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Steve Aoki Launches Latin Imprint: Dim Mak En Fuego
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 10, 2020


Today, 2x Grammy-nominated DJ/Producer and entrepreneur, Steve Aoki announces his latest endeavor, Dim Mak En Fuego. Dim Mak En Fuego is a Latin imprint dedicated to releasing hybrid sounds from the global underground alongside contemporary hitmakers.

Mindy Kaling & B.J. Novak to Co-Host #Graduation2020: Facebook and Instagram Celebrate the Class of 2020
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 11, 2020


Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak have joined as co-hosts for the multi-hour commencement broadcast #Graduation2020: Facebook and Instagram Celebrate the Class of 2020, on May 15th at 11AM PT/2PM ET.

TIDAL Announces Free Daily Livestreams with Rihanna, Beyonce, Lil Wayne & More
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 25, 2020


Global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL, is digging into its archives to provide music-fans free daily TIDAL-exclusive livestreams, featuring a different genre each day. Beginning Wednesday, March 25 at Noon ET, the 12-hour daily livestreams will be available to members and non-members alike on TIDAL.com/AtHome.

Telemundo To Air Inaugural Spotify Awards Exclusively In The U.S., Live From Mexico City On March 5
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 19, 2020


 Telemundo announced today that it will air the first-ever Spotify Awards exclusively in the United States, live from Mexico City on March 5, 2020. Hosted by Danna Paola, Luisito Comunica, Franco Escamilla and Angela Aguilar, the inaugural edition of the awards show, airing from 9-11pm/8-10C on Telemundo and Universo, will honor finalists based entirely on user-generated data on Spotify, providing a true reflection of what fans are listening to. In addition, Universo will air the one-hour “Green Carpet” pre-show at 8pm/7C.

Usher to Host and Perform During the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 29, 2020


iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced today that eight-time Grammy award-winning artist Usher, who has sold more than 65 million albums worldwide, will host and perform during the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards. The event will also feature live performances from Halsey and Lizzo, as well as previously announced performer, Justin Bieber, with more to be announced. The two-hour event will air live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 29 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The seventh annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will also broadcast live on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and iHeartRadio, the all-in-one digital music, podcast, on demand and live-streaming radio service.

Calibash 2020 Las Vegas Set for January 25
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 21, 2020


LaMusica App, Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (a?oeSBSa??) (OTCQX: SBSAA) and LA's #1 Party Station, KXOL Mega 96.3FM announced that tickets for Calibash 2020 in Las Vegas are currently on sale at www.axs.com. The New Year's most iconic music event captures the spirit of the LaMusica app, with performances by some of the year's biggest recording artists. CALIBASH 2020 in Las Vegas returns to the T-Mobile Arena on January 25th.

Billie Eilish, Jonas Brothers, Lil Nas X Among Nominees for the IHEARTRADIO MUSIC AWARDS - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 8, 2020


 iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced today the nominees for the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards, airing live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 29 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The event also will be broadcast on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and iHeartRadio, the all-in-one digital music, podcast, on demand and live-streaming radio service.

Post Malone, Ariana Grande, & Billie Eilish Lead Nominations for the 2019 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 24, 2019


As the kick-off to this year's highly anticipated a?oe2019 American Music Awards,a?? chart-topping artist and AMA nominee Ella Mai today announced the a?oe2019 American Music Awardsa?? nominees in four categories LIVE on ABC's a?oeGood Morning America,a?? followed by additional nominees announced via the AMAs social media accounts. Rounding out the morning, Mai also announced nominees via Billboard Magazine's social media platforms. The a?oe2019 American Music Awardsa?? will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 8:00 p.m. EST on ABC.

Nickelodeon Picks Up Additional 13 Episodes of Sketch Comedy Hit ALL THAT
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 16, 2019


Nickelodeon has picked up an additional 13 episodes of '90s icon All That, bringing its first season total to 26 episodes. Also announced today, is new cast member Aria Brooks from Atlanta, Ga., who is joining the show's talented and diverse cast of comedians. New episodes of All That air on Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.

Vevo Announces Top 10 Most-Watched Music Videos in the Past Decade
by Abigail Charpentier - Oct 16, 2019


Vevo, the world's largest all-premium music video platform, has announced its Top 10 lists of the decade's most-watched music videos in honor of the company's 10-year anniversary. 

LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS Celebrates 5th Anniversary on October 17
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 14, 2019


Over 60 international music and television stars will hit the stage of the 2019 a?oeLatin American Music Awardsa?? (Latin AMA's) to bring the audience 19 exciting musical performances and highlight artists' achievements during the announcements of the coveted awards.

BWW Interview: We Get the Inside Scoop on John Leguizamo's KISS MY AZTEC! at La Jolla Playhouse
by Matthew Blank - Oct 8, 2019


With a successful Berkeley world premiere under its belt, the new musical Kiss My Aztec! headed to the southern end of California for a late summer run at the famed La Jolla Playhouse.

Ali Ewoldt to Headline A Free Bird Organization Gala
by Julie Musbach - Oct 4, 2019


For the past 11 years A Free Bird Organization worked hard to give pediatric cancer patients the ability to pursue their artistic passions and heal with the arts. Now they announce their fifth annual Gala, Diamonds, where children will be able to achieve their artistic potential of shining as bright and being as strong as a diamond.

Miami Beach Pop Festival Adds Guest to to All-Star Celebration of Bob Marley
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 27, 2019


The upcoming Miami Beach Pop Festival will make history with this year's inaugural event, highlighted by a milestone collaborative tribute to the ultimate music legend, Bob Marley. Set for Friday, November 8, the All-Star Celebration of Bob Marley will showcase a number of once-in-a-lifetime performances, led by eight-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Stephen Marley, joined by his brother and very special guest, four-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, sharing one stage with a diverse lineup of stars. Festival headliner Jack Johnson will also join the celebration, along with Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning singer Nacho, plus GRAMMY® Award-winning frontman of Arcade Fire, Win Butler. The genre-blurring special guests – both announced and unannounced – will come together for one night only to perform a selection of Bob Marley's classic songs, with a superstar reggae band joining each song, guaranteeing an unprecedented evening of musical creativity and transcendent cultural connection under the stars on Miami's iconic South Beach.

SONGWRITERS UNDER THE COVERS with Victoria Shaw Explores the Artists and Stories Behind Memorable Hit Songs
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 16, 2019


ALL ARTS, the multimedia arts platform launched earlier this year by WNET (parent company of New York's PBS stations THIRTEEN and WLIW21 and operator of NJTV), is pleased to announce the launch of Songwriters Under the Covers with Victoria Shaw, a new, intimate, music performance and storytelling series created in collaboration with award-winning songwriter Victoria Shaw and Brighton Entertainment. Songwriters Under the Covers with Victoria Shaw puts the spotlight on the songwriters of some of music's biggest hits across pop, rock, and country.

SONGWRITERS UNDER THE COVERS WITH VICTORIA SHAW Reveals Stories Behind Hit Songs
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2019


ALL ARTS, the multimedia arts platform launched earlier this year by WNET (parent company of New York's PBS stations THIRTEEN and WLIW21 and operator of NJTV), is pleased to announce the launch of Songwriters Under the Covers with Victoria Shaw, a new, intimate, music performance and storytelling series created in collaboration with award-winning songwriter Victoria Shaw and Brighton Entertainment. Songwriters Under the Covers with Victoria Shaw puts the spotlight on the songwriters of some of music's biggest hits across pop, rock, and country.

Lunay Named Apple Music Up Next Artist
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 16, 2019


Apple Music today announced Lunay as the latest addition to its Up Next program, Apple Music's monthly artist initiative geared towards identifying, showcasing and elevating rising talent. At just 18 years old, the Puerto Rico born artist has been catapulted to prominence at lighting speed. In a few short years, Lunay went from emulating his idols to working alongside them -- earning him the recognition of Ozuna, Bad Bunny, and Daddy Yankee -- with the latter two lending memorable verses to Lunay's breakout single 'Soltera (Remix)', a dance-floor banger that has racked up over 42 million streams on Apple Music. Lunay's accomplishments so early into his bright career enshrines him as one of the most exciting new names in the Latin Urban genre. 

Major Lazer Unveils 'Que Calor' Single and Music Video
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 11, 2019


Diplo's Major Lazer unveils “Que Calor,” featuring J Balvin and Dominican dembow pioneer El Alfa, alongside a brand new video today. Following previous collaborations with both featured artists “Que Calor” takes inspiration from each of their home countries, sampling Toto La Momposina's traditional Colombian-cumbia classic “Curara” and Dominican dembow rhythms. The Jamaica-via-Dominican Republic cousin of reggaeton is rooted in dancehall riddims and hip-hop sounds and has been taking the Latin world by storm thanks in large part to El Alfa and his collaborators.

Miami Beach Pop Festival Announces Groundbreaking Sustainability Efforts
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 10, 2019


Miami Beach Pop Festival is taking bold steps to be one of the most environmentally conscious festivals ever. Set for November 8-10, 2019, the festival will include the groundbreaking ECOasis which will unite a roster of partner organizations to highlight sustainability as an integral part of the weekend-long festival. Miami Beach Pop's South Florida home is one of the most fragile, ecologically sensitive, and environmentally significant regions on planet Earth.

Jennifer Lopez to Receive iHeartRadio Premio Corazon Latino Award
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 9, 2019


iHeartMedia announced today Jennifer Lopez will be honored with the fourth annual iHeartRadio Premio Corazón Latino Award at the 2019 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina on November 2 at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. In addition, Pedro Capó, Gente de Zona and Sech will be joining the lineup of previously announced performers Jennifer Lopez, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, Jowell & Randy, Tito El Bambino and more.

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