During this season of giving, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital reached its fundraising goal during its annual St. Jude Promesa y Esperanza (Promise and Hope) event on December 3-4.
Fanny Lu revealed We Won't Stop t-shirt to monthly donors.
The live broadcast on Univision’s Uforia, the largest Hispanic audio network in the United States, raised over $4.1 million for St. Jude.
To raise awareness and support in the form of monthly pledges for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the fundraiser promoted the new “We Won’t Stop” t-shirt worn by Hispanic celebrities and artists and shared on their social media platforms. Special thanks to Univision’s on-air personalities who volunteered their time, including Omar Velasco and Argelia Atilano of El Show de Omar y Argelia, Sylvia del Valle “La Bronca” of El Free-Guey, Raúl Molinar, Carla Medrano and Andrés Maldonado of El Bueno, La Mala y El Feo, Javier Romero,...
Fanny Lu revealed We Won't Stop t-shirt to monthly donors.
The live broadcast on Univision’s Uforia, the largest Hispanic audio network in the United States, raised over $4.1 million for St. Jude.
To raise awareness and support in the form of monthly pledges for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the fundraiser promoted the new “We Won’t Stop” t-shirt worn by Hispanic celebrities and artists and shared on their social media platforms. Special thanks to Univision’s on-air personalities who volunteered their time, including Omar Velasco and Argelia Atilano of El Show de Omar y Argelia, Sylvia del Valle “La Bronca” of El Free-Guey, Raúl Molinar, Carla Medrano and Andrés Maldonado of El Bueno, La Mala y El Feo, Javier Romero,...
- 12/15/2020
- Look to the Stars
Lin-Manuel Miranda is continuing his support of relief efforts for Puerto Rico, which is largely still without power over two weeks after Hurricane Maria hit land on Sept. 20, by releasing a new song featuring several other artists of Puerto Rican decent. The song, titled “Almost Like Praying,” features vocals from “Despacito” star Luis Fonsi, Camila Cabello and Jennifer Lopez. Other singers featured on the track include Marc Anthony, Ruben Blades, Pedro Capo, Dessa, Gloria Estefan, Fat Joe, Juan Luis Guerra, Alex Lacamoire, John Leguizamo, Rita Moreno, Ednita Nazario, Joell Ortiz, Anthony Ramos, Gina Rodriguez, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Pj Sin Suela,...
- 10/6/2017
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
Lin-Manuel Miranda has recruited an all-star list of Latino artists for his benefit song, “Almost Like Praying,” which he released on Thursday night. The benefit track features Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Ana Villafañe, Tommy Torres, Pj Sin Suela, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Gina Rodriguez, Anthony Ramos, Joell Ortiz, Ednita Nazario, Rita Moreno, John Leguizamo, […]...
- 10/6/2017
- by Martin Holmes
- ET Canada
We couldn't love this more! Lin-Manuel Miranda has been teasing the release of "Almost Like Praying, " and the hurricane relief single is finally here! Along with the 37-year-old artist, the track also features Marc Anthony, Ruben Blades, Camila Cabello, Pedro Capo, Dessa, Gloria Estefan, Fat Joe, Luis Fonsi, Juan Luis Guerra, Alex Lacamoire, John Leguizamo, Jennifer Lopez, Rita Moreno, Ednita Nazario, Joell Ortiz, Anthony Ramos, Gina Rodriguez, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Pj Sin Suela, Tommy Torres and Ana Villafañe. All 78 towns in Puerto Rico are mentioned in the lyrics. "Y'all, when I say all hands on deck for Puerto Rico I mean All Hands On Deck...
- 10/6/2017
- E! Online
Lin-Manuel Miranda has recruited an all-star list of Latino artists for his benefit song, "Almost Like Praying," which he released on Thursday night.
The benefit track features Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Ana Villafañe, Tommy Torres, Pj Sin Suela, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Gina Rodriguez, Anthony Ramos, Joell Ortiz, Ednita Nazario, Rita Moreno, John Leguizamo, Alex Lacamoire, Luis Fonsi, Fat Joe, Dessa, Pedro Capó, Camila Cabello, Rubén Blades and Miranda himself.
"Almost Like Praying" samples "Maria" from West Side Story and its lyrics are a list of all the towns in Puerto Rico. The proceeds of the song will go directly to HispanicFederation.org to help those affected after Hurricane Maria left the U.S. territory and its citizens devastated.
Related: Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, Luis Fonsi and More Celebs Head to Puerto Rico to Lend Their Support
The song is currently available for purchase via iTunes.
Related: Jennifer Lopez Locates Missing Family Members in Puerto Rico[p...
The benefit track features Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Ana Villafañe, Tommy Torres, Pj Sin Suela, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Gina Rodriguez, Anthony Ramos, Joell Ortiz, Ednita Nazario, Rita Moreno, John Leguizamo, Alex Lacamoire, Luis Fonsi, Fat Joe, Dessa, Pedro Capó, Camila Cabello, Rubén Blades and Miranda himself.
"Almost Like Praying" samples "Maria" from West Side Story and its lyrics are a list of all the towns in Puerto Rico. The proceeds of the song will go directly to HispanicFederation.org to help those affected after Hurricane Maria left the U.S. territory and its citizens devastated.
Related: Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, Luis Fonsi and More Celebs Head to Puerto Rico to Lend Their Support
The song is currently available for purchase via iTunes.
Related: Jennifer Lopez Locates Missing Family Members in Puerto Rico[p...
- 10/6/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Telemundo announced more Latin music stars will join their television special Todos Unidos (All Together) in partnership with the American Red Cross. Sunday's four-hour special will be hosted by TV icon Mario "Don Francisco" Kreutzberger and will be in support of the victims of the recent natural disasters in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Texas and Florida. The special event will feature performances by Chyno, Elvis Crespo, Luis Fonsi, Ricardo Montaner, Ednita Nazario, Justin Quiles, Roberto Tapia, Noel Torres and Yuri. Also, Jennifer Lopez, Miguel Bose, Kate del Castillo, Larry Hernandez, Rafael, Prince...
- 9/23/2017
- E! Online
Puerto Rico's national anthem played for the first time at the Olympic Games on Saturday after an unexpected - and historic - victory from tennis player Monica Puig. At just 22 years old and ranked 34th in the world, Puig beat Germany's Angelique Kerber for the gold medal in women's singles, marking the first gold medal for her country and becoming the first woman representing Puerto Rico to earn any medal at an Olympics. "I'm speechless," Puig said after the match, according to NPR. "I wanted it so bad." The underdog faced No. 2-ranked Kerber and seized the first set, 6-...
- 8/14/2016
- by Stephanie Petit, @stephpetit_
- PEOPLE.com
Puerto Rico's national anthem played for the first time at the Olympic Games on Saturday after an unexpected - and historic - victory from tennis player Monica Puig. At just 22 years old and ranked 34th in the world, Puig beat Germany's Angelique Kerber for the gold medal in women's singles, marking the first gold medal for her country and becoming the first woman representing Puerto Rico to earn any medal at an Olympics. "I'm speechless," Puig said after the match, according to NPR. "I wanted it so bad." The underdog faced No. 2-ranked Kerber and seized the first set, 6-...
- 8/14/2016
- by Stephanie Petit, @stephpetit_
- PEOPLE.com
As many years before, the Puerto Rican Day Parade promises to bring some of the biggest Latino celebrities to New York. This year's celebration has an even greater meaning as the island is currently facing financial hardships. The honor of grand marshal is being given to singer Ednita Nazario. Magic Mike actor Adam Rodriguez will take on the role of godfather and Giselle Blondet will be the godmother. Rosario Dawson has been selected as the queen of the parade, and Carmelo Anthony, who was born to a Puerto Rican father, will serve as her king. Book artist Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, chef Frank Maldonado, former baseball player Candy Maldonado, actress Jeimy Osorio, and many...
- 6/11/2016
- E! Online
San Juan, March 20 (Ians/Efe) After a two-year battle against cancer, Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Draco Rosa launched Tuesday his new album "Vida" (Life) on which he teams up with 16 artists including Ricky Martin, Shakira and Alejandro Sanz.
Others accompanying Rosa are Juan Luis Guerra, Calle 13, Juanes, Marc Anthony, Tego Calderon, Mana, Ruben Blades, Jose Feliciano, Enrique Bunbury, Andres Calamaro, Romeo Santos, Ednita Nazario and MiMa.
The new Rosa album is being released almost two years after he was diagnosed with cancer and not quite three months since doctors pronounced him cured.
"It's titled 'Vida' because I'm happy to be alive. After two years of the illness, they confirmed that I was free of cancer.
Others accompanying Rosa are Juan Luis Guerra, Calle 13, Juanes, Marc Anthony, Tego Calderon, Mana, Ruben Blades, Jose Feliciano, Enrique Bunbury, Andres Calamaro, Romeo Santos, Ednita Nazario and MiMa.
The new Rosa album is being released almost two years after he was diagnosed with cancer and not quite three months since doctors pronounced him cured.
"It's titled 'Vida' because I'm happy to be alive. After two years of the illness, they confirmed that I was free of cancer.
- 3/20/2013
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
San Juan, Feb 22: Puerto Rican singer Ednita Nazario, known as "the Diva of Ponce", announced Tuesday that in March she will release a new album entitled "Desnuda" with which she said she sought an "evolution and a real change".
"I'm very grateful to my 'dream team' and my collaborators in this beautiful process of capturing passion dressed up with music and for helping me bare my soul in each song," Nazario said in a communique.
Nazario had the help of producers Sebastian Krys, George Noriega and Tommy Torres on the album.
"Desnuda" will go on sale March 27 and its first single will be "Para el peor amante".
Some.
"I'm very grateful to my 'dream team' and my collaborators in this beautiful process of capturing passion dressed up with music and for helping me bare my soul in each song," Nazario said in a communique.
Nazario had the help of producers Sebastian Krys, George Noriega and Tommy Torres on the album.
"Desnuda" will go on sale March 27 and its first single will be "Para el peor amante".
Some.
- 2/22/2012
- by Diksha Singh
- RealBollywood.com
According to Ohnotheydidnt, Broadway-bound Ricky Martin is planning to marry his boyfriend, Carlos Gonzalez in New York later this month. Onyd writes 'Other reports claimed that Martins best man would be Angelo Medina. Another story claimed that a wedding reception would be held in Miami with guests anticipated to be Ednita Nazario, Charly Masso of Menudo, and ngelo Medina and others from Menudo.'...
- 1/3/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Miami, Dec 6: Only 18, composer-producer Jesus Manuel Nieves, a.k.a. Jhay El Superdotado (Jhay the Super-gifted), has already been awarded a 2011 Latin Grammy for his contribution to Tito El Bambino's album 'Invencible'.
The disc, which took top honors for Best Contemporary Tropical Album, contains five songs written and produced by Jhay, including the radio hit 'LLama al Sol' (Call the Sun).
Jhay is also currently producing other projects for artists like Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony, Ednita Nazario and Enrique Iglesias.
But despite the success and the long list of luminaries seeking his creative magic, Jhay doesn't let.
The disc, which took top honors for Best Contemporary Tropical Album, contains five songs written and produced by Jhay, including the radio hit 'LLama al Sol' (Call the Sun).
Jhay is also currently producing other projects for artists like Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony, Ednita Nazario and Enrique Iglesias.
But despite the success and the long list of luminaries seeking his creative magic, Jhay doesn't let.
- 12/6/2011
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz is to be honored with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers' Heritage Award in March. The singer/songwriter is being recognized for his "unique contributions to Latin music".
Past recipients of this award include Armando Manzanero, Antonio Aguilar, Celia Cruz, Ricardo Montaner, Ednita Nazario, Franco de Vita, Gilberto Santa Rosa and Ricardo Arjona.
During the awards ceremony in Miami on March 24, Ascap will recognize the Songwriter of the Year, Publisher of the Year, Independent Publisher of the Year and Latin Song of the Year. Awards will also be presented in pop, tropical, regional Mexican and urban categories.
Past recipients of this award include Armando Manzanero, Antonio Aguilar, Celia Cruz, Ricardo Montaner, Ednita Nazario, Franco de Vita, Gilberto Santa Rosa and Ricardo Arjona.
During the awards ceremony in Miami on March 24, Ascap will recognize the Songwriter of the Year, Publisher of the Year, Independent Publisher of the Year and Latin Song of the Year. Awards will also be presented in pop, tropical, regional Mexican and urban categories.
- 1/11/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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