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Anna Kournikova Covers Russian Magazine

Former tennis star and Biggest Loser trainer Anna Kournikova covered the Russian magazine Tatler this month. For the cover photo, Kournikova is sporting a Bottega Veneta swimsuit and loads of accessories, make-up, and probably some airbrushing too (not that she needs it.) The styling feels overdone, but we’re loving some of the playful looks featured inside the magazine. Kournikova got decked out in clothing from Fendi, Prada and Anna Sui, with jewelry and accessories by Lorrain Schwartz, Kenneth Jay Lane, and Chopard. Check out the photos below:

Beckham In His Undies During The Super Bowl!

If your favorite teams aren’t playing in the Super Bowl this year, we are going to give you another reason to watch… A commercial featuring David Beckham in his underwear!

We gave you a sneak peek of some still shots showing the soccer stud in his new underwear line for H&M last week.

We got word today that the “David Beckham Bodywear” line will be showcased on TV during Super Bowl Sunday. The Beckham spot is set to debut during the the 2nd quarter of NBC’s broadcast.

The 9-piece underwear line is set to launch on February 2nd at 1,800 stores nationwide.

Photo: Splash News

First Look: David Beckham Modeling New Underwear Line For H&M

We told you a little less than a year ago about David Beckham‘s plans to launch his own underwear line. Now, we have new details about that project!

The David Beckham Bodywear line will be debuting in February 2012 at worldwide retailer H&M. Lucky for us, Beckham has opted to model all of his own designs and we found the first photos of the new line.

Beckham told the Telegraph, “The final piece in the jigsaw was a retail partner who has the vision and capability to distribute these products globally. In H&M we have found the perfect partner to collaborate with going forward, I’m excited and looking forward to showcasing the range to H&M customers from February.”

Becks decided to leave out any overt branding on the products to, “‘present a range of new classics, comprising of briefs, boxers, vests, T-shirts, pyjamas and long johns.” H&M has stated this is only the first of many collaborations between the retailer and soccer stud.

Happy Valentine’s Day to us! Here’s more photos from the line:

Photos: Splash News and H&M

Athlete Sightings At Footwear News Achievement Awards

NFL free agent Eric Johnson joined his very pregnant fiance, Jessica Simpson at the 25th Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City last night. Simpson wore a red Donna Karan dress that showed off her baby bump.  Simpson’s footwear brand was honored at the event, along with other legends in the business including Manolo Blahnik who received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Tennis star and designer Serena Williams sported a saucy red dress with some sky-high slingback gold heels with a bow at the peep-toe.

Other famous designers at the event included Betsey Johnson, Steve Madden, (wearing an Occupy Wall Street hat) Vince Camuto, Carolina Herrera, Rachel Zoe, Brian Atwood,  Nicholas Kirkwood, Patricia Field, and Kenneth Cole.

Photos: Janet Mayer / PR Photos

NBA Players Look Fashionable While Dunking For GQ

The latest issue of GQ features a fashion spread with some of the NBA’s younger players dunking in suits. Lucky for the magazine, the shoot just became relevant this week when the lockout was lifted.

Check out the “air apparents” below:

Blake Griffin

Andre Iguodala

JaVale McGee

Russell Westbrook

Shannon Brown

Photos: courtesy of The Basketball Jones and GQ

Shaquille O’Neal Was Denied Entrance To A NY Club Due To Attire

When Baron Davis’ documentary on the decline of men’s fashion is released, Shaquille O’Neal should watch it and take notes.

The retired NBA star wasn’t allowed into Mars 2112 in New York City over the weekend because his attire wasn’t up to the club’s standards, according to TMZ. Shaq was sporting jeans, a sweatshirt, tennis shoes, and a beanie. After being notified he wouldn’t be able to get in, he said “Are you serious?” then just shrugged his shoulders and walked off.

He wasn’t with his girlfriend at the time, but as you can see from the picture above of the couple out and about she apparently can’t get him to dress a little better.

Photo: Twitter

Baron Davis Making Documentary About Decline Of Men’s Fashion

Baron Davis found something he’s passionate about that will take up his time during the lockout and it involves men’s fashion. More specifically, Davis is taking aim at the decline of men’s style in the U.S. by developing a documentary on the subject. The Cavaliers guard is calling the film “American Schlub.”

“We used to be fashion forward,” Davis told the Wall Street Journal. Now, he says, “We’re more of a sweats and Ugg boots type of society. We wanted to challenge men, from that perspective.”

The documentary is currently in pre-production. Davis has produced four movies in the past, including a documentary about the Bloods & Crips.

Stay tuned for a release date. We’re pretty excited to watch this film. The decline of men’s fashion is something we could make some comments on, too.

Photo: Facebook

Athlete Sighting: Carmelo Anthony And Wife At Vogue Fashion Event

Carmelo Anthony took a break from lock out negotiations last night and went out with his wife, LaLa Vasquez, to the 8th annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards in Soho.

The Council of Fashion Designers of America and Vogue magazine have an endowment set up which every year raises money that is awarded to rising fashion designers.  This year, Joseph Altuzarra took home the grand prize of $300,000. Runners-ups Shane Gabier and Chris Peters of Creatures of the Wind and Pamela Love who designs jewelry under her own name were awarded $100,000. In previous years, winners included some of today’s top designers from Alexander Wang, Rodarte, and Proenza Schouler to Derek Lam and Thakoon.

CFDA President Diane von Furstenberg was in attendance along with several other well known designers like Rachel Roy and Calvin Klein.

Photo: Richie Buxo / Splash News

Indochino Celebrating Their Steve Nash Collection With A Contest

Steve Nash collaborated with made-to-measure suit maker Indochino, designing a line of suits, ties, and accessories. Nash is an investor in the company whose suits he’s been wearing for three years now.

To celebrate the Steve Nash Collection and their partnership with the basketball star, Indochino just launched a contest on Facebook. Fans who enter can be eligible to win two custom suits, tickets to a Suns game with travel and lodging included, $500 and a hand shake from Mr. Steve Nash himself. To enter, fans must “like” Indochino on Facebook.

Photos: Indochino

Athlete Sighting: Serena Williams

Tennis star Serena Williams was spotted at the Burberry Body Launch Party in Beverly Hills on Wednesday night. The tennis player looked lovely!

Photo: Splash News