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EXCLUSIVE: The Last Out, the Cuban baseball documentary from Oscar-nominated St. Louis Superman director Sami Khan and Michael Gassert, has been acquired by PBS’ POV. Both the English- and Spanish-language versions of the feature-length film will premiere as part of POV‘s 35th season in October timed to Hispanic Heritage Month and the start of the MLB postseason.

Mark Cuban — who plays a pivotal role in Wednesday night’s episode (9:30 on ABC).“He’s made cameos [before] and this was an idea our writers had and we thought it was a great use of our show,” series star Topher Grace, 43, told The Post.Cuban plays himself in the episode, in which Tom (Grace) and his sister, Sarah (Caitlin McGee), try to cheer up their wealthy kid brother, Connor (Jimmy Tatro), who runs a private equity firm and is depressed after his girlfriend, JoJo (Tetona Jackson) left town to pursue her dreams. Tom figures he and Sarah will bring a copy of the much-maligned 1996 movie “Dunston Checks In” — Connor’s “second favorite movie where a monkey wears clothes” — over to his house for a sibling bonding session.When they arrive, Connor tries to get rid of them, feigning drowsiness — when, in fact, he’s hosting a high-stakes ($800 ante) poker game that includes Cuban, who’s friends with goofy family friend Spags (Dustin Ybarra) in a “no one saw that coming” twist.

Jorja Smith has teamed up with Ibeyi for a radiant new R&B track called ‘Lavender & Red Roses’ – watch the song’s video below.The latest preview of Ibeyi’s forthcoming album ‘Spell 31’, which is set to arrive May 6 via XL Recordings, follows on from the singles ‘Sister 2 Sister’ and ‘Made Of Gold’ featuring Pa Salieu.According to Complex, Smith dropped in at the Afro-Cuban French duo’s studio to hear their upcoming album, but she was immediately enamoured with ‘Lavender & Red Roses’, so Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Diaz made space on the track for her. Smith also appears in Lucrecia Taormina’s desert-set video for the song.“‘Lavender & Red Roses’ is a song about the feeling we all experience when we love someone troubled. It could be a partner, a sibling, a parent, a friend,” Lisa-Kaindé said of the song.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye «Ye» West are among the 2,668 billionaires across the world. On Tuesday, released its annual billionaires list and the exes each earned a spot for the second year in a row.West came in ranked 1,513 on the list, jumping up more than 200 spots from his place last year. The rapper's $2 billion fortune is credited largely to his lucrative multi-year deal to design sneaker brand Yeezy for Adidas.As for Kardashian, she came in at No.

Brooke Mazurek It is an impossible game I keep asking Gloria and Emilio Estefan to play, the game of hypothetical “what-ifs.” Although the husband and wife duo are currently in Vero Beach, Fla., where they have a getaway home and resort, their focus is set squarely on Miami.For the better portion of five decades, the Magic City is the place the Estefans have called home, and during the “It’s a Wonderful Life” rabbit hole I’ve asked them to spiral into, we’re playing out who Gloria and Emilio — and the city of Miami — might have become had the most important couple in the history of Latin music not stayed rooted there.“What if you’d left and moved on?” I ask them.Gloria and Emilio are, after all, at a point in their lives when they’re able to tap into the gift of perspective. Time has passed, more than 100 million albums have sold, 38 hits have climbed the Billboard charts, Gloria has won eight Grammys and Emilio, 20, and two Presidential Medals of Freedom received.

Erika Jayne and Kelly Clarkson both had all eyes on them on Monday when they arrived at week three of American Song Contest in brilliant colorful ensembles.Also joining the 50-year-old Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star and the 39-year-old pop star at Universal City near Holllywood was Kelly's cohost Snoop Dogg, 50.The series, which is modeled after Eurovision, features contestants from all 50 US states, along with five territories and the District of Columbia, as they compete to find the best American original song. Vibrant: Erika Jayne, 50, and Kelly Clarkson, 39, both rocked colorful ensembles as they hit the red carpet for American Song Contest week three at Universal City near Hollywood on MondayErika looked vibrant and playful as she rocked a lovely pink button-up denim jacket with long baggy sleeves.She left it partially unbuttoned to reveal a black top underneath, and she perfectly matched the jacket with a short pink skirt highlighting her legs.

The current invasion of Ukraine by Russia with its appalling loss of life and destruction of cities seems steeped in another era. From the end of the Second World War until 1991 a Cold War, existed between the US and the Soviet Union and their respective allies, in the Eastern and Western Blocs.

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Marvel Studios have released a brand-new series featuring a new character for the MCU – Moon Knight, played by award-winning actor Oscar Isaac and also starring Ethan Hawke and May Calamawy.

The Great Escape has announced another 184 artists who will play this year’s festival in Brighton in May, including Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn, Claudia Valentina, Kid Brunswick, Rachel Chinouriri, Goat Girl and Noahfinnce.In addition to all the many line-up additions, a number of new stage partners have also been confirmed. That includes Carla Marie Williams’ Girls I Rate initiative, which will host a showcase featuring the likes of Kay Young, Amaria BB, Nqubilé and Nisha.Meanwhile, Pretty Boy Records will showcase new talent from the West Indies – including Navy, Arii Lopez, SumeRR, DWN, St Phillip and Roze – while Candela Records will put the spotlight on Latin music with Angelo Flow, Clara Hurtado, Guala, and Rene Alvarez and his Afro-Cuban Funk Project.Closer to home, Brighton-based Bella Union – celebrating its 25th anniversary – will be hosting birthday celebrations on both the Friday and Saturday of the festival, with artists including BC Camplight, Penelope Isles, Laundromat and Tallies.Alongside the festival, of course, is the TGE Conference, including the CMU+TGE Sessions, which this year put the spotlight on music and education, music and data, and music and video.In among all that, CMU will present user-friendly guides to rights data, fan data and Web3, while Sentric Music will be on hand to talk through the latest debates and trends in the sync market.

Karelia Letsos is proving dreams can come true.

Camila Cabello keeps her culture and background alive in her latest Elle Mexico cover. The star, which is promoting her upcoming album Familia, revealed how her first language connects her to her childhood.“When I speak in Spanish, the young parts of me come out, the ones that have been in my subconscious since I was born [when] I lived in Cuba and Mexico,” she told the publication in Spanish.The 25-year-old Cuban native said that Spanish-language is her safe space.

Madonna’s daughter, but Lourdes Leon is a star in her own right.The model was one of the celebs in attendance at the high-profile Vanity Fair Oscar party on Sunday, March 27, proving she knows how to steal the show just like her mom. The 25-year-old wore a stunning strapless, silver gown with a plunging neckline, also sporting a sultry thigh-high slit to the star-studded event.

Lourdes Leon, 25, appears to be paying homage to her Cuban roots with her latest ink.The young model put her cheeky new tattoo - the word 'divina' - on display in a pastel green thong bikini during a day in Miami, Florida on Thursday.Lola, as she is affectionately known, recently rubbed elbows with Kim Kardashian at an event in the Sunshine State for the launch of the mogul's SKIMS Swim. Just divine!Lourdes Leon, 25, appears to be paying homage to her Cuban roots with her latest ink Inked! Lola's newest tattoo is located on her upper left thigh and was on full display in a pale green thong bikiniLeon was spotted working on her tan during a relaxing day at her hotel's pool.The daughter of Madonna rocked a skimpy pale green thong string bikini under a matching halter neck mini dress in the same shade.Her extra-long raven locks were down in tousled beach waves and she accessorized with a creamy colored beach bag.As Lola stripped down to her sultry swimwear, she drew attention to her newest bit of body art located on her upper left thigh.She lounged on a yellow outdoor chaise covered with a matching striped yellow and white terrycloth towel and protected her eyes from the blazing sun with dark shades.The word 'divina', which is Spanish for divine, is inked in large black block letters across her caramel skin.Lourdes is half Cuban, the daughter of superstar Madonna and actor Carlos Leon.

Five years have passed since “America’s Got Talent” alum Yoli Mayor appeared on the competitive reality TV show and, now, the singer is making a comeback with her “American Idol” Season 20 audition.

Some of college basketball’s most storied programs were in action Friday night, and their appeal lit up the ratings, easily outdistancing the rest of the programming.

Lourdes Leon, 25, appears to be paying homage to her Cuban roots with her latest ink.The young model put her cheeky new tattoo - the word 'divina' - on display in a pastel green thong bikini during a day in Miami, Florida on Thursday.Lola, as she is affectionately known, recently rubbed elbows with Kim Kardashian at an event in the Sunshine State for the launch of the mogul's SKIMS Swim. Just divine!Lourdes Leon, 25, appears to be paying homage to her Cuban roots with her latest ink Inked! Lola's newest tattoo is located on her upper left thigh and was on full display in a pale green thong bikiniLeon was spotted working on her tan during a relaxing day at her hotel's pool.The daughter of Madonna rocked a skimpy pale green thong string bikini under a matching halter neck mini dress in the same shade.Her extra-long raven locks were down in tousled beach waves and she accessorized with a creamy colored beach bag.As Lola stripped down to her sultry swimwear, she drew attention to her newest bit of body art located on her upper left thigh.She lounged on a yellow outdoor chaise covered with a matching striped yellow and white terrycloth towel and protected her eyes from the blazing sun with dark shades.The word 'divina', which is Spanish for divine, is inked in large black block letters across her caramel skin.Lourdes is half Cuban, the daughter of superstar Madonna and actor Carlos Leon.

Committing to the role! Bringing the story of Marilyn Monroe to life was a long time in the making before Ana de Armas joined the effort.

Lourdes Leon, 25, appears to be paying homage to her Cuban roots with her latest ink.The young model put her cheeky new tattoo - the word 'divina' - on display in a pastel green thong bikini during a day in Miami, Florida on Thursday.Lola, as she is affectionately known, recently rubbed elbows with Kim Kardashian at an event in the Sunshine State for the launch of the mogul's SKIMS Swim. Just divine!Lourdes Leon, 25, appears to be paying homage to her Cuban roots with her latest inkLeon was spotted working on her tan during a relaxing day at her hotel's pool.The daughter of Madonna rocked a skimpy pale green thong string bikini under a matching halter neck mini dress in the same shade.

Emily Longeretta Morris Chestnut doesn’t have a “secret” to success, per se, but there is one thing he wishes he’d done when he started working in the industry three decades ago: study.“If I knew when I was first starting out that I would still be here, I would have focused more on the craft — I would have studied like crazy in the beginning,” he tells Variety. “When I got into this, I got a big break early. I was always trying to look for the next job.

EXCLUSIVE: Cuban American actress Ana Villafañe has landed the lead role in the indie feature Alina of Cuba: La Hija Rebelde from Mankind Entertainment and Maven Pictures. She will portray Fidel Castro’s daughter and anti-communism activist, Alina Fernandez.