MAXIM Magazine Unveils Their 'Hot 100' for 2006

		While America failed to embrace her on Dragnet (shame on you, U.S.A.!) there's been no stopping Eva since Desperate Housewives hit the air -- just check out her work in the White House political thriller The Sentinel. But this year this stunning spouse has done the impossible: repeat as the numero uno of the Hot 100. Her quest to three-peat begins now. (PRNewsFoto/MAXIM) LOS ANGELES, CA UNITED STATES

Eva Longoria Crowned #1 for an Unprecedented Second Year in a Row LOS ANGELES, May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- MAXIM Magazine, the #1 best-selling men's lifestyle magazine in the country and the world, unveils their highly anticipated 7th annual Hot 100 list. "Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria makes history by topping the list with the #1 spot for the second year in a row, the first time that Maxim has bestowed the honor back to back. Rounding out the Top 10: MTV Movie Award host, Jessica Alba, (#2); Just My Luck's, Lindsay Lohan, (#3); Mr. and Mrs. Smith's, Angelina Jolie, (#4); "Dancing with The Stars," phenom Stacy Keibler, (#5); The Black Dahlia's, Scarlett Johansson, (#6); Shrek the Third's, Cameron Diaz (#7); Superman Return's, Kate Bosworth (#8); Pirates of the Caribbean's, Keira Knightley (#9) and hit R&B artist and Pulse's, Christina Milian (#10). (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060515/LAM062B ) The MAXIM Hot 100 continues to be the barometer of Hollywood cool as it celebrates its 7th anniversary. Each year, MAXIM chooses 100 of the most successful women of the year in film, television, music, sports and fashion. All of the women on the list have several things in common, a tremendous amount of buzz surrounding them, undeniable beauty and a promise of greater things to come. Editors are given the daunting task of selecting which of these women will keep people talking throughout the next year. "The MAXIM Hot 100 continues to get hotter, and it is all because of girls like Eva Longoria, who always looks sensational and continues to reach new heights in her career," says Rob Gregory, publisher of MAXIM. "After Eva nearly crashed our website when we blew up her cover in the desert, we realized we had no choice but to make her #1 again!" Longoria, who has seen her stardom rocket since the premiere of ABC's "Desperate Housewives" says of her back-to-back feat, "I was floored that Maxim named me #1 for the second year in a row! I hope that the San Antonio Spurs follow in my footsteps and repeat also!" She continued, "MAXIM and their readers have been so amazing to me, not only have they made it possible to see me from space, but to choose me out of so many beautiful women for the second time is unbelievably flattering!" Past #1 picks include, Jessica Simpson (2004), Christina Aguilera (2003), Jennifer Garner (2002) and Jessica Alba (2001). MAXIM selects women for the Hot 100 that they feel will break new ground in the years to come. In 2004, MAXIM first brought Eva Longoria to our attention (#91) before "Desperate Housewives" even existed. #2 Jessica Alba who not only was the first #1 Hot 100 girl, but year after year has continuously been in the Top 10, moving up this year to the #2 spot from #5 last year. Notable omissions on this year's list include Britney Spears, new mom Katie Holmes, Jennifer Lopez and Salma Hayek. Reality stars have a strong presence to this year's MAXIM hot 100 list. Newcomer to the list, debuting in the Top 10, "Dancing with the Stars" long-leg beauty, Stacy Keibler (#5). While season one "Dancing with the Stars" winner, Kelly Monaco, takes her stand at #13. Kristin Cavallari also makes her debut on the list (#23) only weeks after rumors of hooking up with newly-single, Nick Lachey. Just as they have in the past, women in music also dominate Hot 100 list. Christina Milian (#10), Christina Aguilera (#16), Jessica Simpson (#18), Mariah Carey (#22), Avril Lavigne (#35), and Fergie (#36) are just a few of the successful, female artists that grace this year's list. The MAXIM Hot 100 supplement will be available with the June issue of MAXIM, featuring Supermodel Veronica Varekova (#32) on the cover. The June issue also features a layout with up and coming 23-year-old pop star, Frankie, and a Q&A with "That 70's Show's" Wilmer Valderrama. Based on the huge success and national appeal of the Hot 100, VH1 will be airing a 1-hour special hosted by "Nip/Tuck" star Kelly Carlson (#63) on May 30th at 10:00 P.M. MAXIM celebrates its 2006 Hot 100 list by taking over New York City on Wednesday, May 17th. The day begins with pampering as MAXIM and GARNIER FRUCTIS host a Beauty Bar for the elite at the Hotel Gansevoort. Then, the night kicks as MAXIM and PONTIAC present Christina Milian (#10) concert at an undisclosed location. Plus, Maxim hosts the hottest party in New York with the biggest names in film, television, music, sports, and fashion enjoying great music and cocktails courtesy of JOSE CUERVO at the infamous Buddha Bar. MAXIM is the men's lifestyle magazine published 12 times a year by Dennis Publishing. Editor-in-Chief: Ed Needham. Group Publisher: Robert F. Gregory. Dennis Publishing, Inc. is a media company that publishes the two most successful modern men's lifestyle magazines in America -- MAXIM (2.5 million rate base) and Stuff (1.3 million rate base) -- along with general interest music magazine Blender (Advertising Age's Launch of the Year), and The Week, a distillation of the week's most important news and opinion from the US and international media. MAXIM, Stuff, Blender and The Week are registered trademarks of Felix Dennis. MAXIM Radio is broadcast on Sirius Satellite Radio on channel 108. 1. Eva Longoria 2. Jessica Alba 3. Lindsay Lohan 4. Angelina Jolie 5. Stacy Keibler 6. Scarlett Johansson 7. Cameron Diaz 8. Kate Bosworth 9. Keira Knightley 10. Christina Milian 11. Kristen Bell 12. Katherine Heigl 13. Kelly Monaco 14. Rachel Bilson 15. Vanessa Minnilo 16. Christina Aguilera 17. Rachel McAdams 18. Jessica Simpson 19. Jamie-Lynn Sigler 20. Eva Green 21. Mischa Barton 22. Mariah Carey 23. Kristin Cavallari 24. Kate Moss 25. Charlize Theron 26. Cindy Crawford 27. Eva Mendez 28. Mandy Moore 29. Jennifer Love Hewitt 30. Uma Thurman 31. Emmanuelle Vaugier 32. Veronica Varekova 33. Natalie Portman 34. Jamie Pressly 35. Avril Lavigne 36. Fergie 37. Emmanuelle Chriqui 38. Paris Hilton 39. Nadine Velazquesz 40. Alicia Keys 41. Daniella Alonso 42. Sienna Miller 43. Gabrielle Union 44. Kelly Ripa 45. Beyonce Knowles 46. Rebecca Romijn 47. Mila Kunis 48. Nicollette Sheridan 49. Brittany Murphy 50. Sarah Silverman 51. Naomi Watts 52. Sara Foster 53. Moon Bloodgood 54. Heidi Klum 55. Venessa Marcil 56. Jessica Biel 57. Autumn Resser 58. Joss Stone 59. Jordana Brewster 60. Shakira 61. Joanna Krupa 62. Nicky Hilton 63. Kelly Carlson 64. Poppy Montgomery 65. Emilie de Ravin 66. Sarah Shahi 67. Evangeline Lilly 68. Cinthia Moura 69. Kelly Clarkson 70. Leeann Tweeden 71. Roselyn Sanchez 72. Anna Kournikova 73. Teri Hatcher 74. Michele Merkin 75. Maggie Grace 76. April Scott 77. Ciara 78. Bree 79. Halle Berry 80. Rachel Nichols 81. Penelope Cruz 82. Venessa Simmons 83. Rachel Perry 84. Amerie 85. Carmen Electra 86. Aubrey 87. Jennifer Scholle 88. Tila Tequila 89. Tami 90. Chilli 91. Kim Smith 92. Elisha Cuthbert 93. Grace Park 94. Brooke Burke 95. Tricia Helfer 96. Bridget Moynahan 97. FSU Cowgirls 98. Yunjin Kim 99. Jennifer Aniston 100. Natasha Bedingfield