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Taylor Swift.In the search engine’s annual list of the most popular search terms, the Kansas City Chiefs player landed at number five on the most searched people. Topping the list this year was fellow NFL player Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills.

Naman Ramachandran An in conversation event with Paramount Global executives Pam Kaufman, president and CEO of international markets and global consumer products and experiences, and Lisa Kramer, president of international TV licensing, Paramount Global Content Distribution, has been added to the NATPE Global conference. Jens Richter, Fremantle’s CEO of commercial and international and Paulo Koelle, head of Prime Video Latin America, Amazon Studios have also joined the speaker lineup. Other executives who have recently been confirmed include Jeff Sagansky, Sky’s group director of acquisitions, Katie Keenan, ACF Investment Bank’s Richard Gray, Satmohan Panesar, commissioner, factual, ITV Studios, Michael Schmidt, president, Sipur and Ilan Arboleda, co-founder and producer, CreativeChaos vmg.

Thania Garcia It’s the end of the year and Vevo has crunched the numbers to find out which music videos and artists saw the highest viewership on the platform. After releasing multiple albums, touring the world with record-breaking numbers and launching a concert film, Taylor Swift was named Vevo’s “Most Watched Artist” in the United States with nearly 650 million views in 2023. According to the music video network, during the “Eras Tour,” Swifties across the country tuned in to view Swift’s content on Vevo — this includes videos for “All Too Well: The Short Film” (+333% lift in U.S.

Shakira and her son Sasha were spotted at Art Basel Miami, where the two were having an incredible time. As she took in some artwork, Shakira visited her fellow Colombian artist and friend Yei Duran, having a look at her work and sharing a laugh together. Carlos Vives defends Shakira: ‘It’s not that she’s hurt for no reason.’Shakira’s lawyer throws a jab at Piqué: ‘If she had fallen in love with Sergio Ramos, it would have cost her much less money’Photos show Shakira and Duran laughing together while Sasha is looking down at something on his cellphone.

Manuel Betancourt The toxicity of patriarchal masculinity has become such a well-worn trope in pop culture (and especially in recent Colombian cinema) that it’s hard to remember its effects continue unabated in streets and households all over the world, and in that Latin American country specifically. And so, while Fabián Hernández’s central concerns in his simply-titled film, “A Man” (“Un Varón”), are all too familiar, his tale of a young man living in a shelter in the center of Bogotá who cannot escape the violence of the world of the streets around him, emerges nonetheless as a powerful portrait of the country’s inescapable machismo.

EXCLUSIVE: Artists First has signed Latin-American superstar Rodolfo Salas for representation across all areas.

taken him all the way to the biggest stages of the world, from Coachella (with Beyoncé in 2018) to the Super Bowl (with Jennifer Lopez in 2020), turning “Mi Gente” into his people all around the globe.The five-time Latin Grammy winner has done it all in a rule-breaking, trend-setting style that was squarely on display during his Alexa cover shoot in Manhattan’s Chelsea Studios, where Balvin brought his creative spirit to designer duds by legacy brands Balenciaga and Givenchy as well as cool couturiers Puppets and Puppets, and KidSuper. For him, it was no different than telling a story with an album or a tour. “The idea is always to make things that are cohesive, you know?” he says.

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.

Karol G gave an incredible performance to her fans in Medellin, Colombia. The acclaimed singer had some surprises prepared during the latest date of her ‘Mañana Será Bonito’ tour, including special guests and an unexpected statement following Bad Bunny’s recent song, where he discussed her title of ‘La Bichota.’DID BAD BUNNY DETHRONED MICHAEL JACKSON AS ‘THE KING OF POP’?WATCH KAROL G’S ACTING DEBUT ALONGSIDE SOFIA VERGARAFANS THINK KAROL G LOOKS JUST LIKE KHLOÉ KARDASHIAN AFTER HAIRSTYLE TRANSFORMATION“I come from Puerto Rico from where the real Bichotas are,” the singer said in his new song ‘Vuelve Candy B.’ And while the Colombian singer didn’t immediately respond to it, fans were quick to share their thoughts, as Karol G is known to have the title of Bichota during her path to stardom.The singer took a moment during her performance to declare that she is the real one despite being more Bichotas out there.

Shakira’s challenging times post-separation from Gerard Piqué, she found support from family, fans, and friends. Notably, Carlos Vives, a close friend, emerged as a significant pillar for the singer during this period.

EXCLUSIVE: On the heels of his debut feature Calladita (The Quiet Maid)’s November world premiere at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, rising Spanish filmmaker Miguel Faus has signed with Artists First for management.

Sofia Vergara fans are calling for the actress to finally win an award for her latest Netflix project.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief I.E. Entertainment, the global distribution outfit founded and run by industry veterans Indra and Erlina Suharjono, has come on board to handle worldwide sales for Cathay Film Company’s “Coolie.” The TV miniseries is inspired by the little-known history of enslaved Chinese ‘coolies’ in Cuba in the 1860s.

Salma Hayek loved her time working on “Ugly Betty.” The beloved American TV show starring America Ferrera was based on a succesful Colombian telenovela, and marked for a singular crossover moment for Latin cultures within the US. Hayek was featured in the series, making a cameo in the premiere, but her work went far beyond that. Hayek and her production company, Ventanarosa, were some of the series’ producers.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Colombian sales and distribution company Doc:Co is venturing into the global sales arena with its first international pick up, Chilean-Colombian co-production “Otra Piel.” The debut feature documentary of Patricia Correa, “Otra Piel” is co-produced by Colombia’s Romeo, 235 Digital and Sonata Films alongside Chile’s Cine Matiz, founded by producer Gabriela Sandoval who co-runs another, more established label, Storyboard Media. The doc revolves around Miguel, who at 38, is not just a taxidermist but also an accomplished hunter.

Thania Garcia In 2019, Mexican singer-rapper Yng Lvcas found the beat that would drive his chart-busting “La Bebe” on BeatStars, the online musical marketplace where Lil Nas X found the track for “Old Town Road.” An amalgamation of classic reggaeton drums, it was the work of Hasa King Beatz, an Ecuadorian producer who put the track up for sale earlier that year. At 24, Lvcas was already a local celebrity when breakthrough artist Peso Pluma came knocking on his door. Lvcas’ style borders on a mix of rap and reggaeton, and his talents speak to his dexterity in blending hip-hop with the Mexican folk ballads known as corridos.

Karol G is officially an actress. The Colombian superstar was featured on the first trailer for “Griselda,” the new Netflix series led by Sofia Vergara, trailing the rise and fall of Griselda Blanco, one of the most notorious drug lords in history. Sofia Vergara parties with Leonardo DiCaprio, Justin Bieber, and more at F1 Vegas Grand PrixSofia Vergara steps out in all-denim look with the perfect pair of leather bootsThe series trailer teases out some of the stories that will be explored over the course of the six-episode season, showing a Sofia Vergara taking on a role that’s completely different to her Hollywood career.

Netflix has debuted the full-length trailer for Sofia Vergara‘s new limited series!

It has been over 13 years since the series finale of Ugly Betty aired on ABC and now you can rewatch the entire show on Netflix!

Karol G is all set to embark on her upcoming “Mañana Será Bonito” tour in Latin America. But before diving into her musical journey, she spread love and compassion to the underprivileged communities in Colombia.

Livingston boss David Martindale has hailed the impact of veteran defender Michael Nottingham after he made his first start for the club.

Karol G has been compared to Khloé Kardashian. The reality star and the Colombian singer share some physical similarities, however, it was Karol G’s recent hairstyle transformation that surprised fans as she stepped out to walk the red carpet of the 2023 Billboards.RECREATE KAROL G’S LATIN GRAMMY BEAUTY GLOWKHLOÉ KARDASHIAN CRITICIZED OF HEAVILY PHOTOSHOPPING HER BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO KRIS JENNERThe famous Kardashian is known for rocking her blonde hair, most recently going platinum blonde, styling it in long loose waves.

Ventana Sur has added this year a big spread from Chile’s TV agency Consejo National de Televisión, which could be a reaction to global platforms pulling out of Chile. In terms of original titles there’s good word on Colombia’s Laura Otálora (“Impermanence”) and Argentina’s Carlos Lascano (“Lina”).

EXCLUSIVE: Cuban star Mario Cimarro and Hong Kong actress Nina Paw Hee-Ching are joining the cast of historical scripted drama series Coolie, produced by Meileen Choo’s Singapore-based Cathay Film Company.

Sebastián Yatra has made an announcement that disappoints both his fans and those of Aitana: their romantic relationship has come to an end, even though they still share a deep affection for each other. In his own words, “We have a lot of love for each other. We are, and will continue to be, great friends in life. At this point, we are both single, each of us forging our own paths. Nonetheless, I hold a great deal of care for her, and we’ve shared a beautiful story this year,” he confirmed during an interview with the Mexican channel Telediario.Currently, the ‘Red Heels’ singer is in Mexico, where Aitana, also has a loyal fan base.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor The first Floodlight Summit will take place from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 in Cartagena, Colombia.

Maluma and J Balvin were having fun in a restaurant in New York alongside none other than Britney Spears. The image went viral within minutes, and people began celebrating what seemed like the announcement of an upcoming collaboration.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Spain’s 7th Ibero-American Quirino Animation Awards has found its jury for next year, to be held over May 9-11. The jury is led by animation directors José Miguel Ribeiro from Portugal, Colombian Marcela Rincón and Wesley Louis (U.K.) alongside Zane Valeniece, director of acquisitions at Latvian public television (LTV) and Emmanuèle Petry, head of international sales at Dandelooo, France.

Netflix star Kevin Andrés Muñoz Tovar has been found dead at age 23 following a suspected armed robbery.The body of the young actor was discovered in La Playita, Tuluá, Valle del Cauca with his hands and feet tied and several wounds, believed to have been caused by a machete attack, according to local media.It has also been reported that his body was bludgeoned in the moments before his death.An unnamed 19 year old has been arrested on suspicion for the murder, according to the head of local police Nicolás Suárez.Speaking to local news outlet Noticias RCN, Suárez said: “The Valle Police Department reports that thanks to the timely information provided by citizens, the capture of a 19-year-old man was achieved, who had allegedly participated in the homicide of Kevin Andres Munoz Tovar, a renowned actor from a Colombian film.“The subjects who caused the injuries then fled the scene, but thanks to information from the community, one of them was captured.”A 23-year-old Netflix actor was tortured and killed with machete Officers believe the Colombian actor had been bludgeoned with a machete in the moments before his death in what they suspect was an armed robbery.https://t.co/8enH6LNBD1— Metro (@MetroUK) November 22, 2023Tovar was an up-and-coming actor who starred in the 2020 Netflix film Lavaperros, titled Dogwashers in English, a black comedy about a failing drug kingpin.In 2022, he appeared in the Apple TV+ thriller Echo 3, which starred Michiel Huisman, Luke Evans, and Jessica Collins.He also appeared in an episode of the streaming Colombian TV show Turbia, which tells the story of two communities, one wealthy and one poor, who are faced with water shortages following several months of drought.Following the news of his

Foo Fighters performing with Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian’s 12-year-old son has been shared online.The clip, which you can view below, shows Revel playing Pat Smear’s Les Paul alongside Dave Grohl and the rest of the band.“Rev gave Pat the day off. He deserves it. He’s the nicest guy ever.

Colombian actor Kevin Andrés Muñoz Tovar was found dead at age 23 in La Playita, Tuluá, Valle del Cauca, following a suspected armed robbery. The body of the young actor was discovered with his hands and feet tied and several wounds, believed to have been caused by a machete attack, according to local media, who have also reported that his body was bludgeoned in the moments before his death.

J Balvin is dishing deets on his and Maluma’s dinner date with Britney Spears!

Antonela Roccuzzo is living her best life with the help of Tiffany & Co. The Argentine model and businesswoman are always on the guest list for their extravagant events, and she was recently invited to what looks like their holiday party.

Thania Garcia Grupo Frontera, the Texas-bred música Mexicana hitmakers behind “Unx100to,” has signed a management deal with Habibi, Bad Bunny manager Noah Assad‘s firm. Habibi’s roster also boasts chart-topping Colombian artist Karol G (Bad Bunny is not a Habibi client). The news, first reported by Billboard and confirmed by Variety, comes on the heels of the group’s first Latin Grammy nomination for their Bad Bunny’-featuring and Hot 100-topping “Unx100to.” The six-member band is also busy completing a run of dates across theaters in the United States.

Eva Longoria took to social media to share her excitement after Nicaragua’s first Miss Universe win. Although Longoria is of Mexican descent, the actress, producer, and businesswoman said she was thrilled that a Latina took home the coveted crown.Sheynnis Alondra Palacios Cornejo was crowned Miss Universe after competing against 84 contestants (after Miss China withdrew) during the final night of the 72nd annual Miss Universe competition held in El Salvador.

Miss Universe 2023 has concluded after a weekend of excitement. Following the coronation of this year’s beauty queen, the organization announced the location of next year’s ceremony, revealing an exciting and vibrant destination for contestants from all over the world.Miss Universe 2023: Run of show live updates, finalists and winnerMiss Universe: China’s Qi Jia will no longer be competingMiss Universe 2024 will take place in Mexico, a country that has hosted the pageant in four previous occasions: 2007, 1993, 1989, and 1978. For next year’s pageant, new rules will apply, including the elimination of the contestants age limits, allowing all women over 18 years old to participate no matter their age.