Selena Gomez Reaches Billionaire Status

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Tom Castaneda

Selena Gomez has a billion reasons to smile…

The 32-year-old Mexican American singer, actress, producer and businesswoman has taken her beauty brand Rare Beauty all the way to the bank after five years.

Gomez, a Golden Globe nominee, has reached billionaire status, according to a new report that finds her wealth has been largely driven by her Rare Beauty cosmetic brand, which she launched in 2019, as well as other ventures that leverage her 424 million Instagram followers.

With an estimated $1.3 billion worth, she’s now one of the country’s youngest female billionaires, per Bloomberg.

Rare Beauty makes up 81.4% of Gomez’s fortune.

The value also takes into account her interest in the Wondermind mental health startup, the estimated value of her music album sales and real estate properties, as well as earnings from streaming deals, brand partnerships, concert tickets and acting.

Although Gomez’s last solo tour was 2016’s Revival Tour, and her last album was 2020’s Rare, she has remained busy as a star and executive producer on Only Murders in the Building, which was recently renewed for Season 5.

Thanks to Only Murders in the Building, Gomez is currently nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, her first nod in the category. The Hulu show is also up for Outstanding Comedy Series for the third consecutive year.

Meanwhile, Gomez is preparing to return to her roots with Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, a sequel series to her 2007-’12 Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place, premiering Oct. 29 at 8pm ET/PT. Gomez and returning co-star David Henrie also serve as executive producers.

Mon Laferte Renews Partnership with Warner Chappell Music

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Tom Castaneda

Mon Laferte is coming back…

The 41-year-old Chilean & Mexican musician, singer, composer and painter has renewed her partnership with Warner Chappell Music, signing a worldwide administration deal.

“I’m really excited for what’s ahead. They were the first ones to have faith in me,” said Mon Laferte in a press release.

This reunion marks a significant homecoming for the artist, who previously collaborated with Warner Chappell in the early 2010s when her early albums like Desechable (2011), Tornasol (2013), Mon Laferte, Vol. 1 (2015) and La Trenza (2017) were released.

“It’s great to have Mon back at WCM,” added Gustavo Menéndez, president or U.S. Latin & Latin America at Warner Chappell Music. “We initially signed her back in 2013 when she had just moved to Mexico, and it was perfect timing — an opportunity to understand her dreams and aspirations from the start. I admire her for the incredible artist, songwriter and performer that she is and am personally very happy to have her back – this return signifies a beautiful full-circle moment for us.”

The announcement of the deal follows the release of a Netflix documentary about her life, titled Mon Laferte, Te Amo, which premiered earlier this month.

The Latin Grammy-winning artist is currently on her Autopoiética World Tour, produced by Live Nation, in support of her latest 2023 album of the same name.

The tour has taken her through Europe, North, Central and South America.

“Mon’s artistry is unforgettable in every sense of the word,” said Carlos Ruíz, managing director of Warner Chappell Music México. “She’s a passionate songwriter, an incredible performer, and an even more remarkable human being. With a fearless approach, she has stayed true to her art while constantly evolving, surpassing labels. Our entire team is really looking forward to supporting her in this next phase of her career.”

For the time being, Universal — whom she was previously with — will still administer her albums Norma (2018), 1940 Carmen (2021), Seis (2021) and Autopoiética.

In May, Mon Laferte signed a record deal with Sony Music Latin. In October and November, she is poised to perform a few more dates in Mexico City and Ciudad Juárez as well as Chile’s Viña Del Mar.

Funko Releasing Limited Edition Pop! Collectible of Ice Spice

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Tom Castaneda

Ice Spice is getting funko-fied…

Funko has announced the release of a limited-edition Pop! Collectible of the 24-year-old half-Dominican American Grammy-nominated rapper in celebration of her highly anticipated debut album Y2K, which was released on Friday, July 26.

The adorable Pop! vinyl is wearing the same outfit from Ice Spice’s Y2K album cover — denim shorts, a white cropped tank top and green boots — and sports her signature red hair.

The Ice Spice x Funko Pop! vinyl retails for $15 and measures approximately 3.25-inches tall.

The Funko Pop! will be available for pre-order at Funko.com and Ice Spice’s official merch shop starting on Wednesday, July 31, at 9:30 a.m. PT through Thursday, Aug. 8, at 9:30 a.m. PT.

Ice Spice joins a list of other rappers who have gotten the Funko Pop! treatment including Doja Cat, Salt-N-Peppa, Snoop Dogg, Tupac, Notorious B.I.G. and Lil Wayne.

Her long awaited YK2 album features the singles “Think You The Shit (Fart),” “Gimme a Light,” “Phat Butt” and “Did It First.” Travis Scott, Gunna and Central Cee are featured on the album.

The Bronx native, who was born on January 1, 2000, named album after the Y2K era, as she explained in an interview with Rolling Stone.

“I was really born into chaos, and I feel like the album sounds very chaotic, in a good way,” she said.

“I think I’m, like, 90 percent I’m going to do whatever I want, and then 10 percent I’ll give you something you want,” she explained of creating the album. “But at the same time, I just really like making fun records because that’s what I like to hear most of the time.”

Pepe Aguilar Signs Worldwide Deal with SESAC Latina

Posted on July 28, 2024 by Tom Castaneda

Pepe Aguilar is going global…

The 55-year-old Mexican American singer and producer has signed a worldwide deal with SESAC Latina, per Billboard.

Previously with BMI, Aguilar now joins his children, Ángela and Leonardo Aguilar, who are also part of the SESAC Latina roster.

“We are pleased to announce that superstar Pepe Aguilar has affiliated with SESAC Latina,” Celeste Zendejas, SVP, SESAC Latina, said in a statement. “His career success is truly unparalleled, and he is one of the most iconic figures in Latin music. We pride ourselves on being a family at SESAC, and we are thrilled to work with one of the most famous families in the Mexican artistic world, and we can’t wait to celebrate their continued success in the years to come.”

The son of regional Mexican music royalty — his father was the legendary Antonio Aguilar and his mother the iconic Flor Silvestre — Aguilar, who has been performing since he was a toddler, branched out of regional early in his career to sing in rock bands.

Eventually, he would become a renowned ranchera and mariachi music artist placing, so far, nine top 10 titles on Billboard‘s Top Latin Albums chart.

Throughout his career he’s also won four Grammys and five Latin Grammy Awards.

Most recently, he released Que Llueva Tequila, which thrives on the regal mariachi sound that has characterized Aguilar’s style. Earlier this month, the regional Mexican hitmaker also wrapped his Jaripeo Hasta Los Huesos Tour with his children and brother Antonio Aguilar Jr.

Pepe Aguilar joins SESAC Latina’s roster that includes Nicky Jam, Edén Muñoz, Christian Nodal and Manuel Turizo, among others.

Pipe Bueno Signs Deal with Warner Music Latina

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Tom Castaneda

Pipe Bueno has a new deal…

The 32-year-old Colombian singer-songwriter has signed a deal with Warner Music Latina, becoming the label’s latest signee deriving from Colombia’s música popular scene.

The agreement was made with Bueno’s management companies Ocesa Seitrack, where he’s represented by Alex Mizrahi and Octavio Padilla, and JB Management, where he’s represented by Juan Guillermo Ballesteros.

He signed with both companies last year. Campaigns for Bueno will be managed and operated from the Warner Música Mexicana division in Los Angeles, with the support of Warner Music Mexico.

“At some point, I envisioned being backed by one of the best record labels in the world, and without a doubt, Warner Music is one of them,” said Bueno in a statement. “I am excited to know that today I am signing with a company that has begun to believe in Colombian regional music, and has its eyes set on our genre. I have high expectations, and Warner Music’s support will be crucial in achieving everything I have in mind.”

“For us, making this signing happen was very important,” added Ballesteros. “We have achieved an incredible partnership with a total focus on everything that surrounds Pipe Bueno…his music and all his projects as a brand. We want to elevate the Colombian genre to another level, and we are confident we have found the best way to do it with Warner Music.”

Under the new deal, Bueno announces his upcoming album. According to a press release, it “promises a unique fusion, showcasing his Colombian regional music while honoring and celebrating Mexican regional music.” His debut single under the label, “Una Pregunta” featuring Gerardo “El Jerry” Coronel, premieres Thursday (July 25).

“We are delighted to welcome Pipe Bueno to the Warner Music family,” said Roberto Andrade Dirak, MD of Warner Music Latina. “His dedication and passion for Colombian popular music are inspiring, and we are proud to be part of this new stage in his career.”

Rubén Abraham, GM of Mexican music at Warner Music Latina, added: “He’s an artist who respects and deeply understands the essence of Mexican regional music. His upcoming album is a great opportunity to continue boosting Pipe’s career in Mexico and the United States; it features high-level collaborations that reinforce Pipe’s credibility and respect in Mexican music.”

The artist born Andrés Felipe Giraldo Bueno launched his self-titled debut album in 2008 and has since risen to pioneer “la música popular Colombiana,” a musical genre that fuses traditional folk music from the Paisa Region with Regional Mexican elements, such as mariachi and ranchera.

The genre is locally known as “música de cantina” and is played at every parranda, parties that feature local music and food.

Bueno has since laced the genre with urban and pop rhythms by teaming up with artists such as Wisin, Zion and Darrel. He has also collaborated twice with his good friend and colleague Maluma on the tracks “La Invitación” (2014) and “Tequila” (2020). The former track peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard Latin Rhythm Airplay chart in 2017.

“Twisters,” Starring Anthony Ramos, Earns Nearly $81 Million on Opening Weekend

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Tom Castaneda

Anthony Ramos is celebrating a massive box office performance…

Twisters, a sequel to the almost 30-year-old hit Twister, starring the 32-year-old Puerto Rican actor/singer, blew past expectations to gross $80.5 million in the third-best opening of the year at the box office.

Twisters was projected to rake in roughly $50 million at the box office in its opening weekend but topped that by more than 60%, putting it behind only Dune: Part Two and Inside Out 2 for the year’s biggest opening weekends.

The film, billed as a “stand-alone sequel” to its 1996 predecessor, was liked by 78% of critics and a whopping 92% of audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, earning praise as a “wonderfully mindless adventure” and “fun summer blockbuster.”

The impressive debut gives Twisters the largest opening weekend ever for a disaster movie in unadjusted terms, besting 2004’s The Day After Tomorrow ($68.4 million).

Twisters is helping the summer box office rebound from a lackluster start that threatened to pull down year-end box office projections beyond their already-diminished expectations, adding to a series of surprise summer successes that have so far included Bad Boys: Ride or Die and A Quiet Place: Day One.

In addition to Ramos, who portrays Javi in the film, the film also stars Glenn Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones.

Nanpa Básico Signs Record Deal with Sony Music’s 5020 Records

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Tom Castaneda

Nanpa Básico has a new recording contract…

The 31-year-old Colombian hitmaker has signed a record deal with 5020 Records.

Born Francisco David Rosero Serna, the singer-songwriter from Medellín, Colombia has made a name for himself due to his socially conscious, raw lyrics and a signature style that blends hip-hop with reggae and regional influences.

His latest album, HECHO M13RD4, includes collaborations with Ryan Castro, Gera MX and Santa Fe Klan.

“Joining 5020 Records is an important milestone in my career. This collaboration will allow me to reach even more fans and take my music to new heights,” Básico said in a statement. “I am excited about the future and the creative possibilities that this partnership brings.”

Sony Music recently launched 5020 Records out of Miami with a roster that includes Christina Aguilera, Kany García, Nathy Peluso and Residente.

Básico had previously been releasing his music via his own self-titled imprint.

“We are thrilled to welcome Nanpa Básico to the family,” added Rafa Arcaute, co-president of 5020 Records. “His unique voice and powerful storytelling resonate with audiences around the world, and we look forward to supporting his artistic vision and helping him achieve even greater success.”

“Having Nanpa Básico in our roster reinforces our mission to expand the possibilities for Latin music exponents who, like him, are committed to excellence and the values of our culture,” added Bruno Duarte, 5020 Records co-president.

News of the deal comes on the heels of Básico’s upcoming Duelo Tour, which includes stops throughout Mexico, including Monterrey, Guadalajara and Mexico City.

Tony Revolori Signs with Verve for Representation

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Tom Castaneda

Tony Revolori has new representation…

The 28-year-old Guatemalan American actor has signed with Verve for representation.

Revolori made his breakthrough in Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel. He has since reunited with Anderson in The French Dispatch and Asteroid City.

He starred as Flash Thompson in Sony’s box office hit Spider-Man trilogy, directed by Jon Watts, and in the most recent installment of the Scream franchise opposite Jenna Ortega.

He voiced the ‘Parakeet’ in the English version of Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award-winning film The Boy and the Heron.

Next he’ll be seen opposite Matthew McConaughey in The Rivals of Amziah King directed by Andrew Patterson.

Latin Mafia Signs Exclusive Record Deal with Rimas Entertainment

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Tom Castaneda

Latin Mafia has a new deal…

The Mexican act – consisting of brothers Milton, Emilio and Mike de la Rosa – has signed an exclusive record deal with Rimas Entertainment.

They join the label that’s home to Latin music stars Bad Bunny, Eladio Carrión and Arcángel, among others.

News of the group’s signing comes after they secured slots in global music festivals, including their U.S. debut at Coachella, Sueños in Chicago and Summerfest in Milwaukee.

As independent artists, Latin Mafia has grown a dedicated pool of fans with only an eclectic handful of singles that gained traction on Spotify, where they boast nearly seven million monthly listeners.

Based in Mexico, the trio’s sound ranges from R&B, reggaeton and trap, to indie, pop, afrobeats and EDM.

Latin Mafia tells Variety their debut album, which is said to be released later this year, will be “very different” than their previous releases.

“We’re experimenting a lot and changing even more,” the group said jointly. “We could say that on the album everything starts from contrast — of saturation and noise, with the non-existent and almost barely perceptible; of the simple and the exaggerated, as well as the reasonable and the irrelevant.”

The group described signing a deal with Rimas as “synergetic,” adding that “we feel Rimas is a record label with a very young mentality.” They continued, “[Rimas] understands this industry is always changing and that today, the music industry stands for something totally different than it did [before].”

Junior Carabano, vice president of Rimas, said the signing was a “testament to our expansion in Mexico,” adding that the deal took a year to complete. The deal was said to have involved multiple bids from other major labels.

“This amazing achievement is the result of a year of hard work, and I am incredibly grateful to have made it a reality,” said Carbano. “This has been my biggest priority over the past 12 months, and signing Latin Mafia means a lot to me personally. We’re honored to welcome them and appreciate their trust in our work. We’re excited to embark on this adventure, giving them our best to bring their music to expansive new audiences in Mexico and around the world. I can’t wait to write their next chapter together and make history.”

Latin Mafia’s biggest songs include “Patadas de Ahogado,” “Flores,” “Julietota,” “Se Fue La Luz,” and “No Digas Nada.”

The band has already completed dates at Lollapalooza Argentina, Lollapalooza Chile, Costa Rica’s Picnic Festival, Colombia’s Estereo Picnic, Guatemala’s Empire Music Festival, and Justas Festival in Puerto Rico. They’re set to perform for Mexico’s Baja Beach Fest on August 10.

Sony Pictures Television Extends’s Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz’s Overall Development Deal

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Tom Castaneda

Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz is getting an extension…

Sony Pictures Television has extended the Latina comedy writer and showrunner’s overall deal, per Deadline.

Under the new two-year pact, Muñoz-Liebowitz will continue to develop scripted comedy series across cable and streaming as well as the possibility of exploring a drama, which is where she began her career.

Most recently, she served as showrunner of The Gordita Chronicles, created by Claudia Forestieri, which is currently streaming on Hulu and Tubi.

Before that, she was co-executive producer of the critically acclaimed comedy One Day at a Time for Sony Pictures Television and co-executive producer on the Max comedy anthology series Love Life, starring Anna Kendrick and William Jackson Harper.

She recently wrote and directed the short film Some of US Watch The Sunset, Too.

Muñoz-Liebowitz started her career as a writer on the Fox/NBC series Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Her other TV credits include co-executive producer on the Disney+ comedy Diary of a Future President for CBS Studios, supervising producer on the NBC comedy Abby’s for Universal Television, and supervising producer on TBS’ People of Earth with Greg Daniels and Warner Horizon. She has also developed for Hulu with Berlanti Prods./WBTV and CBS/CBS Studios.

Muñoz-Liebowitz is a graduate of USC’s School of Cinematic Arts and has a Masters in Producing from Columbia University School of the Arts. At Columbia, she developed and produced the short film Cigarette Candy, which won the Grand Jury Prize at SXSW.

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