Glee geek gets glam: Lea Michele looks VERY different at show's premiere party

She plays an annoying, tenacious, opinionated geek who has a penchant for pleated skirts, buttoned-up blouses and knee-high socks.
So it's little wonder actress Lea Michele couldn't wait to shed her prim and proper on-screen persona and slip into something a lot sexier.
Lea, 23, who plays songstress Rachel Berry in the popular comedy series Glee, looked gorgeous and glamorous in a floor-length silk maxi-dress as she arrived at a party for the show in Los Angeles last night.

Schoolgirl to sex bomb: Actress Lea Michele, who plays Glee club member Rachel Berry, is a far cry from her prim and proper on-screen character

Although none of them were on display last night, Lea recently revealed that she has nine tattoos concealed about her person, proving even more she couldn't be less like her on-screen alter ego.
She joined her co-stars at the bash at the Bar Marmont in West Hollywood for the Glee Spring Premiere Party to celebrate the return of the smash-hit show to our screens.

And the cast lived up to the show's name as they partied at the bar inside the exclusive Chateau Marmont Hotel.

Revealing: Lea flaunts her assets in her low-cut dress as she perfects her pout for the cameras

Glee club geek: Lea Michele as Rachel

They and other specially-invited guests were also given a first look at the new episode on a big screen outside the venue.
Lea was joined by co-stars and fellow glee club members Amber Riley, who plays 'diva in training' Mercedes Jones, 24, who constantly battles with Rachel for the lead vocal.
Also there was Dianna Agron, 23, who plays pregnant ex-cheerleader Quinn Fabray, and Cory Monteith, 27, who stars as Finn Hudson, the fictional William McKinley High School's star quarterback, the lead male vocalist in the glee club and initially thought to be the father of Quinn's unborn child.
Matthew Morrisson, 31, who plays Spanish teacher and glee club coach Will Schuester, was also in attendance as well as Jessalyn Gilsig, 38, who plays Will's estranged wife Terri.
The show's cheerleaders - known as the Cheerios - and glee club members Britney and Santana, played by Heather Morris, 23, and Naya Rivera, also 23, respectively, joined them on the red carpet, as well as Jenna Ushkowitz, 23, who plays Tina Cohen-Chang.
For those that haven't witnessed this latest TV phenomenon, Glee is a comedy series about a high school show choir - known as a glee club - and their daily battles as they prepare for sectionals and fight off bullies - mostly the cheerleaders and footballer players - who mock them on a daily basis, usually by throwing a large slushy drink in their faces.

Former sweethearts: Dianna Agron and Cory Monteith who play Quinn Fabray and Finn Hudson

The first series was split in two with 13 episodes having already been shown around the world which not only brought massive critical acclaim but a huge cult following.
The second part of series one airs in the U.S. tonight and starts back on E4 in the UK next Monday night at 9pm.
The first part ended on episode 13 and saw the glee club, who are called New Directions, win a show choir competition.

Mr and Mrs Glee: Matthew Morrisson and Jessalyn Gilsig who play Will and Terri Schuester

The first half of series one was released to buy on DVD in the UK yesterday and both soundtracks to accompany the show are also available to buy.

Fans of the show have been buzzing about the show's return and have been throwing parties in its honour.
Some went one step further and arranged a Glee flashmob event that took place around London yesterday.

Cheerios: Glee's cheerleaders Britney (L) and Santana, played by Heather Morris and Naya Rivera

Choir girls: Amber Riley and Jessica Ushkowitz, who play Mercedes and Tina, arrive at the party

Meanwhile, to celebrate the show's DVD release, Twentieth Century Fox are celebrating the DVD release by launching a search for the best UK glee club!
If you think your club has what it takes, upload its best routine to www.youtube.com/gleedvduk.
A panel of expert judges including cast members from the Wicked stage production including Lee Mead will choose the winner, and the club that wins will be given a once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform in London’s West End.

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Glee geek gets glam: Lea Michele looks VERY different at show's premiere party

She plays an annoying, tenacious, opinionated geek who has a penchant for pleated skirts, buttoned-up blouses and knee-high socks.
So it's little wonder actress Lea Michele couldn't wait to shed her prim and proper on-screen persona and slip into something a lot sexier.
Lea, 23, who plays songstress Rachel Berry in the popular comedy series Glee, looked gorgeous and glamorous in a floor-length silk maxi-dress as she arrived at a party for the show in Los Angeles last night.

Schoolgirl to sex bomb: Actress Lea Michele, who plays Glee club member Rachel Berry, is a far cry from her prim and proper on-screen character

Although none of them were on display last night, Lea recently revealed that she has nine tattoos concealed about her person, proving even more she couldn't be less like her on-screen alter ego.
She joined her co-stars at the bash at the Bar Marmont in West Hollywood for the Glee Spring Premiere Party to celebrate the return of the smash-hit show to our screens.

And the cast lived up to the show's name as they partied at the bar inside the exclusive Chateau Marmont Hotel.

Revealing: Lea flaunts her assets in her low-cut dress as she perfects her pout for the cameras

Glee club geek: Lea Michele as Rachel

They and other specially-invited guests were also given a first look at the new episode on a big screen outside the venue.
Lea was joined by co-stars and fellow glee club members Amber Riley, who plays 'diva in training' Mercedes Jones, 24, who constantly battles with Rachel for the lead vocal.
Also there was Dianna Agron, 23, who plays pregnant ex-cheerleader Quinn Fabray, and Cory Monteith, 27, who stars as Finn Hudson, the fictional William McKinley High School's star quarterback, the lead male vocalist in the glee club and initially thought to be the father of Quinn's unborn child.
Matthew Morrisson, 31, who plays Spanish teacher and glee club coach Will Schuester, was also in attendance as well as Jessalyn Gilsig, 38, who plays Will's estranged wife Terri.
The show's cheerleaders - known as the Cheerios - and glee club members Britney and Santana, played by Heather Morris, 23, and Naya Rivera, also 23, respectively, joined them on the red carpet, as well as Jenna Ushkowitz, 23, who plays Tina Cohen-Chang.
For those that haven't witnessed this latest TV phenomenon, Glee is a comedy series about a high school show choir - known as a glee club - and their daily battles as they prepare for sectionals and fight off bullies - mostly the cheerleaders and footballer players - who mock them on a daily basis, usually by throwing a large slushy drink in their faces.

Former sweethearts: Dianna Agron and Cory Monteith who play Quinn Fabray and Finn Hudson

The first series was split in two with 13 episodes having already been shown around the world which not only brought massive critical acclaim but a huge cult following.
The second part of series one airs in the U.S. tonight and starts back on E4 in the UK next Monday night at 9pm.
The first part ended on episode 13 and saw the glee club, who are called New Directions, win a show choir competition.

Mr and Mrs Glee: Matthew Morrisson and Jessalyn Gilsig who play Will and Terri Schuester

The first half of series one was released to buy on DVD in the UK yesterday and both soundtracks to accompany the show are also available to buy.

Fans of the show have been buzzing about the show's return and have been throwing parties in its honour.
Some went one step further and arranged a Glee flashmob event that took place around London yesterday.

Cheerios: Glee's cheerleaders Britney (L) and Santana, played by Heather Morris and Naya Rivera

Choir girls: Amber Riley and Jessica Ushkowitz, who play Mercedes and Tina, arrive at the party

Meanwhile, to celebrate the show's DVD release, Twentieth Century Fox are celebrating the DVD release by launching a search for the best UK glee club!
If you think your club has what it takes, upload its best routine to www.youtube.com/gleedvduk.
A panel of expert judges including cast members from the Wicked stage production including Lee Mead will choose the winner, and the club that wins will be given a once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform in London’s West End.

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Britney Spears bravely agrees to release un-airbrushed images of herself next to the digitally-altered versions

Celebrities and the industry around them is often accused of producing images that affect young people's body image.
Which is why it's so refreshing to see one of the world's most famous pop stars allowing all of their imperfections to be highlighted.
Britney Spears has allowed the pre-airbrushed images from a shoot she took part in for fashion firm Candie's to be used ALONGSIDE the digitally-altered ones, so people can see the difference.

Brave move: Britney Spears has allowed airbrushed images from her shoot to be released along with the original raw photos which show all her imperfections

The 29-year-old singer made the extraordinary move in order to highlight the pressure exerted on women to look perfect.

 

In the first shot, she is seen facing the camera with her arms behind her back.
Imperfections that can be clearly seen in the un-airbrushed shot include blemishes on her calf, her larger thighs and, if you look really closely, you can see her feet have dry skin on them.
The airbrushed pictures, however, tell a different story with a slimmed-down waist and flawless, skinny legs.
Meanwhile, in the second picture, she is seen from the back - in the un-airbrushed shot she has areas of cellulite on the back of her thighs, a tattoo on her lower back (sometimes called a 'tramp stamp') is clearly visible and her backside is a little out of shape.
However, in the altered photo all of these imperfections have been wiped out - and she appears to have a pert rear, unrealistically smooth skin, slimmer legs and the tattoo has vanished.

Shaping up: The pop star's whole body has been trimmed down with the use of a computer, even down to removing a tattoo on her back

A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: 'Britney is proud of her body - imperfections and all.'
Of the experience, the singer told press: 'I had so much fun shooting the Candies for Kohl's campaign. My favorite set-up was against the gigantic wall of pink cotton candy.'
And she added: 'I got to wear the cutest clothes and they are perfect for summer!'

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Britney Spears bravely agrees to release un-airbrushed images of herself next to the digitally-altered versions

Celebrities and the industry around them is often accused of producing images that affect young people's body image.
Which is why it's so refreshing to see one of the world's most famous pop stars allowing all of their imperfections to be highlighted.
Britney Spears has allowed the pre-airbrushed images from a shoot she took part in for fashion firm Candie's to be used ALONGSIDE the digitally-altered ones, so people can see the difference.

Brave move: Britney Spears has allowed airbrushed images from her shoot to be released along with the original raw photos which show all her imperfections

The 29-year-old singer made the extraordinary move in order to highlight the pressure exerted on women to look perfect.

 

In the first shot, she is seen facing the camera with her arms behind her back.
Imperfections that can be clearly seen in the un-airbrushed shot include blemishes on her calf, her larger thighs and, if you look really closely, you can see her feet have dry skin on them.
The airbrushed pictures, however, tell a different story with a slimmed-down waist and flawless, skinny legs.
Meanwhile, in the second picture, she is seen from the back - in the un-airbrushed shot she has areas of cellulite on the back of her thighs, a tattoo on her lower back (sometimes called a 'tramp stamp') is clearly visible and her backside is a little out of shape.
However, in the altered photo all of these imperfections have been wiped out - and she appears to have a pert rear, unrealistically smooth skin, slimmer legs and the tattoo has vanished.

Shaping up: The pop star's whole body has been trimmed down with the use of a computer, even down to removing a tattoo on her back

A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: 'Britney is proud of her body - imperfections and all.'
Of the experience, the singer told press: 'I had so much fun shooting the Candies for Kohl's campaign. My favorite set-up was against the gigantic wall of pink cotton candy.'
And she added: 'I got to wear the cutest clothes and they are perfect for summer!'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1265676/Britney-Spears-releases-airbrushed-images-digitally-altered-versions.html#ixzz0l5VV43Pj

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On a tight schedule, Katy? Perry arrives at recording studio in an eye-watering LBD

Recording her new album in New York yesterday, Katy Perry clearly believes there's no excuse to dress down.

Arriving at a studio in Chinatown, New York, the I Kissed A Girl singer looked ready for a night out clubbing in a little black dress and killer heels.

The 25-year-old's dress was so tight in fact, onlookers could clearly see the outline of her strapless bra underneath.

 

Figure-hugging: Katy Perry arrives at a New York recording studio in a very tight black dress and heels

Perry left fiance Russell Brand back at their hotel to hit the studio to record the follow-up to her 2008 breakout album One Of The Boys.

The upcoming LP will be her third album. She released her debut disc Katy Hudson, a gospel-rock album, in 2001.

Perry recently said she was focusing on recording her album first before she started making wedding plans for her nuptials to Brand later this year.

She said: 'Well, I have to plan my new album, first and then I'm going to get to my wedding - but I'm really excited about that, too.

Focused: Perry is putting her new album ahead of planning her wedding

'Russell is a real match for me - in previous relationships I feel like I've just steamrolled the guy, so it's nice to find someone I can't do that to.'

Perry hit the studio on Tuesday after spending the previous day apartment hunting in the Big Apple with Brand.

Their flat search comes just a few months after they bought a four-bedroom, 1920s house in the Hollywood Hills.

 

They are also looking for a new home in London after Brand put his £2.5million North London bachelor pad on the market.

Brand proposed to Perry after fewer than four months of dating on New Year's Eve, during a romantic trip to India's Taj Rambagh Palace hotel.

Building their future: Perry and fiance Russell Brand looked at some apartments in the East Village area of New York on Monday

They are hoping to return to India later this year to tie the knot, Perry's friend and bridesmaid Rihanna revealed last week.

Rihanna told US radio DJ Ryan Seacrest during an interview on his KIIS FM show: 'She put (organising the hen night) on me last week.

'I have to come up with something cool because she's getting married in India so I'm like "OK, now what do I do to match that?"

'That's at the end of the year so we've got some time to plan that.'

The singer recently revealed that her long-haired fiancé had turned into a bridezilla who was obsessed with weddings.

She said: 'He's a total bridezilla. He's like a freak. He's always buying bride magazines.

'Every time we go out for breakfast, he's like "Can we just stop and get a bride magazine?"'

...Cut! Russell prepares for film role with a new look

Russell Brand is steeling himself for a trip to the barber for the sake of his Hollywood career.

While  he was able to keep his long-tressed look for his role as Aldous Snow in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him To The Greek, his upcoming part in the remake of 1981 classic Arthur requires drastic action.

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Rebranded: Russell now and with shorter locks when an Essex boy aged 16

And the hirsute comic actor now realises that a trim will hopefully open up more film roles for him

Brand said: 'Normally, I play people where the only thing you need to change is my name.

'But for this, I'm going to change my hair a bit,' he told The Sun.

'I saw a mocked-up picture of how it would look and it didn't look good - like Natalie Portman with a beard.'

'If I'm going to pursue a career in films, I can't always play Rasputin.'

'I can play him once maybe, play Che Guevara, various homeless people and then it's going to have to be a haircut.'

And to help MailOnline readers imagine what he may soon look like, we've found a picture of him with nicely shorn locks as a teenager.

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On a tight schedule, Katy? Perry arrives at recording studio in an eye-watering LBD

Recording her new album in New York yesterday, Katy Perry clearly believes there's no excuse to dress down.

Arriving at a studio in Chinatown, New York, the I Kissed A Girl singer looked ready for a night out clubbing in a little black dress and killer heels.

The 25-year-old's dress was so tight in fact, onlookers could clearly see the outline of her strapless bra underneath.

 

Figure-hugging: Katy Perry arrives at a New York recording studio in a very tight black dress and heels

Perry left fiance Russell Brand back at their hotel to hit the studio to record the follow-up to her 2008 breakout album One Of The Boys.

The upcoming LP will be her third album. She released her debut disc Katy Hudson, a gospel-rock album, in 2001.

Perry recently said she was focusing on recording her album first before she started making wedding plans for her nuptials to Brand later this year.

She said: 'Well, I have to plan my new album, first and then I'm going to get to my wedding - but I'm really excited about that, too.

Focused: Perry is putting her new album ahead of planning her wedding

'Russell is a real match for me - in previous relationships I feel like I've just steamrolled the guy, so it's nice to find someone I can't do that to.'

Perry hit the studio on Tuesday after spending the previous day apartment hunting in the Big Apple with Brand.

Their flat search comes just a few months after they bought a four-bedroom, 1920s house in the Hollywood Hills.

 

They are also looking for a new home in London after Brand put his £2.5million North London bachelor pad on the market.

Brand proposed to Perry after fewer than four months of dating on New Year's Eve, during a romantic trip to India's Taj Rambagh Palace hotel.

Building their future: Perry and fiance Russell Brand looked at some apartments in the East Village area of New York on Monday

They are hoping to return to India later this year to tie the knot, Perry's friend and bridesmaid Rihanna revealed last week.

Rihanna told US radio DJ Ryan Seacrest during an interview on his KIIS FM show: 'She put (organising the hen night) on me last week.

'I have to come up with something cool because she's getting married in India so I'm like "OK, now what do I do to match that?"

'That's at the end of the year so we've got some time to plan that.'

The singer recently revealed that her long-haired fiancé had turned into a bridezilla who was obsessed with weddings.

She said: 'He's a total bridezilla. He's like a freak. He's always buying bride magazines.

'Every time we go out for breakfast, he's like "Can we just stop and get a bride magazine?"'

...Cut! Russell prepares for film role with a new look

Russell Brand is steeling himself for a trip to the barber for the sake of his Hollywood career.

While  he was able to keep his long-tressed look for his role as Aldous Snow in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him To The Greek, his upcoming part in the remake of 1981 classic Arthur requires drastic action.

Enlarge  

Rebranded: Russell now and with shorter locks when an Essex boy aged 16

And the hirsute comic actor now realises that a trim will hopefully open up more film roles for him

Brand said: 'Normally, I play people where the only thing you need to change is my name.

'But for this, I'm going to change my hair a bit,' he told The Sun.

'I saw a mocked-up picture of how it would look and it didn't look good - like Natalie Portman with a beard.'

'If I'm going to pursue a career in films, I can't always play Rasputin.'

'I can play him once maybe, play Che Guevara, various homeless people and then it's going to have to be a haircut.'

And to help MailOnline readers imagine what he may soon look like, we've found a picture of him with nicely shorn locks as a teenager.

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I've never had a problem with nudity, says proud-to-be-40 Catherine Zeta-Jones

She made a few hearts skip a beat when she peeled off her top for Antonio Banderas in Zorro.
But Catherine Zeta-Jones has largely frustrated her army of male fans by keeping a pretty modest profile in her acting roles.
However, she's no prude, as she proved by stripping off and sprawling across a bed for a racy photoshoot for an American women's magazine, Allure.

Sultry: Catherine Zeta-Jones poses nude for Allure magazine in her raciest ever photoshoot

She shows she hasn't lost all her curves despite recent paparazzi pictures which suggested her frame was shrinking and prompted a few Catherine Zeta-Bones headlines.
CZJ says in the accompanying interview that she's proud of her body at the age of 40 - and always has been.
Mrs Michael Douglas, currently starring in Broadway show A Little Night Music in New York, was happy to drop the robe for the nude section of the shoot and says nudity is not an issue for her.

Preened: For sexy bed hair, hairstylist Orlando Pita (above) used volumising spray on Zeta-Jones's wet hair, blew it dry, and curled it

Getting her best side: She was pictured by photographer Michael Thompson

She then said: 'That's when your dancing days and being in theatre pay off.
'When you're doing a quick change, you don't give a s*** who sees you.'
However, while Zeta-Jones may be no shrinking violet, she revealed in an interview earlier this year how she is having to cover up more since moving to New York.
The Welsh actress told U.S. chatshow host David Letterman that she has had to stop running around her garden naked after moving from the privacy of Bermuda to bustling New York.

Behind the scenes: Catherine checks out the photographs

She's got it covered: Catherine graces the front of Allure magazine

She told Letterman how she used to frolic nude at the sprawling Bermuda mansion where she lived with husband Michael Douglas, 65, and their children.
But these days her al fresco fun has ended since the family moved to the Big Apple last year.
In the interview with Allure she also revealed her plans for the future with her family, saying she would love to live on a boat and sail around the world. 'I wouldn't be surprised if [we do] that.'

For the full interview with Zeta-Jones, pick up the May issue of Allure, out on April 20 or go to www.allure.com

Too slim? Catherine pictured, left, in New York yesterday and, right, looking rather more spindly while on a walk with husband Michael Douglas at the weekend

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