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La K’onga & Nahuel Pennisi Score First No. 1 on Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Chart With ‘Universo Paralelo’
Argentinians La K’onga and Nahuel Pennisi earn their first No. 1 on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart (dated March 19) as “Universo Paralelo” rises 2-1 in its 10th week. The song dethrones “Entre Nosotros,” by the all-star team comprising Tiago PZK, LIT Killah, Nicki Nicole and Maria Becerra, from its 16-week nonconsecutive reign as it dips to No. 2. Sofia Reyes and Maria Becerra’s “Marte” climbs 6-3. Meanwhile Rauw Alejandro and Chencho Corleone’s “Desesperados” and FMK and Maria Becerra’s “Tranquila” hold steady at No. 4 and No. 5, respectively, for a second week. The week’s Hot Shot debut goes to FMK & Duki’s “Tu Nombre” at No. 39. Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran take the Greatest Gainer honor of the week as “Bam Bam” flies 68-42. Notably, Becerra places 13 songs on the current ra...
Seventeen to Release First English-Language Single
SEVENTEEN is gearing up to release their first English-language single in April, Billboard can confirm. While no other information has been revealed about the song, Allkpop has reported it is said to be a pre-release leading up to the group’s full comeback in May. Pledis Entertainment, the K-pop group’s management company, previously issued a short statement about when fans can expect new music. “SEVENTEEN are preparing to return with a full-length studio album in May,” the statement read. Pledis did not offer any additional details about a release date for the album. Explore Explore Seventeen See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news While the upcoming single will mark Seventeen’s first ever official English-language single as a group, Seven...
Leona Lewis Pregnant With First Child: ‘Can’t Wait to Meet You’
Leona Lewis revealed in an Instagram post Wednesday (March 23) that she and her husband Dennis Jauch are expecting their first child together. “Can’t wait to meet you this summer,” the 36-year-old singer wrote under a photo of her showing off her baby bump. Jauch, a choreographer who met Lewis when he worked as her backup dancer on her “The Labrinth” tour in 2010, also posted the photo of his pregnant wife. “Biggest gift I could’ve asked for coming this Summer,” he wrote, adding: “You’re one hot a** Mama.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news The couple’s friends were quick to celebrate the news in the comments. “Congrats😍!!!” wrote Snoh Aalegra. The “Bleeding Love” singer married Jauch in 2019, reportedly holding the ceremony at a Tuscan vineyard south of Florence, Italy. Th...
Latin Artist on the Rise: Yendry on Making Music That’s Both Experimental & Accessible
At 18 years old, Yendry was going from her day job at a pizzeria to rehearsal with her experimental electronic band, and later to performing with her jazz band at a private event. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Italy, the now 28-year-old singer-songwriter worked seven days a week for nearly 10 years to help fund the two bands that she was passionate about being in. “People used to tell me, ‘Wow, you take this too seriously,’” Yendry remembers. “Actually, they still tell me that.” Explore Explore Yendry See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Her genre-agnostic music, which dabbles in afrobeats, reggaetón, R&B and more, is a celebration of both her Caribbean and European influences. It’s what’s made her stand out, and even scored her “Ya...
Kyrie Irving To Be Cleared To Play In Brooklyn After NYC Mayor Lifts Vaccine Mandate
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Justin Ford / Getty After missing most of the season due to his reluctance to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Kyrie Irving will finally be able to play in home games for the Brooklyn Nets as New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expected to lift the vaccine mandate for performers and athletes in the work place. CBS Sports is reporting that the newly minted Mayor of the Big Apple is expected to make the announcement today (March 24) on “his decision to reverse the private-sector vaccine mandate specifically for performers and athletes in local venues, including Barclays Center — home to the Brooklyn Nets — and both Citi Field in Queens and Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.” Related Stories Right in time for the playoffs too. Coincidence? We’ll never know but we’re not ma...
Cory Booker Moves Ketanji Brown Jackson To Tears While Adjusting Her Crown
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Anna Moneymaker / Getty In the midst of contentious Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson, the supportive words of Senator Cory Booker created an riveting moment that brought the nominee to tears. As the hearings to confirm federal judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court continued on Wednesday (March 23rd), the tone of the Republican senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee became more accusatory and confrontational towards the nominee. Pointed attacks by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) who claimed that Jackson supported “critical race theory” and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) suggesting that Jackson’s nomination was the result of “dark money” from far-left groups led the judge to stoically defend herself throughout t...
Kehlani Reveals Blue Water Road Release Date
After sharing a steady stream of tracks over the past six or so months, Kehlani has finally revealed the details of her new album. Titled Blue Water Road, the album will be released on April 29 on Atlantic Records. So far, the artist has shared “Altar” and “Little Story” from it. “blue water road is a destination in my mind,” Kehlani said in a statement. “I’m giving everyone access. It’s an emotional journey, a sexual journey, and a spiritual journey. To me, the album is like a glass house. It’s light, transparent, and the sun is shining right through it.” Kehlani’s previous album, It Was Good Until It Wasn’t, was released in May 2020. Later that year, we went deep with her in a cover story, which you can read here. The album and its singles landed on our best of 2020 lists. This will...
Koffee – Run Away
Don’t miss this brand new single from Koffee titled – Run Away. Jamaican songstress Koffee comes through with a brand new single titled “Run Away“. It is off her new project titled “Gifted“. The singer who is well known for her versatility and flow just delivered an unmatched and impressive verse and vocals. Koffee has other fantastic tracks on the album like “Shine” among others, happy listening. Listen and share Koffee – “Run Away” below. Download coming soon.
Koffee – Gifted
Don’t miss this brand new single from Koffee titled – Gifted. Jamaican songstress Koffee comes through with a brand new single titled “Gifted“. It is off her new project titled “Gifted“. The singer who is well known for her versatility and flow just delivered an unmatched and impressive verse and vocals. Koffee has other fantastic tracks on the album like “Where I’m From” among others, happy listening. Listen and share Koffee – “Gifted” below. Download coming soon.
Koffee – Lonely
Don’t miss this brand new single from Koffee titled – Lonely. Jamaican songstress Koffee comes through with a brand new single titled “Lonely“. It is off her new project titled “Gifted“. The singer who is well known for her versatility and flow just delivered an unmatched and impressive verse and vocals. Koffee has other fantastic tracks on the album like “Defend” among others, happy listening. Listen and share Koffee – “Lonely” below. Download coming soon.
Burna Boy – Jagale
Self-styled African Giant unveils his brand new single titled – “Jagale” with Rolling Stone Uk. It has already been so far an eventful and exciting year for the Odogwu himself Burna Boy as he thrills his fans, supporters & audiences with energetic and electrifying performances. He had a sold-out concert in Dublin, Paris, Manchester, also performed at the Coko fest with other upcoming concerts lining up. Burna Boy just featured on RollingStone UK magazine cover (Issue 4) captioned “The Unrelenting Rising Of The African Giant”. In a chat with RollingStone Uk, he talks about his soon-to-be-released music titled “Jagale“. As we know Burna Boy serves good music, so the new single “Jagale” is an impressive track we are ready to listen to. Download coming soon.
Arcade Fire to Perform at March Madness Music Festival, JUNO Awards
Arcade Fire have confirmed two major public performances in support of their upcoming album, WE. Next week, the band will headline the AT&T Block Party as part of the 2022 NCAA March Madness Music Festival in New Orleans. Taking place on Friday night (April 1st), the concert will also feature fellow New Orleans greats Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Best yet? In-person tickets are free with registration, and the performance will also be streamed live online via AT&T’s 5G FanZone. Arcade Fire are also confirmed to perform at Canada’s Juno Awards on Sunday, May 15th. The in-person awards show takes place at the Budweiser Stage in Toronto, and will be broadcast in Canada on CBC, as well as globally on CBCMusic.ca. Tickets are also available to purchase via Ticketmaster. Related Video Las...
