Nicole Scherzinger-Pussycat Dolls

Nicole Scherzinger-Pussycat Dolls in bikini panties, capture in candid camera

Pussycat Dolls are aiming for world control

AS GIRLBANDS go, they don't come any raunchier, rockier or fitter than Pussycat Dolls.Since exploding onto the music scene five years ago, all hot-pants and big hair, the Americans have clawed their way to the top of the charts on both sides of the Atlantic.Their debut album, PCD, sold more than 7m copies, while their first UK single, the catchy Don't Cha, went straight to Number One and won them a Grammy nomination.Last year, the band released their follow-up LP Doll Domination, featuring the tongue-in-cheek number, When I Grow Up, and ever since they seem to have been on a mission to live up to the album's title."Doll Domination is Pussycat Dolls at the second level," reveals 24- year-old "Doll" Melody Thornton. "We've grown up and are now women ready to take over the world."Now down to five members - Melody joins lead singer Nicole Scherzinger, 30, Ashley Roberts, 27, Jessica Sutta, 26, and 26-year-old Kimberly Wyatt (Carmit Bachar quit last year), these days life for the band is a whirl of jet-hopping, touring and recording with the PCD brand selling everything from lingerie to cosmetics to, erm, dolls.It is all a long way from LA's Sunset Strip where the group - the creation of dancer and choreographer Robin Antin and Hollywood actress Christina Applegate - began life as a burlesque troupe rehearsing their routines in someone's garage before securing a gig at Johnny Depp's famed Viper Room club.There, Robin and Co quickly made a name for themselves, creating queues around the block every time they appeared and enticing glamorous A- listers like Gwen Stefani and Christina Aguilera to join them on stage. They also attracted the attention of record companies who grabbed the troupe and repackaged them as a sexy, six-piece, all-singing, all- dancing girl group."Inside every woman is a Pussycat Doll," says Robin. "It's about female empowerment, about being confident with who you are."It's about singing and dancing in front of a mirror by yourself and having fun."Following on from the success of the album, the girls are currently wowing fans on a five-month world our which stops off at our own Echo Arena this evening, where the girls will be supported by hot chart sensation Lady GaGa."We love her music, and we are huge fans of hers," Nicole says of the feisty blonde pop princess.While GaGa is guaranteed at the Arena tonight, whether or not a certain racing driver will be there remains to be seen.Lead singer Nicole has been dating British Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton after the pair met at the MTV Awards in Munich, in 2007.And, just as Nicole popped up in the pits at the Grand Prix Final in Brazil last year to witness Lewis snatch victory, he has been seen at a number of the Dolls' tour dates.But, despite his fame and fortune, apparently Lewis still had to win over Nicole's bandmates."We didn't mess about and gave him a tough time as we do with all new boyfriends," Melody said recently. "We are very protective of each other - especially when a new guy comes into the fold."* PUSSYCAT DOLLS play the Echo Arena Liverpool tonight. To read a review of the show, log on to www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk tomorrow

Luna Maya is one of Indonesia’s most popular actresses – as well as one of its most successful models. She is also committed to helping her fellow Indonesians through charity and social work.

Born in Denpasar, Bali on August 26, 1983, Luna began her career as professional model in 1999 – at the age of just 16. She instantly made a name for herself and soon became one of the most sought after models in Indonesia.

By 2002, she was modelling full time – appearing in runway shows, and on the cover of a host of high-profile magazines, including Bazaar and Cosmopolitan.

However, Luna was determined to branch out into acting and in 2003 she appeared for the first time on television – in shows produced by MD Entertainment, such as Kau dan Aku. She also worked as a TV presenter on RCTI, Indonesia’s largest TV station.

Soon she moved from the small to the silver screen – acting in a number of very popular teen movies, including her two biggest hits so far – Bangsal 13 and the recently released Cinta Silver. Her latest film – Ruha – has not yet been released but it marks yet another leap forward in Luna’s career since she is also an assistant producer on the film. She is currently also the star of one of Indonesia’s top-rated television shows, Rahasiaku.

Cristiano Ronaldo Biography

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, OIH (IPA: [kɾɨʃˈtiɐnu ʁuˈnaɫdu]; born 5 February 1985)[1] is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a winger for English Premier League club Manchester United F.C. and the Portuguese national team.

Ronaldo began his career as a youth player at C.D. Nacional and his successes with the team led to a move to Sporting two seasons afterwards. Ronaldo's precocious talent caught the attention of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and he signed the 18-year-old for £12.24 million in 2003. The following season, Ronaldo won his first club honour, the FA Cup, and reached the UEFA Euro 2004 final with Portugal, in which he scored his first international goal.

In 2008, Ronaldo won his first UEFA Champions League title, and was named the final's Man of the Match. He was named the FIFPro World Player of the Year[2] and the FIFA World Player of the Year, in addition to becoming Manchester United's first Ballon d'Or winner in 40 years.[3]

Johan Cruijff said in an interview on 2 April 2008, "Ronaldo is better than George Best and Denis Law, who were two brilliant and great players in the history of United."[4]