Alberto Iglesias Nominated for 2025 World Soundtrack Awards for Composing the Soundtrack to “The Room Next Door”

Posted on August 5, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Alberto Iglesias is celebrating a worldly recognition…

The 69-year-old Spanish Goya Award-winning composer. a four-time Academy Award nominee, is among the nominees for the 2025 World Soundtrack Awards.

Iglesias is nominated in the Film Composer of the Year category for his work on Pedro Almodovar’s The Room Next Door.

The nominations were announced by Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Academy on Tuesday, August 5.

Meanwhile, Gustavo Santaolalla is nominated alongside David Fleming in the Television Composer of the Year category for their work on season two of The Last of Us.

Winners will be announced on October 15 at the annual WSA Ceremony & Concert during Film Fest Gent, Belgium’s biggest international film festival.

Philip Glass and Michael Nyman are set to receive lifetime achievement awards.

Nominees for best original composition by a young composerare Neville Bharucha, Théo Cascio and Bongseob Kim.

The second wave of nominations – for discovery of the year, public choice award, game music award, and Belgian film composer of the year – will be announced on Sept. 4.

Here’s the full list of nominations in these first three categories:

Best Original Song
“Beautiful That Way” from The Last Showgirl – written by Andrew Wyatt, Lykke Li, Miley Cyrus; performed by Miley Cyrus, Andrew Wyatt, Matt Dunkley
“El Mal” from Emilia Pérez – written by Clément Ducol, Camille, Jacques Audiard; performed by Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón
“I Lied to You” from Sinners – written by Ludwig Göransson, Raphael Saadiq; performed by Miles Caton
“Never Too Late” from Elton John: Never Too Late – written by Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Andrew Watt, Bernie Taupin; performed by Elton John, Brandi Carlile
“Winter Coat” from Blitz – written by Nicholas Britell, Steve McQueen, Taura Stinson; performed by Nicholas Britell, Saoirse Ronan

Film Composer of the Year
Volker Bertelmann – Conclave; The Amateur
Daniel Blumberg – The Brutalist
Kris Bowers – The Wild Robot
Clément Ducol and Camille – Emilia Pérez
Alberto Iglesias – The Room Next Door
John Powell – How to Train Your Dragon

Television Composer of the Year
    Volker Bertelmann – The Day of the Jackal; Dune: Prophecy; The Count of Monte Cristo
David Fleming, Gustavo Santaolalla – The Last of Us (Season 2)
Ariel Marx – Dying for Sex
    Bear McCreary – The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Season 2)
Martin Phipps – Black Doves
    Theodore Shapiro – Severance (Season 2)

Mr. Pauer Signs with Sony Music Latin’s Electronic Label, Orianna

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Mr. Pauer has a new deal…

The 48-year-old Venezuelan Latin Grammy nominated artist/producer/DJ is teaming up with Orianna, Sony Music Latin’s electronic label, for the release of his upcoming studio album, Inevitable.

The set—marking Pauer’s fourth album following Soundtrack (2014), Orange (2015) and Fiera (2022) — is slated for release in the first quarter of 2024 as the first album to be launched under the Orianna banner.

Earlier this year, Orianna and Pauer launched “Pa’Onde Vamos” in collaboration with David Tort, Markem and Rayo.

“For me it’s a great step in my career to be able to work with a Latin electronic label like Orianna under the Sony Spain umbrella,” the Miami-based, Venezuelan DJ and producer tells Billboard. “This is the first time in my career that I have released an album with a label. I like independence but at this point in my career, I like to work more as a team and grow together with the same intention.”

The first single off Inevitable, a collaboration with Colombian artist Goyo called “Química,” which drops on Friday, November 3.

“We’ve known each other for over 20 years, even before ChocQuibTown was created. We’ve always had great respect for each other and the timing was right for our first collaboration,” Pauer says of his relationship with the 2023 Billboard Latin Women in Music Agent of Change recipient.

Created in the summer, “Química” is a dance-ready track that perfectly laces Goyo’s powerhouse vocals and Pauer’s tropi-pop fusions that include Venezuelan cumaco (drums), Colombian tambor alegre, and electronic beats.

“I am excited to have a team that supports, understands and dances to the rhythm of Mr. Pauer,” he notes. “Latin electronic music is in a good moment and it’s dominating globally.”

Madeleine Stowe to Star in “It” Prequel Series “Welcome to Derry”

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Madeleine Stowe is extending a welcome…

The 64-year-old half-Costa Rican actress will star in the Max Original series Welcome to Derry (working title).

The former Revenge star will appear opposite Stephen Rider, Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs in the series, which is a prequel to New Line’s hit Stephen King film franchise, It.

Stowe will have a recurring guest role while Rider is a series regular. Their parts are being kept under wraps in the series which expands on King’s It universe, particularly that laid out in Andy Muschietti’s It movies. He’ll direct several episodes in the series including the first.

Stowe also joins previously announced cast members Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk and James Remar.

Stowe’s long-running career includes such movies as The Two Jakes, Stakeout, The Last of the Mohicans, 12 Monkeys, Blink, Unlawful Entry, The General’s Daughter and We Were Soliders.

For 89 episodes, she played the wicked Victoria Grayson on ABC’s hit TV series Revenge, and stars on the Netflix series Soundtrack.

Welcome to Derry is produced by HBO Max and Warner Bros. Television.

Christina Milian to Star in an Alicia Keys-Produced Netflix Rom-Com

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Tom Castaneda

Christina Milian is returning to Netflix…

The 38-year-old Afro-Cuban American singer/actress will star in the Alicia Keys-produced untitled Netflix romantic comedy that explores the bonds of love and family.

Milian, who previously starred on the Netflix film Falling Inn Love and appeared on Netflix’s series Soundtrack, will star opposite Jay Pharoah, and Sinqua Walls will star in the film, which is being directed by Steven Tsuchida.

The script was co-written by Dana Schmalenberg and Rheeqrheeq Chainey. It centers around an aspiring pop star, Erica, who ends up as the entertainment at her ex-fiancé’s wedding after reluctantly taking a gig at a luxurious island resort while in the wake of a music career meltdown. She tries to keep their past relationship a secret from his bride-to-be Beverly, but Erica rediscovers her feelings for her ex, Jason, despite his brother Caleb’s attempts to keep them from falling back in love. The question soon becomes will Erica sing at Beverly’s wedding – or her own?

Filming will take place in Mauritius.

Milian, known for her hit singles “AM to PM,” “Dip It Low” and “Whatever U Want,” has previously starred in A Snow Globe Christmas and East Los High.

First Watch: Mars’ “It Will Rain” Video

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Tom Castaneda

It’s time for Bruno Mars to experience what Twilight fever’s all about…

The 25-year-old half Puerto Rican crooner’s video for the lead single from the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1 soundtrack is streaming now online.

Mars’ “It Will Rain” video isn’t necessarily a peek into the fourth installment of the international smash vampire movie franchise. Instead, with its soft-focus shots and faded lighting, it looks more like a commercial for Levi’s.

Some “Twilight Saga” footage of newlyweds Edward (Robert Pattinson) and Bella (Kristen Stewart) is featured briefly in the video, projected on a wall as Mars and his lover struggle through a break-up.

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Meanwhile, the 15-track “Breaking Dawn” soundtrack, which features the first Spanish-language song on any Twilight film soundtrack, is on sale now.

Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1 opens nationwide on November 18.

Breaking Ground? Twilight’s First Spanish Song

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Tom Castaneda

There’s a little sabor Latino on the soundtrack to The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1…

Along with part-Puerto Rican doo-wop singer Bruno Mars’ “It Will Rain,” the new album features a Spanish track written and performed by Argentinean actress/singer Mia Maestro, who plays the matriarch of the vegetarian Denali coven in the much-anticipated film.

The ballad “Llovera” is the only Spanish-language song to ever be featured on any of the Twilight soundtracks.

“It’s nice to know that millions of people who are going to go see this film are going to hear my song,” Maestro told Latina.com about the song. “It’s quite exciting!”

So how did the 33-year-old actress/singer—who starred opposite Jennifer Garner on ABC’s Alias—end up scoring the first Spanish song on the Twilight soundtracks ?

“I was working on my album while I was shooting the movie,” recalls Maestro. “Everyone was aware that I was finishing my record and [the film’s director] Bill Condon wanted to hear it. He did and he really loved it and he said he was going to see if there was any part in the film where he could find placement for it.”

Well, it appears he has… But Maestro can only hint at where in the movie it appears:

“A beautiful moment in the film—I can’t say which one, but I hope people will love it.”

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 soundtrack is available now.

Meanwhile, the film opens nationwide on November 18.

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