Mileiah Vega Starring in the Music-Driven Indie Drama “The Let Go”

Posted on by
Reply

Mileiah Vega is letting go…

The 11-year-old Latina up-and-coming actress has wrapped a lead role alongside Samira Wiley in The Let Go, a Colorado-shot, music-driven indie drama from writer-director Kristen Wolf.

Mileiah Vega

The Let Go follows Chick (Wiley), a resilient single mother determined to help her musically gifted 11-year-old daughter, Lyric (Vega), pursue her big dream. When an unexpected obstacle threatens everything they’ve worked toward, Chick must confront the secret of her own long-buried gift.

Others in the cast include Sophia Bush (One Tree Hill), Daytime Emmy nominee Midori Francis (Grey’s Anatomy), Brandon Flynn (13 Reasons Why), Galen J. Williams (One of Them Days), Nicco Annan (P-Valley), and multiple Emmy and Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh (Nobody Wants This).

Rachel Gould and Adriana Rotaru produced under the recently launched Soto Productions.

Vega previously starred in 20th’s remake of The Hand That Rocks the Cradle for Hulu, as well as American Horror Stories.

Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Majority of Global Rights to Andy Garcia’s “Diamond”

Posted on by
Reply

Andy Garcia’s latest project will be shining bright around the world…

Sony Pictures Classics is taking a majority of global rights to the 70-year-old Cuban actor’s crime drama Diamond, which the Oscar nominee directed, wrote, produced and stars in.

Andy Garcia, DiamondThe film has its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May.

The contemporary Los Angeles noir follows Joe Diamond (Garcia), a man out of time, and an urban legend with an emotional traumatic past. He has the uncanny ability to solve crimes that even the LAPD cannot – armed only with the savvy and dry humor reminiscent of the gumshoe detectives of that genre.

Along with designing all the music for the film. Garcia co-wrote the original score with his longtime collaborator Arturo Sandoval. Both are Grammy and Latin Grammy award winners.

“I’ve been working on this story for close to 20 years. This is not unusual for personal films in the independent world. Stories take time to unfold. They haunt you, as you continue to work on them. When they are ready, in their own time, the movie gods open the window of opportunity. Perhaps we exhaust them with our persistence and that great obstacle is overcome by the dream. So, they give up and bless you with this extraordinary cast to tell your story. Dreams sometimes do come true. As Joe Diamond the protagonist in our story states. ‘Dreams are a way of escaping your reality, unless those dreams are your reality,’” said Garcia.

Sony Pictures Classics added, “One of those great Phillip Marlowe private eye crime mysteries of the past, full of surprises, filled with colorful, rich characters, played to the hilt by a stellar cast led by Andy Garcia, Vicki Krieps, Brendan Fraser, Bill Murray and Dustin Hoffman. Director Andy Garcia’s years in the making labor of love is finally here. Audiences will love it.”

The film’s cast also includes Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread, Corsage), Oscar winner Brendan Fraser (The Whale, Rental Family), Rosemarie DeWitt (La La Land, Rachel Getting Married), Oscar nominee Bill Murray (Lost in Translation, The French Dispatch), two-time Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman (Rain Man, Kramer vs. Kramer), Academy Award nominee Demián Bichir (A Better Life, The Hateful Eight), Danny Huston (Succession, The Constant Gardener), LaTanya Richardson Jackson (The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey), Yul Vazquez (Severance, The Outsider), Robert Patrick (Terminator 2) and Rachel Ticotin (The Act, Man on Fire).

A CineSon production (Garcia’s Production Co), the film was produced by Jai Stefan for Shrink Media, Frank Mancuso Jr. for FGM Entertainment and Paul Soriano from Black Cap Pictures / TEN17P.

Gonzalo García Traded From Real Madrid to Fulham

Posted on by
Reply

Gonzalo García is headed to the Premier League.

Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Fulham for the 22-year-old Spanish soccer player to join the club, sources have told ESPN, and are close to another which will see midfielder César Palacios make the same move.

Gonzalo GarcíaGarcía, who plays forward, made his Spain debut this year and is one of LaLiga‘s most promising young forwards, having first impressed with Madrid at last summer’s Club World Cup, while central midfielder Palacios, 21, is a Spain youth international.

Both are highly rated by Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa, who took charge at Craven Cottage this summer after half a season as first-team coach at the Bernabéu.

Fulham will pay a €40 million (£34m/$46m) fee for García, sources said.

Later on Thursday, Real Madrid announced the signing of Levante forward Carlos Espí, 21, as a replacement for García.

The club had previously tracked Espí at youth level.

García scored six goals in 952 LaLiga minutes last season, with opportunities in the team limited due to the form of Kylian Mbappé, after netting four times at the 2025 Club World Cup.

Arbeloa also coached both García and Palacios when in charge of Madrid’s youth team, Real Madrid Castilla.

Karol G to Release New Album, “No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto,” in Early August

Posted on by
Reply

Karol G has new music on the way…

The 35-year-old Colombian Grammy-winning superstar is releasing her latest album, No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto, next week.

Karol GKarol G used the platform of her record-setting concert at Rogers Stadium in Toronto on Wednesday, July 29 to announce the new album, the follow-up to 2025’s Tropicoqueta.

No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto will arrive next Friday, August 7 at 12 am ET, according to Billboard.

With her performance at Rogers Stadium, Karol G became the first female solo artist to headline the venue.

During the show, she surprised fans by revealing the album’s title and release date, and shared the official cover artwork for the first time on the stadium’s screens.

“I have an announcement to share, Toronto, and after this, I have a gift for you, too. I’ve been working on a project for a couple of months,” she told onlookers. “I’ve been locked in for months making new music. For months, I’ve been preparing a segment that will form part of this tour. I want to announce that on August 7, my new album will come out. It’s an album that I can’t wait to sing with all of you. It’s called No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto.”

The new collection was hiding in plain sight.

Karol G released a new single, “Matadora,” on the opening night of her tour, July 24 at Soldier Field in Chicago. Although the tracklist hasn’t been announced, expect “Matadora” to appear on the new collection.

Karol G, No Me Arrepiento de Sentir TantoProduced by Live Nation, Karol is joined by Becky G, Greeicy and Elena Rose on select dates of Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour, which comes in support of Tropicoqueta, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart and No. 3 on the all-genre Billboard 200.

Also, all 20 songs from the set debuted on the Hot Latin Songs chart, becoming a first for the artist.

Her next tour stop will be at Northwest Stadium this Sunday, August 2 in Washington, D.C.

 

Cardi B to Release New Single “Ah Ha” on Friday, July 31

Posted on by
Reply

Cardi B is having an “Ah Ha” moment…

The 33-year-old half-Dominican American Grammy-winning superstar is set to release her first single since 2025’s Am I the Drama?

Cardi BAfter previewing the single “Ah Ha” on Monday, July 27, the overwhelmingly positive reception from the Bardi Ganghas pushed Cardi and Atlantic Records to set a release date on the single, which is slated to hit streaming services on Friday, July 31.

“Meet me at the club,” Cardi captioned the Instagram post announcing the release date.

On “Ah Ha,” Cardi delivers a catchy chorus, which finds her repeating the song’s title, and then goes on to snipe at her opps and the men after her.

“A n—a can’t trap me, I won’t keep it/ B—es really hate me, so be it/ Bathroom floors and these hoes both heated/ It goes threee, two, to the one in this b—h/ I’ll give a hoe exactly what she want in this b—h,” she raps.

The 33-year-old rapper even disses Donald Trump on the track, which she’s had no problem doing when speaking out against the president publicly in the past.

“Black trucks at the club look like Trump in this b—h, f–k him/ A hoe never played with me once in this b—h,” she continues.

The hard-hitting single’s cover art shows Cardi posing in the same Dominican Republic-themed flag bikini she wore on the beach in the initial track teaser video.

Cardi hopped on IG Live on Tuesday (July 28) to clear up any confusion surrounding the “a n—a can’t trap me bar,” which fans believed was a shot at ex-boyfriend Stefon Diggs.

“I know exactly how I felt when I said that s–t. I could have a baby with a n—a, but that’s the issue,” she said. “You could have a baby with a n—a, and sometimes n—as think that because you have a baby with them or you gonna keep a baby or you have a baby that you won’t move the f–k on or you’ll stay there taking s–t. Nah, b—h, I’ll take my baby and get the f–k on. That’s for sure. Like nah, b—h, a baby ain’t trapping me b—h.”

Cardi kicked off the Little Miss Drama Tour in February, which served as her first headlining North American trek. She’s continued to remain outside since Am I the Drama?‘s arrival in September 2025, which topped the Billboard 200. 

Esai Morales to Star in the Thriller “Live 2 Die”

Posted on by
Reply

Esai Morales is living in the moment….

The 63-year-old Puerto Rican actor will star opposite Josh Bowman, Mariela Garriga, Ron Perlman and Orlando Jones in the thriller Live 2 Die. 

Esai MoralesJesse Cove, Alyshia Osche, Maurice Compte, Alejandro De Hoyos, Tetiana Dar, José “Conejo” Martin, Guillermo Zapata and Christian Madsen also star.

Victor Rios is directing the film from a script by Jason Zimmatore.

The story is by Daniel Hayes.

A hardened LAPD detective (Bowman) investigating a string of missing persons uncovers a vast organ harvesting operation protected by powerful people.

The film will be produced by Jason Strickland, Jasmin Espada and Rios. Morales, Tony Sarandos, Nickie Davis, Daniel Hayes, Peter Lenkov, Charles Jones and Dr. Ed Haronian are executive producers.

“My eternal gratitude to Director and producer Victor Rios whose courage and sheer determination inspires me every day,” Espada. “His knowledge and love for film knows no bounds. His collaboration with the great cinematographer Gabriel Beristain in this film it is something to behold. The film noir genre has a new proponent.”

Morales is known for his versatility and ability to portray complex characters across genres. Morales’ film debut was in 1983’s Bad Boys as a youth offender, a role so convincing that he later struggled to avoid similar roles.

Penelope Cruz to Receive Tribute Award at Toronto International Film Festival

Posted on by
Reply

It’s a special invitation for Penelope Cruz.

The 52-year-old Spanish Oscar-winning actress will receive a special Tribute Award at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Penelope CruzCruz will be receiving the TIFF Special Tribute Award, presented by Chanel, alongside filmmaker Lee Chang-dong, Misty Green actress Rosalind Eleazar, CODA Oscar-winning filmmaker Siân Heder and French actress Isabelle Huppert

Cruz has two titles at this year’s fest: La Bola Negra and Florian Zeller’s Bunker. and she’ll be receiving the TIFF Special Tribute Award presented by Chanel.

Cruz took home a 2009 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Vicky Cristina Barcelona. C

Her upcoming projects include director Isabel Coixet’s adaptation of Elena Ferrante’s The Days of Abandonment, the thriller Day Drinker and Nancy Meyers’ untitled theatrical Christmas 2027 release.

The Special Tribute Award recognizes an individual who has made an extraordinary and unique contribution to the world of film, leaving a lasting legacy through their dedication and artistry.

Previous recipients include Lee Byung Hun, Zacharias Kunuk and Jafar Panahi (2025), Zhao Tao (2024), Andy Lau(2023), Dionne Warwick (2021) and David Foster (2019). Related Stories

“Now in its eighth year, the TIFF Tribute Awards celebrates some of cinema’s most exciting artists at an event dedicated to the transformative power of film,” said Cameron Bailey, TIFF CEO. “From the captivating performances of Isabelle Huppert, Penélope Cruz and Rosalind Eleazar to Lee Chang-dong and Siân Heder’s vital filmmaking, each has shown a profound impact on screen storytelling. It’s our privilege to recognize their achievements as we gather to celebrate another exceptional year in film and rally support for TIFF’s ongoing work.”

The TIFF Tribute Awards will take place on Sunday, September 13 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto.

Bad Bunny Logs 20th Entry on YouTube’s Billion Views Club with Arcángel-Collab “Me Acostumbré”

Posted on by
Reply

Bad Bunny’s billionaire status continues…

The 32-year-old Puerto Rican Grammy-winning superstar has logged his 20th entry for YouTube’s Billion Views Clubwith the music video for “Me Acostumbré,” his trap banger with Arcángel.

Bad Bunny, Arcangel, Me AcostumbrePublished on February 19, 2017, the music video recently surpassed the one billion mark, becoming Bad Bunny’s 20th music video as a lead, featured artist or collaborator, and Arcángel’s seventh title.

Produced by DJ Luian and Mambo Kingz, the collaboration is a hard-hitting trap song about someone who’s gotten used to winning all the time, and the fame and haters that comes with the success.

Directed by Rodrigo Films in the Dominican Republic, the clip shows the two Puerto Rican stars enjoying the street life at night.

The music video is the third visual that both Bad Bunny and Arcángel have together in the Billion Views Club, alongside “Tu No Vives Así” and “Diles.”

It also enters the club after Bad Bunny’s dembow hit “Tití Me Preguntó” surpassed one billion views mark this January.

“Me Acostumbré” became one of Bad Bunny’s early career titles on the Billboard charts when it peaked at No. 28 in Hot Latin Songs on the tally dated May 13, 2017.

The next Bad Bunny music videos to potentially surpass 1 billion views with more than 800 million views at press time are “Sensualidad” with Prince Royce and J Balvin; “La Canción” with J Balvin; “Vuelve”; “Krippy Kush” with Farruko and Rvssian; and “Moscow Mule” off of his blockbuster fourth studio album Un Verano Sin Ti, which was released in 2022.

Ke Personajes Earns First No. 1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay Chart with Los Ángeles Azules-Collab “De la A a la Z”

Posted on by
Reply

Ke Personajes is celebrating a special first…

Following its debut on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart through “De la A a la Z” with Los Ángeles Azules in June, the Argentine cumbia group has earned its first No. 1.

Ke Personajes, No. 1, Billboard, Regional Mexican Airplay, Los Ángeles Azules-Collab, De la A a la Z, Emanuel Noir, United States, Virgin Music LatinKe Personajes’ song jumps 3-1 on the ranking dated August 1.

“We received the news with immense joy,” Emanuel Noir, lead singer for Ke Personajes, shared with Billboard. “From day one, we dreamed of taking our cumbia to every corner of the world, and this achievement confirms that this path is bearing fruit. It is the reward for effort, dedication and work done with heart. Without a doubt, this is a moment that fills us with pride and happiness.”

A mix of Argentine and Regional Mexican cumbia, “De la A a la Z” lands at the summit on Regional Mexican Airplay after a 23% gain in audience impressions, to 6.9 million, earned in the United States on the tracking week ending July 23, according to Luminate.

The song, released May 13 on Virgin Music Latin, marked Ke Personajes’ first visit to the tally upon its debut in June.

“We are happy that this collaboration with Ke Personajes, one of the duets we have enjoyed the most, has reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican chart, also marking our eighth No. 1 on this chart,” Los Ángeles Azules tells Billboard. “Congratulations to our brothers in Ke Personajes, and what an honor to share this great achievement with them.”

Los Ángeles Azules expands their legacy, as the song becomes their 29th career chart entry and their eighth No. 1. It follows February’s “Si Sabes Contar,” which also paired the group with Argentine acts Luck Ra and Yami Safdie.

“The fact that such an iconic band, a worldwide reference in cumbia, thought of Ke Personajes to share a song was something that surprised us and thrilled us greatly,” Ke Personajes adds. “At that time, we were working to make our music cross borders, and this opportunity came as confirmation that we were on the right path. For us, it was something incredible—unthinkable, almost unreal.”

Beyond its Regional Mexican Airplay coronation, “De la A a la Z” is gaining momentum across Billboard’s Latin rankings: just shy of No. 1, it vaults 7-2 on the overall Latin Airplay chart, marking Los Ángeles Azules’ strongest showing since 2024’s “Perdonarte, ¿Para Qué?” with Emilia. The track also climbs 25-16 on Hot Regional Mexican Songs and charges 44-22 on Hot Latin Songs, which combines streaming, radio airplay and sales. For Ke Personajes, it marks a first appearance on all three charts.

Ke Personajes added that working with Los Ángeles Azules “was a true privilege. We shared ideas, learned from their experience, and found a very natural musical connection. The result was a very special song that represents the best of both projects and opened doors for more people around the world to discover the music of Ke Personajes.”

Reina Tellez to Fight Jessica Barry in MVP’s UK vs. USA Event

Posted on by
Reply

Reina Tellez is ready to battle it out against the United Kingdom.

The 23-year-old Irish-Mexican American boxer will fight Jessica Barry for MVP’s UK vs. USA event, which will air live on ESPN+ in the U.S.

Reina TellezChantelle Cameron (WBO) and Mikaela Mayer (WBA and WBC) will unify their junior-middleweight championships in the main-event of the MVPW-06 in Birmingham, England.

WBC and WBO lightweight champion Caroline Dubois will fight Amelia Moore in the co-main event, while Terri Harper will meet Miranda Reyes.

MVP have now added a series of additional fights pitting the best U.K. women’s boxers against their American counterparts.

Tellez (13-1-1, 5 KOs), a former world title challenger, will face Barry (10-1, 2 KOs). The featherweight contest is Tellez’s first since going the distance with Amanda Serrano.

“On August 29, I’ll step into that ring with one purpose, to show the world that I’m an elite fighter,” Tellez said. “I respect Jessica Barry for accepting the challenge, but when that bell rings, respect gives way to determination. I’m coming to represent the USA with pride, fight with heart, and leave everything in the ring. Because I have plenty of time to get ready for this fight, I’ll be on another level. Expect fireworks, expect me to be at my best, I’m coming with everything I got.”

“I turned down three title fights to be on this card, and this opportunity is going to open every door I have been knocking on,” said Barry.

Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions, said: “Reina Tellez is a Team USA veteran and proven world-championship competitor while Jessica Barry is an English champion, each a perfect fit to join this decorated MVPW-06 UK vs. USA main card of champions and elite contenders.”