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Juanes Among Latin Grammy Nominations Presenters
The list of guest presenters at Tuesday’s Latin Grammy Awards nominations has been announced, including Juanes, Maria Barracuda, Shaila Dúrcal and Kany García. If Pop & Hiss were a betting blog, I’d gamble my mortgage that some of those presenters also will be among the winners when the Latin Grammys are handed out in Las …
Latin Recording Academy to honor Poncho Sánchez, Rita Moreno
Poncho Sánchez, the master conguero, band leader and salsa singer from Southern California, will be among those honored with lifetime achievement awards by the Latin Recording Academy during the week leading up to the Latin Grammy Awards show in November. Sánchez, a beloved and ubiquitous figure on the L.A. jazz and Latin music scene for …
Prince Royce Takes It Home At Premios Juventud
Prince Royce walked out a royal winner during the 9th Annual Premios Juventud Awards at the BankUnited Center in Miami. The bachata singer was the biggest winner of the night by racking up a total of eight awards, including “Favorite Tropical Artist of the Year.” Besides winning big, the “Cosas Pequeñas” star also premiered his …
Wisin y Yandel Take The Reins In Latin Music
These are good days for the Reggaeton and Latin Urban music duo Wisin y Yandel. It looks like their latest released album Lideres (Leaders), has thrown some magic spell in the career of the popular duo. Their album has been already three weeks on the number one spot of the Billboard Latin Albums chart, and …
Univision Presents Power Packed Performances During Its 9th Annual Premios Juventud
MIAMI, Jul 20, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — –Pitbull Delivers High-Impact Performance of “Back in Time” –Chino y Nacho Wows Audience with Futuristic Performance of “Bebe Bonita” Featuring Jay Sean –Flo Rida Pumps Up Audience with “Whistle,” “Good Feeling” and “Wild Ones,” as well as a Special Performance of “Quiero Creer” with Rocker Beto Cuevas –King …
Don Omar Booed At Memorial Day Concert In Los Angeles
During a Memorial Day Concert, popular reggaeton rapper Don Omar experienced something that is unusual during his performances: he was booed. According to Univision.com, the auditorium in Los Angeles exploded with jeers and boos as the rapper walked off stage to end his concert at 9:40 PM, merely one hour and three minutes removed from …
Don Omar & Prince Royce Take Over Latin Billboard Awards 2012
Puerto Rican native Don Omar and the Bronx’s Prince Royce have taken top honors at the 2012 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Each received eight awards. They are among a growing group of Latin artists who mix English and Spanish into their songs. Mexico’s Mana took home five awards, while Colombian pop star Shakira earned four. …
2012 Billboard Latin Music Awards Finalists Album Out In Stores
If you haven’t already, make sure to pick up 2012 Billboard Latin Music Awards Finalists Album sold exclusively in Target stores. The record features today’s Top Latin recording artists including: SHAKIRA – featuring El Cata – Rabiosa PITBULL – Bon, Bon MANA – Lluvia Al Corazón PRINCE ROYCE – Recházame JENNI RIVERA – featuring Marco …
Marc Anthony Will Receive Billboard Hall Of Fame Award
Featuring 14 memorable performances by more than 20 artists and musical groups, the prestigious 2012 Billboard Latin Music Awards will light up the sky on Thursday, April 26 at 7 p.m. and will broadcast live on Telemundo from Bank United Center at the University of Miami in Florida. At the 2012 Billboard Latin Music …
E! Online Will Stream Live From The Red Carpet Of 2012 Billboard Latin Music Awards
E! News’ Liz Hernandez and Marc Malkin will team up with mun2‘s Reventón con Yarel host Yarel Ramos to bring you live coverage from the 2012 Billboard Latin Music Awards’ red carpet in Miami this Thursday at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT)! The carpet’s sure to be packed with sexy, glamorous looks—and we’re guessing a few wilder ensembles. Pitbull, Don Omar, Paulina Rubio and lots more sizzlin’ A-listers are slated to appear, …
Social Firsts Planned By Telemundo For Billboard Latin Music Awards
Telemundo has announced a series of social TV firsts for the Billboard Latin Music Awards, airing April 26 at 7 p.m. The Hispanic broadcaster has partnered with three heavyweights in the social community – Shazam, Trendrr and Klout – for a series of initiatives it champions as a landmark for the U.S. Hispanic audience. …