Carlos Vives to Perform Telemundo’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem at Billboard Latin Music Awards Alongside Emilia, Wisin & Xavi

Carlos Vives is preparing to get in the game earlier than planned…

The 64-year-old Colombian singer, songwriter and actor will join voices with Emilia, Wisin and Xavi to premiere Telemundo’s official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the upcoming Billboard Latin Music Awards, which will be presented live on Telemundo on Thursday, Oct. 23.

Carlos VivesTitled “Somos Más,” the track’s lyrics will “deliver a powerful message of unity, pride and global connection through fútbol, inviting fans to wear their team colors, raise their voices and celebrate together,” according to a press release.

“Telemundo’s World Cup anthem is more than a song – it’s a celebration,” said Telemundo’s EVP of primetime unscripted & specials Francisco Suarez in a statement. “By bringing together these artists from four vibrant Latin American countries, we’re showcasing the richness and diversity of Latino culture while delivering a powerful message of unity, peace, and joy.”

Telemundo will broadcast all 104 matches of next year’s World Cup live – 92 of them on Telemundo and 12 on Universo. Every match will stream live on Peacock and the Telemundo App.

“This anthem is a tribute to the global spirit of fútbol and the communities we serve,” said Joaquin Duro, EVP of sports at Telemundo. “As the exclusive Spanish-language home of the World Cup, we are committed to delivering the most authentic and relevant coverage of this historic tournament. ‘Somos Más’ is one of many efforts that will elevate the fan experience and bring audiences even closer to the game.”

Vives, Emilia, Wisin and Xavi will also, for the first time, speak about the making of the song and the importance of the World Cup during a conversation at Billboard’s Latin Music Week on October 22.

Frankie Quiñones to Guest Star on NBC’s “St. Denis Medical”

Frankie Quiñones is being admitted…

The Mexican American actor, comedian and creator of the viral exercise routines CHOLOFIT will guest star on the upcoming second season of NBC’s St. Denis Medical.

Frankie Quiñones Quiñones will play Leslie, a security guard at St. Denis Medical who is very aware of the ins and outs of the hospital gossip.

The mockumentary series series stars Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Alan Grier, Allison Tolman, Josh Lawson, Kahyun Kim, Mekki Leeper and Kaliko Kauahi.

The logline for the second season states, “After receiving a large private donation, hospital administrator Joyce (McLendon-Covey) bites off more than she can chew while her employees navigate staff shortages, office conflicts, and their own personal lives.”

St. Denis Medical Season 2 premieres on November 3 with back-to-back episodes starting at 8:00 pm ET. It will stream the next day on Peacock.

The series was created by Eric Ledgin and Justin Spitzer.

Ledgin serves as showrunner and executive producer. Spitzer, Simon Heuer, Ruben Fleischer, Bridget Kyle and Vicky Luu also executive produce. Universal Television is the studio.

Roberta Colindrez Joins Cast of Peacock’s “The Five Star Weekend”

Roberta Colindrez is packing for a luxury weekend…

The 39-year-old Mexican-American actor and writer has joined the cast of Peacock’s The Five Star Weekend in a recurring guest role.

Roberta ColindrezBekah Brunstetter created the project based on Elin Hilderbrand’s bestselling novel The Perfect Couple.

The Five-Star Weekend centers on Hollis Shaw (Jennifer Garner), a famed food influencer known for her delicious recipes, impeccable taste, and warm demeanor, who suffers a devastating loss. Unable to move forward, the death exposes the cracks in Hollis’s picture-perfect life — her strained marriage, her complicated relationship with her daughter, and her growing pursuit of validation from her followers.

To overcome grief and find herself again, Hollis gets the idea to host a weekend away at her house on Nantucket with three friends from different stages in her life: her childhood, her 20s, 30s, and one surprise fifth star. Set against a luxurious and coastal backdrop, they will mature in ways they could never imagine as boundaries are pushed and secrets are exposed.

Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Judy Greer and D’Arcy Carden also star.

Colindrez will play Sunny, a passionate tour guide in Nantucket with a connection to Brooke (Carden).

Brunstetter, Garner and Hilderbrand executive produce alongside series writer Beth Schacter, Sue Naegle, Ali Krug and Merri Howard.

Colindrez recently wrapped production on Siân Heder’s Being Heumann, about disability activist Judy Heumann, for Apple Studios. Earlier this year, she starred in Leslye Headland’s Broadway production Cult of Love.

Recent credits include Eric (Netflix), Cassandro (Amazon) and Prime Video’s A League of Their Own.

Colindrez originated the role of Joan in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Fun Home, partnering again with its author Alison Bechdel and Madeleine George for Dykes to Watch Out For (Audible).

She reunited with Sam Gold for The Public Theater’s production of Hamlet, starring Oscar Isaac. Other memorable collaborations on TV include Tanya Saracho on the Starz series Vida, Joey Soloway on the Prime Video series I Love Dick, David Simon for the HBO series The Deuce, and Lena Dunham for HBO’s Girls. 

“Love Island USA” Winner Amaya Espinal Signs with Gersh & Untitled Entertainment

Amaya Espinal is hoping to extend her 15 minutes of fame beyond the island.

The 25-year-old Dominican-American nurse from New York, the winner of Love Island USA, has signed with Gersh and Untitled Entertainment for representation in all areas.

Amaya Espinal,Amaya is coming off of winning Season 7 of the Peacock dating series alongside partner Bryan Arenales.

Known by her nickname as “Amaya Papaya,” the reigning Love Island queen became a fan favorite due to her authenticity and positivity.

The Islander entered the Fiji villa on Day 5 as a bombshell and quickly found herself in a love triangle between Ace Greene and Chelley Bissainthe.

During her time in the villa, some of the Islanders misunderstood Amaya’s effusiveness and genuineness in her attempts to find a connection. It was in the “Stand on Business” challenge when it finally clocked with viewers that Amaya was in the villa for the right reasons. This was also the moment when Bryan stepped up to defend Amaya and give insight into her loving and warm persona as a fellow Latino.

The challenge was a turning point for Amaya, and when she turned to Bryan to explore their connection, it ultimately led them to discover love and win the $100,000 prize.

Love Island USA has become a cultural phenomenon with Season 7 ranking as the #1 streaming reality title for five consecutive weeks. Over 40% of season 7’s audience are new viewers, and it has also seen Peacock’s biggest mobile audience ever for an entertainment series, with over 30% of usage occurring on mobile devices.

Amaya has amassed over 7.5 million followers across Instagram and TikTok, all while being in the Love Island USA villa and one of the few Islanders who didn’t have anyone handle her social media platforms while on the show.

Amaya’s next appearance will be at the Love Island USA Season 7 reunion, set to premiere on Monday, August 25 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Peacock.

Benicio del Toro’s “The Phoenician Scheme” Headed to Peacock on July 25

Benicio del Toro is bringing his schemin’ to Peacock.

Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme. starring the 58-year-old Puerto Rican Oscar-winning actor, will begin streaming on Peacock on Friday, July 25.

Benicio del ToroThat’s a 56-day theatrical window on par with the filmmaker’s previous Focus Features 2023 title Asteroid City‘s screen-to-Peacock premiere.

The Phoenician Scheme follows wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda (del Toro) who is on the run and wanted by myriad governments, the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists and determined assassins. In the midst of chaos he appoints his estranged and only daughter, a nun (Mia Threapleton), to be the sole heir of his estate. She also gets pulled into his globe trotting.

The film also stars Michael Cera, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Riz Ahmed, Mathieu Amalric, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Richard Ayoade, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis and Benedict Cumberbatch.

The Phoenician Scheme repped Anderson’s third movie with Focus Features after 2012’s Moonrise Kingdom and Asteroid City.

Following a 7 1/2 minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film FestivalThe Phoenician Scheme opened limited in NYC and LA during its first weekend to $560K (or $93,4K opening theater average, the highest year to date).

The film went wide in weekend 2 making $6.2M and finaling at $19.2M domestic, $37.4M worldwide.

This was slightly less than the filmmaker’s Asteroid City which posted a first weekend of $853K (or $142,2K opening theater average — the best of 2023) and had a second weekend of $9M with a final domestic of $28.1M, global of $53.8M.

Anderson won a Live Action Short Oscar last year for his Netflix short The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.

Carmelo Anthony Joining Roster of NBC Sports & Peacock’s NBA Coverage as a Studio Analyst

Carmelo Anthony is heading to the broadcast studio…

The 40-year-old Puerto Rico former professional basketball player is joining the roster at NBC Sports and Peacock as a studio analyst for the network’s revitalized NBA coverage.

Carmelo AnthonyAppearing Saturday on NBC Sports’ coverage of the Kentucky Derby, the 10x NBA All-Star announced that he’s expected to be in the studio one or more nights per week starting in October, reporting on the 2025-’26 season throughout the playoffs.

“A new chapter begins @NBAonNBC this fall,” wrote Anthony on X with a video teasing his new gig.

After more than two decades on other networks, NBA makes its return to NBC this fall. Anthony recalled the influence the network’s coverage had on him as a child.

“Watching the NBA on NBC growing up shaped my love for the game,” he said. “Now, I’m thrilled to join the NBC Sports family. I’ve always used my platform to help grow the game, and I’m excited to bring fans a fresh perspective as we usher in a new era of NBA coverage and programming.”

During Saturday’s broadcast, Anthony said he’s most excited to be “just building a team, getting back into a team-oriented aspect,” following the news that Jamal Crawford and Reggie Miller will join NBA on NBC game analysts. Mike Tirico and Noah Eagle will also serve as play-by-play analysts.

“Talking the game, speaking the game, figuring out what’s the ‘why’ on what a lot of people are doing, what a lot of players are doing in the game,” added Anthony. “The game within the game, I think, needs to be talked about.”

Anthony, who was drafted as the Denver Nuggets’ first-round pick in 2003, ended his 19-season NBA career in 2022 with the Los Angeles Lakers. Since retiring, he’s gone on to discuss the league on his 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony podcast.

Edward James Olmos to Appear in Peacock’s South Florida-Set Crime Drama “M.I.A.”

Edward James Olmos is missing in action

The 78-year-old Mexican-American actor, director, producer, writer and activist has joined the cast of Peacock‘s upcoming South Florida-set crime drama M.I.A.

Edward James Olmos Olmos is among a roster of guest stars that includes Billy Burke and Sônia Braga.

Meanwhile, Alberto Guerra has landed a series regular role.

They join previously announced series regulars Shannon Gisela, Brittany Adebumola, Dylan Jackson, Maurice Compte, Danay Garcia, Cary Elwes, Gerardo Celasco and Marta Milans.

In M.I.A., from Bill Dubuque, running drugs is a family affair for Etta Tiger Jonze (Gisela). But when the family business is threatened, she is thrust into a life she never expected, forcing her to use her wits to survive as she navigates Miami’s criminal underground.

MIA is the airport code for Miami. The SoFla area consists of Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.

The series comes from studio MRC, with Karen Campbell serving as executive producer and showrunner. Alethea Jones will direct and executive produce. Dubuque will write Episode 101 and executive produce alongside Campbell and Jones, who will also direct.

Guerra, a 42-year-old Cuban actor, started his acting career in Telemundo‘s Vale todo. He also starred in Crime Diaries: The Candidate, Narcos: Mexico and Griselda.

Olmos’ credits include Stand and Deliver, which earned him an Oscar nod, Selena, American Me and Battlestar Galactica,

Braga, a 74-year-old Brazilian actress, is known in the English-speaking world for her Golden Globe Award–nominated performances in Kiss of the Spider Woman and Moon over Parador.

Natti Natasha to Receive Unstoppable Artist Award at Billboard Latin Women in Music Event

Natti Natasha is about to get her flowers…

The 38-year-old Dominican singer, songwriter, and composer will be honored at the third annual Billboard Latin Women in Music event, Billboard and Telemundo have announced.

Natti NatashaNatti Natasha is part of a roster of new honorees that includes Ha*Ash and Belinda.

The artists join Olga Tañón, Chiquis and Anitta, who were previously announced as honorees for this year.

Hosted by Mexican star Ana Bárbara, the two-hour ceremony will air live exclusively on Telemundo on April 24 at 9:00 pm ET and will celebrate “groundbreaking women shaping the future of Latin music,” according to a press statement.

The show will also stream on the Telemundo app, Universo and Peacock.

Natti Natasha will be honored with the Unstoppable Artist Award, a nod to her sustained influence in the music industry. Natti initially burst onto the Billboard charts when she earned her first No. 1 in 2012 as a featured artist on Don Omar’s hit “Dutty Love.” Since then, she has amassed 34 career entries on the overall Latin Airplay ranking, including 17 top 10 hits, 10 of which soared to No. 1.

On the album front, her debut studio project, Iluminatti, reached new heights in 2019, breaking into the top 10 on both the Top Latin Albums and Latin Rhythm Albums charts, with a peak at No. 3. More recently, her LP Natti Natasha en Amargue, produced by Romeo Santos, earned her a top 10 debut on the Tropical Albums chart.

Mexican American sister-duo Ha*Ash, comprised of Hanna and Ashley, will receive the Unbreakable Award, celebrating the collaboration between Latin women artists who have made an indelible impact on the music industry. Honored for their resilience, innovation and empowerment, Ha*Ash made an impressive debut in 2004, scoring their first top 10 hit on Latin Pop Airplay with “Estés Donde Estés,” which peaked at No. 9.

Over the years, they have proven their staying power, accumulating a total of 16 entries on the chart, four of which reached the top 10. The sisters recently made a notable comeback with “El Cielo Te Mandó Para Mí,” a standout track from Haashville, which reached a No. 7 high on Latin Pop Airplay. Currently, the duo is on their Haashville Tour across the U.S. and Canada.

Meanwhile, Belinda is set to be honored with the Evolution Award, a special honor that recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional growth, transformation, and innovation throughout their artistic journey, and an enduring impact and commitment to evolving their vision and voice. Belinda’s self-titled debut album catapulted her into the spotlight in 2003, earning her a first top 10 entry on a Billboard chart as the set reached a high of No. 6 on the Latin Pop Albums tally.

Since then, she’s had three additional top 10 albums, including Catarsis, which peaked at No. 2 in 2013. Showcasing versatility, Belinda has most recently dabbled in Regional Mexican music, specifically in corridos bélicos, collaborating with the likes of Natanael Cano, Tito Double P and Netón Vega.

Anitta will receive the Vanguard Award, Chiquis the Impact Award and Olga Tañón will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, with the remaining honors to be announced soon.

Aubrey Plaza to Appear in NBC’s Star-Studded Special “Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute”

Aubrey Plaza is preparing to help honor a late comedy legend…

The 40-year-old half-Puerto Rican actress and comedian will take part in an NBC special commemorating Joan Rivers, whose influence is still strong in the comedy world and pop culture at large more than a decade after her death

Aubrey PlazaThe star-studded special Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute will be broadcast on May 13 at 10:00 pm ET/PT, with an extended and uncensored version available the next day on Peacock, featuring today’s comedians putting their own topical spin on Rivers’ legendary cabinet of jokes.

The comedian passed away at the age 81 in 2014.

Filmed in November during the opening night of the 2024 New York Comedy Festival at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem, the special features appearances, musical bits and stand-up comedy from the likes of Rachel Brosnahan, Margaret Cho, Nikki Glaser, Tiffany Haddish, Chelsea Handler, Neil Patrick Harris, Bill Maher, Howie Mandel, Joel McHale, Tracy Morgan, Patton Oswalt, Plaza, Sarah Silverman, Melissa Rivers, Jean Smart and Rita Wilson.

“Given that I’m dead, I assume someone will finally decide to honor me. Well, it’s about time,” said the late Joan in a letter she left for daughter Melissa Rivers.

“This tribute is everything my mother would have wanted — hilarious, unfiltered and filled with people she respected (and roasted). And as usual, she was still the funniest person in the room,” added Melissa in her own statement. “It’s incredibly moving to see so many iconic comedians come together to celebrate her legacy, especially the women whose careers she helped make possible by breaking down so many doors. I know she’d be thrilled to see how far things have come, and she’d still have notes. This is more than a tribute. It’s a reminder of the trail she blazed and the joy she brought to so many.”

Benefitting the charity God’s Love We Deliver, for which Rivers served on the Board of Directors, the special is executive produced by Melissa Rivers, Chris Convy, Erich Bergen and David Jammy on behalf of Done + Dusted. Michael Matuza is co-executive producer.

“Saturday Night Live” Alum Fred Armisen to Appear on “SNL:50 The Anniversary Special”

Fred Armisen is returning to Studio 8H.

The 58-year-old half-Venezuelan American actor, comedian, musician, writer and former Saturday Night Live cast member will be appearing on SNL:50 The Anniversary Special.

Fred ArmisenArmisen is among a roster of SNL alums returning for the show’s 50th anniversary special.

He starred on the late-night sketch comedy and variety series from 2002 to 2013.

Some of Armisen’s iconic SNL characters include Garth and Manuel Ortiz. He’s also known for his impressions of Barack Obama, Steve Jobs, Ira Glass, Prince and Michael Bloomberg.

Other former/current cast members and guests set to appear on the show include

Adam Sandler, Amy Poehler, Andy Samberg, Chevy Chase, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Jason Sudeikis, Jimmy Fallon, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Wiig, Laraine Newman, Maya Rudolph, Molly Shannon, Pete Davidson, Seth Meyers, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Will Ferrell, Will Forte and more.

They join previously announced A-listers Adam Driver, Ayo Edebiri, Bad Bunny, Dave Chappelle, John Mulaney, Kim Kardashian, Martin Short, Miley Cyrus, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Pedro Pascal, Peyton Manning, Quinta Brunson, Robert De Niro, Sabrina Carpenter, Scarlett Johansson, Steve Martin, Tom Hanks and Woody Harrelson.

The live three-hour telecast from Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center is set for Sunday, February 16 at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT on NBC and simulcast on Peacock.

Ahead of Sunday’s special, Peacock will livestream the SNL50: The Homecoming Concert from Radio City Music Hall, hosted by Jimmy Fallon, on Friday, February, 14 at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT.

Executive produced by Lorne Michaels and Mark Ronson, the concert will include performances by Arcade Fire, Backstreet Boys, Bad Bunny, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, Chris Martin, David Byrne, DEVO, Eddie Vedder, Jack White, Jelly Roll, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Mumford & Sons, Post Malone, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Robyn, The B-52s, The Roots and more to be announced.

Saturday Night Live is produced in association with Broadway Video. The creator and executive producer is Lorne Michaels.