Broadway Reacts To The IN THE HEIGHTS Movie Trailer
by Linnae Medeiros
- Dec 12, 2019
Lights up in Washington Heights! The trailer for the upcoming film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical In the Heights was just released, and the Broadway community is buzzing with excitement for Washington Heights coming to the big screen! Stage favorites including Lea Salonga, Karen Olivo, Josh Gad, Telly Leung, and more have taken to Twitter to express their emotions about the new trailer. Check out what they all had to say!
Cardi B to Headline Inaugural Vewtopia Music Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Dec 6, 2019
Today, VEW Live! announces Cardi B as the first headliner for the inaugural VEWTOPIA Music Festival taking place on January 31st and February 1st 2020, prior to the big game. VEWTOPIA Music Festival 2020 will bring together some of the biggest names in pop, hip-hop and Latin music with 14 hours of live performances and interactive experiences that combine music and arts over the course of two days. Additional headliners and artists will be revealed in the coming weeks.
Lizzo, Billie Eilish, & Lil Nas X Lead GRAMMY Nominations - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Nov 20, 2019
Recording Academy® President/CEO Deborah Dugan alongside Academy Chair of the Board of Trustees and renowned record producer Harvey Mason Jr., as well as GRAMMY Awards® host Alicia Keys and past two-time GRAMMY® nominee Bebe Rexha, today revealed nominees for the 62nd GRAMMY Awards in select categories. This year's nominees reflect a melting pot of artistic innovation that defined the year in music, showcasing the unparalleled craftsmanship of established artists and the industry-shifting impact of rising music creators. Leading nominees Lizzo (8), Billie Eilish (6) and Lil Nas X (6) not only topped the charts but ignited a cultural conversation around their genre-bending hits. As the only peer-selected music award, the GRAMMY Awards are voted on by the Recoding Academy's membership body of music makers, who represent all genres and creative disciplines, including recording artists, songwriters, producers, mixers and engineers.
Prince Royce Announces Alter Ego U.S. Tour 2020
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Nov 13, 2019
Multiplatinum award-winning Latin superstar Prince Royce announces the United States leg of his ALTER EGO Tour. The 40+ city run that kicks off in Seattle, Washington on March 4th, marks his largest-ever tour of the country, including stops at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, The Forum in Los Angeles and Prudential Center in Newark as well as in other markets where Royce has never performed, such as Boise, Idaho; Portland, Oregon; and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
GRAMMY Museum Presents 'Latin GRAMMY, 20 Years Of Excellence'
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Oct 21, 2019
To celebrate the milestone 20th anniversary of the Latin GRAMMY Awards®, the GRAMMY Museum® proudly presents Latin GRAMMY®, 20 Years Of Excellence. On Nov. 18, the Museum will kick off the opening of the new Latin music exhibit and its new third floor with a full day of programming, including an education program for students, live performances, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President/CEO of The Latin Recording Academy® and Michael Sticka, President of the GRAMMY Museum, along with prestigious Latin artists and personalities. The evening event is free, including entry to the Museum, and is open to the public on a special first-come, first-served basis. The exhibit will run through spring 2020.
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.
Hostos Center Presents A Salute To Richie Bonilla
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 27, 2019
The Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture opens its 2019 Fall Season with a?oeA Salute to Richie Bonilla,a?? the long-time Latin Music Artist Manager, with a selection of artists he managed paying tribute in a star-studded concert on Saturday, October 12th at 7:30 PM in the Main Theater. There will be performances by the Puerto Rican singer/ songwriter and former Fania All-Star Ismael Miranda, singer Joe Bataan a?oeThe King of Latin Soul,a?? the Grammy Winning Cuban vocalist Albita, former Tito Puente vocalist Frankie Morales, timbalero Orlando Marin, known as a?oethe last Mambo King,a?? the highly energetic instrumental & vocal duo Los Hermanos Moreno, virtuoso flutist Connie Grossman and the Steven Oquendo Mambo Orchestra. Noted broadcaster Felipe Luciano will serve as Master of Ceremonies. A dance follows at 9:30 PM in the Hostos Café with DJ Brian Martínez spinning Salsa favorites.
HACPAC Announces PAC The House Series
by Julie Musbach
- Sep 10, 2019
The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) has announced the third annual PAC the House Series featuring concerts by popular artists including Valerie Simpson, Donnie McClurkin, Gregorio Uribe, James Maddock, and Bria Skonberg. Ticket prices range from $40.00 to $60.00 with special series pricing available.
Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming Movie Musicals!
by Linnae Medeiros
- Jul 22, 2019
Broadway is coming to the big screen! Thirteen movie musicals are currently in development and are set to delight audiences in the coming months and years, from long-awaited movie adaptations to remakes and sequels of fan favorites. With such a variety to look forward to, we're getting you prepared by giving you a peek at each of the movies officially announced to receive the silver screen treatment! Take a peek at all the excitement, and be sure to check back in as even more are announced!
Everything You Need To Know About Lin-Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS Movie!
by Linnae Medeiros
- Jun 21, 2019
Wepa! The film adaptation of the Tony-winning musical In the Heights is on its way, and we can barely contain our excitement seeing Usnavi and the whole gang on the big screen! To tide you over until then, we've gathered all the info you need to know about the movie, from the casting to sneak peeks from the show's creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda! Check it all out!
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