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Victoria Beckham may become AIDS ambassador

Last updated on: April 09, 2014 19:11 IST

Image: Victoria Beckham, if news is believed, is all set to be a UNAIDS ambassador.
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Do you know who is the latest celebrity to join the weight-loss wagon?

What inspired Victoria Beckham to become a global ambassador for AIDS?

Kelly Osborne shared a picture of her sporting a new haircut. Have you seen it yet?

In our glamour round up, we bring you the latest and most exciting news from across the world. Read on…


We start with singer-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham who is reportedly set to become a charity ambassador for UNAIDS.

The former Spice Girl will be apparently working alongside the United Nations to act as a goodwill representative for the UNAIDS campaign, reported Daily Star.

The 39-year-old fashion designer, who turns 40 next week was compelled to take this step following a recent trip to South Africa.

While visiting Cape Town, Victoria was made aware of the astonishingly high numbers of people living with HIV/AIDS.

In association with UNAIDS, the former pop star hopes to raise awareness of the disease which can be transmitted from mothers to their children.

Friends of the designer said that she wants to give back to society by doing what she can.

Victoria is also a patron of the Elton John AIDS foundation.

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I am lucky to have him in my life: Miranda Kerr on Bloom

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Photographs: Victoria's Secret catalogue

Supermodel Miranda Kerr feels lucky to have actor Orlando Bloom in her life as she thinks that his presence is crucial for the growth of their three-year-old son Flynn.

The 30-year-old model had parted ways with the Lord of the Rings star last October after three years of marriage, reported Contactmusic.

"I think it's really important to have two happy parents. He's a great dad. I'm really lucky to have him in my life," she said.

Kerr said she does not feel disheartened to realise that her body can never be the way it was before her pregnancy.

"I had to surrender completely to the fact that maybe my body would never get back into shape and I was fine with that," she said.

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I do not care about fashion: Shailene Woodley

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The Descendants actress Shailene Woodley says she is not fond of dressing fashionably. 

The 22-year-old actress, who rose to stardom with The Secret Life of the American Teenager, said she owes her beautiful red carpet looks to her stylist, reported
Contactmusic.

"I don't care about fashion. I have a stylist that does care about fashion and tells me what to wear. I don't own many clothes. I own three t-shirts," Woodley said.

The actress recently starred with Theo James in sci-fi film 'Divergent'. She said that even her c-star does not own many clothes.

"I like to be fairly classic -- you wouldn't see me in a velvet suit. I don't have many clothes - I own 3 pairs of jeans. Practically I just don't have enough clothes to wear different outfits," Theo said.

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Kelly Brook in talks for reality show?

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British model-actress Kelly Brook is reportedly in talks to star in a reality show about her wedding preparations.

Brook, 34, became engaged to David MCIntosh, a former star of British TV show Gladiators, last month after a whirlwind romance and apparently cameras are set to follow them as they get ready for the big day, reported Contactmusic.

"It's early days but Kelly and David have started talks about some sort of series that will be filmed in the build-up to their wedding.

"They both think it could make a funny, entertaining show and could also pocket a few quid (pounds)," a source said.

Brook recently landed a regular role in a new US sitcom called One Big Happy.

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Kelly Osbourne reveals half-shaved hairstyle

Image: Kelly Osbourne sports her new hairdo.
Photographs: Kelly Osbourne/Courtesy Instagram

Singer-actress Kelly Osbourne has unveiled a fresh new hairstyle of hers.

Osbourne's purple hair featured the sides of her head were half-shaved up to the blunt bangs, reported Us magazine.

"Here is one pic of my new hair cut!!! What do you guys think?," said the 29-year-old actress.

"I'm also sporting the Spring Trend and have no bottom mascara on! It looks weird," she added.

Osbourne's latest hairstyle comes nearly three months after she chopped her shoulder-length locks into a significantly shorter bob.

The Fashion Police co-host, who is usually known for swapping rinses on her hair, joins a foray of stars with half-shaved looks, including Game of Thrones' Natalie Dormer, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Demi Lovato.

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I am not interested in fashion: Kirsten Dunst

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Kirsten Dunst may appear as one of the stylish actresses but the Spider-Man star said she does not follow any fashion trend.

The 31-year-old actress said she isn't as interested in fashion as she used to be when she was younger, reported Contactmusic.

 "I mean, I know what looks good on me and what doesn't. I had the opportunity to work with two stylists who really showed me things at a very early age," Dunst said.

The Spider-Man actress who is set to star in The Two Faces of January later this year, confessed she much prefers to wear comfortable clothing like tracksuits when she's relaxing at home.

"Have you ever heard of Free City sweats? They're sweatpants, but very, very comfortable. I can get very comfortable," she added.

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Amanda Bynes shares bikini photos online

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Actor Amamnda Bynes took to Twitter to share several photos taken during her holiday in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

The 28-year-old actress, who recently celebrated her 28th birthday, showed her bikini body in some pictures taken during her vacation, reported Ace Showbiz.

"Thank you everyone for all the birthday wishes," she captioned the picture.

Another photo featured the former Nickelodeon star relaxing poolside while wearing the same two-piece. "Spring break," she wrote.

Bynes has been in Mexico with her parents, Rick and Lynn Bynes.

The 'Easy A' actress, who had a rough 2013 and completed her rehab stint late last year, looked much healthier and happier now.

She recently completed her first quarter at FIDM's Orange County campus. 

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My daughter is my biggest critic: Kate Moss

Image: Kate Moss with daughter Lila Grace.
Photographs: Olivia Harris/ Reuters

Supermodel Kate Moss has revealed that she only consults her 11-year-old daughter Lila Grace for fashion advices.

The 40-year-old model said that when it comes to her clothes, she takes advice from her daughter, reported Daily Mirror.

"She's my biggest critic. If she says 'Oh Mummy, you look nice,' I know I'm all right because she will definitely tell me if she doesn't like it," Moss said.

"She doesn't like anything too sexy. 'Mummy, do another button up,' she said to me the other day," she added.

Although Moss said that she sometimes prefers to go against her daughter's advice.

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Kirstie Alley determined to lose weight

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Actor Kirstie Alley has joined a weight lose campaign to get back in shape.

The 63-year-old actress is making a return as the new face of Jenny Craig's weight loss and management campaign, reported Ace Showbiz.

"I'm thrilled to return home to Jenny Craig! I'm coming back because it works. I hope to be an inspiration to others who are looking to re-energise their weight loss goals," Alley said.

The Cheers star was the face of the campaign seven years ago and had lost 75 pounds.

She maintained her 145 pounds figure for three years but lost control when she left the company in 2007.

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Naomi Campbell dating Michael Fassbender?

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Supermodel Naomi Campbell has sparked dating rumours with 12 Years a Slave star Michael Fassbender after the two stars enjoyed an evening meal in London earlier this week.

The 43-year-old supermodel, who was earlier dating Russian billionaire Vladimir Doronin, is said to be enjoying a fling with Fassbender, reported Contactmusic.

"They were in a cordoned-off area within the members' area of the restaurant to give them as much privacy as possible. But they didn't mind being seen together and were openly affectionate. At one point, they even started snogging," a source said.

Campbell is apparently smitten with the star, telling friends at the V&A Museum, where she was attending the launch of a fashion exhibition, that she was excited for their date.

"Naomi is smitten with Michael. She told friends at the V&A she was looking forward to going on a date later in the evening. Everyone was intrigued to find out who with," the source added.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt creates maternity wear range

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New mother Jennifer Love Hewitt turned fashion designer with her newly launched maternity wear line.

The 35-year-old actress gave birth to her daughter, Autumn James Hallisay, in November and joined the likes of other celebrity mothers Elle Macpherson, Jessica Simpson, Heidi Klum and Victoria Beckham, reported Radar online.

The collection includes comfy, slouchy, soft fabrics, perfect for a woman who is expecting. Easy-breezy maxi dresses and simple separates in muted colours with pops of royal blue here and there make up the bulk of the collection.

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