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Sporting a red, snazzy suit with bold glasses and cornrows, the Medellín native showed off his vocal prowess on his heartbreak tribute song.
“Loves like yours can’t be bought, they can’t be compared, they can’t be known/ If I gave my all to make this relationship last/ Look me in the face and tell me you don’t know me,” he crooned against blaring horns a festive rhythm section, enlivening the crowed in attendance, and this viewer. The song is the first single of his upcoming album, set for release May 9th.
The song was a timely choice, especially considering that the original 1978 classic was inducted into the National Recording Registry this year, the song that became emblematic at the height of the 1970s New York City salsa era.
The 2024 Latin American Music Awards took place Thursday, April 25, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas via Univision.
Hitmakers Feid and Peso Pluma lead this year’s list of nominations with 12 nods each. The Colombian singer and Mexican star, who are up for the coveted artist of the year award and album of the year award, are followed by top nominees Bad Bunny (11), Grupo Frontera (11), Karol G (9), Shakira (9), Eslabon Armado (8) and Fuerza Regida (8).
Thalia, Becky G, Alejandra Espinoza and Carlos Ponce co-hosed the award ceremony that presented in a combination of English and Spanish, marking the first time any major U.S. award show featured a bilingual broadcast.
“It” couple Jay Wheeler and Zhamira Zambrano took center stage to deliver a swoon-worthy performance at the 2024 Latin American Music Awards on Thursday (April 25). Totally matching in all-black outfits, Zambrano in a slick tube-top long dress and Wheeler […]
Hitmakers Feid and Peso Pluma lead the 2024 Latin American Music Awards nominations with 12 nods each. Both are up for artist of the year, alongside other big names including Karol G, Bad Bunny and Shakira. Other main categories include new artist of the year, album of the year and song of the year.
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Co-hosted by Thalia, Becky G, Alejandra Espinoza and Carlos Ponce, this year’s awards ceremony — airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas via Univision — celebrates the theme “We Speak Música,” marking the first time ever that the awards host a bilingual edition.
“I know there are many generations that also identify with their Latin roots and want to participate in celebrating our culture but maybe don’t always feel welcomed to do so, so our hope is to extend a big hug to all the multi-generational families that are going to be watching this show,” Becky G told Billboard.
Below, the updating winners list from tonight’s (April 25) ceremony:
Best Album – Regional Mexican
Desvelado – Eslabon ArmadoColmillo De Leche – Carin LeónEl Comienzo – Grupo FronteraWINNER: Génesis – Peso PlumaPa Las Baby’s y Belikeada – Fuerza Regida
Artist Of The Year
Bad BunnyCarin LeónEslabon ArmadoFeidFuerza RegidaKarol GPeso PlumaRauw AlejandroRomeo SantosShakira
New Artist Of The Year
Bad GyalChino PacasGabito BallesterosMajo AguilarPeso PlumaVenestiXaviYng LvcasYoung MikoZhamira Zambrano
Song Of The Year
“Bailando Bachata” – Chayanne“El Merengue” – Marshmello & Manuel Turizo“Ella Baila Sola” – Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma“Lala” – Myke Towers“Según Quién” – Maluma & Carin León“Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” – Bizarrap & Shakira“Solo Conmigo” – Romeo Santos“TQG” – Karol G & Shakira“Un X100to” – Grupo Frontera & Bad Bunny“Yandel 150” – Yandel & Feid
Album Of The Year
3MEN2 KBRN – Eladio CarriónColmillo De Leche – Carin LeónDesvelado – Eslabon ArmadoEl Comienzo – Grupo FronteraFeliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo Te Pirateamos El Álbum – FeidGénesis – Peso PlumaMañana Será Bonito – Karol GNadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Mañana – Bad BunnyPa Que Hablen – Fuerza RegidaPlaya Saturno – Rauw Alejandro
Collaboration Of The Year
“La Bebe Remix” – Yng Lvcas & Peso Pluma“Según Quién” – Maluma & Carin León“Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” – Bizarrap & Shakira“Un X100to” – Grupo Frontera & Bad Bunny“Yandel 150” – Yandel & Feid
Collaboration Crossover Of The Year
“Dientes” – J Balvin, Usher & Dj Khaled“El Merengue” – Marshmello & Manuel Turizo“Niña Bonita” – Feid & Sean Paul“Ojalá” – The Rudeboyz, Maluma & Adam Levine“Vocation” – Ozuna & David Guetta
Best Crossover Artist
Adam LevineDavid GuettaDJ KhaledDrakeMarshmelloRemaSean PaulUsher
Streaming Artist Of The Year
Bad BunnyEslabon ArmadoWINNER: FeidFuerza RegidaGrupo FronteraJunior HKarol GPeso PlumaRauw AlejandroYoung Miko
Tour Of The Year
Doble P Tour 2023 – Peso PlumaFórmula Vol.3 Tour – Romeo SantosLuis Miguel Tour 2023 – Luis MiguelMañana Será Bonito Tour – Karol GSoy Rebelde Tour – RBD
Global Latin Artist Of The Year
Bad BunnyFeidFuerza RegidaGrupo FronteraJunior HKarol GMalumaPeso PlumaQuevedoShakira
Global Latin Song Of The Year
“Classy 101” – Feid & Young Miko“Ella Baila Sola” – Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma“Lala” – Myke Towers“Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” – Bizarrap & Shakira“Un X100to” – Grupo Frontera & Bad Bunny
Best Duo Or Group – Pop
CamilaMoratPiso 21RBDReik
Best Artist – Pop
BizarrapEnrique IglesiasManuel TurizoSebastián YatraShakira
Best Album – Pop
Bailemos Otra Vez – ChayanneCupido – TINIOrquídeas – Kali Uchis
Best Song – Pop
“Acróstico” – Shakira“Beso” – Rosalía & Rauw Alejandro“Fugitivos” – Camila“Pasa_je_ro” – Farruko“Una Noche Sin Pensar” – Sebastián Yatra
Best Artist – Urban
Bad BunnyFeidKarol GRauw Alejandro Young Miko
Best Album – Urban
DATA – TainyLPM (La Perreo Mixtape) – Yng LvcasMañana Será Bonito – Karol GNadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Mañana – Bad Bunny Playa Saturno – Rauw Alejandro
Best Song – Urban
“Lala” – Myke Towers“TQG” – Karol G & Shakira“Un Cigarillo” – Chencho Corleone “Where She Goes” – Bad Bunny“Yandel 150” – Yandel & Feid
Best Collaboration – Urban
“Arranca” – Becky G Ft. Omega“Borracho y Loco” – Yandel & Myke Towers“Classy 101” – Feid & Young Miko“Hey Mor” – Ozuna & Feid“Me Porto Bonito” – Bad Bunny & Chencho Corleone
Best Artist – Regional Mexican
Carin LeónGabito Ballesteros Ivan CornejoJunior HPeso Pluma
Best Duo Or Group Regional Mexican
Calibre 50Eslabon ArmadoFuerza RegidaGrupo FronteraLos Ángeles Azules
Best Song – Regional Mexican
“Di Que Sí” – Grupo Marca Registrada & Grupo Frontera “Difícil Tu Caso” – Alejandro Fernández“Dirección Equivocada” – Calibre 50“Indispensable” – Carin León“TQM” – Fuerza Regida
Best Collaboration – Regional Mexican
“Bebe Dame” – Fuerza Regida & Grupo Frontera“El Amor De Su Vida” – Grupo Frontera & Grupo FirmeWINNER: “Ella Baila Sola” – Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma“Pa’ Olvidarme De Tus Besos” – Lenin Ramírez & Banda Ms De Sergio Lizárraga“Qué Agonía” – Yuridia & Ángela Aguilar
Best Artist – Tropical
Carlos Vives Luis Figueroa Marc Anthony Prince Royce Romeo Santos
Best Song – Tropical
“Bailando Bachata” – Chayanne“Bandido” – Luis Figueroa“La Falta Que Me Haces” – Natti Natasha “Me Enrd” – Prince Royce“Solo Conmigo” – Romeo Santos
Best Collaboration – Tropical
“Ambulancia” – Camilo & Camila Cabello“Asi Es La Vida” – Enrique Iglesias & Maria Becerra “El Merengue” – Marshmello & Manuel Turizo“La Fórmula” – Maluma & Marc Anthony“Si Tú Me Quieres” – Fonseca & Juan Luis Guerra
A pair of R&B legends, Babyface and Usher, will be honored by The Apollo Theater in Harlem at its annual Spring Benefit on Tuesday, June 11. Babyface will receive the inaugural Legacy Award. Usher will receive the Icon Award.
“I am humbled to receive the inaugural Legacy Award,” Babyface said in a statement. “For nearly a century, the theater has been a constant symbol of excellence in Black entertainment. So, for The Apollo to honor my legacy feels nothing short of amazing.”
“It’s an honor to be receiving this award from such an iconic and historic cultural institution in New York City – one that has hosted and paved the way for so many prominent people,” Usher said. “I’m humbled to be this year’s recipient and look forward to seeing everyone soon.”
The event, which marks the Apollo’s 90th anniversary, will feature a special appearance by Big Daddy Kane, with more stars to be announced. Adam Blackstone will serve as musical director.
All proceeds will support the non-profit organization’s year-round artistic, education, and community programs.
The Spring Benefit begins with red carpet arrivals at 5:00 p.m. followed by the benefit concert and awards ceremony at 7:00 p.m. The event will also include an afterparty designed by event designer and Apollo board member Bronson Van Wyck.
In addition, Babyface will be inducted into The Apollo’s Walk of Fame the previous day, Monday, June 10 at 11:30 a.m. ET. Inductees are honored with a plaque which is installed under the theater’s iconic marquee on 125th Street.
Previous inductees into The Apollo’s Walk of Fame include Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones, Richard Pryor, Patti Labelle, Smokey Robinson, Jackie “Moms” Mabley, Gladys Knight, Lionel Richie, Ella Fitzgerald, Temptations and Mary J. Blige.
Babyface and Usher have won a combined 20 Grammy Awards – 12 for Babyface, eight for Usher. In addition, Babyface received a trustees award from the Recording Academy in 2021. Big Daddy Kane won a Grammy in 1991 for his role on Quincy Jones’ celebrated Back on the Block album.
Blackstone won a Primetime Emmy in 2022 as music director of The Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Starring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent. Usher headlined the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show, which drew the largest audience in the event’s history. This year’s Primetime Emmy nods, where Usher’s halftime show is a likely contender, will be announced on July 17.
Visit www.ApolloTheater.org for more information. To purchase benefit tickets, make a donation, or for more information, visit www.apollotheater.org/event/spring-benefit-2024.
Andra Day, The War and Treaty, Shinedown and Ravyn Lenae are the first performers announced for the inaugural Grammy Hall of Fame Gala. The gala, co-presented by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Museum, will take place on May 21 at the Novo Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Veteran CBS broadcast journalist Anthony Mason will serve as host.
Day won a Grammy two years ago for best compilation soundtrack for visual media for The United States vs. Billie Holiday. The War and Treaty received two Grammy nods late last year, including best new artist.
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The annual gala will celebrate the 10 recordings being added that year to the Grammy Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees, announced on March 20, are De La Soul’s 3 Feet High and Rising, Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite for Destruction, Buena Vista Social Club’s Buena Vista Social Club and Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill, as well as singles by Donna Summer, the Doobie Brothers, Charley Pride, Wanda Jackson, William Bell and Kid Ory’s Creole Orchestra.
The annual gala will also honor a label, with the first being Atlantic Records, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
“We’re honored that the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum have chosen Atlantic to be the first label celebrated at what promises to be an exciting annual event,” said Atlantic Music Group chairman & CEO Julie Greenwald and Atlantic Records chairman & CEO Craig Kallman. “The Grammy Hall of Fame includes many of the most groundbreaking recordings in our company’s 75-year history, and it will be great to hear some of our outstanding current artists bring their unique voices to these timeless songs.”
The event will include a red carpet and VIP reception on the Ray Charles Terrace at the Grammy Museum followed by a concert at the Novo.
This year’s show will be produced by Ken Ehrlich, along with Chantel Sausedo and Ron Basile. Greg Phillinganes will serve as musical director.
Ehrlich served as producer or executive producer of the Grammy Awards telecast for 40 years. He received a trustees award from the Recording Academy in 2020, his last year as executive producer, honoring his service. Phillinganes has won two Primetime Emmys as musical director on previous Ehrlich productions – Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life – An All-Star Grammy Salute and Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song: Joni Mitchell.
The Grammy Hall of Fame was established in 1973, with the first five selections announced on the Grammy telecast in March 1974. The original intent was to honor recordings released before the inception of the Grammys in 1958, but it long ago shifted to any recordings that are at least 25 years old. The inducted recordings are selected annually by a special member committee, with final ratification by the academy’s national board of trustees. Counting the 10 new titles, the Hall currently has 1,152 inducted recordings. Recipients will receive a certificate from the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum, but not a Grammy trophy. Here’s the full list of past inducted recordings.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday, April 27 at 12 p.m. PT at this link.
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