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The G20 leaders, including Gordon Brown and Barack Obama, gathered for a reception hosted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace yesterday before heading to 10 Downing Street for a meal prepared by Jamie Oliver. Michelle Obama, in another great outfit from her warbrobe, dined with Sarah Brown at No. 11 with the other partners and British stars including JK Rowling, Naomi Campbell and athletes Kelly Holmes and Tanni-Grey Thompson.
Sugar Bits — Michael Jackson's Son to Join Him On Stage?
- Michael Jackson's 12-year-old son, Prince Michael I, will reportedly appear on stage alongside his father at Michael's first London show. — Daily Star
- Following posts on Twitter purporting to be from Coleen Rooney confirming her pregnancy, a statement has been released saying: "Coleen Rooney does not use Twitter and has not confirmed on it any rumours of her pregnancy." There has still been no confirmation or denial of the pregnancy itself.
Sugar Bits — Simpsons Want Barack Obama and Russell Brand
- The Simpsons' executive producers James L Brooks and Al Jean want Barack Obama and Russell Brand to appear on the show. — The Sun
- Michael Jackson has complained to his promoters about Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis saying on Radio 4: "I can’t believe which 80s celebrities I want back less. Michael Jackson or the IRA".
NME Awards 2009: The Winners!
I'll be updating the winners of all the 2009 NME Awards in this post, so keep your eyes peeled and see if your favourite nominee took home the trophy you wanted them to! Muse beat out Radiohead, Oasis, The Killers and Kings Of Leon to the trophy for Best Live Act, as voted for by NME readers. Oasis have won the Best British Band gong, while Pete Doherty has picked up the Best Solo Act award!
Sugar Bits — Gwyneth Paltrow to Write Cook Book
- Gwyneth Paltrow will publish her first cook book next year, My Father's Daughter. It will focus on "the importance of togetherness at mealtime, emphasising that cooking for your family is the ultimate expression of love" and won't include macrobiotic. — Telegraph
- Jade Goody has been given some hope after learning that her cancer has spread, as she starts a two-month course of Hycamtin, a new "miracle drug".
NME Announces Their Award Nominees For 2009!
Last night the NME Awards nominees were announced, where Oasis earned a massive seven nominations, including Best British Band, Best Live Band and Best Album. The categories range from the musical, encompass TV — where PopSugarUK favourites Gavin & Stacey and Skins are up for awards — film, web, venues, style, and then move on to the more fun Hero / Villian Of The Year categories.
Those American teen sensations the Jonas Brothers have also been recognised, with nods in the Worst Band and Worst Album categories in the reader-voted shortlists, but they shouldn't worry too much as they're also alongside Best Band nominee Oasis.
President Obama Is Joined by Stars for a Ball of a Time
After being sworn in yesterday, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama celebrated with stars from both sides of the Atlantic in Washington DC last night. The overjoyed couple had their first dance to the strains of Beyonce singing "At Last", and there were lots of performances at all the balls. Alan Cumming watched fellow British stars Sting and Elvis Costello sing together at the Creative Coalition's Ball, while Tobey Maguire, Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher and Rosario Dawson enjoyed music from Kanye West and Kid Rock at the Be the Change Ball.
Sugar Bits — Barack Obama Sworn in as US President!
- Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the US in Washington DC yesterday. He took his oath of office and delivered an address that highlighted the challenges America faces and the US's pledge to work with other nations. — CitizenSugar
- Jennifer Hudson's brother-in-law, William Balfour, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jennifer's mother, brother and nephew.
Barack Obama Waxwork: Fab or Freaky?
Madame Tussauds in London has unveiled its fair share of new waxworks of actors and singers recently, and today the museum has extended its politics section with the unveiling of Barack Obama's likeness in wax, in time for his inauguration on 20 Jan. I'd love to know what you think, so tell me: is it a fab likeness, or a freaky attempt?
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2008 MTV EMAs: The Show & Winners
The big winners at last night's MTV Europe Music Awards were Britney Spears and Jared Leto's band 30 Seconds To Mars, each of them winning two awards. Hostess Katy Perry beat Duffy to take home the award for New Act, and the Brits were represented by Sir Paul McCartney and Rick Astley who each took home a gong. For the most part, the winners were American, and there was certainly a theme running through the evening as President-Elect Barack Obama's face showed up on everything from the video screens to one of Katy's twelve brightly coloured outfits!
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