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5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (August 15)
From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and more, Billboard editors highlight the latest news buzz in Latin music every week. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week: A new version of Soda Stereo’s “De Música Ligera” One of the Soda Stereo’s most iconic songs is a getting a new version thanks to Los Rabanes, Beto Cuevas and Randy Ebright (Molotov) who have joined forces for this forthcoming collaboration. Los Rabanes shared the artwork of the single, out Aug. 28, and a teaser of the ska-tinged cover. Listen below: Ivy Queen & Celia Cruz to unite for epic virtual duet Ivy Queen and the late Celia Cruz will unite for an epic virtual performance that will be showcased during the ...
Declan McKenna, Lovelytheband & More Set For Billboard Live At-Home Concerts: See Schedule
As we head into yet another week of quarantine, Billboard‘s Live At-Home concert series will feature more livestreamed performances for your entertainment. This week’s performances kick off Tuesday (Aug. 18), with a set from indie pop group Lovelytheband. Next up is English singer-songwriter Declan McKenna, and country crooner Danielle Bradbery will close out the week. The shows will stream live via Billboard‘s Facebook page. Check out this week’s full schedule below. We’ll also embed each video below once the performance takes place. Tuesday (Aug. 18)Lovelytheband — 1 p.m. ET Wednesday (Aug. 19)Declan Mckenna — 1 p.m. ET Thursday (Aug. 20)Danielle Bradbery — 1 p.m. ET Billboard‘s Live At-Home series launched in March as ...
Chrissy Teigen Opens Up About Being Pregnant During Breast Surgery: ‘It’s Quite a Story’
Chrissy Teigen has “quite a story” to tell about her surprise pregnancy. One day after revealing she and husband John Legend are expecting their third child, the 34-year-old model and author opened up about how she discovered her latest pregnancy after a breast implant removal surgery in early June. On Friday night (Aug. 14), one of Teigen’s 13 million Twitter followers asked if she knew she was pregnant before going into surgery. “Oh, it’s quite a story. Lol,” Teigen responded before setting the record straight on the timeline. “I did the routine pregnancy test you do before surgery. It said negative. It was not negative,” Teigen tweeted, adding that she took another test, this time with positive results, on June 19, the same day Legend released his new album...
DEREK SHERINIAN Releases Music Video For ‘Dragonfly’ Song From ‘The Phoenix’ Album
Acclaimed keyboardist Derek Sherinian (SONS OF APOLLO, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, ex-DREAM THEATER), one of the most significant keyboard players of the modern era, has signed to InsideOut Music for the release of his new solo album, “The Phoenix”. His first solo LP since 2011’s “Oceana” is due on September 18. The official music video for the disc’s second single, “Dragonfly”, can be seen below. Once again, Sherinian has teamed up with drummer extraordinaire Simon Phillips, who not only plays drums but also co-produced and co-wrote the album. “It is always an amazing experience to be able to work with Simon,” Derek says. “He’s been a hero of mine for ages, ever since I heard him playing on albums with Jeff Beck and Mich...
Watch AMARANTHE’s ‘Strong’ Music Video Featuring BATTLE BEAST’s NOORA LOUHIMO
“Strong”, the new music video from the Swedish modern metal force AMARANTHE, can be seen below. The song, which features a guest appearance by one of Finland’s most powerful voices, Noora Louhimo (BATTLE BEAST), is taken from the band’s upcoming album “Manifest”, which will be released on October 2 via Nuclear Blast. AMARANTHE commented: “Devil and saint, martyr and sinner, betrayal and loyalty — ‘Strong’ essentially underlines the dualistic nature of what it means to be human. In an increasingly polarized world, we found it incredibly exciting to reach across the metal world, and find collaboration and unity with the phenomenal Noora Louhimo. Even if the world around you is on fire, and if you find yourself at a disadvantage, remember ...
PHIL LYNOTT: Teaser Trailer For ‘Songs For While I’m Away’ Documentary
A teaser trailer for the upcoming documentary on the life and career of Phil Lynott from award-winning Irish filmmaker Emer Reynolds can be seen below. The full trailer will be made available on August 20. Due to be released to Irish movie theaters in the fall, “Phil Lynott: Songs For While I’m Away” is produced by Universal Music‘s Globe Production with backing from Screen Ireland. It is produced by Alan Maher and John Wallace for Cowtown Pictures and Peter Worsley for Eagle Rock Films. “Phil Lynott: Songs For While I’m Away” will include interviews with THIN LIZZY‘s Eric Bell, Scott Gorham, Darren Wharton, U2‘s Adam Clayton, Suzi Quatro, Huey Lewis, METALLICA‘s James Hetfield and ULTRAVOX‘s Midge Ure. “Phil Lynott: S...
KISS’s PAUL STANLEY Loves His New 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Car
KISS frontman Paul Stanley says that he loves his 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 car. The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 made its debut in July 2019 and is said to be the first mid-engined Corvette in history. Late Thursday night (August 13), Stanley posted a picture of him with his new car, and he included the following message: “For years the auto industry said ‘Buy American’. I said ‘When you manufacture world class cars I’ll buy them’. For me the 2020 Corvette C8 is beyond that. It raises the bar with cutting edge technology. It’s a machine I’m proud to drive AND it’s drop dead GORGEOUS. I LOVE mine!” Chevrolet was originally planning to build 20,000 C8 Corvettes, but production shutdowns have made this impossible. Consequently, custo...
Jared Kushner Konfirms Kanye West Meeting
Source: The Washington Post / Getty We have more proof that Kanye West is indeed the Ops. Yesterday (August 13), during a White House press conference, Senior Advisor Jared Kushner confirmed that he had recently met with Yeezy. It was previously reported that Kushner, a Harvard graduate who allegedly only was admitted into the university because of his father’s money despite being. a lackluster student, met with the struggle Presidential candidate while in Colorado. Mr. West had been receiving aid from known GOP operatives to get on ballots across the nation. The “Power” rapper has essentially copped to running as a spoiler, criticizing presumptive Democratic nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden. Reports the New York Times: During a press briefing to discuss the Middle East, Mr. Kus...
Burna Boy – 23
Here is this brand new music titled ’23’ coming from Burna Boy out now! African Giant Burna Boy dropped a brand new album ‘Twice As Tall‘ and ’23’ is another track off the raving LP. The Atlantic Records says he is feeling like NBA legend Michael Jordan with the icon jersey number 23. ‘Twice As Tall’ as beautiful records like ‘Time Flies‘, ‘Way Too Big‘, ‘Wetin Dey Sup‘, ‘Monsters You Made‘ etc. Listen & enjoy Burna Boy – ’23’ below. [embedded content] Share this: You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet ...
Nomcebo Zikode – Xola Moya Wam’ ft. Master KG
Here is a brand new tune from Nomcebo Zikode – Xola Moya Wam’ ft. Master KG out now! South African singer Nomcebo Zikode releases a brand new tune titled ‘Xola Moya Wam’. She features popular music producer Master KG on the track. Nomcebo Zikode came to fame after her amazing vocals on ‘Jerusalema‘ which became a global hit record. ‘Xola Moya Wam’ is her first official record since then and she did well on the Afro House sound. Listen and enjoy Nomcebo Zikode – ‘Xola Moya Wam’ ft. Master KG below. [embedded content] Share this: You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, bl...
Dipha Barus and CADE Unveil Infectious Dance Pop Record “DOWN”
With over 10 years of experience in the industry behind his back, Dipha Barus is one of the brightest talents currently coming out of the Indonesian music scene. Combining traditional and current elements in his music, he is crafting his own path, one laced with shiny productions and infectious songwriting. Marking his first original release this year, Barus has teamed up with charismatic artist CADE—known for working with Cheat Codes, Jennifer Lopez and more—to release “DOWN,” a dance pop anthem that is bound to turn heads. Released via Ultra Music, “DOWN” brings together the best of both artists’ worlds. Laced with tropical sounds, the production is summery and shiny throughout, perfectly supporting CADE’s expert songwriting. “Even though oceans apart, through thi...
A-List Publicist Emily Tan Celebrates 30 Years in Business
Emily Tan’s 30 year career as a music publicist is equally impressive as the roster of A-list talent she has represented. Her work ethic and values are amongst the highest in the industry. Here is to many more successful years of business and friendship between our respective business! Congratulations Emily! EDM.com: We at EDM.com don’t normally profile publicists or PR agencies, but there’s been quite a bit of buzz lately on your agency, EMILY TAN Media Relations, hitting its 30-year anniversary this summer. That’s quite a feat! EMILY TAN: Yes, thank you! It’s been an eventful trip and I’m still riding this wave. EDM.com: We’re sure you’ve seen some crazy things over the three decades you’ve been in business. Can you sha...
