Simon McBride, the Deep Purple guitarist who is not afraid of the past

Simon McBride, Deep Purple's new guitarist, faces the legacy with confidence and without distractions.

A historical weight

Simon McBride was not yet born when Deep Purple released “Hush” in 1968. Today, with 58 years of history on his shoulders, he is the newest member of the legendary rock band.

The musician joined in 2022 to replace Steve Morse. He knows that carrying the legacy of Richie Blackmore, original guitarist, is not easy. But he’s not worried.

“I knew I was going to have a lot of people saying things about me, but you just have to ignore it and move on,” McBride said.

Digital noise does not distract you. His focus is on enjoying the journey alongside Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice and Don Airey. Before being his band, Deep Purple was one of the groups that made him love rock.

“I don’t think about it. I’m very confident. I don’t care what they say,” he added.

Two albums in less than five years

McBride already participated in “=1”, the group’s twenty-third studio album. This Friday he will present “splat!”, his second album with the British. The experience seems almost unreal to him.

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With determination, the new guitarist shows that the past does not define his present. Deep Purple is still rolling, and he’s along for the ride.

Brad Pitt and Inés de Ramón debut as a couple on Instagram

Brad Pitt and Inés de Ramón appear together on Instagram for the first time.

Brad Pitt and jewelry designer Inés de Ramón took advantage of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding to publicly show their relationship on Instagram. The couple, who has been in a relationship since 2022, appeared together on the social network for the first time thanks to some images shared by stylist Laurie Zanoletti.

The photos were taken before the exclusive celebration at Madison Square Garden last Friday. Pitt sports a classic black tuxedo with a bow tie, sunglasses, and his hair swept to the side. Ramón wears a tight lace dress, delicate jewelry and a high ponytail. In one of the shots, the actor hugs his girlfriend around the waist; she smiles at him.

Zanoletti wrote in the post: “My favorite lovers, @inesdrmn and Brad Pitt, for an amazing time in New York.” He accompanied the message with the song “Lover”, by Taylor Swift, to give it a romantic touch.

No wedding plans, but with a good family relationship

According to a source consulted by Page Six, the actor and the designer have no plans to marry for now, although their relationship is stable. The same source assures that De Ramón has been well received by Pitt’s family: “They adore her and welcomed her with open arms from the beginning.”

This step on Instagram occurs months after Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie officially concluded their divorce, after a legal process that began in 2016. However, both continue to dispute over the Château Miraval vineyard, located in French Provence, where they married in 2014.

Who is Inés de Ramón

Inés de Ramón is a jewelry designer of Madrid origin, considered an influential figure in luxury. She is currently vice president of Anita Ko, a brand whose pieces have been worn by celebrities such as Demi Moore, Ana de Armas, Natalie Portman and Michelle Obama.

She was married to actor Paul Wesley until 2022. That same year, rumors of a romance with Pitt arose after meeting at a party after the Oscars, although they never confirmed the relationship. In 2024 they made their first public appearance hand in hand at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix.

According to Forbes Spain, De Ramón speaks Italian, English, French and German, and studied Business Administration. She is the daughter of a businessman and became Pitt’s first romantic partner that he makes public since his separation from Angelina Jolie.

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Marina de Tavira: the Oscar nomination changed the way we look at her career

The Mexican actress reflects on the real impact of the Oscar nomination for Roma.

Marina de Tavira assures that the greatest impact of her Oscar nomination was not at work, but in the perception of her career. The Mexican actress was a candidate for Best Supporting Actress in 2019 for her role in Roma, alongside Yalitza Aparicio.

The real change

Almost eight years after that moment, De Tavira explains that the recognition brought an unprecedented focus on his work.

“It was a crucial moment and a turning point in my career, not because that was why more projects had arrived, but because there was a look. I was already of a certain age when I was nominated and I had done a lot of things, and suddenly that began to have a focus that it had not had before,” he said at a press conference.

For her, awards have never been the goal.

“Recognitions are not something you have in mind when you start working, or when you make a film, or when you decide to be an actress. When they arrive, of course they feel beautiful, but I also recognize that both theater and cinema are collective arts,” she added.

Recognition of The Muse

This year, the Guanajuato International Film Festival and the Women in Cinema and Television association will award her the La Musa award.

“I never imagined that one day I would receive recognition within the framework of this festival and that excites me very much,” he confessed.

Upcoming projects

De Tavira is getting ready for a new work directed by Diego del Río. In addition, I’m Always Your Mother Animal, a film that was presented at Cannes, will continue its tour of international festivals.

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Ernesto Laguardia is the first inhabitant of The House of the Famous Mexico 2026

The actor with 40 years of experience joins the reality show that premieres on July 26.

A television veteran enters reality

The wait is over for the followers of The House of the Famous Mexico. Tonight, after weeks of rumors, the first member of the 2026 edition was officially confirmed. Galilea Montijo hosted the special broadcast where she announced that Ernesto Laguardia will be the number one participant.

Emotion and strategy

During his presentation, the actor said he was excited to begin this new stage. Although he is already a well-known face, he promised to show his true essence.

“They will see my personality as I am. Nobody has lived with me 24/7 and I really want the public to get to know me.”

He also advanced his plan for the confinement. Without hesitation, he made it clear that he is going for victory:

“I have a strategy and that is to have fun, give it my all and take out one by one.”

Release date and legacy

The house of the famous Mexico will open its doors on July 26 at 8:30 p.m.. The reality show will broadcast live 24 hours a day.

With more than four decades of career in television, film and theater, Laguardia is an actor with wide recognition. He debuted in 1983 in the telenovela La fiera, alongside Victoria Ruffo and Angélica Aragón. But it was not until 1987 when he established himself as a youthful leading man with his role as Pancho in Quinceañera.

His filmography includes more than 40 melodramas, including Poor Relatives, Lazos de amor, Alondra, Amigos x Siempre, Amor Real and Corona de ojos. In addition, he hosted the program Hoy for almost a decade.

Now, the public will be able to see it without a script or filters. The house awaits you.

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