Author: Leila Cobo

Tears, parents, emotional performances and lots of gratitude and respect for Gloria Estefan marked Billboard’s second annual Latin Women In Music gala on June 9 in Miami. Produced by Telemundo, the show, which aired Sunday night, honored revered icons of Latin music like Gloria Estefan (the Legend Award), salsa Legend La India (the Pioneer Award) […]

Lenny Kravitz just looks like he smells good. With this in mind, it’s a no-brainer for YSL Beauty to introduce the new pinnacle of its men’s fragrance line, Y Elixir, in an exciting campaign featuring the iconic Lenny Kravitz as the Global Ambassador. This launch marks the most opulent iteration of the Y series to […]

Vanessa Williams shattered barriers by becoming the first African American woman to win the prestigious title of “Miss America.” Since then, she has been widely acclaimed for her remarkable presence across stage, screen, and the music industry, leaving an enduring legacy in entertainment. With over 212 million digital streams and eight albums to her name, […]

Kem, a maestro of timeless melodies, continues to captivate audiences across generations with his soulful reflections on love and relationships. His performances of classics like “Love Calls,” “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” and “Share My Life” inspire audiences to sing along at every show. Recently, Kem graced the stage at Yaamava’ Theater, which is located […]

In their much-cited 2023 paper “Glocalisation of Music Streaming within and across Europe,” Will Page and Chris Dalla Riva note that the rise of global streaming platforms correlates with the strengthening of local music. This seemingly contradictory state is what the authors refer to as “glocalisation” — or “glocalization” in the American spelling. And in […]