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Bono and the Edge took a shot at Spider-Man, Barry Manilow followed his muse to write about a singing group in Germany in the Thirties, and Cyndi Lauper rebooted her career by penning Kinky Boots. In the latest instance of a pop star venturing into musical theater, Gloria Estefan and her daughter, songwriter and singer Emily Estefan, announced today an in-the-works show about … a scrap-metal orchestra.

The upcoming musical Basura (Spanish for “garbage”) will feature original songs written by the Estefans and will tell the real-life tale of the Recycled Orchestra,...

The Leagues Cup is bringing the Mexican and American soccer leagues together for another year — and it got a star-studded team of musicians to sing its anthem. Rolling Stone can exclusively premiere the Emilio Estefan-produced “Nuestros Colores,” featuring vocals from Mexican star Christian Nodál, Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo, Panamanian ska band Los Rabanes, Colombian singer Gusi, and Emily Estefan.

“I continue to fulfill my wildest dreams thanks to music,” Nodál tells Rolling Stone. “When Emilio Estefan asked me if I wanted to be part of the official Leagues Cup anthem,...

José Andrés is a renowned name globally, as well as locally in Washington’s Dmv (District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia) area. Ambassadors, civil servants, businessmen, tourists, locals and celebrities — including Rob Reiner, Paris Hilton, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, LL Cool J, Billy Porter, bandleader Chucho Valdés, NBA pro Kyle Kuzma and NFL player Kevin Zeitler — have all dined at his restaurants in DC, of which there are 8 and all are within a walking distance of each other.

One of his most famous concepts is The Bazaar By José Andrés, which has locations in Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York and Washington. The latter sits inside the Waldorf Astoria Washington hotel — which opened in 2022 — and it’s a perfect match, as the chef and hotel management share the same ethos and values for diversity and inclusion.

Andrés originally was supposed to open his restaurant in what was then the Trump International Hotel.

Exclusive: Lissette Feliciano (Women Is Losers) is attached to write and direct On Your Feet, a feature adaptation of the same-name Broadway musical that’s in early development at Sony Pictures, Deadline has learned.

A jukebox musical that tells the inspiring true story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, two Cuban immigrants who launched themselves to international musical stardom from humble beginnings, On Your Feet will be produced by Gloria and Emilio Estefan, as well as John and Jordan Davis of Davis Entertainment, with John Fox exec producing.

Premiering in November 2015 at the Marquis Theatre on Broadway, where it ran for more than 750 performances, the show specifically hones in on Gloria’s Estefan’s trajectory from her early days in Miami to her breakthrough as the lead singer of the Miami Sound Machine — a crossover artist, blending Latin and pop music — and ultimately, her triumphant return to the stage after a near-fatal accident.

Since 2022, Shakira’s personal life has publicly unfolded like an engrossing telenovela that just won’t resolve. The saga began in June of that year, when the Grammy-winning Colombian superstar announced the end of her 11-year romance with the Catalan soccer player, and father of her two children, Gerard Piqué. Despite taking a civil tone in a press release issued that summer, she came firing back in 2023 with a tabloid-ready diss track, detailing their breakup (and Piqué’s infidelity) in excruciating detail: the electro-pop atomic bomb “Bzrp Music Sessions #53,”recorded...

Sofia Vergara dressed up in a gold dress at the U.S. premiere of Netflix’s Griselda in Miami on Tuesday.

Vergara, who plays the role of Griselda on the new Netflix series, wore a Laura Basci dress that was gold and strapless at the premiere. She added bangle bracelets and dangling earrings to go along with her gold dress.

The actress known for her role on the ABC hit show Modern Family, which ran for 11 seasons, was spotted with Emilio Estefan, husband of Latin pop star Gloria Estefan, during the event. Estefan wore glasses with red lenses, a white suit and black pants. Carolina Giraldo, also known as Karol G, who plays Carla in the series, attended the event as well, along with other co-stars.

Vergara plays the role of Griselda Blanco, a real-life Colombian drug cartel leader. This is one of her first projects since her divorce from Joe Manganiello last July.

The Hollywood Reporter celebrated Latin leaders across film, television and music at its inaugural Latin Power Event, held Wednesday afternoon at Soho Beach House in Miami. Created in conjunction with the release of THR’s Latin Power Issue, the event honored actress America Ferrera, who received the award for advocacy and representation; Cris Abrego, chairman of Banijay America Group and president and CEO of Endemol Shine Holdings and co-founder and CEO of Hypenate Media Group, who was recognized in the area of executive leadership; actor and restauranteur Danny Trejo, who was honored for entrepreneurship and philanthropy; and Emilio and Gloria Estefan, who received the award for lifetime achievement in the arts.

During a panel discussion moderated by Noticias Telemundo anchor Johana Suárez, honorees shared their experiences navigating the entertainment industry, with each paying respect to the Estefans, who were both born in Cuba and immigrated to the United States where they later met,...

Eight-time Grammy winner Gloria Estefan is writing the music and lyrics for an original stage musical called Five Notes about Paraguay’s Recycled Orchestra of Cateura, the singer announced today.

In an Instagram post, Estefan said she’s collaborating with her daughter Emily Estefan for the music, with the book written by playwright Karen Zacarías. Dear Evan Hansen director Michael Greif will direct Five Notes, according to Estefan.

Five Notes is inspired by the Orquesta De Reciclados De Cateura, also known as The Recycled Orchestra of Cateura or simply the Recycled Orchestra, an orchestra composed of children from Asunción, Paraguay, who played musical instruments made from scrap materials collected from a local landfill. Formed in 2012, the orchestra performed internationally with Stevie Wonder and the American heavy-metal bands Metallica and Megadeth, and was the subject of the 2015 documentary Landfill Harmonic.

Estefan writes that the new musical – which she says is in...

Los Angeles, Sept 3 (Ians) Grammy-Award winning singer Gloria Estefan is very much still in love, as she celebrates 45 years of her marriage with husband, Emilio Estefan.

The 66-year-old singer, in commemoration of this event, shared a video on her Instagram that featured various photographs of the pair from over the years.

Captioning her post, the ‘Conga’ singer wrote: “Babe, I can’t believe 45 years have passed since we said ‘I do’ and I’ve loved every moment we’ve spent together!”

“Here’s to the coming years of happiness!” she continued, adding the hashtag “#HappyAnniversary.”

The pair first met while playing music with mutual friends during the spring after Gloria graduated from high school.

The duo kept their relationship platonic at first and chose to start playing in a wedding band together rather than strike up a romance.

“We had chemistry for sure. But he had an older girlfriend, and he was my boss,...

It’s Britney, bitch.

Or at least, it’s a Broadway musical based on songs from the pop star’s catalog.

Entitled Once Upon a One More Time, the musical — which opened at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre on Thursday — is set to Spears’ hit songs, including “Crazy” and “Circus.” The story itself, however, is not about her own life, despite fans who may see parallels between the pop icon and the musical’s cast of fairytale characters.

The plot of the two-act show featuring more than 20 of Spears’ hits follows Cinderella and other well-known storybook princesses as they try to break free from their presumed “happily ever after” narratives in search of their own empowerment. (A clandestinely acquired copy of Betty Friedan’s The Feminine Mystique plays a key role in this.)

“In that sense, it really feels a bit kismet that it’s tracking what she’s going through,...

The 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony felt like a family reunion: Taylor Swift collaborator Liz Rose received a heartwarming performance by her teary-eyed daughter, Gloria Estefan performed lively hits alongside her grandson and husband, and Teddy Riley was joined by his musical brothers from Harlem.

Jeff Lynne and Glen Ballard were also part of the new class, which was celebrated Thursday night in New York City. Egot recipient Tim Rice and Post Malone also received special honors.

Liz Rose, who met Swift in her early teens and co-wrote songs on her first two albums, was honored with an emotional performance by her daughter Caitlin Rose. She sang Swift’s “White Horse,” which won the best country song Grammy in 2010.

The audience at the Marriott Marquis New York cheered Caitlin Rose on as she wiped tears from her face during the touching performance. Her voice cracked at times, beautifully, as she looked at her mother,...

Snoop Dogg has deferred his induction into the 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame. The organization made the announcement just two days before this year’s ceremony, stating that he cited “personal reasons” (via Billboard) and will instead be inducted with the class of 2024.

The Long Beach rapper isn’t the only inductee from this year’s class to withdraw from the ceremony. Sade Adu has also deferred, though the Songwriters Hall of Fame has only said she will be inducted with a future class.

Jeff Lynne, Gloria Estefan, Teddy Riley, Glen Ballard, and Liz Rose will still be inducted at the ceremony, where Tim Rice will receive the organization’s highest honor, the Johnny Mercer Award. Meanwhile, Post Malone will be honored with the Hal David Starlight Award, which was created to celebrate “gifted songwriters who are at an apex in their careers and are making a significant impact in the...

Exclusive: Muse Storytelling is in production on a documentary about Romero Britto, one of the most popular artists in the world and the founder of the Happy Art Movement.

Patrick Moreau is directing The Britto Doc, which will examine a creative force who grew up in poverty in Brazil and rose to extraordinary heights as the originator of an iconic visual style that has been embraced on a global scale. He is considered “the most collected and licensed artist in history,” according to a release about the project, with signature designs that have appeared on everything from housewares to clothing, automobiles, Disney characters, Barbie dolls, and even pet collars and doggy bowls, in addition to his original fine art and sculpture.

Romero Britto poses with one his works in Berlin, Germany.

“Featuring unprecedented access to Romero Britto’s life and artistic process,” the release noted,...

After first breaking out with roles in Arrow and Sirens and portraying Emilio Estefan in the Broadway musical, On Your Feet!, Josh Segarra has established himself as one of TV’s funniest supporting players, especially thanks to his turns as footwear enthusiast and rising designer Lance Arroyo on HBO Max’s The Other Two and the fun-loving supportive lawyer Pug on She-Hulk: Attorney at Law on Disney+.

This year, things only promise to get bigger for the 36-year-old actor, who kicks things off with a coveted role in Scream VI before following the slasher up with debuts of The Other Two season 3, which is currently filming in New York City, and The Big Door Prize, Apple TV+’s new comedy led by Chris O’Dowd.

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In the never-ending attempt to bring ever greater spectacle to the Las Vegas Strip, Wynn Las Vegas is the latest resort working to up the ante. Today, it announced a new show, Awakening, that will open on Nov. 7.

Not only will the production include narration by Anthony Hopkins, but Awakening — with a creative team that includes multiple Emmy and Tony Award winners — will also be presented in a custom-built theater in the round that features a 60-foot stage with 80-foot ceilings. The resort describes that stage as “prismatic,” thanks to it being made from dichroic glass as well as LED screens.

“The show had to be on a Las Vegas scale — bigger and more over the top,” Baz Halpin, the show’s director and a producer tells The Hollywood Reporter. He details that thanks to the design of the 360-degree theater, “As an audience member,...

Gloria Estefan just joined the ranks of Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Beyoncé, and a host of other A-listers with a special honor: her own Barbie doll.

The new Barbie comes as Estefan celebrates her 65th birthday, Hispanic Heritage Month, and the 33rd anniversary of her chart-topping 1989 hit, “Get on Your Feet.” To mark the occasion(s), Barbie says it styled Estefan’s doll after the singer’s outfit in the “Get on Your Feet” music video and took inspiration from her Cuban heritage. Fans will recognize details like a black jacket with gold detailing,...

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Andy Garcia is explaining why, despite a desire to go back to Cuba, he would never return to the country.

In an interview with The New York Times promoting his work on Father of the Bride, Garcia spoke about how the film represents the generational divide in Spanish-speaking among Latin families, his own daughters getting married around the film’s release and where he drew inspiration from for his character, an architect and father of the bride named Billy.

While discussing the way Billy is an “amalgamation of everybody I’ve ever known,” Garcia began to speak about how being a Cuban immigrant and “in our case … political exiles” has shaped his sense of work ethic and identity as an American. When asked whether he longs to return to Cuba, the answer is “every day,” but the actor says he won’t go back.

Funny Or Die owner Henry R. Muñoz III will donate 1 million dollars to establish a theater at the Smithsonian’s future National Museum of the American Latino.

Muñoz, who is a health care entrepreneur, announced the news with his husband Kyle Ferari-Munoz on Wednesday. The donation will go towards establishing the Somos Theatre, a performance space at the proposed museum which will share its name with Somos US, the healthcare network serving New York and other areas that Muñoz helped co-found.

Muñoz currently serves as the board of trustees chair for the museum, and has played a key role in the museum’s foundation. He was appointed by Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Speaker of the House, to serve as chair for the commission on the museum. The commission’s report ultimately helped legislation pass in December 2020 calling for the Smithsonian Institution to establish the museum on the National Mall of Washington,...

Exclusive: Vertical Entertainment has acquired North American rights to John Leguizamo’s feature directorial debut Critical Thinking, which he also stars in and produced.

Written by Dito Montiel, Critical Thinking tells the 1998 true story of five LatinX and Black teenagers from Miami Jackson Senior High School, located in one of the toughest neighborhoods in Miami, who fight their way into the National Chess Championship under the guidance of their unconventional but inspirational teacher. The movie will hit VOD/digital on Sept. 4.

“In today’s fractured society with so many disenfranchised young adults, in our country and around the world, this is a story which can and will inspire all of us to do better, keep focused and stay positive,” said Leguizamo. “With Critical Thinking we wanted to create a universal message of hope and spread this message to the world.”

The deal was negotiated by Peter Jarowey and Josh Spector...

Singer Emily Estefan paid tribute to her girlfriend in an open and emotional series of messages on Instagram. The daughter of music power couple Gloria and Emilio Estefan posted a photo of herself with another young woman, Gemeny Hernandez, on Instagram on Dec. 16, celebrating their first anniversary together. The posts generated many comments from her followers, some in favor of the singer coming out and professing her affection for another woman, and others against that choice.

“What a shame that the daughter of Gloria Estefan is gay. Just because of love it does not make it right in God’s eyes.

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Gloria Estefan made history by becoming the first Cuban-American to be named a Kennedy Center Honoree. The singer was celebrated on Dec. 3 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., along other artists, including singer Lionel Richie, rapper LL Cool J, television legend Norman Lear and dancer-actress Carmen de Lavallade.

Estefan received the award from her friend, Puerto Rican actress Rita Moreno. “This, ladies and gentlemen, is the stuff of the American dream, and Gloria and I...

The 2nd Annual Feast Gala benefiting Teens for Food Justice, hosted by Mario Batali and honoring Tara Smith, was held last night, November 27th, at La Sirena by Mario Batali at The Maritime Hotel, 88 Ninth Avenue, NYC. Among the guests were Gloria amp Emilio Estefan, Karolina Kurkova, Kristine Nielsen, Richard Kind, Gideon Glick and many more. BroadwayWorld has photos from the festivities below...

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One year ago, the daughter of Cuban music power couple Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Emily Estefan sat down with People Chica to talk about how she wanted to follow in her parents’ footsteps, but to her own beat. Over the course of this year, she’s done just that: She released her first album Take Whatever You Want, which is worlds away from the Latin-spiced ballads her mother is famous for. “There is definitely soul and R&B and little snippets of my Latino pride in unexpected areas.

The highly anticipated First National Tour of On Your Feet - based on the life story of seven-time Grammy winning international superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband, 19-time Grammy winning producer-musician-entrepreneur Emilio Estefan - just celebrated its Grand Opening in the Estefans' home city of Miami at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. BroadwayWorld has highlights from the show below...

On Your Feet is a jukebox musical following the life of the 26-time Grammy Award-winning husband and wife team Gloria and Emilio Estefan. The show chronicles Gloria's life, from her childhood to her international success as a singer and songwriter.

On Your Feet has kicked off in Miami, the hometown of Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan, and the legendary pair appeared on stage at curtain call to thank their hometown audience for helping them grow and supporting their music from the beginning. Watch below...

“Happy, humbled, excited and emotional!”

This is how Gloria Estefan describes watching her autobiographical musical, On Your Feet!, as it plays her adopted hometown of Miami.

The jukebox musical — which tells the story of the seven-time Grammy winning singer, songwriter and actress and her 19-time Grammy winning producer, musician and entrepreneur husband Emilio — originally opened two years ago on Broadway but launched its first national tour this September in Buffalo, New York.

“I have been crying for three weeks because it is so special to show our story to Miami audiences,” Gloria, 60, told People Friday night at the Adrienne Arsht...

The highly anticipated First National Tour of On Your Feet based on the life story of seven-time Grammy winning international superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband, 19-time Grammy winning producer-musician-entrepreneur Emilio Estefan will celebrate its Grand Opening tonight.

In times of need celebrities are stepping up to lend a hand.

Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, Luis Fonsi and many other Latino artists traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Monday to help sort through donations and connect with people who have lost their homes and belongings in wake of Hurricane Maria. Upon their arrival, the stars held a press conference at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.

"Por ahí vamos #PuertoRico #allin4PR," which translates to "On our way," wrote Martin alongside an Instagram pic of himself with Puerto Rican singers Chayanne, Nicky Jam and Fonsi.

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The "Livin' La Vida Loca" singer also met up with the Mayor of San Juan, Carmen Yulin Cruz.

"With a Puerto Rican hero. Mayor of SanJuan Puerto Rico Honorable Carmen Yulin Cruz. Thank you for all you do," Martin wrote alongside a selfie of the two. 

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Some of the biggest Latin stars in the entertainment industry embarked on a flight to Puerto Rico on Monday to help the victims of Hurricane Maria.

Ricky Martin, Nicky Jam, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan, among others, boarded Jet Blue’s “Precious Airplane” in Fort Lauderdale bound for San Juan, Puerto Rico. Aside from the celebs, the aircraft carried a load of food, water and other necessities that will be distributed to those in need.

“The idea is to bring help to the people of Puerto Rico and at the same time,...

Producers James L. Nederlander, Estefan Enterprises, Inc and Bernie Yuman have announced complete casting for the First National Tour of the Broadway musical On Your Feet, starring Cuban-American Broadway actress Christie Prades as seven-time Grammy-winning international superstar Gloria Estefan, and acclaimed stage and television actor Mauricio Martinez, playing her 19-time Grammy-winning producer and husband Emilio Estefan.

Producers James L. Nederlander, Estefan Enterprises, Inc and Bernie Yuman have announced complete casting for the First National Tour of the Broadway musical On Your Feet, starring Cuban-American Broadway actress Christie Prades as seven-time Grammy-winning international superstar Gloria Estefan, and acclaimed stage and television actor Mauricio Martinez, playing her 19-time Grammy-winning producer and husband Emilio Estefan.

Producers James L. Nederlander, Estefan Enterprises, Inc and Bernie Yuman have announced that Cuban-American Broadway actress Christie Prades will star as seven-time Grammy winning international superstar Gloria Estefan, and acclaimed stage and television actor Mauricio Martinez will play her 19-time Grammy-winning producer and husband Emilio Estefan, in the First National Tour of the Broadway musical On Your Feet...

It's a tough day for Gloria Estefan.

The singer lost her beloved 88-year-old mother, Gloria Fajardo on Tuesday night, taking to Instagram with a moving remembrance.

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"She went peacefully surrounded by her daughters, grandchildren, son-in-laws, niece, three loving caregivers, extended family and her most trusted friends, very especially, the two beautiful ladies in each side in this picture, Carmen Corpion & Clara Bris. They were an integral part of her posse not only throughout her life but to her last breath," Estefan, 59, shared. "I know it was exactly the way she would have wanted her departure from this earth to be, surrounded by love and the true representations of everyone that was special to her in life."

"I will miss her every moment of every day and I thank her for being the incredible mother, woman and role model that she was to so many...

We're a celebrity-obsessed culture to be sure, but will ABC viewers watch a TV show that rehashes popular People magazine cover stories? Will the new People Icons TV show on ABC be cancelled or renewed for a second season? Stay tuned.ABC News and People magazine have teamed up to produce the People Icons TV show. The weekly, hourlong series is hosted by Good Morning America co-anchor Lara Spencer, with contributions from People editor-in-chief Jess Cagel. Subjects in the first season include Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan, Beyoncé Knowles and Jay Z, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Whitney Houston, Patrick Swayze, Robin Williams, Prince, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Dwayne Johnson.Read More…...

Network: ABCEpisodes: Ongoing (hour)Seasons: OngoingTV show dates: March 7, 2017 — presentSeries status: Has not been cancelledPerformers include: Lara Spencer (host) and People editor-in-chief Jess Cagle. Subjects include Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan, Beyoncé Knowles and Jay Z, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Whitney Houston, Patrick Swayze, Robin Williams, Prince, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Dwayne Johnson.TV show description:ABC News and People magazine have teamed up to produce the People Icons TV show. The weekly, hourlong series is hosted by Good Morning America co-anchor Lara Spencer, with contributions from People's Jess Cagel. Iconic People magazine covers inspired the TV series.Each episode focuses on a new theme that has captured the public's attention. "Celebrity Love Stories" recounts...

Could these be the greatest love stories ever told?

From Kurt and Goldie to Posh and Becks, the premiere episode of People Icons, a new limited series between ABC News and People, will take a closer look at the fascinating world of celebrity couples who have weathered the storms and stayed together, despite all odds.

The show’s co-anchor, Lara Spencer, sat down with Gloria and Emilio Estefan for the Celebrity Love Stories edition to talk about the musical power couple’s romantic history and why they think they’ve lasted so long.

“He makes me laugh, I think that’s the key,...

Gloria and Emilio Estefan have been together for more than 40 years — so what’s their secret?

In People and ABC News’ new series People Icons, host Lara Spencer sat down with the couple to discuss their enduring bond for the inaugural episode, “Celebrity Love Stories.”

As it turns out, the pair first bonded over music and through mutual friends at a jam session in 1975.

“In comes Emilio. He’s playing the accordion in very short shorts, and he looked like he was naked, so that was the first impression that I got,” Gloria said in an interview for the series premiere,...

Just steps from the ocean on a perfect 78-degree Friday night in Miami, Rachael Ray hosted her annual Burger Bash party at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival—where dozens of chefs from around the country competed for top honors and serious burger bragging rights.

“I love Burger Bash because food connects us as Americans,” Ray told People at the beachside event. “Watching these amazing chefs flipping patties breaks down walls. They make us all like them and their burgers.”

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Although celeb chefs like Al Roker (who served the meatless Beyond Burger,...

Emily Estefan on ‘Take Whatever You Want,’ New… by Uinterview Emily Estefan, the daughter of Gloria & Emilio Estefan, recently released her first studio album, Take Whatever You Want. She spoke about her process, what the album means to her, and the variety of instruments she plays in an exclusive video interview with uInterview. Emily Estefan Exclusive Video Interview […]

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Paulina Rubio is living a musical and personal awakening, writes Nexos Magazine. The place that she calls home is Miami Beach, and she explains that she decided to move there in 1992 for a variety of reasons and has stayed there ever since.  "I really, really wanted to live here. I came with visions of the American Dream of Julio Iglesias and Gloria and Emilio Estefan. My mother has always been based in Los Angeles, and I was so excited about discovering Miami, its beaches, its climate, its beautiful mix of people. I saw it as the next major Latin capital.It was also a little about rebelling. I wanted my independence, and at that time I still had to ask for my mom's permission." The...

Fidel Castro, Cuba's longtime revolutionary leader who defied the United States for nearly half a century, died Friday. He was 90 years old.

Castro had been suffering from declining health for several years. The communist dictator, known for bringing the Cold War to the Western Hemisphere in 1959, "devilling 11 American presidents and briefly pushing the world to the brink of nuclear war," as The New York Times reported, ceded his power to his younger brother, Raul Castro, due to an intestinal illness eight years ago. Fidel officially resigned as president in February 2008, and Raul took over permanently.

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Raul announced his brother's death Friday on Cuban television. Following the news, many political figures, journalists and celebrities took to social media to share their reactions on Castro, who famously survived numerous assassination attempts by the CIA and anti-Castro exiles...

Some thoughts on last night's momentous Jane the Virgin coming up just as soon as I call in my #Estefavor... There are TV shows with static premises that have to be maintained in order for the show to continue, and ones that don't. Once Gilligan and the castaways got off the island, there would be no more story (give or take a reunion movie featuring the Harlem Globetrotters). When you give a show a name like Jane the Virgin, even if you're borrowing it from the Venezuelan original, you could fall into the trap of letting the show be defined by when, how, or even if the latter part of the title would cease to be. But it's been a long time since the show was hugely concerned with that question, and even in the early days it treated it primarily as a darkly comic joke about the woman who...

Jane the Virgin won’t be a virgin anymore.

The CW dramedy reaches its benchmark moment on Monday’s episode, when newlywed Jane (Gina Rodriguez) -- and mother of one -- will lose her virginity for the first time.

“I just want to say it is everything the fans have been waiting for,” Rodriguez told Et at the Paley Center Tribute to Hispanic Achievements in Television last week. “It’s gonna be funny and sentimental and a roller coaster and awkward and everything sex really is, let’s be honest.”

Related: 'Jane the Virgin' Boss Explains Why the Love Triangle Is Dead (for Now)

It’s not only a special episode in front of the camera, but also behind it: Eva Longoria got the task of directing Jane’s “big moment,” as she called it.

“Because we had Eva, it was perfect,” Rodriguez said. “And sex scenes are not as comfortable as people think -- not...

If one thing's for sure, it's that Gloria and Emilio Estefan impressed the stars of Jane the Virgin and the love is mutual. At the Paley Center's tribute to Hispanic achievements in television, Gina Rodriguez and Andrea Navedo gushed on having the Estefans on set with them, and it all felt like family. "That's difficult because we're only on episode eight, but Emilio and Gloria Estefan, I mean…we had Eva Longoria direct which was absolutely incredible," Rodriguez said to E! News. Navedo, who plays Ximoara, said, "I love each and every one of our guest on the show, they each bring something different to our show. But my favorites...

“Jane the Virgin” has a particularly difficult task when it returns for its third season: address a potentially tragic cliffhanger but also maintain its lighthearted and comedic tone.

At the end of last season, Jane (Gina Rodriguez) had no sooner wed Michael (Brett Dier) when tragedy struck. As he left their hotel room to get some ice, he was shot by his cop partner, who was actually the villainous Sin Rostro (Bridget Regan) in disguise.

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“We’re picking up four minutes after Michael is shot, and the drama of the first episode is: Will Michael survive?” creator Jennie Snyder Urman told IndieWire in an interview. “We had given them this magical, dream-like wedding. We’d been working really hard on the Michael and Jane storyline to get people to understand why she chose him...

Puerto Rican performer Ektor Rivera - winner of the Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony and Simon Fuller reality series 'Q'Viva The Chosen' - recently madehis Broadway debut as Emilio Estefan in On Your Feet, the new Broadway musical based on the life story of seven-time GRAMMYwinning international superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband, 19-time GRAMMYwinning producer-musician-entrepreneur Emilio Estefan. Rivera joins Theater World Award-winning Cuban-American actress Ana Villafaeas Gloria Estefan. BroadwayWorld has a first look at him in action below...

ProducersJames L. Nederlander,Estefan Enterprises, IncandBernie Yumanjustannounced thatacclaimed Puerto Rican performerEktor Rivera- winner of the Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony and Simon Fuller reality series 'Q'Viva The Chosen' - to make his Broadway debut as Emilio Estefan inON Your Feet,thenew Broadway musical based on the life story of seven-time Grammy winning international superstarGloria Estefanand her husband, 19-time Grammy winning producer-musician-entrepreneurEmilio Estefan. Rivera joins Theater World Award-winning Cuban-American actressAna Villafae,named one ofThe Hollywood Reporter'stop Broadway Breakout Stars of the Year for her 'star-is-born, supernova debut' Deadlineas Gloria Estefan.

Superheroes can never have enough help, and Arrow is no exception. Josh Segarra is joining The CW program as Adrian Chase, district attorney of Star City. Deadline is reporting that Segarra has signed on for the fifth season of the crime fighter show as a series regular. In it his character will work alongside Mayor Oliver Queen, and who knows, maybe Chase’s alter ego Vigilante will appear as well? Segarra has previously worked on Chicago P.D. and Sirens. He currently plays Emilio Estefan in the Broadway musical On Your Feet!. Arrow is the second most popular show on The CW, averaging nearly 3.8 million viewers in “live + 7.” It trails only The Flash on that network. Segarra isn’t the only new regular for the 2016 season of Arrow. The network had previously announced that Echo Kellum, who plays Curtis Holt, has been upgraded from recurring to series regular. The premiere date for the upcoming season hasn’t yet been announced.

Start off spring the right way: with an exciting audition! Below are four of our hottest casting notices, including two theater and two on-screen opportunities. “On Your Feet!” BROADWAYGet up and make it happen! The Broadway production of “On Your Feet!”, currently running at the Marquis Theatre, will be casting ensemble singers and dancers for future replacements. The musical follows the remarkable careers of Gloria and Emilio Estefan. Auditions are April 1 in New York City. “Wetlands”Heery-Loftus Casting is searching for actors to play Jersey Shore residents in the upcoming film “Wetlands.” The movie will feature Anthony Mackie as a businessman who moves to Atlantic City in pursuit of a fresh start. Submissions are being accepted out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the paid project will shoot on April 11 in the south Jersey Shore area. “Dirty Dancing”Here’s a chance to work with Abigail Breslin and Debra Messing! ABC is...