Beckham named 'Sexiest Man On The Planet'

Soccer ace David Beckham has been been crowned "The Sexiest Man on the Planet 2012".

The 36-year-old has been awarded the title in heat magazine's inaugural 101 Hottest Hunks in the World list 2012.

Beckham beats a host of actors to the top spot including, Ryan Gosling, Ryan Reynolds and Bradley Cooper, who came second, third and fourth respectively.

"Heat is known for showcasing the hottest celebrity men each week, but this is the first time we've compiled a definitive list of the sexiest men in the world. Our readers and panel of experts clearly have impeccable taste as there is genuinely no one more deserving of the title Sexiest Man on the Planet 2012 than David Beckham...." contactmusic.com quoted heat editor Lucie Cave as saying.

Other stars who made it to the top 10 list includes Robert Pattinson, Tom Hardy, Johnny Depp and Zac Efron.

Each one of them was judged on the basis of their talent, sex appeal, dress sense, and personality.

Posh and Becks splurge 35k pounds on Christmas trees!

David and Victoria Beckham splashed out 35,000 pounds on six Christmas trees for their house in England.

The celebrity sports couple are set to fly into London next weekend and will take their children straight to their lavishly decorated Beckingham Palace home.

37-year-old Victoria has reportedly gone wild for the special occasion, spending a bomb on six bespoke Christmas trees and having them decorated by exclusive London store Fortnum and Mason.

The former Spice Girl called in the posh shop to provide extravagant decorations for six 10-foot trees, which will be in place at their palatial Hertfordshire home by the time they arrive.

She spent 5,000 pounds to decorate each tree, plus another 5,000 pounds for extra decorations around the house.

“Victoria wanted the best of everything and liaised with the store directly to organise ­decorations,” the Mirror quoted a source as saying.

“She seemed really excited about Christmas, knew what she wanted and was very specific.

“She ordered silver and glass decorations only, covering all six of the trees throughout the main rooms of the house and lots of decorations for the hallways.

“The trees are decorated in the same style as the trees in the London store’s ‘silver room’.

“Victoria wanted everything done very quickly. Fortnum and Mason had workers in and out of the house within a day.

“David and Victoria love everything about the festive season and wanted everything just right for their three boys and, of course, for Harper’s first family Christmas,” the source added.

Beckhams splash £400,000 on Harper Seven childcare

David and Victoria Beckham are reportedly spending over £400,000 on childcare for their newborn daughter Harper Seven.

The A-list couple have recruited three nannies to provide round the clock care to their four-week old baby, according to the Daily Star.

"They definitely have someone with them at all times," a source claimed. "Their team of nannies is set to leave them with a monster £438,000-a-year bill."

The Beckhams previously took legal action against former helper Abbie Gibson for revealing details of their private life to a tabloid newspaper in 2005. The case ended when their ex-employee made an official apology for her actions.

Two nannies decided to quit their posts in 2007 after finding that life with the Beckhams had become "a nightmare".

David recently joked that he will "need a shotgun" to properly protect Harper Seven.

Invitation to Royal Couple from BECKHAMS

David and Victoria Beckham have invited Prince William and Duchess Catherine to meet their new daughter, Harper Seven.

Victoria, 37, who already has three sons with David, 36, has given birth to her first daughter in Los Angeles, on Sunday.

The Beckhams, who attended the royal wedding on April 29, have requested the royal couple to come and meet the new born the next time they are in the UK, reported Contactmusic.

"David and Victoria are so proud of their little daughter. As soon as they are next in Hertfordshire at Beckingham Palace they want the duke and duchess to come and see Harper.

"It'll be a special moment for David and Victoria," said a friend close to the couple.

David and William struck up a close friendship after they worked together on England's failed bid for the 2018 soccer World Cup.

Victoria has also mentioned that she wants her daughter to be like the Duchess Catherine and is reportedly considering of relocating to UK for the same.

David and Victoria Beckham have announced the birth of their daughter

Victoria Beckham and David Beckham welcome first daughter.
The baby girl, who weighed in at 7lbs 10oz, was born this morning at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Simon Oliveira, David Beckham's PR representative, confirmed on Twitter: "David & Victoria Beckham are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter.

"Happy and healthy she arrived at 7.55 am this morning at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles and weighed 7lbs 10oz. Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz are excited to welcome their new baby sister to the family."

The footballer and former Spice Girl already have three sons together - Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, 8, and 6-year-old Cruz.

The child's name has not yet been revealed, but the 37-year-old fashion designer denied reports in April that the new baby will be called Santa.

Victoria previously said that she didn't take maternity leave prior to the birth of her daughter.

Pregnant Posh Posing Nude For Vogue?

Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham has reportedly spoken to Vogue about baring her baby bump in a photoshoot for the fashion magazine.

The singer-turned-fashion designer has been in conversation with editor-in-chief Anna Wintour about stripping off to display her fourth pregnancy, reported Star magazine.

"It's not a very Vogue thing to do, but the team can make it work and make it 'fashion'. Anna's apparently really keen on it. Everyone's expecting it to fly off the shelves. Victoria's a huge style icon," said a source.

"Although nothing's been officially signed yet, Victoria would want to be sure she's the sexiest pregnant woman to ever grace a magazine cover. It will be a huge boost to her career from a fashion point of view."

Hollywood star Demi Moore famously stripped off for an Annie Leibovitz-shot Vanity Fair cover in 1991 while seven months pregnant. The image has since been much-imitated by celebrities including Myleene Klass.

Beckhams 'rapping to unborn baby'

David and Victoria Beckham have been singing rap music to their unborn baby, according to sources.

The celebrity couple, who announced earlier this year that they are expecting their fourth child together, have apparently been performing some of their favourite hip-hop songs to the developing baby with the help of sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz.

A friend told Reveal magazine: "David's been rapping to the bump. His current favourites are Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent.

"Sometimes Victoria and their boys join in too, which cheers her up and has them all in fits of laughter."

David may have honed his hip-hop skills under the guidance of close friend Snoop, who promised last year that he would teach the former England captain how to rap.

Mel B 'falls out with Victoria Beckham'

Mel B has reportedly fallen out with fellow Spice Girl Victoria Beckham.

The pair haven't spoken for months after Beckham couldn't accommodate Mel's request to wear her designer dresses in reality show It's A Scary World, the Sunday Mirror reports.

A source said: "Victoria would have lent her outfits if she could have done but she just didn't have anything. The samples were not the right size for Mel's curves and the sizes she needed were not in stock.

"Mel seemed to take offence that she didn't pull strings and she was fuming. The trouble is even if Victoria had sent her dresses the likelihood is she wouldn't have got them back. That's what Mel is known for. Although that thought didn't even come into the equation, Victoria got it in the neck from her.

"They've not spoken for months. Mel was clearly very angry. She explodes and goes mental and takes a while for her anger to simmer down. Posh is not too worried - it's Mel who's holding a grudge."

Beckham will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award

David Beckham will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards tomorrow.

The broadcaster revealed that the award will recognise Beckham's "huge contribution to football" over the 18 years he has played since making his first-team debut for Manchester United at 17 in 1992.

Beckham has won 115 international caps - an all-time record for an English outfield player - and amassed over 450 appearances in his senior career. He also remains the only English player to score in three consecutive World Cup finals.

Having twice been a runner-up in the Fifa World Player of the Year award, the father-of-three was previously named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2001.

Previous winners of the Lifetime Achievement Award include last year's recipient Seve Ballesteros, Sir Bobby Charlton in 2008 and Beckham's former manager Sir Alex Ferguson in 2001.

The BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards will be broadcast on Sunday at 7pm.

Beckhams 'quitting the UK for good'

David and Victoria Beckham have reportedly put their Hertfordshire mansion on the market as they prepare to quit the UK for good.

According to the Sunday Mirror, the couple are selling their Sawbridgeworth family home - dubbed 'Beckingham Palace' - for £18m after deciding to relocate to America permanently.

A source said: "Frankly they cannot see themselves ever returning to make London their full-time base. The children are settled, speak with American accents and David and Victoria are immersed in the laid back Los Angeles way of life. They love it there - they're well liked, have plenty of friends and feel it's their spiritual home.

"Beckingham Palace takes a lot of looking after. They have a petting farm with miniature animals, swimming pools indoor and out and huge grounds. Then this summer, the time they spent in Europe was at their South of France chateau. Sawbridgeworth just sits there empty.

"It made them realise it was pointless having it. Victoria's design studio is in Battersea so when she's over for business she stays in Claridge's Hotel as it's more central. They spend a small fortune on London hotel bills and have a house an hour away sitting empty."

The pair are allegedly looking to buy a London townhouse for their occasional visits to the city.

Victoria Beckham joins Twitter

Victoria Beckham has launched her first official Twitter account.

The fashion designer and former Spice Girl joined the social networking site yesterday ahead of showcasing her new collection at Fashion Week in New York.

"There have been so many people claiming to tweet as me I thought it was time for me to 'tweet up'," she told E! Online's Marc Malkin.

"I thought it would fun for people to see firsthand an inside look at my experiences during Fashion Week."

Her first tweet read: "Finally!! Leaving for UK tomorrow 'Airport is my runway!!' Can't wait for fashion week! In love and light x VB. (sic)"

She also revealed that she is "honoured" that her label has been shortlisted by the British Fashion Council for its 'Designer Brand Of The Year' prize.

Beckham was welcomed to the network by friends including Eva Longoria and Ryan Seacrest, who wished her son Romeo a "happy belated birthday" and asked what she had treated him to. She replied that they enjoyed an "amazing lazer tag" party and "had so much fun".

Jonas Brothers Family Fun

Stepping out for a family affair, David and Victoria Beckham were spotted out with their three sons in Los Angeles, California on Saturday afternoon (May 15).

The soccer stud and his former Spice Girls wifey led Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz as they ventured off to watch a free Jonas Brothers concert.

Meanwhile, recent reports from the Daily Mirror tell that the Beckhams have become quite the art aficionados - as they're said to have amassed a $45 million gallery.

“Victoria is a mover and shaker in more upmarket circles nowadays and likes being a ‘collector’,” an insider tells. “She is even in talks with a museum to showcase some of their pieces – all of which are love tokens, presents David or Victoria gave to each other for birthdays, Christmas and special anniversaries."

The source continues, “One of the works is a Hirst bull’s heart enshrined in silver with scalpels exploding from it. Another, given from David to Victoria for Christmas, is an Emin-designed strip of neon lights spelled out to read ‘Forever yours’. David in particular is a huge patron of provocative British art. As well as purchasing works by the biggest and most famous names in the art world, he is also a keen champion of lesser known, up and coming painters. The Beckhams’ collection — much of it purchased from The White Cube gallery in London — is enough to make any self-respecting art fan green with envy.”