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Ernesto Lechner While the massively successful albums by major stars such as Bad Bunny, Peso Pluma and Karol G will be cherished for years to come, 2023 also saw the release of some extraordinary Latin sessions that did not enjoy all the recognition they deserved. Think of this list as a collection of B-sides.

Argentina secured its third world championship, and Lionel Messi was hailed as the GOAT (Greatest of all Time) in contemporary soccer. For the soccer star’s family, it marked an unforgettable day as they witnessed their World Cup dreams come true, all while rumors of a potential retirement lingered.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Neha Dhupia (“A Thursday”) and Adil Hussain (“Life of Pi”) will star in Egyptian director Ali El Arabi‘s upcoming drama “Blue 52,” about a young Indian soccer fan’s journey as a migrant worker to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. El Arabi’s “Blue 52” chronicles the true tale of a young man named Ashish, who is a fervent soccer fan.

Holly Jones Paris-based outfit Luxbox – one of Europe’s biggest sales agents and sometimes producers – of higher-profile Spanish-language art house fare, has swooped on international rights to “Reas,” a prison musical in which female and trans ex-cons process their experiences, which was confirmed last week as one of the first eight films selected for Berlin’s Forum section. The second film by Argentine playwright and writer Lola Arias (“Theater of War”), and winner of the HEAD Pitchings du Réel Award at Visions du Réel in 2020, “Reas” was also selected by San Sebastian Film Festival for its 2023 WIP Latam.

Cazzu celebrated her 30th birthday this past weekend with a party. The Argentinian singer was joined by her loved ones and friends to celebrate three decades on the earth.

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TikTok’s ‘Add To Music App’ is set to roll out to users in 19 more countries worldwide following its launch last month.Last month, TikTok announced a new feature that allows users to directly save sounds from the app to their streaming platform of choice.Users in the US and UK can already utilise the feature now, which allows fans to save music they’ve discovered to Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music.The social media platform has now announced plans for it to be available in the following countries: Canada, Japan, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Sweden, Thailand, Malaysia, UAE, Argentina, Colombia, The Netherlands, Turkey, South Africa, Vietnam and the Philippines.“Add To Music App has been designed to help music fans capture songs that they love on TikTok in the moment of discovery, and to easily save the song to their preferred music streaming service to enjoy whenever they like,” read a statement from the video sharing platform.The feature can be used by tapping on a sound which is listed below a user’s name, then hitting ‘Add to music app’, where you can choose your preferred streaming platform.

Valentina Ferrer has consistently flaunted her impressive, well-toned physique, always managing to leave us amazed. Whether it’s in editorial photo shoots, on the runway, or in candid snapshots, J Balvin’s partner never fails to look stunning.

Manchester City are back in Premier League action on Saturday as they host Crystal Palace at the Etihad.

NewJeans and Lim Young-woong taking home the most awards – view the full list of winners below.On December 14, the Asia Artist Awards held its 2023 awards ceremony at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, the Philippines. It selects winners in several categories that cover music, television and film based on data gathered from several East and Southeast Asian countries, Argentina, Mexico and Europe.The show was hosted by Kang Daniel, IVE’s Jang Won-young and ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Han-bin, and featured performances from several K-pop artists throughout the night.

Madonna has officially launched the U.S. leg of her The Celebration Tour and we have the setlist from opening night.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor International Film Festival Rotterdam has revealed its selection of 16 feature film projects for the 41st edition of CineMart, running Jan. 28-31. In “Another Journey Without Women” six chain-smoking know-it-alls embark on a tragi-comedic polar expedition in Greenland in 1918.

Marc Anthony, who enchanted Peruvians with his Viviendo Tour. Marc was accompanied by his inseparable wife, Nadia Ferreira, as he stopped by the South American country. While Marc finalized the details of his concert, Nadia toured some of the most touristy spots in Lima, such as the Indian Handicraft Market, one of the most beautiful places in the area.The model shared a glimpse of her visit to the market through her Instagram stories.

Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo are doing fine. Recently, the couple has been plagued by reports and social media posts that claim their relationship is on the rocks. The rumors began in October of this year, and were denied in one of Roccuzzo’s Instagram stories.

Taylor Swift for the current spike in sales for his Kansas City Chiefs jersey in the UK.The couple went public with their relationship in November after Swift was seen attending numerous Chiefs games in recent months. At an ‘Eras Tour’ show in Argentina, the singer gave Kelce a shout-out by changing a line in her song ‘Karma’.Swift has since opened up about the high-profile romance in a rare interview, proclaiming that the pair are “proud of each other”.During the latest edition of New Heights – the podcast Kelce hosts alongside his older brother, Jason Kelce – the latter explained that the siblings “are the Number One and Number Two top-selling [NFL] jerseys in the United Kingdom”, respectively.Jason, who plays center for the Philadelphia Eagles, continued: “Trav, you got the Number One best-selling jersey – good to know we’re still Number One at something these days – followed by me at Number Two (via Billboard).“This is crazy – it’s Travis, then me, then Pat Mahomes and Jalen Hurts.”Travis said that the spike in jersey sales “doesn’t make sense”, adding: “Either way, I’ll take it.” When Jason asked if there were a lot of Swift fans in the UK, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end replied: “There’s gotta be – [it’s the] only reasonable solution to all of this.”Jason also joked that his boost in jersey sales was a result of people mixing him and Travis up.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have quickly become America’s favorite celebrity couple. Fans can’t seem to get enough of the singer and the NFL star’s budding romance, which has been dominating the headlines.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that midfielder Alexis Mac Allister's knee injury 'doesn't look good' with just over a week to go until their clash with Manchester United at Anfield.

Alejandro Garnacho sent an encouraging message to Bruno Fernandes after the Manchester United captain's missed penalty in Wednesday's 2-1 win at home to Chelsea.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer Jennifer Lopez is attached to star in a feature adaptation of the 1993 Broadway musical “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” written and directed by “Dreamgirls” filmmaker Bill Condon, Variety has confirmed with a source close to the production. The music is by legends John Kander and Fred Ebb, based on the novel by Manuel Puig and the book of the musical by Terrence McNally.

Time’s “Person of the Year.” The reveal was announced on Wednesday, with a full cover spread of the “Midnights” singer.The musician has had a stellar year (and career) — taking her mega-successful Eras Tour internationally and generating $100M in Spotify streaming revenue for 2023.Her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, of course, has also been making headlines since September. She’s cheered on the athlete at multiple games, the two made cameos on “Saturday Night Live” on Oct.

Emiliano Granada Colombia‘s film landscape is undergoing a significant evolution. As streaming platforms grow in the country and international productions leverage Colombia’s tax incentives, new avenues have emerged for filmmakers to venture into uncharted territories. Selected for San Sebastián’s New Directors competition, Juan Sebastián Quebrada’s “The Other Son” exemplifies this transformation.

Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino is anticipating a stern test when his side visits Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Wednesday night, admitting that he is looking forward to going head-to-head with Erik ten Hag again.

Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo stepped out on Sunday night with their friends and family. The celebrity couple enjoyed a fun dinner at the celebrity hotspot Sexy Fish in Miami, joined by the athlete’s sister Maria Sol Messi, and his teammate Sergio Busquets, accompanied by his romantic partner Elena Galera.LIONEL MESSI AND HIS FAMILY CAUSED A COMMOTION AMONG FANS DURING THEIR VISIT TO DISNEY WORLDANTONELA ROCCUZZO SHARES A LOOK INTO HER EXTRAVAGANT TIFFANY & CO. EXPERIENCEAntonela wore a black minidress featuring cutouts, showing off her toned abs and incredible figure.

Taylor Swift has arrived at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin!

Jarvis Cocker played a Hong Kong show having broken his ribs shortly before taking to the stage – watch the footage below.The singer was performing with Pulp at the second 2023 edition of Clockenflap Festival, where they headlined alongside YOASOBI and Swae Lee (who replaced Joji last-minute).“This is a very unique concert,” he told the crowd, “because I fell down some stairs when I first arrived in Hong Kong. I had to go to the doctors so I do have two fractured ribs… so I’m not really sure what’s going to happen in the next hour.”In a social media post, he expanded upon the accident: “I broke 2 ribs when I fell down a staircase in Kowloon (swipe for evidence) but the hospital got me so I could still do the show,” he wrote.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent In bigger picture terms, the major highlights of Ventana Sur were a masterclass by Cannes head Thierry Frémaux and an impromptu speech by San Sebastián director José Luis Rebordinos, heads of the most important film festivals in the world and Spanish-speaking world, supporting the continued existence of INCAA. There words came after Argentinian President elect Javier Milei had vowed on the campaign trail to shutter Argentina’s state-backed film-TV agency if voted into power. In industry terms, never has Ventana Sur, Latin America’s most important film-TV market, been this big, its final attendance numbers sky-rocketing to 4,300, some 30% up on 2022, beyond even the wildest expectations of organizers, Cannes Marché du Film and the INCAA.

We're now only a couple of weeks away from the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 final but first, there's the small matter of the quater-finals for the remaining couples to contend with.

It’s easy to forget that the sparkle we see on stage every Saturday night on Strictly Come Dancing is the result of meticulous planning, grafting and the odd last-minute transformation behind the scenes. Every routine, from Angela Scanlon's moody Argentine tango to Bobby Brazier’s 80s jive, is brought to life with creative sets that appear to magically change between each performance.The hard-working duo making it happen? Performance designer Catherine Land and scenic supervisor Mark Osborne. “I design the set for every routine,” says Catherine when we catch up ahead of the show's famous Musicals Week.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly living together. The hot celebrity couple are said to be spending as much time together as possible before Swift has to head back out on tour. This means that Swift will be staying in Kansas City, where Kelce plays for the Chiefs.

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola could win Strictly Come Dancing based on two factors, according to an expert. The actress and the professional dancer are set to perform in the quarter-finals of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night (December 2) with the Glitterball trophy now very much in sight.

Manchester United resume their Premier League campaign against Newcastle on Saturday night (8pm) and highly-rated teenager Kobbie Mainoo is back in contention to start.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent BUENOS AIRES — In one of the first deals to close at this week’s Ventana Sur market, Spain’s Latido Films has boarded “Lo Que Quisimos Ser,” written-directed by Alejandro Agresti, produced by Fernando Sokolowicz at Aleph Media, and Gastón Duprat, who have teamed as producer and co-writer-director on “The Distinguished Citizen,” “The Man Next Door,” and “The Artist.” “Lo Que Quisimos Ser” marks the latest film from Agresti, one of Argentina’s most international talents best known for a Hollywood sojourn which saw him directing Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves in “The Lake House” and writing Argentina-set, English-language “No somos animales,” with John Cusack. Of his Argentine film, “Valentín” weighs in as a big-hearted coming of age tale of a cross-eyed and very lonely young kid.

Ellise Shafer Taylor Swift’s publicist is shutting down rumors that the pop star was secretly married to ex boyfriend Joe Alwyn, writing “enough is enough.” Tree Paine, Swift’s longtime PR, made a rare post on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Thursday night slamming the Instagram gossip account Deuxmoi, which has made several claims that Swift and Alwyn tied the knot. In a new post, Deuxmoi alleged that the two had a “ceremony in either 2020 or 2021 in the U.K.

Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Leach has shared an empowering message about self confidence as she admitted to being "so embarrassed" of her appearance in the past.The former Coronation Street star, 22, posted on her Instagram Stories to show fans some of the skin problems she had been suffering with over the past few weeks as a contestant on Strictly. Ellie shared a no makeup selfie showing the blemishes on her face and in a candid caption, told fans that she had long struggled with problem skin but that she had learned to love the way she looks.

Ellie Leach has told her fans 'you're not alone' as she offered a personal update amid her busy training schedule with Vito Coppola. The former Coronation Street actress is currently working hard for another week competing on Strictly Come Dancing.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Though the Red Sea Film Festival will feature a slew of films from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region – including 11 feature films from Saudi Arabia – there is a rich roster of international fare set to launch locally from Jeddah. Kaleem Aftab, the festival’s director of international programming, says they received lots more submissions for this year’s third edition.