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ASCAP, the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers, hosted its 35th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards on Monday, April 23, recognizing four impressive songwriting talents with a 2018 ASCAP Pop Music Songwriter of the Year award, each for their individual achievement in crafting some of the most popular songs of 2017. Steve Mac won for 'Shape of You' (Ed Sheeran), 'Strip That Down' (Liam Payne ft. Quavo), 'Rockabye' (Clean Bandit ft. Sean Paul) and 'What About Us' (P!nk); Max Martin, receiving the award for an unprecedented 11th time, for 'Side To Side' (Ariana Grande), 'Can't Stop The Feeling!' (Justin Timberlake), 'Send My Love' (Adele) and 'Just Like Fire' (P!nk); Starrah for 'Now or Never' (Halsey), 'Fake Love' (Drake), 'What Lovers Do' (Maroon 5 ft. SZA) and 'Havana' (Camila Cabello); and Drew Taggart for '1-800-273-8255' (Logic ft. Alessia Cara and Khalid) in addition to three hits by his band, The Chainsmokers: 'Something Just Like This' (ft. Coldplay), 'Closer' (ft. Halsey) and 'Paris.'  ASCAP President and award-winning songwriter Paul Williamspresented the awards. 

On SUNDAY, JUNE 3 (8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. EDT), Freeform and iHeartMedia will officially kick off summer with the broadcast of 'iHeartRadio Wango Tango,' the highly-anticipated annual summer concert in Los Angeles, marking the first time the event will be televised. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the concert will feature performances by Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Meghan Trainor, 5 Seconds of Summer, NF, Miguel, Janelle Monae and Marshmello with a special guest performance by Logic, with more to be announced.

Parsons Dance - under the Artistic Direction of David Parsons - is excited to announce that its annual gala will take place on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, as part of the company's recently announced two-week return engagement to New York City's Joyce Theater. This year's gala, honoring legendary Broadway composer and multiple award-winner Stephen Schwartz, will feature two pieces specially created for the evening, in addition to the previously announced Joyce Theater programing.

LToday multi-platinum, award-winning Colombian superstar and one of the hottest acts in Latin music, J Balvin, is inviting North American fans to vibe with him this fall on his newly revealed Vibras Tour Powered by Buchanan's Whisky. The news comes on the heels of the recent announcement that his highly-anticipated new album VIBRAS will be released May 25, and is available for presale now.

Freeform and iHeartMedia will officially kick off summer with the broadcast of "iHeartRadio Wango Tango," the highly-anticipated annual summer concert in Los Angeles, marking the first time the event will be televised. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the concert will feature performances by Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Meghan Trainor, 5 Seconds of Summer, NF, Miguel, Janelle Monae and Marshmello with a special guest performance by Logic, with more to be announced. 

Ariana Grande made a surprise appearance at Coachella, performing her new single 'No Tears Left to Cry.'

Watch the newly released music video for Ariana Grande's No More Tears to Cry below!

Reservoir announces the signing of Jeffrey Williams p/k/a Young Thug to a worldwide publishing deal. The deal includes rights to his entire hit catalog of works, including “Havana” with Camila Cabello, “Pick Up The Phone” with Travis Scott featuring Quavo, and “Best Friend,” plus his recently released singles “Anybody” featuring Nicki Minaj, “Now” featuring 21 Savage, and “Up” featuring Lil Uzi Vert, in addition to future compositions.

Telemundo announced the addition of world-renowned artist Jennifer Lopezto the final line-up of performers at the 2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards. The multifaceted singer joins a star-studded list of performers including Bad Bunny, Becky G, Calibre 50, Cardi B, Chayanne, Christian Nodal, CNCO, Daddy Yankee, David Bisbal, De La Ghetto, Farruko, J Balvin, Karol G, Luis Fonsi, Maluma, Maná, Natti Natasha, Nicky Jam, Ozuna, Paty Cantu, Quavo, Reik, Ricky Martin, Sebastian Yatra, Sofia Reyes, Victor Manuelle, Wisin, and Yandel. The most prestigious awards show in the Latin music world is celebrating 20 years of uninterrupted broadcast on Telemundo, airing live on Thursday, April 26 at 8pm/7c, from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show will also air simultaneously on Spanish-language entertainment cable network, Universo, and throughout the Americas via Telemundo Internacional. Tickets to the Billboard Latin Music Awards are on sale at AXS.com, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino box offices or by calling (702) 632-7777.

ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, the world leader in performing rights and advocacy for music creators, announced record-high revenues and distributions in 2017. The organization, which today represents more than 660,000 members, collected approximately $1.144 billion in revenues last year and distributed for the first time more than $1.007 billion to its songwriter, composer and music publisher members. Total ASCAP revenues increased by 8 percent and distributions were up 10 percent year-over-year. 

Telemundo revealed today more music stars set to perform at the upcoming 2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards, including Latin trap phenomenon Bad Bunny, new Latina millennial icon Becky G, world-renowned urban singer Daddy Yankee, Popular Spanish pop singer David Bisbal,reggaeton singer and songwriter De La Guetto, prolific urban singer and songwriter Farruko, international superstar Luis Fonsi, Dominican urban artist Natti Natasha, Mexican pop trio Reik, Colombian singer and songwriter Sebastian Yatra, multi-award winning salsa singer Victor Manuelle, Puerto Rican singer and record producer, Wisin, and urban singer and songwriter Yandel. They join previously announced performers Calibre 50, Cardi B, Chayanne, Christian Nodal, CNCO, J Balvin, Karol G, Maluma, Maná, Nicky Jam, Ozuna, Quavo, Ricky Martin and Sofia Reyes.

dick clark productions and NBC today announced nominees for the "2018 Billboard Music Awards," which will honor the year's most successful artists in 57 categories of music.  Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran lead the pack with 15 nominations each, followed by Post Malone with 13, Imagine Dragons with 11, Drake with 9 and Justin Bieber and Cardi B with 8. The "2018 Billboard Music Awards" will broadcast LIVE coast to coast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 20 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on NBC.

Telemundo announced the initial list of award presenters for the upcoming Billboard Latin Music Awards including film star Eugenio Derbez; Banda MS singers Oswaldo Silva and Alan Ramirez; singer-songwriter Erika Ender, Colombian urban artist Reykon, Mexican singer Yuridia, Billboard's Executive Director of Content & Programming for Latin Music & Entertainment, Leila Cobo; Italian Instagram star Gianluca Vacchi, renowned actors Diego Boneta, Fernanda Castillo Raul Mendez,Carmen Villalobos, Catherine Siachoque, and Aylin Mujica; “Caso Cerrado” host Dr. Ana Maria Polo, TV host Candela Ferro; and TV sports personalities Ana Jurka and Karim Mendiburu. Hosted this year by TV personalities Gaby Espino and Marco Antonio Regil, the 2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards will feature performances by Calibre 50, Cardi B, Chayanne, Christian Nodal, CNCO, J Balvin, Karol G, Maluma, Maná, Ozuna, Quavo, Ricky Martin and Sofia Reyes. The most prestigious awards show in the Latin music world is celebrating 20 years of uninterrupted broadcast on Telemundo, broadcasting live on Thursday, April 26 at 8pm/7c, from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show will also air simultaneously on Spanish-language entertainment cable network, Universo. Tickets to the Billboard Latin Music Awards are now on sale at AXS.com, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino box offices or by calling (702) 632-7777.

Telemundo will offer viewers comprehensive coverage of the Billboard Latin Music Awards with three television specials beginning with the up-close and personal “Detras de la Fama” (Behind the Fame) on Saturday, April 21 at 10pm/9c, featuring exclusive and in-depth interviews with regional Mexican phenomenon Christian Nodal, pop diva Gloria Trevi and world renowned multi-genre singer Maluma. The specials continue with an unbelievable night full of music, memories and surprises beginning with “La Alfombra de Premios Billboard,” on Thursday, April 26 live at 7pm/6c, showcasing the fashionable and glamorous arrival of the stars on the red carpet set against the glitz and excitement of Las Vegas. The night closes with the live special “Premios Billboard: Acceso VIP” on Thursday, April 26 immediately following the awards ceremony at 11:35pm/10:35c, featuring the exclusive behind-the-scenes look of the awards show.

'A thoughtful and thought-provoking look at the language of online hate and the persistence of misogyny in contemporary Western culture.' -Alecea Standlee, Gettysburg College

Telemundo announced today additional music superstars to join the line-up of performers at the upcoming 2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Rapper and social media powerhouse, Cardi B, popular Colombian singer, J Balvin, Colombian reggaeton singer and songwriter, Karol G,renowned rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer, Quavo, and international superstar Ricky Martinjoin the previously announced slate of performers at the awards ceremony including Calibre 50, Chayanne, Christian Nodal, CNCO, Maluma, Maná, Nicky Jam, Ozuna and Sofia Reyes. The most prestigious awards show in the Latin music world is celebrating 20 years on Telemundo, broadcasting live on Thursday, April 26 at 7pm/6c, starting with the arrival of the stars on the red carpet at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show will also air simultaneously on Spanish-language entertainment cable network, Universo. Tickets to the Billboard Latin Music Awards are now on sale at AXS.com, Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino box offices or by calling (702) 632-7777.

Diplo Debuts New Video for SUICIDAL Featuring Desiigner

With their collaboration single climbing the charts worldwide, global hit-makers Sabrina Carpenter and multi-platinum selling UK DJ/producer/songwriter Jonas Bluehave unveiled the track's highly anticipated music video, which is available now exclusively on Apple Music - watch HERE. The music video will be available everywhere at 9pm PT tonight. Shot in London, the video was directed by Carly Cussen and mimic's the song's frantic search for reality and understanding within one's own emotions and relationships.

Broadway fave and former Elphaba, Shoshana Bean, has just dropped her a video with Travis Wall of her cover of the Oscar-nominated anthem, This Is Me, from the musical The Greatest Showman. Check it out here!

Telemundo announced today an impressive line-up of music stars to perform at the 2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Sinaloa's top Norteño group Calibre 50, International pop superstar Chayanne, Regional Mexican phenomenon Christian Nodal, millenial pop sensation CNCO, Colombian icon Maluma, leading reggaeton singer Nicky Jam, urban Latin music phenomenon Ozuna, and up-and-coming Mexican pop singer Sofia Reyes to perform at the coveted awards ceremony. Hosted this year by TV personalities Gaby Espino and Marco Antonio Regil, the most prestigious awards show in Latin music is celebrating 20 years of uninterrupted broadcast on Telemundo. The grand event will broadcast live on Telemundo Thursday, April 26 at 7pm/6c starting with the arrival of the stars on the red carpet at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show will also air simultaneously on Spanish-language entertainment cable network, Universo. Tickets to the Billboard Latin Music Awards are now on sale at AXS.com, the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino box offices or by calling (702) 632-7777.