Anitta to Perform at This Year’s Premio Lo Nuestro Awards Show

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Tom Castaneda

Anittais readying for a high-profile performance…

The 25-year-old Brazilian singer, a four-time nominee in 2019, is set to perform at this year’s Premio Lo Nuestro awards show.

The “Veneno” singer and New Artist of the Yearcontender joins a roster of new additions that includes JBalvin, Yandel, Juanes, Maná, Pepe Aguilar, Joss Favela, Nacho, and Zion y Lennox.

Anitta previously took the stage alongside J Balvin at least year’s how, giving a sizzling performance of their hit collaboration “Downtown.”

Marc Anthony, Daddy Yankee, Natti Natasha, Anuel AA and Ozuna, Thalia, Lele Pons, Fuego, Prince Royce, Farruko, Piso 21, Intocable, De La Ghetto, Pedro Capó, Reik, Christian Nodal, Lali and Silvestre Dangondare also confirmed to perform at the annual ceremony.

The awards will be hosted by Maite Perroni, Alejandra Espinoza and salsa singer, Victor Manuelle.

The 31st edition of Premio Lo Nuestro will air on Univisionon Thursday, February 21, live from American Airlines Arenain Miami starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.

J Balvin Stars in Google Pixel 3 & YouTube Music’s New Spanish-Language Campaign

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

J Balvin is the Pix(el) of the litter…

The 33-year-old Colombian reggaeton singer has partnered with Google Pixel 3 and YouTube Music for a new Spanish-language ad campaign.

It’s the first Spanish-language campaign, as well as the first to feature a Latin artist, for Google Pixel 3 and YouTube Music.

J Balvin is headlining the campaign, which was developed to celebrate Latin artists and their impact on global culture.

The ad depicts a day in the life of J Balvin as he uses his Google Pixel 3 to capture life’s extraordinary moments around his neighborhood and while he listens to YouTube Music for the perfect soundtrack.

The ad, shot in both Spanish and English, made its television debut during the Latin Grammys telecast.

The spot will run on Univision and other Spanish-language networks throughout the year.

Becky G to be Honored at the Latin Recording Academy’s Leading Ladies of Entertainment Luncheon

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Becky G is a (leading) lady who lunches…

For the second consecutive year, the Latin Recording Academy will host its Leading Ladies of Entertainment luncheon, honoring professional women within arts and entertainment who have made significant contributions to their fields, including the 21-year-old Mexican American singer/songwriter/actress.

In addition to Becky G, this year’s honorees include Univision journalist and anchor Pamela Silva Conde; BMI’s VP of Creative for Latin music, Delia Orjuela; and Cynthia Hudson EVP and GM of CNN en Español and Hispanic Strategy for CNN/US.

“With great pride and admiration we laud these honorees who throughout their careers have continually demonstrated grit, determination, an absolute sense of pride, and an indomitable spirit,” said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., president/CEO of the Latin Recording Academy.

The Leading Ladies of Entertainment program launched last year with a similar lunch in Las Vegas, honoring executives like Lionfish Entertainment founder Rebeca Leon (who manages Juanes, Rosalía and J Balvin), Warner Music Latina GM Gabriela Martinez and Billboard’s executive director of Latin content and programming Leila Cobo.

The event was a rare honor designed specifically for women involved in Latin music and entertainment.

Karol G to Headline Nissan & Univision’s Road to Innovation Tour

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Karol G is hitting the road for a special tour…

The 27-year-old Colombian reggaeton singer, a two-time Latin Grammy nominee, will be the headlining act of the Road to Innovation Tour. She’ll be joined by Colombian urban artist Reykon as her special guest.

For its fourth year, Nissan and Univision continue their partnership for the live concert tour that features a series of performances.

Visiting music aficionados in nine different U.S. cities, the “Road to Innovation” Tour will kick off on October 23 in New York and run until November 13 in Las Vegas. The tour will also make pit stops in Miami, Washington, DC, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Phoenix.

“We are excited to bring back Nissan as a long-standing partner which continues to innovate with us around Hispanic consumers’ major passion point – music,” said Jorge Daboub, executive vice president, Local Media Sales, Univision, in a statement. “The Road to Innovation Tour is a high-impact program that unites fans at the local level with their favorite artists. This year we’ve built on its success and expanded to another major city in the U.S. to bring meaningful experiences that engage our audience.”

The tour will not only have Karol G and Reykon singing their best hits, but a complete branded experience, too, with DJ sets and refreshment areas that concertgoers can enjoy.

In addition to the Road to Innovation Tour, Nissan will host a 360° promotional campaign that will encourage attendees to participate in a sweepstake that will land them the opportunity to attend the 2018 Latin Grammys on November 15 in Las Vegas.

Yuri Among the Latin Recording Academy’s 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Yuri‘s achievements will be celebrated in November…

The Latin Recording Academy has revealed the list of artists who will receive the special awards at the 2018 Latin Grammys, with the 54-year-old Mexican singer, actress and TV host among the Lifetime Achievement Award honorees.

Yuri

Presented to performers who have made unprecedented contributions of outstanding artistic significance to Latin music, this year’s lifetime achievement award goes to seven artists with reputable music careers: Yuri, Erasmo Carlos, Dyango, Andy Montañez, José María Napoleón, Chucho Valdés, and Wilfrido Vargas.

Record label executives Horacio Malvicino from Argentina and Tomás Muñozfrom Spain will receive the Trustees Award, which is voted on by The Latin Recording Academy’s Board of Trustees and merited to individuals who have made significant contributions, other than in performance, to music during their careers.

“Our 2018 class has made outstanding contributions benefiting Ibero-American music, providing innovation, and a unique vision in favor of all music lovers,” said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., Latin Recording Academy president/CEO in a press statement.

The honorees will be celebrated during a private ceremony on Nov. 13 in Las Vegas. The 19th Annual Latin Grammys will be broadcast live from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas via Univision.

Here are the lifetime achievement award honorees below.

Yuri
The Mexican singer and actress gained fame across Latin America in the ‘80s. Throughout Yuri’s successful music career, she has sung heartfelt songs in many genres including Latin pop, tropical, rancheras, and Christian.

Erasmo Carlos
Erasmo is a Brazilian singer-songwriter, who besides his remarkable solo career in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s is also known for collaborating with Roberto Carlos.

Dyango
Born Jose Gomez Romero, Dyango is a Spanish musician and singer known as “The Voice of Love” for his romantic ballads released in the ‘60s and ‘70s.

Andy Montañez
Andy Montañez kicked off his solo career in the ‘80s after gaining international success as part of El Gran Combo. Known as “El Godfather de la Salsa,” the Puerto Rican singer is one of the most soulful and creative vocalists in the Afro-Caribbean genre.

José María Napoleón
Known as “El Poeta de la Cancion,” the Mexican singer-songwriter is a gem from the influential romantic ballad movement in the ‘70s. In additional to his solo career, he’s composed songs for Vicente Fernandez, Jose Jose, Pepe Aguilar, and more.

Chucho Valdés
As a Cuban pianist, bandleader, composer, and arranger, Chucho Valdes’ music career spans more than five decades. In the ’70s he founded the group Irakere, which became known as one of the best-known Latin Jazz bands in Cuba.

Wilfrido Vargas
Dominican singer Wilfrido Vargas kicked off his music career in the ‘70s and has since blessed us with timeless merengue songs such as “El Africano,” “El Jardinero,” and “El Baile del Perrito.”

Damián Alcázar to Star in Netflix & Univision’s Upcoming Orignal Drama “Tijuana”

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Damián Alcázar is heading to the Texas/Mexico border…

The 65-year-old Mexican actor has been cast alongside Tamara Vallarta in the upcoming original drama Tijuana, a co-production of Netflix and Univision-owned Story House Entertainment.

The show is billed as an unvarnished look at what journalists in Mexico face every day in the pursuit of the truth. As with other series in the companies’ long-term partnership, Tijuana will premiere in the U.S. on Univision later this year, followed by its global rollout on Netflix.

Alcázar, best known for portraying Colombian drug lord Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela on Narcos, plays Antonio Borja, co-founder and director of the renowned newspaper Frente Tijuana, and Vallarta plays Gabriela Cisneros, an idealistic young reporter fighting her way into his newsroom.

When the gubernatorial front-runner is shot in the street, the reporters of Frente Tijuana race to cover the story, but the facts they uncover run much deeper than the assassination—insidious corruption has been allowed to grow in the shadows. Violence and intrigue become the norm for Borja’s team of journalists as they risk their lives in their crusade to expose the truth.

Additional cast announced today includes Claudette Maille as Federica, co-founder of Frente Tijuana; Rodrigo Abed as G. Muller, an eccentric businessman who controls the city of Tijuana; Tete Espinosa as Malu, an intrepid photographer for the paper; Rolf Petersen as Lalo Ferrer, a native of Mexico City who leads the editorial team; and Ivan Aragon as Andy Borja an aspiring documentarian who is also the son of the director of Frente Tijuana and longs to capture the love and respect of his father.

Directors include Al-Rahmoun Font, Clara Roquet (El Adiós), Francisco Vargas Quevedo (El Violin), and Carlos Rincones (El Chapo, The Bad Guys).

Univision’s Next Biographical Musical Series Centers on Paquita la del Barrio

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Here’s your chance to learn more about Paquita la del Barrio…

The 71-year-old Mexican ranchera singer, whose real name is Francisca Viveros Barradas, will be at the center of Univision’s next biographical musical series, according to the network.

The series Paquita la del Barrio is “the fictionalized life story of the beloved Mexican singer,” according to Univision.

The Grammy-nominated singer, who earlier this year attended the launch of the series in Mexico, said the story of her life is hard to watch because there’s been so much heartache, but she was pleased that her story was being told. She even hinted at writing a book.

Paquita is known for singing about broken hearts and cheating men.

Univision’s Jorge Ramos to Appear on “Noticias Telemundo”

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Jorge Ramos is invading his competitor…

The 59-year-old Mexican-born American journalist and Univision’s chief news anchor is making an unexpected stop during the media tour to promote his new book: Telemundo’s nightly newscast.

Ramos, the longtime face of Univision News, will be featured on the March 12 edition of Noticias Telemundo in a conversation with Telemundo’s chief anchor, Jose Diaz-Balart, to promote Ramos’ book Stranger: The Challenge of a Latino Immigrant in the Trump Era.

The segment was taped at a bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida.

The pair discuss the state of Latino communities in the U.S., the Donald Trump presidency, activism, and journalism as well as the book.

The meeting of the rival anchors is a first for a program to air either of the two TV networks that dominate the Spanish-language market in the U.S.

“This Noticias Telemundo initiative strengthens our shared commitment to the Latino community at a time when journalism has become of vital importance for us,” Díaz-Balart said.

Univision and Telemundo have maintained a fierce rivalry that has often forced actors and producers to pick sides when it comes to finding work — more so than the mainstream English-language outlets. That makes the sit-down between Diaz-Balart and Ramos that much more significant. It reflects the sense of crisis among many in the Latino community given the Trump administration’s agenda on immigration and other issues.

“This is the first time we are doing this. We’ve owed it to each other for the last 30 years,” Ramos said.

Ramos famously challenged then-candidate Donald Trump during the early weeks of his presidential campaign in 2015 after Trump asserted in a speech that undocumented immigrants coming into the U.S. from Mexico were mostly criminals and rapists.

Zuleyka Rivera to Perform at This Year’s Grammy Awards

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Zuleyka Rivera is ready for music’s biggest night…

The 30-year-old Puerto Rican actress and former Miss Universe will perform at this year’s Grammy Awards, which will take place on Sunday, January 28.

Rivera is featured in the music video for Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s global smash, “Despacito.”

After completing her commitment as Miss Universe, Rivera studied acting in New York. Eventually, she snagged parts on a whole slew of Televisa soap operas in Mexico, including playing the part of the main villain in 2014’s Cosita Linda. Currently, she’s based in Miami where she’s a special guest/host on Latin shows such as Telemundo’s Un Nuevo Dia and Univision’s Despierta America.

Rivera joins a roster of performers that includes Alessia Cara, Bruno Mars and Cardi B, Childish Gambino, Daddy Yankee, DJ Khaled with Rihanna and Bryson Tiller, Luis Fonsi, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, and more.

The 60th Annual Grammy Awards will air on Sunday, January 28 at 7:30 pm EST.

Los Del Río Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from the Latin Recording Academy

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Tom Castaneda

Holy Macarena! Los Del Río are getting some love more than 20 years after gaining international acclaim…

This week, the Spanish Latin pop and dance duo behind the smash-hit dance single “Macarena” received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Latin Recording Academy.

Los Del Rio, comprised of Antonio Romero Monge and Rafael Ruíz Perdigones, joined a list of honorees that includes Lucecita Benítez, João Bosco, Ilan Chester, Víctor Heredia, Guadalupe Pineda and Cuco Valoy..

The Lifetime Achievement award is presented to performers who have made unprecedented contributions of outstanding artistic significance to Latin music and the Latin community.

Los Del Rio, who saw “Macarena” reach No. 1 in 15 countries, including the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S., accepted their award with a lot of emotion, saying it was the first time they’ve received this kind of recognition in their 53-year music career.

Benitez accepted the honor given by her friend, Puerto Rican singer Olga Tañon. The 75-year-old Puerto Rican singer dedicated her recognition to her native island, emphasizing that she would never leave Puerto Rico even now that people needs help.

Pineda was presented her award from Pepe Aguilar. The 62-year-old Mexican singer had a political tone in her speech saying: “Music is a universal language. Music not only builds bridges but also breaks down walls. And, the walls fall.”

Meanwhile, Jon Fausty and Lalo Schifrin received the Trustees Award, which is given to individuals who have made significant contributions, other than performance, to Latin music during their careers. All the honorees are chosen by vote by the members of The Latin Recording Academy’s Board of Trustees.

The 18th annual Latin Grammy Awards will broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on November 16, from 8:00 – 11:00 pm ET/PT on Univision.

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