Dominica Showbiz Latest News and Updates

Queen drummer Roger Taylor is planning to install a 20 foot high statue of the band’s former frontman Freddie Mercury in his garden.The bronze statue was originally created to promote the musical We Will Rock You, which made use of Queen’s back catalogue.

Vin Diesel's security team is apparently causing problems in the Dominican Republic.The actor has been renting a home in a private gated community in the Dominican, and his next door neighbor said Vin's 12 security guards are making life miserable for the residents. On April 11, TMZ obtained a letter the neighbor sent to Vin in which he calls the security guards "abusive" and "absurd.""For a few weeks I have personally witnessed and heard from fellow homeowners the unprecedented and abusive

Antonio Ferme editorIn today’s TV news roundup, Amazon Prime Video released the premiere date and trailer for “Frank of Ireland,” and TV One released a clip from the upcoming season of “Unsung.”HBO Max has announced the cast for the upcoming comedy pilot “The Gordita Chronicles” from Sony Pictures Television. The family comedy is about a willful, 12-year-old Dominican girl Cucu (Olivia Goncalves) who struggles to fit into hedonistic 1980s Miami as her family pursues the American dream.

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez's relationship has been in the news since the past few weeks. The couple, after hitting a rough patch, seems to be trying hard to mend their relationship and have decided to remain engaged while doing so.

Jennifer Lopez has been in the Dominican Republican for the shooting of her upcoming film Shotgun Wedding. The actress has been giving her fans a sneak peek from the sets by sharing a few pictures and stories on social media.

Jennifer Lopez has been in the Dominican Republican for the shoot of her upcoming movie, Shotgun wedding. The film stars Lopez alongside Josh Duhamel and musician Lenny Kravitz.

EXCLUSIVE: Following a lengthy search, HBO Max has tapped newcomer Olivia Goncalves for the lead role in The Gordita Chronicles, its single-camera family comedy pilot from Josh Berman’s Osprey Productions, Zoe Saldana’s Cinestar Pictures, and Sony Pictures TV.

EXCLUSIVE: Eva Longoria is set to direct and executive produce The Gordita Chronicles pilot at HBO Max. The single-camera family comedy hails from Josh Berman’s Osprey Productions, Zoe Saldana’s Cinestar Pictures, and Sony Pictures TV, where Berman’s Osprey Prods is under a deal.

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have finally reunited!

 Farruko  begins 2021 big and with a double musical release. Titled “Premium,” the urban music superstar gives his fans a taste of what’s to come.As Farruko tells HOLA! USA, “Premium” is a bundle that includes two collaborative themes.

Jane Santos knew that God had great plans for her. After starting her career working in local tv shows, she made her way into cinematography to later move to Los Angeles, California, without knowing that she would become one of the world’s most influential voices.“I always said I wanted to do something with my voice, but I didn’t know what,” Santos said in an interview for HOLA! USA.

World Central Kitchen has shared an update after joining forces with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation for a new project.

 Mariah Carey  and  Cardi B  had a one-on-one conversation for Interview magazine about their upbringing, hair, image, and even if they have a favorite brand of bra. The rapper even revealed that despite what other people might think, her mom was very overprotective and opposed that Cardi listens to rap or music with adult content.“I’m from New York, so I heard Biggie outside every single day,” said the Bronx native, born Belcalis Almánzar to Trinidadian and Dominican parents.

Cardi B is opening up about her plastic surgeries. The 28-year-old hip-hop star recently chatted with fellow music icon Mariah Carey about her cosmetic procedures for Interview magazine.

Johnny Pacheco, ‘El Maestro de la Salsa’, has passed away at 85. Juan Azarías Pacheco - the given name of the Dominican musician - leaves a great legacy not only in salsa, but also in the genres that derive from him.

Shotgun Wedding, Hammer was set to play a man who embarks on a destination wedding with his fiancée, Jennifer Lopez, and their families. But the romantic affair is hijacked by criminals, and the couple reignites their love while trying to save everyone's lives.

A traveler who arrived at a New York City airport on Saturday had bigger plans than making pasta. He was caught with cocaine inside a can of tomato paste, authorities said.  Keiter Elian Rijo Morales, a citizen of the Dominican Republic, arrived at John F.

is getting a nip and tuck courtesy of the season 13 queens. So says the Dominican doll from New York City, Kandy Muse.«When you ask someone, 'What is your favorite season of ?' They always go back to season 6.

 Cardi B  can predict your future. The singer, rapper — and fortune-teller? — will be using her “psychic power” to provide fortune-telling to her fandom for 2021.

 Prince Royce  is breaking records! The United States-born Dominican singer and songwriter just made history after achieving the Guinness World Records title for most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Tropical Airplay chart (male) with 29 consecutive weeks.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have launched their first initiative through their Archewell Foundation.

HBO Max has given a pilot order to The Gordita Chronicles, a single-camera family comedy from Claudia Forestieri (Selena The Series, Good Trouble), Josh Berman (Drop Dead Diva) and his Osprey Productions, Zoe Saldana’s Cinestar Pictures, and Sony Pictures TV, where Berman’s Osprey Prods is under a deal.

DaniLeigh is gearing up for the release of her new album, and the young performer is looking forward to carving out her place in the music industry.

Desus & Mero on Showtime, is not known for his seriousness. As half of the late-night duo beloved for their riffing on current events, Mero seems able to find the funny in almost everything — one of the reasons the former podcasters known as the Bodega Boys have cemented themselves as leaders in the comedy-punditry space.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Insecure” star Nastasha Rothwell and Aziza Barnes have teamed to develop a series based on the Ibi Zoboi novel “Pride” at HBO, Variety has learned.“Pride” is described as a Haitian-Dominican coming of age story explores young love, teenage angst, and gentrification through magical realism fated by the gods of Santeria with an Austenian twist.Rothwell and Barnes both worked on the story for the project, while Barnes will be the writer.

Peter White Television EditorSnowfall writer Aziza Barnes and Insecure’s Natasha Rothwell are developing an adaptation of Ibi Zoboi’s novel Pride for HBO.Pride is an update to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, a Haitian-Dominican coming of age story that explores young love, teenage angst, and gentrification through magical realism.Barnes, who also wrote on Netflix’s Teenage Bounty Hunters, is writing the adaptation, and will exec produce with Rothwell.

Natti Natasha prides herself on is making sure her own success can serve as an inspiration to young girls watching.The Dominican singer, best known for hits like “Sin Pijama” and “Quien Sabe,” can now add executive producer to her ever-growing resume. She’s putting her stamp of approval on YouTube’s new Spanish-language series, which she hopes gives a voice to a new generation of young girls eager to make it in the music industry.Starring rapper Audri Nix, singer Nohemy Águila, and actress

Jordyn Woods celebrated her 23rd birthday in style, and with a special someone. The reality star enjoyed turning a year older in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, this week, where she was photographed getting cozy with her rumored boyfriend, Karl-Anthony Towns.Woods and the American-Dominican NBA player wore Chicago Bulls jerseys while they cuddled onboard a yacht.

Cardi B may be dropping chart-topping singles, but she’s also making headlines for her advocacy.

A crew member scouting in the Dominican Republic for the upcomingAndrea Riseborough-starring feature Geechee was injured in an encounter with authorities, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The individual was injured during an undercover operation undertaken by the Dominican Drug Control Forces (DNCD), a representative for Lantica Media, which operates theLantica PinewoodDominican Republic Studios where the production was set to take place, said in a statement.

Jordan Moreau Production has been suspended on AGC Studios’ film “Geechee” in the Dominican Republic after police officers injured a crew member on the night of Sept. 2.Agents from the Dominican Drug Control Forces injured a crew member who was scouting locations for the film, according to a statement obtained by Variety from the Dominican production company Lantica Media.The incident was the result of an undercover operation conducted by drug control agents in the area.

Leonel Garcia has joined forces with Cyrille Aimée for a new version of the classic “‘En El Último Trago,” exclusively premiering on Billboard today (Aug.6).

Prince Royce has had a strong presence on the Billboard charts. From “Stand By Me” to his latest song, “Carita de Inocente,” the Dominican crooner has dominated the Billboard Tropical Airplay chart multiple times.One of his first hits was “Corazon Sin Cara,” which hit No.

In the urban world, the famous tiraeras is like a sport, where two artists battle each other so that their fans determine who’s the best lyricist.

Zoe Saldana was brought to tears while apologizing for portraying singer and civil rights advocate Nina Simone in the 2016 biopic “Nina.” The “Avengers: Endgame” actress, 42, who is Dominican, Haitian and Puerto Rican, caught backlash at the time it was announced that she would be playing Simone. Many, including Simone’s daughter, believed she wasn’t a physical match for the real-life subject due to her facial features and significantly lighter skin.

Nina Simone in 2016’s Nina.Saldana, who is a light-skinned black actress of Puerto Rican, Haitian and Dominican descent, was criticised for wearing dark makeup to portray the singer. Saldana also wore a full body suit, a prosthetic nose and false teeth.In an emotional new livestream published via her Instagram, Saldana expressed regret, saying she “should never have played” Simone.