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USA Today
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Karol G talks vulnerable new documentary, love life and her upcoming 'dream' album
Karol G talks vulnerable new documentary, love life and her upcoming 'dream' album It takes hard work to be a bichota, but it also takes a lot of heart. Colombian pop star Karol G, aka La Bichota ("the big boss" in Spanish), has become a dominating force in Latin music since her 2017 debut. Armed with an arsenal of reggaeton grooves and relatable lyrics, the singer born Carolina Giraldo Navarro conquered the charts and endeared herself to legions of fans with her sonic confessionals of love and self-empowerment. This white-hot momentum culminated in Karol's Mañana Será Bonito Tour, a global trek that saw her become the first female Latin artist to embark on a stadium tour. The 34-year-old chronicles the grit and glory of this career benchmark, as well as her journey to the top, in the Netflix documentary "Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful" (streaming now). "There are a lot of ups and downs, and I was like, 'Oh my God, I am a leader,' and I don't know if it's good to show those moments that I wasn't really good or doubting myself," Karol tells USA TODAY. "But for me, it's really important to show the process because a lot of the time, people are waiting for motivation or some inspiration for them to feel like, 'I'm on the path. Everything is going to be OK.'" Despite her unflappable stage persona, it was important for Karol to shed the "social media glitter" of celebrity for candid discussions of mental health, predatory grooming and the demands of the entertainment industry, says director Cristina Costantini. "We don't often imagine that after our heroes and pop stars are done with their performances that they're going off stage and collapsing and crying," Costantini says. "Once the performance is over is when the really interesting part of the story starts." Karol G on how daunting stadium tour gave her confidence The Mañana Será Bonito Tour wasn't an easy sell for Karol, but the payoff was priceless. Inspired by the fan fervor for her 2023 album "Mañana Será Bonito," which became the first all-Spanish album by a female artist to top the Billboard 200, Karol proposed an ambitious stadium tour. The singer had just gotten off the road from her Strip Love arena tour. But as seen in "Tomorrow Was Beautiful," Karol's team had its doubts, citing the recent completion of her previous tour and the lengthy prep work typically required of a stadium outing. Undeterred, Karol said, "I had this feeling in me that said I have to do it. I don't know why, but I have this feeling that people connected with my album in a different way." The Mañana Será Bonito Tour, which concluded in July 2024, grossed $313.3 million and was attended by 2.3 million fans across North America, Europe and Latin America, according to Billboard. It also became the highest-grossing Latin tour by a female artist. "It was hard for them to understand, but in the end, I'm super happy that I just followed my intuition," Karol says. "It gave me more confidence to keep following my thoughts and feelings. I'm super proud and super grateful for what happened." Karol G is leveling up for her 'dream' album For Karol, the runaway success of "Mañana Será Bonito" isn't just a professional triumph. It's a launching pad for her next evolution. "I've always been super dedicated to my career and my music; I'm very passionate. But after all that happened, I had to stop and think about what's next because I had to see this as the great opportunity of my life," Karol says. "Right now, I have this opportunity to give this dignity to myself and elevate myself to the highest level – to be out and show the world I'm ready to be in this position." 'I have another side of me': Anitta is more than a Latin pop femme fatale To that end, the Grammy-winning songstress has been perfecting her craft for her yet-to-be-announced fifth album, including honing her musical skills in the studio. While details are scant, the "Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido" singer is teasing a multimedia experience. "I've been creating what for me would be my dream next level of Karol G," Karol says. "I'm so excited because it's not just music. It's so many different things that I worked on surrounding the same project in different routes." Why Karol G's romance with Feid is a 'blessing' "Tomorrow Was Beautiful" also peels back the curtain on Karol's swoonworthy romance with reggaeton singer-songwriter Feid. The two became close during Karol's 2021-2022 Bichota Tour after the singer tapped Feid to be her opening act. A star in his own right, the Colombian musician, 32, has scored 13 No. 1 hits on Billboard's Latin Rhythm Airplay chart and crisscrossed Latin American stadiums last fall on his Ferxxocalipsis World Tour. "There have been two or three moments that we couldn't see each other, but we understand that. Even if it's hard, it's not that hard because both of us understand what we do," Karol says. "It's a blessing for me that I have someone like him in my life and in this moment of my career." While the musical lovebirds have previously joined forces in the studio (2021's "Friki" and 2024's "+57"), Karol says the couple prefers to not mix business with pleasure. "Both of our music has different feelings and even different narratives and perceptions, so we don't try to put what we think in the other's career," Karol says. "But we support each other. If he needs an opinion or if I need an opinion, or whatever we need, we're going to be there." How Karol G is making history with female empowerment Karol's womanhood, which she once saw as an "obstacle," has been transformed into her superpower. The singer's emergence in the reggaeton scene, alongside fellow female powerhouses Natti Natasha, Becky G and Anitta, brought a girl-power revolution to the once male-dominated genre. At the 2024 Latin Grammys, Karol took home the award for best urban album for the second year in a row, making her the first woman to do so. "In the beginning, everything was about being a girl in this industry and why it wasn't possible," Karol says. "Like other women opened doors for me, in this generation I'm one of those who is trying to make a difference, and this gives me a lot of motivation to keep going and to keep trying to change the story and the path." This unabashedly feminine perspective is evident throughout Karol's brand, says Costantini, who observed the singer's predominantly female team while working with Karol on her Netflix documentary. "Part of the reason she's been so successful is because all of the people making decisions at the high levels in her company are women, and there's an authenticity to that," Costantini says. "It's all young Latina women who are pushing this thing." Natalia Lafourcade interview: Singer talks alter ego in 'Cancionera,' touring in her 40s The legacy Karol G wants to leave behind Karol is far from her final act, but el futuro is definitely on her mind. In one of the more introspective scenes from "Tomorrow Was Beautiful," Karol reflects that she believes she will die at a young age and that this mentality, in part, drives her to create as quickly as she can. "I feel there are so many things I have left to do," she says in Spanish. Such a somber confession almost contradicts the feel-good optimism of the Mañana Será Bonito tour and album, whose tagline translates to, "Tomorrow Will Be Beautiful." But perhaps for Karol, the true beauty lies in the souls she's able to touch while she's still alive. "If someone is happy because of my music, that's the best legacy that I can leave," Karol says. "I just want to be that person where people find a little more peace in this tough world."
Business Insider
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Insider
The 12 best things to stream this weekend, from season 2 of 'Poker Face' to the return of Conan O'Brien's travel series
Netflix's new documentary "The Seat" shows how Kimi Antonelli became the third-youngest rookie ever in Formula 1 history. The most recent season of Netflix's popular docuseries "Drive to Survive" featured an abbreviated version of how Formula 1 racing team Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS selected Kimi Antonelli to replace Lewis Hamilton following the seven-time F1 world champion's surprising exit. "The Seat," a 40-minute documentary sponsored by WhatsApp, gives a more detailed look at the behind-the-scenes conversations that went into giving Hamilton's coveted spot to a teenager who had never driven in F1. NASCAR fans can check out season two of "Full Speed." The five-episode season follows the 16 NASCAR Cup Series drivers during the high-stakes 2024 playoffs. "Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful" chronicles Grammy winner Karol G's rise to global superstardom. The documentary gives fans an intimate look into the life of the Colombian singer's obstacles and accomplishments, including being the first Latina to headline venues like the MetLife Stadium and the Gillette Stadium during her Mañana Será Bonito Tour. Food and family are at the heart of the dramedy "Nonnas." Vince Vaughn plays a grieving son who honors his late mom by opening an Italian restaurant with a group of local grandmothers as the chefs, allowing them to share their traditional dishes with others. The film is loosely based on the true story of Joe Scaravella, who opened the Staten Island restaurant called Enoteca Maria after his mother's death and employed several grandmothers from different parts of Italy to cook regional food. Conan O'Brien embarks on more globe-trotting adventures in season two of "Conan O'Brien Must Go." In season two of the Emmy-winning travel series, comedian and former late-night host is joined by familiar faces like Taika Waititi and Javier Bardem as he immerses himself in the cultures of New Zealand, Spain, and Austria. The three-episode season premiered on Thursday. The remaining two episodes will be released weekly, culminating in the season finale on May 22. Actor and comedian David Spade's fourth comedy special, "David Spade: Dandelion," has arrived. Three years after his last stand-up special, Spade is back. This time, he jokes about the evolution of porn, being served Pepsi instead of Coke at a casino, and a near-tussle at a McDonald's in Hollywood that inspired the name of his special. "Poker Face" returned for season two this week. The series, created by " Knives Out" writer and director Rian Johnson, is back for another season, starring Natasha Lyonne's casino worker and crime-solver Charlie Cale, who has a knack for detecting lies. Cynthia Erivo, John Mulaney, John Cho, Katie Holmes, and Giancarlo Esposito are among this season's long list of guest stars. "Summer of '69" follows an awkward high school senior trying to seduce her longtime crush before graduation. Comedic actor Jillian Bell's feature film debut stars " That '90s Show" actor Sam Morelos as Abby, a high schooler who sets out to reel in her newly single crush named Max (Matt Cornett). Lacking sexual experience, she turns to an exotic dancer named Santa Monica (Chloe Fineman) to be her mentor. "Forever," Judy Blume's best-selling 1975 novel about young love, is reimagined in a new series. The coming-of-age show is set in Los Angeles in 2018 and follows two Black teens, Keisha (Lovie Simone) and Justin (Michael Cooper Jr.), who fall in love and navigate relationship milestones together. Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan becomes a leading man in "Love Hurts." Ke Huy Quan, known for supporting roles in "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and season two of Marvel's "Loki," takes center stage in this 2025 action comedy. The actor stars as Marvin Gable, a top-selling real estate agent whose dark past as a hitman comes back to haunt him when his brother sends assassins to hunt him down. "A Deadly American Marriage" investigates a love story gone wrong. "A Deadly American Marriage" focuses on the gruesome death of Jason Corbett, who was killed by his wife, Molly Martens Corbett, and her father, Thomas Martens, a former FBI agent, in 2015. Molly and Thomas, who said they acted in self-defense, were convicted of second-degree murder in 2017 and sentenced to 20 to 25 years in prison. The verdict was overturned after an appeal, and the pair were granted a retrial. In 2023, they accepted a plea deal on charges of voluntary manslaughter. Molly and Thomas were released from prison in 2024 after serving four years total. The true-crime documentary explores the different perspectives on the murder and features interviews with people affected, including Molly, Thomas, and Jason's kids from his first marriage, Jack and Sarah. For a reality TV fix, watch the "Vanderpump Villa" season two reunion special.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Karol G's journey to stardom to be featured in new documentary ‘Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful'
'Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful ,' a new documentary, will give fans a close-up look at the life of the international superstar Karol. The highly anticipated movie's trailer and premiere date were recently announced by the streaming service. Documentary title The title of the documentary, 'Tomorrow Was Beautiful,' or 'Mañana Fue Muy Bonito' in Spanish, refers to a number of Karol G's most recent projects. These include her 'Bichota Season' mixtape, her 2023 album 'Mañana Será Bonito,' and the subsequent significant tour. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest $200 in Amazon without buying stocks to earn a second salary Marketsall Sign Up Undo Karol G expressed her excitement about the documentary on Instagram, posting in Spanish, 'Una historia de sueños que parecía inalcanzable,' which translates to 'A story about dreams that seemed unattainable.' Her words hint at the inspiring journey the film will explore. 'Tomorrow Was Beautiful,' which was directed by Cristina Costantini, will transport viewers to Medellín, Colombia, where Karol G first started her career and tell her rise to global renown. Behind-the-scenes videos from her historic stadium tour, which started in 2023 and ended in 2024, are also promised in the documentary. It seeks to provide fans with a more in-depth look at her performances and life experiences during this time. Overcoming challenges The official synopsis highlights the difficulties Karol G faced on her path to success: 'Karol G was told her dream was too big, that she was the wrong gender, and from the wrong place, to ever be a global star. But only fools bet against a bichota.' The documentary will focus on her determination, natural talent, and tireless hard work that helped her break barriers and inspire future Latina artists. In the trailer, Karol G opens up about the obstacles she encountered, especially being a woman in the reggaeton genre. Speaking in Spanish, she shares, 'The fact that I'm a woman was already a huge obstacle for my career.' She also reflects on her internal struggles, even at the peak of her fame, saying, 'Everyone could see that I was at the top of my career, but inside, I felt like I was losing who I really was.' Premiere date In addition to documenting her career accomplishments, 'Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful' also documents her vulnerabilities, victories, and private moments. Fans will see the real story of her success through this documentary. On May 8, 'Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful' will make its Netflix debut. The movie looks to be an inspiring story of talent, determination, and having faith in once-impossible goals.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Karol G: Tomorrow was Beautiful OTT Release Date - When and where to watch documentary on Colombian singer's life
Karol G: Tomorrow was Beautiful OTT Release Date - From being told she didn't belong in music to becoming a global name in reggaeton, Karol G's story is one of courage, heart, and inarguable talent. Her journey is now being told in a powerful new Netflix documentary titled Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful, premiering May 8. Whether you've been with her since the beginning or just started vibing to Provenza, this film shows the real woman behind the music. What is the documentary about? Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful explores the life of Carolina Giraldo Navarro, better known to fans as Karol G. The film chronicles her path from growing up in Medellín, Colombia, to becoming one of the biggest Latin music stars in the world. Told she was chasing a dream that was 'too big' for a woman, from the 'wrong' place, Karol G refused to let that stop her. This documentary follows her as she prepares for and performs during her record-breaking stadium tour, shortly after the success of her fourth studio album, Mañana Será Bonito - the first all-Spanish album by a woman to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Why should you watch it? Directed by Cristina Costantini, the documentary takes a no-filter look at Karol's journey. It's about the late nights, the doubts, the pressure to succeed, and the critics who didn't believe in her. Costantini shared that Karol wanted to show both the highs and lows of her journey. 'She didn't want to sugarcoat anything,' says the director. 'She wanted the truth—tiredness, tears, and all.' What will you see in the film? Alongside powerful personal moments, the film features behind-the-scenes footage from the making of Mañana Será Bonito, rehearsals and challenges leading up to the stadium tour, candid interviews where Karol opens up about doubts, dreams, and determination, guest appearances by Shakira, Becky G, Ovy on the Drums, and Karol's boyfriend Feid and eventually emotional scenes with her parents.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Karol G Reflects On Defying The Odds in ‘Tomorrow Was Beautiful' Trailer
The impressive career of Colombian reggaeton superstar Karol G is the focus of new documentary Tomorrow Was Beautiful, which has unveiled its trailer today. Set for release on May 8 and produced by This Machine, Interscope Films and Bichota Films, Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful takes an in-depth look at Karol G's impressive rise to fame as one of the biggest Latin musical artists of all time, and how she defied the odds along the way. More from Billboard Liam and Noel Gallagher Spend Easter Together: 'Absolutely Incredible' Kimble Rendall, Hoodoo Gurus Co-Founder and Music Video Director, Dies Aged 67 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees to Be Revealed on 'American Idol,' Where James Taylor Will Serve as Mentor The documentary is directed by Cristina Costantini, who serves as a producer alongside R.J. Cutler, Elise Pearlstein, Trevor Smith, Kristofer Ríos, Alex Simmons, and Mariem Pérez. Mark Blatty, Margaret Yen, John Janick, and Nir Seroussi also join as Executive Producers. 'Karol G was told her dream was too big, that she was the wrong gender, and from the wrong place, to ever be a global star,' a synopsis of the documentary notes. 'But only fools bet against a Bichota.' The film traces Karol G's beginnings in Medellín, Colombia along her journey to international stardom, including the release of chart-topping albums such as 2023's Mañana Será Bonito (the first all-Spanish-language album by a woman to top the Billboard 200) and its accompanying record-breaking tour. 'I told the team, 'I have this idea. Let's do a stadium tour,'' she remembers in the trailer. 'The first stadium tour by a Latin artist in history. And everyone started like, 'Caro, no.'' Karol G's instinct ultimately paid off, with her 65-date trek grossing $313.3 million and selling 2.3 million tickets to become the highest-grossing Latin tour of all time by a female artist. 'Since I was a child, people told me: 'Karol, this dream is not for you,'' she adds in the trailer. Paired with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and in-depth interviews with Karol G and those close to her, Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful traces an entire career spent defying the odds to reach dizzying new heights. 'It's a rare look at the unique determination, raw talent, and relentless work ethic that has launched Karol G to superstardom and paved a path for future generations of Latinas,' the synopsis concludes. 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
