CNCO and Prince Royce top Latin American Music Awards' winners

CNCO recibiendo uno de sus cuatro trofeos ganado (photo credit Telemundo)

It is a wrap up for the third annual Latin American Music Awards (LatinAMAs) that took place tonight at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The night shined bright for bachata artist Prince Royce and the Latin all boy band CNCO who were top recipients with four awards. Spaniard pop/ballad singer Enrique Iglesias followed closely winning three awards.

Prince Royce aceptando uno de sus cuatro trofeos (photo credit Telemundo)

In addition to the designated award categories, two other awards were presented. The Dick Clark Achievement Award recipient was Pitbull, and chosen by fans during the award show for the Celebrity of the Night Award was Camila Ceballo.

Enrique Iglesias gano tres trofeo (photo credit Telemundo)

These are the 2017 Latin American Music Awards' winners:

Artist of the Year /Artista del Año: 

• Enrique Iglesias

New Artist of the Year/Nuevo Artista del Año: 

• Ozuna

Single of the Year /Sencilla del Año: 

• Prince Royce & Shakira, "Deja Vu"

 Album of the Year/Álbum del Año: 

• CNCO, Primera Cita

Favorite Female Artist/Artista FemeninaFavorita—Pop/Rock: 

• Gloria Trevi

Favorite Male Artist/Artista Masculino Favorito—Pop/Rock:

• Enrique Iglesias

 Favorite Duo or Group/Duo o Grupo Favorito—Pop/Rock: 

• CNCO

 Favorite Album/Álbum Favorito—Pop/Rock: 

• CNCO, Primera Cita

Favorite Song/Cancion Favorita—Pop/Rock:

• CNCO, "Reggaeton Lento (Bailemos)"

Favorite Artist/Artista Favorito—Regional Mexican: 

• Gerardo Ortiz

Favorite Duo or Group/Duo o Grupo Favorito—Regional Mexican: 

• Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga

Favorite Album/Álbum Favorito—Regional Mexican: 

• Jenni Rivera, Paloma Negra Desde Monterrey

Favorite Song/Canción Favorita—Regional Mexican: 

• Christian Nodal, "Adiós Amor"

Favorite Artist/Artista Favorito—Urban: 

• J Balvin

Favorite Album/Álbum Favorito—Urban:

• J Balvin, Energía

Favorite Song/Cancion Favorita—Urban: 

• Maluma, "Felices Los 4"

Favorite Artist/Artista Favorito—Tropical: 

• Prince Royce

Favorite Album/Álbum Favorito—Tropical: 

• Prince Royce, Five

Favorite Song/Canción Favorita—Tropical: 

• Prince Royce & Shakira, "Deja Vu"

Favorite Collaboration/Colaboración Favorita: 

• Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno, Zion & Lennox, "Súbeme La Radio"

Favorite Crossover Artist/Artista Crossover Favorito:

• Selena Gomez

'On Your Feet!' wows Tampa Bay

Photo credit "On Your Feet!"

Well, its here, in our very own backyard (literally speaking), the Broadway musical “On Your Feet!” that is traveling throughout the United States after 780 smash hit performances at the Marquis Theatre on Broadway in New York since its inception in 2015. The opener, Tuesday evening, October 24; is one of seven shows scheduled for the Straz Center in downtown Tampa. Tampa is the fourth city to witness the musical since the national tour kicked off this year on September 22 in Buffalo, New York.

Photo credit "On Your Feet!"

“On Your Feet!” is a well-written and thought out Broadway musical that takes us through the ups and downs encountered by Gloria and Emilio Estefan in their homeland Cuba and their newly adopted home in the United States - inclusive of family and record labels just to name a few - in their lives from youngsters to adulthood. An evening that combined humor, music, joy, sadness, triumphs, and disappointments all in one - reminiscence on life struggles to obtain personal and professional goals and happiness.

Photo credit "On Your Feet!"

A total of 26 songs are marvelously incorporated into the 2.5-hour musical that ranges from solemn to festive moods. The flashbacks from the startup of the Miami Latin Boys that transpired into the Miami Sound Machine to what it is now the solo titled Gloria Estefan band. The musical even included four original Miami Sound Machine musicians, and a varied age group cast who all carried out superb singing, acting, and dancing. You just couldn't refrain from dancing in your own seat until the end when you’re enticed to get up ‘on your feet’ to join the 28 cast members and the 10 piece orchestra in the medley finale of some of the Estefan’s greatest hits.

The youngest of the cast that performed the first show in Tampa - Jordan Vergara played Nayib, Young Emilio, and Jeremy and Amaris Sanchez played Little Gloria, photo credit Doris Irizarry

Don’t miss out on this stupendous Broadway musical, my review falls short of what you’ll truly experience from it live, plus I don't want to reveal too much detail. “On Your Feet!” will be in Tampa until Sunday, October 29, tickets range from $45 to $120 not including applicable fees/charges. Tickets can be purchased at Straz Center online here. Additional information about “On Your Feet” and tour dates can be obtained at “On Your Feet!” website here.

Jordan from NY and Amaris from Chicago take turns with two other young cast members

Latin American Music Awards' rehearsal photos

Alejandra Guzman & Gloria Trevi (photo credit Telemundo)

Artists and hosts are already in Los Angeles rehearsing for another year of the Latin American Music Awards (LatinAMAS) which is this Thursday, Oct. 26. It will be televised live on Telemundo from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California starting at 8 p.m. with the celebrity Latin AMAs red carpet (Alfombra de Latin AMAs) followed by the award show right after.

Check out some of the rehearsal photos below and comment who of these performers do you want to see and make sure to follow all the LatinAMAs action on social media and use the official hashtag #LatinAMAs:

• Facebook: Facebook.com/LatinAMAs
• Twitter: @LatinAMAs
• Instagram: @LatinAMAs
• Snapchat: TeamTelemundo
• Join the Conversation: #LatinAMAs

For the 2017 nominees click here.
Tickets are still available for purchase on Ticketmaster.com here.

Becky G & Bad Bunny (photo credit Telemundo)

Wisin & Chayanne (photo credit Telemundo)

Natalia Jimenez & Manuel Medran (photo credit Telemnundo)

Chayanne (photo credit Telemundo)

Prince Royce (photo credit Telemundo)

Farruko & Prince Royce (photo credit Telemundo)

Ozuna (photo credit Telemundo)

Wisin (photo credit Telemundo

Natalia Jimenez & Chiquis (photo credit Telemundo)

Pablo Alboran (photo credit Telemundo)

Camila Ceballo (photo credit Telemundo)

Alexander from Gente de Zonz (photo credit Telemundo)

Gente de Zona (photo credit Telemundo)

 

Christian Daniel & Abraham Mateo (photo credit Telemundo)

 

Angeles (photo credit Telemundo)

 

Christian Nodal (photo credit Telemundo)

 

Farruko (photo credit Telemundo)

  

Christian Daniel (photo credit Telemundo)

  

Abraham Mateo (photo credit Telemundo)

  

Bacilios (photo credit Telemundo)

   

Beck G (photo credit Telemundo)

Latin American Music Awards 2017 nominees

The third annual Latin American Music Awards (LatinAMAS) is this Thursday, Oct. 26 and rehearsals are well underway. It will be televised live on Telemundo from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California starting at 8 p.m. with the celebrity Latin AMAs red carpet (Alfombra de Latin AMAs) followed by the award show.

This year Shakira took the lead with nine nominations, followed by Maluma with eight, while Luis Fonsi, Nicky Jam, Prince Royce, Daddy Yankee, Enrique Iglesias, and Romeo Santos garnered five nods each. Check out below what categories they are nominated in and of course the entire 2017 Latin American Music Award nominees.

And of course, fans can follow Latin AMAs on social media and join the conversation by using the official hashtag #LatinAMAs:

• Facebook: Facebook.com/LatinAMAs
• Twitter: @LatinAMAs
• Instagram: @LatinAMAs
• Snapchat: TeamTelemundo
• Join the Conversation: #LatinAMAs

2017 Latin American Music Award Nominees:

Artist of the Year /Artista del Año: 

• Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
• Daddy Yankee
• Enrique Iglesias
• J Balvin
• Luis Fonsi
• Maluma
• Nicky Jam
• Romeo Santos
• Shakira
• Wisin

 New Artist of the Year/ Nuevo Artista del Año: 

• Christian Nodal
• Ozuna
• Ulices Chaidez y Sus Plebes

 Song of the Year /Canción del Año: 

• Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga, "Tengo Que Colgar"
• Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno, Zion & Lennox, "Súbeme La Radio"
• Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, "Despacito"
• Maluma, "Felices Los 4"
• Nicky Jam, "El Amante"
• Prince Royce & Shakira, "Deja Vu"
• Shakira Featuring Maluma, "Chantaje"

 Album of the Year/Álbum del Año: 

• CNCO, Primera Cita
• Juan Gabriel, Vestido De Etiqueta: Por Eduardo Magallanes
• Prince Royce, Five
• Romeo Santos, Golden
• Shakira, El Dorado

 Favorite Female Artist/Artista FemeninaFavorita—Pop/Rock: 

• Alejandra Guzmán
• Gloria Trevi
• Shakira

 Favorite Male Artist/Artista Masculino Favorito—Pop/Rock:

• Enrique Iglesias
• Juanes
• Luis Fonsi

 Favorite Duo or Group/Duo o Grupo Favorito—Pop/Rock: 

• CNCO
• Jesse & Joy
• Reik

 Favorite Album/Álbum Favorito—Pop/Rock: 

• CNCO, Primera Cita
• Juan Gabriel, Vestido De Etiqueta: Por Eduardo Magallanes
• Shakira, El Dorado

Favorite Song/Cancion Favorita—Pop/Rock:

• CNCO, "Reggaeton Lento (Bailemos)"
• Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno, Zion & Lennox, "Súbeme La Radio"
• Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, "Despacito" Ricky Martin Featuring Maluma, "Vente Pa'Ca" Shakira Featuring Maluma, "Chantaje"
• Ricky Martin Featuring Maluma, "Vente Pa'Ca" Shakira Featuring Maluma, "Chantaje"
• Shakira Featuring Maluma, "Chantaje"

Favorite Artist/Artista Favorito—Regional Mexican: 

• Christian Nodal
• Gerardo Ortiz
• Regulo Caro

Favorite Duo or Group/Duo o Grupo Favorito—Regional Mexican: 

• Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
• Calibre 50 Los Plebes Del Rancho De Ariel Camacho

Favorite Album/Álbum Favorito—Regional Mexican: 

• Calibre 50, Desde El Rancho
• Jenni Rivera, Paloma Negra Desde Monterrey
• Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho, Recuerden Mi Estilo

Favorite Song/Canción Favorita—Regional Mexican: 

• Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga, "Tengo Que Colgar"
• Calibre 50, "Siempre Te Voy A Querer"
• Christian Nodal, "Adiós Amor"
• Gerardo Ortiz, "Regresa Hermosa"
• Ulices Chaidez y Sus Plebes, "Te Regalo"

 Favorite Artist/Artista Favorito—Urban: 

• Daddy Yankee
• J Balvin
• Maluma
• Nicky Jam
• Wisin

 Favorite Song/Cancion Favorita—Urban: 

• Farruko Featuring Ky-Mani Marley, "Chillax"
• J Balvin Featuring Pharrell Williams, BIA & Sky, "Safari"
• Maluma, "Felices Los 4"
• Nicky Jam, "El Amante"
• Wisin, "Vacaciones"

 Favorite Artist/Artista Favorito—Tropical: 

• Gente de Zona
• Prince Royce
• Romeo Santos

 Favorite Album/Álbum Favorito—Tropical: 

• El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Alunizando
• Prince Royce, Five
• Romeo Santos, Golden

 Favorite Song/Canción Favorita—Tropical: 

• Gente De Zona, "Algo Contigo"
• Héctor Acosta "El Torito", "Amorcito Enfermito"
• Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony, "Olvídame y Pega La Vuelta"
• Prince Royce & Shakira, "Deja Vu"
• Romeo Santos, "Imitadora"

Favorite Collaboration/Colaboración Favorita: 

• Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno, Zion & Lennox, "Súbeme La Radio"
• Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, "Despacito"
• Shakira Featuring Maluma, "Chantaje"

Favorite Crossover Artist/Artista Crossover Favorito:

• Justin Bieber 
• Selena Gomez
• The Weeknd

Gran éxito el concierto benéfico - Yandel & Friends Puerto Rico: Somos Uno

 

Video credito Sharam De Jesús

Son tantas las emociones que han corrido dentro de nosotros desde la devastación del Huracán María que quería acabar con Puerto Rico. Todos y digo todos incluyendo los que no son puertorriqueños han sentido el dolor de nuestros hermanos de la Isla del Encanto.

Video credito Victor Garcia

El jueves 19 de octubre fui testigo de un magno evento – Yandel & Friends, Puerto Rico: Somos Uno – que unió a fans que viajaron de cerca y de lejos a Orlando, Florida para presenciar el esfuerzo del cantante urbano puertorriqueño Yandel en unir amigos que incluyeron artistas, personalidades de las redes sociales, y DJs en tan corto tiempo. Entre ellos estaban Christian Daniel, Alexis & Fido, Farruko, Wisin, Zion & Lennox, Chyno Miranda, GadieL, Jencarlos Canela, Jerry Rivera, Jory Boy, Jowell & Randy, LeJuan James, Molusco, Noriel, Pedro Capo, Spiff Tv, DJ Candy Boy, DJ Chino, DJ Nelson & Alberto Stylee quienes compartieron su música, mensajes alentadores, y apoyo incondicional.

Foto y video creditos Doris Irizarry - No utilizar fotos o videos sin permiso de su propietario

El concierto benéfico duro casi cuatro horas, imagínense yo no soy muy fan a la música urbana pero me entregue a absórbala y gozarla todo entre uno que otras de lágrimas que se me escaparon. Algunos cantaron de una a tres canciones o un popurrí de sus canciones tal como lo hizo el único salsero de la noche Jerry Rivera. Pero fue Yandel, quien obvio, se robó el espectáculo cantando la mayoría de las canciones a solo y a dúo ya que ha grabado un sinfín de canciones con otros artistas.

           

El momento más emocionante fue el video que presentaron antes de Yandel subir a la tarima. El video con imágenes de Puerto Rico antes y después del paso del Huracán María con unas palabras que llegaron directo al corazón.

“Crecer en Puerto Rico fue un regalo, lo siento así, como un privilegio, como una bendición que Dios me concedió. Estar lejos de ti duele, como puertorriqueño a veces la impotencia me abraza. Son tantas las noticias, son tantas las llamadas que he recibido acerca de los daños, del sufrimiento de mi gente. Parece que estamos caídos. Pero no es así. Somos fuertes. Todo esto no fue ni será suficiente para destruirnos. No me cabe duda de que nos levantaremos más fuertes que nunca”.

Me dio tanto sentimiento que no pude contener el llanto a ver las imágenes y en oír las palabras de Yandel. Pensé en mis seres queridos que están aún en Puerto Rico especialmente en Liz Roberts y sus hijas quienes viven en Salinas y también son fans de Yandel.

Y como no cerrar con broche de oro al Yandel reunirse con su compatriota Wisin, quien durante muchos años compartieron escenarios, para un hermoso cierre a Puerto Rico: Somos Uno. Culminaron su presentación con la bandera puertorriqueña en mana mientras correaban “Yo soy Boricua pa´ que tú lo sepas”.

El orgullo por Puerto Rico y de sus ciudadanos puertorriqueños americanos es inevitable. ¡No estamos divididos, estamos unidos, Puerto Rico por seguro está de pie!

Todo recaudado de Puerto Rico: Somos Uno será donado a Somos Una Voz  que ya está colaborando con varias organizaciones que están brindando ayuda a las áreas afectadas. Para aportar a esta noble causa, vayan a Somos Una Voz aquí.

¡Que viva Puerto Rico, la Isla del Encanto!

 

 

Foto credito Oscar Mena

An evening of unity at Yandel & Friends Puerto Rico: We Are One benefit relief concert

Video credit Sharam De Jesús

No devastation will bring Puerto Rico down! Puerto Rico is rising, Puerto Ricans are united, strong, resilient… 

There is so much that describes the little island and its fellow citizens with a huge heart after the fierce devastations it has encountered. A vast number of artists have been coming together in benefit relief concerts. This time it was urban artist Yandel who united fellow friends inclusive of singers, DJs, and social media gurus for his benefit relief concert -Yandel & Friends Puerto Rico: We Are One in Central Florida.

Video credit Victor Garcia

Fans of all nationalities traveled as far as Miami, Tampa, Melbourne and surrounding areas to Orlando, Florida to support the efforts of Yandel in an evening overruled by urban and trap music, with a salsa singer, and a pop artist or two. They were Christian Daniel, Alexis & Fido, Farruko, Wisin, Zion & Lennox, Chyno Miranda, GadieL, Jencarlos Canela, Jerry Rivera, Jory Boy, Jowell & Randy, LeJuan James, Molusco, Noriel, Pedro Capo, Spiff Tv, DJ Candy Boy, DJ Chino, DJ Nelson & Alberto Stylee who entertained a full house at the Amway Center for close to four hours.

Photo & Video Credits Doris Irizarry - Photos & videos are not to be used elsewhere without consent

Every performance was special, messages were uplifting, and videos of before and after the aftermath and relief efforts by fellow citizens from the mainland were heart-wrenching. One that hit home was Yandel’s intro video. I myself tried to maintain my composure but thinking of family and dear friends in Puerto Rico especially one - Liz Robert who lives in Salinas, PR with her three daughters and are also Yandel fans - I just couldn’t hold back my tears. (See first video)

Not only did Yandel unite his friends but he also reunited with his compatriot Wisin who for many years shared stages together for a beautiful closure to Puerto Rico: We Are One. And what a better ending, the flags of Puerto Rico being waved throughout the Amway Center but when Yandel and Wisin held one together on stage, no ending could have been better. The pride for Puerto Rico and its Puerto Rican American citizens is inevitable. We are not divided, we are united.

Yandel joined renowned salsa artist Marc Anthony and others in We Are One Voice (Somos Una Voz), a platform that unites the efforts of artists to raise awareness and help the victims of the most recent natural disasters. Proceeds from Puerto Rico: We Are One will be donated to this charitable alliance which is collaborating with various organizations that are already bringing help to the affected areas.

Didn’t make it to this emotional and historical relief concert, then no worries you can still make a donation to One Voice here. 

Were you there or at any of the benefit relief events please comment below - what was the best part, how did you feel, words of encouragement for Puerto Rico...

Que viva Puerto Rico, the enchanted island!

Photo & Video Credits Doris Irizarry - Photos & videos are not to be used elsewhere without consent

  

   

Photo Credit Oscar Mena