Emilia Pérez is a 2024 musical crime comedy film written and directed by Jacques Audiard. It stars Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, and Édgar Ramírez in the lead cast. Emilia Pérez was the most talked-about film premiere at the 78th edition the 2024 Cannes Film Festival where it not only received a 12 minute standing ovation, the four lead women all received the best actress award at the renowned festival. Filmed in Mexico, Zoe Saldaña who plays Rita, an overqualified and exploited lawyer who waste ..read more

In Memoriam Tejano music legend and TV host Johnny Canales passed away on June 12, 2024, he was 67. Canales will be remembered for a giving soul who was there to illuminate and give a hand up to new Tejano talent on his show, the Corpus Christi-based TV show The Johnny Canales Show, which ran from 1983 to the mid 1990’s. He would introduce young and well known music talents with his signature phrase “You Got It, Take it Away”.  It was a show that captivated audiences near and far introducing talents like a teenage Selena who appeared on his show a couple of times before her career took of ..read more

By Brenda Herrera The picturesque landscapes of Napa Valley came alive this past weekend, June 1st and 2nd, with the vibrant sounds and electric energy of the La Onda Music Festival. Music lovers from all over the state gathered for two days of unforgettable performances and a rich array of activities. Opening the festival, Alex Fernandez captivated the audience with his soulful renditions of ranchera classics, demonstrating his vocal prowess and charismatic stage presence. His father, the legendary Alejandro Fernandez, followed with an electrifying performance that included his greatest hits ..read more

The documentary, which was produced by Artists Equity and directed by Jason Bergh, comes on the heels of the release of This Is Me… Now: A Love Story. The Greatest Love Story Never Told follows Latina icon Jennifer Lopez as she embarks on her most daring and personal project – the creation of a new album and an original cinematic piece titled “This Is Me…Now.” The narrative takes the audience through her twenty-year career, exploring the highs and lows, triumphs, and challenges she faced. Unveiling her journey towards self-love, the film is a testament to Lopez’s determination to reclaim her n ..read more

In 2023, we witnessed a record-breaking 25 Latin songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 year-end list, and artists such as Bad Bunny, J Balvin, and Karol G consistently rank among the most-streamed globally. Gone are the days when the English Speaking world relegated music in Spanish to their respective “Spanish Language Stations”. Now, lyrics in Spanish are learned verbatim without a clue as to what the translation could be. Hip Hop songs frequently switch between English and Spanish verses as well as MCs. Latin artists are not only in style, they are the style. However, a 2023 Music Economics Report f ..read more

Prepare for a heartwarming and surprise-filled musical journey with Serenata de las Estrellas. Hosted by Julissa Bermudez (106 & Park), some of the biggest names in Latin music surprise deserving members of the community with once-in-a-lifetime concerts in unexpected locations. From church fundraisers to taquerias, no place is off-limits for these pop-up performances, with real people, real stars, and real surprises. Host Julissa Bermudez (Photo: Roku) The four-episode series, which was filmed in Los Angeles and Miami, launches October 13 on The Roku Channel in the U.S. and Mexico. The ser ..read more

54 Below’s Hispanic History Month Spotlight By Cris Franco To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Broadway’s rapidly expanding roster of Latinx talent will be live on-stage at NYC’s toniest supper club & cabaret, 54 Below, which features twice-nightly performances by The Big Apple’s hottest stage names. From its inception, the intimate showroom has presented Latinx talent from the legendary Chita Rivera to our latest Tony Award-winners, Lin Manuel Miranda, Paulo Szot, and Lindsay Mendez (soon to be co-starring with Daniel Radcliff in Sondheim’s opus to friendship, Merrily We Roll Along). He ..read more

Telemundo and Billboard announced today the 71 artists who comprise the list of finalists for the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Mexican regional music singer and songwriter Peso Pluma tops the list with 21 entries, followed by global icon Bad Bunny and popular Texas band Grupo Frontera, who are up for 15 awards each. Colombian female artists Karol G and Shakira follow with 13 and 12 entries, respectively, while California regional Mexican group Fuerza Regida is also up for 12 awards. This year marks the 25th time that the awards are broadcast on Telemundo. Latin music’s most prestigious a ..read more

Alejandro Fernández proves once again he is one of the greatest voices in Mexican music around the world. His most recent single, No Es Que Me Quiera Ir, reaches the #1 spot on the radio in the United States both in Billboard’s Regional Mexican and Latin Airplay chart. No Es Que Me Quiera Ir is an authentic ranchera ballad, written by Edén Muñoz, which tells the story of a broken-hearted man who understands he must forget that past relationship. This great song has captivated audiences across the world, reaching the #1 spot on the general and popular radio chart in Mexico for 8 consecutive wee ..read more

Presented at The Paramount in East Los September 14 Tocada y Fuga, a musical masterpiece performance by Sergio Arau, is a fascinating and audacious fusion of classical melodies with innovative and thought-provoking lyrics. In addition to being a gifted musical artist, Arau, a self described multi-undisciplined artist is also a cartoonist, painter, musician, and filmmaker. Audiences will not only enjoy the most famous melodies of classical music, you will also learn that Lazlo De La Vega Morris Balam Klaus Vitelliy Pavón, today known as Sergio Arau, is the author of the lyrics of these wel ..read more