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Scarface Star ngel Salazar Dies at 68
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ngel Salazar, who starred in Scarface alongside Al Pacino, has sadly passed away at the age of 68. Salazar starred in Brian De Palmas hit 1983 gangster film as Chi-Chi, friend and sidekick to Pacinos Tony Montana. Beginning his career in 1979, Salazar was also an accomplished comedian, co-starring with Tom Hanks in the 1988 comedy film, Punchline.

Per Deadline, Salazar died peacefully over the weekend, and while the exact cause of death is unknown at this time, Ann Wingsong Salazars longtime friend and rep told TMZ that the actor had been suffering from "heart issues." He was found dead in his bed Sunday morning while visiting a friend in Brooklyn.

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*Availability in US Release Date December 9, 1983Director Brian De PalmaCast Al Pacino, Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Robert Loggia, Miriam ColonMain Genre Crime

Beginning his career with the 1979 film Boulevard Nights, Salazar would go on to...
See full article at MovieWeb
  • 8/12/2024
  • by James Melzer
  • MovieWeb
Univision’s Premios Juventud 2024 Red Carpet Photos: Adamari López, Maripily Rivera, Anitta, Lele Pons, Clarissa Molina & More
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Univision has landed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to celebrate Premios Juventud 2024.

The red carpet has been rolled at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in Puerto Rico to welcome the stars of the night on a night hosted by social media influencer Lele Pons, El Gordo y La Flaca co-host Clarissa Molina, and reggaeton star Wisin.

Special awards will be handed out throughout the night, including recognition to Anitta for her work in social justice and a special award to Pons for her mental health advocacy.

Related: ‘Love Is Blind UK’ Season 1 Cast Photos & Netflix Episode Release Date Schedule

Additionally, the Mexican group Los Tigres del Norte will be honored for their contributions in defending immigrants’ rights and advocating for immigration policies.

Artists set to hit the stage and set to perform include Anitta, Camila, Chris Jedi, Corina Smith, Darell, DJ Adoni, Ela Taubert, Emilia, Farruko, Gaby Music, Ivy Queen,...
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 7/25/2024
  • by Armando Tinoco
  • Deadline Film + TV
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Sting, Devo, My Morning Jacket to Spread Their Blankets at BeachLife Festival
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Sting, Incubus, Devo, and My Morning Jacket will shake the sands of Redondo Beach, California’s waterfront, this spring at the fifth installment of the BeachLife Festival. Other performers include Seal, Dirty Heads, Local Natives, Santigold, Trey Anastasio, Fleet Foxes, Zz Top, and Courtney Barnett. Tickets for the three-day fest, which kicks off May 3, are available now.

The lineup spans a variety of genres, including reggae (Steel Pulse, Pepper), punk (performances by members of the Vandals, All, 7 Seconds), and mambo (Tito Puente Jr.) Additionally, the Samples, Surfer Blood, Chevy Metal,...
See full article at Rollingstone.com
  • 1/19/2024
  • by Kory Grow
  • Rollingstone.com
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How A New Exhibition Honors the Memory of Salsa Titans La Lupe and Tito Puente
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La Lupe was electric onstage. The Cuban singer, known for her belting power and undeniable charisma, began showing off her skills at a young age, winning local radio competitions and dazzling audiences at clubs on the island. When she moved to New York City after the Cuban Revolution, she kept winning people over with her masterful presence — even catching the eye of salsa legend Tito Puente, who was a collaborator and lifelong fan until her death in 1992.

Now, the two artists will be reunited in a first-of-its-kind exhibition presented by...
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  • 8/31/2023
  • by Julyssa Lopez
  • Rollingstone.com
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Watch Carlos Santana Re-Record ‘Oye Como Va’ With Musicians From Around The World
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Carlos Santana has re-recorded his classic interpretation of Tito Puente’s “Oye Como Va” with help from over 20 musicians around the globe, including Cindy Blackman Santana, Becky G, Tito Puente, Jr., Rubén Rada, Tal Wilkenfeld, Chouloute Minouche, and Jose Valdés Terán.

The song was produced by Playing For Change co-founder Mark Johnson as part of the organization’s Peace Through Music event in partnership with the United Nations to support social justice and the rights of Afro descendants.

“This song is so full of positive energy and soul that it...
See full article at Rollingstone.com
  • 5/27/2022
  • by Andy Greene
  • Rollingstone.com
Edward James Olmos Teams With Tito Puente’s Family For Film, TV Projects On The Music Legend
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Edward James Olmos has partnered with Tito Puente’s family to bring the story of the legendary musician to the world in a series of projects, including film, television and Vr content.

Known as the “King of Mambo,” Puente was a six-time Grammy winner, and received many other accolades before he died in 2000.

Olmos is working with Puente’s son, Tito Puente Jr., producer/writer Damon Whitaker, music artist/producer David Guzman, and his own son, director/producer Michael D. Olmos, to bring the projects to fruition.

The Olmos team will be producing the project alongside Whitaker and Guzman, with Tito Jr. advising throughout the process. The team is developing a docuseries featuring never-before-seen images and footage from the family’s estate to create a feature film that focuses on Puente’s struggle to bring Latin music to the mainstream. A Vr musical experience and a tribute album with contemporary...
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 5/31/2020
  • by Anita Bennett
  • Deadline Film + TV
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