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CBS News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Selena tribute concert and look-alike contest takes place this Saturday at Aurora's Global Fest
This Saturday, the City of Aurora will celebrate the legacy of Tejano music queen Selena at Global Fest. The one-day festival is Aurora's signature event championing its many cultures. A young musician who grew up in Aurora is excited to perform the tribute to the iconic star. Selena by Mayra Alejandra "Aurora is amazing, I love Aurora. It has all different types of people," said Mayra Alejandra. Performing at Global Fest is a dream come true for Alejandra. And it's her belief that Selena too would have loved taking the stage at the celebration of international cultures. "Her goal was to unite. And this unites people, and that's what we need more than ever right now. We need unison. We need each other," added Alejandra. She admires how Selena overcame barriers and stayed true to herself, when others tried to limit her. "Her music, it just, it makes me so happy and it makes everyone happy. Including the beats, the lyrics, they each have like a message, a happy message," said Alejandra. Selena by Mayra Alejandra She says it stands to reason that Selena maintains such a hold on our culture, even 30 years after her death. She feels shaped by Selena herself and understands why others derive so much joy from her tribute performances. "She was full of love and compassionate and so down to earth that people could relate to her," said Alejandra. "She's a star that was shining her own light, she was a true star." Performing as Selena -- says Mayra Alejandra -- is about sharing happiness. Global Fest will also feature a Selena look-alike contest. CBS Colorado is excited to be a sponsor. Your Aurora reporters will be there. Global Fest takes place this Saturday June 14 from 11AM to 6PM at the Aurora Municipal Center's Great Lawn. Find out more at CBS
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Selena Quintanilla's family after her killer Yolanda Saldívar is denied parole: ‘Justice continues to stand'
Selena Quintanilla's family has spoken out after Yolanda Saldívar, the woman convicted of murdering the budding Tejano music icon 30 years ago, was denied parole. The Mexican-American singer, simply referred to by fans as Selena, was 23 when she was fatally shot in a Texas hotel room on March 31, 1995, by Saldívar, the former president of the superstar's fan club. She was sentenced to life in prison with eligibility for parole after serving 30 years. However, on Thursday, the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole announced in a statement that Saldívar's parole had been denied. 'Today, we are grateful that the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has chosen to deny parole for Yolanda Saldívar,' Selena's family said in an Instagram post shared from the 'Amor Prohibido' singer's account. 'While nothing can bring Selena back, this decision reaffirms that justice continues to stand for the beautiful life that was taken from us and from millions of fans around the world far too soon,' they said. Remembering her legacy as 'one of love, music, and inspiration,' they added: 'She lived with joy, gave selflessly, and continues to uplift generations with her voice and her spirit. 'As her family and loved ones, we remain committed to preserving her memory and ensuring that her story is honored with the dignity and respect it deserves,' they wrote, thanking Selena's fans for their 'unwavering support throughout the years.' 'Your love has been a source of strength and healing. We will continue to celebrate Selena's life — not the tragedy that took her from us — and we ask that all who cherish her do the same,' they concluded. Saldívar, a former nurse, founded Selena's fan club and had been the manager of the singer's clothing boutiques, Selena Etc., until she was fired in early March 1995 after money was discovered missing. She later shot and killed Selena during a confrontation in which the singer accused her of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from her businesses. Saldívar, now 64, was convicted of first-degree murder and has been serving out a life sentence at Patrick O'Daniel Unit in Gatesville, Texas. In 2024, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles began the process of reviewing her parole eligibility, which included compiling a case file, a recommendation letter from Saldívar, an interview with her, and any letters submitted from Selena's family. This was the first time Saldívar had been up for parole since the killing of the 'Queen of Tejano Music.' In explaining the decision to deny parole, the board said in a statement that the panel found that Saldívar continues to pose a threat to public safety. It also said the nature of the crime indicated 'a conscious disregard for the lives, safety, or property of others.' Saldívar will be eligible to be reviewed again for parole in 2030.
The Independent
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Selena Quintanilla's family after her killer Yolanda Saldívar is denied parole: ‘Justice continues to stand'
Selena Quintanilla 's family has spoken out after Yolanda Saldívar, the woman convicted of murdering the budding Tejano music icon 30 years ago, was denied parole. The Mexican-American singer, simply referred to by fans as Selena, was 23 when she was fatally shot in a Texas hotel room on March 31, 1995, by Saldívar, the former president of the superstar's fan club. She was sentenced to life in prison with eligibility for parole after serving 30 years. However, on Thursday, the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole announced in a statement that Saldívar's parole had been denied. 'Today, we are grateful that the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has chosen to deny parole for Yolanda Saldívar,' Selena's family said in an Instagram post shared from the 'Amor Prohibido' singer's account. 'While nothing can bring Selena back, this decision reaffirms that justice continues to stand for the beautiful life that was taken from us and from millions of fans around the world far too soon,' they said. Remembering her legacy as 'one of love, music, and inspiration,' they added: 'She lived with joy, gave selflessly, and continues to uplift generations with her voice and her spirit. 'As her family and loved ones, we remain committed to preserving her memory and ensuring that her story is honored with the dignity and respect it deserves,' they wrote, thanking Selena's fans for their 'unwavering support throughout the years.' 'Your love has been a source of strength and healing. We will continue to celebrate Selena's life — not the tragedy that took her from us — and we ask that all who cherish her do the same,' they concluded. Saldívar, a former nurse, founded Selena's fan club and had been the manager of the singer's clothing boutiques, Selena Etc., until she was fired in early March 1995 after money was discovered missing. She later shot and killed Selena during a confrontation in which the singer accused her of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from her businesses. Saldívar, now 64, was convicted of first-degree murder and has been serving out a life sentence at Patrick O'Daniel Unit in Gatesville, Texas. In 2024, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles began the process of reviewing her parole eligibility, which included compiling a case file, a recommendation letter from Saldívar, an interview with her, and any letters submitted from Selena's family. This was the first time Saldívar had been up for parole since the killing of the 'Queen of Tejano Music.' In explaining the decision to deny parole, the board said in a statement that the panel found that Saldívar continues to pose a threat to public safety. It also said the nature of the crime indicated 'a conscious disregard for the lives, safety, or property of others.' Saldívar will be eligible to be reviewed again for parole in 2030.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Selena's Killer Yolanda Saldívar Denied Parole
Originally appeared on E! Online Yolanda Saldívar has been denied an early release. Nearly 30 years after she was convicted of killing Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, commonly referred to as the 'Queen of Tejano Music,' the singer's former fan club president was denied parole in Texas, according to online records from the state's Department of Criminal Justice viewed by E! News March 27. Yolanda, 64, first filed for parole in January as she was eligible for an early release on March 30. She is serving a life sentence for murder with a deadly weapon after she shot and killed the 'Amor Prohibido' singer, who was just 23 years old at the time, at a Days Inn motel in Corpus Christi, Texas, on March 31, 1995. Days before the murder, Selena and her husband Chris Pérez fired Yolanda—who also managed the singer's boutiques—alleging she had been embezzling money from them. Yolanda previously appealed her guilty verdict in 1998 and has maintained that she 'did not intend' to murder Selena when she shot her in the back. Keep scrolling for a look back at Selena's remarkable life. More from E! Online Megan Fox Gives Birth, Welcomes Baby With Machine Gun Kelly Brian Austin Green Reveals Fiery DM From Machine Gun Kelly About Megan Fox Pregnancy Travis Barker's Role in Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's Baby Girl's Birth Revealed Following the decision, the Grammy winner's family, along with her widower, issued a joint statement saying they were 'grateful' Saldívar would remain behind bars. 'While nothing can bring Selena back,' they said in a message posted on Selena's sister Suzette Quintanilla's Instagram page, 'this decision reaffirms that justice continues to stand for the beautiful life that was taken from us and from millions of fans around the world far too soon.' They continued, 'As her family and loved ones, we remain committed to preserving her memory and ensuring that her story is honored with the dignity and respect it deserves.' The family also thanked Selena's devoted fanbase for keeping her memory alive. 'Your love has been a source of strength and healing,' the statement concluded. 'We will continue to celebrate Selena's life—not the tragedy that took her from us and we ask that all who cherish her do the same.' Keep scrolling for a look back at Selena's remarkable life. For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Selena's Killer Reportedly Blames Late Singer For Her Own Death
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez's killer, Yolanda Saldívar, is eligible for parole later this month, and is blaming the Queen of Tejano Music for her own death. In an interview with The New York Post, a member of Saldívar's family stated, '[Yolanda] knows what she did was wrong and she takes responsibility for it. But she was reacting to the way she was confronted.' The anonymous person said that Saldívar claimed '[Selena] came at her really aggressively. She was so thrown off with how forceful Selena was being; everything happened so fast. If Selena had confronted her differently, this never would have happened.' The 64-year-old, who's currently serving a life sentence for the 1995 murder, believes that Selena's death was 'accidental' and also claims that the singer planned to commit suicide prior to the murder. Saldívar fatally shot Selena on March 31, 1995 in a Corpus Christi hotel room. She believed Saldívar was embezzling money from her. Since her initial conviction, she's tried to appeal her sentence and it was always rejected. In the documentary Selena and Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them, Saldívar shared, 'I was convicted by public opinion even before my trial started.' Inmates at the Patrick L. O'Daniel Unit in Gatesville, Texas, where she's being held, told The Post that Saldívar is separated from the general population. Former inmate Yesenia Dominguez explained, 'Everyone was always like, 'Let me have five minutes with that b***h.' Everyone wanted to get justice for Selena. There's a target on her back.' Saldívar's family is willing to house her if released, adding, 'We have never forsaken her. But I don't know where she's going to get a job. Who will hire her?' A decision will be rendered by the parole board at the end of the month. More from Selena's Killer Seeks Parole After Serving 30 Years Of Life Sentence Reports Of Selena's Murderer, Yolanda Saldivar, Wanting To Work With Shakira Upon Parole Are False Selena Quintanilla's Father Speaks Out Against Oxygen's Docuseries
