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Mastercard Artist Accelerator Program Honoree Manu Manzo Among Five Artists Set to Perform on Livestream Hosted by Billboard

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Manu Manzo is accelerating his music career… 

Billboard and Mastercard have joined forces to put the spotlight on emerging artists, including the Venezuelan singer-songwriter.

Manu ManzoManzo was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2015 Latin Grammy Awards.

Under a new partnership, five artists who took part in the previously-announced Mastercard Artist Accelerator program will perform on a livestream to be hosted on Billboard‘s YouTube channel, which boasts more than 3.7 million subscribers.

The livestream kicks off on Thursday, July 27 at 3:00 p.m. ET.

The Mastercard Artist Accelerator program was created to offer developing artists the tools to thrive in a tech-driven era. Participating acts represent a range of genres and geographies; all were chosen because of their unique stories, sounds and inclusion-oriented mindsets. They are:

Young Athena, a London-based R&B soul singer and BRIT School alumna
LeriQ, a Nigerian R&B and afrobeat record producer and songwriter
Cocoa Sarai, a Brooklyn-raised American-Jamaican singer
Emily Vu, a Vietnamese-American pop artist who advocates for LGBTQ+ rights

Manu Manzo, a Venezuelan pop singer, songwriter and producer

Dani Toro to Perform at New York City’s Pride Island LGBTQ Music Festival

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It’s a Pride moment for Dani Toro.

After two years of at-home or hybrid celebrations, New York City is bringing back its in-person Pride Month activities, with the Spanish deejay among the participating artists.

Dani Toro,NYC Pride, the organization responsible for organizing Pride Month festivities in New York, announced this year’s Pride Island, a three-day LGBTQ music festival, will take place June 24-26.

Kim Petras will serve as the official headliner.

“Can’t believe I’m headlining NYC Pride,” Petras tweeted. “The dolls keep winning. See you on June 26th it’s gna be amazingg!”

Along with announcing Petras as their Sunday headliner, NYC Pride also announced that the annual festival would be changing locations. While past iterations of Pride Island took place at Manhattan’s Pier 97, the 2022 festivities will be taking place at the Play Lawn on Governor’s Island.

“With our first ever trans headliner and our move to Governors Island, this will truly be a historic weekend in the history of Pride” Lauren Cheeseborough, Pride Island’s event manager said in a statement. “The expansion of Pride Island to a 3-day event creates new experiences for the community to love and live their truth by dancing freely without fear of consequence.”

In addition to Petras and Toro, NYC Pride announced a number of the other performers set to appear at Pride Island, including Papi Juice, Eddie Martinez and Alex Chapman. Additional performers will be announced closer to the event.

Discounted tickets to Pride Island are available now for Mastercard holders, while general ticket sales will launch on Wednesday, April 6.

Camila Cabello Records Piano Medley for Next Episode of Her “Priceless Experiences at Home” Concert Series

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Camila Cabello is mixing things up…

The 23-year-old Mexican and Cuban singer has mashed up three singles from her latest album, Romance, in a special medley recorded for the next installment of her virtual “Priceless Experiences at Home” concert series.

Camila Cabello

The new episode of Cabello’s series will be released on Wednesday, July 15.

“They say he likes a good time, my, oh my,” Cabello begins in the first verse of the piano-accompanied medley. The former Fifth Harmony member shared a preview of her performance on Instagram, commenting, ‘This might be my favorite one!”

The track transitions over to a solo of her chart-topping Shawn Mendes collaboration “Señorita” before building up to “Liar” with several layers of vocal takes from Cabello.

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Tune in to episode two of her “acoustic jam session” in partnership with Mastercard on YouTube at 5:00 pm ET on July 15.

Camila Cabello Launches “Priceless Experiences at Home” Concert Series

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Camila Cabello is offering fans apricelessjam session…

The 23-year-old Mexican & Cuban singer and former Fifth Harmony member has partnered with Mastercard for a special two-part “Priceless Experiences at Home” series.

Camila Cabello

Cabello revealed earlier this week that she’d spent the past couple weeks working on a “jam session” for her fans.

Working in collaboration with Mastercard, Camila said she’s getting ready to bring “u a mini concert series, inspired to invoke a sense of nostalgia for you guys & me.” 

The two specials kicked off on Wednesday, May 27, with part two slated for June 3.

According to a release from Mastercard, the intimate, acoustic Cabello shows featuring new versions of her biggest songs are part of the company’s ongoing global Digital Priceless Experiences series, which create unique at-home experiences during a time when we are unable to enjoy them in person. 

Among the other experiences available are a visit to Spain’s Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza to learn the stories behind its masterpieces, lessons on how to throw the ultimate online party from sommelier Belinda Chang and golf tips from Ian Poulter, Justin Rose and Annika Sorenstam, among others.

In the promo video, she sings a medley of “Should’ve Said It” and “Havana.”

Pitbull to Perform at This Week’s MLB All-Star Events

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Pitbull is preparing for an All-Star affair…

The 36-year-old Cuban-American rap superstar will perform during ceremonies Monday night before the Major League Baseball’s All-Star Home Run Derby.

Pitbull

Bebe Rexha will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” Tuesday night before the All-Star Game at Marlins Park and Jocelyn Alice will sing “O Canada.”

Jennifer Hudson will sing at a private party in Miami Beach hosted by Stand Up to Cancer and Mastercard on Sunday night, when there also will be a New Era event with Amine and Metro Boomin.

Lenny Kravitz will perform Monday night at the Major League Baseball Players Association party in Miami.

Rapper Lil Jon was to perform at the All-Star 5K on Saturday night and Don Omar at the All-Star Zumba experience on Sunday, when Flo Rida is to give a show at Marlins Park between the All-Star Futures Game and the celebrity softball game.