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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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Fonseca celebrating his Latin GRAMMY wins

Fonseca celebrating his Latin GRAMMY wins

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The Complete Latin GRAMMY Awards Viewer's Guide

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Take a look at the many ways to celebrate Latin music throughout this week leading up to the main event, Thursday's Latin GRAMMY Awards
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Nov 13, 2018 - 2:45 pm

Get ready! The Biggest Night In Latin Music is coming on Nov. 15, but there are so many ways to enjoy the festivities in Las Vegas including and leading up to the 19th Latin GRAMMY Awards from virtually anywhere in the world. Here's how!

19th Latin GRAMMY Awards

The fun-filled day of the main event begins at 1:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 p.m. ET with exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage of the red carpet and the Latin GRAMMY Premiere ceremony via Facebook Live, where the first Latin GRAMMY Awards of the night will be presented before the broadcast. Additional coverage in Spanish will also be available at Univision.com. The 19th Latin GRAMMY Awards show will follow, airing on Univision at 8:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET

But even earlier this week, this year's Special Awards presentation ceremony will be streamed on Tuesday, Nov. 13 via Facebook Live at 5:00 pm. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET. The program will honor Erasmo Carlos, Dyango, Andy Montañez, José María Napoleón, Chucho Valdés, Wilfrido Vargas and Yuri with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Horacio Malvicino and Tomás Muñoz will receive the Latin Academy's Trustees Award.

Performers on the broadcast include Marc Anthony, Will Smith and Bad Bunny performing their collaboration, "Está Rico," for the first time in public, as well as Ángela Aguilar, El David Aguilar, Pepe Aguilar, Pablo Alborán, Anitta, Steve Aoki, J Balvin, Calibre 50, Jorge Drexler, Karol G, Kany García, Halsey, Nicky Jam, Mon Laferte, Natalia Lafourcade, Victor Manuelle, Carla Morrison, Christian Nodal, Jenna Ortega, Ozuna, Laura Pausini, Monsieur Periné, Banda Los Recoditos, Rosalía, Miguel Ángel Silvestre, Carlos Vives and Sebastián Yatra. The 2018 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Maná will perform as well.

Performers at the Premiere ceremony include Santiago Barrionuevo, Yamandu Costa, Jerry Demara, Rozalén, and José Alberto El Canario with El Septeto Santiaguero.

This week of celebration will honor artists across a wide array of Latin cultures, styles, genres, and countries. Awards will span many fields, including General, Pop, Urban, Rock, Alternative, Tropical, Singer-Songwriter, Regional-Mexican, Instrumental, Traditional, Jazz, Christian, Portuguese Language, Children's, Classical, Arranging, Recording Package, Production, and Music Video. While some of these have categories that bring works from different traditions together, others allow a more narrow focus within traditions, making for a rich, unique sampling of the power of Latin music.

No matter your language or musical background, this multi-screen experience will be filled with excitement. New discoveries await television and online viewers prepared to be enriched by the biggest night in Latin music.

Luis Fonsi at the 18th Latin GRAMMY Awards

Luis Fonsi

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Luis Fonsi To Camila Cabello: 18th Latin GRAMMYs Red Carpet Photos

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Catch all the action of the Latin GRAMMY Awards red carpet as stars arrive to the ceremony
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Nov 16, 2017 - 5:16 pm

One of the best parts of any award show is the fashion the stars wear for the red carpet, whether it's a stunning gown, a revealing fashion-forward ensemble or the perfectly tailored suit. The 18th Latin GRAMMY Awards is no different.

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We've rounded up the hottest looks from the red carpet, including Luis Fonsi's dapper black-and-white suit, Danay Suarez' white statement gown and Juanes' black velet suit. Take a look below.

Camila Cabello at the 18th Latin GRAMMY Awards
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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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Copyright Royalty Board Increases Streaming Rates, But By How Much?

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The Copyright Royalty Board has announced a portion of their cost of living rate increases for next year
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Nov 29, 2017 - 4:23 pm

In news of interest to artists and other copyright holders, the Copyright Royalty Board has begun announcing new rate determinations to take effect in 2018. The first batch includes slight increases to account for cost of living.

Master recording copyright holders will now receive a rate of $0.0018 for ad-supported, non-subscription music streaming services, up from $0.0017. Performances on paid subscription services will now be worth $0.0023, a slight uptick from $0.0022. In addition, non-commercial webcasters will pay an increased amount of $0.0018 performance.

These rate increases are the first rate determinations announced by the Board. Additional determinations will be announced shortly, which will impact the entire music industry. Royalty rates expected to be impacted include mechanical licenses paid by labels and digital services to publishers and songwriters and the amount of compensation copyright owners receive from SiriusXM and Music Choice.

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