February 11, 200916 yr SWIMSUIT STARSBar Rafaeli, unveiled Tuesday as the cover girl of Sports Illustrated's 2009 swimsuit edition, will be among nearly 20 of this year's crop flying to Las Vegas on Thursday for "SI Swimsuit 24/7, From New York to Las Vegas."The Israeli beauty is actor Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend.The S.I. stunners will walk the red carpet at 9 p.m. outside Luxor's LAX nightclub before joining the party in their honor. They will make appearances throughout Las Vegas.The promotion is being presented by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Southwest Airlines, which is providing "SI One," a Boeing 737-700 wrapped in SI swimsuit imagery.http://www.lvrj.com/news/39420952.html
February 11, 200916 yr How low can you go: Bar Refaeli squeezes into LBD at launch party for risque Sports Illustrated magazine cover By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 6:26 PM on 11th February 2009 After landing the coveted cover of Sports Illustrated magazine's annual swimsuit issue, you can't blame Bar Refaeli for wanting to celebrate. The Israeli supermodel graces the front cover of the 2009 issue in a barely-there bikini, tantalising male readers as she pulls down her bottoms to reveal her tan line. Being chosen to model in the swimsuit issue is the considered a benchmark in any supermodel's path to success and is seen by 66 million readers every year. Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend was the guest of honour at a party held to mark her Sports Illustrated cover, hosted by her agent Scott Lipps. Last night Bar, 23, showed off the curves which attracted the editors of Sports Illustrated in a figure-hugging Herve Leger bandage dress and Christian Louboutin black patent stilettos. While her boyfriend of three years was notably absent, Bar partied with Entourage star Adrien Grenier and his manager Robin Garvick at the Macal restaurant in New York. The choice of cover girl is always a highly-guarded secret and Bar only found out herself yesterday. She said: 'My agency said I had an audition at the office. And then they opened the door slowly, slowly, and they had the image of the cover like really big and there were cameras all over. 'It was like five minutes where I couldn't speak.' In the issue, Bar shows off her impressive figure in 20 different images, shot by Raphael Mazzucco on Canouan Island in the Grenadines. Sports Illustrated Group editor Terry McDonnell said: 'It's the cover that matters most. 'The cover has to reflect the athleticism and sexiness of the culture. This photo is modern, her hair and swimsuit look natural. You see her freckles. Her body is amazing and she looks intelligent. 'A skinny waif won't work here.' On Thursday, Bar will celebrate the issue again in a special Sports Illustrated party at the LAX nightclub in Las Vegas's Luxor resort. Bar will join fellow 2009 swimsuit issue models Kim Cloutier, Brooklyn Decker, Cintia Dicker, Lucia Dvorska, Esti Ginzborg, Jessica Gomes, Melissa Haro, Jessica Hart, Julie Henderson, Damaris Lewis, Jarah Mariano, Ariel Meredith, Tori Praver, Hilary Rhoda, Daniella Sarahyba, Irina Sheik, Anne V and Jessica White. Last year's cover girl was Marissa Miller, while the 2007 issue was graced by Beyonce Knowles in a yellow bikini - the first time a non-model graced the swimsuit issue. Previous swimsuit issue cover girls included Heidi Klum (1998), Tyra Banks (1997), Elle Macpherson (1986, 1987, 1988) and Christie Brinkley (1979, 1980, 1981). http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/artic...zine-cover.html
February 11, 200916 yr Bar Refaeli: Total Hamburglar February 11, 2009 11:21 am This isn’t exactly breaking news, but life is just not fair. The point was reinforced at last night’s party at Kowloon for Bar Refaeli, who landed the cover of this year’s edition of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The Israeli glamazon, who dates Leonardo DiCaprio and will be the host of MTV’s relaunched House of Style (and did not appear to be wearing a lick of makeup), didn’t have to think twice when asked how she prepared for her all-important SI shoot. Crunches? Bikram? One of those crazy detox diets Gwyneth writes about in GOOP? Uh, no. “They told us to eat a lot,” Refaeli said. “Hamburgers, hamburgers, hamburgers. I was really enjoying myself.” Sigh. Refaeli went on to note that the eating continued even on the set, where all the models were encouraged to dig in to every catered feast. “It’s not about that fashion look,” Refaeli noted. “They want curves. They want you to fill out the suits.” Speaking of “that fashion look,” let it also be noted that, as Refaeli was talking, Eliza Cummings was tucking into a serving of fried rice in the corner. The U.K.’s new It girl and a proper hipless androgyne, Cummings confirmed that she’s in New York to walk at the fashion week shows. “And then in London,” she added, “I’m doing practically everything. I’m really excited about walking at Vivienne Westwood.” And with that, Cummings popped a dumpling in her mouth, and proved there is no such thing as justice. Maya Singer http://www.style.com/stylefile/2009/02/bar...tal-hamburglar/
February 11, 200916 yr Bar Refaeli to Host MTV House of Style revivalBy Alina SolerOriginally posted Wednesday February 11, 2009 02:30 PM ESTHot on the heels of being Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit edition cover girl, model Bar Refaeli revealed to Time.com that she will be shooting for MTV's revival of House of Style.The Israeli beauty – and Leonardo DiCaprio gal pal – has undoubtedly big shoes to fill. The fashion-themed series, which first appeared on MTV in the '90s, helped make supermodel hosts Cindy Crawford, Rebecca Romijn and Molly Simms household names."We're starting right after all the parties for Sports Illustrated. And then I have work, work, work, work," Refaeli said. "It's very exciting. The year hasn't started yet and it's already been the best I've ever had."http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20258508,00.html
February 11, 200916 yr Whoa! Her picture is on a plane!! LOL how weird that must be. I am so glad for her, she looks really happy!
February 11, 200916 yr OMG I am happy she got the cover but I am even more estatic for the revival of House Of Style! I watched that show all the time as a kid w/ Cindy Crawford it was amazing!
February 11, 200916 yr she reminds me of gisele here. Thanks! nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! But I know what you mean...I hope Bar doesn't keep doing that lame pose of the V signs and open mouth, :yuckky: - it reminds me of {shudder} I love that last pic of her.
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