‘In the Heights’ Writer Quiara Alegría Hudes to Pen Latin Music-Infused Film ‘Life Is a Carnival’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Jay Weissberg Ever since Thoreau published “Walden” in 1854, the eponymous pond has taken on a life far more metaphysical than geographic, appropriated by writers wanting to give a name to their own special place where life at some point in the past had the potential for time-stopping splendid isolation.

Jonás Cuarón is preparing for a new film. After co-writing the award-winning “Gravity” with his father Alfonso Cuarón, and directing the underrated thriller “Desierto,” Jonás Cuarón has been tapped to direct an untitled feature film for Netflix about the legendary creature chupacabra.

Justin Bieber was supposed to be on tour this summer, but the coronavirus pandemic changed all that. Instead, the 26-year-old pop star was able to spend some quality time with his wife, Hailey Bieber.«Well, we didn't make any babies, so that's that,» the 23-year-old model quips during a virtual panel discussion for PaleyFest LA about their YouTube docuseries, .«We're still pretty newly married. I mean, we'll celebrate two years in September,» Justin adds.

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentConstantin Film has acquired the rights to hit novel “Perfect Addiction,” set in the world of boxing, partnering up once again with producer Jeremy Bolt, with whom they worked on the “Resident Evil” blockbuster movie franchise, assassin action movie “Polar,” starring Mads Mikkelsen and Vanessa Hudgens, and the upcoming video-game adaption “Monster Hunter,” starring Milla Jovovich.The film will blend a “Rocky-esque underdog story and a salacious

From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here's what happened in the Latin music world this week:

"First Stream Latin" is a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by the Billboard Latin editors. Check out this week's picks below.

Angel Olsen stopped by The Tonight Show this week to perform the title track from her upcoming new album ‘Whole New Mess’.The North Carolina singer-songwriter, whose last album ‘All Mirrors’ arrived last year, signalled her return last week by posting a brief snippet of new music.On Tuesday (July 28), she followed it up by sharing the title track of her new album, complete with video directed by Ashley Connor, who has worked with Olsen on a number of projects.On the evening of the same day, she

With its swirl of parties, afterparties and after afterparties, the life of a high-profile DJ can indeed be glamorous and exciting. It can also be boring, stressful and straight-up scary. In his forthcoming memoir My Life In Lasers, veteran British trance producer Gareth Emery goes behind the pyro to reveal the highs

Muzz have shared the wistful new video for their song ‘Summer Love’ — check out the clip below.The three-piece — consisting of Interpol‘s Paul Banks, producer Josh Kaufman and The Walkmen‘s Matt Barrick — released their self-titled debut album on June 5.A music video for the song ‘Summer Love’, which features on the ‘Muzz’ LP, has been released this afternoon (July 29).Speaking about the clip, Banks explained that it comprises of “some footage Matt shot months ago of a deserted drive-through

the CP Lee? “He was always a real presence in the room. When I had worked there for a couple of years we ended up sharing an office and became great friends.“He had an incredible appetite for knowledge.

Ron Howard looks back at the acclaimed film in celebration of its milestone anniversary and reflects on his particularly personal connection to the cast.In the film, Howard cast his own mother, Jean Speegle Howard, to play the mom of astronaut Jim Lovell (played by Tom Hanks).

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterOne of Scotland’s oldest women has shared the secret to a long and happy life as she turns 108 — hard work and a constant supply of Werther’s Original.Louisa Wilson, from Ayr, was born the year the Titanic sank and has lived through two World Wars, the Spanish Flu outbreak and now coronavirus.The great-grandmother — known as Louie ­ celebrated her birthday on Saturday and toasted the amazing

Ayr, was born the year the Titanic sank and has lived through two World Wars, the Spanish Flu outbreak and now coronavirus.The great-grandmother - known as Louie - celebrated her birthday on Saturday and toasted the amazing milestone at home yesterday with champagne, a card from the Queen and a slice of cake to satisfy her sweet tooth.Her proud family told the Record how she amazes them every day with her determination and independence as she continues to cook, help with chores and look after

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorRomola Garai loves the f-word. The actor’s feature film debut as writer-director, “Amulet,” now available on demand, began its buzz out of this year’s Sundance Film Festival, with audiences praising it as a feminist horror film — and Garai has no qualms with that label.

From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here's what happened in the Latin music world this week:

from Chorlton in the south west to Fairfield on the border of Openshaw and Audenshaw in the east of the city is believed to be the longest urban cycleway in the country, running past several parks and transport hubs. Manchester City Council helped pay for the derelict line's conversion in the late 1990s however the route is mostly owned by charity Sustrans and is promoted and maintained by volunteer group the Friends of the Fallowfield Loop.

So “Tenet” left its August release date and so what the hell is happening with moviegoing this year? Well, studios have to make some hard choices and the first, making its big announcement before its Comic-Con showing on Saturday is Orion Pictures. They’ve just announced that “Bill & Ted Face The Music,” aka “Bill & Ted 3,” is now coming out September 1 on VOD and in select theaters– aka probably drive-ins and any states that are allowing theaters to play movies.

Fabio Acosta began his career in 2002, when he joined EMI Latin in Miami as an assistant to Lucas Piña, who at the time was the label's director of radio and promotion. From that platform, Acosta went on to launch his own independent radio promotion company, Akela Family Music."I worked with lots of artists, many number ones," he said.

Latin Music Week 2020 is set to take place October 20-23.