Fears for Victoria's Secret model: Candice Swanepoel's shocking weight loss at swimwear photoshoot

Lingerie firm Victoria's Secret was once famous for choosing 'curvy' models to advertise their swimwear.
But when the firm unveiled their latest swimwear range onlookers were shocked when model Candice Swanepoel revealed her alarmingly thin figure.

The 22-year-old appeared to have lost a significant amount of weight as she modelled the lingerie line's new range of swimwear at The Mondrian hotel in Los Angeles.

Frightening: Victoria's Secret model Candice Swanepoel shocked onlookers today as she revealed her alarmingly thin figure whilst modelling the lingerie line's new range of swimwear, alongside Alessadra Ambrosio, left, and Adriana Lima, right

Unrecognisable: Candice's appearance today, left, was a far cry from when she fronted the company's Valentine's Day campaign in matching red lingerie, which was released in January this year

Standing alongside models Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima, she stood out from her fellow Angels with her pencil thin legs and concaved stomach. 
She also appeared noticeably slimmer around the jawline.
While Adriana and Alessandra looked slender in their black swimsuits, Candice looked almost emaciated next to the two girls.

What a change: the girls are a far cry from the models who once advertised the brand, including Heidi Klum

Odd one out: Standing alongside fellow Angels Alessandra Ambrosio and Adriana Lima, she stood out with her pencil thin legs and concaved stomach

While 29-year-old Adriana, who gave birth eighteen months ago to her daughter Valentina, showed no sign of carrying any extra baby weight, she looked a much healthier weight than Candice.
Even Alessandra who is known for her slender frame looked larger next to the blonde South African.
Candice's appearance was a far-cry from when she fronted up the company's Valentine's Day campaign - which was released in January this year.

In a two-piece raspberry bra set, her sexy curves were clearly on display.

Healthier: The lingerie line has had a long-line of beauties that have endorsed a healthy model figure that boasts ample cleavage, fuller legs and backsides, including legendary supermodels, from left, Heidi Klum, Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks

In her modelling card by agency IMG, her statistics are given as 33-23-34 and a US dress size 8 (UK size 12).
Candice is fast becoming one of the most popular Victoria's Secret models and had landed the cover of the Victoria's Secret Swim 2011 Catalogue.

Slim: Alessandra Ambrosio has also come under fire for being too thin

In recent years, the company has been criticised from shifting away from the curvy models that made the brand so famous in favour of super-slim girls.

The lingerie line has had a long-line of beauties who have endorsed a healthy model figure that boasts ample cleavage and fuller legs and backsides, unlike most fashion models.

Legendary supermodels Heidi Klum, Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks have all walked the catwalk for Victoria's Secret.

 

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The company have already come under fire after a 2010 shoot in St. Barts revealed a strikingly skinny Alessandra Ambrosio modelling the label's swimwear.

With her pelvic bones and ribs protruding just a year and half after having her baby Anja, she looked childlike next to two plus size models.
But Alessandra believes she is more on the  curvy side and even once told the Daily Mail: 'I'm very lucky to work for a brand that wants women to be healthy. You need to be able to fill out the bra and the panties, so yes, I'm a curvier girl.'
Victoria’s Secret has gone from strength to strength since launching in 1977.

Though the brand is not currently widely available throughout Britain, the lingerie masters have big plans in place for the first UK flagship store to open next year on London’s New Bond Street.

Prison 'awash with drink and drugs' before riot caused £3m damage

A prison was awash with drugs and alcohol just one month before a major riot, inspectors have found.
Ford Open prison was torn apart by inmates on a drunken rampage, causing £3million in damage.
In December Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons found four out of ten prisoners admitted buying drugs was ‘easy’.
They also revealed illicit alcohol was ‘common’.

A report has found that obtaining drink and drugs in Ford Open Prison before a riot on New Year's Eve was 'easy'

A summary of the report findings were passed on to the prison's governor immediately following the inspection.

A huge fire burns during the riot as prisoners carry their belongings out of buildings at the prison

On New Year's Eve inmates rioted after drinking vast amounts of champagne, brandy, whisky and vodka smuggled into the prison. 
Fires destroyed six accommodation blocks, the gym, mail room and snooker room at the prison near Arundel, West Sussex.
The report found the prison's anti-drugs strategy was in 'disarray' and that staff shortages were restricting drug tests.

Sixteen prisoners a month were being moved to 'closed' prisons because of breaking the rules or leaving the prison without permission, the report revealed.
Inspectors said levels of trust between staff and prisoners was 'in short supply'.
On the night of the riot, just two prison officers and four support staff were on duty overnight to deal with  496 inmates.

Afterwards, it emerged dangerous offenders had been transferred to Ford to ease overcrowding despite having been classified unsuitable for open conditions.
Afterwards it emerged dangerous offenders had been transferred to Ford to ease overcrowding.
Ministers have launched two separate inquiries into what happened.

A police riot squad arrives at the prison to try and calm down the riot which took began on New Year's Eve

Michael Spurr, chief executive of the National Offender Management Service (NOMS), said: 'We have put additional support in place to strengthen the management of the prison and we will use the recommendations in the report to improve the performance of the establishment.
'I am pleased the good work done by the prison on safety, suicide and self harm, healthcare, and improved security with fewer absconds, has been acknowledged.'

Too short, too long and definitely too tight: Holly Valance fails to shine in bizarre frock at Mikhail Gorbachev's 80th birthday party

She has a billionaire boyfriend so it’s safe to say that money is no object when it comes to picking up a party frock.
So it seemed strange that Holly Valance,27, stepped out in an unflattering ensemble which just failed to cross the fashion mark attending Mikhail Gorbachev’s 80th birthday bash.

Odd look: Holly Valance failed to find the most flattering outfit for the big bash and the shorter side of her dress rose dangerously high

The former Soviet leader celebrated by hosting a glitzy charity gala at the Royal Albert Hall last night attended with a whole host of celebrity VIPs.
But while Holly’s dress could have had serious show-stopping power  but she failed to draw attention for the right reasons.

Thigh-high split: Holly appeared uncomfortable in her daring split hem dress

Ill-advised: The split hemline barely covered her bottom on the right hand side and the ill-fitting panelled dress failed to flatter her womanly figure

Holly looked more presentable at the opening of One Hyde Park with boyfriend Nick Candy earlier this year

The split hemline barely covered her derrière on the right hand side with while the front panel ruched across her stomach which failed to flatter her womanly figure.
While her accessories hit the mark with a pair of peep-toe Christian Louboutin heels and a Vivienne Westwood clutch bag her hair appeared messy and dishevelled which made for a mis-matched look.
Holly, who has been dating Property mogul Nick Candy, 37, since last summer, opted for smokey eye make-up and added a flash of colour with bright pink make-up.
With her curvier frame compared to her days as a pop-star the look did little to flatter her figure and she failed to put her best fashion foot forward.
As the actress and singer posed for pictures she looked uncomfortable and appeared to struggle to prevent the shorter side of her dress from riding up.
The fashion fail frock was a £755 Maison Martin Margiela leather and crepe dress.
The style crown for the evening went to Sharon Stone,53, who looked elegantly chic as host of the birthday celebrations in a blush pink floor-length gown by Christian Dior.
Also in attendance at the party was Goldie Hawn in a Grecian style black gown while Katherine Jenkins who performed at the party opted for a dusty pink figure-hugging number.
Mila Jovovich meanwhile suffered something of a style slip-up when her black net and gold dress revealed slightly more than she intended. 
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Old school glamour: Sharon Stone stole the style crown while Goldie Hawn also looked lovely at the Royal Albert Hall bash

In the pink: Birthday boy Mikhail Gorbachev got a pink lined limo home from the bash

Oops! Milla Jovovich suffered something of a nipple slip on the red carpet

No need to lose weight ahead of your beach holiday... just buy a slimsuit

Last week's good weather was a very pleasant surprise, but it can only mean one thing - the swimsuit season is looming.
However, as women up and down the country tuck into bowls of Special K and exercise like crazy, there is an alternative for those who want the figure without having to work for it: the slimsuit.
The £45 swimming costume, which works like Spanx underwear, promises to hide women's bumpy bits and accentuate the features they are proud of.

Before and after: The 'diet in a swimsuit', right, flattens the tummy and smoothens out bumps

The 'diet in a swimsuit' is sized by bra measurement as well as dress size to ensure the perfect fit.
A Debenhams poll of women showed that 92 per cent worried about how they look in swimwear.
More than half of those questioned said they had tried dieting to boost their confidence but still found their swimsuits unflattering.

 

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Debenhams swimwear buyer Sasha Nagalingham said: 'The challenge was to use data to create a suit that accentuates the good bits, and smooths the lumpy bits without making women feel like they’re wrapped in cling-film.'
They came up with a suit that has low-rise legs which smoothen out bumps, and a moulded bust works like a padded bra.
The lining is made from a specially-designed super-strength material that cinches at the waist and flattens the tummy.

Spot the difference: The slimsuit, right, has a flattering moulded bust

The outer layer is a shiny micro-fibre that hides the hard work that is going on underneath.
Debenhams took the measurements of 5,000 British women to help create the perfect sculpting swimwear.
Most agreed that their main body worry was a flabby tummy. The need for bust support came a close second.
Nagalingham said: 'But it’s not all about functionality – there’s no point cheating if it doesn’t look effortless. We have spent as much time on the look of the suit as we have on the construction of it.'

Are they more than just Cougar Town co-stars? Courteney Cox holidays with Josh Hopkins in the Caribbean

She has been unable to shake rumours that she has moved on from estranged husband David Arquette.
But that didn't seem to bother Courteney Cox as she holidayed with Cougar Town co-star Josh Hopkins in St Bart's today.
The 46-year-old actress looked relaxed and happy with Hopkins as they spent the day frolicking in the ocean and walked in the sand.
Arquette, showed off her toned body in a tiny black and white bikini and her ridiculously flat stomach.

Close friends: ourteney Cox enjoyed a day at the beach with her Cougar Town co-star Josh Hopkins today on the Caribbean island of St Bart's

Ocean fun: The pair frolicked in the ocean and enjoyed some down time after wrapping filming on their hit show

Hopkins, 40, looked equally as delightful in a pair of flower-patterned dark blue board shorts.
They were also reportedly spotted by onlookers holding hands after the cameras stopped rolling on set.
The pair have been swamped with rumours that they are in a relationship for a while.
But with shooting on their hit ABC sitcom reportedly wrapped for the season, this time together is certainly a holiday and not just together for work.

Great figure: The 46-year-old showed off her great bikini body and rock hard abs in her two-piece swimsuit and was later joined by her six-year-old daughter Coco Arquette

But a source close to Hopkins told Us Magazine: 'They are strictly, strictly platonic. It's a group vacation. She's close to her co-stars.
'She's been like that since Friends. But there's nothing more going on.'
Also on the trip is Cox's six-year-old daughter Coco who is co-parented with her estranged husband David Arquette.

Three's a crowd: Courteney and Josh were joined by Coco for a paddle in the ocean

Family frolics: The mother-of one delighted in the quality time with her daughter and scooped her up in her arms as they were hit by a wave

The mother-daughter duo had a delightful time frolicking in the ocean and Cox scooped up her bundle of joy into her arms as they were hit by a wave.
Courteney's 'mini-me' looked like a tiny version of her mother with the same raven hair.
They held hands as they walked onto the shore and were in good spirits as they enjoyed their Caribbean vacation.
Later Hopkins joined the girls for a romp in the crystal clear waters and went for a paddle together in the turquoise sea.

Say cheese: The mother-daughter duo larked around on the beach and took pictures as they enjoyed the warm weather

Putting her feet up: The former Friends star took some time out to enjoy some time on her own after a busy filming schedule

It is unknown how Arquette feels about this jolly vacation as it is reported that he is open to putting his family back together.
And just last week Courteney gushed about Arquette who she has been separated from since last September.
At a junket for Scream 4 she said of her estranged husband: 'Oh my God, I'm so proud of him', Cox gushed and said of his post-rehab appearance: 'Best he's ever looked. He's so cute!'

Time out: Courteney Cox and her adorable daughter Coco Arquette have gone on a tropical holiday for some mother and daughter bonding time

Covered up: Courteney concealed her patterned two-piece bikini with a black crochet kaftan

Courteney also recently revealed that she would have 'huge waves of pain' if her marriage to David did not survive.

Meanwhile, David, 39, told Oprah last month that he is sure he and Courteney will get back together.

Reconciliation? It seems that absence has made the heart grow fonder as Courteney has recently renewed admiration for her spouse David Arquette pictured here

'I know that I will be with her for my whole life', he shared.
He even proclaimed that he did not turn to pain medication after his head-on collision recently. He was not seriously injured in the crash.
Last week the estranged couple were pictured out together and went shopping at their local flower market.
The couple, who have homes in Malibu and Beverly Hills, split at the end of last year shortly after they had finished filming Scream 4.
David ensued on a non-stop partying marathon and eventually checked himself into rehab voluntarily following a wild New Year's Eve party.
After a month in treatment, the pair have been working quietly on mending their relationship, sources told RadarOnline.
In the April issue of Haper's Bazar magazine, former Friends star Cox said that she has no bad feelings towards him.

She also seemed to hold out hope for a possible reconciliation, saying of her 12-year marriage: 'I don't know what is going to happen.'
Arquette spoke to chat show host Oprah about the rumours last month, saying although he did believe there was some truth in it at the time, he now is confident Cox was not romantically linked to Van Holt.

Charlotte Church covers up her bikini body as she lounges poolside on LA break

Whatever her size Charlotte Church has never been bashful about showing off her figure in a bikini.
But in body conscious Los Angeles the Welsh singer came over all shy as she covered up poolside today.
The 25-year-old was spotted relaxing at a Beverly Hills hotel under the warm Californian sun.

Shy? In body conscious Los Angeles Charlotte Church came over all shy as she covered up poolside today

But the mother-of-two chose to remain covered up and wore a loose-fitting grey vest top over her monochrome bikini for her day in the sunshine.
Charlotte is on holiday with her children, daughter Ruby Megan, three, and two-year-old son Dexter Lloyd, who she shares with her former partner Welsh rugby international Gavin Henson.
The singer accessorised her look with a pair of large black and white sunglasses and her trademark oversized earrings.
At one point Charlotte flashed the effects of her recent weight-loss as she bent over to attend to her children in the pool.

Sneak peek: At one point Charlotte flashed the effects of her recent weight loss as she bent over to attend her children in the pool

The singer was on motherly duties armed with her children's floaties, and a spider-man toy.
All the fun in the sun appeared to have made the Welsh chat show host hungry as she later tucked into a healthy salad lunch.
Charlotte's size has yo-yo’d in and she said recently of her weight loss: ‘I haven’t exercised – I just don’t eat as much.'

Replenished: All the fun in the sun appeared to have made the singer hungry as she tucked into a healthy salad lunch by the poolside

Poolside chic: Charlotte wore a long loose fitting grey vest stop over a black and white graphic bikini

Smiles: Charlotte is on holiday with her children, daughter Ruby Megan, three, and Dexter Lloyd, two

And regarding the pressure to lose weight, she has been quoted in the past as saying: 'I'm happy with how I look. I like looking like this. Why change just to be like everyone else? What's the point of that.'
Charlotte has found new love in Jonathan Powell after splitting with long-time partner Henson in May last year.
She and the little-known musician have been dating since last summer.
And she recently admitted that she was content with her new man, who is the same age as her, and said they get on simply because they have a lot in common.
She said: ‘Jonathan and I hit it off straight away. It’s great because we like the same stuff.
'He’s very intelligent and he’s an amazing musician. That’s where most of the bond lies.
'A lot of the time we’re together we write songs, talk about music.
'We just like the same stuff, the same films – it’s nothing ground-breaking.’
The singer recently attempted to revive her pop career with the release of an album Back To Scratch.

Hellcats' Aly Michalka gives the straight-laced Glee boys a thrill as she pulls on a bathing suit in new OP campaign

They play straight-laced highschool students in family-friendly hit show Glee.
But Chord Overstreet and Mark Salling didn't seem too fazed when faced by fellow star Hellcats' Aly Michalka in a swimsuit.
The young TV actors including reality star Rob Kardashian, Vampire Diaries star Kat Graham and Brenda Strong of The Suite Life, shot a colourful new advertising campaign for beachwear brand OP.

Hellcat: Aly Michalka slurps a soda as she sits on the back of the old car

Summer fun: Glee stars Cjord Overstreet (centre) and Mark Salling (right) join Rob Kardashian (far left), Kat Graham (left), Aly Michalka (centre) and Brenda Strong for the new OP commercials

In the vintage inspired shoot, which took place on an old movie set in the Southern Californian desert, the fun loving group were shot by famed photographer Larry Bartholomew.

 

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The small screen stars posed in and around a pale yellow vintage convertible car and lounged on a bright red couch in the middle of a pasture.
The six actors appeared to be having a blast during the shoot, laughing and joking around between shots.

Sent packing: The young TV stars appear to be having fun together as they pose for pictures in a vintage car

Helping hand: In one shot Rob Kardashian aids Aly Michalka as she jump off the back of the car

'There was fantastic chemistry at the Destination Op photo shoot between our talent - Aly, Kat, Brenda, Rob, Chord and Mark - many of whom are long-time friends,' said Dari Marder, Chief Marketing Officer of Iconix Brand Group.
The girls modelled bright and colourful bikinis with cotton cover-ups, shorts and flip-flops while the boys looked casual and stylish in graphic T-shirts, board shorts and shirts.
'I love the bathing suits,' Aly said, clearly loving the clothes they got to model.
'They’re so cute and fit great. I am totally going to wear them to the beach and on vacation.'

Say cheese: The boys pose for a serious looking shot as they lean against the front of the vehicle

For Kardashian it was the first time he has gotten to step out of his famous sisters' shadows and do something for himself.
He said he enjoyed the shoot, despite his crazy reality star family not being around.
'It's my first big photo shoot without my entire family, which is pretty exciting,' he said. 'I am excited to be doing my own thing. My sisters would be really proud!'

Girls night: Aly Michalka of Hellcats, Kat Graham of The Vampire Diaries and Brenda Song of The Suite Life model colourful bikinis and bright beach wear in the fun summer campaign