Brangelina Who? Paparazzi Prepare for Beckhams

David and Victoria BeckhamDavid and Victoria Beckham might not be household names in the U.S. just yet, but they will be very, very soon.

TMZ talked to several prominent paparazzi agencies, and they all agreed that the Beckhams will be getting very special (and relentless) photographic attention from the minute they hit our shores. Said one well-placed source, "All the big agencies will probably send a couple of photogs over just for [them]." Another respected lensman told us that the couple's friendship with TomKat will only make them more visible targets for shutterbugs, and that they'll be at least as eagerly watched as Brangelina, if not more.

Of course, the Beckhams being the Beckhams, they're more than used to it. In the UK, they're more furiously hounded than the royal family, and far more than any other celeb couple.

No one is more used to having literally every part of his body scrutinized by the media as David Beckham: When he broke his left foot before the World Cup in 2002, newspapers and TV ran daily, almost hourly updates on his status, and a leading psychic urged the entire country to "will" Beckham's foot to health. And he played!



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61. No one gives a rat's tail about soccer in the USA. The real reason they are moving is so Tom Cruise can brainwash them into joining his stupid scientology group.

Posted at 9:21AM on Jan 12th 2007 by Yawn!

62. All I can say is that old Spice better keep her husband on a tight leash. Being in America, nothing is sacred.

Posted at 9:33AM on Jan 12th 2007 by Lite it

63. he is an incredible athlete recognized worldwide for his skills. she is incredibly glamorous in my opinion. i can hardly wait for them to come here. as for brad vs david, they are both so incredibly handsome...wow, i'd be in heaven w/a pic of both of them. that said, i lived in england for a couple of years and david b and daniel craig (007) must be freaks of nature or they got incredibly lucky in the gene pool. i NEVER SAW british men as handsome as these two! i can hardly wait to watch my first soccer game w/DB playing!

Posted at 9:41AM on Jan 12th 2007 by Laurie R

64. Victoria was misquoted about never having read a book. Read her interview in Vanity Fair.

I like Victoria and David. I hope they'll be very happy in the U.S.

Posted at 9:51AM on Jan 12th 2007 by Maurine

65. European football (soccer) is the number one sport in the WORLD!! Finally the US will discover how exciting the game can be. Just because the Americans are so sh*tty at this game is no reason not to enjoy it on an international level. Becks will certainly win everyone over the first time they watch him play and see his impressive penalty kicks. The ignorant kids on here making comments about soccer being for kids only sound so silly and unsophisticated...red necks obviously from the back woods lol!!

Posted at 10:00AM on Jan 12th 2007 by Hotspurs, Man U, Chelsea, Everton..go England!

66. Another overpaid athlete. I think it is terrible how one person is paid so much money. I do hope they do generous things and give back to society for their privilege. I think his wife seems like a cold person and this will just make her head bigger and her body smaller (if that is possible).

Posted at 10:04AM on Jan 12th 2007 by OriginalKat

67. ROTFLMAO @ POST # 7.
Thanks for the laugh.

Posted at 11:50AM on Jan 12th 2007 by scout

68. I think the hype is already starting. I heard the Galaxy sold 1000 season tickets within minutes of this deal being announced and there is already people begging for the DB shirts etc.

Posted at 11:09AM on Jan 12th 2007 by lisa

69. it will be refreshing to hear about a so called power couple. Branglina is just CRAZY even her dad said so. She won a oscar for being crazy. David Beckham is HOT HOT HOT!!!!!! wife is too skinny.

Posted at 12:09PM on Jan 12th 2007 by Joanne

70. i can see this coming.they are going to be in the news evey day.

Posted at 12:33PM on Jan 12th 2007 by lundy

71. At least, they will relieve us of a constant bombardment of a no talent face of Paris Hilton, which if I have my way, I will ban from every appearing on my tv. Excuse me, What is she famous for again?? back to David and wife, who actually cares? They've exhusted their European fame, and now, Hollywood, oh boy! Just when Im'bout to be famous maself. Anyway, $250 millions will do that to ya!

Posted at 1:04PM on Jan 12th 2007 by yacub

72. Somebody wrote "Soccer is only popular in countries without running water." Now, that's funny.

Must admit, Galaxy fans probably don't even know where Bechkam came from (i.e. location on earth.)

Posted at 12:37PM on Jan 12th 2007 by Elmer

73. If the U.S. wanted to sign a "class-act" footballer without any baggage to go with him AND hands-down beats Becks in the appeal deparment- they should have gone with Cristiano Ronaldo from ManU- now, he ladies would beat Beckham any day of the week, month, year, etc... He is young, talented and completely available!-- Google him- you'll see what I am talking about... oh, and let's not be fooled by this signing- it is NOT about football/soccer- Beckham is a has-been who is wayyy past his "prime"-- this is all about his ego-driven, $$$/fame obsessed, hag of a wife who is NOT satisfied with just being Mrs. B!- she ridicously believes that the US is interested in her "fashion-icon" status...pleassseee- I can't wait for that bubble to burst!- Hate her!

Posted at 12:43PM on Jan 12th 2007 by Michele

74. #35 Yes i have It only adds to his appeal..He's as close to perfection as one can get! owwwww He he , now let me get back to my drooling:):):):)

Posted at 4:48PM on Jan 12th 2007 by sue

75. no one give's a crap about the Beckman's here in the states, soccer is such a bore, besides America doesn't have an interest in it, okay maybe a little. and his old lady, starving for attention, and a prior member of the spice girls...lol , her star status is equivalent to paris hilton
no interest here, send them back to the other side of the pond.
peace.................................

Posted at 11:08AM on Jan 13th 2007 by Jim

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