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the olive press - October 30 - November 13 2013
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HEATWAVE FORECAST FOR DECEMBER! IT will be the heart of the winter, but a heatwave is coming to Marbella. Yes, one of the most popular soul bands of the 70s, Heatwave are set to play a sell out show at the Hotel Don Carlos on December 14. The band, who had a string of hits including Always and Forever and Boogie Nights, are also
Shakira plays ball COLOMBIAN songstress Shakira was spotted playing basketball during a recent stay in Spain. The 36-year-old beauty, who recently gave birth to her first child, shunned the latest celebrity workout trends in favour of a sweaty session on the basketball court in Barcelona. Shakira and her boyfriend, footballer Gerard Pique, have a house in the city´s Esplugues de Llobregat district.
PAM SEES RED
Romp inspired Rascal
Baywatch beauty joins petition to fight bullfighting bill By Claire Wilson BAYWATCH star Pamela Anderson has joined the growing anti-bullfighting movement. The Hollywood pin-up claims the sport is ‘cruel’ and ‘perverse’. Following a recent trip to Spain, the star penned a letter to the government asking it to reject a bill to protect the popular pastime and make it eligible for state subsidies. Parliament is set to vote on the new law next month, which would give it official protection status under culture rules.
Hair-brained Javier JAVIER BARDEM has attributed his acting success to his different haircuts. The Spanish actor, who is married to actress Penelope Cruz, said his hairstyles really help him to get into character. The 44-year-old added the way his locks look adds to the portrayal of a screen personality. Bardem, whose roles have included baddie Raoul Silva in Bond film Skyfall, told Total Film: “As an actor, I’m always attracted to people I can relate to, and people who have very specific things to say about themselves, whether flaws or virtues. The hair is part of that.”
playing at the Clock House in San Pedro, Alicante on December 16. Heatwave are currently touring with Alexander O’Neal, and opened for Earth, Wind and Fire on tour in the UK last year. Tickets are on sale now from the hotline 966792595 or at www.heatwavepromotions.com.
UK RAPPER Dizzee Rascal has attributed his chart success to a one-night stand in Spain. The chart-topper said his hit single My Something Really Bad was about a night of passion in Ibiza. Dizzee said women have been a constant source of inspiration to him throughout his 10-year career, but added it wasn’t always easy to charm the ladies. He said: “Sometimes girls come to punish you. They say ‘I bet you get this all the time’ so they lead you on then say ‘well not me’!”
Romantic rollercoaster
Dark Ages
RUNNING TO THE RESCUE: Pam
She wrote: “There is nothing remotely entertaining about stabbing bulls to death in bullfighting arenas.” “Tormenting bulls for entertainment belongs to the Dark Ages not the 21st century.” The star had been visiting Spain to surprise her ‘biggest fan’ Mario Vaquerizo, husband of pop star Alaska, for a popular TV show. Pamela Anderson is a keen animal rights activist, and has worked on behalf of charity PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). She has joined a list of Hollywood and British actors who have protested over the sport. It was banned in Catalunya and the Canary Islands last year.
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Mobo gets his gong! COLOURFUL iTalk boss Maurice Boland was honoured by the Red Cross Malaga with the Bronze Medal for his continued support of the charity. ‘Mobo’ became the first expat to receive the award, which he accepted on behalf of all charity volunteers.
EVA LONGORIA and ex Eduardo Cruz have been spotted holding hands, sparking rumours their relationship is back on. Spaniard Cruz, brother of actress Penelope, and Longoria enjoyed lunch in New York,
before heading off for a romantic stroll around the city. The pair first split in March 2012, and got back together only to split again in June 2012. They were also spotted together in January this year.