Posted by Newyork on 10:17 PM
By ANDREA MAGRATH
No one will bully him now: Justin Bieber has befriended Australian viral internet sensation Casey Heynes
One is a superstar, idolised by millions of fans around the globe, and the other was, until recently, an unknown student from the western suburbs of Sydney, Australia.
But when a video of school yard bullying victim Casey Heynes fighting back against his tormentors went viral, he caught the attention of Justin Bieber.
The singer, currently on tour Down Under, tracked down Casey after hearing about his story and invited him to his Melbourne concert.
Support: Justin invited Casey, who became a worldwide sensation when a video of him fighting off bullies went viral, to his concert in Melbourne
Justin, who has been vocal in his campaign to stop bullying, has called Casey a 'real life hero.'
Bieber alerted his 9.3 million Twitter followers to the YouTube video of Casey being punched repeatedly by bullies before snapping and 'body slamming' his attacker to the ground.
Since it was posted online in March, the video has been reported on and discussed in newspapers and on television shows across the globe including the Daily Mail as well as TMZ, CBS and The View.
Despite the violent way in which he reacted, support for Casey, who says he has suffered daily verbal and physical abuse since primary school, has been widespread.
Rising star: The 16-year-old bullying victim introduced Justin's hit song Never Say Never
'When I first saw it on TMZ I thought, this is crazy, like I couldn't believe it, it's amazing,' 17-year-old Justin told Casey backstage.
'It shows everybody else that you have to stand up for yourself and you can't just take it.
'The first thing you should do is go tell someone, but then you might have to hit back, sometimes you have to so I think that was important for you, especially in that situation. I'm proud of you — and so many other people are.'
Meet and greet: Justin told Casey and his family, 'I'm proud of you - and so many other people are'
Bieber invited Casey, dubbed 'Casey the Punisher' onstage, where they hugged and Justin asked him to introduce his next song Never Say Never.
After the show Justin tweeted: 'Pretty special night tonight in MELBOURNE....surprised someone me and the team look up to. A kid with a lot of courage.
'This is Casey the punisher...a kid who stood up for himself against bullying. A real life hero.
He added: 'Well 2nite we tracked down Casey and his family and flew him to the show. Thank you Casey (sic).'
Fellow internet sensations: The singer, who rose to fame on YouTube, tracked down Casey and his family and flew them to Melbourne
In the 40-second video, the bully is filmed prodding Casey in the face and stomach while fellow students laugh and encourage him.
After taking the abuse for a period of time Casey suddenly snaps, picks up his smaller attacker and slams him down onto the concrete ground in a powerful wrestling move.
Fighting back: A video of Casey being punched in his western Sydney school yard before snapping and 'body slamming' his attacker against the ground has received worldwide attention
In an interview aired in March with A Current Affair, Casey says said he had never reacted like that before, but this time, 'Everything had built up over three years.
'All the anger came out of it.'
But he does not promote violent retaliation as a way of dealing with bullies. 'Try to walk away,' he advised. 'But if a fight starts, sometimes things happen.'
With one of the globes biggest stars in his corner, it doesn't look like Casey will be bullied again.
Justin Bieber Meets Casey Heynes (Bully Hero) - TV Interview
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Posted by Newyork on 10:17 PM
By ANDREA MAGRATH
No one will bully him now: Justin Bieber has befriended Australian viral internet sensation Casey Heynes
One is a superstar, idolised by millions of fans around the globe, and the other was, until recently, an unknown student from the western suburbs of Sydney, Australia.
But when a video of school yard bullying victim Casey Heynes fighting back against his tormentors went viral, he caught the attention of Justin Bieber.
The singer, currently on tour Down Under, tracked down Casey after hearing about his story and invited him to his Melbourne concert.
Support: Justin invited Casey, who became a worldwide sensation when a video of him fighting off bullies went viral, to his concert in Melbourne
Justin, who has been vocal in his campaign to stop bullying, has called Casey a 'real life hero.'
Bieber alerted his 9.3 million Twitter followers to the YouTube video of Casey being punched repeatedly by bullies before snapping and 'body slamming' his attacker to the ground.
Since it was posted online in March, the video has been reported on and discussed in newspapers and on television shows across the globe including the Daily Mail as well as TMZ, CBS and The View.
Despite the violent way in which he reacted, support for Casey, who says he has suffered daily verbal and physical abuse since primary school, has been widespread.
Rising star: The 16-year-old bullying victim introduced Justin's hit song Never Say Never
'When I first saw it on TMZ I thought, this is crazy, like I couldn't believe it, it's amazing,' 17-year-old Justin told Casey backstage.
'It shows everybody else that you have to stand up for yourself and you can't just take it.
'The first thing you should do is go tell someone, but then you might have to hit back, sometimes you have to so I think that was important for you, especially in that situation. I'm proud of you — and so many other people are.'
Meet and greet: Justin told Casey and his family, 'I'm proud of you - and so many other people are'
Bieber invited Casey, dubbed 'Casey the Punisher' onstage, where they hugged and Justin asked him to introduce his next song Never Say Never.
After the show Justin tweeted: 'Pretty special night tonight in MELBOURNE....surprised someone me and the team look up to. A kid with a lot of courage.
'This is Casey the punisher...a kid who stood up for himself against bullying. A real life hero.
He added: 'Well 2nite we tracked down Casey and his family and flew him to the show. Thank you Casey (sic).'
Fellow internet sensations: The singer, who rose to fame on YouTube, tracked down Casey and his family and flew them to Melbourne
In the 40-second video, the bully is filmed prodding Casey in the face and stomach while fellow students laugh and encourage him.
After taking the abuse for a period of time Casey suddenly snaps, picks up his smaller attacker and slams him down onto the concrete ground in a powerful wrestling move.
Fighting back: A video of Casey being punched in his western Sydney school yard before snapping and 'body slamming' his attacker against the ground has received worldwide attention
In an interview aired in March with A Current Affair, Casey says said he had never reacted like that before, but this time, 'Everything had built up over three years.
'All the anger came out of it.'
But he does not promote violent retaliation as a way of dealing with bullies. 'Try to walk away,' he advised. 'But if a fight starts, sometimes things happen.'
With one of the globes biggest stars in his corner, it doesn't look like Casey will be bullied again.
Justin Bieber Meets Casey Heynes (Bully Hero) - TV Interview
source: dailymail
Posted by Newyork on 10:16 PM
By ANDREA MAGRATH
No one will bully him now: Justin Bieber has befriended Australian viral internet sensation Casey Heynes
One is a superstar, idolised by millions of fans around the globe, and the other was, until recently, an unknown student from the western suburbs of Sydney, Australia.
But when a video of school yard bullying victim Casey Heynes fighting back against his tormentors went viral, he caught the attention of Justin Bieber.
The singer, currently on tour Down Under, tracked down Casey after hearing about his story and invited him to his Melbourne concert.
Support: Justin invited Casey, who became a worldwide sensation when a video of him fighting off bullies went viral, to his concert in Melbourne
Justin, who has been vocal in his campaign to stop bullying, has called Casey a 'real life hero.'
Bieber alerted his 9.3 million Twitter followers to the YouTube video of Casey being punched repeatedly by bullies before snapping and 'body slamming' his attacker to the ground.
Since it was posted online in March, the video has been reported on and discussed in newspapers and on television shows across the globe including the Daily Mail as well as TMZ, CBS and The View.
Despite the violent way in which he reacted, support for Casey, who says he has suffered daily verbal and physical abuse since primary school, has been widespread.
Rising star: The 16-year-old bullying victim introduced Justin's hit song Never Say Never
'When I first saw it on TMZ I thought, this is crazy, like I couldn't believe it, it's amazing,' 17-year-old Justin told Casey backstage.
'It shows everybody else that you have to stand up for yourself and you can't just take it.
'The first thing you should do is go tell someone, but then you might have to hit back, sometimes you have to so I think that was important for you, especially in that situation. I'm proud of you — and so many other people are.'
Meet and greet: Justin told Casey and his family, 'I'm proud of you - and so many other people are'
Bieber invited Casey, dubbed 'Casey the Punisher' onstage, where they hugged and Justin asked him to introduce his next song Never Say Never.
After the show Justin tweeted: 'Pretty special night tonight in MELBOURNE....surprised someone me and the team look up to. A kid with a lot of courage.
'This is Casey the punisher...a kid who stood up for himself against bullying. A real life hero.
He added: 'Well 2nite we tracked down Casey and his family and flew him to the show. Thank you Casey (sic).'
Fellow internet sensations: The singer, who rose to fame on YouTube, tracked down Casey and his family and flew them to Melbourne
In the 40-second video, the bully is filmed prodding Casey in the face and stomach while fellow students laugh and encourage him.
After taking the abuse for a period of time Casey suddenly snaps, picks up his smaller attacker and slams him down onto the concrete ground in a powerful wrestling move.
Fighting back: A video of Casey being punched in his western Sydney school yard before snapping and 'body slamming' his attacker against the ground has received worldwide attention
In an interview aired in March with A Current Affair, Casey says said he had never reacted like that before, but this time, 'Everything had built up over three years.
'All the anger came out of it.'
But he does not promote violent retaliation as a way of dealing with bullies. 'Try to walk away,' he advised. 'But if a fight starts, sometimes things happen.'
With one of the globes biggest stars in his corner, it doesn't look like Casey will be bullied again.
Justin Bieber Meets Casey Heynes (Bully Hero) - TV Interview
source: dailymail
Posted by Newyork on 10:16 PM
By ANDREA MAGRATH
No one will bully him now: Justin Bieber has befriended Australian viral internet sensation Casey Heynes
One is a superstar, idolised by millions of fans around the globe, and the other was, until recently, an unknown student from the western suburbs of Sydney, Australia.
But when a video of school yard bullying victim Casey Heynes fighting back against his tormentors went viral, he caught the attention of Justin Bieber.
The singer, currently on tour Down Under, tracked down Casey after hearing about his story and invited him to his Melbourne concert.
Support: Justin invited Casey, who became a worldwide sensation when a video of him fighting off bullies went viral, to his concert in Melbourne
Justin, who has been vocal in his campaign to stop bullying, has called Casey a 'real life hero.'
Bieber alerted his 9.3 million Twitter followers to the YouTube video of Casey being punched repeatedly by bullies before snapping and 'body slamming' his attacker to the ground.
Since it was posted online in March, the video has been reported on and discussed in newspapers and on television shows across the globe including the Daily Mail as well as TMZ, CBS and The View.
Despite the violent way in which he reacted, support for Casey, who says he has suffered daily verbal and physical abuse since primary school, has been widespread.
Rising star: The 16-year-old bullying victim introduced Justin's hit song Never Say Never
'When I first saw it on TMZ I thought, this is crazy, like I couldn't believe it, it's amazing,' 17-year-old Justin told Casey backstage.
'It shows everybody else that you have to stand up for yourself and you can't just take it.
'The first thing you should do is go tell someone, but then you might have to hit back, sometimes you have to so I think that was important for you, especially in that situation. I'm proud of you — and so many other people are.'
Meet and greet: Justin told Casey and his family, 'I'm proud of you - and so many other people are'
Bieber invited Casey, dubbed 'Casey the Punisher' onstage, where they hugged and Justin asked him to introduce his next song Never Say Never.
After the show Justin tweeted: 'Pretty special night tonight in MELBOURNE....surprised someone me and the team look up to. A kid with a lot of courage.
'This is Casey the punisher...a kid who stood up for himself against bullying. A real life hero.
He added: 'Well 2nite we tracked down Casey and his family and flew him to the show. Thank you Casey (sic).'
Fellow internet sensations: The singer, who rose to fame on YouTube, tracked down Casey and his family and flew them to Melbourne
In the 40-second video, the bully is filmed prodding Casey in the face and stomach while fellow students laugh and encourage him.
After taking the abuse for a period of time Casey suddenly snaps, picks up his smaller attacker and slams him down onto the concrete ground in a powerful wrestling move.
Fighting back: A video of Casey being punched in his western Sydney school yard before snapping and 'body slamming' his attacker against the ground has received worldwide attention
In an interview aired in March with A Current Affair, Casey says said he had never reacted like that before, but this time, 'Everything had built up over three years.
'All the anger came out of it.'
But he does not promote violent retaliation as a way of dealing with bullies. 'Try to walk away,' he advised. 'But if a fight starts, sometimes things happen.'
With one of the globes biggest stars in his corner, it doesn't look like Casey will be bullied again.
Justin Bieber Meets Casey Heynes (Bully Hero) - TV Interview
source: dailymail
Posted by Newyork on 10:16 PM
By ANDREA MAGRATH
No one will bully him now: Justin Bieber has befriended Australian viral internet sensation Casey Heynes
One is a superstar, idolised by millions of fans around the globe, and the other was, until recently, an unknown student from the western suburbs of Sydney, Australia.
But when a video of school yard bullying victim Casey Heynes fighting back against his tormentors went viral, he caught the attention of Justin Bieber.
The singer, currently on tour Down Under, tracked down Casey after hearing about his story and invited him to his Melbourne concert.
Support: Justin invited Casey, who became a worldwide sensation when a video of him fighting off bullies went viral, to his concert in Melbourne
Justin, who has been vocal in his campaign to stop bullying, has called Casey a 'real life hero.'
Bieber alerted his 9.3 million Twitter followers to the YouTube video of Casey being punched repeatedly by bullies before snapping and 'body slamming' his attacker to the ground.
Since it was posted online in March, the video has been reported on and discussed in newspapers and on television shows across the globe including the Daily Mail as well as TMZ, CBS and The View.
Despite the violent way in which he reacted, support for Casey, who says he has suffered daily verbal and physical abuse since primary school, has been widespread.
Rising star: The 16-year-old bullying victim introduced Justin's hit song Never Say Never
'When I first saw it on TMZ I thought, this is crazy, like I couldn't believe it, it's amazing,' 17-year-old Justin told Casey backstage.
'It shows everybody else that you have to stand up for yourself and you can't just take it.
'The first thing you should do is go tell someone, but then you might have to hit back, sometimes you have to so I think that was important for you, especially in that situation. I'm proud of you — and so many other people are.'
Meet and greet: Justin told Casey and his family, 'I'm proud of you - and so many other people are'
Bieber invited Casey, dubbed 'Casey the Punisher' onstage, where they hugged and Justin asked him to introduce his next song Never Say Never.
After the show Justin tweeted: 'Pretty special night tonight in MELBOURNE....surprised someone me and the team look up to. A kid with a lot of courage.
'This is Casey the punisher...a kid who stood up for himself against bullying. A real life hero.
He added: 'Well 2nite we tracked down Casey and his family and flew him to the show. Thank you Casey (sic).'
Fellow internet sensations: The singer, who rose to fame on YouTube, tracked down Casey and his family and flew them to Melbourne
In the 40-second video, the bully is filmed prodding Casey in the face and stomach while fellow students laugh and encourage him.
After taking the abuse for a period of time Casey suddenly snaps, picks up his smaller attacker and slams him down onto the concrete ground in a powerful wrestling move.
Fighting back: A video of Casey being punched in his western Sydney school yard before snapping and 'body slamming' his attacker against the ground has received worldwide attention
In an interview aired in March with A Current Affair, Casey says said he had never reacted like that before, but this time, 'Everything had built up over three years.
'All the anger came out of it.'
But he does not promote violent retaliation as a way of dealing with bullies. 'Try to walk away,' he advised. 'But if a fight starts, sometimes things happen.'
With one of the globes biggest stars in his corner, it doesn't look like Casey will be bullied again.
Justin Bieber Meets Casey Heynes (Bully Hero) - TV Interview
source: dailymail
Posted by Newyork on 10:16 PM
By ANDREA MAGRATH
No one will bully him now: Justin Bieber has befriended Australian viral internet sensation Casey Heynes
One is a superstar, idolised by millions of fans around the globe, and the other was, until recently, an unknown student from the western suburbs of Sydney, Australia.
But when a video of school yard bullying victim Casey Heynes fighting back against his tormentors went viral, he caught the attention of Justin Bieber.
The singer, currently on tour Down Under, tracked down Casey after hearing about his story and invited him to his Melbourne concert.
Support: Justin invited Casey, who became a worldwide sensation when a video of him fighting off bullies went viral, to his concert in Melbourne
Justin, who has been vocal in his campaign to stop bullying, has called Casey a 'real life hero.'
Bieber alerted his 9.3 million Twitter followers to the YouTube video of Casey being punched repeatedly by bullies before snapping and 'body slamming' his attacker to the ground.
Since it was posted online in March, the video has been reported on and discussed in newspapers and on television shows across the globe including the Daily Mail as well as TMZ, CBS and The View.
Despite the violent way in which he reacted, support for Casey, who says he has suffered daily verbal and physical abuse since primary school, has been widespread.
Rising star: The 16-year-old bullying victim introduced Justin's hit song Never Say Never
'When I first saw it on TMZ I thought, this is crazy, like I couldn't believe it, it's amazing,' 17-year-old Justin told Casey backstage.
'It shows everybody else that you have to stand up for yourself and you can't just take it.
'The first thing you should do is go tell someone, but then you might have to hit back, sometimes you have to so I think that was important for you, especially in that situation. I'm proud of you — and so many other people are.'
Meet and greet: Justin told Casey and his family, 'I'm proud of you - and so many other people are'
Bieber invited Casey, dubbed 'Casey the Punisher' onstage, where they hugged and Justin asked him to introduce his next song Never Say Never.
After the show Justin tweeted: 'Pretty special night tonight in MELBOURNE....surprised someone me and the team look up to. A kid with a lot of courage.
'This is Casey the punisher...a kid who stood up for himself against bullying. A real life hero.
He added: 'Well 2nite we tracked down Casey and his family and flew him to the show. Thank you Casey (sic).'
Fellow internet sensations: The singer, who rose to fame on YouTube, tracked down Casey and his family and flew them to Melbourne
In the 40-second video, the bully is filmed prodding Casey in the face and stomach while fellow students laugh and encourage him.
After taking the abuse for a period of time Casey suddenly snaps, picks up his smaller attacker and slams him down onto the concrete ground in a powerful wrestling move.
Fighting back: A video of Casey being punched in his western Sydney school yard before snapping and 'body slamming' his attacker against the ground has received worldwide attention
In an interview aired in March with A Current Affair, Casey says said he had never reacted like that before, but this time, 'Everything had built up over three years.
'All the anger came out of it.'
But he does not promote violent retaliation as a way of dealing with bullies. 'Try to walk away,' he advised. 'But if a fight starts, sometimes things happen.'
With one of the globes biggest stars in his corner, it doesn't look like Casey will be bullied again.
Justin Bieber Meets Casey Heynes (Bully Hero) - TV Interview
source: dailymail
Posted by Newyork on 6:07 PM
By Daily Mail Reporter
Heely good: Gwen Stefani wears towering shoes as she carries her bag and her son Zuma today in London
Being a Hollywood mother doesn't mean abandoning your love of high fashion - at least for some A-list ladies.
Gwen Stefani and Ashlee Simpson both showed off their stylish sides as they carried out their parental duties today.
Gwen looked teamed her casual outfit with towering tan coloured heels as she carried her sleepy two-year-old toddler Zuma out of her car in London.
Fashionista: Ashlee Simpson shows off her stylish side as she carries son Bronx through Studio City in Los Angeles today
Meanwhile, Ashlee Simpson also looked trendy in a grey hat, sunglasses, light brown miniskirt and chunky heels for a stroll through the Studio City area of Los Angeles.
But the 26-year-old didn't seem to find her towering heels much of a hindrance, and smiling, she carried her growing two-year-old son Bronx with ease.
The star filed for divorce from her rock star husband Pete Wentz in February this year, citing irreconcilable differences, but the couple are raising their son together.
Low key: Alanis Morissette looks casual in flip flops and a baggy outfit as she holds her baby son Ever alongside husband Mario 'Souleye' Treadway today
But some celebrity mothers prefer a more low key look.
Singer Alanis Morissette, 36, looked casual in baggy trousers, cardigan and flip flops, as she carried her four-month-old son Ever through Los Angeles, alongside her husband Mario 'Souleye' Treadway.
Also embracing the 'earth mother' vibe, Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo looked a far-cry from a glamorous TV star as she strolled through New York today.
Wearing a denim jacket and jeans, the 41-year-old actress wheeled her 18-month-old daughter Stella through the city.
Low key: Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo looked casual in denim as she strolled around New York with her daughter Stella today
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Posted by Newyork on 9:07 AM
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Dramatic: Rihanna and Beyonce are both striking in black at the 'Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty' Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
It is the fashion industry's night of nights, and as two of the fiercest celebrities around, Rihanna and Beyonce were always going to give the models and designers a run for the money.
Beyonce, who has dropped a few dress sizes in recent months, decided to show off her newly svelte figure in an extremely tight gown by Emilio Pucci last night at the Costume Institute Gala in New York.
And while, other than a cut-out of her décolletage, the 29-year-old singer remained covered up in her breathtaking gown, Rihanna turned heads in a daring Stella McCartney dress that left little to the imagination.
Risqué: From the front Rihanna's lace Stella McCartney gown appears rather demure with just a subtle hint of skin, but as she turned around the daring slashed side was revealed
Rihanna, 23, dazzled in the lacy number which she teamed with strappy Christian Louboutin heels and long, red braided hair.
From the front, the singer's dress appeared rather conservative with just a subtle hint of skin on show.
But as she turned around, Rihanna revealed a daring slit up the side of the dress, held together with sheer mesh.
Rihanna came close to revealing far too much flesh as she bent down to adjust her train
Breathe in: Beyonce and husband Jay-Z pose for photographers before he and an assistant held her up the stairs in her tight-fitting Emilio Pucci gown
Beyonce was joined by her husband Jay-Z and showed off her figure in a form-fitting black fishtail gown with exquisite gold embroidery.
The stunning dress had a high neck design, complete with a cut out oval panel which revealed her décolletage.
Of course, having her husband by her side proved helpful because the tight-fitting nature of the ensemble meant it the Single Ladies singer needed assistance climbing the stairs.
Facing the photographers: Beyonce puts her eye-catching dress forward for judgement on the red carpet
Drama: Ashley Greene and Jennifer Hudson dazzle in neutral gowns with dramatic skirts
Pristine: Glamorous Nicole Richie, adventurous Serena Williams and sleek Freida Pinto all chose clean white in very different styles
The Met Gala is one of the biggest events in the fashion calendar and is held every year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This year the event has been dedicated to designer Alexander McQueen, who took his own life last February.
Beyonce has recently returned to the States from Paris where she has been working on new material ahead of her much anticipated comeback
Radiant in red: Gisele Bundchen paid tribute to Alexander McQueen, Twilight star Kristen Stewart wore patterned Proenza Schouler and Glee actress Lea Michele was chic in silk Escada
Golden Girls: Sarah Jessica Parker also paid tribute to her friend Alexander McQueen, Gossip Girl Blake Lively in Chanel Couture
She is set to feature on an upcoming track with Jay-Z and Kanye West and is believed to have laid down some vocals while in Europe.
Other guests at the event included Jennifer Lopez, Brooklyn Decker and Rosie Huntington Whitely.
The three ladies all went for pink gowns, with Victoria's Secret model Rosie being the most daring in a dress which was split from the neck down to her navel.
Glistening: Gwyneth Paltrow in a Stella McCartney column dress, Salma Hayek wore floaty Alexander McQueen, Naomi Watts also dazzled in Stella McCartney and Kristen Bell in golden Tory Burch
Star-spangled: Madonna was more conservative than usual in a blue Stella McCartney gown
Dark beauties: Penelope Cruz wore Oscar de la Renta, Leighton Meester kept it short in a Louis Vuitton dress, and Demi Moore wore Prabal Gurung
Actresses Maggie Gyllenhaal, Eva Mendes along with singer Madonna all wore varying shades of blue.
Maggie's form fitting ensemble appeared to be slightly see-through around the chest while Madonna's attire, complete with silver stars, was a demure choice compared to the more 'out there' designs she usually wears to such events.
Isla Fisher also chose sparkly blue Tory Burch, while Eva Mendes went for an asymmetrical Stella McCartney.
Rock stars and their ladies: Mick Jagger and his designer girlfriend L'Wrenn Scott attended, as did Paul McCartney and Nancy Shevell
Good-looking duos: Orlando Bloom accompanied wife Miranda Kerr, in a ballerina-style dress by Marchesa, while Fergie, also in Marchesa, attended with husband Josh Duhamel
McCartney was a popular choice on the night with Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna and Iman all wearing designs by the Brit.
Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, Gwyneth, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristen Bell, Naomi Watts and Renee Zellweger all chose flattering and dazzling gold gowns.
While gold was the most popular choice of the evening, some brave starlets chose colourful dresses - Isabel Lucas was ethereal in coral Louis Vuitton, Zoe Saldana wore lemon Calvin Klein, while Jinnfer Goodwin snubbed designer labels for a jade green Topshop Unique frock.
Haute Couture twins: Ashley Olsen wore dramatic Christian Dior, while sister Mary-Kate wore bright red Givenchy
Hits and misses: Diane Kruger, in Jason Wu, was a style winner, while Christina Hendricks received mixed reactions for her Carolina Herrera gown
The Olsen twins were typically high fashion in Christian Dior (Ashley) and Givenchy (Mary-Kate) Haute Couture.
The young starlets of screen and song including Blake Lively and Leighton Meester of Gossip Girl, Twilight stars Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning and Ashley Greene, Glee's Lea Michele and singer Taylor Swift all managed to shine just as brightly as more seasoned industry names in their colourful assortment of gowns.
The men were not forgotten, with Miranda Kerr, Jessica Also and Fergie bringing along husbands Orlando Bloom, Cash Warren and Josh Duhamel respectively.
Feeling blue: Isla Fisher wore sparkly Tory Burch, Eva Mendes rocked an asymmetrical Stella McCartney
Young pretty things: Dakota Fanning wore sweet floral Valentino while a grown-up Taylor Swift wore J. Mendel
Plus one: Colin Firth with wife Livia Giuggioli and Anna Wintour with daughter Bee Shaffer
A Star-packed Met Costume Gala for McQueen
Alexander McQueen honoured at Met Gala
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Support: Justin invited Casey, who became a worldwide sensation when a video of him fighting off bullies went viral, to his concert in Melbourne
Rising star: The 16-year-old bullying victim introduced Justin's hit song Never Say Never
Meet and greet: Justin told Casey and his family, 'I'm proud of you - and so many other people are'
Fellow internet sensations: The singer, who rose to fame on YouTube, tracked down Casey and his family and flew them to Melbourne 
Fighting back: A video of Casey being punched in his western Sydney school yard before snapping and 'body slamming' his attacker against the ground has received worldwide attention
