The world's richest couples

4. David Beckham and Victoria Beckham: $45 million

With a total earning of $45 million, David Beckham is in fourth place with his wife, Victoria. The football superstar's falling position in the athletic world did not seem to affect the number of zeros in his paycheck. Beckham has earned a total of $40 million from endorsements like Adidas and Samsung, while wife "Posh" Spice cashed in the other $5 million from the earnings from her fashion line.

David Beckham to be a delicate dad

David Beckham is learning to be more "delicate" with his newborn daughter.

The soccer star and fashion designer wife Victoria - who already have three sons, Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, eight and six-year-old Cruz together - welcomed little Harper Seven into the world on Sunday (10.07.11) and he admits having a girl is different to having boys.

In a video on his Facebook page, he said: "To have another girl in the family is really incredible. We've got three beautiful, healthy boys already and we're so lucky to have that and now to have a beautiful little girl, it's amazing.

"Having a daughter is a whole new thing. Having pink in the house and lilac in the house. And you have to be a lot more delicate with girls than with boys and I'm not used to that so it's a whole new experience but it's an amazing experience. To have that little bundle of joy and your hands and her making her little noises and opening her eyes - it really is an incredible moment for us."

The British athlete - who wore the number seven on the back of his shirt for many years - also spoke about the reasons behind Harper's name.

He said: "A lot of thought goes into our children's names and Harper was a name we've loved for a long time for a couple of reasons.

"One is them was because Harper is an old English name which we loved and one of the other reasons is because Victoria's favourite book is 'To Kill A Mockingbird' and the author was Harper Lee. And it's a very strong passionate book so that's where Harper came from.

"And Seven is partly because of the shirt number I wore for many years because I had so much luck around wearing that number and it was such an influential number throughout my career and a lucky number but that wasn't the main reason. The reason behind Seven is that it symbolises spiritual perfection and is a lucky number around the world. We love the name. We love Harper Seven and we're very proud of having her in our family."

Victoria Beckham 'little while to go' before birth

Victoria Beckham still has a "little while to go" until she gives birth.

The 37-year-old fashion designer - who is believed to be booked in for a caesarean section at a hospital in California to deliver her and husband David Beckham's fourth child later today (04.07.11) - is still awaiting the arrival of the couple's first daughter.

Her spokesperson told gossip website RadarOnline.com: "She still has a little while to go."

The couple - who already raise sons Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, eight, and six-year-old Cruz - recently admitted July 4 will always be a special day for them, not just because it is when their first daughter could be born.

Speaking at the launch of his soccer club Los Angeles Galaxy's new strip, David explained: "Obviously we got married on July 4, 12 years ago, Monday, so it's a special day for us, it always has been and always will be."

Meanwhile, the sports superstar explained he is overwhelmed by all the pink items now in their male-dominated home.

He added: "It's a whole new, different thing for us. To have so much pink in the house, lilac in the house and dresses. All the clothes are ready, the room's ready. We're really excited."

Glamorous Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham has been named the World's Most Glamorous Celebrity.

The former Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer beat Dannii Minogue to top the table of stylish women in a poll of UK females by make-up brand Max Factor, which marks the launch of the firm's Vibrant Curve Effect Lip Gloss.

A spokesperson said: "Victoria Beckham has been gracing the fashion pages for years now with her glamorous looks and she has designed her own clothes range.

"She never leaves home without being fully made up and her signature glossy pout has become her calling card."

The spokesperson also revealed how pregnant Dannii's standing in the poll shot up after she appeared in a number of chic outfits last year when sitting on the judging panel of UK TV talent show 'The X Factor'.

He added: "Dannii Minogue has become more popular after showcasing a wide range of glamorous looks on 'The X Factor'."

There was no sign of Dannii's co-judge Cheryl Cole, however, as pillow-lipped beauty Angelina Jolie completed the top three in the poll, which asked the opinions of 3,000 women.

Edgy dresser Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham likes dresses with a "certain edge" to them, according to Julian J Smith.

The fashionista was recently spotted wearing a distinctive, colourful number by the up-and-coming designer and Julian believed it suited her style perfectly.

He said: "That dress is very 'visual'. It says, 'Look at me', but not in a vulgar way. It's cute, flattering and has a certain edge to it.

"Victoria had heard about my collection so she asked to see a selection of pieces."

Reality TV star Olivia Palermo also donned the dress and Julian was thrilled to see two stars showcasing his design.

He told vogue.com: "I really think she looked great, I love the way she mixed it up with textures and a statement necklace.

"Olivia went into a store in New York called Debut where my collection is currently exclusively stocked in the US, she saw it and loved it.

"I didn't know either of them were definitely going to wear it. You never really know until you see the pictures."

Another celebrity Julian has worked is Beth Ditto and he is keen to team up with her again.

He said: "I made really cool outfits for Beth Ditto last year and she's a real inspiration, I definitely want to dress her again. For me, clothes and fashion are hugely important, but being involved in the creation of an image or a 'look' is very important and satisfying."

Victoria Beckham happy to be unpopular

Victoria Beckham can't be bothered to make people like her.

The former Spice Girls singer-turned-fashion designer doesn't mind being criticised because she doesn't have the "ambition" to try hard to impress anyone.

She said: "I lack the ambition to try and make everyone like me."

While Victoria can take the flak that routinely comes her way, she still gets nervous before she shows off her new fashion creations.

She told Germany's Vogue magazine: "With my fashion label I made a dream come true for myself. It's almost like a child for me. Although this is already my fourth season I'm always incredibly scared before and during my shows."

The 36-year-old star also laughed off claims she is unfriendly, insisting she is outgoing and loves speaking to new people, much to the delight of her soccer star husband David.

Victoria - who has sons Brooklyn, 11, Romeo, seven, and five-year-old Cruz with David - said: "I really like to talk a lot and I'm always happy when I find someone who is interested in what I have to say. David is rather quiet and reserved and I guess he's always quite relieved that I get to chat a lot with other people during the day."

Victoria Beckham and Eva Longoria Parker in a new ad campaign

Here's Victoria Beckham cracking a smile and breaking into a giggling fit as she stars with pal, Eva Longoria Parker, in a new ad campaign. Posh drops her trademark pout as the pair team up in a promo for LG Fashion Touch phones. She is seen talking into a phone before the showbiz friends burst out laughing.The ad promises Victoria and Eva "Like you've never seen them." It declares: "Friends. Fashion. Fabulous."

Permanent Idol Victoria Beckham

Looking radiant in red, Victoria Beckham was spotted making her way around Boston on Thursday afternoon (August 13). American Idol judges stop to meet and greet fans, guest judge Victoria Beckham doesn't do the same.

Victoria Beckham is set to be offered 3 million to become a permanent judge on 'American Idol'.

The former Spice Girl has impressed bosses with her two guest appearances on the judging panel for the US talent show and they think she has the right credentials to take over from Paula Abdul.

However, programme executives want to make sure the British star connects with the US public before offering her the job as they are concerned they may be put off by her accent and skinny frame.

A source said: "'American Idol' is the highest rated show and they don't want to pick a judge viewers don't take to. Focus groups are going to be set up to judge Victoria's performance. "There's some concern about whether viewers will think she's too skinny.

They're also worried about her accent. She's started to talk in a very posh voice and some people might struggle with that." Other stars in the running to take over from Paula - who quit earlier this month - include Mary J. Blige and Katy Perry. It was recently claimed Victoria had "facial expression" lessons before making her debut on 'American Idol'.

A source said: "Victoria knows she has a very thick British accent and is sometimes misunderstood in America.

She wanted to come across the best she could on 'American Idol', so she took some private lessons on how to properly pronounce words and how to make appropriate facial expressions. "Victoria is famous for her pout but she herself admitted she wanted to shed that pout for the show to come across more human."

Victoria Beckham adding more 'Spice' to 'Idol'

In this Aug. 7, 2009 file photo, Victoria Beckham arrives at a hotel in Denver, Colo., to be a guest judge on 'American Idol.'

Victoria Beckham seems to be getting used to filling a fourth judge chair on "American Idol," left vacant by Paula Abdul's departure.

Fox publicist Alex Gillespie says the former Spice Girl is in Boston for callbacks. Beckham was a guest judge last Friday for opening auditions in Denver, and it was originally described as a one-time appearance.

This is the point of the show where judges give singers a golden ticket to advance to the Hollywood round.

Last week in Denver, Beckham told Fox News she was a huge fan of "American Idol" and nervous about being a judge. "My heart is about to jump out my throat," she said.

"American Idol" returns for its ninth season in January.

Victoria Beckham to Judge on 'Idol' after Abdul exit

Paula Abdul will leave "American Idol" in the coming season.

Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham is to serve as a guest judge on hit US television show "American Idol" following the departure of Paula Abdul, network executives said Thursday.

Pop star Beckham would join the panel of judges along with singer-songwriter Katy Perry during the audition phase of the show, the Fox Broadcasting production that is the highest-rating program on US television.

Other pop stars would join the four member panel, Fox Broadcasting Entertainment chairman Peter Rice said, without identifying them.

"Between now and January we'll come up with a more permanent solution," Rice told journalists. Guest judges would serve alongside regulars Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi, he said.

Rice said the departure of Abdul, confirmed on Tuesday as the show prepared for its ninth season, would bring a "different dynamic" to the programme.

"There will be a different element, a different energy," Rice said, revealing that Abdul had been offered an improved contract after a previous agreement which expired in May.

"We have been talking to her for most of the season," Rice said. "We very much wanted her to return. In the past few weeks, the negotiations have come to a conclusion.

"We made an offer that we feel was very fair to Paula. It was a substantial raise on the money she's been paid in the past and Paula has decided not return. It is something that was not our choice."

"American Idol" was exported to the United States from Britain in 2002, rapidly establishing itself as the most watched show on US television and a pop-culture phenomenon.

The program aims to unearth the next big singing talent and past contestants such as Carrie Underwood and Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson have gone on to forge successful careers in the entertainment industry.

Abdul meanwhile is being tipped to resurface as a judge on another US television hit "So You Think You Can Dance."

"I don't know anyone who has the experience she has -- dancer, performer, choreographer and judge," the show's executive producer Nigel Lythgoe said.

"I have been trying to get her since season one."

Victoria Beckham's business success

Victoria Beckham wants to stay in US for the sake of her career.

The former Spice Girls star is desperate to remain in Los Angeles with her husband David Beckham and their three sons - Brooklyn, 10, Romeo, six and four-year-old Cruz - while she concentrates on her thriving fashion business.

According to Britain's Hello! magazine, the 35-year-old fashion icon - who has her own denim brand, dVb Style - will to appear on the cover of a prestigious US publication later this year.

A source said: "It's all been kept very hush-hush, but she's going to be a cover star in the autumn. To say it's a huge coup is an understatement. For Victoria to have achieved that, for her own business successes, means she's considered a superstar in her own merits. She is beyond thrilled."

The British star is now determined to enjoy family life in Hollywood.

The source added: "The boys adore the lifestyle and have made really good friends. They're getting good grades and glowing report cards, so uprooting them is the last thing

on their parents' minds."

Read the full interview in Hello! out now.

Victoria and David Beckham pair up for new armani ad

The hot couple Victoria and David Beckham pair up for new Armani underwear ad. The ad campaign was shot in Milan by fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.

Victoria Beckham to reduce breasts

Victoria Beckham has reportedly had a breast reduction operation to take her bust from a 34DD to a more natural 34B.

Victoria Beckham has reportedly had a third breast operation.

The former Spice Girls singer has allegedly had implants taken out of her chest, reducing her bust from a size 34DD to a 34B.

The alleged operation is believed to be part of a restyle for Victoria - who is married to soccer star David Beckham - to change her image from that of a soccer wife to a fashion designer.

A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Victoria has wanted her implants taken out for a while. She felt that was part of her old image - the big hair, big boobs, fake tan - and that she has moved on since those days.

"She had the operation three weeks ago and is very pleased with the results. After the procedure she came to London for business then went to France to heal properly in private."

Victoria is said to have originally had a bust-boosting operation in 1999 in London to increase her chest from a natural 34A to a 34D. She is then reported to have enlarged her breasts further two years later to a 34DD.

The 35-year-old star has never publicly confirmed having the operations.

Victoria is believed to be resting with her family on the French Riviera for two weeks before returning to Los Angeles where she presently lives with her and David's children Brooklyn, 10, Cruz, four and Romeo, six.

David is in Italy where he is playing for soccer team AC Milan.

Victoria Beckham leaving LA?

Victoria Beckham is set to move to Italy this summer.

The former Spice Girl - who is currently living in Los Angeles with her three sons while soccer star husband David plays for AC Milan - has decided she can no longer be apart from her spouse and wants them all to live under the same roof.

A source said: "Victoria loves America but all the flying back and forward is starting to take its toll, and being apart from David has been really hard for them both. She loves her friends and her life in Los Angeles, but it doesn't make up for the fact she is so far away from her husband.

At heart, she is a mum and a wife and she wants to do what is best for her family. "Victoria hated the idea of moving to Milan at first, but she's warmed to it. Plus, she doesn't want David to be on his own too long away from her and the kids."

David - who has been in Italy since January - is due to return to America next month to resume his contract with Los Angeles but it is thought AC Milan want to sign him on a permanent basis for next season, which starts in August.

Victoria is now searching for a family home and a school for their boys, Brooklyn, 10, Romeo, six, and four-year-old Cruz.

The source added to Britain's Star magazine: "Victoria has said the kids were hoping to stay in Los Angeles, where they have settled in, especially Brooklyn. But they are used to moving a lot now.

They're well-rounded kids, so Victoria isn't worried about them adjusting to a new home and a new school."

Posh and pecs: After three children, Victoria Beckham is hitting the gym

She is famed for keeping her whippet-thin body in shape by nibbling on edamame beans washed down with spinach shakes.

But now Victoria Beckham – who once proclaimed that she ‘hates working out’ – has signed up for a programme of exercise classes in the hope they will boost her pelvic muscles.

Posh has joined Hollywood’s ultra-exclusive The Sports Club LA, a private members’ gym that costs £1,500 a year – plus a £250 monthly fee.

An insider at the gym told The Mail on Sunday that the mother of three, who turned 35 on Friday, has enrolled in private Pilates classes, which promise to strengthen and tone core stomach and back muscles – and boost pelvic strength.

The source said: ‘Victoria has signed up for private Pilates classes. She comes into the gym at least three times a week and her husband David joins her for Pilates when he’s in town.

‘Pilates is specifically aimed at building up the core muscles and is particularly good for women who want to strengthen their body.

Victoria Beckham's girly birthday

Victoria Beckham enjoyed an intimate birthday meal with Eva Longoria, Katie Holmes, Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Richie and Kate Beckinsale.

The former Spice Girls singer turns 35 today (17.04.09) but had an early celebration with her friends at Los Angeles restaurant Cecconi's on Wednesday (15.04.09).

A source told gossip website X17: "They all arrived at around 9.30pm and left at around 1.20am - a long dinner. They were seated at a huge table on the outside terrace. They all looked gorgeous and happy to be there celebrating their friend's birthday. They ate, drank, and sang 'Happy Birthday' to her."

The eatery is an off-shoot of London Cecconi's and is renowned for its delicious food at reasonable prices - a three-course meal including wine costs around 80. The group ate gnocchi and swordfish washed down with Moet champagne.

The mother-of-three decided to celebrate with her friends early as she is planning to spend her special day with family. Although her soccer star husband David Beckham will be away in Italy - where he is currently on loan to AC Milan - he organised a romantic meal for his wife while she was visiting him last week.

Victoria's girls' night out marked the first time Katie has been seen in public since her brother-in-law died unexpectedly of heart failure. Joseph Jeffrey Fretti, 48 - the husband of Katie's older sister Tamera - was found by family members in his mother's Florida home on Sunday (12.04.09).

Victoria Beckham's 'military chic'

Looking ever-so-stylish in a silver military inspired jacket, Victoria Beckham was spotted making her way through LAX airport in Los Angeles, California on Thursday afternoon, March 5, 2009.
Looking ever-so-stylish in a silver military inspired jacket, Victoria Beckham was spotted making her way through LAX airport in Los Angeles, California on Thursday afternoon, March 5, 2009.

Looking ever-so-stylish in a silver military inspired jacket, Victoria Beckham was spotted making her way through LAX airport in Los Angeles, California on Thursday afternoon, March 5, 2009.

Looking ever-so-stylish in a silver military inspired jacket, Victoria Beckham was spotted making her way through LAX airport in Los Angeles, California on Thursday afternoon, March 5, 2009.

David Beckham's Valentine's surprise

David Beckham flew into London for 24 hours to give wife Victoria an early Valentine's Day treat.

The soccer star travelled from Milan to the UK on Saturday night (07.02.09) to spend one day with fashion designer Victoria.

He booked a room at exclusive hotel Claridges and showered her with expensive flowers and chocolates. Earlier on Saturday night Victoria was spotted dining alone at Locanda Locatelli restaurant.

A source said: "It was the only chance they had to meet up in their hectic schedules."

David, 33, then jetted off late on Sunday night (08.02.09) to meet up with the England soccer squad in Seville ahead of their friendly match against Spain on Wednesday (11.02.09).

Being called up for the match ruined the couple's original plan to spend the weekend together in Milan - where David is on loan from US team Los Angeles Galaxy to Italian club AC Milan.

The source added: "Victoria is off to New York Fashion Week and David has his commitments with England and AC Milan."

The couple will be apart on Valentine's Day this Saturday (14.02.09) because of their schedules.

After Wednesday's match, David will fly straight back to Milan to rejoin his club ahead of their important derby match against arch rivals Inter Milan on Sunday (15.02.09).

Victoria Beckham's lingerie run

Victoria Beckham ran nine miles a day for six months to slim down for a sexy lingerie shoot. The 34-year-old former Spice Girl - who is frequently criticised for being too thin - reportedly embarked on a strict exercise regime in preparation for an intimate Giorgio Armani underwear shoot.

A source said: "Like any woman, she's conscious of her body, so she worked really hard to get into optimum shape." It seems all her hard work has paid off - Victoria appears lithe, toned and athletic in the tasteful black and white shots, wearing nothing but a black polka dot bra and thong and black high heels.

Armani, who is good friends with the couple, praised Victoria calling her "a stylish and intriguing woman". The singer - who has three children with soccer player husband David - reportedly hates stripping off for the camera, but couldn't refuse the 12 million deal.

A source said: "Posh vowed never to do an underwear shoot again but the offer by Giorgio was too good to turn down." The film-noir style images were shot by renowned photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, who also took the photos of David for his Armani campaign last year.

The Los Angeles Galaxy player caused controversy when his advertisement was unveiled, with some critics claiming the images had been airbrushed to make him appear well-endowed.

Victoria Beckham arrives for a dinner with Italian soccer club AC Milan

AC Milan's David Beckham (R) and his wife Victoria arrive for a dinner gathering in Dubai January 3, 2009.