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David Beckham Grows Beard to Look Like Wolverine

Bang — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:30:38 +0000

David Beckham wants to look like Wolverine.

The Los Angeles Galaxy soccer player quashed speculation he has grown a beard out of superstition because his team have reached the play-offs, and has revealed the real reason is because he wants to dress as the mutant Marvel superhero, played by Hugh Jackman in the ‘X-Men’ films, for Halloween.

The 34-year-old sportsman, who has sons Brooklyn, 10, Romeo, seven, and four-year-old Cruz with his wife, former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham said, “Halloween is coming up and I was thinking of Wolverine from ‘X-Men’. It’s not some play-off ritual. I’m just lazy and can’t be bothered to shave. And everybody keeps telling me to cut it and I’m stubborn.”

While David is proud of his beard, he recently topped a poll for having the worst facial hair in showbiz.

Siobhan McDermott, head buyer of feelunique.com, who commissioned the poll said, “Bad facial hair can be disastrous for even the best looking men.”

Although David’s facial growth has been met with disapproval, he has received support from the Beard Liberation Front.

The group’s organizer Keith Flett said, “He’s got a retro beard, if you look at it, it’s almost like mutton chops. It’s the kind of stuff soccer players had in the 70s. It’s an interesting choice because he could have gone for the designer style beard that is trendy and fashionable.”

David Beckham says becoming a father made him less selfish

Bang — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 05:15:30 +0000

David Beckham – who has three sons, Brooklyn, 10, Romeo, seven, and four-year-old Cruz with wife Victoria – admits he was self-obsessed before the birth of Brooklyn in March 1999 but now his children come before anything.

He said: “I was selfish before – everyone is. Until you have children you don’t realise how much it changes your life and how they become your main priority in terms of making sure they are OK, making sure they are happy. Me and Victoria are busy in our jobs and what we do as individuals. But there is nothing that compares to being a father. They are the most special boys in our lives and we would do anything for them.”

David, 34, recently revealed he is desperate for a daughter as he dreams of having a sister for his three boys.

He said: “I really want more kids and I hope it happens soon. I want a little girl. That would be amazing.”

Victoria Beckham is being bribed to return to the UK by her husband David

Bang — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:00:48 +0000

Soccer star David Beckham is reportedly so desperate to leave Los Angeles and move back to England, he has promised Victoria a luxurious fashion wing at their Hertfordshire mansion – nicknamed ‘Beckingham Palace’.

A source told Britain’s Daily Star newspaper: “David is desperate to lure Victoria back to England. He’s very honest with her about his ambitions. These include his dream of being the most-capped player in the history of English football.

“To fulfil this fantasy he needs to play for England in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

“But he knows his wife loves their new life in Hollywood.”

The sportsman has reportedly told the 35-year-old singer-turned-fashion designer – who already has a workshop in London – he will splash out on a lavish extension with mannequins, sewing machines and a mini-runway if she agrees to the move.

David, 34, is believed to be keen to leave his current club Los Angeles Galaxy after he was subjected to abuse from angry supporters.

The athlete has been linked to a number of English teams, including London sides Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

Tom Cruise is giving David and Victoria Beckham relationship advice

Bang — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:00:14 +0000

Tom Cruise has reportedly been telling David and Victoria Beckham what they need to do in order to maintain a healthy balance between work and their private life.

David, 34, and 35-year-old Victoria were living apart while the soccer star played for Italian club AC Milan on loan earlier this year. Tom thinks it will be bad for their marriage if they live separately again if David decides to leave current team Los Angeles Galaxy.

A source said: “After an evening with David, Tom decided to have a friendly chat with Victoria about the family’s future. He talked to her about David aging, his soccer career, the pressures of disgruntled fans, the loneliness when away from the family and how time apart can make marriages fail. She knows Tom has a point because she saw how her and David’s recent trip to the Seychelles really improved their relationship. It seems his heart-to-heart had an impact on her.”

Since returning to the US, David has been subjected to abuse from angry supporters and it is believed he is unsure about staying with Los Angeles Galaxy. He is under contract until 2012 but is expected to seek a loan move back to Italy or England next January so he can win a place in the England national team at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Victoria stayed in Los Angeles with the couple’s three sons – Brooklyn, 10, six-year-old Romeo and four-year-old Cruz – while David played in Italy and is believed to be reluctant to leave the US where she has carved herself out a successful fashion career.

Meanwhile, David is to star in an advert with Arnold Schwarzenegger. The superstar sportsman and ‘Terminator’ actor have agreed to appear in the campaign to promote California to tourists.

David will be seen playing soccer on a beach, but it is not yet known what Arnold – who is the governor of the US state – will do for the ads. A source said: “It will be a massive campaign.”

Becks hires Thunderbirds Tracy Island for 10th wedding anniversary

Bang — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:00:59 +0000

David Beckham has reportedly splashed out $200,000 to ensure he and wife Victoria are the only people on Tracy Island in the Seychelles – which featured in the 2004 film adaptation of the puppet TV series Thunderbirds.

A source said: “David and Victoria appear so in love. They have gone on lots of romantic walks, holding hands like a couple of newlyweds.”

The 34-year-old sportsman has hired a private chef and a team of 20 staff members – including a top security team – to look after Victoria and himself during their stay in the Indian Ocean tropical paradise and has arranged for the use of a helicopter and powerboat.

The source added to Britain’s The Sun newspaper: “This place is the best and so secluded. The security makes it like a spy base.”

The couple – who celebrated their anniversary on Saturday – spent the evening drinking vintage French wine which reportedly cost nearly $1000 a bottle.

David and 35-year-old Victoria – who have three sons together, Brooklyn, 10, Romeo, six, and four-year-old Cruz – married at Dublin’s Luttrellstown Castle on July 4 1999.

Lipstick Jungle Rescue Attempt Number… ?

Meieli Sawyer — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:40:54 +0000

NBC is planning on resurrecting Lipstick Jungle via what has been coined the “Friday Night Lights Treatment” through a deal with DirecTV. NBC has admitted that Lipstick Jungle’s fan base has been impressive enough to make them consider what it will take to keep it up and running, much like last year’s Friday Night Lights sister network deal to save the show.

“We have some incredible channels in our portfolio and we have sister networks that love the show as well” NBC’s Ben Sherman said at a conference yesterday. “We are analyzing what we need to do to keep that show on the air.”

Is this a shrewd move by NBC, and would you follow the show to another location?

David Beckham Gets Another Tattoo, Victoria Gets Mad

Meieli Sawyer — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:03:30 +0000

David Beckham’s made headlines with a new tattoo, one that Victoria Beckham is said to be furious over. According to recent reports, he debuted the new tat on the field in Dubai, where he was playing with AC Milan this week.

Beckham’s regular tattoo artist Louis Malloy (remember the incredibly boring guy from London Ink?) pulled off the tattoo with a Hebrew translation “My son, do not forget my teaching but keep my commands in your heart.” This accompanies another one reading “I am my beloved and my beloved is mine.”

Word has it that the Beckhams have had their fair share of dramz this year: supposedly the couple drummed up tension when they chose not to fly home for David’s dad’s 60th birthday– right after his heart attack. I guess they’re back at it since David added the new ink!

A source told the Daily Mail that “Victoria doesn’t think David should have any more tattoos and tried to stop him having another. She likes them but wants a bit of his skin to be left, but David went ahead with it anyway.”

Gavin Rossdale is “Best Celebrity Dad”

Meieli Sawyer — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:52:35 +0000

Gavin Rossdale has been honored with the title of “Best Celebrity Dad”! I’m sure it was a close call between Gavin Rossdale and Kevin Federline, who was graced with the “Father of the Year” Award this week by Las Vegas nightclub Prive. Ha. Which obviously represents a respected opinion on what makes for good parenting skills, right?

This time the award comes from a tabloid (only marginally better), but one thing’s definitely true: the nominees were pretty solid guys who seemed to deserve the award at least. In Touch named Ryan Philippe the runner-up for the award, with the following trailing behind: Tom Cruise, David Beckham, Adam Sandler, Jack Black, Will Smith, and Ben Affleck.

One question: where’s Brad Pitt? He has to handle twice the workload, and he does it with grace, too.