Leisure/Entertainment news & information for Madrid

ACTOR Tom Cruise was mobbed by fans in Madrid and spent two hours signing autographs when he visited the Spanish capital yesterday (Monday) to present his new film, The mummy.

A SPANISH woman has broken the European record for completing a Rubik cube in the fastest time with her eyes closed.

VOICEOVER actors in Madrid have called a strike – a move which could seriously affect prime-time TV viewing for many Spaniards who are addicted to US drama and comedy serials.

A WOMAN who took part in a hypnotist's show in Madrid had to be attended by paramedics when she did not wake up from her trance – and even they were unable to rouse her.

A BOX filled with jewellery from the prestigious designer Suárez was stolen at the recent Goya Awards ceremony, including a ring, four sets of cufflinks, two watches and a pair of earrings.

CHINESE expats in Madrid started a fortnight's worth of celebrations to mark the New Year this weekend, with a colourful three-day parade ending last night (Sunday).

The British group Muse rocked Madrid last night as part of their "Augmented Reality" tour, the only opportunity to catch the trio from Devon in Spain this year.

New Zealand-born actor, Russell Crowe, made a fleeting stop in Madrid today to promote his latest role as Robin Hood, along with the film's director, Ridley Scott.

A crowd of over seven thousand added their voices to the choir as German band Tokio Hotel rocked the Palacio de Deportes in Madrid tonight.