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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Kim Kardashian and Justin Bieber back together at the Do Something Awards

Reunited! Kim Kardashian and Justin Bieber back together at the Do Something Awards - but they're matchmaking for other people



By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 11:53 AM on 15th August 2011


They joked last year that they were girlfriend and boyfriend before despite the 13 year age gap - and Justin Bieber and Kim Kardashian were reunited last night.

However, in a neat twist, it now appears that the pair are in the business of matchmaking for other people.

Kim, 30, and Justin, 17, were back together at the Do Something Awards last night and were pictured having fun together.


She's a Belieber: Justin Bieber and Kim Kardashian were reunited last night at the VH1 Do Something Awards at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles
She's a Belieber: Justin Bieber and Kim Kardashian were reunited last night at the VH1 Do Something Awards at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles

However, it seemed the pair truly did have ulterior motives, with Kim tweeting afterwards: 'At awards w @JustinBieber! Just met his friend, wonder if that's who he wants 2 set Kendall (half sister Kendall Jenner) up w LOL'

Last year, the pair declared their love for each other in a series of jokey Tweets after meeting at the White House Correspondents Dinner in May.

They then went on to shoot an ad campaign together in the Bahamas then did a 'Mrs Robinson' style photoshoot for Elle magazine - causing uproar amongst the teen's fans, the Beliebers.


Gossip girl: Kim let slip on her Twitter that she was trying to set up a date between a friend of Justin's and her half-sister Kendall Jenner
Gossip girl: Kim let slip on her Twitter that she was trying to set up a date between a friend of Justin's and her half-sister Kendall Jenner

However, Kim is now happily spoken for, and is tying the knot next week with Kris Humphries, while Justin is dating Disney star Selena Gomez.

Kim had taken time out from her hectic wedding preparations to squeeze in her appearance at the Do Something Awards and poured her curves into a form-fitting white gown.

She shared the spotlight with former Disney star Demi Lovato, who also went for the same colour scheme as Kim.

Long and short of it: Kim Kardashian wore a full-length white gown, keeping her flesh under wraps, while former Disney star Demi Lovato wore a revealing short number at the Do Something Awards in LA tonight

Long and short of it: Kim wore a full-length white gown, keeping her flesh under wraps, while former Disney star Demi Lovato wore a revealing short number at the Do Something Awards in LA tonight


Legs on show: Demi teamed her look with peep-toe heels with her dress coming complete with silver embellished detailing, while Kim's form-fitting gown still managed to show off her famous curvesto
Legs on show: Demi teamed her look with peep-toe heels with her dress coming complete with silver embellished detailing, while Kim's form-fitting gown still managed to show off her famous curvesto
Legs on show: Demi teamed her look with peep-toe heels with her dress coming complete with silver embellished detailing, while Kim's form-fitting gown still managed to show off her famous curvesto



Transformed: Later inside the event, Demi slipped into a floor-length flowing gown to perform onstage
Transformed: Later inside the event, Demi slipped into a floor-length flowing gown to perform onstage

But while Kim put in a rather demure turn in her floor-length outfit, Demi put her flesh very much on show in her short and low-cut design.

The duo posed together at the Los Angeles event, before making their way inside the Hollywood Palladium.

Later Demi took to the stage to perform, transforming into a full-length ensemble, while Kim made an on-stage appearance and mingled with the fellow guests, including Justin Bieber.


Turning heads: Stunning Kim, wearing her hair in a simple ponytail, addressed the audience from the stage
Turning heads: Stunning Kim, wearing her hair in a simple ponytail, addressed the audience from the stage

Other stars in attendance included model Tyra Banks, who also had her photograph taken, and Kristen Bell, who brought along her husband Dax Shepard.

Bell, 31, dazzled as she made her arrival in a short asymmetrical gown and smooched before the cameras with Dax.

She is also one of the guest presenters of the night with main hosting duties going to Glee star Jane Lynch, who was at the helm last year too.

Fashionable friends: Model Tyra Banks looked even more statuesque sat next to pint-sized Kim
Towering: Model Tyra Banks looked even more statuesque stood next to pint-sized Kim


Colourful: The former model wore blue trousers teamed with a pink top and green waist band while, right, Justin Bieber wore a black and gold combo
Colourful: The former model wore blue trousers teamed with a pink top and green waist band while, right, Justin Bieber wore a black and gold combo
Colourful: The former model wore blue trousers teamed with a pink top and green waist band while, right, Justin wore a black and gold combo



Kristen was also in the running for the Do Something Movie Star honours, competing against Orlando Bloom, Kathy Griffin, Scarlett Johansson, Daniel Radcliffe and Olivia Wilde.

But it was Wilde who bagged the award, arriving on stage in an odd-looking pleated dress with a slit right down the centre around her chest.

David Beckham - who looked dapper in a black suit and was joined by son Brooklyn, picked up the athlete gong and was presented with it by his friend, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.

And Beiber won in the singer category, collecting his trophy onstage in a pair of standout gold jeans and a black T-shirt.


Strike a pose: Conan the Barbarian star Rose McGowan, left, and American actress and singer Victoria Justice
Strike a pose: Conan the Barbarian star Rose McGowan, left, and American actress and singer Victoria Justice
Strike a pose: Conan the Barbarian star Rose McGowan, left, and American actress and singer Victoria Justice


The happy couple: Kristen Bell, who will serve as a guest presenter, brought along her husband Dax Shepherd and the pair put on an affectionate display as they arrived
The happy couple: Kristen Bell, who will serve as a guest presenter, brought along her husband Dax Shepherd and the pair put on an affectionate display as they arrived




Acting up: Dax shoots an animated look at host Jane Lynch
Acting up: Dax shoots an animated look at host Jane Lynch

Formerly called the BR!CK Awards, the Do Something Awards recognise young people under the age of 25 who have done outstanding work in the communities and around the world.

It also recognises people in the entertainment industry who have helped with charity projects.

The top 5 Do Something Award receive a $10,000 community grant, while the grand prize will bag $100,000 to spend their charity project.


In it to win it: Oliva Wilde won the movie star award at the ceremony, while Justin was delighted with his trophy in the singer category
In it to win it: Oliva Wilde won the movie star award at the ceremony, while Justin was delighted with his trophy in the singer category
In it to win it: Oliva Wilde won the movie star award at the ceremony, while Justin was delighted with his trophy in the singer category


Well done, sir: David Beckham accepted the Do Something Athlete award from his friend, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay
Well done, sir: David Beckham accepted the Do Something Athlete award from his friend, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay




How smart: Dapper David brought along his son Brooklyn to the event
How smart: Dapper David brought along his son Brooklyn to the event



There will be performances from the likes of Lovato, Foster the People and One Republic featuring B.o.B.

This years nominees are Taryn Guerrero Davis for The American Widow Project, David Schwartz for The Real Food Challenge, Sarah Cronk for The Sparkle Effect, Mark Kabban for YALLA (Youth And Leaders Living Actively) and Adam Lowy for Move for Hunger.

The awards show is set to air on Thursday, August 18 at 9pm ET/PT on U.S. channel VH1.


Showing their best sides: Pretty Little Liars actress Ashley Benson and host Jane Lynch, right
Showing their best sides: Pretty Little Liars actress Ashley Benson and host Jane Lynch, right
Showing their best sides: Pretty Little Liars actress Ashley Benson and host Jane Lynch, right


Colourful bunch: Singer Jojo was pretty in pink, American comedian and actress Amy Poehler in yellow while professional surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm as a teenager in a shark attack, wore red
Colourful bunch: Singer Jojo was pretty in pink, American comedian and actress Amy Poehler in yellow while professional surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm as a teenager in a shark attack, wore red
Colourful bunch: Singer Jojo was pretty in pink, American comedian and actress Amy Poehler in yellow while professional surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm as a teenager in a shark attack, wore red



Colourful bunch: Singer Jojo was pretty in pink, American comedian and actress Amy Poehler in yellow while professional surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm as a teenager in a shark attack, wore red


Glamorous ladies: Singer Kerry Washington looked stunning with her hair in an updo, while actress Brittany Snow wore a patterned sleeveless design
Glamorous ladies: Singer Kerry Washington looked stunning with her hair in an updo, while actress Brittany Snow wore a patterned sleeveless design
Glamorous ladies: Singer Kerry Washington looked stunning with her hair in an updo, while actress Brittany Snow wore a patterned sleeveless design


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2026078/Do-Something-Awards-2011-Kim-Kardashian-Justin-Bieber-together.html#ixzz1VAo1L0Ty

Monday, July 18, 2011

Proud father David Beckham tenderly cradles baby Harper in first picture of little girl

Proud father David Beckham tenderly cradles baby Harper in first picture of little girl



By Sarah Bull

Last updated at 1:30 PM on 17th July 2011





He said earlier this week he is learning to be more 'delicate' with new daughter Harper Seven after having three sons with wife Victoria Beckham.

But, in the first picture of the little girl posted by Victoria on Twitter, David couldn't look any more tender as he cradles his daughter.

Victoria posted the picture on her Twitter page with the caption: 'Daddy's little girl!'


Daddy's little girl: Victoria Beckham has posted the first picture of husband David with their new daughter Harper Seven
Daddy's little girl: Victoria Beckham has posted the first picture of husband David with their new daughter Harper Seven



Having a nap: David later posted a picture of Victoria with Harper on his Facebook page
Having a nap: David later posted a picture of Victoria with Harper on his Facebook page

In the shot, David is seen touching noses with his little girl, who is wrapped up in a blanket and wearing a little hat.

David then returned the favour by posting a photo of Victoria with Harper on his Facebook page, with the caption: 'I took this picture of my two girls sleeping...'

Victoria is seen with baby Harper resting on her chest as the pair enjoy a doze.

Yesterday David showed his joy over the arrival of the pair's first daughter when he took to the football pitch with Harper's name stitched on his football boots.


New look: Becks took to the pitch last night for a game with his team LA Galaxy against Real Madrid
New look: Becks took to the pitch last night for a game with his team LA Galaxy against Real Madrid




Pride and joy: Beckham has had new daughter Harper's name added to his boots
Pride and joy: Beckham has had new daughter Harper's name added to his boots





In addition to the names of Beckham's three sons with wife Victoria, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, the boots have now been embroidered with the name of the couple's new daughter, Harper.

Beckham also went for the colour pink for the boots to highlight his joy at having a little girl to add to his brood.

Accompanying a picture of the boots on his Facebook site, Beckham wrote: 'Check out my boots for the Real Madrid match. A little extra stitching needed from now on....'

And despite the fact that LA Galaxy lost to Real Madrid 4-1, nothing could dampen Beckham's spirits as he headed home after the match.

Beckham spoke earlier this week about little Harper, admitting he and Victoria had decided on the unusual moniker after the former Spice Girl's favourite author, To Kill A Mockingbird's Harper Lee.


Excited: Beckham, who has become a father for the fourth time, certainly seemed in good spirits as he played
Excited: Beckham, who has become a father for the fourth time, certainly seemed in good spirits as he played




Hugs for everybody! David hugs Real Madrid's Marcelo Vieira after the match
Hugs for everybody! David hugs Real Madrid's Marcelo Vieira after the match





In a series of videos posted on his official Facebook page, the 36-year-old sportsman spoke of his joy as becoming a father for the fourth time.

He said: 'A lot of thought goes into our children's names and Harper was a name that we've loved for a long time for a couple of reasons.

'One reason is Harper's an old English name which we loved and one of the other reasons was Victoria's favourite book is To Kill A Mockingbird and the author was Harper Lee. It's a very strong, passionate book. That's where Harper came from.


Gearing up: David was seen in training the day before the friendly game
Gearing up: David was seen in training the day before the friendly game




Growing brood: The footballer's three sons, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, accompanied him at training
Growing brood: The footballer's three sons, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, accompanied him at training





'To have another girl in the family is really incredible. We've got three beautiful healthy boys already and we're so lucky to have that and now to have a beautiful little girl.
'Having a daughter is a whole new thing. Having pink in the house, having lilac in the house... and you have to be a lot more delicate with girls than boys and I'm not used to that so it's a whole new experience.'
Beckham's online video comes a day after his wife spoke of her joy as becoming a mother to little Harper.
Delighted: Beckham and wife Victoria have both expressed their delight over the new addition to their family
Delighted: Beckham and wife Victoria have both expressed their delight over the new addition to their family
The ex-Spice Girl delivered the 7lbs, 10oz baby at 7:55am last Sunday morning via caesarean section.
She Tweeted: 'Baby Harper is the most beautiful baby girl I have ever seen, I have fallen in love all over again!!!
'We all feel so blessed and the boys love their baby sister so much!!! X VB.'


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2015640/David-Beckham-cradles-baby-Harper-Seven-picture-little-girl.html#ixzz1SMz9FcSK

'I have fallen in love all over again': Victoria Beckham Tweets her delight at baby Harper's birth

'I have fallen in love all over again': Victoria Beckham Tweets her delight at baby Harper's birth



By Emily Sheridan

Last updated at 4:23 PM on 15th July 2011


She's understandably been lying low since the arrival of her baby daughter Harper Seven on Sunday.

But today Victoria Beckham returned to Twitter to express her joy at becoming a mother for the fourth time.

The singer-turned-designer admitted she had 'fallen in love all over again' following the birth in Los Angeles.


Blessed: Victoria Beckham shared her joy about becoming a mother to her daughter Harper Seven on her Twitter page
Blessed: Victoria Beckham shared her joy about becoming a mother to her daughter Harper Seven on her Twitter page


Expanding their family: Victoria and husband David, pictured at the Royal Wedding in April, now have four children
Expanding their family: Victoria and husband David, pictured at the Royal Wedding in April, now have four children

She Tweeted: 'Baby Harper is the most beautiful baby girl I have ever seen, I have fallen in love all over again!!!

'We all feel so blessed and the boys love their baby sister so much!!! X VB.'

The ex-Spice Girl delivered the 7lbs, 10oz baby at 7:55am on Sunday morning via caesarean section.

The birth was announced by her proud husband David on his Facebook page.


No paternity leave: David was back at work on Tuesday at the World Football Challenge press conference in Los Angeles
No paternity leave: David was back at work on Tuesday at the World Football Challenge press conference in Los Angeles

He wrote: 'I am so proud and excited to announce the birth of our daughter Harper Seven Beckham. She weighed a healthy 7lbs 10oz and arrived at 7.55 this morning, here in LA. Victoria is doing really well and her brothers are delighted to have a baby sister.'

It is thought the couple may have named their daughter after a TV character Harper, from their son's favourite show The Wizard Of Waverly Place, which stars Selena Gomez.

A family friend told the Daily Mail earlier this week: 'The entire family had input – Victoria and David love the name, but it was the boys who actually came up with it.

'Victoria loved it because it’s an Olde English name and even though Harper is an American by birth, she will always have English roots.'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2014879/Victoria-Beckham-shares-delight-baby-Harpers-birth-Twitter.html#ixzz1SDvxH1wl

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Brit-pack welcomes Kate the California girl to LA... but where was Posh, as David turns up alone

Brit-pack welcomes Kate the California girl to LA... but where was Posh, as David turns up alone


  • Victoria skips party as Beckhams' baby girl due any moment
  • Kate and William mingle with Stephen Fry and Prince's cousin Lord Freddie Windsor
  • Duchess of Cambridge wears American designer Diane von Furstenberg


By Oliver Tree, Debbie Emery and Rebecca English

Last updated at 2:40 PM on 9th July 2011


The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were the toast of Hollywood last night as they attended a reception on their first official visit to America.

The couple were joined by 200 guests for drinks and canapés in the garden of the Consul General’s residence in Los Angeles including David Beckham, Stephen Fry and Lord Freddie Windsor, who now lives in the city with his actress wife Sophie Winkleman.

Prince William was greeted warmly by David Beckham who had attended the couple's wedding in April. Although he was not on the official guest list for the party, royal aides said that he particularly wanted to welcome the couple to Los Angeles and deliver several signed LA Galaxy shirts which Prince William will auction for one of his charities.


Hollywood royalty: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend an official reception in Los Angeles where they were welcomed by their friend David Beckham
Hollywood royalty: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend an official reception in Los Angeles where they were welcomed by their friend David Beckham
Hollywood royalty: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend an official reception in Los Angeles where they were welcomed by their friend David Beckham






Dressed in a black suit with a blue spotted tie, Beckham attended without his wife Victoria, who is due to give birth to a girl next week.

The footballer told Prince William: 'Victoria really wanted to come but she is just so tired at the moment. She sent you both lots of love. How was Canada? It looked amazing.'

Prince William replied: 'Don’t be silly, send her all our love and tell her good luck with it all. It’s been an amazing few days – we’ve been so lucky with all the incredible places we’ve been able to see and we’ve met so many fascinating people. It’s been amazing, amazing.'

Beckham also spoke about the media frenzy surrounding the birth of his first daughter.

He said: 'I woke up on Wednesday to a tonne of messages on my voicemail from our friends congratulating me on the birth of our daughter.

'I turned to Victoria and said: “Did I miss something?” Apparently it’s being reported every day that she’s already been born. One way or another, fingers crossed, she’ll be with us in the next few days.'

The reception was held at the home of Dame Barbara Hay, the Consul General, where Catherine and Prince William are staying during their visit. The couple arrived at 6pm to cheers from a small crowd of local residents. The surrounding roads in the area had been closed hours beforehand.


Old friends: Prince William chats with David Beckham who turned up especially to welcome the couple to Los Angeles
Old friends: Prince William chats with David Beckham who turned up especially to welcome the couple to Los Angeles



The Duchess had changed from her Roksanda Illinic lavender Peridot dress which she had worn on her arrival to Los Angeles. She attended the reception in an emerald green, silk-belted Maja dress by Diane von Furstenberg, accessorised with her favourite beige platform stilettos and a leopard print clutch bag, also by DVF.

Guests also included Bob Iger, the chief executive of Disney and those affiliated with The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry, the charity Centrepoint (of which The Duke of Cambridge is patron) and a Los Angeles-based project, Inner-City Arts.

Prince William chatted with Stephen Fry, who is currently filming in Los Angeles and will attend Saturday night’s Bafta gala in honour of the Royal couple.

Held at the opulent Belasco Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, guests are set to include Barbra Streisand, Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Lopez and Tom Hanks.

The privilege of an intimate setting with the Duke and Duchess - and 300 A-listers - will set guests back £16,000, the cost of a table.

Fry commented on Prince William's blue and red striped Guards tie, saying: 'It’s nice and reassuring to see one of those all the way out here.'

William returned the compliment on Fry's purple, flowery tie: 'I’m loving your tie too, very jazzy.'

They then spoke about Shakespeare and Fry’s imminent visit to New Zealand to film The Hobbit.

The actor later said: 'Everyone is turning out to see them. The Bafta do is going to be lots of fun. Why are they such a big draw? Because having them here is like fairydust.'


Glowing: The Duchess of Cambridge looks delighted to be in LA as she mingles with guests at the home of Dame Barbara Hay, the Consul General
Glowing: The Duchess of Cambridge looks delighted to be in LA
Glowing: The Duchess of Cambridge looks delighted to be in LA as she mingles with guests at the home of Dame Barbara Hay, the Consul General



Quick change: Catherine swaps her lavender dress by Serbian-born designer Roksanda Illincic (L) for a green-belted dress by American designer Diane von Furstenberg
Quick change: Catherine swaps her lavender dress by Serbian-born designer Roksanda Illincic (L) for a green belted dress by American designer Diane von Furstenberg
Quick change: Catherine swaps her lavender dress by Serbian-born designer Roksanda Illincic (L) for a green-belted dress by American designer Diane von Furstenberg

William and Kate flew into Los Angeles on the back of a successful tour of Canada - their first official overseas visit as a married couple.

The newly-weds have a busy schedule ahead of them in the U.S., which will take them from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to the poverty of Skid Row. Kate, stepped off the plane in a lavender dress from London-based designer Roksanda. The Prince wore a more formal blue suit. She was presented a red, white and blue bouquet.

In a bid to protect their privacy, police have enacted strict anti-trespassing measures to ensure that the city's notoriously keen paparazzi are kept at a distance.







Speaking shortly ahead of their arrival, Sir Nigel Sheinwald, Britain's ambassador to the US, said: 'They have had a fantastically successful trip to Canada and they will have a great welcome in California.

'They will meet a huge range of people from the governor to people working in the projects of Skid Row. They will get a good snapshot of life in this part of California.'


Luvvie to see you: Prince William chats with actor and TV presenter Stephen Fry
Luvvie to see you: Prince William chats with actor and TV presenter Stephen Fry


The Duchess of Cambridge mingles at a reception at the reception at the British Consul General's office
The Duchess of Cambridge mingles at a reception at the reception at the British Consul General's office

Salute: William and Kate step down from the Canadian air force jet
Salute: William and Kate step down from the Canadian air force jet
Red, white and blue: The Duchess of Cambridge, arrives at Los Angeles International Airport
Stunning: Duchess of Cambridge arrives at Los Angeles International Airport on July 8, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
Red, white and blue: The Duchess of Cambridge arrived with a bouquet of coloured flowers


They're here: Prince William and his wife Catherine descend from the Canadian Air force jet ahead of their tour of California
They're here: Prince William and his wife Catherine descend from the Canadian Air force jet ahead of their tour of California





Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, arrive at Los Angeles International Airport
Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, arrives at Los Angeles International Airport
Touch down: The Royal couple looked relaxed as they arrived under blue skies in Los Angeles
California girl: The Duchess of Cambridge attends the UK Trade & Investment reception at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, California, USA
The Duchess of Cambridge attends the UK Trade & Investment reception at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, California
California girl: The Duchess of Cambridge attends the UK Trade & Investment reception at the Beverly Hilton Hotel


As expected, security was incredibly strict as the press were subjected to body scans before being allowed access to the Tarmac.

Los Angeles police officers, CHP, sniffer dogs and private security details all kept a close watch on the 115 reporters who were gathered about 20 feet away from where the plane landed.

Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend, Teri Seymour, was one of the excited reporters waiting to catch a glimpse of the royals as she talked on camera for US entertainment show, Extra.

As the group of 15 dignitaries came to meet the large grey plane embossed with the Canadian flag, the airport employees had trouble getting the stairs to attach to the door of the plane.

A motorcade of security gathered by the plane including CHP, police bikes and CIA agents in suits, dark sunglasses driving Range Rovers and black suburbans.

After a brief delay adjusting the ladder, William and Kate walked down to meet the dignitaries on the tarmac. She wore a light grey chiffon dress and was given a bouquet of red, white and blue roses by the governors wife.

Governor Jerry Brown told the Prince 'Welcome to California.'

After a few minutes of polite conversation they both got into the waiting black Range Rover and were escorted away by the waiting security patrol






Welcome: British Ambassador to the United States, Nigel Sheinewald, greets Prince William (L) with California governor Jerry Brown standing (in background) next to Catherine
Welcome: British Ambassador to the United States, Nigel Sheinewald, greets Prince William (L) with California governor Jerry Brown standing (in background) next to Catherine



There was near hysterical screaming outside Los Angeles's historic Beverly Hilton Hotel as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived for a new media summit straight from LAX.

Wearing a lavender Peridot dress by Serbian-born designer Roksanda Illinic, Kate remained unfazed by the media frenzy surrounding her Stateside arrival with William.

The couple were met by Neil Stiles, president of the entertainment magazine group Variety who jointly sponsored the Venture Capital New Media Summit with the UK Trade and Investment to promote British technological business interests in America.

After meeting delegates from the British and American technology sectors, William and Kate then took to the stage to become a part of the summit.

They looked on with interest about the discussions over the development of Tech City, the UK's answer to Silicon Valley, which is based in the Shoreditch and Old Street areas of East London.

On the panel were Shawn Colo, co founder of award-winning digital publishing business Demand Media and Ankur Shah, co founder of Techlightenment, a company which specialises in social media technology.

Other delegates included Matt Jacobson, head of market development at Facebook and Judah Schiller, founder and CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi, the advertising firm.


Business: Variety Venture Capital & New Media Entertainment co-chair Paul Wright, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and President of Variety Neil Stiles attend Variety's Venture Capital and New Media Summit
Business: Variety Venture Capital & New Media Entertainment co-chair Paul Wright, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and President of Variety Neil Stiles attend Variety's Venture Capital and New Media Summit

The couple were then treated to a series of practical demonstrations of how technology is transforming our everyday lives.

The purpose of the trip is threefold - to promote British business, strengthen cultural ties and push forward causes close to William's heart.

The first engagement of the trip will be a UK Trade and Investment reception featuring technology experts from both sides of the Atlantic.


A key aim of the event is to generate support for Tech City, the area around Old Street in east London which is fast becoming a major base for innovative internet firms and software companies.

Other highlights will include a charity polo event in aid of the American Friends of the Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry and a glitzy Bafta black-tie reception during which the Duke and Duchess will promote British creative talent.

In contrast to the high society events, the royal couple will also go to Skid Row to see how a community arts organisation is helping youngsters in the socially deprived area of down town LA. Inner-City Arts uses visual arts and performance to give homeless and poverty-hit youngsters a creative outlet.

The royal couple's final event before jetting back to the UK will see them attend a jobs fair at Sony Pictures Studio staged by Service Nation: Mission Serve.

The body is an umbrella organisation set up by the US government which brings together different service charities to support the re-integration of servicemen and women into civvy street.

Outside the Beverly Hilton, where the motorcade arrived for the UKTI event, five budding royalwatchers got their first sighting of the royal couple.

The high school grads from Orange County had booked into the hotel as soon as they heard William and Kate would be visiting.

Hannah Schade, 18, who wore her royal wedding T shirt, says, ''We had our flag out and as they drove by they waved back at us.'

And the verdict? 'She looked gorgeous as usual," adds Tara Campbell, 17.

The pair, who were joined by friends Shirley Lahr, 18, Sarah Pontius, 18, annd Mari Walker, 18, to wait outside for two hours. The friends had all got together to hold a royal wedding party back in April and were all determined to celebrate the graduation from Rosary High School, Fullerton, with a royalwatching tour.

'We're hoping to make every event, especially the BAFTA one tomorrow,' Campbell adds.

And for the excited young women, it's all about Kate. "We like the transformation from commoner to royalty," says Schade. 'It's a fantasy.'

They've been following the progress through Canada to LA and Lahr adds, 'Kate's so composed. She's a great role model.'

Brian Gott, the publisher of Variety said the couple met 20 industry execs backstage before they met the panel including film director Brett Ratner who chatted with Prince William.

'The prince told Brett that he enjoyed his movies Rush Hour and Silence of the Lambs. He was very knowledgeable and made us all feel very relaxed. Kate apologised for having slightly clammy hands, she seemed a little nervous.

'William was very relaxed, he poured his own drink, apple juice, and extended his hand to everyone he met. They weren't in any hurry to get away. They were totally charming. I've met every star in the world but these are the two most genuine down to earth people I've ever met.'


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2012786/Duchess-Cambridge-Kate-Middleton-welcomed-David-Beckham-LA.html#ixzz1RfHM1MlW