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Los Angeles Times
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Cristina Saralegui returns to talk-show scene with wide-ranging Karol G interview
Almost 15 years after wrapping up her long-running talk show, Cristina Saralegui returned to her broadcasting home of Univision to conduct a special in-depth interview with singer Karol G. And yes, it actually is the Cristina. 'If you think what you're about to watch on your TV is a product of that famous artificial intelligence, I am happy to inform you all that you are 100% mistaken,' Saralegui said at the top of the hourlong special. '[Karol G] managed to get me out of my cave and return to make 'El Show de Cristina' here on Univision.' The first question posed to the the 'Provenza' singer was perhaps the biggest query in people's minds: Why did she need to be interviewed by the retired TV host? 'I told my team I have a very special dream. I grew up watching your interviews, they were a window for many Latin artists around the world,' Karol G said. 'If there's going to a first interview for my album, it has to be on 'El Show de Cristina.'' The 34-year-old artist then spoke about the creative process and meaning behind her latest release, 'Tropicoqueta.' 'I feel like every one of my albums represents an evolved personality that shows who I am as a person,' she said of her newest album. 'Beyond just the use of tropical sounds, it's about the joy that I have in my heart from traveling the world and making my culture known every place I visit.' The 'TQG' artist also spoke about collaborating with artists like Greeicy Rendón, Thalía and Marco Antonio Solís — who surprised Karol G with a video message during the interview. 'I'm doing something rare, which is to make songs written by different composers, but I really liked ['Coleccionando Heridas'] when Karol G sent it to me directly,' Solís said. 'I've seen her documentary and I know all that's happened in her career, and I congratulate her with all my heart because nothing has been easy for her.' Karol G then shared a story about how she watched Los Bukis on tour a few years back and was absolutely blown away by how they hadn't lost a step in all their years apart. Following one commercial break, Saralegui and Karol G watched archival video of Selena's interview with the TV personality in which the 'Como la Flor' singer famously slipped up and used the word 'diez y cuatro' instead of 'catorce,' to say 14 in Spanish. 'I think that a lot of women are superfans of her ... with her authenticity, her way of being, with her joy, she touched a lot of people, and with time, as generations pass, [her impact] is like an echo that still resonates,' Karol G said as she praised Selena's lingual flub as 'iconic.' The Colombian artist also commented on her admiration for the other strong Latina musicians whom Saralegui had previously interviewed like Gloria Estefan and Celia Cruz, while expressing how honored she was to be a part of that lineage. After discussing the difficulties of working in a musical genre that has historically been dominated by male artists and how she handles her haters, Karol G flipped the script on Saralegui by asking why she agreed to host the interview. 'I've met a lot of artists. I've only met a few artists who know what they're doing, who have staked their place, who have garnered respect,' Saralegui said. 'From the beginning, I told my husband, 'Look at this girl who sold out the Bernabéu in Spain four times.''
Gulf Today
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Shakira says being an immigrant in US ‘means living in fear'
Grammy-winning Colombia star Shakira has talked about the dire socio-political instability facing immigrants in the US. In a new interview with BBC, the Colombia-hailing pop star alluded to president Donald Trump's attitude toward immigrants, which were among the key tenets of his administration that protested nationwide yesterday as thousands marched in cities from Los Angeles to Austin in the "No Kings' rallies, reports Asked how it feels to be an immigrant living in America today, the four-time Grammy winner responded, "It means living in constant fear, and it's painful to see.' She continued, "Now, more than ever, we have to remain united. Now, more than ever, we have to raise our voices and make it very clear that a country can change its immigration policies, but the treatment of all people must always be humane.' Elsewhere in the interview, speaking to her own immigration experience to the US at the age of 19, she said she was "like many other Colombian immigrants who come to this country looking for a better future.' In February, as she took the Grammys stage to accept her award in Best Latin Pop Album for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, the "TQG' singer took the opportunity to express solidarity with the immigrant community. She said: "I want to dedicate this award to all my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country. You are loved. You are worth it, and I will always fight with you.' Shakira is referred to as the "Queen of Latin Music", she has had a significant impact on the musical landscape of Latin America and has been credited with popularising Hispanophone music on a global level. She is the recipient of various honours, she has won four Grammy Awards and fifteen Latin Grammy Awards, including three Song of the Year wins. Indo-Asian News Service
Toronto Star
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Shakira brings her she-wolf fierceness to the Toronto stop on her world tour
Shakira 3.5 stars (out of 4) Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Mon., May 26, 2025 Her career has spanned 30-plus years, and she has the accolades to show for it, though it's been seven years since Shakira embarked on a major tour. But recent events in the Colombian singer's personal life compelled her to release her 12th studio album and return to the stage with her 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran' ('Women No Longer Cry') tour, which stopped at Scotiabank Arena on Monday. Involved in a very public breakup with longtime partner Gerard Piqué, in 2023 the singer dropped 'Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,' a viral rap anthem whose lyric 'las mujeres no lloran las mujeres factura' ('women don't cry anymore, they cash in') struck a chord with female fans as a post-heartbreak manifesto. Now, the 'she wolf' is back on stage to reclaim her power and reunite with her pack. For her Toronto show, Shakira performed her most beloved numbers, from '90s deep cuts to recent chart-toppers. It took a bit of warming up to get there, though. After an hour's delay, a CGI Shakira avatar flashed on the video screens as the crowd, dressed in an explosion of leather, leopard skin and belly dance wraps, shrieked. Throughout the night, the avatar would serve to connect the narrative of her healing journey. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The singer entered the arena fight-night style. Making her way to the stage, she ascended from below on a platform with two deejays, suggesting that we'd just entered Club Shakira. For the first half of the show, she served up the essence of her recent foray into electronic dance music. She came across as a polished pop persona dressed in a shimmering pink outfit, performing perfectly synchronized choreography to such hits as 'TQG' and 'Te Felicito.' Interspersed among them, alt-rock-leaning singles like 'Inevitable' and 'Don't Bother' couldn't help but seem misplaced. The second half picked up momentum as Shakira ventured into her early-aughts material, such as her billion-streaming 'Hips Don't Lie.' Placing her best-known song mid-set felt tactical as it reinvigorated the crowd. Familiar favourites were reimagined with new arrangements: 'Chantaje,' her 2017 duet with Maluma, now had a salsa beat. The remixes allowed the performer to showcase her considerable dance skills; all eyes were on her hypnotic belly dance solos. And no, those hips did not stop moving the entire show. Fake Shakira currency rained down at the Toronto concert's end. Laura Palombi She finished the concert with the breakup anthem that kicked off this new chapter in her career, as a gigantic inflatable wolf was rolled out and loomed over the stage as her protector. As she sang, 'Women don't cry anymore, they cash in,' fake currency with Shakira's face printed on it rained from above. The show closed with a wolf's head superimposed over Shakira's face on the screens, as her healing journey was complete. Let the mighty she wolf howl.
Associated Press
10-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Nextech3D.ai Signs Letter of Intent to Sell Share Control Block of Toggle3D.ai
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 10, 2025 / (OTCQX:NEXCF)(CSE:NTAR)(FSE:1SS) announced today that it has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) on April 4th, 2025 to sell up to an 80% equity interest in its spin-out subsidiary, Inc. (CSE:TGGL) to TQG Technologies ('TQG' or the 'Acquirer'). The transaction marks a significant strategic move to both provide with a non-dilutive cash infusion of $610,000 as well as unlocking shareholder value by transitioning into its next phase of growth under a new controlling shareholder. Under the terms of the non-binding LOI, the transaction will be completed in three tranches. TQG has committed to an aggregate purchase of up to 80% of issued and outstanding common shares. The first tranche of 11 million shares will be acquired for a cash consideration of $610,000 CAD. Subject to the closing of TQG's capital raise a second tranche of 5 million shares will follow for $276,000 CAD. The final tranche will complete the 80% acquisition through a combination of share purchase and the vending-in of TQG's assets into TGGL. A non-refundable deposit of CAD $177,000 is to be paid upon the structure being finalized by TQG's management. Additional payments are scheduled through August 2025, with a potential bonus of $710,000 payable if TQG closes a financing round of at least US$5 million by that date. 'This transaction represents a thoughtful and strategic evolution for said Evan Gappelberg, CEO of 'Importantly It also provides with new capital, allowing to focus on its core AI and 3D modeling technologies.' The LOI provides for an integration and advisory period during which the parties will determine the optimal transaction structure. It also includes standard conditions such as satisfactory due diligence, execution of a definitive agreement within 90 days, and any necessary regulatory or shareholder approvals. TGGL management will maintain insight into major financial decisions for 180 days post-closing to support operational continuity. A joint public announcement from both companies is planned to coincide with the execution of the definitive agreement. The companies also intend to roll out joint PR initiatives featuring new business. For more information, visit For more information and full report go to For further information, please contact: Evan Gappelberg /CEO and Director 866-ARITIZE (274-8493) About or the 'Company,' (OTCQX: NEXCF) (CSE: NTAR) (FSE: 1SS), is a versatile augmented reality and AI technology company that utilizes its proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) to craft immersive 3D experiences at scale for manufacturers with CAD files and for E-COMMERCE merchants. The Company's primary focus lies in creating high-quality 3D WebAR photorealistic models for Amazon and various other online retailers with patented 2D-3D technology. Forward-looking Statements The CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Certain information contained herein may constitute 'forward-looking information' under Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as, 'will be' or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results 'will' occur. Forward-looking statements regarding the completion of the transaction are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Nextech will not update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information that are incorporated by reference herein, except as required by applicable securities laws.
