Archive for December, 2008

[lang_en]Following their short break in Milan the whole Beckham clan celebrated the festive season with a fancy pants meal at Claridges in London.

Apparently they chose to celebrate Christmas in the capital as David loves England at this time of year and ‘he also wants the boys to spend some time with his dad Ted, who can’t fly to LA because of his recent heart problems.’

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[lang_en]Victoria Beckham is leaving no stone unturned to make her latest Spring/Summer ’09 collection a hit, for the singer was spotted wearing three of the dresses she has designed in less than 24 hours in Milan.

Former Spice girl-turned-designer first appeared on the streets in her sleek, high-waisted blue and black taffeta Frejus dress worth 1,435.50 dollars, alongside hubby David Beckham outside the Four Seasons hotel, reports the New York Daily News.

Later, while going out for a dinner in the evening, Victoria was photographed dressed in sequined Barbazan dress worth $3,415.

And, finally, the 34-year-old strutted alongside Dolce & Gabbana”s Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in her simple black Camarague sheath dress, retailing for a cool $2,153.25.

Beckham’s latest foray into fashion – following the 2006 launch of her dVB denim and sunglasses collections – has been a resounding success in both the US and her native England.

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[lang_en]David Beckham insists this has everything to do with soccer and nothing to do with fashion and celebrity.

The 33-year-old midfielder also acknowledged on Saturday that playing for AC Milan on loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy is a gamble.

Beckham, a former star for Manchester United and Real Madrid, said the move fulfills his dream of playing with a top Italian team and his goal of staying in shape during the MLS offseason in an attempt to keep a spot on England’s team.

“I wouldn’t take this opportunity if I didn’t think that I could help the team and help the club,” Beckham said during his introductory news conference at San Siro Stadium. “There are some great players out there. I don’t expect to be starting on the first day because it doesn’t happen that way.”

England coach Fabio Capello has said it is not enough for Beckham to train with AC Milan — he must also play to be considered for the national team.

“That is exactly the right thing a manager should do,” Beckham said. “If any player is not playing in a team or playing at a top level, then playing at an international level is virtually impossible.”

Beckham is bringing plenty of celebrity buzz with him to Italy. He is married to fashion icon Victoria Beckham and the player himself has done underwear ads for the Milanese designer Armani. Beckham said Milan’s status as a fashion capital did not enter into his decision.[/lang_en] (more…)

[lang_en]The Italian talk-show host reportedly at the centre of a row between David and Victoria Beckham has denied that her interview with the England international was vetoed by the player’s wife.

Speaking on Saturday night Ilaria D’Amico said: “I saw that story and it was rubbish. There was no truth in it all. I don’t really want to say anything else about it.”

When asked if she had met Victoria she said: “No. I interviewed David and he was very nice. He was very gentle and very agreeable. He was not a diva at all.

“He told me that Milan was a beautiful city and that he would be living here and any future decisions about the family coming to Milan would be taken together.

“He told me that for the time being the children would be staying in LA with Victoria.

“I have followed David’s career for years and he is a wonderful player with a wonderful right foot.”

On Saturday night Beckham and his wife were due to have dinner at the AC Milan restaurant Giannino along with club chief Adriano Galliani and the rest of team Beckham.

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[lang_en]Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham can’t eat pasta because it plays havoc with her body – just like the fictional green radioactive rock which robs Superman of his powers.

Beckham, 34, said: “It’s not that I avoid carbs, I’m allergic to pasta. It’s like my kryptonite. I feel like I can’t digest it properly and it makes me fell ill.”

The fashion designer won’t be able to escape the carbohydrate as she and her soccer star husband David Beckham will be living in Italy while David plays for AC Milan.

A source said: “She needs to give our national dish a try. What could be better than nice spaghetti or tortellini?”

The soccer star was greeted with a warm welcome at AC Milan’s San Siro stadium when he was unveiled on December 21.

He insists his wife can’t wait to set up home in the fashion capital.

David Beckham said: “Making the decision to come here this one was easy. Victoria’s always loved the city since she started coming here for fashion weeks.”[/lang_en]

[lang_en]To those we love and see each day
and other loved ones far away
To all good friends who mean so much,
and those with whom we’re are of touch…

Warmest wishes for a Happy Holiday Season and a Wonderful New Year!

luv and respect,
Gabi[/lang_en]

[lang_en]David and Victoria Beckham have returned to the UK for Christmas.

The couple, who have been living in the US since David began playing for the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team last year, arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport with their three sons Thursday.

David and Victoria were both sporting trilby hats as they left the airport. Victoria teamed hers with sunglasses, a grey mac, ankle boots and an oversized bag, while David opted for a more casual look by matching his headwear with jeans and a leather jacket.

Their sons Brooklyn, nine, Romeo, six, and three-year-old Cruz looked suitably dressed for the chilly temperatures, with the younger two boys wearing heavy hooded jumpers.

Earlier this week, it was reported David and Victoria had been arguing about where to spend the festive period this year.

Friends claimed the 33-year-old soccer star wanted to return to Britain for a traditional celebration with their families, while former Spice Girl Victoria, 34, was keen to stay in Los Angeles.

A source said: “Victoria has had so many British Christmases and wants to have the Hollywood version. She feels it would send out the right message to American fans and celebrity pals that they’re happy and willing to spend their holidays in their new home.”[/lang_en]

[lang_en]Victoria Beckham has made it clear she will not allow husband David, who is joining Serie A side AC Milan on a short-term loan deal, to be interviewed by Ilaria D’Amico, ‘Italy’s sexiest sports presenter’.

The couple are due to arrive in the northern Italian city on Saturday for Beckham’s official unveiling at the San Siro stadium.

Reports in the Italian media claim that Victoria has ruled against Sky Sports presenter D’Amico having any part in her husband’s introduction to his new public.

Organisers had initially intended to have D’Amico interview David as part of a special feature on the couple but, at Victoria’s insistence, will instead undertake a more formal press conference.

The reports claim that the changes were made ‘at the request of the Beckham camp’ after Victoria had ‘researched Ilaria on the internet’. (A simple Google search suggests why ).

D’Amico first made a name for herself in sports media when she appeared on La Giostra Dei Gol and since then she has covered the 1998 World Cup in France and hosted a Uefa Cup special.

Before jetting out to the Italian fashion capital the couple took time to make a short visit to England where they were able to spend time with their three children – Brooklyn, nine; Romeo, six; and Cruz, three.[/lang_en] (more…)

[lang_en]Police say no charges will be filed after they investigated allegations of theft from David and Victoria Beckham’s British mansion.

Three people, two of whom had worked for the celebrity couple as housekeepers, were arrested in October. British media reported that the arrests came after some of the couple’s possessions — soccer memorabilia and dresses — were spotted on an Internet auction site.

Hertfordshire Police said Wednesday that after consulting with prosecutors, no charges will be filed in the alleged theft from the mansion in Sawbridgeworth, northwest of London. They said the “injured party” was aware of the status of the case, but provided no further details.

A spokesman for the Beckhams did not immediately return a call to The Associated Press.[/lang_en]

[lang_en]Former Spice Girls singer and fashion icon Victoria Beckham has revealed that the inspiration for her distinctive look is British school teachers.

Victoria, 34, spoke out against suggestions that her image has changed to fit in with laid back Los Angeles style since she moved to California last year, reports dailymail.co.uk.

She said: “I’m very British in my style – like the school teacher. I love pencil skirts and fitted blouses, classic cut dresses and well fitted jeans mixed with classic tailoring.”

The diva, who launched her own fashion line in September at New York Fashion Week, also revealed that her look is also influenced by old-fashioned style rather than the latest trend.

“The 1950s icons had such class. I love the glamour and sophisticated style of Jackie O and Audrey Hepburn,” she said.[/lang_en]

[lang_en]Victoria Beckham plans to rid herself of bunions using a do-it-yourself treatment.

The former Spice Girl has been plagued by the unsightly swellings on her feet throughout her adult life as a result of her penchant for high heels, but now believes she has found a cure.

A source said: “Victoria has tracked down a device that you wear at night. It’s like a foot splint and moves the toe joint slowly back into place while you sleep.

“She hates the look of the big ugly lumps, as well as the pain.”

Image-conscious Victoria is desperate to cure the painful condition on her own otherwise she faces a painful operation, which would mean she would have to stop wearing her favourite shoes.

The source added to Closer magazine: “She really wants to avoid surgery as it’d mean she’d be out of heels for months. The thought of wearing flats during that time terrifies her.”

Victoria has even taken to wearing shoes a size too big in order to give her ravaged feet more room, and is obsessed with getting her toes in top condition in time for summer.

The source revealed: “She’s always checking out other celeb’s feet and can’t wait to wear strappy heels again.”[/lang_en]

[lang_en]British soul singer Seal says David and Victoria Beckham are “two of the nicest and smartest people you could wish to meet”.

Seal says David and Victoria Beckham are “two of the nicest and smartest people you could wish to meet”.

The British soul singer – who is good friends with the couple along with his supermodel wife Heidi Klum – insists the soccer star, his former Spice Girl wife and their three sons are just like any other normal family.

Seal – who raises three children, Henry, three, Johan, two, and Heidi’s daughter from a previous relationship Leni, four, with the catwalk beauty – said: “You can tell a lot about people by the way their kids are. Victoria and David’s boys are three of the most well-mannered children I have ever come across. When they have play days with my kids they always write thank you notes.

[/lang_en][lang_es]El cantante inglés Seal asegura que David y Victoria Beckham son ‘dos de las personas más agradables e inteligentes que podrías conocer’.

El esposo de la modelo Heidi Klum insiste en afirmar que  la estrella del fútbol, su esposa, la ex Posh Spice, y sus tres hijos son una familia muy normal.

Seal, quien cría con la diosa de las pasarelas a tres niños: Henry, 3, Johan, 2, y a la hija de su esposa con una ex pareja Leni, 4 – dijo ‘Te das cuenta de como es una pareja viendo como son sus hijos. Los hijos de Victoria y David son tres de los niños que mejor se comportan. Cuando vienen a jugar con mis niños escriben pequeñas notas con la palabra ‘Gracias’.[/lang_es] (more…)