David Beckham names his personal Best of Britain

On day 31 of the Olympic Torch’s tour of Britain, Samsung’s global ambassador for London 2012, David Beckham, shares with VisitBritain his top tourist tips revealing a combination of locations across the UK that he wants to visit with his family.

Beckham’s top ten leads the upgrade of VisitBritain’s ‘Best of Britain’ app which was launched with Samsung earlier this year to inform and inspire the Games spectators and visitors to Britain this summer. New content on the app includes recommendations, accommodation and entertainment options provided by the national tourism agency to help make London 2012 an Olympic Games everyone can enjoy both in and outside of the Olympic venues.

Beckham’s exclusive suggestions:

• Take a tour of Buckingham Palace;
• Experience some real East London food at Tony Lane’s Pie & Mash shop;
• Go on a stadium tour of Old Trafford and the new Wembley;
• Grab some fresh air at one of the Royal Parks like Hyde, The Regent’s or Richmond;
• Play a round of golf at St Andrews;
• Go shopping at Manchester’s Northern Quarter, or markets like Camden, Portobello or Spitalfields;
• Take the kids to Thorpe Park or on the Harry Potter tour;
• Don’t miss London’s theatre scene and plays like War Horse or Jersey Boys;
• Eat at Ceconnis or NOPI in London;
• Go for a walk in the countryside and stop off at a pub along the way.

Inspirational content of key Olympic Torch Relay destinations and competition locations are also on the app to help inspire future travel and create a lasting legacy for places associated with the Olympic Flame. Guides for key destinations such as Land’s End, Much Wenlock, Stonehenge, Liverpool and Dover all offer startling imagery and stirring content to allow international visitors to plan their next Britain itinerary.

And here's a little something from my personal Best of David Beckham collection:

Pride Summer Glam 2012: A conversation with the beautiful and talented Erica Cobb

Erica Cobb

Chicago native Erica Cobb has only been in Denver for a few years but she's already made a big splash as a TV and radio personality and noted straight ally of the gay community. 

This Friday, June 15 she'll present Summer Glam 2012 - a Pride concert and celebration featuring diva Deborah Cox, underwear king Andrew Christian (and lots of hot, half-naked models), MTV's Danny Roberts, actor/musician Jason Dottley and a host of Denver drag queens and entertainers.


I had the chance to chat with Erica recently and here's what she had to say about Summer Glam, Denver's gay community, and banana hammocks.


Drew: How did Summer Glam come about?
Summer Glam came about originally because I was going through some career transitions and didn't know how much longer I'd remain in Denver.  It was actually just some chatter over a pretty fabulous lunch meeting that I should throw this party for the LGBT community who supported me so much over the years as a last hurrah type thing.

I NEVER envisioned securing Deborah Cox to come and perform and having such amazing supporting talent with Sordid Lives star and Pop Prince Jason Dottley, Real World New Orleans' Danny Roberts, the Andrew Christian fashion show and all of my fabulous drag queens and emcees Goddess Duane, Kiera Sexton, Venus Sexton, Sushi Chan, Shanida Lawya and Angelina Essex.  It's become like a fabulously flamboyant America's Got Talent: Denver Edition!

Members of Denver's gay community have been trying to get Deborah Cox to come here for years with Facebook petitions and things. How did you accomplish it?
Well, if I'm out of pocket for periods of time my friends know how to get me so I channeled that thought and CALLED HER HUSBAND!!  LOL, no seriously, her husband manages her and we had a great conversation.  At the end of the conversation he said to me "Erica, whether this works out or not, I think this is a really great thing you're trying to do."  That lit a fire in me and I thought, we HAVE to get this done!

Then everything started falling into place with investors, the media backing from Clear Channel and 95.7 The Party and the community enthusiasm and support.  It just seemed like all things were possible.  At the end of the day they are!

You've got an Andrew Christian underwear fashion show planned. What kind of underwear do you prefer on a man - boxers, briefs, or something else entirely?
I'm gonna go with a banana hammock that reads "make my day" ;) ... No seriously, definitely briefs it's always best to go "Beckham-esque!"

How would you describe your relationship with Denver's gay community?
I would like to think it's one of mutual respect and family.  I don't believe that family is 100% made up of people you are blood related to.  After relocating to Denver, I realized that I needed to have family here.  My husband and I felt so welcomed by the community that it was just a natural fit.

What's your message for readers of MileHighGayGuy.com?
I really hope that Summer Glam is an event that is an annual thing here in Denver.  PRIDE is like Christmas to me and to have another party that celebrates such a fabulous weekend is like a crazy dream.  This event on Friday will be about fun, celebration and togetherness.  I can't wait to see you all there!

Anything else you'd like to say?
Who's to say this can't happen again? Denver you have a voice, ask and you may receive! Who would you like to bring to Denver next?

Summer Glam featuring Deborah Cox takes place on Friday, June 15 at The Ogden Theatre and tickets are on sale now! In addition to the divalicious Deborah Cox there will also be DJ Bedz, drag shows , and a fashion show from Andrew Christian (you know that's gonna be hot, hot, hot!). So get your tickets now and mark your calendars because this is one event you don't want to miss!

David Beckham's new Armani underwear ads

Mr. Beckham has a new ad campaign for Armani underwear and it may be less bulgetastic than some of his previous efforts (compare with below) but he is still looking well fit.


Check out more pics from the new campaign here.

Rapids to LA (and David Beckham) this Saturday

The Colorado Rapids travel to Los Angeles this Saturday to face off against the Galaxy - and David Beckham (enjoy pic below) - in the first of three matches this month between the two clubs. Kickoff is set for 8:30pm this Saturday, and the match will be televised on the MLS Direct Kick package.

For the full match preview of this game, featuring interactive projected lineups, insider game notes, head-to-head stats, the latest injury and suspension reports, as well as the location of the Rapids Official Away-Game Viewing Party, click here.