http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS6XnSXLVCoendofvid [starttext] Fireworks explode over the New York City skyline as part of the Independence Day celebration in New York, July 4, 2010.
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks, standing next to first lady Michelle Obama, from the balcony as he welcomes military families to a barbeque on the South Lawn of the White House to celebrate America's Independence Day, July 4, 2010.
People watch fireworks explode during an Independence Day celebration in Philadelphia, Sunday, July 4, 2010.
Spectators wait for fireworks explode over the New York City skyline as part of the Independence Day celebration in Weehawken, New Jersey July 4, 2010.
John Rzeznik, left, and Robby Takac with the Goo Goo Dolls perform during an Independence Day celebration in Philadelphia, Sunday, July 4, 2010.
Fireworks explode in celebration of the Independence Day in Washington near the White House, July 4, 2010. The U.S. celebrated its 234th independence day today.
Fireworks explode over the New York City skyline as part of the Independence Day celebration in New York, July 4, 2010.
Fireworks explode over the New York City skyline as part of the Independence Day celebration in New York, July 4, 2010. [endtext]
Gothic: Kylie Minogue wore a sexy see-through leotard teamed with thigh high boots and a cape as she took to the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury for her performance during the Scissor Sisters' set
Kylie Minogue beamed as she took to the stage tonight for her Glastonbury debut.
The 42-year-old singer wore a sexy see-through leotard and thigh high boots with disco ball-type mirrored detailing as she performed during the Scissor Sisters set.
She performed Any Which Way at Glastonbury with the Scissor Sisters’ frontman Jake Shears, who co-wrote her new album Aphrodite, from which her new single All The Lovers is taken.
Delighted: Kylie couldn't stop smiling throughout her performance at the festival. She had to pull out in 2005 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer
It was a Glastonbury first for Kylie, who pulled out of the festival in 2005 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
And the broad smile on her face throughout her performance showed she couldn't have been happier to have finally made it to the world-famous music festival.
Speaking before her performance, Kylie said she couldn't wait to get back to performing live, explaining: 'It’s how I connect with people, that’s what I really wanted to do, get back on stage.'
The Scissor Sisters set was watched by thousands of people, including celebrity fan Kate Hudson, who is at the festival to support new boyfriend Matt Bellamy when he headlines the second night with his band Muse.
Happy: All three looked excited to be performing at Glastonbury, with Kylie grinning the entire time
Celebrity fan: Kate Hudson seemed to be enjoying herself as she watched the Scissor Sisters from her vantage point
Headlining act Muse's epic intergalactic rock sent Glastonbury into orbit tonight - and yet another top secret guest made an appearance - U2 guitarist The Edge.
U2 were booked to headline on Friday but had to pull out when Bono hurt his back.
The Edge joined the band on stage to play U2 classic Where the Streets Have No Name - to delirious scenes in the crowd.
Headlining act: Matt Bellamy of Muse takes to the stage as the headlining act of the second night of the festival
Enthusiastic: Bellamy, who was watched by new girlfriend Kate Hudson, thrilled the crowds with his songs
Muse stormed through a set that swooped from crunching guitars to delicate falsetto.
Singer Matt Bellamy gripped a mammoth crowd playing hits including Supermassive Black Hole, Plug in Baby and Time is Running Out.
And the light show which accompanied the music left many fans agog.
Bellamy, whose band last played the festival six years ago, said: 'Happy 40th Glastonbury - big cheer for Mr Eavis and his daughter.'
It's all too much: Security men were forced to get involved when fans at the front got a bit too rowdy
Earlier in the day, pop star Shakira proved that Hips Don't Lie - or indeed stay still - as she performed a series of body-contortions during her debut at Glastonbury.
The She Wolf singer wore a crop top, leggings and spangly-gold skirt as she took to the Pyramid stage this afternoon.
As if temperatures weren't hot enough at the festival, the singer managed to raise them further with her sexy routine.
Hips Don't Lie: Shakira shows off her amazing moves on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury earlier today
Stunning: The 33-year-old singer wowed the crowds with her belly-dancing moves and inventive routines
The 33-year-old shimmied her way around the stage - leaving many of the males in the audience transfixed on the big screens.
The Grammy-award winning singer packed in all her hits including Whenever, Wherever, She Wolf and Hips Don't Lie.
Before taking to the Pyramid Stage, Shakira wrote on Twitter: 'I'm so thrilled to be here!'
A message from 'Shakira HQ' later followed: '70,000 people doing the She Wolf howl sounds pretty darn amazing. Awwuuuuuu!'
In action: Thousands of male music fans were left transfixed by Shakira's amazingly flexible hips
She Wolf: The crowd certainly seemed to be enjoying Shakira's set, which included hit songs Whenever, Wherever, She Wolf and Hips Don't Lie
Shakira was just one of the big names making an appearance on Day Two of the world-famous music event.
Folksy singer Kate Nash donned a bizarre black and white striped dress, complete with red arm-warmers and dark maroon lipstick as she took to the Other Stage.
She told the crowd: 'Come on then, you're at Glastonbury for f***'s sake! Happy 40th anniversary Glastonbury!'
Lady in red (and black and white): Kate Nash wears heavy makeup as she takes to the Other Stage for her set
Colourful: Miss Nash's arm-warmers added some colour to her otherwise monochrome outfit
Super band The Dead Weather - featuring White Stripes frontman Jack White and The Kills singer Alison Mosshart - also received a rapturous welcome from the crowds, while Sting and Trudie Styler's daughter Coco Sumner made her Glastonbury debut with band I Blame Coco.
However, already tomorrow's crunch World Cup match is on many people's minds - the unanimous verdict being an England victory.
During their set on the Pyramid Stage, 90s favourites the Lightning Seeds prompted a mass singalong of 'football's coming home' during their hit Three Lions.
Lead singer Ian Broudie said: 'Go and win it England - beat Germany and Argentina and win the World Cup.'
A special big screen has been installed on site so festival-goers can watch the clash - and maybe their good vibes will come in handy if it goes to penalties.
The Dead Weather: Alison Mosshart of The Kills and Jack White on the drums take to the stage
Vocal adrenalin: Jack also showed off his singing skills when he took to the mike for a performance
So far Glastonbury is going well, with crime down from last year with just 277 reported incidents - compared with 23 more by this time in 2009.
However, police have seen a spike in thefts from tents. There have been 93 arrests of which 77 were drug related.
More than 2,000 people have been treated by the festival's medical team - most for heat related problems.
Doctors have advised people to cover up and drink plenty of water.
Glastonbury debut: Sting and Trudie Styler's daughter Coco Sumner in the Orange Chill And Charge area
But the heat is doing little to put off celebrities from coming to see their favourite stars perform.
Kelly Osbourne, Emma Watson, Pixie Geldof, Kate Hudson, Kate Moss and Sienna Miller have all been spotted enjoying the sights and sounds in Somerset.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGO86VjJu9sendofvid [starttext] By Daily Mail Reporter
National pride: Parade king Marc Anthony and his wife Jennifer Lopez make their way up Fifth Avenue during the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York
Jennifer Lopez has always been proud of her Puerto Rican heritage.
So Hollywood's most successful Latin American superstar couldn't have been prouder as she led a parade through the streets of New York on Puerto Rica day.
The 40-year-old waved her parents national flag with undisguised pride as she and husband Marc Anthony rode in the back seat of a limousine.
Revellers spilled out onto the streets to photograph the couple, blocking the roads. Jennifer, the mother of twins, showed off her slim figure in a strapless white dress.
Underneath she wore a black bra. While an unusual look, the bra prevented her from any accidental flashes of flesh due to her energetic waving.
Anthony wore a sash declaring him King Of the Parade.
Sharing a kiss: The couple were the center of attention
Flying the flag: Jennifer embraced the event, waving her husband's national colours
Like his wife the singer/songwriter is the son of Puerto Rican immigrants.
Jennifer grew up in the Bronx with her parents Guadalupe (née Rodríguez), a kindergarten teacher, and David Lopez, a computer specialist, who were both born in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Anthony was also born in New York, to Guillermina, a housewife, and Felipe Muñiz, a musician and hospital lunchroom worker.
Revealing outfit: Jennifer wore a black bra under her white strapless dress, to save her modesty
Last week Jennifer stole the show at the MTV Movie Awards with her hip-hop dance with actor Tom Cruise.
She gushed about the experience.
'I'm such a hard worker, and I'm kind of intense about my job. It's great to work with someone who is just as intense and passionate and crazy about getting everything right, she said.
'[Cruise] called me a month before and said, "I have this idea. I'm doing this thing for the MTV Movie Awards, and I want it to be a surprise",' she told Extra.
The Royal family: Anthony and Jennifer walk hand in hand through the crowd
Cruise performed in character as Les Grossman.
'The thing with that routine is that it is one of the hardest routines. But he did it. He really, really did it.
'And he did a great job. I was really proud of him.
Lopez also denied reports that she and Anthony had renewed their wedding vows. 'We didn't. This is an absolute lie,' The Back-Up Plan star said.
'We just had our anniversary and had some people over to the house.'
'Maybe we will one day...' she added.
No stopping them: After their convertible car broke down the two just swapped to a golf buggy
