Ricky Martin a big winner at iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina

It was a special evening for the Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin during the fourth iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina: Celebrating Our Heroes held this past Saturday, Nov. 4 in Miami, Florida. Martin who kicked off the four hour long Latin fiesta was honored with the iHeartRadio Premio Corazón Latino Award - the special award honors an individual that exemplifies their big heart through their selfless work in enhancing the lives, heritage and future of the Latin community. 

Ricky Martin received the award for his support following Hurricane Maria and his constant work throughout the years with human trafficking and The Ricky Martin Foundation. But just before the heart shaped award was presented to Martin by Enrique Santos, he gave an phenomenal performance featuring a spectacular mix of his most recent hits - "Mordidita," "Gracias Por Pensar En Mi," and "Vente Pa Ca."

 After Martin graciously accepted the award, he stated "I've been working for a long time fighting human trafficking, but obviously, I am focused on what I need to be focused on today, which is Puerto Rico, which is my people, which is ... we were hit, and we were hit really, really bad. And ladies and gentlemen, I have to thank you, because if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be able to do what I did. And everyone here and around the world has given me $5 here, $10 there, and with the money you've given me, I've been able to bring food to Puerto Rico, water, medicine, and anything that is needed nowadays.This is a long commitment. This is only the beginning."

Congrats Ricky Martin and thank you for your humanitarian heart!

Source: iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina

Photo credits Getty Images, Charles Reagan, and Brian Friedman

Singers take a few minutes for iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina 2017 red carpet

The fourth annual iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina: Celebrating Our Heroes, celebrated the best in Latin music this past Saturday, November 4 at the AmericanAirlines Arena in downtown Miami, Florida. This year's Fiesta Latina in addition to an evening full of star-studded performances, paid special tribute to first responders and communities that have been impacted by natural disasters.

Just before the biggest Latin fiesta kicked off, a few artists took the red carpet for photos and interviews. Take a look at a few select photos below.

Photo credits Getty Images

  

   

Gente de Zona and Sofia Reyes headliners for Pandora’s Noche De Música

Latin music fans are invited to the third annual Pandora’s Noche De Música concert that will entail a headline performance by the Cuban breakout reggaeton superstars Gente De Zona and opening act by Mexican pop star Sofia Reyes. The free event will be held Wednesday, November 15 at the Hakkasan Nightclub in Las Vegas starting at 7 p.m.

  

Gente De Zona began their rise to fame with their breakout song “Bailando” in 2014, a collaboration featuring Enrique Iglesias and Descemer Bueno. In 2015, Gente De Zona released consecutive hit songs with the critically acclaimed tracks “La Gozadera” and “Traidora,” both in collaboration with renowned salsa artist Marc Anthony. The group has amassed a huge following on Pandora with their songs being streamed 262 million times and the artist station being added one million times since inception.

This past March, Mexican pop star Sofia Reyes performed on Pandora’s SXSW stage and returns to Pandora audiences with a highly anticipated show at the annual Noche De Música concert. Sofia Reyes is a rising star in Latin music securing multiple award nominations and has shown a significant gain in listenership with an increase of 547% in 2017.

The November event marks the third year of the Noche De Música concert that has featured previous performances by chart-topping artists like Farruko, Wisin, Sebastian Yatra and Cali & El Dandee. Noche De Música guests will also be treated to custom activations from sponsors including T-Mobile, Crest, Amtrak, and TitleMax. Don’t miss this free event for fans over 21 years of age. Fans/guests interested in attending Noche de Musica must have a valid government ID and RSVP here. 

Becky G joins Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull for their Orlando concert

Winner, singer, songwriter and actress, Becky G, will join global superstars Enrique Iglesias, and Pitbull on their current North American tour as their special guest. The three will perform at Orlando’s Amway Center on November 14.

Iglesias and Pitbull are no strangers to Central Florida’s most popular venue and including Becky G to the tour is an added extra not only for the tour but fans as well. The Mexican-American urban, pop artist who first became known in 2011 by posting videos online of herself singing popular songs has collaborated with Pitbull and recently hosted the Latin American Music Awards. In addition, she performed live her recent single “Mayores” featuring Bad Bunny.

Iglesias is a renowned pop artist that has sold an infinite number of albums worldwide, one of the top Latin recording artists in music history, and has garnered numerous awards. Worthy to mention, Iglesias added three additional awards he won during the 2017 Latin American Music Awards.

As for the Cuban-American rap artist Pitbull, his accomplishments directly and indirectly related to music are immeasurable. Notably a bad kid growing up, who turned a negative into a positive has successfully achieved the American dream and international success. Known also by Mr. 305 and Mr. Worldwide, his rap music and sexy female signature has taken him globally, recording alone and in collaboration with Latin and American artists alike inclusive of his present tour partners.

Pitbull’s endless awards and recognitions for his music and humanitarian work includes his recent recognition from the Latin American Music Awards – the Dick Clark Achievement Award.

Therefore, don’t miss Becky G, Enrique Iglesias, and Pitbull November 14. Tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com here, Chase Box Office at Amway Center, Ticketmaster retail locations, or charge-by-phone at 800-745-3000.

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)