Music Style

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When Katy Perry wanted to impress her new boyfriend, British comedian Russell Brand, she knew exactly where to turn — the soccer club of his boyhood dreams. And the result? A bustier and hot pants concoction stitched from three XL shirts in the claret-and-blue colors of West Ham, worn onstage while hosting the European Music Awards. The story began more than two weeks before her November 5 appearance at the MTV EMAs when her stylist contacted West Ham, a source at the club in east London says. Katy’s people asked for — and received — the shirts (normal price $50 but given gratis) on October 17. When their handiwork was revealed, it was evident the collar trim of the shirts made for a frill along the top of the bustier, while two of the shirts’ badges were given pride of place on her chest. The made-to-measure kit was one of 12 costume changes that Perry made during the awards show in Berlin — and was a tell-tale sign their flourishing relationship, which has already included a visit to Paris and spending last weekend in London. Brand, 34, is well-known around the club and is said to be “popular amongst the rest of our fans and is regularly stopped coming and going from the ground,” the source says. So Katy knew she was on to a good thing and the result clearly went down well with the burgeoning film star who Tweeted (under his sign-on Rustyrockets), “MY GIRLFRIEND has worn a West Ham basque while hosting the EMA’s. What a day!” No word yet from Katy, 25, on what she thought of how the 100 per cent polyester material felt like onstage. – Simon Perry

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Is Lady Gaga abandoning her wacky fashion sense? No, thankfully, but for her video collaboration with Beyoncé, the zany dresser channeled the sexy and sleek style of the R&B pop princess — so well, she was nicknamed “Gee-yoncé” during the making of the video. Paparazzi photos from the “Video Phone” shoot show Gaga in an outfit that looks in line with Beyoncé’s sleeker style — a white strapless leotard, matching opera gloves and long, flowing hair. “When I was doing her video with her, she called me, and she said, ‘What do you want to do?’” Gaga revealed in an interview with New York’s Z100 radio station on Tuesday morning. “And I’m like, ‘I don’t want to show up in some frickin’ hair bow and be fashion Gaga in your video.’ I said, ‘I want to do you.’” In the same interview, Gaga said she just wanted to “do my version of Beyoncé, so the whole time I was learning the choreography they were calling me Gee-yoncé.” “Video Phone” is Beyoncé’s next single from the album “I Am…Sasha Fierce.” Gaga also mentioned that she and Beyoncé are working on music together, but did not elaborate on the details. We can’t wait for that to happen! –Kristin Larson

Interviewing a superstar is enough to make anyone nervous — even Katy Perry. For her first interview behind the mic, the singer chatted with legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld backstage after his namesake collection hit the Paris runway. The singer and designer discussed Karl’s collection of mirrored mini dresses and guitar adorned shades along with music and Paris Fashion Week. Katy liked Karl’s collection so much she even requested a look right from the runway for an upcoming awards show! Check out Katy’s interview with Karl Lagerfeld at Elle.com.

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Can you talk about Cher’s style without discussing designer Bob Mackie? The longtime collaborators are at it again, adding new and outrageous looks to the ageless star’s wardrobe for her show at Las Vegas’s Caesar’s Palace Hotel and Casino, where she has been performing since May 2008. The costumer designer, who also designed Tina Turner’s stage costumes, collaborated with the performer to create a series of glittering looks inspired by her famous songs from “Old Time Rock and Roll” to “Believe.” Tell us: What do you think of Cher’s newest Bob Mackie Vegas costumes?

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For her first U.S. tour, it looks like international superstar Kylie Minogue will be taking fashion cues from American music’s leading ladies. With couture costumes designed by Jean Paul Gaultier — the same designer responsible for Lady Gaga’s outrageous VMA looks — Kylie will hit the stage sporting glittering bodysuits and long, sequined trenches identical to these sketches by the designer. And considering the designs’ notable lack of pants and sparkle overload, we can’t help but think Lady Gaga and Beyonce! Tell us: What do you think of Kylie Minogue’s Jean Paul Gaultier tour costumes?

CLICK HERE TO SEE TWO MORE SKETCHES OF KYLIE’S COSTUMES BY JEAN PAUL GAULTIER
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From arriving on the arm of Kermit the Frog in a dramatic Jean Paul Gaultier gown complete with beaded neck brace and half-face mask to accepting her first VMA for Best Newcomer in a sheer, masked, red lace dress, Lady Gaga kept the audience guessing with her outrageous outfits throughout the telecast. And don’t forget her belly-baring white performance costume and space-age Jean Paul Gaultier lavender leotard she donned for backstage interviews. Tell us: What was your favorite Lady Gaga look from last night’s VMA’s? Click here to vote on which was the most outrageous!

British singing sensation Susan Boyle gets glam for her first major magazine spread for the September issue of Harper’s Bazaar, posing for a high fashion shoot called, appropriately, “Susan Boyle: Unsung Hero”. Laura Brown, Harper’s Bazaar Special Projects Editor, says the theme of the spread was focused on her transformation in the public eye “because she lived 47-years without a spotlight. Then she came out onto the stage and transfixed us all.” On her overnight YouTube fame, Susan says, “It was just overwhelming–to find TV stations camped outside your door and the phone ringing 24 hours a day. It was good. But overwhelming. It was too big for anyone to handle.” The goal was to make the spread feel like real life for Susan, who has enjoyed shopping and changing up her style since becoming a star. Check out Today’s behind-the-scenes glimpse into Susan’s shoot and pick up the September issue of Harper’s Bazaar, also featuring Leighton Meester on the cover, on newsstands August 18th. To read more of Susan’s interview with Harper’s visit harpersbazaar.com.

CLICK THROUGH TO SEE IMAGES FROM SUSAN’S BAZAAR SPREAD AND THE COVER FEATURING LEIGHTON MEESTER!
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