Behind the scenes of Hollywood sweetheart Taylor Swift's vampish new photo shoot

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Wit and whimsy: Taylor Swift poses for her photo shoot for the December issue of Allure Magazine


Hollywood's sweetheart Taylor Swift has vamped up her look for a photoshot for Allure magazine.

A behind the scenes peek of the December issue shows the 20-year-old wearing lashings of blood-red lipstick, tausled hair and a Peter Soms dress.

Fresh off the release of her latest album, Speak Now, the Grammy-winning artist opened up about music, men and Kanye West in the accompanying interview.


Cover girl: Taylor Swift is pretty in floral prints on the cover of Allure Magazine


When reminded that in 2009 she told Allure that the artist she'd most like to work with was Kanye West, Swift said: 'I forgot about that! Oh, wow! That’s...wow, that’s eerie, isn’t it?”

Swift confessed her desire to work with West before last year's MTV Video Music Awards debacle when West leaped up on stage and pulled the microphone out of Swift's hands as she was accepting her award for Best Female Video for You Belong With Me.

West then said the audience that he felt Beyonce should have won the award for her song Single Ladies.

The pair have since smoothed over their differences.


Cover girl: Taylor Swift is pretty in floral prints on the cover of Allure Magazine


A pensive moment: Taylor lets the makeup artist work his magic


Swift was also happy to dish about another young musical sensation, Justin Bieber. 'He’s sweet and awesome, and it’s, like, fascinating how charismatic he is,' she said. 'So genuine, I’ll join his fan club.'

Swift also confesses that she used to give terrible relationship advice saying: 'Like, the best way to get a guy to like you would be to actively ignore him.

'I was filled with advice! I’d tell my friends things like, Don’t accept that apology! That isn’t sincere! Or He hung out with his ex-girlfriend? Get rid of him.

'But love is never that simple. Now I’m finally getting the idea it’s the one thing I don’t need to have a strategy for. I can only write the material I know, which is what happens to me.'



The 'Allure' of Taylor Swift: The Grammy winning musician reveals the opening lines to the poem she wrote as a nine-year-old, which won a national competition


She also revealed the opening lines to her award winnning poem, There's a Monster in my Closet. Swift's writing talents were discovered in fourth grade when she wrote the three page poem and won the national competition:

There’s a monster in my closet and I don’t know what to do/Have you ever seen him?/Has he ever pounced on you?”'

The Love Story singer also discussed her favourite perfumes. 'I'd put on Abercrombie 8 to remember when I was in ninth grade and had my first boyfriend, because he gave me that,' she said before revealing, 'The coolest girl in school wore Britney Spears' Fantasy, and I had to copy her.'

The inspiration for Swift's photo shoot for the magazine was the Cacharel fragrance ads by Sarah Moon in the late '70s.

'It's a made-up look with dark eyes, but it's still innocent,' said Allure creative director Paul Cavaco. 'Taylor has a sunny feeling to her.'

Swift arrived in Japan today to promote her Speak Now Album, and she'll appear on several Japanese television shows.

Click here to watch Taylor’s exclusive behind the scenes interview with Allure




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'Being skinny is not sustainable and not enjoyable,' says Anne Hathaway

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White hot: Anne Hathaway attends a screening of her new film Love and Other Drugs in New York


As she took to the red carpet last night in a white pinafore dress, a radiant Anne Hathaway looked completely comfortable in her own skin.

But the 28-year-old, who attended a screening in New York for her latest film Love and Other Drugs with Jake Gyllenhaal, has revealed she often felt pressure to diet and even surgically enhance her looks.

Hathaway, who first came to the world's attention in The Princess Diaries, admits it has taken her years to accept the way she looks.

'My identity used to be shaped on my appearance so much,' she said in an interview with the UK edition of Elle Magazine. 'I don't think I was shallow – I just think I was young.

'I focus on other things a lot more now.

'I've hit the point in my life where I understand that being skinny is not sustainable, and nor is it advisable, and nor is it enjoyable,' she said.


Cute co-stars: Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal star opposite each other in Love and Other Drugs


Hathaway says that she was offered Botox injections when she was only 23 but refused them because she didn't want to 'erase' who she is.

'From the age of 25 to 27 – and this is a little embarrassing to admit – I looked under my eyes every single day, because I thought, "It's going, it's going, it's going!"

'And then I realised the other day they're not wrinkles; they're smile lines. If you look at pictures of me from a young age, I've been smiling the same way since I was little.

'And I had that wonderful moment when you realise, "That's who I am." Botox would erase that.'

Love and Other Drugs follows the story of a pharmaceutical salesman played by Jake Gyllenhaal who meets his match in Hathaway's character, an alluring free spirit who won’t let anyone tie her down.

The film opens in the US tomorrow.



All smiles: Anne and Jake share a laugh with Love and Other Drugs director Ed Zwicke (centre)




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School's out as Hugh Jackman takes daughter Ava for fun-filled afternoon in the playground

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Hold on tight: Hugh Jackman and daughter Ava headed to the playground in New York's West Village yesterday after school


What better way to celebrate the end of a day at school than a trip to the playground.

And that's just what excitable little Ava did when her doting daddy Hugh Jackman came to collect her after a hard day's graft in the classroom.

The five-year-old took up her favourite perch, atop her father's shoulders, as he took her for a fun-filled afternoon in New York's West Village yesterday.


Doting daddy: Hugh watches on a Ava gets to grips with a climbing frame


She also had her favourite scooter in tow, which Wolverine actor Jackman carried while balancing Ava on his shoulders.

Once at the park, Ava enjoyed being pushed on the swings, before negotiating the climbing frame and whizzing down a spiral slide.

Australian-born actor Jackman, 42, and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness adopted Ava along with 10-year-old Oscar after she had two miscarriages.


Down we go: The five-year-old also had fun on a spiral slide as a protective Hugh stands nearby


School's out: Ava looked delighted when her actor father came to pick her up


Besides his parenting duties, Jackman has also been busy on the film front lately, with several big screen outings due for release in 2011.

He will be seen alongside Alicia Silverstone in the comedy Butter, as well as appearing in the futuristic drama Real Steel.

And a sequel to Wolverine - X-Men: Origins - Wolverine 2 is due to go into production, with Darren Aronofsky tipped to direct.



Walking tall: The youngster took up her favourite perch atop her daddy's shoulders as her carried her scooter

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Super-skinny Ashlee Simpson looks gaunt and pale as she steps out in Los Angeles

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Pale: Super-slim Ashlee Simpson looked less than healthy as she showed off a pale gaunt look in Los Angeles yesterday


She's always been the slimmer sister compared to her buxom and curvaceous sibling Jessica.

But Ashlee Simpson clearly has no plans to fatten up as she was snapped looking her super-skinny self as she stepped out in Los Angeles yesterday.

The 26-year-old looked quite frail as she ran errands around Hollywood yesterday, and her choice of outfit did nothing to flatter her tiny frame.

The tight leather trousers made her legs look rather stick-like, and the baggy jumper hung off her bony shoulders.

Despite her barely-there figure, she still looked chic and accessorised her outfit with oversized sunglasses and Chanel earrings.

But chunky, platform heels made her look very delicate and just accentuated her skinny legs even more.


Towering: Ashlee's tight leather leggings, and platform stilettos accentuated her very slender legs, and right, she showed off a healthier look in August


And her gaunt-looking face was accentuated by her heavy black eye make-up which made her look pale and ill.

Ashlee was attending a party at the Solstice Sunglasses Boutique, a chain that sells a huge collection of designer eyewear.

Ashlee, who is married to Fall Out Boy Rocker Pete Wentz, left their two-year-old son Bronx Mowgli at home as she attended the party alone.


Towering: Ashlee's chunky platform stilettos only accentuated her very slender legs even more than her tight leather trousers as she left the party


Ashlee has been dropping the pounds rapidly in the last year, and is a shadow of the woman she was less than 12 months ago.

Last August she was snapped at a launch party for the US soap Melrose Place, in which she was starring in at the time.

But she may not be in a hurry to put any weight on anytime soon as she'll be wanting to get into her bridesmaid's dress for her sister's wedding to American Football star Eric Johnson, which is believed to be taking place next month.


Family day out: Ashlee and her husband Pete Wentz take their son Bronx out for lunch in Los Angeles last week




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Paris Hilton gets patriotic in red, white and blue bikini as life continues to be a beach for the hotel heiress

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All-American girl: Paris Hilton poses in one of her bikini designs that has taken inspiration from America's national colours and incorporated red, white and blue


On Saturday she paid homage to one of Hollywood's biggest icons as she imitated Pamela Anderson in a red swimsuit.

And yesterday, Paris Hilton stayed in the all-American mode as she took inspiration from the national flag and posed in a red, white and blue bikini.

The socialite was snapped posing for a selection of photos on the beach in Hawaii to promote her upcoming swimwear range.

And she showed off an enviable toned and trim figure as she accessorised the bikini, which even had a tiny red star on it, with Sixties-style white-rimmed sunglasses and an oversized bag from her collection.

Paris, 29, also modelled a black and white striped halterneck swimsuit as she posed on the sand and frolicked in the surf.

And she proved to be a natural in front of the camera as she posed in her new line of swimwear, believed to be hitting the shops in the new year.



A natural: Paris knows how to strike the perfect beach pose as she promoted a swimsuit from her collection


Stripey: Paris shows off her enviable figure in a stunning black and white halter neck costume


Yesterday she looked just like Pamela Anderson in Baywatch as she posed in a strapless red bikini as the sun set over the tiny Hawaiian island of Molokai.

The star looked relaxed as she stood in the sea, perched on rocks and sat on the deserted beach for the shots, which are said to be for a upcoming edition of a European magazine.


Surf's up: Paris takes a dip in the ocean and sexily splashes about in the waves


Her appearance was reminiscent of Pamela Anderson's appearances in 1990s hit series Baywatch.

Anderson, now 43, played lifeguard C.J. Parker on the hit show from 1992-1997 and became even more famous for the tight, revealing red swimsuit that she wore on each show.


Posing up: Paris Hilton channelled her inner Baywatch babe as she frolicked in the surf in Hawaii yesterday


Bombshell: Pamela Anderson in the iconic red swimsuit on Baywaych in the 1990s


On Paris's website, she said her swimwear range can 'flatter and enhance your assets' and is a 'great way to show off a little skin!'
She is also in Hawaii to visit the family of her boyfriend Cy Waits, who grew up there.

She was spotted on the island of Molokai with Waits on Friday, where they dined out at a local restaurant, according to Radar Online.

'Everybody wanted to take pictures with her and she was very accommodating,' a source told the website.

'She didn't turn anybody down, and her boyfriend just stepped aside and let her do her thing every time someone asked for a photo.'

Hilton seems to have brushed off what has been a couple of troubled months.
She was arrested back in August for cocaine possession after being pulled over by police who suspected Cy Waits was driving under the influence.

Waits was arrested for DUI, and Hilton was found to have just under a gram of cocaine in her purse.

She insisted that neither the purse nor the cocaine belonged to her.
But Hilton was charged and given one year's suspended jail sentence, a $2,000 fine and 200 hours of community service as part of a plea deal.


Surf and sea: Hilton shows off her trim and toned figure as she sits on rocks


Lady in red: Hilton was reminiscent of Anderson in her 1990s Baywatch heyday

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Kate Moss named best dressed woman of the decade by Vogue

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Visionary: Kate Moss has been named the best dressed woman of the decade by Vogue magazine


With its drugs scandals, break-ups, engagements and more wild parties than anyone – particularly those involved – can remember, the past decade has certainly been turbulent for Kate Moss.

Yet throughout the turmoil the supermodel has maintained her ‘tousled sexiness’ – and yesterday she was named the best-dressed woman of the past ten years.

In the first list of its kind compiled by Vogue, Miss Moss was judged to have had more influence than any other model or celebrity on the way other women dress.


Stylish: The supermodel was praised for her unique sense of style and fashion bravery


In a supplement, the magazine has named 11 of the world's most sartorially stylish celebrities.

And it has given them each a title, representing glamour to urban style and raw individuality.

But is Miss Moss, 36, who has clearly emerged as the most important.
Vogue style director Alexandra Kotur said: 'At every moment Kate Moss has looked chic and cool.

'We chose people who were thinking out of the box, women who look as if they’re wearing what they really wanted to wear.

‘The whole Vogue editorial team and fashion staff brainstormed to come up with the list.


Honourable mentions: Lady Gaga was named The Visionary on the list, while First Lady Michelle Obama was named The Independent


‘Our parameters were to highlight from the year, and the overarching theme that we observed was to recognise an emphasis on the individual.’

Although the list did not rank the women in league table, Miss Moss clearly emerged as the most important dresser for the magazine’s editors.


Fashionista: Carey Mulligan clinched the title of Free Spirit


Of Moss Ms Kotur said: ‘No one has had more influence for the past decade on the way women have dressed than Kate Moss.'

Elsewhere Lady Gaga was named as most ‘visionary’ for her astonishing array of bizarre outfits, whilst First Lady Michelle Obama was named the most independent.
‘Lady Gaga speaks for herself - talk about being an individual,’ said Ms Kotur.

‘She’s that in a heightened sense. She doesn’t step out the door unless she’s in a whole look that’s very well thought out and has a purpose.

‘When she met The Queen she wore an outfit that referred back to Elizabeth I. There’s thought that’s put into everything. She really, truly is the individual.’
Mrs Obama was selected because there is ‘no better example of fashion democracy’, it says in Vogue.

‘What she has done is so wonderful in that there’s a spotlight on her and she’s opened up the vocabulary...

‘...She mixes high and low, she mixes J Crew with Gaultier. It’s that pairing of something not so expensive with something that’s a little higher end that’s worth celebrating.’



Carey Mulligan won Vogue’s best ‘Free spirit’ for her carefree and unique style whilst Gossip Girl Blake Lively was named best ‘bombshell’.

British TV presenter and model Alexa Chung won the ‘Street cool’ award for her trend-setting mix of styles.

Sex And The City star Sarah Jessica Parker was named ‘Haute Bohemian’ for her mixture of boho and urban chic.

Vogue says: ‘She’s the one who loves to dress up and you know that wherever she goes, she’s going to be dressed up to the nines.

‘She loves to really wear it all. She really celebrates fashion; she clearly loves it. She’s not afraid to get dressed up.

'Whether she’s walking her child to school or walking the red carpet, she genuinely loves fashion and celebrates it.'





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Emma Watson's New York fashion show: Harry Potter star brings her sweet style to the Big Apple

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Gamine charm: Emma Watson managed two costume changes in New York today for various TV appearances but kept on her stylish Burberry trench coat


In a town famed for its amazing fashion houses and cutting edge looks, Emma Watson is standing out as an up-and-coming style maven.

The 20-year-old has displayed a variety of outfits while promoting Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in the New York this week, and it's clear she is developing an increasingly individual and eclectic fashion sense.

She stepped out in today wearing a very stylish Burberry trench coat with studded sleeves.

And while the Harry Potter star changed her dress twice in a matter of hours for various TV appearances - a grey number with a Peter Pan collar for the Today show a and a green frock for Live with Regis & Kelly - she kept the overcoat on as she darted around town.

She later changed into a striped jumper, simple black trousers and ballet pumps for a flight out of New York's La Guardia Airport this afternoon.

During her whistle-stop stay in New York, Emma was also spotted wore a very unusual thigh-skimming ink blot mini-dress by Dion Lee that showed off her gamine figure to perfection.

And the Rorsache test-inspired design, which she wore to lunch yesterday, showed that the Harry Potter star isn't afraid to play with unusual and untraditional looks.

She wore a slinky Calvin Klein dress for the red carpet premiere and earlier wore a red and black sparkly dress for a taping of the David Letterman show.


Short and sweet: Emma headed out for yesterday wearing a short ink-blot dress and black boots


It looks like the 20-year-old is developing a real passion for fashion - she recently revealed that she will be collaborating with design house Alberta Ferretti.
With an established line for People Tree already to her name, this will be her second design venture.

Emma says ‘She [Alberta] wrote to me and said, "I saw what you did with People Tree and I think it’s a great idea and will you do something with me?"'

During her appearance on Live With Regis & Kelly she joked that she is engaged to her Harry Potter co-star Rupert Grint - and that they are going to have a brood of ginger-haired kids.

And she was asked if she ever had a crush on either Grint, who plays Ron Heasley, or Daniel Radcliffe.


Chic and stylish: Emma posing for photographs on Friday in a pretty black and white dress; arriving at the Late Show with David Letterman in a trim black coat; in Calvin Klein dress at Harry Potter premiere last night


Presenter Regis Philbin said: 'During the 10 years that you worked together with Daniel Radcliffe and The Grint, did you ever develop a fondness for either one of them?'

Emma said: 'A crush? Regis, you have honestly asked me this question every time [I was on the show] since I was 10.

'OK fine, we're getting married, and we're going to have little ginger-haired kids, and we're going to live in a beautiful house. And we're very in love.'

The star - who has played Hermione Granger in the movies for a decade - then moved a ring onto her engagement finger.

She added: 'Hang on, wait. This is my engagement ring. Isn't it beautiful?'


Cool and casual: Emma leaves New York's La Guardia Airport this afternoon dressed down in a jumper and simple black trousers and ballet pumps


Regis asked: 'But who is it from The Grint, or Radcliffe?'
She replied: 'This is from The Grint, come on.'

Emma, who is studying at America's Brown University, also told how she was enjoying being at college after opting for an education in the States, rather than at Cambridge.

She said: 'I absolutely love it. I love my professors, I love my classes, I love waking up at 10am. I chose to come here [because] I really love the American attitude to education, it's just much broader.

"I just wanted an adventure.'
Co-host Kelly Ripa said: 'And you knew that with your English accent you would sound like the smartest person in class.'

She said: 'It's weird. People have said that, 'I hate you, your IQ, you just add 10 points every time you open your mouth just because of your accent.'
She also revealed she had chosen to major in history, saying it was her 'great passion'.


Stunning: Emma changed from her ink blot dress to a sparkling black and red one for the Letterman Show


Cheeky: Emma Watson jokes that she is engaged to her Harry Potter co-star Rupert Grint















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'Cher Lloyd's as miserable and moody as she looks': Louis Walsh launches attack on X Factor contestant

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'Troublemaker': X Factor judge Louis Walsh says Cher Lloyd is 'as miserable and moody as she looks'


Louis Walsh has launched an incredible attack on X Factor contestant Cher Lloyd, insisting the 17-year-old is 'as miserable and moody as she looks'.

The show's judge said Cher is causing trouble in the house and on the programme, and reports of diva-like behaviour are true.

He told Closer magazine: 'I've heard rumblings of what is going on in the house - there's a lot of parties, they're teenagers.


Controversial: Former contestant Treyc Cohen also said the 17-year-old plays 'mind games' on her fellow contestants


'But Cher is definitely the out of control one! She causes a lot of trouble. She's as miserable and moody as she looks.'

Louis also said Cher is starting to get an ego through the stories appearing about her in the press.


Comments: Louis Walsh didn't hold back with his critique


He added to Heat magazine: 'Cher is believing her own publicity, which is a big mistake. I don’t get any warmth from her.

'She needs to learn to be nice to everybody - because you’ll meet them on the way down.'

He continued: 'I couldn't work with Cher. She thinks she's going to be an overnight success, and because she listens to American R&B she's picked up all these weird musical things and makes funny faces.

There's no likeability there.'

And Louis even said he believes Cher's mentor Cheryl Cole is guilty of favouritism when it comes to her teenage mini-me.

He said: 'I think Cheryl should put in more effort with Rebecca. I think Rebecca feels a little bit let down - you can tell that Cher is Cheryl's favourite.'

Louis isn't the only one to reveal his true feelings about the teenage singer, who has been wowing viewers with her incredible voice and rapping ability.

Treyc Cohen, who was voted off the show instead of Katie Waissel two weeks ago, said Cher is fond of playing 'mind games' on her fellow contestants.

She told Heat magazine: 'Cher knows what she wants and how to get her own way. Sometimes she'd try to make out she'd got her way even if she hadn't - she played mind games.

'She'd make out she'd spoken to Cheryl on a few occasions, when I knew she hadn't. If there were reports Cheryl had been shopping for her, Cher wouldn't deny them even if they weren't true.

'She'd get the most freebies and would make out she was the most special.'
But despite the differing views on Cheryl, there is no denying that she would cause a stir in the music industry if she were to release a record.


'There's no likeability': Louis says Cher makes it hard for people to like her


And former X Factor contestants JLS have already revealed their desire to collaborate with the pint-sized pop star.

JLS singer Marvin Humes said: 'Cher is unique. There is nobody like her. I think she’d work well with us.'

Marvin's bandmate Aston Merrigold added: 'I think the same, 100 per cent. It would be fantastic.'







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Cleopatra calamity: Kim Kardashian fails to pull off Egyptian queen look at Vogue Awards

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Unflattering: Kim Kardashian, pictured with designer Zac Posen, looked a little thick around the middle in her Cleopatra-esque dress


There's no doubt she has an amazing figure.

But Kim Kardashian's choice of dress at the Vogue Awards last night did little for her world-famous curves.

The full-length Cleopatra-esque gown - which could have come straight out of Egypt, circa 40BC - was ruched around the middle, making the reality star appear thick-waisted

And it's high-necked jewelled collar made her bust look simply matronly, not sexy.


Fashion face off: Reality star Kim, left, opted for a baby blue gown with jewelled collar, while Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester went for an asymmetrical number


No doubt American Vogue editor Anna Wintour would have had something to say about the creation.

The formidable style icon - who was allegedly the inspiration for Meryl Streep's character in The Devil Wears Prada - kept a watchful eye over her guests at the Fashion Fund awards in New York.

Also in attendance at the charity fundraiser was British actress Carey Mulligan, who was spotted in tears on the red carpet.

Her emotional outburst was nothing to do with her recent split from Shia LaBeouf, however - she was simply overjoyed after a call from film director Baz Luhrmann offering her the role of Daisy Buchanan in his version of The Great Gatsby.

The 25-year-old, who looked stunning in a sequinned black dress and cape, will star as the manipulative heroine alongside Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby.


Short and chic: Actresses Christina Ricci, 30, and Anna Paquin, 28


Style icon: American Vogue editor Anna Wintour, left, kept a watchful eye over her guests, including British actress Carey Mulligan, who wore a sequinned cape


Full marks were also due to the cast of Gossip Girl, who looked as stylish in real life as they do on the fashion-forward TV series.

Leighton Meester (Blair Waldorf), chose an asymmetrical cream knee-length dress teamed with cut-out shoe-boots, while Ed Westwick (Chuck Bass) and Chace Crawford (Nate Archibald) looked relaxed yet dapper in their suits.


Suited and booted: Gossip Girl stars Ed Westwick ( Chuck Bass) and Chace Crawford (Nate Archibald)


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Bristol 'the pistol' Palin comes out all guns blazing as earns her highest ever score on Dancing With The Stars

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Dancing up a storm: Bristol Palin donned a sexy black outfit as she danced the Paso Doble with partner Mark Ballas on tonight's Dancing With The Stars


She may have been at the bottom of the leader board six times, but that clearly hasn't put off Bristol Palin.

The 20-year-old wowed the Dancing With The Stars judges with her best performances yet in tonight's semi finals.

Vamping it up in a tight black outfit with a split skirt, she received 27 points - her highest ever score - for her Pasa Doble with partner Mark Ballas.


Black magic: Bristol looked sultry in a tight black studded outfit and split skirt


Head judge Len Goodman said: 'Bristol the pistol - you've fired a few blanks but tonight it's all guns blazing.'

While fellow judge Carrie Ann Inaba said: 'You're on fire. This is what we've been asking for all season long and you come out and you nail it.'

The youngster, who has defied critics by winning viewers votes, said she believed the public liked her because 'I'm real.'


High score: Bristol and her partner Mark Ballas scored a season high of 53 out of 60 points for their two dances


However, rehearsal footage showed her looking visibly nervous at the prospect of having to perform a short part of the dance on her own for Solo Night week.

It was also Back Story Week on the show, where footage was shown of the stars' backgrounds and careers.

There were interviews with Bristol's mother Sarah Palin and her father Todd who discussed their daughter's journey following her teen pregnancy - she gave birth to a son Tripp, aged 18.

'I am so proud of Bristol,' her mother told the cameras. 'I'm her biggest fan.
'She told me, "Mum, I'm going to get criticised anyway." They may say mean things, they may try to bring you down but you might as well dance.'

Her parents Sarah, Todd and younger sister Willow, were all in the audience to show their support.


Show of support: Sarah Palin (centre) her husband Todd, and Bristol's younger sister Willow were in the audience to watch Bristol's performance tonight


Bristol also impressed the judges with her waltz, which Bruno called 'haunting.'
But the night belonged to Dirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey, who scored three perfect tens for each of her dances.

The 50-year-old and her partner Derek Hough were overjoyed with their scores for the energetic cha cha cha and romantic waltz.

Carrie Ann said: 'I've been waiting all season to see Jennifer Grey do the cha cha cha on her own and I was not disappointed.'



Perfect ten: Jennifer Grey and her partner Derek Hough cha cha cha and waltz impressed the judges


Her waltz also caught the judges enthusiasm.

Len said: 'Sometimes a whisper can speak louder than a shout. If I'm dreaming don't wake me up as that was fabulous.'

'You are a great dancer and don't forget it,' said Bruno.

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis also voiced her admiration for her friend on recorded footage, saying Jennifer's first ever dance on the show 'took my breath away.'


Silky: The Dirty Dancing star and her partner showed off perfect timing with their romantic waltz


However, competition is clearly getting tougher in the show, with Brandy and Kyle Massey also putting in strong performances.

The 19-year-old Disney star won over the judges with his enthusiastic interpretation of the samba, with Bruno labelling him a 'bouncing bundle of joy.'

Carrie Ann said: 'I have never ever seen such pelvic action ever.'
Backstage, Kyle admitted he and his partner had put in a 'ton of work.'

'We just wanted to come out here and make the crowd enjoy it,' he said.


Blame it on the booty: Kyle Massey and his partner Lacey Schwimmer entertained the audience with their samba


Inventive: Lacey and Kyle scored 29 points out of 30 for their vigorous dance


And it clearly paid off with Len telling him: 'You are a star. In 11 seasons I don't think anyone has ever come out and performed with this much attack and enthusiasm as you have.'

Meanwhile Bruno labelled him 'Mr Charisma.'

Singer Brandy and partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy also looked confident performing their Pasa Doble, with Brandy showing her flexibility on the floor.


Acrobatic: Brandy and Maksim Chmerkovskiy looked impressive on the dance floor for their Pasa Doble


The judges awarded them 27 points for their interpretation of the Spanish dance, but they pulled it back to full marks for their Argentine tango.

Bruno told them their dance was 'lush, languid, voluptuous, with great emotional depth.'

Viewers will have to wait until the votes are in on tomorrow night's show to see which three couples make it through to next weeks grand final.


Celebration: The singer and her partner were overjoyed to obtain perfect scores for their interpretation of the Spanish ballroom dance






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