This Week In Pictures - 04/02/2013

By Sarah Karmali And Ella Alexander

THE 2013 Super Bowl took place over the weekend, and while millions tuned in to watch the sporting action (between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers), it was Beyoncé Knowles' half-time spectacular that really stole the show. The event saw her reunite on-stage with her Destiny's Child band mates, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, for renditions of some of their most famous material - complete with matching black leather outfits, naturally.

The American national anthem was performed during the event by Alicia Keys, while Jennifer Hudson also made an appearance, fronting a choir of children from Sandy Hook elementary school - the scene of the tragic shooting that left 26 people dead in December last year.

While Beyoncé's mind-blowing performance has dominated our thoughts for the majority of the week, there have been a few other pictorial news moments to have hit fashion headlines. Miranda Kerr upheld her position as one of the world's most beautiful women as she hit the catwalk for Australian department store David Jones; preparation for the upcoming BAFTAs got underway; and the 2013 Oscars nominees gathered for a memorable photograph in Los Angeles.

Victoria Beckham shares a picture of her New York studio where she's currently getting ready for her autumn/winter 2013-14 show this weekend.

Miranda Kerr hits the catwalk for Australian department store David Jones in Sydney, wearing a floor-length Collette Dinnigan gown.

Karen Walker hires four models - Joyce Carpati, Linda Rodin, Lynn Dell and Ilona Royce Smithkin, aged between 65 and 92 - to front its latest eyewear campaign, photographed by Ari Seth Cohen. “For the industry, the choice of models probably means that style is an ageless phenomenon now,” said Walker. “There isn't a generational gap as their may once have been.”

The BAFTAs seating plan is revealed at The Royal Opera House, ahead of the award ceremony on Sunday February 10.

Thandie Newton attends a photocall at the ICA in London to promote One Billion Rising, a global campaign to end violence against women.

The Spice Girls and Jennifer Saunders gather at Harvey Nichols to launch the store's Spice-themed cocktails, launched to celebrated new musical Viva Forever!.

Karolina Kurkova, Coco Rocha, Nigel Barker and Naomi Campbell launch new model reality television show The Face in New York. The foursome stars as the series' judges.

The 2013 Academy Award nominees gather for the annual group photograph at the Oscars Luncheon in LA.

This year's nominee list includes Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain, Naomi Watts, Hugh Jackman, Bradley Cooper and Quvenzhane Wallis - the youngest ever person to be nominated in the Leading Actress category.

Hugh Jackman and Jessica Chastain applaud their fellow nominees.

Alexa Chung takes in The Detroit Pistons V New York Knicks basketball game in New York.

Angelica Huston gets behind the camera to direct a Donna Karan film, starring British actress Felicity Jones and Jack Davenport. Haven’t We Met Before is now available to watch on YouTube.

Alice Temperley offers a preview of her new spring/summer 2013 campaign, shot entirely using Instagram.

Beyoncé performs during the 2013 Super Bowl half-time show.

The designer behind Beyoncé's on-stage outfit, Rubin Singer, releases a sketch of the all-leather look.

The singer is joined on stage by her Destiny's Child band mates Kelly Rowland - in a custom-made Emilio Pucci leather bodysuit - and Michelle Williams, whose mini dress was also designed by Rubin Singer.

The singer entertains a crowd of over 70,000 inside the New Orleans Super Bowl stadium - while an estimated 100 million American viewers watched live on television.

The trio perform some of their biggest hits, including Bootylicious and Independent Women.

Following her admission to lip syncing at the Presidential Inauguration, Beyoncé delivers a spectacular live performance - including one of her most popular tracks, Single Ladies. 

Beyoncé launches into a typically high-energy dance routine, surrounded by a troupe of backing dancers and her all-female band - plus holographic versions of herself.

An aerial view of the vast New Orleans stadium during the half-time show.

The singer greets fans during her performance.

Beyoncé shares a backstage photo on her Tumblr page, showing the excited trio prior to the show.

Jennifer Hudson performs during the 2013 Super Bowl. The singer fronted a choir of students from Sandy Hook elementary school - the scene of the tragic shooting that left 26 dead in December 2012.

Alicia Keys rounds off the all-female list of performers at the 2013 Super Bowl.

The singer entertains the crowds with her rendition of the American National Anthem.

Shortly after the Super Bowl concert, Beyoncé announces the dates for her upcoming world tour, The Mrs Carter Show - accompanied by pictures of the singer in full regalia.

The tour will see the singer performing several dates in the UK between April 26 and May 12, spanning Manchester, Birmingham, Dublin and London's 02 arena. Tickets will be available from February 23, although 02 customers will be able to buy theirs 48 hours in advance from 9.30am on Thursday February 21.

from www.vogue.co.uk