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Chris Perez and Selena’s Family Amicably Resolve Yearslong Legal Battle

Virginia IsaadSeptember 17, 2021September 17, 2021

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 17, 2021September 17, 202103102284

The love story of Chris Perez and Selena Quintanilla Perez lives on decades after the Queen of Tejano’s death but his relationship with her family has been contentious for years until now. Earlier this week Perez announced on his social...

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‘Selena: The Series’ Writers Claim Netflix Disrespected the Staff and Selena’s Story

Virginia IsaadJune 11, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJune 11, 202105259

When Selena: The Series was first announced, fans were elated that the story of the iconic Mexican-American singer would be on screen again. Before the series, the 1997 biopic Selena starring Jennifer Lopez was the only version of her story...

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Beyoncé Run-in with Selena Really Did Happen Like in ‘Selena: The Series’

Virginia IsaadMay 11, 2021May 11, 2021

by Virginia IsaadMay 11, 2021May 11, 2021010144

The second and final season of Selena: The Series premiered May 4 and one aspect people are fixating on is the interaction between Selena and a young Beyoncé. About 10 minutes into episode six we see Selena (Christian Serratos) shopping...

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‘Anything for Selena’ Podcast is a Deep Dive into Selena’s Cultural Impact

Virginia IsaadJanuary 13, 2021January 13, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 13, 2021January 13, 202105459

Selena’s legacy goes beyond her music, she was one of the most prominent and successful Latinas in entertainment and she is a symbol of dual identities as a Mexican-American who crossed over to the U.S. While many of us were...

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A.B. Quintanilla Says Selena’s Family Should Accept Posthumous Grammy

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 4, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 4, 202109052

It was recently announced that legendary Tejana singer/songwriter Selena Quintanilla will receive a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the upcoming Grammy Awards and her older brother A.B. Quintanilla says her family would be happy to accept the award on her...

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Selena Gomez Loves ‘Selena: The Series’

Virginia IsaadDecember 10, 2020

by Virginia IsaadDecember 10, 202003273

Following the premiere of Selena: The Series on Netflix, many fans of the beloved Tejano icon have taken to social media to share their disappointment with the series. Despite the controversy celebs including Jennifer Lopez — who portrayed Selena in...

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Latinx Twitter Reactions to ‘Selena: The Series’ Following Premiere

Virginia IsaadDecember 4, 2020December 4, 2020

by Virginia IsaadDecember 4, 2020December 4, 202009767

After a year-long wait, “Selena: The Series” is now live on Netflix and fans have mixed feelings about it. The nine-episode series follows the life and tragic death of the Queen of Tejano music. It stars Christian Serratos (Selena Quintanilla),...

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Selena Quintanilla’s Family is Sued Over New Netflix Show

Virginia IsaadNovember 13, 2020November 13, 2020

by Virginia IsaadNovember 13, 2020November 13, 202005568

The upcoming release of Selena: The Series on Netflix has a lot of people excitedly anticipating what’s supposed to be an authentic look at the iconic Tejano star’s life. Selena’s sister Suzette Quintanilla and her dad Abraham Quintanilla Jr. are both...

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‘Selena: The Series’ Set to Premiere in December

Virginia IsaadOctober 6, 2020October 6, 2020

by Virginia IsaadOctober 6, 2020October 6, 202004959

The much anticipated Selena: The Series is set to premiere Dec. 4, 2020 on Netflix after more than year since it was first announced. The show will breakdown the Queen of Tejano’s rise and her tragic death at the age...

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Chris Perez Has No Idea What’s Going on With ‘Selena’ Series on Netflix

Araceli CruzApril 7, 2020September 17, 2021

by Araceli CruzApril 7, 2020September 17, 2021010503

As the promotion for Selena: The Series on Netflix continues on social media, Chris Perez said he’s entirely in the dark about the new show. Selena Quintanilla’s widower noted that Netflix, the production company, or the family never consulted about the show,...

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“Selena: The Series” Confirms Full Cast including Christian Serratos

Virginia IsaadDecember 5, 2019July 14, 2020

by Virginia IsaadDecember 5, 2019July 14, 2020013842

Fans of Selena have been hearing about Selena: The Series for months now and Netflix just announced the cast that includes The Walking Dead’s Christian Serratos as the Tejano icon and newcomer Jesse Posey as Chris Perez. The series debuts...