Penelope Cruz has slammed rumors she is dating French actor Olivier Martinez. The pair were spotted last week in an embrace at LA's Chateau Marmont Hotel just 12 hours after his split from pop star Kylie Minogue - but the Volver star insists she was only offering Martinez a shoulder to cry on, as the couple have been firm friends for many years.

Pop star Kylie Minogue has split from boyfriend Olivier Martinez. The couple, who dated for four years, insist the separation is "amicable", and will remain firm friends - but blamed press intrusion for their decision to end the relationship.

French actor Olivier Martinez has defended his Taking Lives co-star Angelina Jolie, insisting there's much more to her than just her stunning good looks. The heartthrob was falsely romantically linked to Jolie during filming of the movie in Canada two years ago, while he was dating his current girlfriend Kylie Minogue.