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Naman Ramachandran Spanish soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales has been provisionally suspended by the sport’s global governing body FIFA, following a controversial kissing incident that took place after Spain won the Women’s World Cup. During the celebrations after Spain defeated England in the championship final on Aug. 20, Rubiales kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips.

Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales has been provisionally suspended by FIFA following his conduct at the women’s World Cup final in Sydney last weekend.

Jenni Hermoso, the World Cup-winning Spain player who said she ‘did not consent’ to a kiss with Spanish FA (RFEF) President Luis Rubiales, has been accused of lying by the organisation.

Holly Jones Chilean cinema continues to see traction on Prime Video with “S.O.S. Mamis 2: Mosquita Muerta” bowing Aug. 2 to become the most-watched movie of any nationality on the streamer in Chile.

The president of the Spanish football federation has refused to resign despite an uproar after he kissed a player on the lips without her consent after the Women’s World Cup final.

Making World Cup history certainly calls for some time to celebrate, and that is exactly what the Spanish Women's football team are doing as they enjoy a well-deserved relaxing break in Ibiza. After leaving Sydney, the squad are now soaking up the sun in Ibiza where they have been spotted enjoying a stunning day out on a boat, having fun playing on paddleboards, and splashing around.The girls swapped out their football kits for their bikinis before they will probably get back to work and start preparing for the UEFA Women's Euro’s, which has been confirmed to take place in Switzerland in 2025.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Victor Erice, one of the greatest of Spanish filmmakers, will receive a prestigious Donostia Award, given for career achievement, granted by the San Sebastian Film Festival. The award will coincide with screening of Erice’s latest film, “Close Your Eyes” (Cerrar los Ojos), which world premiered at the Cannes Festival this May.

Prior to the match, Queen posted a heartfelt message of support to her 105,000 followers on Instagram, with an accompanying video of her gushing about the Spanish team in an interview with Spain's TV1 before kick-off.

Olga Carmona took the Spanish women's football team to victory in the nail-biting final of FIFA Women's World Cup on Sunday, but just after the match, she was informed that her father, Jose Verdasco, had died.The 23 year old scored a goal against England in the first half of the game, which took place in Australia, and the goal eventually won La Roja the tournament, with England failing to score.There were jubilant scenes as the Spanish team celebrated, with Olga seen with tears in her eyes as she took in the magnitude of the history-making win. But heartbreak was to come for the football star, as it was confirmed by the Royal Spanish Football Federation that Carmona had been told the devastating news that her father had died after the match.

EXCLUSIVE: James Martin’s Spanish Adventure, which was the subject of a formal bullying complaint and led to the presenter being rapped by ITV, will air shortly and be sold to international buyers at Mipcom.

her unexpected breakup with Rodrigo de Paul, Tini Stoessel has been rumored to be starting a new romance with Biel Juste, known for being a Spanish model and influencer. And while there is no strong evidence that indicates the two are currently dating, online users have spotted a major clue that could link them romantically.The talented singer was recently enjoying her time in Ibiza and attended a party, where she became friends with Joan Margarit, co-owner of the fashion brand Two Jeys, alongside Biel.

Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde admits Manchester United surprised his side with Jadon Sancho causing the Spanish side problems in the early stages of their pre-season draw.

EXCLUSIVE: Former Legendary Television President and Starz CEO Chris Albrecht, and Jane the Virgin executive producer Jorge Granier have formed Rubicon Global Media, a firm designed to aggregate leading intellectual property from Latin America and Spain, transforming it into content with worldwide appeal. The company will also produce story-driven content for Latin American audiences. 

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Oscar winner Fernando Trueba (“Belle Epoque”), “The Secret Life of Words” director Isabel Coixet and “Veneno” writer-director-producers Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo feature among talent behind Spanish titles at September’s San Sebastian Film Festival, the highest profile film event in the Spanish-speaking world.  Coixet will compete for the first time in San Sebastian’s main competition with “Un Amor,” a probing village-set tale of emotional dependence starring Laia Costa (“Lullaby”) and “Money Heist’s” Hovik Keuchkerian.    Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal will present as a special screening animated feature “They Shot the Piano Player,” a joyful and finally devastating portrait of the life and fate of pianist Francisco Tenorio Jr. narrated by Jeff Goldblum. 

The San Sebastián Film Festival has revealed the lineup of Spanish titles that will screen as part of the Official Selection of its latest edition, which is due to unfold from September 22 — 30. Scroll down for the full list.

Olivia Rodrigo was living her best life in Mexico. The 20-year-old singer, who is enjoying the success of her latest song ‘Vampire’ after debuting at No.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent In a coup for the still growing film-TV event, Rome’s October MIA Market will host the second Spanish Screenings on Tour, Spain’s biggest international industry platform launched last year at Ventana Sur.  Forming part of Spain’s Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR), the Screenings mark one testament to governments’ attempts around the world to leverage the world’s content production revolution to help power post-pandemic recovery.  MIA’s Spanish Screenings will pack several dozen Spanish titles and a weighty delegation of Spanish producers and creatives to Rome. If the Screenings play out as they did at their first edition in Argentina’s Ventana Sur, attended by a 100+ Spanish delegation, they should help galvanise proceedings at this year’s MIA Market. 

Tamara Falcó is the Marchioness of Griñón. She married Íñigo Onieva this past weekend, hosting one of the most lavish weddings and events in Spanish society this year, and making everyone wonder about her fame, her family life, and more. Isabel Preysler & Mario Vargas Llosa end their relationship after eight yearsEnrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova are reportedly married!Tamara Falcó is the daughter of the late Carlos Falcó and his first wife Isabel Preysler.

Machine Gun Kelly covered Don Omar’s ‘Danza Kuduro’ and spoke Spanish to the crowd at Madrid’s Mad Cool Festival this week.The pop-punk artist performed at day one of the Spanish festival on Thursday (July 6), where he surprised fans with a cover of the Puerto Rican reggaeton star’s 2010 hit.“Spain, thank you so much for welcoming me to your country. I can feel all the love here today,” MGK told the crowd in Spanish.“In return, I’d like to sing a song in your language with all of you.

Naman Ramachandran Amazon miniTV, the free streaming service available on the Amazon Shopping app in India, is dubbing a raft of Korean, Turkish, Mandarin and Spanish dramas into the Hindi language for local consumption under the MiniTV Imported banner. The first set of shows, which streams from July 7, are all Korean and includes “Cheer Up,” “Heart Surgeons” and “Doctor Detective.” Amogh Dusad, head of content, Amazon miniTV, said: “In recent times, the viewing preferences of digital video consumers in India have changed significantly. They love diversity in content offering and are looking for unique stories & captivating characters from across the world. We have curated a list of blockbuster shows, from Korean, Turkish, Mandarin, Spanish and many more languages, that we believe will resonate with Indian viewers.”

Coronation Street's Roy Cropper is one of the most iconic characters on TV and has been played by actor David Neilson for almost three decades.

Carmen Sevilla, the Spanish-born actor who starred in the Oscar-nominated 1958 film Vengeance and played Mary Magdalene in Nicholas Ray’s 1961 Biblical epic King of Kings, died Tuesday of Alzheimer’s disease and pneumonia at a hospital in Madrid. She was 92.

It’s been a minute since we heard from Hungarian filmmaker Nimród Antal. After his international debut “Kontrol” proved to be a modest hit, Hollywood came knocking (20007’s “Vacancy” and 2009’s “Armored”), and he was handpicked by Robert Rodriguez to direct the 2010 “Predators” sequel that never really caught fire.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent TOLEDO, Spain — Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the greenlight and start of production of its first new Spanish series for Max, crime thriller  “When Nobody Sees Us,” whose eight episodes will be directed by Spain’s Enrique Urbizu (“No Rest for the Wicked”). The produced by “Elite” producer Zeta Studios.   Based on the same title novel by Sergio Sarria, “When Nobody Sees Us” has been written by lead writer Daniel Corpas (“The Ministry of Time,” “Malaka”) heading a writing team with the collaboration of Arturo Ruiz and Isa Sánchez. Set against Spain’s 2023 Holy Week celebrations, “When Nobody Sees Us,” is set in Morón de la Frontera, south east of Seville in Andalusia’s deep Spain, next to a U.S. Army Air Force base. There, Lucía Gutiérrez,  a Spanish Civil Guard sergeant, investigates the bizarre suicide of a neighbour and strange events at the first Holy Week float processions.

Max has made its first series order in Spain.

Eva Longoria and Karol G looked stunning in all-white ensembles. The two stars attended Jacquemus’ spring 2024 fashion show at the Palace of Versailles in France on Monday.The Colombian singer and the Hollywood star walked the red carpet and posed for the cameras, before their sweet encounter in which Eva confessed she is the biggest fan of the successful musician.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Tom Cruise made an impassioned speech about cinemagoing from Rome’s Spanish Steps at the world premiere of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.” “There is a community that we are all part of — different cultures and ways of life, we all join together to enjoy cinema,” said Cruise, dressed in a crisp blue suit and wearing aviator shades. “It’s something that I grew up with, that made me and inspired me to dream and want to travel the world. “My goal since I was little was to make movies and travel. And not just be a tourist, but work in that world and understand their culture. Through my movies, I’ve been able to have that because everyone here has allowed me to entertain them. It’s a privilege that I have never taken for granted. It’s my passion to entertain you, and I will always fight for big theaters and that kind of experience for everyone.”

John McGinn reckons taking out Norway was even bigger than the sinking of Spain.

Maya Jama has already showcased some incredible looks during her on-screen duties as Love Island host, but her off-screen fashion game is equally impressive. At The National Gallery Summer Party in London last night, Maya turned heads as a lady in red. She exuded pure elegance in a stunning tulle red dress, perfectly complemented by coordinating red accessories.The dress itself featured a plunging V-neckline and a delicately gathered band beneath the bust.The floor length skirt was made from sheer tulle fabric and the absence of lining added a cool girl style, revealing Maya's coordinated red satin knickers.

Comedian Amy Schumer has blasted entrepreneur Hilaria Baldwin and her famous Spanish heritage scandal, in her Netflix special Emergency Contact. Amy previously trolled 39 year old Hilaria in 2021, after it was discovered that she had been lying about her Spanish heritage. But now the 42 year old has spoken out about Amy once again and her "Von Trapp amount of kids." She has also trolled the yoga teacher over her husband Alec Baldwin', after he shot and killed cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, on a film set.

Amy Schumer is taking aim at Hilaria Baldwin in her new Netflix comedy special.

Jennifer Lopez praised Ben Affleck’s Spanish speaking skills while promoting her new movie The Mother. Lopez, 53, told Access Hollywood her husband “really loves speaking Spanish.”“Yeah, really great Spanish,” the singer and actress said.

Amy Schumer is not holding back in her comments on this new Netflix special!

Amy Schumer is going after Hilaria Baldwin yet again.

Amy Schumer ridiculed Hilaria Baldwin's Spanish heritage scandal in the comedian's latest Netflix special. Schumer threw jabs at her husband, Chris Fischer, throughout "Emergency Contact," but pointed out that no matter what, "He can stand me." "Do you guys know who Hilaria Baldwin is?" Schumer asked the audience.  "I’m saying it wrong.

Rosalia had a laughing fit in the midst of her Hot Ones challenge. The Spanish singer joined Sean Evans on the show as she discussed her career and completed the hot wings challenge. She was visibly shaken from the spices and slipped in and out of Spanish as she dealt with the heat.Rosalia and Rauw Alejandro share their engagement storyRosalia and Rauw Alejandro share their engagement storyRosalia teases new song after leaking it by accident while wearing the cutest sundressAs she completed the challenge, Rosalia revealed she is not someone who regularly eats hot foods.