Selena Gomez shows Justin Bieber what he's missing as she flashes her 'pants' in wardrobe malfunction ! Oops!

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  Surely Selena Gomez didn't go commando?
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  Selena Gomez didn't let the embarrassing slip bother her
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  Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have an on-off relationship
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  Selena Gomez is developing a more grown-up image

Selena Gomez gave audience members a bit more than they bargained for at a gig on Sunday.
The singer, 20, was performing at the AMP Radio Birthday Bash in Boston, Massachusetts and got a bit carried away with some energetic dancing.
Selena's revealing split dress gave a glimpse of what appeared to be flesh-coloured underpants, though many have speculated that she may have been going commando.
The former Disney starlet didn't let the embarrassing slip bother her though and carried on with her lively performance.
Later that day Selena, who split from Justin Bieber earlier this year, Tweeted that she'd had a great time at the show and was keen to hit the road with her upcoming tour.
‘What an amazing crowd! Thank you @1033ampradio #AmpBdayBash,' the Spring Breakers star told her Twitter fans.
‘Getting stoked for my tour!'

Cheryl Cole would be much happier if she’d never become famous

We’ve seen the instagrams, read the tweets, heard the reports. Now it’s time to say what we’re all thinking.
Cheryl Nosurname had the most depressing 30th birthday in the history of celebrations, didn’t she?
In case you’ve managed to escape this, first Chezza rounded up her massive gang of friends i.e. mum, boyfriend, hairstylist and some – but not all – of the people she was put together with on a reality show.
Then she flew them to Vegas, (a la stag night) hired a limo (a la hen night) and went to some club full of strangers who took photos of her on their phones (a la bad night).
It’s just the latest example of­ ­something that’s been clear for a? while now. Cheryl Nosurname would be much happier if she’d never ?become famous.
If Chezza was just a norm she’d be able to have real experiences, and she’d probably have some proper mates, too, instead ?of having to hang out with her mum and brother all ?the time.
If she’d got a new job and been sacked after a few days, no one would have known except the people she chose to confide in.
She never would have met Derek Hough, so he wouldn’t have taken her to Tanzania, so she wouldn’t have nearly died from malaria.
More importantly, she never ?would have met Ashley Cole, let ?alone married him, so she wouldn’t have nearly died from repeated betrayal and public humiliation.
She wouldn’t have to put up with snide comments about lip-syncing and ­everything she wears, or pretty much universal ­criticism of her voice.
Cheryl Nobody would surely have had the child she’s always desperately wanted by now.
She’d be with a man who she had no doubt was with her for who she is rather than what she has. She wouldn’t be in a different country to him most of the time either. She wouldn’t have to wear the painful high heels she always moans about unless she wanted to. She wouldn’t have to constantly worry about what people will think and say about her.
No one would meddle, wade into or expose the most private, intimate parts of her life. She wouldn’t have to cut herself off from the world, or be wary about who she trusted.
If she wasn’t famous, Cheryl would be free. Or things could go the other way and the complete opposite could happen, of course…
So in summary, if Cheryl wasn’t famous she’d be much happier.
Or, in prison.

Hero of the week: Shrinidhi Prakash from Child Genius

It takes something fairly ­extraordinary – or just any cat – to touch my black heart… but this week adorable Shrinidhi did exactly that.
She also made me scream, jump from the sofa, punch the air and hug my co-viewer like I haven’t since The X Factor final (series two).
Huge congrats to the newly crowned, utterly deserving winner of Child Genius – and to Channel 4 for a fascinating series which built to a ­thrillingly tense climax. I loved Shrinidhi’s parents, too, who are encouraging, loving and supportive without ever being pushy.
Hopefully some of the other competition mums and dads watched the show and learned from their example.
It’s a cliche to say I want Shrinidhi to be Prime Minister, but I do. Not when she grows up though, now. Obviously she’d do a much better job than David Cameron – but that’s not because she’s a genius. It’s because any 11-year-old would.

Explanation of the week

"The reason I haven't tweeted for a while is because I haven't written anything and then pressed Tweet."
Steve Martin

Warning of the week

"God watches when you tip."
Harry Styles

Glastonbury: the aftermath

"Apologies to the occupier of whichever tent it was I mistakenly undressed in at 4am. Thanks for giving my clothes to lost property."
Chris O'Dowd

Rhode Island Becomes Third State With Paid Family Leave

Sixty-four cents won't buy you a lot. It's not enough for a bus ticket or a fifth of a tank of gas. It won't get you a newspaper or even a pack of gum.
But if you live in Rhode Island and earn $40,000 a year, 64 cents a week will buy your way into an insurance pool that will allow you to draw partial pay during a family leave. It means you won't have to say "I have to leave you now" to a badly injured or ill loved one. It means dads and adoptive parents can afford to have some time to bond with a new baby.
Both houses have now passed the Temporary Caregiver Insurance Bill (H.B. 5889, S.B. 231), positioning Rhode Island to become the third state in the country to offer wage replacement during family leave. Sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Gayle Goldin and in the House by Rep. Elaine Coderre, the bill awaits the signature of Gov. Lincoln Chafee, who has already expressed his support.
The law will help workers like Renay Brooks-Omisore, whose son, a police officer and father of two, suffered severe brain trauma when a driver hit his motorcycle in 2011. Renay recalls the moment she had to leave her son in the hospital: "I remember telling my son, 'I have to leave you now, because I have to go to work, but we'll be back here in a couple of days, because you know we love you.' With TCI in place, no mother or father will have to say that, because I tell you, it's one of the hardest things to say to your family member as you hold their hand."
The Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) bill will be the first law of its kind in the U.S. to protect the job security of all employees needing to take leave for a new child or to care for a seriously ill family member or personal illness. The bill will ensure that workers can take up to four weeks of paid leave to be with their families and that their jobs will be protected during that time.
Broad-Based Coalition Backed the Bill
"We commend the Rhode Island state legislature on standing up for Rhode Island's families by passing Temporary Caregiver Insurance, which will strengthen the foundation of our economy by helping families stay afloat when they need it most," said Marcia Coné, CEO of the Women's Fund for Rhode Island. "Our workforce has changed and our economy has changed. Temporary Caregiver Insurance will enable working people to care for their children, their parents, their loved ones, without fear of falling behind on their bills or losing their jobs."
TCI was supported in the legislature by WE Care for Rhode Island, a broad-based coalition of workers, local business owners, economists, health care providers and health and family advocates. Rhode Island's TCI bill also drew support from several national business associations -- Main Street Alliance, the American Sustainable Business Council, the Small Business Majority, and the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce -- all of which urged the State Legislature to pass it.
Boost to Jobs and the Economy
During the floor vote, some legislators repeated the gloomy predictions of big corporate lobbies opposed to the bill. But they were far outnumbered by supporters, including legislators who are small business owners, who pointed out that the measure will allow employees in small firms to take care of their loved ones and be able to return to their jobs -- and will benefit the economy by helping people cover the basics.
"I know that my employees have lives and loved ones beyond the workplace," said Ann-Marie Harrington, President of Embolden, a digital media firm in Pawtucket and one of the many Rhode Island business owners who contacted legislators in support of TCI. "I want my employees to be able take care of who they need to at home without worrying about being able to cover their bills. An employee who is distracted on the job is no good to me, and after a period of paid leave, they come back to work and stick with me for years. Hiring and training replacement workers is expensive, so keeping turnover low is a huge cost saver for any business.
"As a business owner and a mom and a daughter, I'm proud that our state legislators stood up for local businesses and Rhode Island's working families by voting for TCI. Jobs should be what enable us to support our families, not what prevent us from caring for them."
How TCI Works
TCI builds off of Rhode Island's existing, successful Temporary Disability Insurance program (in existence since 1942, the nation's first) and extends replacement income to workers who need to take time off to care for a new child or a seriously ill loved one. The program is revenue-neutral, funded solely through employee contributions, which amount to about 64 cents a week for workers earning $40,060 a year. These pooled payments provide replacement income to keep families afloat -- and off public assistance -- during the time when they are caring for family members.
Everybody Benefits
"Temporary Caregiver Insurance is one of those rare policies where everybody benefits," said Rep. Elaine Coderre (D-60). "In an economy where too many people are struggling to cover the basics, TCI will ensure that a new baby or a health crisis does not become a financial crisis for our working families."
More than 70 percent of children in Rhode Island live in families with all parents working, so loss of income for a primary breadwinner and caregiver has significant economic consequences for the whole family. Many families cannot afford to have one parent miss work to care for a family member, and studies show that many bankruptcies happen after a worker misses two or more weeks of work due to illness.
Similar paid family leave insurance programs in California and New Jersey have proven popular among business owners. A 2011 study of California's family leave insurance (FMLI) program estimated savings for employers at $89 million a year. The program has been easy to implement, and most California employers coordinate their own benefits with the state's FMLI program. A recent Rutgers study shows that New Jersey's FMLI program has reduced costs by decreasing turnover and improving productivity. By offering workers job protection, Rhode Island's TCI bill will help increase employee retention and keep working people in their jobs.
"The passage of Temporary Caregiver Insurance is a great victory for Rhode Island's families and economy," said Senator Gayle Goldin (D-3), who championed the bill in the Senate. "Welcoming a new baby, or caring for an ill family member will no longer push people into poverty."
We Need State Paid Leave Fund
With this vote, Rhode Island joins California and New Jersey in leading the nation toward policies that value families and reflect the needs of our modern workforce and economy.
The Rhode Island victory adds fuel to the growing nationwide movement for policies like family leave insurance and paid sick days, and shows that progress can and does come from hardworking people speaking up for their families, their communities, and their jobs. We urge Congress to pass the State Paid Leave Fund so that more states can create insurance programs as we work to pass federal legislation that will cover everyone.
As Rep. Grace Diaz put it during the floor debate, "Most people work to support their families. In difficult times, we need to be with the ones we love. Families come first."

We were missing the Duchess of Cambridge - and then Kim Sears came along

Andy Murray’s girlfriend has put the shine on the Wimbledon hopeful's rise to stardom

Making a racket: Kim Sears shares every point with her man at Wimbledon  Photo: REX

Every so often, the celestial spheres in the heavens collide and we can’t help but feel blessed to be British.

Today is such a day. The mercury is rising, there’s a royal baby in the offing and Andy Murray is not only set to triumph – fingers crossed – at Wimbledon, but has already answered our hopes and prayers by bringing us his glamorous girlfriend, Kim Sears.

Just as the Duchess of Cambridge has retired from public view amid drifts of tiny Petit Bateau sleepsuits, and we are anxiously pacing about waiting for her to re-emerge, the lovely, leggy Kim, 25, has come along at absolutely the right moment to fill the gap.

Consider the evidence. She’s got the great hair (more artfully tousled than Kate’s, but just as enviably luxuriant); the fabulous slim figure; the wide, ready smile; and the nicely middle-class hinterland.

In tune with the mood of the nation, she also rocks a high-street label with stylish aplomb, leaving only the £1,500 blush pink Mulberry handbag quietly to convey her well-heeled status. It’s too early to say whether the Kim Effect will see even more Whistles frocks fly off the shelves, but if her chap finally conquers at Wimbledon this weekend, her profile will soar.

A more crucial similarity between Kim and Kate is, perhaps, the supporting role they both play – one that is demanded of a woman in a relationship with a world-class sportsman or indeed a prince of the realm.
Whatever the dynamic of their partnership in private, in public Sears is inevitably the Wag; Murray, 26, the main attraction. It’s not a comfortable position for anyone with a large ego. His diary, of necessity, dominates. His schedule will always take priority over family hatches, matches and dispatches.
Sears claims to hate watching her boyfriend play – yet, loyally, she turns up for every match, because Murray needs her. Certainly, it was obvious from her facial expressions on Wednesday that she lives every hard-fought point.
As his chief cheerleader, she vicariously endured the agony and the ecstasy of his nail-biting battle against Spain’s Fernando Verdasco. But she didn’t suffer in silence – onlookers were taken aback by how vocal Sears was.
She oohed and aahed loudly; her intakes of breath were audible and her frowns and smiles a weathervane of how her Scotsman was faring.
One seasoned spectator was given to note that between serves, once the applause had died down and a hush had descended, time and again Sears would start cheering once more, followed by other members of Team Murray, and would have to be quietened down before a point could be played.
A cynic might observe it as a classic way of psyching out an opponent. But the final is in sight, so let us not cast a pall over play.
What little we know of Sears is unimpeachable. Born in East Sussex, she was privately educated and gained A-levels in music, art and drama before studying English Literature at the University of Sussex.
Her father, Nigel, is a tennis coach. Her path crossed with Murray’s at the 2005 French Open, when she was 17, and they began dating. In 2009, they split up, the cause of which could be reliably guessed at: his jet-setting lifestyle. But Murray, who is known to be heavily reliant on his small but steadfast band of acolytes, is said to have found it so tough without her that he wooed her again and they were reunited within six months.
They now live together in his £5million house in Oxshott, Surrey, with their border terriers Maggie and Rusty, and last year Sears set herself up in business as a pet portraitist.
Her website Brushes and Paws says her favourite things are “tea, lots of chocolate biscuits, Classic FM and copious amounts of Jilly Cooper”. How much time she can realistically devote to her animal art is a moot point; unless she travels with Murray, the couple have no opportunity to spend time together and the site states categorically that she is not taking commissions at present.
She does, however, run a Twitter account ostensibly for Murray’s dog, Maggie May @maggiemay_hem, which reveals that she has a sharp sense of humour.
A recent tweet about the insightful BBC programme Andy Murray: the Man Behind the Racquet, read: “Don’t forget to watch my documentary tonight, BBC One at 10.25pm. Brief cameo by Andy Murray but you can fast forward that.”
The programme gave a much-needed boost to Murray’s popularity. From his earliest successes, he has suffered from a dour, taciturn image. Shy and awkward, he seldom smiled or acknowledged the crowds, being always too focused on his game to invest time in nurturing his fan base.
Some of the blame for his poor PR can be credited to his unfortunate anyone-but-England foot fault in 2006, when his response to a question of supporting a team in the World Cup fell flat. His laconic delivery made it sound less like the quip it was meant to be and more like a chippy rejection of England and the English. It has taken years for crowds and commentators alike to forgive him – his unabashed tears at losing last year’s final helped. Then came redemption with the Olympic Gold, and that first, previously so elusive grand slam title just weeks later at the US Open.
But central to that rehabilitation has been his humorous, outgoing, occasionally mischievous girlfriend, who evidently brings out the best in him and who looks set to add to the gaiety of the nation further.
Last year, Maggie May memorably tweeted: “Kate Middleton’s dog is stealing column inches. This has not gone unnoticed, and I’ll step out without underwear tomorrow to compensate.”
But on behalf of the nation, let me assure you, Sears, that there’s no need for your dog, or you, to compete. There’s more than enough room for all of you in our hearts and in our tabloids, looking gorgeous.
And Andy, take care of this girl because she’s a keeper. I sincerely hope you bring home the silverware on Sunday, but either way, in Kim you have struck gold.

Fourteen people hurt after Fourth of July firework explosion erupts at display in California

At least 14 people have been injured due to malfunctioning fireworks at an annual 4th of July show northwest of Los Angeles.
Police Cmdr. John Parks said a detonation occurred about 9:20 p.m. Thursday at the city-run Fireworks Extravaganza located at Rancho Santa Susana Community Center and Park in Simi Valley.
It wasn't clear how many people were in attendance but Parks said the event usually attracts several thousand revelers.

At least 14 people were injured due to malfunctioning fireworks at an annual 4th of July show northwest of Los Angeles 

The incident occurred about 9:20 p.m. Thursday at the city-run Fireworks Extravaganza located at Rancho Santa Susana Community Center and Park in Simi Valley

Jordan Roberts, a public safety dispatcher with the Ventura County Fire Department, said more than a dozen people were being taken to area hospitals with minor to moderate injuries.
Emergency medical and fire personnel were already at the park to monitor the fireworks show, so the victims were attended to quickly.

USA's Greatest Treasure NICOLAS CAGE

As most people celebrate Independence Day weekend with a bar-b-que, ball game and some fireworks -- we'd like celebrate by paying homage to an often overlooked staple in this great nation.

With great anticipation we present Nicolas Cage... our "National Treasure."

We salute thee.

Paris Hilton: 'They took millions of dollars of jewellery'

Paris Hilton explains to John Hiscock how the real-life Bling Ring managed to steal so many of her possessions without her knowing.

The teenage burglars of The Bling Ring took millions of dollars of Paris Hilton's jewellery 

A lot of people, myself included, wondered how Paris Hilton's house was broken into and robbed SIX times by the teenage burglars of The Bling Ring before she noticed anything was wrong. I got a chance to ask her when we talked in a West Hollywood office the other day and she had what seemed like a semi-plausible explanation. She travels a lot, she said, and her staff makes sure the house is neat, tidy and in perfect condition when she returns.

"I didn't notice until the last time because that's when they did the big hit and took millions of dollars of jewellery," she said.“Before that they were just taking little things from everywhere so I didn’t notice. But the final time they wanted to get as much as they could.”

The 32-year-old socialite-entrepreneur has a cameo role playing herself in The Bling Ring, Sofia Coppola’s film of the crimes and also loaned her house for the filming. For the cast and filmmakers, the house, stocked full of clothes, jewellery and ornaments, was something of a wonder.

Emma Watson, who stars as the leader of the Bling Ring, commented later: "It's almost like consumerism as a form of kleptomania. She could never wear all of those clothes and half of them were brand new and still had the price tag on. But I suppose she just bought them to have them. We've all bought things on impulse but that's an entirely different thing."
But Paris, who says she has "probably a couple of hundred pairs of shoes," had an explanation: "Well, I'm a designer and I have 17 product lines so a lot of the things in my house are my products – my handbag line, my sunglasses, my shoes..."
Paris Hilton is happy to talk about how she has rebuilt her life and changed her image from that of a dizzy blonde to a hard-driving businesswoman. Instead of a night-clubbing, party-going, spoiled rich girl whose dazzling wardrobe and well-planned photo ops made her a celebrity in her own right, she is now someone who controls a multi-national business and when not working, spends her evenings at home.
“I’ve grown up and now I’m mature,” she says. “In my twenties I was just getting to know myself and now I feel I finally know who I am.
“I’m staying out of trouble and staying away from negative people. I don’t go out that much anymore unless it’s for work, so I’m happy to be a businesswoman and focus on more important things. I don’t hang out with a lot of the people I used to see because I’m so busy with my work I just don’t have time for any of that.”
The blonde singer-actress-television star and celebrity is now a confident entrepreneur who has built an impressive empire: she has 44 stores around the world, is about to launch her 16th fragrance line and is planning a chain of Paris Hilton Beach Clubs, the first of which is due to open in the Philippines early next year.
“One of the biggest misconceptions about me is that because I have the last name Hilton, people assume that everything was just handed to me and I’ve never worked a day in my life,” she says. “But really it’s the complete opposite. I’ve worked very hard and done this all on my own. I’m the exact opposite of what people think I am.”