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The little-known seaside gem in northern Spain where Richard Gere has been house hunting

HOLLYWOOD legend Richard Gere is looking to put down roots in northern Spain’s picturesque Galician coast. The ‘Pretty Woman’ star, 75, and his Galician wife

20 Feb, 2025 @ 18:30

Celebrity·Entertainment·Galicia·Lead

Exclusive: Inside Charlie Mullins’ Marbella mansion as Britain’s richest plumber reveals why he loves life in Spain

IF you ignore the plush surroundings of his multi-million euro villa, the UK’s richest plumber Charlie Mullins could be any one of the thousands of

15 Feb, 2025 @ 19:00

Celebrity·Entertainment·Lead

Watch: Richard Gere brands Donald Trump a ‘thug’ and issues ‘warning’ during Goya Awards speech in Spain

RICHARD Gere has branded Donald Trump a ‘thug’ and a ‘bully’ while accepting his award at the ‘Spanish Oscars’ in Granada. The Pretty Woman star,

9 Feb, 2025 @ 13:19

Celebrity·Entertainment·Granada·Lead

Netflix sidelines Spain’s Karla Sofia Gascon from ‘Emilia Perez’ Oscar campaign after offensive tweets resurface

THE Spanish star of Oscar-tipped movie, Emilia Perez, has been removed from promotional events film ahead of next month’s Academy Awards according to The Hollywood

4 Feb, 2025 @ 17:34

Celebrity·Entertainment·Lead

WATCH: Spain chooses its Eurovision Song Contest entry as Melody will perform Esa Diva in Switzerland this year

MELODY will represent Spain at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest after her song Esa Diva won the Benidorm Fest on Saturday. It’s second-time lucky for

3 Feb, 2025 @ 10:56

Benidorm·Entertainment·Lead·Video

Troubled TOWIE star Jack Fraser, 34, facing extradition to Spain over cocaine smuggling plot

SPAIN is seeking the extradition of British reality TV star Jack Fraser in connection with a major cocaine trafficking operation, according to reports in the

3 Feb, 2025 @ 10:45

Celebrity·Crime & Law·Entertainment·Lead

Pretty Woman and Chicago star Richard Gere to receive International Goya award in Spain

AMERICAN film star Richard Gere will be awarded the 2025 International Goya at next month’s Goya Awards in Granada. Gere, who recently moved to the

30 Jan, 2025 @ 15:00

Celebrity·Entertainment·Lead

Mad Cool 2025: Olivia Rodrigo and Kings of Leon to headline Madrid music festival this summer

GRAMMY winner Olivia Rodrigo and rock veterans Kings of Leon will top the bill at Madrid’s Mad Cool Festival 2025. They will line up alongside

25 Jan, 2025 @ 12:15

Entertainment·Lead·Madrid

Spain’s Karla Sofia Gascon becomes first trans actress to get an Oscar nomination

KARLA Sofia Gascon has become only the second Spanish actress to get a Best Actress nomination for the Oscars as well as the first transgender

23 Jan, 2025 @ 18:15

Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead

Who is the ‘handsome’ British officer, 26, set to train Spain’s Princess Leonor on her maiden naval voyage?

TONGUES have been set-a-wagging in the Spanish press after a ‘handsome’ 26-year-old British naval officer was selected to accompany Spain’s Princess Leonor on her naval

17 Jan, 2025 @ 15:00

Cadiz·Celebrity·Entertainment·Lead

Kylie Minogue in a file photo from May 2024.

Legends line up: Kylie Minogue, Pulp confirmed for Bilbao BBK Live 2025 music festival in Spain

PINT-SIZED Queen of Pop Kylie Minogue will be bringing her larger than life personality to Spain next summer. The Australian singer and actress has been

4 Dec, 2024 @ 16:34

Celebrity·Entertainment·Lead

Christmas fun in Estepona: Kempinski Hotel Bahía announces the date of its traditional Christmas market and lighting of the tree for 2024

KEMPINSKI Hotel Bahía has officially announced the date of this much-anticipated event. The annual tree lighting ceremony will see Mr Pursche, General Manager, the Kempinski

29 Nov, 2024 @ 12:33

Andalucia·Entertainment·Marbella·Sponsored

Take in the glamour of the Benidorm Palace Boxing Day Gala and enjoy a top rated show and delicious dinner

AFTER your Christmas celebrations are over, Boxing Day is the perfect time to take in a show. In fact, the festive celebrations continue at Benidorm

29 Nov, 2024 @ 11:39

Costa Blanca·Entertainment·Valencia

Don’t miss: Incredible Tina Turner tribute night at Mijas Costa’s Max Beach this weekend

THE legendary hits of Tina Turner will be brought back to life on the Costa del Sol this weekend. A fantastic tribute night is being

19 Nov, 2024 @ 12:16

Entertainment·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Netflix is raising its prices in Spain – all you need to know

NETFLIX is putting up subscription rates in Spain- following suit with other parts of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Japan. The increases for the

22 Oct, 2024 @ 06:00

Entertainment·Lead·National News

Looking for live music on the Costa del Sol? These are the best spots in Estepona, according to local expat ALEX COOPER

ESTEPONA is often considered to be the chilled out younger sibling to Marbella, famed for its more sedate and laidback vibe. But in a special

5 Oct, 2024 @ 16:30

Entertainment·Estepona·Olive Press Travel

The Royal British Legion Hosts First Ever Parade in La Cala de Mijas to Launch the 2024 Poppy Appeal

La Cala de Mijas, Spain – The Royal British Legion is proud to announce its first ever parade to launch the Poppy Appeal for 2024. This

3 Oct, 2024 @ 10:35

Andalucia·Entertainment

Giveaway: Win two free tickets to see Annie The Musical at the English-speaking Salon Varieties theatre in Fuengirola

THE Olive Press is giving away two free tickets to Annie The Musical at the English-speaking Salon Varieties Theatre in Fuengirola. Set in 1930s America,

2 Oct, 2024 @ 17:04

Costa del Sol·Entertainment·La Cultura

Casting call: Amazon is filming a secret international series in Marbella and needs extras

AMAZON has issued a casting call for a new international series that began filming in Marbella this week. The name of the show remains a

2 Oct, 2024 @ 11:20

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Entertainment·Lead·Marbella

UI/UX Trends 2024: How to Elevate Your Project with Innovative Design Choices

User-friendly design is a standard that even low-budget projects have to follow. This is good news for customers, but businesses have to look for new

17 Sep, 2024 @ 10:22

Entertainment·Other Posts

Outrage as two football teams in Spain adopt ‘dynamic pricing’ for tickets – just days after Oasis reunion debacle

SUPPORTERS of Valencia and Celta Vigo have expressed outrage after their clubs vowed to introduce so-called ‘dynamic pricing’ for tickets – just days after a

6 Sep, 2024 @ 14:35

Entertainment·Lead·Sport

Watch: Spanish director Pedro Almodovar receives an ‘unprecedented’ 17-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival for The Room Next Door – alongside his new ‘muses’ Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton

LEGENDARY Spanish director Pedro Almodovar received an ‘unprecedented’ 17-minute standing ovation on Monday evening at the premiere of his new film, The Room Next Door.

3 Sep, 2024 @ 11:12

Entertainment·Lead·Video

Oasis to go on a world tour after announcing comeback – but will they visit Spain?

OASIS are set to reform for a string of gigs next summer – 15 years since a violent fight split the band apart. The Gallagher

27 Aug, 2024 @ 11:26

Entertainment·Lead

Tech Innovations in Music Production: Shaping the Future of Streaming and Engagement

As we enter 2024, technology continues to change how music is consumed. The global music streaming industry is expected to reach $41.4 billion by 2030,

15 Aug, 2024 @ 11:12

Entertainment·Other Posts

Relive the hits of Blue, Chesney Hawkes, Madcon and CLMD at Generation:Music

Marbella Arena, Friday 9th August FIESTA Marbella 2024 has announced that they are bringing the award-winning boyband Blue, English singer Chesney Hawkes, Norwegian hip hop/rap

18 Jul, 2024 @ 10:25

Andalucia·Entertainment

Big names like the Black Eyed Peas, Jess Glynne, and Sam Ryder gear up for Spain's top outdoor music festival

Big stars including the Black Eyed Peas, Jess Glynne, and Sam Ryder gear up for Spain’s top outdoor music festival

SPAIN’S biggest party – the Festival Internacional de Benicassim – kicks off four days of top musical entertainment this Thursday(July 18). Located on the east

14 Jul, 2024 @ 11:00

Entertainment·Lead·Valencian Community