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Oscars Well Played, Penelope Cruz?

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Penelope Cruz's Glamorous Waves and Curls

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Penelope Cruz (Getty Images) Penelope Cruz (Getty Images) Penelope Cruz made the most of her recent crop and wore her chic bob in soft waves and curls at the 2012 Academy Awards. To duplicate her 'do, begin with smooth hair. A good blow-dry with a large round brush will help create the requisite sleekness the style requires. Next, you can use a large-barreled curling iron to add the curls and waves. The longer lengths should be all be curled under. Then, make a deep side part and create a few Marcel waves by clamping the curling iron down vertically while taking a hard rubber comb and laying the teeth directly on the scalp right under the iron. Keeping the comb's teeth in contact with the scalp, gently tug tresses away from the face to create a backwards 'c' formation. The next step is to move the curling iron and comb down to where the 'c' ends. Repeat the process, only slide the comb forward to create a normal 'c'. Keep working your way down a three-

Penelope welcomes a sister as her stepmum gives birth

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29 FEBRUARY 2012 Penelope Cruz's close knit family has just got a bit bigger after the 37-year-old actress welcomed a little sister last Friday. The baby was born to the Spanish stars father, Eduardo, and his second wife, Carmen Moreno, who is the same age as the Hollywood beauty. HELLO!'s sister magazine HOLA!, revealed that the proud parents have named the baby girl Salma, which also happens to be the name of Penelopes best friend, Salma Hayek. Despite the coincidence, the magazine has learned thatname was chosen simply as a favourite and wasn't after the Mexican actress. As well as hersuperstar sister, little Salma can also count on two other siblings. Big brother, Eduardo Jr, who is Eva Longoria's boyfriend, and brunette Monica, who is a television actress in the familys native Spain. Penelope, who opted for smouldering vintage Hollywood style at Sunday's Oscars ceremony, will be a natural with the new arrival. She and husband Javier Bardem , welcomed t

First Look: Penelope Cruz & Emile Hirsch In Sergio Castellitto's Romantic War-Drama 'Twice Born'

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After their collaboration nearly ten years ago on the romantic drama " Don't Move ," it was revealed last year that Penelope Cruz and Italian actor-director Sergio Castellitto were set to reunite once again on a new project.As was the case with their first teaming,Cruz and Castellitto have turned to the helmer's wife, writer-actress Margaret Mazzantini , for inspirationwith an adaptation her romantic war-drama" Venuto Al Mondo " that'll also feature Emile Hirsch ,in a surprising piece of casting . Little had been heard from the project since these announcements but now, thanks to Wild Bunch (via ION Cinema ), a host of images have been unveiledproviding our first look at Cruz and Hirsch for the story of a woman who returns to Sarajevo with her son in tow and revisits the tumultuous past she shared with his late father. Interestingly, it looks like Hirsch will in fact play Cruz's late husband -- a role which surely marks one of his most mature role

Penelope Cruz at 2012 Oscars

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Actress Penelope Cruz arrives at the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Getty Images North America) more pics Penelope Cruz at 2012 Oscars. (Getty Images) On the biggest red carpet night of the year, fashion mavens around the world waited for the parade of Oscar gowns to begin. The 84th Annual Academy Awards did not disappoint. But in truth, all eyes were waiting for just a glimpse of Penelope Cruz's Oscar dress. The actress wore Armani Priv. She brought real romance to the Hollywood & Highland center in a flowing periwinkle creation by Armani Priv. Penelope added classic Grace Kelly polish to her ensemble with diamond jewels and shiny 1950s-inspired curls. Her 2007 Oscars look may be difficult to top, but this retro look is certainly a close second. The 84th Annual Academy Awards were held February 26, 2012 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. While we missed the fantastic wardrobe changes of

Penelope Cruz Rocks Armani Priv to the Oscars

Previous 1 / 12 Next Posted on February 26, 2012 4:58PM by Allie Merriam Penelope Cruz hit the red carpet at this evening's Oscars in LA. She was decked out in a gray dress from Armani Priv. She's on the long list of presenters tonight, which also includes Sandra Bullock , Gwyneth Paltrow , the ladies of Bridesmaids , and Tom Cruise . Penelope won an Oscar herself back in 2009 for her role in Vicky Cristina Barcelona , one year after her husband Javier Bardem won for No Country For Old Men . What do you think of Penelope's look? Make sure to vote on her ensemble, and many more, with our Oscars fashion polls . Back to St! ory

Cruz joins PETA's anti-fur campaign

Penelope Cruz has condemned the use of real fur by posing on a 70-foot billboard as part of an anti-fur campaign. The Hollywood actress - who is married to actor Javier Bardem - turns her head to look over her bare back next to the words, 'Give Fur the Cold Shoulder', on the PETA US advertisement which is set to be displayed outside New York's Madison Square Garden. The billboard will be up throughout New York Fashion Week from February 9-16 and similar campaigns will take place in London and Milan as the brunette beauty condemns the use of real fur for clothing. PETA Senior Programme Manager Yvonne Taylor said: 'Penlope Cruz has appeared on every 'best-dressed' list in the world, and the one thing you'll never see her wearing is fur. 'One couldn't ask for a more fitting emblem of the modern, glamourous woman who knows that there's nothing more beautiful than a woman who has a look that kills without anyone having to die for it.' But Penelope

Reliving Our Tron Days With the Xenon

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Image courtesy Evolve Motorcycles Evolve Motorcycles auctioned off their electric motorcycle, the Xenon, at the Global Green pre-Oscar party on February 22 in Los Angeles, with proceeds going to Global Green USA. The event was graced by such celebrities such as Penelope Cruz, Adrian Grenier, and Orlando Bloom at the Avalon Hollywood. I dont normally pay heed to celebrity events and the glitzy haze of Hollywood plasticity that attends these affairs. But this event had a special guest, the Xenon motorbike! I would have gone and bypassed Penelope Cruz just to shake the Xenons handlebars and introduce myself. This electric bike beauty had premiered at the Milano International Motorcycle Show in the fall of last year. Image courtesy Evolve Motorcycles Its speed rocks to 100mph. There are two versions of the Xenon in actual production, a basic model and the XR, which doubles the battery power to a 100-mile range.The Xenon is 100% electric, of course, and best of all it lights up! They say

Cruz joins PETA's anti-fur campaign

Penelope Cruz has condemned the use of real fur by posing on a 70-foot billboard as part of an anti-fur campaign. The Hollywood actress - who is married to actor Javier Bardem - turns her head to look over her bare back next to the words, 'Give Fur the Cold Shoulder', on the PETA US advertisement which is set to be displayed outside New York's Madison Square Garden. The billboard will be up throughout New York Fashion Week from February 9-16 and similar campaigns will take place in London and Milan as the brunette beauty condemns the use of real fur for clothing. PETA Senior Programme Manager Yvonne Taylor said: 'Penlope Cruz has appeared on every 'best-dressed' list in the world, and the one thing you'll never see her wearing is fur. 'One couldn't ask for a more fitting emblem of the modern, glamourous woman who knows that there's nothing more beautiful than a woman who has a look that kills without anyone having to die for it.' But Penelope

Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Tina Fey and Michael Douglas Will Be Oscar Presenters

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Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Tina Fey and Michael Douglas Will Be Oscar Presenters By Andrew Gans 21 Feb 2012 Chris Rock Additional presenters have been announced for the 84th Academy Awards, which will be hosted by Billy Crystal . Penelope Cruz, Emma Stone, Bradley Cooper , Chris Rock , Ben Stiller , Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Tina Fey and Michael Douglas will join previously reported presenters Angelina Jolie, Cameron Diaz, Halle Berry, Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks and Jennifer Lopez. Telecast producers are Brian Grazer and Don Mischer. Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2011 will be presented Feb. 26 at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide. Advertisement For a list of this year's Oscar nominations, click here. Keyword: Features/Location: AllNewsFeaturesCelebrity Buzz Writer: AllAckerman

Cruz joins PETA's anti-fur campaign

Penelope Cruz has condemned the use of real fur by posing on a 70-foot billboard as part of an anti-fur campaign. The Hollywood actress - who is married to actor Javier Bardem - turns her head to look over her bare back next to the words, 'Give Fur the Cold Shoulder', on the PETA US advertisement which is set to be displayed outside New York's Madison Square Garden. The billboard will be up throughout New York Fashion Week from February 9-16 and similar campaigns will take place in London and Milan as the brunette beauty condemns the use of real fur for clothing. PETA Senior Programme Manager Yvonne Taylor said: 'Penlope Cruz has appeared on every 'best-dressed' list in the world, and the one thing you'll never see her wearing is fur. 'One couldn't ask for a more fitting emblem of the modern, glamourous woman who knows that there's nothing more beautiful than a woman who has a look that kills without anyone having to die for it.' But Penelope

Oscars 2012: Michael Douglas Added to List of Presenters

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Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Michael Douglas has been added to the list of presenters for the 84th Academy Awards. Douglas won an Oscar for his performance in Wall Street (1987). He also took home a statue as a producer for best picture winner One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest (1975). PHOTOS: Academy Awards 2012 Nominees Douglas was most recently seen in Steven Soderbergh s Haywire. He will next star as Liberace in another Soderbergh-directed project, Behind the Candelabra . The HBO Films biopic about the famed pianist is scheduled to start shooting next summer. PHOTOS: 12 of Oscar 2012's Biggest Snubs Douglas joins previously announced Oscar presenters Ben Stiller, Halle Berry, Rose Byrne, Bradley Cooper, Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Tom Hanks, Angelina Jolie, Milla Jovovich, Ellie Kemper, Jennifer Lopez, Melissa McCarthy, Wendy McLendon-Covey, Chris Rock, Maya Rudolph, Emma Stone and Kristen Wiig. The Academy Awards telecast will be broadcast live coast-to-coast o

PENLOPE CRUZ SER UNA DE LAS PRESENTADORAS EN LOS SCAR

La actriz espaola Penlope Cruz ejercer de presentadora durante la ceremonia de entrega de la 84 edicin de los premios scar que se celebrar en el teatro Kodak de Los ngeles el prximo domingo 26 de febrero, inform la Academia de Hollywood. Cruz, ganadora de una estatuilla por su papel de secundaria en Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) se sumar a la lista de artistas que participarn en la gala en la que tambin tomarn parte Jennifer Lpez, Angelina Jolie, Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Halle Berry, Cameron Daz o el reparto femenino de la comedia Bridesmaids. El actor y comediante Billy Crystal ejercer una vez ms como maestro de ceremonias. La actriz madrilea se ha convertido en una habitual en estos premios, para los que estuvo nominada tambin por Volver (2006) y Nine (2009). Hugo, el primer filme en 3D de Martin Scorsese, y The Artist, cinta muda y en blanco y negro, parten como las principales contendientes, con once y diez nominaciones, respectivamente. Por debajo quedaron Moneyball, con seis cand

Penelope Cruz Sells Her Los Angeles Mansion For $2.8 Million: Take A Peek Inside!

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INF By Debbie Emery - Radar Reporter Spanish sweethearts Penelope Cruz and husband Javier Bardem are rumored to be preparing to kiss goodbye to life in Hollywood and move back to their homeland of Spain. Now they have one-year-old son, Leo, to think about and the possibility of more children in the future , it is understandable that their 3-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom Balinese style mansion was feeling a little cramped, so the super star couple have sold it, and RadarOnline.com has photos inside their 3,334 square-foot home. PHOTOS: Take A Peek Inside Penelope Cruzs LA Mansion Cruz and Bardem originally listed the house, which Penelope bought in 2005, for $3,650,000 but the real estate slump in Southern California forced them to accept the much lower price of $2,880,000. The Vanilla Sky star, 38, had intended to use the home as a primary residence, but after becoming a mother she increasingly disliked spending time in Los Angeles in the public eye and reportedly ended up using it as mor

PENLOPE CRUZ SER UNA DE LAS PRESENTADORAS EN LOS SCAR

La actriz espaola Penlope Cruz ejercer de presentadora durante la ceremonia de entrega de la 84 edicin de los premios scar que se celebrar en el teatro Kodak de Los ngeles el prximo domingo 26 de febrero, inform la Academia de Hollywood. Cruz, ganadora de una estatuilla por su papel de secundaria en Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) se sumar a la lista de artistas que participarn en la gala en la que tambin tomarn parte Jennifer Lpez, Angelina Jolie, Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Halle Berry, Cameron Daz o el reparto femenino de la comedia Bridesmaids. El actor y comediante Billy Crystal ejercer una vez ms como maestro de ceremonias. La actriz madrilea se ha convertido en una habitual en estos premios, para los que estuvo nominada tambin por Volver (2006) y Nine (2009). Hugo, el primer filme en 3D de Martin Scorsese, y The Artist, cinta muda y en blanco y negro, parten como las principales contendientes, con once y diez nominaciones, respectivamente. Por debajo quedaron Moneyball, con seis cand

Penelope Cruz Sells Her Los Angeles Mansion For $2.8 Million: Take A Peek Inside!

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INF By Debbie Emery - Radar Reporter Spanish sweethearts Penelope Cruz and husband Javier Bardem are rumored to be preparing to kiss goodbye to life in Hollywood and move back to their homeland of Spain. Now they have one-year-old son, Leo, to think about and the possibility of more children in the future , it is understandable that their 3-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom Balinese style mansion was feeling a little cramped, so the super star couple have sold it, and RadarOnline.com has photos inside their 3,334 square-foot home. PHOTOS: Take A Peek Inside Penelope Cruzs LA Mansion Cruz and Bardem originally listed the house, which Penelope bought in 2005, for $3,650,000 but the real estate slump in Southern California forced them to accept the much lower price of $2,880,000. The Vanilla Sky star, 38, had intended to use the home as a primary residence, but after becoming a mother she increasingly disliked spending time in Los Angeles in the public eye and reportedly ended up using it as mor

Penelope Cruz to be an Oscar presenter

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Penelope Cruz arrives on the red carpet before the screening of the film "Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" during the 64th annual Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 14, 2011. UPI/David Silpa Published: Feb. 9, 2012 at 9:15 PM BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Oscar-winning actress Penelope Cruz will help hand out trophies at the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, telecast producers said. Cruz won an Oscar in 2008 for her supporting role in " Vicky Cristina Barcelona ." She was also nominated for her lead performance in "Volver" and for her supporting role in "Nine." Her other film credits include "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," "Sex and the City 2," "Sahara," "Vanilla Sky," "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" and "Blow." Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2011 will be presented Feb. 26 at the Kodak The

Penelope Cruz to be Oscar presenter at Academy Awards ceremony

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Penelope Cruz will help hand out trophies at the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, telecast producers said. ADVERTISEMENT The Oscar-winning actress won an Oscar in 2008 for her supporting role in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona." She was also nominated for her lead performance in "Volver" and for her supporting role in "Nine." Her other film credits include "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," "Sex and the City 2," "Sahara," "Vanilla Sky," "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" and "Blow." Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2011 will be presented Feb. 26 at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center. Copyright 2012 United Press International, Inc. (UPI). Any repr

Angelina, Cruise and Cruz among Oscar presenters

The 84th Academy Awards rolls out an impressive list of presenters for the upcoming ceremony, February 26, with the latest addition, Emma Stone ( The Help , The Amazing Spider-Man ) joining Hollywood 's A-listers Tom Cruise , Angelina Jolie and Penelope Cruz. Other actors previously announced for the big event include Cameron Diaz ( Knight & Day ), Jennifer Lopez ( Maid in Manhattan ), Oscar winners Tom Hanks and Halle Berry, and first-time nominees Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy with the cast of Bridesmaids . The Oscars will update the presenters list over the days leading up the telecast, which will be hosted by actor/comedian Billy Crystal, who has previously emceed the show eight times in 2004, 2000, 1997-98 and 1990-93. Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2011 will be presented on Sunday, February 26, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televise

Penelope Cruz to be Oscar presenter at Academy Awards ceremony

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Penelope Cruz will help hand out trophies at the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, telecast producers said. ADVERTISEMENT The Oscar-winning actress won an Oscar in 2008 for her supporting role in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona." She was also nominated for her lead performance in "Volver" and for her supporting role in "Nine." Her other film credits include "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," "Sex and the City 2," "Sahara," "Vanilla Sky," "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" and "Blow." Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2011 will be presented Feb. 26 at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center. Copyright 2012 United Press International, Inc. (UPI). Any repr

Penelope Cruz to be an Oscar presenter

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Penelope Cruz arrives on the red carpet before the screening of the film "Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" during the 64th annual Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 14, 2011. UPI/David Silpa Published: Feb. 9, 2012 at 9:15 PM BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 9 (UPI) -- Oscar-winning actress Penelope Cruz will help hand out trophies at the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, telecast producers said. Cruz won an Oscar in 2008 for her supporting role in " Vicky Cristina Barcelona ." She was also nominated for her lead performance in "Volver" and for her supporting role in "Nine." Her other film credits include "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," "Sex and the City 2," "Sahara," "Vanilla Sky," "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" and "Blow." Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2011 will be presented Feb. 26 at the Kodak The

Penelope Cruz to Make Oscar(R) Show Appearance

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[02/09/12 - 10:59 AM] Penelope Cruz to Make Oscar(R) Show Appearance Cruz won an Oscar in 2008 for her supporting role in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."[via press release from ABC] PENLOPE CRUZ TO MAKE OSCAR(R) SHOW APPEARANCE BEVERLY HILLS, CA - Academy Award(R) winner Penlope Cruz will present at the 84th Academy Awards(R) ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today. Cruz won an Oscar in 2008 for her supporting role in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona." She was also nominated for her lead performance in "Volver" (2006) and for her supporting role in "Nine" (2009). Other film credits include "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," "Sex and the City 2," "Sahara," "Vanilla Sky," "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" and "Blow." Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2011 will be presented on Sunday, February 26, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Hi