Thailand's Anuwat Chaichana, top, is airborne as he kicks the ball past Malaysia's Mohd Futra Abd Ghani during their men's team sepak takraw final match at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010. Thailand won the match 2-0 to clinch the gold medal.
South Korean dancers entertain the audience before the medal ceremony for the Taekwondo finals at the Guangdong Stadium in Guangzhou during the 16th Asian Games on November 20, 2010. A total of four finals were fought for on the day.
GUANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20: Liu Rui (L) of China and Karimova Evgeniya of Uzbekistan compete in the Women's Over 73kg Semifinals Bout at Guangdong Gymnasium during day eight of the 16th Asian Games Guangzhou 2010 on November 20, 2010 in Guangzhou, China.
GUANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20: Wei Chenyang of China and Khawlaor Chutchawal of Thailand compete in the Men's Under 54kg Final Bout at Guangdong Gymnasium during day eight of the 16th Asian Games Guangzhou 2010 on November 20, 2010 in Guangzhou, China.
GUANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 21: Hao Wang of China celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the gold medal during the men's 20km race walking event at Aoti Main Stadium during day nine of the 16th Asian Games Guangzhou 2010 on November 21, 2010 in Guangzhou, China.
GUANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 21: A general view of the athletes as they pass by the stadium during the men's 20km race walking event at Aoti Main Stadium during day nine of the 16th Asian Games Guangzhou 2010 on November 21, 2010 in Guangzhou, China.
Chang Hui Min (L) of Taiwan signals to her partner as Zhang Xi of China waits for the service during their beach volleyball women quarterfinal match at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou on November 21, 2010. China beat Taiwan 18-21, 21-12, 15-9.
GUANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 21: Ryutaro Matsumoto of Japan (red) and Omid Noroozi of Iran (blue) in action during the Men's Greco-Roman 60kg Wrestling at Huagong Gymnasium during day nine of the 16th Asian Games Guangzhou 2010 on November 21, 2010 in Guangzhou, China.
Thailand's Kamoltip Kulna (L) digs the ball as team mate Yupa Phokongploy watches during their women's quarter-final beach volleyball game against compatriots Usa Tenpaksee and Jarunee Sannok. at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, November 21, 2010.
Peng Shuai of China celebrates after beating Kimiko Date-Krumm of Japan in the women's singles semi-final tennis match at the Aoti tennis centre in Guangzhou during the 16th Asian Games on November 21, 2010. Peng won 7-6, 3-6, 6-2.
Quick change: Jennifer Lopez wore two outfits at a launch party for the new Gucci children's collection in Beverly Hills today
When Jennifer Lopez wants to make an impression, she certainly goes all out. The singer and actress arrived at the launch of Gucci's children's collection in Beverly Hills, today ready two showcase two different outfits.
The 41-year-old started out in a thigh-skimming mini-dress before swapping into a black jumpsuit with gold detailing.
She teamed both outfits with different stappy heels but wore the same jewels and handbag.
Quick change: The singer managed to slip into a second outfit during the party
Of course, her most gorgeous accessory was her son Max, whom she carried around on her hip with pride.
The two-year-old is already being schooled in the family business. Along with his sister Emme - who sat the day out - he recently made his modelling debut as the young face of Gucci's new venture.
Jennifer says she and husband Marc Anthony were initially reluctant to have their children pose for the brand.
They eventually decided to go ahead after Gucci offered to make a $50,000 donation to her charity, the Maribel Foundation.
'It’s the first time I have worked with my kids in that way,' Jennifer said at the time. 'It was a totally special experience.'
Mini models: J.Lo's twins Max and Emme star alongside their mother in a new Gucci ad
'Flying canary': Brave Anton attempts to lift Ann off the ground in their disastrous samba
She's become renowned for her comically-awful dance routines on this year's show, but tonight Ann Widdecombe surpassed even herself with a hilarious samba on Strictly Come Dancing.
Dressed head-to-toe in a bright yellow feathered ensemble - and bearing more than passing resemblance to Sesame Street favourite Big Bird - the politician drew gasps and laughter in equal measure as she was dragged around the dance floor by partner Anton Du Beke.
For much of the routine, Ann seemed rooted to the spot as partner Anton desperately tried to salvage the dance by prancing and twirling himself around her.
However, it was the routine's finale that had the audience in hysterics as Anton attempted to swing Ann by her feet and dropped her, leaving her crumpled on the floor.
Despite her blatant lack of co-ordination on the dance floor - and her point-blank refusal to participate in any dance moves she deems to be indecent - underdog Ann has become a firm favourite with viewers.
Mover: Ann spent much of the dance not moving, but sprung into action for the routine's ambitious finale
Heading for disaster: Anton loses his grip on Ann
The audience cheered with jubilation when she finished her routine and booed judge Craig Revel Horwood when he labelled Ann's performance as 'overwhelmingly awful'.
An unamused Len told her: 'You're like haemorroids Ann. You go away, come back and each week is more painful than the last. This must be where crop circles come from - it's where you're rehearsing.'
Bruno described her as canary that never took flight.
Hoping for a miracle: Ann and Anton await their fate with the judges
Scathing: Craig can barely hide his contempt for Ann's efforts while the look on Bruno's face says it all
Craig could barely contain his contempt as he awarded Ann just one point for her samba. Collectively, the judges gave Ann 13 points - just one point more than awarded for her disastrous salsa which was the lowest ever score on the show's history.
Ann was seen arguing with Anton in rehearsals as he tried to get her to move her hips, which she refused to do because it was 'too sexy'.
It remains to be seen whether tonight's performance will finally see her booted out of this year's tournament or her huge public backing will keep her in another week.
Uncanny: Ann's bright yellow feather-inspired outfit made her look like Big Bird
Snake-hipped: Scott Maslen and Natalie Lowe performed the samba and scored 32 points
Meanwhile, the other contestants celebrated much higher scores for tonight's special show, which took place at Blackpool's Tower Ballroom.
Matt Baker and partner Aliona Vilani dazzled with their acrobatic samba, earning them the highest score of the night, 38 out of 40.
Emmerdale and Holby City actress Patsy Kensit was described as a 'true Vegas strumpet' when she opened the show with partner Robin Windsor with a samba. The pair were awarded 28 points out of a possible 40.
Shaking their stuff: Patsy Kensit was described as a 'true Vegas strumpet' when she opened the show with partner Robin Windsor while, Felicity Kendal is seen right with partner Vincent Simone
Classy: Kara Tointon astonished the judges with a 'truly inspiring' American Smooth with dance partner Artem Chigvintsev
EastEnders star Kara Tointon astonished the judges with a 'truly inspiring' American Smooth - despite dance partner Artem Chigvintsev sustaining a painful neck injury during rehearsals.
Artem was unsure whether he would be able to take part in tonight's show after he hurt his neck lifting Kara during rehearsals. But he didn't even flinch when he hoisted Kara on to his shoulders for the 'flawless' lift.
The contestants will learn who will be next to leave the tournament in tomorrow's results show.
Not so smooth: Gavin Henson and Katya Virshilas performed the American Smooth, but was criticised for being 'lame and lacklustre'
On top: Matt Baker and partner Aliona Vilani dazzled with their acrobatic samba, earning them the highest score of the night, 38 out of 40
Dancing shoes on: Pamela Stephenson and James Jordan took to the floor and performed the American Smooth
This looks familiar: Kylie kicks up her heels and shows off her slender legs and her petite bottom in a scene almost identical to...
There not many women in their 40s who would have the confidence to show off their derriere in public, let alone flaunt it to millions.
So hats off to Miss Kylie Minogue who had turned back the clock and recreated her Spinning Around days for her new video and flashed her famous bottom once again.
And while it might be ten years since she took the world of pop's breath away with those teeny gold hotpants, with a bottom like that, who can blame her for wanting to show it off again?
Smoking: Kylie sizzles on the mike as she sings seductively into the camera
A boogie in blue: Kylie shows off her slender legs in a short tassled dress as she's surrounded by dancers
The pop star struts around in a blue tassled dress surrounded by backing dancers wearing bright pink feathered shoulder decorations.
Male guitarists rock out behind her with Pac Man style helmets on their heads, while Mickey Mouse-esque lights hang in the background.
Better Than Today is the third single to be taken from Kylie's latest album and is released on December 6.
It's in your eyes: Kylie cups her face in her gloved hands as she sings to the camera
Let's dance: Kylie stands between two huge white speakers as she launches into her song
Today she was snapped leaving her west London home looking her usual foxy self while clutching a coffee and hiding her tired eyes under oversized sunglasses as she walked along in trendy animal skin print boots.
Last night she appeared on Children in Need on BBC1 and performed Better Than Today while encouraging the public to dig deep for the charity.
Again wearing almost next to nothing, she cuddled up to host Terry Wogan and shared a laugh with presenter Tess Daly as she read the donation phone line out to viewers.
Late night, Kylie? The pop star clutches a coffee and hides behind big shades as she left her London home this morning
For a good cause! Kylie laughs with Children In Need hosts Terry Wogan and Tess Daly
Festive spirit: Mariah Carey performed for the Rockefeller Centre's annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in New York last night
A radiant Mariah Carey embraced the festive season last night with a performance at the Rockefeller Centre in New York.
The pregnant star kept her baby bump covered up as she took to the stage in a big red coat, which wore over a black top, leggings and sky-high boots.
She was recording a segment for the Charlie Brown Christmas special, which will form part of the Rockefeller Center's annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, to be aired later this month.
Rocking around the Christamas tree: The star performed her new holiday single, Oh Santa!
The 41-year-old, who has not revealed her due date, sang her single Oh Santa! from her new release, Merry Christmas II You.
She has dedicated the holiday album to her unborn child.
'I was recording this when I found out I was pregnant!' she revealed in an interview with Radio Disney's Ernie D.
Paws for effect: Mariah took a moment to pose with a giant Snoopy
While her husband Nick Cannon, 30, calls her the 'queen of Christmas', the couple have not yet made plans for the day.
She says: 'I usually go to Aspen, but I'm not supposed to go there this year because I can't ski and I can't really do any of that stuff being pregnant.
'So, I'm just going to have to figure out where else we're going to go.'
Mariah finally confirmed her pregnancy last month in an interview on NBC's Today show.
Transformed: Katie Waissel had her hair cut and dyed hours before her X Factor performance last night, seen right arriving at Fountain Studios in north-west London earlier in the day
She's been the most controversial X Factor contestant of the series and been saved from eviction of numerous occasions.
And after all the drama, it seems Katie Waissel was hoping for a fresh start on the X Factor last night as she unveiled a dramatic new short haircut.
The singer had the cut and dye job done just hours before the show last night, having arriving to the studios in north-west London earlier with her old flowing blonde and black hair still in tact.
Former receptionist Katie looked incredibly demure as she stepped out on to the stage, wearing a beige Sixties-style dress.
It was in marked contrast to some of her brash appearance earlier in the contest, when she donned a huge bird's next wig.
Having come in the bottom two three times, Katie appealed to the viewers by singing Help by The Beatles.
Mentor Cheryl Cole said of her efforts: 'That was the best performance of the night,' while Simon Cowell added: 'Lyrically it was genius.'
Louis Walsh said: 'I love the fact that you sang a song called Help.
Fresh start: Katie showed off her new dramatic short haircut as she sang Help by The Beatles which the judges gave her high praise for
What a difference: Katie seen right performing on the show two weeks ago looking less demure in a birds nest wig and white eyelashes
'You need help because people are not voting for you and I don't know why.' The 24-year-old has been forced to sing for survival on three other occasions after coming in the bottom two after viewers' votes were counted.
Bookmakers William Hill said she is currently joint favourite to be voted off the show along with Wagner with odds of 13/8.
Meanwhile, it was another win for Dannii in the style wars as she looked sophisticated in a brown halter-neck maxi dress.
Cheryl opted for an odd armour-inspired short dress, complete with threads hanging off it.
Making an entrance: The judges step on to the stage, from left Dannii, Louis, Cheryl and Simon
Style wars: Cheryl Cole donned a short armour-inspired dress while Dannii looked graceful in a brown halter-neck maxi number
Don't mess: Cheryl Cole dramatically laid into Wagner on X Factor last night over comments he is said to have made to a newspaper about her coming from a council estate
Cheryl Cole sensationally let rip at Wagner in X Factor last night over comments he made about her coming from a council estate.
The 27-year-old star, who grew up in one of Newcastle's toughest neighbourhoods, angrily laid into the Brazilian contestant after his performance.
She told him: 'Normally I don't have anything constructive to say to you, but I've heard this week you have been making some comments about me to the Press about being from a council estate.'
Not holding back: She left the judges stunned with her outburst, with Simon commenting 'wow' She then blasted him, saying: 'Yes I am and I am very proud of my roots and I am very lucky.'
A shocked Wagner retorted: 'Don't believe what you read in the Press.' Speaking after the judges had finished their comments, Wagner then tried to explain himself further.
Elaborating on his comments reported in yesterday's Daily Mirror, where he is said to have branded Cheryl 'just a girl from a council estate who 'got lucky', he told Cheryl: 'I didn't know the guy was a journalist.'
Cheryl then became tearful as he told her: 'I didn't know the guy was a journalist. 'He asked me what I think of Cheryl and I said Cheryl is a role model for the young people of this nation because I believe she has lived on a council estate and so many people who live in a council estate don't believe they can achieve a better standard of living.
Back track: But Wagner defended himself saying he thought she was a role model and an inspiration to people
Emotional: He appeared to placate Cheryl with his comments and at one point she even looked tearful after telling him: 'I am proud of my roots'
Charmer: Wager told Cheryl she had the 'manners of a princess' and denied he said she was 'just a girl from a council estate who got lucky' to a newspaper
'You are incredibly talented and beautiful and you have the manners of a princess. 'You are now the most favoured woman in the whole country.'
During an interview he told the Daily Mirror: 'Cheryl has never spoken to me properly, but that's OK.
'She's just a girl from a council estate who got lucky when someone gave her a job in showbusiness.'
The 54-year-old former PE teacher performed a mash up of Get Back, Hippy Hippy Shake and Hey Jude on what was Beatles night.
Dannii refused to comment on the singing, instead listing some of the stories that appeared about him in the newspapers this week.
Simon Cowell - who reacted to Cheryl's comments by saying 'wow' - branded it the worst Beatles performance he had ever seen, but mentor Louis stuck up for his act.
Lively: Wager performed a mash up of Beatles tracks but his performance was panned by Simon Cowell and the other judges
Style wars: Cheryl Cole donned a short armour-inspired dress while Dannii looked graceful in a brown halter-neck maxi number
He then appealed to the public: 'I hope people vote for you because if you are in the bottom two the three witches of Eastwick will vote you off.'
Tonight also saw a return to form for controversial contestant Katie Waissell, who appropriately performed Help after continually coming in the bottom two.
The 24-year-old former receptionist also showed off a dramatic new elfin-style haircut. She had done away with her edgy blonde and black do, instead going for an Emma Watson-inspired short cut, dyed brown.
Simon praised her performance as 'vocally genius' while Cheryl dubbed it the 'performance of the night'.
Dannii said her performance had more 'fight' in it this week, but said that her styling was once again totally different, saying she needed to be more consistent with her look.
Fresh start: Katie Waissel showed off her new dramatic short haircut as she sang Help!
Transformed: The singer had her hair cut and dyed hours before the show, seen right arriving at Fountain Studios in north-west London earlier on
But Simon disagreed, saying her varying styles made for something 'fresh and different' each week.
Host Dermot O'Leary then commented: 'Nice hair,' following her closing performance. Matt Cardle opened the show with a rendition of The Beatles Come Together, which has also been covered by Paul Weller.
The former painter-decorator strutted stuff in a white vest top and jeans as he was supported by an army of scantily-clad backing dancers wearing shimmery pink hot pants and tops, teamed with black tights.
Louis 'There was something missing in the performance tonight. I don't know what it is but there was something missing.
Cheryl disagreed, saying she loved it while Simon said the only thing missing was his shirt.
On top: Cher Lloyd performed John Lennon's hit Imagine, wearing a pretty white dress on top of a spiral staircase, which caused some controversy
'The styling thing went a little bit too much to the left... It kind of looked like you were literally dragged from the loo to do a performance. But the vocal was fantastic,' he said.
Mentor Dannii countered: 'I think the girls would be happy if you were dragged from anywhere to their bedroom,' adding: 'That performance was absolutely gripping. You were fantastic Matt.'
Up next was Cher Lloyd who performed John Lennon's iconic hit Imagine. The 17-year-old dressed in a white dress for her performance, which she sung sat atop a spiral staircase.
The rousing rendition split the panel, with Louis and Simon both saying she needed to be more performance artist and dance rather than just sit there.
Louis said: 'You have the potential to be a very good popstar but that was a very lazy performance. There was no rap.'
Row: Simon and Louis said they wanted to see the lively Cher back, with Simon criticising Cheryl for putting Cher on a staircase where she couldn't do anything
Dressed the part: Cher and Rebecca both looked stylish in their respective outfits with Cher looking angelic in white and Rebecca vamping it up in red
Dannii disagreed saying: 'What you have shown us now is that you are versatile. The two songs where you have just sung them have been my favourite ones.'
Simon then chipped in: 'I like the fact you have shown the person you are. There are a lot stories I don't like that I have read about you saying you are this and that. But I'm gonna stick up for you.'
'But the problem is that half staircase,' he said blaming mentor Cheryl. He then told Cher to go back to her more lively performances.
But Cheryl interjected: 'Week after week she has come out and performed. I think it was beautiful sat there just singing, like a stairway to heaven.'
'It just shows your vocal is not to be under estimated,' Cheryl concluded. Simon's one remaining act One Direction - made up of Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zain Malik, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson - performed next.
Nervous: Rebecca Ferguson represented Liverpool, also the home town of The Beatles, and performed Yesterday, but the judges all picked up on her nerves
They covered All You Need Is Love, all dressed in dapper suits. Louis said: 'It was great to see the fab four sang by the fab five.'
Dannii criticised Zain and Niall for letting the group down with their backing vocals, saying they didn't know when they were coming in or out.
Cheryl, clearly still infuriated for Simon's staircase comment about Cher, told them: 'I could get into why did your mentor put you on a platform... but I won't. That was another great performance.'
Simon replied: 'Who cares about the platform' before pleading with the viewers: 'Please don't think these guys are safe. Please vote for them.'
Good show: Simon Cowell's one remaining act One Direction performed All You Need Is Love
They were followed by Rebecca Ferguson, who performed Yesterday.
The single mother had extra pressure on her shoulders as like The Beatles she is also form Liverpool.
And the judges all noticed her nerves. Danni told her: 'For me out of all your performances it wasn't my favourite. You seemed a little bit nervous. But I do still love the tones of your voice.'
Simon agreed saying: 'For the first time in weeks this is first time I've seen you look nervous. But you look like you feel the words from the song and coming from Liverpool I think that was a perfect song choice for you.'
Show opener: Matt Cardle performed Come Together by the hit group, winning general approval from the judges apart from Louis who said 'something was missing'
Even mentor Cheryl admitted: 'I could feel your nerves, but I'm not surprised after last week's shock eviction. I think it just is important to say that if people want you here they have to vote for you.'
Mary Byrne received a big thumbs up from all the judges after her rendition of Something, which has also been covered by Shirley Bassey.
Dannii told her: 'That was up there with your best, best performances. We need you to do this every time.'
Cheryl added: 'I always just feel relaxed with you when you sing. I think the beauty of you is that you sing from experience and it shows through.'
Strutting his stuff: He was joined by scantily-clad back dancers, with Simon praising the vocal but saying he was little unsure about the white vest look
Reluctantly, Simon admitted he couldn't fault mentor Louis' song choice: 'Annoying as this is Louis did actually pick the right song. And I tell you what you've definitely got your confidence back.'
'Mary has got her mojo back,' declared mentor Louis, before asking the public to vote for her.
Paije Richardson performed Let It Be as covered by Leo Sayer.
Back on form: Mary Byrne received a big thumbs up from all the judges after her rendition of Something
Louis told him that he does have the chance to win the competition, despite Simon's remarks last week that he couldn't win.
Cheryl said: 'There was something really angelic and beautiful about the performance.'
Responding to Louis, who called him rude for his remarks about Paije last week, Simon said: 'I do stand by what I said, based on that performance [last week] you can't win.
Powerful: Paije Richardson was back to his best with a rendition of Let It Be, which saw Simon say it was 'a million times better than last week'
'Saying that you've come back with a brilliant performance and it was a million times better than last week.
Mentor Dannii concluded: 'You came in to this competition as the wild card. You are still standing my friend. I want to hug you and squeeze you tight.'
Sir Paul McCartney recorded a video message which was played at the start of the show, wishing the contestants good luck with their performances.
Beatles week: Sir Paul McCartney recorded a video message which was played at the start of the show, wishing the contestants good luck with their performances
