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Bachelor in Paradise season 10 heads to new Costa Rica resort — here’s what you need to know
Bachelor in Paradise season 10 premiered on ABC on Monday, July 7, 2025, bringing a new set of alums from across the franchise for another chance at finding their romantic partner. It comes after a two-year hiatus, and instead of the show's staple...

Where Is Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 Filmed? All About the Reality Dating Show's New Costa Rica Resort Location
NEED TO KNOW Season 10 of Bachelor in Paradise premieres on July 7 This year, the hopeful singles headed to a new location in Costa Rica rather than the show's staple beach in Mexico New showrunner Scott Teti said they are "trying to elevate"...

BiP’s Justin Glaze Went ‘Numb’ When Ex Susie Evans Declined His Rose
Justin Glaze is not second-guessing his decision to give a rose to ex Susie Evans over Lexi Young on Bachelor in Paradise. “I feel bad for how that all went down,” Justin, 31, admitted on the Tuesday, July 15, episode of the “Bachelor Happy Hour”...

Where Was 'Bachelor in Paradise' Filmed? Inside the Costa Rican Location
“Bachelor in Paradise” is back. After taking a year off, the reality series returns with a new cast and some notable changes. The most significant transformation? Season 10 marks the first time the spinoff series has departed from its typical...

What to watch this weekend: New shows and movies to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, Peacock, HBO Max and more
Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, Peacock, HBO Max, MGM+, Paramount+, Mubi are streaming a number movies and shows for the platforms' viewers. Steven Spielberg reflecting on his shark blockbuster in the documentary “Jaws @ 50" and Clipse,...

9 top new movies and shows to stream this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video and more (July 11-13)
The summer heat is relentless, but your streaming queue can offer some seriously cool escapes. Chill out with new shows and movies to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video and more of the best streaming services. Two spinoffs offer no...

‘Pablo Escobar: El Patron del Mal’ Producer Diego F. Ramírez Launches 64A Docs (EXCLUSIVE)
Rolling off the big breakout box office success of Juan Carvajal’s SXSW world premiered “La Salsa Vive,” the highest-grossing Colombian doc feature in the last five years, 64A Films founder Diego F. Ramírez, one of Colombia’s preeminent fiction...

Production on Salamanders and Costa Rican Biodiversity to Compete in Chilean Film Festival
The Costa Rican short documentary Shadow Dwellers was selected to compete in the fifth edition of the Santiago Wild 2025 Film Festival, held annually in Chile. Petras’ production stood out for its poetic and rigorous look at aspects of Costa Rican...

USMNT to face Ecuador, Australia in October World Cup tune-ups
The U.S. men’s national team will face Ecuador and Australia in a pair of friendlies in October as it continues preparation for the 2026 World Cup. The Americans will take on the South American side on Oct. 10 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas,...

‘BIP’ Susie Evans Selling Personal Items For Big Life Change
When BIP viewers last saw Susie Evans, she had just rejected Justin’s rose on Monday’s episode. Viewers find out tonight in a special Tuesday night episode what happens next. Fans are wondering if something shocking happened after spotting Susie...

Chris Hawley at the Cinema Bar
Roots artist Chris Hawley performs at the Cinema Bar this week, so Hawley told the News about what he has in store for Culver City… When did you start playing and performing? When did the band form? I started playing when I was 12 years old, and...

Costa Rica Stars in Variety’s Top Ten Film Locations
Variety Magazine named our small piece of paradise a top filming destination in its latest featured article, “Ten Locations to Die For,” spotlighting our country’s famous landscapes and growing film industry. The recognition highlights Costa...

‘BIP’ Is Wells Adams A Real Bartender or Just Playing One On TV?
You can’t have a bar on the beach without a bartender. Wells Adams has served as the bartender on BIP since Season 4. A new season of the popular spinoff just premiered. Now a lot of people are wondering if Wells is a trained bartender or just...

Costa Rica top court asks for president to be stripped of immunity
San Josém - Costa Rica’s Supreme Court on Tuesday asked Congress, for the first time ever, to strip the country’s president of his immunity from prosecution to be tried on corruption charges. President Rodrigo Chaves was accused by the attorney...
Costa Rica’s Second-Home Market Explodes: Papagayo “Feels Like Cabo 15 Years Ago,” Developer Warns
Costa Rica July 2025 – As sun-seeking Americans and Canadians search for their next slice of paradise, Costa Rica’s Papagayo Peninsula has emerged as the hottest second-home destination since Cabo San Lucas hit its stride over a decade ago. Darren...

Costa Rica Extradites David Ochy to Panama for Alleged Money Laundering
Costa Rican authorities have extradited David Ochy, a former Panamanian presidential candidate, to Panama, where he faces charges of money laundering tied to the high-profile “New Business” case. Ochy, a businessman, was escorted by Interpol...

Reed Hastings Is Executive Producing His First Film — but It’s Not a Netflix Project
Reed Hastings, co-founder, chairman and former CEO of Netflix, has signed on as an executive producer of Costa Rica-set crime thriller “52nd State” — his first official credit as a producer on a film or TV show. However, “52nd State” is not a...

Karla Rojas: A Costa Rican Symphony Triumphs in Miami
From the stages of the Miami City Ballet to the Latin Grammy gala, Costa Rican trombonist Karla Rojas has left an indelible mark on the music world. But what is the story behind this talented artist? Born in San José and raised in Moravia, Karla...

Costa Rica Introduces New ₡500 Coin: Old One No Longer Valid
Visitors to Costa Rica this month should be aware of an important change to the country’s currency. As of Tuesday, July 1, the old gold-colored ₡500 coin is no longer accepted as legal tender. This means it cannot be used in shops, restaurants, or...

Costa Rica's Media Market and Film Festival Mark New Milestones: Main Takeaways
Costa Rica’s inaugural Media Market and its Film Festival, now in its 13th edition, marked a number of firsts this year. The Costa Rica Media Market (CRMM), organized by the film commission and national Trade & Investment Promotion Agency...