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20 Questions with Zion y Lennox: Celebrating a 20-Year Trajectory with New ‘El Sistema’ Album
The set comes five years after their 2016 album Motivan2. Zion y Lennox is also celebrating two decades of career with multiple back-to-back concerts set to take place in December at the emblematic Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Below, read Billboard‘s 20 Questions with the reggaetón duo: 1. Why did you title the album El Sistema? Zion: We did a music camp in Medellín in 2018, we recorded the first song for the album called “Sistema.” Every time we created a song, everyone went back to how good this one was — and that’s where we made the decision. Besides that, it just made sense. Everything nowadays is digital and has to do with technology, it’s a way for Zion y Lennox to keep modern. 2. What’s your personal favorite song from the album? Lennox: I really...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (July 24)
“This has been a dream of mine for a really long time and finally it’s become a reality,” DJ Nelson tells Billboard. “The purpose of this project is to elevate the urban culture and help advance the career of producers and deejays of the new generation.” For more info, check out the new venture’s website at flowmixx.com. Latin Music Week lineup Billboard announced that Daddy Yankee, Karol G and Nicky Jam will headline the 2021 Latin Music Week presented by Samsung in partnership with Amazon Music and Bacardi. Taking place Sept. 20-24 at the Faena Forum in Miami, Billboard Latin Music Week returns under the slogan “The Beat of Latin Music,” making its mark as the longest running and biggest Latin music industry gathering...
Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck Kiss in Steamy New Instagram Photo
Bennifer 2.0 has officially been confirmed with a kiss shared on Jennifer Lopez‘s own Instagram account. “5 2 … what it do,” Lopez captioned a series of new photos shared on social media on Saturday (July 24), her 52nd birthday. The first three photos, which show the “Cambia el Paso” singer rocking a fierce look in a bikini on a boat, are captivating enough, but the final photo is the one that will get people talking this weekend. In the last picture, J. Lo and Affleck passionately lock lips, with Affleck’s arms around Lopez. 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 ...
First Stream Latin: New Music From Gloria Trevi & Guaynaa, Myke Towers, More
Tommy Torres, El Playlist de Anoche (Rimas Entertainment) For his first album in almost a decade, Tommy Torres teamed up with Bad Bunny to co-produce and co-write the nine tracks on El Playlist de Anoche. Torres and Bunny may not have a lot of things in common but both are very intentional with the music they write; they want their fans to feel via lyrics that are packed with tangible emotions. The pair does just that with this set that touches on love and heartbreak where Torres remains true to his signature alt rock-tinged, sentimental pop but integrates a rock star attitude after learning how to phrase the way Bunny does. The eclectic set kicks off with the sentimental pop track “Toda La Noche” – the only song on the album where you’ll hear Bunny as he sets the mood for the guitar-power...
2021 Premios Juventud Winners: Complete List (Updating)
Artista De La Juventud FemeninoKAROL G – WINNERBECKY GCAZZUCHIQUISFARINAKANY GARCÍAMARIAH ANGELIQNATHY PELUSONATTI NATASHAROSALÍA Mejor Canción Regional Mexicana“EL ENVIDIOSO” – LOS DOS CARNALES – WINNER“BARQUILLERO” – CALIBRE 50“BORRACHO DE COCHERA” – EL FANTASMA“EN OTRO CANAL” – LA FIERA DE OJINAGA“OTRA BORRACHERA” – GERARDO ORTIZ La Nueva Generación – FemeninaCHESCA DANIELA DARCOURTELENA ROSEKALI UCHISLA ROSS MARIAMARIA BECERRANATHY PELUSONICKI NICOLEVF7YAHAIRA PLASENCIA La Nueva Generación – MasculinaALEX ROSEFRAN ROZZANOGUAYNAAJAY WHEELERKHEALLANEMANNY CRUZMATI GÓMEZMORAROCHY RD La Nueva Generación Regional MexicanoESLABON ARMADOINGRID CONTRERASJESSI URIBEJUNIOR HLAS MARÍA...
Chino y Nacho Reunite at 2021 Premios Juventud for Emotional Performance
Venezuelan duo Chino y Nacho reunited at the 18th annual Premios Juventud ceremony on Thursday night (July 22) for an emotional performance following Chyno Miranda’s COVID-19 experience. The pair took the stage to perform a medley of their hits, kicking off with the 2016 chart-topping track “Andas en Mi Cabeza,” followed by “Me Voy Enamorando” and their anthem “Mi Niña Bonita.” The highly anticipated reunion between the duo — who in 2017 separated but later reunited in 2020 to release their single “Raro” — marks Miranda’s return to the stage after battling COVID-19 and the aftermath that resulted in serious health complications. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined...
Pitbull, Camila Cabello & More Unite for Cuba on 2021 Premios Juventud
Support for Cuba and its citizens took center stage at the 18th annual Premios Juventud on Thursday night (July 22), where Pitbull, Camila Cabello and Emilio Estefan delivered a message of hope and solidarity. “Let me tell you that the biggest freedom we have is music,” Pitbull said. “Thanks to music, we have this movement called ‘Patria y Vida.’ I want to thank Gente de Zona and Yotuel and everyone who is part of that song and part of this very real revolution. Freedom isn’t free but it’s priceless. More than anything, we’re here for the people of Cuba and to support them and to tell the White House to wake up because we need them right now to support liberty.” A powerful performance by Joncien, Lena, Malena Burke and Yaileny...
Leslie Grace to Star in ‘Batgirl’
Barbara Gordon, the daughter of Gotham police commissioner Jim Gordon, is the most famous version of Batgirl, who has had multiple characters don the cape and cowl. Batgirl originated in 1961 as Betty Kane, with the character revamped in 1967 for the Batman TV series for its third season, when network executives wanted to attract a female audience to the series. Yvonne Craig played the character on the ’60s TV show, with Alicia Silverstone playing her in Joel Schumacher’s 1997 movie Batman & Robin. The Batgirl film has been in development for several years, with Joss Whedon signing a deal to write and direct in 2017 and dropping out a year later. Batgirl does not have a release date, but Warners has previously indicated it will likely bow on HBO Max in 2023. Grace is repped by CAA. Thi...
Vote for the Best Latin Remix of 2021 (So Far): ‘911,’ ‘Kesi,’ ‘AM’ & More
As the world slowly but surely goes back to normal, Latin artists have not held back from teaming up and releasing new music. The results can be seen in the countless remixes that have dropped in 2021 alone. Wisin dropped remixes of his hits “Mi Niña” and “Fiel,” Maluma joined forces with Colombian newcomer Blessd, Bad Bunny jumped on two remixes as well (Nio Garcia’s “AM” and Mora’s “Volando”), and Shawn Mendes even sings in Spanish on Camilo’s “Kesi,” to name a few. 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 revenu...
Watch Jennifer Lopez Expertly Dance Around a Question About Her Ben Affleck Romance
“The song is out, five years since we’ve done it. And I believe that that message of loving one another and coming together and love, is never more relevant than it is right now,” Lopez said with a knowing smile. Lopez, 51, and Affleck, 48, broke up in 2004, but they have been spotted together multiple times in the past few months in the wake of J. Lo’s April split from one-time fiancé former MLB star Alex Rodriguez. Today co-host Carson Daly also rolled tape of Lopez speaking with Apple Music 1’s EBro about the renewed interest in her 2002 album This Is Me… Then album, which, not for nothing, was released when she was dating Affleck the first time. “The name of the album was This is Me… Then, right? That was a moment,” Lopez told EBro....
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (July 17)
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. Billboard Latin Music Awards This week, Telemundo and Billboard unveiled the official date and venue of the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards to take place Thursday, Sept. 23, at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla. Considered the longest-running awards show in Latin music, the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards coincide with Billboard Latin Music Week, returning to Miami from Sept. 20-25. The weeklong event celebrates Latin music, culture and entertainment with exclusive performances, one-of-a-kind conversations, workshops, showcases and on-the-ground consumer moments. You...
Shakira Drops New Single ‘Don’t Wait Up’: Stream It Now
It’s her first all-English track since her 2017 recordings “When a Woman” and “What We Said” ft. MAGIC!, which appeared on her album El Dorado. “I have to say, I’m very nervous because it’s my first English song in a long time because I’ve been focusing on Spanish songs only lately, but this song came about and I’m like, yeah, it’s time,” the chart-topping artist told Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1. “It’s time to do this again and I’m happy, and I’m so inspired right now.” Stream “Don’t Wait Up” below, and lookout for the track’s music video set to premiere at 10a.m. ET today (July 16): You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So w...
