Ryan Vasquez to Star in Ross Golan’s Musical “The Wrong Man”

Ryan Vasquez is in the Wrong

The Latino actor/singer has been cast in the world premiere in New York this September of multi-platinum songwriter Ross Golan’s musical The Wrong Man.

Ryan Vasquez

Vasquez will star opposite Tony-nominee Joshua Henry and Ciara Renéein the musical.

The Wrong Man is set in Reno, Nevada, and tells the story of Duran, a man just scraping by, who is accused of a murder he says he didn’t commit.

Golan’s first stage musical was initially conceived as an acoustic solo piece, but over a decade has grown to include a full-length concept album and an animated film.

Previews begin on Wednesday, September 18, with an opening night of October 7, at the Off Broadway MCC Theater.

Golan (book, music, lyrics) has written massive hits for a massive roster of artists including Maroon 5, Justin BieberNicki MinajLady Antebellum, Michael BubléSelena GomezKeith Urban, Ariana GrandeFlo RidaOne Direction, Idina MenzelNellyDemi LovatoJason DeruloMeghan TrainorCee Lo Green, 5 Seconds of SummerPrince RoyceSnoop DoggGavin DeGraw, Colbie CaillatAndy GrammerJames Blunt, Big Sean and Travis Barker.

Vasquez has appeared on Broadwayin Hamilton, Waitress and Wickedand on television in The Good FightCurb Your Enthusiasm and The Code.

Trailer Released for Eugenio Derbez’s “The Angry Birds Movie 2”

Eugenio Derbezwill be flying high this August…

The trailer for The Angry Birds Movie 2, with the 57-year-old Mexican actor as part of the voice cast, has been released.

Eugenio Derbez

Here’s what’s on the bill: When a new threat emerges that puts both Bird and Pig Island in danger, Red (Jason Sudeikis), Chuck (Josh Gad), Bomb (Danny McBride) and Mighty Eagle (Peter Dinklage) recruit Chuck’s sister Silver (Rachel Bloom) and team up with pigs Leonard (Bill Hader), his assistant Courtney (Awkwafina) and techpig Garry (Sterling K. Brown) to forge an unsteady truce and form an unlikely superteam to save their homes.

In addition to Derbez, who voices the character of Glenn, Bloom, Brown and Awkwafina, the newbie birds for Round 2 are Leslie JonesZach Woods, Lil Rel HoweryPete DavidsonBeck Bennett, Nicki MinajBrooklynn Princeand Dove Cameron.

First-time feature director Thurop Van Ormanfeathers the nest from a script bIce Age franchise veteran Peter Ackerman

Sony Picturesopens the toon in 2- and 3D on August 16.

2016’s The Angry Birds Movie earned $352.3 million worldwide.

Cardi B: Apple Music’s Most-Streamed Latina Artist of All Time

She hasn’t been in the music industry for long, but Cardi Bhas certainly made her mark…

In celebration of International Women’s Day (March 8), Apple Music has revealed its list of the most-streamed female artists of all time, with the 26-year-old half-Dominican American rap sensation earning a spot in the Top 10.

Cardi B

Cardi B, the highest-ranking Latina on the list, comes in at No. 6, behind Ariana GrandeTaylor SwiftRihannaBeyoncéand Nicki Minaj.

Other Latinas making the list include Demi Lovato(No. 13), Selena Gomez(No. 14), Camila Cabello(No. 17) and Mariah Carey(No. 20). 

Meanwhile, the “I Like It” rapper tops the list of the Most Shazam’d Women of the Past Year, coming in ahead of Sia, Dua Lipa and Nicki Minaj.

Lovato comes in at No. 5 on the Shazam-related list, while Cabello comes in at No. 10. Gomez at No. 11 and Becky Gat No. 17.

“Apple Music will be highlighting visionary women in music around the world throughout the month of March with artist curated playlists and female-driven programming (100+ Apple Music playlists featuring 3000+ tracks spotlighting single and multiple female artists),” the company said in a press release.

Here are the complete lists:

Apple Music’s most-streamed female artists of all time:

1. Ariana Grande
2. Taylor Swift
3. Rihanna
4. Beyoncé
5. Nicki Minaj
6. Cardi B
7. Adele
8. Sia
9. Lady Gaga
10. Halsey
11. Lana Del Rey
12. SZA
13. Demi Lovato
14. Selena Gomez
15. Katy Perry
16. P!nk
17. Camila Cabello
18. Mariah Carey
19. Ella Mai
20. Billie Eilish

Most Shazam’d women of the past year:

1. Cardi B
2. Sia (including LSD)
3. Dua Lipa
4. Nicki Minaj
5. Demi Lovato
6. Halsey
7. Rihanna
8. Anne-Marie
9. Ariana Grande
10. Camila Cabello
11. Selena Gomez
12. Bebe Rexha
13. Beyoncé (including The Carters)
14. Lady Gaga
15. Jess Glynne
16. Rita Ora
17. Becky G
18. P!nk
19. Katy Perry
20. Taylor Swift 

Anuel AA Teams Up with Nicki Minaj on “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” Track “Familia”

Anuel AA has joined voices with The Harajuku Barbie

The 26-year-old Puerto Rican rapper, considered to be one of the first pioneers of the Latin trap movement, has teamed up with Nicki Minaj on “Familia,” a track featured on the new Spider-Man movie soundtrack.

Anuel AA

Anuel announced the collaboration through a video he posted on Instagram of the Spider-Man scene in which the song appears in the animated film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

“From sitting in my cell to my music coming out in the new Spider-Man movie. Thanks God,” he wrote.

On Saturday, Anuel AA will wrap his Real Hasta la Muerte US tour in Miami, Florida.

CNCO Named Latin Artist of 2018 at the People’s Choice Awards

The people have spoken… And, they’re picked CNCO as their choice…

The People’s Choice Awards have been doled out, with the Latin boy band taking home the title of The Latin Artist of 2018.

CNCO

It’s the latest honor for CNCO this year. Last month, the band picked up three awards at the Latin American Music Awards, including Favorite Artist – Pop.

This year’s ceremony, held on E!, featured a performance by Nicki Minaj, as well as a touching tribute by John Legend to honor The People’s Champion award recipient Bryan Stevenson.

The People’s Choice Awards is the only major awards show voted on entirely by the public for fan favorites in movies, music, television, and pop culture.

Here’s the complete list of winners:

THE MOVIE OF 2018
Avengers: Infinity War

THE COMEDY MOVIE OF 2018
The Spy Who Dumped Me

THE ACTION MOVIE OF 2018
Avengers: Infinity War

THE DRAMA MOVIE OF 2018
Fifty Shades Freed

THE FAMILY MOVIE OF 2018
Incredibles 2

THE DRAMA MOVIE STAR OF 2018
Jamie Dornan, Fifty Shades Freed

THE MALE MOVIE STAR OF 2018
Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther

THE FEMALE MOVIE STAR OF 2018
Scarlett Johansson, Avengers: Infinity War

THE COMEDY MOVIE STAR OF 2018
Melissa McCarthy, Life of the Party

THE ACTION MOVIE STAR OF 2018
Danai Gurira, Black Panther

THE SHOW OF 2018
Shadowhunters

THE DRAMA SHOW OF 2018
Riverdale

THE COMEDY SHOW OF 2018
Orange Is The New Black

THE REVIVAL SHOW OF 2018
Dynasty

THE REALITY SHOW OF 2018
Keeping Up with the Kardashians

THE COMPETITION SHOW OF 2018
The Voice

THE MALE TV STAR OF 2018
Harry Shum Jr., Shadowhunters

THE FEMALE TV STAR OF 2018
Katherine McNamara, Shadowhunters

THE DRAMA TV STAR OF 2018
Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

THE COMEDY TV STAR OF 2018
Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory

THE DAYTIME TALK SHOW OF 2018
The Ellen DeGeneres Show

THE NIGHTTIME TALK SHOW OF 2018
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

THE COMPETITION CONTESTANT OF 2018
Maddie Poppe, American Idol

THE REALITY TV STAR OF 2018
Khloe Kardashian, Keeping Up with the Kardashians

THE BINGEWORTHY SHOW OF 2018
Shadowhunters

THE SCI-FI/FANTASY SHOW OF 2018
Wynonna Earp

THE MALE ARTIST OF 2018
Shawn Mendes

THE FEMALE ARTIST OF 2018
Nicki Minaj

THE GROUP OF 2018
BTS

THE SONG OF 2018
BTS: Idol

THE ALBUM OF 2018
Nicki Minaj: Queen

THE COUNTRY ARTIST OF 2018
Blake Shelton

THE LATIN ARTIST OF 2018
CNCO

THE MUSIC VIDEO OF 2018
BTS: Idol

THE CONCERT TOUR OF 2018
Taylor Swift: Reputation

THE SOCIAL STAR OF 2018
Shane Dawson

THE BEAUTY INFLUENCER OF 2018
James Charles

THE SOCIAL CELEBRITY OF 2018
BTS

THE ANIMAL STAR OF 2018
Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund

THE COMEDY ACT OF 2018
Kevin Hart

THE STYLE STAR OF 2018
Harry Styles

THE GAME CHANGER OF 2018
Serena Williams

THE POP PODCAST OF 2018
Scrubbing In with Becca Tilley & Tanya Rad

THE MOST HYPE WORTHY CANADIAN OF 2018
Tessa Virture & Scott Moir

L’INFLUENCEUR POP CULTURE FRANÇAIS DE 2018
Lufy

HONORARY ICON AWARD RECIPIENTS

THE PEOPLE’S ICON OF 2018
Melissa McCarthy

THE PEOPLE’S CHAMPION OF 2018
Bryan Stevenson, social activist and founder of Equal Justice Initiative

THE FASHION ICON OF 2018
Victoria Beckham

Mariah Carey to Be Honored as Part of Genius’ Next “Genius Level”

Mariah Carey is a genius

The 48-year-old half-Venezuelan American singer will be honored in Genius‘ next installment of Genius Level, its conversation-based series that highlights artists, songwriters, and executives who’ve shaped today’s music industry.

Mariah Carey

The event will feature Carey discussing her extensive career with Rob Markman, veteran music journalist and Genius’s Head of Artist Relations.

“People know Mariah Carey is a voice for the ages, but not as many people realize she’s also one of our greatest songwriters. Her work behind the scenes and on stage set a new bar for solo artists, and her collaborations with everyone from Walter Afanasieff to Jermaine Dupri broke new ground in music,” said Elizabeth Milch, Genius’s director of content of the recent Songwriters Hall of Fame nominee. “Mariah is responsible for lyrics, melodies, and arrangements that we love to sing… albeit not always in five octaves. She’s the pinnacle of a genius-level artist and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate her artistic impact.”

Genius Level, inspired by the song encyclopedia’s collection of in-depth discussions with today’s top artists, has hosted a number of icons including Grammy award-winning artist and songwriter The-Dream, producer DJ Premier, and Nicki Minaj.

The event will take place in Brooklyn, New York, on Nov. 14 in front of a live studio audience of Carey’s biggest fans. A social media contest to win tickets to the show will take place at noon EST on Nov 12. If you can’t see the conversation in person, it premieres on Genius on November 16, the same day as release of the singer’s 15th studio album, Caution.

Cardi B Earns 10 BET Hip Hop Awards Nominations including MVP of the Year

It’s a Perfect 10 for Cardi B

The 25-year-old half-Dominican American rap star leads the ladies field of nominees for the 2018 BET Hip Hop Awards with 10, behind only Drake, who earned 11.

Cardi B

Cardi B, the big winner at last year’s ceremony with five awards including Best New Hip Hop Artist, is up for Hot Ticket Performer, MVP of the Year, Hustler of the Year and the Made-You-Look Award, aka Best Hip Hop Style. 

Cardi B’s Invasion of Privacy has earned a nod in the Album of the Year category,while she’s up for the Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse award for her part on “Motorsport” (Migos feat. Cardi B & Nicki Minaj).

Meanwhile, Carbi B’s “I Like It” collaboration with Bad Bunny and J Balvin has earned nods in the Best Hip-Hop Video, Best Collab, Duo or Group and Single of the Year.

For the second consecutive year, the awards ceremony will return to The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater on October 6.BET Networkswill premiere the annual telecast on October 16 (8 p.m. ET/PT).

Here’s the complete list of the 2018 nominees:

Best Hip-Hop Video
Cardi B – “I Like It” feat. Bad Bunny & J Balvin
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Drake – “God’s Plan”
Kendrick Lamar – “Loyalty” feat. Rihanna
Migos – “Walk It Talk It” feat. Drake

Hot Ticket Performer
Cardi B
Childish Gambino
Drake
Kendrick Lamar
Travis Scott

Album of the Year
Cardi B – Invasion of Privacy
Drake – Scorpion
Cole – KOD
Migos – Culture II
The Carters – Everything Is Love 

Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom
Dave Meyers & The Little Homies
Director X
Eif Rivera
Hiro Murai
Karena Evans

Lyricist of the Year
Childish Gambino
Drake
J. Cole
Kendrick Lamar
Travis Scott

MVP of the Year
Cardi B
Childish Gambino
Drake
J. Cole
Travis Scott

Producer of the Year
Ben Billions
DJ Esco
DJ Mustard
Metro Boomin
Pharrell Williams

Best Collabo, Duo or Group
21 Savage & Offset & Metro Boomin – “Ric Flair Drip”
Blocboy JB – “Look Alive” feat. Drake
Cardi B – “I Like It” feat. Bad Bunny & J Balvin
Post Malone – “Rockstar” feat. 21 Savage
The Carters – “Apes**t”

Single of the Year
“Apesh*t” – Produced by Pharrell (The Carters)
“God’s Plan” – Produced by Cardo, Young Exclusive and Boi-1da (Drake)
“I Like It” – Produced by Craig Kallman, JWhiteDidIt and Tainy (Cardi B Feat. Bad Bunny & J Balvin)
“Nice for What” – Produced by Murda Beatz (Drake)
“This Is America” – Produced by Donald Glover & Ludwig Goransson (Childish Gambino)

Best New Hip Hop Artist
Blocboy JB
Juice Wrld
Lil Baby
Rich the Kid
XXXTentacion

Best Mixtape
BlocBoy JB – Simi
Future – Beast Mode 2
Juicy J – Shut Da F* Up
Lil Wayne – Dedication 6: Reloaded
Zoey Dollaz – Sorry Not Sorry 

Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
21 Savage – “Bartier Cardi” (Cardi B feat. 21 Savage)
Cardi B – “Motorsport” (Migos feat. Cardi B & Nicki Minaj)
Drake – “Look Alive” (Blocboy JB feat. Drake)
Kendrick Lamar – “New Freezer” (Rich the Kid feat. Kendrick Lamar)
Nicki Minaj – “Big Bank” (YG feat. 2 Chainz, Big Sean & Nicki Minaj)

Impact Track
Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
Dej Loaf & Leon Bridges – “Liberated”
Lecrae – “I’ll Find You” feat. Tori Kelly
Meek Mill – “Stay Woke” feat. Miguel
N.E.R.D – “1,000” feat. FUTURE

DJ of the Year
Calvin Harris
DJ Envy
DJ Drama
DJ Khaled
DJ Mustard

Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip Hop Style)
Cardi B
Migos
Nicki Minaj
Remy Ma
Travis Scott

Best Hip Hop Online Site/App
ALLHIPHOP
Complex
Hot New Hip Hop
Worldstar
XXL

Hustler of the Year
Cardi B
DJ Khaled
Drake
Jay Z
Kendrick Lamar
Travis Scott

Jenn Morel Signs Joint Venture with Aftercluv & Universal Latino

It’s a new deal for Jenn Morel

The 26-year-old Dominican singer and songwriter, who is starting to make a name for herself in the music industry, has signed a joint venture with Aftercluv and Universal Latino, according to Billboard.

Jenn Morel

The LA-based singer got her start in the music business as a professional dancer in videos for DrakeNicki Minaj and Trey Songz. In 2017, she kicked off her singing career with the catchy song “Ponteme,” which made her a hot new artist in Europe, especially in Italy, where she had several sold-out events.

Now, with the mission of taking her music to an international level, Morel has signed a joint venture with Aftercluv, the dance entertainment division of Universal Music Latin America that has artists like Raymix and Juan Magan.

Both labels firmly believe in a long-term career for Jenn and will work together to bring music lovers a multicultural project that will progressively develop in two worlds: Latin and Anglo.

“I am very happy to have the full support of UMLE,” she said in a press statement. “I feel safe with the unique vision and structure that this union brings between Aftercluv and Universal Latino and I am super excited for everything that is to come.”

Currently, Morel is working on a “Ponteme” remix and an EP with new music.

Cardi B to Serve as the Opening Act for This Year’s MTV Video Music Awards

Cardi B is ready to set the bar at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards

The 25-year-old half-Dominican American rapper will serve as the opening act for this year’s ceremony.

Cardi B

Cardi B’s decision to hit the stage comes a month after the “Bodak Yellow” singer pulled out of Bruno Mars‘ 24K Magic World Tour to focus on motherhood.

“I thought that after giving birth to my daughter that 6 weeks would be enough time for me to recover mentally and physically,” she wrote on Instagram. “I also thought that I’d be able to bring her with me on tour, but I think I underestimated this whole mommy thing. Not only am I just not ready physically, I’m not ready to leave my baby behind since the doctors explained it’s not healthy for her to be on the road,” she said.

Cardi B, who, along with The Carters, leads the pack of MTV VMAs nominees with 10 nominations.

Along with Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Travis ScottPost Malone, Logic, Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes and this year’s Michael Jackson Vanguard recipient Jennifer Lopez will grace the stage too.

The MTV Video Music Awards will take place on Monday at New York’s Radio City Music Hall at 9 p.m. ET on MTV.

Cardi B Collaborating with Yo Gotti on New Single

It appears Cardi B isn’t slowing down her workload…

After beginning 2018 with a massive feature on Bruno Mars‘ “Finesse (Remix),” the 25-year-old half-Dominican American rapper has already completed her next collaboration.

Cardi B

This time Cardi B joins voices with the king of club bangers, Yo Gotti.

Yo Gotti shared a snippet of the new song during a recent Instagram Live session with Cardi B adding her boisterous flow to the track.

Yo Gotti’s new track is a steamy, NSFW club-ready single that begins with a menacing piano and is later beefed up with a booming trap-style beat. Cardi B later bursts onto the track with sultry lines like, “Say where I’m at? K.O.D/ Where I’m at? I’m at LIV/ What I’m doing? Poppin’ pussy/ Where he at? At the crib.”

Yo Gotti also previewed his verse where he raps, “She only VIP ’cause she f–k the promoter (got damn)/ N—as sippin’ Ace Of Spade like it’s soda (got damn).”

Cardi B and Yo Gotti each notched big singles in 2017 as “Bodak Yellow” landed in the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 back in September and perched there comfortably for three weeks.

Yo Gotti x Cardi B Snippet 👀🔥

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Yo Gotti’s Nicki Minaj-assisted “Rake It Up” earned the Southern rhymer his first-ever top ten single.