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Billboard Latin Music Week is returning to Miami Beach, taking place at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater Oct. 14-18.
On Wednesday (July 31), Billboard also unveiled the first round of participating artists, including Bad Gyal, DANNA, Danny Ocean, Domelipa, Fat Joe, Gloria Estefan, JOP (of Fuerza Regida), Keityn, Lele Pons, Luis Alfonso, Maria Becerra, Mau y Ricky, Mon Laferte, N.O.R.E., Paola Jara, Peso Pluma, Pipe Bueno, Sophia Talamas, Yeison Jiménez and Yeri Mua. More will be announced in the coming months.
The 35th-anniversary event, which celebrates Latin music, culture and entertainment, will feature exclusive panels, conversations and performances by Latin music’s biggest stars. Tickets are available now at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.
“Latin music is living its most successful and globally recognized moment ever this year,” said Leila Cobo, Billboard’s chief content officer for Latin/Español. “But Billboard has been proudly at its side for over 35 years as the main flag bearer, supporter and ultimate opinion maker for Latin music around the world. During a year when Latin music is dominating the charts and the cultural zeitgeist, we are thrilled to return to Miami Beach, the global capital of Latin music, for this exciting week-long event.”
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“We are proud of the decades-long work we have done to celebrate Latin talent and bring the community together. This year’s event will be an unmatched celebration for artists, the industry and fans,” added Mike Van, president of Billboard.
The 2024 edition of Billboard Latin Music Week will spotlight a 35th-anniversary party on Friday, Oct. 18 — plus one-of-a-kind performances, workshops, networking opportunities and more throughout the week. Last year’s conference lineup featured Billboard En Vivo performances from Peso Pluma, Nathy Peluso with Young Miko and Fonseca, as well as a first-ever conversion with RBD members, a superstar Q&A with Shakira, and a premiere party with Thalia.
“Miami Beach is ready to once again host Billboard Latin Music Week, an event that truly showcases the vibrant and diverse culture of our community,” said Mayor of Miami Beach Steven Meiner. “This week not only celebrates the rich heritage of Latin music, but also highlights Miami Beach as a global destination for arts and entertainment. We look forward to another unforgettable week of music.”
This year, Billboard is introducing new GA day passes providing attendees with the opportunity to join the event on specific days when their favorite stars and industry experts command the stage with thought-provoking discussions, performances, interactive workshops and other engaging events.
Billboard Latin Music Week will coincide with the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards, which will air again on the Telemundo network. Closing out the packed week of events, Billboard will partner with Bresh to host the grand finale party of Billboard Latin Music Week. More details to come. (Note: Latin Music Week tickets will not include access to the awards show this year. Instead, INSIDER badge holders will receive exclusive invitations to the star-studded Oct. 18 celebration.)
Billboard Latin Music Week has been the longest-running and biggest Latin music industry gathering in the world, spotlighting Latin’s top artists, actors, influencers, and industry leaders. The conference has become a must-attend event for artists, executives and players in the industry, both new and upcoming as well as established.
For more information on Billboard Latin Music Week and the latest updates, visit BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.
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Australian indie-pop singer-songwriter Gretta Ray has provided an update on her health, announcing the cancelation of all her remaining 2024 shows to focus on her recovery from a serious heart infection.
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Earlier this month, Ray revealed she was hospitalized in London due to an unknown illness, with the news prompted an outpouring of support from fans worldwide. On July 16, she took to Instagram to thank her followers and shed light on her situation.
“I’m overwhelmed by the outpouring of love on my latest post, you are all so incredibly kind and it really means the world to me, thank you x,” Ray wrote.
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“I wanted to clarify that luckily I’m not having to deal with this experience on my own – due to the seriousness of my condition my family are here in London taking care of me I am in good hands here in a really good hospital. Just taking it day by day. Lots of love.”
On July 30, Ray updated her fans again, revealing her diagnosis of infective endocarditis, a severe heart infection.
“I wanted to let you know that the sickness I am recovering from is a rare disease called infective endocarditis – a severe infection in the heart that for me, caused a multitude of distressing repercussions,” she explained in her Instagram post.
“It happened very suddenly and frighteningly, and as a result, took a moment to be diagnosed. Nonetheless I am so, so lucky that I caught it early, and landed in such a great hospital here in London that took amazing care of me. I was then transferred to a second hospital – one that is famous for dealing with this particular disease.”
Ray confirmed that she will need surgery due to the impact on her heart, but for now, she is focusing on regaining strength after completing a long course of intravenous antibiotics and being discharged from the hospital.
“The toll this has taken on my heart means that at some stage I will need to undergo surgery,” she continued. “For now, it’s been a week since I finished a long course of intravenous antibiotics, and two weeks since I was discharged from hospital. Due to the fact that I am stable, the doctors have encouraged me to spend time regaining some strength and immunity outside of hospital.”
Although she is still dealing with some complications, Ray expressed relief at being able to enjoy the world outside the hospital.
“While I’m still dealing with some complications, it’s already been healing being back out in the world… I just take it one day at a time (my mum is also still in London with me x),” she wrote.
All dates are off for the foreseeable future, including her appearance at BIGSOUND 2024.
Ray concluded her update by expressing her gratitude for her fans’ unwavering support, saying, “I know I will be telling this story in more detail when the time is right, but for now I’m processing the trauma and taking things slowly.”
“I can’t tell you how much your kind and thoughtful messages and comments have meant to me in this challenging time, I’m so grateful… sending all my love to you from London, and we’ll speak soon.”
Houston-born rapper Travis Scott has announced an expansion of his Circus Maximus World Tour in Australia, adding a second date at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium due to overwhelming demand.
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The tour expansion is part of a purple patch for Scott, marked by record-breaking album sales and tour performances.
The Australian and New Zealand leg of Scott’s tour will kick off after stops in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Puerto Rico, and Mexico in September.
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On Oct. 9, between the Latin American and Australian legs, Scott will also perform for one night only at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Scott’s latest album, UTOPIA, released on July 28, 2023, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 496,000 album-equivalent units in its first week and earning Scott his third consecutive leader.
UTOPIA held the No. 1 position for four consecutive weeks, making it the longest-running top rap album of 2023. The album’s debut week also saw an impressive 330.68 million on-demand streams.
Featuring collaborations with music icons like Drake, Beyoncé, and The Weeknd, UTOPIA showcases Scott’s ability to create chart-topping hits. The album’s lead single, “ESCAPE PLAN,” peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The North American leg of the Circus Maximus World Tour has proved equally impressive, grossing $95.7 million across 44 dates with a total attendance of 686,000 and making it the highest-grossing rap tour of 2024. He also made history with a show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, where he became the first rapper to headline the venue in 2023.
Currently on the European and U.K. leg of his tour, Scott has already grossed over $23.6 million with nearly 200,000 attendees across the first seven dates.
His performance at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium drew over 48,500 fans and grossed more than $6.6 million, marking his largest headline show to date and breaking the stadium’s merchandise sales record.
Fleetwood Mac is back in the spotlight with a new release: the release of Mirage Tour ’82, a live album capturing the magic of their iconic performances at The Forum in Los Angeles.
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Mirage, the band’s thirteenth studio album, was issued on 18 June 1982 and produced several hit singles, including “Hold Me,” which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Pop Chart.
Mirage Tour ’82 features 22 tracks, including six previously unreleased recordings from the Oct. 21, 1982 concert.
Some of the band’s greatest hits, such as “Landslide,” “Dreams,” and “Don’t Stop” are among the newly available live tracks. A live version of “Don’t Stop” has been released for streaming ahead of the album launch.
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“In September 1982, Fleetwood Mac embarked on a 31-city U.S. tour in support of Mirage, the band’s fourth consecutive multiplatinum album and third No. 1 in America. Both shows at The Forum were recorded, and Mirage Tour ’82 combines songs from both into a single concert experience,” reads a statement for the album’s release.
The collection, available on Sept. 20, will come in 3xLP vinyl, 2xCD, and digital formats.
The release follows last year’s Rumours: Live, which debuted at No. 4 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart dated September 23, 2023. This marked Fleetwood Mac’s highest chart debut since their studio album Say You Will opened at No. 2 in May 2003. Rumours: Live featured recordings from the band’s Aug. 29, 1977, concert at The Forum during their Rumours Tour.
Despite the legendary group’s latest release, which follows the loss of Christine McVie in 2022, the prospects of a full band reunion are slim. Mick Fleetwood has described the idea as “unthinkable,” while Stevie Nicks has stated there’s “no reason” for the group to tour again.
Nicks, however, shows no signs of slowing down the touring life as she continues to rock stages worldwide as a solo artist. She currently has upcoming shows in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Hershey, Pennsylvania this September.
Mirage Tour ’82 Tracklist:
Disc One“Second Hand News”“The Chain”“Don’t Stop” *“Dreams” *“Oh Well” *“Rhiannon”“Brown Eyes”“Eyes Of The World”“Gypsy”“Love In Store”“Not That Funny”
Disc Two“Never Going Back Again” *“Landslide” *“Tusk”“Sara” *“Hold Me”“You Make Loving Fun”“I’m So Afraid”“Go Your Own Way”“Blue Letter”“Sisters Of The Moon”“Songbird”
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Danny Ocean is appealing to the relatives of members of the National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela and police forces to try to reason with them and prevent further bloodshed.
The Venezuelan musician posted an emotional message Tuesday night (July 30) amid the massive protests taking place in his home country since the Venezuelan National Electoral Council declared Nicolás Maduro the winner in Sunday’s (July 28) presidential elections, and the opposition denounced irregularities in the counting process.
“To the relatives, wives, mothers, fathers, husbands, daughters, sons who listen to my music and who have family within the National Armed Forces and police forces in Venezuela, I ask you to please talk to them. They are the only ones who can reduce the death, the wounded and the violence that is happening today in Venezuela,” Ocean said in a video.
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“I beg you please talk to them so they become aware. What is right feels right, and what is wrong feels wrong,” he added.
Sunday’s elections in Venezuela had generated expectations of change in many people, since after 25 years of the socialist government initiated by the late Hugo Chávez, President Nicolás Maduro faced “the biggest electoral challenge since he came to power 11 years ago,” as reported by The Associated Press. Edmundo González, who represented the united opposition candidacy, campaigned vigorously agains Maduro’s re-election.
Opposition leader María Corina Machado denied Maduro’s triumph and said in a press conference, “We won, and everybody knows it,” pointing out that in the 40% of the tally sheets in her possession, González had won with 70% of the votes.
The protests over suspicion of fraud committed by the government have left several dead and hundreds detained in less than 24 hours, reports El País.
Ocean also expressed his concern that the situation could lead to more Venezuelans going into exile. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), nearly 8 million people have left the country since 2014 due to the economic and socio-political crisis. The Inter-Agency Coordination Platform for Refugees and Migrants (R4V) warns that, by the end of this year, there could be about 6.82 million refugees and migrants from Venezuela in Latin America and the Caribbean, 4.71 million of them in need of assistance.
“We are 8 million Venezuelans who are outside, and if this continues like this, there will be a much larger wave of Venezuelans leaving Venezuela,” said Ocean, “and the region is not prepared for that.”
The artist invited those who are helping getting supplies and medicines to hospitals to tag him on social media so that he can share these initiatives with his followers. Watch his full message below.
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Billboard Arabia caught Nassif Zeytoun at a pivotal moment in his life. The singer has been in the spotlight across the Arab world since announcing his marriage to acclaimed actress Daniella Rahme on July 1. Alongside this significant personal milestone, Zeytoun is also experiencing a major professional shift with the tremendous success of his hit duet with Rahma Riad and a slew of upcoming projects, all of which he shared in this exclusive interview with Billboard Arabia.
We met Nassif in the brief window between his wedding and honeymoon. He and Daniella had kept their love story a secret for five years, away from the inquiring eyes of the press and fans. The news of their wedding only began to spread in the days leading up to their intimate ceremony in Jbeil, Lebanon, attended only by close family. Eventually, Nassif and Daniella shared their wedding pictures on social media, much to the delight of their fans across the Arab world. But for Nassif, his private life has always remained his own, while his work life is open to the public. “My personal opinion, and I don’t impose this on others, matters of the home are personal, whereas work matters are up for discussion,” says Nassif. Many of Nassif’s fans over the years were eager to learn more about his romantic relationship, particularly as a result of his penchant for love songs, including “Bel Ahlam” (In Dreams), which has found an eight-week placement on Billboard Arabia’s Hot 100.
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Early on in his career, Nassif captured the hearts of the Arab public by winning season 7 of Star Academy, an Arabic reality television show, with his self-contained vocal quality, performability, and a notable level of professionalism he brought to the program. Even in those early days, Nassif made a significant impact on the Arabic music scene, sharing the stage with the legendary, late Wadiah Al Safi, who praised Nassif’s talent and predicted a bright future for him.
From that point on, Nassif’s ascent in the world of Levantine pop was rapid and remarkable. He consistently delivered hit after hit, each song showcasing his unique musical identity and becoming fan favorites. His breakthrough song, “Mich Aam Tezbat Maii” (It’s Not Working), released in 2014, has gone on to receive upward of 209 million views on YouTube, laying the perfect foundation for his debut album in 2013, Ya Samt(Silence), to flourish. In 2016, Toul Al Yom (All Day), marked the release of his follow-up album, with all 13 tracks becoming a setlist of summer anthems across the Arab world, and particularly the Levant.
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This success was followed by several more acclaimed albums, including Bel Ahlam, with its title song continuing to hold strong in Billboard Arabia’s Hot 100. And with his songs reverberating across the Arab world, Nassif has become a highly demanded performer from reputable festivals such as Tunis’ Carthage International Festival, to concerts in Riyadh and Dubai, while making his way to international stages in Berlin and Sweden.
Nassif’s latest hit was his duet with his close friend Rahma Riad, who was his fellow contestant in Star Academy. Their friendship flourished over the years, culminating in April with the duet “Ma Fi Leil” (There Is No Night), which landed the No. 1 slot on Billboard Arabia’s Hot 100 the week it was released. Commenting on the duet, Nassif says: “Throughout my entire music career, everything has always been planned. But frankly, the one thing that was not planned was the duet with Rahma. Rahma and I started together and evolved together. It just so happened that we were in the same place, under the same management company. The stars were aligned, to be honest. I was offered a good song, and I suggested doing it with her. She liked it, and that’s how the song was made.”
Within hours of its release, “Ma Fi Leil” became one of the most-streamed songs in the Arab world. After the song landed on Billboard Arabia’s Hot 100 chart, it remained there for 12 consecutive weeks as of the time of writing.
Building on his music career, Nassif has recently launched his own production company called T-Start, where he explains the vision for this company: “I have an aspiration, not a fully defined vision. I have a personal aspiration for this company to produce my personal songs and the songs of several individuals who deserve to be in the music scene. I assure you that all the songs the company produces will be of the highest level, whether in terms of vocals, lyrics, melody, or execution.” He adds: “I’m currently producing my own songs. We worked on my first production with Rahma outside the company with the duet ‘Ma Fi Leil,’ and recently, a young woman with a very beautiful voice joined us. Her name is Luna Karam, and hopefully, in the coming days, she will release a song produced by T-Start. I have high hopes for her.”
Regarding his upcoming releases, Nassif shares insights: “I will hopefully release several songs soon…. I am now filming a new duet at the moment. I hope people will like it, the way it’s presented and the combination between me and the other artist. It’s a new idea, a new method, and I hope people will like it.”
As Nassif Zeytoun embarks on this new chapter in both his personal and professional life, it’s clear that his journey is far from over. With his marriage to Daniella Rahme and the immense success of his recent projects, Nassif continues to capture the hearts of fans across the Arab world. His dedication to his craft, coupled with his vision for his production company T-Start, promises an exciting future filled with innovative music, new collaborations, and contributions towards building the next phase of Arabic stars.
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Team USA came, saw and conquered the women’s gymnastics final at the 2024 Olympics on Tuesday (July 30), winning gold with a nearly 6-point lead ahead of second-place team Italy.
Of course, the effort was led by certified G.O.A.T. Simone Biles, who becomes the most-decorated female American gymnast in history. The 171.296-point victory wouldn’t have been possible, however, without Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee and Hezly Rivera, who showed their strength across the uneven bars, vault, floor and balance beam events in Paris.
The five women now have an entire nation celebrating their triumph, including some of the United States’ biggest musicians. Keith Urban, who attended the event with wife Nicole Kidman, took to X to shout out each of the team members, writing on X, “What a phenomenal night at the Olympics here in Paris ! Team USA Gymnastics: G O L D.”
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Lil Wayne also sang their praises, tweeting, “USA!!! USA!!! … I fkn luv it!!!! Historical! Kongrats to both the male and female teams in the Olympics !”
Plus, Jennifer Hudson simply posted on the platform, “SIMONE !!!!!!,” while Megan Thee Stallion shared a video of Biles dancing along to her song “Where Them Girls At?” after their win, adding three heart-eyes emojis.
Lady Gaga — who performed at the Olympics opening ceremony on Friday — is also likely celebrating the news right about now. The pop star was in attendance at the women’s qualification two days prior to the final and posted a video of Biles doing her vault routine, captioned, “What an honor to be so close!”
Snoop Dogg, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and more stars have shown up in person this week to cheer the women’s team on as well.
See how stars are celebrating Team USA’s gold-medal victory at the 2024 Olympics below.
USA!!! USA!!! 💪🏾💪🏾 I fkn luv it!!!! Historical! Kongrats to both the male and female teams in the Olympics !— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) July 30, 2024
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