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Penelope Cruz loves swimming with sharks.
The 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' actress - who has children Leo, three, and Luna, 11 months, with husband Javier Bardem - enjoys watching the sea creatures when she goes scuba diving, but insists she isn't "crazy" enough to get up close to the biggest and most dangerous of the species out of a contained environment.
Asked what every woman should try at least once, she said: "Scuba diving--with sharks. I've done it in the Caribbean and Brazil. I think they were lemon sharks or reef sharks. If I ever do it with a great white shark, it will be in a cage. I'm not crazy."
While the 40-year-old beauty loves scuba diving, her favourite holidays enjoy being lazy on a beach.
She said: "I like anytime I'm on the beach, in the sun, lying on the sand."
And despite getting to travel the world with her work, Penelope still has a list of places she is desperate to visit.
She said: "I would love to visit Patagonia, and then I would go to the Amazon, because I've never been."
The 'Nine' actress was left devastated when a ring she was given by her grandmother was stolen, as she had previously taken it everywhere with her and even insisted on wearing it while shooting movies.
Asked the best gift she's been given, she told America's Marie Claire magazine: "A ring my grandmother gave me. I had it for years, but it was stolen. I did many movies in which it was part of my character's costume."
Penelope Cruz enjoys swimming with sharks
Penelope Cruz loves swimming with sharks.
The 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' actress - who has children Leo, three, and Luna, 11 months, with husband Javier Bardem - enjoys watching the sea creatures when she goes scuba diving, but insists she isn't "crazy" enough to get up close to the biggest and most dangerous of the species out of a contained environment.
Asked what every woman should try at least once, she said: "Scuba diving--with sharks. I've done it in the Caribbean and Brazil. I think they were lemon sharks or reef sharks. If I ever do it with a great white shark, it will be in a cage. I'm not crazy."
While the 40-year-old beauty loves scuba diving, her favourite holidays enjoy being lazy on a beach.
She said: "I like anytime I'm on the beach, in the sun, lying on the sand."
And despite getting to travel the world with her work, Penelope still has a list of places she is desperate to visit.
She said: "I would love to visit Patagonia, and then I would go to the Amazon, because I've never been."
The 'Nine' actress was left devastated when a ring she was given by her grandmother was stolen, as she had previously taken it everywhere with her and even insisted on wearing it while shooting movies.
Asked the best gift she's been given, she told America's Marie Claire magazine: "A ring my grandmother gave me. I had it for years, but it was stolen. I did many movies in which it was part of my character's costume."
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Lea Michele dated Matthew Morrison.
The 27-year-old actress - who denied being romantically involved with her 'Glee' co-star in the past - has finally confessed that the pair dated in her new book 'Brunette Ambition'.
However, Lea - who was in a relationship with her late co-star Cory Monteith from late 2011 until he passed away form an alcohol and heroin overdose in July 2013 - insists she dated Matthew, 35, long before they began working together on the set of 'Glee'.
She wrote: "When we shot the pilot [for 'Glee'], I met Cory Monteith, Kevin McHale, Amber Riley, and Chris Colfer for the first time. I had worked on Broadway with Jenna Ushkowitz and Matthew Morrison before. Matt had been a friend of mine for years, and in fact we'd actually dated back in the day for a Broadway beat."
Lea - who plays Rachel Berry on the hit FOX TV show - denied rumours she was involved with Matthew as they filmed the first series of 'Glee' in 2010, claiming the pair enjoyed a "close" friendship instead.
She said at the time: "I've known Matt for years. He's been a friend of mine from New York. People are going to make things up. I think it's just because we really are so close."
Addressing the same rumours, Matthew previously said: "We were literally on set and I got a call from my publicist [about Lea], and [Lea] got a call a minute later and we looked at each other like, 'What the f--k?' It's so laughable."
Lea Michele dated Matthew Morrison
Lea Michele dated Matthew Morrison.
The 27-year-old actress - who denied being romantically involved with her 'Glee' co-star in the past - has finally confessed that the pair dated in her new book 'Brunette Ambition'.
However, Lea - who was in a relationship with her late co-star Cory Monteith from late 2011 until he passed away form an alcohol and heroin overdose in July 2013 - insists she dated Matthew, 35, long before they began working together on the set of 'Glee'.
She wrote: "When we shot the pilot [for 'Glee'], I met Cory Monteith, Kevin McHale, Amber Riley, and Chris Colfer for the first time. I had worked on Broadway with Jenna Ushkowitz and Matthew Morrison before. Matt had been a friend of mine for years, and in fact we'd actually dated back in the day for a Broadway beat."
Lea - who plays Rachel Berry on the hit FOX TV show - denied rumours she was involved with Matthew as they filmed the first series of 'Glee' in 2010, claiming the pair enjoyed a "close" friendship instead.
She said at the time: "I've known Matt for years. He's been a friend of mine from New York. People are going to make things up. I think it's just because we really are so close."
Addressing the same rumours, Matthew previously said: "We were literally on set and I got a call from my publicist [about Lea], and [Lea] got a call a minute later and we looked at each other like, 'What the f--k?' It's so laughable."
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Lionel Richie was left "uneasy" by Michael Jackson's hologram performance.
The 'Easy' hitmaker admits he was "freaked out" after seeing the virtual likeness of his late friend - who died of acute Propofol intoxication in June 2009 - perform at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday (18.05.14) because it was so realistic.
He said: "It was freaky. I must tell you it freaked me out because it's Mike. I have to tell you it was brilliantly done, but it just made me a little uneasy because it was just... I keep waiting for him and then I realize that is him but it's not him.
"It's a little bit over the top for me."
The 64-year-old crooner admitted he didn't enjoy the performance because it interfered with his own memories of the 'Thriller' star.
Asked on 'Access Hollywood' if he would rather remember Michael the way he was, Lionel replied: "Yeah, let me have Mike the way I... you know, it was..."
While Lionel was unimpressed by the performance, Michael's brother Jackie Jackson claims his late sibling would have given it a "thumbs up" and says he found it "beautiful".
He said: "Beautiful, unbelievable. I thought he was there for real. I got teary eyed a little bit."
Lionel Richie: Michael Jackson hologram was ‘freaky’
Lionel Richie was left "uneasy" by Michael Jackson's hologram performance.
The 'Easy' hitmaker admits he was "freaked out" after seeing the virtual likeness of his late friend - who died of acute Propofol intoxication in June 2009 - perform at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday (18.05.14) because it was so realistic.
He said: "It was freaky. I must tell you it freaked me out because it's Mike. I have to tell you it was brilliantly done, but it just made me a little uneasy because it was just... I keep waiting for him and then I realize that is him but it's not him.
"It's a little bit over the top for me."
The 64-year-old crooner admitted he didn't enjoy the performance because it interfered with his own memories of the 'Thriller' star.
Asked on 'Access Hollywood' if he would rather remember Michael the way he was, Lionel replied: "Yeah, let me have Mike the way I... you know, it was..."
While Lionel was unimpressed by the performance, Michael's brother Jackie Jackson claims his late sibling would have given it a "thumbs up" and says he found it "beautiful".
He said: "Beautiful, unbelievable. I thought he was there for real. I got teary eyed a little bit."
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's children loved seeing them "play fight" on the big screen.
The 'Maleficent' star has revealed her kids - Maddox, 12, Pax, 10, Zahara, nine, Shiloh, seven, and five-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne - recently watched the couple's 2005 spy movie 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith', in which they play super-spy spouses who are both tasked with killing the other, and found it hilarious.
She told E! News: "I mean, our kids did watch - finally - 'Mr. and Mrs. for one of the first times like last year, and they thought it was the funniest they'd ever. Of course, seeing your own parents try to kill each other is ... for a child, it's like watching your parents play fight. It was very funny for them."
There could be more laughs ahead for the brood as Angelina, 38, recently revealed she and Brad, 50, are planning to reunite on the silver screen soon - 10 years after they worked together on 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith', which sparked their romance.
She said: "I wrote something a few years ago for Brad and me. Just for fun.
"Just an independent little art piece. Because we don't get to do those as much as we'd like. But it's something really small and experimental."
Angelina Jolie’s kids loved movie with Brad Pitt
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's children loved seeing them "play fight" on the big screen.
The 'Maleficent' star has revealed her kids - Maddox, 12, Pax, 10, Zahara, nine, Shiloh, seven, and five-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne - recently watched the couple's 2005 spy movie 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith', in which they play super-spy spouses who are both tasked with killing the other, and found it hilarious.
She told E! News: "I mean, our kids did watch - finally - 'Mr. and Mrs. for one of the first times like last year, and they thought it was the funniest they'd ever. Of course, seeing your own parents try to kill each other is ... for a child, it's like watching your parents play fight. It was very funny for them."
There could be more laughs ahead for the brood as Angelina, 38, recently revealed she and Brad, 50, are planning to reunite on the silver screen soon - 10 years after they worked together on 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith', which sparked their romance.
She said: "I wrote something a few years ago for Brad and me. Just for fun.
"Just an independent little art piece. Because we don't get to do those as much as we'd like. But it's something really small and experimental."
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Kanye West is annoying his wedding guests by constantly changing plans.
The 'Bound 2' rapper is said to be growing increasingly "paranoid" about information leaks so has told different groups friends and family members different locations as to where he and Kim Kardashian will tie the knot, but then gives them different information hours later.
A source told RadarOnline.com: "Everyone is annoyed and confused.
"Kanye is furious about the leaks. He's acting paranoid and wants to know who he can trust. So he is telling some guests one plan, and other guests another plan. He is totally messing with everyone."
The couple - who are flying friends and family out to Paris, France for a pre-wedding party on Friday (23.05.14), ahead of the big day, which is expected to be in Florence, Italy on Saturday (24.05.14) - are insisting on confiscating guests' mobile phones for security reasons, and though they will be issuing temporary handsets, this is said to be causing more unrest because their relatives won't even know which country they are in or be able to get in touch.
The source added: "Guests' family members are also upset that they won't know where in the world their loved ones will be."
Kanye and Kim - who have 11-month-old daughter North together - had originally hoped to marry in Paris, but under French law, they would be unable to do so without residing in the country for 40 days first.
However, the 36-year-old musician is said to be convinced he can persuade French authorities to give them special dispensation to marry in the city.
A source said: "Kanye still thinks that the French government will come around because of who they are."
Kanye West annoys wedding guests
Kanye West is annoying his wedding guests by constantly changing plans.
The 'Bound 2' rapper is said to be growing increasingly "paranoid" about information leaks so has told different groups friends and family members different locations as to where he and Kim Kardashian will tie the knot, but then gives them different information hours later.
A source told RadarOnline.com: "Everyone is annoyed and confused.
"Kanye is furious about the leaks. He's acting paranoid and wants to know who he can trust. So he is telling some guests one plan, and other guests another plan. He is totally messing with everyone."
The couple - who are flying friends and family out to Paris, France for a pre-wedding party on Friday (23.05.14), ahead of the big day, which is expected to be in Florence, Italy on Saturday (24.05.14) - are insisting on confiscating guests' mobile phones for security reasons, and though they will be issuing temporary handsets, this is said to be causing more unrest because their relatives won't even know which country they are in or be able to get in touch.
The source added: "Guests' family members are also upset that they won't know where in the world their loved ones will be."
Kanye and Kim - who have 11-month-old daughter North together - had originally hoped to marry in Paris, but under French law, they would be unable to do so without residing in the country for 40 days first.
However, the 36-year-old musician is said to be convinced he can persuade French authorities to give them special dispensation to marry in the city.
A source said: "Kanye still thinks that the French government will come around because of who they are."
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Katy Perry has a staff member to wash and chop her vegetables.
The 'Roar' singer's 'Prismatic' tour rider is allegedly her most diva-esque to date and includes a minion whose sole responsibility is preparing fresh fruit and veg exactly to her liking.
An insider told the Daily Star newspaper: "It's crazy. Katy always seems so down-to-earth when you see her on TV so we didn't expect her to have so many diva demands. We've also been told that staff mustn't speak to her, especially to ask for a photo or an autograph, because it angers her before the show."
Aside from her daily supply of grapes, apples, pineapple, dried figs, broccoli, celery and peas, Katy reportedly also requests three bottles of chilled Pinot Grigio white wine and a selection of tortilla chips at every show.
The green-haired beauty's demands extend to her dressing room, which she asks to be filled with custom-made French lamps, a director's chair with her name printed on it and a cream rug.
Katy also requests an extra room filled with fresh pink and white flowers that she can relax in, as well as a wardrobe filled with beauty products and clothes.
The superstar is extremely generous, however, and forked out a massive £1,000 on spicy chicken from restaurant chain Nando's for her entourage last week after kicking off her 'Prismatic' world tour in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Katy Perry’s tour rider revealed
Katy Perry has a staff member to wash and chop her vegetables.
The 'Roar' singer's 'Prismatic' tour rider is allegedly her most diva-esque to date and includes a minion whose sole responsibility is preparing fresh fruit and veg exactly to her liking.
An insider told the Daily Star newspaper: "It's crazy. Katy always seems so down-to-earth when you see her on TV so we didn't expect her to have so many diva demands. We've also been told that staff mustn't speak to her, especially to ask for a photo or an autograph, because it angers her before the show."
Aside from her daily supply of grapes, apples, pineapple, dried figs, broccoli, celery and peas, Katy reportedly also requests three bottles of chilled Pinot Grigio white wine and a selection of tortilla chips at every show.
The green-haired beauty's demands extend to her dressing room, which she asks to be filled with custom-made French lamps, a director's chair with her name printed on it and a cream rug.
Katy also requests an extra room filled with fresh pink and white flowers that she can relax in, as well as a wardrobe filled with beauty products and clothes.
The superstar is extremely generous, however, and forked out a massive £1,000 on spicy chicken from restaurant chain Nando's for her entourage last week after kicking off her 'Prismatic' world tour in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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Meryl Davis and dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy were crowned the winners of 'Dancing With the Stars' last night (20.05.14).
The figure skater and her professional partner, who scored 30 points for their fusion of the Argentine tango/Cha cha, giving them a perfect 90 when combined with their scores from Monday's (19.05.14) show.
Veteran dancer Maksim - who was competing for the 14th series - was delighted with his win and explained: "It's just plastic, but it means so much.
"And when it's lasted a decade of running after, it means so much more, and to do it with Meryl is a dream come true. There's a reason why it didn't happen before. This was meant to happen with this one."
While Maryl wrote on Twitter: "Thank you all for the incredible support.... I'm completely overwhelmed. @MaksimC and I have been so fortunate to share this journey w/ you! (sic)"
The judges were equally delighted with the pair and glad they won the 18th series.
Carrie Ann Inaba said: "The best part of this whole season was you two".
Meanwhile, Len Goodman - who also works on the UK version of the show, 'Strictly Come Dancing' - hinted he is leaving the show.
He said: "This might be my last season, and if it is, I couldn't wish for a better dance to watch to finish up with."
The pair went up against Amy Purdy and Derek Hough, who came second, and Candace Cameron Bure and Mark Ballas who took the third spot in the 18th series finale.
Although Candace and Mark didn't win, scoring 78 out of 90 in total, they had a great time working together.
She explained: "I can't believe I even made it here."
Mark added: "I made an amazing friend. It was a complete joy and an honour to get to know you."
The two-hour season finale also featured the return of last season's winner Amber Riley as well as a performance from rapper Iggy Azalea.
Meryl Davis and Maksim Chmerkovskiy win Dancing With the Stars
Meryl Davis and dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy were crowned the winners of 'Dancing With the Stars' last night (20.05.14).
The figure skater and her professional partner, who scored 30 points for their fusion of the Argentine tango/Cha cha, giving them a perfect 90 when combined with their scores from Monday's (19.05.14) show.
Veteran dancer Maksim - who was competing for the 14th series - was delighted with his win and explained: "It's just plastic, but it means so much.
"And when it's lasted a decade of running after, it means so much more, and to do it with Meryl is a dream come true. There's a reason why it didn't happen before. This was meant to happen with this one."
While Maryl wrote on Twitter: "Thank you all for the incredible support.... I'm completely overwhelmed. @MaksimC and I have been so fortunate to share this journey w/ you! (sic)"
The judges were equally delighted with the pair and glad they won the 18th series.
Carrie Ann Inaba said: "The best part of this whole season was you two".
Meanwhile, Len Goodman - who also works on the UK version of the show, 'Strictly Come Dancing' - hinted he is leaving the show.
He said: "This might be my last season, and if it is, I couldn't wish for a better dance to watch to finish up with."
The pair went up against Amy Purdy and Derek Hough, who came second, and Candace Cameron Bure and Mark Ballas who took the third spot in the 18th series finale.
Although Candace and Mark didn't win, scoring 78 out of 90 in total, they had a great time working together.
She explained: "I can't believe I even made it here."
Mark added: "I made an amazing friend. It was a complete joy and an honour to get to know you."
The two-hour season finale also featured the return of last season's winner Amber Riley as well as a performance from rapper Iggy Azalea.
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Solange Knowles has "got the fire" for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, according to its president Dana White.
The 27-year-old star was seen attacking her brother-in-law Jay Z in leaked CCTV footage from an elevator at the Standard Hotel in New York City earlier this month, and now the president of the mixed martial arts competition has admitted she could have what it takes to become a professional fighter.
He said: "She could fight. She has got the fire for damn sure."
Although Solange, her sister Beyonce and brother-in-law Jay issued a public apology for the fight confessing that "families have problems and we're no different", the 'Losing You' hitmaker may have landed herself a new job.
However, Dana claims she would have to work hard to contend with the quality of women fighters now competing in the UFC.
He told the New York Daily News newspaper's Confidenti@l column: "These girls who fight in the UFC are legit and they are nasty. It is fun to talk about, but the reality would be ugly.
"The ladies division has taken off, man, and people love to watch the ladies fight.
"While her heart and desire is strong, her performance would need some fine tuning."
Solange Knowles has ‘got the fire’ for UFC
Solange Knowles has "got the fire" for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, according to its president Dana White.
The 27-year-old star was seen attacking her brother-in-law Jay Z in leaked CCTV footage from an elevator at the Standard Hotel in New York City earlier this month, and now the president of the mixed martial arts competition has admitted she could have what it takes to become a professional fighter.
He said: "She could fight. She has got the fire for damn sure."
Although Solange, her sister Beyonce and brother-in-law Jay issued a public apology for the fight confessing that "families have problems and we're no different", the 'Losing You' hitmaker may have landed herself a new job.
However, Dana claims she would have to work hard to contend with the quality of women fighters now competing in the UFC.
He told the New York Daily News newspaper's Confidenti@l column: "These girls who fight in the UFC are legit and they are nasty. It is fun to talk about, but the reality would be ugly.
"The ladies division has taken off, man, and people love to watch the ladies fight.
"While her heart and desire is strong, her performance would need some fine tuning."
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Angelina Jolie wants her children to pursue careers in politics.
The 38-year-old actress is raising six children with her long-term partner Brad Pitt, 50, but she's admitted she hopes they decide to take another career path rather when they begin working rather than following them into acting.
She said: "I'm trying to interest them in politics. My sons and daughters might fill high-powered functions instead."
The Hollywood couple take their sons Maddox, 12, Pax, 10, and five-year-old Knox and daughters nine-year-old Zahara, seven-year-old Shiloh and five-year-old Vivienne with them while promoting their films around the world, but Angelina claims they also make them aware of the humanitarian work they do.
She told The Sun newspaper: "They know we make movies. But also that Daddy makes furniture and builds houses and that Mummy likes to travel with the United Nations."
However, despite hoping that her children will abandon the celebrity lifestyle in favour of "high-powered" roles, the 'Salt' star recruited her youngest daughter to star alongside her in her latest film 'Maleficent', claiming that other children were too scared of her costume.
She said: "The other three and four-year-old [actresses] wouldn't come near me. It had to be a child that liked me and wasn't afraid of my horns and my eyes and my claws. So it had to be Viv."
Angelina Jolie wants children to be politicians
Angelina Jolie wants her children to pursue careers in politics.
The 38-year-old actress is raising six children with her long-term partner Brad Pitt, 50, but she's admitted she hopes they decide to take another career path rather when they begin working rather than following them into acting.
She said: "I'm trying to interest them in politics. My sons and daughters might fill high-powered functions instead."
The Hollywood couple take their sons Maddox, 12, Pax, 10, and five-year-old Knox and daughters nine-year-old Zahara, seven-year-old Shiloh and five-year-old Vivienne with them while promoting their films around the world, but Angelina claims they also make them aware of the humanitarian work they do.
She told The Sun newspaper: "They know we make movies. But also that Daddy makes furniture and builds houses and that Mummy likes to travel with the United Nations."
However, despite hoping that her children will abandon the celebrity lifestyle in favour of "high-powered" roles, the 'Salt' star recruited her youngest daughter to star alongside her in her latest film 'Maleficent', claiming that other children were too scared of her costume.
She said: "The other three and four-year-old [actresses] wouldn't come near me. It had to be a child that liked me and wasn't afraid of my horns and my eyes and my claws. So it had to be Viv."