RICKY MARTIN

A sexual assault complaint has been filed against Puerto Rico pop star Ricky Martin, who recently sued his nephew over what he said were false allegations of sexual abuse

A sexual assault complaint has been filed against Puerto Rico pop star Ricky Martin, who recently sued his nephew over what he said were false allegations of sexual abuse.

A sexual assault complaint has been filed against Puerto Rico pop star Ricky Martin, who recently sued his nephew over what he said were false allegations of sexual abuse. The complaint was filed Friday at a police precinct in the capital of San Juan, police spokesman Edward Ramírez told The Associated Press on Saturday. A person who was not authorized to speak about the case confirmed that Martin’s nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sánchez Martin, filed the complaint.

Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin has filed a lawsuit against his nephew accusing him of extortion, malicious persecution, abuse of law and damages stemming from false allegations that attorneys say cost the singer and actor millions of dollars in lost income

Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin has filed a lawsuit against his nephew accusing him of extortion, malicious persecution, abuse of law and damages stemming from false allegations that attorneys say cost the singer and actor millions of dollars in lost income.

"Truth prevails," Jwan Yosef wrote.

A Puerto Rico court has "archived" a restraining order issued against superstar Ricky Martin, meaning the case is closed, according to a judicial spokesperson.

A Puerto Rico court has “archived” a restraining order issued against superstar Ricky Martin, meaning the case is closed, according to a judicial spokesperson

A Puerto Rico court has “archived” a restraining order issued against superstar Ricky Martin, meaning the case is closed, according to a judicial spokesperson.

Martin has denied the claims, calling them “completely false allegations.”

The Lake County Sheriff's Office said on Twitter​ it was responding to the shooting.

The singer thanked supporters for their "innumerable gestures of solidarity" as reports suggested a relationship gone wrong.

Representatives for Ricky Martin have denied allegations that led to a restraining order against the Puerto Rican superstar, who has not been charged with any crime

Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin is denying allegations that led to a restraining order against him, with police noting that he has not been charged with any crime.

A Puerto Rican judge has issued a restraining order against superstar Ricky Martin

A Puerto Rican judge has issued a restraining order against superstar Ricky Martin.

A judge has issued a restraining order against Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin, police said Saturday. The order was signed Friday, and authorities visited an upscale neighborhood in the north coastal town of Dorado where the singer lives to try to serve the order, police spokesman Axel Valencia told The Associated Press. “Up until now, police haven’t been able to find him,” Valencia said.

Rebecca Drucker alleges in the lawsuit that she helped Martin get a lawyer who stopped the scandal from seeing "the light of day."

“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, pop star Ricky Martin and award-winning actress/singer Michaela Jae Rodriguez will join the Hispanic Federation Tuesday to launch a new advocacy initiative serving Latinx LGBTQ+ communities.

Robert De Niro was the honored guest at the 28th annual amfAR Gala Cannes, where one lucky guest won an auction to have lunch with the actor and a piece of his family history.

"On Your Feet!," the Gloria and Emilio Estefan jukebox musical, is making its Spanish language debut at GALA Hispanic Theatre.

The Library of Congress adds 25 new recordings to a national registry every year to be preserved for posterity. The 2022 list includes an album by Alicia Keys and historical broadcasts from WNYC.

Debut albums by Wu-Tang Clan and Alicia Keys, along with the Latin pop megahit “Livin' La Vida Loca” and Queen's “Bohemian Rhapsody," are being inducted into the National Recording Registry.

Music by Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Max Roach, The Four Tops and Wu-Tang Clan, speeches by FDR, and a Marc Maron-Robin Williams podcast are among recordings to be preserved by the Library of Congress. Listen to audio here.

During a tribute to her career at the Museum of Modern Art in New York (MoMA), Penelope Cruz recalled the Betamax videotape store that opened in her neighborhood, in a suburb of Madrid, when she was a child and that made her discover cinema.

The Latin Grammy for best new artist is often one of the most coveted awards, as it can only be won once in a lifetime and can open many doors.

They’re all the rage: fillers.

Bad lighting? Poor angle? Father Time? Fillers gone wrong? Ricky Martin’s face is getting raked over the coals on the Internet.

Rihanna might be extremely consumed with rolling out her popular lingerie line, but finishing her forthcoming album is still a priority.

"I was just not ready to come out," Martin told People in a new cover story. "I was very afraid."

The Latin American boy band CNCO is downsizing.

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Directed by Goro Miyazaki (Hayao Miyazaki’s son), “Earwig” follows a 10-year-old orphan girl who gets some unconventional adoptive parents. — AP Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSIC— Foo Fighters’ 10th album was originally supposed to be released last year but was one of many projects delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Fela’s son and grandson, Femi Kuti and Made Kuti, will release a double album called “Legacy +” on Friday. Ad— “Peanuts” puppy Snoopy gets top billing in “The Snoopy Show,” an Apple TV+ animated series debuting Friday on the streaming service.

GLAAD also noted that transgender characters were prominently featured in “9-1-1: Lone Star,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “Saved by the Bell,” “Big Mouth” and “Supergirl.”Award recipients will be announced during a virtual ceremony scheduled for April. AdSeveral categories increased from five to 10 nominees to recognize expanding levels of diverse LGBTQ representation across several media genres. "This year’s nominees remind us that even in times of political and cultural division, diverse LGBTQ representation and visibility can enlighten, entertain, and create lasting change,” said GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis in a statement. AdIn its recent “Where We Are on TV” report, GLAAD found that LGBTQ and gender inclusiveness on television has retreated slightly this season due to delays and shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Music artists who earned GLAAD nominations this year include Adam Lambert, Brandy Clark, Halsey, Kehlani, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Pabllo Vittar, Peppermint, Ricky Martin and Sam Smith.

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(AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)NEW YORK – A year after Rosalía made history by becoming the first solo female performer in 13 years to win the top prize at the Latin Grammys, Natalia Lafourcade followed in her footsteps with a big win at the 2020 show. The Mexican singer won album of the year — a category dominated by male acts — on Thursday night with “Un Canto Por México, Vol. Lafourcade didn't attend the Latin Grammys, which aired live on Univision and featured a number of performances, most of them pre-taped due to the coronavirus pandemic. Grammy, Emmy and Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda kicked off the Latin Grammys with a strong message about Latin music. Speaking in Spanish and English, he said Latin music “unites all of us and makes us human.”“This is our night,” he added.

This combination photo shows Natalia Lafourcade, left, and Rosalia. A year after Rosalia made history by becoming the first solo female performer in 13 years to win the top prize at the Latin Grammys, Natalia Lafourcade followed in her footsteps with a big win at the 2020 show, taking home the album of the year honor on Nov. 19, 2020, for "Un Canto Por Mxico, Vol.

(AP Photo)NEW YORK – A year after Rosalía made history by becoming the first solo female performer in 13 years to win the top prize at the Latin Grammys, Natalia Lafourcade followed in her footsteps with a big win at the 2020 show. The Mexican singer won album of the year — a category dominated by male acts — on Thursday night with “Un Canto Por México, Vol. Lafourcade didn't attend the Latin Grammys, which aired live on Univision and featured a number of performances, most of them pre-taped due to the coronavirus pandemic. Grammy, Emmy and Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda kicked off the Latin Grammys with a strong message about Latin music. Speaking in Spanish and English, he said Latin music “unites all of us and makes us human.”“This is our night,” he added.

This cover image released by Columbia Records shows "Letter To You" by Bruce Springsteen. The album will be released on Oct. 23. (Columbia Records via AP)

(Columbia Records via AP)Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Edgier than the (also great) Gwyneth Paltrow version, Anya Taylor-Joy takes on the role of the matchmaker extraordinaire this time. — Billie Eilish was on the road for just three days before she had to cancel her worldwide tour due to the coronavirus pandemic in March. But thankfully on Saturday the Grammy-winning star will host her first global livestream concert. “Essential Heroes: A Momento Latino Event” uses music, comedy, short documentaries and celebrity appearances to explore the Latino experience.

Hispanic Heritage Month is a great time to learn more: For some, more about your own heritage, or for others, perhaps another culture.

J Balvin performs during the Coca-Cola Flow Reggaeton festival in Mexico City on Nov. 23, 2019, from left, Ozuna performs at the Latin American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 17, 2019 and Bad Bunny performs a medley at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Las Vegas on April 25, 2019. Balvin scored a whopping 13 nominations at the 2020 Latin Grammys, including two nominations for album of the year and two for record of the year. The Latin Academy announced Tuesday that Bad Bunny and Ozuna are behind Balvin with nine and eight nominations, respectively.

Balvin scored a whopping 13 nominations at the 2020 Latin Grammys, including two nominations for album of the year and two for record of the year. The Latin Academy announced Tuesday that Bad Bunny and Ozuna are behind Balvin with nine and eight nominations, respectively. (AP Photo)NEW YORK – At last year’s Latin Grammy Awards, popular reggaeton and Latin trap musicians such as J Balvin, Bad Bunny and Ozuna were dismissed in the show’s top categories. The Latin Academy announced Tuesday that Bad Bunny and Ozuna are behind Balvin with nine and eight nominations, respectively. Ozuna and Bad Bunny will also compete with themselves in several categories.

For British Vogue's August issue, Martin submitted a stunning black-and-white photo of his family, which was taken during their Los Angeles quarantine. In the pic, the 48-year-old singer poses with his husband, Jwan Yosef, and their four children, 11-year-old twins Matteo and Valentino, Lucia, 1, and Renn, 8 months. Ricky Martin for British VogueIn addition to family time, Martin has been hard at work on his new album, Play, which is due out in September. As for the hardest part of quarantine, Martin says that's simply "not knowing when and how we will get back to some form of 'normal.'" RELATED CONTENT:Inside Ricky Martin's Life as a Father of FourRicky Martin on How His Family Helped Create New EP (Exclusive)Ricky Martin and His Baby Girl Lucia Are the Cutest in New Daddy-Daughter Pic

The pregnant singer delivered a funky and fabulous "Daisies" remix as part of P&G and iHeartMedia'sCant Cancel Pride: A COVID-19 Relief Benefit for the LGBTQ+ Community on Thursday. Katy Perry Live @ Cant Cancel Pride Part 1 (Daisies) pic.twitter.com/kuxdSrutWq Tudo Katy Media (@mediatudokaty) June 26, 2020"Our hearts should be filled with joy right now, especially with the recent ruling that protects LGBTQI people from workplace discrimination," Cox said during the event. Black Lives Matter. Sia opened with her song "Together," which featured notable drag queens Jaida Essence Hall (RuPauls Drag Race season 12 winner), Jackie Cox (top 3, RuPauls Drag Race season 12), Crystal Methyd (top 3, RuPauls Drag Race season 12) and Lady Bunny. But nothing can cancel Pride, henny!iHeartMedia"Tonight we lift our rainbow flag high, and the values it represents: life, unity, healing, joy, nature, harmony and spirit," he continued.

But one of his greatest achievements is being a father and family man. "Before I decided to become a father, I already accepted who I was and I was happy with who I was," he added. In October 2014, Martin shared with ET how his then-6-year-olds were starting to ask him questions about their birth. Most recently, amid the coronavirus pandemic, Martin's family has never been more inspiring for and essential in his creative process. My kids ask me about having two daddies and I tell them we are a part of a modern family.

Martin released an EP Thursday, May 28, called "Pausa." (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)NEW YORK The world paused and for the first time in his life Ricky Martin felt anxiety. I had never suffered from anxiety, and I left home when I was 12 (to join boy-band Menudo). The initial idea was to release a whole album that he had previously been working on for months, but Martin felt that the rhythms were not the most appropriate for the moment. I can be recording and literally see in my laptop the movement he is making in his console table in New York, Martin said.

Martin also adds that his husband, Jwan Yosef, also helped him creatively with the EP. "They're picky and they love music. "I am so excited because I was raw, honest, I was vulnerable, introspective -- romantic, why not, I'm gonna say it -- and this is what I'm presenting," he shares about Pausa. I think that Bad Bunny, even though he's young, he's making the right decisions and everything he's presenting to the audience, he's always pushing the envelope," Martin expresses. RELATED CONTENT:Ricky Martin and Enrique Iglesias on Juggling Parenting and Their New Tour (Exclusive)Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin Announce Joint TourRicky Martin Opens Up About Music, Family and Taking on New Challenges | Full Interview

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That's the special announcement Ricky Martin and his husband of two years, Jwan Yosef, shared on Instagram Tuesday. "Renn Martin-Yosef, our baby boy is here," the couple posted, welcoming their son to the family. The baby girl was born on New Year's Eve. Martin and Yosef are also fathers to twin sons Matteo and Valentino, born in 2008. The-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company.

Ricky Martin is a dad again! The Puerto Rican crooner and his husband, Jwan Yosef, have welcomed a baby boy named Renn Martin-Yosef. Martin shared the news by posting a photo with the little one on Instagram on Tuesday. The phrase translates to, Our son Renn Martin-Yosef has been born. Maluma and Ricky Martin Get Our Hearts Racing in Beachside 'No Se Me Quita' Music Video

Ricky Martin's got another baby on the way! The couple's soon-to-be bundle of joy will join Lucia, 9 months, and Matteo and Valentino, 11. ET spoke with Martin at the 2019 Golden Globes in January, where he gushed about his expanding family and life with a newborn. RELATED CONTENT:Maluma and Ricky Martin Get Our Hearts Racing in Beachside 'No Se Me Quita' Music VideoRicky Martin Introduces His Little Light Lucia -- See the Cute Pic! Ricky Martin's 'Livin' La Vida Loca' Turns 20: A Look Back at the Latin Heartthrob's Mega Hit

Maluma and Ricky Martin are heating things up! The Colombian crooner and the music legend dropped the colorful and fun music video for their latest collaboration, "No Se Me Quita," on Friday, and we can't get enough of it. As the two sing and dance along to the catchy track, Martin helps Maluma get a woman's attention by pretending that he needs CPR. "No Se Me Quita" is featured on Maluma's latest album, 11:11, which dropped earlier this year. Get more Latinx news on ET MS, ETonline's new section featuring the latest celeb, film, TV, music and style news.

(CNN) - Ricky Martin is showing off his beautiful baby girl. The singer, who married artist husband Jwan Yosef in 2017, posted a photo of his 7-month-old daughter, Lucia Martin-Yosef, on Instagram and captioned it, "La luz de mis ojos," Spanish for "the light of my eyes." Yosef shared the photo on his Instagram account as well, writing, "Baby Lucia Martin-Yosef being the LIGHT she is." The couple announced the birth of their daughter on Instagram on New Year's Eve. "We are beyond happy to announce that we have become parents to a beautiful and healthy baby girl, Lucia Martin-Yosef," Martin wrote alongside a picture of her tiny hands.

Introducing little Lucia Martin-Yosef! Ricky Martin has shared the first full public photo of his 7-month-old daughter, Lucia, who he and his husband, Jwan Yosef, welcomed last Christmas Eve. La luz de mis ojos #Lucia, Martin, 47, wrote alongside the snap, a phrase meaning light of my eyes, in Spanish. Yosef also shared the photo on his Instagram account, captioning it, Baby Lucia Martin-Yosef being the LIGHT she is .Martin previously shared a photo showing Lucia's back in May. Martin opened up to ET about juggling the twins with a newborn in January, joking that he hadnt slept for 15 days.

SAN JUAN (Reuters) - Embattled Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello may resign on Wednesday after 11 days of protests against his administration, local media reported, but some protesters warned his resignation would not end demonstrations. The threats received I can tolerate as an individual, but I will never allow them to affect my home.FILE PHOTO: Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello speaks during a Facebook live broadcast in the library of the governor's mansion, in San Juan, Puerto Rico January 24, 2018. The protests have united Puerto Ricans of different political parties, social backgrounds and ages. Helena Yordan, 65, is one of many Puerto Ricans living on the U.S. mainland who has returned to the island to march alongside family and friends. He has apologized for the chats on several occasions and asked Puerto Ricans to give him another chance.

SAN JUAN (Reuters) - The chief of staff for Puerto Ricos governor resigned on Tuesday as prosecutors investigated a scandal in his administration that has sparked 11 days of protests demanding the Caribbean islands leader step down. Demonstrators clash with the police during a protest calling for the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rossello in San Juan, Puerto Rico July 23, 2019. REUTERS/Marco BelloThe protests have united Puerto Ricans of different political parties, social backgrounds and ages. Helena Yordan, 65, is one of many Puerto Ricans living on the U.S. mainland who has returned to the island to march alongside family and friends. He has apologized for the chats on several occasions and asked Puerto Ricans to give him another chance.

SAN JUAN (Reuters) - Puerto Rican officials on Tuesday executed search warrants for the mobile phones of Governor Ricardo Rossell and his top associates amid scandals that have provoked 10 days of protests demanding his resignation and took a toll on tourism. He was the latest in a string of government officials to resign over the chat scandal. Demonstrators clash with the police during a protest calling for the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rossello in San Juan, Puerto Rico July 23, 2019. The islands leading newspaper, prominent Democratic officials and Republican President Donald Trump have all called on Rossell to step down. Elected officials and government employees must understand and accept that their job is to serve the people of Puerto Rico, not insiders, special interests or their own political careers, the board said in a statement on Tuesday.

A truck carrying rapper Bad Bunny, singer Ricky Martin, and rapper Residente joins with thousands of other people as they fill the Expreso Las Amricas highway calling for the ouster of Gov. Ricardo A. Rossell on July 22, 2019, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The protesters are calling on Rossell to step down after a group chat was exposed that included misogynistic and homophobic comments. Hide Caption

(Reuters) - Thousands of people began pouring into the streets of San Juan on Monday morning in massive demonstrations to demand that Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello resign over offensive chat messages. Rossello, 40, asked for forgiveness and said he respected the wishes of Puerto Ricans in a message broadcast online on Sunday. #Resign Ricky isnt just a call for him to resign from the party, but from his seat as the top official, Linda Michelle, an industrial engineer and Puerto Rico radio personality, tweeted on Sunday. Whoever wasnt sure about going to the march tomorrow has now made up their mind to go.People chant slogans as they wave Puerto Rican flags during ongoing protests calling for the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rossello in San Juan, Puerto Rico July 22, 2019. Puerto Rico House Speaker Carlos Mendez, also of the PNP, appointed an independent panel on Friday to investigate whether the chats warranted impeachment.

(Reuters) - Thousands of people are expected to fill the streets of San Juan on Monday morning in massive demonstrations to demand that the U.S. territorys governor resign over offensive chat messages. Puerto Ricos governor, Ricardo Rossello, 40, on Sunday said he would not seek re-election next year but refused to resign. Demonstrators protest for the resignation of Puerto Rico's governor Ricardo Rossello in San Juan, Puerto Rico, July 21, 2019. Puerto Rico House Speaker Carlos Mendez, also of the PNP, appointed an independent panel on Friday to investigate whether the chats warranted impeachment. FILE PHOTO: Puerto Rico's new governor Ricardo Rossello addresses the audience during his swear-in ceremony outside the Capitol in San Juan, Puerto Rico January 2, 2017.

Prominent Puerto Ricans on the U.S. mainland raised their voices in the call for Rossell to resign. The group waved Puerto Rican flags amid drumbeats, chanting in Spanish: "Long live free Puerto Rico!" "Puerto Ricans are so numb to politics in America and we get lies from the Trump administration," said Miranda. But the alleged corruption surrounding the governor of the U.S. territory "is the last straw and Puerto Ricans are standing up against it." Singer Ricky Martin said in a video message posted online: "Puerto Rico has suffered so much and we can't deal with the cynicism of these leaders anymore.

Ricky Martin, Bad Bunny and Lin-Manuel Miranda, among many other Latin stars, spoke out about their native homeland's recent political troubles. Martin took to social media on Wednesday to share video of himself on the streets of Puerto Rico protesting the governor. "I have to come to Puerto Rico to let the world know that we will make a change," he continued. On Monday, Bad Bunny explained that he would be dropping his tour and heading to his homeland to protest. RELATED CONTENT:Oprah Winfrey Commits $2 Million to Puerto Rico After Being Inspired by Lin-Manuel MirandaBad Bunny Makes History With Sold-Out Homecoming Concert in Puerto RicoJennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Open Up About Relief Trip to Puerto Rico

Thousands marched to Puerto Rico's Governor Ricardo Rossell's residence in San Juan as part of a massive protest that included musicians Ricky Martin, Residente and Bad Bunny. Demonstrators chant and wave Puerto Rican flags during the fifth day of protest calling for the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rossell in San Juan, Puerto Rico July 17, 2019. Prominent Puerto Ricans on the U.S. mainland raised their voices in the call for Rossell to resign. The group waved Puerto Rican flags amid drumbeats, chanting in Spanish: "Long live free Puerto Rico!" "Puerto Ricans are so numb to politics in America and we get lies from the Trump administration," said Miranda.

Bad Bunny, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ricky Martin are calling for the resignation of Puerto Rican Gov. The site of the largest protests is at La Fortaleza, the official residence of the governor in San Juan. On Monday the Latin trap artist tweeted that he would be interrupting his current tour to join the protests in Puerto Rico. (Joe Raedle / Getty Image s) 19 / 23 Protesters in San Juan, Puerto Rico, demonstrate along a street leading to the governors mansion. (Thais Llorca / EPA-EFE / REX) 23 / 23 Nicole Lopez shows her national pride while joining other protesters calling for Puerto Rico Gov.

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