Celebrities go online to voice support for Ukraine
Read full article: Celebrities go online to voice support for UkraineA group of inter-generational stars from film, TV, sports and music — including Bruce Springsteen, Hugh Jackman, Elton John and Jon Bon Jovi, Jonas Brothers and Billie Eilish — have signed up for a social media campaign to show support for Ukraine.
Tributes, performances galore at 'Premio Lo Nuestro' awards
Read full article: Tributes, performances galore at 'Premio Lo Nuestro' awardsEdwin Cazares, left, of Grupo Firme, and Chesca perform at Premio Lo Nuestro at American Airlines Arena on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)MIAMI – Bad Bunny topped Univision's “Premio Lo Nuestro” awards with seven wins on a night that included a tribute to late Mexican singer-composer Armando Mazanero and performances by some of the biggest names in Latin music. Among the winners at Thursday's show were pop singer Camilo and the Mexican band Grupo Firme, which took home five awards apiece. Bad Bunny’s awards included the night’s top honor, artist of the year, as well as album of the year and best urban artist of the year. A total of 147 artists were nominated in 34 categories honoring various musical styles, including pop, urban, tropical and regional Mexican.
New this week: Foo Fighters, 'Malcolm & Marie' and Snoopy
Read full article: New this week: Foo Fighters, 'Malcolm & Marie' and SnoopyHere’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Directed by Goro Miyazaki (Hayao Miyazaki’s son), “Earwig” follows a 10-year-old orphan girl who gets some unconventional adoptive parents. — AP Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSIC— Foo Fighters’ 10th album was originally supposed to be released last year but was one of many projects delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Fela’s son and grandson, Femi Kuti and Made Kuti, will release a double album called “Legacy +” on Friday. Ad— “Peanuts” puppy Snoopy gets top billing in “The Snoopy Show,” an Apple TV+ animated series debuting Friday on the streaming service.
Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee top Billboard Latin Music Awards
Read full article: Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee top Billboard Latin Music AwardsBad Bunny, left, accepts the award for social artist of the year at the Billboard Latin Music Awards on April 25, 2019, in Las Vegas and Daddy Yankee accepts the award for favorite male artist at the Latin American Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre on Oct. 25, 2018, in Los Angeles. Bad Bunny and Daddy Yankee triumphed at the Billboard Latin Music Awards Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, claiming seven trophies apiece at the pandemic-delayed show. (AP Photo)SUNRISE, Fla. – Bad Bunny and Daddy Yankee triumphed at the Billboard Latin Music Awards Wednesday, claiming seven trophies apiece at the pandemic-delayed show. Daddy Yankee won six of his awards for his hit “Con Calma,” which featured the 1990s artist Snow. His honors included the hot Latin song aware, and song of the year honors for streaming and airplay and digital platforms.
Trump fuels spread of altered Biden video, tweeting it twice
Read full article: Trump fuels spread of altered Biden video, tweeting it twiceIn the altered video, N.W.A.’s “F—- Tha Police” plays. A Twitter spokesperson told The Associated Press that the manipulated media tag was added to the tweet based on the platform's policy on synthetic and manipulated media. The United Spot shared the altered video of Biden with the caption, “Joe Biden has just ONE thing to say and it ain’t good. The official account for the Trump campaign, Team Trump, shared an altered version of the video with audio saying, “I've loved kids jumping on my lap." In June, Twitter applied the label to an altered video shared by Trump that showed a white toddler running toward a Black toddler.
Lady Gaga headlines Global Event for coronavirus airing live here
Read full article: Lady Gaga headlines Global Event for coronavirus airing live hereLady Gaga headlines Global Citizen’s massive concert event titled “One World: Together at Home” to raise funds amid the coronavirus pandemic. The concert on Saturday is being live-streamed and broadcast on Local 10 and ABC. It’s the largest gathering of major artists and influencers since Live Aid in 1985. Livestream Schedule• 0-2 HOURS •Adam LambertAndra DayBlack CoffeeCharlie PuthEason ChanHozier & Maren MorrisHussain Al JassmiJennifer HudsonJessie ReyezKeshaLang LangLiam PayneLisa MishraLuis FonsiMilky ChanceNiall HoranPicture ThisRita OraSofi TukkerThe KillersVishal Mishra• 2 - 4 HOURS •Adam LambertAnnie LennoxBen PlattCassper NyovestChristine And The QueensCommonDelta GoodremEllie GouldingFinneasJack JohnsonJacky CheungJess GlynneJessie JJuanesKeshaMichael BubléRita OraSebastián YatraSheryl CrowSho MadjoziSofi TukkerThe KillersZuccheroRolling Stones• 4 - 6 HOURS •AngèleAnnie LennoxBen PlattBilly Ray CyrusCharlie PuthChristine And The QueensCommonEason ChanEllie GouldingHozierJennifer HudsonJessie JJohn LegendJuanesLady AntebellumLeslie Odom Jr.Luis FonsiNiall HoranPicture ThisSebastián YatraSheryl CrowSuperM
Bravo’s Andy Cohen, ‘Bachelor’ Colton Underwood have virus
Read full article: Bravo’s Andy Cohen, ‘Bachelor’ Colton Underwood have virusCOLTON, COHEN TEST POSITIVEFormer star of “The Bachelor” Colton Underwood and talk-show host Andy Cohen have joined the growing group of celebrities who have tested positive for coronavirus. Underwood posted a video on his social media pages saying he has been following all social distancing rules for a week, but tested positive on Friday. Underwood and Cohen join other entertainers including Tom Hanks, Idris Elba and Daniel Dae Kim who have tested positive for the virus amid the global pandemic. But the wide majority of cinemas have closed in recent days to help limit large gatherings as the virus spreads. ___The Associated Press receives support for health and science coverage from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education.