What to stream this week: Shakira, Paul Simon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Kristen Wiig and Princess Peach
This weekโs new streaming entertainment releases include Shakira's first album in seven years, Jake Gyllenhaal starring in an update of the pulpy cult classic โRoad Houseโ and โLaw & Orderโ creator Dick Wolf dips into the true crime world with a new docuseries on Netflix.
Spain: Shakira rejects prosecutors' offer, faces tax trial
The public relations firm that represents Shakira says the Colombian pop singer has opted to go to trial instead of accepting a deal offered by Spanish prosecutors to settle allegations she defrauded Spainโs government of 14.5 million euros ($15 million) in taxes.
Lin-Manuel Miranda breaks down the songs of 'Encanto'
Lin-Manuel Miranda went song by song through some of the hits of โEncantoโ in a recent interview, from the breakout smash โWe Donโt Talk About Brunoโ to his self-described โโ90s Rock en Espaรฑol throwbackโ โWhat Else Can I Do?โ.
Paul Simon sells song catalog to Sony Music Publishing
Sony Music Publishing announced Wednesday, March. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK โ Paul Simon is the latest icon to sell his rich catalog of songs. Sony Music Publishing announced Wednesday that it has acquired Simon's catalog, which includes six decades of music, from his time in Simon & Garfunkel to his solo career. AdโIโm pleased to have Sony Music Publishing be the custodian of my songs for the coming decades. Sony Music Publishing also represents catalogs by Motown, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Carole King, Stevie Wonder, Queen, Ashford & Simpson, Leonard Cohen and more.
Ariana Grande joining 'The Voice' for season 21 as a coach
FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2018 file photo, Ariana Grande attends the 13th annual Billboard Women in Music event in New York. NBC said Tuesday that Grande will join the Emmy-winning series "The Voice" for its fall 2021 cycle. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK โ โThe Voice" is switching their positions for Ariana Grande: the pop star is taking her seat in the coach's chair later this year. NBC said Tuesday that Grande will join the Emmy-winning series for its fall 2021 cycle. The 20th season of โThe Voice" is currently on air and features those three singers along with Nick Jonas.
The Weeknd vows to tone it down for his Super Bowl show
This photo provided by the NFL shows singer The Weekend speaking at the halftime press conference ahead of the Super Bowl 55 football game, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Perry Knotts/NFL via AP)The Weeknd may be known for his graphic music videos and performances featuring blood and violence, but the three-time Grammy winner says he will tone down his act during the Super Bowl halftime show. The pop star said he will โkeep it PGโ during his headliner slot on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium as the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Florida. The 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show will be different this year due to the pandemic and The Weeknd said he will use different parts of the stadium, the field and a โlittle bit" of the famously massive pirate ship. AdWhen asked for his favorite Super Bowl halftime show, The Weeknd cited Diana Ross' 1996 performance. The Weeknd, whose real name is, Abel Tesfaye, joins a list of celebrated musicians who have played during Super Bowl halftime shows, including Madonna, Beyoncรฉ, Coldplay, Katy Perry, U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson and last yearโs duo of Shakira and Jennifer Lopez.
Shakira sells music publishing rights to UK company
The Board of Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited, a U.K.-based investment company, has acquired 100% of Grammy-winning superstar Shakiras music publishing rights. Shakiras catalog includes 145 songs, including Hips Dont Lie, Whenever, Wherever, La Tortura, She Wolf and Waka Waka (This Time for Africa). (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK โ The Board of Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited, a U.K.-based investment company, has acquired 100% of Grammy-winning superstar Shakiraโs music publishing rights. Sheโs won three Grammy Awards, 12 Latin Grammys, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards and 39 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Last month, Bob Dylan said he sold his publishing rights of more than 600 songs to Universal Music Publishing Group.
Reggaeton redemption: Balvin, Bunny top Latin Grammy nods
J Balvin performs during the Coca-Cola Flow Reggaeton festival in Mexico City on Nov. 23, 2019, from left, Ozuna performs at the Latin American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 17, 2019 and Bad Bunny performs a medley at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Las Vegas on April 25, 2019. Balvin scored a whopping 13 nominations at the 2020 Latin Grammys, including two nominations for album of the year and two for record of the year. The Latin Academy announced Tuesday that Bad Bunny and Ozuna are behind Balvin with nine and eight nominations, respectively.
Reggaeton redemption: Balvin, Bunny top Latin Grammy nods
Balvin scored a whopping 13 nominations at the 2020 Latin Grammys, including two nominations for album of the year and two for record of the year. The Latin Academy announced Tuesday that Bad Bunny and Ozuna are behind Balvin with nine and eight nominations, respectively. (AP Photo)NEW YORK โ At last yearโs Latin Grammy Awards, popular reggaeton and Latin trap musicians such as J Balvin, Bad Bunny and Ozuna were dismissed in the showโs top categories. The Latin Academy announced Tuesday that Bad Bunny and Ozuna are behind Balvin with nine and eight nominations, respectively. Ozuna and Bad Bunny will also compete with themselves in several categories.
Roc Nation partners with Brooklyns LIU to launch new school
NEW YORK Jay-Zs Roc Nation entertainment company is partnering with Brooklyns Long Island University to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment. The new school will begin enrolling students for the fall 2021 semester, and 25% of the incoming freshmen class will receive Roc Nation Hope Scholarships. Roc Nation Sports was founded in 2013 and has worked with many athletes as well as the NBA, MLB and NFL, even co-producing this years Emmy-nominated halftime show with Shakira and Jennifer Lopez. The Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment will offer undergraduate degrees in music, music technology, entrepreneurship and production, and sports management. The school will also offer resources to high school students and those younger: Starting in spring 2021, the school will launch summer residential camps for high schoolers and Saturday programs for students ages 10-18 that focus on music and sports management.
Pharrell, Beastie Boys, RZA, halftime show score Emmy nods
Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show Starring Jennifer Lopez And Shakira picked up four nominations, including outstanding variety special (live). It was not clear if Lopez and Shakira were specifically nominated, though past halftime singers, including Beyonc, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, have earned Emmy nominations as performers. For their work on Watchmen, they scored a second Emmy nomination for outstanding music composition for a limited series, movie or special. They earned nominations as producers for outstanding documentary or nonfiction special and as writers for outstanding writing for a nonfiction program. Jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington, who composed music for the Michelle Obama documentary Becoming, picked up a nomination for outstanding music composition for a documentary series of special.
Shakira, Dwayne Johnson highlight coronavirus equity concert
NEW YORK Dwayne Johnson will host and Shakira, Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Hudson will perform on a globally broadcast concert calling on world leaders to make coronavirus tests and treatment available and equitable for all. The advocacy organization Global Citizen and the European Commission announced Monday that Global Goal: Unite for Our Future The Concert will air on June 27. The concert will also feature appearances from Billy Porter, Charlize Theron, Chris Rock, Kerry Washington, Salma Hayek and David Beckham. It will be broadcast on NBC in the U.S. and other television stations, radio stations, websites and streaming outlets around the world. The event aims to lift up the global community that is tackling equitable access to healthcare, and other enormous injustices facing our world, Johnson said in a statement.
Shakiraโs meme-worthy tongue trill is actually called a zaghrouta -- and itโs culturally significant to the singer
Shakira may have created the best new meme of 2020, but thereโs cultural significance behind the tongue trill that instantly became iconic Sunday night. There were hit songs, lasers, sexy backup dancers, guitar solos and Lopez on a stripper pole absolutely living her best life. Most people know that Shakira is Colombian, but her father is Lebanese, and the tongue flick she did is actually called a zaghrouta, which is a traditional Arabic expression of celebration and happiness. This is called zaghrouta. https://t.co/bixdVn34vF โ Bozi Tatarevic (@hoonable) February 3, 2020Chiming in because I know everyone will be making jokes about this for days โ this is a popular Arab tradition, called zaghrouta, used to express joy at celebrations.
These 2020 Super Bowl commercials made us laugh, cry and smile
The 2020 Super Bowl has come and gone, and as usual, everyone seems to be talking about the great commercials they saw, and just how great Jennifer Lopez and Shakira were during the halftime performance. Most unexpected cry: GoogleDid anyone else suddenly find themselves sobbing during the first half of the game during the Google commercial? The commercial featured extraordinary Americans doing extraordinary things. Most likely to make you want to crash the patriarchy: MicrosoftIn case you didnโt know, this yearโs big game featured the first woman to coach during a Super Bowl. She didnโt become the first woman to help coach a team to a Super Bowl victory, but weโve got a feeling sheโll be getting there very soon.
Alex Rodriguez Offers Update on How Jennifer Lopez Is Preparing for Super Bowl
Alex Rodriguez is offering new details on his fiance, Jennifer Lopez's, hotly anticipated Super Bowl halftime show next year alongside Shakira. He once again touched upon her forthcoming Super Bowl appearance, stating, "It was a lifelong dream to play at the Super Bowl. "Andy, when I get home, I'm like, 'I'm security, I'm Uber, I'm the teacher.' It was a lifelong dream to play at the Super Bowl.@AROD shares what it was like for @Jlo to get the call to perform at the Super Bowl. She has previously performed at the 1992 and 1999 Super Bowl halftime shows.
Why Becky G Calls Jennifer Lopez and Shakira's Upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show 'Long
Becky G couldn't be more excited for Jennifer Lopez and Shakira to rock the Super Bowl halftime show. "Can we please have a round of applause for Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, mi gente! The "Becky From the Block" singer has been open about her love for Lopez and hopes to follow in her triple-threat footsteps. Becky's certainly on her way, having achieved incredible success in Latin music before releasing her first album, Mala Santa, which dropped Thursday. "So, I think that's going to be a huge moment for me tonight that I will hopefully try to process at some point."
Shakira Reveals How JAY-Z Asked Her to Perform at the Super Bowl
Shakira is dishing on how she landed one of the biggest gigs of her career, which will see her spending her 43rd birthday performing alongside Jennifer Lopez at Super Bowl LIV. "I've always wanted to perform at the Super Bowl. It's a sports event, but it has a huge relevance for us artists, and I think it's going to be fantastic. And so now, it's a matter of making them all work together and having the time to consolidate all of that and present the best show of my career.The Super Bowl performance isnt the only significant project keeping Shakira busy. RELATED CONTENT:Shakira and Jennifer Lopez Open Up About Their Super Bowl 2020 Halftime ShowJennifer Lopez and Shakira Announce Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Shakira and Jennifer Lopez Open Up About Their Super Bowl 2020 Halftime Show
Shakira and Jennifer Lopez are very excited about their upcoming performance at the Super Bowl. "I love that the Super Bowl has two women performing this year. #IPromise#WhatsYourPromisepic.twitter.com/oIwTc1Bllu Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) September 27, 2019A source told ET on Thursday that, while Lopez and Shakira will both be performing at the halftime show, there will be more acts added. "The Super Bowl halftime show will be a melody of numerous acts, performing together at times." RELATED CONTENT:Jennifer Lopez and Shakira Announce Super Bowl Halftime PerformanceJennifer Lopez Says Getting Asked to Perform at Super Bowl LIV Would Be A Dream Come TrueRihanna On Why the Super Bowl Halftime Is Not on Her Radar
Jennifer Lopez, Shakira to headline Miami Super Bowl halftime show
MIAMI - The Super Bowl has been set. Well, at least the Super Bowl halftime show. Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, two of the biggest names in entertainment, were announced Thursday as the headliners for the Super Bowl LIV halftime show next February at Hard Rock Stadium. Lopez had long been rumored to be in conversations with NFL officials to perform, but the Shakira announcement was the big surprise. Here's a list of Super Bowl halftime in Miami performers:Super Bowl II - 1968 - Grambling marching bandSuper Bowl III - 1969 - Florida A&M marching bandSuper Bowl V - 1971 - Southeast Missouri State marching bandSuper Bowl X - 1976 - Up with PeopleSuper Bowl XIII - 1979 - Ken Hamilton (Salute to the Caribbean)Super Bowl XXIII - 1989 - Elvis Presto (1950s Rock and Roll)Super Bowl XXIX - 1995 - Patti Labelle, Teddy Pendergrass, Tony Bennett, Miami Sound MachineSuper Bowl XXXIII - 1999 - Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Big Bad Voodoo DaddySuper Bowl XLI - 2007 - PrinceSuper Bowl XLIV - 2010 - The WhoCopyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira Announce Super Bowl LIV Halftime Performance
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira are playing Super Bowl LIV! 02.02.20," Lopez shared, alongside a cropped photo of her decked out in all gold -- with a notable Pepsi logo on her arm. Shakira shared a similar pic, with the Pepsi logo on her ring and belt, along with the caption, "Get ready 02.02.20." "Yeah, we've thought about the Super Bowl and it's in Miami, it's a big deal, but we'll see," she told ET at the time. RELATED CONTENTJennifer Lopez Says Getting Asked to Perform at Super Bowl LIV Would Be A Dream Come TrueRihanna On Why the Super Bowl Halftime Is Not on Her RadarJAY-Z's New Deal With the NFL: What It Means for the Super Bowl