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Russell Brand entertains Katy Perry with sexy fancy dress
They both have successful careers, so Katy Perry and Russell Brand are apart a lot - but the funnyman keeps her entertained by wearing sexy fancy dress for their Skype calls. According to the Sun, Russ has been donning Katy's wigs to chat to her and make her laugh while she's across the pond. He also reportedly dressed up as Doctor Who for the benefit of his quirky fiancee. "Katy really likes Matt Smith as the Doctor so he tried to impress her with his effort," a source explained. Russell... Read more...
Glee cast to wear Halloween fancy dress for Rocky Horror tribute episode
The cast of Glee are to take on a darker theme next series when they don Halloween fancy dress to pay homage to the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Co-creator Ryan Murphy announced the news at last week's Comic-Con, causing excitement at the thought of the performers dressed in extravagant Frank N Furter fancy dress costumes and other outfits. The new episode is sure to cause as much of a Read more...
Man robs bank in Star Wars fancy dress
A robber successfully pulled off a daring bank raid last week by wearing Star Wars fancy dress, it has been revealed. The baddie went into the Chase bank in Long Island, New York on Thursday (July 22nd 2010) wearing a Darth Vader fancy dress costume and proceeded to threaten staff and customers. Unfortunately for him, it took quite a long time to convince the cashiers that the incident was a real heist and not just a reality TV show Read more...
Medieval fancy dress encourages kids to walk to school
People in medieval fancy dress helped to encourage a group of children from Pontefract to walk to school recently.Youngsters from Willow Park Junior School were joined by men dressed as brave knights as they participated in Walk to School Week.Volunteers from the Royal Armouries in Leeds also dressed in medieval princess fancy dress to join the kids as they formed a Read more...
1970s fancy dress night to boogie over to Kingston
Fans of 1970s fancy dress will be in their element in Kingston next week when a themed party night boogies on down to a local pub.Dancing Queen at the Rose Theatre will be held on Monday (July 26th 2010) and anyone hoping to go is encouraged to wear platforms and flares for a great evening of entertainment.An Abba tribute act will also be on-hand to provide some of the music for the night, with a fancy dress competition sure to generate some friendly rivalry.According Read more...
Sexy fancy dress to raise money for Liverpool hospice
Hawaiian-themed sexy fancy dress is sure to be out in force in a Liverpool Sainsbury's this week as staff take part in a charity fundraiser.Employees at the branch in the city's Old Hall Street will dress up in grass skirts and other summery costumes on Friday (July 23rd 2010) to encourage customers to take part in fun activities such as raffles.According to the Liverpool Daily Post, Summer Sensation will feature prizes from local businesses including Nando's, Zeligs and Gusto to raise as much Read more...
Comic-Con to welcome Star Wars fancy dress enthusiasts
San Diego's annual Comic-Con is once again set to welcome a group of fundraisers in Star Wars fancy dress as part of its line-up.The event takes place in California this coming weekend and 200 members of the 501st Legion are to make a special appearance in their sci-fi costumes.All Star Wars enthusiasts, they travel all over the US to take part in parades, visit sick children in hospitals and generally spread happiness while dressed as various characters from the six movies.Christi Ladnier, 42, told the Associated Press Read more...
Keeley Hawes to don 1960s fancy dress for forthcoming party?
Keeley Hawes may be donning a 1960s fancy dress wig soon if she decides to take on a friend's costume party challenge.In response to a question about what her ideal dressing up costume would be, the Spooks and Ashes to Ashes star told the Guardian she has just been invited to a strangely-themed knees-up by her actor friend Andrew Clover."The dress code is Keely Smith, the singer. Bizarre!," Hawes commented.However, since Clover dresses up in a scary clown costume for Ashes to Ashes, Read more...
Jeeves to get a makeover - Escapade fancy dress style
The familiar butler fancy dress sported by Ask.com's mascot Jeeves is to get a makeover courtesy of Escapade, we can reveal.Starting this month, users of the search engine will be able to choose outfits for the famous character from our extensive range of outfits, with outrageousness encouraged.Once people have selected his clothing from Halloween fancy dress outfits and even Christmas costumes, they can post their results on Read more...
Russell Brand dons Batman fancy dress for new movie
Russell Brand has been spotted wearing superhero fancy dress in New York for his forthcoming film Arthur.The funnyman was photographed in a Batman costume for the remake of the 1980s classic, which tells the story of a drunkard who is forced to marry in order to inherit his fortune.It also stars Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner and Luis Guzman, but all eyes were on Brand this week as he leapt about in the costume, which featured some serious abs - and a utility belt filled with hip flasks instead of useful... Read more...
Stars embrace Toy Story fancy dress for London film premiere
Toy Story fancy dress was everywhere in London yesterday (July 18th 2010) as a host of famous faces headed to London to see the premiere of the new film.Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the Lots-O-Huggin' Bear were all present at the Empire Cinema in Leicester Square, as were celebs such as Jenny Frost and Gail Porter.However, it was Penny Lancaster's party who stole the show, as not only did she wear cowboy boots for the event, her son Alistair, four, dressed up in a <a Read more...
Jo Wood: I love retro fancy dress
Original rock chick Jo Wood has said she loves trying on retro fancy dress in her spare time at the weekends.The former wife of Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood told the Telegraph that her best friend Mairead is a vintage dress dealer, so she has plenty of opportunities to indulge her passion for historical fashion."We'll have a dressing up session after supper. I love trying on fabulous outfits," she commented.Jo also told the newspaper about one of her favourite recent parties, which took place to celebrate Naomi Read more...