Selena Quintanilla 50th birthday: Why celebrating the ‘Queen of Tejano music’ is a form of cultural preservation

Netflix has become the first global streamer to ink a deal with the French film industry that will see the window between theatrical and SOVD release significantly reduced.

Aaron Rodgers included his rumored ex Shailene Woodley in a reflective post about who he's grateful for on Monday. Rodgers, 38, took to Instagram using the hashtag #MondayNightGratitude and called out "some of the incredibly special people in my life" over the last year. His first tribute was to Woodley.The three-time most valuable player of the NFL and the actress, 30, were engaged for just over a year before reports circulated that the two had called it quits days ago.

Rosie O’Donnell apologized to Priyanka Chopra after having an awkward encounter with the actress at Nobu in Malibu.

Parents place more emphasis on their children being honest and kind than anything else, according to research.A study of 1,000 mums and dads, of children aged up to seven, revealed the key attributes they’d most like their youngsters to develop as they grow up – with honesty, good manners and self-confidence coming out on top.A quarter aspire for their offspring to have a good comprehension of emotions, while half would like their children to learn the art of “being kind to others”.Loyalty, patience, and optimism were also among the traits to feature in the top 20 list parents hope their children will develop.In fact, 79 percent felt it's more important their little ones grow up with a good group of friends, than aspiring to be the next Prime Minister.Claudia Caron, from Thomas & Friends, which commissioned the research, said: “It’s really heart-warming to see how many mums and dads want their child to grow up being kind, honest and independent, over other traits.“It just goes to show that these attributes many take for granted aren’t a given, and are something people want to encourage their little ones to have.”The study also found, for 47 percent of those polled, it’s important their offspring has these attributes, with 58 percent believing it will set them up well for later life.It also emerged nurture trumps nature for 63 percent of mums and dads, as they admit to actively doing things to teach their children these important characteristics.While a quarter think soft skills, such as initiative and organisation, are much more important for children to learn at a young age compared to hard skills, such as reading and writing.Buying books for their children, reading books to educate themselves, and sending their child

Chelsea.Weah is part of a highly-flying Lille side who beat PSG to the Ligue 1 title last season.And the shocks didn't stop there for the French champions as they topped their Champions League group in December.And the Blues drew Lille, at the second time of asking, for the knockout stages of Europe's premier competition.But fans were quick to notice the oddity - and some even theorised he's scoring twice when he lines up against the Blues.One fan joked: "He's scoring 2 today.

The Mirror reports that the company is already hiring a new UK team to oversee its high street comeback, four years after it closed down.The chain's Australian arm last year signed a licence agreement to bring its “digital and physical retail commerce” back to the UK after the chain fell into administration in 2018.In preparation for the comeback of the ages, it has now ramped up its recruitment and plans to relaunch the brand in the next few months.The company dates back to 1985 when it launched in the UK modelling itself as the 'world's first toy supermarket.'Sadly in 2017, the US parent company filed for bankruptcy after debts reached more than £3.5billion.A year later, the iconic toy chain collapsed, closing all of its 100 UK branches and triggering thousands of redundancies.But last year money came again as owner WHP Global signed an agreement with Toys 'R' Us Australia to lead the brand's revival in the UK.WHP Global had previously acquired a controlling interest in Tru Kids, the parent company of the Toys 'R' Us and Babies 'R' Us brands.Toys ‘R’ Us has hired senior buyer James Ford, who helped build Debenhams’ toy arm, for the core Toys 'R' Us business, while Katie Ellis, who has worked for both Toys 'R' Us and Mothercare in the past, and Argos toys buyer Lukasz Jasinski have joined the Babies 'R' US UK team.Toys 'R' Us Australia chief executive Louis Mittoni, who is spearheading the UK launch said: “I’m very excited to welcome over 100 years of retailing experience in our new team, who will lead the relaunch our iconic brand back into the UK market in the next few months."We have an amazing toy and baby buying team, which I believe is the best in the country.“With this team now in place, we’re hitting the ground

Star Wars actor, 79, was shooting the hotly anticipated Hollywood movie at Pinewood Studios when someone working on the production fell ill, reports The Sun. The man – who has not been identified – is believed to have collapsed all of a sudden, so the actor yelled: "Get me a medic quick."A source told the paper: "All of a sudden a male member of crew collapsed."Harrison was standing just yards away and yelled for a medic.

Danniella Westbrook has shared a new stunning selfie and wowed her social media followers. The former EastEnders actress posed sultrily for a makeup-free bedroom snap.

Jamal Edwards.Edwards died aged 31 on Sunday (February 20). His mother, Loose Women panellist Brenda Edwards, later confirmed that Jamal had died from a “sudden illness”.Last night, a candlelit vigil was held for Edwards around a mural dedicated to him in Acton, the neighbourhood where he grew up.At least 1000 people were said to be in attendance, playing music and lining the streets with candles, flowers and memorabilia for Chelsea FC, the team Edwards supported. You can see photos and footage below.I’m at the candlelit vigil for Jamal Edwards in Acton, West London, where at least 1,000 people have turned up to pay tribute to the “local legend” who died yesterday aged 31.

The first day of school is a big deal for any child, even for a future King.

A driver has been slammed after they were caught on video driving dangerously close to a horse rider at high speed.

When it comes to our financial priorities, pensions are not often at the top of the list until you get closer to the age at which you are thinking of retiring and leaving permanent employment.

An Aberdeenshire teacher is accused of calling pupils fat and intimidating them over a 10 month period.

Arthur aired yesterday, and fans have taken to social media to mourn the end of the classic show after 25 years.The beloved PBS series ended by showing a flash-forward featuring adult versions of the show’s characters across four new episodes.While the main series is coming to an end, PBS is planning new related content over 2022 and beyond, including “a podcast, video shorts that tackle timely and compelling topics, and digital games”. All 25 seasons of the flagship show will remain available on PBS Kids.One person with an Arthur tattoo took to social media ahead of the final episodes.

Queen Elizabeth II is prioritizing her health while battling COVID-19. The 95-year-old British monarch tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend, and on Tuesday, Buckingham Palace announced that she would not participate in several pre-planned virtual events «As Her Majesty is still experiencing mild cold like symptoms she has decided not to undertake her planned virtual engagements today, but will continue with light duties,» the Palace said in a statement.

brief teaser trailer, the Kardashian family has officially released the first look at their new Hulu reality series,. The clip aired during Monday night's episode of and features lots of big moments from the famous family. The new footage shows Kim Kardashian preparing to host the sisters back in their glam elements, and highlights Kourtney Kardashian's October 2021 engagement to Travis Barker. In the clip, Kris Jenner hugs her eldest daughter post-engagement, crying and saying, «This makes me so happy.»Kim, who is currently in the middle of a divorce from her third husband, Kanye West, jokingly quips to the family, «She's never had a reaction like that for me and it's happened, like, a few times.» Travis is seen several times throughout the trailer, implying that the 46-year-old drummer will play a big role on the family's show. A post shared by Kardashian News (@kardashianvideo)Kourtney's ex, Scott Disick, is not featured in the clip despite appearing on many seasons of.

Cata Balzano As fans of Selena Quintanilla remember the Tejano music star on what would have been her 50th birthday, tributes and posts have flooded social media, causing the hashtag #Selena50 to trend for much of April 16.It’s been 26 years since Quintanilla was shot and killed on March 31st 1995, but the late artist’s legacy lives on in fashion, makeup collections and tens of millions of streams of her songs — not to mention the Spanish-language singers that follow in her influential footsteps.happy birthday to the legend herself! today selena would’ve turned 50. the impact she had not only on the music industry but the whole world is undeniable.

Selena Quintanilla will never be forgotten.Thanks to the late tejano singer's devoted fans, the «Como La Flor» singer received a slew of birthday tributes on what would have been her 50th birthday. Born April 16, 1971, Selena conquered Latin musicand rose to fame in the '90s, becoming one of the first major female stars of the male-dominated genre. Selena's life, however, was cut short when she died on March 31, 1995.

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Decades after her tragic death, there has yet to be another performer quite like Selena Quintanilla. Her legacy has lived on with a feature film starring a young Jennifer Lopez and now, years later, in a new series from Netflix, simply titled “Selena: The Series.” READ MORE: Benedict Cumberbatch To Star In New Limited Series Adaptation Of ‘The 39 Steps’ For Netflix Last year, the streaming service released the first batch of ‘Selena’ episodes, telling the story of the young singer’s rise in the Tejano music scene and up to the brink of superstardom.