Latin South Florida - Exclusive Interview with Argentine Legend Diego Imperiale

INVIERNO 2023

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Exclusive Interview Diego Imperiale

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MARC ANTHONY RECEIVES SOUNDEXCHANGE HALL OF FAME AWARD BEST-SELLING SALSA ARTIST OF ALL TIME HONORED AS ONE OF THE MOST STREAMED ARTISTS IN PREMIER MUSIC TECH COMPANY'S HISTORY

SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that four-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer Marc Anthony has been awarded the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award for being one of the most streamed artists in the company's 20-year history.

"Marc Anthony has been making chart-topping, multi-lingual Latin, salsa, and pop music for nearly forty years," said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange. "Marc has consistently elevated the genre and is well respected in the industry. It's an honor to recognize his artistry and achievements with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award."

About Marc Anthony Marc Anthony is a true ambassador of Latin music and culture as one of the bestselling salsa artists of all time. His career spanning nearly four decades includes 105 No. 1 Billboard hits, dozens of gold and platinum certifications from RIAA, more than 8 billion views on YouTube, and a total of 15.2 billion streams across all platforms. Anthony is one of the most prolific touring artists in the music industry with many entries in Pollstar's Global Top Grossing Concert Tours lists. Following his first salsa album, Otra Nota (1993), his albums broke sales and chart records.

His third album, Contra La Corriente, was the first salsa album to enter the Billboard 200 album chart. His most recent album, Pa'llá Voy (2022), his thirteenth album (his eleventh sung in Spanish), was released on his own Magnus / Sony Latin Music imprint. It received four GRAMMY nominations and won the GRAMMY for Best Salsa Album. His previous album, Opus (2019), received the 2020 GRAMMY for Best Tropical Album, and was a finalist in four categories for the 2020 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Anthony is also an actor and philanthropist. He launched the Maestro Cares Foundation in 2012, which has built orphanages in various countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. In September 2023, Marc Anthony was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

About SoundExchange SoundExchange is the premier music tech organization on a mission to power the future of music. It was independently formed in 2003 to build a fairer, simpler, and more efficient music industry through technology, data, and advocacy. The only organization designated by the U.S. government to administer the Section 114 sound recording license, SoundExchange collects and distributes digital performance royalties on behalf of 650,000 music creators and growing. Through proprietary music tech solutions that turn data into accurate revenue, SoundExchange has paid more than $10 billion in distributions to date. For more information, visit soundexchange.com

PITBULL JOINS WORLD JAI-ALAI LEAGUE AS EQUITY OWNER Grammy Award-winning recording artist and entrepreneur Armando Christian Pérez, Pitbull, is increasing his investment in the world of sports business as he takes on an equity ownership role in the World Jai-Alai League (WJAL). Pérez will have involvement in all aspects of the League adding his creativity and entrepreneurial skills to the executive team. WJAL has seen a surge of interest this year, bringing on notable ambassadors, investors and partners including three-time NBA champion Udonis Haslem, NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, retired UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal, 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist Monica Puig, and professional tennis player Eugenie Bouchard.

"Becoming an investor in the World Jai-Alai League is not just business, it's about celebrating Miami's culture and history. We're going to redefine the game and reach a new generation of fans," said Armando Christian Pérez (Pitbull).

"I'm excited for this new venture. Miami locals know that when you talk about jai-alai, you're talking about a sport with deep roots in the city's history."

"Today is a great day for our league and the entire sport as we welcome 'Mr. Worldwide,' Pitbull, as an equity owner," said Scott Savin, Chief Operating Officer of WJAL. "The World Jai-Alai League is quickly gaining momentum and we're thrilled to have the support of influential Miami icons such as Pitbull, Udonis Haslem and Jorge Masvidal. Together, we're poised to captivate audiences worldwide and continue the rich legacy that this sport holds in Miami and beyond."

A year after launching its social media presence, WJAL has leveraged social media to grow the sport with over 335,000 followers on TikTok and nearly 80,000 on Instagram. WJAL recently concluded its most successful season yet, with game days averaging over 100k unique views on TikTok. WJAL live games are available in over 300 million homes through streaming services including ESPN, FTF Sports and Triple B Media.

New this season, DraftKings and BetRivers offer betting odds on matches for fans in 14 states, the Province of Ontario, and Mexico.

About World Jai-Alai League The World Jai-Alai League (WJAL) is dedicated to revitalizing the world's fastest ball sport by modernizing gameplay, capitalizing on the exploding international sports wagering market, and delivering the sport through social media to a new generation of fans across the globe. For more information, go to www.battlecourtjaialai.com. The WJAL plays at the Magic City Fronton in Miami located at 450 N.W. 37th Ave.

The Latin GRAMMY Awards® First-Ever International Telecast Brings in 18.9M Viewers Across Spain, U.S. and Mexico

The 24th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® made history by celebrating Latin musical excellence outside of the United States for the first time on Thursday, November 16th. Hosted by Danna Paola, Roselyn Sánchez, Paz Vega, and Sebastián Yatra, the groundbreaking event was broadcast from the stunning Conference and Exhibition Centre (FIBES) in Seville, Spain, where audiences across the globe saw Shakira, Karol G, and Natalia Lafourcade sweep top awards.

This year’s pre-show and three-hour telecast of the 24th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® was watched by a total of 18.9 million people across RTVE in Spain, Univision, UniMás, and Galavisión in the U.S., and Canal 5 in Mexico, up 44% compared to last year’s edition.

Based on preliminary results, total minutes consumed to the 24th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® across linear, streaming, and social were up 33% compared to last year’s 920 million, indicating that viewers tuned in to the show for a longer amount of time on average than they did previously. In the U.S., the long-standing event reigned as the #1 most social program across all of TV, citing 10.8M total interactions across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube (+6% YoY growth vs. previous year) measured by Talkwalker Social Content Ratings.

The 24th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® averaged 2.5 million Total Viewers 2+ across Univision, UniMás, and Galavisión, maintaining its overall audience from last year’s edition and achieving its highest U.S. Hispanic audience shares since 2010. It positioned Univision as the No. 1 network on all of television for the entire night, outperforming ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, The CW and all cable networks while also ranked as the No. 2 most-watched program on all of television during primetime among Adults 18-49. The award show also propelled Univision to a first-place finish on Spanish-language television with double-to-triple digit audience advantages over Telemundo for the entire night among Total Viewers 2+ (+132% advantage), Adults 18-49 (+96% advantage) and Adults 18-34 (+73% advantage).

Featuring performances by Alejandro Sanz, Laura Pausini, Maluma, Rosalia, Andrea Bocelli, Peso Pluma, Shakira and more, Univision’s telecast of the 24th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® was the No. 1 program on all of television in primetime with U.S. Hispanics among Total Viewers 2+, Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34. It attracted more U.S. Hispanic viewers than the combined audience of the latest editions of the “American Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Country Music Association Awards” and “Video Music Awards” among Total Viewers 2+, Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34. The 24th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® also outperformed the 2023 editions of the “iHeart Music Awards” (+64% advantage), “Premios Billboard de la Musica Latina” (+48% advantage) and “Video Music Awards” (+23% advantage) by double-digits with the key Adult 18 to 49 viewers.

The evening kicked off with the star-studded red-carpet pre-show, NOCHE DE ESTRELLAS, presented by Borja Voces, Carlos Baute, Chiqui Delgado, Clarissa Molina, and Raúl de Molina. This glamorous event delivered a combined average audience of 2.0 million Total Viewers 2+ across Univision, UniMás, and Galavisión, solidifying Univision‘s position as the No. 1 Spanish-language network in the 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. time slot with double-to-triple digit audience advantages over Telemundo among Total Viewers 2+ (+113% advantage), Adults 18-49 (+99% advantage) and Adults 18-34 (+52% advantage). NOCHE DE ESTRELLAS also averaged its highest U.S. Hispanic audience shares since 2010 among Total Viewers 2+.

GLOBAL MUSIC SENSATION LUIS FONSI NAMED GODFATHER OF NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE'S NEWEST SHIP, NORWEGIAN VIVA Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, announced today that GRAMMY® nominated, and five-time Latin GRAMMY® winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer, Luis Fonsi, will serve as the godfather of its newest ship, Norwegian Viva, the second ship of the Brand's groundbreaking Prima Class. The ship will be christened in Miami before homeporting in San Juan, Puerto Rico this fall.

Norwegian Cruise Line announces global music sensation, Luis Fonsi, as the godparent of its newest ship, Norwegian Viva, the second ship in the groundbreaking Prima Class. Fonsi will attend the November 2023 christening celebration to officially name and christen the ship before the vessel homeports in San Juan, Puerto Rico this fall.

Norwegian Cruise Line announces global music sensation, Luis Fonsi, as the godparent of its newest ship, Norwegian Viva, the second ship in the groundbreaking Prima Class. Fonsi will attend the November 2023 christening celebration to officially name and christen the ship before the vessel homeports in San Juan, Puerto Rico this fall.

Norwegian Cruise Line announces GRAMMY® nominated, and five-time Latin GRAMMY® winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer, Luis Fonsi, will serve as the godfather of its newest ship, Norwegian Viva, the second ship of the Brand’s groundbreaking Prima Class.

Best known for his extensive list of radio hits including the award-winning, global chart-topping hit, "Despacito," which was featured on Billboard's "Hot Latin Song" list for a record-breaking 56 consecutive weeks, Puerto Rican-born Fonsi will fulfill the longstanding maritime tradition of blessing and officially naming Norwegian Viva at the Nov. 28, 2023 christening ceremony in Miami, the "Cruise Capital of the World." The "Live it Up!" theme of Norwegian Viva will continue throughout the evening, with a lineup of leading Latin entertainers joining Fonsi, including The Queen of Latin Pop, Paulina Rubio; "Saturday Night Live" cast member and Miami-native, Marcello Hernandez; and singer, Pedro Capó, all of which will deliver exclusive performances throughout the night.

"We are thrilled to welcome Latin music icon Luis Fonsi to the NCL family as Godfather of Norwegian Viva and to join us as we christen our newest ship," said David J. Herrera, President of Norwegian Cruise Line. "Miami, our hometown, is immersed in Latin culture, and we want to celebrate Norwegian Viva's debut with an infusion of Latin talent headlined by Luis. As a native Puerto Rican, who is also based in Miami, he brings people together from around the world with his energy, positivity and music, making him the perfect complement to the vibrant energy of Norwegian Viva. We cannot wait for him to join us as we celebrate this milestone moment later this year."

On Nov. 28, 2023, Luis Fonsi will officiate the ceremonial breaking of a champagne bottle on the ship's bow to bid the vessel and its travelers good fortune on their voyage, a fundamental nautical tradition customary for any ship launch. After completing its christening voyage, Norwegian Viva will be the newest ship to homeport in San Juan, Puerto Rico upon arrival on Dec. 15, 2023.

It will offer a variety of seven-day Caribbean voyages through April 2024 with calls to Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St John's, Antigua; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, St. Lucia; Philipsburg, St. Maarten and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, before returning for a summer season of cruises to Europe from Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Lisbon, Portugal; and Rome (Civitavecchia) and Venice (Trieste), Italy.

"I am so honored to be named Godfather of NCL's newest ship, Norwegian Viva, and look forward to sharing her with the amazing people of Puerto Rico, a community that truly represents the spirit of 'live it up'" said Luis Fonsi, award-winning global artist. "Growing up on an island, the ocean plays such an important part in my life, and there is nowhere else I'd rather be.

Cruising provides such an incredible vacation experience, and I cannot wait to christen this incredible ship and to introduce her to the world."

Norwegian Viva is the second of six vessels in the company's groundbreaking Prima Class and sister ship to the award-winning Norwegian Prima. The elevated offerings of the Prima Class prioritize the guest experience and raise the bar on cruising through world-class cuisine, the brand's most spacious design yet, and stellar onboard activities including the Viva Speedway— the three-level racetrack. Norwegian Viva features many of the outstanding onboard experiences that makes the Prima Class in a league of its own including Indulge Food Hall, the upscale food market exhibiting 11 unique eateries; the fastest slides at sea, The Drop and Rush; and NCL's industry-exclusive sustainable cocktail bar, the Metropolitan Bar. Debuting in August 2023, Norwegian Viva will sail a selection of bucket-list-worthy Greek Isles and Mediterranean voyages through November, before homeporting in San Juan, Puerto Rico in December 2023 for a season of Caribbean itineraries.

Miami Swim Week® The Shows Teams Up with Love for Upcycling for a Worldwide Design Competition Miami Swim Week® The Shows and Love for Upcycling invite design students worldwide to compete in a search for the best 12 upcycle resort and swimwear pieces to be showcased during Miami Swim Week from July 5-10 at SLS Hotel on South Beach. The competition is open to all students who are currently enrolled in design schools worldwide. Each design piece must include 95 percent of upcycle materials - maintaining the sustainability ethic guiding all of Love for Upcycle fabrications. Please send video submissions to the Love for Upcycling Instagram @loveforupcycling before June 15, 2023 to be considered. 6 finalists will be chosen among the most popular on social media and 6 will be selected by a jury. Videos should be one minute showcasing materials used, the process and the final piece. Remember our ethos "rework, reuse, and recycle" when preparing your submissions.

Love for Upcycle company was founded by Jose Alexzander who has been working with upcycling for more than 30 years. The company is dedicated to promoting and supporting upcycling and recycling artists. Their focus is on responsible and sustainable practices to reduce the negative impact of fast fashion on the planet.

Miami Swim Week® The Shows is an incubator for emerging designers including those focused on sustainable [production as well as established brands. "We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and promoting ethical and responsible fashion," said Moh Ducis, founder and CEO of the official Miami Swim Week® The Shows.

Miami Swim Week® The Shows is owned, managed and the trademark property of the DCSW group. With over a decade of experience producing fashion shows, the has established itself as the fastest growing luxury fashion show production ecosystem, specializing in innovative fashion concepts, production, and execution. For more information, visit the Miami Swim Week® The Shows website here and follow the brand on Instagram – miamiswimweekshows. Media credentials can be applied for on the official Miami Swim Week® The Shows website.

Press contact – Agnieszka Szymczak, 305 713 0907 SOURCE Miami Swim Week

Dr. Tania Medina makes her singing debut with the bachata-pop song, "Enamorate de ti" The famous plastic surgeon has become "The Singing Doctor" with the collaboration of fivetime Latin Grammy award winner Nicolas Tovar.

Dr. Tania Medina, a famous plastic surgeon, made her musical debut with the bachata-pop song, "Enamorate de ti", in collaboration with producer/singer Nicolas Tovar. Medina is one of Forbes' 50 most powerful women and one of the 25 most powerful women of "People en Español". She is a bestselling author, coach, contributor to Univisión's "Despierta América", and celebrity expert.

"Enamorate de ti", launched as a tribute to the woman who sometimes feels ignored or undervalued, is an invitation to depend no longer on social networks and seek inner beauty and intelligence.

"After countless hours, days, months, and years creating with producers, music coaches, and audio engineers, it fills me with emotion to give myself and my fans 'Enamorate de ti' to recognize the best in us and learn to love each other above all else," said Dr. Tania Medina.

Featured in the song is Mark B, a renowned Dominican urban music singer, and El Alfa.

"Many people will say that now I am the singing doctor, and that makes me happy. I am pleased to show that women can have different roles and we can achieve our dreams. Mine, in addition to being a mother, a wife, and a doctor, is modeling, being on television, and singing," the plastic surgeon concluded.

For over eleven years, Nicolas Tovar worked with Emilio Estefan's team, where he composed songs for artists such as Ricky Martin, Chayanne, Alejandro Fernández, Jon Secada, and Cristian Castro, among others. Furthermore, he has won five Latin Grammies.

Dr. Tania Medina

Tania Medina attended the Santo Domingo Institute of Technology School of Medicine and graduated with the highest honors (suma cum laude). She graduated as a specialist in the National Residency in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at the Hospital Salvador B. Gautier. She is an active member of the Dominican Society of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery; the Dominican Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery; the American Society of Plastic Surgery; the International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery; and the World Association of Gluteal Surgeons. www.tucirujana.com IG: @drataniamedina