'Don't call me a WAG!' Frankie Sandford talks about her romance with Wayne Bridge for the first time.

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

'Very happy': Frankie Sandford's new romance with West Ham player Wayne Bridge was first made public when they were photographed together in Cheshire last December


She may be dating a premiership footballer, but Frankie Sandford insists she's not a WAG.

After quietly dating West Ham left back Wayne Bridge, 30, for the past two months, The Saturdays singer is ready to discuss their 'whirlwind' romance.

While the 22-year-old is careful not to use the L-word, she insists she's 'very happy' with her new man.

The pair were first spotted together near Bridge's £2million Cheshire mansion in late December - just weeks after Sandford split from long-term live-in boyfriend Dougie Poynter.

But unusually Sandford claims she can't remember when they started dating, describing their romance as a 'whirlwind'.

She tells the new issue of More! magazine: 'I really like Wayne. It's going great with him.

'But we're just a normal couple really. To be honest, I'm really not sure how long we've been together, it's all been such a whirlwind...


Support: Wayne came to see Frankie perform on the UK tour with The Saturdays


'He's really special though and it's different with him.'

Since their relationship was first outed a few months ago, Sandford has already been branded a 'WAG' as she follows in the footsteps of fellow popstar-footballer couplings such as Cheryl and Ashley Cole and David and Victoria Beckham.

But Sandford is hoping to distance herself from the stereotype of pampered WAGs with credit cards and too much fake tan.

She said: 'Don't call me a WAG! I'm not a typical WAG at all. I hate that phrase.


'Out of the blue': Sandford split from McFly bassist Dougie Poynter just weeks before she started dating Wayne


'I know people are going to say that about me, but, hey, at the end of the day, I've been working since I was 12 when I was with S Club Juniors so I don't need to rely on any man.'

While Sandford is yet to discuss why her two-year romance with McFly bassist Poynter ended, her ex has already said their split came completely out of the blue.

He said in an interview just days before Sandford went public with Bridge: 'It was totally unexpected and I really thought things were going well between us. It was bad timing just before Christmas too.'


To read the full interview with Frankie, buy the new issue of More! magazine, on sale now


Although Bridge was based in Alderly Edge, Cheshire when the couple first started dating, Sandford was delighted when he was transferred to London team West Ham on loan in January, meaning they can spend more time together.

During The Saturdays' The Headlines tour, which ends in Dublin on Wednesday, Bridge showed his support by watching her on stage during their Newcastle and Carlisle gigs.

To read the full interview with Frankie, buy the new issue of More! magazine, on sale now.


On the road: Frankie, pictured with her Saturdays bandmates on stage in Brighton, visited Wayne on her days off


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Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez FINALLY go public as they kiss at Vanity Fair Oscars party

By Sarah Bull


We're dating: Justin Biber and Selena Gomez kiss outside Vanity Fair Oscars party


They've been quietly dating since November but have been maintaining a low profile.

But teen sensations Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez finally confirmed their relationship by making their first official red carpet debut at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in Los Angeles.

And as they enjoyed long lingering kisses in front of the cameras outside the party, and happily showed off a photobooth shot of them puckering up, there were no mistake that they were a couple.


With their arms wrapped around each other, the young pair stared lovingly into each others' eyes as they posed for photographers on the red carpet outside the Sunset Tower Hotel.

The couple had even colour coordinated their outfits for the occasion, with 16-year-old Bieber donning a red pocket square in his black Dolce & Gabbana suit to complement 18-year-old Gomez's floor-length red gown, also by D&G.

Wizards of Waverley Place star Gomez accessorised her Grecian-inspired gown with Brian Atwood heels, Judith Leiber bag and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

Aren't we pretty? Justin Bieber and Seelna Gomez admire their passport-style photographs outside the booth at the Vanity Fair Oscars party

Let's hope the Beliebers don't see: Selena and Justin pucker up for the cameras in the photobooth


Gomez and Bieber were first romantically linked last year, after a series of meetings including Gomez visiting Bieber on his tour bus.

However, the Disney sensations declined to comment on their pairing for months, instead answering coyly about the status of their relationship.

Recently, a bold fan quizzed Bieber during an MTV question and answer session if he was dating the stunning singer and actress, to which he replied: 'I think anyone would be lucky to date her. She’s a great person.'

He later added: 'I like girls with nice, pretty eyes and a nice smile. I like girls that are funny because I like to laugh and joke around.'

Love's young dream: Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber made their red carpet debut together at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in Los Angeles

Dolce & Gabbana duo: Gomez looked stunning in a red dress, while Bieber wore a sharp black suit and red pocket square


Gomez has maintained an equally coy attitude about Bieber, saying previously that she considers the Never Say Never star family.

Recalling the first time the pair met, Gomez explained: 'When he first started to come over from Canada his manager contacted me and he just said that he would like to meet me and he was just such a good kid.

'I feel like a big sister now, because I want to protect him.'

Starlets: The teenage sensations mixed with Hollywood royalty at the annual Oscar after-party


But when she was asked if she was suffering from 'Bieber Fever' at the Grammy Awards last month, Gomez replied to Access Hollywood: 'I love him. He’s been in my life a very long time. He’s my friend.'

Gomez added she wasn't worried about the attention she was getting for her relationship with Bieber, despite Kim Kardashian receiving death threats from hundreds of fans when she and the singer joked about a mutual crush.

Gomez laughed: 'I think it’s awesome people are interested – I don’t understand why.'

Giggles all round: The pair appeared to be in high spirits as they attended the exclusive event together


Bieber and Gomez looked delighted to be mixing with Hollywood royalty at the Vanity Fair party as they made their way into the exclusive event.

Earlier in the evening, Bieber had backed True Grit star Hailee Steinfeld to take home the Best Supporting Actress Oscar.

He tweeted: 'Good luck to my friend Hailee Steinfeld tonight on the #oscars . young people going for theirs! also want Christian Bale to win. #TheFighter.'

Changing room: True Grit star Hailee Steinfeld switched her heels for Converse plimsolls at Vanity Fair


However, while Hailee missed out on the gong to The Fighter's Melissa Leo, she still managed to enjoy herself, switching her high heels for comfy Converse plimsolls as she arrived at the Vanity Fair party.

But it seems the grandeur of the party might have reminded Bieber of how lucky he has been, as he later added on Twitter: 'i'm never gonna change...i will always remember...i will always be that kid from stratford...I will always be grateful.'

The cute couple weren't the only young celebrities gracing the red carpet at the star-studded event.

Country star Taylor Swift caused a stir in a tiny jewelled gold Zuhair Murad dress, while actresses Emma Stone and True Blood star Anna Paquin went for very different looks for the party.

Stone opted for an oriental-inspired Chanel Haute Couture dress with purple satin heels, while newlywed Paquin looked stunning in a ruffled red Monique Lhuillier dress and Brian Atwood black shoes.

Young starlets: Taylor Swift, Anna Paquin and Emma Stone were just some of the young actresses at the event


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Sheer madness: Kelly Brook makes the ultimate fashion faux pas as she steps out in completely see-through leggings

By Sarah Bull


Fashion faux pas: Kelly Brook stepped out in Los Angeles wearing sheer leggings which very little to the imagination along with a striped top and Reebok RunTone trainers as she went for tacos in Hollywood


She's usually considered a style icon who rarely puts a foot wrong in the fashion stakes.

But yesterday Kelly Brook committed the ultimate fashion faux pas when she stepped out in sheer leggings which left nothing to the imagination for a shopping trip in Los Angeles.

The 31-year-old star teamed the navy leggings with a tight pink striped top and a pair of Reebok trainers as she stopped for tacos at Poquito Mas in West Hollywood.

And while the model luckily has a figure to be proud of, the outfit still wasn't the most flattering choice for the Kent-born star - highlighting her curvy body and shapely rear.


Kelly recently relocated to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career after appearing in movies including Piranha 3D and a cameo appearance in hit UK TV show Skins this year.


She is thought to have signed up to star in new comedy/horror movie Burn Off, alongside Reservoir Dogs star Michael Madsen.

However, the model is finding the paparazzi in LA difficult to deal with and recently took to her Twitter page to lament the fact she is also photographed when she is least expecting it.

She wrote: 'Today put on a full face of make up and wore heels, Not one pap in sight!

'Why do they always get me looking dog rough. It's like they know!!'
But, in between meetings to further her career, Kelly has been keeping in shape by hitting the gym hard in a bid to maintain her enviable figure.

Kelly is also concentrating on her personal life, having recently started to date former rugby player Thom Evans.

And, while the relationship is still in it's early stages, Kelly is said to be thrilled with the way things are going and believes there's a strong future for the pair.

A friend said: 'Thom is completely head over heels for Kelly.

'He has moved to LA where he’s started acting classes.
‘Kelly is making LA her home and Thom knew if the relationship was to stand a chance he needed to be out there with her. She is overjoyed that Thom made the trip.’

Red carpet diva: Kelly is known for her glamorous style when it comes to attending premieres and events


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Shopping spree for mummy! Jamie O'Hara treats fiancee Danielle Lloyd on day out with baby Archie

By Sarah Fitzmaurice


Happy family: Danielle Lloyd fiance Jamie O'Hara and baby Archie enjoyed a spot of shopping in London and all seemed to be in very good spirits


She was spotted at London fashion week eyeing up the latest designs and it seems Danielle Lloyd felt it was time to expand her wardrobe.

The 27-year-old model was spotted on a shopping spree with fiancé Jamie O’Hara and baby Archie yesterday in the capital.

The family enjoyed a days shopping in London’s luxury boutiques on Bond St before enjoying a leisurely lunch.


And Danielle took the opportunity to dress up and stepped out in a black fur coat, a cream dress, black tights and high heeled shoe-boots for the outing.

Jamie opted for a smart-casual look with dark-wash jeans, a knitted jumper over a white shirt and bright white trainers.

The couple shopped in Dolce and Gabanna before headed to Chanel where Danielle picked out a new classic black quilted handbag trying it on for size.

Shopping spree: The family stopped off at Dolce and Gabanna before heading to Chanel for a new bag for Danielle


As the mother-of-one was indulging in a spot of retail therapy baby Archie seemed more than happy to be entertained by Jamie.

After Danielle made her choice she sought approval from the 24-year-old footballer who seemed to be besotted with his fiancée as they enjoyed a passionate kiss at the till point.

And as Jamie signed for her new arm candy Danielle was beaming while Archie sat patiently in his buggy.

What about this one? Danielle tried out the Chanel bag before trying it on to see what Jamie thought

Sneaking a kiss: As the couple waited to pay for Danielle's new bag the pair canoodled by the till as baby Archie sat patiently in his buggy


As the couple left the boutique Danielle looked happy with her purchase but took over the baby duties pushing her seven month old baby, leaving Jamie to carry the shopping bags.

And after a fruitful shopping trip the couple had worked up a healthy appetite and headed for lunch with their adorable baby son.

Danielle was seen tenderly kissing Archie who was dressed in a pale blue knitted jumper and cream trousers.

Treat for my sweets: Danielle beamed as Jamie signed for her new Chanel bag


But it wasn’t long before Jamie took over daddy duties and as he kissed the back of his head as Danielle looked on it made for a touching family scene.

The loved-up couple enjoyed a romantic Valentine’s day at Hakkasan last month and Jamie spoiled her with a big bouquet of flowers and a 10 day trip to the Maldives.

While rumours have been circulating that the couple, who became engaged in December 2009, are actually already married a spokesperson for the model told MailOnline that they had not secretly wed.

Playtime: As the family enjoyed a leisurely lunch Danielle couldn't wait to get Archie out of his buggy and couldn't resist kissing him

Good enough to eat: Before long Jamie was back on daddy duties and also couldn't help but kiss his cute son


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US Army to build a Cheetah robot that can run faster than humans... let's hope it doesn't get a taste for flesh

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

The Cheetah-bot will be developed by Boston Dynamics and could reach speeds of 70mph. The first prototype is due in 20 months


But despite spending taxpayer millions on the android the Department of Defense officials don't know what they will use it for

A new robot that can outrun the fastest man on Earth and a Terminator-type android that will work alongside troops is being developed for the US Army.

The speedy robot – called, unsurprisingly, the Cheetah – is being developed by Boston Dynamics, which brought to the world the $18million BigDog robot used to help soldiers carry equipment over tough terrain.

But despite the multi-million dollar contracts awarded by the Department of Defense, army officials still don’t know exactly what the robots will be used for, according to the company’s boss.

Marc Raibert, lead investigator on the project and president of Boston Dynamics told the Boston Herald the Department of Defense is ‘not so focused on what the ultimate use will be.’

He added: ‘They’re most focused on developing the technology and seeing what uses they can be applied to.’

The four-legged Cheetah will have a flexible spine and articulated head, and, when built, it will be added to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s impressive robot arsenal.


Boston Dynamics boss, Marc Raibert, who will oversee the multi-million project, said the army doesn't know what purpose the Cheetah will have


It will be able to sprint, take sharp corners, zigzag and be precise enough to stop on a dime.

The costs have not been revealed, but the multi-million dollar contract is expected to take quite a bite out of the department’s $3.2billion annual budget.

Real Cheetahs – the faster animal on land – can reach speeds of up to 70mph, and the company are hopeful their robot will be able to match them pound for metal.

The company hopes to have a prototype built in 20 months which will hit between 20 and 30mph.


Robots in disguise: The BigDog was unveiled in 2008


The Atlas robot, which looks not too dissimilar to the androids in Terminator, will be a force to reckon with, the company hopes.

It has a body, two arms and two legs but no head and will be able to walk over rough terrain, fit through tight gaps and crawl on its hands and knees if needed.

The makers hope it will be a more technologically advanced version of its Petman robot, which is used to test out chemical weapons protection suits for the army and is capable of walking at 3mph and remain standing, even when pushed.


the Atlas is set to be the newest robot built for the Department of Defense's Advanced Research Projects Agency alongside the Cheetah


Boston Dynamics hope to recreate the success its BigDog robot had when it was unveiled in 2008.

The BigDog supports American troops by carrying up to four backpacks of equipment over bumpy and rocky ground that wheeled vehicles cannot move over.

The 2ft tall and 3ft long metal beast also comes with high-tech gadgets including laser gyroscopes, video camera sensors and an on-board computer.

It wowed the world in 2008 and the company hopes to eventually sell the dogs to farmers for transporting crops.


BigDog Reflexes



PETMAN Prototype



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Hasn’t Anne read the reviews? Hathaway celebrates like SHE won an Oscar

By SARAH BULL

A little early to celebrate: Anne Hathaway and James Franco ended their Oscars hosting gig triumphantly


Punching the air triumphantly at the end of the Oscars ceremony, it was clear that Anne Hathaway and her co-host James Franco were ready to pat themselves on the back for a job well done.

Anne was later seen partying up a storm at the Weinstein after-party, throwing back champagne and dancing animatedly with a borrowed Oscar statuette.

But as the actress toasted her hosting gig, critics were already writing up scathing reviews of her and co-host James Franco's 'clumsy and downright painful' skits.


Party time: Anne parties with boyfriend Adam Shulman and The Kings Speech producer Gareth Unwin


It had been hoped that employing Anne and James as hosts for this year's Academy Awards would give the ceremony a young and fresh feel.

But despite bringing their considerable comedic talents to the plate while presenting the Academy Awards, using skits and montages to add to their hosting duties, the pair's performance was met with mixed critical reception.

The 83rd Academy Awards opened with a montage of Hathaway and Franco delving into the mind of former Oscar winner Alec Baldwin in an Inception-inspired moment, narrated by the smooth-voiced Morgan Freeman.

And things continued to get more and more surreal, as the pair poked fun at The King's Speech, which took home four Oscars, The Fighter and True Grit, as well as The Social Network and Back to the Future.


I like the feel of this: Anne borrowed an Oscar statuette to take for a spin on the dance floor at the Weinstein party


Having a good time? The actress appeared incredibly animated as she arrived at the Weinstein Oscar party


Perhaps the funniest moment of the opening montage, however, was Hathaway and Franco both donning leotards and tutus to join Natalie Portman in Black Swan.

The pair attempted to impress the hard-nosed Vincent Cassel with their dancing abilities, and left Portman looking flustered with their 'talent'.
Hathaway also returned to her former duty at the Oscars in 2009 when she joined then-host Hugh Jackman for a duet to open the show.



'Downright painful': Anne and James's presenting skills received a mixed reception at this year's Oscars


James Franco and Anne Hathaway Opening Number (83rd OSCARS 2011)



Oscars 2011- James Franco in Drag & Anne Hathaway's 'On My Own' Spoof


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Back down to earth: Pregnant Natalie Portman dresses for comfort in flat shoes after Oscars win

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Low key: Natalie Portman and her fiancé Benjamin Millepied enjoyed breakfast in LA today following her best actress win at the Oscars


Natalie Portman swapped red carpet glamour for practical maternity wear today following her triumphant night at the Academy Awards.

The 29-year-old, who is pregnant with her first child, kicked off her high heels for comfortable flats as she celebrated her best actress win with a low-key breakfast in Los Angeles.

She was joined by Black Swan choreographer Benjamin Millepied at Square One Dining in Los Angeles.

The star admitted this week that she was looking forward to putting her feet up after the awards season.

'Staying at home with messy hair in sweats... is the biggest luxury of all,' she said.

Last night Portman paid tribute to her fiancé for giving her the 'most important role of her life' during her acceptance speech.

During a tearful moment, the actress paid tribute to her friends, family and co-stars and described her win as 'insane'.


Comfortable: The Black Swan star wore flats and a casual outfit for her post-Oscars outing


Fighting back tears, Portman thanked her parents, Avner and Shelley Hershlag, for 'giving me my life, the opportunity to work from such an early age and showing me how to be a good human being by example'.

She also honoured Black Swan director Darren Aronofsky, who she described as a 'fearless leader and visionary', and her friends 'who are everything to me, no matter what's going on in my career'.

Looking lovingly at Millepied, a ballet dancer, she thanked her 'beautiful love' and said he had 'given me the most important role of my life'.


Easy does it: Natalie's fiancé held the door as she got into their car


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