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26.06.2020 / 02:07

Joan Smalls on 'Pressure' of Representing Black and Latinx Communities in Fashion (Exclusive)

Joan Smalls is opening up about the hardships she's faced throughout her modeling career, specifically, her experiences when it comes to being a woman of color in the fashion industry.The 31-year-old supermodel was born and raised in Puerto Rico and moved to New York to be a model after graduating from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico with a bachelor's degree in psychology.

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Ricky Martin Talks Using His Platform To Amplify Black Voices: ‘We’re In This Together’

It’s been 10 years since Ricky Martin publicly came out as a gay man and began using his platform to support the LGBTQ+ community.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Recalls Performing For the Obamas, Freestyles About Nintendo Switches: Watch

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’s at-home edition, Lin-Manuel Miranda returns to talk all about Hamilton, the Obamas, and flaunt his freestyle skills.During the three-part interview with Fallon, the Puerto Rican actor and rapper discussed the success of Hamilton, which will hit Disney+ on July 3.“The way Hamiton has entered the popular conversation and yet more people will see it next Friday and Saturday than have seen it in all of its carnation so far.

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Puerto Rico power company gives T&D reins to private firms

SAN JUAN – Puerto Rico officials said Monday that a consortium of Canadian and U.S. firms will take over the transmission and distribution system of the island’s public power company in a long-awaited announcement involving one of the largest public utilities in a U.S.

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Ricky Martin Talks Helping Puerto Rico Recover And How Quarantine Has Affected Him Creatively On ‘Ellen’

Ricky Martin joined Ellen DeGeneres for a chat about quarantine and his home island Puerto Rico.

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Latin Artist on the Rise: Jay Wheeler's Bringing His Romantic Flow To Reggaeton

If there’s one thing that Jay Wheeler is proud of achieving during the quarantine period, it’s becoming a first-time homeowner. That, and the release of his sophomore album Platonicos, out June 12 via Linked Music/EMPIRE.

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Carla Morrison, Ana Tijoux & More Talk Mental Health During LAMC Panel

Carla Morrison, Ana Tijoux, Kany García and Guaynaa came together to talk about mental health and how they've dealt with anxiety and/or depression throughout their career during the LAMC's Mental Health & The Creative Community panel today (June 12).Sharing insight on a serious topic that doesn't get talked about enough, the four artists were part of a panel, sponsored by The Latin Grammys and MusiCares, where they opened up about their own struggles and what they've each done to help with these issues."I am a very transparent person and I don't have any problems communicating things," says Puerto Rican artist Guaynaa, who has shared with his fans about his struggles with mental health.

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Puerto Rico to reopen beaches, gyms after 3-month lockdown

SAN JUAN – Puerto Rico’s governor announced Thursday that she will lift nearly all restrictions aimed at curbing coronavirus cases, which means beaches, churches and businesses including movie theaters and gyms across the U.S. territory will reopen after three months.Gov.

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Board submits Puerto Rico budget as some question its powers

SAN JUAN – A federal control board that oversees Puerto Rico’s finances submitted a proposed $10 billion budget on Thursday as federal legislators debate whether to curtail the board’s power over the U.S.

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Kissimmee man dies after being shot at party, suspect arrested in Puerto Rico, deputies say

KISSIMEE, Fla. – A man is behind bars after deputies linked him to a May shooting in Kissimmee that eventually left a man dead, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s office.Deputies responded to 2650 Hilliard Court on May 10 after receiving reports of a shooting at the location.

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Puerto Rico, 14 states see record COVID-19 cases

In the past week, 14 states and Puerto Rico have recorded their highest-ever 7-day average of new coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, the Washington Post reports. The increases are being fueled by rural outbreaks in southern and western states, many of which were quick to reopen on or around May 1, when national physical distancing efforts officially ended.

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Rising Puerto Rican Artist Kevvo Inks Deal With Interscope Records: Exclusive

Interscope Records, in partnership with Una Vision Quintana, Inc., has signed emerging Puerto Rican artist Kevvo, Billboard can exclusively reveal today (June 8).

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Natti Natasha Talks New Single 'Que Mal Te Fue' and Social Justice: 'We Have to Act With Solidarity'

One of the unintended benefits of the Covid-19 lockdown was spurring artist creativity. For Dominican singer Natti Natasha, it meant creating music and, for the first time ever, directing a music video -- for her new single, “Que mal te fue” (You Did Badly), released June 5.

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VF7's First-Ever Concert Will Be a Livestream From El Coliseo de Puerto Rico

Reggasetón rising singer VF7 (real name: Valeria Fernández) will offer her first-ever concert, one without an audience, at Puerto Rico's El Coliseo de Puerto Rico June 19.As part of El Colseo's "Quarantine Live Concerts Series," the teen's virtual show, live from the island’s biggest venue, follows Rauw Alejandro's livestream from El Coliseo on May 16 when the venue opened its doors for the the first time since the COVID-19 lockdown."I always dreamed of singing at el Choli. I am very excited and I want it to be huge.

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Ricky Martin planning initiatives to help deal with Covid-19 ‘aftershock’

Ricky Martin and the team at his non-profit are planning to help people during the “aftershocks” of the coronavirus crisis by implementing a series of “mental health and education” programmes.

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Ricky Martin makes "Pausa" to channel newly found anxiety

NEW YORK – The world paused and for the first time in his life Ricky Martin felt anxiety.

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Bruce Forsyth: Strictly Come Dancing star's first impressions of final wife exposed

Beloved entertainer Bruce Forsyth died at the age of 89, three years ago, after a highly praised career that spanned more than seven decades.The TV star shot into the spotlight while performing as a dancer and compére in the theatre, before going on to front popular shows on the radio and small screen. The ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ host, who had six children from three marriages, tied the knot with his final wife Wilnelia Merced in 1983.The former Miss World, now 62, who was born in Puerto Rico, hit the headlines this week after she sold the couple’s Wentworth Estate, in Surrey, for a staggering £5.5million before the coronavirus lockdown.She told the Daily Mail that it was “hard to leave a place with so many happy memories”, but she felt sad

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Here's How to Watch Nicky Jam's Billboard Live At-Home Performance

With many people continuing to shelter in place during the global coronavirus pandemic, Nicky Jam will provide some entertainment as one of this week’s Billboard Live At-Home guests.

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Puerto Rico to reopen businesses, beaches with new rules

SAN JUAN – Puerto Rico will cautiously reopen beaches, restaurants, churches, hair salons and retail stores next week under strict new rules as the U.S. territory emerges from a two-month lockdown that stifled business activity on an island already beset with economic woes.

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Heart-stopping moment dad pushes daughter on eighth-floor balcony swing

Terrifying footage has emerged of a dad pushing his daughter on a swing on an apartment balcony – nearly 80ft above ground.

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Megan Fox grabs takeout with Machine Gun Kelly amid rumors she is isolating apart from hubby

Megan Fox was seen grabbing takeout in Calabasas this Friday with Machine Gun Kelly.The 34-year-old actress sat in the passenger seat of an Aston Martin being driven by the 30-year-old rapper, whose real name is Colson Baker.Both of them have been cast in the serial killer movie Midnight In The Switchgrass, which began filming in Puerto Rico this March shortly before the COVID-19 lockdowns, according to Deadline.Their outing comes amid a swirl of rumors that Megan has been self-isolating separately from her husband Brian Austin Green amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coliseo de Puerto Rico Preps First Post-Covid Show With Rauw Alejandro

For perhaps the first time since the COVID-19 lockdown went into effect globally, a large venue will host a live concert, albeit one without an audience. Puerto Rico’s Coliseo de Puerto Rico (full name Coliseo José Miguel Agrelot), the

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Ricky Martin on his days of anguish during quarantine: ‘I felt paralyzed’

Like millions of people across the world, Ricky Martin has been following stay-at-home orders and self-isolating in his Los Angeles home. For many, being home all day comes with anxieties and numerous health obstacles — something Ricky experienced firsthand.

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Bad Bunny to Make Acting Debut in Upcoming Netflix Drama

Bad Bunny is gearing up to make his acting debut.

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Bad Bunny is gearing up to make his acting debut.

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Residente Talks 'Antes Que El Mundo Se Acabe,' His Chats With Presidents & More

While hunkered down in Puerto Rico, Residente is finding solace in writing music during these trying times.

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Bad Bunny explains why he’s gone public with his girlfriend after secretly dating for three years

Latin music star Bad Bunny has opened up about the reason why he finally decided to go public with his girlfriend Gabriela Berlingeri.

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Orlando company launches free business resource guide in Spanish for Hispanic entrepreneurs

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida’s growing Hispanic population makes up a big part of small businesses in the community and up and coming entrepreneurs find that comprehensible resources aren’t always available to help them thrive. Now one Hispanic business owner has started an initiative to help.

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Monsieur Perine's Santiago Prieto Shares Eclectic Quarantine Playlist: Exclusive

After having to postpone their Mundo Paralelo tour, which would have kicked off May 2 in Puerto Rico, Monsieur Periné's Santiago Prieto is hunkered down at home relying on classics to get him through quarantine.

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For Mental Health Month: 7 Latin Songs Raising Mental Health Awareness

Music has provided an outlet for Latin musicians to address mental health issues through song. For example, earlier this year, Residente released his autobiographical "René," where he talks frankly about depression and dark moments in his life.

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7 Times Bad Bunny Shocked Fans During Quarantine

The last time Bad Bunny partied with a large group of people was on March 14, in celebration of his sophomore studio album YHLQMDLG.

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Kany García Performs a Gorgeous Medley of Songs For Billboard Live At-Home Concert: Watch

Kany García kicked off the week with her Billboard Live At-Home Concert series today (May 4), serenading the viewers that tuned in.With a guitar in hand for her medley of songs, the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter teamed up with MusicCares to raise money for musicians financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and were forced to cancel tours and shows."Billboard has given me the opportunity to ask for help, connect with people and give music that we need so much," García said after performing "Remamos.""The coronavirus pandemic his impacted all of us. As you all know, we won't be onstage for a while and MusicCares helps those that work in our industry.

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JLo instructs Shakira on proper booty-shaking by using her mother's advice in Super Bowl BTS clip

Jennifer Lopez shared a behind-the-scenes clip on Sunday of herself instructing Shakira on proper booty-shaking during their first rehearsal for the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show back in January.It's hard to believe the 50-year-old Grammy nominee would have any expertise on the subject over the 43-year-old Grammy winner, whose most famous song was her 2006 hit, Hips Don't Lie.The Puerto Rican pop diva could be heard teaching the Colombian crooner: 'I do it with my knees. I shake my knees.

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Damage reported as 5.4 quake strikes Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit near southern Puerto Rico on Saturday, briefly knocking out power and jolting many from their beds on an island where some people still remain in shelters from previous quakes earlier this year. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

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Quake hits near Puerto Rico, some reports of damage

SAN JUAN – A 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit near southern Puerto Rico on Saturday, jolting many from their beds on an island where some people still remain in shelters from previous quakes earlier this year. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

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All of Farruko’s Hits on Hot Latin Songs: ‘6 AM,’ ‘Krippy Kush’ & More

In the middle of a global pandemic, Farruko continues dropping new music and experimenting with new hairstyles. The Puerto Rican artist, who’s making the rounds with his infectious “Perreo Intenso,” is also celebrating his quarantine birthday on Saturday (May 2).On the eve of his 29th birthday, Farruko dropped the pre-recorded Live performance of “Que Hay de Malo,” his salsa-meets-reggae duet with Jerry Rivera, further proving that he's unstoppable, even during these uncertain times.In celebration of his big day, Billboard highlights his biggest hits.

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Food crisis deepens as Puerto Rico school cafeterias shutter

SAN JUAN – Puerto Rico’s government is refusing to open school cafeterias amid coronavirus health concerns and has not tapped into millions of federal dollars set aside for the island even as a growing number of unemployed parents struggle to feed their children in a U.S. territory where nearly 70% of public school students are poor.

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Marc Anthony has a new love, meet green-eyed beauty Gigi

Marc Anthony has dated some of the most stunning ladies in the entertainment industry – from Jennifer Lopez and Dayanara Torres to his latest love Jessica Lynne- but now it looks like there’s another beauty in his life. The Puerto Rican singer shared a sweet picture with his fans showing off his new love, “Sending love from Gigi and I to all of you, let us know who are you hanging with during the quarantine?” he asked his followers while posting the image holding Gigi in his arms. Her stunning eyes and her adorable face have completely stolen Marc’s fans hearts too, she’s the cutest puppy we have ever seen!

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Apple adds coronavirus testing sites to Maps across US

Washington DC: Apple Maps will now show its users all the COVID-19 testing sites across the US, covering all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

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Kendo Kaponi Shares His Truth With Comeback Song 'Resistencia': Listen

After serving a two-year sentence in a South Florida jail, Kendo Kaponi makes his grand return to the Latin music industry with his new song "Resistencia," out today (April 28).

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Husband and wife of 46 years both die of coronavirus, one week apart

OVIEDO, Fla. – After seeing COVID-19 rip through the fabric of their family, relatives of Sonia Ivelissa Goveo and Ruben Merced want others to learn just how dangerous the coronavirus can be.

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Tito El Bambino on How 'Rico Suave' Singer Gerardo Encouraged Him to Connect With Fans in Quarantine

Tito El Bambino is spending his quarantine at his farm in Puerto Rico, where he’s keeping healthy, creating music, and connecting with his fans through social media.

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Akon’s Quarantine Playlist Includes Latin Hits From Becky G, Bad Bunny, J Balvin & More: Exclusive

In the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic, Akon has curated a playlist for Billboard with some Latin hits that he’s currently jamming to.

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NYC Pride Parade Canceled for First Time in 50 Years Due to Coronavirus

New York City won't allow public events in June, including three of the city's major annual celebrations: the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, the Celebrate Israel parade and the Pride parade on its 50th anniversary. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday that the events would be canceled or at least postponed, saying that it was a painful but necessary step as the city continues to fight the coronavirus.

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Puerto Rico under scrutiny as youngest COVID-19 patient dies

SAN JUAN – Puerto Ricans are becoming increasingly disgruntled with how the government is handling the COVID-19 crisis as details emerge, including the death a 29-year-old man who became the U.S. territory’s youngest victim after his father said he wasn’t tested the first two times he sought help at an emergency room.

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Rihanna, Jay-Z, and Jack Dorsey Donate Additional $6.2 Million for COVID-19 Relief

Rihanna, Jay-Z, and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey have collectively donated an additional $6.2 million towards coronavirus relief efforts through their respective charity foundations. The generous donation will go to communities deemed most vulnerable to the ongoing pandemic, including New York, New Orleans, and Puerto Rico.

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Rihanna, Jay-Z & Twitter CEO Team Up to Co-Fund More Than $6 Million in COVID-19 Grants

Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF), Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation (SCF) and Twitter/Square CEO Jack Dorsey announced on Wednesday (April 15) additional joint grants dedicated to supporting global COVID-19 rapid response efforts.The latest funds total over $6.2 million, and will go towards protecting and serving marginalized populations in the United States, with a focus on New York, New Orleans and Puerto Rico as well as international communities.Domestically, the grants will benefit foundations such as Give Directly, Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, Covenant House New Orleans, World Central Kitchen, Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans & Acadiana, Total Community Action and The Hispanic Federation.Internationally,

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Rihanna & Jay-Z Co-Fund Over $6 Million in Additional Grants With Twitter's Jack Dorsey for Pandemic Relief Efforts

Rihanna and Jay-Z are continuing to help out amid the global health crisis.

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