Pope on COVID-19 vaccine: Needy, vulnerable must come first
Pope Francis arrives to deliver the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for 'to the city and to the world' ) Christmas' day blessing inside the blessing hall of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (Vatican Media via AP)VATICAN CITY โ Pope Francis made a Christmas Day plea for authorities to make COVID-19 vaccines available to all, insisting that the first in line should be the most vulnerable and needy, regardless of who holds the patents for the shots. โWe can't let closed nationalisms impede us from living as the true human family that we are,โ the pope said. Normally, tens of thousands of people would have crowded into St. Peterโs Square to receive the popeโs Christmas blessing and listen to his speech. Fraternity and compassion applies to people "even though they do not belong to my family, my ethnic group or my religion,โ he said.
Reggaeton star Bad Bunny tests positive for coronavirus
In this screen shot provided by ABC on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, Bad Bunny accepts the award for favorite latin album for YHLQMDLG at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (ABC via AP)SAN JUAN โ Reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his representative said Monday. The announcement came a day after the musician won favorite male Latin artist and favorite Latin album for "YHLQMDLGโ at the American Music Awards. Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Martรญnez Ocasio, was scheduled to sing his hit, โDรกkiti,โ with Jhay Cortez at the event but canceled without explanation, leaving many fans disappointed. Publicist Sujeylee Solรก told The Associated Press that Bad Bunny wasn't showing any major symptoms as of Monday.
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.
Latin GRAMMY Awards 2019: Watch ET Live on the Red Carpet
This year, the 2019 Latin GRAMMY Awards are a can't-miss show! : Follow along on ET Live, by downloading the ET Live mobile app from the Google Play store or Apple App Store. Or stream ET Live on your Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV device. ET will be streaming from the red carpet starting at 3 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. RELATED CONTENT:Rosalia, Anitta, Luis Fonsi and More to Perform at 2019 Latin GRAMMYsLatin GRAMMY Awards 2019: How to Watch, Who's Hosting, Performers and More
Latin American Music Awards 2019: How to Watch, Who's Hosting, Presenters, Performers and More
The 2019 Latin American Music Awards are almost here, and ET will be on the scene with the biggest stars for the night's biggest moments! : Follow along on ET Live, by downloading the ET Live mobile app from the Google Play store or Apple App Store. Or stream ET Live on your Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV device. Marc Anthony will be honored with the International Artist Award of Excellence and Becky G will receive the Extraordinary Evolution award. RELATED CONTENT:2019 Latin AMAs Nominations: Ozuna, Daddy Yankee, Becky G, Rosalia, Bad Bunny and MoreBecky G Wins Two Top Awards at 2018 Latin AMAs: 'Juntos Somos Ms'
Explore the 3 most popular spots in Jacksonville's Wesconnett neighborhood
Get to know this Jacksonville neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Latin grill to a supermarket. Latin House Grillphoto: jessica l./yelpTopping the list is the Caribbean and Latin American spot Latin House Grill. Located at 5584 Timuquana Road, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 55 reviews on Yelp. The selections include chicken soup, shrimp soup and seafood soup. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor.
Romeo Santos is first Latin artist to headline MetLife Stadium
(CNN) - Romeo Santos made history Saturday night, becoming the first Latin artist to headline New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. Santos also announced that MetLife Stadium said his show was the single highest-grossing concert in the stadium's history, a record previously held by U2. The album pays homage to the classic bachata artists that inspired Santos when he began his career in the 1990s. At the concert, Santos shared the spotlight with some of those artists, many of whom feature on "Utopia." In 2014, he became the first Latin solo artist to headline a concert at New York's Yankee Stadium.
Jennifer Lopez to Perform at 2019 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina
The 2019 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina just got an extra dose of star power. On Tuesday, it was announced that Jennifer Lopez will be performing at the event, which celebrates Latin music. The exciting news come within a week of both Lopez and her fianc, Alex Rodriguez, celebrating their birthdays. Then, days later, Lopez led her fans in singing "Happy Birthday" to Rodriguez at her Miami concert on Saturday. RELATED CONTENT:Jennifer Lopez Crashes ESPN to Give Alex Rodriguez a Birthday SurpriseAlex Rodriguez Says He's 'So Sore' From Dancing at Jennifer Lopez's 50th Birthday PartyInside Jennifer Lopez's Star-Studded 50th Birthday Party (Exclusive Details)
2019 Premios Juventud: The Best Moments, From Daddy Yankee's Puerto Rico Speech to Maluma'
Here are the major moments from the awards show:Daddy Yankee Gives Passionate Speech About Puerto RicoAmid the protests against Puerto Rican governor Ricky Rossell, the rapper took the opportunity to call for the leader's resignation during his acceptance speech. "Puerto Rico is tired of corruption, of the decades-long abuse Follow your rights without fear." Let's move forward, Puerto Rico," he added. Daddy Yankee, Natti Natasha and Pitbull Bring the FireThe mega-trio took the stage with the worldwide premiere performance of their hit song, "To Le Trates." RELATED CONTENT:2019 Premios Juventud: Complete List of WinnersFarruko Teams Up With HBO Latino for Concert Special in Puerto Rico (Exclusive)Ricky Martin, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More Support Puerto Rico Protest