“A former model is suing NBC Universal after discovering a decade-old photograph of herself was used as a ‘masturbatory prop’ by Jon Favreau’s character in the execrable comedy Couple’s Retreat. Though Irina Krupnik signed a general release when the bikini photo was taken, she’s suing NBC Universal for $10 million for ‘great humiliation, embarrassment, emotional distress, shame, mortification and injury to her reputation and career’ after the photo was used in the film.” [Link]

“The swimsuit round of the Miss England contest is set to be cut after 50 years. It’s thought the move was made after last years winner ‘Combat Barbie’ Katrina Hodge said it should be given its marching orders. Miss England organisers say the round will be replaced by one involving a sports challenge which will be overseen by Hodge.” [Link]

Kelly Landry sports a bikini on the set of The Getaway

Kim Kardashian and her boy toy Reggie Bush romp and play on the beaches of Costa Rica. Kim shows off her bikini body.

Sunny Leone poses in a pink bikini

“‘It is our feeling that this is not only contrary to the family image that this company tries to promote, but also potentially offensive to their female employees, the majority of their flight attendants who will have to work on this aircraft,’ AirTran’s Association of Flight Attendants objected, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Additionally, the AFA suggested the image of the gal in the swimsuit ‘creates a potential for verbal abuse by male passengers.’” [Link]

Georgina Phair picture

“Georgina Phair, 26, poured petrol on the bonnet of Malon Kelly’s van before setting it alight and causing an explosion which shook the neighbourhood, Gloucester Crown Court heard. Before starting the blaze, model Ms Phair had phoned Mr Kelly saying, ‘You are going to get it. Something’s going to happen to you.’” [Link]

“Officials say a bikini and the First Amendment provide enough coverage for a model advertising a suburban Denver coffee shop called Perky Cups. Aurora City Council member Molly Markert calls the picture on the 10-by-20-foot banner ‘degrading to women,’ but she says it’s legal. Markert says she had city employees measure the banner, and it conforms with city size restrictions.” [Link]

Adriana Sage picture

It’s bikini time with Adriana Sage

Megan Lenn picture

Megan Lenn picture

“Pierce County prosecutors on Tuesday filed a misdemeanor charge of unlawful public exposure against a bikini barista spotted last year serving coffee while wearing only pasties on her breasts. It’s the first time Pierce County prosecutors have leveled such a charge since some area espresso stand owners began requiring their baristas to show skin in addition to making drinks. Charged was Megan Elizabeth Lenn, 19. She will be issued a summons to appear in court during the next few weeks, deputy prosecutor Kevin Benton said.” [Link]