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“MICHAEL JACKSON’S HALLOWEEN,” A NEW ONE-HOUR ANIMATED SPECIAL TO BE BROADCAST FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS FALL ON CBS
MICHAEL JACKSON’S HALLOWEEN, a new one-hour animated adventure with Michael Jackson’s acclaimed music as its soundtrack, will be broadcast for the first time this fall on the CBS Television Network. Created and produced by Optimum Productions, the Michael Jackson company now owned by his estate, the special will feature the voices of actors Christine Baranski, Kiersey Clemons, Alan Cumming, George Eads, Brad Garrett, Lucy Liu, Jim Parsons, Stephen Stanton and Lucas Till.
KINKY’S NEW ALBUM OUT TODAY!
Legendary Mexican electronic/funk/rock band KINKY released their new album “Nada Vale Más Que Tú” today, on SeitrackUS. It’s their first of all new material since 2012 and marks a return “to the electronic roots that has characterized the group and solidified them as one of the most important bands in Latin America” (Billboard) and a critical favorite. The album was recorded and produced by Gil Cerezo, Carlos Cháirez and Ulises Lozano (of Kinky), mixed by Tony Hoffer (Beck, Depeche Mode, M83) and Justin Moshkevish, and features guests Pepe Aquilar, Jarina De Marco, MLKMN and others.
KINKY’S NEW ALBUM OUT JULY 7!
Legendary Mexican electronic/funk/rock band KINKY released their new album “Nada Vale Más Que Tú” today, on SeitrackUS. It’s their first of all new material since 2012 and marks a return “to the electronic roots that has characterized the group and solidified them as one of the most important bands in Latin America” (Billboard) and a critical favorite. The album was recorded and produced by Gil Cerezo, Carlos Cháirez and Ulises Lozano (of Kinky) and features guests Pepe Aquilar, Jarina De Marco, MLKMN and others.
THE SESAC LATINA 2017 AWARDS CELEBRATED ITS TOP HONOREES AT THE HISTORIC BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL LAST NIGHT
The SESAC Latina Music Awards 2017 celebrated another successful year at its annual gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel. SESAC Latina, the most progressive music rights organization in the nation, and its songwriters and publishers had a record 17 hit #1 songs on various Billboardcharts in 2016.
Tomorrowland Opening Night Presents Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike’s ‘Garden Of Madness’
Tomorrowland Presents Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike‘Garden of Madness’ at the world renowned open-air beach club Ushuaïa Ibiza every Tuesday throughout the summer season. With the official opening night starting on Tuesday 4th July at 5pm (CEST), fans will get an opportunity to experience a summer of musical madness like nothing the beautiful island of Ibiza has seen before!
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Release Fan-Voted Surprise Track ‘Ready For Action’
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, who in the last year alone have had two No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs Chart, have released the fan-voted surprise track “READY FOR ACTION” to get fans fired up for Tomorrowland 2017, which is just 50 days away! Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike’s Tomorrowland performances are legendary. Last year’s vinyl-only set included the debut of their Diplo collaboration “Hey Baby”, and was described as “daring, unexpected and certainly intriguing” by Your EDM.
OZOMATLI PREMIERS FUN & POLITICAL VIDEO FOR COMO LA FLOR, ONE OF SELENA’S BIGGEST HITS
Grammy and Latin Grammy award winning band OZOMATLI today premiered the video for “Como la flor”, their version of one of Selena’s biggest and most adored tracks. For the fun and political video, the band hosted a Selena look-alike casting call in the kitchy environs of the legendary La Cita bar in DTLA club. The band received the Quintanilla family’s (they worked with AB in the past) blessing to record the song for their just released album OZOMATLI NON-STOP: JAMAICA >MEXICO, which was produced by drum & bass reggae legends SLY & ROBBIE (Grace Jones, Serge Gainsbourg, Herbie Hancock and Bob Dylan)
HANS ZIMMER VS DIMITRI VEGAS & LIKE MIKE ‘HE’S A PIRATE’ IS THE BONUS TRACK ON PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEADMEN TELL NO TALES DIGITAL SOUNDTRACK
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, who in the last year alone have had two No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs Chart, have created HANS ZIMMER VS DIMITRI VEGAS & LIKE MIKE ‘HE’S A PIRATE’, which is the sole bonus track on the upcoming digital version of the soundtrack for PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEADMEN TELL NO TALES, set for release on Walt Disney Records, May 26.
SONGWRITER AND INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR JENCARLOS CANELA WILL PERFORM AT THE 2017 SESAC LATINA MUSIC AWARDS
SESAC singer-songwriter and actor Jencarlos Canela will perform at the 2017 SESAC Latina Music Awards, Wednesday, June 7, at the historic Beverly Hills Hotel joining the previously announced La Séptima Banda, when SESAC Latina, the nation’s only music rights organization, celebrates a year of successes for its songwriters and publishers. For the first time in its history, SESAC Latina will present a new category: SESAC Latina Crossover Song of the Year.
“2017 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS” ANNOUNCE NON-TELEVISED AWARD RECIPIENTS
dick clark productions and ABC just released the names of the “2017 Billboard Music Award” winners from categories which will not be televised during tonight’s LIVE broadcast. Drake, who received a record-breaking 22 nominations this year, leads the pack having already won 10 awards, including Top Billboard 200 Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist, Top Song Sales Artist, Top Streaming Songs Artist, Top Rap Artist, Top Rap Tour, Top Rap Album, Top Streaming Song (Audio), Top R&B Song and Top R&B Collaboration. Beyoncé is the second most honored artist with five wins for Top Female Artist, Top Touring Artist, Top R&B Artist, Top R&B Tour and Top R&B Album. Twenty One Pilots is taking home four trophies for Top Duo/Group, Top Radio Song Artist, Top Rock Artist and Top Rock Song, while The Chainsmokers were awarded three for Top Dance/Electronic Artist, Top Collaboration and Top Dance/Electronic Song.
PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE “2017 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS”
SANTA MONICA, CA (May 19, 2017) – dick clark productions and ABC today announced the full line-up of presenters for the “2017 Billboard Music Awards.” The film, television and music stars slated to take the stage throughout the night include Kate Beckinsale, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Mark Cuban, Noah Cyrus, Alexandra Daddario, DJ Khaled, Josh Duhamel, Ansel Elgort, Sara Foster, G-Eazy, Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Prince Michael Jackson, Rachel Lindsay, Lea Michele, Olivia Munn, Rita Ora, Logan Paul, Rachel Platten, Bebe Rexha, Nicole Scherzinger, Miss America 2017 Savvy Shields, Jussie Smollett, Hailee Steinfeld, Lindsey Stirling, and Ashley Tisdale. They join hosts Ludacris and Vanessa Hudgens and previously announced performers on the broadcast Camila Cabello, The Chainsmokers,Miley Cyrus, Celine Dion, Drake, Florida Georgia Line, Imagine Dragons, Halsey, Sam Hunt, John Legend, Lorde, Bruno Mars, Julia Michaels, Nicki Minaj with Lil Wayne, Jason Derulo and David Guetta, Ed Sheeran and 2017 Billboard Music Awards ICON Award recipient, Cher. This year’s show will broadcast LIVE on BOTH COASTS from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT on ABC.
T-MOBILE PRESENTS BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST JULIA MICHAELS TO PERFORM AT THE “2017 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS”
dick clark productions and ABC today announced that chart-topping songwriter and breakthrough recording artist Julia Michaels will perform her debut single “Issues” on the “2017 Billboard Music Awards.” While a newly minted recording act, “Issues” is the ninth Top 40 hit that Michaels has co-written on the Billboard Hot 100 and her first as a solo artist. She joins hosts Ludacris and Vanessa Hudgens, as well as previously announced performers on the broadcast Camila Cabello, The Chainsmokers,Miley Cyrus, Jason Derulo, Celine Dion, Drake, Florida Georgia Line, David Guetta, Halsey, Sam Hunt, Imagine Dragons, John Legend, Lil Wayne, Lorde, Bruno Mars, Nicki Minaj, Ed Sheeran and 2017 Billboard Music Awards ICON Award recipient, Cher.
AFTER BREAKING THE RECORD FOR FEMALE ARTIST WITH THE MOST BILLBOARD HOT 100 HITS, GLOBAL SUPERSTAR NICKI MINAJ IS SET TO OPEN THE “2017 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS”
dick clark productions and ABC today announced that multi-platinum artist Nicki Minaj will open the “2017 Billboard Music Awards“ with an epic 9-minute performance featuring special guests Jason Derulo, David Guetta and Lil Wayne. 2017 marks the fourth appearance for Minaj on the Billboard Music Awards stage, as well as her first television performance since breaking Aretha Franklin’s long-standing record for Female Artist charting the most songs on the Billboard Hot 100. Ludacris and Vanessa Hudgens will host the “2017 Billboard Music Awards along with previously announced performers on the broadcast Camila Cabello, The Chainsmokers,Miley Cyrus, Celine Dion, Drake, Florida Georgia Line, Halsey, Sam Hunt, Imagine Dragons, John Legend, Lorde, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran and 2017 Billboard Music Awards ICON Award recipient, Cher. The “2017 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast LIVE on both coasts from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT on ABC.
COMCAST PARTNERS WITH THE “2017 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS” TO DELIVER A SPECIAL ENCORE PERFORMANCE BY CAMILA CABELLO TO XFINITY X1 CUSTOMERS
dick clark productions today announced that in addition to performing her new music for the very first time on the “2017 Billboard Music Awards,” Camila Cabello will treat fans to an encore performance of her hit single “I Have Questions” exclusively for Xfinity X1 customers. The encore performance will be available live via Xfinity X1 immediately after the Billboard Music Awards air. Cabello is nominated for Top Rap Collaboration for her hit song “Bad Things” with Machine Gun Kelly. The “2017 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast live on both coasts from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday May 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT on ABC.
Florida Georgia Line y John Legend Juntos en los “2017 Billboard Music Awards”
dick clark productions y ABC confirmaron que el artista internacional Ludacris y la cantante y actriz Vanessa Hudgens co-presentarán los “2017 Billboard Music Awards”. Este será el cuarto año consecutive que Ludacris presenta estos premios y la priemra vez para Vanessa. El veterano y la nueva presentadora anunciaron la noticia simultáneamente esta mañana a través de sus redes sociales.