“This is a visually powerful issue with numerous surprises that underlines the very best of the Swimsuit issue heritage,” says Terry McDonell, Editor, Sports Illustrated Group.
This year's sexyfest features race car driver Danica Patrick, four athlete wives, 12 NFL cheerleaders and Will Ferrell and Heidi Klum in a special Semi Pro photo shoot. Also, body painting is back for the 10th year.
Featuring 19 models, the photo shoots took place in Israel and Russia for the first time. Other exotic locations for the steamy spread included the Cayman Islands, St. John, the Virgin Islands and Maui.
Ana Beatriz Barros
Bar Refaeli
Danica Patrick
Heidi Klum
Marisa Miller
Geri Halliwell Wardrobe Malfunction
Olivia Munn Does Complex Magazine
Lindsay Lohan Does Glamour UK
Eva Longoria Does Bebe Spring Ad
Christina Aguilera Release Her 'Back To Basics' DVD
Petra Nemcova Have Fun With Diamonds
Sophie Howard
Paula Abdul Is Ready To Sing
Roselyn Sanchez Says No To Fur
On Saturday, Heath Ledger's friends and family bid the actor a final farewell in his native Australia. Following the private funeral and wake, mourners -- including Heath's ex-girlfriend Michelle Williams -- jumped into the waters at Cottesloe Beach and watched the sun set for one final, smile-filled send-off. Cottesloe was one of the late actor's favorite hangouts.
Amy Winehouse emerged from the dentist's office Saturday showing off her brand new crown. The British singer was slated to perform at Sunday's Grammy Awards (where she is nominated for six awards), but her visa was denied, only to be approved too late. Instead, Winehouse will perform live via satellite from her native U.K.
Aretha Franklin was honored on Friday as the 2008 MusiCares Person Of The Year. The Queen of Soul, who is afraid of flying, joked that it took so long to drive to the gala that she finally may overcome her fears.
Timbaland created a ruckus at an event thrown in his honor Friday night. The rapper reportedly delivered an expletive-laden tirade against People magazine after some of his guests were left outside of the venue. The event was supposed to celebrate Timbaland's deal with Verizon Wireless, who co-sponsored the event with People.
Victoria Beckham flashed a rare smile during the 'Project Runway' Season 4 Fall 2008 fashion show on Friday. Posh sat alongside regular judges Nina Garcia (not pictured), Michael Kors (left), and Heidi Klum (right). Although only three designers made the finals of the popular reality show, five collections were shown to prevent viewers from being spoiled. 
Madonna hosted a star-studded, Gucci-sponsored event on Thursday to benefit UNICEF and aid Malawi orphans. The singer-turned-activist adopted a son from the African nation last year. Her daughter Lourdes (right) joined her at the fete, as well as friends Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, and Rosie O'Donnell.
Grey's Anatomy' hunk Eric Dane and his wife Rebecca Gayheart were among the A-list attendees at the UNICEF event. Dane revealed earlier in the week that he battled skin cancer on his lips.
Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore celebrated the 'Punk'd' star's 30th birthday Thursday with a dinner at the Bowery Hotel, followed by a party at club Socialista.
Charlize Theron was honored with the Hasty Pudding 2008 Woman of the Year award on Thursday. Before the South African actress could accept the prized Pudding Pot, she had to perform a funky disco dance -- which she happily obliged.
A very pregnant Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony attended the Marchesa Fall 2008 fashion show at the Chelsea Art Museum on Wednesday. Jennifer's father David told Escandalo TV that she's expecting twins, though the mom-to-be is still keeping mum.
Paris Hilton headed to Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Wednesday where she received the Harvard Lampoon's 'Woman of the Year' award. Paris summed up the dubious honor by saying, 'Harvard is hot.'
On Wednesday, Britney Spears was released from a UCLA hospital psychiatric ward after just four days of what was supposed to be a 14-day stay. Afterwards, the troubled pop star joined paparazzo boyfriend Adnan Ghalib for a joyride through Los Angeles before reportedly meeting up with her parents. Britney's father Jamie took conservatorship of his daugther and her estate last week, while her mother Lynne succesfully applied for a restraining order against manager Sam Lutfi, who Lynne claims drugged Britney and mishandled finances. 
Newlyweds Katharine McPhee and Nick Cokas were spotted enjoying their Hawaiian honeymoon on Wednesday. The 'American Idol' has shrugged off the 19-year age difference between her husband and herself, saying older men are 'less about themselves and more about you.'
On Tuesday, new parents Joel Madden and Nicole Richie picked up some eco-friendly diapers at Whole Foods for their baby girl, Harlow Winter.
Christina Aguilera made her first major public appearance since giving birth, promoting her new 'Back to Basics: Live and Down Under' DVD Tuesday in West Hollywood. The new mom revealed that motherhood has inspired her to return to the recording studio.
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