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With the theatrical release of Roadside Attractions’ child trafficking drama City of Dreams coming up, the filmmakers will be giving away $1 million in free tickets for a series of sneak previews beginning Wednesday, August 28, the studio announced today.

It’s expected that the giveaway will result in more than 50,000 moviegoers coming out. The hope is to bring out trafficking survivors and individuals from anti-trafficking organizations, as well as schools, churches, municipalities, and people who might not otherwise be able to afford a screening. Complimentary advance preview passes are available at the link.

In the top 25 markets nationwide, iHeart Media will provide live coverage, with on-air talent on site to help bring added awareness to the issue of child trafficking. The ticket giveaway was made possible through a donation from John Devaney, founder of United Capital and Manor House Films.

Inspired by a landmark sweatshop case in El Monte, CA, City of Dreams...

The 17th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital united philanthropists, influencers and celebrities who raised $800,000 for the fight to end childhood cancer on Saturday, May 18, at the InterContinental Hotel in downtown Miami.

Rodner Figueroa, Maria Celeste Arraras, Jessica Carillo and Jorge Bernal

Events like this help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

Approximately 600 people attended the celebratory night of artistic expression hosted by television personality Pamela Silva Conde. There was fine dining, both silent and live auctions, and a special performance by Grammy Award-winning artist Luis Enrique. DJ Mauricio Parra kept guests on their feet with tunes inspired by the city.

Award-winning broadcast journalist, author, and television personality María Celeste Arrarás, who was named by Newsweek magazine as one of the “20 Most Powerful Women,...

Selena Quintanilla’s legacy is alive and well in 2017. The late singer was honored with with Madame Tussaud wax figures in Hollywood and New York, as well as a Google Doodle in commemoration of the anniversary of her first studio album, Selena. On Nov. 3, she posthumously received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which the mayor of Los Angeles proclaimed “Selena Day” going forward. Now, the Reelz Channel will end the year with a look at the darker side of the beloved Tejano singer’s life story by focusing on her murderer, Yolanda Saldívar.

Murder Made Me Famous...

An upcoming TV series detailing the 1995 murder of Latin music icon Selena Quintanilla dramatizes her death in shockingly graphic fashion, as seen in a recently leaked trailer.

The trailer, which was released in part on YouTube late last month, shows the last few moments of Quintanilla's life in disturbing detail, and starts with the sound of a gunshot. An injured Quintanilla is then depicted lurching out of her motel room, leaving a trail of blood behind her as she struggles to find help.

A memorable scene from the 1997 movie Selena,...

After a trailer video leaked of Telemundo’s El Secreto de Selena—a TV adaptation of journliast Maria Celeste Arrará’s book on the late singer Selena Quintanilla—fans were outraged by the graphic content.

The video depicts the murder of the Tejana superstar, starting off with a gunshot, followed by an actress playing Quintanilla leaving a motel room covered in blood. The blood is trailing behind her as she makes her way to the motel lobby. Arrarás and Yolanda Saldívar, who was convicted of the murder, are also played out in the show.

The emotional scene from the 1997 movie...

The time has come to reveal the names of those who made it on this year’s list of People en Español’s Most Beautiful June issue. And in this special edition celebrating the 20th anniversary of ‘The Most Beautiful,’ we doubled the usual 50 names to feature 100!

The cover features superstars from the worlds of music, movies, television and the runway. They are: Marjorie De Sousa, Romeo Santos, Esmeralda Pimentel, Francisca Lachapel, Emeraude Toubia, Lineisy Montero and Carmen Villalobos. The cover photos were taken by photographer Omar Cruz at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, with the Brooklyn Bridge and the New...

Grammy Award-winning Maná teamed up with Nicky Jam for a duet that we didn't see coming, but we're glad it's here.  The legendary rock band and the chart-topping reggaeton artist premiered their new music video on Telemundo's Al Rojo Vivo con Maria Celeste. The video for "De Pies a Cabeza," directed by Alejandro Perez, has a relaxed vibe that showcases a moment of creativity and fun between these two artists. Their song is a new version of the band's 1992 hit from their second album Dónde jugarán los niños?. "I've always wanted to work with Maná, I've been a fan of them since I started singing reggaeton in 1992. They were already my...

Celebrations are in order for María Celeste Arrarás! This week, the Emmy Award-winning television journalist is celebrating her 30-year career. The Puerto Rican surprised guests when she hosted today's show with Myrka Dellanos. Both were the original hosts of Univision's Primer Impacto and hadn't hosted together in over 14 years. In 2002, Arrarás debuted Al Rojo Vivo con Maria Celeste Arrarás, a news show of which she is host and managing editor. The celebration featured a surprise performance from singer Farruko, a gorgeous cake and a toast with her team of reporters. Ohhh yes…and then Myrka put Arrarás' face in the...

Noticias Telemundo presents an exclusive broadcast of the first interview with Doña Rosa and Rosie Rivera . the mother and sister of Jenni Rivera . about the publication of La Diva de la Banda.s posthumous autobiography. The interview will air Monday, July 1 through Wednesday, July 3 on .Un Nuevo Día. (7am/6c), .Al Rojo Vivo con María Celeste. (5pm/4c) and .Noticiero Telemundo (6:30pm/5:30c). The official autobiography of Jenni Rivera, .Unbreakable: My Story, My Way,. will be published on Tuesday, July 2, the late singer.s birthday. Emmy.-award winning anchor Maria Celeste Arrarás sat down with Doña Rosa and Rosie Rivera for an intimate portrait of a Jenni Rivera who overcame the limitations of poverty, machismo, a legacy of sexual abuse and...

Topol, Tom Conti, Edward Fox and John Gielgud add up to one clever biopic, if you subtract 45 minutes of flagging in the middle

Galileo (1974)

Director: Joseph Losey

Entertainment grade: C+

History grade: A–

Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer and mathematician, and one of the most important historical figures in the development of modern physics.

Casting

It's 1609, and a skint, grumpy Galileo teaches mathematics in Padua. He is played by Topol. Yes, Topol, from Fiddler on the Roof. Critics were sniffy at the time, complaining that he didn't bring intelligence to the role – unlike, they said, the mostly British supporting cast, which includes Tom Conti and Edward Fox. In fact, Topol isn't that bad. He emphasises Galileo's earthiness instead of restrained scientific dignity, but that's a reasonable interpretation. The real Galileo is said to have played theatrically to audiences in Pisa, climbing the famous tower and throwing objects of...