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Morten Harket, A-ha frontman, 80's hearthrob  and Patrick Swayze look-alike has been spotted leaving the Hilton Hotel in Sao Paolo with a lady-friend fan (thanks for the correction, MadaboutMorten) 

 

The 49-year-old Norwegian will be playing three gigs in Brazil and Chile with fellow A-ha bandmates Paul Waaktaar-Savoy (Pål) and Magne (Mags) Furuholmen

• March 25 - Sao Paolo, Brazil - Credicard Hall
• March 26 - Rio De Janeiro, Brazil - Citibank Hall
• March 28 - Santiago, Chile - Movistar Arena (Pepsi Music Festival)

A-ha have also announced three UK concerts in November

• November 2 2009: Birmingham (NIA)
• November 3 2009: Manchester (MEN Arena) 
• November 4 2009: London (O2 Arena) 
  
   

Yeah, where the hell *is* Matt?  Celebsonholiday just came across this rather lovely and heartwarming video in which Matt Harding dances his way around the world (42 countries to be precise) and encourages people to join in.

Aaah, doesn't it warm the cockles of your heart!?. You can also read how it all started at the Where The Hell Is Matt website

According to the fabulous Gossip Girls, Spanish starlet Penelope Cruz is enjoying a romantic beach getaway in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil with her actor boyfriend, Javier Bardem.

>> See more pictures on the Gossip Girls site

About Fernando de Noronha

1. Fernando de Noronha is an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean formed of 21 islands, of which Fernando de Noronha is the largest (and the only one inhabited)


2. The Fernando de Noronha Archipelago and Rocas Atoll off the coast of Brazil were both classified World Heritage sites in 2001 due to their rich waters and marine life


3. Fernando de Noronha is considered the best place to scuba dive in Brazil


4. The island was used as a prison in the 19th century during which time most of the vegetation was cut down to prevent the prisoners from hiding and making rafts


5. in 1988 approximately 70% of the archipelago was declared a national marine park and reserve