Bond girl Ursula Andress named ultimate Bikini Goddess

September 13th, 2009 LONDON - Victoria Beckham teamed up a pair of 11-inch Nina Ricci platform boots as she posed in a bikini for a magazine shoot. The fashion icon matched the heels with a retro high-waisted Diane von Furstenberg bikini while shooting for American Elle.

September 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A film adaptation of DC Comics character "Deadman" will reportedly feature a Hindu goddess giving second life to a dead man, and helping him win a battle against evil. Nikolaj Arcel (Kongekabale) will helm the Warner Bros project that apparently mentions a "Hindu goddess" and "Rama" in the storyline.

August 13th, 2009 LONDON - Brad Pitt has revealed that he and partner Angelina Jolie often hire babysitters for their kids so that they can "go away and get dirty". Pitt, 45, and Jolie, 34,have insisted that being parents is the "ultimate teamwork" that helps them keep their bond strong.

July 31st, 2009 LONDON - A bikini is sending men in Germany wild - all thanks to its "water-disappearing" act! The saucy thong swimsuit, which looks like a real bikini, is made in such a manner that it disappears after just a few seconds in water. Sellers of the vanishing Get Naked costume see it as a chance for men to get their own back after a break-up, reports the Daily Star.

July 28th, 2009 LONDON - Eva Green has revealed that she was bullied into doing the role of Bond girl Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale. The actress said it was her agent's push that led her to accept the role opposite Daniel Craig in the 2007 spy movie.

July 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Megan Fox has dismissed reports that she rejected an offer to star in the forthcoming James Bond flick, insisting she's a huge fan of the action franchise. The 'Transformers' beauty was said to have snubbed the chance to star alongside Daniel Craig in the next 007 movie because the part wasn't big enough, reports Contactmusic.

July 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Model-turned-actress Megan Fox has declined to be the Bond girl in a forthcoming 007 movie in which she would have starred opposite Daniel Craig as one of his conquests. The 23-year-old was reportedly lined up by producers, but she turned down the offer as she didn't believe the role would further her career, reported contactmusic.com.

July 22nd, 2009 LONDON - After going topless, Hollywood actress Denise Richards did a lesbian scene on her TV show Denise Richards: It's Complicated. The former Bond girl strips to her bikini and frolics in a swimming pool with a hot model, just like she did in the movie Wild Things, reported thesun.co.uk.

July 8th, 2009 LONDON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson, whose moonwalk was a dancing phenomenon in itself, has got the ultimate tribute, for a crater on the Moon has now been named after him. In what could be called as a heavenly tribute, the Lunar Republic Society has said that the Moonwalker has made his mark on the moon.

June 19th, 2009 LONDON - Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson has claimed that she is such a big fan of 'Bruno'-comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's latest alter ego-that she has even named her son after him. Bruno is a fictional gay Austrian fashion reporter portrayed by Baron Cohen, who interviews unsuspecting guests about topics like fashion, entertainment, celebrities and homosexuality The 49-year-old British cook has two children Cosima, 14, and Bruno, 12, from her first marriage to the late journalist John Diamond.

June 15th, 2009 LONDON - If rumours are to be believed, Bond girl Gemma Arterton is getting married to her new boyfriend. The 'Quantum of Solace' star parted ways with Spanish stuntman Eduardo Munoz in December last year before getting involved with a new mystery man.

June 8th, 2009 LONDON - An extensive investigation into James Bond's love life suggests that he prefers brunettes to blondes. Researchers behind the study say that apart from having long dark hair, an ideal Bond girl is likely to have an American accent and carry a weapon.

May 20th, 2009 LONDON - Gemma Arterton was spotted showing off her curves after stripping down to a skimpy bikini in the Canary Islands. The former Bond girl was reportedly soaking up the sun on a day off from the shooting of Greek epic Clash Of The Titans.

May 7th, 2009 For a while there have been talks about a Black James Bond and actor Will Smith is the latest to add his name to the list of stars who want to be the first black Bond. He strongly maintains that he’ll the best choice for producers.

May 7th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Will Smith, who is the latest to add his name to the list of stars who want to be the first black James Bond, said he will be the best choice for producers. Rapper Diddy and actor Jamie Foxx have both put their names forward as a possible replacement for current Bond, Daniel Craig, reported contactmusic.com.