Haidy Cruz wants to become the first contestant over 40 to represent Dominican Republic in Miss Universe 2024

Sheynnis Palacios, the reigning Miss Universe 2023, is causing a stir across Asia. Her most recent adventure? The captivating and culturally diverse Thailand.

Rafael Nadal has been one of the highlights of Madrid Open. This year marked his return to tennis courts and it’s been an up and down affair. Still, his performance in Madrid has been positive, winning his past three games, and receiving the love and support of the local crowd, including King Felipe, who stopped by to check out his most recent match.

EXCLUSIVE: Arizona Distribution has acquired French rights for Argentinian director Federico Luis’s first feature Simon of the Mountain ahead of its world premiere in Cannes Critics’ Week in May.

Platino Awards were hosted over the weekend, at the Gran Tlachco Theater in Mexoc. The occasion was worth celebrating, with hundreds of celebrities in attendance, celebrating some of the best Ibero-American film and television made over the past year. Michael Bublé was among them, attending the gala alongside his wife, the Argentine actress Luisana Lopilato, who’d be handing out two of the awards.

Esmery Martinez became the first Dominican-born player to join the league. Born in Hato Mayor del Rey, the capital of Hato Mayor Province in the Dominican Republic, Martinez’s journey to the WNBA is marked by perseverance, talent, and a relentless work ethic.Martinez’s groundbreaking moment came when the New York Liberty selected her as the 17th overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Platino Awards 2024 have made history. Aside from returning to the Riviera Maya, one of most stunning locations in Mexico, the eleventh edition of the show became the first to be hosted by two women: Esmeralda Pimentel and Majida Isaa.

Anna Marie de la Fuente In a triumphant night for Spain, J.A. Bayona’s Oscar-nominated “Society of the Snow” swept the top prizes at Platino Xcaret, named after the venue of the annual Platino Awards this year, which took place at the Xcaret Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico.

Taylor Swift album.And, of course, that’s Travis Kelce — the Super Bowl champ sweetheart of the pop superstar.In fact, getting love from the 34-year-old singer on her highly anticipated 11th studio LP — “The Tortured Poets Department,” which dropped on Friday — might be an even bigger win than getting that Super Bowl ring.“The Alchemy” is a sexy slow dance that is unabashedly about Kelce, with Swift staking claim to her stud.“So when I touch down all that matters/Call the amateurs and cut ’em from the team/Ditch the clowns, get the crown/Baby I’m the one to beat/’Cause the sign on your heart said it’s still reserved for me.”All right now, Miss Tay.As if there was doubt about just who she was putting on lock, the Swift — who famously dashed into her boo’s arms for an iconic smooch when his Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers in February — later adds, “Where’s the trophy? He just comes running over to me.”The couple began dating last summer and went public with their relationship in September 2023.Swift has not been shy about her romance with Kelce, ratcheting up the TV ratings for the NFL when she cheered on her boyfriend from the stands at multiple games.“When you say a relationship is public, that means I’m going to see him do what he loves, we’re showing up for each other, other people are there and we don’t care,” Swift told Time in December, when she was named the magazine’s 2023 Person of the Year.“The opposite of that is you have to go to an extreme amount of effort to make sure no one knows that you’re seeing someone,” she added.

the modification of its rules to eliminate the age limit in their annual pageant, women worldwide began fantasizing about the idea of becoming the first Miss Universe over 30 years old; among these women is Iris Amelia Alioto, Argentina’s first 72-year-old contestant, and Haidy Cruz, a 47-year-old mother of two, a health coach, and a fitness expert, who is competing to represent the Dominican Republic in the Miss Universe 2024 pageant. Cruz’s journey to the world stage of beauty pageants is not conventional.

Prince Harry has received backlash for his improper behaviour with Meghan Markle, in particular being criticised for 'missing etiquette classes'. The Duke of Sussex was spotted wiping his nose on his fingers and then on his shirt during the Royal Salute Polo Challenge.

Holly Jones German sales outfit Patra Spanou Film (“Blue Moon”) has acquired international rights to “The Pleasure Is Mine” (“El Placer Es Mío”), the debut feature from Brazilian-born screenwriter and director Sacha Amaral, whose prior efforts on short “Billy Boy” earned him a slot at the Cannes Cinéfondation program in 2021. The boutique sales agency has also shared an exclusive first-look teaser with Variety ahead of the drama’s premiere in international competition at this year’s Bafici in Buenos Aires, running April 17-28.

Meghan Markle is soft-launching her first American Riviera Orchard product!

Cannes parallel section Acid, run by France’s Association for the Diffusion of Independent Cinema (ACID), has unveiled its 2024 line-up. (scroll down for full list)

Tess Daly left fans stunned as she was seen alongside her husband Vernon Kay as she said 'thanks for the memories'. The couple, who tied the knot in 2003 and celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary last year, revealed they've been soaking up the sun on an Easter break.

Reneé Rapp brought out Kesha for a cover of the latter’s hit ‘Tik Tok’ during her debut set at this year’s edition of Coachella.While taking over the Outdoor Theatre at the annual Californian music and arts festival, Rapp took a moment to introduce Kesha by saying “Ladies and gentlemen, this I think is the hottest person on the earth. Everybody put your fucking hands together for Kesha.”The ‘Die Young’ singer made her way to the stage, sporting a white tank top with the phrase “I Am Mother” printed on it, denim shorts and white cowboy boots.The two then performed a rendition of her viral hit, changing the original opening line from “Wake up in the morning feeling like P. Diddy” to “Wake up in the morning like fuck P. Diddy”.'Ladies and gentlemen, this I think is one of the hottest people on earth''Everybody put your fucking hands together for Kesha!' – Reneé Rapp'Fuck P.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle packed on the PDA as they kissed at a charity polo match in sunny Miami.They were seen ahead of Harry's fundraising polo match in Florida, looking relaxed and happy, walking hand-in-hand. Prince Harry was smartly dressed in white trousers, light blue shirt with a beige jacket while Meghan looked stunning in a cream halterneck dress.They made their appearance at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge event in Wellington on Friday. The event, Sentebale Polo Cup, is an annual affair supporting Sentebale, a charity co-founded by Prince Harry in 2006 aimed at assisting children and young people in southern Africa.

Lise Pedersen Zagreb-based doc specialist Splitscreen has boarded Argentinian gaucho tale “Where the Trees Bear Meat” by Alexis Franco ahead of its world premiere at Swiss documentary film festival Visions du Réel. It is one of 15 films vying for the top prize in the main international competition. Set in the Argentine Pampas, the film follows Omar, a farmer, whose cows are dying as a result of a prolonged drought.

German series The Zweiflers (Die Zweiflers) took home the prize for Best Series at the Canneseries Awards last night.

EXCLUSIVE: Artists Equity has come on to Kiss of the Spider Woman, serving as the main studio and producer of the feature adaptation of the 1993 Broadway musical based on Manuel Puig’s landmark 1976 novel. Diego Luna and Tonatiuh will star in the adaptation as Valentin Arregui and Luis Molina, respectively. They join Jennifer Lopez, who was previously announced in the titular role.

James Bond. Created by Ian Fleming, Bond epitomizes the suave, sophisticated spy with a penchant for danger and romance.