Maluma to Lead Social Media Panel at 2017 Billboard Latin Music Conference

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Maluma is getting social…

The 23-year-old Colombian singer-songwriter will take center stage at the will take center stage at the 2017 Billboard Latin Music Conference.

Maluma, who recently topped the charts with Shakira on their massive hit “Chantaje,” will be part of the new panel, “Socializing Maluma.”

With more than 24 million followers on Facebook, 20 million on Instagram and 3.5 million on Twitter, Maluma will give the audience an inside look on how he works his social media.

Recently, Maluma became the sixth act — and the youngest ever — to concurrently hold the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart, with “Sin contrato” and “Chantaje.” At 23-years-old he’s had five No. 1’s so far on the Latin Airplay chart, including “Borró cassette” and “El perdedor.”

The reggaetonero was also announced as a finalist for the 2017 Billboard Latin Music Awards. He has seven entries including social artist of the year and hot Latin songs artist of the year, male.

The Billboard Latin Music Awards are the culmination of the Billboard Latin Music Conference, taking place on April 24-27 at the Ritz Carlton Miami Beach.

To register, visit www.billboardlatinconference.com.

Maluma Takes Top Two Spots on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Maluma is celebrating two concurrent hits…

The Colombian singer has become only the sixth act to concurrently hold the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart as “Sin Contrato” soars 7-1 on the February 11-dated chart.

At the same time, the singer remains at No. 2 as a featured act on Shakira’s “Chantaje” for a third straight week.

At 23-years-old, he’s the youngest artist to rule the top two spots on the chart, and the first to do so since 2011.

Before Maluma, the youngest artist to conquer the No. 1 and No. 2 spots was Alejandro Fernandez, who at 25 ruled the chart for two straight weeks in January of 1998 with “En El Jardin,” featuring Gloria Estefan, at No. 1, while “Si Tu Supieras” was No. 2.

Selena spent the most weeks holding both top spots. Beginning four months after the Tejano superstar died, she spent six non-consecutive weeks at the top with “Tu Solo Tu” and “I Could Fall In Love,” between July and September in 1995. She would have been 24-years-old.

The most recent artist to achieve the feat was Pitbull on the October 15, 2011-dated list. He crowned the chart with “Rain On Me,” featuring Marc Anthony, while “Give Me Everything,” featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer, held the No. 2 slot.

The other acts to simultaneously hold the top two spots are Juan Luis Guerra and Juanes.

Maluma’s No. 1s on Latin Airplay
Title, peak date (weeks at No. 1)
“Borro Cassette,” Nov. 21, 2015 (three weeks)
“El Perdedor,” featuring Yandel, Aug. 13, 2016 (one week)
“Vente Pa’ Ca” (Ricky Martin featuring Maluma), Oct. 15, 2016 (two weeks)
“Chantaje” (Shakira featuring Maluma), Nov. 19, 2016 (three weeks)
“Sin Contrato,” featuring Fifth Harmony or Don Omar and Wisin, Feb. 11, 2017 (one week, so far)

“Sin Contrato,” which boasts a version featuring Fifth Harmony and one featuring Don Omar and Wisin, as well as Maluma’s original solo version, rises to the top boosted by a 38 percent at the radio format (to 15.1 million audience impressions in the week ending Jan. 29, according to Nielsen Music).

Meanwhile, on the Hot Latin Songs chart (which blends airplay, sales and streams), “Sin Contrato” earns a new peak hopping 13-7, reaching the top 10 for the first time in its 22nd charting frame. In addition to the on-air increase, 1.4 million U.S. streams (down 1 percent, in the week ending Jan. 26) also support the climb, which marks the singer’s fifth top 10.

Elsewhere on the charts, Maluma vaults 25-5 on Top Latin Albums with Pretty Boy Dirty Boy, with 2,000 equivalent album units earned, during the chart’s first week as a consumption based ranking. The updated chart switched to a multi-metric methodology, blending pure album sales, track equivalent album (TEA) units, and streaming equivalent album (SEA) units. Under the previous album-sales-only formula, the set debuted at No. 1 on the Nov. 21, 2015 chart. The jump marks the first time that the set returns to the top five since its arrival.

Finally, Maluma also lifts 14-10 on the Social 50 chart, which is powered by data tracked by music analytics company Next Big Sound, and ranks the most popular artists on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Wikipedia, and Tumblr. He previously peaked at No. 7 on the December 24 ranking.

Jesse & Joy Among Acts Scheduled to Perform at Juan Gabriel Tribute Concert

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Jesse & Joy will honor El Divo de Juárez with a special performance…

The Latin Grammy-winning Mexican duo, comprised of Jesse Huerta and his sister Joy Huerta, have joined the star-studded roster for the tribute concert for the late Juan Gabriel, Eternamente Juan Gabriel, taking place on February 18.

In addition to Jesse & Joy, the lineup includes Juanes, David Bisbal, Pepe Aguilar, Natalia Laforurcade and Luis Fonsi.

The official event poster with the artists performing at Foro Pegaso in the State of Mexico has been shared over social media.

Other confirmed singers include Yuri, Emmanuel, India, Shaila Dúrcal, Yuridia, Kinky, John Fogerty, Aída Cuevas, Fernando de la Mora and Andrea Bocelli.

In a video shared on Gabriel’s official Twitter account, Juanes invites his fans to join him for a “heartfelt tribute” honoring the late singer.

Eternamente Juan Gabriel was announced by the chart-topping artist’s family back in December.

“We have the support of Mexico’s government to produce something of high quality, just like the concerts my father gave us,” the singer’s son, Iván Aguilera, said in a press conference. “It will be something very special where people will be able to relive the experience of watching their idol Juan Gabriel.”

Gustavo Farias, musical producer for the tribute concert, offered details about the production, teasing a “very big surprise”: “During performances, we will be showing images of Juan Gabriel but we have a very, very big surprise. I can’t say much yet but we will be using high quality technology.”

Bautista Agrees to Lucrative One-Year Deal with the Toronto Blue Jays

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Jose Bautista isn’t leaving the Great White North anytime soon…

The 36-year-old Dominican professional baseball player and the Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth US$18 million.

The contract reportedly includes two mutual option years that if exercised, could make the deal worth $60 million.

Neither the team nor Bautista’s agent Jay Alou would comment on the reports. Some of Bautista’s teammates didn’t wait for a formal announcement, which won’t come before Bautista successfully completes a physical, to celebrate his return on Twitter.

Bautista, a six-time All-Star, hit 22 homers and had 69 RBIs last year, but injuries limited him to just 116 games. He signed a US$65-million, five-year deal in 2011 and the Blue Jays picked up a $14-million team option last season.

Bautista rejected the team’s $17.2-million qualifying offer last fall, which ensured Toronto would receive compensation if he signed elsewhere as a free agent.

In the end, it appears both sides have circled back in what could be a good deal for all involved.

de la Garza Takes the #DemiLovatoChallenge

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Madison de la Garza is feeling like her sister…

The 15-year-old Mexican American actress, the younger half-sister of actress and singer Demi Lovato, and her friends have joined the #DemiLovatoChallenge, a new viral dance craze.

The contest goes all the way back to a video young rapper Kandi Reign shared last month, showing off a dance routine with friends to her new song “I Feel Like Demi Lovato.”

Soon, others began submitting their own versions — where the main rules seem to be looking fresh and having fun.

On Monday, de la Garza and her friends got in on the act, with the former Desperate Housewives actress posting a video on Twitter with the message, “y’all know we had to do it.”

y’all know we had to do it. @CALIakaSARAH @officialjman @loganbinstock @abbysmalberg #demilovatochallenge pic.twitter.com/uY1YJUfMa5

— Madison De La Garza (@MadDeLaGarza) January 3, 2017

That same day Lovato endorsed the challenge herself, saying, “Umm.. this #demilovatochallenge is giving me LIFE.”

Zeballos Loses to Novak Djokovic, But Ends Up A Winner on Twitter

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

He may have lost his match, but Horacio Zeballos ended up a winner on Twitter.

Following the 31-year-old Argentine tennis player’s loss in the second-round at the Qatar Open to former World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, Zeballos asks his opponent to pose for a selfie.

The 12-time Grand Slam champion cheerfully obliged.

“I just have to mention that making a selfie after the match was over, that was the first time that I ever had this kind of experience in my career,” Djokovic said on court after beating Zeballos 6-3, 6-4 Wednesday. “So, Horacio, well done. Very original.”

“Eehhh sorryy. Creo que tengo la mejor selfie del dia jejeje. Que groso Nole.un genio!! Y yo figuretiiii.. Me encanto!!,” posted Zeballos on Twitter, along with the selfie.

Djokovic managed to break the Argentine once in each set while never facing a break point on the other side.

“Credit to Zeballos for playing some fearless tennis,” said Djokovic, the defending champion. “He was stepping in and trying to go for his shots. He wasn’t backing up to the baseline.”

Jauregui Takes the Stage with Marian Hill to Perform New Collaboration “Back to Me”

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Lauren Jauregui is letting it Snow(Globe) this New Year with a new single…

The 20-year-old Cuban-American singer and Fifth Harmony member made a special appearance at the SnowGlobe Festival in South Lake Tahoe, California to perform alongside Marian Hill.

Jauregui collaborated with Hill on new track “Back to Me,” and they took the stage on for their first public live performance together.

“It’s so cool to sing your own words and watch people in the crowd f— with it..truly the most incredible experience #thankyou,” Jauregui announced on Twitter after the show, on Saturday (December 31).

“SLAYED it so proud to be the first of many,” Marian Hill wrote back.

The SnowGlobe lineup, which took place from December 29-31, also featured artists including the Chainsmokers, Major Lazer, Flume, Lil Yachty, D.R.A.M. and more.

Hernandez Recreates Grocery Store Dance Scene from “Sing”

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Laurie Hernandez has aisles of style when it comes to her dance moves…

The 16-year-old Puerto Rican Olympic gold medalist and Dancing with the Stars champion recreated one of her favorite scenes from the upcoming animated movie Sing.

In the video, Hernandez dances her way through the grocery store while the Gypsy Kings flamenco classic “Bamboleo” blasts on the speakers, recreating Rosita’s (Reese Witherspoon) dance routine in the film set to debut on December 21.

“Was so excited about Sing, I couldn’t help recreating one of my favorite scenes,” Hernandez wrote on Twitter.

Her DWTS partner Val Chmerkovskiy also makes a cameo in the fun clip.

Lovato Performs Moving Rendition of “Silent Night”

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Demi Lovato is embracing the silence…

The 24-year-old part-Mexican American singer/actress, who has said she plans to take a break from “music and the spotlight” come 2017, has released a special video of her singing “Silent Night.”

Featuring a piano and little else, the minimalistic production allows for Lovato’s impressive vocal runs to get all the attention they deserve.

Lovato posted the video to Twitter, stating that she wanted to share “my favorite holiday song with you guys.

Shakira Launches New Fragrance Called Dance

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Tom Castaneda

Shakira’s latest fragrance will make you Dance…

The 39-year-old Colombia singer’s new scent, Dance, comes in a shapely anthropomorphic bottle that mimics the curves of the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer’s own figure.

Shakira debuted a new spot to promote the eu de toilette via Twitter.

In the commercial, the “La Tortura” singer belly dances alone on an oceanside dock, smiling and beckoning to viewers while her song “Addicted to You” plays.

“Make your body speak for you when you want to say something important,” says the advertising copy describing the fragrance on the Shakira Beauty website. “When you wish to express your emotions with more freedom. Dance is the party for the senses that you have been waiting for. Are you going to miss out?”

Dance is manufactured and marketed by the Spanish fashion and fragrance giant Puig. The company’s Shakira line also features five other fragrances designed to capture Shakira’s different moods, including one called Rock!, and Wild Elixir, billed as “the scent of adventure.”

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