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By Michael Lopez

Ok, before you get too excited about this story let us preface it with one thing; Penelope Cruz will NOT be getting naked for PETA. But, she will be headlining a campaign that speaks out against wearing fur.

As we all know, PETA has become famous for getting stars to bare all for its animal rights campaigns. And while Penelope will be showing a little bit of skin for her ad, it will only be shot from the neck up.

Cruz' poster will feature the headline "Give Fur The Cold Shoulder," with an image of (you guessed it) the back of her shoulder. But it's an important message nonetheless and it’s about to get plastered all over New York City's Penn Station.

PETA's Senior Vice President Lisa Lang summed up the concept in a recent statement to Us Weekly,

"Penelope has appeared on every 'best-dressed' list in the world, and the one thing you'll never see her wearing is fur. PETA couldn't ask for a more fitting emblem of the modern, glamorous 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."

Who would you like to see stripped down for a PETA ad? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Celebrities, Hot Stuff, Lisa Lang, Penelope Cruz, Peta

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

We know, a list calling itself "The Hottest Women Of All Time" is definitely considered subjective. But Men’s Health magazine seemed to be on the right track with their new highly-touted countdown. 100 ladies were featured in their "Hottest" breakdown, including quite a few sexy Latinas.

The first Tr3s fave to appear on the list comes in at #60. A Puerto Rican beauty who's just as famous for her behind as she is for her face, do you have any guesses as to who this might be? Yup, JLo made the cut and was particularly praised for her sexy looking outfits in the film, Out of Sight.

Closely following Jenny From the Block is the always lovely Jessica Alba. She ranked 54th, which seems like an injustice to us. With her flawless skin and firm body, Alba definitely deserves to be in the Top 10. We demand a recount!

Penelope Cruz also got some Men’s Health love, ranking #32 on the list. And just to further prove her "Hotness," the magazine posted an extra sexy pic of her for their online gallery. Following Pe came two blonde-haired Latinas, namely Gisele Bunchen (at #25) and Cameron Diaz (at #24).

Salma Hayek clearly wowed the Men’s readers, as she was ranked higher than both Kim Kardashian and Beyonce! Coming in at #22, she's the top mexicana on the list. And their editors made a very good point about Salma, emphasizing that she still looked "Hot" even in her frumpy Frida makeup.

Shakira comes up next at #18, proving that Gerard Piqué is a very lucky man. But the highest ranking Latina of them all? That would the #2 woman on the entire list. A bombshell from the swinging 60’s era, Men’s Health chose Raquel Welch as their ultimate Hispanic goddess. Not a bad call if you ask us. This half Bolivian beauty is still stunning at the ripe old age of 71!

And, for the record, Men’s Health’s "Hottest Woman of All Time" is…(drum roll please) Jennifer Aniston.

Who do you think is the hottest woman of all time? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, Cameron Diaz, Celebrities, Gisele Bündchen, Hot Stuff, Hottest Women of all Time, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba, Men's Health, Penelope Cruz, Raquel Welch, Shakira

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

It's clear that Penelope Cruz has a very strong maternal instinct. Ever since the birth of her son Leo, the Spanish actress has worked diligently to shield him from the media. But one photographer got a clean shot of the nine-month-old this past week, sending Mama Cruz into a tailspin!

"I know you. You published photos of me with my boy!" 'Pe' reportedly shouted at the paparazzo. "The agreement was you wouldn't do that. You should be ashamed of yourself!"

The incident happened in Bosnia, where Cruz has been filming the drama, Venuto al Mondo. Ironically, Pe plays a protective mom in the movie too, which is based on a family's pilgrimage to Sarajevo.

According to reports, Cruz has taken tons of precautions when traveling to war-torn region. She has constant bodyguards and the set is supposedly heavily guarded. But all of them seemed to underestimate the power of the paparazzi zoom lens!

Do you think the paparazzi should lay off shooting celebrity babies? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Baby Chisme, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Chisme, Leo Bardem, Penelope Cruz, Venuto al Mondo

By Sugey Palomares

Is Eva Longoria hearing wedding bells in her near future? Eva and her beau Eduardo Cruz recently enjoyed a romantic vacation in Madrid and have been spotted getting cozy at her restaurant Beso. After dealing with her shocking split from Tony Parker with strength and grace, Eva Longoria was popped the big question about whether she is ready to walk down the aisle with Penelope Cruz's little brother.

During an exclusive interview with Access Hollywood Live, Eva explained:

"I don't know, I don’t know. Only God knows that. I'm not opposed to it. I just don't really give it a lot of thought right now. Ask a woman after divorce if she's gonna get married, you won't get an honest answer."

Clever response! If Cruz just so happens to propose, Eva admits that she doesn't necessarily believe in long-term engagements:

"People think engagement is another step. It's not another step. You're single and then you're married. The engagement is the planning part. So, I always agree with short engagements. So many guys are getting engaged to buy time, 'Maybe this will buy me more time.' But if I'm the bride I'm like, 'Oh no, alright let's get going.'"

She sounds like a hopeless hopeful romantic. We think this chica is enjoying the single life, but.. do you think her novio will put a ring on it anytime soon?

Tags Chisme, Eduardo Cruz, Eva Longoria, Gossip, Latino Weddings, Penelope Cruz, Tony Parker

By Ikam Acosta

Spanish international film star Antonio Banderas has made a name for himself in Hollywood with such films as Zorro, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, and Desperado. He has recently returned to his Spanish roots by teaming up with director Pedro Almodóvar for his latest film, The Skin I Live In.

In the film, Banderas plays a psychopathic doctor, much resembling Dr. Frankenstein, who experiments with skin grafting while keeping a patient captive in his home. The film was screened during the Cannes Film Festival as La Piel Que Habito, shocking audiences and Almodóvar fans who had become accustomed to his portrayals of dark humor and were not used to such terror-inspiring tales.

Antonio commented on what a refreshing change it was working again with Almodóvar. Banderas is currently working on Puss in Boots, a more familiar genre like his recent movie Spy Kids: All the Time in the World in 4D.

Almodóvar had casted Banderas in previous films, such as Law of Desire and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, after discovering the young actor in the sexually provocative Labyrinth of Passion in 1982.

The actor finds Almodóvar's style is not "as baroque as he used to be" and "more profound in certain ways." Almodóvar is considered a "star maker" after also introducing la guapísima Penelope Cruz and sending her off to Hollywood stardom.

The Skin I Live In is a welcome change from Banderas more recent roles in family films. The outrageous nature of Almodóvar's films make this genre an acquired taste. Some even believe this latest one is a bit "too strange," despite the rave reviews it received at Cannes.

Banderas, however, enjoys the departure from his recent more mainstream films. He finds it refreshing to play a role where he can revisit his roots and feel "the taste of acid" in his mouth. He feels a "bitter but good taste of danger" when he explores places he's never been to before, and this film provides him with a proper vehicle.

Do you prefer a family-friendly Antonio or the renegade Banderas of Almodóvar films?

Tags Antonio Banderas, Blogger: Ikam Acosta, Celebrities, Movies and CineMás, Pedro Almodovar, Penelope Cruz

By Michael Lopez

It looks like the Cruz brood is about to get a little bigger. This week, Penelope's father Eduardo Sr. announced that he and his girlfriend are expecting a baby. Interestingly, that would make the new bundle of joy younger than its own nephew.

As we all know, Penelope is a new parent herself and so far hasn't commented on her dad's big announcement. According to Monsters and Critics, the latest Cruz pregnancy wasn't the result of any fling. 59-year-old Eduardo Sr. has been with his girlfriend for eight years and seems to be thrilled with the news.

And even if the little one has a 37-year age gap with big sister Penelope, that doesn't mean they can't be close. As we've seen in the past, Pene is incredibly tight with her siblings Monica and Eduardo Jr.

What we're most curious about is the next generation of Cruz's. There's eight-month old Leo, from Penelope and Javier Bardem, Eduardo Sr.'s new little one, and perhaps an upcoming bundle from Eva Longoria and Eduardo Jr.? You never know…

What do you think about the latest Cruz baby news? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Baby Chisme, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Chisme, Eduardo Cruz, Monica Cruz, Penelope Cruz

By Michael Lopez

Are you ready for the Latino Choice Awards? If all goes well this August, that may be exactly what the fans will be calling it. This week the latest nominees were announced and there's no denying the strong Hispanic presence. Stars like Selena Gomez, Pitbull, and Enrique Iglesias were all shown quite a bit of Teen Choice love.

By the looks of things, Selena may be the top contender for the almighty surfboard trophy. She earned a total of four nominations in categories like Choice TV Actress: Comedy (for The Wizards of Waverly Place), Choice Music: Group, Choice Music: Single (for "Who Says"), and Choice Female Hottie.

On the movie side, tons of Tr3s faves made the cut, including Pirates of the Caribbean’s Penelope Cruz for Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy and Unstoppable’s Rosario Dawson for Choice Movie Actress: Action. Cameron Diaz nabbed a comedy nom for her role in Bad Teacher (which we think she's a shoo-in for).

Latino TV stars will also have a huge presence at the event. Demi Lovato got recognized for her role in Sonny with a Chance and Sofia Vergara scored yet another nomination for playing Gloria Pritchett on Modern Family (this time for Choice TV: Female Scene Stealer). Interestingly, Idol’s Jennifer Lopez and The Voice's Xtina will be going head-to-head for the Choice TV: Personality award.

Beyond that, Enrique Iglesias and Bruno Mars got noms for Choice Music: Male Artist and Pitbull received some love from the Choice Music: R&B/Hip-Hop Artist category. Even Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols scored a nomination as Choice Athlete: Male.

So, as you can see, Latinos will be carrying a lot of weight at the upcoming competition. You can see who wins what when the 2011 Teen Choice Awards air live, August 7 on Fox.

Who are you rooting for at this year's Teen Choice Awards? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags 2011 Teen Choice Awards, Albert Pujols, Award Shows, Blogger: Michael Lopez, Bruno Mars, Cameron Diaz, Celebrities, Enrique Iglesias, Penelope Cruz, Pitbull, Rosario Dawson, Selena Gomez, sofia vergara, Teen Choice Awards

By Michael Lopez

Let's hope that Penelope Cruz negotiated some royalty payments in her Pirates of the Caribbean contract. Disney's swashbuckling sequel is now close to amassing a worldwide total of $1 billion.

Since its release back in May, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides has earned $211 million in the states and a whopping $695 million overseas. It is now the fourth highest-grossing movie of all-time at the foreign box office, narrowly trailing smashes like The Lord Of The Rings and Avatar.

Even the Pirates of the Caribbean LEGO game is doing gangbusters. The video cartridge is currently dominating the Nintendo Wii and 3DS charts. So does that mean that yet another sequel could be in the works?

If it were up to the Disney executives, we're sure the answer would be yes. But convincing star Johnny Depp to throw on the boots and buckles again may not be as easy. When recently asked about a possible Pirates 5, he said,

"We should hold off for a bit. They should be special, just like they are special to me."

Would you like to see Johnny and Penelope return for Pirates 5? Sound off in the comments or @MTV3.

Tags Blogger: Michael Lopez, johnny depp, Movies & CineMás, Penelope Cruz, Pirates of the Caribbean, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, video games