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Taylor Swift is bringing her hugely successful “Eras” tour to Mexico and South America later this year. Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil are the first countries announced, with more to follow later. For now, she’ll play three shows in Mexico City this August, with gigs in Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo taking place in November.

KARD have announced the dates for their upcoming 2023 ‘Playground’ world tour.KARD are set to go on a 17-date world tour this year in support of their new mini-album ‘Icky’, which featured a single of the same name. The tour currently features shows in Latin America, the US and Europe.KARD’s 2023 ‘Playground’ world tour will kick off in the Mexican city of Monterrey on July 6, followed by a show in Mexico City and Heredia, Costa Rica on July 8 and 14.

Taylor Swift is readying her passport! The pop star announced her first round of international tour dates for on Friday morning.Following the completion of her U.S. circuit, Swift will travel first to Mexico, and then to Argentina and Brazil, continuing the tour through November 2023. Per Friday's press release, additional international tour dates will be announced soon. Swift, 33, most recently performed three nights of  at MetLife stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and will now head to Soldier Field in Chicago this weekend.

Taylor Swift has revealed her first round of international dates for her current ‘Eras’ tour kicking off in August.Mexico is up first with a three-date run at the Foro Sol Stadium in Mexico City on August 24-26. Argentina will follow after that with two nights at the Estádio RiverPlate in Buenos Aries in November.The first batch of international dates will wrap up in late November in Brazil, with one show on November 18 at the Estádio Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro, followed by a two-night run on the 25 and 26 at the Allianz Parque in São Paulo.

Taylor Swift has announced the first round of international dates for The Eras Tour!

Marta Balaga In collaboration with Mexico’s Morelia International Film Festival (FICM), Cannes’ Critics’ Week has presented four shorts by upcoming Mexican directors on Thursday: Daniela Silva Solórzano’s “The Things I Tell You”; “The Short Film” by José Luis Isoard Arrubarrena; “To Go Away and Come Back” by José Permar: and “A Hand Beneath the Snow” by José Esteban Pavlovich. “We started by presenting Critics’ Week’s films at our festival, because it’s an important section for Mexico. That’s where Guillermo del Toro and Alejandro González Iñárritu were first discovered,” explains FICM’s director Daniela Michel.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor CNN will shift the bulk of its operations behind its Spanish-language efforts to Mexico City, scaling back production of content for linear television in favor of work aimed at reaching a younger audience that favors mobile video. The move is likely to mean the elimination of jobs in Miami and Atlanta, but will also result in a ramp-up of jobs in Mexico and Los Angeles, where CNN will aim to add more than staffers, according to a person familiar with the plans, which were disclosed to employees Thursday afternoon. CNN CEO Chris Licht had nodded to the future of the Spanish-language network in November at a town-hall meeting. At issue is how to maintain outreach to Spanish-speaking viewers at a time when the economics of big media companies are under intense scrutiny. CNN and its corporate parent, Warner Bros. Discovery, have already cut operations, but the question of how to keep CNN en Espanol under such conditions has been under debate for some time. In the past, discussions had been underway to shut down the cable network, which has only limited distribution of around nine million in the United States.

The ladies of Aespa just made their Cannes Film Festival debut!

Sophia Scorziello editor The 2023 Motion Picture Association Awards will honor director Gina Prince-Bythewood, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Mexico City Gov. Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo for their distinct impact on the film, television and streaming industry. The second annual MPA awards are set to take place in June at the MPA Headquarters in Washington. “The 2023 MPA Awards recognize three individuals whose valuable contributions have enabled our global industry to continue to flourish,” said Charles Rivkin, MPA chairman and CEO. “Each of this year’s honorees is working in their own way to ensure the success of the global creative economy, protect creators and build a more inclusive pipeline for storytellers. It is because of them, and many others, that the industry continues to deliver the films and TV shows loved by audiences everywhere.”

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent CANNES —  Belinda, one of Mexico’s biggest popstars and a star of Netflix hit “Welcome to Eden,” is attached to headline “The Red Diamond,” the latest project from Erik Barmack’s L.A. and Mexico City-based Wild Sheep Content. One of the fastest-growing of production companies in international markets, Wild Sheep has a production alliance with The Mediapro Studio.  “The Red Diamond” is also set up at Mexico City’s Wild Sheep Content Latin America, headed by producer Jimena Rodríguez who produced “3 Idiots,” the second highest-grossing Mexican movie of 2017. Rodríguez was instrumental in helping bringing Belinda to the project.

Riley Keough is moving on and stepping out following the recent public buzz surrounding her late mother, Lisa Marie Presley's, trust. On Saturday, the actress attended the Dior Cruise show in Mexico City, Mexico.For the occasion, Riley looked chic in a sheer white dress as she posed for pictures during the photo call. The actress was not joined by her husband, Ben Smith-Petersen, at the event. Riley's appearance came days afterET confirmed that a settlement had been reached between her, her grandmother, Priscilla Presley, and the father of her 14-year-old twin sisters, Michael Lockwood. In January, just weeks after Lisa Marie's death, her rep confirmed to ET that Graceland — the home of Elvis Presley, which he gave to his daughter, Lisa Marie, when he died --  in Memphis, Tennessee, would go to her three daughters: Riley, Harper and Finley.It later came to light that Riley and her brother, Benjamin (who died in 2020), were named co-trustees of Lisa Marie's trust in 2016.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Colombian-Mexican filmmaker Rodrigo García has wrapped his first Spanish-language feature, “Familia,” which was shot in Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico for Netflix. García, who has directed such acclaimed films as “Mother and Child” and “Albert Nobbs,” and whose TV credits include “Six Feet Under,” “Big Love” and “In Treatment,” said: “Shooting ‘Familia’ has been a great experience.” He added: “Great producers, collaborators, several of my favorite Mexican actors and actresses and Netflix’s full support have made this project an unforgettable trip back home.” This is the first time García, who is the son of Colombian Nobel Laureate Gabriel García Marquez, has directed a film in Mexico. He’s an executive producer in Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of his father’s literary classic “100 Years of Solitude,” which will be shooting in Colombia.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Former Netflix exec Juan Mayne has hung up his own shingle, Madrid-based N&L Films, built with strong talent relationships, a strategic alliance with Exile Content Studio and a sure sense of market opportunities. Exile Content Studio and N&L Films have struck a first-look development deal. Jeff Glaser, who oversaw Netflix production finance in Mexico City and Madrid, has joined N&L Films.  N&L’s first slate include a Mexican remake of “Miracle in Cell No. 7” and “Aristides: A Righteous Life,” the true-life account of a Portuguese diplomat who saved thousands from the Nazis in WWII, from Seanne Winslow.

aespa have announced the Europe, US and Latin America legs of their 2023 ‘SYNK: Hyper Line’ world tour.Today (May 19), aespa revealed that they will be going on a tour of Europe, US and Latin America later this year, as part of their 2023 ‘SYNK: Hyper Line’ world tour. The US leg will kick off in Los Angeles on August 13.Following which, the girl group will plays shows in Dallas, Miami, Chicago and more over the next month, before wrapping things up in New York City on September 5.

Adhara Maite Pérez Sánchez is a Mexican child prodigy who has been found to have a higher intelligence quotient than the renowned physicist Albert Einstein. The 11-year-old girl, who is currently getting her master’s degree in Mexico City, has autism and Asperger’s syndrome. Despite her diagnosis, she boasts an IQ of 162.Pérez Sánchez also has two degrees in systems and industrial engineering, and her biggest dream is to work for NASA.Una publicación compartida por Marie Claire México (@marieclaire_la)According to several publications, Pérez Sánchez wants to contribute to NASA as an engineer and become an astronaut.

famously protested taking off her facemask during her elimination lip-sync against Nina Bonina Brown, placing seventh.She would later compete in “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4,” also finishing seventh. She’s appeared in her own WOW Presents Plus series and modeled in several fashion magazines, including Vogue Mexico, and appeared in Fox’s live musical “Rent.”Born in Mexico City and based in Paris, Lolita Banana, is the first Mexican-born queen to have participated in the “Drag Race” franchise and is positioned as one of the most important drag queens in France.

Halle Bailey leans into Javier Bardem as the two share a sweet moment at the premiere of The Little Mermaid held at Parque Toreo on Thursday (May 11) in Mexico City.

VIVIZ, ONEUS and more are set to perform at Kimchi Festival Canada next month.Over the weekend, Kimchi Festival Canada announced its first line-up of artists on its official Instagram page. The upcoming festival will feature appearances by girl group VIVIZ, boyband ONEUS, ex-Wonder Girls member Sunye, rapper Cheetah, duo 6band and DJ Flash Finger.Kimchi Festival Canada will be held at the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan from June 23 to 24.

Rosalia has had an incredible year. Following the release of her Grammy-winning “Motomami,” Rosalia artist has gone on an incredibly successful world tour.

Epik High have announced the dates and cities for their 2023 ‘All Time High’ tour of Latin America.On April 24, Epik High’s Tablo took to social media to announce their Latin America ‘All Time High’ tour.

Daniel Craig will star alongside Outer Banks actor Drew Starkey in the upcoming movie Queer.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Luca Guadagnino will next direct the William S. Burroughs adaptation “Queer” with Daniel Craig playing the renowned counterculture author’s alter ego, an outcast American expat who lives in Mexico, and “Outer Banks” star Drew Starkey starring as a younger man with whom he becomes madly infatuated. “Queer” will also topline Lesley Manville (“The Crown”), frequent Wes Anderson collaborator Jason Schwartzman; and Henry Zaga (“The New Mutants”), according to inside sources. The boldly ambitious indie film is set to start shooting this month at Rome’s refurbished Cinecittà Studios where the Mexico City-set movie will be filmed in its entirety.

Issa Lopez is the new showrunner of “True Detective: Night Country.” The beloved anthology series is back for another round, this time, with Jodie Foster and Kali Reis in the lead roles.Matthew McConaughey reveals he and Woody Harrelson could be brothersKristen Stewart talks about the time when Nicole Kidman gave her walkie talkies for ChristmasA post shared by Issa López (@issitalopez)“True Detective: Night Country” is set in Alaska. Foster plays detective Liz Danvers, investigating a case where six men vanished without leaving a trace. The series is produced by Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins and by Foster herself.

Mexico's National Association of Performers. The organization said in a statement Sunday translated to English from Spanish, 'The National Association of Performers communicates the death of member Julián Figueroa. 'The statement continued: 'Actor and singer, has launched various albums like Julián Figueroa y su banda.

Actor y cantante, ha lanzado varios álbumes, entre ellos “Julián Figueroa y su banda”. A sus familiares y amigos les mandamos nuestras más sentidas condolencias. pic.twitter.com/tCwODrZk5jBorn on May 2, 1995, Figueroa is the son of Grammy-winning Mexican singer Joan Sebastian and singer Maribel Guardia.

Julián Figueroa, singer-songwriter and Mi Camino Es Amarte telenovela actor, has died. He was 27.

Bad Bunny fans after more than 2,000 ticketholders were denied entry to a Mexico City concert last year.Bad Bunny was performing at the Azteca Stadium on December 9 when thousands of fans with valid tickets were turned away. Ticketmaster said that it was due to failures in its ticket reading system [via IQ].Ticketmaster Mexico was initially facing a fine of up to 10 per cent of its yearly revenue by the Mexican government.

Refresh for latest…: Coming in higher than expected, Paramount/eOne’s Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves took a $71.5M global bow this weekend; that includes $33M from 60 offshore markets which is nicely above the $25M+ projected ahead of the frame.

The victims of a horrific hot air balloon accident have been named as a married couple and their 13-year-old daughter.

Manuel Betancourt “Only the optimist commits suicide, optimists who no longer succeed at being optimists.” The Emil Cioran line, introduced in the first scene of Sebastián Silva’s morbid black comedy “Rotting in the Sun,” initially feels like the key to understanding the Chilean filmmaker’s latest endeavor. “The others,” the quote continues, “having no reason to live, why would they have any to die?” More than merely placing suicide at the heart of Silva’s fictionalized take on himself, the quote’s pop intellectualism sets the tone for what soon becomes, in true Silva fashion, an absurdist meditation on death wishes, social media influencers (the film stars Jordan Firstman, also as himself) and 21st-century nihilism.

Shawn Mendes has an emotional response to the fan support he received at an event celebrating the launch of his Tommy Hilfiger collaboration.

WOODZ has announced his 2023 ‘OO-LI’ world tour.The K-pop musician is set to kick off his tour with a two-night concert in Seoul, South Korea on May 20 and 21. WOODZ will then start the Asian leg of his world tour, which will feature 7 shows in Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan and more over the next month.At the start of July, the singer will wrap up the Asia leg with two shows in Thailand’s capital of Bangkok, before headed to Mexico on July 6.

Rebecca Jones has shaken the entertainment world; dozens of celebrities have dedicated heartfelt messages bidding farewell to her and expressing their condolences to her loved ones. Among the stars who have said goodbye to the actress from “Cuna de lobos”, is Salma Hayek, who worked with the late actress in the 1980s on one or two television sets.The actress of films such as “Frida” or “Beatriz at Dinner” is currently on vacation in Jordan with her husband, French businessman Francois-Henri Pinault, and despite being on a trip, she took a moment to remember Rebecca Jones, who she described as an “extraordinary human being”.Through Instagram stories, she dedicated some farewell words to her former colleague at Televisa.

GOT7‘s BamBam, soloist Chung Ha, co-ed group KARD and boybands iKON and TFN. In addition girl groups LAPILLUS and VIVIZ will also perform, as well as rapper Sik-K.Notably, two of the newly announced acts – namely BamBam and LAPILLUS – were originally set to perform at KAMP LA 2022, but had to pull out at the last minute due to visa problems.

EXCLUSIVE: Gersh on Tuesday announced their signing of Raúl Martínez, the Mexican director known for Spanish-language titles including The Waiter, which came in as the highest-grossing film native to the country in its July 2021 debut.

Thania Garcia TelevisaUnivision has revealed the full list of nominees for the Latin American Music Awards with Bad Bunny leading the list at 11 nominations, followed by Becky G and Daddy Yankee with nine each. The big show is set to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 20. The awards show will also honor Colombian singer-songwriter Carlos Vives and ranchera music champion Pepe Aguilar during the awards show’s eighth iteration and with a pre-ceremony special titled “Latin AMA’s: Legacy” on April 4 via UniMás. They will each sit down for an interview and perform remotely from their respective homes in Bogotá and Mexico City.