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Valerie Wu Intern The Northwest Film Forum has announced Mirta Desir as the awardee of its fourth annual Lynn Shelton “Of a Certain Age” grant. Desir, a Haitian American, is producing her first narrative feature film “Angie.” She will receive an unrestricted award of $25,000 to support the making of her film, which she describes as a “love letter to Latin American artists and Haitians’ oral history — a marriage of human drama and the power of Voudou.” For Desir, the grant was “an amazing source of support for women filmmakers.” “‘Angie’ is a story that I am compelled to tell.

happening outside of the United States. The three-hour long ceremony will instead take place in the city of Seville in Spain on Thursday, and U.S.-based viewers can catch the celebration at 8 p.m. ET on Univision, UniMás and Galavisión.

Taylor Swift “wasn’t too happy” about postponing one of her shows in Buenos Aires recently.The pop star is currently on the Latin American leg of her huge ‘Eras Tour’. Last week (November 10), she was forced to push back her second scheduled date in Argentina by two days due to bad weather.“I love a rain show but I’m never going to endanger my fans or my fellow performers and crew,” Swift wrote in a post on social media to announce the delayed concert.It was previously reported that some ticketholders had been camping outside the River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires since June in a bid to get a good spot in the audience at the gigs.Speaking on the latest edition of his New Heights podcast, Kelce – who is currently dating Swift – spoke about how the singer felt after moving the show at the last minute (watch below).“She wasn’t too happy about it, obviously.

Cazzu and Christian Nodal welcomed their daughter, Inti, sparking excitement and joy among their fans. Ever since, they’ve captivated our attention with their social media posts, offering glimpses into their journey as new parents and sharing tender moments with their baby, all while keeping her face a delightful mystery.

Laura Pausini, the 2023 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year, joined forces with the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation at the Conservatorio Profesional de Música Francisco Guerrero in Sevilla, Spain. The singer pitched in to help the foundation’s commitment to global music education, lending her support to nurture and inspire the next generation of Latin music talents.At the event, the foundation revealed a generous donation of musical instruments worth $20,000 (€18,905) to enrich the conservatory’s music program.

The cast of the upcoming Superman: Legacy film is shaping up with the new addition of María Gabriela de Faíra!

Latin Grammys are hours away! Hosted in the The Conference and Exhibition Centre of Sevilla, also known as FIBES, the show marks the first time that the event is hosted outside of the U.S. But aside from that, the show should be pretty similar to previous occasions, with plenty of amazing musical performances and indelible pop culture moments. Before tuning into the show though, it’s important to know how it works, especially how the winners are selected on a yearly basis.

Thania Garcia Icelandic-Chinese artist, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Laufey has extended her deal with AWAL. The announcement arrives on the heels of her sophomore album “Bewitched,” which was recently nominated for best traditional pop vocal album at the 2024 Grammys.

Latin Grammys are bound to be one of those culture moments you can’t miss, representing the best in Latin music while showcasing a new stage and a new approach to the awards, as this is the first night in the show’s history where the awards are hosted outside of the U.S.Latin Grammys 2023: These artists could win the Latin Rock or Alternative awardDanna Paola shines in Seville with a jaw-dropping flamenco lookThe 24th Latin Grammy Awards will be broadcast this Thursday November 16. The program will begin at 8 pm ET.For the first time ever, the Latin Grammys are being hosted in Sevilla, Spain, at the Conference and Exhibition Center (FIBES).

Laura Pausini will have the incredible honor of receiving recognition from the Latin Grammys as Person of the Year. It’s presented by the Latin Recording Academy, and Pausini is the third woman to ever receive it after Shakira (2011) and Gloria Estefan, (1994). She’s also the first person without Ibero-American roots.The artist was born in Faenza, Italy.

Thania Garcia The 2023 Latin Grammys are hours away and one of the biggest guessing games of the evening will be in the album of the year field. A total of 10 contenders were selected by the Academy this year following Rosalía‘s big win in 2022 when the songstress beat out massively successful records from Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony, Bad Bunny and Jorge Drexler, to name a few.

Emiliano De Pablos Disney+ has picked up Latin American rights to Diego Yaker’s Argentine-Spanish revenge thriller “Una jirafa en el balcón” and is planning a theatrical release in Argentina and Uruguay. Barcelona-based indie studio Filmax is handling Spanish distribution and international sales rights on the film. Hitting the final straits of its shoot, “Una jirafa en el balcón” is filming in Barcelona over Nov.

Taylor Swift in Brazil have been preparing for her arrival ever since the Latin American dates for her ‘Eras Tour’ were announced, and it seems a major tribute awaits the acclaimed singer, as it was revealed by the Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes.SABRINA CARPENTER GIVES LIONEL MESSI A SHOUT-OUT DURING TAYLOR SWIFT’S ‘ERAS TOUR’ IN ARGENTINATAYLOR SWIFT HAS BEEN SHOWING OFF HER SPANISH IN ARGENTINA“Dear [Taylor Swift] fans. I’m going to ask dear Father Omar to see if we can get this honor,” he wrote on social media, sharing a photo of the Christ The Redeemer statue, considered one of the seven wonders of the world.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have demanded 'tell us' as they made the same observation about the upcoming dances. This Saturday (November 18) the seven remaining couples in the BBC One dance contest, along with the judges, hosts and crew, will head to Blackpool.

Latin Grammys is on, with dozens of celebrities sharing photos of themselves arriving at Sevilla. The award show will air on November 16, via Univision, and marks the first time where it’ll be hosted outside of the U.S.

Latin Grammys are right around the corner, providing us with the perfect chance to learn our history and some of these years’ nominees. One of the evening’s most intriguing categories, the Latin Rock/Alternative Grammy, could make for an interesting contest this year. Here’s why: Latin GRAMMYs 2023: the ten tracks competing for ‘Song Of The Year’Peso Pluma, Karol G, Carlos Vives, and more nominated for the 2024 GRAMMYS: Full ListLast year, Rosalia took home the award for Best Latin Rock/Alternative album, a surprising yet deserving win.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Berlin-based sales agency M-Appeal has closed a deal with Reverso Films for the Spanish distribution of Lillah Halla’s “Power Alley.” Reverso Films, which specializes in distributing emerging talents from Europe and Latin America, will launch the film this week at the Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival. After a festival run in generalist, social issue and LGBTQ+ festivals in Spain, the film will be released in 15-25 cinemas across the country, alongside special events and screening-debates with invited panellists. “We are thrilled to bring this dynamic, female-driven film to cinemas across Spain.

Thania Garcia A new generation of hitmakers from all over Latin America has been recognized by the Latin Grammys as contenders for the title of best new artists of 2023. With roots in Colombia, Mexico, Spain, Brazil, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Venezuela, the category is rich and wide-ranging in sound. This year, the Latin Recording Academy selected a total of 10 artists in the best new artist category: Borja, Conexión Divina, Ana Del Castillo, Natascha Falcão, Gale, Paola Guanche, Joaquina, León Leiden, Maréh and Timø.

FX has renewed Welcome to Wrexham for a third season and is set to premiere in Spring 2024.

Anitta has been putting in work at the gym, and it shows. The Brazilian singer is a part of the Savage X Fenty family, and on Saturday, she shared some stunning photos posing in colorful lingerie.A post shared by Anitta

Salma Hayek attended one of the leading events for Latinos, organized by Jessica Alba. In an Instagram post, Hayek shared some photos of her time in the event, standing alongside Latin members of the industry like Alba, Eugenio Derbez, and Becky G. She wrote a sweet post thanking Alba and discussing the importance of the evening.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Director Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers” roots itself in 1970s nostalgia, right down to the main title design and the studio logos. However, neither company existed at the time. Distributor Focus Features was founded in 2002, while the film’s production company Miramax got started in 1979.

Dancing With The Stars (ABC), Lele Pons has shown that there’s nothing like the Latin flavour. The Venezuelan singer has fully committed herself to both rehearsals and performances.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music This year’s Grammy noms are a refreshingly diverse look at the past year of music, with a huge number of female artists and racially and musically diverse nominees in the leading categories (see the full list of 2024 Grammy nominations here). Yet as the past few years in particular have shown, leading the Recording Academy, the Grammys’ parent organization, is no day at the beach — having to build consensuses and move the organization forward while making sure it accurately reflects current trends in music and business, in an art form that is almost entirely subjective.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent There’s “an enormous amount of fresh talent coming through, and those new voices, that for the most part don’t come from the U.S.,” CAA Media Finance’s said at San Sebastian’s Creative Investors Conference this September. Getting noticed ia another matter. Global content spend has near doubled in a decade, from $136 billion in 2013 to $250 billion this year, according to Ampere Analysis.

Emiliano De Pablos One of the most robust of Latin America’s emerging film industries, Dominican Republic cinema boasts a standout presence at this year’s Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival. On Monday, Nov.

full list of 2024 Grammy nominees here. SURPRISE: Women take all. Well, not all, but you get the idea.

Emiliano De Pablos The 49th edition of Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival, Spain’s largest confab for films from Latin America, Spain and Portugal, will honor Mexican star Cecilia Suárez with its City of Huelva Award. With leading roles in Netflix’s “The House of Flowers” and HBO Latin America’s “Capadocia,” Suárez has also be seen in ABC’s drama “The Promised Land” and has worked on films by as Tommy Lee Jones (“The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada”), James L.

Latin Grammys recognize the best in the Latin music industry. The show is the most prestigious recognition a Latin artist can get, with winners including names like Juanes, Rosalia, Bad Bunny, Juan Luis Guerra, Alejandro Sanz, and more. It’s a show that originally spawned off of the Grammys, which are focused on music performed in English, even though each year they’ve started recognizing music made in other languages.

Lionsgate revenue jumped to over $1 billion in the latest quarter, up from $858 million, driven by a nearly 80% jump in the motion picture division.

Brent Lang Executive Editor John Wick continues to be the straw that stirs the drink at Lionsgate. The home entertainment debut of the fourth film of the hit man hit man series and the premiere of its streaming spin-off “The Continental” lifted revenues at Lionsgate to just over $1 billion, beating Wall Street’s estimates.

Jared Leto is climbing to new heights, literally.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Paramount+ has signed a partnership with Microsoft for the streaming service to be available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S across several international markets. Under the deal, Paramount+ will roll out on Xbox consoles in Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latin America (including Brazil), Switzerland and the U.K.

Ana Navarro either has a weird kink, or she’s just REALLY into Maluma!

Anna Marie de la Fuente Chile’s pioneering fantasy/horror filmmaker Jorge Olguin, whose latest feature “Análogos” recently won the jury prize at the 51st Curtas Festival do Imaxinario in Galicia, Spain, is venturing into series-making for the first time. Backed by CNTV, Chile’s National Television Council, the series “Kalkutún: Trial of the Witches” will be participating in Ventana Sur’s SoloSerieS and Blood Window sections, thanks to a pact between CNTV and Ventana Sur, Latin America’s most prominent film and TV event.

The 2023 MTV EMAs show was scheduled to take place over the weekend, but the show was canceled amid the devastating events in Israel and Gaza.