09.16.2016 | By Jack Rico |
On this week’s episode of the “Highly Relevant Podcast with Jack Rico, two big A-list guests join me this week to discuss television and radio. Rafael Amaya, the star of Telemundo’s “El Señor de los Cielos” and Enrique Santos, the new Chairman and CCO of iHeartLatino. Listen now! Read More
08.5.2014 | By Mariana Dussan |
Latinos guess what? Next year, Telemundo will produce a Spanish-language version of the American Music Awards! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Telemundo is creating new programing in order to help close a ratings gap with Univision. The Spanish-language broadcaster has acquired licensing rights from Dick Clark Productions for the live special event, which will feature top music stars from Latin America, the Caribbean and other Spanish-speaking regions.
11.19.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |
When I heard that Jennifer Lopez will pay homage to the iconic Celia Cruz at the upcoming American Music Awards, it got me thinking: because of JLo’s Latin tribute at this all-American event, many more Latinos are bound to tune in to the awards show, so then should American audiences turn around and tune into this year’s Latin Grammys? Read More
10.29.2013 | By Jack Rico |
In my weekly syndicated pop culture radio segment on The Luis Jimenez Show, “Lengua, Cámara y Acción,” on X96.3FM IN NY, Luis and I spoke about the collabo between the top morning shows in the country – Good Morning America and Despierta America. Did it work? Should other networks do the same? We also spoke about the future of the new network FUSION.
There are delays with the pre-production of the movie “50 Shades of Grey”. Why? Plus IMAX is creating home theater systems. WIll you buy one? Listen to the radio segment now!
“Lengua, Cámara y Acción” is a radio segment that is a free flowing conversation on Hollywood and the entertainment industry with a dash of wit, humor and information with Jack Rico and radio star, Luis Jimenez. This way, you can keep abreast of what’s happening in Hollywood with a smile and snooty smirk. “Lengua, Cámara y Acción” is broadcast every Tuesday at 9:50 AM on X96.3FM.
07.22.2013 | By Jack Rico |
He got famous on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, then got the cover of People Magazine and soon was doing an M&M commercial. Shortly after, he was being casted in Hollywood movies with names like Tyler Perry in Single Moms Club, Jada Pinkett Smith in Salsa and i currently in pre-production for a western titled Boom Town. Read More
05.6.2013 | By Jack Rico |
Looks like Jada Pinkett-Smith, Will Smith’s wife, will produce and star in the Latin dance movie ‘Salsa‘ with Cuban heartthrob William Levy. I knew it would not take that long for Pinkett-Smith to do a project dealing with the Latin culture. In all my interviews with her she has expressed her immense love for the Spanish language and the Latino culture. Heck, she has spoken to us in Spanish in various junkets including the one for ‘Madagascar 3’. But it should not be a surprise to people close to her since Will has been speaking Spanish for over a decade (check out both videos below of the Smith’s speaking Spanish to us). Read More
04.14.2010 | By Jack Rico |
It is now official. Spanish actor Oscar Jaenada, who will be starring in Warner Bros. The Losers this year, has been tapped to play Mario Moreno, Mexico’s most famous comedian, in the biopic Cantinflas. My source, who is directly involved in the casting of the film, has confirmed the choice for the lead. Read More
