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Beyonce is facing another backlash from Islamic groups - conservative Muslims in Egypt fear her upcoming concert will threaten the country's "social peace and stability".
The Crazy In Love superstar is due to take her I Am... world tour to the mostly Muslim nation on Friday (06Nov09).
But strict Islamic groups have complained to the government for allowing the show to go ahead, branding it an "insolent sex party".
In a letter to authorities, a representative for opposition group Muslim Brotherhood writes, "Why are you encouraging this insolent sex party? You are accused of disturbing social peace and stability, encouraging viceand debauchery".
We should salute her instead of criticising her
The criticism mirrors similar outrage in Malaysia last month (Oct09), when Muslim leaders led protests against Beyonce's sexy on-stage antics.
The star subsequently scrapped her concert in the capital, Kuala Lumpur.
However, the Egyptian event organiser has dismissed the criticisms - insisting not all Muslims are offended by Beyonce's performances.
Ahmed Beltagi says, "We are Muslims too... this will not stop Egypt from hosting an award-winning, first class artist. We should salute her instead of criticising her".
Beyonce attends a meet and greet for Japanese handbag designer Samantha Thavasa at Studio Mouris Roppongi in Tokyo, Japan on Friday (October 16).
The 28-year-old R&B singer is on the last legs of her “I Am” world tour and is currently performing in Asia with a few concerts in Japan followed by performances in China.
Earlier this week, it was announced that Beyonce will be collaborating with Lady Gaga for a video.
Actress Megan Fox has topped Heat magazine's ‘Most Envied Bodies 2009’ list. The Transformers star was followed by Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole, who came second.
"We've always known that Megan Fox is a hit with men, but we were surprised at how quickly she has made an impact on women- they consider her to have the most covetable celebrity body,” the Sydney Morning Herald quoted Julian Linley, editor of the magazine, as saying.
But despite having the most desired body, Megan apparently has a phobia of looking at herself, telling Film.com, "I usually don't watch myself, I don't watch playback, I don't look at still photos, I have a phobia of it."
Julian Linley added, "It's really refreshing to see Cheryl Cole beating curvy bikini goddess Kelly Brook to second place, and for the Brits to make the top ten, alongside Jennifer, Angelina, Beyonce and co."
Heat magazine's Top 10 Most Envied Bodies 2009:
1. Megan Fox
2. Cheryl Cole
3. Kelly Brook
4. Beyonce Knowles
5. Angelina Jolie
6. Jennifer Aniston
7. Jessica Alba
8. Jennifer Lopez
9. Katie Price
10. Rihanna
Beyonce has been threatened with a $1 million (£666,600) lawsuit after pulling out of a New York nightclub show.
The Crazy In Love hitmaker was set to perform at the Big Apple's M2 on Saturday (20Jun09) after the establishment's owner Joey Morrissey agreed to pay her $200,000 (£133,300) for the gig.
But the pop princess suddenly axed the appearance on Wednesday (17Jun09), with her representatives claiming she was too busy preparing for her North American tour.
Beyonce's reps instead offered an hour-long personal appearance from the star at the club - but Morrissey claims he has already spent $100,000 preparing for the singer's show.
He tells New York Post gossip column PageSix, They said they were too busy with the launching of the tour and that they wouldn't have time to do the kickoff party.
"We sold tables for thousands of dollars for the show, and spent $100,000 renting a soundboard and other equipment, as per their stipulations. What good does her showing up for an hour do me?
They've been totally unwilling to agree to another show. Morrissey is now threatening to file suit against Beyonce over the cancellation, claiming the club has suffered a loss of reputation in addition to his lost cash.
He adds, We had an overwhelming response from our clubgoers, who were lining up to buy tickets and tables. This will come as a great disappointment to all of them. If Beyonce cancels and doesn't give us a new date, this hurts our credibility in nightlife.
One of life’s big questions: who has the best lips, Angelina Jolie or Scarlett Johannson?, has been finally answered with the help of scientific precision.
And the winner is. Italian actress and fashion model Monica Belluci who scored perfect marks for 'Lip Attractiveness'.
An American biometrics specialist has developed lip-reading software, which uses a scientific formula to rate lips on a 10-point attractiveness scale.
The Baileys Lip Attractiveness Software is the brainchild of 'Lipologist' Dr Kendra Schmid.
The formula analyses lip proportion, size, fullness, texture, colour and shape.
Although, both Jolie and Johansson scored high on the global top lips list, it was Belluci who took away the first spot.
Bellucci achieved a 10 for lips that are full, smooth and ideally proportioned so that the height of her lips is two-thirds the width.
Johannson scored second with 9.66, Halle Berry third with 9.61, Beyonce Knowles scored a 8.65, and Angelina Jolie rounded out the top 5 with 7.89.
"This is a world first in biometrics; using formulas to objectively score lips according to the characteristics of size, shape, texture and colour," News.com.au quoted Schmid, as saying.
The top five are:
1 Monica Belluci
2 Scarlett Johannson
3 Halle Berry
4 Beyonce Knowles
5 Angelina Jolie is the perfect pout
Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway has raved about Scarlett Johansson and Beyonce Knowles for their curvy figures and praised the pair as good role models for youngsters.
“The Devil Wears Prada” star has recently been lambasted for being too skinny, although the 27-year-old is adamant she is a "normal shape", reported contactmusic.com.
Hathaway has hailed Johansson, Knowles, and fellow actress Reese Witherspoon for projecting healthy body images at a time when super-slim is often seen as an ideal.
"I don't think its just Hollywood that gives out that message. As a society we put out these unrealistic body images to young women, ” Hathaway said.
She added: "I'm a normal shape and Scarlett Johansson is not a skinny girl. Beyonce Knowles looks after herself and has a beautiful body. While, Reese Witherspoon looks great."
Beyonce has kicked off the New Year (09) at the top of the U.S. pop charts after scoring a fourth week as Billboard Hot 100's number one.
Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) keeps Lady GaGa's Just Dance from the top of the year's first countdown, while T.I.'s former chart-topper Live Your Life slips to three.
Kanye West's Heartless and Taylor Swift's Love Story round out the first top five of 2009.
The year's first highest new entry comes from Miranda Cosgrove, whose cover of British trio Sugababes' About You Now debuts at 51.
Beyonce Knowles is worried she might kill her family when she cooks Christmas dinner.
The 'Cadillac Records' star - who is married to music mogul Jay-Z - has planned a festive feast for her closest relatives but fears her lack of culinary skills may prove to be a serious problem.
She said: "One thing I am doing for the first time is cooking. But I'm the worst! I've been working since I was 13. I've been touring. I haven't had the time to be at home and learn the simple things.
"My mother's like, 'You're 27 years old. This is a shame. You have to learn how to cook.' So this year it's going to be my first time. Hopefully, my family will still be well and alive after they eat what I cooked!"
My mother's like, 'You're 27 years old. The former Destiny's Child star also revealed she never sings over Christmas because she likes to have a break her job.
She is quoted by website Inquirer.net as saying: "Singing is the last thing I want to do. I just want to relax. Usually, I want to be spoiled. I can have my socks on and watch TV. But this time, I'm going to try to pitch in and make more than ice water - what I am very good at!"
