Camila Cabello Logs Two Tracks on Billboard’s Top 10 Radio Songs for First Half of 2018

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Camila Cabello is pulling double duty on the radio…

Billboard has announced the Top 10 Radio Songs for the first half of the year, with the 21-year-old Mexican and Cuban singer landing two singles on the chart and nearly 4 billion audience impressions, according to Nielsen Music.

Cabello’s former No. 1 single “Havana,”featuring Young Thug comes in at No. 4 with 2.12 billion audience impressions, while her single “Never Be the Same” ranks No. 9 with 1.67 billion impressions.

Meanwhile, Bruno Mars and Cardi B come in at No. 3 with their smash single “Finesse.” The song notched 2.14 billion audience impressions in the first half of 2018.

Ed Sheerancomes in at No. 1 with his single “Perfect” earning 2.86 billion audience impressions.

Here’s a look at the Top 10 most-heard songs on all radio formats in the year’s first six months:

Rank, Title, Artist, Audience
1, “Perfect,” Ed Sheeran, 2,861,250,000
2, “Meant to Be,” Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line, 2,294,858,000
3, “Finesse,” Bruno Mars & Cardi B, 2,148,973,000
4, “Havana,” Camila Cabello feat. Young Thug, 2,126,814,000
5, “The Middle,” Zedd, Maren Morris, & Grey, 2,040,210,000
6, “God’s Plan,” Drake, 2,025,720,000
7, “New Rules,” Dua Lipa, 2,023,348,000
8, “Lights Down Low,” MAX feat. gnash, 1,746,318,000
9, “Never Be the Same,” Camila Cabello, 1,677,640,000
10, “Bad at Love,” Halsey, 1,502,420,000

Camila Cabello Makes History as “Never Be the Same” Reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Pop Songs Chart

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Camila Cabello is making history …

The 21-year-old Mexican and Cuban singer’s “Never Be the Same” rises 2-1 on Billboard‘s Adult Pop Songs radio airplay chart, dated June 30.

The track previously led the Pop Songs airplay chart for three weeks beginning May 12.

The song is Cabello’s second No. 1 on each list from her debut album, Camila, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 dated January 27. The set’s lead single, “Havana,” featuring Young Thug, led Pop Songs for seven weeks (beginning December 9) and Adult Pop Songs for one frame (March 3).

With “Never” following “Havana,” Cabello is the first artist to crown both the Pop Songs and Adult Pop Songs charts with the first two promoted singles from a debut LP.

Lorde had previously come closest to achieving the feat, as “Royals,” the lead single from her first studio full-length, Pure Heroine, ruled both rankings in 2013. Follow-up “Team” topped Adult Pop Songs but peaked at No. 2 on Pop Songs.

The Pop Songs chart, which began in 1992, measures total weekly plays, as tabulated by Nielsen Music, among its reporting panel of 160 mainstream top 40 stations. Adult Pop Songs (launched in Billboard magazine in 1996) reflects airplay on 84 adult top 40 stations.

While “Never” is Cabello’s second total Adult Pop Songs No. 1, after “Havana,” “Never” became her third leader on Pop Songs, after “Havana” and “Bad Things,” with Machine Gun Kelly, for two weeks in February 2017.

Additionally, Fifth Harmony, with Cabello as a member, led Pop Songs for two frames with “Work From Home,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign, in June 2016; Cabello was a member of the now-on-hiatus group from its 2012 inception to December 2016.

Camila Cabello’s “Havana” is Spotify’s Most-Streamed Song Ever by a Solo Female Artist

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Camila Cabello is officially the Stream Queen…

The 21-year-old Spanish and Mexican singer has reached another music milestone.

Cabello now holds the record for Spotify‘s most-streamed song ever by a solo female artist with “Havana,” Billboard has learned.

With more than 888 million streams, “Havana” has broken the previous record held by Sia with “Cheap Thrills.”

Cabello is also the first solo Latina female artist to hold the title.

On the Billboard charts, the song hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for one week in January. It was Cabello’s first No. 1 on the chart. Also, it topped the Streaming Songs chart, in conjunction with the release of her self-titled debut album (chart dated Jan. 27).

Additionally, “Havana” was No. 1 for seven weeks on the Pop Songs chart, No. 1 for one week on Adult Top 40 and No. 1 for three weeks on Rhythmic Top 40, and it was the No. 1 song in all of radio (Radio Songs chart) for four weeks. It also led the Digital Song Sales chart for two weeks.

Bruno Mars Takes Home Five Trophies at the Billboard Music Awards

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Bruno Mars’ name is lighting up Billboards…

The part-Puerto Rican R&B singer picked up five trophies at Sunday night’s Billboard Music Awards.

Mars, who’d previously taken home one award in 30 tries from 2011 to 2017, was one of the night’s big winners on the strength of his most recent Grammy-winning album, 24K Magic.

Mars won the awards for Top R&B Artist, Top R&B Tour and Top R&B Song for his hit single “That’s What I Like.”

But Mars wasn’t the only five-time winner…

Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee finally reaped much-deserved awards for their inescapable global hit “Despacito.”

The 40-year-old Puerto Rican singer and 41-year-old Puerto Rican rapper took home some of the night’s biggest prizes, including Top Hot 100 Song, Top Streaming Song (Video) and Top Selling Song for their collaboration with Justin Bieber.

These were the first-ever Billboard Music Awards for Fonsi, and the latest for Daddy Yankee, who’d previously claimed two awards in 2005 for his album Barrio Fino.

Another first-time winner… Ozuna.

The 26-year-old Puerto Rican reggaeton and Latin trap singer was named Top Latin Artist, and his album Odisea won for Top Latin Album.

Meanwhile, Cardi B was makin’ money moves at this year’s BBMAs.

The 25-year-old half-Dominican American rapper was named Top Rap Female Artist, her first-ever Billboard Music Award.

Camila Cabello was another first-time winner…

The 21-year-old Mexican and Cuban singer and former Fifth Harmony member won the fan-voted award of Billboard Chart Achievement Award.

The 2018 Billboard Music Awards, hosted by Kelly Clarkson, were broadcast from the MGM Grand Las Vegas.

Here’s the full list of winners:

Top Artist: Ed Sheeran
Top New Artist: Khalid
Billboard Chart Achievement Award: Camila Cabello
Top Male Artist: Ed Sheeran
Top Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Top Duo/Group: Imagine Dragons
Top Billboard 200 Artist: Drake
Top Hot 100 Artist: Ed Sheeran
Top Streaming Songs Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Top Song Sales Artist: Ed Sheeran
Top Radio Songs Artist: Ed Sheeran
Top Social Artist: BTS
Top Touring Artist: U2
Top R&B Artist: Bruno Mars
Top R&B Male Artist: Bruno Mars
Top R&B Female Artist: SZA
Top R&B Tour: Bruno Mars
Top Rap Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Top Rap Male Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Top Rap Female Artist: Cardi B
Top Rap Tour: JAY-Z
Top Country Artist: Chris Stapleton
Top Country Male Artist: Chris Stapleton
Top Country Female Artist: Maren Morris
Top Country Duo/Group Artist: Florida Georgia Line
Top Country Tour: Luke Bryan
Top Rock Artist: Imagine Dragons
Top Rock Tour: U2
Top Latin Artist: Ozuna
Top Dance/Electronic Artist: The Chainsmokers
Top Christian Artist: MercyMe
Top Gospel Artist: Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Top Billboard 200 Album: Kendrick Lamar, DAMN.
Top Selling Album: Taylor Swift, reputation
Top Soundtrack: Moana –– WINNER
Top R&B Album: Bruno Mars, 24K Magic
Top Rap Album: Kendrick Lamar, DAMN.
Top Country Album: Chris Stapleton, From A Room: Volume 1
Top Rock Album: Imagine Dragons, Evolve
Top Latin Album: Ozuna, Odisea
Top Dance/Electronic Album: The Chainsmokers, Memories…Do Not Open
Top Christian Album: Alan Jackson, Precious Memories Collection
Top Gospel Album: Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Heart. Passion. Pursuit
Top Hot 100 Song: Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber, “Despacito”
Top Streaming Song (Audio): Kendrick Lamar, “Humble.”
Top Streaming Song (Video): Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber, “Despacito”
Top Selling Song: Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber, “Despacito”
Top Radio Song: Ed Sheeran, “Shape of You”
Top Collaboration: Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber, “Despacito”
Top R&B Song: Bruno Mars, “That’s What I Like”
Top Rap Song: Post Malone ft. 21 Savage, “Rockstar”
Top Country Song: Sam Hunt, “Body Like A Back Road”
Top Rock Song: Imagine Dragons “Believer”
Top Latin Song: Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber, “Despacito”
Top Dance/Electronic Song: The Chainsmokers & Coldplay, “Something Just Like This”
Top Christian Song: Hillsong Worship, “What A Beautiful Name”
Top Gospel Song: J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise, “You Deserve It”

Billboard Music Awards nominees are based on key fan interactions with music, including album and digital song sales, streaming, radio airplay, touring and social engagement. These measurements are tracked year-round by Billboard and its data partners, including Nielsen Music and Next Big Sound. The awards are based on the reporting period of April 8, 2017 through March 31, 2018.

Camila Cabello Wins First Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award as a Solo Artist

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Camila Cabello is the Kids Choice…

The 21-year-old Cuban and Mexican singer has earned her first Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award as a solo artist.

Cabello, who previously won four awards as a member of Fifth Harmony, was named Favorite Breakout Artist at the 2018 awards show, broadcast live from the Forum in Inglewood, CA.

Cabello’s former Fifth Harmony band mates won the award for Favorite Music Group for the third consecutive year, their first award as a foursome.

Demi Lovato picked up her first-ever Kids Choice Award. The 25-year-old part-Mexican American singer was named Favorite Female Artist.

The awards, which cover movies, TV, music and online activities, are known for drenching certain celebrity guests in a waterfall of green slime, which it bountifully provided during the 90-minute show.

Here’s a look at Nickelodeon’s 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards winners:

FILM:

Favorite Movie
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Favorite Movie Actor
Dwayne Johnson (Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle)

Favorite Movie Actreess
Zendaya (Anne Wheeler, The Greatest Showman & Michelle “MJ” Jones, Spider-Man: Homecoming)

Favorite Animated Movie
Coco

MUSIC:

Favorite Music Group
Fifth Harmony

Favorite Male Artist
Shawn Mendes

Favorite Female Artist
Demi Lovato

Favorite Song
“Shape Of You” (Ed Sheeran)

Favorite Breakout Artist
Camila Cabello

Favorite Global Music Star
ASIA: BTS

TELEVISION:

Favorite TV Show
Stranger Things

Favorite Cartoon
SpongeBob SquarePants

Favorite TV Actor
Jace Norman (Henry Hart, Henry Danger)

Favorite TV Actress
Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven, Stranger Things)

OTHER CATEGORIES:

Favorite Funny YouTube Creator
Liza Koshy

Favorite Musical YouTube Creator
JoJo Siwa

Favorite Instagram Pet
Jiffpom

Favorite Dance Trend
Backpack Kid

Favorite Video Game
Just Dance 2018

Fifth Harmony Announces Plans to Take a Break

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Ally Brooke Hernandez and Lauren Jauregui won’t be harmonizing together for much longer…

The Latina singers and their fellow Fifth Harmony members have announced they’re going to be taking a break to focus on their solo careers.

In a message to fans on Twitter, the all-girl group said they were going their separate ways “in order to stay authentic to ourselves and to you”.

“We’re all very excited and grateful to be able to take this time to learn and grow creatively and really find our footing as individuals.”

They promised to bring their new experiences back to the band.

Fifth Harmony hasn’t confirmed how long their break will be but assured fans their remaining shows in 2018 would still be going ahead.

The group, who were put together on the US version of The X Factor, thanked their supporters, adding: “With you love and encouragement we will continue to build on ourselves.”

There’s been speculation the group would go their separate ways ever since Camila Cabello left the band in December 2016.

She has since gone on to have success with her own solo career.

Her single “Havana” reached number one in Australia, Canada, the UK and the US.

The Voice Kids Brazil’s Livia Bernarde Earns Raves for Her Cover of Camila Cabello’s “Havana”

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

She’s only 13, but Lívia Bernarde is already trending on Twitter…

The Brazilian teenager is a contestant on the Brazilian version of The Voice Kids… And, the young singer earned major kudos for her cover of Camila Cabello‘s “Havana” on a recent episode, they all were so excited so they decided to celebrate at the Jumper’s Jungle Family Fun Center.

But she wasn’t the only singer to earn rave reviews…

12-year-old Ranna Andrade enchanted the audience with her version of “No Meu Coração Você Vai Sempre Estar,” the Portuguese version of Tarzan’s “You’ll Be in My Heart.”

Camila Cabello: The Best Dressed Latina at the Grammy Awards

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

She may not be a Grammy Award nominee (yet)… But Camila Cabello is already a Grammys red carpet all-star.

The 20-year-old Cuban/Mexican singer and former Fifth Harmony member rocked la carpeta rojo at Madison Square Garden on music’s biggest night, earning the title of Best Dressed Latina.

Here’s a look at the night’s most stylish red carpet stars:

Camila Cabello
Cabello looked as sizzling hot as a “Havana” night in a rouched red Vivienne Westwood gown. She paired her glam, strapless gown with $175,100 worth of diamonds from Bulgari’s Serpenti Collection, a disco-ball-like purse by Judith Leiber and a Time’s Up rose.

Cardi B
Two-time Grammy nominee Cardi B looked angelically delicious in a white Ashi Studio dress with train, which the 25-year-old part-Dominican American rapper paired with Christian Louboutin heels and Messika jewels.

Ashanti
Ashanti proved to be the night’s golden girl… The 37-year-old part-Dominican American singer and actress shined bright in a shimmering gold gown by Yas Couture by Elie Madi. It featured long sleeves, high neck and dramatic skirt.

Erika Ender
Erika Ender, who co-wrote the Grammy-nominated global hit “Despacito,”wore a black long-sleeve gown with bead detailing. The 43-year-old Panamanian singer/songwriter’s dress, by Mac Duggal, featured parallel, thigh-high slits.

Kirstin Maldonado
Pentatonix member Kirstin Maldonado wore a ruffled, semi-sheer dress, which the 25-year-old half-Mexican, part-Spanish singer topped off with a smoky eye.

Camila Cabello’s “Havana” Reaches No. 1 on Billboard’s Streaming Songs Chart

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Life is but a stream for Camila Cabello…

The 20-year-old Cuban and Mexican singer and former Fifth Harmony member’s hit single “Havana” is the new No. 1 on Billboard’s Streaming Songs chart (dated January 27).

Cabello’s latest No. 1 on the Billboard chart coincides with the song’s ascent to the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

“Havana,” featuring Young Thug, scores 44.9 million streams in the week ending January 18, a boost of 34 percent compared to the previous week, according to Nielsen Music.

It becomes both Cabello and Young Thug’s first No. 1 on the chart. Previously, Cabello rose as high as No. 11 (“Bad Things,” with Machine Gun Kelly, in February 2017), while Young Thug reached No. 4 as part of Rich Gang’s “Lifestyle” (November 2014).

“Havana” also makes gains on the On-Demand Streaming Songs chart, shooting 7-2 with 15.5 million on-demand audio streams (Post Malone’s “Rockstar” remains No. 1 with 16.8 million). The rise marks Cabello’s first top five on the chart and Young Thug’s second (he was featured on Drake’s “Sacrifices,” which reached No. 5 in April 2017).

Cabello ends up landing two songs in the top 10 of On-Demand Streaming Songs, as “Never Be the Same,” the album’s follow-up single to “Havana,” leaps 46-7 and is the chart’s greatest gainer. It racks up 12.8 million on-demand audio streams, up 102 percent.

The streaming increases are due to the release of Cabello’s debut solo album, Camila, which concurrently rules the Billboard 200 with 119,000 equivalent album units earned.

Camila Cabello Tops the Billboard Artist 100 Chart for the First Time

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Tom Castaneda

Camila Cabello is the artist of the moment in another special first…

The 20-year-old Cuban and Mexican singer and former Fifth Harmony member jumps from No. 12 to No. 1 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart (dated January 27) to become the top musical act in the U.S. for the first time.

Camila Cabello

But that’s not all…

Cabello becomes the first female artist to triple up atop the Artist 100, Billboard Hot 100 songs chart and Billboard 200 albums chart simultaneously since Adele just over two years ago. And she’s the first Latino to do sho.

She’s the first artist overall to earn the honor since Kendrick Lamar last May.

The Artist 100, which launched in July 2014, measures artist activity across key metrics of music consumption, blending album and track sales, radio airplay, streaming and social media fan interaction to provide a weekly multi-dimensional ranking of artist popularity.

Cabello’s Artist 100 coronation is powered by her debut album Camila, which arrives atop the Billboard 200 with 119,000 equivalent album units, according to Nielsen Music, and its single “Havana,” featuring Young Thug, which rises 2-1 on the Hot 100 in its 23rd chart week.

“Havana” gains 34 percent to 44.9 million U.S. streams in the week ending Jan. 18 and takes over at No. 1 on the Streaming Songs chart. The track also surges by 52 percent to 80,000 downloads sold and sports 131 million in all-format airplay audience. Album sales contribute the majority of Cabello’s Artist 100 points (52 percent), followed by digital song sales (20 percent).

Lamar last led the Artist 100, Hot 100 and Billboard 200 in the same week on charts dated May 6, topping the latter two tallies with “Humble.” and DAMN., respectively.

Before Cabello, Adele was the last such female triple threat, leading the Hot 100 with “Hello” and the Billboard 200 with 25 on Jan. 16, 2016.

Since the Artist 100’s inception, seven acts have ruled all three Billboard charts simultaneously:

Artists to Top the Hot 100, Billboard 200 & Artist 100 Simultaneously
Artist, Weeks
Drake, 10
Taylor Swift, 7
Adele, 6
Ed Sheeran, 2
The Weeknd, 2
Camila Cabello, 1
Kendrick Lamar, 1

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