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A Brazilian beauty contest ended in chaos when the furious runner-up wrenched the crown off the winner's head, and threw it to the ground moments after the result was announced.

Pull out that garbage bag and get ruthless, because if any of these 10 items can be found in your closet, bathroom or garage, it's time to give them the heave-ho.

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German supermodel Heidi Klum has been sending her underwear to men and asking them to drop their pants.

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Heidi Klum appreciates a man in good undies. The international supermodel, who arrives in New Zealand on Thursday to launch her new range of lingerie, says she likes when a man makes an effort with his underwear selection.

The drawn-out saga of the alleged fleecing of France's richest woman - a senile L'Oreal heiress - has finally come to court.

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Supermodel Heidi Klum will make her first visit to New Zealand next week, gracing Auckland during an action packed two-day tour.

The most jaw-dropping segment of the Miss Universe competition occurred last night.

Contestants pose for the judges, during the national costume show during the 63rd annual Miss Universe Competition in Miami, Florida.

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When Miss Israel beamed her Crest-commercial grin for a selfie with Miss Lebanon last week, she likely didn't know the Instagram would become international headline news.

Justin Jedlica has already had 190 cosmetic procedures in his bid to transform himself into a human Ken doll.

What an actress wears can change her destiny, says Clare Coulson. No wonder, in the run-up to the Oscars, stylists are so important.

In the Ancient world, man in his naked form was thought to be in perfect balance; it was the uniform of righteousness and heroism, writes Harry Mount.

We take a look at what the stars are likely to wear at this year's upcoming Oscars night.

Your kids can look the picture as well as you this summer.

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