Brazilian toddler shows he has a few (s)nappy dance moves - and becomes a hit on YouTube

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By Mail Foreign Service

Tiny dancer: Possibly the world's smallest samba dancer struts his stuff


The internet is littered with footage of babies dancing, usually shot by adoring parents who think their child's jig is the best.

But a proud Brazilian mother might be able to lay claim to having the coolest kid on the planet - and she has the video evidence to prove it.

The nappy-wearing toddler has become a YouTube hit with his remarkably grown up dance moves, seemingly copying famous hip swivellers such as Elvis Presley and John Travolta from Pulp Fiction.


International hit: The YouTube clip has been seen by more than 500,000 people


Standing on a table in his family home, the tiny dancer gets straight into the swing of things with a trademark rockstar pose - nodding to the beat, pointing to an imaginary crowd and even doing classic pelvic thrusts.

He segues into the Twist and then into something that looks like the dance favoured by Bez from the Happy Mondays.



Famous moves: At one point the baby emulates the famous dance moves of John Travolta in Pulp Fiction


Astonishingly, he then forms his fingers into a V sign and drags them across his eyes - echoing the dance scene between Travolta and Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction.

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Those magnificent men in their falling machines: The bizarre air race where competitors launch themselves off a spring board

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By Mail Foreign Service

Split: The 'Avtomaksimom' team-mates seem to have their own ideas on how to fly furthest


It looks like the ultimate in whacky races.

Dressed in extravagant costumes and in the cockpit of even more eccentric aircraft, these inventors attempt to take off.

But without an onboard motor, they haven't got much chance.

Instead, the competitors plummet down into a river in Kiev, Ukraine, in the latest leg of the Red Bull Flugtag competition.

The contest, dreamed up by Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz, involves participants being pushed off a springboard mounted six metres above the water.

Judges then rate who has 'flown' furthest - but are also looking out for creativity and showmanship.

As most contestants simply plummeted straight off the springboard into the water, this is probably just as well.

The winner was competing for a trip to Lisbon, Portugal for the 'Red Bull Air Race.'

The second place winners get a trip to the Angar-7 aviation museum in Austria, presumably to brush up on their technique for next time. Third place gets a parachute jump for the team.


Incoming: This turtle doesn't seem too excited at the thought of a water plunge


Oops: The 'Cigar Juan' flying team falls into the water after taking off


Like a cow to water: The only way is down for this competitor


Going down: The 'Flying Sandals' team realise that their wings don't work


Three-way drop: The 'Inadequate Guys' team don't make much progress


Hold on: A Flugtag flyer brace themselves for what could be a bumpy landing


Sole survivor: Only one member of 'The Cossack' flying team stays on board
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World Cup 2010: Cameroon 1 Denmark 2

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By Sportsmail Reporter

Bobby Dazzler: Rommedahl fires Denmark's crucial second


Denmark hit back from an early deficit to re-ignite their World Cup challenge and in the process extinguish Cameroon's chances of getting through to the last 16.

In what was a hugely entertaining encounter between the bottom two teams in Group E in Pretoria, Cameroon took the lead in the 10th minute through captain Samuel Eto'o following a bad defensive error by Christian Poulsen.

Denmark recovered from that setback though, and goals from Nicklas Bendtner and the dangerous Dennis Rommedahl in either half earned the Scandinavians a hard-fought victory.

The result means that Denmark join their next opponents Japan on three points, while group leaders Holland are now guaranteed a top-two finish - making them the first team to progress.

For battling Cameroon though, the defeat sees them become the first side to bid farewell to the World Cup after losing both their opening two games.

Denmark coach Morten Olsen made two changes to the side that lost to Holland, bringing in fit-again captain Jon Dahl Tomasson and Jesper Gronkjaer.

Bendtner also took his place in the starting line-up for the second successive game despite struggling with a groin injury that means he can only train every other day and only having lasted an hour against the Dutch.

Cameroon coach Paul Le Guen, meanwhile, drafted in Geremi, Achille Emana and Alexandre Song as the Indomitable Lions sought to end an eight-game winless streak stretching back to the African Nations Cup.

Denmark, who had lost their previous three games without scoring a goal, had the first opportunity but Rommedahl fired over after breaking the offside trap in the sixth minute.

The Ajax winger should have done better with that, and four minutes later Eto'o showed him how it should be done by putting Cameroon ahead following a bad defensive error by Christian Poulsen.


Slide away: Bendtner pounces to restore parity in Pretoria


Poulsen picked up possession from his goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen on the edge of the box and then attempted to find Simon Kjaer with a first-time pass without looking up.

The pass was intercepted by Emana, who quickly picked out the unmarked Eto'o in the middle and the Inter Milan star took one touch before drilling a low shot past Sorensen.

That was another bad goal for the Danes to concede following the own goal by Daniel Agger against Holland, when Simon Poulsen's attempted headed clearance hit the Liverpool defender before going in.

The Danes were back on level terms just after the half-hour mark at Loftus Versfeld stadium, though.
Cameroon goalkeeper Souleymanou Hamidou had done well to deny Tomasson earlier but he could do nothing about the equaliser as his defence were cut open far too easily.

A superb long ball from inside his own half by Kjaer just cleared Benoit Assou-Ekotto and fell perfectly for the flying Rommedahl, and his low ball into the centre was slid home by Bendtner from eight yards.


No mistake: Eto'o opens the scoring


Both sides had chances to snatch the lead during a hectic spell just prior to half-time. For Denmark, Rommedahl could not take advantage of getting clear once again before, from the same attack, Tomasson saw a goal-bound shot blocked.

Then for Cameroon, Eto'o fired against the post following another defensive mistake, while Emana was denied by Sorensen after bursting through the two Danish centre-backs.

The all-action encounter continued apace at the start of the second half when Stephane M'bia and Kjaer both brought fingertip saves out of their opposing goalkeepers.

Cameroon striker Pierre Webo then blazed a decent opening high into the stands before also being denied by Sorensen as the African side looked to be taking control.
However, it was Denmark who got the next goal through the dangerous Rommedahl in the 61st minute.

Bendtner's pass put Rommedahl away down the right and the 31-year-old cut inside Jean Makoun before curling a low left-footed shot past Hamidou.

That left Cameroon staring World Cup elimination in the face, and they almost fell 3-1 behind in the 71st minute, Hamidou coming to their rescue to superbly keep out Tomasson's effort.

Sorensen then produced an even better save six minutes later, diving low to his right to parry away Emana's shot.

Cameroon laid siege to Sorensen's goal in the closing stages, but they could find no way through as Denmark held on for the points.


Denmark's Dennis Rommedahl, front left, scores his side's second goal past Cameroon goalkeeper Souleymanou Hamidou, center, as Cameroon's Jean Makoun, right, looks on during the World Cup group E soccer match between Cameroon and Denmark at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, Saturday, June 19, 2010.



Denmark's striker Dennis Rommedahl (R) falls over Cameroon's goalkeeper Souleymanou Hamidou during their Group E first round 2010 World Cup football match on June 19, 2010 at Loftus Verfeld stadium in Tshwane/Pretoria.



Cameroon's goalkeeper Souleymanou Hamidou leaps for the ball during their Group E first round 2010 World Cup football match on June 19, 2010 at Loftus Verfeld stadium in Tshwane/Pretoria.



Cameroon's goalkeeper Souleymanou Hamidou (back) reaches for the ball during the Group E first round 2010 World Cup football match Cameroon vs. Denmark on June 19, 2010 at Loftus Verfeld stadium in Tshwane/Pretoria.


Denmark's striker Nicklas Bendtner (L) scores past Cameroon's goalkeeper Souleymanou Hamidou during the Group E first round 2010 World Cup football match Cameroon vs. Denmark on June 19, 2010 at Loftus Verfeld stadium in Tshwane/Pretoria.

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WORLD CUP 2010: Ghana 1 Australia 1

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Wheeling away: Asamoah Gyan hit his second penalty of the tournament


Australian forward Harry Kewell was controversially sent off midway through the first half but Australia managed to cling on to a 1-1 draw with Ghana on Saturday in a result that put the Africans top of Group D.

The Australians led as early as the 11th minute when Brett Holman profited from an error by Ghanaian keeper Richard Kingson who spilled a shot from Mark Bresciano, allowing Holman to net the rebound.

But 13 minutes later Kewell was sent off for handling the ball on the line and Asamoah Gyan equalised from the resulting penalty. The Australians vehemently protested that the ball had struck Kewell's upper arm and that it was not deliberate.

Ghana lead the group with four points from Germany and Serbia on three and Australia on one before the final group games.
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Fury: Australia players appeal in vain as referee Roberto Rosetti sends Harry Kewell (left) off


Fine start: Brett Holman punishes Ghana keeper Richard Kingson for his blunder




Australia's striker Nikita Rukavytsya fights for the ball with Ghana's goalkeeper Richard Kingson (L) during the Group D first round 2010 World Cup football match Ghana vs Australia on June 19, 2010 at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.



RUSTENBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 19: Richard Kingson of Ghana saves a shot by Nikita Rukavytsya of Australia during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group D match between Ghana and Australia at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on June 19, 2010 in Rustenburg, South Africa.



RUSTENBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 19: Richard Kingson of Ghana punches the ball ahead of Nikita Rukavytsya of Australia during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group D match between Ghana and Australia at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on June 19, 2010 in Rustenburg, South Africa.




Ghana goalkeeper Richard Kingson, second from left, clears the ball from Australia's Nikita Rukavytsya, back right, as Ghana's Lee Addy, left, looks on during the World Cup group D soccer match between Ghana and Australia at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on Saturday, June 19, 2010.




Ghana's Lee Addy, top, and Australia's Brett Holman go for the ball during the World Cup group D soccer match between Ghana and Australia at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on Saturday, June 19, 2010.



Australia's goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer makes a save beside Lucas Neill during their World Cup Group D soccer match against Ghana at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg June 19, 2010.

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WORLD CUP 2010: Holland 1 Japan 0

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Orange boom: The Dutch run to congratulate goalscorer Wesley Sneijder (centre)


Wesley Sneijder's second-half goal handed Holland a narrow win over Japan in their second Group E match and put the Oranje within reach of the last 16 of the World Cup.

After a frustrating opening half for the Dutch side, they finally broke through in the 53rd minute with Sneijder's stinging drive deflected by Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima into his own net.

Japan had the best chance to level the score one minute from time but an unmarked substitute Shinji Okazaki fired over the bar from just 10 yards as Holland held on for victory.

The result handed the Oranje maximum points from their opening two fixtures in Group E.

The Oranje, who had a sea of supporters at Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium today, dominated possession but had just one shot on goal in the opening half.

Rafael van der Vaart's 25-yard shot towards the near post proved an easy save for Kawashima.

Holland coach Bert van Marwijk fielded the same line-up that beat Denmark 2-0 in their group opener, with Van der Vaart, Sneijder and Dirk Kuyt playing in support of forward Robin Van Persie.

Holland dominated the early exchanges and created the first chance after four minutes when Van Persie's teasing cross from the left flashed across the goal and just eluded Liverpool striker Kuyt.

Shortly after, Sneijder's curled free-kick went over the bar. At the other end, Yuto Nagatomo's right-footed strike from the edge of the area went wide.


Clanger: Japan keeper Eiji Kawashima handed Holland the lead


On the half-hour mark, Yuji Nakazawa did well to clear Giovanni van Bronckhorst's cross from the right with Van Persie waiting inside the area.

Soon after, Keisuke Honda nodded high from Daisuke Matsui's free-kick. Tulio Nataka then latched onto Yasushito Endo's free-kick and his header went wide as Japan got closer.

Japan first tested Maarten Stekelenburg in the 37th minute, with Matsui's volley forcing a save from the Holland goalkeeper.

Five minutes before the break, Honda wasted a good chance when he fired a 40-yard strike way over the bar.

Holland pressed forward more aggressively after the break and Van Persie twice had the chance to break the deadlock.

His weak header from Van Bronckhorst's cross proved an easy save for Kawashima and seconds later, the Arsenal striker fired wide from 15 yards.

Holland took the lead soon after. A poor headed clearance from Japan's defence fell to Van Persie who spotted Sneijder and the Inter Milan winger's powerful strike came off Kawashima and into the back of the net.

Japan reacted and Yoshito Okubo forced a good save from Stekelenburg with a stinging drive from 25 yards. Shortly after, Okubo fired over the bar as the Blue Samurai surged for the equaliser.

With 15 minutes remaining, the ever-present Okubo shot wide of the far post as another opportunity went by for Japan.

Substitute Ibrahim Afellay twice had the chance to put the game beyond Japan's reach in the latter stages of the match but his close-range efforts were denied by Kawashima.

With seconds left to play, Okazaki struck wide from close-range, much to the relief of the Dutch fans.

The Netherlands' players, including Netherlands' Nigel de Jong, center right, celebrate at the end of the World Cup group E soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Saturday, June 19, 2010. In the foreground Japan's Shinji Okazaki. The Netherlands won 1-0.



Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima, right, and Netherlands' Joris Mathijsen, left, compete for the ball during the World Cup group E soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Saturday, June 19, 2010.



Japan's midfielder Keisuke Honda (R) heads the ball as Netherlands' midfielder Nigel de Jong looks on during their Group E first round 2010 World Cup football match on June 19, 2010 at Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban.




Netherlands' Joris Mathijsen, left, and Japan's Keisuke Honda, right, go for the ball during the World Cup group E soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan at the stadium in Durban, South Africa, Saturday, June 19, 2010.


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Miley Cyrus strikes a chord with recovering Poison singer Bret Michaels

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Rock chick: Miley Cyrus performs a duet with Poison front man Bret Michaels at a Good Morning America Concert in New York today


She got her first taste of live music at a Poison concert years ago and yesterday Miley Cyrus got to rock out with the band's frontman on stage.


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In ripped black trousers, cropped black David Bowie T-shirt and several necklaces, Cyrus looked pure rock chick as she performed solo material before being joined by the Poison front man


Unlikely partnership: Cyrus and Michaels sing Every Rose Has Its Thorn


The one-off New York concert was part of a series of summer gigs put on by TV show Good Morning America.

The unlikely pair sang a version of Poison hit Every Rose Has its Thorn, which appeares on Cyrus' edgier new album Can’t Be Tamed.

'My first concert was a Poison concert,' she later revealed. ‘That was an interesting night. I was probably about eight and my mum dragged me and my brother.’


Contrast: Michaels and Cyrus look happy following their surprise duet


Cyrus is in the midst of a promotional tour for the record, the first of her albums which she claims is ‘completely me.’

'You have to be who you are to the full,' Cyrus said during an interview with the popular U.S. morning show.

'There's nothing that I'm holding back. And that's what I want to give to my girl fans. Just be who you are'

Michaels, who looked in good health after suffering a life threatening brain hemorrhage last month, said that he and the Cyrus family had been 'friends for a while.'


Montana no more: Miley Cyrus' new image is a far cry from her squeaky clean Disney past


‘She's a great musician and she's one of those people who will make that huge transition into remaining a superstar. She can rock it for sure,’ he said
With her Hannah Montana show coming to an end after one more season, Cyrus is set to film two new movies, one of which involves playing Demi Moore’s daughter in the comedy LOL.

‘It’s going to be good to be around somebody that I love and somebody I can look up to,' Cyrus said. 'She's so smart. She's had an amazing transformation so I think I can learn a lot from her.'




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4minute says Huh on Music Core!

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This week on Music Core, the 4minute girls bring sexy back with their latest hit track Huh!

Performing their hot track Huh, 4minute give fans a fierce performance that doesn’t fail to impress! Following them since they first returned to the music scene, it appears as if their performances are only getting better and better! And I love their style this time around!
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Jerry performs his final Love stage with After School’s Raina on Music Core

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Having performed Love last night on Music Bank with After School’s Raina, Jerry did the same this afternoon on the June 19th episode of Music Core.

Having debuted in April, this was however Jerry’s final stage for Love. He expressed, “I really enjoyed my time during my promotions, standing on stage with my sunbaes. I will recharge my batteries before returning.”

Jerry has performed with Jewelry’s Jooyeon, T-ara’s Hyomin, Secret’s Zinger, 4minute’s Hyuna and now Raina. So enjoy Jerry’s final performance!
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YongSeo couple joins Yuri as MCs for Music Core

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sic Core had special MCs joining SNSD’s Yuri this week and they were the lovable YongSeo couple from We Got Married! Seohyun and CNBLUE’s Jung Yonghwa had temporarily taken over Tiffany’s place as she continues her recovery from her vocal cord nodule injury.


Yuri, squeezed right between the couple, humorously expressed, “I feel supported having them MC with me, but on the other hand I wonder what I am doing here,” she later added, “Please refrain from goose bump-causing activities.”


Meanwhile on We Got Married which was broadcasted on the same day, the YongSeo couple transitioned from a newly-wed couple to an official one, and finally moved into their new home, beginning another new phase

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Wildebeest, tortoise, hamster and The Stag... Hyundai pokes fun at Jeremy Clarkson & co with 'Top Deer' adverts

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By Carol Driver

Top Deer: Wildebeest Jeremy Clarkson and James 'tortoise' May present the Hyundai adverts


It’s the Top Gear presenters as they have never been seen before.

In two new Hyundai adverts poking fun at the BBC2 programme, Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond appear as a wildebeest, a tortoise and, rather fittingly given his nickname, a hamster.

‘Top Deer’ pulls out all the stops, echoing the show’s videography, theme music and test drives for its Tucson Lx35 commercials.


Poking fun: Richard Hammond is portrayed as a hamster in the Hyundai commercials


In the first advert's opening scene, the wildebeest - which has a Clarkson-sounding voice - introduces the show, saying: ‘Tonight, I get my hooves on the new Hyundai Tucson Lx35, Captain Cautious installs airbags inside his shell and a hamster gets lost inside an improbably large boot.’

The car is then taken for a test drive by the wildebeest, who – placing his hooves on the wheel, adds: ‘You get controls at your fingertips, which is great, if you’ve got fingers.’

It concludes: ‘Unless you’re 100 per cent human, this SUV is about as appealing as a hamster sandwich.’


Test drive: Wildebeest Clarkson gets his 'hooves' on the new Tucson Lx35


Mocked: Richard Hammond, Jeremy Clarkson, and James May are the targets of the Hyundai adverts


The second advert also mocks Top Gear’s mysterious ‘tame racing driver’ The Stig by introducing his animal doppelganger, with the wildebeest saying: ‘Some say his droppings contain traces of plutonium… all we know is that we call him The Stag.’

The videos have attracted more than 150,000 viewers on YouTube.
The adverts' shameless copying of the programme, which attracts more than 3million viewers, are bound to spark anger at the BBC - although officials are yet to comment.

It's not entirely clear what the motivation is behind Hyundai's mickey taking.

But a suggestion that it's revenge for Top Gear's describing the carmaker as, ‘Your slightly embarrassing Korean uncle. You know him - he's the one who's not quite as good at anything as most of your other relatives ... he's just a bit c**p' is leading the way...





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Big Brother 2010: Beyonce lookalike Rachael is first housemate to get the boot

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By Mail Online Reporter

Waving goodbye: Rachael white became the first person to be evicted from the Big Brother house last night, with host Davina McCall seen in the background


Rachael became the first housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother house last night.

The Beyonce lookalike nodded as presenter Davina McCall read out her name during a live show, saying: 'Told ya.'


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The 23-year-old, from Nottingham, had just seconds to say her goodbyes before she made her exit after being kicked out by a public vote in what is the last series of the reality television show.


Revealing: The Beyonce lookalike wore a short white dress and purple shoes for her eviction outfit


She left the house to cheers from the waiting crowds as Crazy in Love, one of the American singer's biggest hits, was played.

Medical student Sunshine and Shabby, a 24-year-old squatter, were both nominated by their fellow housemates to face the public vote.

Welsh housemate Dave was also nominated but in a twist he won a task which enabled him to put Rachael up for eviction instead of himself.


Tense: Rachael waits to learn her fate


Wearing a one-shoulder white dress in her interview with McCall, Rachael, who also works as a hair stylist said she was pleased by the reaction from the crowds.

She said: 'The reaction was great. Coming out, I was so scared that everyone would hate me.

'I didn't want to leave but I do feel that I'm not that girl I was when I walked in.'


All together: The housemates assemble as Davina reveals the results


Staying put: Squatter Shabby, left, and medical student Sunshine survived the vote off


Rachael, who spent just nine days in the circus-themed house, received 38% of the total votes cast.

In a twist, she was given the chance to choose one of her housemates to have either their best or their worst day tomorrow.

She chose to give Corin her best ever day. The 29-year-old had earlier won a secret task which resulted in Rachael being given her suitcase and clothes by Big Brother.

Rachael received 38% of the total votes cast and spent only nine days in the Big Brother House.


Exit interview: Rachael chats to Davina in the studio









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