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EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros. Discovery is looking to take Puppy Bowl to another level as a live television event by simulcasting it across linear networks and streaming platforms from both sides of the merged company.

Dominicans never fail to bring the hype!!!!!

Mario Oliver, one of the kings of the Los Angeles nightlife scene when he ran the clubs Vertigo and The Gate and elegant restaurants like Tryst, Le Petit Four, and Linq, has died at age 71.

Ozuna is the new owner of Los Brujos de Guayama. According to the information handed to HOLA! USA, the Governing Board also approved the request to transfer the franchise to the municipality of Manatí, to be renamed Los Osos de Manatí (Manatee Bears).Una publicación compartida por Brujos de Guayama BSN (@losbrujosbsn)“Being in charge of a Puerto Rico National Superior Basketball franchise has been one of my greatest dreams, for which we have been working for some time,” Ozuna said.

Naz Perez made our 2022 100 Latina Powerhouse list. The Live From E! Host, Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango Correspondent, Co-Host of the I Don’t Get It Podcast, and Founder of Heart Broken anonymous™ is an unstoppable force with dreams of becoming one of the best interviewers in the world. We had the opportunity to talk to Perez to learn more about her life and aspirations and it’s clear this is just the beginning for Naz.

Cardi B welcomes her third decade with a big bash alongside her husband, Offset, in Los Angeles. For her big soirée, the rapper honored her roots by wearing Caribbean carnival costumes, paying homage to her Trinidadian and Dominican heritage.The birthday girl celebrated in a stunning red bejeweled satin bodysuit paired with sheer gloves, a feathered train, and a feathered headpiece.

Eva Longoria is a woman of many talents. In Paris Fashion Week, she showed off her modeling skills, walking the runway in a stunning Ellie Saab sequined dress.Eva Longoria and Alejandra Pelayo talk tequila and their mission to empower Mexican womenEva Longoria and Dania Ramirez team up to amplify Dominican activism in their new podcastLongoria’s dress was short and glittery, the right mix of elegant and fun.

Francisca Lachapel has achieved every goal she has put her mind to! Born May 5 of 1989, this Dominican American star is always reaching new heights with her successful career in the entertainment industry, after emigrating to the United States in 2010 and winning the hearts of the Latin audience with her charisma and talent.The fan-favorite TV personality has found her way as an actress, TV host and beauty pageant titeholder. After being crowned ‘Nuestra Belleza Latina’ in 2015, becoming the first Dominican to win the coveted title and stepping into the scene as a current co-host of the popular show ‘Despierta América’ on Univision.Francisca has shown how comfortable she is in front of the camera, making special appearances on ‘El Gordo y la Flaca,’ ‘Sabado Gigante,’ ‘Sabadazo’ and ‘Sal y Pimienta,’ ‘Tu Cara me Suena.’ And on the small screen, participating in Televisa’s telenovela ‘Despertar Contigo,’ and Eurovision’s Song Contest 2018 with co-host Vanessa Claudio.The inspiring story of this talented Latina continues, as she revealed exclusively to HOLA! USA that she still has many goals she would like to achieve.

Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s Cinderella musical is finally heading to Broadway – and with a new title!

Debby Wolfe, showrunner and co-creator of NBC’s upcoming comedy “Lopez vs. Lopez” for Universal Television; Claudia Forestieri, creator and executive producer of HBO Max’s “Gordita Chronicles;” and Justin Hillian, showrunner and executive producer of Showtime’s “The Chi.” All of the writers from the most recent 2020-21 class have been staffed on series following the completion of the program with several on NBC or Universal Studio Group (USG)-produced shows, including “The Blacklist,” “Bel-Air,” “FBI: International” and “Space Force.” For the next eight months, the new class will develop an original pilot under the guidance of NBCUniversal programming executives.

We could tell Sarodj was Dominican the first time we heard this song!

exactly five years ago. As the storm made its way through the Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos, and Bermuda, thousands were left without homes due to severe flooding and mudslides.

Zoē Saldaña’s best anti-aging secret doesn’t come in a jar. In a recent interview with People, the mom of three said her kids keep her youthful. “It’s like Benjamin Button; I’ll take that as a compliment,” she said, referring to her looks.“I think having children keeps me out of trouble a lot,” she continues.

Madonna is getting hot and heavy with Tokischa.

El Gordo y La Flaca.Every afternoon by the time I got home from grade school, my mother and grandmother would have it playing in the background while cooking for the day. It's akin to Live with Kelly and Ryan, although more pointed in delivery. Nestled between discourse about politics and world affairs, questions like "Are they really dating?" and “Did you see how her panza looked in that dress?” were treated with as much journalistic rigor as anything else on air.

Ed Meza @edmezavar In “Patrick and the Whale,” director and editor Mark Fletcher explores an area not often examined by wildlife filmmakers: the emotional connections that bind sperm whales and their ability not only to communicate to one another, but also, seemingly, to humans. Produced by Austria’s Terra Mater Studios and screening in the Zurich Film Festival’s Focus Competition, the film centers on Patrick Dykstra, a passionate wildlife explorer, BAFTA-winning cameraman and host of the Discovery series “Chasing Ocean Giants,” and his relationships with two female sperm whales. Employing stunning underwater footage, the film follows Dykstra as he delves into the fascinating nature of sperm whales, seeking to better understand their intelligence and complexity while also highlighting their fraught relationship with humankind.

Pablo Sandoval Set to be unveiled at this week’s San Sebastian Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum, “Bajo el Mismo Sol” has secured a first co-production deal ahead of the festival.  Argentina’ Pucará Cine has boarded the project, reteaming with lead producer Wooden Boat Productions in the Dominican Republican on director Ulises Porra’s third feature. Both production companies co-produced Porra’s most recent movie, “Carajita” (2021), co-directed by Silvina Schnicer, which won the New Directors award at last year’s San Sebastián, swept Guadalajara, and collected hardware at Argentina’s Mar del Plata and the Miami Film Festival.

Tokischa has been getting a lot of attention lately for hanging out with and collaborating with Madonna. But we’ve liked her well before that!

Celia Cruz, Selena Quintanilla, Carmen Miranda and more leading ladies in Hollywood come to mind. It’s no secret the names previously listed broke barriers within the entertainment industry during a time when many did not understand Latina beauty.

Casa Del Sol immediately stands out. The company, which launched in 2021 and has Eva Longoria as President, is not only focused on making the best tequila they can; Casa Del Sol makes it its mission to highlight Mexico, the birthplace of tequila, and to empower women by having them involved in various important positions.Casa Del Sol values tequila’s roots and history while proudly charting new territories.

 will feature four new faces when season 48 of the sketch show kicks off Oct. 1 on NBC. Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, and Devon Walker are being added as featured players on the long-running sketch series.The new additions come on the heels of significant departures last season, including those of Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon and Melissa Villaseñor, among others.

the tweet read.Hernandez has opened for acts like Tim Dillon and Gilbert Gottfried and appeared on Telemundo’s “Acceso Total.”“Little Cuban Dominican boy from Miami is on SNL,” he captioned his headshot on Instagram on Thursday. Longfellow has appeared on NBC’s “Bring The Funny,” which is hosted by “SNL” long-timer, Keenan Thompson.“Gonna be on @nbcsnl I’m sorry,” the newcomer wrote on Instagram.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor “Saturday Night Live” is trying to replenish its ranks after many of its best-known cast members have signaled they intend to leave the show. The venerable NBC late-night program has enlisted four new featured players for its 48th season, a move that will lend some ballast to the cast after mainstays like Kate McKinnon and Aidy Bryant decided to leave. In many years, “”Saturday Night Live”” taps two or three new players per season, so four is more than the show typically brings on board. The four new featured players include Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow and Devon Walker. Hernandez, who bills himself as a writer, comedian and producer, is a Cuban-Dominican stand-up who has opened for Tim Dillon, Jim Breuer, Mark Viera, Gilbert Gottfried and others. Kearney is a Chicago-based comic. Longfellow, who hails from Arizona, has done stand up in Los Angeles. And Walker, who has made a few lists of up-and-coming comedians recently, hails from New York City.

NPR’s beloved Tiny Desk concerts and marks the second year in a row where the media organization honors LatinX musicians, helping them reach larger audiences and showing the world a little bit of what our music is all about. The series is curated by Alt Latino, an NPR show hosted by Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre that puts Latinx artists that are not a part of the mainstream in the spotlight. The show accompanies the concerts, speaking with the performers who provide some insight on the music.Eva Longoria and Dania Ramirez team up to amplify Dominican activism in their new podcastEva Longoria to star in a bilingual TV show with Carmen MauraA post shared by NPR Music (@nprmusic)‘El Tiny’s’ line-up includes Latinx artists of all genres, from urban to R&B.

Madonna and her daughter Lourdes Leon were spotted partying at New York Fashion Week. The pair were seen having fun at the after parties, looking stunning and enjoying their time with their friends.The 25-year-old model, who recently made her music debut, wore an all-black ensemble, including a shredded crop top with a matching mini skirt and tall black leather boots, while the 64-year-old iconic singer wore a yellow Balenciaga parka, paired with a black zip-up corset and big jewelry.Madonna also showed her new look, looking chic and edgy with bleached eyebrows and pink hair, following the steps of Kim Kardashian on her latest ‘American Dream’ themed cover.The Queen of Pop was also spotted partying and attending some of the fashion shows with her rumored girlfriend Tokischa, as the pair get ready to release a remix of Madonna’s popular song ‘Hung Up.’A post shared by Madonna (@madonna)The rapper and the singer were recently shooting the music video for the upcoming remix, and things got a little out of hand.

Shakira might be in the midst of a complicated situation personally and legally, but the Colombian singer continues making sure her career isn’t affected by the turmoil. The global sensation was recently caught on the streets of Manresa, in Catalonia, recording the music video for her new song alongside Ozuna.Although the official name of the song paparazzi is unknown, Jordi Martin speculates the song could be taken as a hint towards Shakira’s ex, Gerard Piqué.

Madonna’s music video shoot experienced an unexpected interruption. This past Monday, Madonna and Tokischa were shooting the video for what appears to be “Hung Up,” a remix of Madonna’s original song that they worked on together.

Lil Nas X kicked off his highly anticipated 2022 Long Live Montero Tour, and you can see the setlist right here!

Cardi B and Offset are the queen and king of parties, and as they have done in the past, the couple went all out for their baby son Wave’s first birthday. The 29-year-old Dominican rapper took social media to share snaps of the lavish race-car-themed birthday party.

The FADER’s “Songs You Need” are the tracks we can’t stop playing. Check back every day for new music and follow along on our Spotify playlist. Listening to the music of Romeo Santos can feel like stepping into a harlequin romance novel in the best way possible.