Juanes Reunites with Nelly Furtado for Catchy New Single “GALA y DALÍ”

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Tom Castaneda

Juanes has reunited with Nelly Furtado for a catchy new single…

The 51-year-old Colombian Grammy– and Latin Grammy-winning musician has joined voices with Furtado once again to release “GALA y DALÍ.”

Juanes and Furtado previously collaborated in 2002 on the hit single “Fotografía.”

A contrast to that heartfelt pop track dating back 22 years ago, their new single is a feel-good bop that fuses Calypso with other tropical rhythms. Just in time for the summer, the flirtatious song finds the Canadian songstress and Colombian artist singing about their sweet chemistry, comparing it to the bond that Salvador Dalí and his wife Gala had.

The song also samples part of their 2002 hit, which reached No. 1 on the Hot Latin Songs chart, and its lyrics cleverly reference how “since 2002, Nelly has been in love” and preserving their photograph.

The music video further shows Furtado and Juanes’ professional connection in the recording studio, as they sing, dance, and even share an anecdote from the first time they performed together at an awards show more than two decades ago.

Cardi B Stars in New Photo Campaign for SKIMS’ Cotton Collection

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Cardi B is comfortable in her own skim(s)…

The 31-year-old half-Dominican American Grammy-winning rap superstar appears in the photo campaign for SKIMS’ Cotton Collection, which was released on Monday, October 16.

The “Bongos” singer, who likes “snatched” and “comfortable,” is a huge fan of the brand’s loungewear.

“I’ve always loved the SKIMS Cotton Collection,” Cardi B said in a statement. “It’s so sexy and makes me feel snatched yet comfortable while hanging out at home. The new styles and colors I wore on set are even better, and I can’t wait to wear them all the time.”

The campaign features Cardi B in fan-favorite pieces from SKIMS’ Cotton Collection with a few updates, including new branded waistbands, new cuts and new colors.

For the campaign, a red-headed Cardi poses in a sleeveless long dress ($78), scoop bralette ($36) and boy short ($24), plunge bralette ($36), cotton rib legging ($54) and more.

The new pieces will be available in seasonal green and off-white, but they probably won’t be in stock for long. The collection drops on October 19 at 12:00 pm ET/9:00 am PT.

Click here to shop what’s still available — or sign up to join the waitlist for early access.

SKIMS’ Cotton Collection campaign was shot and directed by photographer and longtime SKIMS collaborator Vanessa Beecroft. Kim Kardashian’s shapewear, loungewear and lingerie brand has tapped other rappers and singers for its campaigns, including Nelly Furtado, Ice Spice, SZA and Snoop Dogg.

Working with SKIMS adds another major fashion campaign to Cardi B’s list. In September, the Bronx native starred in an Uggs campaign announcing the official launch of “Ugg Season.”

Juanes Renews Recording Contract with Longtime Music Partner Universal Music Latino

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Tom Castaneda

Juanes isn’t going anywhere…

The 50-year-old Colombian Grammy-winning superstar has renewed his recording contract with Universal Music Latino.

With this deal, Juanes extends a 23-year-old partnership with the label.

The news comes just days after the release of Vida Cotidiana, his first album with original music in four years.

“Throughout the years Universal Music Latino has become a second home and I am excited to continue working with such a respected label,” Juanes said in a press release. “I believe that my musical career will continue to thrive and grow within this new creative cycle. I am eager to see and share what the future holds.”

Jesús López, chairman and CEO of Universal Music Latin America & Iberian Peninsula, added that the label “will continue to support and grow with Juanes,” whose “talent and professionalism have made him one of the most sought out acts for so many decades.”

No additional details of the deal renewal were announced. As for publishing, Juanes remains with Warner Chappell Music.

Juanes made his solo debut in 2000 with the Gustavo Santaolalla-produced Fíjate Bien, and rose to fame soon after with hits like “A Dios Le Pido” from his sophomore album Un Día Normal, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, and “La Camisa Negra” from Mi Sangre (2004), which spent eight weeks at No. 1. “Me Enamora”, “Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor” and “La Fotografía,” with Nelly Furtado, are some of his other chart-topping hits.

Among other achievements, Juanes has won three Grammy Awards and 24 Latin Grammys, and was named the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year of 2019 not only for his work as a musician, but also as an activist with his Fundación Mi Sangre.

In a recent interview with Billboard Español, the superstar spoke in depth about his most recent production, Vida Cotidiana, in which he reflects on his relationship with his wife and children and the problems that afflict his country. Juanes is currently preparing to announce his Vida Cotidiana Tour, with expected dates in Latin America, the U.S. and Europe.

Lopez Duets with Andrea Bocelli on “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás”

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Tom Castaneda

There’s another high-profile musical collaboration on Jennifer Lopez’s resume…

The 43-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actress, who recently collaborated with Wisin & Yandel on “Follow the Leader,” has joined voices with Andrea Bocelli to record Cuban songwriter Osvaldo Farrés’ classic “Quizás, Quizás, Quizás.”

The single appears on the Italian tenor’s fourteenth album Pasione, a collection of Mediterranean love songs featuring duets with Lopez, Nelly Furtado and a virtual duet with Edith Piaf on “La Vie en Rose.”

Featuring acoustic guitars and Spanish flair, the Bocelli-Lopez track showcases la Lopez as an oh-so-enchanting background singer.

Passione, released this week, features Bocelli singing other Spanish classics like “Perfidia,” his operatic cover of Elvis Presley’s “Love Me Tender” and a duet with Furtado on the legendary Brazilian song “Corcovado.”

Torres Releases Latest Album, 12 Historias

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

Tommy Torres is back with new music…

The 40-year-old Puerto Rican singer-songwriter has just released his fourth album, 12 Historias, which includes collaborations with Ricardo Arjona and Nelly Furtado.

Torres, a Grammy-winning music producer says the 12 subjects of his new album are anecdotes “of love, of friends, of acquaintances, about some very personal things,” as well as other stories from his Twitter account about happenings and feelings.

In particular, Torres notes the song “El Abrigo,” in which he worked with Juanes on guitar, deals with the problems of young college students after they take their degree and try to get a job in the field they studied.

“It’s a reality that many are going through right now,” Torres told EFE. “Going to college used to guarantee getting a job, now it’s about growing and learning.”

The first single to be released to promote the new disc, “Querido Tommy,” was inspired by a Chilean follower who told him on Twitter that he was madly in love and asked the artist to help him declare his love to the girl of his dreams.

While he considers himself a fan of social media, when he has to compose new music Torres disconnects from them entirely. He did say, however, that he uses them to get a little “relief.”

Torres was named “#1 Hot Latin Tracks Producer” of 2007 by Billboard magazine and Composer of the Year at 2010 ASCAP‘s Latin Music Awards.

Gomez Receives First-Ever MTV VMA Award Nomination

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

“Love You Like a Love Song” is one Selena Gomez’s greatest hits, with James Franco even singing along to the track… And, now the inescapable hit is getting a little love from MTV…

The 20-year-old half-Mexican American singer has received her first-ever MTV VMA award nomination for Best Female Video for “Love You Like a Love Song,” which peaked at number 22 on Billboard Hot 100 and has sold more than two million copies.

Gomez’s high-style video—which finds her in an underground Japanese karaoke club and magically mixes elements of reality and fantasy—will face stiff competition from Rihanna’s “We Found Love,” Katy Perry’s “Part of Me,” Beyoncé’s “Love on Top” and Nicki Minaj’s “Starships.”

Gomez’s one-time BFF Demi Lovato has been nominated in the Best Video With a Message category for her anthem “Skyscraper.” She’ll face off against Rise Against’s “Ballad of Hollis Brown,”  Kelly Clarkson’s “Dark Side,” Gym Class Heroes’ “The Fighter,” K’Naan and Nelly Furtado’s “Is Anybody Out There?” and  Lil Wayne’s “How to Love”

Meantime, Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull’s “Dance Again” video has been nominated for Best Choreography. Other nominees in the category include:  Chris Brown’s “Turn Up the Music,” Rihanna’s “Where Have You Been,” Beyoncé’s “Countdown” and Avicii’s “Le7els”

This year’s MTV VMA Awards ceremony will take place on September 6 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Anahi to Record Duet with Flo Rida

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Tom Castaneda

She’s on a mission to get break into the American market… And, now it seems Anahi has found the perfect collaborator to help in the quest.

The 28-year-old Mexican singer/actress—who recently recorded a duet with legendary Mexican singer Juan Gabriel—is reportedly recording a duet with Flo Rida, according to Latin Gossip.

The American rapper and singer-songwriter has previously partnered with artists like Nelly Furtado, David Guetta and T-Pain. And Flo Rida’s most recent single, “Good Feeling,” became his sixth top-10 and fourth top-five single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. So it looks like Anahi could be in great hands.

No word yet on whether the duet will be in English or Spanglish, , and the release date is still yet to be determined.

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