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2015 Top Ten American and Latin Artist
2015 has been an amazing year in music to say the least. This year is being known as the beginning of a brand new era in music. Music has become more accepted in every household. People have began to follow their passion in music and get their work out to the public. Those who didn’t …
The playlist: Latin American pop – Dominican dembow and suave crooners
Dominican Republic: El Alfa – No Te Panike Dominican dembow, an interpolation of rap, mambo, and the dembow riddim, is arguably the hypest music being made in the world right now. If not, it’s certainly the most prolific genre. The baby-voiced prankster known as El Alfa may be dembow’s most prolific artist, too, with what …
Oscar de la Renta, legendary fashion designer, dies at 82
(CNN) — Legendary fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, who spent half a century putting high society in haute couture, has died. He was 82. The man — often described as the “sultan of suave” — dressed every first lady since Jacqueline Kennedy. Among those whose glamor factor his dresses jazzed up: Oprah Winfrey, Ann …
Sirius XM Satellite Radio Pitbull Channel: Mr. Worldwide Becomes First Latino to Run His Own Music Station
Cuban-American rapper Pitbull, a.k.a. “Mr. Worldwide,” is getting ‘Sirius’ when it comes to mixing his musical tastes, sharing them with his fans and creating his own radio channel. Last week, SiriusXM announced that the Latin Grammy winner is set to host a weekly show, making him the first Latino musician to have his own music …
Manos Accelerator Renews Google Partnership to Help Launch More Latino Startups
Manos Accelerator, a Latino-focused startup accelerator, announced this week that it was extending its partnership with Google for Entrepreneurs, after a successful first 2013 round of supporting Latino and Latin American startups. Google and Manos Accelerator partnered in 2013 to develop a platform to foster and launch high tech startups with Latino founders. As we …
Puerto Rico’s Economic Crisis Spurs Exodus From Island, Fears About American Retirement Plans
While all eyes have focused on Detroit’s record bankruptcy, an economic crisis is deepening in Puerto Rico that many experts say may be far more harmful to the U.S. economy. Puerto Rico has been mired in economic recession for almost eight years, with public debt skyrocketing to $70 billion and unemployment climbing to 14 percent, …
Eighth Annual “Noches Tropicales” concert brings Latin-American music to Tropical Park
By Chavon Ellington South Florida News Service On Friday, Cuban-born singer, songwriter and actress, Luisa María Güell, is set to headline the second concert of the free, annual, four-part “Noches Tropicales” concert series, presented by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department The 2013/2014 “Noches Tropicales” concert season kicked off in September, at the …
American Music Awards Ushered Xenophobic Vitriol On Social Media Against Hispanic Performers
More than 12 million viewers tuned in to watch live the American Music Awards in Los Angeles Sunday night. They were treated to performances from some of music’s biggest names including Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus. Also on stage – hosting and performing – was international superstar rapper Pitbull. And this …
American Music Awards 2013 Live Blog
Our Exclusive Live Blog of this years American Music Awards 2013.
Latin Americans Combat Crime with Smartphones and Social Media
With crime rates soaring and distrust in the state’s ability to tackle it, people have taken to social media to boost security In Latin America, where violent crime rates are six times higher than in any other region, and where most residents have reported distrust in the state’s ability to fight crime, several communities have …
Rapper Pitbull Tapped To Host American Music Awards
Cuban-American rapper Pitbull was chosen to be the next host of the American Music Awards. The Miami rapper will perform his song “Timber” with Ke$ha during the Nov. 24 awards show, to air live from Los Angeles on ABC, it was announced Tuesday. The 32-year-old, whose real name is Armando Christian Perez, was chosen in …
Five Latins Nominated For 2013 American Music Awards
The 2013 American Music Awards nominations were announced today by Kelly Clarkson and will.i.am for the first time in New York City at “Good Morning America” and BB Kings Blues Club & Grill in Times Square. Of the twenty two categories one honors Latin music – Favorite Latin Artist – with nominees being American-Puerto Rican salsa singer Marc Anthony and two …
Shakira Wins ‘Best Latin Artist’ At 2012 American Music Awards
Shakira’s hips don’t lie, and neither does her fan base. The Colombian singer may have released her last studio album “Sale el Sol” in 2010, but that didn’t stop fans from choosing her as the “Best Latin Artist” of 2012 at Sunday night’s American Music Awards (AMA). The Barranquillera was first nominated for the “Best …
Enrique Iglesias To Judge American Idol?
Enrique Iglesias has reportedly been given a firm offer to join American Idol. The Latin pop singer is rumoured to be seriously considering taking up a post as judge on the TV talent show. According to Entertainment Weekly, Enrique was offered a $4 million contract to take on the role. Randy Jackson, who has been …
Juan Luis Guerra to perform at American Airlines Arena 3.17.2012
Juan Luis Guerra is a Dominican merengue and bachata icon with more than 30 million records sold and a Brinks truckload of Latin Grammy and Latin Billboard awards. He will be bringing his amazing talents this Saturday night to American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL to shut down the venue! The Latin pop giant is …