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Sunday, 15 November 2015

Pixie Lott flaunts her long legs in a quirky LBD as she joins her 2014 series co-star Thom Evans for dinner

Strictly reunion! Pixie Lott flaunts her long legs in a quirky LBD as she joins her 2014 series co-star Thom Evans for dinner

PUBLISHED: 14:51, 15 November 2015 | UPDATED: 16:37, 15 November 2015

She missed out on a spot in the Strictly Come Dancing final last year despite being one of the hot favourites for the win.

But Pixie Lott clearly still has fond memories of her time on the BBC ballroom contest since she was spotted enjoying a night out with her former co-star, rugby hunk Thom Evans.

The 24-year-old beauty was dressed to impress as the pair joined a group of friends for a catch-up at Zebrano City restaurant in London on Saturday evening.

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Stepping out in style: Pixie Lott looked fantastic in a tiny LBD as she dined out at Zebrano City restaurant in London on Saturday evening with a group of friends including Thom Evans

Pixie looked sensational in a statement LBD with horizontal strap detailing and a short hemline.

The simple dress flattered the petite beauty's figure and gave the illusion of endless legs thanks to a pair of skyscraper, peep-toe wedges.

The Mama Do hit-maker opted for heavy eye make-up and styled her pale pink locks in bouncy ringlets.

Firm friends: The 24-year-old singer has clearly remained on good terms with her former Strictly Come Dancing co-star, Thom Evans

Statement dress: The quirky black number boasted horizontal, over-the-shoulder strap detailing

Watch your step! Pixie completed her ensemble with skyscraper platform heels

Thom, 30, was seen arriving several hours after Pixie to join the group, who left all together shortly afterwards.

The sports star was dressed down in black jeans and a navy checked shirt, wrapping up in a smart beige coat for extra warmth.

Pixie - who is loved-up with model Oliver Cheshire - has been following this year's Strictly closely in the midst of recording hew new album, tipping Peter Andre for the win.

Night on the town: Sports star Thom joined Pixie and her pals later on in the evening

Looking good: Pixie ensured all eyes were on her in her tiny dress, forgoing a jacket despite the cold

Casual outing: The gang all piled into a taxi together shortly after Thom's arrival at the restaurant

Speaking ahead of the launch, she told the Daily Mirror: 'I can’t believe it’s been a year since I did it.

'It will be funny watching it now, knowing what goes on behind the scenes, knowing how nervous everyone feels.

'I’ll be looking at it through a different pair of eyes now.'

Catching up: The gang were seen chatting animatedly inside the venue

Catching up: The group gossiped away over good food and wine at the dinner table

Big smile: Kelly Brook's ex looked excited to keep the evening going with his friends

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Friday, 5 June 2015

Strictly Come Dancing star Pixie Lott makes West End debut in Breakfast at Tiffany's

PIXIE LOTT will play Holly Golightly in a new stage adaptation of Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's in London's West End.

By STEFAN KYRIAZIS

PUBLISHED: 15:44, Fri, Jun 5, 2015 | UPDATED: 19:54, Fri, Jun 5, 2015

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Pixie Lott says the chance to play Holly Golightly is "A dream come true"

The Strictly Come Dancing star revealed that she is "so excited" to take on the iconic role.

"I absolutely love Holly’s style, and free spirit; she has always been an icon to me and I can’t wait to bring my own personality to the role," Pixie said."Alongside music, I've always wanted to be in a play, and getting the opportunity to be in one of my all time favourites and play this fabulous character is a dream come true.”

Although best known as a chart-topping pop star, Pixie began studying at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts at the age of 11, and, whilst she was there, appeared in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the London Palladium. Breakfast at Tiffany’s will mark her acting debut in a theatre play.The 24-year-old will play Holly Golightly in a limited 12-week season of Breakfast at Tiffany’s at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London’s West End in 2016.

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Pixie Lott in Strictly Come Dancing 2014

This will follow the first UK and Ireland tour of the Truman Capote classic tale brought to life so memorably by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film.

The original novella has been adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize-winning Finalist and Tony and Olivier Award-winning playwright Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, Three Days of Rain), and contains memorable songs from the era as well as original music by Grant Odling (One Man, Two Guvnors).

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Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's

It will be presented in a co-production with the Curve Theatre, Leicester.

Artistic Director of Curve, Nikolai Foster said: "I am thrilled Pixie Lott will lead the company in our production of Richard Greenberg's beautiful adaptation of Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's. Developing new audiences for drama and presenting plays which are socially relevant, are things we feel passionately about at Curve.

"I am very proud Pixie, Richard and our first class creative team will be joining us in Leicester for my inaugural season."

Breakfast at Tiffany’s will begin performances in Leicester on 3 March 2016, before embarking on a UK & Ireland Tour. The 12-week season at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London’s West End will take place from 30 June to 17 September 2016.

For more information, go tot www.breakfastattiffanys.co.uk and www.pixielott.com

Sunday, 10 May 2015

Private Pixie reporting for duty! Singer pays tribute to VE Day 70 in cute little army number...then dazzles in black

Private Pixie reporting for duty! Singer pays tribute to VE Day 70 in cute little army number... before dazzling in a black sparkly gown for performance

By BETHANY MINELLE FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 00:09, 10 May 2015 | UPDATED: 16:42, 10 May 2015

Pixie Lott showed her support for VE Day 70 on Saturday evening, when she turned up in full military gear on Saturday night.

She wore the get-up to team up with singers Rebecca Ferguson and Laura Wright to perform at the VE Day 70: A Party to Remember concert on Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, London.

The talented trio looked marvellous in their historical costumes, complete with beige pencil skirts, khaki shirts, ties, belts and hats.

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Wartime girl: Pixie Lott teamed up with singers Rebecca Ferguson and Laura Wright to perform at the VE Day 70: A Party to Remember concert on Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, London

Cute as buttons: The talented trio looked marvellous in their historial costumes, complete with beige pencil skirts, khaki shirts, ties, belts and hats

In their short performance, they sang the classic Andrews Sisters hit Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, pleasing the music revellers as the concert reached fever pitch.

The special concert was held to honour the landmark event seven decades after the end of the second world war in Europe.

Led by Welsh opera singer Katherine Jenkins - who is currently pregnant with her first child, the event was organised by the Royal British Legion.

Other performers at the concert included Alfie Boe, Status Quo, actor Robert Lindsay and and couples from Strictly Come Dancing.

One outfit just isn't enough: With a quick change the Mama Do hitmaker swapped her gown for a typical war-time army get-up to team up with singers Rebecca Ferguson and Laura Wright to put on a show worthy of 1940s American singing group The Andrews Sisters

Honour: The special concert was held at Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall in London to honour the landmark event seven decades after the end of the second world war in Europe

Girls on parade: In their short performance, they sang the classic Andrews Sisters hit Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, pleasing the music revellers as the concert reached fever pitch

Patty, Maxine and LaVerne: The Andrews Sisters were an American close harmony singing group of the swing and boogie-woogie eras

Meanwhile, Pixie showed she had the big vocals to match a big band on Saturday night.

The singing star took to the stage, impressing the crowds at the VE Day 70: A Party to Remember concert, hosted by Chris Evans.

The 24-year-old looked undaunted as she took to the stage, surrounded by a large live band and watched by an audience of thousands, including WW2 veterans.

Pixie Lott performs at VE Day event

Dazzling: Pixie Lott showed she had the big vocals to match a big band on Saturday night at the VE Day 70: A Party to Remember

She rocked a look that would have fit in perfectly in 1945, a super-glitzy floor-length black dress by Blugirl, with sparkling beaded details and see through mesh straps.

She injected some extra elegance to her performance look with her long blonde locks twisted up into a war-time hairstyle.

She completed the look with pearl earrings, smoky eyes and crimson manicured nails.

Shining star: The 24-year-old looked undaunted as she took to the stage, surrounded by a large live band and watched by an audience of thousands, including WW2 veterans

Gotta run: She rocked a look that would have fit in perfectly in 1945, a super-glitzy floor-length black dress, with sparkling beaded details and see through mesh straps

Pixie Lott dazzles in sexy black dress

Stella turnout: Other performers at the concert included Alfie Boe, Status Quo, actor Robert Lindsay and and couples from Strictly Come Dancing

Doing her bit: Katherine Jenkins - who is pregnant with her firs child - couldn't have been more delighted to take to the stage during the VE Day 70: A Party to Remember concert in London on Saturday

'Love you RBL!' Earlier in the day, Laura Wright had professed her adoration for the Royal British Legion on Instagram, who hosted the monumental concert

Rocking out! Status Quo were also among the esteemed performers at the Chris Evans-hosted ceremony

Poignant: Beloved actor Robert Lindsay read out a speech by Winston Churchill as a hush fell over the crowd

Wahey! A team of Strictly Come Dancing professionals mixed it up with a snazzy, upbeat performance

Who knew he could sing? Comic and TV host Alexander Armstrong impressed with a rendition of London Pride

A splendid show: Everyone congratulated each other on a job well done at the end of the concert

Pixie later swapped her glitzy look for a more casual ensemble when she left the event after a successful reaction.

Waving a flag in her hand and still sporting her vintage up-do, the pretty blonde slipped into a pair of light coloured jeans and a mint green DKNY top.

She gave her look some edge with a pair of monochromatic trainers which had a checked design.

Patriotic: Pixie waved a Union Jack flag when she left the venue later that evening

Dressing down: She adopted a casual ensemble with baggy blue jeans and a mint green DKNY top

Say cheese! She was more than happy to pose with a group of fans as her night came to a close

Happy: The singer appeared to be pretty pleased with herself as she made her way back to her car

Doting: Rebecca Ferguson was seen leaving the venue with her two eldest children following a night of fun