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J Balvin Talks Pablo Escobar, Mental Health and Making ‘Dreams Come True’ In Colombia
“We have to show the positive side,” he explains. “We’re not into this world anymore.” Balvin also reveals he hangs with Escobar’s son. “He’s like, ‘my dad taught the world how to not do things right,’” Balvin recounts. “He just messed up a whole generation. I want to show the world the new generation.” That generation is striding ahead, he continues, and people from Colombia right now are “making the dream come true.” The “Mi Gente” singer also opened up about the “lottery” that is anxiety, which has struck him before showtime. “Depression is not being sad. Depression is a chemical disbalance in the brain,” he explains. “It’s way more powerful than you.” He speaks with experience on the subject. Balvin has taken medication for his condition for 10 years. “I used to be like, going to the p...
CNCO’s Joel Pimentel Is Leaving the Band: ‘We Are and Will Always Be Brothers’
“We know this news is saddening and is going to be as hard for all of you as it is for us,” they said, addressing the band’s future, “but we appreciate you sticking with us. While it will be different, we are so excited to continue into this new era of CNCO, and can’t wait for all of you to see what we have in store for you!” CNCO wrote, “You guys are what keep us going and have us so excited to continue together stronger than ever. For that reason, we wanted to give you a final gift all together. On Friday, we will perform, the five of us, one last time for our global livestream concert event.” Pimentel retweeted the note on his Twitter account and updated fans with some words of his own. “It’s time for me to grow an explore new ...
Mother’s Day 2021: Here Are 12 Latin Songs All About Amor to Celebrate Mom
“Mi Novia Se Me Esta Quedando Vieja” – Ricardo Arjona Guatemalan star Ricardo Arjona didn’t just write a song for his mom; he made it a single. The girlfriend analogy only makes it more poignant, so much so that Arjona’s mom says she doesn’t like to listen to it because it makes her cry. “Después De Tí” – Christian Castro The lyrics to this 1997 hit seem to be all about love (“There is nothing after you, no sun no morning), but songwriter Rudy Perez actually penned it after his mom’s death, in her memory. “Amor Eterno” – Juan Gabriel No, it’s not THAT endless love. This one was written by the Mexican singer/songwriter after his mom’s death and is very explicit in its mourning (“How I would love for you to be alive, that your eyes had never close...
Jennifer Lopez Brings Her Mom to the Stage at ‘Vax Live’ Concert
“When I used to rock you,” her mom sweetly said, “I would say, ‘Sweet Jennifer.'” Vax Live was put on with the mission to seek wider, more equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines around the world, with the help of some big stars. The Selena Gomez-hosted fundraising event aired on May 8 on ABC, ABC News Live, CBS, YouTube (stream it here) and iHeartMedia broadcast radio stations. 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 revenue.
J Balvin Says COVID-19 ‘Almost Killed Me’ Ahead of ‘Vax Live’ Concert
Balvin, who’s from Colombia, said too few people are vaccinated there and across South America. “I want people to really know they have to vaccinate for themselves, for others, for the world,” he stressed. The singer then put on an atmospheric performance of “Otra Noche Sin Ti” and “Tu Veneno,” surrounded by dancers. Vax Live addressed the immediate need for wider, more equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines around the globe, and Balvin was one of several big stars who joined the show to help communicate the message. The fundraising event was hosted by Selena Gomez and aired on May 8 on ABC, ABC News Live, CBS, YouTube (streaming here) and iHeartMedia broadcast radio stations. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Onlin...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (May 8)
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. Wisin Celebrates His Viral Tracks Less than a year after launching his record label, La Base, distributed by The Orchard via WK Records, Wisin celebrates two of his most viral hits of the moment. “Fiel” with Jhay Cortez and Los Legendarios was certified double platinum in the United States, Spain and Chile. His Myke Towers-assisted “Mi Niña” was certified platinum in the U.S., Spain, Colombia, Mexico and Chile. Both tracks are part of the Los Legendarios 001 album, released earlier this year. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we rei...
Everything We Know About Natti Natasha’s Pregnancy: A Timeline
In addition, fans will be able to enjoy live behind-the-scenes footage from the filming. Shot live from Miami’s Temple House, Natti’s Mother’s Day concert will air at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday via her official Facebook page. To celebrate the soon-to-be mommy and her upcoming livestream, here’s a timeline with everything we know about Natti’s pregnancy (so far). January 29, 2021: Officially Dating Natti Natasha and Raphy Pina hinted that they were dating at the end of Pina Records’ new artist Fran Rozzano’s music video “Inedito.” Later that day, they officially announced their relationship via an Instagram Live video. February 1, 2021: She said, yes! The Dominican artist announced she was engaged to Raphy. Shouting it from the rooftops and flaunting her dazzling engagement ring, Natti expressed: ...
How to Watch J Balvin’s ‘The Boy From Medellín’ Documentary
“This is a reality I’ve personally been through which is anxiety and depression,” he says in the documentary, before assuring, “If any of you are also going through a bad moment and don’t see the light, let me tell you that it happens to me too.” Watch The Boy From Medellín here, and catch the trailer below. 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 revenue.
Carin Leon on Eclectic Album ‘Inedito’: ‘It’s What My Hopes Are for Regional Mexican Music’
Signed to the indie label Tamarindo Recordz, Leon (born Oscar Armando Diaz de Leon) has placed all bets on music that is powered by traditional sounds, including norteño and sierreño. In return, he’s landed songs on Billboard‘s Hot Latin Songs, Latin Airplay and Regional Mexican Airplay charts and became the first regional Mexican artist to be featured in Spotify’s Singles, a program that began in 2017 to “give artists an opportunity to record new versions of their own songs, and the songs of the artists they love.” For it, Leon recorded a new version of “Cobarde” and a cover of Extreme’s ’90s hit “More Than Words.” With his new album, released Friday (May 7), Leon showcases the musical influences that have inspire...
Myke Towers’ ‘Lyke Mike’ Lands In Top 10 on Top Latin Albums Chart
The 23-track set debuts at No. 3. Myke Towers claims his second top 10 on the Top Latin Albums chart as his third studio album, Lyke Mike, debuts at No. 3 on the May 8-dated survey. The set follows Towers’ sophomore effort Easy Money Baby, his first entry on the all-genre Latin chart (No. 1 start, Feb. 2020). Lyke Mike, released April 23 on One Way International/Warner/Warner Latina, earned a little more than 16,000 equivalent album units in the week ending April 29, according to MRC Data, 4,000 units ahead of its predecessor’s debut week sum, despite its No. 3 start. Nearly all of Lyke Mike’s starting sum is powered by streaming activity. The Top Latin Albums chart ranks the most popular Latin albums of the week in the U.S. base...
‘Wonder Women of Latin Music’ Panelists Stress the Importance of Mentorship at LAMC
For the second year in a row, the 23rd annual LAMC is offering free registration for all panels, workshops and showcases. Check here for the full panel and concert schedule. Below, the most memorable moments from the “Wonder Women of Latin Music” panel: On climbing the corporate ladder Maria Fernández: “I was very lucky to have many opportunities and take advantage of them. Most of my career has been in entertainment and I got into the music business by chance. I decided it was a good moment to make a change after working for Disney and DirectTV and applied to this job at Sony and 30 minutes later I was contacted. Since, I’ve had amazing allies and really I owe this position to Afo Verde, he has always been very supportive of women and under his...
Billie Eilish, A$AP Rocky, & Post Malone to Headline Governors Ball 2021
DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, 21 Savage and more slated for Sept. 24-26 event at Citi Field in New York. The 2021 Governors Ball festival will take place at New York’s Citi Field from Sept. 24-26, and will feature headlining sets from Billie Eilish, A$AP Rocky and Post Malone. The 10th anniversary edition of the festival — which took a break in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic — will follow all mandated state and federal guidelines at the time of the event, according to a release. More than 60 acts will take the stage over the weekend, including J Balvin, DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Ellie Goulding, Leon Bridges, 21 Savage, Young Thug, Portugal. The Man, Burna Boy, Future Islands, Phoebe Bridgers, Jamie XX, Carly Rae Jepsen, Big Thief, Bleachers and many mor...
