Is that you Nicki? Minaj is transformed in elegant black dress as she bags a front row seat at Herve Leger's Fashion Week show

She has pioneered her own vivacious sense of style.

But on Saturday Nicki Minaj was among the enthusiastic spectators of somebody else's creations at the Herve Leger by Max Azria show at New York Fashion Week show.

The 30-year-old rapper joined an array of stars including Jamie Chung and Giuliana Rancic to see the Spring runway show of the designer responsible for the famous 'bandage' dress.

Dressed to impress: Nicki Minaj made an impression in a silver black and silver number at the Herve Leger by Max Azria show at Fashion Week in New York City on Saturday

Striking: The 30-year-old rapper is becoming quite the spearhead in the fashion world

Nicki was utterly demure in a form-fitting black and silver dress by the designer in question.

The patterned garment featured an imposing black strap down the front and centre, as well as fur shoulders.

The blonde haired star teamed it with a pair of black Giuseppe Zanotti pumps to create a perfectly chic ensemble.

Attitude: Nicki exuded confidence in her strong stance backstage prior to the show

VIP: The Starships singer had an entourage usher her into the New York City venue

A spectator this time: Nicki Minaj sat patiently in he crowd waiting to see the show that would showcase the work of the designer responsible for the famed 'bandage' dress

Just like anyone else: The star captured moments on her smart phone as the models strutted down the runway

Gold bling decorated Nicki's wrists and she carried a gold and black clutch for the occasion.

Making sure to add her own signature splash of colour, her nails were painted in an array of fluorescent colours.

Throughout the show the famed singer snapped away on her smart phone, uploading moments to her various social media pages.

Gentlemen start your engines: Katie Cassidy steamed up the front row in a matching mesh top and pants

More guests: Holland Roden went for a splash of colour whilst Giuliana Rancic opted for one of the designer's famous 'bandage' dresses

The man himself: Designer Herve Leger posed alongside Giuliana Rancic backstage prior to his Spring runway show

Knockouts: Petra Nemcova (L) and Jamie Chung arrived for the runway show looking striking

Nicki sat in an all-star crowd that boasted the likes of Petra Nemcova, Jamie Chung, Holland Roden, Cara Santana and Giuliana Rancic.

Many of them opted to wear bandage-style frocks in honour of the esteemed designer.

Nicki recently shot a music video with Chris Brown for his track Love More, on which she featured.

She will be appearing on his latest album alongside Kelly Rowland, Wiz Khalifa, and - according to Brown's tweet - Rihanna.

Before the house filled up: Lauriana Mae and Cara Santana - who is engaged to Jesse Metcalfe - struck stunning poses before sitting down for the show to take place

Front and centre: Holland Roden, Jamie Chung, Chloe Bridges and Perrey Reeves were stylish and scored the best seats in the house at the runway show

Plenty to see: The Super Bass singer tweeted her appreciation about the show as she sat in the audience

The strut: Leger's designs feature an array of striking straight lines and lines that flatter the female shape

Wearable: The designs are approachable and have made their way into mainstream style

Standard Nicki Minaj: The vivacious singer - pictured here at the 2011 MTV VMA's - is known to step out in numbers like this, creating her own unique sense of style

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Life's a beach when you're the First Family of music! Beyonce and Jay Z continue luxury holiday with Blue Ivy

Ain't no party like a Beyonce party... and the stunning singer is continuing to celebrate her 32nd birthday in style aboard a super yacht off the coast of Italy.
With her husband Jay Z and daughter Blue Ivy by her side, the newly 32-year-old has been marking another year off the calender enjoying French champagne, relaxation and family time in the Nerano sunshine.
While most days the pop star and her rapper beau have enjoyed swimming off their massive vessel's bow, on Friday the family were ready to stretch their sea legs heading to shore.

Birthday break: Beyonce and Jay Z took daughter Blue Ivy on to shore Friday as their birthday celebration continues for the singer aboard a luxury yacht moored off Nerano, Italy

Of course, fashion icon Beyonce looked flawless doing so, turning the gangplank into a catwalk.
Putting her own spin on resort wear, the Girls singer donned a flowing cheesecloth cotton skirt with a cropped white patterned top in matching material, which showed off the performer's toned stomach.
Keeping her look simple the star wore a pair of white gladiator sandals and allowed her newly cropped blonded 'do to fall in small waves around her face.
Beyonce's only accessory was a white headband, instead the star's focus was on making sure to bring a professional looking camera to capture her family's exploration of the local town but also taking more candid shots on her iPhone.
Following her mother's lead, one-year-old Blue Ivy was also dressed head to toe in white.

Mini me: Blue Ivy and Beyonce both donned white outfits with headbands

Cradled in her mother's arms the adorable baby was dressed in a white sun frock with matching sandals and a big bow on her head, that made the little girl look like she was wearing bunny ears.
Jay Z made sure to match his leading ladies, donning a white shirt, rolling the sleeves up, as well asd a pair of black shorts and white high top sneakers.
The family looked like an advertising campaign as they picked their way through sun-bakers and made their way up the white pebbled beach.
After their family day on shore, Beyonce and her beau made sure to get some couple's time in once back on the yacht.

Boat date: After their trip to shore the couple enjoyed some alone time aboard a row boat

The married pair enjoyed some special time together aboard a small row boat - manned, of course, by a strong staff member.
Relaxing on the tiny boat, the singer laid back onto her husband closing her eyes and drifting off to sleep.
For their romantic date, Beyonce changed out of her white ensemble swapping out into a striking muti-coloured and patterned look.
The 32-year-old wore a leopard print bikini under a technicoloured tie-dyed short halter-necked jumpsuit with a matching headscarf.
After her minimal on shore look, Beyonce made sure to accessorise this time around wearing a three stranded necklace and cateye glasses.

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Forget France!! Wenger's turning to Germany as Arsenal boss targets Reus, Gundogan and Bender to join Mertesacker and co

An intense scouting drive by Arsenal has pinpointed three of the Bundesliga’s top stars as Arsene Wenger attempts to add to the club’s growing German contingent.
Wenger has requested detailed dossiers on Borussia Dortmund pair Marco Reus and Ilkay  Gundogan and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender.


The Arsenal manager is also keeping tabs on Dortmund’s Poland right back Lukasz Piszczek, as the Gunners seek a replacement for Bacary Sagna, who could leave on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Talented: Dortmund's Marco Reus is one of a generation of outstanding German youngsters

With Wenger under intense pressure to improve his squad, after eight years without Arsenal winning a trophy, all the club’s scouts were asked to recommend two names for every position at the start of the summer in preparation for the opening of the transfer window.
The German trio featured heavily in the list of prospective targets and Wenger has asked to be kept regularly updated on the progress of Gundogan, Reus and Bender.
Hard-working midfielder Bender appears to be held in the highest regard by Wenger.
Indeed, the Gunners saw an £18.5million bid for the Germany player rejected by Leverkusen in the summer.

Wanted: Lars Bender and Ilkay Gundogan (right) could both be the subject of bids from Arsenal

Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp has made it clear he has no intention of allowing pacy forward Reus or midfielder Gundogan leave, but the pair remain firmly on Wenger’s radar.
When Mesut Ozil dramatically signed for £42.5million from Real Madrid on transfer-deadline day he joined an already healthy number of Germany’s top stars in Arsenal’s first-team squad.
Per Mertesacker, Lukas Podolski and Serge Gnabry have arrived from Werder Bremen, Cologne and Stuttgart respectively in recent seasons.
Even 16-year-old hot prospect Gedion Zelalem is also a German national.

First-team regulars: Per Mertesacker and Lukas Podolski have already had an impact at Arsenal

And attacking midfielder Thomas Eisfeld, 20, who is expected to feature in Arsenal’s Capital One Cup campaign this season, was also signed from Borussia Dortmund.
This influx of German talent at the Emirates is a deliberate ploy by Wenger and his trusted chief scout Steve Rowley.
As revealed by Sportsmail on Tuesday, the first scouting reports conducted by Arsenal on Ozil date back to 2007, when the talented playmaker first broke into  Schalke’s first team.
Since then, Rowley, at Wenger’s request, has extensively expanded Arsenal’s scouting network in  Germany as the club look to exploit the country’s burgeoning talent pool.
And the strategy to enhance  their scouting presence seems to be paying off.
In addition to Reus, Gundogan and Bender, Arsenal showed a solid interest in Schalke’s wonderkid Julian Draxler over the summer, but the club were not prepared to meet the 19-year-old’s £40million release clause.

Youthful: Schalke's Julian Draxler is another potential recruit

The professor: Arsene Wenger continues to scour Europe for the finest signings

In the previous transfer window, in January, Wenger had also tried to sign Bayern Munich pair Manuel Neuer and Mario Gotze — then still playing at Dortmund — among others.
Rowley, who has ensured that even German academy games are attended by Gunners scouts, spent long periods of last season based in the country as he looked to gain as much knowledge as possible on the nation’s best up-and-coming players.
And Wenger’s trusted confidant is expected to spend more time in Germany again this season ahead of further spending splurges in  January and next summer. In the past Arsenal have, with varying degrees of success, initiated similar scouting strategies in France and Spain during Wenger’s lengthy reign at the club.

Past targets: The ambitious Wenger has previously attempted to sign Manuel Neuer and Mario Gotze (right)

Wenger’s intrinsic knowledge of French players saw Arsenal sign the likes of Patrick Vieira, Emmanuel Petit, Thierry Henry and Robert Pires when he arrived in English football.
Later Arsenal took significant steps to tap into the Spanish talent pool by appointing Francis Cagigao as their head scout in the country.
Cagigao, the man who recommended Cesc Fabregas to Wenger, has since led Arsenal’s attempts to lure Barcelona’s best young talent to London.
Barca defender Martin Montoya, 22, whose contract expires at the end of this season, is the latest to be monitored

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'Nervous' Fellaini believes Manchester United are ready to retain the title despite lack of new arrivals at Old Trafford

Marouane Fellaini was 'nervous' as transfer deadline day arrived but insists he has joined a Manchester United team that is set up to retain the Barclays Premier League title.

The 25-year-old Belgian midfielder's move from Everton to be reunited with former Goodison Park boss David Moyes was completed late on Monday night.
United's new manager had been linked with several players including Toffees left-back Leighton Baines, Athletic Bilbao's Ander Herrera and Real Madrid's Fabio Coentrao, but his summer-long efforts ended with Fellaini being his only high-profile recruit.

Nerves: Marouane Fellaini says he was nervous that a deal to join Manchester United wouldn't happen

Ready to win: Fellaini thinks this Manchester United team is ready to retain the title

The scarcity of signings provided much of the post-match debate following United's 1-0 defeat at Liverpool last Sunday but Fellaini, who had Old Trafford on his mind before United made their decisive move, is confident of achieving success with his new club.
After helping Belgium to a 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Scotland at Hampden on Friday night, Fellaini turned his attention back to United.

Missing out: Manchester United missed out on a number of players including Athletic Bilbao's Ander Herrera

'It is a big step for me,' he said. 'But I have played five years in England, I know the league and I know the players so I don't think I will have a problem with this move.
'Of course I look forward to it, I am playing with big players so I need to work hard for my place.
'To win a trophy with Manchester United and play a lot of games, that is important.
'I watched the game (against Liverpool) and in the second half the team played very well and had a lot of chances but couldn't score, but football is like this.
'It will be tough, every year is tough for the big teams but I think Manchester United has the quality to win the championship so I look forward to this.'
Fellaini, set to make his United debut against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford next Saturday, recalled a 'great week' for him which ended with Belgium taking a massive step towards the World Cup finals in Brazil next summer.
'When I started the campaign with Everton I looked forward to the transfer so in the end I was happy,' he said.

Comfortable: Kevin Mirallas scores to make it 2-0 to Belgium at Hampden Park

'I was a little bit nervous on Monday but in the end I have my transfer and I have won with Belgium so I am happy.
'It wasn't my best game but we won and it was a good game for us.
'We scored the first half and dominated the game and that was important.'
Asked light-heartedly if there might be repercussion from Glaswegian Moyes, who watched from the Hampden stand as Scotland ended the evening at the bottom of Group A, Fellaini smiled and said: 'I don't think so.'

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Lady Gaga steals the show at the Fashion Media Awards in a bizarre double-breasted pinstripe jumpsuit with billowing sleeves

Lady Gaga once again dominated the spotlight as she arrived for the first annual Fashion Media Awards hosted by The Daily Front Row in New York City on Friday night.


The quirky popstar clearly went with the motto 'bigger is better' when it came to her outfit - and hair.

It's little wonder the 27-year-old didn't take a tumble in her towering black platform heels, which defied gravity.

She really has gone Gaga! Lady Gaga didn't disappoint as she arrived to the Fashion Media Awards in New York City on Friday dressed in a typically kooky ensemble

The petite 5ft 1in songstress teetered her way into the venue with her arms outstretched for balance.

The star donned a bizarre grey pinstripe jumpsuit for the evening's festivities.

Huge voluminous puffy sleeves added some flair to the double-breasted suit attire, which she wore over a high-neck white shirt.

Defying gravity: The popstar teetered along in her towering black platform heels, which she wore with a bizarre grey pinstripe jumpsuit with huge voluminous sleeves and a white high-neck shirt

Dwarfed! The popstar was positively swamped by her humungous hair and billowing sleeves as she took to the podium to speak at Harlow

Fashionista: The Applause singer was rather animated as she addressed the illustrious audience

Her favourite blonde wig was styled in an equally enormous curled 'do, which perfectly set off her minimal peachy make-up.

Large round black sunglasses covered her eyes as she made her way past the throng of paparazzi into the ceremony.

Giving the fashionista a run for her money in the style stakes, Jessica Biel wowed in her optical illusion dress.
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Va-va-voom! Jessica Biel gave Gaga a run for her money in her form-fitting black leather optical illusion dress, which had silver studs up the sides

Angelic: Victoria's Secret model Karlie Kloss showed off her long, lean limbs in a tiny white crop top and matching frilly skirt and belt combo, which she teamed with white heels

The tight black leather knee-length number fit her seamlessly, while silver studs up the sides enhanced her figure to perfection. 

Cute pastel stilettos softened the look, matching her baby pink and black clutch.

The 31-year-old showed off striking new sleek ombre locks, which were enhanced by bronze eyeshadow and nude lips.

Fashion face-off: Kate Upton (left) and Jessica Biel battled it out for best little black dress

'Not only is @mrjoezee the @DailyFrontRow Creative Director of the Year, he also gives the best hugs!' Jessica Biel tweeted her love for Elle's Joe Zee after presenting him with his award

The star was thrilled to present friend Joe Zee with the 2013 Creative Director Of The Year Award at the event for his work at Elle magazine.

Meanwhile, fresh from crowning the winner of Project Runway in a showstopping bronze sequinned one-shouldered fishtail gown, Heidi Klum slipped into a slinky metallic handkerchief three-quarter length dress to attend the awards ceremony.

The mom-of-four went braless in her unusual striped ensemble, which she teamed with snakeskin pumps as she walked in on the arm of good pal Tim Gunn. 

Spot the difference! Alyssa Milano was positively dotty at she arrived in a classy black silk high-waisted skirt and sheer spotted shirt after her more low-key appearance at the Project Runway finale earlier that day

Model-of-the-moment: The 21-year-old looked stunning with pink flushed cheeks and lips and black rimmed eyes, while she kept her curves in check with a high-neck dress, which was cinched in at the waist

The Project Runway mentor looked dapper in a blue suit, pink gingham shirt and blue paisley tie, which he teamed with brown suede shoes.

Heidi, 40, sported a golden summer glow and little make-up, while she wore her blonde hair in a no-fuss ponytail.

Also adding some glamour to the night's proceedings was Kate Upton.

Make it work! It's surprising Tim Gunn didn't have a word of warning for pal Heidi Klum, who went braless as she accompanied him to the awards in a slink metallic handkerchief dress

Inseparable: The couple later took to the stage together at the inaugural awards ceremony

Hello down there! The 6ft 1in beauty was a towering presence as she took to the podium to speak

The 21-year-old model-of-the-moment kept her curves covered up in a sexy LBD, which she cinched in at the waist with a thick black belt.

The blonde beauty wore her hair up in a chic 'do and accentuated her stunning features with striking feminine make-up, while she accessorised with a simple black clutch and strappy stilettos.
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California girl! The mom-of-four sported a beautiful golden tan and shimmery bronze make-up, while she wore her hair up in a simple ponytail and showed off her ruby red talons

A little bit rock'n'roll: Fashion designer Betsey Johnson showed off her own unusual style as she rocked out on the red carpet

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Foreign doctors ‘to face language tests before they can work in hospitals’ after complaints about poor care

New powers to test doctors' language skills could be introduced after a survey showed that patients' lives were being put at risk.

An alarming 66 cases were investigated by senior NHS staff in 2011after patients complained that they had received poor treatment from doctors who had a poor grasp of the English language.
In an attempt to tackle the problem, the Government has proposed introducing language tests specifically for doctors arriving from EU countries in what would amount to a change to EU law.

Powers: The Government is seeking for a change to EU law to allow the GMC to test language skills of doctors

Although the General Medical Council can test the English of doctors from non EU countries, it has been banned from testing the skills of those arriving from member states since 1983.
More than 25,000 doctors from the EU are registered to practice in the UK, none of whom have ever been tested for their English skills.
Health minister Dr Dan Poulter said: 'Overseas doctors make a hugely valuable contribution to the NHS but it is clear that tougher checks are needed.
'We have already strengthened the way doctors' language skills are checked at a local level.

Important step: Health minister Dan Poulter said the change would prevent doctors with limited English from practicing in the UK

'These new powers are an important step in making the system even stronger by allowing the GMC to carry out checks on a national level before they start work in the UK and prevent doctors who do not have the necessary knowledge of English from treating patients.'

Roughly half of the 500 senior doctors responsible for investigating complaints took part in a poll, which revealed the scale of the language problem.
In 2008 German Dr Daniel Urbani killed Cambridge patient David Gray when he confused two drugs and gave him 10 times the recommended dose of diamorphine.
Under the Government's plans, the GMC would not be given the right to automatically test all EU doctors, but it would be able to carry out tests if concerns were raised when they registered to work.
Inspectors could be given the right to check competency when looking at qualifications, how long doctors have been registered in other countries and what experience they have.
Red flags might include doctors turning up with interpreters, poor English in interviews or poor written English on application forms.
Any worries could then prompt full testing of the doctor's language skills.
The new plans would also allow the GMC to assess any doctor if language concerns arise during a fitness-to-practise investigation.
At present, the GMC has no powers to carry out such checks during its hearings.

Lethal dose: Dr Daniel Urbani killed a patient after confusing two different drugs

Chief executive of the GMC Niall Dickson said: 'We are delighted that the Government is consulting on changes to the Medical Act to give us new powers to check the English language skills of all doctors when we have concerns about them.

'This is an important move that will help protect patients and will be welcomed across the country.'
A spokesman for the British Medical Association (BMA) said: 'It is vital for clinical safety that doctors working in the UK have the appropriate English language skills to communicate effectively with colleagues and their patients.
'The BMA believes that it is right that we consider enhancing the GMC's powers to ensure doctors working in the UK can speak English well enough before they treat patients.'
At a local level, staff called responsible officers - appointed senior doctors - already have a legal duty to make sure doctors can speak English to perform their role.
Since April, there has also been one, single national list which every GP has to be on before they can treat NHS patients.
The new changes are expected to come into force next year. A 12-week consultation on the proposals will run until December 2

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Exclusive! Sturridge OUT of England clash with Ukraine leaving Hodgson short on strikers

Daniel Sturridge has been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier with Ukraine in Kiev on Tuesday.

Sturridge missed Friday night's win over Moldova at Wembley after aggravating a groin injury in Liverpool's triumph over Manchester United last weekend.
It had been hoped the striker would have recovered sufficiently for him to report back for duty this evening.

Blow: Daniel Sturridge has been ruled out of England's qualifier against Ukraine

However, the Football Association has confirmed that will not happen.
'The FA can confirm that Daniel Sturridge will not return to the England squad ahead of the World Cup qualifier with Ukraine on Tuesday," said the FA in a statement.
'Club England medical staff have been in constant contact with their counterparts at Liverpool football club since he returned there on Thursday, his injury has not progressed as had been hoped and it is now clear that Sturridge will not be fit for the match in Kiev on Tuesday evening.'

Out: Sturridge was taken off on a stretcher against Manchester United last weekend

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