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Daily Mail
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Find out which Love Boat stars will reunite on the high seas... almost 50 years after the show debuted
The cast of The Love Boat will be reuniting on a week-long celebration cruise with many of the stars joining in the occasion for the first time. The new cruise is set to set sail in November and will embark on a seven-day journey through the Caribbean, departing from Galveston, Texas and stopping in Honduras and Mexico. This time, Lauren Tewes and Charo will be a part of the romance-themed cruise inspired by the hit 1970s sitcom and reuniting with their former co-stars, according to People. Fred Grandy, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange and Jill Whelan will also be there for Princess Cruises' iconic Love Boat Celebration at Sea. The romance-themed cruise featuring the original cast of the show first set sail in 2022 and returned for the second time last summer. This comes shortly after Whelan, who famously portrayed Vicki Stubing on The Love Boat, opened up about her real-life love story earlier this year. Tewes, 71, previously played cruise director Julie McCoy for seven seasons on the sitcom, eventually departing from the show due to her public struggle with addiction and leading to her character being written off. Now sober, she will be joining her castmates for this year's reunion. During last year's cruise, her former co-star Grandy, 76, told the outlet that the actress, now sober, 'has recovered magnificently' and 'even though she is not here, she is as much a part of the family as anybody else up on this stage.' During the Behind the Scenes Stories panel, Whelan also chimed in and said Tewes is 'a sister to all of us.' 'She's just a very genuine, sweet human being, and by the way, a spectacular actress,' she said. 'I mean, I even look back at The Love Boat episodes and I just marvel at her and her ability to move so effortlessly between doing a dramatic scene and comedy. But she is one of our favorite people and we adore her.' Whelan also recently revealed that she had continued to keep in touch with Tewes over the years and had been trying to convince her to join them for the reunion cruise this year. 'She was open to it,' Whelan told the outlet. 'I told her everybody loves her so much and everybody wants to tell her how much they love her. I think it would be great for her.' Tewes, 71, previously played cruise director Julie McCoy for seven seasons on the sitcom, eventually departing from the show due to her public struggle with addiction and leading to her character being written off; pictured in TV series still Charo, who guest starred and appeared 10 times on The Love Boat, will also be joining in on the themed cruise aboard the Regal Princess. She is best known for her reoccurring role as lounge singer April Lopez on the hit sitcom between 1977 and 1984. The Spanish actress, who showed off her musical talent and dance moves on the show, will also be performing during the live performances on the cruise. Charo and Tewes will join the reunion cruise for the first time since its launch three years ago. They will also be participating in the iconic sailaway party, meet-and-greet opportunities for the show's fans, Q&As with the cast and a symbolic renewal of vows ceremony. The show's iconic cast had previously reunited for a Princess Cruises event in 2014, when the cruise line launched its new ship, the Regal Princess. All six main cast members of the ensemble, Kopell, Grandy, Lange, Whelan, Tewes, and MacLeod (Captain Stubing) — who died in 2021 — gathered in Fort Lauderdale dressed in their old work uniforms.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Charo, 74, Makes Claim That She Created the 'Macarena' Dance Alongside Video of Herself Doing the Moves
Charo is claiming that she introduced the iconic "Macarena" song and dance to America Historically, there is some discrepancy over who is responsible for creating the dance "Macarena" was No. 1 on the Billboard chart for 14 weeks in 1996Charo is taking ownership of a dance that took over the world nearly 30 years ago. In the mid 1990s, the "Macarena" dance was so inescapable that Gen Xers and many millennials can still do it to this day. There was nary a school dance, cruise ship or club that didn't include the Los del Río hit and a cavalcade of dancers repeatedly shaking their bodies, extending their arms, then turning their palms up, then placing their hands on their shoulders, cradling their head in their hands momentarily, and moving them to their gyrating hips. Heyyyy, Macarena, Ay! On Wednesday, July 2, the 74-year-old Spanish actress Charo shared an Instagram video of herself performing the famed routine. 'Hola amigos. I want to share with you a little history that I hope you like,' she penned. 'Once upon a time when my cuchi-cuchi was only a kichi-kichi I introduce to America a cute song and dance like aerobic exercise by the name Macarena…" In her native Spanish language, she then encouraged her followers to 'dance, dance, dance' if they're feeling down. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Charo (@officialcharo) Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The story of the song and dance is a little convoluted. In 1993, Los del Río, a Spanish pop duo, recorded the earworm, and several other groups covered it. The song then got a resurgence in 1995 after the Miami-based Bayside Boys remixed it. The following year, the dance craze surrounding the song took off, propelling it to No. 1 on the Billboard chart for 14 weeks. Still, the birth of the "Macarena" dance itself is up for debate: Some claim audience members created it, while most others point to Mia Frye, who choreographed the 1996 music video, which featured people of all races and backgrounds doing the oh-so-memorable routine. Charo, though, believes she brought it to the States after being inspired by Flamenco dancing. In 1996, during Jerry Lewis's MDA Labor Day Telethon, the Tiger by the Tail star even taught the dance to the host, saying, 'I try to teach you Macarena, because it's the No. 1 dance in the world, and I'm the one that started the whole thing.' Read the original article on People
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Karol G Announces New Album ‘Tropicoqueta': ‘My Heart Is Overflowing'
Karol G is gearing up to light up the summer with all her tropical splendor. The Colombian superstar announced her fifth studio album, Tropicoqueta, in an Instagram video posted on Monday (June 9). 'Finally sharing this with you,' she wrote in the caption. 'My heart is overflowing.' While she hasn't revealed the official release date yet, Karol promised that Tropicoqueta is coming 'very soon.' More from Billboard Quincy Jones Remembered by Lucky Daye, Luke James & Miles Caton With Smooth 2025 BET Awards Tribute Jamie Foxx Honored by Stevie Wonder & Reflects on Health Scare at BET Awards: 'You Can't Go Through Something Like That & Not Testify' Lil Wayne Brings 'Tha Carter' Album Series Full-Circle With 'A Milli' Performance at 2025 BET Awards In the 50-second video, the singer surprises fans by channeling iconic artists Charo and Carmen Miranda, but with her own unique twist: instead of Miranda's classic fruit headpieces, she rocks a pair of bongos strapped to her waist, coconuts as part of her top, and a bright orange outfit — setting the stage for a radiant, Latin rhythm-filled new era. The announcement comes after the release of her latest single, 'Latina Foreva,' which dropped on May 22. 'I've had this idea for a long time to make a song that captures everything we Latinas are, because I feel like Latinas are in style … Latinas were never out of style!' the artist recently told Billboard Español. 'We're the life of the party. A party with Latinas isn't the same as a party without Latinas.' Last month, Karol G released her documentary Tomorrow Was Beautiful, which premiered on Netflix. 'This is a very special piece for my fans. It's an opportunity to show people who Carolina is, beyond just Karol G,' the singer told Billboard Español on the red carpet ahead of the documentary's premiere on May 6 in New York City. Check out the video of Karol G announcing Tropicoqueta below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
GMA Network
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Dingdong Dantes, Charo Santos kick off 'Only We Know' North American tour
Dingdong Dantes and Charo Santos-Concio are in the United States for the North American tour of their film 'Only We Know.' On Instagram Story, the Kapuso Primetime King posed with Charo in front of Cineplex Cinemas in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 'Day one of our North American tour for #OnlyWeKnow,' Dingdong said in the caption. Earlier in June, 'Only We Know' held a premiere night attended by Dingdong's wife Marian Rivera, Dennis Trillo, Ruru Madrid, Bianca Umali, and Michelle Dee, among others. The film's teaser gave a glimpse into Dingdong and Charo's characters, with the former clarifying that they are not mother-and-son. Scenes in the teaser also showed the pair sharing sweet moments together, including dancing and camping. Dingdong previously starred in the blockbuster hit 'Rewind' with Marian. It was released in 2023 and is currently the second highest-grossing film of all time in the Philippines. —Hermes Joy Tunac/KG, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘70s Icon, 74, Shows She's More Than a Pretty Face With Amazing Guitar Solo: ‘What a Talent'
'70s Icon, 74, Shows She's More Than a Pretty Face With Amazing Guitar Solo: 'What a Talent' originally appeared on Parade. Charo is more than a pretty face. The Spanish-born actress, singer, and comedian became famous in the 1960s and 1970s for her distinct curves, impeccable comic timing, and signature 'Cuchi-Cuchi' tagline. But the Dancing With the Stars alum is also an accomplished musician who began playing classical guitar at the age of a recent social media video shared by Charo herself, the 74-year-old puts her impressive guitar talents on display. In the video, the actress—best known for her appearances on 1970s television shows (including frequent guest spots on The Love Boat)—can be seen performing one of her favorite concertos. Charo captioned the video, 'Hola amigos! I want to share with you a beautiful piece of music that is my favorite concierto that is so beautiful and deep that I hope it makes you feel as happy and comforted as it does me. I love you all very much, besos!' Charo, who was married to famed bandleader Xavier Cugat, is widely considered one of the greatest flamenco guitarists of all time. Fans quickly filled the comment section to celebrate her talent. One wrote, 'What a talent,' while another added, 'She has always been an exceptional talent and person.'We love to see it. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 '70s Icon, 74, Shows She's More Than a Pretty Face With Amazing Guitar Solo: 'What a Talent' first appeared on Parade on Jun 11, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
