'Despacito' star Luis Fonsi pivots to a lead role in the rom com 'Say a Little Prayer'

'Despacito' star Luis Fonsi pivots to a lead role in the rom-com 'Say a Little Prayer'

Global superstar Luis Fonsi initially thought he'd just "stick to the music thing" after the success of "Despacito" — until he read the script for the movie "Say a Little Prayer."

Luis Fonsi talks leading role in new movie and life after 'Despacito'

Musical superstar Luis Fonsi spoke with NBC News about why he decided to go in a different direction and star in a new movie, “Say a Little Prayer.” Fonsi shared why he believes the film is so ...

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Entertainment - ABC News - November 4

Q&A: ‘Love, Actually’ filmmaker Richard Curtis on charity, the Oscars and the state of rom-coms

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States take leading role on AI

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Politics - The Hill - November 1

Oklahoma AG says schools superintendent can't mandate prayer video

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Georgia’s ruling party leading in pivotal election ahead of pro-EU opposition

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Democrats rip Musk as billionaire takes leading role in Trump campaign

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Van Nistelrooy relishes leading role as he waits on future under Amorim

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Trump gives Musk and Ramaswamy roles leading "Department of Government Efficiency"

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New Mercedes-Benz CLA Will Have Star-Shaped Headlights And I Want To Squeeze Its Cute Little Cheeks

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Deion Sanders says Colorado relishes role as road underdogs: 'It's kind of sexy'

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RFK Jr. says Trump 'assured' him of role in White House

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With JuJu Watkins leading a star-studded roster, USC has high expectations

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An Israeli strike kills 20 in north Gaza, where Palestinians say they've had little food for weeks

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