Jay Wheeler Earns First No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Airplay Chart with Morat-Collab “Sin Ti”

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It’s a special first for Jay Wheeler…

The 31-year-old Puerto Rican singer and songwriter has earned his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Airplay chart with “Sin Ti,” his collaboration with Morat.

Jay Wheeler

The track leaps from No. 4 to the top spot, earning the week’s Greatest Gainer honors, which recognize the song with the largest increase in audience impressions.

“Sin Ti” advances after a 56% gain across U.S. Latin pop radio, to 7.1 million, earned during the tracking period.

This marks Wheeler’s maiden No. 1.

Previously, the Puerto Rican came closest through “Extrañándote,” with wife Zhamira Zambrano, which peaked at No. 3 in 2024.

Colombian group Morat, meanwhile, claims its second chart-topper, four months since the pop band earned its first with “Me Toca a Mí,” with Camilo, in August.

The song flies 18-6 on other overall Latin Airplay chart, the highest rank for Wheeler since “Si Te Preguntan,” with Prince Royce and Nicky Jam, in 2022.

Ana de Armas Signs with William Morris Endeavor (WME)

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Ana de Armas has new representation…

The 37-year-old Spanish-Cuban actress has switched agencies, moving to William Morris Endeavor (WME) for representation.

Ana de Armas

de Armas became one of the film industry’s most sought-after actresses after her breakout with 2019’s Knives Out, which earned her a first Golden Globe nomination for her starring role opposite Daniel Craig.

Subsequently, de Armas landed her first Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her turn as Marilyn Monroe in Andrew Dominik’s Netflix film Blonde, also scoring a BAFTA nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role, a SAG nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role, and a Golden Globes nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama.

Additionally, she won the Hollywood Rising Star Award at the Deauville American Film Festival for the role.

Most recently, de Armas has been seen leading the John Wick spin-off Ballerina from Lionsgate.

Other recent credits include Ron Howard’s Eden, Blade Runner 2049, Bond film No Time to Die and Ghosted.

de Armas continues to be represented by Bailey Brand for endorsements, as well as by Grubman, Shire, Meiselas & Sacks and Wolf Kasteler.

Guillermo del Toro’s Special “Frankenstein: Crafting a Tale Eternal” Exhibit Heading to Los Angeles

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Guillermo del Toro’s eternal tale is heading to Hollywood.

The 61-year-old Mexican Oscar-winning filmmaker’s stunning exhibition Frankenstein: Crafting a Tale Eternal, based on his acclaimed film, will be heading directly to Los Angeles after its run in London.

Guillermo del Toro

The exhibit will run from January 5-11 at the NYA Studios West in Hollywood, and just in time for Oscar nomination voting.

del Toro’s Netflix film has been on a roll and just this week was shortlisted in six Oscar crafts categories, every single one for which it was eligible.

It also has been nominated for 11 Critics Choice Awards including Best Picture and Best Director, as well as for five Golden Globes including Motion Picture – Drama and Director.

Guillermo del Toro, Frankenstein Exhibit

David Fincher, George Lucas and Mellody Hobson are scheduled to host and moderate a screening with the filmmaking team on opening night of the L.A. exhibit, with additional programming to come.

The immersive exhibition will celebrate del Toro’s visionary storytelling and the craftsmanship of the Frankenstein team.

Diving into his elaborate filmmaking process, it will showcase a collection of props, artwork, costumes and Tiffany & Co. jewelry featured in the film and rare books curated by the firm Peter Harrington to honor author Mary Shelley’s legacy.

“We have been anticipating bringing this exhibition from London to Los Angeles. I believe it to be revelatory,” del Toro tells Deadline. “With Frankenstein, we wanted to test the limits of every craft in movie-making — handmade sets, miniatures, wardrobe and cinematography, just to name a few — and this exhibit is a celebration of those traditions. It is an honor to invite everyone to take a closer look at how our crafts team and I have meticulously and exhaustively labored to bring Mary Shelley’s world to life in what we hope is an eloquent, operatic way.”

Free tickets to tour the exhibit will be available for select dates.

Feid Earns 12th No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart with “Se Lo Juro Mor”

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Feid is back atop the Billboard charts…

The 33-year-old Colombian singer, songwriter and record producer has added a 12th No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart as “Se Lo Juro Mor” jumps 3-1 on the chart dated December 20.

Feid

“Se Lo Juro Mor” – and its music video – debuted on August 20 via Universal Music Latino/UMLE.

Produced by Medellín, Colombia-based producer and engineer Wain, the song became the highlight of Feid’s 33rd birthday celebration, when the Colombian took over Tokyo’s vibrant Shibuya commercial center, where more than 500 fans attended, all dressed in his signature green.

“Se Lo Juro Mor” leaps 3-1 on the December 5-11 tracking week, fueled by 9.1 million audience impressions in the United States, as reported by Luminate. That’s a 22% surge from the previous week, during which the song garnered 7.4 million impressions.

The new chart-topper brings Feid his 12th No. 1 on Latin Airplay, just three weeks after he claimed his first chart leader through a Karol G collab with her single “Verano Rosa,” one of 15 tracks on her No. 1 album Tropicoqueta.

With this achievement, Feid ties Daddy Yankee and Rauw Alejandro for the sixth-most No. 1s among all acts on Latin Airplay in the 2020s decade, when the Colombian secured his first champ through “Porfa,” with J Balvin, Maluma, Nicky Jam, Sech and Justin Quiles, in August 2020.

Here is that list of winners:

Bad Bunny, 23
J Balvin, 21
Ozuna, 19
Myke Towers, 16
Karol G, 15
Daddy Yankee, 12
Feid, 12
Rauw Alejandro, 12
Maluma, 11
Shakira, 10

CBS to Broadcast Christina Aguilera’s Holiday Special, “Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris”

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Christina Aguilera is spreading holiday cheer with a little help from CBS.

The network will air Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris, a new holiday special from the the 44-year-old half-Ecuadorian American Grammy-winning pop star.

Christina Aguilera

It marks the 25th anniversary of her holiday album My Kind of Christmas.

The special will air on Monday, December 22 at 9 p.m.

It follows a two-night theatrical run; it debuted in theaters on December 14 with more showings on December 21 and is accompanied by a special live performance album, Christmas in Paris.

Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris was filmed in front of a small audience above the Musée du Quai Branly, with Aguilera performing holiday classics and her other hits against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, fashioned into a Christmas tree. It features special guests Sheila E. and Yseult, with Aguilera also sharing her thoughts on love, motherhood and her career.

The special is produced by Vertigo Live in association with Roc Nation. Sam Wrench directs and exec produces via his Next of Kin banner, which he launched in partnership with EverWonder Studio.

On CBS’ schedule, it will follow the second part of the Everybody Loves Raymond 30th Anniversary reunion, which airs at 8:00 pm that night.

Kirstin Maldonado & Pentatonix Earn First No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart with Frank Sinatra-Collaboration “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm”

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Kirstin Maldonado has earned a special first on the Billboard charts.

The 33-year-old Spanish & Mexican American Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and her Pentatonix group mates’ Frank Sinatra collaboration, “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” is the new No. 1 song on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart, surging four spots to the top of the list dated December 20.

Kirstin Maldonado & Pentatonix

The carol, from Pentatonix’s new album, Christmas in the City, marks Pentatonix’s first No. 1 on Adult Contemporary — or any Billboard airplay chart.

Sinatra, who died in 1998, adds his seventh Adult Contemporary No. 1 — and first since the chart dated September 30, 1967, when “The World We Knew (Over and Over)” wrapped a five-week reign. He linked five No. 1s in a row, with that single following “Somethin’ Stupid” with daughter Nancy, “That’s Life,” “Summer Wind” and “Strangers in the Night.” He first led with “It Was a Very Good Year” in February 1966.

For “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” the Frank Sinatra Estate allowed Pentatonix to mix its vocals with a previously unreleased vocal take of Sinatra singing the Irving Berlin-penned classic.

“Frank Sinatra is truly the blueprint for vocalists,” Pentatonix’s Scott Hoying tells Billboard. “Being connected to his music is beyond an honor, and we feel endless gratitude for this mind-blowing opportunity. We hope to make the Sinatra family proud and truly honor his culture-altering legacy.”

The Chairman of the Board ends the longest break between Adult Contemporary No. 1s: 58 years, two months and three weeks. He also claims the longest span of ruling the chart: 59 years, 10 months and two weeks, dating to the first week at No. 1 for “It Was a Very Good Year.” Plus, he boasts the longest span of appearing on the list overall: 64 years and five months, as he placed on the inaugural edition dated July 17, 1961.

Sinatra bookends Billboard chart archives, as he sang on the No. 1 song — “I’ll Never Smile Again,” billed as by Tommy Dorsey — on the first nationwide sales chart, the National List of Best Selling Retail Records, published in the July 27, 1940, issue.

Juanpa Zurita’s Docu-Reality Series “The Worst Trip Around the World” Renewed by Hulu & Disney+ for Second Season

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Juanpa Zurita is preparing for his next worst trip…

Hulu and Disney+ (internationally) have renewed their comedy docu-reality series The Worst Trip Around the World for a second season, with the 29-year-old Mexican internet personality, actor and model returning to host.

Juanpa Zurita

The 8-episode series follows Zurita as he attempts to circumnavigate the globe in a single-engine plane (with no bathroom) alongside record-breaking pilot Matt Guthmiller, inviting his influencer friends to join him in crazy and extreme adventures in each country he lands in.

His guests included Chinguamiga, Facundo, Lele Pons, Esen Alva, Daniela Rodrice, Jair Sánchez, Harold Azuara and Daniel Sosa.

Across the show’s first season, Zurita traveled to Las Vegas, Cuba, Costa Rica, Iceland, Morocco, Romania, Vietnam, and Japan.

Some of his adventures included exploring underground caves, handling crocodiles, being a part of a Viking battle re-enactment, and practicing Sumo wrestling.00:024:53

“Disney+ renewing a creator-produced show for season 2 confirms that we aren’t limited to just vertical videos. Our ideas can adapt to any shape, and it is Disney who’s betting on us now. Thanks for supporting every dream, even if it’s the worst ones,” Zurita said.

Destinations for Season 2: Alaska, Ireland, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Colombia, Riviera Maya, and Korea. Disney+ teases that a Season 1 guest returns to bring the adventure to a full-circle moment.

All episodes from the first season are available to stream on Disney+.

The Worst Trip Around the World is produced by Non Stop and Zurita’s ARCO Entertainment Media, with Zurita serving as executive producer.

Zurita is a content creator, host and producer whose career began on Vine, where he first gained international recognition before migrating to YouTube and later expanding his presence across all major social platforms, where he reaches more than 89 million followers worldwide.

His early success in short-form comedy and digital storytelling laid the foundation for an evolution into a multi-hyphenate career spanning long-form, premium content developed for streaming services.

He is the co-founder of ARCO Entertainment, a production company focused on unscripted, documentary, and narrative storytelling, with projects developed in collaboration with platforms including Disney+, Roku, Spotify and Prime Video.

Zurita is based in Mexico.

Ray Mendoza Signs with Underground for Representation

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Ray Mendoza has new representation.

The Latino former Navy SEAL turned award-winning filmmaker has signed with Underground for representation in all areas.

Ray Mendoza

Mendoza most recently teamed with Alex Garland to write and direct Warfare, an unflinching action drama inspired by his own combat experiences during his deployment to Iraq.

Released in April, the film has been praised for its visceral realism and emotional authenticity, marking Mendoza as a defining new voice in the military and action filmmaking space.

On the episodic side, Mendoza has worked on The Terminal List: Dark Wolf for Prime Video.

Born and raised in the U.S., Mendoza’s path to filmmaking was unconventional. Before making his way in Hollywood, he deployed multiple times in service of the United States as a Navy SEAL. His military background has shaped not only his filmmaking aesthetic but also his commitment to telling human-forward stories rooted in truth, adversity, and honor. He started out in show business by consulting for film and television productions before stepping behind the camera himself.

Underground is a Beverly Hills–based management and production company representing a roster of award-winning actors, writers, and directors.

On the production side, they are best known for series such as Snowfall, which ran on FX for six seasons, and the Snowfall spinoff, for which they recently shot the pilot. They are currently in production on Strip Law at Netflix.

Mariah Carey Reclaims Record for Longest Reign on Billboard Hot 100 Chart with “All I Want for Christmas is You”

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Mariah Carey is breaking records…

The 56-year-old half-Venezuelan American Grammy-winning singer’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” achieves a record-breaking 20th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, rewriting the mark for the longest reign over the chart’s 67-year history.

Mariah Carey

The song, originally released in 1994, surpasses the No. 1 runs of two hits that led the Hot 100 over one release cycle each: Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” in 2024, and Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road,” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, in 2019.

Carey claims the Hot 100’s No. 1 longevity record for a second time — In 1995-96, her and Boyz II Men’s “One Sweet Day” dominated for 16 weeks, a mark that stood on its own for more than 23 years, until it was tied by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito,” featuring Justin Bieber, in 2017, and then passed by “Old Town Road.” (She, thus, breaks the record with a song released before “One Sweet Day.”)

Plus, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” logs its 77th week on the Hot 100, tying Dua Lipa’s “Levitating” as the longest-charted title ever by a woman artist.

A week earlier, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” returned to No. 1 on the Hot 100 to lead in a record-extending seventh holiday season. It arrived on Carey’s album Merry Christmas in November 1994 and, as streaming has grown and holiday music has become more prominent on streaming services’ playlists, it hit the top 10 for the first time in December 2017 and the top five for the first time in the 2018 holiday season. It led at last, prior to the past two weeks, over the holidays in 2019 (for three weeks), 2020 (two), 2021 (three), 2022 (four), 2023 (two) and 2024 (four). (Older holiday songs are eligible to appear on the chart each season.)

“All I Want for Christmas Is You” became Carey’s 19th Hot 100 No. 1, the most among soloists and one away from the Beatles’ overall record 20. It also made Carey the first artist to have ranked at No. 1 on the chart in four distinct decades (1990s, 2000s, ‘10s and ‘20s).

Fernando Mendoza Becomes First Heisman Trophy Winner of Cuban Descent

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Fernando Mendoza is celebrating a historic win…

The 22-year-old Cuban American college football player, the quarterback for the Indiana Hoosiers was announced as the 91st winner of the Heisman Memorial Trophy during ABC’s 2025 Heisman Trophy on Saturday, December 13,

Fernando Mendoza

Mendoza, who received 2,362 points, including 643 first-place votes, becomes the first college football player of Cuban descent to claim the Heisman and only the third Latino winner in the award’s history.

Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia, who is of Spanish and Mexican descent, finished second with 1,435 points and 189 first-place votes.

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love was third with 719 points and 46 first-place votes and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin was fourth with 432 points and eight first-place votes.

Mendoza, a redshirt junior, is Indiana’s first Heisman winner. Indiana’s previous highest finisher was 1989 runner-up Anthony Thompson.

The 6-foot-5, 225-pounder from Miami, Fla., is the 2025 Big Ten Offensive Player and Quarterback of the Year and an All-Big Ten first-team quarterback who led Indiana to a 2025 Big Ten Championship victory over Ohio State and a No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff.

Mendoza, in his first year at Indiana after transferring from California, led the Hoosiers to a 13-0 record and the program’s first-ever No. 1 ranking.

He completed 226-of-316 passes for 2,980 yards and a nation-leading 33 TD passes while rushing for 240 yards and another six scores.

He is second nationally in total touchdowns accounted for (39) and in quarterback rating (181.39) and is sixth in completion percentage (71.5). Mendoza’s 33 TD passes are a school season record as are his five games this season with four or more scoring passes.

He threw for a season-high 332 yards and four scores in a win over Michigan State. He completed better than 85% of his passes four times this year and threw at least one TD pass in each game outside of the season-opener.

Mendoza was named the AP Player of the Year earlier this week and also won the Maxwell, Walter Camp and Davey O’Brien Awards.

Mendoza, whose passer rating of 181.39 is 10th-best among Heisman winners, is the seventh player in the last nine years to win the award after transferring and the fourth in a row. He is the sixth Heisman winner to hail from Florida and the second in a row. He is the first winner from a current Big Ten team since USC’s Caleb Williams in 2022.

Mendoza, who earned his undergraduate business degree in Berkeley last year and is pursuing a Master’s at Indiana, is the 39th quarterback to win the award. He is only the second Heisman winner to wear No. 15, following Tim Tebow (2007).

Pavia is Vanderbilt’s highest finisher ever. The next highest came in the third year of the award when Commodore All-American center Carl Hinkle finished seventh in 1937.

Love is Notre Dame’s highest finisher in the Heisman voting since Manti Te’o was the 2012 runner-up. Sayin is Ohio State’s highest finisher since 2023 when Marvin Harrison Jr. was fourth.

The 2025 Heisman Trophy ballots went out to 930 electors, which includes 870 members of the media, 59 living Heisman winners and one overall fan vote. All ballots were submitted electronically to the independent accountants at Deloitte.

Rounding out the top 10 finishers were fifth-place Texas Tech senior linebacker Jacob Rodriguez, sixth-place Ohio State sophomore wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, seventh-place Georgia junior quarterback Gunner Stockton, eighth-place Mississippi senior quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, ninth-place Ohio State junior safety Caleb Downs and 10th-place Georgia Tech senior quarterback Haynes King.