Lovato to Perform at BeautyKind Unites: A Concert for Causes

Demi Lovato is ready to sing with a little extra heart

The 24-year-old part-Mexican American singer/actress is set to perform at BeautyKind Unites: A Concert for Causes series.

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From BeautyKind, the event will take place on March 25 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The concert will raise funds for the American Heart Association with an anticipated crowd of 45,000 and up to $3 million in expected revenue.

The online beauty retailer already donates 5 percent of the product purchase price to any national organization or local cause the customer chooses. But BeautyKind is taking it a step further with this special concert.

The concert will raise funds for the American Heart Association with an anticipated crowd of 45,000 and up to $3 million in expected revenue.

These huge numbers are in part thanks to the award-winning talent slated to perform at the BeautyKind Unites Concert. In addition to Lovato, the lineup includes Grammy-winning sibling trio The Band Perry, and country singer-songwriters Jake Owen and Cole Swindell.

Country legend Randy Travis, who has a personal history with heart disease, will make an appearance as the event’s honorary guest.

“I’m incredibly excited to help kick off the BeautyKind Unites concert series with amazing artists and to help raise money for such important causes,” Lovato told Billboard exclusively. Much like BeautyKind’s commerce ethos, 50 percent of each ticket sale will be donated to a charity of the concertgoer’s choice.

“It’s so cool that the person buying the tickets gets to make a donation to the charity of their choice,” Owen said in a press release. “Being able to give back is the most important contribution we make as entertainers.”

Tickets are on sale now with prices ranging from $40 to $230 for premium packages that include access to the artists and VIP areas. Get your tickets here.

Sanchez to Co-Host This Year’s Miss Universe Pageant

Roselyn Sanchez has landed a universal role…

The 42-year-old Puerto Rican actress, singer and Devious Maids star will co-host this year’s Miss Universe pageant.

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Sanchez, who recently co-hosted this year’s Latin Grammys, will report live from the show and backstage.

Sanchez made headlines around the world when she walked out of Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump’s Miss USA Pageant as co-host after his remarks about Mexican immigrants in the Unites States.

Trump sold his interest in the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants after the controversy that erupted in remarks in his bid for the presidency. Univision and NBC severed their relationship with the real estate mogul, and Sanchez, whose credits include Without a Trace, walked away from the pageant broadcast in protest.

At the time, Roselyn wrote on her Facebook page: “As a Latino, proud of my roots, culture and all that we have contributed to this nation, I decided to cancel my participation in the Miss USA Pageant.

“I cannot tolerate the disrespectful and hurtful words out of the mouth of Mr. Trump. Mexicans, like all Latinos, contribute positively to this great nation. We are the force that keeps the country afloat.”

Hosted by Emmy winner Steve Harvey, the annual broadcast will feature performances from Seal, Charlie Puth and The Band Perry.

The 2015 Miss Universe telecast will air live from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Sunday, Decenber 20, at 7:00 pm ET on Fox.

Lovato to Perform at This Year’s Teen Choice Awards

Demi Lovato will storm this year’s Teen Choice Awards

The 21-year-old part-Mexican singer/actress and former The X Factor judge will take the stage at this year’s Teen Choice Awards alongside Cher Lloyd.

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The two will perform their dancetastic duet “Really Don’t Care,” the latest single off Lovato’s self-titled 2013 album, according to Fox.

Lovato has several nominations. She is up for Choice Summer Song and Choice Break-Up Song with Lloyd for “Really Don’t Care.” She’s also nominated for Choice Summer Music Star: Female as well as Choice Love Song for her duet with The Vamps, “Somebody to You.”

In addition to Lovato, the network also confirmed that Rita Ora will perform her latest single “I Will Never Let You Down.”

Additionally, Hilary Duff, Megan Fox, Fifth Harmony, Kevin Hart, Colton Haynes, Josh Hutcherson, Sarah Hyland, Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Lea Michele, The Band Perry and Nat Wolff will all make appearances.

The Teen Choice Awards will air on August 10 at 8:00 pm ET on Fox.

Lopez to Perform at This Year’s “Fashion Rocks” Show

Jennifer Lopez is a fashion rock star… And now she’s about the rock the fashion world.

The 45-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actress and American Idol judge is slated to perform at this year’s Fashion Rocks, a special celebrating fashion and music.

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Fashion Rocks is the only show that celebrates the inextricable link between fashion and music, a relationship that is more relevant today than ever before,” said Three Lions Entertainment CEO Richard Beckman, the executive producer of the show, in a statement. “For the first time we’ll air the event live during Fashion Week from Barclays Center. It will be a spectacular affair, featuring some of the world’s most talented musicians as well as today’s hottest fashions.”

In addition to J.Lo, Fashion Rocks will also feature performances by Pitbull, Afrojack, Duran Duran, KISS, Miranda Lambert, Nico & Vinz, Rita Ora, The Band Perry and Usher.

The two-hour special will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest. It will air live from Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.

Additional performers will be announced shortly. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 1, at 10 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster or by calling 800-745-3000. American Express card members can purchase tickets before the general public on July 28-31.

Fashion Rocks will be broadcast live on CBS on September 9.

Aguilera to Perform at the Billboard Music Awards

Christina Aguilera may be taking a break from The Voice this season… But she’s still making  music.

The 32-year-old half-Ecuadorian American singer will be performing at this year’s Billboard Music Awards next month.

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Aguilera will join her “Feel This Moment” co-collaborator Pitbull, “Come and Get It” singer Selena Gomez and rap duo of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis as performers at the awards show, which will take place on May 19 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Other artists joining the star-studded lineup include The Band Perry and Kacey Musgraves.

Pitbull and The Band Perry are both competing against previously announced performers Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars and Miguel for this year’s Milestone Award, which will be given to the fan favorite who gets the most votes online. A lucky fan will get the chance to present the award personally to the winning artist along with co-presenter Cee-Lo Green.

Miguel to Perform at This Year’s Billboard Music Awards

He made Kelly Clarkson do a double-take at this year’s Grammys… And, now Miguel will get the chance to make more celebrities take notice.

The 27-year-old half-Mexican singer will perform at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, which will air live on ABC from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas next month.

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No word yet on what song Miguel, who avoided the sophomore slump with his critically acclaimed second album Kaleidoscope Dream, will perform.

But Miguel isn’t the only Hispanic artist set to perform…

Bruno Mars, who recently earned his first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, has been scheduled to take the stage as well.

Other performers include Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and Prince, who will be honored with the Billboard Icon Award during the broadcast.

In addition to performing, Miguel, Mars, Swift and Biever are each up for the new fan-driven Milestone Award, a fan-voted award.

The Band Perry and Pitbull are also up for Milestone honors. Voting is now open on Billboard.com/milestone.

The show will air Sunday, May 19 at 8/7c on ABC.

Aguilera to Have “A Very Special Christmas”…

It may be August, but Christina Aguilera is already getting into the holiday spirit…

The 31-year-old half-Ecuadorian American singer and The Voice coach will be lending her voice to a holiday themed song that will appear on a special 25th anniversary “A Very Special Christmas” album series aimed at raising money for the Special Olympics.

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Two albums will be released October 16 to celebrate Special Olympics partnership, which has raised more than $100 million for the world’s largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

A Very Special Christmas 25th Anniversary” will be released on Big Machine Records and Word Records will issue “A Very Special Christmas: Bringing Peace on Earth.”

The albums have become the largest single source of funding for the Special Olympics and its athletes, according to Special Olympics Chairman and CEO Tim Shriver.

“This 25th anniversary will be the biggest year in the history of this series,” he said. “This is music that continues to sell. People buy it. They enjoy it. They think it’s just great Christmas music, but it’s more than that. It’s changing the world.”

No word yet on which song Aguilera—who released her own holiday themed album, My Kind of Christmas, in 2000—will sing on the album.

Other artists involved in the project include Michael Buble, Train, Jason Mraz, Amy Grant, Rascal Flatts and The Band Perry.

Caitlin Gutiérrez: Country Music’s Next Big Thing?

There aren’t many Latino artists in country music… But that could all change with the arrival of Caitlin Gutiérrez.

The Latweena country singer who hails from Georgia is a rising star in the world of country music. And, she’s garnering support from big name artists in the industry like The Band Perry.

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“I’m not just a normal 14-year-old, I’m a 14-year-old who knows what she wants to do in her career and will do anything for it,” says Gutiérrez, who started singing at the age of 6.

Caitlin is currently working with famed voice coach Jan Smith, who has helped train Usher and Justin Bieber’s vocal pipes. And, she seems destined for stardom. After all, she hails from a small Georgia town that’s big on talent –Leesburg. It just happens to be the home of recent American Idol winner Phillip Phillips.

“I mean there’s something in the water in Leesburg going on because there’s a lot of talent in Leesburg,” exclaims Gutiérrez. “But his success is just a blessing and I know that he is so proud of himself and everyone here is proud of him.”

But Gutiérrez is determined to make her own mark in the world… She’s already wowing audiences all over the country; and she’s even released her first music video for the catchy single “Country Air.” But that’s not all… She recently opened for The Band Perry and there’s talk of a sitcom and a possible reality show.

No matter Gutiérrez’s next path, she’s got a great head on her shoulders and a strong team behind her. Her mother serves as her hair and makeup artist while her dad also helps out. And, there’s also her manager and her sister who helps her stay on pitch.

“They’ve been helping me through everything. They’ve been supporting me, they’ve been driving me places. They’re just amazing and it’s a real blessing to have them in my life,” says Gutiérrez.

Gutiérrez, who also enjoys acting and modeling, says she loves singing the most and hopes to one day sell out Madison Square Garden.

Pitbull Added to Today’s Summer Concert Series Lineup

Prepare to dance! Pitbull is bringing his hip-shaking music to  morning television next month…

The 31-year-old Cuban American rap superstar will be taking part in the Today show’s 17th annual Summer Concert Series, the NBC morning show’s weekly morning live concerts. Pitbull is scheduled to take the outdoor Today stage on Friday, May 25.

In addition to Mr. Worldwide, this summer’s concert series will include appearances by Justin Bieber, Usher, Chris Brown, Hot Chelle Rae, Maroon 5 and Train.

Fans can catch the concerts for free on a first-come, first-serve basis outside Today‘s window-on-the-world studio, located at 49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Fans should arrive by 6 a.m. for best viewing, according to MSNBC.

And this year, Today is partnering with Pandora to extend the life of the concert series beyond the Plaza and into the web. Pandora will create three Today Summer Concert Series stations: NBC Today Rock, NBC Today Country and NBC Today Pop, featuring each of the artists appearing in the series throughout the summer.

Here’s the full line-up so far:

May 18: Usher

May 25: Pitbull

May 31: American Idol winner and runner-up (special Thursday performance)
June 1: The Band Perry
June 8: Chris Brown
June 15: Justin Bieber
June 22: Kenny Chesney
June 29: Maroon 5
July 
6: Flo Rida
July 13: Zac Brown Band
July 20: Hot Chelle Rae
August
24: Train
August 31: Jason Mraz with special guest Christina Perri  

More acts and guest appearances are expected to be announced throughout the season.

 

Anthony Going Country?

He may be one of the best selling tropical salsa artists of all time… But Marc Anthony is about to go country.

The 43-year-old Puerto Rican singer/songwriter will join some of today’s biggest country music stars for a special concert to honor Lionel Richie.

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Dubbed ACM Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends – In Concert, the concert will feature artists like Darius Rucker and Big & Rich singing Richie’s greatest hits. Anthony will join voices with Sara Evans to perform “Endless Love.” Big & Rich will deliver “Brick House“, while Rucker is expected to do a duet with Richie on “Stuck on You“, a song he re-recorded for his recently released album Tuskegee.

Other scheduled performers include Jason Aldean singing “Say You Say Me,” The Band Perry performing “Penny Lover” and Lady Antebellum delivering their rendition of “Truly.”

Taped earlier this week at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, ACM Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends – In Concert will air on Friday, April 13 on CBS.