Late night? Make-up free Katie Holmes looks exhausted as she arrives at the theatre the day after turning 34

Christmas may be around the corner, but the motto of the entertainment industry is 'the show must go on'.
And so Katie Holmes duly made her way to the nightly performance of her Dead Accounts, the Broadway play in which she is currently starring, on Wednesday afternoon.
The actress seems determined to leave the glitz and glamour of Hollywood behind as she was spotted arriving on foot, with her face free of makeup and her hair loose and unstyled.

 

The show must go on: Katie Holmes arrives at the theatre for her evening performance of Dead Accounts

The brunette cut a lonely figure as she arrived at the Music Box Theatre in Midtown Manhattan wearing her new favourite Balenciaga coat, skinny jeans and a colourblock Delvaux satchel.
Katie tried to her best to blend into the crowds milling about before entering through the stage door.
Since arriving in the city earlier in the year she has  been making a concerted effort to act like an average New Yorker even riding the subway.

 

Treading the boards: Katie has quit the lights of Hollywood for those of  Broadway

Katie celebrated her 34th birthday yesterday her first as a divorcee but rather than mark the occasion with a party the single mother chose a more low key visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art with daughter Suri, 6.
Earlier in the day the two enjoyed breakfast at the Upper West Side bistro, bakery and chocolatier Sugar and Plumm, a source told Us Weekly.
After feasting on silver dollar pancakes and eggs benedict, Holmes was given a birthday surprise by pastry chef Pichet Ong: a homemade vanilla sponge cake layered with strawberry jam and vanilla buttercream frosting that said Happy Birthday Katie.

 

Home alone: Katie's ex-husband Tom Cruise will have custody of their daughter Suri over the Christmas holidays

Katie has been making the most of her time her daughter ahead of Christmas as she will be spending the holiday with her father and half-siblings Conor and Isabella in Los Angeles.
The Sun reported on Monday that the Batman actress will still be showering her daughter with gifts, which include a £15,000 Victorian playhouse, a £6,000 miniature Mercedes Benz, an iPad mini and some new additions to her wardrobe, with a Chloe fur coat and a Ralph Lauren dress reportedly on the list.
But she still has plenty to keep her occupied in the Big Apple as Dead Accounts is scheduled to run through to the end of February.

 

 

Curtain call: Katie emerges from the stage door after the evening show

They're all American boys! One Direction land in LAX days before Christmas as it is revealed they turned down condom deal

One Direction look like they may be getting used to all this travelling.
The fivesome landed in LAX on Tuesday morning and looked every inch the jet setting boyband as they landed in the west coast.
Although it  isn't clear why the boyband have gone back to the states in the days before Christmas they looked world weary as they landed at the airport.

 

You're Beautiful! One Direction land in LAX on Wednesday morning, Harry keeps his trademark curls under cover

Harry Styles, 18, covered his trademark curls with a orange beanie as he left the airport in a Rush T-shirt and dark jeans.
Whereas Zayn Malik, 19, looked more rock and roll than cheesy boy band as he walked through arrivals in a dark jacket and stonewashed jeans.
The boyband members are fast becoming the next hot thing stateside with a shop in New York and a huge US fan base.

 

 

World weary: Zayn Malik and Harry Styles land in LAX

Their trip comes as it was reported that the boys had turned down an offer from a condom organisation to be the faces of safe sex.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: 'The offer was enormous and tied into a safe sex organisation in the US. It came from one of the biggest brands in the world.
'While the boys didn't sneer at the money, they felt their fans were slightly too young for this type of project.

 

Travel in style: Niall Horan and Liam Payne look a little tired as they land in LAX

 

Mad dash: The boys are swarmed by fans as they land in LAX

'They are promoting dolls and games, so that is the age group who are buying their products. The boys remain very candid about supporting the use of condoms if asked in interviews.
Liam said he wouldn't like to endorse condoms - unlike JLS - because there would be too many jokes made about the group. 
Hopefully Liam is not visiting the Empire State Building on this trip after he slammed the security on Twitter.

 

Taxi! The boys land in LAX in the early hours

 

Let's go! The boys head out of the airport under a cloak of darkness

 

He wrote that staff were 'extremely disrespectful' to his family in a series of tweets, which were later deleted he said: 'Just been to the Empire State Building had a great time except.
'The security detail in particular the senior security supervisor was arrogant, unproffesional and extreamly disrespectful to my family @EmpireStateBldg #TheresAlwaysTimeForManors (sic)'
However, the singer has now apologised to the security team and the owners of the famous landmark for his comments.

Thinking of signing her up early? Holly Madison shows off her growing baby bump at Miss Universe pageant

She's said it's been a challenge to feel sexy while pregnant but Holly Madison certainly rose to the occasion on Wednesday night.
The former Playboy model showed off her growing baby bump on the red carpet at the Miss Universe pageant in Las Vegas and looked stunning in a blue gown.
The 32-year-old blonde, who is expecting her first child next year, joined a host of stars at the event as beauty queens from 89 countries prepared to compete for the crown.

 

Stunning: Model and television personality Holly Madison arrives at the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on December 19

Holly's patterned number was the perfect compliment to her growing shape, with a draping neckline and back cut-out adding just a touch of sexiness to her ensemble without going over the top.
She wore her hair in curls swept behind her shoulders and drop earrings that added a bit of light near her face.
Holding her stomach with neatly manicured red nails, she smiled for photographers and proudly showed off her frame.

 

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The former Girls Next Door star, who is expecting a baby girl with partner Pasquale Rotella, recently revealed she is still getting used to her new shape.
She toldIn Touch magazine: ''Feeling sexy is a real challenge for me because I have this basketball on my stomach. It’s weird!' she says. 'I’m just getting used to this whole new body. It can be very awkward.'
Holly was joined on the red carpet by the evening's co-hosts Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic, who started the evening in a classic black gown with a sweetheart neckline and fitted bodice.

 

Blonde ambition: The former Playboy model went on to star in her own burlesque revue in Sin City after splitting up with Hugh Hefner

 

Mom-to-be: Holly is expecting a baby girl with partner Pasquale Rotella next year

 

Professional beach volleyball player and pageant judge Kerri Walsh Jennings also showed off her baby bump, wearing a slinky off-the-should black number with a thigh-high slit.
Television personality, fashion expert and pageant co-host Jeannie Mai dazzled in an embellished bustier and floor-sweeping fuchsia skirt that showed off her tanned and toned legs.
Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes, Miss Universe 2011, wore a gold sequinned gown with a draped halter neckline, while television and radio personality and pageant judge Claudia Jordan went for a more electric - and garish - yellow gown with a bejewelled bodice. 
Real Housewives star also lent her support at the event, and brought along her dog, Giggy, who stole the show in a miniature tuxedo matching his mom's black gown, which she paired with hot pink accessories.

 

Black out: Professional beach volleyball player and pageant judge Kerri Walsh Jennings, left, and television personality and pageant co-host Giuliana Rancic, right, both wore classic black

 

 

Leila Lopes, Miss Universe 2All that glitters: Television personality, fashion expert and pageant co-host Jeannie Mai, left, and Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes, right, turned heads in sequinned ensembles011,

 

 

Making a statement: Television and radio personality and pageant judge Claudia Jordan, left, wore canary yellow, while Real Housewives favourite Lisa Vanderpump posed with her dog Giggy - dressed in a tuxedo, of course

Stylist, television personality and pageant judge Brad Goreski, left, went for Vegas style in a silver suit jacket and matching dress shoes, while Nigel Barker, was dashing in a more traditional bow tie and tuxedo.
Donald Trump, co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization, was of course on hand - in his staple suit and pink tie.
Major League Baseball player Pablo Sandoval and actor Diego Bonetam both pageant judges, also walked the red carpet, as did Australian singer/songwriter and dancer Timomatic, and rockers Train - both performing at the event.
The stars showed off their ensembles just as women from around the world prepared to square off on Wednesday night for the right to be called Miss Universe, and as the celebrity judges brought some extra sparkle to the Las Vegas Strip.

 

 

All for show: Pageant judge and chef Masaharu Morimoto, left, and beauty queen Logan West, right

 

 

 

 

 

Razzle dazzle 'em: Stylist, television personality and pageant judge Brad Goreski, left, jazzed up his tuxedo while photographer and judge Nigel Barker, right, went for a more traditional look

 

 

Suited up: Co-host Andy Cohen, left, poses on the red carpet, while Scott Disick, right, made a solo appearance (sans partney Kourtney Kardashian)

The beauty queens from 89 countries prepared to don evening gowns, show their interview skills and strut in swimsuits as the two-hour competition at the Planet Hollywood casino got under way.
The women wore tight, pleated mini-dresses with glittering sequin bodices and sky high platform shoes as they strutted the stage to the hit Live While We're Young, by English-Irish boy band One Direction.
A 20-year-old beauty queen from Rhode Island was crowned the new Miss Universe on Wednesday, beating out 88 other women during a televised competition at the Planet Hollywood casino on the Las Vegas Strip.

Olivia Culpo took the crown from Leila Lopes of Angola after strutting in a purple and blue bikini and a red velvet gown.

You evening's hosts: Television personalities and pageant co-hosts Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic

 

In the final stages of the competition, she answered a question about her regrets by saying she wished she hadn't picked on her siblings.
The 61st annual Miss Universe featured performances by the band Train and Australian singer Timomatic.
Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic returned to host the pageant, which was back in Las Vegas after being held in Sao Paulo last year.
The panel of 10 judges also includes singer Cee Lo Green and Iron Chef star Masaharu Morimoto.
Asked whether he found playing in the World Series or judging the beauty pageant to be more difficult, Sandoval said both were hard.

 

There he is! Miss Universe Organization co-owner Donald Trump, left, wore his usual black suit and pink tie, while Major League Baseball player and pageant judge Pablo Sandoval, right, added flair with a silver accessory

Let them entertain you: (L-R) Guitarist Jimmy Stafford, singer Pat Monahan and drummer Scott Underwood of the band Train, performers at the event

 

Dashing: Actor and pageant judge Diego Boneta, left, and Australian singer/songwriter and dancer Timomatic, right

 

Miss Universe 2011, Leila Lopes of Angola, said she expected this night to be the worst part of her year. She offered some advice to the women vying for her crown.
'Be calm and smile,' she said. 'Smiling helps a lot. Even though they are not relaxed, the judges will think that they are.'
The group of contestants from six continents was cut to 16 soon after the start of the show based on preliminary competitions.
Miss USA Olivia Culpo was one of those who advanced to the finals. The 20-year-old from Cranston, Rhode Island, is a sophomore at Boston University and a self-described 'cellist-nerd.' She was the first Miss USA winner from Rhode Island when she took the national crown in Las Vegas in June.
Organisers had considered holding the contest in the popular Dominican Republic tourist city of Punta Cana, but Miss Universe Organization President Paula Shugart said that country's financial crisis proved to be too much of an obstacle.

 

Crowned: Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, is crowned Miss Universe 2012 during the Miss Universe Pageant at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas

Her shining moment: (L-R) Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, is crowned the 2012 Miss Universe by Leila Lopes, Miss Universe 2011, as Logan West, Miss Teen USA 2012, looks on

 

Strutting her stuff: Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo, walked down the stage in a festive red gown

The diverse group of contestants spent the past two weeks in Las Vegas, where they posed in hardhats at a hotel groundbreaking, took a painting lesson, and pranked hotel guests by hiding in their rooms.
'I've seen them and they are absolutely gorgeous,' said Trump. 'They're very nervous and they should be. It's a billion people (watching).'
On the eve of the pageant, the organisation announced it had won a defamation suit against a woman who claimed this year's Miss USA contest, also owned by Trump, was fixed.
The winner of the Miss USA crown goes on to represent her country in the Miss Universe contest.
Contestants cannot have been married or have children. They must be younger than 27 and older than 18 by Feb. 1 of the competition year.
The pageant started as a local revue in Long Beach, California, organised by Catalina Swimwear. It is not affiliated with the Miss America pageant.
Lucky guy: Train singer Pat Monahan (C) is flanked by Miss Philippines 2012, Janine Tugonon (L), and Miss Venezuela 2012, Irene Sofia Esser Quintero, as he performs

 

Beauty queen: Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo (L), competes in the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant as singer/songwriter and dancer Timomatic performs

 

No hard feelings! Miss USA, Olivia Culpo (R), reacts beside Miss Philippines, Janine Tugonon (L), after being named Miss Universe

The contestants: Women from 89 countries stand on the stage behind hosts Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic at the start of the Miss Universe pageant

Taking the plunge! Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Kelly Osbourne put their ample curves on show in stunning gowns at Vh1 Divas event

With their plunging gowns and enviable curves very much on show, its no surprise that the VH1 Divas red carpet belonged to Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Kelly Osbourne on Sunday night.
The stunning wife of actor Channing Tatum wore a beautiful baby blue strapless gown which struggled to contain her ample curves as she pouted for photographers at The Shrine Auditorium.
Kelly, 28, sported a pretty white knee-length dress and striking zebra print shoes for her arrival at the Los Angeles arena.

Dressed for success: Actress Jenna Dewan-Tatum struggles to contain her ample curves in a strapless sky blue gown at the VH-1 Divas red carpet at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles  on Sunday

Her purple hair was pulled into a side ponytail, but she seemed particularly proud of her striking black and white heels.
'Look how cool the @charlottes_web shoes I am wearing tonight for #Vh1divas are!' she wrote on her Twitter page. 'Talk about a #StatementShoe!'
VH1 Divas is an annual event televised on the U.S. music network to benefit the Save the Music Foundation.

The white stuff: Kelly Osbourne showed off her enviable chest in a pretty white dress which she teamed with a purple side pony tail at the show

Animal print heels: Kelly  sported a pair of black and white zebra print heels with her dress, while Jenna accessorised with a glittering hairband, bracelets and a bag

This year's event pays homage to late music legends Donna Summer and Whitney Houston with live performances.
Kelly is one of the presenters at the show which will be hosted by one-time American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert and features performances from Miley Cyrus, Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson and Kelly Rowland.
Kelly wrote on her Twitter page yesterday: 'I'm so excited to be presenting at #VH1DIVAS tomorrow I just know my girl @MileyCyrus is gonna kill it! @VH1'

Clinging: Miley Cyrus sported a slinky black dress with cut out diamond side shapes

Back to basics: Demi Lovato arrived in a black dress with sequinned sleeves and black heels with her hair back to natural dark brown

A dream in cream: Stacy Keibler wore a plunging black suit while singer Brandy Norwood looked pretty in a one-shouldered flared dress

Miley arrived looking suitably striking in a cat like clinging dress with cut-out side panels set off by her cropped platinum hairstyle.
The star will be performing the Billy Idol song Rebel Yell and was clearly excited about taking the stage for the show.
'Ok trying to tell my man what time to watch tonight? East coast? 9 pm Divas???' she wrote on Twitter, referring to her fiancé Liam Hemsworth.

Going green: Kelly Rowland looked stunning in a satin emerald gown with a front slit to the thigh

All that glitters: Ciara sported a sparkling black gown with short train and sheer back detail

Glamming up: Black was very much the order of the red carpet with Elisha Cuthbert looking stunning in black satin with red shoes and NeNe Leakes sporting black lace

Fellow Disney star Demi Lovato also stuck to black but covered up in a knee length number with embroidered sheer sleeves and her hair back to its glossy dark brown.
And host Adam Lambert didn't disappoint with his diva-esque ensemble of fur coat, leopardskin shoes and matching shirt, with trademark 'guyliner.'
Other stand out celebrities included Kelly Rowland who sported a floor-length green satin gown slit to the thigh, and Ciara, who also opted for a full length frock, but in glittering black with a short train.

The host with the most@ Adam Lambert didn't disappoint with his fut coat teamed with leopardskin shoes and skirt

Boys in the band: X Factor rejects Emblem 3 arrived to see the show and rub shoulders with some famous divas themselves

Friends: Eddie Murphy's ex Nicole Murphy joined friend Jessica Canseco in some playful banter on the carpet

NeNe Leakes also stuck to black, sporting a clinging lace long sleeved dress and Elisha Cuthbert also wore black, with a simple satin number teamed with red shoes.
Singer Keri Hilson plumped for a more casual black pant suit, as actresses Kat Graham and Ellie Kemper wore white.
British singer Paloma Faith was an eccentric addition to the red carpet with her hair teased into big curls and a silver and gold studded dress.
X Factor rejects Emblem 3 were also on hand to rub shoulders with some famous divas and didn't appear to have let last week's eviction affect them.

An array of separate looks: Singer Keri Hilson sported a n all-in-one black jumpsuit, while actress Ellie Kemper sparkled in white and singer Paloma Faith looked eccentric with big hair and gold and silver dress