Premiere tempts wannabes

Beyonce Knowles would have hoped to attract an A-list crowd for the British premiere of her latest film.

But the celebrities who turned up to champion The Fighting Temptations can best be described as wannabe B-listers - the likes of Eastenders actor Dean Gaffney, So Solid Crew's Lisa Maffia, Richard Madeley and glamour models Jodie Marsh and Jordan rather than the cream of Hollywood.

Beyoncé, accompanied by her 6ft 11in bodyguard, "Shorty", added a touch of glitter, wearing a black long-sleeved Versace corset and knee-length skirt to last night's Leicester Square show and the party later.

The star, who previously appeared in the Austin Powers movie Goldmember, said: "I feel so blessed that everyone has come along to see me. I am cold but I have had a nice warm welcome."