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5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (April 9)
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. Nicky Jam’s Show Returns Nicky Jam’s The Rockstar Show returns for another season. Unlike the first season, which aired on YouTube, the second one will air exclusively on Canela Music, a new app by Canela Media that offers Latin music programming. Sponsored by Verizon, the second season will be available April 14. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Music is a big part of daily life and special occasions for most Hispanics,” said Andres Rincon, senior vice president of Sales at Canela Media. “Whether attending a live musi...
Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck Are Engaged
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are engaged again, almost 20 years since they were first engaged to be married back in November 2002. The news comes from Lopez’s On the JLo newsletter, where she shared a video of herself wearing an engagement ring on Friday night. On her Instagram and Twitter accounts, she teased a “Major announcement!!!!” that was only accessible through her newsletter, and her Twitter bio now includes a diamond ring emoji. Rumors of the couple’s reunion started almost a year ago, in late April 2021, when the two were reportedly spotted together two weeks after Lopez announced that she and Alex Rodriguez had ended their engagement. They made it official in September, when they walked their first red carpet together in 18 years at the Venice International Film Festival. Exp...
Jack White Gets Engaged and Married While Onstage at His Detroit Concert
Congratulations are in order for Jack White, who got engaged and then married during his hometown concert in Detroit on Friday night (April 8). The whirlwind onstage nuptials started with the 46-year-old musician unexpectedly popping the question to his girlfriend, fellow musician Olivia Jean, while the pair performed a rendition of The White Stripes‘ 2001 single “Hotel Yorba” at the Masonic Temple. “It’s been such a beautiful day, I figure why don’t we do this right now and get married,” White announced to the sold-out crowd, according to The Oakland Press. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news After receiving a tearful yes from Jean, whose band was the opening act at the show, White continued the song’s final verse: “Let’s get married/ In a big cat...
BTS’ ARMY Goes Wild on Opening Night of Band’s Permission to Dance Run in Las Vegas: ‘Still Speechless’
BTS sent its devoted ARMY into a frenzy during the mind-blowing opening night of the K-pop group’s Permission to Dance concert run in Las Vegas. The superstar band launched its first of four shows at Sin City’s Allegiant Stadium on Friday (April 8), driving thousands of fans wild with an evening full of blockbuster hits, heartfelt speeches, new hairstyles and unforgettable dance moves. “Still speechless,” one fan tweeted alongside photos of Jungkook lifting his shirt for adoring fans. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Another concert-goer inside the venue shared a mesmerizing video of thousands of attendees holding purple lights blinking in unison. “The energy is always amazing,” the fan captioned the clip on Twitter. Billboard News‘ Tetr...
DROELOE Unveils Enchanting Single “Aurora”: Listen
Pairing immersive visual art with vibrant pieces of electronic music, DROELOE has long been an electronic music favorite. Earlier this year, he masterfully displayed his eclectic production style via his PILLARS /// EP, which marked a new start for the DROELOE project after the departure of his bandmate in 2020. Directly following the EP, which explored DROELOE’s change of perspective during times of uncertainty last year, he has now returned with a new single called “Aurora.” Wearing his experimental sensibilities on his sleeve, the song is his debut on the electronic tastemaker CloudKid. Representing the exhilarating feeling of a fresh start after overcoming hardships, “Aurora” ebbs and flows with the help of sparkly synths, complex rhythmic patterns a...
A Sound Artist Translated Air Pollution Data Into Music
Researchers from the University of Birmingham are thinking creatively about how to highlight the often imperceptible impacts of air pollution. A subsection of the university’s “The Air We Breathe” exhibition, the project, titled “Sounding Out Pollution,” transforms air quality data into music. The offering includes three unique sonic interpretations of pollution, each leveraging air quality data from locations throughout the U.K. The pieces each explore a unique creative concept, including one that captures the subtle changes in pollution by the hour across the West Midlands and another which juxtaposes pollution data between the countryside and major cities throughout the country. Take a listen to the sonifications below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articl...
These Female “Filthy Beat Inspectors” Are Pushing the Needle In Dubstep Music Blogging
“We didn’t have anyone ‘showing us the ropes,'” remembers Christina Vessa, who launched the electronic music blog Dubstep FBI just two years ago. “It can be intimidating,” added Yesenia Vizcaya, Vessa’s cofounder. “[As a woman], I felt like I was being held to a higher standard and was having to go through extra hurdles to prove myself.” It’s no secret that the dubstep scene—from its artists and label execs to its managers and engineers—is especially male-dominated. But with Dubstep FBI and the platform it offers, Vessa and Vizcaya are determined to move the needle. “We often find ourselves being the only women in meetings,” Vizcaya said. The Dubstep FBI team has profiled LAYZ during her tour with Sullivan ...
Destination Dance Music Event “Tiësto: The Trip” Wraps Up Successful Debut Edition In Cancún
Spearheaded by its eponymous global dance music superstar, “Tiësto: The Trip” just made its debut with a bang. Produced in collaboration with Pollen Presents, “Tiësto: The Trip” landed on the sun-kissed coast of Cancún, Mexico, from March 31st to April 3rd. The destination event followed a busy itinerary, which included a slew of day parties, club nights and performances from an acclaimed international lineup. Tiësto, of course, headlined the event with an electrifying set. Full lineup of Pollen Presents’ inaugural “Tiësto: The Trip” event. Poll Presents The first day kicked off with the “Let’s Get Down To Business” welcome party with club performances from Ship Wrek, ACRAZE, Joel Corry and KSHMR at the spectacul...
John Hinckley Jr., Who Shot Ronald Reagan, Books Concert in Brooklyn
John Hinckley Jr., the man who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981, will play a concert in Brooklyn this summer. In 2016, after spending 34 years under institutional psychiatric care, Hinckley was released into the custody of his mother. In the time since then, Hinckley has pursued an interest in music, releasing more than three dozen videos to YouTube, including originals and covers of Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Elvis Presley. At one point, Hinckley even petitioned the court for permission to move to Los Angeles so that he could pursue a career in the music industry. Now, Hinckley has announced his first-ever public gig: it’ll take place on July 8th at Brooklyn’s Market Hotel. What’s more, he’ll be joined by “special guests,” according to a tweet posted by the conce...
Jack White Kicks Off Tour — and Gets Married — in Detroit: Review
At the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit on Friday night, at the tail end of the first show in support of his new solo album, Fear of the Dawn; hours after performing a jagged, silvery version of the National Anthem at Opening Day for the Tigers; and in-between verses of a whomping “Hotel Yorba,” Jack White turns to Olivia Jean, a member of The Black Belles and one of two acts who opened for White that night, and says, “I got a little question for you, Olivia Jean.” Then he’s proposing, sliding a ring onto her hand while, with her other hand, she’s covering her mouth, nodding, crying, and he smiles, turns back to the microphone, and erupts into the sixth verse of the song: “LET’S GET MARRIED!” The dudes around me are feeling it: they’ve got their beers in the air and they’re yelling “Woooo...
The Rome and Duddy Show: Tenders, Nuggets, or Wings?
Listen via: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | iHeartRadio | Pocket Casts | RadioPublic | Stitcher | RSS The Rome and Duddy Show is back to announce the winner of this round of the fan-favorite contest, The Great American Talent Show. Join Sublime with Rome’s Rome Ramirez and Dirty Heads’ Duddy B as tally up your votes! Related Video Plus, the guys answer some fan questions such as their favorite songs from each other’s bands, their least favorite albums from their own bands, and their favorite stoner movies. Plus, they get to the bottom of an age old debate: tenders, nuggets, or wings? Advertisement Listen to the episode above, or watch it below via YouTube. Then, make sure t...
SEPULTURA Drummer ELOY CASAGRANDE Undergoes Surgery For Broken Leg
SEPULTURA drummer Eloy Casagrande has undergone a successful surgery after breaking his right leg in a stage accident less than a week ago. On Friday night (April 8), the 31-year-old Brazilian musician took to his Instagram to share a couple of post-surgery X-ray photos from Hospital Do Coração in his home country, and he included the following message: “I’m writing here to let you know that I just had a surgery. It was a success! I can’t thank you enough for the support and all the messages you guys sent wishing me a speedy recovery. You all give me the courage to continue. I’ll be back! Very Soon!!! Thank you so much, @dr.marcosviniciuscredidio !!!” Eloy first shared the news of his injury on Monday (April 4), explaining that he fractured his tibia and fibul...
