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While filming for CNN's monthly film show The Screening Room, Myleene got the chance to be styled and photographed by Vanity Fair at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Incase you missed it we thought we'd post the video.

CNN The Screening Room airs the third Thursday of each month, visit our Screening Room page for more info.

As mentioned recently in her blog, Myleene has been away filming for a brand new documentary "The World's Youngest Daredevils". The show, to be aired later this year on Sky1, follows Myleene across the globe as she meets some of the world's bravest youngsters. Myleene traveled to a Mexican bull-fighting school that trains children as young as three; met a 12-year-old lion tamer; and encounter two pre-teen cage fighters in the US.

Talking about the show Myleene commented "I thought I'd seen some things in my life, but nothing prepared me for this show. Watching tiny kids fighting in a huge cage in Tennessee in America was a real eye opener, so shocking,"

The show will look at how the children are held in great acclaim in their own communities and cultures, despite their dangerous lives. We'll update you with transmission dates later this year.

Myleene returns to our screens on 2nd August resuming her role as presenter of 10 Years Younger on Channel 4. Following on from the success of the last series, the show features two women going head to head with one goal – to look younger. It's non-invasive techniques versus surgery – but which will get the best results?

The show features a new time slot airing at 5pm every week night for two weeks starting on Monday 2nd August 2010. We've added the transmission dates to Myleene's Schedule – so make sure you tune in to what is shaping up to be a very exciting series!

Learn more about 10 Years Younger at the Channel 4 website.

Starting on 15th January on ITV1 at 9PM, Popstar to Operastar is a brand new series for ITV1 in which best-selling recording artists from the world of pop discover if they’ve got what it takes to perform as opera divas. Hosted by the lovely Myleene Klass and Alan Titchmarsh, Popstar to Operastar will see the contestants rehearsing with their mentors and vocal coaches before taking to the stage for a live Friday night performance which will see one singer voted off each week.

Mentored by classical hit-singer Katherine Jenkins and famed tenor Rolando Villazon, the eight contestants will be trained to perform world famous opera songs – many of them learning to not only sing in a completely different style, but also a completely different language than they are used to.

After their performances the pop stars will be critiqued by a panel made up of their mentors Katherine and Rolando and two critics, international award-winning rock musician Meat Loaf together with TV presenter and Classic FM radio host Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.

Those taking part are:

• Alex James, who found fame as the bassist in Blur. The band had five number one albums and in 1995 won four Brits breaking a record for the most awards won in one year.
• Bernie Nolan, who sold over 25 million records worldwide as vocalist in the Nolan Sisters.
• Danny Jones, of hit boy-band McFly, who have had seven number one singles and hold the record for the youngest band ever to top the album chart twice.
• Darius Campbell (formerly Danesh) who rose to fame in ITV’s Pop Idol show and had number one hits in the UK with both his debut single and album.
• Jimmy Osmond, who sold over 100 million records worldwide as part of the Osmonds and is also a platinum selling solo artist.
• Kym Marsh, the Coronation Street star who found fame when she won ITV’s Popstars and became part of the band, Hear’Say, enjoying two number one singles and a number one album.
• Marcella Detroit, who was one half of the band, Shakespear’s Sister and sang lead vocals on their hit ‘Stay’ which was number one for eight weeks in the UK charts.
• Vanessa White, from the girl-band The Saturdays, who have had five top ten singles since their debut in 2008.

Myleene thinks the pop stars’ personalities are key to them being successful on Popstar to Operastar “a good voice is obviously essential but I think personality is more important. You have to be a good story teller and be able to translate extreme feelings and stories, often in other languages, to the audience and still remember your breathing.

“Their biggest challenge will be learning a completely different technique in such a short time span then having to fight the urge not to revert back to 'what's comfortable' – their pop voice – when faced with a live audience and millions of viewers. “

Myleene says she can’t wait to be involved with the series and thinks it will open the world of opera up to a whole new audience.

She adds, “It’s a series of perfect combinations for me. Classical and pop music, so both my worlds colliding into one. It’s also live TV so anything can happen as genuinely talented singers push themselves and their boundaries to see what they can achieve.

“I am extremely fortunate with the projects I’m offered as they're always 'one of a kind'. I'm excited that this kind of thing has never been seen on TV before, although I've had the chance to work with both opera and pop singers and the process and techniques are fascinating. It’s no mean feat to learn a different craft and then perform and take charge of it whilst also competing. It should prove interesting and entertaining.

“Large ladies warbling with horns on their heads has sadly given opera a misguided image. It’s simultaneously expressive, dramatic, tender, fierce and bold. Irrespective of the language it’s sung in, the message is always powerful and strong. You'd have to have a heart of stone not to be moved by some incredible pieces. It’s basically a direct line tothe heart.

“So this series will absolutely bring a wider audience to opera as it’s fascinating to see people challenge themselves as well as make some silly noises along the way! Plus, 'crossover classical' or 'popera' is everywhere now from Paul Potts to Susan Boyle.

“Also not forgetting tons of musicians like The Chemical Brothers are classically trained and that football fans sing along to opera all the time, probably not even realising it. TV ads and popular TV shows like The X Factor opening would be lost without opera and everyone from Kylie, Oasis, Celine Dion and Eminem have plagiarised the classical world.”

Myleene, whose debut solo classical album ‘Moving On’ entered the classical charts at number two and went on to break records in all genres, says opera could change the pop stars lives. She adds, “Well, it changed my life! My grandmother was an opera singer so I was raised on Wagner, Lehar and Strauss! I didn't always appreciate it when I was younger, but now I'm so thankful I've had it in my life. The sheer power, work and talent that's involved when singing opera is admirable and the stories, depth and characters are mesmerising. It’s no wonder that so many pop artists are either classically trained or take their influences from that world as its epic and has lasted generations.”

Make sure you tune in! Popstar to Operastar starts on the 15th January 2009, 9PM on ITV1.

Myleene will be returning to host The One Show for a week alongside John Sergeant, while regular presenters Christine Bleakley and Adrian Chiles are on holiday. Myleene originally presented The One Show in 2007 but stepped down after the birth of her daughter Ava.

The One Show, a magazine style show with topical reports, features and interviews from around the UK, airs weekly Monday to Friday. Myleene and John will be taking the helm during the week of 24-28th August, so make sure you tune in at 7pm on BBC 1.

To learn more about the One Show, visit the BBC One Show website

NBC announced today the complete cast and exciting hosts for its new groundbreaking live summer television event "I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!" that kicks off in America on Monday, June 1 with a two-hour special from 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET on NBC.

Heading into the jungle to compete in the wild for their favorite charities are: actor Stephen Baldwin, wife of former Illinois Governor Patti Blagojevich, supermodel and television star Janice Dickinson, multi-talented actor Lou Diamond Phillips, 2007 "American Idol" contestant Sanjaya Malakar, Spencer and Heidi Pratt , NBA great and television personality John Salley, WWE wrestler and beauty queen Torrie Wilson and comedy duo and real life best friends Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton, also known as Frangela.

Myleene Klass and Damien Fahey will bring their style, wit and experience to the show, where together they will serve as co-hosts, telecasting live from the wilds of Costa Rica.

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Myleene is the latest celebrity to get grilled in exactly five minutes by Matthew Stadlen in a series for the BBC News website. Myleene Klass tells Matt about her love of Mozart, where to see the stars and white bikinis.

View the great little interview over at the BBC News website.

"Pavane de Paris" by Myleene Klass

Check out Myleene's mobile movie "Pavane de Paris" filmed for her monthly 'The Screening Room' show on CNN International. Myleene explores filming your own movies with just a mobile phone and your imagination, oepning film direction to a whole new audience.

The movie is part of CNN's The Screening Room "Mobile Phone Movie Competition" – which anyone can enter! Myleene has as the complete details for you on YouTube, you just have to upload your own mobile movie as a video repsonse, simple. 

The Screening Room airs monthly on CNN International, visit the Screening Room website for more information.

After a successful debut in 2008 Myleene will continue her role as presenter for the Classical Brit Awards on the 14th May 2009 at the Royal Albert hall. This year sees the Classical Brits celebrating their 10 year anniverary, and Myleene can't wait to be a part of it.

“I am thrilled to be asked back for a second year to host the biggest event on the classical calendar, The Classical BRIT Awards. It is an event that is close to my heart and I am really looking forward to being a part of the 10th Anniversary celebrations and presenting what will be an unforgettable night. Now all I have to do is find a dress!”

The show will include performances from the world's biggest selling female classical artist Katherine Jenkins, legendary tenors José Carreras and Plácido Domingo of ‘The Three Tenors' and award winning 13 year old Faryl Smith.

The show is due to be broadcast on television after the event, details TBC.

For more information visit the Classical Brits website, for highlights from the 2008 show visit our Classical Brits section.

ITV has launched a new nationwide initiative, inviting the public via www.itv.com/feelgoodfactor to join some of ITV's biggest stars to shape up and make 2009 an altogether healthier year.

The Feelgood Factor is intended to link in with the Government's Change4Life campaign, described by the Department of Health as “a lifestyle revolution involving thousands of local organisations and charities which will help the nation eat well, move more and live longer”.

Hosted by Eamonn Holmes and Myleene Klass, The Feelgood Factor aims to inspire viewers to make simple changes to their lifestyle.

Myleene says: “The Feelgood Factor is going to be a great incentive for the public to have a look at their lifestyles. I'm learning all the time there's a healthier way of doing things. Being a mum makes the issue even more important for me and I'm always looking for ways to keep us fitter and healthier.

“I'm hoping some of my friends will be inspired to sign up for the Pound for Pound plan so I can sponsor them.”

With catch up shows planned for February and March, viewers will be able to see how the famous faces have got on with their new regimes as well as having a time frame to work within themselves. Catch the first show on Saturday 31st January at 5.50pm ITV1.

For more information on the show, visit the ITV Feel Good Factor website or our own Feel Good Factor section.