Lou Diamond Phillips starred as Valens in the original, which was nominated for a Golden Globe and earned Los Lobos a 1987 chart-topper for their version of Valens’ 1958 single “La Bamba,” which was ...

One of the most popular movies from the 1980s is reportedly in development for a remake. "La Bamba" was released in 1987 and is a biopic about the life Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ritchie Valens.

Luis Valdez has so much to be proud of over the course of his decades-long career. The 83-year-old playwright, screenwriter, director and actor is considered “the father of Chicano film and ...

A remake of 1987’s La Bamba is in the works. Directed and written by Luis Valdez, La Bamba is a 1987 film that follows the life of musician Ritchie Valens. Lou Diamond Phillips played Valens in the ...

You know, that famous scene where Bob yelled out his name after he found out about his death. That memorable scene from "La Bamba" hit the big screen 30 years ago. No, really. And the 1987 film "La ...

Lou Diamond Phillips got his big break playing singer Ritchie Valens in 1987's "La Bamba." Paul Archuleta/Getty Images; Everett Collection Lou Diamond Phillips wants to keep it real. The 57-year-old ...

COLORADO, USA — Classic rock 'n' roll film "La Bamba" is returning to movie theaters for three days as part of the TCM Big Screen Classics series. The 1987 film, starring Lou Diamond Phillips, will ...

Has the well really run so completely dry? Are there no interesting musicians left to explore? How in the world are we getting another version of La Bamba before we even make any headway on the ...

"Bailar la bamba" will be on the checklist for some San Antonians next week at a local tribute concert honoring the 1987 film “La Bamba” and the young man behind the music, Ritchie Valens. More area ...