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Abraham Quintanilla Jr., the father of singer Selena and a key figure in Tejano music, has died at 86. He was instrumental in launching and managing Selena's career and legacy, and was involved in music production and philanthropy. His death was announced by his son, A.B. Quintanilla, with the cause of death not disclosed.
The 2025 Sundance Film Festival will feature a diverse lineup of documentaries, including a highly anticipated film on Paul Reubens, exploring his life, sexuality, and career as Pee-wee Herman. Other notable documentaries include stories about Selena Quintanilla, Marlee Matlin, and the Zodiac Killer. The festival will also showcase films on various social issues, such as trans rights and the Deaf experience, with contributions from acclaimed filmmakers like Questlove and Davis Guggenheim. Sundance runs from January 23 to February 2 in Utah.
Brie Larson became emotional and teary-eyed when she met Jennifer Lopez at the Golden Globes, expressing her admiration for the singer and actress, citing Lopez's role in "Selena" as an inspiration for her own acting career. The two embraced and shared a heartfelt moment, with Larson expressing her gratitude and Lopez thanking her for the kind words.
On the 28th anniversary of her tragic death, Selena Quintanilla's legacy as the queen of Tejano music lives on through her music, make-up line, and famous movie. Her impact on people's lives is still felt today, as evidenced by the numerous murals dedicated to her in San Antonio. Her family had planned a concert to commemorate the 25th anniversary of her death, but it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite her untimely death, Selena's sister Suzette Quintanilla believes that her sister's goal to create something that will live forever has been achieved.