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Melissa Barrera enjoyed her time on set while filming the ‘Abigail.’ The horror/mystery thriller hit theaters on April 19, and it’s been getting great reviews, with 83% Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes. Barrera shared a gallery of photos on Instagram Monday, “I like it,” she captioned the carousel.A post shared by Melissa Barrera (@melissabarreram)The Mexican actress was covered in blood in the first photo, and in the second, she smiled for a selfie in front of a rainbow on set. In the last, she smiled with members of the cast and crew, including Angus Cloud, who passed away, on July 31, 2023.

Brooks Nader and her husband Billy Haire are no longer together.

EXCLUSIVE: DreamWorks Animation/Universal’s Kung Fu Panda 4 crossed the $500M mark globally this past weekend, reaching the milestone on a staggered release pattern that has worked well for the partners in the past (think Puss in Boots: The Last Wish). Through Wednesday, it’s at $324M international box office and $509M worldwide.

Elizabeth Gutiérrez is determined to move forward and forget about the past. After her reported separation from William Levy, the actress is firmly resuming her career with her best attitude.

Alice Braga has been getting in her weights. The Brazilian actress and producer is starring in Apple TV+’s new show, Dark Matter, which is out on May 8, and she looked stunning at the world premiere on Monday, April 30.Braga wore a black leather dress with a corset top and thin straps for the red carpet at Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, CA. She had a big smile on her face and looked toned and fit.

EXCLUSIVE: Eliseo Ruiz has joined the talent department at Vision Entertainment after having spent the last four years as a manager at AFA Prime Talent Media. He will be based at the company’s Los Angeles office.

Demi Moore is ready to go on a vacation. In a new Instagram Reel, Moore teased her vacation to her followers, which included her daughters with Bruce Willis: Rumer, 35, Scout, 32, Tallulah, 30; Rumer’s newborn daughter Louetta; some family friends; and her adorable dog Pilaf. Bruce Willis’ daughters celebrate his 69th birthday with adorable photosBruce Willis’ daughter inherited one of his best traitsA post shared by Demi Moore (@demimoore)The video shows Moore, her daughters, and their family friends Patrick Hilgart and Eric Buterbaugh.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Amazon raked in $11.82 billion in ad revenue for the first quarter of 2024, topping analyst expectations, fueled by the ecommerce giant’s move to serve advertising by default in Prime Video in multiple markets. Advertising sales for the quarter were up 24% year over year and marked a new Q1 record. The revenue beat Wall Street expectations for the quarter of $11.7 billion, according to StreetAccount.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, two essential ingredients in the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon, will leave Barbieland and Los Alamos behind them as they team up for “The Fall Guy.” But will audiences turn up in force to see the “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” stars when their new action comedy debuts this weekend? Well, “The Fall Guy” isn’t going to hit those films’ box office heights, but it should have no trouble topping charts as it kicks off the summer movie season. The film is expected to earn north of $30 million, with some rival studio executives pegging the opening at between $35 million to $40 million. The catch is that movie wasn’t cheap to produce, boasting a healthy budget of $130 million, so “The Fall Guy” will need strong word-of-mouth if it’s going to leg it out on the long path to profitability.

Comedian Sue Perkins is heading off the beaten track as she explores three regions of Thailand. But it’s not all lazing about on beaches and looking at temples, Sue is taking a more daring approach to travelling. During the series she tries Thai boxing, goes to Hell Garden, visits a women’s prison, and kicks off the first episode by abseiling deep into the Crazy Horse Buttress cave – but that’s not the most daring thing we’ll see her do.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Berlin-based sales agency Picture Tree Intl. has acquired the supernatural crime thriller “The Osha Rule,” and will start seeking distribution partner at the Cannes Film Market. The film will start principal photography in August 2024.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Italian period drama “My Place Is Here” is being released in Italy by Adler Ent. on May 9, and is being sold at Cannes by Beta Cinema. Variety speaks to the film’s directors, Daniela Porto and Cristiano Bortone, and debuts its trailer (below).

Madonna has brought out Salma Hayek as a special guest judge for the ‘Vogue’ portion of her concert in Mexico.This past Friday (April 26), Madonna brought her career-spanning Celebration Tour to the Palacio De Los Deportes in Mexico City, Mexico. While the show was the penultimate gig of the tour, Madonna surprised fans with a massive guest in the form of actress Salma Hayek.Throughout her Celebration tour, Madonna has typically brought out a special guest to judger her dancers’ best dance moves during ‘Vogue’.

A documentary exploring the life and death of the world's first trans reality star is airing on Channel 4 tonight (Monday April 29).

Eva Longoria and her husband, Pepe Bastón, are gearing up to move to Spain, as reported by Page Six. The 49-year-old Latina actress and her 56-year-old Mexican businessman husband are planning a temporary relocation to Spain with their five-year-old son, Santiago. A source told the publication, “she’ll be spending a ton of time there working for the second half of this year.” The source also commented that the Flamin’ Hot director is a Spanish resident and recently purchased a home.

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Cynthia Littleton Business Editor After helping to transform a soccer team and a town in Wales, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have set their sights on central Mexico as the next spot to invest in a beloved local sports franchise. Reynolds and McElhenney have purchased a stake in Club Necaxa, the century-old Mexican soccer club that also counts Eva Longoria among its owners. The pair will work with Longoria and fellow investors Al Tylis and Sam Porter to enhance Club Necaxa’s standing and grow its profile in international sports circles at a time of heightened TV and streaming demand for soccer content.

Madonna’s Mexican fans. After much anticipation and tour postponements, the singer finally arrived in Mexico with her Celebration Tour and wowed her fans with all her hits in five concerts that sold out in minutes. As expected, each of Madonna’s performances was a high-energy spectacle featuring amazing choreography and a setlist that kept the audience on their feet all night.

Refresh for latest…: Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 4 has topped the half-century mark globally, now with $503.5M worldwide. Of that, $318.5M is from the international box office. Passing $500M makes KFP4, directed by Mike Mitchell (and co-directed by Stephanie Ma Stine), only the fourth animated title to the benchmark since 2020, joining Illumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie ($1.4B) and Minions: The Rise of Gru ($943M), and Sony/Marvel’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse ($691M).

What To Watch.What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — April 19What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — April 12“Dead Boy Detectives” follows Charles and Edwin, two dead boys who decide to stick around on Earth in order to investigate supernatural crimes. You get what’s on the tin. More interestingly, the series is in the same universe as “The Sandman,” providing cool opportunities for fans of the franchise.

Christian Nodal has made a noteworthy contribution to Mexican regional music by crossing borders with his music. He is experiencing great professional fulfillment and has seamlessly blended his personal life with his music career.

EXCLUSIVE: Gato Grande–an Amazon MGM Studios company–has set their first English-language comedy series titled Climax from Mexican American writer Elena Crevello (Grace and Frankie, American Auto, Vida). The project is currently being shopped.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, a pairing that intrigues fans and media alike, recently enjoyed a getaway in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. But they weren’t alone in their beachside escapade; Hollywood heartthrob Bradley Cooper and supermodel Gigi Hadid joined them.

Salma Hayek had a wonderful time visiting The Pinault Collection, an extensive art collection amassed by her husband, French billionaire François Pinault, and his family. The private collection is at three museums, and she stopped by the Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana in Venice, Italy, to appreciate it.

TelevisaUnivision reported a 7% year-over-year increase in revenue due to direct-to-consumer proceeds and linear networks in Mexico, but flat domestic ad revenue dragged down overall results.

Podcast giant Wondery has hired Spotify‘s Chris Baughen, as it launches the paid-for Wondery+ service in the UK.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Continued investment in streaming contributed to a first-quarter loss for Spanish-language media giant TelevisaUnivision, which is seeing the bulk of its growth come from its Mexican operations while U.S. revenue stays flat with year-earlier results. The company, which operates the Univision TV network, said operating expenses grew 16% during the first quarter, to $821 million, driven by continued investments in its ViX streaming service and the expansion of a third party ad-sales business in Mexico.

AB6IX have announced the dates for their upcoming 2024 ‘Find You’ fan concert tour, featuring concerts in South Korea and North America.Today (April 25), AB6IX have revealed the South Korean and North American dates for their upcoming 2024 ‘Find You’ fan concert tour. It’ll kick off next month with a two-date performance at the KBS Arena in Seoul, South Korea on May 25 and 26.The boyband will embark on the North American leg in July, which will feature concerts across the US, Canada and Mexico.

Till Lindemann is leaving Rammstein behind in 2024.Starting in September, the bombastic frontman will embark on his first solo U.S. tour with special guests Twin Temple and Aesthetic Perfection in support of his 2023 solo album “Zunge.”Midway through the fall run, the 61-year-old drops into New York’s The Rooftop at Pier 17 on Tuesday, Oct.

Branching Out is coming to Hallmark Channel!

Netflix has released their monthly list of every movie and TV show that will be expiring from the streaming service soon.

, just shared pictures from her dream wedding, one she wasn't even sure she wanted.After expressing her ambivalence about marriage, Cooper fell head over heels for producer Matt Kaplan over Zoom in 2020, and found herself happily accepting his proposal. For someone who didn't fantasize about marriage growing up, planned one hell of a fairytale wedding.On April 6, the pair tied the knot in Riviera Maya, Mexico, capping off a three-day celebration. The ceremony was officiated by Cooper's brother Grant, and the couple wrote their own vows.“We wanted to choose a destination that was private, romantic, and felt like a vacation for not only us but all of our guests.

Katcy Stephan Acclaimed writer John Logan will adapt Pulitzer Prize-winning author Cormac McCarthy’s “Blood Meridian” novel into a feature film for director John Hillcoat. Hillcoat is also producing along with Keith Redmon for New Regency. Cormac McCarthy’s son, John Francis McCarthy, will serve as executive producer, while Cormac, who died in June 2023, will receive a posthumous executive producer credit.

Wendy Guevara is Madonna‘s latest “Vogue” special guest!

Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper is married to Matt Kaplan!

EXCLUSIVE: Nina Lederman, Sony Pictures Television’s (SPT) global scripted boss, is exiting amid the slowdown.