Alicia Keys had her unborn child blessed in a traditional Zulu ceremony while in South Africa for the World Cup.

The Grammy award-winning singer, who is around five months pregnant, joined hands with music producer fiancé Swizz Beatz for the outdoor blessing near Durban, on the country’s eastern coast.

Wearing tribal beads, Alicia and her baby were given Zulu names while standing under a fig tree known as the ‘healing tree’ by locals who believe it brings good fortune and health. The star, 29, had the ritual performed by female elders on Wednesday after arriving in South Africa the previous week to headline the World Cup Kick-Off Concert in Johannesburg.

The R&B diva was given a blue robe to cover her shoulders, while Swizz, 31, donned a red sarong and leopard print sash. Alicia was chosen to receive the blessing in return for her work with local children’s charity Bobbi Bear, whose workers are paid by the singer.

Bobbi Bear director Jackie Bradfield said yesterday: “Alicia has been made part of the tribal family because she really reached out to the people here. Alicia had to do a special dance with drums banging in the background, and was embraced by abused children who she has helped.

She was chosen for the ceremony as a thank-you, because she has done a lot to keep children’s lives afloat and for us to afford our support staff.” Alicia’s mother and brother were among a crowd of around 50 people who watched her by the tree where Bobbi Bear runs a weekly HIV clinic.

— Daily Mail

Secret’s out! Orlando Bloom is engaged to lingerie model Miranda Kerr

Orlando Bloom and Victoria’s Secret model Miranda Kerr are engaged to be married, his spokesperson has confirmed to Mail Online. The Pirates Of The Caribbean star, 32, quietly began dating the Australian brunette, 26, in 2007.

They briefly separated in 2008, according to sources at the time, but quickly reconciled. That same year he flew to her hometown of Sydney, Australia, to meet her parents. Orlando, who previously dated Superman Returns actress Kate Bosworth, reportedly proposed twice before, but the model was said to be reluctant to make the union official.

— Daily Mail

American Idol glam rocker Adam Lambert shows off new shaved haircut in Toronto

We’re used to enjoying the outrageous hairstyles of female pop stars such as Lady Gaga.

But glam rocker Adam Lambert proved it’s not just the girls who can play with their looks as he debuted an eye-catching new cut at the MuchMusic Awards in Toronto. The flamboyant 28-year-old teamed shaved sides with a Rihanna-esque flick of longer hair at the front. Lambert matched the new ‘do with a seemingly traditional suit, although the animal print tie and boots gave it a modern edge.

It was the first official outing for the Whataya Want From Me singer’s new look, after he sparked interest by posting a photo of his shaved head on Twitter. Lambert, who found fame after coming runner-up on last year’s American Idol, admitted he was shocked at the interest in his hair.

— Daily Mail