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Celebrity news from The Olive Press, covering the famous faces who live in, visit or make headlines in Spain – from Hollywood stars filming on location to the Spanish royal family, and the A-listers who flock to Marbella's Puerto Banus each summer. Coverage spans celebrity sightings and scandals, entertainment industry awards, and the crossover into crime and controversy when celebrity behaviour makes the news. For more see Entertainment and Marbella.

Hollywood royalty descends on Spain: Brad Pitt and Penelope Cruz lead A-list line-up at this month’s San Sebastian Film Festival

A HOST of Hollywood A-listers will descend on northern Spain this month for the annual San Sebastian Film Festival, including Brad Pitt and Rami Malek.

6 Sep, 2026 @ 15:10

Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead

British actress Naomi Watts to receive prestigious Donostia Award at San Sebastian Film Festival

LEADING British actress Naomi Watts will following in the footsteps of Hollywood legends when she receives the Donostia Award at the San Sebastian Film Festival.

1 Sep, 2026 @ 10:15

Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead

Marbella ‘manosphere’ streamer who featured in Netflix documentary is jailed over ‘paedophile hunt’ assault

A NOTORIOUS British internet personality known for chaotic livestreams around Puerto Banus has been jailed for 12 weeks following a violent ‘paedophile hunt’ broadcast. Ed

31 Aug, 2026 @ 11:24

Celebrity·Lead·Marbella

From Cole Palmer in Marbella to the Beckhams and Michael Jordan in the Balearics – inside Spain’s summer celebrity trail

WITH the return of the Premier League season tomorrow marking the beginning of the end of the summer, it’s little surprise that so many of

22 Aug, 2026 @ 16:00

Balearic Islands·Celebrity·Lead·Marbella·Sport

Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney soaks up Spanish sunshine with boyfriend aboard €350m mega-yacht in Mallorca

HOLLYWOOD superstar Sydney Sweeney has been spotted soaking up the Spanish sunshine aboard one of the world’s most luxurious superyachts.

22 Aug, 2026 @ 12:35

Balearic Islands·Celebrity·Lead·Mallorca

Spain-based ex-modelling boss and ‘Epstein associate’ is accused of rape and human trafficking by six women

A FORMER modelling boss is facing fresh allegations of rape and human trafficking five years after he dodged previous charges on a technicality Ibiza-based Gerald

14 Aug, 2026 @ 19:00

Celebrity·Ibiza·Lead

Julio Iglesias puts €4m Galicia mansion up for sale just one year after buying it

Legendary Spanish singer Julio Iglesias is selling his €4-million Galicia mansion only one year after buying it.

12 Aug, 2026 @ 16:00

Celebrity·Lead·Northern Spain·Property

FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘The worst place I’ve ever been to’: Jeremy Clarkson stuns Spaniards with savage attack on city in northern Spain

THE Top Gear and Clarkson's Farm star didn't hold back in his criticism of the national treasure.

8 Aug, 2026 @ 17:25

Celebrity·Galicia·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Hollywood star Russell Crowe, 62, shows off dramatic new physique while filming his latest movie in Spain’s Canary Islands

HOLLYWOOD star Russell Crowe has been spotted showing off a dramatic new physique while filming his latest movie in the Canary Islands. The 62-year-old Australian

7 Aug, 2026 @ 17:45

Canary Islands·Celebrity·Lead

Hollywood celebrity bonanza in Mallorca as Cortney Cox holidays with Jennifer Aniston and Pedro Pascal in ‘Billionaire’s Bay’

FRIENDS stars Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox were spotted soaking up the sun on a yacht trip off the coast of Mallorca this week. The

30 Jul, 2026 @ 18:15

Balearic Islands·Celebrity·Lead·Mallorca

World Cup fever? You must be kidding – I hate football more than Starmer, writes Charlie Mullins

I’M not a football fan. I don’t get it and I never will. I hate football so much that when my kids wanted to rebel

11 Jul, 2026 @ 14:26

Celebrity·Lead·Sport

Music world in mourning as Welsh pop legend Bonnie Tyler passes away in Portugal hospital at 75 after long illness

WELSH pop star Bonnie Tyler has passed away at age 75 in a Portuguese hospital following a long illness. The singer had been admitted to

10 Jul, 2026 @ 09:08

Celebrity·Entertainment·Lead

‘Joy’ for Antonio Banderas as he presents a return to the jazz age with Gershwin at his amazing Malaga theatre

ANTONIO Banderas is presenting the works of Gershwin performed by one of Spain’s most exciting pianists this month. The Hollywood star is promoting ‘Gershwin in

4 Jul, 2026 @ 11:55

Celebrity·Entertainment·La Cultura·Malaga

Rock legend Lenny Kravitz blasts through three decades of musical hits at spectacular Marbella concert

ROCK legend Lenny Kravitz wowed his adoring fans on the Costa del Sol on Monday night with a spectacular hit-filled concert in Marbella. The American

1 Jul, 2026 @ 08:45

Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead·Marbella

Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner spotted on location in Almeria filming new Tomb Raider series

GAME of Thrones star Sophie Turner has been spotted in Almeria on location for the new Tomb Raider series. Turner, best-known for her role as

25 Jun, 2026 @ 15:45

Almeria·Celebrity·Lead

Hollywood superstar Antonio Banderas one of many celebrities in trouble in Spain over ‘over covert social media advertising’ that could land him €1 million fine

SOCIAL media advertisements depicting some of the top celebrities and influencers may end up costing them hefty sanctions over non-transparent partnerships. Antonio Banderas is one

23 Jun, 2026 @ 13:55

Celebrity·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

‘The worst place I’ve ever been’: Jeremy Clarkson’s savage verdict on Spanish city sparks backlash – but do YOU agree?

FOR many visitors it is one of Spain’s best hidden gems, renowned for its medieval old town, the world’s oldest functioning Roman lighthouse and jaw-dropping

20 Jun, 2026 @ 15:30

Celebrity·Galicia·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Inside tennis star Novak Djokovic’s €11m Marbella mansion where he relaxes after training at Puente Romano

WHEN he’s not training in pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title at Puente Romano, Novak Djokovic kicks back in a €11 million Marbella mansion

9 Jun, 2026 @ 13:45

Celebrity·Lead·Marbella·Property

Basketball legend Michael Jordan lands his custom private jet at Malaga Airport ahead of Sotogrande golf tournament

BASKETBALL legend Michael Jordan has touched down at Malaga Airport ahead of a hotly-anticipated golf tournament expected to attract a host of A-list celebrities to

3 Jun, 2026 @ 10:45

Celebrity·Lead·Malaga

WATCH: King Felipe left unimpressed after Spanish flag falls to ground during military ceremony in Vigo

KING Felipe was left with a panicked look on his face after the Spanish flag suddenly collapsed while being hoisted aloft a pole in Vigo.

31 May, 2026 @ 12:43

Celebrity·Lead

Spanish taxman ordered to cough up more than €60 million to Shakira after singer wins fraud case

SPAIN’S National Court has ruled in favour of Colombian superstar Shakira, ordering the taxman to repay her more than €60 million. The Audiencia Nacional annulled

18 May, 2026 @ 13:41

Business & Finance·Celebrity·Lead

British tourist, 35, found dead in Mallorca villa is named as TOWIE reality TV star

A BRITISH tourist found dead in mysterious circumstances in a Mallorca apartment last week has been identified as a leading reality TV star. Jake Hall,

11 May, 2026 @ 10:54

Celebrity·Lead·Mallorca

Rosalia takes Zendaya to the cleaners in HBO swear-off – but is Spanish really so superior to English when it comes to dishing out insults?

Disclaimer: This article contains language that some people may find offensive THEY are two of the brightest showbiz lights in Spain and the USA respectively,

9 May, 2026 @ 12:00

Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead

A glimpse into the life of Costa Blanca expat as he prepares to win prestigious Paris-Roubaix cycle race for the fourth time in a row

DUTCH cycling superstar Mathieu van der Poel has offered fans a rare look behind the curtain in a new short film, just days before his

11 Apr, 2026 @ 09:00

Celebrity·Costa Blanca·Lead·Sport

‘You can’t miss it, Morrissey!’: Spain’s UK embassy pokes fun at British music legend for cancelling Valencia gig over Fallas ‘noise’

THE Spanish embassy in the UK has jokingly mocked singer Morrissey after the artist cancelled a performance in Valencia due to ‘lack of sleep’. The

20 Mar, 2026 @ 09:35

Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead·Valencia

‘No to war and free Palestine’: Spanish actor Javier Bardem revives Iraq war protest pin at Oscars ceremony to slam US strikes on Iran

SPANISH actor Javier Bardem spoke out against the Iran war while on stage during Sunday’s Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles. As he introduced the award

16 Mar, 2026 @ 11:15

Celebrity·International Affairs·Lead·Politics

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Hollywood royalty descends on Spain: Brad Pitt and Penelope Cruz lead A-list line-up at this month’s San Sebastian Film Festival

British actress Naomi Watts to receive prestigious Donostia Award at San Sebastian Film Festival

Marbella ‘manosphere’ streamer who featured in Netflix documentary is jailed over ‘paedophile hunt’ assault

From Cole Palmer in Marbella to the Beckhams and Michael Jordan in the Balearics – inside Spain’s summer celebrity trail

Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney soaks up Spanish sunshine with boyfriend aboard €350m mega-yacht in Mallorca

Spain-based ex-modelling boss and ‘Epstein associate’ is accused of rape and human trafficking by six women

Julio Iglesias puts €4m Galicia mansion up for sale just one year after buying it

FROM THE ARCHIVES: ‘The worst place I’ve ever been to’: Jeremy Clarkson stuns Spaniards with savage attack on city in northern Spain

Hollywood star Russell Crowe, 62, shows off dramatic new physique while filming his latest movie in Spain’s Canary Islands

Hollywood celebrity bonanza in Mallorca as Cortney Cox holidays with Jennifer Aniston and Pedro Pascal in ‘Billionaire’s Bay’

World Cup fever? You must be kidding – I hate football more than Starmer, writes Charlie Mullins

Music world in mourning as Welsh pop legend Bonnie Tyler passes away in Portugal hospital at 75 after long illness

‘Joy’ for Antonio Banderas as he presents a return to the jazz age with Gershwin at his amazing Malaga theatre

Rock legend Lenny Kravitz blasts through three decades of musical hits at spectacular Marbella concert

Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner spotted on location in Almeria filming new Tomb Raider series

Hollywood superstar Antonio Banderas one of many celebrities in trouble in Spain over ‘over covert social media advertising’ that could land him €1 million fine

‘The worst place I’ve ever been’: Jeremy Clarkson’s savage verdict on Spanish city sparks backlash – but do YOU agree?

Inside tennis star Novak Djokovic’s €11m Marbella mansion where he relaxes after training at Puente Romano

Basketball legend Michael Jordan lands his custom private jet at Malaga Airport ahead of Sotogrande golf tournament

WATCH: King Felipe left unimpressed after Spanish flag falls to ground during military ceremony in Vigo

Spanish taxman ordered to cough up more than €60 million to Shakira after singer wins fraud case

British tourist, 35, found dead in Mallorca villa is named as TOWIE reality TV star

Rosalia takes Zendaya to the cleaners in HBO swear-off – but is Spanish really so superior to English when it comes to dishing out insults?

A glimpse into the life of Costa Blanca expat as he prepares to win prestigious Paris-Roubaix cycle race for the fourth time in a row

‘You can’t miss it, Morrissey!’: Spain’s UK embassy pokes fun at British music legend for cancelling Valencia gig over Fallas ‘noise’

‘No to war and free Palestine’: Spanish actor Javier Bardem revives Iraq war protest pin at Oscars ceremony to slam US strikes on Iran

21 migrants arrested after ‘hurling rocks at police’ in Ceuta – as fears grow of new speedboat smuggling route linking enclave to mainland Spain

Hollywood royalty descends on Spain: Brad Pitt and Penelope Cruz lead A-list line-up at this month’s San Sebastian Film Festival

EXPLAINER: Inside the row over the right-wing mayor of Madrid’s €6m penthouse – and why it could offer a lifeline to Pedro Sanchez

British holidaymaker becomes latest drowning victim on Catalunya’s beaches after ‘drunkenly leaping off ferry to swim to beach bar’

WATCH: Horror as female tourist, 64, is gored to death in street during running of the bulls festival in southern Spain

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