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Cnco Added To 18th Latin GRAMMY Awards Performer Lineup

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Find out who else has been added to perform on the 18th Latin GRAMMY Awards, airing live from Las Vegas on Nov. 16
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Nov 10, 2017 - 9:25 am

The Biggest Night in Latin Music is still getting heated up as current Best New Artist Latin GRAMMY nominees Cnco have been added to the 18th Latin GRAMMY Awards performance lineup, marking their first-ever appearance on the telecast.

Banda El Recodo De Cruz Lizárraga, Bronco, Cnco, Lila Downs, Nicky Jam, Carlos Vives, and Sebastián Yatra, along with a special appearance from Mexican duo Ha*Ash, have also been added to the lineup.

Latin GRAMMY winners Banda El Recodo De Cruz Lizárraga are up for Best Banda Album for Ayer Y Hoy. The Mexican band Bronco garnered a nomination for Primera Fila in the Best Long Form Music Video category. Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY winner Lila Downs is nominated for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for Salón, LágrimasY Deseo.

Jam has nominations in the Album Of The Year, Best Urban Fusion/Performance and Best Urban Song categories. Colombian Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY winner Vives received a producer nomination in the Album Of The Year category for his contributions to Shakira's El Dorado. Additionally, Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album (Extended Play Yatra) and Best New Artist nominee Yatra will make his Latin GRAMMY debut.

They join the previously announced performers, presenters and hosts, including Steve Aoki, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Jaime Camil, Alessia Cara, Luis Fonsi, Juanes, Mon Laferte, Natalia Lafourcade, Logic, Maluma, French Montana, Residente, Sofia Reyes, Flor De Toloache, and Roselyn Sánchez.

Catch the 18th Latin GRAMMY Awards broadcast live from Las Vegas on Univision on Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

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Ricky Martin

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Ricky Martin Extends All In Las Vegas Residency

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The GRAMMY winner has announced he will extend his stay in the city an additional 12 dates in 2018
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Dec 20, 2017 - 2:30 pm

Ricky Martin is "Livin' La Vida Loca" in Las Vegas since he announced an additional 12 dates to his residency there, adding dates between March 15, 2018, and June 3.

The GRAMMY winner has been performing his All In residency since April at Park Theater at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Martin's show features 21 of his biggest hits, including crowd-pleasers such as "Livin' La Vida Loca," "Shake Your Bon Bon," "Cup Of Life," "La Bomba," and "Vente Pa' Ca."

This announcement follows a Sept. 4 documentary on VH1 titled "Ricky Martin: Behind The Vegas Residency," which gave viewers all the behind-the-scenes scoop on the singer/songwriter's sold-out residency so far.

Tickets for All In's new dates go on sale Dec. 22 via Ticketmaster. Don't forget to grab yours!

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John Legend To Star In Live Version Of "Jesus Christ Superstar"

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The GRAMMY winner will play the lead character alongside Alice Cooper in the role of King Herod
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Dec 19, 2017 - 11:31 am

Who better to play the lead role of Jesus Christ in a live version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Jesus Christ Superstar" than John Legend?

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The news was announced on Dec. 19 on the "Today" show that Legend will step into the rock opera's title role. He joins previously announced shock rocker Alice Cooper, who will play the role of King Herod.

The live broadcast is directed by British theater director David Leveaux and will air on NBC on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018, in front of a live audience at the Marcy Armory in Brooklyn N.Y.'s Williamsburg neighborhood.

The production, "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert!," is based on Webber's popular stage musical, which chronicles the final week of Jesus' life. The musical's soundtrack album earned three GRAMMY nominations for the composer for 1971 and 1972, including two Album Of The Year nods.

"I'm thrilled to join the cast of this production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live In Concert!' It's such a powerful, meaningful musical and I'm humbled to be part of this performance," Legend said, according to Billboard. "We've already formed an incredible team, and, as we finish casting, I'm certain we will put together some of the greatest talents around to do this work justice."

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Chance The Rapper

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Chance The Rapper Teases Deluxe Version Of 'Merry Christmas Lil' Mamma'

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The GRAMMY winner is back with Jeremih to spread a little holiday cheer
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Dec 18, 2017 - 12:31 pm

Get ready to "Jingle Bells all the way" with Chance The Rapper and Jeremih's deluxe reissue of their Christmas mixtape, Merry Christmas Lil' Mama.

Released for free last year via SoundCloud, Chance's holiday-themed mixtape featured tunes such as "All The Way," "Joy" and "I'm Your Santa" with fellow Chicagoan Jeremih.

The duo announced via Instagram in a faux infomercial they would be reprising their instant classic holiday album for 2017, this time with "a gang of new altxmas bangerz," such as "Big Kid Again" and "Down With Dat," featuring drumming contributions from Common and "Master Of None" actress Lena Waithe.

You can get your fill of Chicago mixtape Christmas goodness when the project drops later this week.

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Carlos Vives

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Carlos Vives, Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation Offer Scholarship

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The Latin GRAMMY winner has partnered with the Latin Recording Academy's flagship charitable organization to send a deserving student to music school
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Dec 18, 2017 - 9:41 am

Latin superstar Carlos Vives has partnered with the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation to supply a $200,000 four-year scholarship to pursue a bachelor's degree from Berklee College of Music.

The Carlos Vives Scholarship will be awarded to a talented music student with financial need interested in Latin music. The applications will be reviewed by the scholarship committee of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, which is comprised of diverse music professionals with extensive industry experience.

"It is an honor for us, that with the help of Carlos Vives we can support the new generation of musicians through a scholarship that will allow them to receive an education of the highest quality at Berklee College of Music," said Manolo Díaz, Sr. Vice President of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. "Carlos Vives not only represents excellence and musical achievement, but he will also transform the life of the scholarship beneficiary."

Interested students can apply via the Cultural Foundation's website by April 10, 2018. Applicants will be expected to submit two audition videos, provide two letters of recommendation and answer two essay questions. Responses can be in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

"The ability to support a new generation of Latin musicians brings me great joy," said Vives. "Being able to do this alongside the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation makes this even more special."

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