Jake Bongiovi’s Underwater Proposal to Millie Bobby Brown

A Romantic Gesture Beneath the Waves

Jake Bongiovi, son of rock legend Jon Bon Jovi, made waves with his proposal to actress Millie Bobby Brown by popping the question underwater.

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The romantic gesture took place during a diving excursion, where Bongiovi surprised Brown with a stunning engagement ring. The underwater proposal added an element of adventure and spontaneity to the couple’s love story, capturing the imagination of fans and admirers around the world.

A Bond Strengthened by Shared Passions

Bongiovi and Brown’s relationship is rooted in their shared passions for adventure and exploration. Both avid scuba divers, the couple often finds solace and joy beneath the waves, making the underwater proposal a fitting tribute to their shared love of the ocean. The proposal not only symbolizes their deep connection but also reflects their adventurous spirits and willingness to embark on new experiences together.

Love Blossoms in Unconventional Settings

For Bongiovi and Brown, love knows no bounds, as evidenced by their unconventional engagement. The underwater proposal serves as a testament to their unique bond and the ways in which they support and uplift each other.

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As they embark on this new chapter of their lives together, surrounded by the beauty of the ocean, Bongiovi and Brown inspire others to embrace love in all its forms and to cherish the moments that take their breath away.

La inusual vida de Selena antes y después de su muerte

Known as the queen of Tejano music, Selena was considered one of the most famous Mexican singers of the 20th century. One of her great achievements was to establish Latin music as one of the most popular.

I didn’t know how to speak Spanish

Unlike what many believed, Selena only knew how to say a few words in Spanish. Her father had to teach her phonetics to pronounce correctly during her first albums. When in 1988 she appeared on the Johnny Canales show for the first time, she asked to do the interview in English. Only after becoming an international star did she decide to learn the language. In her last interviews on the show, in 1994, Selena demonstrated an excellent command of Spanish.

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Was she pregnant?

For years there were several rumors that Selena could have been pregnant at the time of her death. Her murderer, Yolanda Saldivar, who was one of her closest friends, said that the singer was pregnant, but Selena’s husband, Chris Perez, denied that this statement was true. During the following years, Selena’s family evaded the issue and never gave a conclusive answer to solve the mystery.

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El debate continúa

Saldivar allegedly said that Selena had told him before her death that she and Chris were going to start a family together. She also said that she had visited a doctor to have the device she used for birth control removed from her arm. In any case, many claim that even if the singer had taken off the contraceptive method before her death, it would still have taken her some time to get pregnant. We will never know.

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Una rutina estricta

Selena’s father, Abraham Quintanilla, truly believed that his little daughter could become one of the biggest international stars of all time. For this reason, he decided that Selena and her brother, who accompanied her in the band, followed a very strict rehearsal routine. Thus, the father converted the garage into a soundproof room so that Selena, her brother AB and her sister Suzette could rehearse every day for half an hour.

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His brother is in trouble

The Quintana family continued to be at the center of the news for different reasons, but none of them good. It was recently revealed that the singer’s younger brother was one of her 10 most wanted men in her hometown of Corpus Christi in Texas. Abraham Quintanilla III, who was her sister’s drummer, was charged with several crimes, including contempt of court and failing to pay child support for his son. After refusing to turn himself in, he was eventually arrested by the county sheriff.

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Permanece en custodia

After being captured, Quintanilla III appeared in court. The judge said “child support must be considered serious. The fact that you have chosen to disobey my orders for years makes me think that you do not take this court seriously.” He then added that he was sentencing him to prison and that he hopes that during that time he will think about his responsibility as a father, as well as the rights of his son.

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Icono feminista

Selena has always been shown as a feminist icon in Tejano music, dominated by the male gender. “Tejano was a hard type of music for us, because I was a girl. My father had a lot of problems getting us to play shows, since there are many men who don’t believe that women can capture the attention of the public. But… that wasn’t like that!” the singer said in statements.

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They hid their poverty

Selena and her siblings were born into a humble family, which had to fight hard to survive after their father’s restaurant closed. Her father Abraham went to the supermarket to buy food at times when there were few people, so no one would notice that they needed coupons for purchases. At one point, the Quintana family, with 13 members, had to live in a small house with only one bathroom.

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Su patrimonio

The singer of Mexican origin began singing as soon as she could pronounce her first words in Spanish, something that led her to start a career at a very young age. Due to her great success among the American and Mexican public, Selena came to climb the sales list of many local artists. During the 90s she had many top singles, having 14 songs on the Latin Billboard chart (7 of them reached number 1). At the time of her death, Selena had an estate close to $10 million, which after her death passed into the hands of her father and family.

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Su asesina

After shooting the singer dead, Yolanda Saldivar escaped from the crime scene and a police chase ensued. The woman locked herself inside a van in a nearby parking lot for 9 hours, during which she threatened to take her own life. Upon hearing the sad news, thousands of Selena fans flocked to the scene to witness the police confrontation with Saldivar, who ended up surrendering.

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Secuelas

Even today, Selena’s murderer continues to repeat that what happened was an accident. According to Saldivar, they were just arguing when she accidentally fired the gun. Her version alone managed to anger the singer’s fans even more after it was proven that the woman was obsessed with Selena, whom she had murdered in cold blood after her embezzlement of funds was revealed. Saldivar is currently serving a life sentence and could apply for parole only in 2025. She had to be isolated from other prisoners for fear that imprisoned Selena fans could pose a risk to her life.

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Inspiration for Katy

One of Selena’s most famous fans is the singer Katy Perry, who has confessed to feeling very influenced by her in her career: “Someone asked me ‘What did you think about the Grammys when you were a little girl?’ To which I responded ‘I remember Selena. That’s all I remember. I remember her dress, I think it was red. Or was it (Jennifer Lopez’s) interpretation of Selena? I remember the entire movie about her… she just wanted to be in that world”

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Un hotel maldito

When Selena collapsed and died at the entrance to the ‘Days Inn’ in Corpus Christy, Texas, she could only utter the words “Yolanda Saldivar, room 158.” After Selena’s death and the impact it had on her fans, the management decided to change the number to all the hotel rooms. According to the owner of the Days Inn, the decision was made to prevent bad vibes, as well as to avoid harassment from the singer’s most devoted fans.

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Su funeral

Nearly 100,000 people showed up to the public event that took place in Corpus Christi, Texas, to commemorate Selana. Many fans, friends and family filled the streets for the procession dedicated to honoring their beloved singer one last time. Before Selena’s coffin was lowered, many fans left thousands of white roses, which were known to be her favorites. Her husband, Chris Perez, was trying to cope with her loss.

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Their number was a success

After her death, People magazine dedicated an entire issue as a tribute to Selena. The singer was the third person in the magazine’s history to have an issue named after her, the previous two having been Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Audrey Hepburn. Although at one time it was believed that the edition would have a moderate success, it exceeded many people’s expectations. It turned out that the issue dedicated to Selena sold every single one of its copies.

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Es una Madonna

Selena Quintanilla soon earned the name of the Tejano Madonna among her fans, frequently being compared for their similarity in fashion. Although she received the nickname her due to her extravagant wardrobe and her exclusive DIY dresses, she was also criticized by many for her provocative clothing. The singer instantly rejected these comments and said that she considered herself to be an innocent example for many young women in the Hispanic community in the United States and Mexico.

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Selena’s day in Texas

Former President George W. Bush, who was the governor of Texas in 1995, announced that Selena’s birthday would be considered ‘Selena Day’ in his state. Every year, April 16 is a date of celebration for many fans of the singer. Bush’s decision to honor Selena was motivated by the artist’s contribution to music in Texas and expanding her culture around the world.

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Lopez para su papel

In 1997, Warner Bros. announced that they would make a movie based on Selena’s life for the big screen. According to several sources, nearly 20,000 actresses auditioned to play the role of Selena. Many rumors placed actresses Salma Hayek and Bibi Gaytán as two of those chosen. But after careful consideration, the producers chose Jennifer Lopez, who was not famous at the time. Lopez, whose parents were from Puerto Rico, barely knew Spanish, a situation very similar to Selena’s.

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His inspiration for music

Jennifer Lopez earned more than a million dollars for her role, which at the time was the highest salary that an actress of Latin origin had received in Hollywood. Jennifer Lopez herself confessed that her role inspired her to pursue a musical career of her own. Although Lopez was praised for her incredible similarity to Selena and her voice, many Mexican organizations protested the choice of the producers because the Puerto Rican origin of one of them contrasted with the Mexican of the other.

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Selena y Beyoncé

As incredible as it may seem, Selena and Beyoncé once met in Houston, Texas. “I met Selena at the Galleria Mall in Houston, but I didn’t talk to her much because I wasn’t a celebrity. I just saw her, greeted her and continued on my way. I grew up in Texas, so she had heard it on the radio. I think listening to her music, even though she didn’t know exactly what she was saying, helped me with my pronunciation,” the popular singer recalled.

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Babies with their name

In the years following Selena’s death, more than 500 babies were named Selena in her honor throughout Texas. One of those girls is the popular actress and singer Selena Gomez. “They named me that after her. She was incredible to my family and growing up in that environment I always knew who she was and who I had been named after,” Gomez said. “I got to visit her grave. Even to meet her family, some of them. It is a great honor to be named after someone so amazing.”

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The same life experiences

Beyoncé always felt identified with Selena’s story, since they are both from Texas and had a similar background in terms of starting at a very young age and having a father related to the world of music. The pop singer assured that Selena was a great influence on her career, stating “I think she is a legend. She was so talented.” She then added, “Even though she didn’t know who I was… it was very exciting to have the opportunity to meet her.”

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Selena y Ricky

When she was at the height of her career, Selena met Ricky Martin while presenting an award together at ‘Premios Lo Nuestro’ in 1992. Many music critics and fans have wondered about Selena’s career and how far she could have come. . While she cleared the way for Latin music, she unfortunately did not have the opportunity to enjoy her achievements, unlike Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez.

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Se la extraña

Although as time went by he remarried and started a family, Chris Perez confessed that he still misses her every day. “It’s hard to believe that it was 25 years ago that Selena and I decided that the only way to be together was to run away and get married (at ages 20 and 22) in secret,” Perez revealed on social media. “How crazy THAT day was.”

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Help your community

Selena was known for her philanthropic activities. She always helped her community, even when she had almost nothing. During her childhood, the singer used to volunteer for many charity events in the area, such as ‘Toys for Tots’, she even gave talks at schools about education. She later became a spokesperson for many social organizations on health and domestic violence.

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Demi Lovato es una fan

Demi Lovato grew up admiring Selena. “I grew up loving Selena’s music,” the actress said. “I was very little when she died, so I didn’t know much about her until I was a little older. When I saw her film, I felt a connection. Even my father looks a lot like the father in the movie. There was something in that movie that inspired me a lot.”

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Igual que Elvis

The feeling of pain and loss among his fans was so great that it led them to question his death. During her funeral, a rumor that Selena was alive and her coffin empty of her, as happened with Elvis Presley, spread among the 50,000 attendees present. Although no one believed it at first, many became convinced that she was real. The family even had to open the coffin briefly to prove that the singer was indeed there, dead.

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The Loss of an Icon

Joe Patoski, a famous Texas historian, released a book about the singer called “Selena: Como la Flor.” During the interview with NBC, Patoski said; “I’m old enough to remember Dallas and JFK and it seemed like the same thing written all over again. For Mexican Americans in Texas, the reaction was intense and deeply personal. “To this day, an entire generation where they were when they heard the news.”

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Appearance in films

Just before her death, Selena was planning to become an actress. The singer had already participated as a Mariachi singer in the film Don Juan de Marco, in which Johnny Depp and Marlon Brando worked. “It’s the most bittersweet feeling you can imagine,” said Jason Behar, who believed in Selena. “We, her family, myself and obviously Selena, have shared these dreams since 1989 and now we see the fruits. “Selena’s music is celebrated everywhere and she is the one organizing the party, but she won’t be able to be there.”

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Talk about your career

Speaking about her career, Selena said: “One reason I value everything that happens around me is because I never expected it, and I wanted to maintain this attitude.” Regarding their beginning as a family band he confirmed: “You have to take advantage of what you can while you are starting. They laughed at us. They told my father that we would never make it. It is gradual, a growth process. “It’s not something that happened overnight.”

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Its another dream

Everyone who knew her knew that one of her dreams was to become a fashion designer. She was known to design her own models, always adorning her boots and loafers or sewing sequins on her bras before concerts. Shortly before her death, Selena gained fame for wearing a custom purple suit to the Tejano Awards that she had made herself. After her death, her family decided to bury her in that same outfit.

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He was a source of pride for his people

Many young fans of Selena at the time idolized her for representing pride in her cultural heritage. Just as many Mexican-Americans struggled with identity issues in the ’80s, the singer broke all molds, empowering her peers and her culture. One of her fans even confessed: “I believed that being Mexican-American meant stopping being Mexican and becoming an American. Not Selena, and neither should I.”

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Disco after his death

Selena’s last album ‘Dreaming of you’ was published shortly after her death, in 1995. The album was a success and soon became number one on the Billboard chart, selling more than 330 thousand copies in its first week. The album, composed in English and Spanish, sold millions of units, becoming the first to reach number one after the death of the artist in the history of America.

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Mark Anthony habló sobre Selena

The famous Latin singer Mark Anthony knew Selena well, of whom he said: “I loved her very much. I think the way she shined was due to the way she carried out her life, talent and career. The way she represented us… it is important that people continue to remember her as the figure that she was. She managed to open many doors in a market so that an American citizen could earn a living singing in Spanish, as well as traditional music from her country. To this day, we continue to feel the impact. Know? That is why it is an honor for me to say that she considered her a friend.”

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Cosmeticos de ella

To honor her legacy of beauty and glamour, MAC Cosmetics released a lipstick called “Como La Flor”, just like one of the best-known hits of her career. Selena’s family stated: “That shows the love of her fans, even though she is no longer here. It is a great honor that MAC collaborates with Selena’s image and her fans… for her fans.”

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Su primer comercial

Selena and her family worked exhaustively from very early on until her music career took off. Her hard work was finally reflected when at age 17 she was chosen for a Copa-Cola commercial, for which she was paid $75,000, a figure then considered astronomical. During the commercial Selena uses the famous slogan “Ca n’t beat it, the rhythm, the one that you get from Coca-Cola Classic”, both in English and Spanish.

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Su museo

The Quintanilla family decided to build a museum in memory of Selena, in her hometown of Corpus Christy, Texas. The museum is one of the most famous sites and attracts thousands of visitors and fans every year. Inside you can see the family’s recording studio with a special section dedicated to the singer’s life, including many of her most popular models and dresses, as well as dolls, toys and her Grammy Award winner, among them. other things.

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Recuerdos de familia

Her family used to sit and share memories about the singer. Her siblings, Abraham III and Suzette, remember how Selena’s microphones always ended up covered in red lipstick after her shows, while her father Abraham admitted that he made the stage lights out of empty cans. They also revealed that although Selena did what she loved, they did not enjoy performing.

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Her fans continue to love her

The impact of his murder deeply affected millions of fans in the United States, Mexico and the rest of the world. Many continue to consider themselves his faithful admirers and continue to enjoy his music to this day, more than 20 years after his death. Many articles published in newspapers have questioned his role in the world of music, some of them, such as the New York Times, have even compared his death to that of John Lennon.

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Conoció a Garth Brooks

This may come as a shock to many of Selena’s fans, but she got to meet with famous country singer Garth Brooks. It happened after one of her shows, when Selena asked to visit the singer backstage. Brooks was one of the favorite singers of the young woman of Mexican origin, who was happy and excited to have a photo with him. The hits they could have made together!

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