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Alejandro Sanz Appeals To Hugo Chavez
September 10, 2010 - Global | Latin
The Spanish singer says he wants to play Venezuela after his 2007 show was canceled for security reasons. » Full Story
Marc Anthony In Gucci Deal
September 10, 2010 - Latin | Touring
Marc Anthony, always a dapper performer, is taking things a notch higher. The singer has announced that Gucci will dress him for the U.S. leg of his 2010 tour. » Full Story
Iglesias Returns To No. 1
September 09, 2010 - Latin
During a rather static Latin chart week—both for radio and sales—Enrique Iglesias returns to the No. 1 spot on the Top Latin Albums chart with “Euphoria” (Universal Music Latino/Republic), claiming the position for the eighth week since its July 24 debut. » Full Story
Latin Grammy Nominations Are In
September 08, 2010 - Latin
Latin Grammy darlings Alejandro Sanz and Juan Luis Guerra, along with past nominee Jorge Drexler, led the nominations for the 11th edition of the awards with four nods each, tying Mario Domm, the lead singer and songwriter of pop group Camila. » Full Story
Latin Stars Unite For City Of Hope
September 08, 2010 - Latin
Plácido Domingo and Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villarraigosa were among the VIPs who attended the official launch of "La Gota de la Vida." » Full Story
Arjona Bumps Iglesias From Top Latin Albums Perch
September 01, 2010 - Latin
Enrique Iglesias’ seven-week reign atop Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart with “Euphoria” (Universal) ends this week. » Full Story
BACKBEAT: Chayenne Signs Deal With peermusic
September 01, 2010 - Publishing | Latin
Click through for a round-up of Cheyenne's deal signing with peermusic » Full Story
Mayor: JLo, Anthony Want To Build PR Film Studio
August 27, 2010 - Global
A Puerto Rican mayor says husband-and-wife pop stars Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony hope to transform his northeast coastal city into the Hollywood of the Caribbean. » Full Story
Joan Sebastian Takes Rodeo On The Road
August 26, 2010 - Touring | Latin
Following an earlier tour this year alongside Marco Antonio Solís and Alejandro Fernández, regional Mexican singer/songwriter Joan Sebastian kicks off a tour that blends music and rodeo. » Full Story
Venezuela, Brazil, Indonesia Rank Highest On Twitter
August 26, 2010 - Digital and Mobile | Latin
Venezuela, Brazil and Indonesia are the three countries with the highest Twitter penetration, according to a comScore report released earlier this month. » Full Story
UMLE Scores On Latin Charts
August 25, 2010 - Latin
With Enrique Iglesias leading the charge atop Billboard’s Top Latin Albums sales chart for the seventh consecutive week, Universal Music Latin Entertainment (UMLE) artists managed to claim the top spot in every single Latin sales chart for the week ending Aug. 22. » Full Story
Fernanda Romero On Trial Accused Of Marriage Sham
August 24, 2010 - Global | Legal and Management | Latin
The actress and former member of Mexican pop group Fryzzby and her musician husband face charges of marriage fraud and making false statements. » Full Story
Mexican Singer Syntek Quits Twitter Over Song Controversy
August 24, 2010 - Latin
Mexican singer/songwriter Aleks Syntek has yet to return to Twitter after shutting down his postings on the social network Aug. 19. » Full Story
Marc Anthony, Fergie, Enrique Iglesias To Play Miami Dolphins Home Opener
August 19, 2010 - Latin
In what looks like the NFL's latest bid to attract Latino audiences, Marc Anthony, Fergie and Enrique Iglesias will perform at the Miami Dolphins' home opener against the New York Jets on Sept. 26 to mark Hispanic Heritage Month. » Full Story
Nelly Furtado, Fefe Dobson, Belanova Set For Terra Music Fest
August 19, 2010 - Latin
Terra has partnered with Ford to present the Terra Music Fest—a day-long concert headlined by Nelly Furtado, Fefe Dobson and Belanova. » Full Story
Ricky Martin Memoir Set For Nov. 2
August 19, 2010 - Latin
On the heels of his announcement in March that he is a “fortunate homosexual,” Ricky Martin will publish his memoir, “Me,” on Nov. 2. » Full Story
Enrique Iglesias Added To U.K. Armed Forces Concert Line Up
August 18, 2010 - Global | Rock and Pop | Latin
Enrique Iglesias will join previously announced headliners Robbie Williams and James Blunt at a fundraising charity concert at Twickenham Stadium, Sept. 12, to be held in honor of the British Armed Forces. » Full Story
UPDATED: New Albums From Don Omar, Shakira, Juanes Among Others
August 17, 2010 - Latin
The Latin marketplace is preparing for a hectic fall release schedule that includes albums by some of the genre’s top selling names. » Full Story
Zimet Promoted At Tr3s
August 16, 2010 - Latin
Marc Zimet has been promoted to VP of music programming and talent relations for MTV Latin America and the U.S.-based Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas. He is based in Miami and was key in setting up the MTV World Stage concert in Mexico City. » Full Story
Ozomatli To Play Mexico Bicentennial Show In D.C.
August 16, 2010 - Latin
In celebration of Mexico's bicentennial, Ozomatli will perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Sept 15. The Mexican Embassy, the Mexican Cultural Institute and the Kennedy Center will present the performance. » Full Story
Poll: English-Speaking Latinos Turn to Spanish TV
August 16, 2010 - Latin
Among Latinos who spoke mostly English, about 4 in 10 said they turned to either Spanish TV or Spanish radio for news, entertainment or sports. » Full Story
Ritmo Latino Buyer Alberto Uribe Dies
August 16, 2010 - Latin
Alberto Uribe, the longtime head buyer for Latin music retail chain Ritmo Latino, passed away Aug. 4. The cause was lung cancer, diagnosed earlier this year. » Full Story
'Thalia En Primera Fila' Deluxe Edition To Be Released Sept. 28
August 10, 2010 - Latin
The deluxe CD/DVD edition, the label's only deluxe release between now and the end of the year, will include three new tracks on the CD and a never-released documentary in the DVD. » Full Story
Web Trends: Daddy Yankee, Rod Stewart, Ray LaMontagne and more
August 09, 2010 - Rock and Pop
A look at what's making waves on the Web on Monday (Aug. 9). » Full Story
Mexican Singer Roberto Cantoral Dies At 75
August 09, 2010 - Latin
Mexican singer/songwriter Roberto Cantoral, author of some of the most beloved ballads in the Latin American songbook, died Aug. 7 from a heart attack. » Full Story
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