Lin-Manuel Miranda’s father is ready for his close-up…
HBO Documentary Films has made a mid-seven figure deal for the worldwidetelevision and streaming rights to Siempre, Luis, the John James-directed documentary about Luis Miranda, the father of the 40-year-old Puerto Ricancomposer, lyricist, singer, actor and the creator and star of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musicals In the Heightsand Hamilton.
The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festivalin Park City.
When Luis A. Miranda Jr.left Puerto Rico for New York City in the 1970s, he had big dreams. He landed an influential position in New York City Mayor Ed Koch’s administration as the director of Hispanic affairs, building a career representing Latino communities, and helping to elect some of the most powerful politicians in the country.
Over the course of an intense year, James’ documentary follows Luis’ devotion to family and country propelling him forward despite recent health issues. He finds that there’s always more to do, especially when his beloved Puerto Rico is in need.
Following the devastation of Hurricane Maria, he helps plan relief efforts and, to raise money and awareness, manages the logistics behind bringing his son’s award-winning production of Hamiltonto the island. With humor and a lot of heart, Siempre, Luistells the story of a unique and proud American.
“My first film started as the story of a tireless migrant who built an extraordinary legacy,” says filmmaker John James. “Yet, as I followed Luis Miranda over a lengthy period of time, I couldn’t have imagined that he would see his native Puerto Rico face catastrophic crisis just as our mainland is thrown into bitter political upheaval. We’re excited to find a passionate partner in HBO to share this inspiring story.”
Christina Aguilera is showing you a fabulous look at what happens in Vegas…
Live Nation is highlighting all the entertainment Las Vegas has to offer in a sparkling new ad featuring the 39-year-old half-Ecuadorian American singer and some of her fellow residency artists.
The one-minute clip features Xtina take center stage at Zappos Theaterat Planet Hollywoodin an extravagent costume, Shania Twainriding a horse down the Fremont Steet Experience, and Aerosmith(along with their Park Theatersold-out crowd) chanting Vegas’ new slogan, “What happens here, only happens here.”
“Las Vegas stages have been graced for decades by the greatest legends of all time and it’s a privilege to be invited to join a community of such a diverse live performance history,” Twain said in a statement. “There is no greater place on earth to perform my music.”
Here’s trio’s list of upcoming residency dates:
Christina Aguilera: The Xperience: Feb. 26, 28 & 29; March 4, 5 & 6, 2020.
Aerosmith: Deuces Are Wild: Jan. 31, Feb. 3, 5, 8, 10, 13 & 15; May 20, 23, 25, 28 & 30; June 2 & 4, 2020.
Shania Twain: Let’s Go!: March 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27 & 28; May 20, 22, 23, 27, 29 & 30; June 3, 5 & 6, 2020
The 24-year-old Puerto Rican and Dominican American singer/songwriter and former The Voice contestant will be one of the headlining acts at this year’s Bunbury Music Festival in Cincinnati.
Martinez joins a roster of headliners that includes Twenty One Pilots, Marshmello, Kane Brown and Angels & Airwaves.
The PromoWest Productions event will celebrate its ninth edition by filling downtown’s Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cover on the banks of the Ohio River with three days of music (June 5-7) from Oliver Tree, Old Crow Medicine Show, Billy Strings, Alec Benjamin, blackbear, Tones and I, Cake, Wallows, Ski Mask the Slump Godand The Struts.
Other acts on the roster include: COIN, Barns Courtney, Matt Maeson, Neon Trees,Betty Who, MISSIO, The Regrettes, MAX,MUNA, flor, Chase Atlantic, Jake Miller, iDKHOW, Teddy Swimsand more.
General admission and VIP weekend passes are on sale here; go here for more ticket information and pricing.
The 45-year-old Spanish actress and Oscar winner is set to present at the 92nd annual Academy Awardson ABC.
Cruz, a three-time nominee who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in Woody Allen‘s Vicky Cristina Barcelona, joins a roster of new additions to the presenters roster that includes James Corden, Beanie Feldstein, Zack Gottsagen, Diane Keaton, Shia LaBeouf, George MacKay, Steve Martin, Keanu Reeves, Maya Rudolph and Sigourney Weaver.
Previously announced presenters include Zazie Beetz, Timothée Chalamet, Will Ferrell, Gal Gadot, Mindy Kaling, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anthony Ramos, Mark Ruffalo, Kelly Marie Tranand Kristen Wiig.
The Oscars will be televised live on February 9 from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
The 47-year-old Puerto Rican rapper, The Queen of Reggaeton, will kick off a new album and single with the launch of a 19-city tour, beginning February 13 and ending March 29.
The Raíz No Rama Tourbegins at BarCodein Elizabeth, New Jersey, and will play clubs and theaters all along the East Coast before heading west.
It’ll be Ivy Queen’s first-ever bus tour, with the artist documenting her travels via a podcast.
The tour announcement coincides with the release of her new single, “Un Baile Más.” The track, on her own NKS music, highlights a slightly softer side of reggaetón’s grandest dame, as does the video, which shows couples of different ages and gender dancing together.
“The underlying question in this song was, ‘If you were dancing your last dance, who would you dance it with?” Ivy Queen tells Billboard.
While reggaetón and urban music are currently dominating charts, women are largely in scant supply.
Ivy Queen, who launched her career over 20 years ago at a time when virtually no women were performing reggaetón, has managed to remain relevant. Doing a tour that goes down to the basics, playing venues of between 500 and 1,000 people, is part of the journey, she says.
FEBRUARY 13, 2020 • BARCODE / NEW JERSEY, NJ FEBRUARY 14, 2020 • RIO CANTINA / STERLING, VA FEBRUARY 15, 2020 • VIP NIGHTCLUB / BALTIMORE, MARYLAND FEBRUARY 20, 2020 • PLAZA MARIACHI MUSIC CITY / NASHVILLE, TN FEBRUARY 21, 2020 • ELEVEN LOUNGE / ATLANTA, GA FEBRUARY 22, 2020 • IBIZA / GREENVILLE, FL FEBRUARY 29, 2020 • STUDIO 60 / MIAMI, FL MARCH 04, 2020 • HOUSE OF BLUES / DALLAS, TX MARCH 05, 2020 • HOUSE OF BLUES / HOUSTON, TX MARCH 08, 2020 • AZTEC THEATER / SAN ANTONIO, TX MARCH 11, 2020 • VAN BUREN / PHOENIX, AZ MARCH 12, 2020 • HOUSE OF BLUES / SAN DIEGO, CA MARCH 13, 2020 • GIGGLES / LOS ANGELES, CA MARCH 14, 2020 • XALOS / ANAHEIM, CA MARCH 15, 2020 • HOUSE OF BLUES / LAS VEGAS, NV MARCH 18, 2020 • FILLMORE / SAN FRANCISCO, CA MARCH 22, 2020 • ACE OF SPADES / SACRAMENTO, CA MARCH 28, 2020 • DELUXE AT OLD NATIONAL / INDIANAPOLIS, IN MARCH 29, 2020 • HOUSE OF BLUES / CHICAGO, IL
The countdown is on for Jennifer Lopez & Shakira’s highly anticipated Super Bowl performance…
For the first time ever, two Latinas will be taking over the halftime show performance that promises to be powerful, electric, and most of all meaningful for the Latinx community.
“I think it’s very important for us to convey a message unity,” Shakira said during the Super Bowl Halftime Show press conference in Miami on Thursday, January 30, sponspred by the NFL and Pepsi. “To show what a relevant force the Latin community is in this country, how much we have to offer, our idiosyncrasies, our culture that is so unique and so diverse.”
Lopez and Shakira are stoked about their performances but admit they’re feeling the pressure of this big moment in their careers.
“I never imagined singing at the Super Bowl one day,” says Jennifer Lopez, whose family has always been a fan of the New York Jets. But for Shakira, the story is different. Since she grew in Colombia, American football wasn’t really part of her life.
This year’s Super Bowl halftime show promises to have more songs, dancers and time than ever, according to the duo.
So, what will the halftime show offer? A lot of energy and incredible moments.
“When I saw her show, I was like, ‘Wow,’ and she felt the same way,” adds Lopez, who didn’t confirm if her children will be involved in the show, but did say the duo plans to pay homage to the late Kobe Bryantand his family.
“It’s nerve-racking. This moment is an example of how anything is possible no matter the size of your dreams,” Shakira said. “The Latin culture is unique and diverse and we are truly honored. “
For both women, it’s important they highlight their cultures on stage come Sunday evening to inspire the upcoming generation.
“Shakira being from Baranquilla, me being from the Bronx, the two of us could have never imagined we’d be playing the Super Bowl one day,” JLo said during the conference. “And I think it’s such a wonderful opportunity to pay homage to that and also to remind us all of what an important force we are,” Shakira added. “I wasn’t born or raised in the U.S. , but here I am—a Latina participating in this very, very American event, but also a global event. One hundred million people will be watching. I feel truly honored to be representing so many people out there.”
You can catch their Super Bowl halftime performance on Sunday, February 2.
Wynn Nightlife has announced its 2020 residency roster, which includes Latino brothers Steven and Chris Martinez, who are noted disc jockeys, music producers and remixers.
The lineup includes a collection of longstanding Wynn resident DJs and the introduction of a few fresh faces.
Alison Wonderland, Gryffin and Two Friends will join the roster in 2020, while Wynn regulars including The Chainsmokers, Diplo, Alesso, David Guetta, Kygo, Dillon Francis, RL Grime,Major Lazer and more will return to play across Wynn Nightlife properties XS, Encore Beach Club and Encore Beach Club at Night.
The venues will also host a collection of underground talent, including The Martinez Brothers, Rüfüs du Sol, Bedouin, Camelphat, Fisher, Chris Lakeand parties including Guy Gerbers‘ Rumorand Jamie Jones‘ Paradise. Drakewill also appear for a run of shows at XS.
Jessie Reyezis in the running for Canada’s top music prize…
Nominations for the 49th annual Juno Awards have been announced, with the 28-year-old Colombian singer-songwriter earning two nods.
Reyez, who won the Breakthrough Artist prize in 2018, earned a nod for Artist of the Year from the Canadian Academy of Recordings Arts and Sciences(CARAS).
She’s also nominated in the R&B/Soul Recording of the Year category for “Feel It Too,” her collaboration with Tory Lanez and Puerto Rican singer Tainy.
Camila Cabellois nominated in the Song of the Yearfor “Señorita,” her chart-topping collaboration with Shawn Mendes.The Juno Awards will be awarded at a private, industry-only gala dinner taking place on March 14 at the World Trade Center Saskatoon.
The 40-year-old Puerto Rican composer/lyricist, actor and Broadway star will be one of the presenters taking the stage at the 92nd annual Academy Awards.
Miranda, widely known for creating and starring in the Broadway musicalsIn the Heightsand Hamilton, was previously nominated in the Best Original Songcategory for “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana.
Anthony Ramos, who is starring in Miranda’s film adaptation of In The Heights, will also take the stage as a presenter.
They’re among the list of presenters that includes Zazie Beetz, Timothée Chalamet, Will Ferrell, Gal Gadot, Mindy Kaling, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Mark Ruffalo, Kelly Marie Tran and Kristen Wiig.
The Oscars will air live Sunday, February 9, on ABC.
He’s previously taken home Cesars for his films Talk to Her, All About My Motherand High Heels.
France’s equivalent to the Oscars, the Césars are doled out by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma.
This year’s ceremony will take place on February 28.
Here’s the full list of nominees:
BEST FILM LA BELLE ÉPOQUE, dir: Nicolas Bedos GRÂCE À DIEU, dir: François Ozon HORS NORMES, dirs: Eric Toledano, Olivier Nakache J’ACCUSE (An Officer And A Spy), dir: Roman Polanski LES MISÉRABLES, dir: Ladj Ly PORTRAIT DE LA JEUNE FILLE EN FEU (Portrait Of A Lady On Fire), dir: Céline Sciamma ROUBAIX, UNE LUMIÈRE, dir: Arnaud Desplechin
BEST DIRECTOR NICOLAS BEDOS – LA BELLE ÉPOQUE FRANÇOIS OZON – GRÂCE À DIEU ERIC TOLEDANO, OLIVIER NAKACHE – HORS NORMES ROMAN POLANSKI – J’ACCUSE LADJ LY – LES MISÉRABLES CÉLINE SCIAMMA – PORTRAIT DE LA JEUNE FILLE EN FEU ARNAUD DESPLECHIN – ROUBAIX, UNE LUMIÈRE
BEST ACTRESS ANAÏS DEMOUSTIER – ALICE ET LE MAIRE EVA GREEN – PROXIMA ADÈLE HAENEL – PORTRAIT DE LA JEUNE FILLE EN FEU CHIARA MASTROIANNI – CHAMBRE 212 NOÉMIE MERLANT – PORTRAIT DE LA JEUNE FILLE EN FEU DORIA TILLIER – LA BELLE ÉPOQUE KARIN VIARD – CHANSON DOUCE
BEST ACTOR DANIEL AUTEUIL – LA BELLE ÉPOQUE DAMIEN BONNARD – LES MISÉRABLES VINCENT CASSEL – HORS NORMES JEAN DUJARDIN – J’ACCUSE REDA KATEB – HORS NORMES MELVIL POUPAUD – GRÂCE À DIEU ROSCHDY ZEM – ROUBAIX, UNE LUMIÈRE
BEST FOREIGN FILM PAIN AND GLORY, dir: Pedro Almodovar LE JEUNE AHMED, dirs: Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne JOKER, dir: Todd Phillips LOLA VERS LA MER, dir: Laurent Micheli ONCE UPON A TIME… IN HOLLYWOOD, dir: Quentin Tarantino PARASITE, dire: Bong Joon-Ho THE TRAITOR, dir: Marco Bellocchio
BEST DOCUMENTARY 68, MON PÈRE ET LES CLOUS, dir: Samuel Bigiaoui LA CORDILLÈRE DES SONGES, dir: Patricio Guzman LOURDES, dirs: Thierry Demaizière, Alain Teurlai M, dir: Yolande Zauberman WONDER BOY OLIVIER ROUSTEING, NÉ SOUS X, dir: Anissa Bonnefont
BEST FIRST FILM ATLANTIQUE (Atlantics), dir: Mati Diop NOM DE LA TERRE, dir: Edouard Bergeon LE CHANT DU LOUP, dir: Antonin Baudry LES MISERABLES, dir: Ladj Ly PAPICHA, dir: Mounia Meddour
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY NICOLAS BEDOS – LA BELLE ÉPOQUE FRANÇOIS OZON – GRÂCE À DIEU ERIC TOLEDANO, OLIVIER NAKACHE – HORS NORMES LADJ LY, GIORDANO GEDERLINI, ALEXIS MANENTI – LES MISÉRABLES CÉLINE SCIAMMA – PORTRAIT DE LA JEUNE FILLE EN FEU
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY COSTA-GAVRAS – ADULTS IN THE ROOM ROMAN POLANSKI, ROBERT HARRIS – J’ACCUSE JÉRÉMY CLAPIN, GUILLAUME LAURANT – J’AI PERDU MON CORPS ARNAUD DESPLECHIN, LÉA MYSIUS – ROUBAIX, UNE LUMIÈRE DOMINIK MOLL, GILLES MARCHAND – SEULES LES BÊTES
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS FANNY ARDANT – LA BELLE ÉPOQUE JOSIANE BALASKO – GRÂCE À DIEU LAURE CALAMY – SEULES LES BÊTES SARA FORESTIER – ROUBAIX, UNE LUMIÈRE HÉLÈNE VINCENT – HORS NORMES
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR SWANN ARLAUD – GRÂCE À DIEU GRÉGORY GADEBOIS – J’ACCUSE LOUIS GARREL – J’ACCUSE BENJAMIN LAVERNHE – MON INCONNUE DENIS MÉNOCHET – GRÂCE À DIEU
BEST FEMALE NEWCOMER LUÀNA BAJRAMI – PORTRAIT DE LA JEUNE FILLE EN FEU CÉLESTE BRUNNQUELL – LES ÉBLOUIS LYNA KHOUDRI – PAPICHA NINA MEURISSE – CAMILLE MAMA SANÉ – ATLANTIQUE
BEST MALE NEWCOMER ANTHONY BAJON – AU NOM DE LA TERRE BENJAMIN LESIEUR – HORS NORMES ALEXIS MANENTI – LES MISÉRABLES LIAM PIERRON – LA VIE SCOLAIRE DJEBRIL ZONGA – LES MISÉRABLES
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE LA FAMEUSE INVASION DES OURS EN SICILE, dir: Lorenzo Mattotti LES HIRONDELLES DE KABOUL, dir: Zabou Breitman J’AI PERDU MON CORPS (I Lost My Body), dir: Jérémy Clapin
BEST EDITING ANNY DANCHÉ, FLORENT VASSAULT – LA BELLE ÉPOQUE LAURE GARDETTE – GRÂCE À DIEU DORIAN RIGAL-ANSOUS – HORS NORMES HERVÉ DE LUZE – J’ACCUSE FLORA VOLPELIÈRE – LES MISÉRABLES
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY NICOLAS BOLDUC – LA BELLE ÉPOQUE PAWEL EDELMAN – J’ACCUSE JULIEN POUPARD – LES MISÉRABLES CLAIRE MATHON – PORTRAIT DE LA JEUNE FILLE EN FEU IRINA LUBTCHANSKY – ROUBAIX, UNE LUMIÈRE
BEST COSTUMES EMMANUELLE YOUCHNOVSKI – LA BELLE ÉPOQUE THIERRY DELETTRE – EDMOND PASCALINE CHAVANNE – J’ACCUSE ALEXANDRA CHARLES – JEANNE DOROTHÉE GUIRAUD – PORTRAIT DE LA JEUNE FILLE EN FEU
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN STÉPHANE ROZENBAUM – LA BELLE ÉPOQUE BENOÎT BAROUH – LE CHANT DU LOUP FRANCK SCHWARZ – EDMOND JEAN RABASSE – J’ACCUSE THOMAS GRÉZAUD – PORTRAIT DE LA JEUNE FILLE EN FEU
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE FATIMA AL QADIRI – ATLANTIQUE ALEXANDRE DESPLAT – J’ACCUSE DAN LÉVY – J’AI PERDU MON CORPS MARCO CASANOVA, KIM CHAPIRON – LES MISÉRABLES GRÉGOIRE HETZEL – ROUBAIX, UNE LUMIÈRE
BEST SOUND RÉMI DARU, SÉVERIN FAVRIAU, JEAN-PAUL HURIER – LA BELLE ÉPOQUE NICOLAS CANTIN, THOMAS DESJONQUÈRES, RAPHAËL MOUTERDE, OLIVIER GOINARD, RANDY THOM – LE CHANT DU LOUP LUCIEN BALIBAR, AYMERIC DEVOLDÈRE, CYRIL HOLTZ, NIELS BARLETTA – J’ACCUSE ARNAUD LAVALEIX, JÉRÔME GONTHIER, MARCO CASANOVA – LES MISÉRABLESJULIEN SICART, VALÉRIE DE LOOF, DANIEL SOBRINO – PORTRAIT DE LA JEUNE FILLE EN FEU
