Profile
Famous as :
Tennis playerBirth Name :
Serena Jameka WilliamsBirth Date :
September 26, 1981Birth Place :
Saginaw, Michigan, USAClaim to fame :
Rode a string of four straight grand slam singles title wins
Serena Williams Poses Naked for ESPN The Magazine
October 07, 2009 01:10:44Professional tennis player Serena Williams takes her clothes off, striking nude pose for ESPN The Magazine's first-ever "Body Issue". Her shot for the publication sees her covering her breasts with her right hand while strategically crossing her legs to hide her private part from the lens.
Serena is one of the six athletes picked out to be featured on six different covers of ESPN magazine. The five other chosen sport stars are martial artist Gina Carano, NASCAR driver Carl Edwards, triathlete Sarah Reinertsen, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, and Dwight Howard of the NBA's Orlando Magic.
Full Winner List of 2009 Teen Choice Awards in Sports and Other Categories
August 10, 2009 01:08:39The full winners of 2009 Teen Choice Awards in sports and other categories have been unveiled hot on the heels of the outing of some early winners. Soccer stud David Beckham nabs the Choice Male Athlete prize, beating some other nominees, including Kobe Bryant, Roger Federer, Michael Phelps, and Tiger Woods.
On the female side, artistic gymnast Shawn Johnson is named the winner. She beats Nastia Liukin, Danica Patrick, Kerri Walsh, Misty May-Treanor, and Serena Williams, all of whom vie for the predicate of Choice Athlete: Female.
Full Winners of 2009 BET Awards, Beyonce Knowles Gets the Most Kudos
June 29, 2009 01:06:182009 BET Awards has been wrapped, and it is revealed that Beyonce Knowles led its winners list with two nods. She received her first award in Best Female R&B Artist category, beating Keyshia Cole, Keri Hilson, Jennifer Hudson and Jazmine Sullivan.
Then, Beyonce added another trophy with Video of the Year prize, thanks to her "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" music video. During her acceptance speech when collecting this award, she thanked Michael Jackson.
List of Athlete Nominees for the 22nd Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards
February 06, 2009 02:02:41In accompaniment of movie, TV, and music categories, athlete nominees for the 22nd Annual Kids' Choice Awards have been unveiled. 14-times Olympic gold medal winner Michael Phelps, who has become the target of public's mock since picture of him smoking marijuana hit the web, is up for the category of Favorite Male Athlete.
Competing for the same category with the 23-year-old swimmer are basketball player LeBron James who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers and football quarterback Peyton Manning. Professional golfer Tiger Woods, who's been sidelined since undergoing knee surgery in June 2008, is also nominated for the same category.
Serena Williams' 'Inspiring' Memoir Set for Fall 2009 Release
September 17, 2008 02:09:52Dubbed as the world's top female tennis player, Serena Williams is penning a memoir with the intention it could help inspiring others. An editor for Grand Central Publishing announced Tuesday, September 16 that they will, in fall 2009, publish Serena's memoir of her rise to tennis glory.
Karen Kosztolnyik, a senior editor who acquired the book for Grand Central Publishing after a bidding battle, said "Serena Williams is one of the world's most remarkable athletes. We've watched her rise to No. 1 despite physical and emotional setbacks, and her hard work and determination have inspired legions of fans young and old." Karen added, "Serena will give her memoir a strong motivational slant."
Tennis Superstar Serena Williams and Rapper Common Dating
November 21, 2007 04:11:20Serena Williams is off the market. The tennis stud reportedly has had a new man in her life who happens to be hip-hop star Common.
The duo, who come from a very different mainstream of interests, were spotted holding hands and getting "very close" at a party hosted for her sister Venus Williams at popular New York nightclub Tenjune last week, thus prompted speculation they are dating.
Common Premiered His Star-Studded Video Clip
October 24, 2007 11:10:13The full version of Common's star-studded video clip has finally arrived. The rapper premiered the clip of his latest single 'I Want You' worldwide yesterday (October 23).
As previously reported, Common invited his fellow celebrity friends such as Kanye West, Alicia Keys and Serena Williams to be in the video that is set as a party scene in his house. As credited in the end of the video, this clip was directed by Kerry Washington, who also made a cameo in it, and Sanji Senaka.
BET Awards 2007 Winners
June 27, 2007 11:06:11
While the music and movie figures celebrated their winning at this year BET Awards, held Tuesday night June 26th, some of the athletes also cheered on their award winning.
Among the athletes honored during the award event was professional basketball player LeBron James who currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The so-called King James won the award for Best Male Athlete. As of the Best Female Athlete, the award was given to American former World No. 1 ranked female tennis player Serena Williams.
BET Unveils Its 2007 Special Honorees and Athlete Nominees
May 18, 2007 11:05:34
Black Entertainment Television (BET) has on Wednesday April 16th unveiled its nominee list for its 7th Annual BET Awards at a press conference held at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles. Hosted by comedienne Mo'Nique, BET organizers among any other categories named the special honorees and nominees vying for Best Male and Female Athlete awards.
Music diva Diana Ross is one of the honorees. She is slated to be handed BET Lifetime Achievement Award for her significant musical career. Meanwhile, actor Don Cheadle will be presented with this year's BET Humanitarian Award for his dedication to humanity.
Superstars and Their "Fast Cars"
March 23, 2007 02:03:28
Our beloved Hollywood celebrities, naming some are Krista Allen, Jewel Kilcher, and William Shatner, apparently like challenge. They are all have been confirmed to take part in "Fast Cars & Superstars," a new celebrity racing show to debut in America this summer.
Some other stars about to take part in the reality show among others are tennis star Serena Williams, surfing hero Laird Hamilton and his wife, volleyball star-turned-model Gabrielle Reece, and skateboarding icon Tony Hawk.
The Young & The Rich Celebrities Under 25
January 17, 2006 10:01:53Age means nothing but number. Though, number does matter. In case of Forbes magazine, age and number are tied closely one to another. Apparently, the magazine has in its annual list of the world's 100 most powerful celebrities found out an interesting phenomenon.
The result of the poll surprisingly includes 11 young celebrities under 25 that becoming American's biggest earners. Among them is Mary-Kate Olsen with $21 million earnings resulted from her production company and retail ventures. Also there is NBA phenomenon LeBron James, which earns $23 million by the year 2005.
"Beauty Junkie" to Make Cosmetic Line
August 29, 2005 10:08:28Has becoming a famous and success tennis player, owning a fashion company, the "beauty junkie" Serena Williams announced Thursday she has signed on to be the next "guest creator" for Flirt! cosmetics. Williams actually got many offers, but she finally decided to go with Flirt! which is produced by Estee Lauder and sold only at Kohl's.
"Flirt! fits my personality. It's young, colorful, funky, cool - it's a great fit for me," so said Williams uttering her reason on choosing that line. Among the products that will have Williams' stamp are lip-glosses that are attached to necklaces, which will be available in stores February.
Williams & Ratner Split
August 13, 2005 10:08:07Desperate for love and caring from her always-away boyfriend Brett Ratner, tennis ace Serena Williams prefers to end their romance. The couple actually has faced difficult moment in their love relationship and things got worse when Ratner always being away from Williams.
The beauty even became increasingly frustrated in knowing Ratner has spent a week partying in New York with P. Diddy, Jay-Z and Jermaine Dupri, while only spent less than 24 hours during her 3 weeks at home. Disappointed with the director, Williams then 'dumped' him.
