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Celebrity Houses

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Celebrity Cars

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BUSTA RHYMES

Wyclef Jean

TOMMY HILFIGER

SHAQ

Tony Hawk

HULK HOGAN

Legend Cars

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Reasons Why Beer is Better Than Women

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1. You can enjoy a beer all night long.

2. Beer stains wash out.

3. You don't have to wine and dine beer.

4. A beer will wait in the car while you go and play football.

5. When your beer goes flat, you toss it out.

6. Beer is never late.

7. A beer doesn't get jealous when you grab another beer.

8. Hangovers go away.

9. Beer labels come off without a fight.

10. When you go to a bar, you can always pick up a beer.

11. Beer never has a headache.

12. After you've had a beer, the bottle is still worth 5 cents.

13. A beer won't get upset if you come home and have another beer.

14. If you pour a beer right, you'll always get good head.

15. A beer goes down easy.

16. You can have more than one beer in a night and not feel guilty.

17. You can share a beer with your friends.

18. You always know you're the first one to pop a beer.

19. Beer is always wet.

20. Beer doesn't demand equality.

21. You can have a beer in public.

22. A beer doesn't care when you come.

23. A frigid beer is a good beer.

24. You don't have to wash a beer before it tastes good.

25. If you change beers, you don't have to pay alimony.

26. You can't catch social diseases from a beer.

27. When you're interrupted by a beer it's for a good reason.

28. A beer is always satisfying.

29. A beer gets lighter the longer you hold it.

30. A beer won't tell you its pregnant for fun.

31. A beer does not come with in-laws.

32. No matter what the package, a beer still looks good.

33. To cool off a beer, all you have to do is put it in the ice box.

34. All you have to do to get over a beer is take a leak.

35. Beer doesn't complain about farting.

36. The only thing a beer tells you is when its time to go to the bathroom.

37. You are never embarrassed about the beer you bring to a party.

38. Its okay to leave a party with a different beer than the one you brought.

39. Beer won't drive you to drink.

40. You can shoot a beer.

41. A beer chaser is easier to catch.

42. You don't need a license to live with a beer.

43. A tree is good enough for a beer.

44. Beer doesn't grow hair where it shouldn't.

45. Beer doesn't care how much you earn.

46. Beer and "ice" don't mix.

47. Beer won't complain about your choice of vacation--it goes along happily.

48. Beer doesn't care if you go to sleep right after you've had it.

49. Beer is happy to ride in the trunk of your car.

50. You never have to promise to respect a beer in the morning.

51. Beer never complains about a wet spot.

52. You can put all your old beers together in one room and they won't fight.

53. A beer doesn't bleed one week out of the month.

Eva Jacqueline Longoria Parker

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Eva Jacqueline Longoria Parker (born March 15, 1975) is a Golden Globe Award-nominated American film and television actress. She rose to fame by playing Isabella Braña Williams on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. She now plays Gabrielle Solis in the ABC television series Desperate Housewives, and stars in the film Over Her Dead Body. She has also become a nationally recognized model after appearing in several high-profile advertising campaigns and numerous men's magazines, reaching #14 in the FHM "Sexiest Women 2008" poll.Longoria is also known for her high profile relationship with NBA guard Tony Parker, whom she married in 2007

Las Vegas

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Las Vegas is the most exciting and entertaining city in the world. Nowhere else can you find a city that has all the travel amenities that only a complete resort destination can offer: luxurious casino hotels, fine dining, wonderful live entertainment and state-of-the art convention and trade show facilities. Las Vegas is a spectacular city, incomparable to any other. Everything that you would expect from a world-class metropolis, and more, is right here for your pleasure.

Las Vegas is a city that has something for everyone. While you are here, make sure to see all the great attractions the city of Las Vegas has to offer. Recognized all over the world, our famous Las Vegas Strip is where tourists can enjoy a walk in the warm desert evening, or take a stroll downtown and view a dazzling light show that spans an entire street, the Fremont Street Experience. You can also get a glimpse of amazing world famous re-creations like erupting volcanoes, the Eiffel Tower and the Sphinx of Egypt in front of the various hotels and casinos.

Las Vegas tourism offers top quality entertainment, including headliner shows and concerts, attractions, shopping and world-renowned resorts. Las Vegas nightlife will keep you up until dawn and art displays, music and museums take you on a journey from the classic to the contemporary. Downtown Las Vegas offers an energetic display of color with a bit of nostalgia and a glimpse of the future.

If you are looking to enjoy the Wild West and our great outdoor recreation, beyond the glamour and glitter of our neon lights, we have plenty to see. There are enchanting panoramas in the Red Rock National Conservation area, Lake Mead National Recreation area and at Mount Charleston. All are only minutes from Las Vegas Strip hotels and casinos. We have helicopter tours of the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, and the Las Vegas Strip departing every few minutes.

Las Vegas continuously reinvents itself, so even if you have been to our great city before you will never run out of fun things to do. You can use the links above to find more information about the unique opportunities and attractions Las Vegas offers to its visitors every year.

Have a great time in this wonderful city!

Top Sexy Hollywood Actress

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1.Angelina Jolie
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Her bad ass attitude, big juicy lips and sexy body helped make Angelina one of the most desired women in the world. She's also caring, loving and generous through all her selfless contributions to the world.

2.Scarlett Johansson
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Young Scarlett has been acting since she was 8, she is becoming one of the best actresses in Hollywood at a young age. She has grown into a sexy women who is also an exceptional acting talent.

3.Jennifer Lopez
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J-Lo at 37 is still considered one of the sexiest in hollywood. She continues to make movies and headlines for her relationships with men. which has kept her in the spotlight and the minds of people everywhere.

4. Jessica Alba
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Jessica has one of the sexiest bodies in Hollywood and she has no problem showing it off. In her movie roles she is remembered for wearing tight fitting clothes and skimpy bathing suits.

5. Keira Knightley
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A fresh-face in Hollywood that came over from Britain. Keira has won over fans in North America with her good looks and charming personality. She has a long blockbuster career ahead of her.

6. Jennifer Aniston
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From her days on the show friends to marrying Brad Pitt and now a major movie star, Jennifer has gotten a lot of attention from the media and public, thus making her one of the sexiest actresses.

7. Halle Berry
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The oscar award winning Halle is one of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood. She has a very beautiful body and great charisma that is captured on the big screen. Her sex appeal is undeniable.

8. Carmen Electra
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Carmen is not known for acting in movies, she will be remembered for her pretty face, amazing body and now famous name. She has a great sense of humor and enjoys entertaining people on the big screen.

9. Pamela Anderson
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Pamela Anderson is known more for her nude pictures than her acting skills. Don't be fooled by her bubbly personality and blonde hair, she is a smart business woman, an activist and a caring mother.

10. Lindsay Lohan
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The former teen queen is all grown up now. She will lead the future of sexy hollywood women, she began her acting career at a young age and loves to party with friends Paris and Nicky Hilton.

Top Sexy Female Athletes

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1-Maria Sharapova

Before we take a look at the Maria Sharapova picture gallery, here is a little bit of information on her. Maria was born on April 19, 1987 in Nyagan, Siberia, Russia. She moved to Florida at a young age to attend a a tennis academy and persue a career in tennis . At a very young age Maria has been very successful in tennis and has won several Grand Slam titles and has earned a considerable amount from endorsemnets. Maria is considered by many as the sexiest female athletes in the world.

2-Anna Kournikova

Anna Kournikova was on born June 7, 1981 in Moscow, Russia. She is a professional tennis player, she is also known for her sexy physique. Her fame has come from the publicity surrounding her personal life as well as numerous modeling shoots. Kournikova had some success in tennis, she won two Grand Slam doubles titles in 1999 and 2002, both were at the Australian Open in the Women's Doubles event with partner Martina Hingis.

3-Danica Patrick

Danica Patrick was born on March 25, 1982 in Beloit, Wisconsin She is a professional race care driver competing in the Indy Racing League, and was named Rookie of The Year in the 2005 IRL Championship

4-Jennie Finch

Before we take a look at the Jennie Finch picture gallery, here is a little bit of information on her. Jen was born on September 3, 1980 in La Mirada, California. Jennie is famous for being a softball player, she was a starting pitcher on the USA team that won the gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. We compiled the sexiest images we can find of Jennie Finch.

5-Amanda Beard

Amanda Beard was born on October 29, 1981 in Irvine, California. She is an Olympic swimmer, at the age of 14 she captured her first gold medal in the olympics among other medals. She has also been successful in world championships. So enjoy this feature on Amanda that includes free video clips, pictures, wallpapers and links to related websites.

6-Natalie Gulbis

Before we take a look at the Natalie Gulbis Picture gallery, here is a little bit of information on her. Natalie was born on January 7, 1983, in Sacramento, California. Natalie is a known for being one of the LPGA's sex symbols. Although she has yet to win a tournament, she finished sixth on the LPGA money list with over $1 million (U.S.) in earnings

7-Jamie Sale

Before we take a look at the Jamie Sale Picture gallery, here is a little bit of information on her. Jamie was born on April 21st 1977, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Jamie and her now husband David Pelletier won the 2002 Olympic gold medals in pair skating, and they have won several other world championship titles as a pair.
Since the Olympics, the pair has turned professional and are now touring North America with Stars on Ice.

8-Michelle Wie

Before we take a look at the Michelle Wie Picture gallery, here is a little bit of information on her. Michelle was born on October 11, 1989 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is the youngest player ever to qualify for an LPGA tournament at age 12, and has made several attempts to make the cut at a PGA Tour events.

9-Gabrielle Reece

Before we take a look at the Gabrielle Reece Picture gallery, here is a little bit of information on her. Gabrielle was born on January 6, 1970 in La Jolla, California. She is a 6 ft 3 in, professional volleyball player who became famous while she was playing volleyball for Florida State University. She began modelling while in FSU, she appeared on the covers of several magazines including the cover of Playboy in January 2001.

10-Serena Williams

Before we take a look at the Serena Williams Picture gallery, here is a little bit of information on her. Serena was born on September 26, 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan. She was brought up in the poor Los Angeles suburb of Compton where Serena and her sister Venus played tennis in hopes of finding a way out of that neighborhood. She excelled as a professional tennis player and has won eight Grand Slam singles titles as a professional and continues to be a success.

Funfair-Amusement Park

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A funfair or simply fair (e.g., "county fair", "state fair") is a small to medium sized traveling fair primarily composed of stalls and other amusements. Larger fairs such as the permanent fairs of cities and seaside resorts might be called a fairground, although technically this should refer to the land where a fair is traditionally held.

In North America, a fair is sometimes called a carnival or exhibition, although in Europe and other parts of the world influenced by the Catholic church, a carnival is a procession usually held around Shrove Tuesday which is sometimes accompanied by a funfair, but which is known in the United States as Mardi Gras. One strand of the medieval fair has diverged to become the agricultural show which often still has a funfair attached. Increasingly, funfairs are appearing as additional attractions alongside any large gatherings of people such as major sporting events, music festivals, and civic celebrations.

Attractions

A fair contains a mixture of attractions which can be divided into the categories of adult or thrill rides, children's rides, sideshows and sidestalls. Originally a fair would also have had a significant number of market stalls, but today this is rare and most sidestalls only offer food or games.
Many thrill rides, such as the paratrooper and the Matterhorn, include spinning people at high speed coupled with other accelerations.
Many thrill rides, such as the paratrooper and the Matterhorn, include spinning people at high speed coupled with other accelerations.

Thrill rides

There is a core set of thrill rides which are common at fairs and which most funfairs have. These include: Enterprise, The Gravitron, Booster, Freak Out, Miami and the Top Spin. However there is constant innovation, with new variations on ways to spin and throw passengers around appearing in an effort to keep attracting customers. Nevertheless, with the requirement that all rides can be packed up into one or more trailers for traveling, there is a limit to the size of the rides, and funfairs struggle to compete with the much larger attractions such as roller coasters found in amusement parks. See also amusement rides.

Roller coasters

Some fairs may feature compact roller coasters to attract teenagers and preteens. Roller coasters feature steep drops, sharp curves, and sometimes loops. Roller coasters are generally the most attractive aspect of a fair, but many people come for other reasons. Fairs usually only feature one or two coasters.

Children's rides

Funfairs are seen as family entertainment, and most include a significant number of children's rides designed for children from 2 – 10 years old. Many of these are smaller, slower versions of the adult rides, such as merry-go-rounds, teacup rides and Ferris wheels. Such rides are usually referred to as "kiddie rides". Others are simple train rides, slides, mirror mazes and variations on the bouncy castle.

Sideshows
A barker luring a patron in to the Vermont state fair sideshow
A barker luring a patron in to the Vermont state fair sideshow

In the 19th century, before the development of mechanical attractions, sideshows were the mainstay of most funfairs. Typical shows included menageries of wild animals, freak shows, wax works and theatrical shows.

Up until the 1960s, boxing shows were a common feature of British fairs, but they went into decline when in 1947 the British Boxing Board of Control ruled out appearances of licensed members in fairground boxing booths. An echo of the boxing booth remains with boxing or punch ball machines being common around fairgrounds. The very last traveling boxing booth was still making annual visits to the Great Dorset Steam Fair until 2006. Unfortunately, the owner, Ronnie Taylor, died a few weeks before the 2006 show, and the future of this unique attraction is now uncertain.

After World War II, sideshows featuring burlesque and striptease performances also went in to decline, with the general relaxation of censorship legislation.

Sidestalls and games
A traditional coconut shy, established in 1936 by Mrs E. Harris, is still being run by her son today.
A traditional coconut shy, established in 1936 by Mrs E. Harris, is still being run by her son today.

Most stalls feature games of skill or strength. The most traditional example being the coconut shy in which players throw balls at coconuts balanced on posts, winning the coconut if they manage to dislodge it.

Other sidestalls range from the trivially easy, such as hooking rubber ducks from a water trough in which nearly every player is expected to win a prize, to the deceptively challenging, which includes games which utilize optical illusions or physical relationships that are difficult to judge. In the United States, the funfair is one of the few arenas of public life in which classical hoodwinkery in the form of outright fraud can be perpetrated by the light of day. Highly profitable (and therefore timeless) games include:

* the hoopla, in which a ring can be demonstrated to fit neatly around a wooden block, but when the customer attempts to throw the ring over the block, it is nearly impossible to achieve the perfect angle which the sideshow barker (attendant) deftly demonstrates.
* ball-in-the-basket games in which the basket is presented at an angle almost certain to bounce the ball out. (The basket bottom may also be suspiciously springy.)
* basketball-shooting games in which the basket is ovoid in shape and the basketball literally cannot fit inside the rim under any circumstances, but takes advantage of the oval shape an individual expects to see when directly confronted by a circle presented at an angle nearly parallel with the ground. (The sides of such a game are walled with netting which presumably keeps the ball in play, but the netting is then typically, and ironically, coated with the many prizes the customer hopes to win, but which block any possibility of viewing the basket from the side and thus exposing the hoax.) Sometimes the basketballs are also pumped up with air to their full capacity, thus allowing the ball to bounce off of the hoop more easily.
* archery, air rifles, and paint ball guns with sometimes misaligned sights, with targets ranging from bullseyes to playing cards.

Much of the true thievery has been driven out of funfairs in the twentieth century, and combined with an increasing emphasis on the role of families and small children in such entertainment, contemporary showmen often find greater profit in pricing their games far above the value of the prizes being offered, with complex formulae for upgrading to the large prizes that advertise the game and instill desire among those strolling by. The rises in pricing of many sidestalls must often reflect the overheads of running fairground equipment - the cost of swag (see below), diesel, staff and rents.

Typical prizes change to reflect popular tastes. A traditional fairground prize used to be a goldfish in a small plastic bag, but these have fallen out of favor; partly because goldfish are no longer seen as exotic, but also because animal welfare concerns are frequently raised. Many stalls offer cuddly toys as prizes — many teenage romances are established at funfairs, where thrill rides provide ample excuse for embracing.[1] Displays of skill at shooting and winning a cuddly toy for your girl/boyfriend is a rite of passage for many young men.[1] In showland, the prizes are known as swag and are supplied by a swagman.

Theme Party Ideas

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The best way to organize parties is by deciding on a certain theme. It is very easy to decide a theme for your party. You can pick up a color, a combination of colors, animals, different lifestyles, different religion or any era for that matter. We have covered some of the most popular theme party ideas that have been in demand for various occasions. You will find step-by-step approach to some of the most in demand theme parties in the contemporary world. Enjoyed by kids and adults alike, these theme parties are a great way to unwind and relax with family and friends. Know more about theme party planning and different themes in our related sections.

60's Theme Party

The best way to feel the life during the 60's is by throwing 60's theme party. It is one of the most popular themes for a party. You can be sure that you and your guests will have a great time together. Organizing a sixties theme party is not that tough, all it requires is creativity and endless imagination. Since you already have a theme, all you need to do is focus on the important aspects of the theme. Make a list of all the attractive things of the sixties that ruled the lifestyle of people then. Once you get your priorities in place, it is time to take action. So check out 60's theme party ideas that are easy and popular.
* Get groovy with invitations. Go for the hippy style of invitations and decorate your invitation cards with "Peace" signs and hippy beads. Use bright colors like fuchsia pink and bright orange. Use the slang of the sixties and mention the dress code that should be followed.
* Decorate your house with bright balloons, streamers, bead curtains, Peace confetti and yin yang symbols. Make room for people to dance. Arrange for lots of cushions so that people can sit comfortably in groups. If you can, arrange for a guitar, which was the favorite time pass of the people during the sixties. Light incense sticks here and there to make the environment a bit smoky and relaxing.
* Plan for games like imitations of famous personalities of the 60's. It is a fun activity and can get hilarious at times. Get everyone to try the dance styles of the 60's. These include the Twist, the Watusi, the Tighten Up, etc. You can make placards with slogans and do a small protest like they did in the sixties. Get a couple of movies of the 60's and watch with your guests.
* People in the 60's were very health conscious and loved natural food. So go in for fresh salads, brownies, cheese fondues, carrot cake, granola and vegetarian chili. At the same time, you can have some junk food since the first fast food corner was set up during the sixties.
* Don't forget party favors like colored sun glasses, hippy wigs, beaded bracelets, checked hats, polka dot bandanas, Vinyl caps, etc. to make sure that this rocking party is remembered for a long time.

HAWAIIAN THEME PARTY

Think Hawaii and all that comes to mind is the warm sun, the cool waters lapping up at the shore, hula skirt girls and loads of laid back fun and enjoyment. The perfect ingredients for a Hawaiian theme party are sea, sun, sand and surf! It is the ultimate dream vacation and is one of the most popular destinations for people to head to. Hawaii theme parties are very simple to plan and you can virtually bring Hawaii to anywhere you live. So if you want to know more about Hawaiian theme party ideas, read on.

* Make your invitations as colorful as possible. Go in for yellows, oranges and greens with a seashore backdrop. You can also place two coconut tree illustrations on the corners of the invitation. Mention your theme and dress code on the invitation. Do not forget to state the time, date and venue of the party. Your invitation card should be able to give a brief idea of the party to your friends, so choose your words carefully and let your creativity loose.
* Your decorations should be anything related to Hawaii. Place artificial palm trees in the center of the room, surround it up with some sand and sprinkle some shells over the place. You can also put up blue color curtains to get the feel of the sea. Your centerpiece could be an aquarium, or the above mentioned décor. You can also place inflatable dolphins and surf boards here and there to give the feel of the ocean. Hang colorful leis all around the place.
* Seafood and lots of fruit drinks and smoothies should dominate your menu. Go exotic with caviar, sushi and prawns with colorful mocktails to amuse the guests. If you can arrange for green coconuts, it would be absolutely amazing. You would actually have Hawaii in your own backyard!
* Your attire could be colorful floral shirts, white shorts and comfortable flip-flops. Girls can always opt for hula skirts! Else, a colorful sarong with a string top would be just fine. When guests arrive, welcome them by putting a colorful flower garland around their necks. Girls can pin up a flower right above their left/right ear and lt their hair loose.
* You can plan fun activities like Hawaiian dance, drum beating competitions, lei making competitions and a contest for the best dressed. Give out your party favors in form of rewards and see to it that each one gets something different from the others.
* You can give miniature coconuts, refrigerator magnets, flip flops, sun glasses, anti-tan lotions, colorful leis, cocktail glasses, floral shirts, floral bandanas, etc. Click plenty of photographs and give personalized frames for people to save these wonderful moments.

HOLLYWOOD THEME PARTY

If you love Hollywood, movies and glam as much as we do, then you will surely be anxiously anticipating the annual rash of film awards every spring. The film awards are a great way to get your friends together to dress up, walk the red carpet, drink champagne and walk home with outrageous goody bags. If you start now, you can plan a memorable "viewing" of the awards show with all your friends in the utmost of style. So get your Hollywood ogling pals together, dress up, dress down, dress all around, prepare a delectable feast or just simply order pizza.

Wait! This sounds like so much fun why not think about having a Hollywood theme party any time of the year?

COCKTAIL THEME PARTY

Chilled drinks, soft music, dim lights and close friends - Sounds fun? We are talking about a cocktail party. Known as one of the most stylish and sophisticated parties of all, cocktail parties are the ultimate way of meeting up friends as well as business clients. With chilled drinks in hand and a great conversation topic, time flies when you attend a cocktail party.

Though planning a cocktail party isn't an impossible task, there are certain aspects of the party that should be taken into consideration to make sure that everything is organized and of course, save yourself from any embarrassment! So check out our related sections for ideas for cocktail parties and make your party a hit.

Cocktail Party Invitation
For a cocktail party, invitation cards can be bold and colorful and do not hesitate to be jazzy. Generous doses of neon and bright colors are allowed and you can use glitter too. Invitations for cocktail parties usually have some illustrations on them that are related to cocktails.

Cocktail Party Decorations
Cocktail party decorations should be extremely stylish and require loads of zing to look sophisticated. However, it is not that difficult to get that ambience for a cocktail party. To keep yourself focused on one track, choose a theme for your party decoration.

Cocktail Party Favors
Cocktail parties are great fun and one of the most elegant ways of meeting up with colleagues and friends in a relaxed atmosphere. The best way to amuse your guests and make sure they leave happy is by handing out unique cocktail party favors.

Cocktail Party Dress
A cocktail party dress should transform you from a business executive to a smart looking person who loves to party. These days, you have many different choices of attires to choose from. It all depends on the kind of party you are going to have.

Cocktail Party Music
To make sure that your party rocks, get some really mind blowing cocktail party music. Popular in all party circuits are jazz, rock, blues and the current favorite, hip-hop. Lounge music is another favorite genre in cocktail party songs.

Popular Cocktails
A party is incomplete without popular cocktail drinks these days. Most people look for the drinks that are served in a party. So to make sure you have the world's most popular cocktails, go through the list given below.

Jessica Alba

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Jessica Marie Alba (born April 28, 1981)[1] is an American television and film actress.

Alba began her television and movie appearances at age 13 in Camp Nowhere and The Secret World of Alex Mack (1994). Alba rose to prominence as the lead actress in the television series Dark Angel (2000–2002), then expanding her résumé to film, predominantly within the confines of action and comedy.[2][3] Alba later appeared in various films including Honey (2003), Sin City (2005), Fantastic Four (2005), Into the Blue (2005), Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) and Good Luck Chuck of the same year.[4][5]

Alba appears frequently on the "Hot 100" section of Maxim and was voted AskMen.com's number one on their list of "99 Most Desirable Women" in 2006, as well as "Sexiest Woman in the World" by FHM in 2007.[6][7][8] She also appeared on the cover of Playboy, which was followed by a lawsuit that was later dropped.[9] Alba has won various awards for her acting, including the Choice Actress Teen Choice Award and Saturn Award for Best Actress (TV) for her acting in the series Dark Angel.[10]

Alba was born in Pomona, California[1] to Catherine Alba (née Jensen) and Mark Alba. Her mother is of Danish and French Canadian descent and her father is of Mexican American descent (though both his parents were born in California).[11][12] She has a younger brother, Joshua. Her father's Air Force career took the family to Biloxi, Mississippi, and Del Rio, Texas before settling back in California when she was nine years old.[3][12]

Alba's early life was marked by a multitude of physical maladies; she suffered collapsed lungs twice, had pneumonia 4-5 times a year, a ruptured appendix, and a cyst on her tonsils. This isolated her from other children at school because she was in the hospital so often that no one knew her well enough to befriend her.[13] She has also acknowledged suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder during childhood.[14][15] Her health improved, however, when her family moved to California. She graduated from high school at age 16,[16] and subsequently attended the Atlantic Theater Company.

Adriana Lima

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Adriana Lima (born June 12[4] 1981) is a Brazilian model known for her work with Victoria's Secret lingerie giant and Maybelline cosmetics. Lima was discovered at age 13, and entered and finished first in Brazil's Ford Supermodel of the World competition with 15, finishing second the following year before signing with Elite Model Management in New York City.

Lima is of African, Native South American and Swiss descent,[5][6][7] was born in the northeastern coastal town of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil on June 12, 1981. Her father, of which she was estranged for most of her life is Nelson Torres and her mother, Maria da Graça Lima, was a social worker who gave birth to Lima at the age of 18. Lima revealed that her father had walked out on her family when she was six months old[8], but has been making recent attempts to reconcile.[8]. In late 2007, Lima revealed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame that she has two half brothers, aged 7 and 11, from her father's second marriage.[9] Although, she is her Mother's only child. [10] Coming from a poor family, Lima's first travel was on a plane at the age of 15. She was raised mostly by her mother, and grandmother.[8]

Victoria's Secret

Lima is probably best known for her work with Victoria's Secret. She first graced the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 1999 and has appeared on subsequent shows ever since. Her most notable walk down the runway was in 2003, where she was the show opener. Lima was contracted to become an angel for Victoria's Secret in 2000 and has kept her spot ever since. Lima had appeared on several television ads for the brand but her most memorable one, was appearing alongside the legendary rock musician Bob Dylan in 2003 Victoria's Secret Angel in Venice commercial which received both praise and criticism.[19][20] She is currently a contract "Angel" and spokesperson for the brand. She was the sole model in Victoria's Secret's Super Bowl XLII ad.[13] It was the single most-seen ad in the game, watched by 103.7 million viewers.