Madonna reveals pregnancy cravings

Madonna was accompanied by boyfriend Guy Ritchie

Mother-to-be Madonna confessed to cravings for eggs, olives and crisps as she proudly showed off her swelling tummy at the premiere of her latest movie.

Arriving at the Odeon West End in London's Leicester Square on Tuesday night for the screening of The Next Best Thing, she joked that it was "almost impossible" to find the right thing to wear when pregnant.

Madonna with her co-star Rupert Everett

The superstar arrived at the premiere with her boyfriend Guy Ritchie and co-star Rupert Everett and spoke about how much she loved being in Britain.

Adopting a British accent the star said: "I love the countryside, I love a nice glass of stout and I love my boyfriend."

The 41-year-old singer and actress wore an ankle-length black dress and long frock coat through which her bump was clearly visible.

The child, her second, is due in September.

Eggs, olives and crisps

In the film - released on 23 June - she plays a single woman who asks a gay friend, played by Everett, to father her child.

She laughed off the coincidence that she is pregnant in real life while promoting the film.

"Well, I wasn't pregnant when I was making the movie and I didn't know I was going to be pregnant - life imitates art sometimes," she said.

Asked about her pregnancy Madonna said she craved "eggs and olives". She added: "I'd like a packet of crisps right now."

There has been speculation about whether Madonna plans to settle permanently in the UK with Ritchie, director of hit movie Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, or return to the US, but she would not be drawn on her plans.

Paula Yates 'tearful'

Also at the premiere - which raised money for HIV and Aids charity Crusaid - was Paula Yates, who was swaying as she arrived, walking unevenly in front of the crowd gathered outside the cinema.

Inside Yates looked tearful and emotional as she tried to shield herself from photographers.

Paula Yates: looked tearful and emotional

Other guests at the screening included model and TV presenter Melinda Messenger, wearing a black bodice and trousers, who was accompanied by husband Wayne Roberts.

EastEnders star Michael Greco, model Sophie Anderton, Simply Red star Mick Hucknall and singer Natalie Imbruglia were also at the event.

Other guests included Spice Girl Mel C and Jay Brown from boy band Five, making their first public appearance together.