approach to his son's safety may anger his estranged wife and Junior's mother, Katie Price.


Going solo: After taking Junior for a 'super slow' spin on the quad bike, Peter takes to the open road alone


The separated pair's son wore no other safety equipment during the spin around Peter's estate in East Grinstead, West Sussex, while Andrew himself wore no protective clothing or helmet at all.

The 38-year-old seemed oblivious to the potential danger - or the example he was setting his son.


Quad's the problem? Peter works the Easy Rider look minus that all-important headgear

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Dannii Minogue jet back to UK for X Factor talks

By EMILY SHERIDAN

Britain bound: Dannii Minogue carries her son Ethan as she checks in for her flight to London at Melbourne airport


Following months of uncertainty, Dannii Minogue is jetting back to Britain to find out her future on The X Factor.

After spending the year so far at home in Melbourne with partner Kris Smith, the 39-year-old arrived in London todaywith their nine-month-old Ethan.

Looking fresh-faced and comfy ahead of the 24-hour flight to Heathrow, Dannii cuddled her adorable blond-haired boy at the check-in counter at Melbourne's Tullamarine airport.


Touchdown: Dannii, partner Kris Smith and Ethan arrive at Heathrow this afternoon after their long flight


Unsurprisingly, Dannii is making sure her little boy is just as stylish as his mother by dressing him in a Ralph Lauren baby coat.

If Dannii does sign on the dotted line for her fifth series as a judge, it means it will be a long time before she's back in Oz.

Auditions for the eighth series are scheduled to begin in May - but without Simon Cowell or Cheryl Cole.

It is yet to be confirmed whether Dannii or Louis Walsh will be back for the new series, hence her visit to the UK to talk to the show's producers.


Mummy's little angel: Dannii dotes on her nine-month-old son, who was wearing a Ralph Lauren jacket


If she does return, Dannii will be hoping to repeat her success after her act Matt Cardle won last year's show.

Clearly excited about returning to London after four months Down Under, Dannii tweeted: 'Hear the weather is hot in the UK?... Winging it back to London.'

During her stay, the judge is planning to bring her son Ethan to watch his auntie Kylie on stage at London's O2 Arena.

Kylie is performing tonight and Tuesday, before bringing the Aphrodite: Les Folies tour to Japan later this month.


Ready for the long-haul: Dannii and Kris Smith looked apprehensive ahead of their 24 hour flight back to London


Dannii tweeted: 'Hmmm what does one wear to an Aphrodite show in London!
'Ethan has his headphones ready.'

No doubt Minogue won't be missing the typically changeable autumn weather in Melbourne, which has 14C temperatures and heavy rain forecast for the remainder of the week.

The family have been staying at their £1million home at the upmarket Melbourne suburb of East Hawthorn since The X Factor wrapped in December.



Jet-set lifestyle: The couple split their year between Melbourne and London

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Cowell quits X Factor: Pop mogul will put U.S. launch before UK show

By SARA NATHAN

Double booked: Multi-millionaire Simon Cowell leaves X Factor as a judge after weeks of speculation


Simon Cowell has told ITV chiefs that he will not be a judge on The X Factor in the UK this year.

Executives at the network were embroiled in a desperate bid to keep the 51-year-old on the show after he said that filming both the U.S. and British versions at the same time would be too much.

But an ITV insider said last night that the balancing act ‘is just not feasible’.

The multi-millionaire leaves as a judge after weeks of speculation.

Sources close to Cowell admitted that his decision to quit the UK show was partly down to health concerns.


A friend said: ‘Everyone in his family is worried about his stress levels, he barely sleeps and has got a lot to juggle at the moment.’

Earlier this month, it was suggested that he had agreed to fit both shows into his hectic schedule, after meeting with ITV chief Peter Fincham.

As the Mail revealed, ITV bosses even offered to pay for a private jet to whisk the star across the Atlantic every week.

However, an ITV source said last night: ‘Cowell has been trying everything to make this work.

‘ITV had told him that he didn’t need to do the auditions, just the live shows, but even so it is just not feasible.

‘So what will happen now is that Cowell will likely make an appearance towards the end of the UK series and appear at the final.’ It is bad news for the broadcaster, as the insider added: ‘ITV was really trying to get him to stay on the UK show ... it just won’t be the same without him.’

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Slimline Kate Middleton gets into shape as she braves the elements for last engagement ahead of big day

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Her royal dryness: Kate Middleton braves the rain on a trip to Darwen, Lancashire today

Like any bride wanting to look her best, Kate Middleton appears to have shed a few pounds ahead of her big day.

Looking more slimline than ever, the future Royal was joined by Prince William on their last official engagement together before the royal wedding, braving the rain to attend the opening of a school in Darwen, Lancashire.


Getting in shape: Kate has lost weight since last year right, as last-minute nerves kick in ahead of the big day


Kate, holding her own oversized black umbrella, opted for a subtle but notable sartorial transformation.

Joining the ranks of predecessors including Diana and Jackie O, she wore a smart navy blue fitted jacket, matching skirt and high heels - a look that cements her status as style queen.


William and Kate arrived at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy on the first leg of their day-long visit to the area as hundreds of well-wishers lined outside in the heavy rain


Gone is the floaty, A-line silhouette she has come to favour and its place a streamlined shape suit.

Her hair was styled half up half down amid recent speculation that this could be the look she chooses on her wedding day.

Miss Middleton has yet to invest in the see-through umbrellas used by the Queen, which allow her to be easily seen.


William will officially open the academy where he will also launch an award scheme and later observe a sports display in the park with his fiancee


Instead Kate carried a very large black one, lifting it higher up so she could be seen by the crowds outside the Darwen Aldridge Community Academy.

The Queen's distinctive Fulton birdcage design umbrellas feature a coloured rim which the company produces in exclusive colours for her so she can match them exactly to her outfit.

Union and St George Cross flags flew outside many shops and pubs in the east Lancashire town of Darwen to greet the couple.


Hair apparent: Kate's hair was styled half up half down amid recent speculation that this could be the look she chooses on her wedding day


William and Kate arrived at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy on the first leg of their day-long visit to the area as hundreds of well-wishers lined outside in the heavy rain.

They are expected to be met by crowds of thousands on their second and final engagement at nearby Witton Country Park in Blackburn.

William will officially open the academy where he will also launch an award scheme and later observe a sports display in the park with his fiancee


Anticipation: Crowds line up outside Darwen Community Academy ahead of the couple's visit


Little princesses: Two young fans hold Union Jacks of the Royal couple


Prince William and Kate Middleton in Darwen



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Cher Lloyd poses with her favourite cartoon

By JODY THOMPSON

Pout and about: Cher Lloyd strikes a wacky pose as she carries a balloon of SpongeBob Squarepants around Cardiff yesterday


She's been accused of looking cartoonish with her over-the-top red hair and wacky sense of fashion and described as a caricature of mentor Cheryl Cole - but Cher Lloyd was goofing around with an actual cartoon when she was pictured with a balloon of her favourite character SpongeBob Squarepants yesterday.

The 17-year-old threw some funny poses for the camera as she carried around a blow-up version of the television favourite ahead of the last date of the X Factor Live tour in Cardiff last night.


Laughs: The X Factor finalist posted up a picture of herself with the cartoon character on her Twitter, renaming herself SpongeBob Cherpants


Cher even joked on Twitter that she'd renamed herself 'Spongebob Cher-pants' for the day and also opined: 'Last day of the tour! I'm gunna miss you guys! :'( thanks to everyone who came and supported! Xx'

For the uninitiated, SpongeBob SquarePants is a very energetic and optimistic sea sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea with his pet snail Gary, who meows like a cat.


On stage: Cher belts out a song on the last night of the X Factor Live Tour at the Cardiff International Arena last night


As well as her balloon friend, Cher meanwhile was joined on the last night of the X Factor Live tour yesterday by fellow finalists including winner Matt Cardle, Katie Waissel One Direction, Rebecca Ferguson, Wagner, Mary Byrne, Paije Richardson and Aiden Grimshaw.

It kicked off way back in February and it would appear that some strong friendships have been forged - and not just between Cher and her favourite cartoon character SpongeBob.


Feeling blue: Katie Waissel, pictured singing last night, said she'd miss the tour after two months on the road


Big voices: Mary Byrne, left, and Rebecca Ferguson, right, both singing in Cardiff last night, have proved to be two of the most popular performers on the tour


Lad's night out: Aiden Grimshaw, left, and Paije Richardson, right, both had them dancing in the aisles in Cardiff last night

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AKB48 releases PV for “Dareka no Tame ni -What can I do for someone?-”

AKB48 has just released the PV for their latest song, “Dareka no Tame ni -What can I do for someone?-”

At the end of March, the idol group decided to release “Dareka no Tame ni” as a charity song in order to help out relief efforts. Despite having performed the tune several times at live concerts, they’ve had yet to officially release it as a single or in PV format.


Without further ado, check out the video below!



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K-pop group MBLAQ unveils “Your Luv” PV

Popular K-pop group MBLAQ have kicked off their debut activities by unleashing the PV for their new song, “Your Luv“.

They’re notorious back in Korea for their sharp dance moves, and it looks like the boys are aiming to establish that same reputation in Japan. Playing with the concepts of ‘night’ and ‘day’, they’re seen tearing up the dance floor in flashy, textured outfits and hair that fangirls are sure to go wild for.


It’s a flashy video, but we’re not altogether sure why the producers decided to stick in “Golden Snitches” here and there across the screen. Check out the video below, and toss us your thoughts on this new Hallyu band!




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Dal Shabet releases “Pink Rocket” MV teaser

On April 11th, Dal Shabet released their teaser music video for their “Pink Rocket” comeback!

The 35-second long teaser features a gorilla, the captain of the pink rocket, waking up the members who are all sleeping in glass cases. At first, the concept seemed to retain the girls’ innocent and sweet charms, but fans were given an unexpected surprise when the doors of the pink rocket opened to reveal the girls wearing space uniforms.



Dal Shabet will be releasing their full music video on April 14th, which will be followed by their comeback performances starting with “M! Countdown” on the same day, and “Music Bank“, “Music Core“, and “Inkigayo” on the 15th, 16th, and 17th respectively.




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Dal Shabet releases “Pink Rocket” MV teaser

On April 11th, Dal Shabet released their teaser music video for their “Pink Rocket” comeback!

The 35-second long teaser features a gorilla, the captain of the pink rocket, waking up the members who are all sleeping in glass cases. At first, the concept seemed to retain the girls’ innocent and sweet charms, but fans were given an unexpected surprise when the doors of the pink rocket opened to reveal the girls wearing space uniforms.



Dal Shabet will be releasing their full music video on April 14th, which will be followed by their comeback performances starting with “M! Countdown” on the same day, and “Music Bank“, “Music Core“, and “Inkigayo” on the 15th, 16th, and 17th respectively.




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SNSD wins an award from Japan’s “SPACE SHOWER MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS”

Back in August of last year, SNSD dropped the MV for their debut Japanese single, “Genie“, and quickly became a Hallyu sensation in Japan, thanks to their sleek long legs and cute charms.

Having garnered an impressive array of awards and chart-topper recognition from Japan’s entertainment industry, the girls can now add another award to their trophy case. Recently, the “SPACE SHOWER MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS” announced its list of winners for the year of 2010 – the nine ladies of SNSD secured the “Best Pop Video” of the year with “Genie”.


The award will definitely give the girls a boost of encouragement as they prepare for their comeback in Japan later on this month. Congratulations, ladies!



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Simon Cowell's mother begs him: 'Slow down... you'll have a heart attack'

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Strain: Simon Cowell's family are concerned over his workload, which includes five TV shows this year


He is starring in or working behind the scenes on no fewer than five television shows this year.

And Simon Cowell's mother is terrified that strain will become too much for the 51-year-old.

The TV supremo's mother Julie, 84, has begged him to ease up on his heavy workload, fearing he will end up suffering a heart attack like his father Eric.


Concern: Cowell's mother Julie is said to have begged him to lessen his workload, fearing he will have a heart attack


Cowell, a heavy smoker, is gearing up for the US version of X Factor, which began running the first auditions this month, but is still working on his other shows too.

He also has the original X Factor, both Britain's and America's Got Talent as well as a new game show, Red Or Black.


Tragic: Simon's father Eric (far right) died from a heart attack in 1999


No show? IT has yet to be confirmed whether Cowell will be on the judges panel for UK X Factor this year, but will work behind the scenes either way


Priority: The US version of X Factor auditions have started


'Simon's a workaholic but he'd need a time machine to be physically able to appear on both the American and UK versions of X Factor, all of the time,' the source told the paper.

'His priority this year is the launch of the American version.'

The US X Factor will debut in America in September, the same time as the UK version, while new show Red Or Black is scheduled to premiere around the same time.


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Sarah Jessica Parker dresses down for day out with twins

By ELEANOR HARDING

Dressed down: Sarah Jessica Parker looked rather dressed down at the weekend compared with her fashion-mad alter-ego Carrie Bradshaw


Sarah Jessica Parker looked rather dressed down at the weekend compared with her fashion-mad alter-ego Carrie Bradshaw.

But then it’s not easy pushing a bumper baby stroller in Manolo Blahnik shoes.

The 46-year-old Sex and the City star was spotted on a girls’ day out with her 21-month-old twins Marion and Tabitha, born to the actress and her husband Matthew Broderick thanks to surrogate mum Michelle Ross six years after the couple had their first child, James Wilkie Broderick, now eight.


What would Carrie say! But then it¿s not easy pushing a bumper baby stroller in Manolo Blahnik shoes. The 46-year-old Sex and the City star was spotted on a girls¿ day out with her 21-month-old twins Marion and Tabitha


That's more like it: Sarah Jessica Parker as her used to seeing her, as alter-ego Carrie Bradshaw from Sex in the City


She strolled about New York in a muted pink shirt, cute knitted cardigan, casual skinny jeans and sensible flat footwear.


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