Former Mexican First Lady Angélica Rivera Returning to Acting in Vix’s New Series “Con Esa Misma Mirada”

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Angélica Rivera has the same look about her…

The 55-year-old Mexican singer, model and telenovela actress, who was the First Lady of Mexico from 2012 to 2018, is returning to acting with a starring role in Vix‘s new series Con Esa Misma Mirada.

Angélica Rivera, After 17 years since her last acting role, Rivera returns to TelevisaUnivision to star in a new adaptation of the Colombian soap Señora Isabel.

“With all my heart,” Rivera posted on Instagram along with a new series teaser.

Con Esa Misma Mirada is based on Bernardo Romero Pereiro’s story about a woman in her fifties who her husband abandons after having an affair with a younger woman. As she copes with the loss of her marriage, she meets a younger man who gives her hope of feeling loved again.

The story became a phenomenon in México when TV Azteca and Argos adapted it in 1997 with the title Mirada de Mujer.

It has since been adapted numerous times. Telemundo made its remake in 2007 as Victoria, starring Victoria Ruffo, and TelevisaUnivision adapted it in 2021 as Si Nos Dejan .

The most recent adaptation was by Colombia’s RCN in 2023 with the telenovela Ana de Nadie.

Rivera is a well-known actress in México having starred in titles like Dulce Desafío, Simplemente María, Mi Pequeña Soledad and La Pícara Soñadora.

In 1991, she starred in Alcanzar Una Estrella II, in which she co-starred with Ricky Martin

Her biggest hit came in 1995 when she starred in La Dueña as Regina Villareal. The telenovela was a massive hit in México, and she named one of her daughters after her fictional character.

Rivera’s last acting role was in 2007’s Destilando Amor, where she played Gaviota. The character was so popular that Mexican media refers to Rivera as Gaviota.

In 2010, she married State of México Governor Enrique Peña Nieto, and that same year, she retired from acting. Nieto became president of México in 2012, and Rivera took on the responsibilities of First Lady of México. Rivera and Nieto divorced in 2019, shortly after his presidential term ended.

Rivera had been courted to return to television, but she didn’t accept until this project with Vix.

Bruno Mars Logs Fifth Week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Global Charts with ROSÉ-Collaboration “APT.”

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It’s five in a row for Bruno Mars.

The 39-year-old part-Puerto Rican Grammy-winning singer’s collaboration with ROSÉ, “APT.,” tops both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts for a fifth week.

 

The song debuted as the stars’ second leader on each list.

“APT.,” released October 18, rules the Global 200 for a fifth week with 132.7 million streams (down 9% week-over-week) and 13,000 sold (down 3%) worldwide November 15-21.=

The duet debuted with 224.5 million global streams and logged 207.5 million in its second frame, becoming the first title since the chart started to have drawn at least 200 million streams globally in multiple weeks.

“APT.” also now claims five of the top six streaming weeks on the Global 200 among songs released in 2024:

224.5 million, “APT.,” ROSÉ & Bruno Mars, Nov. 2
207.5 million, “APT.,” Nov. 9
176.8 million, “Fortnight,” Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone, May 4
162.2 million, “APT.,” Nov. 16
146.4 million, “APT.,” Nov. 23
132.7 million, “APT.,” Nov. 30 

Lady Gaga and Mars’ “Die With a Smile” holds at No. 2 on the Global 200, following eight weeks at No. 1, the most for any song this year. It drew 114 million streams (down 4%) worldwide November 15-21 and has tallied over 100 million streams globally in each of the last 12 weeks, the longest such streak since the chart began.

“APT.” concurrently commands Global Excl. U.S. for a fifth week, with 117.4 million streams (down 9%) and 9,000 sold (down 4%) outside the U.S. Nov. 15-21.

“Die With a Smile” holds at No. 2 on Global Excl. U.S. following eight weeks at No. 1.

The Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts, which began in September 2020, rank songs based on streaming and sales activity culled from more than 200 territories around the world, as compiled by Luminate. The Global 200 is inclusive of worldwide data and the Global Excl. U.S. chart comprises data from territories excluding the United States. 

Chart ranks are based on a weighted formula incorporating official-only streams on both subscription and ad-supported tiers of audio and video music services, as well as download sales, the latter of which reflect purchases from full-service digital music retailers from around the world, with sales from direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites excluded from the charts’ calculations.

 

Bratz! Launching Historic Karol G Doll Based on Her 2023 Latin Grammys Look

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Karol G is getting all dolled up!

The 33-year-old Colombian Grammy-winning singer-songwriter is officially a Bratz! doll, the lifestyle and fashion doll brand has announced.Karol GFollowing Karol G‘s 2024 Latin Grammy win for best urban music album, the brand celebrated for its bold self-expression transformed her 2023 Latin Grammy look into a Bratz-inspired version.

The Bratz x Karol G Collector Doll marks Bratz’s first collaboration with a musical artist.

The doll will be available for preorder globally starting December 3, 2024. It will be sold online and in stores in the U.S. (priced at $50 USD), as well as in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile and Spain.

“I can’t believe I’m celebrating another significant milestone in my career with my very first doll — and I’m incredibly proud that it’s with Bratz, a brand I’ve always been a superfan of since childhood!” said Karol G in a statement. “It’s surreal to think that just over a year ago, I was celebrating my first Latin Grammy win, and now I have the chance to share a doll inspired by that pivotal moment in my career. Bratz are “Bichotas” in their own right — they’re independent, bold and powerful trendsetters who have been part of our lives since the early 2000s. This collaboration is a true labor of love and a celebration for fans across Latin America and beyond.”

Karol G x Bratz! DollThe Bratz x Karol G doll’s fashion is inspired by the stunning rose gold dress that the artist wore at the 2023 Latin Grammys, celebrating her remarkable life and achievements. The doll includes a second outfit based on Karol’s real-life merchandise, featuring a “Bichota” season tee, along with fun accessories like mini awards and a hyperrealistic replica of a Karol G LP.

The doll’s custom packaging showcases illustrations of Karol G in the iconic Bratz style, complete with an iridescent barbed wire display.

Edward James Olmos to Guest Star in Final Episode of CBS’ Long-Running Series “Blue Bloods”

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Edward James Olmos is feelin’ blue (bloods)…

The 77-year-old Mexican-American Oscar-nominated actor will be among the guest stars for the final episodes of CBS’ Blue Bloods.

Edward James OlmosThe American police procedural drama television series is ending after 14 seasons., with the series wrapping the remaining two episodes of the 18-episode season on Friday, December 6 and Friday, December 13.

Olmos will appear in the December 13 episode titled “End of Tour.” In the episode it’s all hands on deck for the Reagan family as they race to stop deadly mayhem in the city when the gangs of New York unite together to demand amnesty for the release of their imprisoned members and those awaiting trial

“End of Tour” is written by Siobhan Byrne O’Connor and Kevin Wade. Alex Zakrzewski directs.

Details of Olmos’ characters are being kept under wraps.

Both remaining episodes will air 10:00 pm ET/PT on CBS and stream on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs).

A retrospective special, Blue Bloods: Celebrating a Family Legacy, which will look back on 293 episodes of the beloved series, will precede the final two episodes and air on Friday, November 29 at 9:00 pm (also live and on-demand for Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs).

The police procedural drama has been airing on CBS since September 24, 2010. Its main characters are members of the fictional Reagan family, an American Irish-Catholic family in New York City with a history of work in law enforcement.

Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan and Will Estes star.

Rauw Alejandro’s “Cosa Nuestra” Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums & Latin Rhythm Albums Charts

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Rauw Alejandro has reached the summit… 

The 31-year-old Puerto Rican singer and rapper’s fifth studio album, Cosa Nuestra, debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums and Latin Rhythm Albums charts dated November 30.

Rauw AlejandroThe set also launches at No. 6 on the overall Billboard 200, marking his highest charting set, and first top 10, among five career entries. Plus, the complete set pours onto the Hot Latin Songs chart.

Cosa Nuestra was released Nov. 15 via Duars/Sony Music Latin. The 18-track effort, an amalgam of Latin rhythmic, salsa and pop songs, invites big names into the mix, with Pharrell Williams, Romeo Santos, Laura Pausini and Bad Bunny, while Timbaland is one of six producers on the James Brown-sampling “Sexxxmachine.”

The album earns Rauw Alejandro his second No. 1 – and seventh straight top 10 – on Top Latin Albums and Latin Rhythm Albums charts, after Vice Versa gave him a first No. 1 (21,000 equivalent album units earned in its first week in the U.S. in 2021, according to Luminate).

Cosa Nuestra launches with 67,000 equivalent album units in its first week ending November 21, the artist’s largest week by units earned. Of that sum, traditional album sales contribute 1,000, streaming activity comprises 66,000 units, while the remaining negligible number of units stem from track-equivalent album units.

One unit equals to one album sale, 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams for a song on the album.

Cosa Nuestra generated 66,000 in streaming equivalent album units in its first week, which equates to 87.7 million on-demand official streams of the set’s songs, marking the biggest streaming week for any Latin album in 2024. It surpasses the 87.5 million generated by the first full chart tracking week of Peso Pluma’s Éxodo (July 6 chart).

As Cosa Nuestra opens with 67,000 units, it yields the second largest weekly sum for a Latin album in 2024, after Kali Uchis’ Orquídeas opened at No. 1 on Top Latin Albums with 69,000 units.

Cosa Nuestra marks the third-highest charting Latin album on the overall Billboard 200 this year, following the debut frames of Kali Uchis’ Orquídeas (No. 2 in January) and Peso Pluma’s Éxodo (No. 5 in July). On the Billboard 200, Rauw Alejandro secures his highest charting performance among five career entries. Previously, the Puerto Rican reached a No. 17 high through Vice Versa in 2021.

As Cosa Nuestra arrives, the complete album pours onto the Hot Latin Songs chart, which combines streaming data, digital sales and radio airplay into its formula. Out of those, 15 songs debut while three re-enter the multi-metric tally, including leading single “Touching The Sky” at No. 38, after its previous No. 22 high in June.

The album also yields five top 10s debuts with “Que Pasaría…,” with Bad Bunny, leading the pack at No. 2. The latter is also the album’s most-streamed song for the week, with 12 million official U.S. streams, enough for a No. 25 start on the overall Streaming Songs chart and a subsequent No. 2 debut on Latin Streaming Songs. The song likewise becomes the most sold track of the week, with 1,000 downloads sold and a No. 1 debut on Latin Digital Song Sales.

Here’s the full review of those cuts:

No. 2, “Que Pasaría…,” with Bad Bunny (debut)
No. 3, “Khe?” with Romeo Santos (debut)
No. 6, “Tú Con Él” (debut)
No. 7, “Se Fue,” with Laura Pausini (debut)
No. 8, “Revolu,” with Feid (debut)
No. 11, “Déjame Entrar” (re-entry)
No. 12, “Ni Me Conozco” (debut)
No. 14, “Baja Pa’ Acé,” with Alexis y Fido (debut)
No. 15, “Committed,” with Pharrell Williams (debut)
No. 16, “Espresso Martini,” with Marconi Impara & Yan Block (debut)
No. 18, “Amar de Nuevo” (debut)
No. 20, “Cosa Nuestra” (debut)
No. 24, “Mil Mujeres” (debut)
No. 26, “IL Capo”
No. 29, “2:12 AM,” with Latin Mafia
No. 30, “Pasaporte,” with Mr. Naisgai (re-entry)
No. 38, “Touching The Sky” (re-entry)
No. 40, “Sexxxmachine”

While “Que Pasaría…,” with Bad Bunny, is the album’s most-sold and streamed track, “Tú Con Él,” a faithful rendition of Frankie Ruiz’s ‘80s gem, stretched globally as Rauw Alejandro performed the song at the Global Citizen Festival.

While the late salsa icon died in 1998, he scored a Billboard chart entry earlier in 2024. Victor Manuelle’s “Otra Noche Más” includes Ruiz’s vocals from his 1989 song “Deseándote,” and gave him featured artist billing. The track reached No. 3 on Tropical Airplay and a No. 15 on the overall Latin Airplay chart.

Chicano Batman’s Bardo Martinez Signs with Cosmica Artists

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Bardo Martinez has cosmic representation…

The Latino member of the Los Angeles-based psychedelic rock band Chicano Batman has signed a management deal with Cosmica Artists.

Bardo MartinezThe indie record label and company represents Latin talent from alternative genres across Los Angeles, Miami, Austin and Mexico City.

“Reaching our 20 year anniversary at Cosmica Artists is such a proud moment for me as I started this as a one person company, stuffing manilla envelopes with burned promo CDs, xeroxed bios and EPK’s,” Gil Gastelum, founder of Cosmica, tells Variety. “Our new signings usher in a new chapter for Cosmica Artists, as we begin to navigate the future with confidence and pride. Looking at distribution, marketing, publishing, sync, and touring partners future and present has us all ready for the next 20 years.”

Martinez will be represented by Cosmica as he focuses on a solo career — a new LP, Stones Throw Records, slated for release in 2025 — outside of his role as the lead songwriter and vocalist for Chicano Batman.

The rock band formed in 2008 with a fresh take on tropicália and indie-rock that led to five studio albums.

In recent weeks, the group announced they were going on an “indefinite hiatus.”

Other signings include American-Colombian rock band Divino Niño and Mexican singer-songwriter Arath Herce,

Carlos Bardem to Star in the Comedy Feature “Mis(s)chief”

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Carlos Bardem is getting into a little mischief…

The 61-year-old Spanish actor and writer will star opposite Konkona Sen Sharma in the comedy feature Mis(s)chief.

Carlos BardemThe project hails from U.K. and India-based production outfit Avani Films and is currently in development.

It has advanced to the second round at the 2025 Sundance Development Labs as a curated entry.

Mis(s)chief will follow a mother of two trying to succeed as a filmmaker while navigating a failing marriage, the odd bullet from a gangster she has unwittingly managed to annoy and the never-ending schedule of her children’s homework.

British filmmaker Peter Webber is on board as executive producer and Emmy-nominated casting director Nancy Bishop is assembling an international cast.

The film will be helmed by writer-director Anu Vaidyanathan, who noted, “Having witnessed life on both sides of the camera as an actor and a director, I am thrilled to have two legendary actors, Konkona and Carlos, to help me bring this story and these characters to life.”

Bardem, the brother of Javier Bardem, has previously starred in A pesar de todo, Assassin’s Creed and Che: Part Two.

Jessica Alba’s Lady Metalmark Entertainment Boards Swiss-Peruvian Film “Queens” as Executive Producer

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Jessica Alba has joined a royal project…

The 43-year-old half-Mexican American actress and Tracey Nyberg’s Lady Metalmark Entertainment has boarded Queens, Switzerland’s official selection for the international feature Oscar, as executive producer.

Jessica AlbaThe film follows two teenage sisters living in Peru in 1992 as the country slides into political unrest. They are about to leave with their mother to live in the U.S. but they need their father to sign consent papers — he’s been absent for years but now he decides to win back his two “queens.”

Abril Gjurinovic, Gonzalo Molina, Luana Vega and Jimena Lindo star. The film won the Audience Award at this year’s Locarno Film Festival and the Grand Prix in Generation Kplus at the Berlinale, after world premiering at the Sundance Film Festival.

Reynicke, who co-wrote the screenplay with Diego Vega Vidal, drew on her own experience of leaving Peru as a young girl during a period of political turmoil in the early 1990s. She now lives in Switzerland, and the film is a Swiss-Peruvian co-production.

The film is a great fit for actor, producer and businesswoman Alba, who founded the Honest Company. Her shingle Lady Metalmark Entertainment is committed to work with diverse artists and to champion female-driven, culturally diverse and Latino inspired stories.

“We are honored to join Klaudia Reynicke’s extraordinary film Queens as executive producers,” said Alba and Nyberg in a joint statement. “This powerful story illuminates the unshakable strength of a mother’s love and her relentless drive to create a better future for her children. Capturing stellar performances amidst the rugged beauty of Lima, Peru, Klaudia is a filmmaker of exceptional talent — something we are excited for audiences to discover as they laugh and cry alongside Elena and her daughters, with a story that will resonate long after the credits roll.”

“In Queens, I wanted to craft a film that was both personal and universal, a story about sisterhood, identity, migration and love,” said Reynicke.  “Jessica Alba understands these themes on an emotional level, which is why having her as an executive producer feels like a dream. With her passion and heritage guiding the film, Queens becomes more than just a story, it’s a tribute to the strength of families and the hope that carries us forward. I am equally thrilled that her partner, Tracey Nyberg, is joining us as an executive producer, bringing her expertise and dedication to amplify the impact of this story. This collaboration is a testament to the power of women supporting each other to tell stories that matter — stories about childhood, parenthood, resilience, and the strength we find in hope.”

Maluma Releases New Single “Cosas Pendientes”

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Maluma is back with new music…

The 30-year-old Colombian singer has released “Cosas Pendientes,” his first solo single since June.

MalumaIt serves as the first taste of a new musical era for Maluma.

Written by Maluma, Edgar Barrera, Keityn and Casta, “Cosas Pendientes” was released alongside a sultry and action-packed music video produced by Royalty Films.

In a press release, the single is described as Maluma’s first release showcasing his “+Pretty +Dirty era,” a nod to the luxurious visual world he launched in 2015.

“This new era is focused on amplifying the signature charm and raw energy of his work, while exploring new sonic and thematic layers that show growth without losing the essence of what made the original 2015 Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy era so captivating.”

The release of “Cosas Pendientes” is also meant to be a heartfelt nod to his day-one fans.

On Thursday, Maluma celebrated the release of the new single by driving a double decker bus around his hometown of Medellín, Colombia. He played the new single on speakers until a crowd eventually formed to sing-along to the freshly-released song.

The single follows his part in Karol G’s “+57” single that also featured Colombian acts J Balvin, Blessd, Feid and Ryan Castro.

Outside of the studio, Maluma recently unveiled his new athletic-wear brand, Remanence, with a fashion show in Medellín. As the owner and creative director of the line, Maluma touted the importance of eco-friendly fashion responsible practices, with all of his clothing having been designed entirely in Colombia using renewable energy.

Marta, Barbra Banda & Orlando Pride Teammates Celebrate Their First NWSL Championship

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It’s a prideful moment for Marta…

The 38-year-old Brazilian professional footballer and six-time world player of the year is celebrating her first-ever National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) championship after the Orlando Pride outlasted the Washington Spirit.

Marta, Orlando PrideMarta’s teammate Barbra Banda‘s goal stood up as the winner to lift Orlando to their first NWSL Championship in a 1-0 victory on Saturday at CPKC Stadium.

With the win, the Pride became the first team since 2019 to follow up winning the NWSL Shield (best regular-season team) with an NWSL Championship, and the third time it has ever happened.

Marta, who has been with the Pride since 2017, couldn’t contain her emotions with her first championship-winning season.

“I f—ing waited eight years for this moment,” she said during the trophy presentation. “[It’s] most special because it’s the first time my mom is in America.”

She added after the match: “Incredible moment. Playing the championship final, take this trophy home and share this moment with my mom, it’s something in my best dream, I [can’t] believe. … This moment, it’s so special for me.”

“This moment gave me so many answers. I’ve been in Orlando for so long and I see players come and leave. We had ups and downs. Some seasons we were OK but not good enough.

“I always ask myself what I’m looking for because I stay in Orlando. I was not satisfied with all of the other seasons. I feel like I don’t want to leave this place without doing something really big. … Tonight I had all the answers.”

Banda broke the deadlock in the 37th minute when she latched onto a ball played in behind by midfielder Angelina. Banda cut back inside onto her left foot and distanced herself from Spirit defender Esme Morgan to hit a left-footed shot that beat Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury.

The goal was Banda’s fourth of the playoffs, setting a new single postseason NWSL record, and earned her the Championship MVP award. She also scored in all three playoff games this postseason, which is a new league record.

“That was a great moment for me,” Banda said. “As that ball came for me, I don’t hesitate. I always want to take on the defenders, so I saw that opportunity and I had to put the ball into the back of the net. I saw the positioning of the goalkeeper, so it was great for me.”

“For us,” Marta quickly interjected, drawing a laugh from the room.

This year, the Pride set multiple records, including points in a season (60), wins (18), consecutive wins (eight) and games unbeaten to start the season (23).

“I wish I could say when I got here [in 2021], I believed this club was going to turn it around, but there were times where we were at rock bottom, and I couldn’t see any light,” Pride defender Kylie Strom said.

“So, to go from that place to where we are now, I have no words to describe it. It is incredible and we’re gonna keep going. We’re never going back.”

Orlando is the fourth team in league history to win in its first NWSL Championship appearance.

Washington appeared in two previous finals, winning the title in 2021.

The Pride’s championship is the first for an Orlando professional sports team. The team will be honored with a parade in downtown Orlando on Monday.