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By Ikam Acosta

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have not been seen together on the silver screen since they met on the set of Mr. And Mrs. Smith almost a decade ago.

Brangelina fans could soon rejoice, as the couple might be starring in a new movie together if auditions go in their favor. The couple are reportedly considering roles in Ridley Scott's new action thriller, The Counselor, about a respected lawyer who gets in over his head after getting involved in a drug trafficking enterprise.

Brad is reportedly up for the villain role, a man by the name of West Ray, acting alongside Oscar winner Javier Bardem. West will be trying to take out "the Counselor," played by Michael Fassbender. Angelina is going up for the female lead, but that is not certain yet. Natalie Portman is also auditioning for the role.

The Counselor is being described as "No Country For Old Men on steroids." That's quite a legacy to live up to, considering the amazing reception No Country had after its release. With an all-star cast like this, I'm sure they won't let us down.

Do you think Brad and Angelina should make another movie together?

Tags Angelina Jolie, Blogger: Ikam Acosta, Brad Pitt, Celebrities, Javier Bardem, Michael Fassbender, Movies & CineMás, Natalie Portman, Ridley Scott

By Michael Lopez

Since his birth last January, it's been very tough to get updates about little Leo Bardem. Unlike other celebs, his famous padres have been fiercely private about his day-to-day life. But mama Penelope Cruz did open up a little bit in a recent interview for Bazaar magazine.

"I talk about him all day long, even to strangers in the street," Cruz said when asked about her son. "He is my favorite subject! But, you know; this is my job."

Pe went on to say how she's decided to slow down her movie career to spend more time at home. This year she'll be seen in just two films (far less than in her average output), which means fewer red carpet appearances.

Cruz explained how she and hubby Javier Bardem recently sold their Hollywood home to take up residence in Spain. According to Penelope, her home turf makes her feel a lot more grounded, though there are moments when she misses L.A.

"When I come to L.A. now, I have so many memories," she added. "Some of them good, some of them not so good. I have lived beautiful moments here, but I don't want to live here. It is not the place where I want to raise my kids."

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the interview was her use of the word "kids." Could that mean that another baby Bardem could be on the way? It certainly sounds like a strong possibility to us.

Are you a fan of Penelope Cruz? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Bazaar, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Celebrities, Celebrity Couples, Javier Bardem, Leo Bardem, Penelope Cruz

By Michael Lopez

We've all heard about Javier Bardem's villainous new part in the next James Bond movie. But now 007 fans get to see him in action, with newly released shots from the set of Skyfall.

Little is known about Bardem's bad guy role, other than he'll be giving Daniel Craig a major run for his money. Judging from the pix that leaked this week, it seems Javier may be playing a blonde European police officer (or at least disguising himself as one).

A dapper Craig was spotted on the set too, sporting some very angry facial expressions. Judging by the Skyfall plot, it's easy to see why. This latest Bond adventure reportedly concerns a breach within the MI6 organization.

Could Javier be playing a dastardly mole? We're sure we’ll get plenty of more teasers in the next few months. And be sure to mark your calendars, Skyfall is set to hit theaters by early November.

Are you excited about Skyfall? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Daniel Craig, James Bond, Javier Bardem, Movies & CineMás, skyfall

By Michael Lopez

Despite some tough economic times, Hollywood's biggest Hispanic celebs are still hoping to cash in…at least in the real estate world. Several A-list stars have been putting the "For Sale" sign up in recent months, giving fans the opportunity to take a virtual peek inside their lavish homes.

One of the newest celebs to throw their home on the market is Christina Aguilera. The famous Beverly Hills mansion that once housed her, her boyfriend, and her ex-husband (all at the same time!) is now on sale for a whopping $13.5 million. But when you calculate its size and location, that may be a fair price.

Xtina's home includes 6 bedrooms and 9 baths. And judging by the pix that TooFab.com has posted, it's got plenty of Aguilera flair as well. One of the guest rooms includes lavender wallpaper, vast oil paintings, and a Guns N'Roses pinball machine! There are also bright pink makeup rooms, chandeliers over bathtubs, and a giant movie theater screening room.

Another music artist's mansion just hit market too, albeit under much more tragic circumstances. Less than a week after her untimely death, Whitney Houston's estate has put her New Jersey home up for sale. Listed at $1.75 million, it measures 12,600 square feet and is clearly priced to go.

Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez also appears to be on the move. He's selling his massive Manhattan condo for a cool $8 millions. Featuring epic views of the New York City skyline, it's got five bedrooms and runs 3,500 square feet. Interestingly, A-Rod is hoping to make a nice profit off the sale. He bought it last year for $3 million, less than the asking price.

One Tr3s fave who recently cashed out in Hollywood is Penelope Cruz. Her home in the hills (which she shared with hubby Javier Bardem) just sold for $2.8 million.

Though the final price was below what she was asking (it originally listed at $3.6 mil), Pe didn't seem to mind. According to Radar, she was growing tired of life in L.A. and wants to move baby Leo back to Spain.

And for all of you looking to rent, there's one very famous residence that currently available for lease. Oh yes, the season one Jersey Shore house is now looking for occupiers. Just imagine sleeping in the same room where Snooki's "pickle incident" happened or using "The Situation's" vanity mirror. It can all be yours for the hefty price tag of $2,500 per night!

Would you ever want to buy a celebrity home? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags alex Rodriguez, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Celebrities, Christina Aguilera, Hot Stuff, Javier Bardem, Jersey Shore, Penelope Cruz, Real Estate, Snooki, Whitney Houston

By Michael Lopez

What a wild year it's been in the chisme world. There were enough baby bumps, nasty divorces, and estrella scandals to fill five seasons of Popland! And before that ball drops on 2011, we thought it would be fun to look back on some of our favorite Blogamole stories throughout the past 12 months.

2011 certainly kicked off with its share of chisme. There was that January announcement about Shakira splitting up with her longtime boyfriend Antonio de la Rua. Now we all know that she was spotted with her current flame, Gerard Piqué, just a short time later. Could there have been an overlapping relationship? We'll probably never know for sure, but thankfully Antonio has landed on his feet in the love department.

And speaking of love, quite a few new celebrity couples emerged in the past year. Perhaps the biggest of them all was Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber. These two started getting spotted together in late 2010, but didn't announce their official "relationship" until the Oscars after-party in March.

Casper Smart and Jennifer Lopez made surprising couple news when they became an item this past November. Of course, that attaches itself to a much bigger chisme story; the JLo/Marc Anthony divorce! Nobody in the media saw that breakup coming and, from what we've heard so far, the split was not acrimonious.

Several other famous faces parted ways with their steadies this year. Zoe Saldana, who had been with her boyfriend for 11 years, broke off her engagement in November. And Ana de la Reguera endured a pretty public split too. Her man, Univision anchor Jorge Ramos, publicly cheated back in January.

But the year wasn’t just filled with scandals. Plenty of happy new arrivals kept gossip blogs buzzing too. Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem welcomed their first child in January, Jessica Alba gave Honor Marie a younger sister back in August, and Benicio del Toro became a first-time daddy after a tryst with Kimberly Stewart.

2011 also proved to be stellar year for some Latino up-and-comers. Romeo Santos proved he could handle solo stardom just fine after the release of his album, Formula Vol. 1. Victoria Justice also created quite a bit of buzz this year, and not just for her singing abilities. She was able to hold down a hit TV show, movie roles, and major merchandising deals! One of our personal faves, Sie7e, made a big mark too, winning Best New Artist at the Latin Grammys.

But if we had to award one Chisme King of the Year, it would have to be Charlie Sheen. The self-described "Warlock" made more Blogamole headlines than just about any other star. Whether it was his "Tiger's Blood" rants, his Two and a Half Men drama, or his wacky intern program, Mr. Sheen definitely made for an eventful 2011.

That being said, there are still a few more days until the December 31st clock strikes midnight, so you never know who else may make the annual chisme list!

What was your top chisme moment of the year? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags 2011, Ana de la Reguera, antonio de la rua, Benicio Del Toro, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Casper Smart, Celebrities, Charlie Sheen, Chisme, Gerard Piqué, Javier Bardem, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba, Jorge Ramos, Justin Bieber, Kimberly Stewart, Marc Anthony, Penelope Cruz, Romeo Santos, Selena Gomez, Shakira, Sie7e, victoria justice, Zoe Saldana

By Michael Lopez

Notice anything interesting at your local movie theater? We may still be in December, but the 2012 blockbuster posters are already going up. And judging by the trailers and teaser pix we've seen so far, there is A LOT to get excited about.

One of next year's most anticipated flicks is clearly The Dark Knight Rises. This third installment of the Christopher Nolan Batman franchise may be its last, but we expect it to go out with a bang! Still shrouded in secrecy, there are reports about famous Gotham villains like Catwoman, Bane, and Ra's al Ghul causing on screen havoc. But even more interesting are the rumors about a caped crusader sidekick. Could Joseph Gordon Levitt be sliding into Robin's tights? We'll find out on July 20.

Another biggie is undoubtedly The Avengers. A who's who of the Marvel universe, this fanboy fest promises killer scenes with Iron Man, Captain America, and the Incredible Hulk. And if that weren't enough, it's got sci-fi god Joss Whedon at the helm! Look for The Avengers to arrive on May 4.

And speaking of fantasy, Middle Earth fans are chomping at the bit to get a glimpse of the first Hobbit scenes. A prequel to Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy, this epic two-part movie saga promises to expand the legend and will bring back a ton of your favorite characters. Expect to see Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, and Orlando Bloom return to their signature roles. Even fan fave Gollum is slated to make an appearance.

Another biggie to look out for is The Hunger Games. Based on the bestselling novel, it mixes in action, sci-fi, and plenty of conspiracy theories. Original author Suzanne Collins has signed on to adapt the screenplay, so you can bet it will keep all of the book's thrills intact.

In the comedy world, Men In Black III will definitely be packing seats on Memorial Day weekend. This latest installment's got Will Smith, weird aliens, and a bit of 20th century time traveling.

There will also be a ton of Tr3s faves making their mark on the big screen next year. Expect strong box office numbers from Sofia Vergara's Three Stooges movie. The Amazing Spider-Man with Martin Sheen should rake in a huge lump of cash too. We're also extremely stoked to see Javier Bardem duke it out with James Bond in Skyfall.

So keep racking up those movie theater rewards points, because next year there will be plenty of reasons to plant yourself in front of the big screen!

Which 2012 movies are you most exicted about? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags 2012 Movies, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Hot Stuff, James Bond, Javier Bardem, Joss Whedon, Men in Black III, Movies & CineMás, skyfall, sofia vergara, Suzanne Collins, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises, The Hobbit, The Hunger Games, The Lord Of The Rings, The Three Stooges

By Michael Lopez

What makes a good mom? The way you cuddle your baby? The way you read to it every night? Or perhaps the way you give it milk from your breasts?! If you were to ask Javier Bardem's mom Pilar, the latter is by far the most important.

Mama Bardem gave the Spanish press a very funny quote last week when asked about her famous daughter-in-law. Talking about Penelope Cruz' mothering skills, Pilar was very complementary (especially in the breastfeeding department).

"Penelope is the most marvelous woman in the world," she said. "And the most marvelous woman in the world that keeps breastfeeding her child."

Well, truth be told, she may have a point. The latest pictures of Javier and Penelope's 10-month-old son Leo show him to be a large and healthy baby. So there's no doubt that he's getting plenty of nourishment from beneath mama's bra line.

Do you know anyone with a wacky mother-in-law? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Baby Chisme, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Celebrities, Celebrity Couples, Chisme, Javier Bardem, Leo Bardem, Penelope Cruz, Pilar Bardem, popnews

By Michael Lopez

Back in July, we told you that Javier Bardem was confirmed to be the next James Bond villain. And since then, there have been quite a few developments. The latest 007 movie now has a title (Skyfall), a new mysterious character played Ralph Fiennes, and a possible nude scene for Javier!

Star Daniel Craig leaked the latest bit of news at a recent press conference for the film. Speaking about Bardem's bad guy role, he jokingly went on to say,

"Javier's stripped naked for most of the movie. It's when I keep my shirt on we should be talking about."

Currently filming in London, Skyfall should have some very interesting plot points for die-hard 007 fans. This time out, there may be a mole in the agency that employs Bond, leading him to question his longstanding superior, Agent M.

What that has to do with a naked Javier Bardem still makes no sense to us. But if the Bond producers are looking to attract more of a female audience, that’s a pretty good way to do it. You can see just how much Javier "reveals" when Skyfall hits theaters next October.

Are you looking forward to Skyfall? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Daniel Craig, James Bond, Javier Bardem, Movies & CineMás, popnews, Ralph Fiennes, skyfall

By Larry Yepez Jr.

James Bond's film # 23 will be called Skyfall and Javier Bardem, Albert Finney and Ralph Fiennes will be among the big stars who will head the cast of the new flick.

Daniel Craig is the 007 for a third time, while Dame Judi Dench also returns once more as M. French actress and model Bérenice Marlohe is the new Bond Girl and English actress Naomie Harris plays a field agent called Eve.

Spanish star Javier Bardem will be Bond's nemesis. Now we all love Bardem as the bad guy, since No Country for Old Men got him an Oscar!  Can't wait to see what evil he brings to Bond!

Craig, who has already starred in two films as the super secret agent, admitted that would like to play 007 for "a few more years".

He said:

"Being lucky enough to get the chance to do a third one, it is my intention to make the best Bond movie we possibly could - and Bond with a capital B - and I'm just incredibly proud to be part of this group of people."

Director Sam Mendes said the film would be shot in London, Turkey, China and Scotland. According to Mendes "There's lots of surprises," in store for us.

Skyfall, the 23rd installment of the world famous film franchise, aims to bounce it back after the last movie earned mixed reviews and the MGM Studio that put the production on hold for months went bankrupt.

What do you think of the cast of Skyfall?  Do you like the new title?

Tags 007, Albert Finney, Berenice Marlohe, Blogger: Larry Yepez Jr, Dame Judi Dench, James Bond, Javier Bardem, MGM, Naomie Harris, No Country For Old Men, Ralph Fiennes, Sam Mendes, skyfall

By Michael Lopez

Hollywood agents love casting Javier Bardem as the bad guy. He won an Oscar as meanie Anton Chigurh in 2007's No Country For Old Men, he’s about to be the next James Bond villain, and now he's gearing up to voice the evil El Macho in Despicable Me 2.

One of 2010's most successful animated features, Despicable Me scored over $250 million at the box office. The story of bumbling criminal mastermind Gru (played by Steve Carrell) and his quest to steal the moon struck a chord with audiences around the world.

Since its release, Despicable has spun off into books, video games, and Smartphone apps, so why not a colorful sequel? Execs at Universal Pictures are reportedly putting Part 2 on the fast track and have already negotiated most of the original voice cast to come back.

Very little is known about Javier's character other than he’ll be of Latin origin and have a trouble-making son named Machito. We are very curious to see how this project shapes up!

Are you looking forward to Despicable Me 2? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2, Hot Stuff, Javier Bardem, Movies & CineMás, popnews