Pookah the dog gets a 'panda makeover' from animal stylist (but ends up looking more like a raccoon)

This pampered pooch has a new look to dye for.
Pookah's quirky new makeover was meant to make him look just like a panda - but the pet also now looks a lot like a raccoon.
Judging by these photos though, he is loving his new black and white style.
According to animal stylist Catherine Miles, from Darwin, Australia, using colour and clippers to transform your pet is now a popular trend.

Pookah the dog made up to look like a panda bounding around his garden in Darwin, Australia

Like a raccoon? Animal stylist Catherine Miles using colour and clippers to transform her pet

Indeed, the creative colouring has seen everything from poodles to pussy cats getting a special new look.
Ms Miles said: 'It's all about creativity. It's a little bit of a fashion statement and it's getting more common.'

 

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However, she warned that the sprucing up of pets should only be done by a professional who uses specially created dyes that are safe for animals.
'Don't ever use people products or try it at home.'

What is it more like? A panda in its homeland in its natural habitat in China (left) and (right) a young raccoon pauses eating crab apples on a sidewalk in Bettendorf, Iowa

Barking: The creative colouring has seen everything from poodles to pussy cats getting a special new look

Creative colouring: Pookah showing off his new black and white look

Ruff: The dyed dog made up to look like a panda in Darwin, Australia

Human hair dye is notoriously dangerous for a pet that can easily turn around and lick the chemicals off its coat, and can cause irritation to the skin underneath the hair.

Colouring dogs' coats became a huge fad in China in 2010 when pictures began to emerge of owners and petting zoos that had dyed their dogs to look like wild animals.

Chow Chows were given the colours of panda bears, the soft fluffy coats lending themselves well to the look of their black and white counterparts.

According to animal stylist Catherine Miles using colour and clippers to transform your pet is now a popular trend

Colouring dogs' coats became a huge fad in China in 2010 when pictures began to emerge of owners and petting zoos that had dyed their dogs to look like wild animals

Judging by these photos, Pookah is loving his new black and white look

Ms Miles said of Pookah's new look: 'It's a little bit of a fashion statement and it's getting more common'

Ms Miles warned that sprucing up of pets should only be done by a professional

Mystery of the massacred mobula rays: Just why DID dozens of these bloodied sea creatures wash up on the beach in Gaza?

Dozens of Mobula Ray fish were mysteriously washed up on the beach in Gaza City today and carted off to market by Palestinian fishermen.
It was the first time the fish had been seen on the beach for six years, according to a local video report purporting to show fisherman examining the Rays.
The fish are of a similar appearance to the more well-known Manta Rays, which are in the same family, and can reach a width of up to 17ft.

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On the beach: Palestinian fishermen were pictured today with dozens of Mobula Ray fish that were washed up on the beach in Gaza City and carted off to market

Bloody scene: The fish are of a similar appearance to the more well-known Manta Rays, which are in the same family, and can reach a width of up to 17ft

The Rays can weigh more than 12 stone and sell for around five shekels (£0.90) per pound in local markets, the Ma'an News Agency reported.

Bob Rubin, of Santa Rosa Junior College in California, is one of the world's leading expert on Rays, and spoke to MailOnline about the find in Gaza.

He said: ‘Mobulas often travel in huge schools of thousands of animals and also leap from the water and twist in the air. Very cool indeed.
'This observation is strange to me and unknown to me as well. I have worked in the Gulf of California for many years where there are abundant mobula schools and I have never seen a "mass stranding".
‘These animals seem to have blood on the "wings" - pectoral fins - which may have come from slapping something - boats, rocks, sand, each other?’

On the move: It was the first time the fish had been seen on the beach for six years, according to a local video report purporting to show fisherman examining the Rays

On the way to market: Palestinian fishermen transport several Mobula Ray fish that were washed up on the beach in Gaza City today

In the dark: A Palestinian policeman looks at stranded Mobula Rays on the Gaza beach earlier today

He added that without seeing the fish and looking further into other possible causes such as their stomach contents and condition of their gills, he could not determine what might have caused the stranding.

'This observation is strange to me and unknown to me as well. These animals seem to have blood on the "wings" - pectoral fins - which may have come from slapping something - boats, rocks, sand, each other'

Bob Rubin, of Santa Rosa Junior College in California

‘Large underwater noises or electrical signals may have caused some state of disorientation but that is only a guess on my part,’ Mr Rubin said.
Elsewhere, mounds of starfish were pictured baking in the sun on Olango Island at the start of their journey from sea creature to home decoration.
The animals were plucked from the tropical waters of the Philippines and bleached to remove their natural colour and smell before being exported.
Some will be dyed in bright colours and others left white. They are shipped around the world and used to decorate picture frames or brighten bathrooms.

Elsewhere: Mounds of starfish were pictured baking in the sun on Olango Island, Philippines, at the start of their journey from sea creature to home decoration

Hard graft: A worker sorts through piles of bleached starfish in the sun on Olango Island. They are gathered and bleached to remove their natural colour and smell

Baskets: Workers sort through a huge pile of starfish being bleached in the sun on Olango Island at the start of their journey from sea creature to home decoration

'It does get to me': Anne Hathaway admits negativity from 'Hatha-haters' plays on her mind after tears in post-Oscars interview

She has been criticised for her acceptance speech style throughout awards season.
And after it was revealed Anne Hathaway worked on what she would say as she claimed her Best Supporting Actress prize at The Academy Awards on Sunday, the star has admitted the negative reception has somewhat taken its toll on her.
She said about those nicknamed ‘Hatha-haters’: ‘It does get to me. But you have to remember in life that there's a positive to every negative and a negative to every positive.’

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Oscar come-down: Anne went make-up free on a trip in Los Angeles on Tuesday
She stunned fans when she managed to hold it together on stage during the main ceremony.

But it didn't take long for her to give in to her emotions - breaking down in tears as she was asked about the victory by press backstage after collecting her award for her role as tragic prostitute Fantine in Les Miserables.
Asked what she had meant by 'it came true' during her acceptance speech, a clearly emotional Anne struggled to continue as she clutched her Oscar and explained through sobs: 'I had a dream... and it came true.

 

 

Spring fashion: She went for lunch in a floral maxi dress, oversize cardigan, and Stella McCartney Faux Python bag

'And it can happen. And it's wonderful.'
Anne then managed to compose herself as she continued with the backstage interviews.
It has been claimed that the actress worked hard on her acceptance speech to make herself more likeable for viewers.

 

Holding the purse strings: Anne forked up some cash for a valet service
According to insiders, Anne pushed herself to perfect the speech after she hit headlines with her acceptance style earlier during awards season.
A source toldUsMagazine.com:'She was very aware that she had been the butt of everyone's jokes.'
Anne had hit headlines in February with her overly-long acceptance speech after taking home the BAFTA award for her Les Miserables role - thanking everybody from her hair and make-up artist to Les Miserables author Victor Hugo. 

 

 

Warm weather: She revealed her slender figure as she got into her car and whipped off her cardigan

One person sarcastically tweeted: 'If Hathaway thanked Victor Hugo, will Bigelow have to thank Bin Laden?'

 

While another said: 'Sigh. There Anne Hathaway goes again, being all surprised and honored and humble with a carefully rehearsed extemporaneous speech. #BAFTA'.
Meanwhile Anne has apologised for switching to a pale pink Prada gown for the red carpet at the last minute.

 

 

Getting it to go: Her husband Adam Shulman carried out food from Lucifers Pizza in Los Angeles
She said in a statement to People magazine: ‘It came to my attention late Saturday night that there would be a dress worn to the Oscars that is remarkably similar to the Valentino I had intended to wear, and so I decided it was best for all involved to change my plans.’

 

The 30-year-old is a longtime fan of the designer and has worn his pieces for many years including when she got married to Adam Shulman last September.
Her movie co-star Amanda Seyfried turned up in an Armani Prive gown very similar to the one she was expected to wear.

 

Stole her look? Les Miserables actress Amanda Seyfried arrived in an Armani Prive gown similar to the Valentino one Anne intended to don
She continued: ‘Though I love the dress I did wear, it was a difficult last minute decision as I had so looked forward to wearing Valentino in honor of the deep and meaningful relationship I have enjoyed with the house and with Valentino himself.
‘I deeply regret any disappointment caused.’
With all the negative attention surrounding the star, she didn't look too joyful as she stepped out in Brentwood, California on Tuesday.
Pale Anne covered her eyes in dark sunglasses and accessorised with sandals and a snakeskin bag as she fashioned a floral maxi dress and chunky knit cardigan.

Emotional: Despite holding it together during her acceptance speech, Anne Hathaway broke down in tears during a post-Oscars interview after being crowned Best Supporting Actress for Les Miserables on Sunday night

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Monster Beats Headphones - The Best Quality For Your Money

Today Monster Beats has become a leader in audio/video accessories. Why are the Monster Beats so much better than standard headphones? The answer, it seems, is all in the sound quality. So if you're looking for a great set of headphones, you want to be sure you're getting the best quality for your money. Here are some reasons you should consider Monster Beats headphones to find out why some consider these the best noise cancelling headphones while some others have issues with the quality.

The Dr. Dre headphones have a deep enveloping low-end bass; the bass sounds are rich and full. The mid levels and vocals are clear, clean and sharp, and the highs are crisp and separate without ever distorting or sounding tinny.
Secondly, the headphones have a noise cancelling feature. Apart from how comfy they feel, the noise-canceling system is effective. You can hear some light static when you first turn them on, which is necessary for the headphones to deliver sound.
In addition, their earphones are quite simply a mini-marvel of sound balance. Monster Beats headphones are well deigned to be sure the ear bobs may beautifully fit everybody's ears. Unlike other headphones that cover the entire ear, causing you to sweat furiously, Monster Beats is adjustable and feels relatively comfortable. You will love it!
There are a variety of accessories to go along with Monster Beats headphones, such as in airplanes, portable audio players, like iPod Nano 6th or other MP3 player and cell phones. Monster Beats headphones are able to reproduce many sounds that other in-ear headphones simply can't. They allow users to listen to music the way that the artists intended, not limited by sub-par sound reproduction found in many headphones available today.
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It's completely false': Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones deny marriage split

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones have denied reports that their marriage has been under strain.

The celebrity couple, who have been married for 12 years, were reported by the National Enquirer to have recently been in the midst of a 'hush hush trial separation.'

However a representative told MailOnline that 'the story is completely false.'

Denial: Michael Douglas, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, pictured at the premiere of Side Effects at the beginning of February, have said rumours of a split are 'completely false'

Indeed, the couple have been looking more in love than ever lately, appearing together on the New York red carpet for Catherine's latest film Side Effects and at New York Fashion Week. .

The Enquirer alleges that the marriage 'buckled under the pressure of dealing with Michael's cancer battle, his son Cameron's incarceration on drugs charges and Catherine's struggle with bipolar II disorder.'

The publication even claims that 68-year-old Michael 'moved out' of the home he shared with the 43-year-old actress and children Dylan, 12, and nine-year-old Carys, moving into a nearby rental property.

'Michael said something to the effect that he and Catherine were taking a "time out", and he was looking forward to having an entire house as his personal man cave,' a source said.

Hats off: Catherine and Michael, pictured with their children Dylan, 12, and Carys, nine at the actress's royal investiture at Buckingham Palace in February 2011

Douglas was diagnosed with Stage 4 throat cancer in 2010 and underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatment before declaring himself 'cancer free' last year.

Troubled: Cameron Douglas, pictured with Michael in 2009, had his prison sentence extended last year for possession of drugs in jail

But just three months later, Catherine checked herself in to hospital where she was treated with bipolar II disorder.

The same year, Cameron, 34, Michael's son with former wife Diandra, was given a further four and a half years for possessing drugs while in jail - added to his original five year stretch.

'Dealing with all this issues put an additional strain on Michael and Catherine marriage,' another source said.

According to the Enquirer, cracks began to publicly appear when Catherine was a 'no show' at a special screening of her father-in-law Kirk Douglas's film Spartacus last year.

'Michael made some lame excuse, but when she skipped the family dinner, it was obvious that something was not right,' a source said. 'I think he felt completely betrayed that Catherine didn't show up.'

However, representatives for the star insist that Catherine was in attendance at the dinner.

The Enquirer reports that the Welsh actress is 'determined' to save the marriage for the sake of the children.

'It's because of Dylan and Carys that Michael and Catherine aren't giving up on each other,' the source said.'But only time will tell if they can make things work over the long haul.'

The report comes after Michael gave a recent interview to People saying his wife is 'more beautiful than ever.'

And he said he supports the 43-year-old Welsh star with everything because she is 'simply the best'.

He told People magazine: 'Catherine and I are doing well. She is more beautiful than ever inside and out. I support her with everything and she is simply the best.'

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Keri Russell proves blondes don't always have more fun as she dons dowdy wig on set of The Americans

They say blondes have more fun.
But Keri Russell is obviously an exception to the rule.
The brunette beauty was transformed as she donned a dowdy blonde wig as she strolled across the Harlem, New York set of The Americans on Wednesday.

Who's that? Keri Russell looked older than her years on the New York set of her new series The Americans on Wednesday, but then she plays a Russian spy posing as an average American housewife

Keri plays an undercover Russian agent in the FX spy series.
She has certainly changed since her days in the coming-of-age television drama Felicity.
In fact Keri, 36, was looking far older than her years. But fans needn't worry too much, as it was all magic care of the hair and make-up departments.

Keri plays Elizabeth Jennings who seems like the all-American matron but is really a K.G.B. agent,in the action-packed Cold War crime drama that takes place in the 1980s.
The actress - who once generated headlines for cutting off her long curly locks - was wearing a dowdy dark-blonde wig and metal-rim glasses.

What a difference! Keri was unrecognisable under the wig, which covered her long brunette hair, as seen on January 26, right

Keri had her hands thrust in the pockets of a navy blue and orange padded jacket, which she paired with baggy grey trousers and rugged black boots.
Not only does she transform herself into a middle-aged woman, but Keri does a lot of her own stunts in spite of her slender figure.
'When I had to kick [the actor David Vadim's] head through the wall, that was challenging,' she said told The New York Times recently. 
'He just looked at me as he was putting in his mouth guard and he said, “Listen, do it right once, otherwise I’m going to be mad if we have to do it again.” And I was like “O.K., booosh!”'

Hair-raiser: Keri dons a dark-blonde wig and metal-frame spectacles for one scene in the upcoming FX Cold War drama series

Matthew Rhys plays Keri's husband Philip  and in the show the couple find their KGB-arranged marriage growing more passionate and genuine on a daily basis.'Most importantly, the biggest
'Most importantly, the biggest interest point for me was the idea of this complicated marriage within the context of a spy world,' Keri told The Ottawa Citizen.
'To me, at its heart it’s really a show about a marriage in this very extreme situation. The spy stuff allows it to be very high stakes, but the marriage itself is fascinating.

Dowdy day: Keri stayed warm in a navy and orange padded jacket, which was part of her costume

'To be chosen for each other through this arranged marriage and then have this whole life together and just now really starting to choose each other interests me.'
Luckily her real-life home is just a short drive away.
The mother-of-two resides in Brooklyn with her carpenter husband Shane Deary and their five-year-old son River and one-year-old baby daughter Willa.
The Americans debuted on FX on January 30.

Curly top: Keri was famous for her curls on the 1998-2002 show Felicity in which she played the title role of a college girl