On their new album Hotel Caracas, Mau y Ricky reconnected with their roots in more ways than one: The Montaner brothers packed their bags and flew to Caracas for the first time in 15 years, rekindling their love for a place they left as kids. As they became inspired by their home country, they started making music that rekindled their “love of writing and making music” for the sake of making it, without the pressure of commercial success.
Put simply by Ricky: “It really just fucking changed our lives.”
On their new album,...
Put simply by Ricky: “It really just fucking changed our lives.”
On their new album,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Colombian stars Karol G and Feid walked away with the most wins at the Latin American Music Awards, which took place last night in Las Vegas. Both artists, who happen to be romantically linked, got awards in some of the biggest categories at the ceremony.
Though she didn’t attend in person, Karol G won Artist of the Year and Album of the Year while her song “Tqg” with Shakira won Song of the Year. She was also recognized as Global Latin Artist of the Year, Urban Artist of the Year,...
Though she didn’t attend in person, Karol G won Artist of the Year and Album of the Year while her song “Tqg” with Shakira won Song of the Year. She was also recognized as Global Latin Artist of the Year, Urban Artist of the Year,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
On Monday, the Latin American Music Awards announced that Becky G will help host the awards show scheduled for April 25. The Mexican American musician will share the hosting mic with stars Alejandra Espinoza, Carlos Ponce, and Thalia, and will also perform her recent single “Mercedes” alongside Oscar Maydon.
“Hosting and performing at the Latin AMAs, just after releasing ‘Mercedes,’ feels like stepping into a whirlwind of excitement and creativity,” Becky G told The Hollywood Reporter. “It’s a celebration of past achievements and future aspirations, all wrapped up into a...
“Hosting and performing at the Latin AMAs, just after releasing ‘Mercedes,’ feels like stepping into a whirlwind of excitement and creativity,” Becky G told The Hollywood Reporter. “It’s a celebration of past achievements and future aspirations, all wrapped up into a...
- 4/22/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Becky G has been tapped to join the 2024 Latin American Music Awards ceremony as a host and performer.
The Mexican-American singer will serve as a host for the show, airing April 25 on Univision and its sibling networks, alongside previously announced talents Alejandra Espinoza, an actor and presenter; Carlos Ponce, a singer-songwriters and TV personality; and singer Thalia.
Becky G also will perform her new song, “Mercedes,” during the 2024 Latin AMAs alongside Mexican music artist Oscar Maydon, who is featured on the track. Becky G, who has won a total of eight Latin AMAs over her career, is nominated this year for best collaboration, urban, for “Arranca,” featuring Omega.
“Hosting and performing at the Latin AMAs, just after releasing ‘Mercedes,’ feels like stepping into a whirlwind of excitement and creativity,” Becky G said. “It’s a celebration of past achievements and future aspirations, all wrapped up into a vibrant event that honors nuestra música.
The Mexican-American singer will serve as a host for the show, airing April 25 on Univision and its sibling networks, alongside previously announced talents Alejandra Espinoza, an actor and presenter; Carlos Ponce, a singer-songwriters and TV personality; and singer Thalia.
Becky G also will perform her new song, “Mercedes,” during the 2024 Latin AMAs alongside Mexican music artist Oscar Maydon, who is featured on the track. Becky G, who has won a total of eight Latin AMAs over her career, is nominated this year for best collaboration, urban, for “Arranca,” featuring Omega.
“Hosting and performing at the Latin AMAs, just after releasing ‘Mercedes,’ feels like stepping into a whirlwind of excitement and creativity,” Becky G said. “It’s a celebration of past achievements and future aspirations, all wrapped up into a vibrant event that honors nuestra música.
- 4/22/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Residente is no stranger to making controversial art. On Wednesday, the Puerto Rican rap star released his intensely graphic short film for “Quiero Ser Baladista,” or “I Want to Be a Ballad Singer,” in which he calls out the commercialism of the Latin music industry with the help of Ricky Martin.
The video opens with the rapper being shot in an elevator as his killer places a hat with his signature [R] logo back on his head. Somber violin plays in the background, and quickly, the rapper continues dropping bars even...
The video opens with the rapper being shot in an elevator as his killer places a hat with his signature [R] logo back on his head. Somber violin plays in the background, and quickly, the rapper continues dropping bars even...
- 7/27/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
The Colombian artist Camilo got the audience dancing with him during his quirky Latin Grammys performance, where he sang his recent hits “Vida De Rico” and “Kesi.” His performance was introduced by his pregnant wife Evaluna Montaner and his father-in-law Ricardo Montaner, who said he was happy to announce that he’ll be a “grandfather for a fifth time.”
Camilo, who is the most-nominated artist of the night, opened his set with the cumbia-infused “Vida De Rico,” singing inside a black-and-white room with the word “soñar,” or “dream,” behind him.
Camilo, who is the most-nominated artist of the night, opened his set with the cumbia-infused “Vida De Rico,” singing inside a black-and-white room with the word “soñar,” or “dream,” behind him.
- 11/19/2021
- by Lucas Villa
- Rollingstone.com
Oscar winner Forest Whitaker is set to be recognized for his dedication to social activism during the 2022 International Peace Honors.
The actor, filmmaker and producer will be celebrated during the January 2022 ceremony, presented by PeaceTech Lab, the non-profit organization founded by the United States Institute of Peace.
The International Peace Honors celebrates the global leaders and change-agents who “make philanthropy and humanitarian service a hallmark of their lives, to advance humanity and our planet.” The organization’s 2021 honorees included Dr. Anthony Fauci, Amazonian Chief Raoni, Opal Tometi, Ricky Martin, Vint Cerf and Ricardo Montaner who were honored in a virtual ceremony that streamed live on the homepage of YouTube, with aims to expand visibility in 2022.
Whitaker is best known for his prolific onscreen resume, but off-camera he is also the Unesco Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation, a member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Advocacy Group and the...
The actor, filmmaker and producer will be celebrated during the January 2022 ceremony, presented by PeaceTech Lab, the non-profit organization founded by the United States Institute of Peace.
The International Peace Honors celebrates the global leaders and change-agents who “make philanthropy and humanitarian service a hallmark of their lives, to advance humanity and our planet.” The organization’s 2021 honorees included Dr. Anthony Fauci, Amazonian Chief Raoni, Opal Tometi, Ricky Martin, Vint Cerf and Ricardo Montaner who were honored in a virtual ceremony that streamed live on the homepage of YouTube, with aims to expand visibility in 2022.
Whitaker is best known for his prolific onscreen resume, but off-camera he is also the Unesco Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation, a member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Advocacy Group and the...
- 10/18/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
The 2021 Latin Grammy nominations came with some expected nominees and pleasing surprises, and a lot of artists got key noms that could help them make history at these awards. Let’s take a look at five artists who could leave their mark in unprecedented ways.
SEEWhich albums have won the most Grammys? The biggest of all-time from Santana to Billie Eilish Camilo
Colombian pop superstar Camilo is the biggest nominee this year with 10. Among these are five general field nominations: “Vida de Rico” for Record and Song of the Year and its parent album “Mis Manos” for Album of the Year. He also has two additional noms for his work on “Amén” and “Dios Así Lo Quiso,” both by his father-in-law Ricardo Montaner. If Camilo manages to win the three general categories on one night, he’ll become the first artist to pull this off since 2011, when Calle 13 swept the Grammys.
SEEWhich albums have won the most Grammys? The biggest of all-time from Santana to Billie Eilish Camilo
Colombian pop superstar Camilo is the biggest nominee this year with 10. Among these are five general field nominations: “Vida de Rico” for Record and Song of the Year and its parent album “Mis Manos” for Album of the Year. He also has two additional noms for his work on “Amén” and “Dios Así Lo Quiso,” both by his father-in-law Ricardo Montaner. If Camilo manages to win the three general categories on one night, he’ll become the first artist to pull this off since 2011, when Calle 13 swept the Grammys.
- 10/17/2021
- by Jaime Rodriguez
- Gold Derby
Colombian singer-songwriter Camilo dominated the announcement of the 2021 Latin Grammy Awards nominations, garnering 10, including nods in all three top categories — album of the year (for “Mis Manos”), record of the year (for “Vida de Rico” and “Amen”) and song of the year (for “Vida de Rico” and “Dios Así Lo Quiso”).
Also faring well with multiple nods were Dominican artist Juan Luis Guerra with six, Spanish rapper C. Tangana with five and Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny with four.
Most of these top-nominated artists have enjoyed multiple trips to the podium in previous years— especially Guerra, a 20-time Latin Grammy winner. C. Tangana and Bad Bunny have won twice before. But with his staggering 10 nominations this year, Camilo comes into the ceremony only ever having won once before, for last year’s best pop song (his acceptance appearance is pictured above).
The 22nd annual show airs on Univision Nov. 18 live at 8 p.
Also faring well with multiple nods were Dominican artist Juan Luis Guerra with six, Spanish rapper C. Tangana with five and Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny with four.
Most of these top-nominated artists have enjoyed multiple trips to the podium in previous years— especially Guerra, a 20-time Latin Grammy winner. C. Tangana and Bad Bunny have won twice before. But with his staggering 10 nominations this year, Camilo comes into the ceremony only ever having won once before, for last year’s best pop song (his acceptance appearance is pictured above).
The 22nd annual show airs on Univision Nov. 18 live at 8 p.
- 9/28/2021
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
The Latin Grammy nominations are in and leading the charge are Camilo, C. Tangana, and Bad Bunny.
Camilo has a total of 10 nominations including Record of the Year for “Vida De Rico” and one for “Amén”; Song of the Year for “Vida De Rico” and “Dios Asi Lo Quiso”; Best Pop Song “Vida De Rico,” and Best Pop Vocal Album for Mis Manos, among others.
Spanish Urban star C. Tangana earned five nominations, among them: Record of the Year for “Te Olvidaste,” Album Of The Year for El Madrileño, and Best Pop/Rock Song: “Hong Kong.”
Bad Bunny received four nods this year bringing his total career nominations to 15. His 2021 nominations include Album Of The Year for El Último Tour Del Mundo, Best Urban Music Album for El Último Tour Del Mundo, Best Rap/Hip Hop Song for “Booker T,” and Best Urban Song for “Dákiti.”
Bachata artist Juan Luis Guerra...
Camilo has a total of 10 nominations including Record of the Year for “Vida De Rico” and one for “Amén”; Song of the Year for “Vida De Rico” and “Dios Asi Lo Quiso”; Best Pop Song “Vida De Rico,” and Best Pop Vocal Album for Mis Manos, among others.
Spanish Urban star C. Tangana earned five nominations, among them: Record of the Year for “Te Olvidaste,” Album Of The Year for El Madrileño, and Best Pop/Rock Song: “Hong Kong.”
Bad Bunny received four nods this year bringing his total career nominations to 15. His 2021 nominations include Album Of The Year for El Último Tour Del Mundo, Best Urban Music Album for El Último Tour Del Mundo, Best Rap/Hip Hop Song for “Booker T,” and Best Urban Song for “Dákiti.”
Bachata artist Juan Luis Guerra...
- 9/28/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Ntertain, the recently launched multimedia company from Neion16’s Lex Borrero, music mogul Tommy Mottola and Range Media Partners, announced on Monday the start of the development and production for its first original series, “Los Montaner.”
The docuseries centers on the most viral and influential family in Latin music, Los Montaner. In addition to getting the world’s attention with chart topping music, The Montaner family have become household sensations through their social media audience of over 150 million and over eight billion video content views.
Borrero will executive produce the series, with Range Media Partners co-financing the project, handling global sales of the series. Production will shoot globally, as the crew follows the daily life of the Montaner family.
The series will feature:
Music icon & multiple Latin Grammy nominee & Lifetime Achievement Awardrecipient Ricardo Montaner Marlene Rodriguez, Ricardo’s wife, and filmmaker Award-winning recording artist and member of Mau y Ricky,...
The docuseries centers on the most viral and influential family in Latin music, Los Montaner. In addition to getting the world’s attention with chart topping music, The Montaner family have become household sensations through their social media audience of over 150 million and over eight billion video content views.
Borrero will executive produce the series, with Range Media Partners co-financing the project, handling global sales of the series. Production will shoot globally, as the crew follows the daily life of the Montaner family.
The series will feature:
Music icon & multiple Latin Grammy nominee & Lifetime Achievement Awardrecipient Ricardo Montaner Marlene Rodriguez, Ricardo’s wife, and filmmaker Award-winning recording artist and member of Mau y Ricky,...
- 4/20/2021
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Ntertain will give an inside look at one of the most influential families in Latin music with its new docuseries, “Los Montaner.”
The unscripted show will follow Ricardo Montaner and his family and is set to feature his wife, filmmaker Marlene Rodriguez; award-winning recording artists Ricky Montaner and Mau Montaner of Mau y Ricky; entertainer Stefi Roitman (Ricky’s fiance); creative director Sara Escobar (Mau’s wife); actress and singer Evaluna Montaner and singer Camilo Echeverry (Evaluna’s husband).
“This last year that passed, among other things, served as a way to spend more time together, more than ever and to partake in profound dialogue about all that is going on, with our careers, personally and everything really,” Ricardo said. “Within these conversations we discussed our thoughts on us wanting to possibly do a show together and in this form convey to the world what family unity means to us…...
The unscripted show will follow Ricardo Montaner and his family and is set to feature his wife, filmmaker Marlene Rodriguez; award-winning recording artists Ricky Montaner and Mau Montaner of Mau y Ricky; entertainer Stefi Roitman (Ricky’s fiance); creative director Sara Escobar (Mau’s wife); actress and singer Evaluna Montaner and singer Camilo Echeverry (Evaluna’s husband).
“This last year that passed, among other things, served as a way to spend more time together, more than ever and to partake in profound dialogue about all that is going on, with our careers, personally and everything really,” Ricardo said. “Within these conversations we discussed our thoughts on us wanting to possibly do a show together and in this form convey to the world what family unity means to us…...
- 4/19/2021
- by Haley Bosselman
- Variety Film + TV
Ntertain, the recently launched multimedia company from Neon16’s Lex Borrero, music mogul Tommy Mottola and Range Media Partners, has identified the first original series to go into production, Los Montaner. The unscripted docu-series will give an exclusive look inside Latin music’s influential family, the Montaners, who have social media audience of over 150 million and over eight billion video content views.
Borrero will executive produce the series, with Range Media Partners co-financing the project, handling global sales of the series. The series will film globally, as the crew follows the daily life of the Montaner family.
Featured on Los Montaner are:
Multiple Latin Grammy nominee & Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Ricardo Montaner Marlene Rodriguez, Ricardo’s wife, and filmmaker Award-winning recording artist and member of Mau y Ricky, Ricky Montaner Actress, model, and TV host, Stefi Roitman, fiance of Ricky Montaner Award-winning recording artist and member of Mau y Ricky,...
Borrero will executive produce the series, with Range Media Partners co-financing the project, handling global sales of the series. The series will film globally, as the crew follows the daily life of the Montaner family.
Featured on Los Montaner are:
Multiple Latin Grammy nominee & Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Ricardo Montaner Marlene Rodriguez, Ricardo’s wife, and filmmaker Award-winning recording artist and member of Mau y Ricky, Ricky Montaner Actress, model, and TV host, Stefi Roitman, fiance of Ricky Montaner Award-winning recording artist and member of Mau y Ricky,...
- 4/19/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
A select group of international personalities will join the inaugural International Peace Honors, presented by PeaceTech Lab, which will celebrate the most prominent world leaders and change-agents of our time, whose common goal is to build a more just and equitable future.
With much of our world undergoing natural, political, and social upheaval, we are also witnessing unprecedented movements of social change, as leaders from many disciplines work to advance humanity and our planet. On January 17th, the International Peace Honors will recognize some of these leaders, who have helped tackle the biggest challenges of 2020 and inspire hope for a brighter future.
This year’s honorees, two of which are recognized on Time’S 2020 list of the 100 Most Influential People, include: Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Amazonian Chief Raoni Metuktire, leader of the Kayapó people in Brazil; Opal Tometi, co-founder of Black...
With much of our world undergoing natural, political, and social upheaval, we are also witnessing unprecedented movements of social change, as leaders from many disciplines work to advance humanity and our planet. On January 17th, the International Peace Honors will recognize some of these leaders, who have helped tackle the biggest challenges of 2020 and inspire hope for a brighter future.
This year’s honorees, two of which are recognized on Time’S 2020 list of the 100 Most Influential People, include: Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Amazonian Chief Raoni Metuktire, leader of the Kayapó people in Brazil; Opal Tometi, co-founder of Black...
- 1/11/2021
- Look to the Stars
Since the start of the pandemic, awards shows have attempted to strike a balance between necessary Covid-19 precautions and the awkwardness of virtual formats. On Thursday night, the Latin Recording Academy tried to forge its own path with its “reimagined telecast,” which bounced between a live show with limited guests in Miami and taped performances that took place around the world.
Overall, during a night that meant wins for artists the Latin Grammys has honored frequently before (J Balvin, Residente, Alejandro Sanz, and Natalia Lafourcade), the setup had surprisingly more...
Overall, during a night that meant wins for artists the Latin Grammys has honored frequently before (J Balvin, Residente, Alejandro Sanz, and Natalia Lafourcade), the setup had surprisingly more...
- 11/20/2020
- by Julyssa Lopez
- Rollingstone.com
In a tribute to the salsa legend Héctor Lavoe, Ivy Queen and Rauw Alejandro performed in the ceremony’s opening number at this year’s Latin Grammys alongside Ricardo Montaner, Victor Manuelle, Jesus Navarro and Sergio George.
Montaner, Manuelle, Navarro, and George appeared onstage belting out “El Cantante,” with each singer delivering a passionate verse of the iconic song. Ivy Queen and Rauw Alejandro glamorously made their way onstage for the chorus, with the Queen donning a fringe, latex jumpsuit, while Alejandro appeared in a dapper burgundy suit. A sweeping full orchestra backed the sextet,...
Montaner, Manuelle, Navarro, and George appeared onstage belting out “El Cantante,” with each singer delivering a passionate verse of the iconic song. Ivy Queen and Rauw Alejandro glamorously made their way onstage for the chorus, with the Queen donning a fringe, latex jumpsuit, while Alejandro appeared in a dapper burgundy suit. A sweeping full orchestra backed the sextet,...
- 11/20/2020
- by Isabela Raygoza
- Rollingstone.com
Cnco pay tribute to boy bands of yore in the video for their new single, “Tan Enamorados” (“So In Love”). The song is the first release from their just-announced third studio album, Déjà Vu.
“Tan Enamorados” is a cover of Argentine-Venezuelan singer Ricardo Montaner’s hit single from 1988. In the visual, directed by Carlos Perez and filmed around New York City, Cnco pay homage to the year that the original “Tan Enamorados” came out by referencing a notable boy band music video from 1988: New Kids on the Block’s...
“Tan Enamorados” is a cover of Argentine-Venezuelan singer Ricardo Montaner’s hit single from 1988. In the visual, directed by Carlos Perez and filmed around New York City, Cnco pay homage to the year that the original “Tan Enamorados” came out by referencing a notable boy band music video from 1988: New Kids on the Block’s...
- 11/13/2020
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
Yalitza Aparicio and Ana Brenda Contreras will join Carlos Rivera in hosting the 2020 Latin Grammy Awards, held on November 19th.
Aparicio made her film debut in Alfonso Cuarón’s 2018 film Roma, while Contreras recently starred in the Dynasty reboot. Rivera was originally slated to host the ceremony alongside Roselyn Sanchez, but the actress announced her cancellation last week after suffering a fall.
“We are saddened to confirm that Roselyn Sanchez will be unable to host this year’s Latin Grammy Awards due to an unexpected accident,” the Academy said in a statement.
Aparicio made her film debut in Alfonso Cuarón’s 2018 film Roma, while Contreras recently starred in the Dynasty reboot. Rivera was originally slated to host the ceremony alongside Roselyn Sanchez, but the actress announced her cancellation last week after suffering a fall.
“We are saddened to confirm that Roselyn Sanchez will be unable to host this year’s Latin Grammy Awards due to an unexpected accident,” the Academy said in a statement.
- 11/11/2020
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
The Latin Grammys have announced the latest performance lineup for the award show’s 2020 ceremony.
Current nominees Anuel AA, Calibre 50, Julio Reyes Copello, Alex Cuba, Guaynaa, Víctor Manuelle, Ricardo Montaner, Debi Nova, Raquel Sofía, and Sebastián Yatra join the previously announced performers Bad Bunny, Pedro Capó, Alejandro Fernández, Karol G, Kany García, Los Tigres del Norte, Marc Anthony, Christian Nodal, Fito Páez, and Nathy Peluso.
Broadcast virtually from different cities around the world, the 21st Annual Latin Grammys will take place on Thursday, November 19th, 2020, at 8:00 p.m.
Current nominees Anuel AA, Calibre 50, Julio Reyes Copello, Alex Cuba, Guaynaa, Víctor Manuelle, Ricardo Montaner, Debi Nova, Raquel Sofía, and Sebastián Yatra join the previously announced performers Bad Bunny, Pedro Capó, Alejandro Fernández, Karol G, Kany García, Los Tigres del Norte, Marc Anthony, Christian Nodal, Fito Páez, and Nathy Peluso.
Broadcast virtually from different cities around the world, the 21st Annual Latin Grammys will take place on Thursday, November 19th, 2020, at 8:00 p.m.
- 10/27/2020
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
Six became a magic number for Camilo on Tuesday morning, when the Latin Recording Academy released its annual list of Latin Grammys nominees. For the first time ever, the Colombian singer-songwriter became a Latin Grammy-nominated artist, and in six categories: Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Song. He also has two songs nominated for Song of the Year: 2020’s “El Mismo Aire” and “Tutu” with Pedro Capo, which famously got a nod from Shakira.
“I was having breakfast and all of the sudden,...
“I was having breakfast and all of the sudden,...
- 9/30/2020
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
The list of nominees for the 2020 Grammys is out — and Latin artists remain stranded on their own remote island.
Things seemed to look up in 2019 when “I Like It,” the Latin trap crossover hit by Cardi B, J Balvin and Bad Bunny, received the nomination for Record of the Year. But in spite of its skyrocketing revenue and growing ubiquity in anglophone pop culture — with support from bicultural Latina superstars like Cardi, Camila Cabello and Selena Gomez — Latin music will be excluded from the most prestigious Grammys categories, which include Record of the Year,...
Things seemed to look up in 2019 when “I Like It,” the Latin trap crossover hit by Cardi B, J Balvin and Bad Bunny, received the nomination for Record of the Year. But in spite of its skyrocketing revenue and growing ubiquity in anglophone pop culture — with support from bicultural Latina superstars like Cardi, Camila Cabello and Selena Gomez — Latin music will be excluded from the most prestigious Grammys categories, which include Record of the Year,...
- 11/20/2019
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
The Latin Recording Academy kicked off its 20th Annual Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday evening, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. An international celebration of music from Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula, it is the only peer-presented Latin music accolade.
Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía was the top winner in this year’s show. Her one-off single with J Balvin and El Guincho, “Con Altura” won Best Urban Song; meanwhile, her landmark 2018 album El Mal Querer scored accolades for Album of the Year, Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album,...
Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía was the top winner in this year’s show. Her one-off single with J Balvin and El Guincho, “Con Altura” won Best Urban Song; meanwhile, her landmark 2018 album El Mal Querer scored accolades for Album of the Year, Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album,...
- 11/15/2019
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
Several years ago, the singer-songwriter Maye penned a track titled “My Love.” “I was playing it locally in Miami, and every time I would play it, I would get a reaction,” she recalls. The key was a downshift into the hook: A sudden drop in tempo just as the single surges into a shimmering chorus.
Maye spent years working closely with her collaborators, Fernando Belisario and Patrick Howard, to perfect a recording of her song. “Then ‘West Coast’ by Lana Del Rey came out,” Maye remembers. “I was like, fuck!
Maye spent years working closely with her collaborators, Fernando Belisario and Patrick Howard, to perfect a recording of her song. “Then ‘West Coast’ by Lana Del Rey came out,” Maye remembers. “I was like, fuck!
- 10/25/2019
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
The Latin Recording Academy announced the nominees for its 20th Annual Latin Grammy Awards, an international celebration of music from Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula, and the only peer-presented Latin music accolade. The ceremony will take place Thursday, November 14th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas; a live telecast will air from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Est/Pst on Univision.
This year — despite mounting criticisms from the Latinx community in the United States — artists from Spain lead with the most Latin Grammy nominations. Spanish Grammys...
This year — despite mounting criticisms from the Latinx community in the United States — artists from Spain lead with the most Latin Grammy nominations. Spanish Grammys...
- 9/24/2019
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
The Latin Recording Academy has announced the nominees for the 20th annual Latin Grammy Awards with Flamenco pop star Rosalia (pictured) claiming the title of most recognized female artist with five nominations. But she has competition in Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz, who takes the lead for most nominations with eight — three of which are shared with Camila Cabello.
“Mi Persona Favorita,” a collaborative project between Sanz and Cabello, the latter of Cuban heritage, earned the duo recognitions in the categories for best pop song, song of the year and record of the year. Rosalia’s song “Aute Couture” also earned her a nomination for song of the year.
Sanz’s song “No Tengo Nada” also landed him two nominations in the categories for record of the year and song of the year. Rosalia and J Balvin’s collaboration on the smash hit “Con Altura” earned her and the Colombian artist...
“Mi Persona Favorita,” a collaborative project between Sanz and Cabello, the latter of Cuban heritage, earned the duo recognitions in the categories for best pop song, song of the year and record of the year. Rosalia’s song “Aute Couture” also earned her a nomination for song of the year.
Sanz’s song “No Tengo Nada” also landed him two nominations in the categories for record of the year and song of the year. Rosalia and J Balvin’s collaboration on the smash hit “Con Altura” earned her and the Colombian artist...
- 9/24/2019
- by Cata Balzano
- Variety Film + TV
The writing’s on the wall, so bright it’ll sear your retinas: Reggaeton and trap win streaming. So if you’re an artist over 30 and you hope to stream successfully, adjust accordingly. This is true for Latin stars — check out new songs from Ricardo Montaner, Olga Tañon and Alejandro Sanz — and Anglo stars alike: See recent singles from Katy Perry and Madonna.
Either Marc Anthony had his Aviators on while making his new album, Opus — or he is just blithely uninterested in the awkward contortions the middle-aged make when they attempt to seem hip.
Either Marc Anthony had his Aviators on while making his new album, Opus — or he is just blithely uninterested in the awkward contortions the middle-aged make when they attempt to seem hip.
- 5/10/2019
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
International charity concert “Venezuela Aid Live” kicked off Friday morning on the Colombian border town of Cúcuta, which sits on the Venezuelan border. Sponsored by Virgin Group CEO Richard Branson, as well as Colombian transportation mogul Bruno Ocampo, the humanitarian fundraiser was inspired by Bob Geldof’s Eighties ‘Live Aid’ telethons. Broadcasted today via livestream, 32 artists from all over the world are confirmed to perform through 5pm local time — including Colombian rock star Juanes, Puerto Rican hitmaker Luis Fonsi, Mexican pop star Paulina Rubio and many more.
The event was...
The event was...
- 2/22/2019
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
British billionaire and Virgin Group CEO Richard Branson announced a benefit show last week to raise funds for food and medicine for the citizens of Venezuela. Modeled after Bob Geldof’s Eighties ‘Live Aid’ telethons for Ethiopia, the concert is set to take place this Friday in the Colombian border town of Cúcuta, which sits on the Venezuelan border.
On Tuesday, Roger Waters entered the fray, criticizing the concert and citing concerns over the ramifications of foreign intervention. “The Red Cross and the U.N., unequivocally agree, don’t politicize aid,...
On Tuesday, Roger Waters entered the fray, criticizing the concert and citing concerns over the ramifications of foreign intervention. “The Red Cross and the U.N., unequivocally agree, don’t politicize aid,...
- 2/19/2019
- by Suzy Exposito
- Rollingstone.com
In what could only be seen as further evidence of the increasing globalization of content, plus Viacom’s drive to produce for and with third-party companies, Nickelodeon Latin America, a Viacom International Studios (Vis) unit, has kicked off production on its Latino fictional music series 60-episode “Club 57” in Italy.
Nickelodeon Latin America’s first co-production with Iginio Straffi’s Rainbow Group, “Club 57” boasts a pan-regional cast and began taping mid-September on location in Puglia, Italy to later continue production at the Viacom studios in Miami, Florida.
“Club 57” revolves around teens Eva and her brother Ruben who accidentally travel to 1957. Not unlike the 1985 hit “Back to the Future,” Eva falls in love and decides to stay, but her decision triggers a butterfly effect that would change their lives for the worse, not improve them.
Combining music, dance and time-traveling adventures, Eva must now find a way to return to the...
Nickelodeon Latin America’s first co-production with Iginio Straffi’s Rainbow Group, “Club 57” boasts a pan-regional cast and began taping mid-September on location in Puglia, Italy to later continue production at the Viacom studios in Miami, Florida.
“Club 57” revolves around teens Eva and her brother Ruben who accidentally travel to 1957. Not unlike the 1985 hit “Back to the Future,” Eva falls in love and decides to stay, but her decision triggers a butterfly effect that would change their lives for the worse, not improve them.
Combining music, dance and time-traveling adventures, Eva must now find a way to return to the...
- 10/12/2018
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
13 months ago, the brother duo Mau y Ricky weren’t having much luck as artists — none of their singles had charted. Songwriting was another matter: Ricky had reached the Top Five in Mexico with his work on Thalia’s “Por Lo Que Reste de Vida,” and both men had then enjoyed global success thanks to their contributions to Ricky Martin and Maluma’s “Vente Pa’ Ca.” But like any writers, they still had a lot of songs in the tank, waiting to find a home. “We finally had a meeting...
- 10/12/2018
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
Venezuelan duo Mau and Ricky’s new music video “Mi Mala” showcases the talent of some of Latin music’s hottest ladies, including Becky G, Karol G and Leslie Grace, who sat down with People Chica to dish on working together and writing lyrics that empower women.
The video, recorded in a all-pink room with a pink bed on which scantily clad models pose in pink underwear (and pet a pink pig!), has a cool urban fee. “It was super fun,” Becky G says of recording the video in Miami. “I feel this song is so empowering because it’s sexy,...
The video, recorded in a all-pink room with a pink bed on which scantily clad models pose in pink underwear (and pet a pink pig!), has a cool urban fee. “It was super fun,” Becky G says of recording the video in Miami. “I feel this song is so empowering because it’s sexy,...
- 2/12/2018
- by Lena Hansen
- PEOPLE.com
Telemundo announced more Latin music stars will join their television special Todos Unidos (All Together) in partnership with the American Red Cross. Sunday's four-hour special will be hosted by TV icon Mario "Don Francisco" Kreutzberger and will be in support of the victims of the recent natural disasters in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Texas and Florida. The special event will feature performances by Chyno, Elvis Crespo, Luis Fonsi, Ricardo Montaner, Ednita Nazario, Justin Quiles, Roberto Tapia, Noel Torres and Yuri. Also, Jennifer Lopez, Miguel Bose, Kate del Castillo, Larry Hernandez, Rafael, Prince...
- 9/23/2017
- E! Online
Ricky Martin and Maluma really know how to party! The Puerto Rican and Colombian artists just released their music video for "Vente Pa'Ca" and it's all sorts of hot. It all goes down in Miami when Ricky and Maluma coincidentally run into each other while at a swanky hotel. Then in true Miami style, the two have numerous parties and even one grand rooftop soiree. The music video had over 50 extras and was directed by Jessy Terrero. The track was originally written in English as "Some Kind of a Dream" and adapted into Spanish by Mau and Ricky Montaner, the sons of singer Ricardo Montaner. Tomorrow, Sep. 23, "Vente Pa'Ca will...
- 9/23/2016
- E! Online
It was an incredible night at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards with amazing performances from Beyonce Knowles and Jay-z, along with Katy Perry and Lorde, just to name a few.
Hosted by the uber-talented LL Cool J, there were a plethora of winners this evening (January 26) including Macklemore and Ryan Lewis taking home the trophy for Best New Artist.
Daft Punk scored the biggest prize of the night with Album of the Year for Random Access Memories. In addition, the French electronic duo won Record of the Year with "Get Lucky" featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers, along with Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Dance/Electronica Album.
Another memorable moment went to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis when Madonna and Queen Latifah joined them on stage for "Same Love," during which 34 couples tied the knot!
Check out the full list of 56th Annual Grammy Award winners below!
Record of...
Hosted by the uber-talented LL Cool J, there were a plethora of winners this evening (January 26) including Macklemore and Ryan Lewis taking home the trophy for Best New Artist.
Daft Punk scored the biggest prize of the night with Album of the Year for Random Access Memories. In addition, the French electronic duo won Record of the Year with "Get Lucky" featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers, along with Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Dance/Electronica Album.
Another memorable moment went to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis when Madonna and Queen Latifah joined them on stage for "Same Love," during which 34 couples tied the knot!
Check out the full list of 56th Annual Grammy Award winners below!
Record of...
- 1/27/2014
- GossipCenter
Which music stars went home with awards at the 2014 Grammy Awards? Find out with this full winners list.
Winners in each category are bolded.
Record of the Year
"Get Lucky" -- Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers
"Radioactive" -- Imagine Dragons
"Royals" -- Lorde
"Locked Out of Heaven" -- Bruno Mars
"Blurred Lines" -- Robin Thick feat. T.I. and Pharrell
Album of the year
"The Blessed Unrest" -- Sara Bareilles
"Random Access Memories" -- Daft Punk
"Good Kid, M.A.A.D City" -- Kendrick Lamar
"The Heist" -- Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
"Red" -- Taylor Swift
Song of the year
"Just Give Me a Reason" -- Jeff Bhasker, Pink and Nate Ruess (Pink feat. Nate Ruess)
"Locked Out of Heaven" -- Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine and Bruno Mars (Bruno Mars)
"Roar" -- Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Bonnie McKee, Katy Perry and Henry Walter (Katy Perry)
"Royals...
Winners in each category are bolded.
Record of the Year
"Get Lucky" -- Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers
"Radioactive" -- Imagine Dragons
"Royals" -- Lorde
"Locked Out of Heaven" -- Bruno Mars
"Blurred Lines" -- Robin Thick feat. T.I. and Pharrell
Album of the year
"The Blessed Unrest" -- Sara Bareilles
"Random Access Memories" -- Daft Punk
"Good Kid, M.A.A.D City" -- Kendrick Lamar
"The Heist" -- Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
"Red" -- Taylor Swift
Song of the year
"Just Give Me a Reason" -- Jeff Bhasker, Pink and Nate Ruess (Pink feat. Nate Ruess)
"Locked Out of Heaven" -- Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine and Bruno Mars (Bruno Mars)
"Roar" -- Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Bonnie McKee, Katy Perry and Henry Walter (Katy Perry)
"Royals...
- 1/26/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Joseph Kony
Fueled by attention from a power list of celebrities, the online campaign to raise awareness about fugitive African rebel leader Joseph Kony became the fastest-growing viral video in Web history.
As the nonprofit group prepares a major rally this weekend called #coverthenight, that star power has since waned. That, in turn, has led the campaign to fade from the spotlight and spurred broader questions about whether online organizing can spur-on-the-ground action.
In March, Justin Bieber,...
Fueled by attention from a power list of celebrities, the online campaign to raise awareness about fugitive African rebel leader Joseph Kony became the fastest-growing viral video in Web history.
As the nonprofit group prepares a major rally this weekend called #coverthenight, that star power has since waned. That, in turn, has led the campaign to fade from the spotlight and spurred broader questions about whether online organizing can spur-on-the-ground action.
In March, Justin Bieber,...
- 4/21/2012
- by Emily Steel
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Los Angeles, Aug 18 (Ians/Efe) Argentine singer-songwriter Noel Schajris has confessed that he does not believe in conventional marriage or in promising eternal love, something that he says strikes him as 'nice' and 'romantic' but 'unreal'.
The singer, who is currently promoting his latest album - 'Grandes Canciones' - on which he interprets songs by Juan Luis Guerra, Ricky Martin, Ricardo Montaner, Franco De Vita and Eric Clapton, denied that he has any intention to marry Panamanian model Gwendolyn Stevenson.
'It's not true. It was a rumour that.
The singer, who is currently promoting his latest album - 'Grandes Canciones' - on which he interprets songs by Juan Luis Guerra, Ricky Martin, Ricardo Montaner, Franco De Vita and Eric Clapton, denied that he has any intention to marry Panamanian model Gwendolyn Stevenson.
'It's not true. It was a rumour that.
- 8/18/2011
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
Burglars have reportedly broken into the home of Michael Buble in Buenos Aires, Argentina when the two were away celebrating their union. Though so, his new wife Luisana Lopilato refused to let the crime affect their wedding. To local reporters, she said, "I will not let this ruin the happiest day of my life."
TMZ has reported that the thieves raided the couple's house after covering the surveillance cameras and disabling the alarm system by cutting the wires. There are yet official words on what exactly the robbers took away, but Daily Mirror claimed that cash and three flatscreen TVs were likely to have been stolen.
35-year-old Michael married 23-year-old Luisana in a civil ceremony in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Thursday, March 31. For the special occasion, the "Haven't Met You Yet" singer wore a grey suit, while his bride was dressed in a flowing violet dress with crystal details and silver heels.
TMZ has reported that the thieves raided the couple's house after covering the surveillance cameras and disabling the alarm system by cutting the wires. There are yet official words on what exactly the robbers took away, but Daily Mirror claimed that cash and three flatscreen TVs were likely to have been stolen.
35-year-old Michael married 23-year-old Luisana in a civil ceremony in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Thursday, March 31. For the special occasion, the "Haven't Met You Yet" singer wore a grey suit, while his bride was dressed in a flowing violet dress with crystal details and silver heels.
- 4/5/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Canadian crooner Michael Buble is putting down roots in Britain after purchasing a mansion for himself and his fiancee in England, according to new reports. The "Home" hitmaker is believed to have paid $4.5 million for the sprawling Webb Estate in Purley, Surrey, where he hopes to spend part of the year with his partner, Argentine actress Luisana Lopilato.
A source tells Britain's The Sun, "Michael's bought a really smart house. He's getting married this year... and hopes to spend six months a year here. He wants it to be a proper home."
When talking about his wedding plan last year, Michael Buble admitted he's "getting a little nervous." He also said he won't be singing as part of the celebrations - because Lopilato has another musical guest in mind. He stated, "I asked my fiancee if she wanted me to sing and she said no. She said, 'I want Ricardo Montaner.
A source tells Britain's The Sun, "Michael's bought a really smart house. He's getting married this year... and hopes to spend six months a year here. He wants it to be a proper home."
When talking about his wedding plan last year, Michael Buble admitted he's "getting a little nervous." He also said he won't be singing as part of the celebrations - because Lopilato has another musical guest in mind. He stated, "I asked my fiancee if she wanted me to sing and she said no. She said, 'I want Ricardo Montaner.
- 1/31/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz is to be honored with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers' Heritage Award in March. The singer/songwriter is being recognized for his "unique contributions to Latin music".
Past recipients of this award include Armando Manzanero, Antonio Aguilar, Celia Cruz, Ricardo Montaner, Ednita Nazario, Franco de Vita, Gilberto Santa Rosa and Ricardo Arjona.
During the awards ceremony in Miami on March 24, Ascap will recognize the Songwriter of the Year, Publisher of the Year, Independent Publisher of the Year and Latin Song of the Year. Awards will also be presented in pop, tropical, regional Mexican and urban categories.
Past recipients of this award include Armando Manzanero, Antonio Aguilar, Celia Cruz, Ricardo Montaner, Ednita Nazario, Franco de Vita, Gilberto Santa Rosa and Ricardo Arjona.
During the awards ceremony in Miami on March 24, Ascap will recognize the Songwriter of the Year, Publisher of the Year, Independent Publisher of the Year and Latin Song of the Year. Awards will also be presented in pop, tropical, regional Mexican and urban categories.
- 1/11/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Michael Buble is getting "nervous" about his upcoming wedding because he wants his future bride to have the "perfect day". The Canadian singer is set to tie the knot with Argentinean beauty Luisana Lopilato on April 6, 2011 and he starting to get jittery about the nuptials because he knows how much it means to his fiancee.
"It's only four months away and now I'm starting to get a little nervous," Michael said in an interview with British breakfast TV show "Daybreak". "The truth is I know that for a lot of women, this is what they dream of - that day - and I know that that's a big deal for them in their life and they want it to be perfect."
"I'm a boy, I didn't grow up thinking about my wedding day, so for me, I just want it to be good for her. Really, I just want her...
"It's only four months away and now I'm starting to get a little nervous," Michael said in an interview with British breakfast TV show "Daybreak". "The truth is I know that for a lot of women, this is what they dream of - that day - and I know that that's a big deal for them in their life and they want it to be perfect."
"I'm a boy, I didn't grow up thinking about my wedding day, so for me, I just want it to be good for her. Really, I just want her...
- 12/18/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Michael Buble has let his fiancee Luisana Lopilato plan their wedding - because he wants the actress/singer to have "the perfect day". The crooner proposed last November and the pair is set to exchange vows in April 2011 in Lopilato's native Argentina, followed by a second ceremony for Buble's family and friends in Canada.
Buble admits he's "getting a little nervous" about the big day, which he has let Lopilato organize as he knows the wedding is "a big deal" for her. He tells British TV show Daybreak. "It's only four months away. I'm getting a little nervous now."
"The truth is I know a lot of women dream of that day. It's a big deal for them in their life and they want this to be perfect. I'm a boy, I didn't grow up thinking about my wedding day. For me, I just want it to be good for her.
Buble admits he's "getting a little nervous" about the big day, which he has let Lopilato organize as he knows the wedding is "a big deal" for her. He tells British TV show Daybreak. "It's only four months away. I'm getting a little nervous now."
"The truth is I know a lot of women dream of that day. It's a big deal for them in their life and they want this to be perfect. I'm a boy, I didn't grow up thinking about my wedding day. For me, I just want it to be good for her.
- 12/18/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Latest: Latino pop superstar Juanes' free peace concert on the Venezuela-Colombia border was a huge success at the weekend, luring 300,000 music fans to the Simon Bolivar Bridge.
The singer was joined by Ricardo Montaner, Juan Luis Guerra, Miguel Bose and Alejandro Sanz, among others, while fellow Colombian Shakira filmed a video message for the historic show.
The concert's location was carefully chosen - the bridge gig was at the crossroads of Cucuta in Colombia and San Antonio in Venezuela.
Spaniard Sanz, who recently scrapped a concert in Venezuela after comments he made about the country's President Hugo Chavez led to a public outcry, told fans, "It is a pleasure to be here for Colombia, for Venezuela, for Ecuador, for peace.
"This day will go down in history. You're all making history. The message is clear: we don't want wars amongst our people."
Sanz ended his set by performing his hit Corazon partio with event organiser Juanes, Miguel Bose, Vives, Juan Luis Guerra and Velasco.
The singer was joined by Ricardo Montaner, Juan Luis Guerra, Miguel Bose and Alejandro Sanz, among others, while fellow Colombian Shakira filmed a video message for the historic show.
The concert's location was carefully chosen - the bridge gig was at the crossroads of Cucuta in Colombia and San Antonio in Venezuela.
Spaniard Sanz, who recently scrapped a concert in Venezuela after comments he made about the country's President Hugo Chavez led to a public outcry, told fans, "It is a pleasure to be here for Colombia, for Venezuela, for Ecuador, for peace.
"This day will go down in history. You're all making history. The message is clear: we don't want wars amongst our people."
Sanz ended his set by performing his hit Corazon partio with event organiser Juanes, Miguel Bose, Vives, Juan Luis Guerra and Velasco.
- 3/18/2008
- WENN
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