Following an extraordinary 2017, Latin urban music sensation, Bad Bunny, leaps into 2018 in full force, taking his contagious Latin trap music throughout the U.S. with his first North American headlining tour, La Nueva Religión. Bad Bunny will make stops in New York, Texas, California, Arizona, Illinois, and Florida that includes Orlando’s Amway Center Sunday, April 29.
The tour begins on Thursday, March 1 in New York and closes out in Orlando, Florida with tickets going on sale to the general public on Friday, January 19 at 10 a.m. As for the pre-sale, it begins on Thursday, January 18 at 10 a.m. EST until Friday, January 19 at 9:45 a.m. EST.
Bad Bunny continues his rise to stardom in the new year with five of his songs earning spots on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart. He was also featured in Billboard Magazine’s 2018 Predictions section, spotlighting how he has taken Latin trap to the forefront of the urban genre worldwide. Most recently, Bad Bunny was nominated by the 2018 iHeart Radio Music Awards in the Best New Latin Artist category.
In addition to Bad Bunny’s headlining tour announcement, it also marks the release of “El Baño,” the latest single by Enrique Iglesias with Bad Bunny as the featured artist.
Make sure to catch the latest Latin music sensation at one of his concerts. Click here to purchase tickets.
For the fifth year iHeartRadio will present the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the “Fabulous” Forum in Los Angeles. The event will be simulcast live on TBS, TNT and truTV at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT; on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide; and the iHeartRadio app, the free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service. TV subscribers can also watch the iHeartRadio Music Awards on the truTV, TNT & TBS Apps.
Artists receiving multiple nominations include Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Justin Bieber, DJ Khaled and The Chainsmokers. All nominees are listed below. For a full list of categories visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.
For the first time ever, this year iHeartRadio will present seven awards in the seven nights leading up to the Sunday, March 11 telecast. Each night at 8 p.m. ET, an artist will be presented their award and give an acceptance speech.
In addition to being a compelling celebration of music and artists, the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards will again celebrate the fans, giving iHeartRadio listeners the opportunity to decide winners in several new and established categories. Fan voting will determine this year’s Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell, Best Lyrics, Best Cover Song, Best Music Video, the Social Star Award, Best Solo Breakout and the first-ever Cutest Musician’s Pet, Best Boy Band and Best Remix awards. Fans can vote for these here. In addition, fans will get to vote on social media during the show for winners of the Best Performance and Best Dressed awards, which will be announced immediately after the event.
These are the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards' nominees:
Song of the Year:
"Despacito" - Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
"Shape Of You" - Ed Sheeran
"Something Just Like This" - The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
"That's What I Like" - Bruno Mars
"Wild Thoughts" - DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller
Female Artist of the Year:
Alessia Cara
Halsey
P!nk
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
Male Artist of the Year:
Bruno Mars
Charlie Puth
Ed Sheeran
Shawn Mendes
The Weeknd
Best Duo/Group of the Year:
Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
Migos
Portugal. The Man
The Chainsmokers
Best Collaboration:
"Despacito" - Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
Here are a few concerts announced for this year to be held in Orlando, Florida: La Sonora Ponceña at House of Blues Orlando Saturday, January 6 starting at 8:30 p.m., tickets available here Carlos Daniel - Homenaje a Juan Gabriel Una Noche de Pasion at House of Blues Saturday, January 20 starting at 7:00 p.m., tickets available here
Gilberto Santa Rosa at Hard Rock Live Friday, February 9 starting at 9:00 p.m., tickets available here Nicky Jam & Plan B: El Ganador tour at Amway Center Sunday, February 11 starting at 8:00 p.m., tickets available here Andres Cepeda & Kany Garcia: Mil Ciudades tour at Hard Rock Live Saturday, February 17 starting at 8:00 p.m., tickets available here Ricardo Montaner at Hard Rock Live Friday, March 9 starting at 8:00 p.m., tickets available here The King Romeo Santos at Amway Center Tuesday, March 13 starting at 8:00 p.m., tickets available here Ednita Nazario: Una Vida tour at House of Blues Friday, March 16 starting at 7:00 p.m., tickets available here Juanes: Amarte tour with Mon Laferte at Amway Center Friday, April 20 starting at 7:30 p.m., tickets available here Maluma at Amway Center Sunday, May 20 starting at 7:00 p.m., tickets available here Shakira: El Dorado World tour at Amway Center Tuesday, August 14 starting at 7:30 p.m., tickets available here Note: Concerts are subject to changes
La sensación de 'hips don't lie' ha anunciado la reprogramación de su gira mundial El Dorado para el año 2018 que la llevará alrededor de Europa, EEUU, y Latino América.
The 'hips don't lie' sensation, Shakira, has announced the rescheduling of her 2018 world tour that will take her to Europe, US, and Latin America. Shakira's letter:
New 2018 dates for Shakira's El Dorado tour in the US:
The Puerto Rican singer, model, and actress Ana Isabelle has taken a slightly different leap in the last few months. Being away from her homeland after the devastation of Hurricane Maria, Ana Isabelle has taken on the leading role in the latest musical “Evita” choreographed and directed by Josh Rhodes.
“Evita” has been running since November 14 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, Florida with previews before it’s actual kick off November 18. It has been nonstop for Ana Isabelle, along with the 29 cast members, and the 12 piece orchestra. The phenomenal success has led to sold out shows for the entire run of
the production with the close out on December 30.
“Evita” winner of seven Tony Awards, including best musical and best score, chronicles the electric rise and fall of Eva Peron, who used her beauty and charisma
to climb from her poverty-stricken roots on the outskirts of Buenos Aires to become the powerful and
polarizing First Lady of Argentina at the age of 27.
“The most incredible part of this process has been finding the talent,”
said Josh Rhodes. “The score is extremely demanding and the scale of this production needs endless charisma from the actors – and this cast has
enough talent and electrifying charisma to set the stage on fire. At its core, ‘Evita’ tells the story of high ambition and the price we pay to climb closer to the light. With the musical’s
design team, we have created a production that heightens the towering myth of an ambitious
and passionate woman, while still allowing history and story to shine through.”
“The production is one of the largest in Asolo Repertory’s
history,” as stated by Asolo Rep Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards. “I could not be prouder of the
diverse, talented, world class company of actors and artists we’ve assembled to bring this musical to life. With a
creative team helmed by Broadway’s brilliant Josh Rhodes and a cast led by triple threat Ana Isabelle, who fully embodies the
passion of ‘Evita’ on and off stage, we are thrilled to present a brand new production of this
profoundly pertinent and moving musical.”
Ana Isabelle’s first appearance as Eva Peron - lowered onto the stage
dressed in white after the casts mourning of Eva Peron - was the sign of a superb and jaw dropping presentation until the end. An act that helped Ana Isabelle
overcome her fears of heights. It was one of the scenes that she enjoyed the most in “Evita” - going up 30 feet in the air. “When I first did it, it was a real challenge since I am afraid of heights... But I always like to confront my fears and conquer them.... it’s the only way we grow and experience the best things in life!!! Now, I just have tons of fun feeling like a “cirque d’ soleil acrobat” in a very beautiful image to represent the spirit of Eva Peron,” wrote Ana Isabelle on her Facebook page.
Photo by Cliff Rholes
This version of “Evita” has a nice twist. Josh Rhodes has added more dance, more choreography, and a more vulnerable point of view as Ana Isabelle pointed out in an interview with Telemundo. Her acting and vocals were impeccable, she pours her heart and soul into every scene. And notably, the entire cast was just as phenomenal - the dancing, the singing, the lighting. It was a surreal experience to watch and be a part of.
Just before taking on the leading role in “Evita”, Ana
Isabelle shot to stardom as the winner of the popular Univision musical reality show “Viva el
Sueño,” when more than 30 million viewers voted to crown her the next Latin music superstar. She had performed to
sold-out stadiums throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, including Madison Square Garden.
She has released three highly successful albums, including Mi Sueño, which debuted #3 on Billboard Top Latin Chart. Duets with Plácido Domingo, José
Feliciano, Luis Fonsí, Gilberto Santa Rosa, and recently collaborated with
compatriot pop singer Tito El Bambino. Feature film roles include the upcoming “Imprisoned,” starring Laurence Fishburne, and the remake of Francis Ford Coppola's “Dementia 13” among others.
Her Off-Broadway
credits include the musical “I Like it Like That” with the Pavarotti
of salsa music artist Tito Nieves. As the first Latina artist, Ana starred with Chazz Palminteri in the TNT opening of NBA All Star Games. In addition,
she was named Best New Artist at “Premios Texas” and nominated as Best New Artist in “Premios Lo Nuestro.”
“La vida es bella, como dice unas de mis canciones y dándole
gracias a Dios por cada segundo porque me está haciendo mi sueño una realidad” (Life is beautiful, as one of my songs states and giving thanks to God for each second because He's making my dream a reality) - Ana Isabelle. Felicidades Ana Isabelle, you make your island and all the Latinos prouder.
