She's got the sex factor! Kelly Rowland wows in tight red dress to dine at Hollywood hotspot Madeo for second time in a week

She’s preparing for her X Factor USA debut next week but the pressure clearly isn’t getting to Kelly Rowland. 

The 32-year-old singer joined a pal for a relaxed dinner at Madeo in West Hollywood on Friday, just two days after her first visit of the week to the celebrity favourite eatery. 
Gorgeous Kelly, who happily smiled for waiting photographers, showed off her toned figure in a fitted red dress, which she paired with strappy white sandals and a large black bag.

Red hot: Kelly Rowland made sure her mani-pedi matched her scarlet dress as she dined out at Madeo in West Hollywood with a friend

She even matched her manicure and pedicure to her dress, sporting a bright red polish on her nails.
There was no diva behaviour from the Destiny’s Child singer, who was happy to drive her friend

On Wednesday, Kelly met up with her good friend La La Vasquez and a few friends for a girls’ night out at the same restaurant.
Season three of X Factor kicks off with a two-night premiere on September 11 and 12 and Kelly, who was fired from the UK version of the show, is thrilled to be getting another chance on the US version.

No diva behaviour here: The Destiny’s Child singer was happy to drive her friend as they enjoyed a girls' night in Hollywood

She's a regular: This was Kelly's second trip of the week to the Hollywood restaurant, she also dined there on Wednesday

She has said: 'I am very excited to be reuniting with Simon Cowell and The X Factor family.
‘It feels great to be able to take this journey here at home in the states!’
Kelly’s stint on the UK show was blighted by illness that kept her at home in the states for a week - prompting reports that TV bosses were unimpressed that she had even flown back to the US when she should have been mentoring her contestants in Britain.
Kelly also reportedly tried to demand that her $750,000 pay be tripled if she made a return.

Traffic-stopping: They say you should wear red if you want to get noticed, and Kelly was definitely turning heads

And in May 2012, the singer, who lives in Miami, announced her departure from the series, saying: 'I love the UK and being part of the show last year. Mentoring the girls was such an incredible experience I will never forget.
‘I would like to thank Simon for the great opportunity and asking me to be a judge last season.'
At the time, a spokeswoman for the star blamed 'global commitments coupled with the show's increasing demands' for Kelly's departure - although bosses felt that she had never quite gelled with the TV audience.

Bow-tiful: Kelly had worn a bow headband and black dress for her first Madeo dinner of the week

Despite all this, Simon didn’t hold a grudge and drafted in Kelly - who attended the launch party in Los Angeles this week in a stunning grey outfit - to replace Britney Spears. 
A source said: 'Kelly knows the X Factor, she's aware of what it takes to be a judge and she's also outspoken.
'Simon has always remained a fan of Kelly's and she's most definitely in the mix to join the judging panel on X Factor USA.'

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Zimbabwean criminal who burned woman's face with melted plastic cannot be deported because it would breach his human rights

A judge has ruled a Zimbabwean national who was jailed for five and a half years after he scarred a woman for life cannot be deported because it would breach his human rights.
Drug dealer Valentine Harverye burned his 34-year-old victim with a melted cider bottle and scalded her with boiling water. He was said to have assaulted her in front of five or six people at her home in 2009.
An attempt to deport Harverye, made by the Home Office, has now been defeated after he appealed against the move.

Valentine Harverye has defeated an attempt by the Home Office to deport him (file picture posed by model)

Upper Tribunal Judge Christopher Hanson said deporting the 22-year-old could breach his human rights as he would not be able to demonstrate loyalty to Robert Mugabe's party and so may face 'ill-treatment', The Telegraph has reported.
The paper reported the move would have breached Article 3 of the European Convention of Human Rights.
A Home Office spokesman said: 'We are disappointed by the Tribunal's decision as we firmly believe that foreign nationals who break the law should be deported.
'We are examining the detail of this ruling before we decide whether to appeal.'
Harverye was first convicted for common assault in 2004. He went on to commit a further 12 offences, including the assault which left a woman scarred in 2009.
He was jailed for the offence at Nottingham Crown Court.
Conservative MP Priti Patel told the paper: 'This is a shocking case and a dreadful example of how the courts have once again disregarded the rights of the victim over the rights of an appalling criminal.'

Harverye was jailed at Nottingham Crown Court for the assault on the 34-year-old woman

Earlier this week it was revealed the number of foreign criminals who had avoided deportation because it would 'breach their human rights' had almost doubled in a year.
Almost 300 offenders used Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights to argue their right to stay in the country last year.
Statistics from the Home Office showed that 299 'foreign national offenders won appeals' last year - up from 177 the year before, the Sun reported.
Article 8 protects the right to private and family life.

'This is a shocking case and a dreadful example of how the courts have once again disregarded the rights of the victim over the rights of an appalling criminal'
- Conservative MP Priti Patel

A week earlier MailOnline revealed Sanel Sahbaz, a foreign criminal jailed for a series of violent attacks, had successfully argued against deportation because it would violate his human rights.
Sahbaz, a Bosnian who now lives in Hertford, came to Britain as a child in 1993. Since 2005 he has committed a string of offences including common assault, handling stolen goods, theft, public order offences and assaulting police.
In one incident he attacked his landlord, pushing him to the floor, repeatedly kicking him and stamping on his head until the man fell unconscious.
Sahbaz, 30, qualified for automatic deportation after he was jailed for four years, and the Home Office told him he would be sent home.
But he has now been told he can stay indefinitely after he brought a legal challenge under Article 8.
His lawyers argued that if he was sent back to Bosnia it would separate him from his parents, brother and cousin, who are also in Britain, which would breach his rights.
In February Home Secretary Theresa May announced plans to pass a new law demanding that Article 8 of the Act should no longer be a bar to deportation.

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'I've done three or four. I've had the best night of my life': Paranoid schizophrenic raped three women in less than an hour near train station after voices told him to 'get everyone'

A paranoid schizophrenic has been detained indefinitely at a maximum security hospital after he raped three women in less than an hour during a series of violent attacks.


Serial rapist Thomas Hall, 33, attacked four sex workers after prowling around Piccadilly train station, in Manchester.
Hall, who raped three of the women and sexually assaulted the other, is said to have bragged to a friend on the phone 'I've done three or four now. I've had the best night of my life' after attacking his last victim.

Thomas Hall prowled around Piccadilly train station, in Manchester, before attacking four women

At the time of the attacks Hall, who has been a paranoid schizophrenic since he was a teenager, was on police bail for raping another woman a month earlier

Manchester Crown Court heard how Hall had heard voices in his head telling him to 'get everyone'.
Two of the women ran half-naked down the street and flagged down passing motorists to raise the alarm following the attacks, the court was told.
At the time of the attacks Hall, who has been a paranoid schizophrenic since he was a teenager, was on police bail for raping another woman a month earlier.
He will now be detained indefinitely at maximum security Ashworth Hospital under the mental health act.
He cannot be released without the agreement of doctors and a mental health tribunal.
Judge Richard Mansell QC said: 'You are a very dangerous man. Ordinarily you would receive lengthy custodial sentence running well into double figures.

Manchester Crown Court (pictured) heard how Hall had heard voices in his head telling him to 'get everyone'

'These offences demonstrate serious violence and sexual violence. You pose a risk not just to women, but people generally.
'It is impossible to know how long that risk will remain.'
Henry Blackshaw, prosecuting, said Hall, formerly of Audenshaw, Tameside, went out on the evening of Tuesday, March 5, after receiving his benefits payments.

'These offences demonstrate serious violence and sexual violence. You pose a risk not just to women, but people generally' 
- Judge Richard Mansell QC

He was spotted at the offices of the Manchester Action for Street Health charity making derogatory comments about prostitutes.
At about 8.30pm he asked his first victim, who was in her 20s, if she was working before going with her to a nearby industrial estate.
He then grabbed her by the throat, put his hand over her mouth and sexually assaulted her.
He punched her in the face as she fled after she had refused 'compensation'.
He dragged his second victim to a wooded area where he raped her. The woman was said to be so terrified, she said she thought she was going to die.
After breaking free the woman ran into the street where a university lecturer let her take refuge in his car.
Hall's third victim, a sex worker in her 30s, told him she was pregnant to make him stop as he raped her in a field.
She alerted a passing driver after she had managed to escape.
Hall raped his last victim at about 9.30pm after taking a sex worker to an alleyway. She heard him bragging to a friend on the phone afterwards.
He was arrested after police stopped a bus which was making its way out of the city centre.
He is said to have told officers 'how can it be rape if you've paid out?'.
Hall, who also suffers from personality disorders, pleaded guilty to four counts of rape, one sexual assault and assault causing actual bodily harm at an earlier hearing.
Adrian Farrow, defending, said Hall had had a very troubling experience in childhood which led to him having flashbacks.
He said: 'Before these offences he admitted himself to hospital complaining that he was hearing voices and told them they had a responsibility to protect him from others, showing a degree of insight.'

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British pub manager, 24, dies in accident in a lift while on holiday in Barcelona

Victim: Joe Smith, 24, died after being involved in a lift accident while on holiday in Barcelona

A British man has died after being involved in a lift accident while on holiday in Barcelona.
Pub manager Joe Smith, 24, of Leicester, died following an accident in a lift on Tuesday, it was revealed today.
It was unclear how the accident happened or exactly where in the Spanish city it occurred.
His friends took to social media to launch an appeal to raise money to bring his body home - and hit their target just 15 hours later.
A spokesman for the Foreign Office confirmed they had been made aware of the incident.

Paul Talbot, described on Twitter as a tattoo artist, posted a message that said: 'Im trying to help raise money for joe smith , who was tragically killed in barcelona while on holiday , and without any travel insurance. Its going to cost 4000 just to get him home.'

Close friend Matt Barratt-Jones, 37, raised the money by orchestrating a tattoo competition, while others have sold personal items in order to drum up cash.
Tattooist Matt, of Leicester, said: 'People's response has been amazing, I was hoping for support but so far the reaction has been overwhelming.
'It's going to cost at least £4,000 to get him home let alone the funeral costs so the least we could do to help raise money was to give away full day tattoo sessions.'

Tragedy: Joe Smith, 24, of Leicester died following a lift accident in Barcelona. Pictured is Las Ramblas

One donator said: 'Joey was loved by so many people, he was the most kind hearted, caring and genuine person we have ever met. He should be very proud of the man he was.'
A spokeswoman for the Foreign Office said: 'We can confirm the death of a British national in Barcelona on the 3rd of September.
'We are in contact with the family and are providing consular assistance.'

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Shocking Revelation! Rihanna Still Loves Chris Brown...Who'd Believe?

Rihanna struggled to hold back the tears as she admitted she still loves her ex-boyfriend
Chris Brown in an interview with
Oprah Winfrey.

Rihanna is not afraid to admit that Chris Brown is the love of her life (Picture: OWN)

The We Found Love singer told the American talk show host the pair are still working on their fractured relationship after he beat her black and blue the night before she was due to perform at the 2009 Grammy Awards.
‘We built a trust again and that’s it. We love each other and we probably always will,’ the 24-year-old explained.
‘We’ve been working on our friendship again and now we’re very close friends,’ she said. ‘And that’s not anything we’re going to try to change.’
The former lovers have met up numerous times since she dropped the restraining order against him last year, but RiRi says it doesn’t get any easier seeing the Don’t Wake Me Up singer after all these years.
‘It’s awkward because I still love him,’ she told Oprah on her show Oprah’s Next Chapter.

The superstar told Oprah Winfrey how the Don’t Wake Me Up singer still makes her stomach drop (Picture: OWN)

‘My stomach drops and I have to maintain this poker face and not let it get to the outer part of me. I have to maintain it and suppress it.’
And although Brown is now in a relationship with model Karrueche Tran, RiRi isn’t afraid to reaffirm her undying love for him.
‘I think he is the love of my life. He was my first love,’ she said, before going on to explain that she has forgiven her violent ex for assaulting her.
‘I truly love him, so the main thing for me is that he’s at peace… I care. It actually matters [to me] that he finds that peace.’

Brown is now in a relationship with model Karrueche Tran (Picture: Xposurephotos.com)

She continued: ‘I can’t tell people how to feel about it. They’re entitled to feel angry because it wasn’t a good thing that happened. But I have forgiven him.’
Learning from the ordeal, the Bajan beauty now knows exactly what she’s looking for in a man.
She told Oprah: ‘I know what I want. I want a man that loves me, cherishes me, values me.
‘I want them to respect me but I want fun times. I want fun fun times. I want laughs more than anything.
‘I have everything else all I want is a partner in crime to enjoy it with me.

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How Kate told friends about her 'perfect, natural' labour and kept her hairdresser on call for a whole month before Prince George's birth

The Duchess of Cambridge had a 'perfect, natural birth' when she welcomed baby Prince George on July 22nd, the latest issue of Vanity Fair reports.
'She spoke to some of her best girlfriends after the birth and described the birth as perfect,' a source told the October issue of the magazine.
'She said it was straightforward and there were no complications. She wanted a natural birth and she was so happy she was able to have one.'

A 'perfect, natural birth': The Duchess of Cambridge's July 22nd delivery of baby Prince George was apparently exactly as she had hoped it would be

Looking flawless: Kate apparently had her hair stylist on standby for a month before George's birth

And it would seem that the Duchess mirrored her own mother in that regard. George Brown, who has been a close family friend of the Middletons for the past 31 years, told the U.S. glossy that new grandmother Carole had an 'easy and natural' birth when she delivered her own firstborn.
'[It] didn't surprise me,' he said. 'She was fit and competent from the word go. She seemed to take to motherhood amazingly well, and when I went round to see her, she was happily breastfeeding and seemed to know exactly what she was doing.

Natural mother: A family friend says that Kate was 'fit and competent' from the word go

Like mother, like daughter: Carole Middleton holding a baby Catherine at the home of family friend George Brown in 1982

'Catherine was a lovely little baby, cherubic and chubby-cheeked and so good. I remember she didn't cry much at all. I think that was probably because Carole was so relaxed.'

'She decided there was no point trying to hide her bump, so she went for a flattering dress that showed off her curves'

The article also sheds light on new details surrounding the birth, such as Kate's appearance when she entered the hospital in the early hours of the morning (a dark shawl and her hairl loose around her shoulders) - and how waiting photographers decided it would be inappropriate to snap her.
The article also reveals that the Duchess's hairdresser, Amanda Cook Tucker was on standby for the entire month of July.

Family photo: Kate, William and their dog Lupo with new baby Prince George in the garden of the Middleton home in Bucklebury, Berkshire

Back on form: Kate in her first public engagement since giving birth at the start of the Ring O' Fire Anglesey Coastal Ultra Marathon, a three-day foot race around the coast of Anglesey, Wales

The hair stylist, who arrived at the hospital with an assistant, was also responsible for bringing a selection of dresses for Kate to choose from for her first post-baby appearance outside the hospital, the magazine reports.

Tradition: The Prince and late Princess of Wales with a baby Prince William after his christening at Buckingham Palace in 1982

'She chose the pale blue spotted Jenny Packham dress that afternoon because her tummy was still very rounded and she decided there was no point trying to hide her bump, so she went for a flattering dress that showed off her curves,' a source said.
They added that the Duchess was apparently still very emotional at the time, and 'incredibly nervous' about posing for the press, though William was on hand with plenty of reassurance.
Now the Cambridges are apparently planning George's christening, which is set to take place in October or November after the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh return from Scotland.
In accordance with tradition, the royal baby will have six godparents, which are likely to include Kate's sister Pippa and William's brother Prince Harry, the article reports.
He will wear a replica of the christening gown worn by Queen Victoria's children as his father and grandmother did, and as the future head of the Church of England, will most likely be christened at Buckingham Palace by the Archbishop of Canterbury like his ancestors.

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Immagine a Paedophile P.E. teacher, 31, had sex with 14-year-old pupil in school during 18 months of abuse

A school cricket coach who had an 18-month affair with a teenage girl was jailed for eight years today.
Glyn Thompson, 31, had sex with 14-year-old on his desk at the school where he worked, in his car and at both her family home and the family home he shared with the mother of his young son.

The father of one from Burnley, Lancashire, taught at the town's Stoneyholme Community Primary School and met the girl through their shared love of cricket.

During the affair he bought a pregnancy test for the teenager to ensure she was not carrying his baby.


The scandal was exposed when the girl confessed to a friend in an internet chatroom and the friend sent an anonymous letter to the school.
Thompson was later suspended and then sacked from his teaching job.

At Preston Crown Court Thompson, whose partner was also a teacher at the school, pleaded guilty to nine counts of sexual activity with a child.

The illicit relationship began after Thompson met the girl, who was then 13, through cricket and they began swapping 'flirty' emails.

Sylvia Dacre, prosecuting, said Thompson began to groom the girl, adding: 'He asked her for pictures of herself, which she provided.'
She said he began asking her for pictures in which she was pulling down her t-shirt to reveal her chest, and added: 'This gradually progressed to her providing naked pictures.
'He sent one back to her.

'He began taking her to a room at the school, where he physically abused her. He began to touch her all round and began to kiss her on the mouth.'
'She felt pressured and scared. If she tried to refuse he would repeatedly ask her until he got what he wanted.'

Scene of affair: Thompson was a cricket coach at Stoneyholme Primary School and had sex with the girl there

The girl later told police: ‘I was scared, I didn’t know what to do but eventually I got the hang of this.'
Thompson began pestering the girl for sex until they eventually had intercourse over his desk in a classroom, the court heard.

The girl said in her statement to police: I kept refusing because I didn’t want to but finally he got to me. I was scared. I didn’t want to, I didn’t know what it was going to be like.

'On the first occasion it hurt a bit. I didn’t want to say anything - I just closed my eyes.'
The pair also had sex in the living room of his family home and in the teacher's car, during which he made her lie on the car seats so she couldn’t be seen.

The affair emerged when the girl confided in a friend online. The friend was so concerned she told a mother - then wrote an anonymous letter to the school revealing what has been happening.
Thompson, who has a seven-year-old son, later told police the relationship was 'mutual' and said he was 'sorry', and that he didn’t intend to 'use' her.

The headmistress of Stoneyholme said she was pleased with the eight-year jail sentence Mr Thompson received

In mitigation, defence counsel Phillip Holden said: 'He has expressed repeatedly his remorse for his behaviour.

'He’s had a great deal of time to reflect on his offending and has set out in a letter how he feels and the sorrow that he feels both to the victim and to his wider family and the family of the victim.

'Although the complainant admits to being scared, she did not show that to the defendant, who is adamant he didn’t pick up any fear.

'He’s a man who has lost his job and good name, admittedly through his own actions. It’s clear he’s an intelligent man, a man with some real promise.

'It’s a great tragedy that he should find himself in the position he finds himself in today.'
Thompson had pleaded guilty to one count of causing a child to engage in sexual activity and eight counts count of sexual activity with a child at a hearing at Burnley Crown Court in July.
Passing sentence today, Judge Jonathan Gibson banned Thompson from working with children and ordered him to sign the Sex Offender Register for life.

He said: 'It is clear to me she was young and naive and inexperienced when you began to groom her. This includes many emails and exchanging photographs.'

'The effects of your offending will be with the complainant and her family for years to come.'
Outside court, DC Liz Owens of Lancashire Police: 'I am pleased with the sentence, given the horrendous ordeal he put his young victim through.
'He took advantage of a young girl and groomed her over a long period of time.

'We will continue to work with other agencies to support her and hope that today’s sentence will bring her some closure.'
Lisa Davison, headteacher at Stoneyholme Primary School, said: 'Mr Thompson was immediately suspended from his role in school and has since been dismissed.
'I am pleased that this matter has been dealt with so quickly and that Mr Thompson has received a lengthy prison sentence.'

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Zissman suns herself in pretty pink bikini... before getting her hair dip-dyed the same colour

As an Apprentice contestant she spent most of her time in drably-coloured office wear in a bid to be taken seriously.
But since failing to bag the winning spot on the BBC show, it seems that finalist Luisa Zissman has ditched the dull attire in favour of a more feminine look.
The 26-year-old was spotted sunning herself in a girlie pink bikini while in Marbella last week, before getting her hair dip-dyed the same colour when she was back in London on Thursday.

Think pink: Luisa Zissman wore a girlie bikini embellished with a sequined bow while on holiday in Marbella last week

She might be a businesswoman, but Luisa looked like she was a long way from the boardroom as she let her hair down in the Spanish city earlier in the month.
And after parading around in a barely-there gold bikini, the star decided to swap it in favour of something a little more feminine, but no less revealing.
Clearly proud of her curvaceous bikini body, she spent the day sunning herself by the pool in the saccharine sweet two-piece, in between swimming in the pool.

Favourite colour: The former Apprentice star seemed confident in the saccharine sweet bikini as she paraded around the pool

High energy: The businesswoman seemed in high spirits as she did a large star jump into the pool

Sunning herself: Luisa treated herself to a relaxed day in the sun as she chatted to pals in the pool

Posing up: The star certainly made the most of he curvaceous figure as she pulled a number of sultry poses

Showering off: Luisa cooled off as she ducked her head under the poolside shower to wash off the chlorine

  

The push-up bra top had a large sequined bow attached to the front to add a little glamour, while the low-slung bottoms had tie-up bows at the sides.
And the confident star certainly wasn't shy about wandering around the pool area without a cover-up on, happy to have all eyes on her.
While she spent much of the day sitting in the pool and chatting to her pals, she got a sudden burst of energy later on as she was spotted doing a star jump into the water.

Bow-tiful: Luisa retied the bows on the side of her bikini as after her vigorous swim in the pool during her holiday

Party girl: The ambitious star seemed like she was having a whale of a time as she let her hair down with her friends

No wallflower: Luisa certainly didn't seem worried about covering up as she showed off her incredible bikini body

Quick dip: Luisa proved that she loved the water as she spent as lot of time cooling off with a swim

Back in London this week, Luisa headed to the Colour B4 pamper day at Electric Salon where she treated herself to a dip-dye, having had raven hair for the past five years.
Speaking to MailOnline before making the colour change, Luisa said: ‘I’m so nervous about doing this! It will be perfect for V but I’m just not sure how well it will go down when I have to go back to work and into meetings.'

She's still a fan! Luisa headed to the Electric Salon on Thursday to get the ends of her hair dip-dyed pink

New look: The star certainly looked a long way from the boardroom after dying the end of her brunette locks bright pink

Pampering session: The party girl looked completely relaxed as she treated herself to a pampering day following her holiday

‘It will be a fun new look for V though, and I can just wash it out if I don’t like it.’
And Luisa won’t have too much trouble to remove the pink, as Colour B4 a hair colour remover - helping people be brave to experiment.

She loves pink! It obviously wasn't a tough decision for Luisa as she opted for the girlie colour

Ditched the glam: Luisa looked far more casual than usual for her trip to the salon, pairing ripped jeans with a baggy jumper

Perfectly coiffed: Luisa grinned as she headed home with her newly dip-dyed locks on display

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