Dita Von Teese loves being single. The burlesque star - who filed for divorce from rocker Marilyn Manson in December 2006 - admits she enjoys attracting attention from the opposite sex. She said: "Right now, I am loving being single. I'm not put off marriage in the future. I really enjoyed the ritual of marriage and I don't think of divorce as failure.

"I am very happy right now in my single womanhood. I'm enjoying the company of different kinds of men. I am sure I will want a relationship at some point, but right now I'm really taking time for the recovery process."

The soccer star - who has three sons with former Spice Girls singer Victoria Beckham - is said to be so impressed by 35-year-old Dita's "raunchy routine" he got her number so he could express his gratitude.

A source is quoted on the MailOnline website as saying: "David is a big fan of Dita's raunchy routine and thinks she's very talented. Dita was delighted when he sent her a text recently."

Dita Von Teese is terrified of the sun.

The pale-skinned burlesque star, who is the face of MAC Viva Glam make-up, says her greatest beauty secret is to stay away from sunshine.