Manchester United are continuing to be linked with several potential new signings ahead of the summer transfer window.
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Carlos Aguilar Key to the ongoing conversations about Latino representation in the U.S. entertainment industry is the need for the diversification of stories, which in turn would breed valuable specificity. Rather than expecting one production to speak strongly to every single subset of the vast Latino community, projects should reflect the unique microcosms and experiences that speak to groups such as Cuban Americans in Florida, Mexican Americans in Los Angeles, or Dominican Americans in New York City.
Enter the multi-hyphenate Rudy Mancuso, whose charmingly inventive and loosely autobiographical feature directorial debut “Música” highlights the Brazilian American community of New Jersey’s Ironbound neighborhood. In addition to starring in the film as a fictionalized version of his younger self, the talented Mancuso — who started out making videos on the now-defunct app Vine before moving on to YouTube and live shows — co-wrote the screenplay with Dan Lagana and, fittingly, also created the integral music. The Rudy Mancuso in “Música” is about to graduate college and still lives at home with his endlessly loving, but obliviously overbearing mom.
Mancuso’s real-life Brazilian-born mother, Maria Mancuso, plays herself in the film, further extending the ways in which the film plays with metafiction. But while his girlfriend Haley (Francesca Reale) dreams of a life together, traditional careers and a pricy loft in Manhattan, Rudy makes insubstantial money performing his musical puppet show on the subway. That’s his peculiar passion.
Manchester United are continuing to be linked with several potential new signings ahead of the summer transfer window.
Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly battling it out to sign RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba.
Prince William confessed to keeping a significant secret from Kate Middleton for three weeks, fearing he'd be in 'a lot of trouble'.
Peter Andre has been told it's 'about time' as he left his fans and celebrity pals in stitches with his latest social media post. The singer and presenter may have his hands full after welcoming his fifth child into the world but he found the time to recreate an iconic TV moment that didn't pass its viewers by.
Although “Stereophonic” is not a musical, it’s easy to get swept up by the terrific original rock songs that throb through it. Three hours and five minutes, with one intermission. At the John Golden Theatre, 252 West 45th Street.And as writer David Adjmi’s play, which opened Friday night at the John Golden Theatre, is set during the mid 1970s, Will Butler’s music sounds authentically of that edgier era.
SHINee singer Key has announced dates for his upcoming 2024 ‘Keyland On: And On’ tour, featuring concerts in Thailand, Indonesia and more.Today (April 17), SHINee’s Key revealed four new dates for his 2024 ‘Keyland On: And On’ tour. They come about three months after the singer originally kicked off the series of concerts with a two-night performance at the Olympic Handball Stadium in Seoul, South Korea.Key will bring his ‘Keyland On: And On’ tour to the cities of Bangkok, Jakarta and Macau in July 2024, all of which will take place on either a Saturday or Sunday.
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, globally renowned as Coachella, showcases an impressive lineup during its first weekend of April in Indio, California.This year, the festival features headliners such as Doja Cat, J Balvin, and No Doubt, showcasing a diverse blend of genres from rap to pop and rock.
celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary, touched down at Aberdeen Airport Wednesday, from which they were whisked away to Birkhall, their Highland retreat located on the Balmoral Estate.While it’s unclear exactly how long the couple will enjoy some much-needed downtime, the pair — who flew from RAF Northolt in north-west London — are likely to spend some quality time given the chaotic start to the year the family has had.As Charles continues to receive cancer treatment, Camilla has been frequently stepping in for her husband to attend various royal engagements over the last few months.After landing in Scotland, the pair were driven for about an hour to their estate, where they’ll be spending some “private time” according to palace insiders.Charles’s love for the plush estate, which is nestled on the banks of the River Muick, is well-known, as he often visits whenever time allows.“It is such a special place, particularly because it was made by my grandmother. It is a childhood garden, and all I’ve done, really, is enhance it a bit,” the King told Country Life of the estate’s gardens. What’s more, the residence holds a special place in both of their hearts as it’s where they spent their honeymoon after tying the knot in 2005.Since then, they’ve made it their tradition to spend their anniversary at the estate each year.The pair, who tied the knot on April 9, 2005, celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on Tuesday.They marked the occasion with a private celebration that included an intimate “romantic dinner,” according to the monarch’s former butler Grant Harrold.Charles, who is in the thick of his cancer treatment following his diagnosis in February, has been forced to hit the brakes on much of his royal agenda since
Want to update your wardrobe for when the sunny weather arrives? Well, you're going to want to head to M&S pronto, as the high-street favourite is offering plenty of stylish gems for summer.This includes a stunning £35 pair of sandals that are ideal for warmer temperatures. Not only are these flats incredibly chic with a cut-out strap, smooth leather lining and gold metal trim, but have also been praised by shoppers for looking "designer" and "more expensive than they are".There are two colourways to choose from - including a versatile black option and luxurious-looking cream hue.
Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Marco Mueller has been appointed artistic director of Italy’s Taormina Film Festival, which will have a top notch selection committee comprising British film curator and former London fest chief Sandra Hebron and former Cannes Directors’ Fortnight boss Edouard Waintrop. As anticipated by Variety, Mueller, who over the past decades has headed both the Venice and Rome fests — among several other events — is taking the reins of the storied Sicilian event that has had its ups and downs over the years. Held since the mid-1950s in the Sicilian resort known to U.S.
Camila Mendes, the talented actress who rose to fame with her role in the hit TV series “Riverdale,” recently appeared on Latina magazine to talk about her new film, “Música.” In the interview, she spoke about her Brazilian heritage and how it has influenced her life and career while eating Brazilian food, an integral part of her upbringing. She indulged in her favorite meals, which included white rice and black beans (arroz com feijão), sausages, Brazilian bread (Pão de queijo), and yucca fries.
Caroline Brew editor Sony and Apple have released the first trailer for “Fly Me to the Moon,” a romantic comedy starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, which is set to premiere on July 12. The film is set against the 1960s space race and features Johansson as a marketing exec hired by NASA to film a fake moon landing in case the real mission fails. Apple won the project in a $100 million deal following a bidding war in 2022, and the project was formerly known as “Project Artemis.” Chris Evans was first set to play Tatum’s role, while Oscar nominee Johansson — who also produces — has been attached to the film since its inception.
It could be a big year for Prince Archie, the son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as he celebrates his fifth birthday with numerous events on the cards. Since stepping down from their royal duties in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have kept their family life away from the spotlight and have only occasionally shared details of their firstborn child, Archie, four and daughter Lilibet, two. Royal fans were delighted when Harry openly spoke about Archie during an appearance on James Corden's The Late Late Show in 2021.
Gillian Anderson, the star of Netflix’s new drama Scoop, has opened up about the “guilt” she felt early on her career, when she returned to work on sci-fi series The X-Files just ten days after giving birth. Speaking on NBC's TODAY show, Gillian revealed she felt “pressured” to return to the cult show which propelled her to megastardom following the birth of her first child, a daughter named Piper, back in 1994.
Camila Mendes and Rudy Mancuso found love while filming their new movie Música together!
Are rom-coms on the resurgence? If they are, Netflix is ahead of the pack with several new ones out on the streamer this year already. “Players,” “Irish Wish, and “The Heartbreak Agency” didn’t fare too well with critics, but “One Day” did, so maybe that means “Mother Of The Bride” could a sleeper hit for the streamer this Spring.
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Toby Keith, whose history with the CMT Music Awards goes back to having co-hosted the earliest incarnation of the show, will get his due in the wake of his recent death, as an all-star salute is planned for Keith on Sunday night’s three-hour CBS telecast. The tribute will feature performances by one of the hottest figures in country music, Lainey Wilson, along with his fellow industry veterans Brooks & Dunn, whose Ronnie Dunn is a fellow Okie.
Selome Hailu Netflix has released a trailer for “Dead Boy Detectives,” the upcoming series following the Neil Gaiman-created comic book characters of the same name. The series centers Edwin Payne (George Rexstrew) and Charles Rowland (Jayden Revri), who helm the Dead Boy Detectives agency. Teenagers born decades apart who find each other only in death, Edwin and Charles are best friends and ghosts who solve mysteries.
With Easter around the corner, many of us will be thinking about where to hide the eggs in the garden for the little ones to find and what to cook for a big family meal. And it's no different for the Royal Family who have a bundle of traditions and plans when it comes to celebrating the Christian holiday.
Jaden Thompson The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has appointed Bridgette Wilder to the newly established position of chief people and culture officer. Wilder will report to Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy Museum director and president Jacqueline Stewart.