Pitbull & Ke$ha’s “Timber” Reaches No. 1 on Billboard Dance Chart

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Pitbull and Ke$ha haven’t been able to dethrone Eminem and Rihanna on the Billboard Hot 100 chart… But they still have plenty of reason to dance.

The 32-year-old Cuban American singer and Ke$ha’s high octane collaboration “Timber” has reached the No. 1 spot on this week’s Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Songs chart, which will be released on Thursday.

The track, which duo wrote and recorded during their North American tour last May and June, was released on October 7, 2013 as the lead single from Pitbull’s second EP, Meltdown.

“Timber” has topped the charts in 10 countries including Sweden, Canada, Norway, Scotland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Austria and Germany and has peaked at No. 1 on the Hot 100. And the catchy song’s official music video, complete with donkeys, roosters and sexy line dancers, has registered more than 54.5 million views on VEVO.

It’s Pitbull’s latest dance-chart-topper…

His other dance hits include his three collaborations with Jennifer Lopez, “On The Floor,” “Dance Again” and “Live It Up.” His other No. 1 dance songs include “International Love” with Chris Brown and the remix to Enrique Iglesias’ “I Like How It Feels.”

Meanwhile, Pitbull’s collaboration with Christina Aguilera “Feel This Moment” peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart.

Gomez Among the Artists Featured on “PopLove 2 (2013)” Mashup

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Selena Gomez breaks it down and drops it low in the latest mashup of last year’s most dancetastic songs…

A snippet of the 21-year-old half-Mexican American singer/actress’ song “Slow Down,” from her chart-topping album Stars Dance, is featured in Robin Skouteris’ “PopLove 2 (2013),” the ultimate mix of the past year.

But Gomez isn’t the only Latino/a artist featured in the nearly ten-minute long mashup.

Bruno Mars’ “Locked Out of Heaven” and Pitbull’s collaboration with Ke$ha “Timber” are among the tracks featured in the entertaining mega-mix.

“I mixed 56 hits I liked this year and here is the result,” writes the remixer/DJ on his Facebook page.

Other artists featured include Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Ellie Goulding.

Click here to see Skouteris’ “PopLove (2012)” mashup.

Aguilera to Perform “Say Something” at the American Music Awards

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

She may mentor aspiring singers on The Voice… But Christina Aguilera will soon be rockin’ the stage.

The 32-year-old half-Ecuadorian American singer and coach on NBC’s hit reality singing competition has been added to the growing list of performers at this year’s American Music Awards.

Aguilera will perform the power ballad “Say Something” with New York duo A Great Big World.

Aguilera and A Great Big World, as well as new addition Ariana Grande, will join previously announced performers Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Luke Bryan, Miley Cyrus, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Gaga, Ke$ha, Imagine Dragons, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, One Direction, Jennifer Lopez, TLC (with a special guest), Katy Perry and Pitbull, who will also serve as the award show’s host.

The AMAs will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre in L.A. on Sunday, November 24, from 8:00 – 11:00 pm ET on ABC.

Winners are determined by fan votes at AMAvote.com. Fans also can vote on Twitter for the first time this year.

The American Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions.

Pitbull to Host the 2013 American Music Awards

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Pitbull is ready to show you he’s the host with the most…

The 32-year-old Cuban American rap/pop superstar has been named as the host of the 2013 American Music Awards.

Pitbull will also perform his new single “Timber” alongside Ke$ha at the ceremony, which will be held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles and be broadcast on ABC beginning at 8:00 pm ET.

“I am truly honored to be hosting the 2013 American Music Awards,” says Pitbull in a press statement. “The night is only about one thing fun! So buckle and get ready. Dále!”

Pitbull and Ke$ha join previously announced AMAs performers Miley Cyrus, Imagine Dragons, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Luke Bryan, Kendrick Lamar, Florida Georgia Line and One Direction.

The “Give Me Everything” singer will be the show’s first host since 2008.

On last week’s Billboard Hot 100 chart, “Timber” climbed 11 spots to a new peak at No. 35.

The collaboration between the recent touring partners follows Pitbull’s 2012 album Global Warming, which included the singles “Don’t Stop The Party,” “Get It Started” and “Feel This Moment“; Pitbull performed the latter track alongside Christina Aguilera at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards last May.

Becky G Appears on Jessie J’s New Single “Excuse My Rude”

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Becky G is asking to be excused…

The 16-year-old Mexican American singer/rapper has collaborated with Jessie J on the English singer-songwriter’s latest track “Excuse My Rude.”

The brand new song, which was just unveiled this week, will be featured on Jesse J’s upcoming album.

Becky G started her career as an online artist YouTube in 2011. She would go on to be featured on “Oath” by Cher Lloyd, “Wish U Were Here” by Cody Simpson and a remix of “Die Young” by Ke$ha. Becky released her debut single “Becky from the Block” earlier this 2013. The music video, which features a cameo appearance by Jennifer Lopez, was released on April 8, 2013.

Jessie J unveiled the track with a special song lyric music video, which follows “Wild” and “It’s My Party” as the latest song to be unveiled from her follow-up to Who You Are. Jessie J’s second studio album is due next month.

Mars’ iHeartRadio Music Festival Performance to Air on the CW

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

Bruno Mars will be rockin’ the CW this fall…

The CW has announced plans to broadcast performances from this year’s iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, which will feature a live performance by the 27-year-old part-Puerto Rican singer.

The CW will use the concert special to kick off its official television season.

The network will broadcast the fesival as a four-hour special over two nights, September 30 and October1.

The special will focus on Clear Channel’s two-day concert event, which will take place on the weekend of September 20 and 21.

Along with Mars, this year’s festival will include performances by Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, J. Cole, Elton John, Muse, Keith Urban, fun., Miguel, Maroon 5, Tim McGraw, Miley Cyrus, The Wanted, Avril Lavigne, Ke$ha and others who are still to be determined.

Pitbull to be Featured on “E!’s Inside Track Summer Concert Series”

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like for musicians like Pitbull on the road, you’re in luck.

E! will be taking viewers inside some of the summer’s biggest concert tours, including the 32-year-old Cuban American rap artist’s tour with Ke$ha.

The cable network will launch E!’s Inside Track Summer Concert Series as a regular part of E! News. The special collaboration with Live Nation will offer viewers a window into the life of some of the day’s biggest musical acts.

The Summer Concert Series will kick off June 21 at 7 p.m. with footage from Pitbull and Ke$ha’s Detroit concert and feature performances from Brad Paisley in Tampa, Jonas Brothers (Chicago), Backstreet Boys (Chicago), New Kids on the Block (Detroit), Big Time Rush (Phoenix) plus Matchbox Twenty and the Goo Goo Dolls (St. Louis).

“E! thrives in the music space, and we’re excited to team up with Live Nation in a unique way that takes the summer concert series to a whole new level,” said Cyndi McClellan, president of network strategy and E! News. “Not only will viewers see their favorite music megastars taking the stage, we’re also serving the super fan with unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to these performers.”

Each segment will showcase an exclusive interview, behind-the-scenes access to the prep work that goes into the tour, tour bus access, meet and greets with fans and concert footage. Additional features from the shows, as well as the opportunity to win tickets from Live Nation, will be available on E!’s website.

Snooki to Host MTV’s Club NYE 2013

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

It looks like Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi will need a babysitter on New Year’s Eve…

The 25-year-old Chilean-American reality television star has signed on to host MTV’s Club NYE 2013, airing live from Times Square beginning at 11 pm ET on December 31.

Polizzi, who gave birth to her first child in August, will co-host the show with her Jersey Shore co-star Jenni “JWoww” Farley and comedian Jeff Dye.

Performers will include Ke$ha, Ne-Yo, Sean Kingston, Rita Ora and Conor Maynard. The Knocks will serve as house DJ.

Pretty Little Liars‘ Tyler Blackburn and Keegan Allen and The Nikki & Sara Show‘s Nikki Glaser and Sara Schaefer will make appearances during the broadcast. Choreographer Binkie will also take part.

Saporta & Michele Nominated for Top PETA2 Libby Award…

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Tom Castaneda

Call them the great liberators! Lea Michele and Gabe Saporta have been touted for being animal-friendly celebrities…

The 25-year-old part-Spanish Glee star and 32-year-old Uruguayan Cobra Starship front man have been nominated for the top Libby award, by PETA’s youth division, peta2.

Michele and Saporta are both nominated in the Top Animal Friendly Celebrity category. The other nominees are Jackass star Steve-O, Victorious star Daniella Monet

Michele is recognized for her efforts to raise awareness about the cruel mistreatment of horses used for carriage rides in New York City.

Meanwhile, Saporta has been hailed peta2’s Sexiest Vegetarian in the past.

Other nominees in the various categories for the 6th annual Libbys, or Liberation Awards, include Ke$ha and Justin Bieber.

“Our nominees have all worked hard to shine their spotlights on a variety of important animal issues,” says peta2 Division Manager Marta Holmberg. “As our accomplished stars demonstrate, compassion isn’t just a virtue – it’s also a road to success.”

Fans can vote for their favorite animal-friendly stars at peta2.com until this Friday, December 23. The winners will be announced on January 17, 2012.

Click here for a complete look at this year’s nominees.

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