Melbourne, Dec 9 (ANI): With more public displays of affection, golden girl Stephanie Rice and 'Home and Away' star Lincoln Lewis have fuelled rumours that they are an item.

Reps for the pair, who was spotted being "very close" at a Sunshine Coast Christmas event this week, have again dismissed reports that Rice and Lewis are a couple.

However, according to Confidential, Lewis was desperate to front the annual Pelican Waters Christmas Carols at Caloundra after he heard the swimmer had signed on as MC.

"Because Stephanie was going to be here he actually agreed to be here at a very much reduced rate and at cost," the Daily Telegraph quoted Caloundra City School principal Karon Graham, as saying.

"He was very kind on offering to come to the school and do his bit for the Sunshine Coast community.

"That's hearsay on my part that they're a couple but he was very keen to get involved," Graham added.

The pair happily posed for photographs arm in arm and looked extremely relaxed together at an event that attracted more than 7000 people. (ANI)

London, Dec 9 (ANI): Hollywood actress Charlize Theron has once again stripped down to her flawless body in the much-awaited flick 'The Burning Plain'.

The 'That Thing You do' actress, who has earlier stripped down in flicks like 'The Devil's Advocate', 'Deception', 'Monster' and '2 Days In The Valley', is once again ready to entice all with the strip act, reports the Sun.

The Oscar winner will play Sylvia, who tries to find common ground with her parents after a chaotic childhood; Hollywood Kim Basinger will play her mother in the flick.

Theron was pretty aptly named the sexiest woman alive by Esquire magazine last year, however this year the title has been taken away by another Hollywood actress Hally Berry.

Meanwhile, humanitarian Theron was also in news for being appointed as the United Nations Messenger Of Peace for her contribution in ending violence against women. (ANI)

London, Dec 9 (ANI): Stunning FHM model Sylvia has opened up about soccer ace Cristiano Ronaldo's cheeky love tactics.

The 26-year-old beauty said that Manchester United striker first tried to tackle her in July while on holiday in Sardinia with his ex Nereida Gallardo.

The Bulgarian hottie has claimed that since then, Ronaldo has bombarded her with saucy texts while continuing with a string of other romances. "He was sitting on the next table with some friends when he sent the waiter to me with a bottle of champagne and a note with his mobile number," the Daily Star quoted Sylvia, as saying

"Since then we have been sending each other text messages - and to be honest, his interest in me made me curious. He's cool, there's no doubt about that," she added.

Sylvia has claimed that Ronaldo's saucy texts have continued to flood her inbox while he dates Ukrainian beauty Olena Haynes, who is married to millionaire John Haynes. (ANI)

Washington, Dec 9 (ANI): Hollywood actress Jessica Biel, who has charmed many with her elegant appearance, is not reluctant to express gratitude for her naturally attractive looks.

The '7th Heaven' actress has no qualms in admitting that her beauty played a major role in getting her noticed and in helping her carve a niche in Hollywood.

"Your face and your body can get your foot in the door, obviously, and I'm thankful for that," Fox news quoted Jessica Biel, as telling the UK edition of GQ.

And while Biel had no reluctance in admitting her looks are an asset, she seemed very diffident in pouring her heart about beau Justin Timberlake.

"Justin Timberlake is the one part of my life that I own," Biel said. (ANI)