Luiza Brasil to Receive Generation Change Award at This Year’s MTV EMAs

Luiza Brasil is a change agent…

MTV International is honoring five “fearless women” with the 2020 MTV EMA Generation Change Award, including the Brazilian activist, for their work fighting for racial and social justice around the world.

Luiza Brasil

Brasil is a racial activist, journalist and founder of Mequetrefismos, a platform that advocates for racial representation and elevates Black people’s work in creative fields like fashion, music, and art.

Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock will present the awards during the “pre-game show” leading up to the 2020 MTV EMAs on November 8.

In addition to amplifying their stories on-air and on the brand’s social and digital platforms in nearly 180 countries, ViacomCBS and MTV International will make a monetary donation to each honoree’s organization.

The 2020 MTV EMA Generation Change Award winners are:

Luiza Brasil – Brazil – Brasil is a racial activist, journalist and founder of Mequetrefismos, a platform that advocates for racial representation and elevates Black people’s work in such creative fields as fashion, music, and art.

Kiki Mordi – Nigeria – Mordi is an investigative journalist, documentary filmmaker and advocate for gender equality. She is a prominent voice in the protests to end police brutality and stop Special Anti-Robbery Squads (SARS) in Nigeria. Mordi fights for women’s and children rights in her BBC documentary Sex For Grades.

Temi Mwale – U.K. – Mwale is a racial justice campaigner and founder of The 4Front Project, a member-led youth organization. Her work focuses on fighting against institutional racism and systemic violence by supporting those most harmed by violence and the criminal justice system.

Catherhea Potjanaporn – Malaysia – Potjanaporn is a portrait photographer who captures diverse faces and bodies, to draw attention to underrepresented communities and to challenge conventional beauty standards. Much of her work focuses on elevating women of color.

Raquel Willis – U.S. – Willis is a Black, transgender activist, writer, media strategist and founder of Black Trans Circles, a project of the Transgender Law Center (TLC). She was also a leading figure in recent New York City-based Black Trans Lives Matter protests and rallies.

Camila Cabello: The Highest Ranking Hispanic Artist on Billboard’s 21 Under 21 List

Camila Cabello is making her mark before she’s even legal to drink…

The 20-year-old Mexican and Cuban singer has landed in the Top 5 of Billboard’s 21 Under 21 list, the highest-ranking Hispanic artist on the list.

Camila Cabello

Following her December 2016 departure from successful girl group Fifth Harmony, Cabello has already managed to land six songs on the Billboard Hot 100, including her debut solo track “Crying in the Club,” a preview to her in-the-works debut LP.

In addition, she’s managed to land major endorsements, including a bilingual campaign with Skechers.

Billboard‘s annual ranking of powerful young voices includes arena headliners and promising new talent, familiar names and new musicians quickly rising toward the mainstream. For groups, if most members are under 21, they were considered eligible.

Coming in behind Cabello, the young men of CNCO, at the No. 9 spot.

The victors of reality show La Banda’s inaugural season have been learning about pop stardom while on tour with Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias and Ariana Grande.

Their international hit “Reggaetón Lento” has racked up over 300 million plays on Spotify and 1 billion YouTube views. And the single recently got a massive push, thanks to a remix featuring Little Mix.

Meanwhile, Becky G maintains a presence on the chart for another year.

The 20-year-old Mexican American singer/rapper comes in at No. 14.

“What empowers you is acknowledging, ‘I am who I am’ — I feel like that’s the influence I want to be making,” says Becky G, who followed up 2014’s career-launching hit “Shower” by honing in on her Mexican heritage.

In 2016, she kicked off a run of Spanish-language singles with “Sola,” which landed on the Hot Latin Songs chart, and her new Bad Bunny­collaboration “Mayores” reached No. 10 on the September 30 chart — her highest peak yet.

Brandon Arreaga rounds out the list at No. 19, as a member of the boy band PRETTYMUCH.

With One Direction’s hiatus, Arreaga and his fellow members of PRETTYMUCH are aiming for the crown with 1D guru Simon Cowell in their corner.

Debut single “Would You Mind” recently bowed on the Mainstream Top 40 chart; a full-length is in the works with contributions from Ed Sheeran and French Montana, plus a choreography-heavy live show to go along with it.

CNCO & Little Mix’s “Reggaeton Lento” Remix Lands at No. 1 on the UK’s Official Trending Chart

CNCO is trending on the charts in the United Kingdom… with a Little help…

After catching the world off guard with their collaboration, the Latin boy band and Little Mix landed straight in the Number 1 spot on the UK’s Official Trending Chart with “Reggaeton Lento.”

CNCO & Little Mix

The track – a remix of the song originally by CNCO only – tops the list of 20 songs making the biggest impact in the UK this week, based on movement up the Official Singles Chart.

“Reggaeton Lento” is currently locked in a three-way battle for Number 1 on this week’s Official Singles Chart, up against Dua Lipa‘s “New Rules” and Justin Bieber & BloodPop®‘s “Friends.”

The original version of the song has already been a huge hit across South America and has notched up over 1 billion views on YouTube.

CNCO to Release Remix of “Reggaeton Lento,” Featuring Little Mix

CNCO is ready to (little) mix it up…

Little Mix has confirmed the British all-girl group will be releasing a remix of the Latin boy band’s “Reggaeton Lento.”

CNCO

The collaboration, which has been kept under wraps until today, was announced by both groups on their social media accounts and will feature Little Mix singing in Spanish on the track.

It will be their first new material since 2016’s Glory Days.

“We couldn’t keep this quiet anymore,” wrote Little Mix in a tweet that was soon followed by a video phone call between the two groups. “We’re so excited to be signing with you on the reggaeton Lento Remix!” say Little Mix in a video call with the CNCO guys.

“Can’t wait for everyone to hear the new remix,” said CNCO.

The group’s original version of “Reggaeton Lento (Bailemos)” reached  No. 6 on Hot Latin Songs on April 8, 2017. It hit No. 1 on the Latin Pop Songs airplay chart dated February 25.

The song has generated 99.8 million on-demand streams in the U.S., through Aug. 10, according to Nielsen Music.

CNCO, the first group spawned from the Univision reality show La Banda, won best new artist at this year’s Billboard Latin Music Awards.

Lovato Announces to Tour North American Once Again This Fall

Demi Lovato is ready to hit the road again…

The 21-year-old singer/actress and former The X Factor judge, who recently wrapped her Neon Lights North American tour earlier this spring, has revealed plans to tour the continent once again.

Demi Lovato

Lovato’s North American trek — part of a world tour — begins September 6 in Baltimore, and continues through late October.

In her previous tour, the “Made in the U.S.A.” singer was joined by Little Mix and Fifth Harmony. This time around, Christina Perri and MKTO will serve as support on the new dates.

Tickets for the 25-date tour, which is produced and promoted by Live Nation, go on pre-sale to Citi cardmembers on June 3.

Lovato has been celebrating the one-year anniversary of her Demi album with her #DEMIVERSARY social media campaign; the album returns to No. 18 on the Billboard 200 chart this week thanks to discount pricing, as it was recently listed at $4.99 at digital retailers like iTunes and Amazon MP3.

The singer recently released “Really Don’t Care,” featuring Cher Lloyd, as the latest single from the album.

Here’s a look at Lovato’s upcoming North American tour dates:

Sept. 6: Baltimore, MD (Baltimore Arena†)
Sept. 7: Albany, NY (Times Union Center†)
Sept. 9: Pittsburgh, PA (Petersen Events Center†)
Sept. 12: Raleigh, NC (PNC Arena*)
Sept. 14: Miami, FL (American Airlines Arena†)
Sept. 15: Orlando, FL (Amway Center†)
Sept. 17: New Orleans, LA (Lakefront Arena*)
Sept. 19: San Antonio, TX (AT&T Center*)
Sept. 21: Tulsa, OK (BOK Center*)
Sept. 23: Kansas City, MO (Sprint Center†)
Sept. 25: Denver, CO (Pepsi Center†)
Sept. 28: San Diego, CA (Viejas Arena†)
Oct. 2: Seattle, WA (Comcast Arena†)
Oct. 4: Edmonton, AB (Rexall Place†)
Oct. 5: Calgary, AB (Scotiabank Saddledome†)
Oct. 7: Saskatoon, SK (Credit Union Center†)
Oct. 11: Moline, IL (iWireless Center†)
Oct. 14: Chicago, IL (United Center†)
Oct. 15: Louisville, KY (KFC Yum! Center†)
Oct. 17: Uncasville, CT (Mohegan Sun Arena†)
Oct. 19: Montreal, QC (Bell Centre†**)
Oct. 20: Hamilton, ON (FirstOntario Centre†)
Oct. 22: Manchester, NH (Verizon Wireless Arena†)
Oct. 24: Hershey, PA (GIANT Center†)
Oct. 25: Newark, NJ (Prudential Center†)

† – Date with Christina Perri and MKTO

* – Date with MKTO only

Fifth Harmony to Collaborate with Demi Lovato in 2014?

Lauren Jauregui, Camila Cabello and Ally Brooke Hernandez and their fellow members of Fifth Harmony could soon welcome a sixth voice…

While talking about her upcoming “Neon Lights” tour in an interview with MTV, Demi Lovato revealed that “there’s plans” to collaborate with the all-girl group.

Fifth Harmony

“Of course! There’s plans to collaborate with them,” Lovato said. “I adore them so much. They’re such sweet girls and I really think they’re going to go far in this industry. I’m glad I could that I could be a part of it by helping put them together and taking them on the road. It’s really exciting.”

Fifth Harmony was formed on Fox’s The X Factor when Lovato was one of the judges. The 21-year-old part-Mexican American entertainer, who recently confirmed that she would exit the singing competition to focus on her music, has enlisted the five ladies for her tour which is slated to kick off next year.

In addition to Fifth Harmony, Lovato will bring former contestants of U.K.’s edition of The X Factor Cher Lloyd and Little Mix.

“You can expect a show that I’ve never put on before. I’m really excited,” Lovato told the site. “Other shows I’ve had all about the music but this time I want it to be about girl empowerment. I want it to be a huge party that everyone has fun at and leaves with an incredible experience.”