The Latin boy band brought their signature style and flare as they live-debuted their new single “Beso” at Sunday night’s MTV Video Music Awards.
It’s the first time CNCO has performed on the big show. The band had previously performed their single “De Cero” on the red carpet during the MTV VMAs pre-show last year.
Busting out their best dance moves, the band got the socially distanced crowd hyped as they delivered the first public performance of their new song “Beso.”
Getting as close to the crowd as they could, the band members later moved to the main stage, then danced their way to a second stage in the middle of the venue, where one member was flipped around by his bandmates after fireworks went off in the background.
“We are super excited to be performing at the VMA’s this year,” said CNCO members Christopher Velez, Richard Camacho, Joel Pimentel, Erick Brian Colon and Joel Pimentel prior to the show. “It means so much that we’re able to share our culture with the world. It makes it even better that this year that after not being able to perform for so long, Toyota is giving us the chance to not only do that, but do it in front of our fans. There’s nothing like it, and we can’t wait!”
This year, CNCO is nominated for three VMAs, including Best Quarantine Performance, Best Choreography for “Honey Boo” and Best Group.
Ramos will serve a presenter during Sunday’s award show, which will be hosted by Keke Palmer. Other presenters include Nicole Richie, Drew Barrymore and Kelly Clarkson.
There will be several “first” moments during this year’s MTV VMAs, besides the fact that it’s being held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic.
BTS will make their first television performance of their English-language single “Dynamite,” while Lady Gaga and Ariana Grandewill perform “Rain On Me” on stage for the first time on television since releasing their No. 1 hit. The two pop stars lead this year’s nominations with nine each. Malumaand CNCO are also confirmed to perform.
Taboo and his fellow Black Eyed Peas members, who performed “Where Is the Love?” on the VMAs pre-show 17 years ago, are making their way to the main stage for their first time ever to perform “Vida Loca,” from their eighth studio album Translation, for the first time.
But previously announced acts J Balvin and Roddy Ricchwill no longer appear at the socially distanced ceremony.
Here’s a look at the presenters and performers for the 2020 MTV VMAs, which will broadcast live around various NYC locations at 8:00 pm ET:
Presenters: Anthony Ramos Bebe Rexha Bella Hadid Drew Barrymore Jaden Smith Joey King Kelly Clarkson Machine Gun Kelly Madison Beer Nicole Richie Sofia Carson Travis Barker
Pre-Show Performers: Chloe x Halle Jack Harlow Lewis Capaldi Machine Gun Kelly featuring Travis Barker and blackbear Tate McRae
Performers: Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga Black Eyed Peas BTS CNCO DaBaby Doja Cat Maluma Miley Cyrus The Weeknd
It’ll be Maluma’s second time performing on the MTV VMAs. He performed “Felices los 4” on the 2018 show. It’ll be CNCO’s first performance on the show.
Maluma won a Latin Grammy for best contemporary pop vocal album in 2018 for F.A.M.E. He was nominated for a Grammy earlier this year for best Latin pop album for 11:11.
The August 30 show, to be hosted by Keke Palmer, will be held at various outdoor sites in New York, rather than at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, as originally planned. MTV is saying the show “will pay homage to New York with outdoor performances around the city.”
This will be the second year in a row that the VMAs will have multiple Latin performances. Last year, J Balvin teamed with Bad Bunny to perform “Qué Pretendes,” and Rosalía teamed with Ozuna to perform three songs — “A Ningún Hombre,” “Yo x Ti, Tu x Mi” and “Aute Cuture.” It’s a strong suggestion that Latin music is becoming a more
This year’s Premios Juventud will include a special segment, honoring 25 years of Selena Quintanilla’s music and legacy, with the 33-year-old Dominican singer-songwriter among the artists set to take part.
In addition to Natasha, Selena’s brother and producer of her biggest hits, A.B. Quintanilla III, will participate in the special dedicated to la Reina de la Musica Tejana.
The other artists participating in the Selena tribute include Karol G, Danna Paola, Ally Brooke and Greeicy.
“For me being part of this special was a real honor. She is a woman that after all these years, and everything that has happened, is a legend. I never hard the chance to meet her while she was here but she is an icon, an icon that lasts a lifetime,” Greeicy tells Billboard.
“How amazing is it that she has inspired so many with her music. It was very challenging for me to create the energy and portray her flavors of cumbia. It was a beautifully difficult challenge and it was very special because I learned from her music and I’m going to keep enjoying it with respect and I hope to honor her. To have the privilege to prepare this special with her brother, who knew her, lived with her, and spent her life with her, is very special. It was a hard challenge for me because I felt like I was speaking directly to her. The special is going to be really great, it was beautiful to be able to create it with him, he was wonderful to work with,” she adds.
With 12 nominations, J Balvin leads the 2020 Premios Juventud, followed by Karol G, Bad Bunny and Anuel AA.
Confirmed performers include CNCO, Ozuna, Natanael Cano, Pitbull and Gloria Trevi, to name a few.
Following all the safety guidelines, PJ 2020, broadcasting live from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, will feature artists performing at the venue, a virtual audience, an innovative integration of the latest state-of-the-art, augmented and virtual reality technologies for award presentations, intros and musical performances.
Ally Brooke is gearing up for the Premios Juventud…
Univisionhas unveiled the second wave of talent confirmed to perform at this year’s Premios Juventudawards show, with the 27-year-old Mexican American singer and former Fifth Harmony making the list.
Ally Brooke, who finished in third place on the last installment of Dancing With the Stars, recently released the Spanish single “500 Veces,” featuring Messiah. No word if she’ll perform that song.
In addition to Ally Brooke, the star-studded lineup includesJ Balvin, Natanael Cano, Pedro Capo,CNCO, Karol G, Kany Garcia, Greeicy, Mau & Ricky, Ozuna, Rafa Pabon, Pitbull, Alex Rose, Sebastian Yatra, Caly y El Dandee, Danna Paola, The Wailersand Zion & Lennox, who will bless fans with a special musical number from Puerto Rico in celebration of their 20th anniversary.
They join previously announced performers Anuel AA, Rauw Alejandro,Neto Bernal, Camilo, Natti Natasha, Gloria Trevi, Manuel Turizo and Jay Wheeler.
In a first ever, PJ-only version, The Wailers will be joined on stage by Cedellaand Skip Marley,Pedro Capo, Rauw Alejandro, Camiloand Kany Garcia to send a message of love, justice and inclusion.
Pitbull will surprise fans with his first ever television performance of his single “I Believe That We will Win.”
The program will feature artists performing at the venue, a virtual audience, and an innovative integration of the latest state-of-the-art, augmented and virtual reality technologies for award presentations, intros and musical performances.
Claudia Brant’s music will have a broader audience…
The 51-year-old Argentine singer-songwriter has signed a global publishing administration agreement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing.
Brant, whose credits include Luis Fonsi’s “No me doy por vencido” and Ricky Martin’s “Lo mejor de mi vida eres tu,” is one of a few prominent female songwriters in Latin music.
She returns to Sony/ATV after a stint at Universal Music Publishing Group.
“With over two thousand songs recorded, multiple awards, and 30 years of my life dedicated to songwriting, it’s clear to me now that Sony/ATV is where I belong,” said Brant in a statement. “It is my honor to be a part of this publishing powerhouse where songwriters are not only heard and understood but respected and taken care of. I am looking forward to getting back to work with my friend Jorge Mejia, whose hard work and dedication has greatly impacted my career. Moreover, I am thrilled to find new opportunities for my music under the guidance of the amazing Jon Platt and his team, both in the United States as well as internationally. I’m so glad to finally be back home.”
Brant has songwriting credits with many of Latin music’s biggest stars and beyond, including Camila Cabello, Fifth Harmony, Reik, Il Volo and CNCO.
Her deal with Sony/ATV encompasses her prior catalog with the publisher.
Most recently, she created “Canción de Autor Oficial,” a non-profit whose aim is to promote songwriters’ craft and rights. The organization teamed up with MusiCares for a live event concert series to raise money for the COVID-19 relief fund.
Jorge Mejia, Sony/ATV president and CEO for Latin America and US Latin said in a statement: “I have known and worked with Claudia for years, and I couldn’t admire her more for the uncommon dedication, commitment, and respect she brings to her craft. She is the consummate songwriter (not to mention mother, artist, songwriter advocate, the list goes on). Sony/ATV is lucky to be able to welcome her back home.”
CNCO is celebrating the Class of 2020 in a special way…
The Latino boy band got graduates dancing at home with their party-ready medley of hits on Sunday night (June 7).
CNCO — Christopher, Erick, Zabiel, Richard and Joel — synchronized their own moves, in separate video frames, as they performed “Honey Boo,” “Hey DJ” and “Reggaetón Lento” remotely during the after party following the “Dear Class of 2020” YouTube Originals graduation ceremony.
Earlier in the evening, in the midst of the actual ceremony, they also popped in to teach this year’s grads how to say “Congratulations to the class of 2020” in Spanish.
The virtual graduation ceremony, which started with Lizzo‘s powerhouse flute performance and was chock-full of all-star commencement speeches from the likes of Barack and Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, BTS, Lady Gaga and more, was capped off with a class of 2020 after party with CNCO, Megan Thee Stallion and BTS.
The Latino boy band has announced its first-ever clothing line in collaboration with fashion retailer Forever 21.
“We’re so excited to announce our collaboration with @forever21 available now!!!” CNCO wrote on Instagram. “We are super grateful to be able to have this collaboration and our own line! We hope you guys like it!”
The Forever 21 x CNCO collection, which retails from $4.99 to $39.99, includes graphic tees, bodysuits, jackets and accessories for men, women, juniors and plus size customers.
According to a press release, the products worn by CNCO’s Richard, Christopher, Zabdiel, Erick Brian and Joel in the campaign are all exclusive pieces signed by the group that will be available to one lucky fan via a Forever 21 social giveaway.
The full collection is already available online and in more than 250 Forever 21 stores, including in Latin America and Asia.
CNCO is currently making the rounds with their EP Que Quienes Somos, which was released on October 11 and debuted at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Latin Pop Albumschart dated October 26.
The 26-year-old Spanish singer has received four MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMAs), making her this year’s leading Latina/o nominee.
Rosalia, a rising force in the Latin music industry, is nominated for Best Videoand Best Collaborationfor her hit song “Con Altura,” featuring J. Balvinand El Guincho.
In addition, the two-time Latin Grammywinner is nominated in the Best Lookand Best Pushcategories.
Rosalia’s collaborator, J Balvin, is the top-nominated Latino this year…
In addition to his nods with Rosalia for “Con Altura” in the Best Videoand Best Collaboration categories, the 34-year-old Colombian reggaeton singer and fashionista is nominated for Best Look.
Camila Cabello, last year’s MTV EMAs Best Artistwinner, is nominated three times this year…
The 22-year-old Cuban & Mexican singer is nominated in the Best Songand Best Collaboration for “Señorita,” her sizzling collaboration with Shawn Mendes.
Additionally, Cabello is up for Best Pop.
Becky Ghas earned her first-ever MTV EMAs nod.
The 22-year-old Mexican American bilingual singer is nominated in the Best Popcategory.
Cardi B, last year’s Best New (Act) winner, has earned a nod this year.
The 26-year-old half-Dominican American rap sensation is nominated in the Best Hip-Hopcategory.
FKA Twigs has earned some love this year…
The 31-year-old part-Spanish singer is nominated for her first-ever MTV EMAs in the Best Alternativecategory.
CNCO has earned their first-ever MTV EMAs nomination…
The Latin boy band is nominated in the Best Push category.
With the EMAs set to take place in Seville, Spain on November 3, MTVunveiled the nominees in key categories with a nod to the traditional Spanish cortado via foam cream visuals.
The awards show will air live on MTV in nearly 180 countries, with the red carpet sponsored by the upcoming Charlie’s Angels film.
Here’s the full list of nominations:
Best Video Ariana Grande thank u, next Billie Eilish bad guy Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus Old Town Road (Remix) Rosalia, J Balvin ft. El Guincho Con Altura Taylor Swift ft. Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco ME!
Best Artist Ariana Grande J Balvin Miley Cyrus Shawn Mendes Taylor Swift
Best Song Ariana Grande 7 rings Billie Eilish bad guy Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus Old Town Road (Remix) Post Malone, Swae Lee Sunflower Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello Señorita
Best Collaboration BTS, Halsey Boy With Luv Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus Old Town Road (Remix) Mark Ronson, Miley Cyrus Nothing Breaks Like a Heart ROSALÍA, J Balvin ft. El Guincho Con Altura Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello Señorita The Chainsmokers, Bebe Rexha Call You Mine
Best New Ava Max Billie Eilish Lewis Capaldi Lil Nas X Lizzo Mabel
Best Pop Ariana Grande Becky G Camila Cabello Halsey Jonas Brothers Shawn Mendes
Best Live Ariana Grande BTS Ed Sheeran P!NK Travis Scott
Best Rock Green Day Imagine Dragons Liam Gallagher Panic! At The Disco The 1975
Best Hip-Hop 21 Savage Cardi B J. Cole Nicki Minaj Travis Scott
Best Alternative FKA Twigs Lana Del Rey Solange twenty one pilots Vampire Weekend
Best Electronic Calvin Harris DJ Snake Marshmello Martin Garrix The Chainsmokers
Best Look Halsey J Balvin Lil Nas X Lizzo ROSALÍA
Biggest Fans Ariana Grande Billie Eilish BTS Shawn Mendes Taylor Swift
Best Push Ava Max Billie Eilish CNCO H.E.R. Jade Bird Juice WRLD Kiana Ledé Lauv Lewis Capaldi Lizzo Mabel Rosalia
Best World Stage Bebe Rexha Isle of MTV Malta 2019 Hailee Steinfeld Isle of MTV Malta 2018 Muse Bilbao, Spain 2018 The 1975 Lollapalooza Paris Festival 2019 twenty one pilots Lollapalooza Paris Festival 2019
Best U.K. & Ireland Act Lewis Capaldi Dave Mabel Ed Sheeran Little Mix (Social Wildcard Winner)
Best U.S. Act Lil Nas X Ariana Grande Billie Eilish Lizzo Taylor Swift
Becky G is evolving as an artist… And, now she’ll have the hardware to prove it.
The 22-year-old bilingual Mexican American singer/rapper will be honored with the Extraordinary Evolution award during the fifth edition of the Latin American Music Awards, Telemundo has announced.
Becky G will also perform at the 2019 edition of the show.
The Extraordinary Evolution award recognizes the success of a young performer who has demonstrated change and accelerated growth as an artist to reach the pinnacle of success in a short period of time. Last year, Colombian singer Maluma was the first recipient.
Becky G’s achievements include two No. 1 hits on Billboard‘s Latin Airplay chart (“Mayores” and “Sin Pijama”), a starring role in the movie Power Rangers, and many collaborations with superstars including Pitbull, Daddy Yankee, Maluma, Anitta, Natti Natasha, Bad Bunny and CNCO.
Last year, Becky won two Latin AMAs (favorite female artist and favorite urban song for “Mayores”) and received YouTube’s Diamond Play Buttonfor surpassing 10 million followers on the digital platform.
The Latin American Music Awards will take place on October 17 at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California. Tickets for the show are available here.
