No, the soccer superstar isn't touting some new and improved wind pants. Instead Becks is in a new ad for Sharpie — yes, the pens. We're sure the women of the world are more than disappointed that he's not signing autographs wearing just briefs (like in his goliath Armani ad), but they'll just have to deal with only getting a good look at the heartthrobs pretty, pretty face.
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Ryan Seacrest is hosting the second edition of the Emmy Award-winning Idol Gives Back special on Wednesday, April 9, at 7:30pm/ET on Fox. Some new faces have been added to the roster of performers and personalities scheduled to appear, including presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John McCain. It will be very interesting to see who will truly be "giving back," and who will be stumping for votes. Rounding out the ever-expanding list of political figures and celebs are British prime minister Gordon Brown, Posh and Becks (Victoria and David Beckham), the Jonas Brothers (can you hear the screaming teenagers now?), Felicity Huffman, Kylie Minogue, Kyra Sedgwick, Minnie Driver, Sarah "Im F--king Matt Damon" Silverman, and many more.Are you planning to watch Idol Gives Back, or maybe even donating to the cause? Who are you most excited to see on the special? — Erin FoxWatch clips of American Idol with our Online Video Guide.
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Sydney FC, an Australian soccer team partially owned by Without a Trace star Anthony LaPaglia, defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy in an exhibition in Sydney earlier today. David Beckham's presence helped attract 80,295 fans — including LaPaglia — to Telstra Stadium. Beckham scored one of his trademark bending free kicks, but it wasn't enough, as Sydney won, 5-3. According to Sydney FC's website, "a series of three Beckham [corner kicks] in four minutes looked like the Christmas illuminations as flashes went off repeatedly in the nearby crowd...."ESPN Classic will air the NASCAR Nextel Cup Awards live on Friday from the (very un-NASCAR-like) Waldorf-Astoria hotel in Manhattan (Nov. 30, 9 pm/ET). David Spade and Kelly Clarkson will perform and driver Jimmie Johnson will be honored for his second straight Nextel Cup title. The show will replay at midnight/ET on ESPN2....The New England Patriots' nail-biting 31-28 win over the Philadelphia Eagles gave NBC's Sunday Night Football ...
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David Beckham could return to the soccer field tomorrow night. The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder, who sprained his right knee in an Aug. 29 game, has started training again and the buzz is positive that he may play some portion of a critical match Thursday at home against the New York Red Bulls (Oct. 18, 11 pm/ET, ESPN2).Galaxy head coach Frank Yallop is cautiously optimistic. "We're not going to force him in there," Yallop said of the English star. "It would be nice to get him on the field at some point because he's such a good player."After struggling for much of the year, the Galaxy have won their last five games and have moved into playoff contention. The Galaxy will conclude their regular season on Sunday against the Chicago Fire.In other soccer news, the United States men's national team plays Switzerland this afternoon in Basel (2:30 pm/ET, Fox Soccer Channel and Galavision). Also, Germany and Canada are the last two countries in the running to host the 2011 Women's World Cup...
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David Beckham may not be able to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy, but that doesn't mean Major League Soccer is going to let its publicity magnet fade away, not while he's being paid a reported $5.5 million annual salary. Sidelined with a lingering knee injury, the English soccer star will provide commentary for ESPN2's telecast of tomorrow's MLS Primetime Thursday match between the Galaxy and Chivas USA (Thursday, Sept. 13, 11pm/ET). Becks will join play-by-play man Glenn Davis and analysts Eric Wynalda and Tommy Smyth for the call. According to ESPN, Beckham "will discuss a wide range of topics as well as provide some insight on game action."
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