Even celebrities gets hit hard by the recession -- especially when it comes to real estate. In December, Academy Award-winning actress Penelope Cruz finally sold her 3,334 square foot mansion overlooking the Sunset Strip for $2.88 million after more than a year on the market. Public records show that her final price is $807,000 less than she originally sought and $250,000 less than she bought it for. Cruz put the three-bedroom, four-bathroom Hollywood Hills home on sale in May 2010 for $3.695 million and, nearly a year later, in April 2011, reduced the price to $3.15 million. Cruz and and husband Javier Bardem may be looking to accelerate their move in light of their first child, Leo Encinas Bardem, who was born that month. As Zillow reports , the celebrity pad features carved-wood doors that open to a private courtyard, fountain and front entrance; french doors, bamboo floors and enormous floor-to-ceiling windows; a gourmet kitchen

"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" actress Penelope Cruz goes shopping at Chopard on Bond Street on January 18, 2012 in London, UK. (FameFlynet Pictures) more pics Penelope Cruz (FameFlynet Pictures) We don't need to tell you that Penelope Cruz is a good looking woman. But that doesn't mean we didn't enjoy seeing her rock a hot leather jacket while shopping in London last night. The beautiful Spanish star kept warm, wearing a jacket and scarf combo as she strolled Bond Street. The actress is currently living in London with her husband Javier Bardem, the latter of whom has been filming scenes for the new James Bond film, Skyfall . Has Penelope been able to cope with the colder weather? Well, she certainly knows how to dress to stay warm. And that's half the battle. See more photos of Penelope Cruz here: Related Articles:

NewsFix KIAH 6:56 p.m. CST , January 24, 2012 HOLLYWOOD In Hollywood, love and marriage is short lived. The photos of Eva Longoria prancing around with young Eduardo Cruz, brother of actress Penelope Cruz , should be proof enough that shes long forgotten her hubby, San Antonio Spur Tony Parker. Now she's removing all traces of the failed marriage. Get A Daily NewsFix In Your Email Inbox The Desperate Housewives star got at least three tattoos during the couples three year marriage to show her love and devotion to the NBA baller. All of which she proudly showed off during their relationship. The 36-year-old has the word nine on her neck which represents Parkers jersey number. Their wedding date is on her wrist and his initials are hidden somewhere else on her body. As if the public divorce because of Parkers rumored infidelity wasn`t painful enough, Longoria is going through treatments to have the Parker tattoos removed. Word to the wise, its best not to get any tattoos to profes

"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" actress Penelope Cruz goes shopping at Chopard on Bond Street on January 18, 2012 in London, UK. (FameFlynet Pictures) more pics Penelope Cruz (FameFlynet Pictures) We don't need to tell you that Penelope Cruz is a good looking woman. But that doesn't mean we didn't enjoy seeing her rock a hot leather jacket while shopping in London last night. The beautiful Spanish star kept warm, wearing a jacket and scarf combo as she strolled Bond Street. The actress is currently living in London with her husband Javier Bardem, the latter of whom has been filming scenes for the new James Bond film, Skyfall . Has Penelope been able to cope with the colder weather? Well, she certainly knows how to dress to stay warm. And that's half the battle. See more photos of Penelope Cruz here: Related Articles:

Illustration: David Rowe PENELOPE CRUZ has 883 stamped on her right ankle, Beyonce a praying angel etched on her upper left thigh and Angelina Jolie a Bengal tiger drawn on her lower back. If every tattoo tells a personal story about its wearer, then new records about the marks on women from another era provide an intriguing and sometimes unflattering insight. Records about the physical appearance of early convicts, to be released tomorrow, reveal details of tattoos that were popular with women almost two centuries ago. Advertisement: Story continues below The papers, known as Convict Indents, shed light on the difficulty for the owner of a tattoo when there was a change of affection for a loved one. (At least Jolie was able to eradicate her former husband Billy Bob Thornton's name thanks to laser technology.) In 1838, a 26-year-old laundress, Elizabeth Brazier, was convicted of highway robbery in London, sentenced to 15 years and transported to NSW. The convict indent describes he

"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" actress Penelope Cruz goes shopping at Chopard on Bond Street on January 18, 2012 in London, UK. (FameFlynet Pictures) more pics Penelope Cruz (FameFlynet Pictures) We don't need to tell you that Penelope Cruz is a good looking woman. But that doesn't mean we didn't enjoy seeing her rock a hot leather jacket while shopping in London last night. The beautiful Spanish star kept warm, wearing a jacket and scarf combo as she strolled Bond Street. The actress is currently living in London with her husband Javier Bardem, the latter of whom has been filming scenes for the new James Bond film, Skyfall . Has Penelope been able to cope with the colder weather? Well, she certainly knows how to dress to stay warm. And that's half the battle. See more photos of Penelope Cruz here: Related Articles:

Previous 1 / 6 Next Posted on January 18, 2012 12:01AM by Mackenzie Wagoner Penelope Cruz left a meeting in London last night layered up in a leather jacket and chunky scarf. The actress and her family have been spotted hanging out in the UK while her husband, Javier Bardem , works on the new James Bond film, Skyfall . Meanwhile, Penelope's been keeping busy between casual outings and day dates with her little man, Leo. Javier and Penelope were among the hottest couples walking the red carpet during the 2011 award season , but this year they're taking a break from the glitz and glamour to focus on new projects. She has two films hitting the big screen this Fall, Nero Fiddled and Venuto al Mondo , while Javier's still-untitled Terrence Malick flick is also scheduled for release later this year. Back to Story

Previous 1 / 11 Next Penelope Cruz Brightly Goes About Her London Business Posted on January 17, 2012 12:01AM by Allie Merriam Penelope Cruz paired her green turtleneck with a pink blazer this morning as she left London's Berkeley hotel. She's hanging out in London with her two main men, husband Javier and son Leo Bardem, this week. Penelope and Javier are all about their Leo time, but did have an adults-only night out on Saturday, when they went for dinner at Benihana. Leo Bardem is one year old and already looking so big! His arrival was the highlight of Penelope and Javier's 2011, and their 2012 is shaping up to be an excellent year as well. Javier has been busy filming the new Bond film Skyfall , while Penelope's gearing up for the release of both Nero Fiddled and Venuto al Mondo in the Fall. Back to Story

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The Call Sheet sifts through the day's glut of Hollywood news to find the stories even non-industry types care about. Today: 30 Rock debuts low, HBO announces important dates, and Jessica Chastain does one for the kids. RELATED: Lionsgate Near a Deal to Buy Summit, Studio Behind 'Twilight' Movies, for $700 Million Last night was the strangely lovely season premiere of 30 Rock and, oof, with a 1.8 rating in the 49 and under set it posted the lowest season premiere numbers in its history. That is bad news! It's always been baffling that more people don't watch this show. It's a good show, guys! You should watch it! You should not , however, watch Rob! , but you did. A depressing 13.5 million of you, in fact. So, ugh. Fine. Whatever. Sigh/grunt. Everything's bad and brown and dull. Happy Friday! [ Vulture ] RELATED: HBO Sets a New Bar for Teasing with Teasers Oh, wait, no! Spoke too soon! Everything's great! HBO has announced the premiere date for

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The award-winning Stephen Sondheim musical "Into the Woods" is headed to the movies with "Chicago" director Rob Marshall , Walt Disney film studio said on Wednesday. Disney said that Marshall will direct the Tony award-winning spin on classic fairy tales for film from a screen adaptation by Sondheim 's frequent collaborator, James Lapine . "We are thrilled to be collaborating with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine on this extraordinary and inspiring work," Marshall said in a statement with co-producer John DeLuca. Marshall's most recent film was "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides", which gave Disney one of last summer's biggest box office hits. Marshall also directed the best picture Oscar musical "Chicago", starring Renee Zellweger , in 2002. But his last Broadway musical film adaptation , "Nine" in 2009, was a critical and commercial flop despite a star-studded cast including

The Call Sheet sifts through the day's glut of Hollywood news to find the stories even non-industry types care about. Today: 30 Rock debuts low, HBO announces important dates, and Jessica Chastain does one for the kids. RELATED: Lionsgate Near a Deal to Buy Summit, Studio Behind 'Twilight' Movies, for $700 Million Last night was the strangely lovely season premiere of 30 Rock and, oof, with a 1.8 rating in the 49 and under set it posted the lowest season premiere numbers in its history. That is bad news! It's always been baffling that more people don't watch this show. It's a good show, guys! You should watch it! You should not , however, watch Rob! , but you did. A depressing 13.5 million of you, in fact. So, ugh. Fine. Whatever. Sigh/grunt. Everything's bad and brown and dull. Happy Friday! [ Vulture ] RELATED: HBO Sets a New Bar for Teasing with Teasers Oh, wait, no! Spoke too soon! Everything's great! HBO has announced the premiere date for

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The award-winning Stephen Sondheim musical "Into the Woods" is headed to the movies with "Chicago" director Rob Marshall , Walt Disney film studio said on Wednesday. Disney said that Marshall will direct the Tony award-winning spin on classic fairy tales for film from a screen adaptation by Sondheim 's frequent collaborator, James Lapine . "We are thrilled to be collaborating with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine on this extraordinary and inspiring work," Marshall said in a statement with co-producer John DeLuca. Marshall's most recent film was "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides", which gave Disney one of last summer's biggest box office hits. Marshall also directed the best picture Oscar musical "Chicago", starring Renee Zellweger , in 2002. But his last Broadway musical film adaptation , "Nine" in 2009, was a critical and commercial flop despite a star-studded cast including

LOS ANGELES (AP) The chimes may have tolled midnight in Paris , but in Hollywood, it's the dawn of another career revival for Woody Allen after his biggest hit in decades and a new round of awards accolades. How much will the success of " Midnight in Paris " change the filmmaker's career? Not one bit, says Allen. In nearly 45 years of alternating between toast of the town and yesterday's news, Allen has barely deviated from a simple formula: make a movie a year on an economical budget and avoid the show business baubles counting box-office grosses, obsessing over reviews, glad-handing for awards that would distract from his routine. "I've managed to avoid over decades the hit-flop syndrome," Allen said in an interview during a recent trip to Los Angeles, where he and his Dixieland jazz band wrapped up a six-city tour. "Most filmmakers work in that spectrum, and they have the pluses and minuses. They get the delight and pleasure out of a grea

Globe and Mail Update Published Monday, Jan. 09, 2012 8:00PM EST Last updated Monday, Jan. 09, 2012 8:03PM EST A look back at what some of the biggest male stars wore to award shows, parties and festivals in 2011 Ryan Gosling poses during a photo call for Drive at the 64th international film festival, in Cannes, France, Friday, May 20, 2011. (JONATHAN SHORT/AP) Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz get close before the premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean:On Stranger Tides at the Oktyabr Cinema in Moscow May 11, 2011. (SERGEI KARPUKHIN/REUTERS) Michael Fassbender arrives on the red carpet for the premiere of Shame at the 68th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. (ANDREW MEDICHINI/AP) Ryan Reynolds arrives at the premiere of Green Lantern in Los Angeles, Wednesday, June 15, 2011. (MATT SAYLES/AP) George Clooney walks the red carpet before the screening of The Ides of March at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday, Sept., 9, 2011. (NATHAN DENET

Harry Potter stars Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have been named Hollywood's Top Earning On-screen Couple. The pair who played Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley in the wizard franchise topped the list compiled by Forbes after banking $4.2 billion between them at the global box office in four movies in the series in the last five years. Twilight actors Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart who are dating each other in real life came second after they picked up $2.5 billion from their portrayals of vampire Edward Cullen and human Bella Swan respectively in the saga. Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox earned $1.5 billion after they starred as onscreen lovers Sam Witwicky and Mikaela Banes in 'Transformers' and 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen', which narrowly beat the actor's onscreen romance with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon', which pulled in $1.1 billion. Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow's portrayals of Tony Stark and

Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have been named the highest-earning on-screen couple of the past five years. Bosses at Forbes magazine and Box Office Mojo have compiled the new list, based on onscreen chemistry and box office success, and Harry Potter co-stars Watson and Grint have beaten the competition after together helping to rake in $4.2 billion over the course of the study. Coming in a distant second are Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart of The Twilight Saga films with takings of $2.5 billion and original Transformers co-stars Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox are third with earnings of $1.5 billion. Rounding out the top five are Robert Downey, Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow - thanks to the first two Iron Man films - and LaBeouf and his Transformers: Dark of the Moon love interest Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Also receiving mentions were Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Inception's Leonardo DiCaprio and Marion Cotillard, and Sex and the City'

While actresses all over the English-speaking world crave to work with Woody Allen - he gives them the juiciest parts without the need to wear leather and wield an Uzi - in Spain all the best women want a role in the next movie directed by Pedro Almodovar. In the 1980s and early 90s Almodovar turned Carmen Maura into an art-house superstar, culminating in the giddy ensemble comedy Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown; then Victoria Abril became one of the hottest properties in Europe with the sexy, controversial Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!; and, most famously, he transformed Penelope Cruz from a face and body into a major actress with All About My Mother, Volver and Broken Embraces. Almodovar's latest "discovery" (more about that in a moment) is Elena Anaya, a feline firecracker who has been getting as much attention for her powerhouse performance in The Skin I Live In as a kidnapped woman trying to hang on to her identity while undergoing a radically transformative medi

TORONTO Quebecs Remstar Films has reached out to rival Canadian indie distributor Entertainment One to exclusively distribute its movies, mostly in English-speaking Canada. The three-year agreement will see eOne handle product from Montreal-based Remstar in all media in Canada, excluding theatrical, VOD and French-language TV rights in Quebec. Remstar, a film producer and distributor, is run by Maxime and Julienne Rmillard , the sons of Montreal waste management giant Lucien Rmillard . Their theatrical credits include Polytechnique, Funkytown, Battle in Seattle and Head in the Clouds , which starred Charlize Theron and Penelope Cruz . Remstar continues to focus on bringing premium films to Canadian audiences and with eOnes proven track record, were eager to now offer our quality features to a coast to coast audience, Maxime Rmillard said in a statement. The tie-up comes amid a rapid change for the Canadian film distribution market, with Maple Pictures acquired by Alliance Films, wh

Gina DiFalco Eva Longoria at the 3rd Annual Variety's Power of Women Event presented by Lifetime. (Beverly Hills, CA) Eva Longoria is admitting to losing too much weight about her high profile divorce from Tony Parker. Longoria and Parker announced they were pulling the plug on their marriage after she discovered inappropriate text message between Parker and his teammates wife. Although the Desperate Housewives actress she was probably the most unhealthy place I've ever been, she said everyone kept saying how great I looked. Longoria also told the January issue of Health magazine So it was funny what people would see as 'healthy," In my worst time, people were saying I've never looked better. [But now] I have a great diet and exercise routine." "I like weight training and abs. I hate the elliptical," she explains of that routine. "I despise cardio. I just can't do it. So I try to do my cardio within the workout." With a new and improv

Penelope Cruz's mum gave her strength to cope with nude scenes [newKerala.com News # 137750] Home News RSS Feeds Photo Gallery Home > News > hollywood-news London, Jan 2 : Penelope Cruz revealed that her mother Encarna understood her when she was so upset doing nude scenes in her first film Jamon Jamon. The 37-year-old actress did some frank nude scenes for the first and only time in her life in the movie starring Javier Bardem. She also understood me when I was so upset about my first film, Jamon Jamon. I did not handle it at all well. I had a strong reaction to anything sexual or sensual for a while. I cut my hair short. I didn''t do any love scenes not even kisses for many years, the Sun quoted her as saying. I was told by everyone: You are risking your career but I followed my heart. My mother was at ease with what I had done and inspired me to go on to do other things. I realise now that Bigas Luna, the director of Jamon Jamon, was giving me a great opportuni