Kidman and Urban end their marriage with an express agreement

The end of an era in Hollywood is sealed quickly and with million-dollar deals, marking the closure of one of the longest-running couples in entertainment.

Goodbye to “happily ever after” after 18 years

Well yes, friends of other people’s drama and entertainment headlines, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have officially updated their Facebook status to “It’s complicated… but not anymore.” After 18 years of marriage (a century in Hollywood years), a judge in Tennessee gave them the go-ahead for their divorce, turning what was a magazine cover romance into just another legal procedure. It seems that not even all the light from the spotlights could prevent their spark from going out.

The most worthy thing about an express movie script was the speed of the process. According to the papers obtained by TMZ (our modern oracle for celebrity lawsuits), the actress submitted the application citing the classic irreconcilable differences and, in just three months, everything was signed, sealed and delivered. A blink of an eye compared to the eternal dramas of other showbiz couples. Clearly, they were more eager to close this chapter than we were to wait for a new season of our favorite series.

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The art of separation (millionaire) without drama

This is where things get interesting for lovers of financial gossip. The process was surprisingly short because, apparently, they already had everything tied up and tied up well. Both waived alimony (neither for themselves nor for the children), and each one kept his own. Translation: there was almost certainly a prenuptial agreement more secure than a bank vault. No public battles over yachts or mansions; a separation so civilized that it is almost a shame not to have more gossip to stir up.

But it’s not all about money. On the family front, they agreed on a custody scheme so detailed that it would make a business plan pale. The two daughters they have together will spend 306 days a year with Kidman and 59 with Urban. In addition, they promised to make important decisions about education and health together, and even committed to attending shared parenting classes. That is, they divorce as a romantic couple, but condemn themselves to being teammates for life in the game of parenthood. It sounds exhausting, but hey, it is what it is.

In the end, this episode leaves us with the moral that, even among the gods of Hollywood Olympus, sometimes “forever” has an expiration date. They handle it with the same efficiency and lack of fuss with which we organize a group outing on WhatsApp. Prove that you can end a relationship with the elegance of a character from *The Undoing* and the practicality of a TikTok tutorial.

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Luis de Alba: ‘I’m perfect’ after a fall and bruises on his face

With humor, the comedian denied that his fall was serious.

A scare without consequences

Luis de Alba worried his followers by appearing on social networks with his face covered in bruises. The comedian, famous for his character ‘el Pirruris’, shared a video from the hospital after a fall at home.

In the TikTok recording, De Alba showed the bruises on his forehead, eyes and cheekbones. He was taken to the hospital by his relatives after the incident.

“Hello, hahaha. What did they say? Is that… Ricky Martin? Not at all, I’m ‘Pirruration,'” he said.

Despite the alarming appearance, the actor clarified that there were no serious injuries. “I had an accident… fortunately, nothing happened to me other than bruises,” he explained.

He also denied the rumors that were circulating about his critical condition. “They were even killing me, ‘it’s very serious’, it’s not true, I’m perfect,” he said.

With his characteristic humor, he joked about changing his stage name to ‘the Atomic Raccoon’ to take advantage of the bruises. “Ready to be with you for a long time, telling you jokes,” he concluded.

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Clive Davis, the great discoverer of musical stars, dies at 94

Clive Davis, legendary music executive who discovered Whitney Houston and Santana, dies.

Clive Davis, the lawyer turned one of the most influential executives in music, died at the age of 94 in his Manhattan apartment. His family confirmed the news. Weeks before he had been hospitalized for a respiratory problem.

“To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts and tireless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives,” his publicist Aliza Rabinoff said in a family statement.

The eye for talent

Davis launched or resurrected the careers of superstars such as Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys. He signed Houston as a teenager and turned her into the princess of pop. He also launched Keys and conceived Santana’s eight-time Grammy-winning album Supernatural. He got Rod Stewart to go from rock to the standards of the Great American Songbook.

Artists like Carlos Santana called him “visionary.” Michael Bublé said that he “believed in people and their dreams.” Patti Smith thanked him for half a century of “love and support.”

Born on April 4, 1932 in Brooklyn, the son of an electrician, he studied at New York University and Harvard Law. He joined Columbia Records as a lawyer and in 1967 he was president. He took a chance on black artists, signing to Philadelphia International Records in 1971.

In his later years he managed the careers of Barry Manilow, Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. He is survived by his four children, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, his cousin and his partner.

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México 86: the songs that made the planet vibrate

Vinyls that today are worth thousands of pesos and themes that united the world.

40 years after the Mexico 86 World Cup, the music that accompanied the sporting event is still alive in vinyl and memories. Some of those songs, today considered rarities, sell for more than a thousand pesos on social networks. Fortunately, YouTube allows you to relive them.

The melodies that gave rhythm to the World Cup

The organization called a contest to choose the official theme. Grupo Copal won with “Bienvenidos,” a fusion of pop and folklore that promoted fraternity. The letter said:

“The door is open, the soul is ready”

There was an English version performed by Joe Hood, who never recorded again.

The Chilean Juan Carlos Abara composed “México 86”. The phrase “the world united by a ball” became emblematic. Emilio Azcárraga rejected the first version due to lack of emotion, necessary after the 1985 earthquake. Abara then wrote:

“My land that is dressed in history and tradition, offers its proud heart to those who love it”

The Pique mascot, a jalapeño pepper with a hat, had its own theme. The children repeated:

“The goal is the joy of the 86 World Cup, confidence in sport that is my Mexico”

The 45 rpm record was sold in newsstands as Disco Poster.

“Siquitibum (To the rhythm of the World Cup)” by Nacho Golacho took advantage of the popular support. The song included a young woman named Mar Castro, who cut out her shirt and it went viral. Nacho Golacho offered shows in various parts of Mexico City.

Finally, “Adelante México” was performed by players of the Mexican National Team. Among them, Javier Aguirre, Javier Hernández (father of Chicharito), Carlos Hermosillo, Miguel España, Tomás Boy and Fernando Quirarte. The song said:

“The tricolor team has a lot of heart and they will show it on the field”

It is said that only Carlos de los Cobos tuned. After beating Bulgaria in the round of 16, Televisa released a promotional video. The album included “The Green Wave” on its B side, also sung by the team.

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