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Rolling Stone) allege that the abuse was reinforced by Trevi’s place as “the most valuable asset” in Andrade’s “sadistic” sex ring, and that the abuse was so “grotesque” that Trevi was suicidal.The news comes in response to a complaint filed in January this year, when Trevi herself was accused of “grooming” and exploiting underage girls in the early ‘90s for the benefit of Andrade.In that case, two unidentified women alleged that Trevi and Andrade used their “role, status, and power” in order to initiate sexual contact with them over the course of several years.The accusers were aged 13 and 15 years old respectively when Trevi is said to have approached them in public for what they claim was a violent sex cult.Per a complaint that was filed in Los Angeles County on December 30, 2022, the two women are “survivors of childhood sexual abuse, sexual battery, assault, molestation, and abuse” at the hands of the defendants.That filing stated that the alleged victims have since suffered “substantial emotional distress, anxiety, nervousness, anger and fear” as a result of the abuse.Trevi and Andrade were not named in the suit, which instead identified the two subjects as Jane Does. The documents do describe Trevi as a “famous and popular pop star, and one of the most highly compensated female artists in Latin America”, while Andrade is said to be “one of the most successful music producers in Mexico”.In January, Trevi issued a statement in which she vehemently denied those allegations.“Being a victim of physical and sexual abuse is one of the worst things that can happen to a human being,” she wrote.

Ellise Shafer What was former President Barack Obama jamming out to this year? “America Has a Problem” by Beyoncé featuring Kendrick Lamar, Tyla’s “Water” and “My Love Mine All Mine” by Mitski, to name a few. Obama revealed his annual list of favorite songs via social media on Friday, and as per usual, it spans a wide array of genres.

War, continued anti-LGBTQ crackdowns and the decriminalization of consensual same-sex sexual relations are among the issues that made headlines around the world over the past year. Here are the top international stories of 2023.

Thania Garcia In retaliation of the January filing that claimed Latin pop singer Gloria Trevi “groomed” and exploited underage girls in the early 1990s for the benefit of her ex-producer and manager Sergio Andrade, Trevi on Thursday filed a cross-complaint against Andrade. Trevi has long upheld her assertion that she was also a victim of Andrade’s and has accused the disgraced Mexican producer of sexual assault, sexual battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, among other charges.

Rosalia is spending Christmas in the Big Apple!

Shirley Ballas is arguably the Strictly Come Dancing judge contestants want to impress the most as the one with the casting vote during each results show. Dancing since she was seven, the Cheshire-born ballroom dancer has never been shy of giving her professional critique on the BBC One show, even when her comments have proved unpopular.

Professional dancer and Strictly Come Dancing star Neil Jones is making a return to the BBC One show in spectacular fashion, where he hopes to impress the judges with his partner on Christmas Day. Neil has been paired up with children's presenter and Waterloo Road star Tillie Amartey for the December 25 special Christmas edition of the show.

The Mediapro Studios has boarded Nicolas Winding Refn‘s reimaginging of The Famous Five.

Spy x Family arrives in cinemas in Japan this year.Based on the manga by Tatsuya Endo, Spy x Family is an anime action-comedy series which follows master spy Twilight, who has to disguise himself and build a mock family in order to investigate political leader Donovan Desmond.The show’s first season debuted in April 2022, with the second season set to conclude on December 23, 2023.At the time of season two’s announcement in December 2022, a feature film titled Spy x Family Code: White was also revealed.At the time of writing (December 19), there is no announced UK release date for Spy x Family Code: White.The film hits cinemas in Japan on December 22, 2023. As announced in November, Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment is set to bring Spy x Family Code: White to theatres worldwide at some point in 2024, with confirmed territories being North America, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Enid Blyton’s iconic series of adventure novels, “The Famous Five,” is being made into a TV series, thanks to a pact forged by the BBC Studios, Germany’s ZDF and Spain’s The Mediapro Studio, in the latter’s continued bid to partner in more English-language productions. Produced by Moonage Pictures and Nicolas Winding Refn’s byNWR, the series is an ambitious adaptation of the iconic children’s adventure novels by the English author.

South Park has mocked Logan Paul and his Prime energy drink. You can watch a clip below.The satirical animation’s latest special South Park: Not Suitable For Children was released on Paramount+ in the UK today (December 21).The special sees character Clyde Donovan sit in front of his computer as he watches Logan LeDouche – an influencer who is clearly a parody of the YouTuber – promote his energy drink “Cred”, with packaging similar to Paul’s brand.“When I feel like I can’t be myself, that’s when I need a hydration drink that will pick me up.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Content Americas, the fast-rising trade event in Miami, has unveiled the finalists for its 2024 Content Americas CoPro Pitch and Content Americas Hispanic Kids Programming Pitch. According to event organizer C21, more than 80 submissions rolled in for the CoPro Pitch and over 50 for the Kids Pitch from seasoned producers across Latin America, Spain and Portugal. Among the CoPro Pitch finalists are scripted series “Hot Sur,” an adaptation of the Laura Restrepo bestseller about an undocumented Mexican immigrant looking after her bipolar sister in the U.S.

Ernesto Lechner While the massively successful albums by major stars such as Bad Bunny, Peso Pluma and Karol G will be cherished for years to come, 2023 also saw the release of some extraordinary Latin sessions that did not enjoy all the recognition they deserved. Think of this list as a collection of B-sides.

Thania Garcia Edgar Barrera is a Grammys rarity: The Mexican-American, Texas-born producer and songwriter is the only (and first) Latin act up for songwriter of the year at the 2024 awards. Less happily, he is also the only Latin act to appear in a Grammy category that isn’t Latin music-specific. Be that as it may, those feats speak to his towering achievements: He has become the go-to songwriter for top-charting acts looking to expand their musical range (he’s responsible for pairing Bad Bunny with the Tejano band Grupo Frontera) and shares songwriting credits with Madonna, Ariana Grande, Maluma, Karol G, Shakira and Peso Pluma, among numerous others.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief After making a partial post-pandemic recovery, global cinema box office is expected to retreat again in 2024, as the twin writers’ and actors’ strikes of 2023 are forecast to have a negative impact on theatrical revenues. Box office research firm Gower Street Analytics, in a preliminary draft of its annual forecast, says that worldwide cinema box office should weigh in at $33.4 billion for 2023.

Earlier this month, Radio-Canada published an article reporting that Montreal’s local government is intending to ratify “long-awaited” nightlife policies that would be followed by “concrete action”. One notable effect of these policies is the designation of an area where nightlife businesses can operate “24 hours a day, 365 days a year”.Reportedly, the Latin Quarter is being considered as the first area where the pilot project will be launched.

UPDATE: 12/17/2023 2:38 P.M. PST: A source has confirmed to People that Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny are no longer together.

Vito Coppola is one of the newest faces on Strictly Come Dancing - but he already has an impressive pedigree on the show (and its international counterparts) that could take him all the way to the title with partner Ellie. Vito and Fleur East made it all the way to the final in 2022 and he's previously lifted the glitterball trophy on the Italian version of Strictly.

Thania Garcia Sebastián Yatra will sponsor the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation’s Prodigy Scholarship which will go toward a bachelor’s degree at Berklee College of Music for the 2024 fall semester. The Foundation scholarship provides students with up to $200,000 in financial aid.

Thania Garcia Spanish-language records were all over the map in 2023 — literally. Artists from across the Latin diaspora tested their musical breadth: reggaeton artists from Colombia and Puerto Rico tried their hand at Mexican music and in contrast, Mexican hitmakers infused the sounds of their homeland with rap and rock as last year‘s reggaeton titans — that’s Bad Bunny and producer Tainy — flexed their fluency with enthralling new releases.

UTA-backed Klutch Sports Group has acquired sports agency REP 1 Baseball, using it as a foundation for a newly formed division, Klutch Baseball.

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.

YouTube sensations Zoe Sugg and fiancé Alfie Deyes have welcomed their second child "just in time for Christmas" and their daughter holds a very special name.The now mum-of-two, 33, took to Instagram on Monday, 11 December to share the exciting news that their little one had arrived into the world. Sharing an adorable video of their newborn daughter, Zoe gushed: "Just in time for Christmas! Novie Nell Deyes [black heart emoji] 6/12/23." In fitting with the little one's arrival, the name Novie means "new", according to Nameberry.The moniker is a shortening of the Latin name Nova and has become increasingly popular.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Variety Hitmaker of the Year SZA, Karol G and Peso Pluma are among the big honorees in the Recording Industry Association of America’s year-end tally and its “Class of 2023,” recognizing the top albums, singles and first-timers who earned their first Gold & Platinum certifications in 2023. Highlights include: SZA has the most certifications with 15 titles, including the Top Album with 3x Platinum SOS and Top Single with 5x Platinum “Kill Bill” Peso Pluma scored the highest album certification for a first-time artist with his Platinum collection, “Génesis” Karol G scored the top Latin album with 5x “Platino Mañana Será Bonito,” while Carin Leon & Grupo Frontera’s collaboration “Que Vuelvas” is the top Latin single.

Writer and director Nicholas Tomnay’s previous feature film, The Perfect Host, took place around an intimate dinner party. A clear foodie at heart, Tomnay remains in the culinary world for his latest movie, What You Wish For. Starring Nick Stahl, What You Wish For sees a chef get in over his head when he takes over a private dinner party. Set in Latin America, What You Wish For joins Ryan (Stahl) as he flees America.

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.

Nick Holdsworth A young boy is fleeing war after his father is killed. All alone in the world, he finds a treasure map that will change his life — and give him the chance to heal from trauma. The plot of “Saleem” — Jordan’s first feature-length animation — is a universal story of the horrors so many children around the world face today, its producers say.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias and music rights platform Influence Media Partners have announced a new major partnership deal spanning his professional career along with name, image, and likeness rights to expand future licensing opportunities. Bloomberg reports that the deal, which is the first NIL deal for Influence Media, was for nine figures; reps declined comment on the financials. “My songs hold immense significance for both my fans and me.

Ed Meza @edmezavar Berlin’s European Film Market has unveiled a new finance forum in collaboration with conference producer Winston Baker and the inaugural edition of AfroBerlin, focusing on the African film industry, among its new initiatives in its forthcoming edition, which runs Feb. 15-21. Winston Baker’s Entertainment Finance Forum Berlin, taking place Feb.

Marc Anthony Junior, the Ferreiras are gearing up for another addition. This time, it’s not Nadia Ferreira and the Latin singer welcoming a new baby, but Nadia’s sister Eli Ferreira and her partner, Fernando Vázquez.

Lauren Sanchez and Camila Cabello share beauty, charisma, and, of course, their Latin roots. But that’s not all they have in common; they also have big hearts.

Rosalia and Rauw Alejandro broke up months ago but their vinyl record is coming out within days. The album, titled “RR,” was made up of three songs released over the summer. Now, it’s finally coming out in its physical form, and is appropriately romantic, having the shape of a red heart.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Mexican Rigoberto Pérezcano’s “Lovers Fare Goodbye,” a poignant, exquisitely shot tale of star-crossed young love dominated prizes at Primer Corte, Ventana Sur’s key arthouse pic competition. The prize and dozens of others were announced Friday at Latin America’s most important film-TV mart-meet.

2023 TIME Latino Leaders List, recognizing their impactful contributions to shaping America’s future.The event featured speeches and appearances from renowned figures such as actress Eva Longoria, labor leader Dolores Huerta, author Elizabeth Acevedo, The Honest Company CEO Carla Vernón, NBCUniversal News Group Chairman Cesar Conde, and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.

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.