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Maribel Guardia, the Costa Rican actress and singer, is slowly finding ways to smile with the love of her grandson, José Julián, following the sudden and tragic loss of her son, Julián Figueroa, who passed away from a heart attack on April 9th. As she continues to mourn her only child, whom she shared with his father, the late legendary musician Joan Sebastian, Maribel has turned to her beloved grandson for comfort, sharing touching moments with him on social media as she slowly begins to heal.This week, the actress returned to social media posting a video of a sweet moment with her grandson at the park.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Tao Group, a longtime creator of hot global nightlife brands and fine dining, has found harmony with billionaire Mark Scheinberg’s company Mohari. The latter has moved to acquire the hospitality giant in a deal that would value Tao Group at $550 million. Tao Group has launched clubs, pop-ups and eateries like the eponymous Tao, the Michelin Star-awarded Hakkasan, Omnia, Marquee, Lavo and Beauty & Essex in multiple cities across the U.S. and internationally. The locations have been heavily favored by celebrities, media powerbrokers, sports stars and other gliteratti for over two decades. Tao is run by co-CEO’s Noah Tepperberg and Jason Strauss.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Netflix said it would stage a “broad rollout” of its paid-sharing plan in the second quarter of 2023, including in the U.S. The streamer announced the news as part of its first quarter 2023 earnings report. As part of Netflix’s crackdown on customers sharing passwords with people outside their household, the company plans to start blocking devices (after a certain period of time) that attempt to access a Netflix account without properly paying. “In Q1, we launched paid sharing in four countries and are pleased with the results,” Netflix said in its Q1 letter to shareholders. “We are planning on a broad rollout, including in the U.S., in Q2.”

“Wheel of Fortune”host leaped to the defense of a contestant during Friday’s episode after she was mocked by a fellow player.A woman vying for the top spot named Alex was playing against Matthew, a forensic psychologist, and Mary Jane, a retired teacher, on April 14.When Alex incorrectly guessed an answer in the “Fun and Games” category, Matthew made a snide comment which caused Sajak to chime in to ease the tension.The clue read, “MIN_ _ _ _ RE G _ _ _,” with Alex answering, “Miniature goat?”Sajak declared the answer wrong, and Matthew guessed the correct answer, which was “miniature golf.”The forensic psychologist then turned to his fellow contestant, mocking her by saying: “Goats are small!”Alex started laughing at her answer, jokingly saying: “It’s like, fun and games, right!?”That’s when Sajak chimed in with: “What’s more fun than a little tiny goat?”“At least you can laugh at yourself,” he added.Viewers flocked to Twitter to voice their support for the Santa Monica native.Oh wheel of fortune…you never cease to amaze me.#MiniatureGoat pic.twitter.com/FWIcvm2CZO“Alex on #WheelOfFortune is a bada-s.

Moving on. Survivor alum Ricard Foyé announced that he and husband Andy Grier Foyé are calling it quits after seven years together.

love at first lockdown. In February 2020, New Yorkers Matt Robertson and Khani Le met on Hinge and had a great first date at an Indian restaurant. The fun continued at an axe throwing range for their second date.For their third outing, Robertson, now 34 and a marketing executive, and Le, 32 and a publicist, decided they should go on an adventure.

Roman Kemp's latest social media post came with a warning and an apology to his mum as she shared how he lost his clothes while taking a dip in a thermal rival while on holiday. The Capital FM DJ had been taking a well-earned break in Costa Rica when his personal disaster struck.

David Haye has caused a stir on social media after appearing to reveal his new throuple partner in a picture posted on his Instagram account - after his love life reportedly inspired a new reality show.The 42 year old athlete, who retired from boxing in 2018, shared a picture of him and his girlfriend, model Sian Osbourne, posing with another woman on the beach in Costa Rica. David is grinning at the camera as he rocks some black swimming shorts with his arm around both his model girlfriend and another woman, who has been identified as Serbian travel influencer Mica Jova.The cosy snap has set tongues wagging as fans wonder if David and Sian have found another woman to join their throuple, months after their very public split from former The Saturdays singer Una Healy.

Although Dominique Fishback was initially approached for a supporting role in Prime Video’s darkly comedic horror-comedy Swarm, created by Janine Nabers and Donald Glover, she knew upon reading the script that she was destined to play its lead character, Dre.

Julian Figueroa’s death at the age of 27 took his family and fans by surprise. Among those close to him, it was hard to believe that at his young age, the only son of Maribel Guardia and Joan Sebastian had suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. When asked if it was true, José Manuel Figueroa had no idea what had happened and reacted with doubt.

exposé that led to widespread criticism of the HFPA over its demographics and allegations of awards campaign misconduct. With a voting body that now totals 310, including its current 95 members, the move surpasses its previous pledge to increase the body’s size and diversity.

Singer Una Healy has shared a sweet photo of her with her lookalike daughter as they enjoyed a day out together. Una shares daughter Aoife, 11, with her ex-husband, rugby player Ben Foden, and there’s no denying that they look incredibly similar.The pair posed for a photo that was shared to Una’s Instagram stories on Friday, with Una looking dotingly at her daughter, captioning the photo: “It’s like looking at myself in 1993” with several crying laughing emojis. She also shared a video of her son, eight year old Tadhg, making a wish as he threw a coin into the river during their Easter trip to Fota Island Resort in Cork, Ireland.

Una Healy has apparently expressed embarrassment at rumours surrounding her supposed romantic involvement with David Haye and his girlfriend Sian Osborne.  The 41-year-old former The Saturday’s band member was speculated to be in a ‘throuple’ with the boxer and his model partner following a string of public appearances and cryptic social media posts.  After they rang in the new year together as a trio with an intimate trip to Costa Rica, rumours were rife they were romantically linked three ways.

After David Haye was seen pictured with his girlfriend Siân Osborne and personal trainer Mica Jova, Una Healy is "embarrassed" and regrets "going public" with her claimed "throuple" romance, a source says.The Saturdays singer, 41, had been reportedly involved in a three-way relationship with boxer David, 42, and model Siân, 30, since the start of the year. And after Una confirmed in March that she is single following their reported "split", David shared snaps of him and Sian with another woman as he reflected on his time in Costa Rica. It is not known if David and Siân are now in a relationship with personal trainer Mica - but a source tells OK! that Una feels "embarrassed about the whole thing", despite "leaving at the right time".

David Haye has been posing with his girlfriend Siân Osborne and personal trainer Mica Jova, following his throuple 'split' with Una Healy.The boxing champion has been reflecting on his time in Costa Rica, posting several snaps from his trip. Many of the snaps include girlfriend Siân and personal trainer, Mica, a holiday he went on following their throuple 'split' with The Saturdays singer Una Healy. He posted on Instagram: "In the opening chapter of 2023, I have immersed myself fully in the richness of each passing moment.

William Earl “House of Sand and Fog” director Vadim Perelman has signed on to direct “The House with No Walls,” a docu-series examining the mystery surrounding the 2010 death of eccentric millionaire John Bender in Costa Rica. The four-part series hails from Former Prodigy Media, the production company headed by “Brady Bunch” alumnus Christopher Knight and producer Phil Viardo. “House with No Walls” is based on an upcoming podcast about the Bender story, “Hell in Heaven,” from Blanchard House. The project has been developed with Selectors, a London-based IP incubator run by journalist William Ralston with backing from financier Goldfinch. “We couldn’t be more thrilled that our collab with Selectors and Blanchard House on this documentary will now be masterfully led by such a talented and accomplished director as Vadim Perelman,” said Viardo.

Manchester City have been told that their summer transfer priority is to replace Joao Cancelo, although Erling Haaland’s arrival means the Blues are still a more rounded team.

Tom Brady took to his Instagram Story to share a cryptic quote about success after his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen spoke out for the first time about their divorce.

Vanity Fair profile.The Brazilian beauty gave the interview from her Costa Rican home — during which an injured robin that she had been nursing dropped “a little poo-poo” on her seat pillow. Bündchen continued to cradle the wounded bird while speaking to the magazine, revealing that she often communicates with birds, squirrels and butterflies.“It’s an omen!” the nature whisperer gushed as the dazed creature sprang back to life. “Maybe he’s going to fly.

Gisele Bündchen is opening up about her split from Tom Brady for the first time since their divorce was finalized in October.

Gisele Bündchen is shutting down those Jeffrey Soffer romance rumours.

last year, has been spotted in Costa Rica several times with her jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente. Their appearances in public and on vacation have sparked dating rumors, which were quickly shot down by reps. In a new cover interview with *—*her first post-divorce—released Wednesday, March 22, Bündchen addressed the rumors and her relationship with Valente, who runs a martial arts academy with his brothers based in Florida. “I think, at this point, unfortunately, because I’m divorced, I’m sure that they’re going to try to attach me to anything,” Bündchen said of the rumors.

Semafor reported on Monday.A “person with direct knowledge of the transaction” told Semafor that Smith sold more than $100 million of his own shares when A&E and Crossover Ventures invested a joint $500 million in Vice in the 2014 deal. Smith then told a friend he was now “post-economic.”Among the lavish expenditures he’s reported to have made: A vintage Rolls Royce, a mountain in Costa Rica and $300,000 on a single dinner in Las Vegas.

is not Gisele Bündchen's only “partner” in Costa Rica.On March 18, the shared video footage of her beach-side horseback riding adventure with her 10-year-old daughter Vivian Lake. In a second post on her Instagram Story, she shared a photo of the mother-daughter duo clasping their hands together as they ride side-by-side.

Gisele Bündchen has an awesome “little partner” to enjoy Costa Rica with!

Ed Meza @edmezavar Estíbaliz Urresola Solaguren’s celebrated Spanish feature “20,000 Species of Bees” and Kattia G. Zúñiga’s Panamanian drama “Sister & Sister” took the top prizes at the Malaga Film Festival, garnering the Golden Biznagas for Spanish and Latin American pictures respectively.   “20,000 Species of Bees” also won best supporting actress for Patricia López Arnaiz and picked up theSpanish Cinematographic Informers Association’s Feroz Puerta Oscura award. The film’s success follows two awards in Berlin, including a Silver Bear for Sofía Otero for her portrayal of a young girl going through a gender crisis. For Zúñiga, the Golden Biznaga is sure to help further propel “Sister & Sister,” an autobiographical story about two teenage sisters who travel from Costa Rica to Panama in search of their absent father.

Gisele Bündchen is focusing on herself following her controversial divorce with Tom Brady. The supermodel, who was recently rumored to have a new love interest, seems to be prioritizing quality time with her kids and her professional career.

Gisele Bündchen has been living her best life following her controversial divorce from Tom Brady. The supermodel has been spotted spending quality time with her kids, working on some new exciting projects, and making time for some of her longtime friends, including billionaire Jeffrey Soffer, who is known to be a friend of the retired NFL star.It was recently reported by The Daily Mail, that the model is ready to date again.

Gisele Bündchen was spotted in Costa Rica. The model has been spotted numerous times over the last couple of months in the rainforested Central American country, where she has friends and has traveled with her children.Gisele Bündchen talks about the importance of health when ‘life gets challenging’Gisele Bündchen stuns in sexy Brazilian ad A new batch of photos show her looking stunning in a bikini top and a skirt, as she walks alongside her jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente and some friends.

Gisele Bündchen was spotted again with her rumored new boyfriend, jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente. The pair were photographed in Costa Rica on Monday, strolling through a street accompanied by a friend and some cute dogs. Bündchen wore a brown bikini top and beige skirt, while Valente sported a dark blue T-shirt and army green shorts.

from twice-retired quarterback Gisele Bündchen, 42, is living her best life. Bündchen was recently photographed in Costa Rica alongside Jiu-Jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente. Bündchen wore a burnt orange bikini top with a beige wrap skirt and flip-flops, while Valente went similarly casual in a T-shirt with green shorts.

Ed Meza @edmezavar Panamanian-Costa Rican director Kattia G. Zúñiga, whose debut feature “Las hijas” (“Sister & Sister”) premieres at the Malaga Film festival, is developing a new feature project about women finding their and a tougher attitude late in life through the power of dance. The project re-teams her with “Las Hijas” producer Alejo Crisóstomo. “Rabiosas” (“Raging”, their project, follows a group of 55-year-old friends in Panama who decide to take ballet classes together, as they did when they were schoolgirls, in order to cheer up a friend going through a difficult time and also to get out of the routine of daily life. Inspired by their 26-year-old teacher, however, they soon switch to bolder dancing moves.

Roberto Stabile, head of special projects, Directorate General for Cinema and Audiovisual-Ministry of Culture at Cinecittà, told Variety. “This support will increase the presence of Italian audiovisual content not only in cinemas, but also on streaming platforms, online distribution, television, everything,” he added.

Una Healy has confirmed she's single after it was reported that she split from her throuple with boxer David Haye and Siân Osbourne. The Saturdays singer had been reportedly involved in a three-way relationship with boxer David, 42, and model Sian, 30, since the start of the year.

Miley Cyrus‘ Endless Summer Vacation is here, and fans are already dissecting several songs on the tracklist to find out who and what they’re about.

Una Healy’s love life has been a hot topic recently, but now it seems that her three-way relationship with boxing star David Haye and his girlfriend Siân Rose Osbourne has ended. After new reports that The Saturdays singer has called time on the throuple, a source tells us that Una, 41, is now focusing on herself and her children, Aoife, 10, and Tadhg, eight, who she shares with rugby player ex husband Ben Foden, 37.