JD Pardo to Star in Netflix’s Drama “Trinity”

JD Pardo has discovered the Holy Trinity

The 44-year-old Argentine & Salvadoran American Emmy-nominated actor and former Mayans M.C. star will be a series regular in Trinity, the new Netflix drama from showrunner, writer and executive producer Jed Mercurio.

JD Pardo,He joins the previously announced stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Richard Madden and Marcia Gay Harden.

The series follows a heroic female Naval Officer who becomes involved with the outwardly charismatic Secretary of Defense, only to discover he may be at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy.

Mbatha-Raw stars as Commander Katherine Decker, second-in-command on the USS Kansas, a nuclear submarine and one of the deadliest weapons on Earth. Madden portrays Secretary of Defense Webb Preston, who has a technology background that sets him apart from most politicians. Webb’s innovation and purpose are seen as a threat in more ways than one. Harden will play Margaret Vandenburg, the CEO and matriarch of her family’s business empire, guiding them to become a prominent family with political ties.

Pardo will play Tom Reyes, a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy.

Michael Cuesta will direct and executive produce the first and second episodes of the 20th Television-produced series.

Pardo recently recurred on ABC’s High Potential opposite Kaitlin Olson. Prior, he portrayed Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes for five seasons of Mayans MC, the hit Sons of Anarchy spinoff, created by Kurt Sutter and Elgin James.

Additionally, Pardo was also seen starring in Prime Video’s action-thriller series The Terminal List, alongside Chris Pratt, and in the reimagining of the 1989 MGM film Road House, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and directed by Doug Liman.

Tampa Bay Rays Slugger Junior Caminero to Compete in MLB’s Home Run Derby

Junior Caminero is ready to come out swinging…

The 22-year-old Dominican professional baseball infielder for the Tampa Bay Rays, who leads all American League third basemen in home runs, said Wednesday that he’ll take part in the Home Run Derby on Monday in Atlanta.

Junior Caminero“I’m going to put on a show. I’m going to try to put on a show just to give the fans the opportunity to get to know me, see my power,” Caminero said before Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Tigers. “Just being there with all those other [MLB] All-Stars, it’s going to be something very special.”

Caminero followed that up by hitting his 22nd home run of the season in the seventh inning of Wednesday’s game. He is batting .254 with 58 RBIs in 87 games this season.

He is the sixth contestant for the Home Run Derby, joining Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves, Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners, James Wood of the Washington Nationals, Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins and Oneil Cruz of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB still has to name two more contestants to fill out the field of eight sluggers.

Caminero was chosen as a replacement for the MLB All-Star Game earlier this week as a substitute for the Boston Red Sox‘s injured Alex Bregman.

Caminero will be the fourth Tampa Bay player to compete in the Home Run Derby, joining Evan Longoria (2008), Carlos Pena (2009) and Randy Arozarena (2023).

Mark Consuelos Fronting Four-Part Docuseries “Running with the Wolves” for ESPN

Mark Consuelos is running with the wolves

The 54-year-old half-Mexican Spanish-born actor and talk show host and his wife and Live with Kelly & Mark co-host Kelly Ripa are fronting Running with the Wolves, a four-part series for ESPN that will follow their entry into the high-stakes world of Italian soccer.

Mark ConsuelosConsuelos and Ripa bought Italian team Campobasso FC in 2022, and they’re now turning their investment into a television docuseries.

The series, which premieres on July 29, will follow Campobasso FC as they enter the 2025 campaign.

The team currently plays in Series C, the third tier of Italian soccer, after a few years of ownership and soccer challenges.

Mark Consuelos, Running with the WolvesThe series will stream on ESPN+ after episodes air on the linear network and will also be available on Hulu and Disney+ for bundle subscribers.

Running with the Wolves is a soccer story rooted in heart, determination, and never giving up,” said Consuelos and Ripa. “Campobasso FC represents the underdog that lives in all of us. Building the Campobasso FC project from the ground-up has been one of the wildest and most rewarding adventures we’ve ever taken on, and we can’t wait for new and longtime fans to join us for this ride. We are just getting started.”

J Balvin Extends Record for Most No. 1s on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart with “Rio”

J Balvin has extended his lead… 

The 40-year-old Colombian superstar has extended his unmatched record on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart, as “Rio” soars 11-1 on the July 12-dated list, becoming his 38th chart-topper, the most among all acts.

J Balvin“I am so incredibly happy,” Balvin tells Billboard. “Every single one of those 38 songs represents a huge milestone in my career. I can’t wait for the next ones.”

“Rio,” named after Balvin’s son, was issued on Jan. 24 via Sueños Globales/Capitol/ICLG.

It surges 11-1 in its 12th week in on the overall Latin Airplay ranking after a 57% increase in audience impressions, to 8.1 million, earned in the United States during the June 27-July 3 tracking week, according to Luminate.

“Balvin continues to redefine what global success looks like in Latin music,” Nir Seroussi, Executive VP of Interscope Capitol, tells Billboard. “His 38th No. 1 is more than a record — it’s a testament to his relentless creativity, cultural influence, and unwavering connection with fans around the world. We’re proud to stand beside an artist whose vision continues to push boundaries and shape the future of music.”

A significant portion of “Rio’s” audience growth is driven by four Univision stations: KVVF-FM (San Jose) leads, followed by KQMR-FM (Phoenix), KAMA-FM (Houston), and WVIV-FM (Chicago) rounding out the list.

“Rio” becomes the fourth song in 2025 to rise 10 or more positions on the chart to No. 1.

So far, Myke Towers’s “Otra Noche” claims the biggest jump to the summit this year. The song, which features Darell, climbed 12 rankings (13-1) in February. Meanwhile, Gerardo Coronel’s “No Se Dice” and Gloria Estefan’s “Raices” both hiked 11 and 10 slots, respectively, to No. 1 in May.

As “Rio” takes the lead on Latin Airplay, Balvin extends his record for the most No. 1s on the chart, with a 38th leader. Here’s a peak at those artists with the most No. 1s on the almost 31-year-old tally:

38, J Balvin
35, Ozuna
32, Enrique Iglesias
28, Bad Bunny
28, Daddy Yankee
24, Maluma
24, Shakira

“Rio” also jumps 3-1 on Latin Rhythm Airplay, where Balvin secures his record-extending 38 rulers.

Balvin performed “Rio” for the first time at the LVMH Charity Gala during the Paris Men’s Fashion Week 2025.

Pittsburgh Pirates Star Oneil Cruz to Compete in the MLB’s Home Run Derby

It’s batter up for Oneil Cruz. 

The 26-year-old Dominican professional baseball center fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who made headlines over the weekend for an inspiring high-speed throw, has accepted an invitation o compete in Monday’s Home Run Derby in Atlanta.

Oneil CruzCruz is the fifth player to commit to the competition, held one day before the MLB All-Star Game.

The others are Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves, Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners, James Wood of the Washington Nationals and Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins.

“I’m really, really happy just because that’s what I do,” Cruz said ahead of Tuesday night’s game at Kansas City. “I like to hit balls far. I think I’m going to enjoy it a lot.”

Cruz, 26, is known for having a powerful bat and regularly delivers some of the hardest-hit homers.

His home run May 25 at home against the Milwaukee Brewers had an exit velocity of 122.9 mph and was the hardest-hit homer in the 10-year Statcast era. 

But Cruz has never hit more than 21 in a season, and that was in 2024. He’s on track to set a high this year and has 15 in 80 games.

“They’ve been trying to get me in the Home Run Derby for the last couple years, but last year, I was coming back from an ankle injury and was not feeling that good at that time,” Cruz said. “But I’m in a good spot right now.”

Cruz has 55 career homers in 324 games with the Pirates.

Cruz will be the first Pittsburgh player to participate in the Derby since Josh Bell in 2019.

Other Pirates to be part of the event were Bobby Bonilla (1990), Barry Bonds (1992), Jason Bay (2005), Andrew McCutchen (2012) and Pedro Alvarez (2013).

“Oh, man, I can’t wait to see him hit down there,” Pirates manager Don Kelly said. “He’s going to make Atlanta look small after seeing him hit [batting practice] down there last year and the year before. Just really excited for him and the opportunity he’s got to go be a part of that.”

Overall, Cruz is batting just .203 this season but leads the National League with 28 steals.

Among the players to turn down an invite to the eight-player field are two-time champion Pete Alonso of the New York Mets, Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies and 2024 runner-up Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals.

Defending champion Teoscar Hernandez of the Los Angeles Dodgers recently turned down a spot as a consideration to nagging injuries.

Top power threats Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers also are expected to skip the event.

Apple TV+ Releases Trailer for Fourth & Final Season of Enrique Arrizon’s “Acapulco”

Enrique Arrizon is preparing for a sizzling season…

Apple TV+ has released the official trailer for the upcoming fourth and final season of Apple TV+’Acapulco, starring the Mexican actor.

Enrique Arrizon, AcapulcoThe trailer shows that the new season will be sizzling, as plot twists and beautiful scenery are revealed.

The comedy series, created by Austin Winsberg, Eduardo Cisneros and Jason Shuman, will premiere with two episodes on Wednesday, July 23, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through September 17.

In the trailer, Maximo Gallardo Ramos (Eugenio Derbez) reflects on the year 1986, when he was promoted to the Head of Operations of Las Colinas, a bright and colorful hotel in Acapulco. In the past timeline, Maximo (Arrizon) was told by the hotel’s co-owner, Alejandro Vera (Jaime Camil), that Las Colinas lost to Alma del Mar for the title of No. 1 hotel in Acapulco. Alejandro sets up a secret operation to learn what their competitor is doing that they aren’t.

The big reveal is a shocker! Don Pablo (Damián Alcázar), wearing an adorable peach linen ensemble, has not really retired. He is running Alma del Mar with the knowledge of how Las Colinas is run. Yes, he is cheating his friends!

With the threat of turning the resort into a timeshare and having to lay off everyone, Alejandro gets the crew ready for the fight of their lives—No. 1 or bust.

“Rebuilding a reputation is almost impossible, but you’d be surprised what you’re capable of when your back is against the wall,” adult Maximo tells Gustavo (Cristo Fernández) in the video.

One thing is certain: the Las Colinas team is not going out without a fight.

The cast also includes Fernando Carsa, Rafael Cebrián, Vanessa Bauche, Camila Perez, Carlos Corona, Chord Overstreet, Regina Reynoso, Jessica Collins and Regina Orozco.

In addition to returning guests Alcázar, Camil, and Fernández, Carolina Moreno, Keyla Monterroso Mejia and Omar Chaparro join the new season as recurring guest stars, and Jack McBrayer makes a special appearance.

Daniela Avanzini & Her KATSEYE Group Mates to Launch First-Ever Tour

Daniela Avanzini is hitting the road…

The 21-year-old Cuban & Venezuelan American singer/dancer and her KATSEYE group mates will be going on tour for the first time ever.

Daniela Avanzini, KATSEYEOn Tuesday, July 8, the girl group announced that members Daniela, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia and Yoonchae will embark on their first-ever tour.

Named the Beautiful Chaos Tour after their June EP of the same name, the trek will kick off on November 15 in Minneapolis before hitting cities across the United States through mid-December.

The monthlong run will also include one date in Toronto as well as one date in Mexico City.

Tickets will first become available at 9:00 am ET on Wednesday, July 9 with a Weverse presale, followed by an artist presale at 10:00 am local time the following day. A general onsale will go live Friday (July 11) at 10 a.m. local time.

“EYEKONS, the moment we’ve been dreaming of is finally here,” the band wrote in a joint statement on Instagram. “We are so excited to announce that our BEAUTIFUL CHAOS tour is officially coming to you … we can’t wait to go on this journey together.”

The announcement comes just a couple of days after the girl group scored its first-ever top 10 entry on the Billboard 200, with EP Beautiful Chaos debuting at No. 4 on the chart. Featuring singles “Gnarly” and “Gabriela,” the project sold 44,000 equivalent album units in its first week.

KATSEYE is also fresh off of the members’ collaboration with Toca Boca World. In an exclusive interview with Billboard about the partnership, they shared their hopes for a “‘Gnarly’ Summer’ in 2025, which Megan described as “not being afraid of being cringe … letting your intrusive thoughts win,” while Lara said it’s all about “being very wild — and a little bit messy.”

Here’s the list of KATSEYE tour dates:

Nov. 15 – Minneapolis – The Armory
Nov. 18 – Toronto, Ontario – The Theatre at Great Canadian Toronto
Nov. 19 – Boston – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Nov. 22 – New York City – The Theater at Madison Square Garden
Nov. 24 – Washington, D.C. – The Anthem
Nov. 26 – Atlanta – Coca-Cola Roxy
Nov. 29 – Sugar Land, Texas – Smart Financial Centre
Nov. 30 – Irving, Texas – The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory
Dec. 3 – Phoenix – Arizona Financial Theatre
Dec. 6 – San Francisco – The Theatre at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Dec. 9 – Seattle – WAMU Theater
Dec. 12 – Inglewood, Calif. – YouTube Theater
Dec. 16 –Mexico City, Mexico – Teatro Metrópolitan

Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Cam Norrie to Reach Semifinals at Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz is two wins away from a three-peat

The 22-year-old Spanish tennis star and two-time defending Wimbledon champion has reached the semifinals at the All England Club after beating unseeded Cam Norrie, the last British player in either singles bracket, 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday.

Carlos AlcarazAlcaraz extended his career-best winning streak to 23 matches — the longest tour-level win streak by any man 22 or younger since Juan Martin del Potro won 23 straight matches in 2008 from Stuttgart to the US Open as a 19-year-old. Alcaraz turned 22 in May.

Second-seeded Alcaraz, making his fifth main draw appearance, improved to 23-2 at Wimbledon; among men to debut in the Open era, only Bjorn Borg has more match wins in his first five appearances at the All England Club.

After Norrie held serve to open the match on Centre Court, Alcaraz took control by rattling off the next five games against the left-hander.

He blazed through the opening set in 28 minutes, many of the Centre Court seats still empty as fans sought refreshment after watching Aryna Sabalenka‘s 2-hour-and-54-minute quarterfinal victory.

Alcaraz never let Norrie into the match — facing only five break points and saving all of them. He compiled 39 winners and 13 aces to go with 26 unforced errors.

“To be able to play another semifinal here at Wimbledon is super special,” Alcaraz said in an on-court interview after finishing off his quarterfinal match in 1 hour, 39 minutes.

Alcaraz won 89% of his first-serve points against Norrie, the highest mark in any major match of his young career.

He will face No. 5 American Taylor Fritz for a spot in the final.

Alcaraz will have two days off before facing Fritz on Friday, owing to the All England Club schedule.

When asked how he would use the time, one fan in the crowd suggested he could return to Ibiza, the Balearic island where Alcaraz celebrated after winning his second consecutive French Open last month.

Alcaraz is looking to become the fourth man to win the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year multiple times. He would join Borg (3 times: 1978-80), Rod Laver (1962, 1969) and Rafael Nadal (2008, 2010).

Odette Annable to Star in Andrés Beltrán’s Psychological Horror Film “Anima”

Odette Annable is bringing the scares…

The 40-year-old Colombian & Cuban American actress will star in Anima, a psychological horror film written and directed by Colombia’s Andrés Beltrán.

Odette AnnableIn addition to the Supergirl actress, the cast will also include Allegra Leguizamo,, Tony Revolori and Andres Londono.

Production is underway now in Bogotá.

Anima follows Helena (Annable), a forensic medical investigator overwhelmed by grief after the death of her husband Richard (Londono). When she becomes obsessed with a disturbing new case, Helena starts to believe she can bring Richard back — unleashing a cascade of terrifying consequences.

Revolori plays Pablo, a key figure tied to the mystery that pulls Helena further into a spiral of obsession and horror. Leguizamo portrays Helena’s daughter, Julia.

“This is a deeply emotional and unsettling story—about grief, denial, and the terrifying cost of refusing to let go,” said Beltrán. “It’s been exciting to bring this vision to life with such a dedicated creative team.”

The project secured partial production and post-production financing from Notorious Productions Film Fund, which focuses on independent films with established talent and strong international distribution potential.

“From the very beginning, Anima stood out as something special,” said producer Cherubini, “genre storytelling that’s grounded in emotional truth. With this cast and Andrés at the helm, we’re building something haunting and memorable.”

Known for roles in The CW’s Supergirl and Matt Reeves’ Cloverfield, Annable has more recently been seen playing bartender Geri Broussard in The CW’s Walker, which ran for four seasons.

On the feature side, Beltrán most recently directed Quicksand, a horror thriller penned by Westworld‘s Matt Pitts, which marked his English-language debut. Prior to that helming the horror film Llanto Maldito (Tarumama) and crime thriller Malos Dias (Bad Days), he’s also worked on international series like Primate, The Marked Heart, Savage Rhythm and MalaYerba.

Edson Álvarez Helps Lead Mexico to Concacaf Gold Cup Title Against United States

Edson Álvarez helps Mexico say a-head of the United States for a 10th Concacaf Gold Cup title.

The 27-year-old Mexican professional footballer’s second-half header gave Mexico a 2-1 win over the United States and claim the title in a frenetic final at Houston’s NRG Stadium on Sunday night.

Edson ÁlvarezChris Richards opened the scoring for the U.S. in the 4th minute with a brilliant header that deflected off the crossbar and just made it over the goal line, but Raúl Jiménez tied it up before halftime with a clinical left-footed finish past U.S. keeper Matthew Freese into the upper left corner. 

After his goal, Jiménez paid tribute to Diogo Jota, his former teammate at Wolverhampton Wanderers who was killed along with his brother André Silva in a car crash Thursday.

With Mexico dominating possession and chances, Álvarez got on the end of a set piece and flicked the ball past Freese for the 2-1 lead. The goal was initially ruled out for offside, but after a video review the goal was given, sending the majority Mexico crowd into a frenzy.

Edson ÁlvarezPatrick Agyemang had a chance to tie the score two minutes into second-half stoppage time, but he didn’t make good contact on his short-range shot that was blocked by goalkeeper Luis Malagón.

“We’re disappointed obviously to not come away with a win,” U.S. captain Tim Ream said.

Asked what was missing in the game for the U.S., Ream added: “A little bit of calm in some moments. We started out really well and then, obviously, they get a spell in the game and the second part of that first half, just a little bit of that calmness when we won the ball to try to move them around a little bit more.”

Jiménez scored his 42nd international goal, third most in Mexican history, in the 27th minute to level the match. He burst past the defense and one-timed a pass from Marcel Ruiz, beating Freese from about 10 yards on a shot that might have nicked Ream.

“We came from behind and are leaving with the title,” Jiménez said. “It’s great and really important to clinch the crown a summer before the World Cup. It’s something we’ve been trying to do since the tournament began.”

A sellout crowd of 70,925 at NRG Stadium was about 70% pro-Mexico and booed U.S. players when they walked out for pregame warmups. Mexico dominated with 60% possession and had 12 corner kicks to none for the U.S.

This was the last competitive match for the U.S. and Mexico before co-hosting next year’s World Cup with Canada.

U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino used the same starting lineup against Mexico as he had in the Americans’ two previous knockout-round wins against Costa Rica and Guatemala.

Defending champion Mexico won its 10th Gold Cup title. The U.S. has won the Gold Cup seven times and Canada has lifted the trophy once. Sunday’s game was the eighth meeting between Mexico and the U.S. in the final.

“I’m speechless. We spent 35 days in intense training, away from our families, with the intention of winning. There’s certainly room for improvement, but we’re leaving happy and with our feet firmly on the ground,” midfielder Álvarez said. “When they first disallowed the goal, it was crazy. It threw me off balance, but I was really happy to see that it was valid.”

Missing many of its regular starters because of injuries, vacation and the Club World Cup, the No. 16 U.S managed five wins over relatively weak opponents and reached its first Gold Cup final since 2021. The meeting with 17th-ranked Mexico will be the last competitive match for both nations before they co-host next year’s World Cup along with Canada.

Pochettino used their absence to evaluate players who could push for starting jobs during the friendlies this fall and next spring, and Diego Luna, Agyemang and Freese emerged as contenders for World Cup roster spots.

The USMNT entered the Gold Cup with a four-game losing streak, its longest since 2007.