Giovanni Reyna Scores First Goal with New Club Strasbourg

Posted on September 6, 2026 by Tom Castaneda

Giovanni Reyna is officially on the goal leaderboard at his new club…

The 23-year-old Argentine-American professional soccer player and United States national team member scored his first goal since signing with Strasbourg.

The Ligue 1 club trounced Troyes 6-2 on Sunday.

Reyna joined Strasbourg from Borussia Monchengladbach during the summer transfer window.

Sam Amo-Ameyaw added a pair of late goals for the visitors, who have won two in a row after a 4-0 opening loss at Marseille.

Troyes had taken the lead with Antoine Mille in the ninth minute and stayed ahead until Jacobo Ortega‘s 40th-minute equalizer.

Reyna’s promising career has been beset by injuries in recent years, but he was still fit to take part in the USMNT‘s run to the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup this summer.

Strasbourg are in sixth place in France’s top flight with six points from three games.

Bad Bunny Makes History with Seven Emmy Wins for Super Bowl Halftime Show

Posted on September 6, 2026 by Tom Castaneda

Bad Bunny is celebrating a historic run of victors at the Creative Arts Emmys.

The 32-year-old Puerto Rican Grammy-winning superstar claimed the first Emmy of his career for his headlining Super Bowl LX halftime show.

The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Starring Bad Bunny actually swept all seven categories in which it was nominated,making the performance the most awarded Super Bowl halftime show in Emmy history.

The haul included Outstanding Variety Special (Live), making Bad Bunny’s performance only the second Super Bowl halftime show to win the top program prize, following the 2022 show featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent.

It was also the first Spanish-language program to win the category.

The show also won for directing, music direction, choreography, sound mixing, lighting design, technical direction and camerawork.

The awards recognized the extensive creative and technical prowess behind the 13-minute performance, which brought together Puerto Rican imagery, Latin music and guest appearances by artists including Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.

Bad Bunny’s victory comes seven months after another major milestone: Debí Tirar Más Fotos became the first Spanish-language album to win the Grammy for Album of the Year.

The Emmy adds another major awards distinction to a year that has already been historic for the artist.

His Emmy night extended beyond the Super Bowl, as well.

The Saturday Night Live season opener he hosted won Outstanding Makeup for a Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program, giving a second production featuring Bad Bunny an Emmy.

Overall, Bad Bunny’s seven Emmys not only made history for the Super Bowl halftime show, but they underscored the scale of a performance that arrived amid intense attention around his selection and ultimately received the TV Academy’s strongest possible vote of confidence.

And Bad Bunny’s run shows no sign of slowing. His song “EoO” is featured in the record-breaking monetary hit Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and he is set to star in Porto Rico, the upcoming film from fellow Puerto Rican artist Residente.

Javier Muñoz to Star in Upcoming Broadway Musical “Galileo”

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Tom Castaneda

Javier Muñoz has landed an astronomical role…

The 50-year-old Puerto Rican actor, singer and Broadway star has joined the ensemble of the upcoming Galileo musical starring Raúl Esparza.

The synopsis: “When luminary Galileo (Esparza) peers into the heavens, what he sees challenges humanity’s understanding of the world. Unwilling to deny the truth, Galileo finds himself in a fight with the most powerful institution on Earth. As his trusted confidant Barberini (Kushnier) ascends to power, friendship leads to betrayal, and the dreams Galileo has envisioned for himself and for his brilliant daughter Virginia (Woods) begin to slip away. Belief, ambition, and love pull the trio out of orbit, each confronting what they’re willing to sacrifice for what matters most.”

Muñoz is among a list of new cast additions that includes Bradley Dean and Jordon Lee Garcia in his Broadway debut.

Also joining the cast is Michael Park, who will alternate with Esparza in the title role at certain performances.

The new musical, inspired by the life of groundbreaking astronomer and scientist Galileo Galilei, begins performances at the Shubert Theatre on Tuesday, November 10, with an opening night set for Sunday evening, December 6.

The castings were announced by producers Amanda Lipitz, Henry Tisch and Jordan Roth.

In addition to Esparza, previously announced cast members include Jeremy Kushnier and Tony Joy Woods.

The musical features a book by Danny Strong and an original score by Zoe Sarnak and Michael Weiner, and will be directed by Michael Mayer and choreographed by David Neumann.

Additional information, including complete casting, will be announced shortly.

Javier Bardem Joins Voice Cast of Family Fantasy Animated Film “The Turning Door”

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Tom Castaneda

Javier Bardem is turning things up…

The 57-year-old Spanish Oscar-winning actor has joined the star-studded voice cast of upcoming family fantasy animated film, The Turning Door, written and directed by filmmaker and artist Nicholas Ashe Bateman.

Bardem is among a roster of Academy Award-winning actors to join the cast that includes Marion Cotillard and Vanessa Redgrave.

In addition, Swedish composer Anna von Hausswolff joins the cast, along with newcomer Pippa Kelly as the young heroine Ariadlyn.

Previously announced voice cast includes Alicia Vikander, Jamie Dornan, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bill Nighy and Gillian Anderson.

The cast will perform original songs and music written by Claire Givens and Bateman.

Mister Smith Entertainment will continue international sales at the upcoming TIFF market, where they will debut new footage from the film to foreign buyers.

The synopsis reads: “A little girl finds a mysterious box hidden in her parent’s closet. As it grows into an open door, she falls through to another world called The Turning. There, she must embark on a grand adventure of old magic, strange creatures, new lands, alchemy, dreams and songs, all to return home and save her parents.”

The film is produced by Christine D’Souza of After Hours, Hunter Hall and Bateman of Maere Studios and Laura Rister for Esme Grace Pictures.

Production is currently underway.

Bateman commented: “After many years of writing and dreaming about making parts for great actors, I am almost unable to express the gratitude, excitement and wonder I have for the profound gift of our cast. These are iconic artists. They bring their perspectives; their grand lives and views of the world, their immeasurable talents, towering performances, and a shared desire to make hopeful pictures for young people. Javier, Marion, Anna, Dame Vanessa Redgrave, and our dear heroine Pippa Kelly all possess a true magic which has transformed our epic. It has been the honour of my lifetime to bring these actors — each the greatest of their generation — finally together. These are happy dreams, and the happiest: we get to hear them all sing!”

Inde Navarrette to Star in Apple Original Films’ “The Waffle House Index”

Posted on September 4, 2026 by Tom Castaneda

Inde Navarrette is raising her heat index in Hollywood…

The 25-year-old Mexican-Australian actress is attached to star in The Waffle House Index, with Apple Original Films recently landing rights to the package.

Plan B is on board to produce, with Louis Paxton attached to direct.

Andrew Nunnelly penned the script, which landed on the 2025 Black List.

Full plot details are under wraps, but the Black List logline noted that the “Waffle House Index” is a metric use by FEMA to measure the severity of a natural disaster, and Jane works the graveyard shift at her local Waffle House with a storm coming.

Apple Studios will serve as the studio and Plan B will produce.

In addition to starring, Navarrette will serve as executive producer.

Following her acclaimed breakout role in the blockbuster hit Obsession, Navarrette has had her fair share of meetings and offers from which to choose in recent months, with this script at the top of her list.

The package began coming together in August, with sources saying Apple moved quickly to land rights. Sources say Apple paid in the low-seven figure range for package.

Recently landing the role of Rogue in Marvel’s upcoming X-Men marks a major new chapter for Navarrette, who first broke onto the scene with her portrayal of Estela De La Cruz in the fourth and final season of Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why.

She also appeared in the CW series Superman & Lois.

Luis Enrique Agrees to New Contract with Paris Saint-Germain

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Tom Castaneda

It’s a contract renewal for Luis Enrique.

Paris Saint-Germain have rewarded the 56-year-old Spanish football manager and former player and five members of their squad with new contracts after helping the French club to back-to-back Champions League titles.

Luis Enrique, who was previously in charge of Barcelona and the Spain national team, joined PSG in July 2023 and has won the Ligue 1 title in each of his three seasons in the French capital.

His biggest achievement, however, has been ending the club’s wait to land a first Champions League title.

After a dominant 5-0 win over Inter Milan to lift the trophy for the first time in 2025, Luis Enrique repeated the trick last season by leading them past Arsenal in the final of Europe’s top competition.

In total, Luis Enrique has won 13 titles with PSG since his arrival. His previous contract was due to expire next summer.

PSG also announced a raft of contract extensions for important members of the squad on Friday, with Lucas Beraldo, Senny Mayulu, João Neves and Willian Pacho signing new deals until 2031.

Spain’s FIFA World Cup winner Fabián Ruiz has extended his stay until 2028.

PSG have drawn both their opening Ligue 1 matches this season ahead of Friday’s visit of AS Monaco.

They will begin the defense of their Champions League title againstSlovan Bratislava on Wednesday.

Ezra Sosa Among Presenters for Upcoming Creative Arts Emmys Show

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Tom Castaneda

Ezra Sosa is getting creative…

The 25-year-old Mexican-Argentinean American professional Latin and ballroom dancer will be among the presenters at this weekend’s Creative Arts Emmys.

Sosa is best known for his appearances on ABC’s reality competition series Dancing with the Stars.

In 2019, he competed on season 16 of So You Think You Can Dance, making it to the top 6 before being eliminated

The Creative Arts Emmys are this Saturday and Sunday, September 5-6, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

The dual events will be edited into a single broadcast airing at 8 p.m. Saturday, September 12, on FXX.

The 78th annual Primetime Emmy will be held Monday, September 14, at the Peacock, with Emmy-winning Law & Order: SVU star and My Mom Jayne director Mariska Hargitay hosting.

Here are the presenters for each ceremony, in alphabetical order.

Night 1
Nyesha Arrington, Brittany Broski, Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio, Sean Evans, R’Bonney Gabriel, Bill Glass, Colin Hanks, Brianna LaPaglia, Ariana Madix, Heather McMahan, Julianne Hough Julie Chen Moonves, Kareem Rahma, Lisa Rinna, Stassi Schroeder, Wanda Sykes, Chris “CT” Tamburello, Jet Tila, Whitney Way Thore and West Wilson.

Night 2
Emily Bader, Eric Bauza, K Callan, Taylor Dearden, Daveed Diggs, William Fichtner, Betty Gilpin, David Alan Grier, Jamie Hector, Jeff Hiller, Mikaela Hoover, Michael Mando, Lukita Maxwell, Christopher McDonald, Ted McGinley, Wendi McLendon-Covey, June Diane Raphael, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Paul Scheer, Samba Schutte, Ezra Sosa, Julia Stiles, Katy Sullivan, Karolina Wydra and Noah Wyle.

Camila Camilo to Star in “Defensive”

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Tom Castaneda

Camila Camilo is going on the defensive…

The Dominican actress, singer and songwriter will star in the feature film Defensive, starring opposite Christian McCartney, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Robert Amaya, Chris Petrovski and Evan Huffed.

The mystery comedy feature follows Clarence (McCartney), an overly aggressive basketball fanatic who assembles an unlikely team of amateur detectives to stop a corrupt businessman from destroying their beloved community center. As the investigation spirals into increasingly absurd territory, Clarence must confront the childhood wound that’s kept him from ever saying, “I’m sorry.”

Principal photography begins this month in Pennsylvania.

Camilo’s previous credits include Killing Kim, Right of Way and Brooker.

Amaya, meantime, is best known for Courageous, Moms’ Night Out and Pursuit of Freedom.

Emanuel Navarrete to Fight O’Shaquie Foster in Junior Lightweight Unification Bout

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Tom Castaneda

Emanuel Navarrete is ready for a unification fight…

The 31-year-old Mexican professional boxer and O’Shaquie Foster will clash in a junior lightweight unification bout on October 24 in San Antonio, per Top Rank.

Navarrete (40-2-1, 33 KOs) will defend his WBO and IBF belts while Foster will put his WBC title on the line at Frost Bank Center.

Three-division world champion Navarrete — who has also held titles at junior featherweight and featherweight — is coming off a stoppage victory over Eduardo Nunez in February.

“I’m coming for everything, and I’m coming with everything I’ve got,” Navarrete said.

“I’m a Mexican warrior. I fear nothing and no one. I’m glad O’Shaquie Foster accepted the fight, because I’m coming for that third world title. I already have two — so why not three? On Oct. 24, you’re going to see a real Mexican warrior.”

Foster (25-3, 12 KOs), from Orange, Texas, is a two-time champion at junior lightweight, having first won the WBC strap in 2023 before he lost it the following year on a split decision to Robson Conceição. Foster then avenged the defeat in his next fight and has defended the belt twice since. He beat Ray Ford with a majority decision in May to set up the unification with Navarrete.

“This is the type of fight every fighter dreams about, and I’m ready for the challenge,” Foster said.

“I’m also excited to be back in San Antonio and fighting in front of all my fans, both locally and around the world. The support I’ve received throughout my career has meant everything to me, and I’m looking forward to giving everyone another performance to remember.

“I know I say this every time, but this truly is the biggest fight of my career. I can’t wait to put on for Texas and show the world what ‘Shock’ Foster is all about.”

Lightweights Albert Gonzalez and Edward Vazquez will face off in the co-main event, with Frank Martin also set to return for the first time since his draw against Nahir Albright in February.

San Diego Padres Call Up Top Prospect Ethan Salas

Posted on September 1, 2026 by Tom Castaneda

Ethan Salas is heading to the big leagues.

The San Diego Padres selected the contract of the 20-year-old Puerto Rican and Venezuelan American catcher fromTriple-A El Paso on Tuesday, making him the youngest active player in the major leagues.

If Salas appears behind the plate, he’ll be the youngest catcher in the MLB since Ivan Rodriguez, who was 19 when he debuted with the Texas Rangers on June 20, 1991.

“He’s a very mature kid and a very smart kid,” Padres manager Craig Stammen said. “He’s been around big-league camp the last few years so, you know, he’s gotten a taste of what it’s like to be around the guys and compete in spring training with the best players.”

Salas, who signed with the Padres in 2023 for a record $5.6 million bonus as a top international prospect, has progressed quickly through their minor league system despite a back injury that caused him to miss most of the 2025 season.

“It hasn’t just been a steady climb to the major leagues,” Stammen said. “There’s been some ups and downs, some injuries, some not playing great. He has turned it around and had a great season this year. He has earned it, that’s probably the coolest part.”

The Padres’ top prospect batted .286 with seven home runs, and 37 RBIs in 72 games this year at Double-A. After being promoted to Triple-A on July 29, Salas hit .326 with three homers and 24 RBIs.

Salas caught Padres pitchers Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta during minor-league rehab starts this year.

“They had rave reviews about how Ethan caught them and how he handled them,” Stammen said. “It’s just another check mark, another thing we can say we feel good about Ethan coming up and being able to catch our staff.”

The Padres play the second game of a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park. They began the day with a half-game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks for the third NL wild-card spot.

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