Fancy seeing you here! Kate Beckinsale takes daughter Lily to get her nails done... and runs into Brooke Shields

By Sarah Bull


Fancy seeing you here! Kate Beckinsale (left) took daughter Lily (front left) to get her nails done and ran into Brooke Shields there with her two daughters (in blue and yellow)


With thousands of Hollywood stars living in Los Angeles, the likelihood of two bumping into each other is higher than average.

So it's no wonder Kate Beckinsale didn't look too surprised when she bumped into actress Brooke Shields as she took daughter Lily to get her nails done.

The 37-year-old actress decided to treat nine-year-old Lily to some pampering at the Nail Spa Lane in Santa Monica when she ran into Brooke, who was there with her own daughters Rowan, seven, and four-year-old Grier.


Having a chat: Kate and Brooke didn't stop talking as they had their nails done


Kate, who was recently named the third hottest mother in Hollywood in a new poll, looked relaxed and casual in her outfit of a white long-sleeved T-shirt and grey skinny jeans.

She even came prepared for the occasion, switching her heels for flip-flops to ensure her pedicure remained in tact as she left the salon.

But it was just a pedicure for Brooke, who has her right hand bandaged up after breaking it during rehearsals for new musical Leap Of Faith.


Look at my nails, Mummy! Brooke admires seven-year-old Rowan's nails


Injured: It was just a pedicure for Brooke, who broke her hand during rehearsals for new musical Leap Of Faith


However, despite appearances, a representative for the actress said the injury wasn't as bad as it looked, and should be healed very soon.

She said: 'Brooke broke her hand during rehearsal for the musical Leap Of Faith.

'The cast will be off before previews on September 11. It was a minor break and did not affect the production schedule.'


Always be prepared: Kate ensured she swapped her heels for flip-flops as she left the nail salon, to ensure her pedicure stayed perfectly in place


Casual day out: Brooke and Rowan had earlier popped into the grocery store


Brooke is set to star alongside actor Raul Esparaza in the musical, which tells the story of con artist Jonas Nightingale as he moves to Kansas.

While the local sheriff is determined to stop Nightingale taking advantage of the locals, everything changes when he meets waitress Marva, played by Brooke, and her son.

The show is due to officially open on October 3rd at Los Angeles' Ahmanson Theatre.



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Très jolie! Katy Perry gets dolled up for dinner in Paris

By Jody Thompson

Bonjour Paris: Katy Perry flew into the French capital last night to promote her new album Teenage Dream and checked out fashionable restaurant L'Avenue


Katy Perry was typically on-trend when she went out for dinner at a fancy restaurant in Paris last night - wearing a digital print off the shoulder dress and futuristic gladiator stilettos.

The I Kissed A Girl star flew into the French capital last night to promote her new album Teenage Dream and went straight out to grab a bite to eat at L'Avenue restaurant on Avenue Montaigne.

Katy, 25, would have had a great view of Eiffel Tower from her table too, as the fashionable eatery - where even the waitresses wear Jimmy Choos - is in a prime location off the Champs Elysee.


A la mode: Katy was wearing an off-the-shoulder digital print dress


Not so fashionable though is Katy's fiancé Russell Brand's taste in baby names.

Apparently, he wanted to name their children after soccer stars who have played for his beloved West Ham football club.

Names being bandied around by the 35-year-old lanky comic had been inspired by the likes of Paolo di Canio, Bobby Moore, Julian Dicks, Billy Bonds and Frank McAvennie.

But Katie has given her lover the red card.

She said: "I've put my foot down and let him know under no circumstances are any of our kids going to be named after his favourite players."

But the Hot N Cold star is conceding to some of Russell's obsession, and says he will be allowed some Hammers memorabilia in their marital home.


Work it girlfriend: The star talks about her cat Kitty Purry in this month's issue of Australian magazine Girlfriend


She added: "I was thinking of maybe a West Ham jersey in his office and a set of West Ham mugs in the kitchen.

"I'll be too embarrassed to invite any neighbours around for drinks though. We'll be the only apartment to have a West Ham bathroom mat!"

The couple who are expected to tie the knot later this year in India are said to be buying a home in New York.

The wacky pop star has also been telling Australian magazine Girlfriend that she's training her cat to walk with a collar and lead.

Katy said she'd love to take her puss, Kitty Purry, on tour with her but "cats can't travel like dogs can."

Pictured on the cover of the mag covered in flowers, she added: "I'm trying to train her, but she hates being on a leash."

Katy's new album Teenage Dream is out this week and the star is set to promote it on BBC1's The One Show this Friday.

Russell, who quit the BBC over his part in the Sachsgate scandal, is expected to make a appearance.


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Jessica Alba parades her super toned legs in babydoll dress and bondage heels

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Never ending legs: Jessica Alba looked immaculate in a revealing babydoll dress and bondage heels as she arrived at the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York today


It would appear Jessica Alba knows a trick or two when it comes to promoting her new movie.

The stunning actress turned heads today in an impossibly short babydoll dress and bondage-style heels as she arrived to film an interview on the David Letterman show.

Jessica, 29, who showed off her enviably toned legs in the outfit, is in New York to plug her action film Machete, which premiered in Los Angeles last week.

The smiling actress was greeted by crowds of delighted fans as she rolled up outside the Ed Sullivan Theatre in Times Square this afternoon.

Mother-of-one Jessica signed autographs before making her way inside to record her slot on the Late Show.

The star, who is married to 31-year-old film producer Cash Warren, plays a U.S.

Customs and Enforcement agent in the upcoming Machete film, which is directed by Robert Rodriguez.


Head turner: The actress, who paraded her enviably toned legs, was filming an interview to plug her new movie Machete on the Late Show with David Letterman


The film centres on Machete, an ex-Federale, played by Danny Trejo, who launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his boss after being betrayed by the organization that hired him.

It also stars Lindsay Lohan, Michelle Rodriguez, Steven Segal, Robert DeNero, Rose McGowan and Don Johnson.

Machete, which is released in the U.S. on September 3, has already fallen foul of controversy after a trailer that was released with a special 'Cinco De Mayo' message inviting viewers into a violent on-screen race war caused outcries of racism.


Crowd pleaser: The mother-of-one signed autographs for fans who were eagerly awaiting her arrival outside the studios in Times Square


Jessica is mother to two-year-old Honor Marie and has revealed that she would like to add to her brood, telling Extra: 'We’ll have a few kids…three or four.'

Although the super fit actress is wary of having to deal with the pregnancy weight gain.

Alba shared that she had to work hard at shedding the weight after the birth of Honor: 'I shockingly gained weight right after I had the baby,' she said.

'So I worked out. It wasn’t fun. Twice a day. I ate really healthy.'





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Chiru At Rewind to the ‘evergreen 80s'

They would have probably run around trees together, had common tea breaks, rehearsed dialogues and dance movements, or maybe, discussed roles and costumes with each other at some point.

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Such moments and many more were relived by actors who rocked the south Indian film industry, at a reunion in the city on Sunday.

Organised and hosted by actors Suhasini Maniratnam and Lissy Priyadarshan, the evening, called ‘Evergreen 80's', had some of the most celebrated actors of those days coming together to simply have fun and reminisce those golden moments of their prime years.

“This is the second time such a reunion is being organised. It was absolutely lovely,” said Suhasini. The theme for the evening was black and green and all the actors were dressed accordingly. “Now, there is a big competition among us to host the next edition of the reunion,” she added.

All four southern states were represented in the icons - Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Mohan Lal and Ambarish. Organisers said Kamal Haasan could not participate, as he was travelling, and Mammootty, who was fasting for Ramzan, couldn't make it, either.

The hosts had made a poster with autographs of all the stars who attended the reunion last time, organised audio-visual presentations, music, dance and games.

Actors Ramya Krishnan, Khushbhoo and Radha danced for ‘Nila adu vaanathu mele…' and had the rest of the bunch tapping their feet.

Actor Mohan, who comes to one's mind at the instance of most of the hit songs of the period, said the reunion was touching. “The friendship and camaraderie that still exists and the bond we share go well beyond money, fame, hits and flops. It was most fulfilling,” he said.

The meeting was absolutely genuine, said actor Khushbhoo. “Nobody was a star there. We were like a bunch of excited school children. Imagine Rajini sir sitting on the floor and watching others perform. And he came and spent time with us, although it was daughter's pre-wedding sangeeth that evening!”

The evening was particularly special for Khushbhoo as she met Telugu actor Venkatesh, with whom she started her career in the south Indian industry in 1986. “Both of us were introduced in the Telugu film Kaliyuga Pandavulu together. That marked my entry to the south Indian film industry. It's about 25 years now. Wow! ”

From pranks at the shooting spot to what each of the actors is upto currently, the evening saw a lot of rewinding and sharing, leaving the actors excited about the next edition of the reunion already. As Khushbhoo put it, “The really nice thing is that we are all still around and doing well for ourselves!”

Simon Cowell's villa wrecked by rowdy X Factor hopefuls

By Liz Thomas

Not amused: Simon Cowell was woken by drunken X Factor contestants who ruined his rented villa in Marbella, Spain


Rowdy X Factor contestants have ruined Simon Cowell's rented luxury villa in Spain.

He was left furious after they caused thousands of pounds worth of damage and drank his vintage champagne and imported beer.

The 50-year-old is staying in a 20-bedroom villa in Marbella, where he is 'mentoring' this year's X Factor hopefuls.

The property - which also boasts three pools, a cinema and a gym - costs Cowell £15,000 a day.

But problems started on Sunday night when contestants raided his drinks bar and finished his champagne and Sapporo beer that he had flown in from Japan.

Afterwards they swam in the sea and then stumbled back to their rooms, trampling over furniture and wrecking a £5,000 Persian rug. Antique and designer furniture was covered in sand and stained by sea water.

A show source said: 'It was chaos. It is thousands of pounds of damage. They were just very excited and things got out of hand.'

Cowell was woken up by the partying into the early hours. He said yesterday: 'Yes they did wake me up.

'Any damage will have to be paid out of their first royalty cheque if they make it - to teach them a lesson.'

Cowell also spoke about controversies hitting the show including his decision to ban auto tune and the expulsion of Shirlena Johnson.

The first episode of the new series featured a number of auditions where singers voices were adjusted to sound better than they actually were.


Possible reprieve: X Factor bosses are considering allowing Shirlena Johnson, pictured with her daughter, back on the show after she was dropped when fears arose about her health


Producers were accused of regularly using the technology but Cowell insisted it was only used in the 'extreme conditions' of the auditions where contestants brought poor quality backing tracks and the crowd noise could drown them out.

He confirmed the technology would not be used again, adding: 'And to say we were using it to cheat is nonsense.'

Cowell also said that axed contestant Shirlena Johnson may get a reprieve and a chance to come back on the show.

She was dropped from the series after a medical report and the show doctor said she may not be able to able to cope with the stress of the contest.


Trashed: Cowell's 20-bedroom villa in Marbella, which X Factor hopefuls who were staying there have ruined



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Christine Bleakley overdoes the fake tan as she reunites with Adrian Chiles ahead of TV return

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Tan fan: Christine Bleakley appeared to have overdone the fake tan as she promoted her new ITV show Daybreak


With her return to TV screens looming, Christine Bleakley is obviously keen to look her best.

But as she posed for a photoshoot to promote her new show Daybreak it appeared she may have been seeking beauty advice from her fellow WAGs.

The presenter appeared to have layered on the fake tan in a typical footballer's wife style, with her skin boasting a dark glow.

It comes just a few weeks after she and boyfriend Frank Lampard were spotted enjoying a night on the town sporting matching orange glows.

But while Lampard matched his skin to Christine's, her old friend Adrian Chiles appeared to have stuck to his natural skin tone.

The pair are set to be reunited five months after they last shared the sofa for The One Show.


Reunited: Christine and Adrian Chiles are preparing to return to the sofa after five months apart


Orange? Christine on a night out with boyfriend Frank Lampard


They will return to TV as they front their new programme, which is replacing GMTV, from next Monday.

Chiles, 43, walked turned his back on the BBC in April after it emerged he was being asked to make way for Chris Evans on Friday nights.

It has since emerged that he even rejected a chat show offered by BBC bosses desperate to keep him at the station.

BBC1 controller Jay Hunt said: 'Of course Adrian was hurt. Adrian was hurt by the changes to Friday night.'

She told an audience at the Edinburgh Festival that he was offered a 'range of opportunities' including a chat show and sports shows and said it was 'the sort of offer of work that a lot of presenters would give their back teeth for'.

Christine announced she would be joining Chiles in July after she signed a £4million three-year deal with ITV after the BBC withdrew its £900,000 two-year-offer to stay at the corporation.

Their arrival has seen the departure of veteran GMTV hosts Penny Smith and Andrew Castle, while Kate Garraway has been handed the role of entertainment editor.



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Maneater Nelly Furtado unrecognisable as she shows off a fuller figure

By Daily Mail Reporter

Unflattering: Nelly Furtado hits the stage at a music festival in Poland at the weekend wearing a tight black jumpsuit that showed off her fuller figure


Nelly Furtado made a rare appearance at the weekend showing off her new fuller figure.

The Canadian singer looked a far cry from the slender, toned performer who hit the charts with I'm Like a Bird 10 years ago.

Performing at a music festival in Warsaw, Nelly hit the stage wearing an unflattering black jumpsuit that showed off every lump and bump.

She paired it with a gold jacket and black scarf which gave no hint of the stylish diva
she once was.

Furtado was well known for her flat stomach and toned dancer's body.

She even sang about her figure in her hit song Give It To Me.


Booty bumps: The I'm Like a Bird singer shows off her curves as she dances on stage to her hits


'Love my ass, love my abs in the video of Promiscuous

'My style is ri-dic-dic-diculous, 'diculous, 'diculous'.

Just 4 years ago the 31-year-old writhed around with Justin Timberlake in the video for Promiscuous.


Elvis: Furtado's jumpsuit looked more like an Elvis costume than the stylish fashions Nelly used to wear


She proudly showing off her body in revealing outfits and sexy dance moves.

In 2006, Furtado revealed that she once turned down $500,000 (£325,000) to pose fully clothed for Playboy.

'To do it would be a vanity thing, an egotistical thing. It's not to say I would never do it. It's very tempting.'


Big difference: Nelly showing off her once famous abs (left) and fuller figure (right)


Nelly gave birth to daughter Nevis in 2003 and got married in 2008 to a Cuban sound
engineer.

The Grammy award winner's new album Lifestyle is due out later this year.



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Lady Gaga Goes Crowd Surfing

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Lady Gaga was a headliner at Lollapalooza over the weekend, and tens of thousands of people jammed Chicago's Grant Park to see her perform. But they might not have gotten the best Gaga show of the festival.

As you'll see in the (not especially SFW) video above, after joining Semi Precious Weapons on stage and banging on the drummer's kit for a short time, Gaga -- wearing fishnets and pasties -- decided to take a dive into the crowd. Security was not especially pleased with her crowd-surfing, but she seemed to be having a heckuva time. And the crowd, as you might expect, pretty much went nuts. (Check out all the phones and cameras pointed at her when she dives in.)

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All American boys: David Beckham and his boys embrace their adopted home's favourite sport by taking in a baseball game

By Andrea Magrath

Take us to the ball game, Dad: David Beckham takes his sons and friend Gordon Ramsay to watch the Los Angeles Angels play at Anaheim stadium


They have made Los Angeles their home, and the Beckhams seem keen for their boys to embrace the American lifestyle.

And despite being one of the world's most famous football players, David has been busy ensuring his three sons appreciate some of their adopted country's most loved sports.

He sits front-row with the boys to watch his beloved LA Lakers basketball team play, and has been spotted coaching them in American football.

And this week, Beckham drove for over an hour from his home in Beverly Hills with Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz to catch a baseball game at the Anaheim stadium.

They were joined by close friend Gordon Ramsay and his ten-year-old son Jack, as well as a bodyguard, to watch the Los Angeles Angels play the Baltimore Orioles.

The VIPs met the team players after the match, and emerged from the stadium with autographed baseballs and giant foam hands.

The enthusiastic fans were decked out head to toe in Angels gear, and even stylish David, 35, who wore a trendy 'Faith of Silence' tee from fashion designer Seven New York, donned a bright red team cap.


Sports fans: The boys day out included David, Romeo (seven), Ramsay's son Jack (ten), a bodyguard, Gordon Ramsay, Cruz (five) and Brooklyn (eleven)


Scene-stealer Romeo, seven, led the group out of the Anaheim stadium and despite their team losing 1-0, seemed in great spirits, waving his baseball triumphantly.

His older brother Brooklyn, 11, didn't want to be left out and raced to get to the front of the group, while five-year-old Cruz trailed behind, as chef Gordon waited for him to catch up.

The Ramsays, close friends of the Beckhams, are visiting LA and the families were spotted last week enjoying the sunshine at a £3.2 million Malibu beachfront mansion.


VIPs: Soon-to-be Birthday boy Romeo, who turns eight on Wednesday looks thrilled with his signed baseball, and decks himself out head to toe in Angels gear


With Romeo's eighth birthday coming up on Wednesday, they could easily have made a stop for some fun at Disneyland, which is located just five kilometres down the road.

Victoria Beckham and Tana Ramsay chose not to join in on the excursion - Victoria has allowed David to drag her along to basketball games in the past, but perhaps her previous affiliation with rival baseball team the LA Dodgers kept her away.

The 36-year-old famously wore high-heeled trainers to throw the opening pitch for the Dodgers shortly after her move stateside move in 2007. It was filmed as part of her reality show Victoria Beckham: Coming to America.


Wait for me! Brooklyn hurries to catch up with his father as scene-stealer Romeo leads the group out of the stadium, while Gordon waits for little Cruz in the background


David may be testing his loyalties after a disappointing few months with his first love football.

The injured midfielder looked visibly frustrated watching his team the LA Galaxy from a private sky box days before his ball park outing.

Relegated to the sideline because of his torn Achilles tendon, David hung his head as they were beaten 2-0 by the Kansas City Wizards.

His lingering injury, which prevented him from playing in the World Cup, is likely to keep him out of action for most of the season.


American boys: The British family are embracing American sports - David has been coaching the children in American football, and is a regular front-row at LA Lakers basketball games


Things are looking up back home though, as England boss Fabio Capello seems to have had a change of heart after announcing Beckham's England career was over.

David was said to be 'devastated' by the sudden news, but Capello told the News of the World: 'First Beckham has to be playing again but the door is always open. We're monitoring all the players.

'Once he recovers and is in really good condition, we will have a chat.

'I think the future is with the youth but after that, I will decide which players to choose.

'We know the value of the different older players. The future is with the young players because we have to think about the Euros, but no player is out.'


Rivals in the family: Victoria Beckham didn't join her family - her previous affiliation with rival team the LA Dodgers may have been her reason for staying away. She threw the first pitch at a game in 2007



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My how they've grown! Marcia Cross' twin girls are growing up fast

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Mummy and me time: Marcia Cross went for a stroll around her Brentwood, CA neighbourhood yesterday with her 3-year-old twin girls, Eden and Savannagh


It seems like only yesterday that Marcia Cross announced she was pregnant with twins.
But her girls, Savannagh and Eden are already three years old, and they are becoming quite the little ladies!

Despite working a gruelling schedule on her hit show Desperate Housewives, Marcia Cross is a hands on mother, trying to spend as much time as possible with her daughters.


Doting: Cross is a hands on mother and tries to spend as much time as possible with her girls


Yesterday the 48-year-old went for a stroll in Brentwood, California with the girls and their nanny.

The girls, dressed in T-shirts and leggings and both wearing baseball caps, each pulled a red cart behind them as they walked around the neighbourhood.

The actress is obviously making the most of her time off before returning to work on Desperate Housewives.

Season seven of the hit series will see Marcia returning as Bree, but Kyle MacLachlan who played her on-screen husband, Orson Hodge, will not be returning to the show.

Vanessa Williams is joining the cast and she's guaranteed to make some waves.

According to the show's storyline, Vanessa will appear as Renee, a cougar whose marriage to a Major League baseball player is on the rocks.

Vanessa's character decides to go after Bree's younger beau, played by Brian Austin Green.


Pull along: Both Eden and Savannagh were pulling red cart behind them as they went on their walk


Marcia’s off-screen love life is decidedly less complicated - she's happily married to stock broker Tom Mahoney.

On January 20th 2009 it was announced that Mahoney had been diagnosed with cancer, but by the look of things he seems to be winning the battle appearing the picture of health nowadays.

Showing the side effects from his gruelling chemotherapy treatments Mahoney lost significant amounts of weight, as well as his hair throughout last year, but thankfully he's gained both back.


Back to health: Cross' husband Tom Mahoney appears to have won his battle with cancer, on August 21 he looked the picture of health as he walked with Cross in Santa Monica


When Mahoney was spotted walking in Santa Monica with Cross last week he looked the picture of health and appeared to be back to his pre-cancer days.

The couple married in June 2006 after dating for just six months.

Marcia has suffered her share of tragedy in her life -her long-term partner, actor Richard Jordan, died of a brain tumor in 1993.

Talking about his tragic death several years ago, Marcia said : "I thought life was passing me by and I was really just devastated about it. So the fact that my life sort of turned in the last two years is just a miracle to me."


On set: On Desperate Housewives Cross plays uptight Bree Hodges


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Emmys 2010: Glee and Mad Men celebrate big wins, as autistic film Temple Grandin scoop the most awards

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Triumphant: Glee's Sue Sylvester (left) picked up Best Supporting Actress gong and co-star Lea Michele missed out on a Lead Actress, but certainly won over fashion critics with her Oscar De La Renta dress


TV film Temple Grandin wins five gongs, including Best Actress in a TV movie for Claire Danes

Glee gets three trophies, but is beaten by Modern Family for Best Comedy

Mad Men gets two awards, with third win consecutive for Best Drama Series

They're two of the biggest shows on television right now, so it was no surprise to see Glee and Mad Men picking up a host of coveted awards at the Emmys last night.

Musical comedy Glee received three accolades at the Los Angeles ceremony, including Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy for Jane Lynch, for her performance as caustic coach Sue Sylvester.

The show also picked Best Director of a Comedy Series for creator Ryan Murphy, but missed out on the coveted Best Comedy gong to Modern Family.


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Thank you: Glee star Jane Lynch, in a one-shouldered Ali Rahimi gown, accepts the outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series award for her part as Sue Sylvester. The musical show won a total of three awards


The hugely popular musical show also received an award for Outstanding Guest Actor Neil Patrick Harris, who played Brian Ryan, Will Schuester's (Matthew Morrison) old high school glee club nemesis.

Mad Men made it a third consecutive win for the prestigious best drama series at last night's 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, with Erin Levy and Matthew Weiner also receiving a trophy for outstanding writing for the show, set in 1960s America.

But the bigger winner last night was TV film Temple Grandin, which led the haul with five gongs.


On form: Mad Men's leading ladies January Jones, Elisabeth Moss and Christina Hendricks looked the part as they posed in the backstage lounge


Honoured: Mad Men executive producer Matthew Weiner, centre right, accepts the award for outstanding drama series, making it a third consecutive win in that category for the drama set in 1960s America


The made-for-TV biopic stars Claire Danes as autistic animal scientist Temple Grandin who revolutionised practises for the humane handling of livestock on cattle ranches and slaughterhouses.

Danes won the gong for best actress in a TV movie, with the flick also being honoured in the category for best director (Mick Jackson), best movie, and nods for David Strathairn and Julia Ormond for their roles as supporting actor and actress.

The film debuted on HBO in February and received overwhelmingly positive reviews.


Celebrate: Michele and co-star Chris Colfer congratulate Glee creator Ryan Murphy after he is named Best Director


Dinner for three: Lynch is distracted by her Emmy as she dines with her wife Dr Lara Embry at the post-Emmy Governor's Ball


An emotional Temple Grandin, who was also celebrating her birthday, was there in person and appeared onstage with the cast as the film raked in its awards.

Mockumentary Modern Family was named Best Comedy, beating Glee, The Office, Curb Your Enthusiasm, 30 Rock and Nurse Jackie to the title.

To our fans, we are so grateful, we are so thrilled that families are sitting down together to watch a television show, and we're so happy that you have let us into your families,' said Steven Levitan, Modern Family executive producer.


Dapper: Mad Men stars Jon Hamm (far left), John Slattery (2nd right) and Robert Morse (far right) join producer Matthew Weiner backstage after winning Outstanding Drama Series


The best comedy series award was the first for the freshman sitcom, which also captured an acting award for Eric Stonestreet and a best writing trophy.

Mad Men's series creator Matthew Weiner seemed to take the night in his stride.

'I knew one day I would run somewhere and win a trophy,' Weiner joked earlier in the ceremony when he dashed to the stage to claim the Emmy for best drama series writing with Erin Levy.


Proud winners: Claire Danes in shimmering Armani Prive, poses with her award while, right, Julia Ormond shows off her gong for Best Supporting Actress in the film


Humbled: David Strathairn picked up the trophy for best supporting actor in Temple Grandin


Bryan Cranston's portrayal of a meth dealer in 'Breaking Bad' and Kyra Sedgwick's role as a brassy deputy police chief in 'The Closer' earned the pair top drama series acting awards.

Cranston's honor was his third trophy for playing a high school math teacher gone wrong, while his co-star, Aaron Paul, earned his first award as best supporting actor for playing his partner-in-crime.

'During the time it took me to walk up here, I venture there were 200 text messages to the other nominees saying, 'You were robbed.' I cannot argue with that,' Cranston said.


High praise: Weiner, flanked by January Jones, makes a speech as Mad Men writer Erin Levy holds her award for outstanding writing for a drama series for, the second award the show received


Archie Panjabi of 'The Good Wife' was honoured as best supporting actress in a drama for her part as a law-firm's in-house private investigator, as Emmy voters spread the riches widely among veterans and fresh faces.

Edie Falco of 'Nurse Jackie' and Jim Parsons of 'The Big Bang Theory' were honoured for their comedy series lead roles.

Falco's trophy for playing a tough but troubled nurse came after her hallmark turn as a mob boss' wife in 'The Sopranos,' for which she won three best drama actress Emmys.


Big winner: Autistic animal scientist Temple Grandin, left, hugs producer Emily Gerson after the biopic Temple Grandin won for outstanding made-for-television movie at the 62nd annual Primetime Emmy Awards last night


Biggest haul: The autistic film won a total of five awards, with Claire Danes, who plays Grandin, picking up the gong for best actress in a TV movie


'Oh, this is the most ridiculous thing that has ever, ever happened in the history of this lovely awards show. I'm not funny!' Falco said.

Parsons won for his portrayal of a scientist as nerdy as he is brilliant. He ended fellow nominee Alec Baldwin's two-year winning streak for '30 Rock' and beat out other heavyweights including Tony Shalhoub, nominated for the final season of 'Monk' and a three-time winner, and Steve Carell of 'The Office.'

'Now I know how much I didn't think this was going to happen. Some of you apparently voted for me. That was very sweet,' Parsons told the theatre audience.


Surprised: The cast of Modern Family beat Glee to get the trophy for outstanding comedy series, from left are presenter Ted Danson, Julie Bowen, Sarah Hyland, Sofia Vergara, Rico Rodriguez and Eric Stonestreet


Trio of fun: True Blood stars Alexander Skarsgard and newlywed real life couple Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer presented the award for best director for a TV movie which went to Mick Jackson for Temple Grandin


Stonestreet of 'Modern Family' and Lynch of 'Glee' were honoured for their comedy-series supporting roles.

'All I wanted to be was a clown in the circus when I was a kid growing up,' said Stonestreet, who plays a boisterous gay dad and partner. He thanked his parents for their support and promised to send his trophy home with them.

Lynch also thanked her folks along with her wife, Lara Embry. The pair married in Massachusetts in May.


Praised: George Clooney and girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis backstage after the actor received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award


Fancy seeing you here: Clooney accepted the award from his former ER co-star, Julianna Margulies, who lauded his fundraising efforts for victims of this year's earthquake in Haiti, the 2004 tsunami in Indonesia and the September 11 terrorist attacks


'This is outlandish. ... I want to thank my lord and creator, Ryan Murphy, for creating his role,' Lynch said, paying tribute to the 'Glee' executive producer.

'Top Chef' won best reality series, ending the seven-year winning streak of 'The Amazing Race.'

Jon Stewart's 'The Daily Show' won its eighth consecutive Emmy Award for best variety, music or comedy series. The victory kept Conan O'Brien from claiming an Emmy for his short-lived stint as 'Tonight' host.


Many talents: Kim Kardashian, in a flowing white Marchesa gown, sang alongside guitar-playing host Jimmy Fallon to help introduce the award for best reality TV programme, which went to Top Chef


Show opener: Jimmy Fallon kicked things off on a musical note, performing a song-and-dance number with the cast of Glee and a wildly mismatched group of celebrities, from left Amber Riley, Jane Lynch, Tina Fey, Joel McHale, Fallon, Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer, Jorge Garcia


George Clooney accepted the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award from his former 'ER' co-star, Julianna Margulies, who lauded his fundraising efforts for victims of this year's earthquake in Haiti, the 2004 tsunami in Indonesia and the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Clooney, recalling evenings spent with Bob and Dolores Hope at the home of his aunt, singer Rosemary Clooney, said he was inspired by the late comedian and his wife, now 101.

'If you look at everything they accomplished in their lives ... They're the best version of the term 'celebrity,'' Clooney said.


Jewel sang her song 'Hole in My Heart' during a memorial tribute to prominent TV figures, including Robert Culp, Soupy Sales, Dixie Carter, Gary Coleman, John Forsythe and 'Roots' producer David L. Wolper.

Al Pacino was honoured as best lead actor in a miniseries or movie for 'You Don't Know Jack,' about euthanasia advocate Dr. Jack Kevorkian, who was in the audience and stood, smiling, at Pacino's request. The controversial physician received scattered applause.

Host Jimmy Fallon opened the show on a musical note, performing a song-and-dance number with the cast of 'Glee' and a wildly mismatched group of celebrities including Betty White, Jon Hamm, Kate Gosselin and Randy Jackson.


British comic Ricky Gervais also presented an award, showing off his newly trim figure in a smart suit


Much of the group ended up on the Nokia Theatre stage to kick off the awards with a high-energy version of 'Born to Run,' with Fallon on guitar.

'Tonight we're going to celebrate your work,' Fallon told the audience. 'So let's have some fun tonight.'

Last year's host, Neil Patrick Harris, was a presenter Sunday and took the time to rib Fallon.

'I want to thank the (TV) academy for allowing a gay man to host the Emmys two years in a row. Congratulations, Jimmy, you're doing a good job,' Harris said, smiling.







source: dailymail